WELCOME MEILING COUTURE INTO SL FROM RL !

Welcome to the MEILING Couture - Au Courant Style
The Trinidad-based designer is renowned for her work in fine linens and natural fabrics as well as her successful fashion lines and cutting edge runway shows.
"I am thrilled to be here in SL and expect that my  SL customer will be not unlike my RL customers.  They are women who are comfortable in their own skins, who don't take themselves too seriously and can appreciate the whimsy in some of my clothes. They are also women who appreciate the aesthetic of less is more.
My clothes are designed to show the woman and not the woman to show the clothes.
My team has also worked very hard to make sure that my SL clothes look as good or even better than the real thing!
A special shout out to Chigadee London & Balthazar Fouroux of  Couture Chapeau."
xoxo
Meiling
Check out MEILING's RL Website:
http://www.meilinginc.com/
Follow MEILING's SL Blog:
http://vicariousfashionista.blogspot.com/
Look for yourself or friends on the MEILING Style Awards Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/meiling_sl/
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INTRODUCING PRINCESS PAIGE OF LOGAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Here at Logan.S Photograpy we are commited to a higher level of quality when it comes to photograpy. We specialize in Personal,Couple,Glamor and Family Portraits. Feel free to im Princesspaige Resident or drop a note card for inquires or to schedule an appointment
Our Pricing are as follows:
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Single Photo 250ls
 (includes one pose)
Personal Portrait Package 350ls
2 poses included  (up to 2 avatars)
Couple Portrait Package 450ls
3 poses included
Family Portrait Package 500ls
2 poses included ( 3 avatar minimum)
 Deluxe Family Portrait Package 800ls
 2 Family Photos
 2 Mom and Dad Photos
 2 Kid Photos

Glamour Portrait Package 650ls
4 poses included (1 avatar max)
Deluxe Glamour Portrait Package 1000ls
2 Face Photos
2 Waist up Photos
1 Full body Photos
1 Wind effect Photo
1 Custom background

**Extras**
Custom Backgrounds 50ls (per photo)
Aditional photos 75ls each
(with package purchase only)
The above prices are for No MOD, No Copy Photos. For full perm pictures, there is an additional fee of 25L's per picture.

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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH- MR CRUIZ COTTON

YOUR NAME -    Cruiz Control

YOUR SL AGE -   9/21/2005

WHATS THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS: Cruiz's Cotton Club (CCC)

WHAT IS YOUR BUISNESS: Upscale club (with mall area)

SCHEDULE FOR SHOWS & ABOUT CRUIZ'S COTTON CLUB :

As featured on CNN.com, Cruiz's Cotton Club (CCC), was opened in April 2007, completely rebuilt in June 2009, and expanded to encompass the entire Atlantic Beach sim in July 2010. Often imitated but never duplicated, the 3C's established itself to become one of SL's most popular venues! CCC is proud to celebrate our 4 year anniversary in Second Life! Owned and operated by Cruiz Control and his lovely partner Josephine Baker, CCC brings back the elegance, glamour & retro charm of the Harlem Renaissance  era...with a twist. Now Featuring: Jazz, Funk, R'n'B, Neo Soul, and Old School DJs, Balls, VIP Lounge, The Original Rooftop Starlight Lounge, Champagne Ballroom, Complimentary Luxury Suites, Cigar Lounge, Yacht, Gondolas, Outdoor Pavilion, Live Jazz Musicians, Shops, Cafés, Club Harlow, Poetry, Dancing, Showgirls, Champagne filled hot tubs, Birthday Parties, Romance & Receptions! La Côte d'Cruiz Galleria features upscale fashions from SL's hottest designers too!

CHEZ JOSEPHINE CAFÉ
Rediscover CCC! Cruiz's Cotton Club's romantic Chez Josephine Café offers the finest in French and American cuisine in an elegant indoor setting. Chez Josephine serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts 24 hours a day! Dining is 100% free, however, tips are appreciated. There is also fine wine tasting with select vintages at the bar! After dinner, be sure to relax and play pool in our First Floor Cigar Lounge & explore the Lobby Shops and Outdoor Galleria! 

LA CÔTE D'CRUIZ
"Cruiz" to Neo Soul, RnB, Jazz & Blues on a glass bottom luxury yacht in High Style! Introducing.....the Str8 Cruizin' Luxury Yacht.... replete with the custom stylings from Epiphany by J. Jewell! You can enjoy the romantic La Côte d'Cruiz Guided Tour Venetian Gondola Rides.Ride alone, or take a sweetie to share the sunset! :) Enjoy the freshly brewed Starbucks® coffees and freshly baked pastries at  La Côte d'Cruiz Bistro, along the pier!

LA CÔTE D'CRUIZ GALLERIA
La Côte d'Cruiz Galleria at CCC features upscale fashions from many of SL's hottest designers such as: Shouted Couture, GOLD IN THE NIGHT by Elisea Carter, Nspire Clothing, Sartoria, Milady's, My Precious by Agnes Finney, @DESIGN, Ooh-la-licious Skins, J. Galleria by Jayed Jewell, Made Men, AKEYO, and more! Be sure to head across the bridge to Club Harlow and shop in High Style at Coconut Ice, ICING, Fire Roses and Cartunno Couture!

CLUB HARLOW
Club Harlow Speakeasy is retro jazzy, and luxuriously classy supper club that pays homage to the silver screen's first blonde bombshell, Jean Harlow! Relax and enjoy the intimate ambiance of a Gangster's Hideaway where Art Deco opulence meets 1930s Old Hollywood Noir Glamour! There's vintage jazz, a Cuban Cigar Girl, assorted Wiseguys, intimate dining, dancing & chic shopping by the sea! In collaboration with CCC Entertainment and the Black Pearls Entertainment groups, Club Harlow (managed by Owner/Proprietor Sugar Harlow, and Club Events Manager Jayed Jewel) brings live musical artists and other live cultural events to Atlantic Beach!

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DJ EVENTS AT CRUIZ'S COTTON CLUB

* Monday
The Soul Kitchen w/ DJ Black Rose 8-10 PM
We're stirring up something good this Monday 8-10 PM slt @ Cruiz's Cotton Club in "The Soul Kitchen" w/ "DJ Black Rose" Tenaja Ansar of KHNY HONEY 103! DJ Black Rose is cooking up some groove gumbo for dinner and she's serving a soulful blend of Neo Soul, Old School, R&B and a hot steaming bowl of Soulful Slow Jams for dessert! So dress to impress, grab your dish, and let Tenaja serve you up a taste in our luxurious 3rd Floor Champagne Ballroom! "If it's got Soul...it's in the Kitchen!"  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/117/149/51
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* Tuesday
Touch Me Tuesday w/ DJ Honey 8-10 PM
Break out the massage oils and the scented candles and get ready for "Touch Me Tuesday" @ Cruiz's Cotton Club with w/ KHNY HONEY 103's own DJ Honey 8-10 PM! DJ Honey will be rubbing you down with soulful blend of R&B, Neo Soul and drizzling on some Hot 'n' Sticky Slow Jams for dessert. Come for the music...stay for the atmosphere...and leave knowing that you will be back for another serving! So dress to impress...DJ Honey is serving you up on the Rooftop tonight! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/133/148/71
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* Wednesday
Getcha In The Mood w/ JSlade Weds. 8-10 PM
JSlade of KRNB 97.7 *THE GROOVE* is going to "Getcha In The Mood" at Cruiz's Cotton Club Wednesday night 8-10 PM! He's spinning that smooth and sexy R'n'B on the Quiet Storm tip. We're partying on our romantic Rooftop Starlight Lounge, so dress to impress, and get ready to set the mood under the stars! See you at the 3 C's...where the Hepcats Getcha In the Mood in High Style! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/133/148/71
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* Thursday
Harlem Nights w/ DJ Gunz Thurs. 8PM
Put those fly dresses on and those fedoras on tilt, DJ Gunz of Virtual Soul Radio is taking us Uptown on Thursdays to scorch up those "Harlem Nights" @ Cruiz's Cotton Club 8-10 pm slt!  DJ Gunz is bringing that Uptown NYC flava with a soulful medley of Hip Hop, R'n'B, Neo Soul, Old School, and Slow Jams in our luxurious CCC Champagne Ballroom! Dress to impress in that true smooth 'n' sexy Cotton Club High Style, and catch the A Train to the 3'Cs tonight! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/117/149/51
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* Friday
No Events...Cruiz's Day Off! CCC is available for rental on Fridays. Contact Cruiz Control for more information.
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* Saturday
Wilplay's Secret Garden PJ/Lingerie Party 9-11 PM
Put the kids to bed, and break out your PJs, Silks, Lingerie or Boxers...it's time to enter the Secret Garden with DJ Wilplay of WSGM 107.5! We're having a Pajama Party Saturday night 9-11 PM SLT @ Cruiz's Cotton Club! DJ Wilplay will let you play in the Secret Garden and flow to his smooth  R'n'B in our NEW third floor Champagne Ballroom. It's a grown folks party...so we'll see you late night! Singles, couples, everyone welcome! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/117/149/51
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*Sunday
The Deep Thaw w/ DJ Ice 7-9 PM Sunday
Let us melt you down in "The Deep Thaw" w/ "DJ Ice" Lucas Scarborough Sundays 7 PM @ Cruiz's Cotton Club!  DJ Ice will be scorching it up with a mix of Old School, R&B, Neo Soul & Funky Jazzy beats on the luxurious Rooftop Starlight Lounge! The attire is "Hot 'n' Sexy" so dress to impress! He's gonna break the ice, break you out in a cold sweat, and burn it up tonight! See you at the 3 C's...where the Hepcats Melt You Down in High Style! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Atlantic%20Beach/133/148/71



HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE BUSINESS: Since April 2007
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BUSINESS A YEAR FROM NOW:

We just celebrated our 4 year anniversary, so a year from now, hopefully we will be celebrating a 5th year in Second Life.

WHY DID U START THE BUSINESS:

When Cruiz's Cotton Club opened, there weren't too many black owned clubs that exuded a high class luxury style, only a small handful. A great majority catered to the "hood" stereotype...or were simply prefabs with the same look or no imagination to it, and I felt like I wanted to offer more of a variety for grown people to enjoy. We want the best for our patrons...so we are extremely detail oriented. Most everything in the club is custom made...from the stages...to the jacuzzis...to the candelabras. When the patrons steps in the club they are surrounded with complete luxury...even down to the mall area outside and our luxury yacht next door. Our patrons deserve it, so we spare no expense in making sure they have a great experience when they come to CCC. 

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ANYONE TRYING TO GET TO YOUR LEVEL:

The secret to CCC's success is our love for what we do, our commitment to being the best club we can possibly be, our originality, integrity and our ability to adapt to our patron's needs. We don't try to be someone else...and we frown on clubs that try to do that. Another key ingredient to our success is quite simply our talented DJs who entertain our patrons with their unique styles every week. I think these elements are important for any club to consider when entering the business. Also, I have seen alot of clubs come and go over the years. Many people fail because they think the club business is a get rich quick thing, but it's not. You really have to be dedicated to it and work at it.

As you have read this is one the SL most prestige business owners who has risen above all and remains on the top. He is a very talented and distinguished individual and will continue to grow. If you are in need of  great clothing, shoes, a good time, or just great company you now know where you can seek it at one of the greatest spots.

HOTTEST DJ 'S IN SL

YOUR NAME:        Tenaja Ansar

YOUR DJ NAME:   DJ Black Rose

YOUR SL AGE:      3 years

WHATS THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS IF ASSOCIATED WITH ONE: 

Chief Operating Officer of KHNY Honey103 Co-Owner of P&T Estates SL Realty

YOUR DJ SCHEDULE FOR SHOWS:

Mondays 8-10PM SLT The Soul Kitchen @ Cruiz's Cotton Club
Thursdays 6-8PM SLT Thumpin' Thursdays @ The Redpeppa Club
Fridays 7-9PM SLT For The Lover In You @ The Amani 
All of my regularly scheduled sets are broadcast live on KHNY Honey103

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE BUSINESS:

KHNY Honey103 was founded October 2009  but I've been DJing for almost 2 years. 
P&T Estates was founded in November 2008

ANY SPECIAL SHOWINGS OR LISTINGS:

All of my shows are special to me because I appreciate being given the opportunity to work doing something that I enjoy so much; entertaining, discussing sharing music with others :)  Also, I always list any available land in my classifieds when I have some so feel free to check it out. :)

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOUR BUSINESS A YEAR FROM NOW: 

In a year from now I would love to see P&T Estates holdings expand, giving my business partner (and sister) Philicia Jewell and I, the opportunity to offer quality SL realty to a greater number of people.  In a year I would hope that KHNY Honey103 will have cemented its place as one of the best internet radio stations available.

WHY DID U START IN THE DJ BUSINESS:

I've always had a huge love of music but through my position working as the personal assistant to DJ Honey (Honey Franizzi), a great friend and mentor to me, I began to develop an interest in DJing myself.  Honey and my sister Philicia, as well as other dj's and friends including DJ Urbanking and DJ Jayce Slade, encouraged me until finally I was given a position at GranVilles which is owned by ProTucker Granville aka DJ ProT.  If it were not for the people who encouraged, taught, mentored and gave me the opportunities that they gave me, I doubt that I would be djing today.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE ONE OF THE HOTTEST DJS IN SL:

LOL I'm very glad that you feel that I am one of the hottest dj's but I can't even wrap my mind around that.  The thought makes me blush seriously.  There are so many great dj's here that I look up to and who I enjoy listening to, I'm just glad to be counted amongst them.  I just try to give the listeners who entrust me with their time, the very best show that I can give them, make them feel welcome, make sure they know they are appreciated, and give them a laugh or two and hope that they enjoy the time they spend listening to me.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ANYONE TRYING TO GET TO YOUR LEVEL:

My advice to anyone who is trying to accomplish anything is that you can NOT do anything on your own.  As you can see from my previous answers, if it were not for others then I would not be here enjoying any level of success.  Building relationships with people, listening, learning, paying attention to what you like in a dj as well as what the audience seems to respond to is extremely important.  I also would absolutely recommend that a person seek an apprenticeship or at least a position working closely with a dj that they enjoy.  That will give them some insight into exactly how much work goes in to doing what we do.  For a dj who really wants to give a quality show, it's not simply a matter of streaming some random music; great shows take work and planning.  Anyone interested in doing this should not underestimate the amount of time and effort it takes to do a quality job.

DO YOU HAVE ANYONE WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK?

There are so many people LOL  First I would like to that my sissy, Philicia for always putting up with me and for being a great business partner too LOL.  Honey Franizzi for being such a great friend and mentor.  CosmoPecan Kawabata, who gently but firmly insisted that I allow myself to come out of my shy little shell.  Urbanking Burner and ProTrucker GranVille for giving me my first djing opportunities and teaching me some valuable lessons and always ALWAYS I'm so grateful to anyone who allows me to entertain them by tuning in to the station or coming to any of my shows.  I am also very grateful to all of the staff and dj's at KHNY Honey103, without them the station would be nothing.


Well there you have it SL one of the hottest DJ's on the grid and a buisness woman who plans on going no where. Please make sure you look her up inworld and try to catch a set to remember. Also if you're looking for some land or a place to stay makes sure you hit up her box or send her a notecard!!!!!

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THIS SPOT WILL BE OPEN TO THOSE WHO APPLY IN WORLD VIA NOTECARD ONCE A MONTH IF INTRESTED AND U THINK UR AVIE IS THE HOTTEST ON THE GRID PLEASE CONTACT GABRIELLAMARIE REXIE WITH A HEAD SHOT AND BODY SHOT

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