Week 2 of Culture Shock begins!

The event is open and now that the initial rush is over we have removed the script gate and the fixed landing point, that means if you want something from a specific store you can now go right to it! But look around while your there because we introduced several newcomers who we are sure you will love.

You can visit the event here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/CHIC/114/106/6
View the items available at the event on SeraphimSL here:http://seraphimsl.com/2012/05/04/culture-shock-2012/

and get more information here!:

www.MSF.org.uk/Culture_Shock_2012.Event
www.Chic-Management.com
www.Chic-StyleGuide.com
www.ModaviaFashionMarketing.com

Culture Shock 2012 is OPEN!

You can visit the event here: http://slurl.com/secondlife/CHIC/114/106/6
View the items available at the event on SeraphimSL here:http://seraphimsl.com/2012/05/04/culture-shock-2012/

and get more information here!:

www.MSF.org.uk/Culture_Shock_2012.Event
www.Chic-Management.com
www.Chic-StyleGuide.com
www.ModaviaFashionMarketing.com

Bloggers Picked for Culture Shock 2012

Culture Shock includes 180 brands. To blog this event I have picked 200 bloggers, out of over 450 we have on file as wanting to blog the event (people who have blogged our events before or people who applied to blog Culture Shock.) As promised, priority was given to people who were loyal CHIC fans who did not get to blog Back To Black (our last event). 43 bloggers picked have never received an official invitation to blog one of our events before. 24 bloggers picked were male avatars. 24 bloggers were CHIC team members from www.chic-styleguide.com who automatically qualify for bloggers previews. 22 bloggers were invited as permenant VIP status. This means that only 93 of our most loyal bloggers could be invited to blog this event. Meaning over double that number will be dissapointed this time.

I understand, from reactions at our last event, that it can be disheartening to be overlooked. You might feel like your loyalty isn’t noticed.. It is. The unfortunate fact is that with CHIC’s growth in the past two years we now have a group of amazing bloggers bigger than we have lists. It is our duty to maintain a balance, and inviting more bloggers would mean designers make less money. We also work hard to keep involving new people, so that no one feels excluded. It is an honour to work with most of you, and I hate making the bloggers list more and more with every event – you guys make it SO hard to choose! But if you aren’t on this list, it doesn’t mean you aren’t noticed as being one of the incredible people who made, and continues to make, CHIC what it is today.

For those of you who want to improve your blogs, I will tell you a few things that may have gotten your blog bumped from the list.
~ Music playing on your blog
~ Not being on any feeds yet (even 1 can make a huge difference!)
~ Not blogging in the past 31 days
~ Not crediting the items shown in your post

We gave priority to people who spoke another language (i.e. not English) and people who had a unique look – but not at the expense of the quality.. and remember that if you didn’t get to blog our last event we put a higher priority on your application this time (again, not at the expense of quality). <3

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absinthe montenegro
Adara Cascarino
adriana pinklady
Adrienne Walpole
Agatha Grau
Alexandra Bayn
Alexandria Enchanted
Alexiaa Allen
Alicia Chenaux
Aline Verrazzano
Alvena Weezles
Amatyst Resident
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Ammonia Resident
Angels Milena
Anna Sapphire
aracuan lokaria
Asthenia Pinazzo
Atrim Kristan
Berke Bravin
Berry Birdsong
Bimba Junibalya
Blair Lethdetter
booch capelo
Bouncer Criss
Breezy Carver
Cadence Aldrich
Caduceus Lorakeet
Caelan Hancroft
Cajsa Lilliehook
Calypso Clip
Camilo Rallier
Carolina Sautereau
Carthalis rossini
Catherine Fairport
Chance Raynier
Cherry Appletor
Chinaheart Blogger
Clix Renfew
Cocobunny Resident
Dahlia Joubert
Dailyn Holfe
Daisa Admiral
DanicaSaerwen Resident
Daniela Pherala
Daybreak Vesuvino
Delusional Grantham
Digi Pera
Dolly Baroque
Dream Afterthought
Druuna Metall
Eden Knoller
Editorial Clarity
Elle Couerblanc
Emerald Wynn
EmmaTrue Resident
Eslem Jewell
Eve Kazan
Evelyn Hartshon
Five Latte
Gabe Bookmite
Galliano Boucher
Ginevra Rodex
Gorgeous Yongho
Grant Valeska
Grazia Horwitz
Gustavo Frederikson
Harlow Heslop
Howard Rushwald
Isabeal Jupiter
Isabelli Anatine
Jada Kolda
Jaiden Bellic
Jenica Landar
Jordan Whitt
Joshua Smedley
jossy haiku
Journey Lorakeet
Julliette Bergan
Justice Topaz
Kaddy Fray
Kaelyn Alecto
Kami Zong
Karin Palianta
Katelynn Dastardly
Kathya Szczepanski
Katya Jhamin
Katya Valeska
Keira Tyles
Kere Millar
Kidman Latte
Kieve Jakob
Kismet Faith
Kissez4u GossipGirl
Kit Jordan
kittyrevolver Resident
Laika Karillion
Landa Crystal
Lauren Minuet
Laverne Unit
Leah McCullough
Leila Amulet
Lelu Anatine
Lila Clemenceau
Lila Quander
Lilo Denimore
Linda Mensing
Linx Lysette
Lisanna Lauria
Livvy Resident
Lolitta Olivieri
Lorielle Brianna
Lourdes Denimore
Loute Diesel
Luaflor Moo
Lysie Aristocrat
Madison Morlim
Maelenn Catteneo
Magenta DeVinna
Maretch Waffle
MiaEmlyn Mayflower
Michely Blogger
Mikel Monk
Misha Naopolitana
MokaTana Boa
Mondra Kira
moniq Salamander
Morgana Hilra
Nana Minuet
Naraelina Ordinary
Nestor Farshore
Newdoll Nikolaidis
Nidya Faith
Nissa Nightfire
Noir Gothly
Novalita Constantine
Nuria Niven
Ophelia Demina
Petra Messioptra
Poppy Panache
Portia Capelo
Priscila Olrich
Prue Genira
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Quess Enimo
Rainey Manx
Ravi Shelter
rockstarroo GossipGirl
Rosemarie Indigo
Ruby Velaystar
rylan carling
Salvatore Otoro
Sam Laszlo
Sasy Scarborough
Sayuri Elegy
Sella Serevi
Seraph Kegel
Serene Fairey
Sexyback Akina
Shayariel Teardrop
Sion Pearl
Sixx Yangtz
Skyee Quan
Sookie Triellis
Spencer Christenson
Steffy Ghost
Stella Stapleton
Strawberry Feiri
Strawberry Singh
Suri Yangtz
Suriko Leimes
Sylvia Olivier
Syra Hyun
Tadeu Gartner
Takuya Kawashima
Tallah Lowtide
Tamara Lowenhart
Tami Burt
Tania Tebaldi
Tart Quandry
Tatina Shelman
Temperance Seerose
Teshan2222 Wycliffe
Thalia Heckroth
TinTin Firehawk
TraLove Pinazzo
Tristion Paine
Trixie Cliassi
Tyler Barineaux
Valletta GossipGirl
Villemo Inglewood
Violet Batriani
Vixen Thibedeau
Voshie Paine
Wicca Merlin
Willow Zander
Winter Viper
wise Sandalwood
YeriakTH Couturier

 

Invitations will be sent out in a few days, if you wish to decline your offer and have your name removed from this post feel free to let us know.

 

If you weren’t picked for early access this time, I hope you’ll still come when the doors open, keep blogging and thank you so much for your support!

CHIC Sim and Fashionably Late are over

The CHIC sim and Fashionably Late, CHIC’s weekly event, have sadly come to their end, I wanted to thank everyone who’s been involved in the sim in the past year, including all the designers, bloggers and mainstores. THANK YOU. Especially to Miss Gogolita, for demanding I make the sim happen… thank you for your confidence and advice <3

Don’t forget that CHIC events WILL continue – See you May 4th.

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CHIC’s 2nd birthday approaches and the party planning has begun. Join us with 150 of our best loved brands on June 3rd – 24th as we celebrate surviving another hectic SL year!

This event is by invitation only so NO APPLICATIONS please! Blogger applications will open in late May.

Bloggers Applications OPEN for Culture Shock 2012

Well we ran our poll asking how we should handle bloggers apps and 50% of you wanted to be able to apply to blog our events, so we decided to have open applications. However if you are in the CHIC Updates group in the bloggers role, or if you are a blogger for Chic Style Guide then you do NOT need to reapply.

Apply to blog here

Please note that most bloggers will only receive early admittance to the venue.

Behind the scenes at CHIC

 

(If this video is blocked in your country, watch it here)

Culture Shock Date Change

Due to personal circumstances in RL we have decided to move Culture Shock’s open date from May 5th at 4pm SLT (original date) to May 4th at 4pm SLT (new date).

To clarify, Culture Shock 2012 will open at 4pm SLT on May 4th.

We apologise for any inconvinience. All other dates (for example closing date) will remain the same.

Culture Shock update

Last night we posted that applications were open still for Culture Shock 2012, but overnight we received over double the amount of applications as we have spaces, so we have to, sadly, inform you all that some of you will not get in.

We considered adding another sim but after several hours of thinking and financing etc, we decided that it isnt fair to change the layout of the venue for the people already in the event, many of whom chose their booth size dependant on the position it would be in (which would then change). So sadly Culture Shock will be fully booked by the end of this week (when we have gone through all the applications and made the horrible decisions :[).

We will post again when we have our final list however if you have applied your name will be saved in case any one drops out.

Thank you all so much for your interest. It has shown us that demand for our events grows each year, so Vintage Fair 2012 will be 2 sims minimum, to make sure lots of you can participate.

Keira Seerose.

News from CHIC

Hello guys, well Back to Black is well underway until the 29th and we are very happy at the positive response we’ve received from the community. Thank you for all your notes and IMs. <3

 

I’ve had some people contact me since I announced the closing of the CHIC sim to ask what will happen about this years Vintage Fair, so I just want to assure everyone that that will go ahead in August.

 

In other news preparations for Culture Shock 2012 are already well underway, we opened applications for designers at the beginning of February and we now have 35 of 174 spaces left, two and a half months in advance! We’re so glad you enjoyed last years fair, and we are already looking forward to this years! Applications to be involved can be filled in here, some haven’t been processed yet so act fast because spaces are going fast. Don’t forget that we are again sponsored by MODAVIA and a percentage of the profits go Doctors Without Borders who have a verified inworld account. (See last years page here, See this years page here)

We have an incredible line up of DJs, SL photographers and brands to dazzle you. We’ve balanced types of products sold, newcomers and old favourites, and tried (as usual) our best to entice menswear in too. Heres the current confirmed list of brands involved in this years fair (correct as of 20/2/2012)*

 

CENTRAL: Alienbear’s, Aura, Azul, Bliss Couture, je suis, KMADD, KUNGLERS, Lapointe & BastChild, League, Mon Tissu, My Precious by Agnes Finney, Nyte’N'Day, oOo Studio, paper.doll, Peqe, Pink Fuel,  SHIKI and Whippet & Buck

BLUE SECTION: *Art Dummy!, +:+WTG+:+, >Redbird<, Apple May Designs, BAIASTICE, Captivity Co. Poses, CheerNo, Cracked Mirror, e! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories, Egoisme Fashion, Evale, Estetica, Gawk!, House of RFyre, Ivalde, JeSyLiLO, KIM, kisetsu, Koketka, Leri Miles Designs, MIAMAI, MOLiCHiNO, MONS, Nemesis, NuDoLu, ORTA, paperbag., Plank Couture, RezIpsa Loc, SIGMA Jewels, Signature and DNA, SyS and Wasabi Pills

GREEN SECTION: { what next }, {.essences.}, Adore&Abhor, Adorkable Poses, Akeruka, Birth, Casa Del Shai, CIA Designs, Deetalez, ::Eclectic Firefly::, Fly Lily! Poses, Frooti, [HANDverk], Illusory, Indyra Originals, [Lazybum], MALT, mijn.bötique, R.icielli, SAKIDE, Sparrowtree Studios Poses, Spright, Style by Kira, .Sweet Antidote., The Plastik, Tres Beau Designs, u.f.o., Urbana and vive9

ORANGE SECTION:  [ glow ] Studio, *SoliDea Folies*, 22769 ~ casual couture, [Acide!], BOUNCE, Bubble Electric, Caroline’s Jewelry, Cheap Make up, CONNORS, cStar Limited Skins, Dekade, Ducknipple, GABRIEL, Glam Affair, ISON, *** Just You Jewels ***, Lassitude & Ennui, LG Concept, Mashooka Designs, *Ninia*, Onyx Wear, PIDIDDLE, =Razorblade Jacket=, *REALE*, ROZENA, Savoir Faire, STATUS, The Alice Project, Trompe Loeil, Unique Megastore, Wynter and Zenith Fashions

PURPLE SECTION: *Anymore…, Alexohol Fashions, AMERICAN BAZAAR, ATOMIC, Burley, .:CoLLisions:., Del May, + ex + ezura Xue, Finesmith, Gizza creations, Glitterati, -Hanaya- Yummy Collectibles, Ladies who Lunch, LISP Bazaar, LoQ Hair, .:* LOULOU&CO *:., Magnifique Poses, NARDCOTIX, PURPLE POSES, PurpleMoon Creations, Riddle, *RoTtEn DeFiAnCe*, SHAG, Sn@tch, Somnia, TuttiFrutti and U&R Dogs

 

* Please note that the section in which a brand has been placed may be changed. An accurate final map and SLURL list will be released before we open.