Welcome Back! Welcome back!! Welcome back!!!

Forget diamonds, in SL a great head of hair is a girls best friend. Well, not really but work with me here (LOL). Hair is important. No, hair is crucial as it relates to my SL experience. Who am I kidding? It’s equally important in RL too. The difference in SL is that I can change colors and styles as much as I want. If I tried that in RL, I’d be BALD!

Most of the women I know in SL change their hair more than they change clothes. We love our hair and many of us comb the grid looking for unique styles. We all have our favorite places. While our lists surely vary, I think it’s safe to say that you would find ETD somewhere on most if not all of them.

If you are anything like me, you suffered some serious withdrawals when ETD closed shop shortly after the holiday season. Despite the fabulous end of year sale, I found myself wishing that I could grab Tiana (one of my faves) in brown or that I could grab the short style I saw there that would look great with my new outfit. I wasn’t the only one missing ETD because group chats were filled with multiple inquiries about what happened to ETD and when were they going to reopen.

Well, the highly anticipated return of our friend ETD happened last weekend with very little fanfare. Despite the lack of hoopla, the place managed to stay packed and laggy all weekend. When I finally got on the Sim, I spent a lot of time buying new color options of old favorites. At some point, I did manage to make my way over to the newest ETD offerings. It was there that I fell in love with Lynne 2. It is a classy ponytail with adorable bangs that frames my face perfectly and compliments just about any look.

Here’s a picture of it in Chestnut Black:

The new store looks great and there is a lot of space for new stuff. So, check it out and check back often!

Just a Little Jaded...

I’ve been on the hunt for pieces for my lovely new studio and home for the last month or so and I think it’s just about perfect. My tastes generally lean toward more modern and sleek furnishings although I also adore classic wood pieces. During my search, I managed to find a very talented designer that you need to know about.

Neveah Niu, is the CEO of Jaded Modern Designs (JMD) and the builder of my fly new prim friendly studio. JMD offers some of the most fashionable homes and furnishings in SL. The store is located on the Search sim and features pieces guaranteed to make the rooms in your home look fabulous. I'm especially impressed with the amount of detail in her pieces and the textures a nothiing short of amazing. Trust me, you will be too!

What's especially hot about JMD, is that no job custom job is too big for them. Even more impressive is the fact that the turnaround time is reasonable. When I couldn’t find pieces for my home and studio, I described what I was looking and she built it. Furthermore, she did not consider the job finished until I was completely satisfied. That did not take long though, because the builds were great.

I love JMD's excellent customer service, it goes a long way with me. As a result, next month when I get the itch to redecorate, I’m going back to JMD (LMAO). Anyways, go and see it for yourself or contact Rod Hennesy in world about custom work.

Ready for my Closeup...

SL Photography is another expensive habit of mine. I’m always looking to add new photographic perspectives of my avatar to my portfolio. I have been fortunate enough to find some great photographers via word of mouth and Flickr pages. However, I’m also very fortunate to have some exceptionally talented photographer friends who often support my photography habit when my lindens are low. My biggest supporter also happens to be my oldest friend in SL. Friendship aside though, he’s a great talent and you really need to check out his work.

Miles Barbasz is the artistic force behind Liminal Photography Studios and Gallery located on the lovely Hippo Hills sim. Every photograph evokes his passion and creativity. He offers some of the most detailed and dramatic images I’ve seen. As an artist, he marches to his own beat. Specifically, notariety and commercial success are of little or no importance to him. He simply wants his work to be appreciated.

His prices are very reasonable given the amount of work that he puts into each photo. If you need pictures fast or are looking for typical profile pics this is not the photographer for you. However, if you want something special… by all means check out Liminal Photography Studios.

I’ve posted a few of is pics for you here, but feel free to stop by Miles’ studio and gallery. The model in the middle picture is the lovely Jennaa Loire, my friend and a great model. The other pics are of me.... lol told you I was ready. LOL

The Journey begins...

Ok, so I've been in Second Life (SL) for just over a year and I've loved every minute of it. I've made some great friends from all over the world, partied in some of the hottest spots, and shopped until i dropped almost every single day since I got here. In that time, I've also managed to work in multiple capacities. Specifically, I've dabbled in property management, photography and interior design. However, it took me 6 months to find my true passions in SL.... modeling and styling! I've learned that SL fashion is a brutal business, but I'm up for the challenge.

Like most SL models, I'm a shopper.... I'll be the first to admit that my shopping habit is insane but I enjoy it and that's all that matters. I'm always looking for fabulous new clothes, shoes, and hair. My inventory is out of control. In fact, I have to search my inventory before purchasing anything that I know isn't a new release. There, I've officially taken the first step... I freely admit that I'm a shopaholic!

Whew!!! Now that the weight of denial is off my shoulders, let me get to the point of this blog. I've decided to share some of the fabulous goodies I find in SL with you. The Blog is called Imani's Moods because I want to leave myself room to talk to you about anything. Any good model knows that image is EVERYTHING. In order to build a good image, you not only have to look good but so do the homes you live in and the places you visit. That being said, don't expect me to always talk about clothes, shoes and hair. When the mood strikes, I might just highlight anything or anybody... just know it will be fabulous!