Gritty Kitty

Gritty Kitty
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

One word that can describe Gritty Kitty is fun. Although, that wouldn't be fair considering it's so much more than that, Gritty's product is fun, funky, trendy, cool, hip, and sometimes hilarious(Astro Space Pewm Pewm Zapper anyone?? [$200L]). There's so much to see at Gritty Kitty with a wide selection of accessories like Glasses(Browline, Velma, etc for $150), Bags (Mark up, Tote, etc $200 - 300L), Belts ($100L), Jewellery (too much to mention), and many many more. The clothing at Gritty is just as cool, Tops, Jackets, Pants for both men and women come in various patterns and prints. Another amazing part of Gritty is their hair, more specifically their Hair/Hat combinations which are not only high quality but very well priced. As the owner of several styles like the unisex Zombie(only $150L!), modelled after Rob Zombie it comes with flexi dreads and a cowboy hat, with scripted goggles and looks extremely hot on both boys and girls. Or the adorable Bou($130L) with long flexi hair, bangs, and a beanie. There's so much more and you don't have to be a Neko to appreciate the quality and styles at Gritty Kitty.

Wild & Demetra

Wild & Demetra
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

When i first met Demetra Pastorelli we actually never spoke, to be honest, it was her beautiful jacket that first caught my eye. lol. It wasn't until i tracked the jackets origin that i first spoke with the equally beautiful Demetra... and when i also found out that she had a big part in it's design. Finding Wild & Demetra was like discovering a little secret that nobody else knew about, the shop is quaint, but the product is larger than life, and my jacket that i ever so cunningly tracked down? A beautiful sleek, open breasted, trench style coat with flowing tails perfectly name Underworld for a phenomenal $100L. The amazing deals don't end there, the gorgeous Lilith skirt with lace can be worn in three different styles and also sells for $100L. And the Blood Noir latex booty shorts and buckled top for $70L almost stopped my heart. Tops, jeans, dresses, as well as great fashions for men like the I Walk Alone button up shirt($45L), or the mens version of The Underworld Coat($100L). But don't leave just yet, at least not after checking out all the freebies and lucky chairs located upstairs... at Wild & Demetra, the amazing deals are all around you. And if you happen to see Wild or Demetra in the shop stop and say hello, you couldn't meet two nicer people. In fact, I was lucky enough to sit down with Demetra and ask her a few questions...


Kayleigh Hendrassen: Hi Demetra, thank you so much for speaking with me today about your wondering product.

Demetra Pastorelli: Hi Kayleigh! It's a pleasure to be here with you .


KH: First off, can you tell me your inspiration behind the designs, who are some of your favourite designers, in RL or SL?

DP: I am Italian and here in Italy there are many great stylists, I do not have a favourite stylist, I love them all. But I can say that the brands in SL I love are Gothicatz, Lapointe, House of Rfyre, IndyraOriginas ... (I could be here to list other for hours ^ ^).
Anyway I am not inspired to any of these in particular for my clothes, I love the style dark-goth as the elegant, the casual, the neko, and I try to put them together, always trying to give everything to a simple but unique line, so that clothes can please everyone and not just an elite group.


KH: You and Wild are not only working partners, but RL and SL partners, would you say has that helped your working relationship and the overall design of your product?

DP: Definitely yes. Working together in SL has united us very well in RL and I can say that I would not have thought that we would be able to combine love and work so well. Having the advantage of living together in RL, we have the opportunity to give us advice each other more easily and thus combine our ideas to create truly unique products.


KH: The one thing that stood out for me was your price tags, is there a special reason you and Wild can offer such great product at such amazing prices?

DP: All of us, just landed on SL, we were "newbie", and all we have always had difficulty finding beautiful clothes because most of the clothes are too expensive.
For this reason, since we opened our store, we have decided to remain at very low prices because they are accessible to all.


KH: What is the best way for your customers to stay up to date on your products and new releases?

DP: We have created the ***Wild & Demetra*** Fashion Design group ( secondlife:///app/group/31dcbcc9-5cdb-22e4-a64b-0758328456a6/about ) to stay up to date on our new releases and news about us. But we plan to create a blog to be updated about our store.


KH: Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me Demetra.

DP: Many thanks to you Kayleigh for giving us the opportunity to tell you about us.

Sartoria

Sartoria
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

Looking to take that special girly out tonight boys? Well, if so, you should probably be dressed for the occasion and of course, i have just the place for you. Sartoria's selection of men's suits are not only traditionally designed, they are also stylized and sleek. Starting with their very traditional Sartoria Suit($600L per colour), or their Spezzato Tweed jacket suit($350L per colour), to their very handsome Ambassador Suit($700L per colour), and the must have Smoking & Roma Tuxedos($700L each). But it's not all suits and tuxes at Sartoria, they also have very sharp Polo's($180-200L per colour), cozy V-neck sweaters($200L per colour), and various pants for everyday wear from denims to slacks($150-165L). So if you boys are looking to impress, then head over to Sartoria and blow that special girl away by your terrific sense of style, after all, every girl loves a well dressed man.

Aoharu Boutique

Aoharu Boutique
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

Aoharu's Sim is a big place so if you're going to check it out make sure you have some time to devote to it. Upon arrival there are two boutiques on either side, both offering fashions for men and women. Aoharu appears to specialize in outerwear, and the product seems endless. Their jackets are adorable and chic, like the Short Trench coats($320L per colour & style) or the adorable animal print Furs($280L per pattern), and with a styling pair of stockings(which Aoharu's also offers at $150-180L per pack), can practically be worn as outfits on their own. The coats for men are equally as trendy like the super slick Snake Trench($380L per colour), or if you're looking for that trendy new suit their all white Frock Coat set($700L) will definitely turn some heads... but don't worry, it also comes in the more common, yet equally as slick, black and grey colours. Also offering shirts, pants, skins, hair, etc etc, Aoharo's Sim is just too vast to cover everything, but the sleek designs and trendy fashions will keep you looking for hours.

Bettie's

Bettie's
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

If you're looking for that perfect old school look, then i suggest you take a look at what Bettie's has to offer. Specializing in fashions from the 1930's to the 1950's, Bettie's selection of clothing is not only fun and exciting, but also quite stylish. From the June Cleaver Skirt sets($450L for the set) all the way to the Miz Secretary Dress Suit($225L per colour). Or the Jazz Suit for men($250L per colour) to the handsome 1940's styles Tuxedo($350L per colour). If you're not in the market for a new outfit, then you're still in luck, Bettie's selection of accessories are the highlight of the shop. Shoes($200-300L), stockings($50L), and beautiful selection of hats($150L, $400L for the sets) are among my favourites. Plus, if you're in the right sort of mood, they also carry cool Prince Charlie, and Bagpiper kilt outfits for $1000L a piece. So if you're feeling retro and wanan dress for the occasion swing on by Bettie's, i'm sure there's something here to suit your style.

Armidi Gisaci

Armidi Gisaci
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

Armidi Gisaci is what upscale fashion is all about. As soon as you enter the main store you know you're looking at quality designs, but don't let all that scare you, the prices at Armidi aren't as bad as you'd think, especially for the product. On the main floor the men's side displays beautiful button-up shirts($250L), vests($125L), shirt & vest combinations($295L) as well as full suits($525L without tie) all designs coming in various colours. Unfortunately the mens selections pretty much stops there, but the women's product is much more broad. The main floor is full of gorgeous baby doll dresses($350-375L), tops($135-200L), button-ups, jackets($325-425L), top/shorts combinations($295-350L) and more. The upstairs is more women's(yay!), with more of the same stuff, dresses, tops and jackets, but different, yet just as gorgeous, styles, there's even a few sweaters($135-165L) for those cool SL nights. If you're into up-to-the-minute fashion and you love being the center of attention come down to Armidi Gisaci and treat yourself... who else is going to?

Bringiton’s Music Hall Of Fame

Bringiton’s Music Hall Of Fame
by Nickel Borrelly

Bringiton’s Music Hall Of Fame is a gallery showcasing over 250 artists in Second Life, also artist of the Month, and the occasional live Music. Bringiton Paine has built and manages Music Hall Of fame, collecting SL artist bio and promo photos to showcase there. Besides her hard work with the Hall of Fame Bringiton runs concerts for charity and benefits, has helped organize award ceremonies for artist, and answer questions on to artist and venues. Bringiton’s Music Hall Of Fame is a great place for lovers of music and venues to learn more about singers in Second Life. Stop in and help support this wonder place, truly is made out of one person love for music.

For more Info on Bringiton’s Music Hall Of Fame
http://www.myspace.com/bringitonpaine
http://www.ballyhoosl.com/Music/

Garden of Ku

Garden of Ku
by Kayleigh Hendrassen

If you're in the market for a tattoo then I'd definitely recommend that you check out Garden of Ku. Some of the most realistic and detailed tattoos that SL has to offer can be found displayed beautifully upon the walls of the shop showcasing the unique and extreme talent that went into each of their creations. From their more simplistic designs like No More Pain($250L) and Hathor Gardon($200L), all the way to their full body artwork like Aphrodisia in Luxor($350L - and a personal fav) and Mayan Dream($250L), all available in multiple shades and clothing options(all included in your purchase). The prices are amazing and the details will hook you and keep you coming back again and again.