New York City "The Fashion Capital of SL" - Second Life Authentic Urban Sim with Residential Rentals, Commercial Shops, Prefabs » News

Fearless Fashion Editor Contest – Ends May 1

Joi Price — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:20:18 +0000

Fearless Fashion Editor Contest

Presented by: The Fashion Feed of SL | fashionfeedofsl.com Sponsored by: New York City SL | newyorkcitysl.com YOU CREATE. WE VOTE. YOU WIN. Do you live and breathe SL fashion? Are you a stylist or blogger looking to make an impact on the SL fashion scene? Compete in the FEARLESS FASHION EDITOR Contest and become the newest Fashion Editor for The Fashion Feed of SL | fashionfeedofsl.com Winner receives the coveted title of Fashion Editor of Fashion Feed of SL*, a free luxury residential rental at New York City, an office space, and bragging rights.

CONTEST FORMAT

Step 1: Style it up Submit a original photo curation of 5 fashion styles. The styles may be modelled or in a lookbook layout. The styles don’t have to be new, but they do have to be of your own creation.

Your curation must contain at least (1) Urban Chic/City Style (1) Upscale Elegant Glam Style (1) Male Style
Your curation must contain a watermark
Submit your styles to http://www.flickr.com/groups/newyorkcitysl/pool/ with a watermark that says “I <3 FFofSL”.

Step 2: Interview Our panel of judges will meet and interview the top 5 finalists and will be looking for the following qualifications:

WordPress Expertise
Graphic Design Basics (Photoshop/Illustrator)
Glamorous and Creative Attire
Love for styling and fashion
Enthusiastic, positive, funny and upbeat personality
Respectfully professional, poised and polished

ADDITIONAL SKILLS (Preferred, but not required.)

Our Fearless Fashion Editor will:
Manage key editorial relationships and contacts
Oversee managing editors/writers
Manage and curate feed content
Have an energetic editorial voice
Author an original blog post monthly
Have a sharp sense of humor
Have ideas for blogger contests
Have ideas for editorial themes
Comfortable with Google Drive
Willingness to meet deadline and use our project management software
Strong knowledge of online and social media
Devote 5-10 hours weekly towards curation

DEADLINE Contest Ends Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. SLT. Interviews will be scheduled on May 2 and the winner will be announced no later than May 5.

QUESTIONS Send a message to feed@fashionfeedofsl.com

*We’ll need the right person to lead this effort. If a perfect fit is not found through this contest, the top winner will receive a free month stay in New York City and publicity.

Grand Opening: Sugarsmack Hair Studio on Fifth Ave.

Joi Price — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 17:42:25 +0000

Sugarsmack hair studio opens grand on New York City’s Fifth Ave. The hair studio flaunts bold updo’s and tussled long locks with contrasting streaks in a mutlitude of candy and spice flavored colors. Starting at $175,with Fab Packs at $675, the perfectly primped tresses won’t break the bank.

The ladies of New York City are madly in love with “Elan.” See the french-braided crown photographed on the right.

Take a peek at a few more photos of the posh hair studio below, don’t forget to visit, and share your photos on the Sugarsmack flickr.

Get in the Pool!

Joi Price — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:36:22 +0000

New York City | Second Life (SL), a group on Flickr.

Do you frequent Flickr? If so, take photos during your trip to New York City, and submit it to our Flickr group.

The best photos will be displayed on our website and shared on our social networks. The best of the best photographers will also win prizes!

NYC Fashion Mixer: Featuring PIDIDDLE & BOOM

Phoebe — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 19:01:16 +0000

N E W Y O R K C I T Y
FASHION MIX & MINGLE
Featuring… PIDIDDLE! x *BOOM*

WHO: Fashionable Avi’s, Socialites, The Press, NYC VIP’s, Commuters & Residents

WHAT: Fashion Party in NYC. Meet the Designers. Get free gifts.

WHEN: This Sunday 6.10.12 @2pm SLT

WHERE: New York City [ SLURL ]

WHY: We invite you to New York City to experience an event with two of SL’s top makeup and clothing designers. New York City is hosting an event and collaboration between PIDIDDLE and *BOOM*. Fashionistas and glamourous socialites will all be in attendance.

Come down and mingle with the team here at New York City and get to know the visionary creators behind PIDIDDLE & *BOOM* while relaxing and partying with other guests. Get ready to wear your best style– it’s all about fashion. You will have the chance to discover latest releases and even try some of them…

Bring a friend or two at these amazing store while partying hard with SL’s finest. You may even land on the front page of NYC’s Online Magazine! For VIP access, IM Amalia Foxtrot.

To stay on top of New York City News & Events, don’t forget to join us only by registering at www.newyorkcitysl.com!

C O N N E C T

www.newyorkcitysl.com

Facebook.com/newyorkcitysl

Flickr.com/groups/newyorkcitysl/

Join our group: New York City Commuters

New York City is Featured in The Avenue Magazine

Joi Price — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:33:03 +0000

This March The Avenue Magazine ran an article detailing the various wonders of our New York City sim.

Open publication - Free publishing - More adjunct

As featured in The Avenue Magazine

Written by: Umberto Giano
Photographed by: Brie Wonder

We are the city that never sleeps. We are the fashion capital of SL. We are cultivators, taste makers and collectors of all things cool. We are NEW YORK CITY SL

New York City in SL?? That’s right, the Big Apple is now on the grid, and while it isn’t an exact replica of the real life Gotham, New York City SL more than captures the feel, energy and excitement of its namesake, with tall stately high rises and the never ending traffic of residents and visitors alike, milling about park spaces and sidewalks, shopping elegant stores or just commuting home. New York City SL represents the commercial, entertainment and residential aspects of New York at its very best.

This is a clean, safe New York, brimming with energy and potential, replete with chic commercial builds, hosting glamorous design houses, adorned by elegant ornamental entrances and, of course, sophisticated brownstones, ideally suited for urban living, situated along tree-lined avenues. At night, as the sun sets, the activity only intensifies as the UNDERGROUND SESSIONS crank up at the SoHo Warehouse, where the NEW YORK SOUNDS mix music live and mingle with “the most talented poets, writers, producers, and musicians on the grid” in badass weekly events that make this Second Life metropolis, like its moniker, a city that never sleeps.

Adding authenticity to this virtual borough are landmarks, easily recognizable by real life New Yorkers, such as the Holland Tunnel and the Promenade as well some of New York’s most well-known neighborhoods and thoroughfares: from SoHo and the Upper West Side to Park Avenue and Canal. New York City SL provides the perfect setting for all to “live and thrive,” which are precisely the words at the forefront of New York City SL owner Joi Price’s mind when planning this virtual community.

Drawing from her own experience as a native New Yorker, Price returned to SL from a sabbatical in the spring of 2011 with a “creative itch” to create New York City themed builds for her architecture line “The Apple Architects.” Joi confides, “That idea quickly transformed as I acquired this sim and the nostalgia to recreate my favorite aspects of the real New York City emerged. The idea was to create a lifestyle sim where working, living and playing effortlessly merge together.”

Finding a lack of such places in Second Life, Price became determined to fill this essential void. “Unfortunately, well built sims tend to only be role play and what I wanted to create was the opposite of that,” explains Price. “New York City SL is a ‘Real Play’ sim that encourages visitors from all walks of life to explore and be themselves. I aim for it to be a melting pot. To bring people together, even if they decide just to be commuters. It embodies all aspects of the opportunities that a city can bring, for fun, for experiences, and for commerce.”

Without a formal background in architecture, Price admits it was a challenge at times to arrange all the various elements and meld them together, and adds, “The price of building a fully rendered sim can be taxing on computers without high graphics specs.”

Despite the challenges, the result of Joi’s endeavors speaks for itself. New York City SL is both visually stunning and unparalleled in detail. Each building within this virtual city – each creation – is an amazing piece of art finished with beautiful textures and realistic shading. How did she accomplish it? Price answers, “Inspiration. Life imitates art. I pay particular detail to materials (textures). I’ve photographed limestone, brick and stone textures in real life for usage on the sim and in The Apple Architecture builds.”

A crucial element in the mix is the light and shadows fully rendered throughout the entire sim. Price comments, “The [rendered light] technique can be painstakingly achieved in many ways, but I think it is critical to the realism in second life. Without rendering, the second life platform can only progress to a level of a high quality cartoon.”

She’s right. Every building – every structure – in New York City SL is bathed in rendered light that bursts through through windows, shoots out of skylights and dances across vaulted ceilings, casting shadows across walls and floors. It introduces a realistic depth that shadows resulting from viewers are unable to match in quality.

Price’s vision of a place for people to come together has indeed struck a chord, and the response to New York City SL is incredible. The details and realism draw visitors into New York City SL, who at first gawk and marvel at the builds, but then stay to explore its broad streets and luxurious shops and perhaps eventually live. By the time New York City SL officially opened last November, residential and commercial occupancy had already hit 100% with thirty people on the waiting list. The constant stream of visitors to the various rooftop soirees and raucous block parties that day rocked the sim to its core causing it to crash three times. Since opening, at any time of the day, you’ll find New York City SL full of explorers, commuters, residents, shoppers and club-goers. Their representative green dots on your mini-map merge, separate and converge again in a never-ending ant march of activity.

Of course success for Price comes with a price. Despite the invaluable assistance of ten staffers and interns, which include Executive Administrator Kirkland Moonwall and Executive Real Estate Broker Seth Diabolito, Price has little time for other pursuits. Operating and growing New York City SL is a committed passion for her. “I make love to my work and it’s a monogamous relationship. I’ve made some special bonds with people on SL, but rarely have the time to spend with them,” she confesses. The pay-off; however, is seeing others enjoy her work; living, shopping and socializing in New York City SL. Price says it is “rewarding beyond words,” and adds, “I want the city and each of my builds to be open and inviting. I want them to feel like home.”

New York City SL can be your home now too with newly available studios, duplexes, lofts and brownstones in unfurnished and furnished options, with interior designs provided by the talented and well-known blogger Justice Topaz. Amenities include the social networking website and blog (www.newyorkcitysl.com), a hopping nightlife, beautiful architectural surroundings and , of course, the nearby Fifth Avenue and SoHo shopping districts, which include the design houses of Pdiddle, LoQ, bellballsessentials, Molichinos, Izzies, Shush and Ameliarae Beauparlant among many others. Joi proudly announces, “Our goal is to coin the phrase ‘fashion capital of SL.’“

“With some of the top boutique brands in SL, you would think it would be the shopping, but in fact I think the most entertaining part of the sim is speeding down the roads of SoHo, up the hills of the Upper East Side, and through the Holland Tunnel … [but] I didn’t build the sim for myself. It is a gift to the entire SL community. I’ve discovered that the city has a pace and pulse all its own, bigger than I could have ever created. I simply started the fire, it is each of the visitors, residents and vendors that tend to the flame.”

From a glowing ember in one visionary woman’s mind to a roaring flame, New York City SL is quickly becoming known as a place where discerning SLers choose to shop, live and hang out. Its edgy, cosmopolitan yet inclusive vibe is irresistible to the “taste-makers and collectors of all things cool.” Whether you’re in search of a new home or just want to explore a truly memorable build, don’t miss this opportunity. I urge you to take a bite out of the Big Apple and visit New York City SL.

Join us at the fabulous Molichino!

Phoebe — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:32:59 +0000

New York City In-store Mix and Mingle: Featuring Molichino

Join us here at the New York City sim and party at 3PM SLT on 03/27/12 with us at Molichino! Rockin’ tunes, fashionistas and glamourous socialites will all be in attendance. Come down and mingle with the staff here at New York and get to know the visionary creator behind Molichino while relaxing and partying with other guests.

Bring a friend or two and enjoy the latest releases from this amazing store while partying hard with SL’s finest. Don’t forget to bring your most fabulous outfit out because your taxicab has arrived…

N E W Y O R K C I T Y: Molichino

Live in New York City for free!

Phoebe — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:29:05 +0000

We here at New York City are proud to announce our very first competition offering YOU the chance to gain a full month of rent within one of our sophisticated and hip Soho lofts. This amazing offer gives you the opportunity to experience what life is like on the NYC sim and even more so for FREE! so what are you waiting for? simply follow the instructions below and it could be you who is winning this amazing prize!

All SL residents who are part of the New York City Commuters group will be asked to simply add New York City to their profile picks. The entrance time to do this is two weeks and the finishing date will be Wednesday the 4th of April at 12pm SLT. After this time a member of the New York staff team will pick a person at random out of the group. Once this person has been chosen and they have the NYC pick in their profile they will be awarded our fabulous prize and press will be released. It’s as simple as that!

If you have any questions regarding the competition or require a group invite dont hesitate to contact Marina Tiepolo or Seth Diabolito and remember, you can rent one of our soho lofts or any other of our residential homes by simply following this link and filling out the rental application or alternatively you can visit the Rentals tab via the top of the website and follow through on the drop down menu for the application and/or any information you require about renting here.

The Second Life Enquirer: New York City,The In Place To Be! – Pandora Drezelan Reporting…

Joi Price — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:04:05 +0000

New York City Logo

The New York City sim in Second Life™ is simply stunning, it is the in place to be, with beautiful, realistic builds, fabulous places to shop and classy, modern living. New York City Sim™ has luxurious design and style, this architectural masterpiece is one of a kind.

I spent some time speaking with Seth Diabolito, executive real estate broker and fashion director.

Seth talks about his journey into to Second Life and his life before New York City:

‘I came to Second Life on January 20th, 2009. My real life partner of 7 1/2 years had just entered Second Life and invited me. So I rezzed in and I am still here enjoying every minute of it!’

‘I did a few things…LOL…. I sold real estate which I really enjoyed and to which I’ve returned thanks to New York City sim owner, Joi Price. I also modeled (which I still do) and was engaged in PR and marketing for some top Second Life businesses.’

Exactly how did the amazing New York City evolve and what makes it unique? Seth explains:

‘New York City is the baby of sim owner, Joi Price. She previously owned and operated the highly successful New Jack City. But, she wanted to do something a little different with New York City while staying true to her roots.’‘She’s got an excellent eye and is a skilled builder. So, New York City is the fruit of her vision and her very hard work. Lucky us (especially me)!

‘New York City isn’t the only sim that’s designed with the real life destination in mind. But, in my opinion, it is the best one created like the real life New York City.’

New York City highrise luxury loft apartments

Furnished SOHO NYC studios

‘Furthermore, New York City isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about a culture which is actually more important to us.’

‘It’s about a real sense of community across our residents, commercial tenants, and visitors alike. The real life New York City is about diversity and so, we offer that.’
‘Diversity in people, in places, and in things to do. Live, work and play in New York City….We say it for a reason.’

Previews of New York City

Seth goes on to tell us what the future holds for New York City:

‘We’re placing focus again on our music series where we hold concerts for live musicians in our Promenade Park located behind The Apple Architects near our landing point.’

‘In addition, monthly contests will roll out in the next month or two which will be for everyone – residents, commercial tenants, and visitors.’
‘New York City is about engagement, so we’re really looking forward to them. We will continue to grow the fashion business here in New York City and as far as sim expansion, maybe so!’

portrait of Seth Diabolito

Seth shares some information regarding his likes, dislikes and hobbies:

‘In real life, I love movies, being outdoors, and spending good time with friends and family. I’m definitely a people-person. I don’t like being holed up. It’s like that quote from the film, “Dirty Dancing.” “Nobody puts baby in a corner!”

‘As for likes and dislikes in Second Life, I like people who are genuine. I especially like this in people who have achieved a lot in Second Life. They’ve worked hard and gained status. But, they are still down-to-earth.’
‘I dislike those who feel that they are above others because of what they have achieved. While I appreciate the finer things in Second Life and in real life, I appreciate good people even more.

‘I mostly work in Second Life these days which is still very enjoyable for me. But, when I have time to have real fun, I am super silly.’

‘I love exploring new sims for their fun, beauty, and stories such as “Bryn Oh’s The Dark Side”™ and “Anna’s Many Murders.”™
‘Also, I enjoy shopping (a model who likes to shop…unheard of…Heh Heh), dancing, and spending time with my friends and family in Second Life and meeting new people.’

But does Seth mix Second Life and real life together?

‘I do actually. While I respect those who come to Second Life to be someone else or to explore another side of themselves that perhaps they cannot tap into in real life, Seth is who I am in real life.’

‘I am warm, kind, enjoy doing good work, but also like to have a good time. I have many great friends in Second Life and a few of them have become great friends in real life.’
‘I’ve had some bad ones too. But, it’s kind of like when love goes bad for everyone at some point. We can either swear off love or we can have the courage to pick ourselves up and try again.’

‘I chose to try again and now am enjoying some special people in both lives!’

‘And thanks so much Pandora for your patience and for your work on New York City! It is much appreciated!’

‘You’re welcome Seth, even though I IM’d you almost every time you logged on, before you even had the time to rezz in or read a group notice. The pleasure was all mine, you are a remarkable person. Thank you.’

Builds / NYC Logo / Apple Architects owned by Joi Price

The Apple Architects NYC logo

SETH DIABOLITO, Executive Real Estate Broker / Fashion Director

Teleport to NEW YORK CITY Sim, NY

Website: http://www.newyorkcitysl.com

Find us on Facebook http://facebook.com/newyorkcitysl

As featured in: SL Enquirer

New York City welcomes a brand new stores!

Phoebe — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:51:10 +0000

New York City and its residents live and breathe fashion. From the hip & edgy styles in SoHo to the glamorous couture in Manhattan its no wonder some of the hottest and most stylish designers have decided to set up home here. Take a look below at our newest additions because there is a store for everybody’s personal tastes.

b e l l b a l l s e s s e n t i a l s & ▲❍▼❏ { Love }

These two stores have home in New York Cities most prominent store – Racks 5th Avenue.

The { Love } hairstyles are the most adorable hairstyles i’ve ever seen! They come in alot of colourful dyes and styles so you’re bound to find the hairstyle that is right for you.

B e l l b a l l s E s s e n t i a l s is one of the best jewellery brands out there. With their stylish earrings and necklaces that compliment any outfit you put them with they’re definately worth a look as they’ll be around for a long long time. You wont go home empty handed.

Izzie’s

Izzie’s is a store that screams youth and fun. Perfect for anybody who likes to add a splash of cuteness to any outfit.
They have a wide range of accessories and clothes to fit the most casual of occasions. Have one of those outfits that need a hint of colour? then dont hesitate to take a look in Izzie’s because you’ll find an array of colourful accessories to complete the look you’re after.

Bag? Gloves? Socks? Izzie’s has it all so stop on by and check out the amazing products this store has.

Molichino

Molichino offers the classiest clothes you can purchase. They ooze sophistication and keep any woman who wears their items looking smart. Items you can wear all year around and colors that can match any item you have.

Perfect for those special evenings out with somebody or a business lunch with co-workers you can find what you need at Molichino so don’t hesitate to stop by the store on your travels because you’re certainly going to leave with a few new items.

Pididdle

It’s no secret that Pididdle has amazing makeup styles. Dark and seductive black lips to pretty in pink lipgloss theres definately a style for you.

Want to wow your partner with your juicy glossy red lips? or do you want to perfect that colourful couture outfit with some defined cheeks? You’ll find what you need at Pididdle so come on down and bring those makeup bags because you’re definately going to fill it to the brim.

Mayden Couture

Mayden Couture is another store to grace its presence onto the streets of New York City.

Their style is funky and hip so you can look like a top fashionista while keeping it casual. Colourful and bold you’re bound to make a statement when wearing one of their pieces and fear not boys! They even offer clothing for the male residents.

From the hottest shoes to the glamorous dresses this store has alot to offer.
So whats the wait? Stop on by the New York City sim and check out these fabulous new stores that are surely going to have you dressed in the most amazing items you could ask for.

Shush

Shush is another new addition to the streets of New York. Offering the cutest clothing in an array of colours. Especially their line of sweatpants that will keep you comfortable yet still looking stylish even in your own home or exercising in the gym. Shush has a wide range of hip stylish clothing so even the fussiest shopper will be satisfied with what they have to offer.

Amarelo Manga

Amarelo Manga stocks the most luxurious gowns ever to hit NYC. They’re fashionable and will make any lady look like she’s just stepped off the runway as these dresses are there to impress.
Perfect if you want to make a bold statement at a wedding or a cocktail party. They surely have a dress for every occasion as Amarelo Manga has a wide range of colours ranging from dark and sultry to bright and bold.

American Bazaar screams sexy and sultry. They have a large range of items that are very playful and perfect for a girl who loves colour and style. From animal print to classy denim this store offers you alot to choose from. You’ll definately leave this store with a few more bags as you’re bound to find something that is you at a very affordable price so the clothing wont eat away at the dollars in your purse!

American Bazaar

So what are you waiting for? jump a yellow cab and visit New York City to get a look at these amazing stores.

You’re cab awaits..

New York City

Canvas. Art Gallery joins the New York City family.

Joi Price — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:00:47 +0000

Canvas. is a new in-world gallery housing illustrations meant to enhance and bring beauty to the lives and homes of those in SL. Every few weeks a new installation of art will be presented at Canvas. Some pieces will remain in-store but the majority will only be available for limited time – until the new cycle of art arrives.

Canvas. will have one mainstore location as well as a satellite location at the New York City sim. The Canvas. gallery located at 111 Wooster Street will have pieces available for purchase exclusively at New York City.

Canvas. opens its pixel doors this Thursday, December 28th at noon SLT. See it in world!