There are so many excellent hairstyles to feature at this year’s Hair Fair.  I’m trying to pace myself so I don’t burnout before the event has ended, but I really want to write about all of this hair!  I actually had to force myself back into the sims this morning to pick up some more hair that I had missed.  I’m sure that anyone who has attended Hair Fair throughout the years has noticed that all of the planning in the world can never account for whatever real life may throw at us; and for the designers it is no different.  Often, the first rush of shoppers into each of the sims are greeted with sometimes empty or incomplete booths from designers who either could not get set up in time or simply could not make the deadline.  While in some cases this can be a real let down as it means your favorite designer may or may not participate at all that year, It can also be great – because more often than not the designer will just set up late and give you reason to return and explore again!

* Ugh for continued photo quality issues in Second Life.

Fans of Epoque may or may not have noticed that Vintage’s booth was a bit empty upon the sim opening yesterday morning – however, those who waited to attend Hair Fair may have missed that.  Being someone who considers Vintage a personal friend of mine, I can only say this:  Sometimes getting in and out of those Gaga costumes can be a bit time-consuming – and that is the only excuse I will accept for him being tardy for this party……..  And besides; the payoff for the wait was more than worth it.  As I’ve said before – Hair Fair often brings out the best in creators and with Vintage I can honestly say I am truly impressed with what he has offered up this year.  If you don’t imagine yourself needing a wrap around chignon with a side swept bang anytime soon - you may find yourself needing some of Vintage’s signature Lady Gaga love which can be found in his adorable “Alejandro” style.

In more ways than one, Kin has perhaps been one of my constant favorites when it comes to Hair Fair.  Though she is a bit of an enigma in the Hair community overall – I feel safe in saying that Kin was “the original” when it comes to her unique style of creating hair.  Long before Second Life was blessed with the overwhelming sea of talent from overseas – I remember Kin – with her anime/fantasy inspired hairstyles.  To this day I find it quite incredible that Kin has for the most part managed to avoid all of the things that most stores rely on for getting their name out there: plurk, blogs, in-world update groups. (Oh wait, just kidding… apparently she FINALLY has one of those.)  Though I couldn’t really get myself into her entire selection this year – I am all about the “Elsa” style – an effortless-yet-elegant side swept up-do which can easily translate from day to evening with almost any style of dress.

I hope everyone is enjoying Hair Fair as much as I am this year!  If you haven’t been yet, you are really missing out!

Outfit Credits:

Skin: Laqroki
Hairs: Epoque & Kin
Eyes: Curio
White Dress:  Whippet & Buck
Black Dress: Epoque
Earrings: Whippet & Buck (Stumblebum)
Heels (Not Pictured): Pixel Mode

Oh, and also.. If you haven’t taken time out yet to do so, please check out Wigs for Kids - this year’s charity of choice.  Find out where those well spent Lindens will be going and who they will be benefitting!

xo,
S.

Did you know that planning for Hair Fair begins as early as January each year?  Let’s face it – Hair Fair is the original when it comes to big events in Second Life and it’s never something to be taken lightly when it comes to planning and organizing.  This isn’t just your neighborhood block party.  Hundreds of dedicated people – from Hair Designers, to Bloggers, to Businesses, to a variety of community members come together every year to do something which truly speaks volumes to the true nature of this ”grid” we all share in Second Life – and for a wonderful cause.  This year’s event is definitely no exception.

* The above image contains a lazy amount of photoshopping.  Please enjoy the hair impalement and amazing earring glitching. 

Hair Fair is without a doubt one of my favorite times of the year in Second Life.  There’s something about a collection of 100+ people who create what happens to be my favorite thing to splurge on in Second Life coming together under one event that just brings up all of the feelings and things that I love about Second Life.  Whether it’s the competitive nature of the creators themselves or the sheer desire to produce the best they possibly can – I seem to always find my favorite hairstyles every year at Hair Fair. 

I know by now we have all been exposed to an impressive variety of the exceptional hairstyles that can be found at this year’s event.  A good majority of our favorite bloggers were kind enough to share their experiences at the Annual Preview Event which opened 24 hours before the official opening.   Over the course of the next two weeks I am thinking I might just share some of my awesome finds from this year’s Hair Fair event.  As I said in my previous post, I think that I’ve lost my ability to write blogposts in a way that are easy and natural – so after going back and forth with this one for the past two hours – I’m not making any promises.  My intention though is to hopefully inspire anyone who might be reading this to go ahead and check out the event – and in the case that they already have, perhaps they will see something they might have missed or be inspired to go again?

Onto the hairs; I’m really impressed with Dernier Cri’s selection this year.  Asuka has been improving with every single release and the Hair Fair selection is no exception.  I chose to showcase the Taylor style because I felt like it’s a curly style done in a way that few others have accomplished.  The hairstyles at the Dernier Cri booth are definitely ones which shouldn’t be missed – I also recommend Dove – though I might even feature that again before the end of the event, we’ll see.  I should also add that I chose Taylor because I love big hair (which there seems to be no shortage of this year!)

Lamb’s work is no surprise to anyone who has followed her store.  I think that since her first releases she has established herself as one of the designers to watch – always consistent.  Pictured above is her Glass Candy style – and despite the fact that it’s a hair style that I wish would disappear in the real world – it works quite well in Second Life.  The hair comes with both a tattoo layer for the shaved portion and a version with a sculpted prim to fit over the skull where the hair would be buzzed.  Of course if this doesn’t work for some – there is a really great selection of other styles available at Lamb’s booth, including her adorable donation hairstyle, Mon Cheri.

Oh, and I guess since this is technically a fashion blog I should include some outfit credits:

Hair(s): Dernier Cri & Lamb (Hair Fair 2010)
Skin: Laqroki
Eyes: !#$%^*&
Shirt: Epoque
Shorts: Tres Blah
Boots (Not Pictured): Kookie
Earring (Barely Visible, But Amazing With That Lamb Hair): Tram

Hope to see you all at Hair Fair!

xo,
S.

Long gone is my ability to write blogs in ways which are both cohesive and interesting to read – however, I just wanted to share this as a reminder to anyone that might still check this blog:

Hair Fair 2010

For those of you that do not know, a ton of work goes into Hair Fair.  Preparations start early in the year and can take months and months - it’s not easy organizing as many creators as Hair Fair brings together every year.  This is without a doubt my favorite time every year in Second Life  – I am always humbled to see the great creative minds of Second Life coming together to donate their time, creativity, and ultimately money to show the world that the Second Life Community is more than just a glorified cybersex chatroom.  Hair Fair 2010 is upon us!  For anyone who may still be reading this, I hope to see you there to support your favorite Second Life coiffures and a truly amazing charity.  And who knows, maybe you’ll discover a few new ones in the bunch this year?

Check out the Official Hair Fair 2010 Blog for more information.
Also, please take some time to check out Wigs for Kids, this year’s official charity organization.

For anyone who may have found my rambling too long to read:  Hair Fair 2010 opens on September 4th.  Hope to see you there!

xoxo,
S

■Skin: Elle Dark Mocha [Belleza]

■Hair:Siri [Maitreya]

■Tunic: Bastille Top [Maitreya]

■Skirt: Sunset Boulevard Dress – Black [Armidi]

■Shoes:Maitreya Gold – Hana All Patents All-in-One [Maitreya Gold] New

■Necklace: HANNYA Necklace/Silver(female) [MANDALA]

■nails: Perfect Hand – Long Nails [Mstyle]

■earrings: BIG KNOCKERS fatpack [SHADE THRONE]

■bracelet: THE PRISONNER BRACELET (group gift) [SHADE THRONE]

■belt: Mikoto Belt/MULTI BLACK) [MANDALA] New

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■Skin: Aline [Laqroki]

■Hair: Be [Sixty Nine]New

■Tunic: border tunic [DP yumyum]New

■Pants: Denim Cutoff shorts [Tres Blah]

■Shoes: Boo-San / leather [kao]New

■Bag: ILoveZebraPrint Bag [tee*fy]New

■Necklace: Feather&bullets black(S) [Atelier AM]

■ring: Crowle/Melville Rings [theosophy]New

■Hat: Waterbeck Hat [theosophy]New

■Poses:[freya]

■Skin: Elle Dark Mocha 5 [Belleza]

■Hair: Lost – Kit Kat [!lamb]

■Dress:Military Dress_KHAKI [Spice&Suger]New

■pants: Grace Jeans – Indigo [Armidi]Sale

■Shoes: Pow Pumps [LeLutka]

■scarf: silk scarf *black [Atelier AM]New

■Bag: school bags [rdcg]

■Gloves: The Tease  – ONYX [5th&Oxford]

■Glasses: Lifestyle Aviators – Gold [Armidi gisaci]Sale

■Hat: Stationed in Soho – Olive [epoque]

■Poses:[freya]

■Skin: Elle Dark Mocha 5 [Belleza]

■Hair: ME – Mocha Collection [Sixty Nine]

■Jacket: Military Crop Jacket Navy [Armidi]Sale

■Sweat: Sweat for hot days / moments [Luck inc]New

■Suspenders: Basic Suspenders Navy [Armidi Limited]Sale

■Skirt: Slutty Skirt w/ White String Arsenic [Luck inc]New

■Shoes: Allure-Tights All-in-One [Maitreya Gold]

■Bag: GYM bag-FUNERAL [LeLutka]

■Gloves: Full Finger [DoMoCo]

■Glasses: MegaStar (Gold/Black) [FNKY!]

■Hat: Stationed in Soho – Navy [epoque]

■Poses:[So Meny Styles]

■Skin: Skin: Elle Dark Mocha 5 [Belleza]

■Hair: Victoria.2 – Browns[fri.day]

■TankTop: TankTop-withSunglasses_White [COCO]New

■Pants: Denim Cutoff shorts [Tres Blah]

■Sandal: suede sandal/long *sand [Atelier AM]

■Scarf: Tegryn Summer Scarf [theosophy]New

■Inner: Nina Mesh Tank [MichaMi]

■Watch: GEE  watch [SHADE THRONE]NEW

■Rucksack: natural cloth rucksack *ivory [Atelier AM]

■Pose: Diesel Works

■Skin: Aline [Laqroki]

■Hair: Amelia – Browns [fri.day]

■Dress: Sophie gowns [ORTA]New

■Bag: Stella clutches [ORTA]New

■Necklace：Pearl Cluster Set [Paper Couture]

■Shoes: Maitreya ChiChi Pumps [Maitreya]

■Nails: Perfect Oval Nails [Mstyle] New