Like MANA From Fashion Heaven : Part 2

A little more NX Nardcotix MANA love to hold you over till the launch of this fantastic shoe line this weekend. Two more styles worthy of some shoe blog lovin' from yours truly, the first is a great flat foot-in-shoe sandal called Dezi Flat Sandals (Canvas). I just love the earthy feel of these, great leather details and a really great foot for a flat style. These are available in many shades for the ankle wrap portion, and you get access to some beautiful included toe nail options. You can expand your manicure cache to include several styles of nail art, these incorporate into your shoe HUD and become available on all your MANA footwear.

Ready for another blast of summer shoe fun? The Chelo Wedges in the denim variation are just too yummy for words. You simply cannot go wrong with a shoe like this. Shown here in faded denim with adorable dotted yellow trim, the Chelo Wedges have sweet details like the looped bow accents and woven soles. These come in multiple shades and even a leather version, for a foot-in-shoe wedge these are my hands down faves!

Don't forget about the big MANA Launch and Nardcotix Main Store Re-Opening Event this weekend, be sure to hop over to the Nardcotix Blog and read up on all the details. Check out all the MANA shoe blog coverage, and participate in the Blogger Challenge to win some of these pretties. Details are here, and don't miss Part 1 of my MANA review, the Anessa Cork Heels. And some important info about the shoes.

Coming soon to the NEW Nardcotix Main Store on Xalapa!

Look 1;

Shoes: NX Nardcotix, MANA Dezi Flat Sandals (Canvas) (All Color Set w/ Custom Manicures).

Skin: Redgrave, ZURI Tan, 'Nude' Makeup 03B (hb).

Hair: Love Soul, 043-A, Ash Brown (includes cap).

Outfit: Armidi (Gisaci) Buone Vacanze Shorts- Marrone Scuro, Armidi, Sheer Ribbed Tank - Dark Olive & Maitreya RB Tank Top (Brown).

Accessories: Zaara, Panchali Earrings (Gold) & Maitreya, Coin Belt (Olive) & Love Soul Prim Nails.


Look 2;

Shoes: NX Nardcotix, MANA Chelo Wedge (Denim) (All Color Set w/ Custom Manicures).

Skin: Redgrave, ZURI Tan, 'Blue Smoke' Makeup 15B (hb).

Hair: fri.day, Amelia, Timid Brown.

Outfit: LeLutka GERA Pants (Hotness) & Aoharu, Front Knot Shirt (Washed) & Zanzo, Bikini (Witching Hour).

Accessories: M.R.M., Wooden Bangles (Color Change).

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Like MANA From Fashion Heaven : Part 1

And so the tease begins... pay attention to some of your very favorite blogs as the launch of Nardya Rousselot's latest creations, the MANA Footwear Collection, for NX Nardcotix is set to hit stores this weekend, in grand style. Not only will this release be the first foot-in-shoe foray for Nardya, but it also signals the re-opening of the Nardcotix Main Store on the Xalapa Sim. Click through to the Nardcotix blog for more details about the opening, and the blogger challenge contest along with it! (Three (3) lucky winners of this challenge will receive the MANA color pack of their choice.)

Part 1 of my MANA blog post is all about Anessa, not me, the Anessa Cork Heels that are part of the new collection. Nardya was kind enough to honor me with a very special namesake in these shoes, they are styled after one of my favorite real life designs, and they are unique in their combining of comfy cork, sleek metal, and sexy shape... a bit like me ;-) The shoes come in many beautiful shades (as you can see a sample of below), with the choice of gold or silver platform base, and a completely new manicure system that I just adore.

Things worth noting about the MANA Collection; There are different meanings for the name MANA, but for Nardya it's a combination of her faith and the spanish translation which is slang for 'sister'. Hence many of the shoes are named after her closest friends. The creation of these shoes and the features they offer, some I have never seen before, was one of the most well thought out and carefully planned creations yet worn, they have really incorporated the feedback of more than a few shoe lovers to ensure that they will be a favorite for many.

Coming soon to the NEW Nardcotix Main Store on Xalapa!

This look;

Shoes: NX Nardcotix, MANA Anessa Cork Heels (All Color Set w/ Custom Manicures).

Skin: Redgrave, ZURI Tan, 'Magenta' Makeup 09B (hb).

Hair: Love Soul, 036-B, Ash Brown.

Outfit: LeLutka Darda Dress (Black) & Maitreya Bra Top (White).

Accessories: Detour Nails, Metallic Fuchsia.

Poses: Exposeur.

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Time is Running Out!

Think you are TOO SEXY? Well, if you've got it, flaunt it!

We want to see if you have what it takes to be the next cover model and centerfold of Too Sexy Magazine, and become a regular model in our modeling pool for each edition!

It's easy to enter, all you have to do is submit a sexy picture of yourself in a swimsuit to the Too Sexy Flickr group. Make sure it's tagged "Cover Model Contest."

Flickr Group: www.flickr.com/groups/toosexy_readers/

The deadline for ALL submissions is Friday, June 4, 2010, so get those cameras out and get to snapping some sexy photos! The winner and runner-up photos will be announced and published in the swimsuit edition of Too Sexy Magazine, due out in July. One male and one female will be chosen by the editors and publishers to be on the cover of the fall issue of Too Sexy and become a regular model in the Too Sexy modeling pool!

Good Luck, and here are the rules!

'Twas The Night Before Expo!

Having just 'skated' around the sims of the 2009 SL® Footwear Expo, I am happy to report that the setting is not only fun and festive but very easy to navigate! The build is very prim conscious and although it is only an early supposition, I expect the lag of shopping the expo during it's peak attendance times will be less than other large scale events of this type. The stores participating are an impressive list, and I am most excited to see the addition of pose designers to this year's expo, after all, once you buy all those gorgeous shoes you will want to show them off!

Things get started tomorrow, so start thinking happy shoe thoughts!

Don't forget about the 2009 SL® Footwear Expo flickr Photo Contest! Still plenty of time to get your entries in!

Here are the important details:

Anyone may enter the Flickr Contest, with as many pictures as they like, wearing any shoes that they like.The prize package for one lucky winner includes items from Tillie Ariantho, Dove Swanson [LAP], and Serenity Mercier’s AMS PhotoStage.

- Only photos submitted between 11/18/09 and 12/02/09 at midnight slt will be considered eligible.
- Deadline for entry is midnight on 12/02/09
- You may enter as many photos as you’d like
- One photo will be selected by a panel of Footwear Expo staff
- Winner will be announced on 12/06/09 during the final day of the Expo
- Please include SL avatar name in the description of the photo
- Photos should reflect both themes: shoes + winter wonderland/holiday

I can't wait to see your creative shots, and post the winning photo here on 'On Your Toes'!

Are You Ready?

The time has almost come for the 2009 SL® Footwear Expo! While the vendors are getting busy with their final preparations, I am getting ready for a marathon of blogging that will hopefully bring you a look at many of the new releases, and what to look out for at the Expo!

Don't forget to participate in the 2009 SL® Footwear Expo Flickr Contest!!

Here are the important details:

Anyone may enter the Flickr Contest, with as many pictures as they like, wearing any shoes that they like.

The prize package for one lucky winner includes items from Tillie Ariantho, Dove Swanson [LAP], and Serenity Mercier’s AMS PhotoStage.

- Only photos submitted between 11/18/09 and 12/02/09 at midnight slt will be considered eligible.
- Deadline for entry is midnight on 12/02/09
- You may enter as many photos as you’d like
- One photo will be selected by a panel of Footwear Expo staff
- Winner will be announced on 12/06/09 during the final day of the Expo
- Please include SL avatar name in the description of the photo
- Photos should reflect both themes: shoes + winter wonderland/holiday

Have fun! Kick it with some fabulous shoes and show us your photo skills!

Footwear Expo, Contests & More!

If you haven't heard already there is a very big thing happening in the shoe world very soon! The inaugural SL Footwear Expo is specifically designed to showcase the many amazing shoe designers around the grid and to raise money for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

The event will run from July 12th through July 27th, 2008. Sixty-five Shoe designers from across the grid will be showcasing their creations (some with new items introduced at the expo!) and helping to sponsor and support the benefit. In addition there will be a fashion show, musical entertainment, a photography contest and exhibit, a huge raffle, and a massive blow-out party at the end of the Expo. Yay!

Questions should be directed to Phoenix Chapman, Coordinator.

One of the exciting events planned at the Expo is a Photo Contest!

RULES:

Anyone may enter the contest, with as many pictures as they like, wearing any shoes that they like. The shoes should be the focus of the picture.

Twenty finalists will be chosen for display at the fair. The twenty finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges. No two pictures will be by the same person.

The final winner will be chosen by anyone who votes at the fair! Note that anyone caught campaigning for votes will be disqualified from the contest.

There will be a grand prize winner, a runner up and a second runner up.

Deadline: photos for contest must be submitted no later than midnight July 10th slt.

CONTEST TIME FRAME:

20 Photos will be selected by a judging panel as finalists These top 20 photos will be displayed at the Footwear Expo Voting will take place at the Expo and is open to anyone attending grand prize and 1st and 2nd place runners up will be determined by vote, voting will be open from July 13th through close of the expo July 26th.

PRIZES:

1 Grand Prize winner will receive

PhotoTools Pro package (value L$3,750)

assorted [LAP] poses

Tillie's posing stand

ANA_Mations Fairy AO

1st and 2nd runners up will receive

assorted [LAP] poses

Tillie's posing stand

ANA_Mations Fairy AO

Photos must be submitted to the Shoe Expo Group on flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/shoeexpo/

As a special project I am working with the event coordinators to compile a Timeline Display, that will showcase all types of footwear. I need lots of help... so if you love shoes, are handy with a camera and want to get involved click over to the shoe expo blog and get the details on what I am looking for. You can be part of SL shoe history!

More info to follow!

~Ness~