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Illargi Dover INSIDE THE VISION
BL OG AN GE D R IN TE OF RV TH IE W E S MO NT H
HANNAH LUNA MISS VIRTUAL DIVA 2016
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“Dress like you want to paint the world...”
Virtual Diva Magazine feels honoured to present you this issue the Winner of Miss Virtual Diva Countest 2016 an anual contest looking for new talent to represent our Brand. i specially want to thank you to all those people that make this Contest a total success, our dear sponsors, staff, mentors, and of course our beautfiul Ladies, its was a unique experience and in this issue we will like to congratulate our Winners! This Issue its presenting and explosion of creativity in so many ways, we had the Talent Illargi Dover an amazing bussiness woman. well know for her stunning photographys but also for all the proyects she has now going on, a real honour to have her with us, our Trends Section is presenting a Cultural Explosion and you are going to be delight with this! Feel the emotion of explore and combine diferents styles! Also a New Section its in this issue “The One” specially created for Man who want to be in total style, we are growing and improving we had a new members in our staff and im thankful for their trust and for want to be part of this magazine, you guys are going make a terrific work i know that! So lets ready for another perfect month. and another unique issue !!
Angels Kristan CEO & EDITOR
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STAFF Publisher and Editor in Chief Angels Kristan Marketing Executive Saddii Winds Ramsa Love Writers SCarl Darkmatter Portal Ramsa Love Roman Thomas Photographers illargi Dover SCarl Darkmatter Portal Roman Thomas Jangsungyoung Maya-el kusumah Stylists Roman Thomas SCarl Darkmatter Portal Ruby DeZubiria Marpil Pilar Grafenwalder Xamorex Grafenwalder Jamee Sandalwood Marissa DĂaz Otero
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miss virtual diva 2016
inside the vision
CONT where sl take us...
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Hi dear readers, we are very glad to be with our lovely and Stunning Miss Virtual Diva 2016! A)Hi Hanna, how are you? H)I’m great Angy, thank you! A)How does it feel to win a contest like this? It’s overwhelming. I never ever thought I’d win a contest, let alone Miss Virtual Diva. It’s still hard to believe! A)Did you think you will be making this far? To be really honest, no. I was actually aiming to be on the top 5, and I never imagined I’d be able to win this. I applaud the other girls in this contest cause they
A)How do you think this contest changed you ? I think every little venture you go on, every casting, every contest is a learning experience. I learned about myself, what I’m capable of, how to get better. You learn from everyone involved in the contest, from the big boss to your fellow contestants. Everyone has a way of seeing the world, a way of styling
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they sure pushed me to get better with every challenge. A)Did you ever think to quit? No. Never. Every time I join a competition, I commit to it, wholeheartedly. I might not always win, but I do work hard for the title, and never think of quitting, cause if you do, then you won’t ever know what you’re capable of. A)What is the next step for you? Well I plan to represent the Virtual Diva brand the best way that I can. I also plan to keep modeling, keep styling and working hard. There’s still a lot more to see coming from me!
and interpreting the challenges and I tried to take a little bit of each girl with me. A)For all the ladies up there thinking about joining this kind of contest, what will you advise them? My advise is, go for it. Don’t doubt yourself and don’t overthink it. Just join a contest. And take it one day at a time. Sometimes these contests can get very overwhelming.
“ Every me I join a competition, I commit to it, whole heartedly.....”
There’s a lot to do, to plan and style, things to learn prior to your styling and it definitely takes you out of your comfort zone. But that’s a good thing! These contests, in the end, aren’t challenging you, you’re challenging yourself. And you may not win at the first try, but just keep trying until you do. It worked for me !! A)How long how you been in Fashion Industry? Oh wow, I’ve been in the fashion industry since 2009. I joined my first modeling school then and did many small runway shows. And then, i quit. I got very discouraged cause I felt lost and didn’t know how to carry this
“You learn from everyone involved in the contest, from the big boss to your fellow contestants” There’s a lot to do, to plan and style, things to learn prior to your styling and it definitely takes you out of your comfort zone. But that’s a good thing! These contests, in the end, aren’t challenging you, you’re challenging yourself. And you may not win at the first try, but just keep trying until you do. It worked for me !! A)How long how you been in Fashion Industry? Oh wow, I’ve been in the fashion industry since 2009. I joined my first modeling school then and did many small runway shows. And then, i quit. I got very discouraged cause I felt lost and didn’t know how to carry this career and I wasn’t seeing any success. I quit for 3 years and came back with a different mindset. Lucky for me, I met amazing people who guided me and helped me become who I am today, and i worked HARD to get in agencies, to book runway shows, and to win this Miss Virtual Diva 2016 contest. When you do things with your heart, it shows. And people will react positively to it. They will want you. A)What do you think you can bring to Virtual Diva BRAND?? I think I can bring a little edge and a lot of dedication. I’m very very loyal to those who support me, and I try to give back as much as I can. So you can expect to see that dedication with Virtual Diva, and I’d love to give it a fresh edgy approach. Virtual Diva is a very chic and elegant brand, and I plan to bring some rock and roll! A)How will you define being a Miss Virtual Diva ? First and foremost, it’s an honor to represent the brand. And with that, a lot of responsibility comes along. You want to give your best, look your best so that the brand comes through you to the customers. You need to be engaging and innovative to hopefully attract more people to get to know the brand. You want to make them curious and you want to make them want more. A)What do you love the most modeling or blogging?? I have to say maybe modeling because I love the runway. I like the spotlight hehe. But blogging is something fairly new to me and I’ve come to find that I really like it. I don’t make the best pictures out there but I do try to always make quality pictures showing the outfits. It’s an amazing tool to promote a brand.
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So I’m gonna say 50/50, I enjoy both very much. A)We want to thank you for taking the time to make this interview and of course congratulate you for being Miss Virtual diva 2016, any final words you will like to share with our readers? Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity. I hope I don’t let you down and I can assure you, you will be seeing a lot from me this year! Any plans in the future for Matilda Soon? I don’t have any plans right now. I mean, I got some fashion projects, some personal projects too... also I got my shop... let’s wait and see what happen next. Second Life is a surprise everyday!
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“When you do things with your heart, it shows...”
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We can do it! Need help to find your own outfit? These are my 3 first inspirations based on: Officine Generale, Margaret Howell & Berluti.
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Officine Generale A subtle but inescapable retro vibe emanated from the cuts, classically handsome yet directionally current. By opting for a show rather than its customary presentation,
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SECOND OUTFIT It´s difficult to find a coat in SL, but We did it. Margaret Howell has a great view in Fashion for men. She understands essences´men in Second life. Margaret Howell said after her show. “It is a feeling that affects cuts, materials.” Sometimes a designer doesn’t need a story to explain a collection, because the story is in fact told by the wearer, in conversation with the clothes. The designer can then only propose what feels right, at this moment— and hopefully, by extension, for Spring 2016.
from your more traditional sunglasses and baseball caps, neckerchiefs are the most
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We need to find in
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JOY CUTTIA
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“Fashion as something that affects so much that everyone wants to follow the trend...�
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“I always listen to music, and this makes me dream, and in this way I try to photograph what the music makes me dream at that time.�
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PILAR MUNRO
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“Add little things that will make them more interesting and i think of the suitable place to take a nice picture...�
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“The fashion is style, is class, is attitude that makes you different and distinguished...�
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STAR OVER...OF F VIOLENCE CAN NOT BE UNDO..... BUT CAN BE DELETE...
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PRECIOSA BENELLI ARYA HEIDEMAN MISS VENEZUELA 2ND RUNNER MVD2016 2016
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RUBY DE ZUBIRA 3TH RUNNER MVD 2016 72
W
e took some time to talk to one of our Winners of
and That not only remains in the pixels, Also in our real life. I see in “Vir-
Miss Virtual Diva 2016, Ruby De Zubira 3th Run-
tual Diva” and in the people and designs: professionalism, quality, beau-
ner and she talked to us about her feelings and
ty, elegance but topcoat love. . . these are qualities that they do that a
how this contest was for her. “Big hug and greetings to all readers
mark stands out and attracts its clients, my thought is to empower me of
and clients “Virtual Diva Magazine” Those who know me know that i love
each of them so that the people see in me “Virtual Diva” and to the time
the designs of “Virtual Diva”, so when I knew about the contest and they
to be able to be myself that it flows with naturalness making me grow
were looking for girls to participate. surely it knew that it would repre-
but to the time to be able to do a good work during this time with the
sent a very important step in my life sl,I learned so much and I never see
shop. Many beautiful things come for my life Sl that even are in nappies
other persons as my rivals or competitors, always to improve myself to
but that are growing to firm step, for now thing I keep on studying fash-
me at the same, This helped me to enjoy the contest and to enjoy myself
ion design to be better in Im working on gmy blog “BASIC INSTINCTS”
too. That wins, my target was to win but indeed Hanna and Ayra is excel-
promoting it and to the time to my sponsor and topcoat to enjoy my sl.
lent !. I Knew many spectacular People that They Taught me many things
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For that I will always be grateful to Angels Kristan, Marpil, and my mentor who gave me its 100% to guide me, For her wise words at that moment, as well as the friends ‘That I received advices and helped me very much. I Learned to Recognize the respect and the value in every person
was a unique experience and i will always will be thankful for that.
“I Learned to Recognize the respect and the value in every person....”
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A romantic mood does not always start with love at the first sight. It does not have to be love at all. Or actually it is love, only at different nature as love is so much larger than our lives. The comfort we feel each time we are having a conversation with someone, the continuous attention we show to each other without demanding anything in return perhaps the most genuine form of love.
“You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you, that’s where I’ll be waiting” 76
Where SL will take us...
Second Life offers us many options to share as couples and among the many obligations we might had, give us that special time to be together and share all of that day with your special someone. 77
When we reach the landing point we will see a short alley surrounded by waters and waterfalls. Yes this place is beautifully surrounded by water. The default light setting is mesmerizing. I bet no one would think to change the tones of colours they see. There is a dancing area in the middle of the sims. However this time we think sitting and talking together on the dock with a small bonfire is already an extra ordinary virtual experience. Not to mention such perfect feeling we have listening to the list of songs played. Spending almost 3 hours hanging out in WINTER MOON we then remember our goals today is to wander around Second Life beautiful scenes. Thus we move to next sims in our list. In the Umbral the architecture lives together with elements from nature, quitting an easy, comfortable and effective imagination to the visitor, to become something more vivid. This place as well as fashion has imposed leaving a mark for those who visit it. The entrance of this cinema theater, remind us of the glamour of the Hollywoodense stars in the Chinese theater, entering is to dive in the element’s past that has a story. Luxurious wagons, a flying boat (Kalopsia, the illusion of things that are more beautiful than what they are), a Derain varane or a caged stroller for those excess that love allows us.
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IT STARTS WITH A SMILE A big signboard shows us this word; ADVENTURE. It gives us a little bit of thought about what we will see as we walk further into the sims. Grassfield, cabins, fire camp and jeeps are among other things we see around the sims covered by tropical type environment. There are a lot of spots to hang out with friends and your love one, and of course you cannot stop clicking around with your camera. Our favourite spot is this lake with two elephants. When we see it again it brings this effect of a couple having a honeymoon trip to a safari park. Yes, we have to admit the scene could bring that impression. Afterwards we walk ahead to see these two famous place for taking pictures; the BLACK BASALT Beach and BAJA NORTE Beach. The two sims we visited before were surrounded by misty surroundings that bring a deep romantic and comfortable mood. Unlike those sims, Black Basalt and Baja Norte are bright white sandy beaches. Our mood surely turn from cuddling mood to a more cheerful feelings. It is like we want to run around the beaches, splashing into the sea water. ******************
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INSIDE THE VISION Illargi Dover “INSIDE DE VISION” by Angels Kristan
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ear readers, we are glad to present you this new section of our Magazine, “Inside the Vision” where we will like to present you the best photographers in Sl Fashion Industry, and it is my pleasure to have with us Zipi Dover, an amazing and talent lady, no only in photography also as a poses creator and some many things she will tell us about Hi Zipy, thank you for doing this, how are you? Hello Angy, And thanks to you for the interview! You know how much I like Virtual Diva, te brand, the magazine, and the owner ;) Now i got ask this is it Zipy or Illargi? because i have been your friend for so long and i still making the same mistake about your name o.0 Lol. Ok, my SL name is illargi, but my family and friends always call me Zipi. So for you Zipi ;) Tell me why do you love so much photography? I have always been in love with art, I draw since I was a child... So, that is what I do in SL, taking pics, and edit then on Photoshop. I think it is my way of letting my creativity fly. You
think its the same photography in Second life as it is in Real Life? I don’t think so. The way on which we take photos in Rl and in SL is different, there are different things you have to keep on mind... For example in RL you can not “move” the sun, or change the windlight... lol Wish one you like most? Mmmm I am not sure, I like both of them, but maybe SL, cause here you can make easily the scene you want, you can change your avatar apearence quite easy... So you can almost do whatever you have on your mind. How you start working as photographer in sl? do you remember?
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I think like everything in life, its about liking it, enjoying it, and practising...” Yeah, Landaree (my partner in crime lol), readed an add of a Photo Studio looking for photographers... I was not really sure about my onw skills, but I decided to try and I got it!. That was on Pure Shot Photography, with
my dear friend Tamara Artis... And I should say it was one of the most wonderful experiences I have had on SL. I enjoyed a lot, not only working but with the boss (she is f awesome, lIKE you)
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you remember you first photography, please share with us that memory? As a pro photographer? It was a studio client, and i ws really worried about it, and about the results... Thanks to God, she was a smart girl, and we made it easy. Editing was terrible, cause one of the things we made at the studio was drawing hair, and as I had not graphyc table then, I
had to draw it with the mouse, hair by hair... o.O Do you think you still have the same abilities now that then? I like to think that i have learned since then... to be honest I think we learn every day during our life... So I think I have improve my editing skills and I have more confidence now
about my work. What the photography you remember that now you said omg i can do this one so much better? and i speak for my self i had severals that i watch and i said... oh my.. Just one?? lol. I say that almost one per week or sometimes one per day... But i remember one, cause after that the girl has become a great client and a close friend... It was on Pure Shot Photography also... I looked at the pic once, and twice and I was not really happy about it... And same happened to the girl... So I worked on it again from 0, and then we both were happy with the result. And what its the Phography you had enjoy the most or you feel very proud it When a client tells me “do what you want, I trust you”. And I can leave my imagination fly... Some of clients, some for adds, and most of them of Landa and myself cause I think there is a lot of me on my personal works :) Any one can be a photographer? or we need some qualities? I think like everything in life, its about liking it, enjoying it, and practising... Then there is some people that have a special “eye” for chosing and angle, or playing with light... But if you want something, and you work on it, you can get it :) What kind of pictures you enjoy it the most? I love fantasy pics and landscaping ones. But I also enjoy working with models, trying to make something beautiful, and original... And well, as I love you both and I love everything you create... I enjoy tons taking the vendor pics for Finesmith and Virtual Diva. How will you define your style? Uh... Chaotic, as myself? lol. I try to keep my pics quite “realistic”, edited but not as hard as you change the avatar... and I have to say this: i will never, never, never make a morph cause I hate them from the bottom of my heart. When you are taking a picture, what goes into your mind ? It depends of the kinf of pic... If it’s and add, what is it for, what has to be the focus of attention, which is the brand style... If it’s a client personal work I use to talk to them, and know a little bit about them, to know which is their style, what they
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like... You work for so many important brands, but i know you have also your own Poses Store and a lot more proyects going on there... tell us about... Lol. Well i like to learn about almost everything. I am curious like a kitty and I truely can not be calm, so I am working on Versus High Modeling Institute as Photoshop teacher and Pose Making teacher and I am also trying to learn blender making my first mesh objets. I also work for Versus Magazine, Virtual Diva, Finesmith, Miss Virtual Latinoamerica... I have take some vendor pics for Lazuri, Glitter, Luas, Flecha, Torvis, Sweet kajira, Sahara’S... And I am the proud blogger of some amazing brands as Dicor Furnitures, NRage Studio Poses, Little Branch, Tartessos Arts, Truth, Glam Affair, Astralia, Azoury, White Widow, Bauhaus Movement... I am gonna collaborate on a landscaping project (I am so excited about this!!!)... And one day i will also rest and sleep :P What other plans you have?. Keep on with my work, learn as many things as I can, and also try to find more time to spend with the people I love. We will like to make a very fast questions, so our readers can know more about you, if you dont mind of course.. Sure.. I have no secrets for you, lol. In the morning... Coffe or milk? Coffe, coffe, and coffe.. And no words till I have had the first one! Best moment of your life? I have so many... If we are talking about SL the day I met Landaree :) What will you like to photograph that you havent be able yet? mmm more than to photography, because here you can photography nearly whatever you want, I will like to have more time to practise, to improve... And well, I will like to photography my boss and myself together*coughs Your favorite place to work I always work at home, near to the window, and most of the times with Landaree on skype (what makes work easier and more fun). Define a perfect day... When I have time for everything: family, friends, work... And at the end of the day you feel satisfied. One of your best qualities? I do not like chocolate...lol. I dunno, i think that is something people can say better than me... I do not like to flatter myself. This was a real pleasure, any final words you will like to share with our readers?
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SPLATTERED FASHION TRENDS SUMMER CULTURAL EXPLOSION
THE SUNWE RAISEGET THE TEMPERATURE AND THE SEATO BREEZE ALL TOGETHER BECOME WEONE CAN FEEL IN OUR BODIES YOUSO KNOW IS IN ITEVERY WAY BESUMMER CAN GENERATE HERE! AS AN EXPLOSION... FASHION NOW by SCarl Darkmatter Portal
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IN THIS ISSUE WE WILL LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO STAR A JOURNEY EXPLORING ALL
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THE MOST IMPORTAN CULTURES he Must this season its the Ethnic Style ,
got to far. You can always mix and match basic
this trends has been around for several
clothes with tribal accessories and a special bonus
years and a lot designers went for it, creat-
dont forget to add a scarf around your neck, this ac-
ing unique designs. In order to crĂŠate this style you
cessorie its perfect for every style, casual or formal
must look for blouse with afro desings and warm
you wil look totally on style. The best thing about
colors also you may want to use some shorts, jack-
this Trend its that is perfect for Man and Woman
ets and accessories with Tribal Inspiration, remem-
we can all look fresh dynamic, expressing the best
ber always keep the armony in your outfit and do
of each culture.
“When Fashion makes a concept between cultural and modern. Creates and expression of art with a own identity full or style and orinality...�
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marpil:Hat by =Zenith=Rattan Bow Necklace by [Modern.Couture] Jewelry - Shania Black Swimsuit by Elegance Boutique “Milly” Beige Sunglasses by B&W - DIVINA Shoes by N-core IBIZA “Black” marissa: One Piece Simwuit White by Blueberry Quinn Hair by Elikatira Oversized Cat eye Sunglasses By Gizza Astralia Cute heart ribbon Formanails Ringles 2 bangle gold Otsunami Earring Gold
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Ramsa: Hair: Modulus - Bjorn Hair Necklace: Male _ Choker [MANDALA]FEARLESS-(SILVER) Kimono: ~SSS~ KIMONO Katahadanugi (S-M) Sky Sandals: ..::ILLI::.. MeshProject Dahriel Sandals (L&R) Greetings: Ramsa Luv Xamorex: Outfit by AMARELO MANGA - MAX SET Sunglasses Aviator-PILOT by REDGRAVE Shoes by ..::ILLI::.. Classic Tony Slip-ons ruby o. : From Zaara : Kasi Bikinu, Ria Coverup and Raksha thigh chain Handbag : Zafair - Mediterraneo HandBag -Limonero Hair : Dura Headdress: Astralia - Maracana headpiece with color HUD
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Sandles - ILLI - Sean Sandles *for slink* (unseen) Bracelette - Flite - Colfax bracelette in red. Necklace - Power Design. Sharktooth Necklace. Trunks -RGDW Aloha Swim Shorts.
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Marpil: Dress by :: PM :: Hakuna Head Wrap by :: PM :: Hakuna Necklace by :: PM :: Hakuna Bangles by [AMARELO MANGA]SECRETS OF NATURE
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