MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2020 - Steampunk Apocalypse Photography Challenge - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

 Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020 - Photography by Issy Flatley 

The Earth suffers an apocalyptic war. All electronics worldwide 

are destroyed with high technology inoperative. 

The civil society of laws which once governed is now replaced by 

a dystopian society - leaving the world's population in tatters.

 Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020 - Photography by Issy Flatley 

Humanity has entered a new age with the rebirth of steam technology 

rising after the apocalypse - as vestiges of mankind fight for 

survival against mutants and roaming marauders.

Inspired by the nomadic Ethiopian tribes of the Sahara Desert, I infused this 

apocalyptic fashion statement with a SHI "Arcane" headdress to protect my 

face from the harsh EMP winds - with jewelry consisting of "up-cycled" 

pieces of unwanted metals, clocks and rusted bottle caps.

A raveled SHI Kimono leather bolero helps maintain my body temperature 

while the metal-framed Pixel frayed Box Skirt protects me in battle. 

Mimicking the 1856 Crinoline Paris hoop skirt, it also recalls the 

Mad Max Thunderdome cage... "Two Wo(men) Enter - One Wo(man) Leaves."

I finished my look with baii maii All Time Basic Top and Skirt, SHI Mutant 

Boots & Fingerless Gloves, PIXEL Box Steampunk Doomsday Necklace and 

Luas Wasteland Axe - to dismember any mutants who dare attempt 

to steal my precious fuel, food and water supplies.

Style Notes

Hooped Skirt | Pixel Box - Cage Skirt - Black & Brown 

Mini Skirt (under Cage Skirt) | baii maii - The Skirt - HUD Dark Gray

Top | baii maii- All Time Basic Top - HUD Dark Gray

Stockings | baii maii - The Catch - HUD Dark Gray

Frayed Leather Bolero | SHI - Kimonp Neck Warmer - Dark Brown

Necklace | PIXEL BOX - Necklace Steampunk Doomsday - Brown

Knee Pads | SHI - Distressed Knee Pads - Black

Headdress | SHI - Arcane wind mask w/ Hair - Black w/ Lt. Blond Hair

Shoes | SHI - Mutant Boots - Dirty Black

Gloves | SHI - Fingerless Gloves - Black

Axe | Luas - Wasteland Axe

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair - Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicured nails - Dark Gray

Eyeshadow | WILD - Northern Lights - Gold

MVW 2020 3rd Photo Hat Challenge - Introducing the Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

For this 3rd Photo Challenge, the high contrasting black & white monochromatic colors 

of my Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat captivated and inspired my imagination.

This matching black & white Bueno Chunky Stripe Tank shirt 

which I am wearing is reminiscent of the Breton shirts which became 

the official uniform of the French Navy in 1858. 

Its' contrasting horizontal bands made it easier to spot a sailor fallen overboard. 

Since then, this stylish shirt has become an iconic French national fashion staple. 

In keeping with Spring 2020 trending, I am wearing a baii maii leather 

front-laced mini skirt with knit Dining Out high stockings and heels. 

To keep me company, I am holding "Alaire" - my cute little black & white French Bulldog puppy by SF.

I am also adorning a Warm up Flower scarf and a long gray Maitreya 

wool cardigan to keep me warm during those brisk days strolling 

along the Seine's La Rive Droite (Right Bank) in Paris. 

To complete my ensemble, I accessorized with Ghee B&W Sparkle 

Shimmer Bangles, Avaway bracelets & watch, and simple 

CK studded pearl earrings. 

Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat Styling Notes:

Top | Bueno - Chunky Stripe Tank - Black & White*

Sweater | Maitreya - Wool Cardigan - Gray*

Mini Skirt | baii maii - The Skirt - Black* 

Hat | Couture Chapeau - Aria Forte Trapeze Hat

Hair | SHI - Malkosh - Light Blond 

Shoes | baii maii - 277 "Dining out?" Knit stockings and heels - Gray

Earrings | *C:K* - Simple Pearl Earrings - White 

Scarf | baii maii - 282 Warm up Flower Scarf - Black

Bangles | Ghee - B&W Sparkle Shimmer Bangles 

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Puppy | SF - French Bulldog Puppy - Black & White

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears | L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Gray

Lipstick | Avada - Enamored Lipstick - Poppy Red

Eyeshadow | Poema - Vanna 

MVW 2020 2nd Photo Challenge - Representing the Fashion of Joseph Altuzarra Fall 2019 - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

Parisian born and raised, Joseph Altuzarra was introduced by his parents to 

many cultural facets - from literature, art history, ballet to architecture. 

This multi-cultural exposure helped to shape both his worldly 

sophistication and prominence in fashion design.

For this 2nd Photo Challenge, I was inspired by Joseph Altuzarra's trendy 

Fall layered chunky sweater look. For my presentation, I selected an 

MW Oversized Cardigan Sweater layered over a signature French 

haute couture Black Affluent Dress by Luxe Paris Fashion.

The dress features a sophisticated perforated metallic mesh bodice with 

center-gathered ruched texturing and a coordinated bolero boater hat. I am 

also wearing simple Blueberry Julia grey pants to create this worldly, 

yet edgy fashion statement.

I accessorized my outfit with fashionable sculpted Steinwerk Fee metal sunglasses, 

a bold Ashanti Ebony necklace & earrings set, black CA X-Gloves, a large 

Maitreya black leather satchel and a pair of fierce Kokoia Belice heels.

Altuzarra Fall Chic Style Notes: 

(*) Denotes the 3 separate Designers (as required)

Dress | Luxe Paris - Affluent Dress - Black*

Sweater | MW Boa - Ladies Oversized Cardigan - Grey*

Pants | Blueberry - Julia - Black * 

Hat | Luxe Paris- Affluent Hat - Black

Hair | Sintiklia - Kim - Blond 

Shoes |Kokoia - Belice - Blue 

Sunglasses | Steinwerk - Fee - Silver

Earrings & Necklace | Ashanti - Ebony Disks

Handbag | Maitreya - Leather Satchel - Black

Waist Chain | Maxi Gossamer - Hip Chain Babette - Single Strand 2 

Necklace | Bliensen + MaiTai - Chili Pepper 

Gloves | Zafia - CA X-Gloves - Black

Bangles | Maxi Gossamer -Barcelona Bracelet - Silver (R)

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears | L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Grey

Lipstick & Eyeshadow | Beauty's Booty - Stunning Makeup - Copper & Black

Gloves | Zafia Fashion - CA X-GLOVE - Black

♛ MVW Styling a high fashion look in the Spirit of Jean Paul Gaultier ♛

Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" by Becky Kenaan 

For this challenge on the runway, I was first inspired by the monochromatic black, 

Jean Paul Gautier outfit worn by Madonna which appeared on the cover of 

Madame Figaro (France) magazine in 2006 for the Future Lovers, Confessions Tour. 

Parisian born, Jean Paul Gaultier has a playful approach to design which has 

always set him apart - allowing him to forge new creative paths.  

Gaultier’s fearless attitude has set the standard for the Gender Neutral (GN) 

fashion phenomenon we see today.  

That said, as a part of my ensemble, I am wearing select pieces 

from SHI Lux, a gender neutral clothing store.  

I love the sophisticated metallic embossed black & silver textures of 

SHI's GN haute couture wrapped Jacket and boots.  

I complemented these with Addam's dark grey metallic pants, a silver/ black 

wrapped African tribal turban by Artizana, silver and black bangles, 

and Stone's Works black Tribal Moon earrings to complete my ensemble.

**Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" **

Style Notes:

Jacket |  SHI LUX - Enduo Wrap / Leather Embossed Jacket - Black*

Pants   |  Erratic - Abbi Pants - Dark Grey*

Top |  Addams - Andromeda Top - Black & Silver*

Head-Wrap | ARTIZANA - Barika (windhoek) african headwrap - Black & Silver

Shoes  | SHI LUX - Mutant Boots - Black

Earrings |  Stone's Works - TRIBAL MOON Black Earrings Set

Bracelets |  Ava Way - ZOI Bracelets - Black & Silver

Necklace  |  Ava Way - Carrie Necklaces 1,2 & 3 - Black

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair - Amelie Natural 

Nails  | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Grey

Lipstick & Eyeshadow |  Beauty's Booty - Stunning Makeup - Copper & Black

♛ MISS VIRTUAL WORLD FRANCE 2020 Presents "Pop-Art Chic " ♛

For this first photo challenge, my Pop-Art Chic look is derived from 

the pop-art culture of Hispanic graffiti in Los Angeles.

Graffiti and street art can be very controversial. However, having grown up 

in the Los Angeles area, I have also seen graffiti used positively, as instruments 

of social change and expressions of community solidarity. 

They even bring beauty to certain neighborhoods.

My look is mainly inspired by a wall piece by Elisabeth Romhild, representing 

a fun Hispanic tango, painted with vibrant hues, daring and fluorescent.

My Equinoxe boots take on the same fiery color palette as my Baii Maii dress. 

To complete it all, an aviator jacket (very fashionable this fall), sunglasses that look 

exactly like my bluetooth musical glasses in real life and, of course, a French béret!

Pop-Art Chic Style Notes:  

Dress |  baii maii -  154 Smokey silk nightie dress (Solid)

Jacket |  Addams - Lulu Aviator Leather Jacket - Black

Pants   |  Blueberry - Julia - Black  

Hat  |  Couture Chapeau- Classic Béret - Red

Hair | DOUX - Fashionista - Blond 

Shoes  | Equinoxe - Hemy High Boots (with Pop-Art HUD Add-on) 

Sunglasses |  Glitter - HAWAII

Necklace |  Bliensen + MaiTai - Chili Pepper 

Gloves | CA - X-Gloves - Red

Bangles | *MM* - Double Gold/Resin Bangles (Right)

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails  | Nailed It -  Neon Set - Blue

Lipstick |  P O E M A  - Cindy Lipstick - Purple

Eyeshadow |  P O E M A  - Melissa Eyeshadow  

Paint Brush |  Eclectic Art Shop - Paint Brush

Special Thanks to Kent Nowicka Photography

♛ MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2020 Presents DIVERSITY in Second Life. ♛

"Chic Afrique " by Becky Kenaan - MV♛ France 2020 

Fashion has long served as an important medium for negotiating differences 

across cultural divides. Clothing encourages a means by which we engage 

distant cultures into our familiar environs. It also highlights cultural differences 

to reinforce cultural identity through contrast with others.

Fashion is always evolving. It is characterized by self-conscious change which 

also has played an important role in the description of cultures and subcultures - 

providing a key means of making affiliations. 

This runway challenge was a unique opportunity for me to trace the flows, 

intersections, and contrasts in the cultural aesthetics of African clothing. That 

said, my presentation is a premise on how African culture
has influenced today’s French couture fashion.

For this challenge on the runway, I was first inspired by the Stone's Works 

TRIBAL MOON Copper earrings. Their African design influences caught 

my attention as I shopped at the 2019 Rock your Rack event.

Continuing my research on African fashion, I fell in love with 

LUXE Paris Fashion's Rumba dress with its sophisticated textures, 

attention to detail and haute couture elegance.

The turban that I wear is a common feminine head wrap worn 

in many parts of Southern and Western Africa. Indeed, African 

women wear the turban as a queen wears her crown.

Finally, to add my French touch, I also adorned a little plush jacket 

by Villena, one of the hottest trends in Paris fashion this fall.

A Quote from the Past...

"It seems to us that [these African fabrics] can provide, each and every one, 

useful sources of inspiration. In every era, designers have turned to the Orient to revitalize 

their enthusiasm. Didn't Rabelais write (after Pliny): There is always something new 

out of Africa'?" - Henri Clouzot, Tissus Negres (Paris: A. Calavas, 1931)

Style Notes: 

Dress |  LUXE Paris - RUMBA Beach Dress

Jacket |  villena - Rose Bud Fur Jacket - Ash

Pants   |  Blueberry - Poppy Pants

Scarf  |  little bones - Seattle Scarf - Grey (with purple added tint)

Head-Wrap | B.D.R. - Deka Turban 

Shoes  |  KC - YSEE Heels

Earrings |  Stone's Works - TRIBAL MOON Copper Earrings Set 

Handbag | V/W - Baguettes' Bag

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair - Amelie Natural 

Nails  | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Purple

Lipstick |  WILD Makeup Studio - Lovey Dovey Lips

Eyeshadow |  P O E M A Clean Eyes - Melissa Eyeshadow  

Swank Events September '19 Showcases the Luxe Paris NEW YORK Sweater & Leather Skirt - It's the embodiment of modern American New York style, impeccably well-designed.

When I first saw this Luxe Paris Fashion New York Sweater & Leather Mini Skirt, 

I recollected my high school years and my early interest in fashion design. 

During the fall of my senior year I dreamt about attending a fashion design school. 

At the time, there was only ONE school that I was considering. 
It was The Fashion Institute of Technology in the garment district in New York. 

It is so interesting where life’s journey leads you and shapes who you become
as a person with respect to your passions. Today, I am a successful architect - 

working both domestically and internationally.

To this very day, I wonder where my life would have led me had I 

attended the Fashion Institute in New York and not Cal Poly 

where I received my professional architectural degrees. 

I have found that there is a very close design relation between Fashion 

and Architecture. Today, both these disciplines focus on attention to detail, 

biophilic principles related to nature’s fractal patterns, structure, material 

textures, juxtapositions, scale, proportion, colors, light and (of course) beauty. 

Fashion in Second Life has given me a renaissance within my soul. 

 I love playing here in this magical virtual world. Not only does it 

feed my fashionista passions – it also reawakens me to the joy of working 

with other like-minded, passionate and astute fashion people. 

I love interacting as a model with Mika Palmyra and Paris Skytower 

at Luxe Paris Fashion Couture. They totally get it. 

For fashion is all about expressing your uniqueness, showing someone who you 

are through your styling aesthetical choices and using the language 

of fashion to tell someone something wonderful about you. 

This Luxe Paris New York Sweater and Leather Mini Skirt is a stellar example 

of this aesthetic language. It is an obsession-worthy and edgy outfit 

which breaks the boundaries in signature fashion. 

So ladies, it is time to cozy up in stylish flair and treat yourself 

to this Luxe Paris New York Sweater and Leather Mini. 

This outfit is the embodiment of modern American New York style, 

impeccably well-designed.  It is at once both timeless and flattering. 

This knit sweater with its bare one-shoulder neckline look, long sleeves
and  rib border hem is ready for any day of the week. 

Combined with its spicy hip hugging, black leather mini with silver eyelet and 

trendy black variegated lace-up detailing adds a little something extra to your strut!

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House
Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra 
Product: New York Sweater & Leather Skirt 

Release: September 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Event's August '19 Showcases FlowerDream’s Mira Lingerie & Makeup Collection - Its look is Soft, Effortless and Very Sensual

The term "lingerie" is derived from the French word “linge” (linen) which 

was the original material from which undergarments were traditionally made. 

Lingerie as a word was first used to describe underwear and bras in 1922.

It later became a common term which moved lingerie beyond pragmatic 

function - defining intimate undergarments for sexual enticement 

and pleasure behind closed bedroom doors.

This FlowerDream’s Mira Lingerie collection is a beautiful and sexy example 

of such sexual enticement and pleasure. Its’ look is soft, effortless and sensual. 

Its' Babydoll long shirting creates a translucent veil, allowing a 

sneak peek of your beautiful body and tempestuous laced panties 

When Victoria's Secret entered the market in the late 1970s, it delivered 

affordable lace thongs and padded satin bras to middle-class women which 

contributed to making sexy lingerie commonplace in the bedroom. 

From its’ early nostalgic beginnings to today's more edgy and fashion-forward 

trends, its intention was and remains universal. albeit in very different forms. 

So ladies, for that extra touch of tease, slip into FlowerDream's 

sexual inspired, refreshingly lightweight and delicate Mira Lingerie ensemble. 

This stunning Mira Babydoll lingerie ensemble is the soufflé to your femininity,

soul and passion. It is offered in pink, blue, red, white, yellow, plum and black. 

Within this lingerie set, Nile Karas complements its beauty with two 

Mira Makeup sets which includes eyeliner, eyelashes and lipstick – 

all effortlessly woven with skin-perfecting color enrichments and highlights.

The lipstick is wonderfully done with red to pink pigmentation and light refracting highlights which enhances your beautiful smile for that naturally fresh and perfected look.

Store: FlowerDreams

Designer: nile karas 

Product: Mira Lingerie & Makeup Collections

Release: August 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

For the August "Around the World Swank Event," Hawker's House Clothing Proudly Introduces the Sekushi Reiki Mini Dress - A Mini which possesses seductive mystical power & energy.

Japanese fashion is influenced by its historic culture. 

In the Japanese culture, the crane represents good fortune and longevity, 

referring to the crane as the “bird of happiness” and as a symbol of eternal youth. 

The most prominent feature on this beautiful Hawker's House Clothing's (HH) 
Sekushi Reiki Mini Dress is its' large graceful crane print. 

Japanese cranes are the largest birds in Japan and are considered 
"special natural monuments,"  known as "tancho" (red mountain). 

The crane is a mystical creature and is believed to live for a thousand years. 

The crane symbolizes good fortune and longevity because of this fabled 

life span. Its’ use in Japanese fashion reflects their culture's
visible artistic and traditional values. 

HH transfigures this artistry and tradition into this stunning 

red HH Sekushi Reiki Mini Dress. The color (red) is also 

a symbol of Asian culture for good fortune and prosperity. 

I love how the arrayed delicate straps of this mini connects to the apex and 

center front gore locations of its sweetheart neckline and how it caresses my 

shoulders and chest - complementing both this dress’ aesthetic and color scheme. 

This newly released mini dress at Swank Events August serves as an iconic reminder of Japan’s rich culture. I added the sleeves and the boots to express more of the Japan’s Street Fashion styling which is very prevalent in today’s youth culture. 

This younger generation in Japan often combines traditional kimono prints with modern styles in fashion. They usually mix and match their own style collections to be inspired. 

The word “Sekushi” in Japanese translates to “sexy.” The term “Reiki” is actually 

a form of alternative medicine called "energy healing." 

Combined, this mini dress makes a very powerful sensual statement - 

for it possesses a universal sexual energy which is certain
to attract “flocks” of men to your beckon call.

Store: Hawker's House Clothing (HH)
Designer: Kaid Hawker (kaid.hawker)
Product: Sekushi Mini Dress

Release: August 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events August 2019 Introduces the Luxe Paris Cyber Chic Outfit - Fashion for Beyond the Thunderdome!

Today in the fashion world we are experiencing the next evolutionary phase 
of clothing as it relates to cyber computer technology and how that 
changes the way we think and react to clothing aesthetics. 

As a Cybergirl, I enjoy the infusion of computer art with that of fashion 

and the wonderful realms of the 3D virtual worlds here in Second Life. 

Cyber technology and fashion needs to be combined tastefully to make for a winning creation. Take this monochromatic  Luxe Paris Cyber Chic Top, Pant & Hat outfit. 

It is an excellent example of fashion forward design infused with a 

cyber-influenced aesthetics which is about to catch fire in the fashion industry. 

This style also draws a lot of inspiration from popular apocalyptic and 

post-apocalyptic cyber fiction films such as the Riddick series, 

The Book of Eli, The Road and The Hunger Games. 

This particular Luxe Paris Cyber Chic design draws influences from other 

alternative styles as well. It takes the industrial and DIY look of 

the Rivethead, Victorian influences of Steampunk, and asymmetric 

futuristic cuts of clothing from Cyberpunk and Cyber Goth 

However, unlike Cyber Goth and Cyber Punk style clothing with their

hoods and multi-layers of black clothing, the Cyber Chic style relies on 

taut fashion-durable fabrics like sturdy leathers, stretchy fabrics and wool. 

Fashion in this new millennium is brash and it doesn’t stop to ask for 

permission to explore cyber space as a fashion statement. 

Our intelligence, our creative passions, our historical influences and 

our sexuality are all necessary ingredients of fashion. 

This Luxe Paris Cyber Chic Top and Pant Outfit is the epitome of such fashion. 

There is nothing juvenile about this very chic outfit. It has a cyber-robotic 

quintessence about its vocabulary which melds 19th century 

burlesque corsetry with that of post-apocalyptic battle fashion. 

Rock the apocalypse in style with this futuristic cyber chic dream. 

 This chic and savvy outfit comes with a beret hat with coordinated piping, 

a beautiful buckled, black legion corset top with filigree inlays and 

sexy black, stretchy high waist fitness gym open knee hole leggings. 

It is Truly Fashion for beyond the Thunderdome! 

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House
Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra 
Product: Cyber Chic Top, Pants and Hat 

Release: August 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)