SHIRT: GizzA – Long Sleeve Shirt – Turquoise (MWFW)
PANTS: GizzA – Cotton Pants – White (MWFW)
SHOES: GizzA – Loafer – White (MWFW)
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai – Black
HANDS: CheerNo – Rigged Mesh – V3#1 (New)
BAG: FIR&MNA – The Curragh Satchel – Brown Leather
POSE: Del May – Cool Sit

SHIRT: Hoorenbeek – Dressing Shirt – Blue
PANTS: Hoorenbeek – Corduroy Pants – Blue
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Velvet Slipper – Bordeaux/Black
BELT: Hoorenbeek – Leather Belt – Brown/Silver
SCARF: Hoorenbeek – Cravat – Bordeaux
WATCH: Hoorenbeek – SL Master
BRACELET: Elysium – Wristband – Brown
TEETH: Evian- Teeth Addon – Mouth 1/Normal Base
POSE: WetCat – Maxx – 5

SHIRT: FATEwear: Hei – Tundra

JACKET: Kokane – Stroke
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Ray Ray
NECKLACE: Mandala – Onigiri

SHIRT: Redgrave – Turtleneck Sweater
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos
SHOES: FIR&MNA – Ashford Brogues

SHIRT: FATEwear – Irwin Opened
TANK: Aoharu – BT Tank
PANTS: LaPointe & Bastchild – S’Wear Mesh Jeans
SHOES: Redgrave – Walker
BRACELET: Mandala – Okaki

SHIRT: Kal Rau – Casual Shirt
PANTS: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Pants
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai

HEAD: CheerNo – Mesh Head – Diego/Smile
HANDS: CheerNo – Relaxed
EYES: CheerNo – Vivare – Gray
TOP: Entente – Gaston Jacket & Hoodie – Homme
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait Jeans – Homme
SHOES: Redgrave – Walkers – Brown
HAT: Argrace – Fedora – Straw
NECKLACE: Mandala – Onigiri – Charcoal
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Season 2 – Brown

JACKET: Strip’d – Finn – Black
SWEATER: Aoharu – Ribber Collar Sweater – Grey
SHIRT: HVK – Formal Shirt – White
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos – Grey

JACKET: Kal Rau – Casual Blazer M4 – Brown
SWEATER: INDI Designs – Knit Pullover – Red
SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Shirt – Bright
PANTS: LaPointe & Bastchild – S’wear Boot Cut Jeans – Black
SHOES: Keane – Laven -Sienna
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Season 2 – Brown
SCARF: FATEwear – Harry – Tundra (tinted)

JACKET: Entente – Taureau Leather Jacket – Navy
SWEATER: NSD – Kill Cardi – Green
SHIRT: NSD – Rebel T-Shirt – Yellow
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait Jeans – Homme Cuffs
SHOES: Redgrave – Walker Boots – Brown
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Belt – Dark Brown
NECKLACE: Kosh – Adain – Brass (The Men’s Department)

JACKET: Strip’d – Finn – Black
SWEATER: Aoharu – Ribber Collar Sweater – Grey
SHIRT: HVK – Formal Shirt – White
PANTS: Ispachi – Executive Chinos – Grey
SHOES: Kalnins – Terra – Black

JACKET: Kal Rau – Casual Blazer – Brown
SWEATER: LeLutka – Vic Sweater – Linen
SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Shirt – Ink
PANTS: Entente – Couleur Jeans – Orange
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers – Blue/Brown
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai – Formal/Brown

COAT: CheerNo – Lauro Jacket – Sand

Maniera Magazine – November 2012

JACKET: LaPointe & Bastchild – Shearling Jacket – Lt Blue
SHIRT: Muism  – Scoop Tee – White
PANTS: Entente – Couleur Jeans – Red
SHOES: FIR&MNA – The Wethersfield – Black
SCARF: Mon Tissu – Infinity Scarf – Black
BELT: GizzA – Tartan Pants – Black (Belt Only)
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai Bracelet – Brown

He Wears:
HAIR: Exile – 6th Avenue Heartache – Moreno
HANDS: M-Arc Mirror – Real Hands
SHIRT: Entente – Eric Sweater – Slate
PANTS: Entente – Au Fait Jeans – Homme
SHOES: FIR&MNA – The Wethersfield – Black

She Wears:
HAIR:  TuTy’s Adorable – Up-do hairstyle – Black
NAILS:  Synthetique – Tactics Series – Red
JACKET: GizzA – Felicia Coat – Floral Brown
PANTS:  GizzA – Classic Trousers – Beige
SHOES:  N-core – FEMME – Rouge Passion
EARRINGS:  Erratic – Hoop Earrings – Gold

Set:
Barnesworth Anubis – Cote d’Azur – Tropez
GEMC – Gmund Stuttgart – Red

He Wears:
HAIR: Exile – 6th Avenue Heartache – Moreno
FEET: SLink – Men’s Natural Bare Feet – Rigged Mesh
SHIRT: FATEwear – Hei – Tundra (shirt only)
PANTS: FATEwear – Christopher Suit – Desert (pants only)

She Wears:
HAIR: Truth – Felecia – Oasis w/ Roots
HANDS: M-Arc Mirror – Real Hands
FEET: SLink – Jolie Pied v2.0 – Mid Bare
DRESS: Glam Affair – Lena Dress – Azure
SHOES: Celoe – Zoe Pumps- Elephant

Set:
BUILD: Barnesworth Anubis – NYC Apartment (Collabor88 Oct 2012)
DESK: Pilot – Dellinger Desk (Fameshed Oct 2012)
LAMP: Ililo – Ind. Lamp – Alloy (Men’s Dept. Oct 2012)
BOXES: Lithium – Trunk – Black/Brown (Men’s Dept. Oct 2012)
MAGAZINES: Apple Fall – Magazines (Fameshed Oct 2012)
COFFEE: Kusshon – Coffee Hour Set (Men’s Dept. Oct 2012)
PIZZA: Kusshon – Coffee Hour Set (Men’s Dept. Oct 2012)
RUG: Post – Calais Aubusson Rug – 1920s
PICTURES: Apple Fall – Memories Art (Fameshed Oct 2012)
BIRD CAGES: Cheeky Pea – Garden Party Set – Birdcage (Collabor88 Oct 2012)
GLASSES: Tableau Vivant – Colorful Glasses (L’Accessory)

SHIRT/VEST: Hoorenbeek – Vest – Black/Blue/Gray/Untucked
PANTS: Hoorenbeek – Classic Jeans – Black/Low Rise
SHOES: Kalnins – Terra v1.7 – Black
HAT: Argrace – Straw Fedora – Black
WATCH: GOS – Windrider – Steel
GLASSES: Entente – Bliblio Glasses – Black

HAIR: Exile – Dustin – Moreno
JACKET: Kal Rau – Casual Blazer – Brown
SWEATER: Pivaaca – CacheCoeur – Gray
SHIRT: Alphamale – T-Shirt – Sun
PANTS: Kal Rau – Skinny Pants – Khaki
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Wallabees – Tan
GLASSES: Tableau Vivant – Colorful Glasses
SCARF: Addict – Minnu Scarf – Candy (tinted)
BAG: HOC – Leather Messenger Bag – Brown
BELT: Mandala – Kookai Belt Season 2 – Brown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AUGUST 25, 2012–MAD Agency–

As summer comes to an end, we find ourselves longing for more.  We find ourselves searching for heavenly fabrics, adorned with fabulous colors as well as soft neutrals and pastels.  Join us as MAD agency model present The Last Days of Summer. This show will feature an assortment of designers from various corners of the Second Life Fashion community: Miamai, Faster Pussycat, Lazybum, Champagne! Sparkling Couture, Indyra Originals, and Gabriel.  Taking place on Saturday, August 25th at 10:00am and 12:00pm SLT, this show is sure to leave you longing for a few more days in the summer sun.

Items featured in the show are available to purchase by the public in the Designer Boutique at the entrance of the show.  Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of the show to ensure a seat, and make plans to stay afterwards, as DJ Kiana Lexenstar spins the tunes.

Formal invitation with LM to follow.

Featured designers:

Gabriel, Indyra Originals, Lazybum, Champagne! Sparkling Couture, Miamai, Faster Pussycat

Sponsors:

KMADD Enterprise

He Wears:
SUIT: GizzA – Vintage Tuxedo (Vintage Fair)
SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Loafers – Charleston
HAT: GizzA – Vintage Tuxedo (Vintage Fair)

Shes Wears:
SKIN: Belleza – Betty – Med0 (Vintage Fair)
HAIR: Elikatira – Thrive – Blonde 04 (Collabor88)
DRESS: Chantkare – Sequin Patchwork Gown (Fairy Tale Event)
SHOES: Slink – Glitter Peeptoe – Red
NECKLACE: Caroline’s Jewelry – Audrey Pearl Necklace – Black/Silver (Vintage Fair)
RING: LaGyo – Dano Ring
BRACELET: MG – Black Tahitian Pearl – X3

SET: Lost Angel – Film Noir – The Dark Alley
POSE: Stakey – Attached

Photographer: Badon Rain

SUIT: Redgrave – Milan Suit – Creme (Custom)
SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Loafers – Mokka
PIN: Ladies Who Lunch – MVW Logo Pin (Custom)

SHIRT: GizzA – Loose Tee – Blue (Nautical Suit)
SHORTS: GizzA – Comfy Shorts – White (Nautical Suit)
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers 2.0 – White
WATCH: Hoorenbeek – Magnum Watch – Brown (White/Silver)
GLSSES: Dutch – Retro Modern Wayfarers
BOAT: PMB Yachts – Serenity

SHIRT/VEST: Hoorenbeek – Vest – Grey/Tucked
PANTS: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Suit – Navy (Pants Only)
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Dockers 2.0 – Brown
BELT: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Suit – Belt/Brown
WATCH: Mandala – Hokusai – Brown/Cuff
BAG: FIR&MNA – The Curragh Satchel – Brown Leather
GLASSES: GOS – Sentinel – Tortoise
COUCH: Abiss – Interior Globe – Burgundy
LAMP: Kubric Flux – Light Set 01 – Floor Lamp

MODEL: Jess December

DRESS:MOLiCHiNO – Pixie Dress – Violet
SHOES: Slink – Ilena Sandals Standard – Brown
HAT: Maitreya – Siobhan (Mesh) – Wheat
BAG: (TokiD) – Beach Bag – Sky
NECKLACE: Mon Tissu – Floral Disk Pendant – Gold
RING: [HANDverk] – Hammered Metal Ring – gold (Limited Bazaar)

PATIO: Funky Junk – Big BBQ – Patio Set  (Men’s Department)
DOGS: Zooby – Ultimate Lab
GUITAR: {What Next} Norwegian Wood  Guitar (decorative only)
LANTERS: Funky Junk – Party Lanterns  (Men’s Department)
INTERTUBES: The Beach Store – Inner Tubes – Colored
CHALK BOARD: MMG’s – Desktop Board & Cabinet – White
WINDCHIME: TA – Windchimes
PLANTS: iTuTu – Planter – 03
CANE: {.:exposure:.} – Dapper Canes – TMD Pack (Hottie Cooterati Item)
BEACHBAG: TA – Seaside Beach Tote
TOWELS: TA – Essence Spa Towels – 1
BLENDER: LISP – Vine Vite – Bistro Blender
BANNER: [what next] Set of 3 Summer Bunting
LADDER: Y’s House – Iron Hashigo
LIFESAVER: Minnie’s Picture Box – Dock Accessory Set 2
BARBER POLE: POST: Calhoun Barber Pole (Men’s Department)

SKIN: Glam Affair – Giselle – MedTan/02
HAIR: LeLutka – Mourray – Blonde Fun
EYELASHES: MG – Groomed – Medium
SHIRT: Molichino – Linney Halter – Black
PANTS: Molichino – Kay Pants – White
SHOES: J.H. Couture – Caprice – Raspberry
NECKLACE: LaGyo – Jan – Pompeii/Tiger-eye/Black
RING: Donna Flora – Opera Skull
BRACELET: Fleshtone – Vanity Studded Cuffs
BAG: Epoque – Illusion Clutch – Strawberry
MAKEUP: Pink Acid – Clear Lip Gloss

**Items can be found at the Fairy Tale Event**

He wears:
Outfit: Vita’s Boudoir – Bacchus

She wears:
Skin: Belleza – Evil Queen
Outfit: Vita’s Boudoir – Bacchus
Bracelets: The Sea Hole – Nausciaa – Pineapple

**Skin and set can be found at the Fairy Tale event sim**

SKIN: Tableau Vivant – Damon – v2.2
EYES: MADesigns – Confidence – Burning Passion
HAIR: Wasabi Pills – Orion – Powder
PANTS: Tableau Vivant – Rhett Pants
SHOES: Hoorenbeek – Mullingar Boots – Black
SET: Tableau Vivant – The Darkest Nights
CROWS: Tableau Vivant – The Crow Stage (part)
APPLES: Ladies Who Lunch – Poisonous Apple (Group Gift)
CANDLES: LeeZu! – Candelabra – Alabaster

He Wears:
Hair: Exile – AJ – Flash
EYES: ID – Deep Colors – Gunmetal
SHIRT: Mr. Poet – Loose Shirt – White (mod)
PANTS: Muism – Wrangler Denim – Black
SHOES: Kalnins – Janova – Brown

She Wears:
HAIR: Truth – Felecia – Oasis
EYES: Glam Affair – Stella V2 – 13
SHIRT: Maitreya – Athena Sweater – Creme
PANTS: Mon Tissu – Lou Lou – Dark
SHOES: Mon Tissu – Heathrow Boots – Chocolate
BELT: Mon Tissu – Seneca Threaded Leather – Sable
NECKLACE: Mon Tissu – Floral Pendant
EARRINGS: Mandala – Monica – Inca Gold

POSE: Stakey – Love You Sideways
BAG: Mon Tissu – Weekend Traveler – Camel
SUITCASE: Post – Bloomsbury Valise
BIRDS: Old World – Bird’s Nest
BIRD CAGE: BS – Simple Life Birdcage
DOGS: Zooby – Ultimate Lab

HAIR: Exile – AJ – Flash
EYES: MADesigns – Confidence – Intense Kindness
HANDS: M-Arc Mirror – Real Hands
JACKET: Redgrave – Milano Outfit – Jacket Only (mod)
SHIRT: Aoharu – Elegant Suit Option – Light Blue
VEST: Boom – Vest – White
PANTS: Redgrave – Milano Suit – Steel (pants only)
SHOES: Kalnins – Palermo – Black
GLASSES: GOS – Aviator -Pilot
CAR: Haru Motors – Kanae – Dark Gray

JACKET: Sartoria – BW Suit – Black
SHIRT: Sartoria – BW Suit – Black
PANTS: Redgrave – Milano Suit – Black
SHOES: Redgrave – Elegance Leather Shoes – Black
PIANO: Abiss – Piano – Black

SHIRT: LWL – Francois Hoodie – Heather
PANTS: LWL – Billie Jeans – Regular
HEADPHONES: LWL – Twitter Phone – Silver
SHOES: Redgrave – Athletic Sneakers – Red/Black
GLASSES: LWL – Traffic Shades

SHIRT: LWL – Kaftan Buttondown – crimson (top, hood, lapel)
BOTTOM: LWL – Kaftan Buttondown – Arabian Night (sash & mesh)
SHOES: LWL – Mr Fancypants Slides – Black/Side Lume

SHIRT: LWL – Sheer Shift – Tangerine
TANK: LWL – Racerback Tank – Heather
PANTS: LWL – Drop waist Skinnies – Stone washed
SHOES: Entente – Cousteau – Beige
HELMET: LWL – Scooter Helmet – Summer Leather

JACKET: LWL – Askew Crop Blazer – burgundy
SHIRT: LWL – Tuxedo Shirt & Collar – White
PANTS: LWL – Stovepipe Slacks – Black/Silver Belt
SHOES: LWL – Escarpa – Black Lady
HAT: LWL – Inventor Top Hat
TIE: LWL – IT Top – Canary

SHIRT: Mr. Poet – Flying Jacket Set – Gray (2in1 Knit Jumper/Teal Only)
PANTS: Muism – Wrangler Denims – Black
SHOES: Redgrave – Aviator Boots – Black Mix
SCARF: Mr. Poet – Flying Jacket Set – Gray (Snood/Black Only)
NECKLACE: Kosh – The Leaf Necklace – Black/Ebony

HAIR: SHAG – One Night Stand – Undressed (tinted)
EYES: Glam Affair – Stella Eyes V2 – no. 11
NAILS: Mandala – Palette 2 – Short
EYELASHES: Redgrave – Extra Long – 31
JACKET: CheerNo – Lambert – Black
JACKET SLEEVES: LeLutka – Irinushka Bolero – Black & White
VEST: Boom – Vest – White (Tinted)
SHIRT: COCO – Bow Shirt – White
PANTS: COCO – High Waist Tuxedo Pants – Gray
SHOES: Entente – Christian Loafers – Black
EARRINGS: Rozoregalia – Belial – Pierce 2
RING: Finesmith – Onyx Ring
WATCH: Earthstones – Pocket Watch – Thomas/Silver
MAKEUP: CheerNo – LaVita Purple – 03
MAKEUP: Tableau Vivant – Vincent- 1 Eyeliner
POSE: MADesigns – M Model – 3

ABOUT ASHRAYA

Ashraya is an organization based in India which operates with the purpose of providing aid to Indian children in need and abused women through the implementation of various projects.

From the organization’s website:

“Ashraya”, meaning ‘Shelter’ has brought hope and love into the lives of several hundred children and women, over many years. Founded and registered in 1982, the Bangalore based organization is dedicated to finding solutions for children within the frame work of their own biological families, or in adoptive homes. Initially, the organization’s main function was to work with and rehabilitate destitute, poor and abandoned children. It has now extended its services to the family as a whole.” (http://www.ashraya.net)

As is true in so many nations throughout our world, the quality of care for institutionalized children suffers due to lack of resources and financial support. When founded, Ashraya’s purpose was to improve the quality of care for these children.

The organization operates under the firm belief that such institutions are best only as temporary placement for children, and adoption has become a large piece of Ashraya’s mission. Through the important work done here, hundreds of children are placed with their forever families and are able to enjoy happiness and a bright future.

Education is highly valued by Ashraya, and that is why the organization also supports endeavors to provide schooling to children who would not otherwise be able to learn to read and write.

By helping children lead safe, happy lives and providing them with the important tools that a solid education can bring, Ashraya continues to improve the world, one young life at a time.

Read Ashraya success stories here:

http://ashraya.net/subpages/Success.html

**GizzA Items Featured at MWFW 2012**

JACKET: GizzA – Blazer – Orange
SHIRT: GizzA – Print T-Shirt – Fish II
PANTS: Nyu – Bermuda Shorts – Brown
SHOES: FIR&MNA – Gumshoes – Creme
GLASSES: Naughty Designs – Men’s Fashion Sunglasses – Metal Frame/Black
NECKLACE: Mandala – Takayama2 – Turquoise
WATCH: GOS – Windrider – Steel

**Items from MWFW 2012**

HAIR: MADesigns ~ Leroy – Black VIII
EYES: Glam Affair ~ Stella – no. 11
SKIN: Tableau Vivant ~ Vincent – March
EYELASHES: LeLutka ~ Eron
SHIRT: Tableau Vivant ~ Long Sleeves – Black
PANTS: Tableau Vivant ~ Half Pants – Black
SHOES: Hoorenbeek ~ Ray Ray – Black & Grey
STOCKINGS: Tableau Vivant ~ Fishnet
RING: NSD ~ Emery Ring
BRACELET: NSD ~ Hand Rosary
EARRINGS: Rozoregalia ~ Belial – Pierce 2
SCARF: INDI Designs ~ Scarf – Black Stripes
EYELINER: CheerNo ~ Brent – Eyeliner
SET: Tableau Vivant ~ Prop Art – His Dressing Room

**Men’s Wear Fashion Week Items**

HAIR: MADesigns – Aesop – Silver Tones I
SKIN: Tableau Vivant – Adam – Xmas Group Gift
VEST: sYs – Orion – White
BOOTS: sYs – Doom – White
BELT: sYs – Alcane – White
KNEE PADS:  sYs – Alcane – White
HELMET:  sYs – Alcane – White
GLOVES: Miamai – Marcus – White

**Men’s Wear Fashion Week Items**

PADS: Lazybum – Shoulder Pads
UNDERWEAR: Lazybum – Camo Briefs
EYEBLACK: Yayo – Game Day – Face Tattoo
HELMET/BALL: Funny F*ckers Store – Football Helmet

By: Jax Aster

Featured: Second Life Blog 3/7/2012

When first approached to take part in this event, I was immediately excited to participate.  Spring fashion is always full of a wide variety of fun colors and styles.  But because pastels are not always my first colors of choice, I decided to stick with shades of blue, white, and khaki, as they portray the “fresh” theme of this event. I also wanted to show how you can use the same color scheme for several different looks while still maintaining the same theme.

Hoorenbeek’s new mesh line includes these white slacks (also available in other colors). They come in a variety of sizes and rises and with different belt options to suit each avatar’s preference and stature. These pants are paired with a cool and breezy shirt from Mr. Poet that I tinted to my color of choice.

SHIRT: Mr. Poet – Loose Shirt – White (Tinted)

PANTS/BELT: Hoorenbeek – Mesh Pants – White (Low Rise/Fabric Belt)

NECKLACE: Rustica – Antique Cabochon – Turquoise

WATCH: Chronokit – Watch No.36 Dio – Silver

Redgrave always has a great selection of apparel in many different colors. For a long time, this jacket was only available in black, but the recent release of several new colors makes this the perfect light jacket for spring. Pairing this jacket with other newly released polo, pant, and shoe colors from the old Redgrave El Ganso, makes this an easy one-stop-shop for a fresh spring look.

JACKET: Redgrave – Suit Jacket – Creme

SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Polo Shirt – Light Blue

PANTS/BELT: Redgrave – Herringbone Pants – Creme

SHOES: Redgrave – Classic Sneakers – Creme

After styling two looks that could either be dressed up or dressed down, I decided to go with a very casual, outdoorsy look. Spring is a great time to unpack your shorts and polo shirts and just have fun.  These shorts from NSD paired with a white polo shirt from Aoharu make a light and airy addition to anyone’s spring wardrobe. The sweater is from Gizza’s new mesh line that has just been released, while the shoes are a favorite from FIR&MNA.

SHIRT: Aoharu – Simple Polo Shirt – White

SWEATER: Gizza – Jacket for Shoulders – Ice

PANTS: NSD – Tour Boas – Tan

SHOES: FIR & MNA – Gumshoes – Cream

WATCH: Hoorenbeek – Magnum – Brown/White/Silver

Words: Josh Askari; Images: Jax Aster

Featured in The Best of SL Magazine March 2012

The Second Life fashion industry can often feel like it’s dominated by the preferences of the female fashionista: it can be difficult to find fresh, quality styles for men-let alone handsome models to showcase them. The Mr Virtual World contest, held annually by the BOSL community, is one of the few great supporters of quality male fashion, giving the best male models a platform to significantly jumpstart their career. Jax Aster, the winner of the Mr Virtual World contest for 2011, is currently one of the industry’s top male models. Setting style trends with his active blog, male fashion lovers finally have a creative role model to be inspired by……..

Prior to the Mr Virtual World competition, Jax Aster’s career was a quiet yet active one. With his outstanding styling abilities, he was able to leave quite an impression with many important people in his early days. After feeling a severe lack of work and opportunity for male models on the various runways of SL, he felt moved to venture in the world of print. “I love print,” Jax admits.” I am so intrigued and inspired by the beautiful images that the creative minds of the photographers are able to create. It never ceases to amaze me.” This passion for the printed image has manifested itself not only in his styling techniques, but also in his own rather notable skills as a photographer. Jax’s handiwork with print can be seen all over the grid: from his own professional and active blog, to some of the latest up and coming SL magazines. Even his Flickr is a piece of art, and contains images Jax has created featuring himself and other top models. From blog pictures to beautiful professional vendor shots, it’s no wonder he’s being asked to shoot for some of the biggest names in SL fashion.

His remarkable styling, crisp photography style and polite and charming demeanour soon meant that Jax was in demand, and he was contacted by MAD Image, part of the KMADD agency, and asked to take part in his first commercial SL blog, in which he currently continues participation. Here he was able to gain wider exposure and popularity, where the name Jax Aster began to form a public image, an image that has become synonymous with print and trend setting. “I prefer print because it’s lasting, there is a record,” he reveals. “Other people who are not able to attend a show or who have interest in something you did months down the road can always go back and find what they are looking for. Through print, I have been able to meet many designers as well as try many new fashion trends that I would not normally consider.”

One reason people are attracted to his persona is his ability to bring a fresh interpretation to older concepts. As a contestant in the last Mr Virtual World contest myself, I’ll never forget the moment Jax stepped out onto the stage in his national costume with a horse at his side! Most of the contestants thought only in terms of creative clothing, but Jax managed to take a big risk and bring out a prop with his outfit which (to the dismay of the other contestants) paid off in a big way. Jax takes risks in his creative sense of style… risks that so far have seemed to work in his favour.

Newly appointed as Director of the ‘MAD Agency’ (which is also part of the KMADD portfolio of businesses), Jax is looking forward to bringing his unique style and talents to the already established team. As one of SL’s most venerable modeling agencies, Jax’s appointment in January could be a sign that the agency wants to move forward and experiment with new ideas, take some risks and bring about bold changes. As Director, Jax is responsible for many things at MAD; from staff appointment to creative direction-it really is up to Jax how MAD will function in the years to come. Already he has big plans, and hints at an upcoming show.

Despite the massive changes to his Second Life, Jax says that he hasn’t changed as a person. “I am the same easy going laid back guy I was before,” he confirms. “If one thing has changed about me, it’s that I have become more guarded.” Jax admits that he’s had to re-evaluate his friends list, and realize who his true friends are, and, while this writer may indeed be one of many people who would love the opportunities such titles afford, I am not envious of the aforementioned task. So many people forget the pitfalls of fame and popularity; not only is there less free time to do what you want to do (and when you want to do it), but there is always the hidden danger of fake people, who will latch on and suck out as much glory from their association with you as possible.

When all is said and done however, the future looks like it’s on the right track for Jax. He’s moving at a pace he is comfortable with, and scheduling himself so he isn’t overworked. Committed to using his titles for creativity and the betterment of others, Jax tells me he will be participating in a Ronald McDonald House charity event in the near future, as well as collaborating with Anna Sapphire (Miss Virtual World 2012) for another charity event to be announced soon. One thing is for sure, this shining star of the male fashion world isn’t going to burn out soon.

Thank you Josh Askari for an amazing article!

HAIR: COLORS ~ 39A ~ Dark Brown
EYES: MADesigns ~ MUTATION ~ Neutral
SHIRT: HOORENBEEK ~ Military Shirt ~ Black
PANTS: HOORENBEEN ~ Classic Jeans ~ Black
SHOES: 2G ~ Soubresaut ~ Black
BELT: HOORENBEEK ~ Leather Belt ~ Black/Silver
GLASSES: GOS ~ Sentienal ~ Black
WATCH: CHRONOKIT ~ no. 36 ~ Dio Silver

Happy Valentines Day!

Hair: Exile – AJ – Extreme/Flash
Eyes: MADesigns – Soul – Blue 2 (less saturated)
Toga Top: BareRose – Odysseus – White (Top Only)
Toga Bottom: BareRose – White Angel Knight (Bottom Only)
Olive Leaves: BareRose – Odysseus – Tiara
Arm Bands: BareRose – Apollo (Arm Bands Only)
Necklace: Finesmith – Touches of Heart
Bracelets: Heartology Bracelet
Bow: SF – Hunter’s Bow
Wings: Finesmith – Heartology Wings

He wears…

JACKET: Kal Rau – Classic Blazer – Black, SHIRT: Redgrave – Classic Business Shirt – Bright, PANTS: NSD – Chinos – Dark Gray, SHOES: Kalnins – Terra – Black, BELT: Kalnins – Elegance – Black

She wears…

DRESS: Epoque – Ruche – Black, SHOES: Slink – Glitter Peeptoe – Red, NECKLACE:  Je Suis – Tente – Fire

Models: Jax Aster & BlackBarbie Bravin

He Wears:
HAIR: MADesigns ~ Bruno ~ Dark Blonde VII
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Neutra
JACKET: Redgrave ~ Suit Jacket ~ Dark Blue
SHIRT: Redgrave ~ Classic Polo Shirt ~ White
PANTS: NSD ~ Homme Jeans ~ Black
SHOES: Kalnins ~ Terra
SUNGLASSES: Gos ~ Aviator ~ Steel
BELT: AOHARU ~ Vintage Cashed Jeans ~ Black (Belt Only)

She Wears:
HAIR: Boon
JACKET: Gizza ~ Velvet Jacket ~ Red
PANTS: Gizza ~  Tartan Pants ~ Creme
SHOES: Maitreya ~ Pumps
MAKE UP: !Facepaint ~ BlackBarbie

Other:
CAR: GEMC – Gmund Stuttgart ~ Red 1
BAG: Mon Tissu ~ Weekend Traveler ~ Camel

SKIN: VCD – Rafael – Tone0/Shaved
HAIR: MADesigns – Aaron – Light Brown I
EYES: MADesigns – Purpose – Moss
JACKET: PIVAACA – Pea Coat – Navy/Open
SWEATER: LELUTKA – Vic Sweater – Cornflower Blue
SHIRT: REDGRAVE – Classic Shirt – Bright
PANTS: NSD – Homme Jeans – Black
SHOES: KALNINS – Terra
COAT RACK: WHAT NEXT – Winter Hat Stand – Winter Blue
BENCH: WHAT NEXT – Laurel Blanket Box & Book Pile

New suit from Shinichi Mathy of SHIKI.

Models: Jax Aster & Eve Petlyakov

He Wears:

HAIR: COLORS ~ 39A ~ Dark Brown

EYES: MADesigns ~ MUTATION ~ Neutral

SUIT: SHIKI ~ ROPPONGI NIGHT ~ Purple

SHOES: KALNINS ~ Terra ~ Black

She Wears:

HAIR: Elikatira ~ Rhythm – Black 04

HAIRBASE: Analog Dog ~ Jet

EYES: MADesigns EYES ~ PROMISE – Green 11

MASCARA: Cheap Makeup ~ Lashes – Babs 8

YELASHES: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Moonlight

NAILS: Mandala ~ SHORT Female Nails

DRESS: Epoque ~ Bulb – Black

BELT: Artilleri ~ Snakeskin Sash Belt – Blue (edited)

SHOES: Maitreya Gold ~ Hana – Black Leather

NECKLACE : Donna Flora – Willa

MAD Agency Winter Wonderland Party 2011

HAIR: MADesigns ~ DORA ~ Silver Tones I
EYES: MADesigns ~ INDIVIDUAL ~ Iceman
JACKET: LeLutka ~ La PATRONA ~ White
VEST: AOHARU ~ BT Set Vest ~ White
SHIRT: COCO ~ Skinny Tie & Shirt ~ White (edited)
PANTS: AOHARU ~ BT Slacks ~ White
SHOES: Kalnins ~ Terra ~ v.1.7/White
JACKET SLEEVES: LeLutka ~ IREINUSHKA Bolero ~ Arctic (arms only)
POSE 1: MADesigns ~ M Model ~ 15fh
POSE 2: F Runway ~ 9

EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Healthy
HAIR: LeLutka ~ Breeze ~ Toast
JACKET: E-Clipse ~ Urban Nexus Male (Jacket Only)
SWEATER: [pivaaca] ~ Homme Cache Coeur ~ Gray (Tinted)
SHIRT: LeLutka ~ VIC Sweater ~ Khaki
PANTS: Connors ~ Buckle Back Jeans ~ Brown
SHOES: 2G ~ Soubresaut ~ Brown
HAT: LeLutka ~ Breeze ~ Toast
GLASSES: Artilleri ~ Buddy Glasses
BELT: MANDALA ~ Kookai Belt ~ Dark Brown

I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with their family and friends.

MVW 2012 Judge

Trying some new things with light. Comments/suggestions welcome.

HAIR: LeLutka ~ Caleb 2 ~ Blonde
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Conversation
JACKET: LeLutka ~ La Patrona ~ Black
JACKET CUFFS: LeLutka ~ Stigma Jacket ~ Black
SHIRT: COCO ~ Skinny Tie & Shirt ~ White
VEST: BOOM ~ Vest ~ Gray
PANTS: CheerNo ~ Corbin ~ White
SHOES: Hoorenbeek ~ Mullingar ~ Black

My favorite items from Redgrave are being released in new colors!

HAIR: MADesigns ~ BRUNO ~ Dark Brown VIII
EYES: MADesigns ~ Mutation ~ Neutral
JACKET: Redgrave ~ Suit Jacket Sculpted Open ~ Creme
SHIRT: Redgrave ~ Classic Polo Shirt ~ Light Blue
PANTS: Redgrave ~ Herringbone Pants ~ Creme
SHOES: Redgrave ~ Classic Sneakers ~ Creme

JACKET: [LeLutka] ~ SIERRA Coat ~ Dirt
SHIRT: INDI Designs ~ Knit Pullover ~ Beige
PANTS: JANE ~ Wide Leg Pant Loungers ~ Khaki
SHOES: Redgrave ~ Classic Loafers ~ Mokka
SCARF: [LeLutka] ~ Editorial Scarf ~ White (tinted)
HAT: ARGRACE ~ Fedora ~ Dark Blonde/Wild Curl

HAIR: MADesigns ~ Logan ~ SilverTonesI

EYES: PoeticColors ~ QuickSilver ~ Small

JACKET: !BlissHomme! ~ DixyJacket ~ Black&White

SHIRT: PEQE Homme ~ KnitSweater ~ WhiteDegrade

PANTS: GizzA ~ FlaxPants ~ White

SHOES: ISPACHI ~ Seasons ~ Black

SCARF:  MrPoet ~ WideScarf ~ White

MAKEUP: Tableau Vivant ~ Vincent ~ 1Eyeliner

SHIRT: AOHARU ~ BT Tank ~ Gray

PANTS: *MUISM* ~ Cargo Short ~ Gray

HELMET: **DECO ~ Skull Bowl ~ Olive Drabb

NECKLACE: [MANDALA] ~ Shamira ~ Dog Tag

BRACELETS: [MANDALA] ~ Sinra2 ~ Black

GUN: VRC Firearms ~ NK-1045 Rifle ~ Wood/Holstered

STRAP: HOC Apparel ~ Messenger Bag ~ Brown (Strap Only)

CIGARETTE: .:HERMONY:. ~ Ultimate Cigarette ~ Mouth Attach