PICTURE SPOTLIGHT: Paris Honi in Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now”

MODEL & PHOTOGRAPHER: Paris Honi

INFO: This Flickr picture was picked for a spotlight here in CSLTM because it is just so full of powerful emotion. You can really feel the pain, heartbreak and longing portrayed in the picture. Paris Honi did an amazing job. Look at the little details..from the cat to the tissue box. Please visit more of Paris Honi’s work at her Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paris_honi/

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MUSIC: I Need You Now

ARTIST: Lady Antebellum

WATCH:

LYRICS:

Lady Antebellum’s new single “Need You Now.”

Picture perfect memories,
Scattered all around the floor.
Reaching for the phone cause, I cant fight it anymore.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.

Its a quarter after one, I’m all alone and I need you now.
Said I wouldn’t come, but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don’t know how I can do without, I just need you now.

Another shot of whiskey, cant stop looking at the door.
Wishing you’d come sweeping in the way you did before.
And I wonder if I ever cross your mind.
For me it happens all the time.

Its a quarter after one, I’m a little drunk,
And I need you now.
Said I wouldn’t call but I lost all control and I need you now.
And I don’t know how I can do without, I just need you now.

Yes I’d rather hurt than feel nothing at all.
Its a quarter after one, I’m all alone and I need you now.
And I said I wouldn’t call but I’m a little drunk and I need you now.
And I don’t know how I can do without, I just need you now.
I just need you now.
Oh baby I need you now.

*No copyright infringement intended. I don’t own the music or video*

FASHION & MUSIC: “Don’t Come Around Here No More” By Tom Petty Starring RicoRacer Flux

MODEL: RicoRacer Flux

PHOTOGRAPHER: Mikey Batriani

FASHION: A.C. Cheerno. I love this sexy complete outfit from Cheerno. It is very unique with a hint of couture. I’ve never seen an outfit like these anywhere. My favorite part is the feathered neck piece/collar. I also love how Cheerno uses the contrast between the black and white textures that make it POP! This outfit is high drama and surely gets you noticed wherever you go.

MUSIC: Don’t Come Around Here No More

ARTIST: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

WATCH:

LYRICS:
Don’t Come Around Here No More

Don’t come around here no more
Don’t come around here no more
Whatever you’re looking for
Hey, don’t come around here no more

I’ve given up, I’ve given up —
I’ve given up on waiting any longer
I’ve given up, on this love getting stronger

I don’t feel you anymore
You darken my door
Whatever you’re looking for
Hey, don’t come around here no more

I’ve given up, I’ve given up
I’ve given up, you tangle my emotions
I’ve given up, honey please admit it’s over

Stop walking down my street
Who do you expect to meet?
Whatever you’re looking for
Hey, don’t come around here no more

FASHION & MUSIC: “Love Profusion” by Madonna starring Amber Quinzet

MUSIC: Love Profusion
ARTIST: Madonna
MODEL: Amber Quinzet
PHOTOGRAPHER: Amber Quinzet
FASHION: Dress Fellini Couture – Litchi

WATCH:

LYRICS:
Love Profusion

There are too many questions
There is not one solution
There is no resurrection
There is so much confusion

And the love profusion
You make me feel
You make me feel

And the love vibration
You make me feel
You make me shine

There are too-o-o-o many options
There is no consolation
I have lost my illusions
What I want is an [uh her lyrics are the most complicated of those two]explanation

And the love profusion
You make me feel
You make me know

And the love direction
You make me feel
You make me shine…
You make me feel
You make me shine…

I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you under my skin…
I got you you you under my skin…

There is no comprehension
There is real isolation
There is so much destruction
What I want is a celebration

And I know I can feel bad
When I get in a bad mood
And the world can seem so sad
Only you make me feel good

I got you under my skin
I got you under my skin
I got you [everybody] under my skin
I got you under my skin skin skin
I got you under my skin
I got you under my skin
I got you under my skin
I got you under my skin

And I know I can feel bad
When I get in a bad mood
And the world can seem so sad
Only you make me feel good

And I know I can feel bad
When I get in a bad mood
And the world can seem so sad
Only you make me feel good

And I know I can feel bad
When I get in a bad mood
And the world can seem so sad
Only you make me feel good

*I do not own this music or video. * NO copyrights infringement intended. TY

FASHION & MUSIC: “Love Kills” by Freddie Mercury

MUSIC: “Love Kills”
ARTIST: Freddie Mercury
MODEL/PHOTOGRAPHER: Mikey Batriani
FASHION:
Hair: Aitui
Eyes: Wasabi Pills
Jacket: Ce Cubic
Necklace: Cheerno
Jeans: Zoobong

WATCH:

LYRICS:

Lyrics:
Ooh, ooh, oooh
Ooh, ooh, oooh

Love don’t give no compensation
Love don’t pay no bills
Love don’t give no indication
Love just won’t stand still

Love kills, drills you through your heart
Love kills, scars you from the start
It’s just a living pastime
Ruining your heart line
Stay for a lifetime
Won’t let you go
Cause love, love, love, love, love won’t leave you alone

Love don’t take no reservation
Love is no square deal
Hey, love don’t give no justification
It strikes like cold steel

Love kills, drills you through your heart
Love kills, scars you from the start
It’s just a living pastime
Burning your life line
Gives you a hard time
Won’t let you go
Cause love, love, love, love, love won’t leave you alone

Hey, love can play with your emotions
Open invitation to your heart
Hey, love kills

Play with your emotions
Open invitation to your heart, to your heart
Love kills, love kills, hey
Love kills
Kills, kills, kills, kills
Love kills
Love kills, kills, kills, kills, kills, kills
Love can play with your emotions
Open invitation

Love kills, hey, drills you through your heart
Love kills, scars you from the start
It’s just a living pastime
Ruining your heartline
Won’t let you go

Love kills, hey, drills you through your heart
Love kills, tears you right apart
It won’t let go
It won’t let go
Love kills
Yeah, yeah

FASHION & MUSIC: “SWIM” by Madonna

MUSIC: Swim
ARTIST: Madonna
MODEL: RicoRacer Flux
PHOTOGRAPHER: Talyia Tarber from Kiss My Camera Studios
FASHION:
Swimwear: Seraphina Canucci Tan Shorts
Bracelet: Sey
Necklace:
INFO: This is my swimwear picture submission to the BESTYLE Male Calendar 2010 Contest.

WATCH:

LYRICS:
SWIM by Madonna

Put your head on my shoulder baby
Things can’t get any worse
Night is getting colder
Sometimes life feels like it’s a curse

Bridge:

I can’t carry these sins on my back
Don’t wanna carry any more
I’m gonna carry this train off the track
I’m gonna swim to the ocean floor

Chorus:

Mmmmm
Crash to the other shore
Mmmmm
Swim to the ocean floor

Children killing children
While the students rape their teachers
Comets fly across the sky
While the churches burn their preachers

Bridge2:

We can’t carry these sins on our back
Don’t wanna carry any more
We’re gonna carry this train off the track
We’re gonna swim to the ocean floor

(chorus)

Let the water wash over you
Wash it all over you
Swim to the ocean floor

So that we can begin again
Wash away all our sins
Crash to the other shore

Mmmmmm

(bridge)
(chorus)
(bridge2)

Crash to the other shore
Swim to the ocean floor
Mmmmmm

* NO copyrights infringement intended. I do not own the music or video.

FASHION & MUSIC: “Yellow” by ColdPlay

MUSIC: Yellow
ARTIST: ColdPlay
MODEL: RicoRacer FLux
PHOTOGRAPHER: Karch Devin from KDS Studios
FASHION:
SHIRT: Gabriel Black Open SHirt
JEANS: Gabriel Damaged Black Denim
SHOES: Redgrave Boots
INFO: This is my Male Casual Picture Submission to the BESTYLE Male 2010 Calendar contest.

WATCH:

LYRICS:
Yellow by ColdPlay

Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And everything you do,
Yeah they were all yellow,

I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called yellow

So then I took my turn
Oh all the things I’ve done
And it was all yellow

Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
D’you know you know I love you so
You know I love you so

I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh all the things you do
Cause you were all yellow

I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh what a thing to do
And it was all yellow

Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
D’you know for you i bleed myself dry
For you i bleed myself dry

Its true look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine
look at the stars look how they shine for you.

*No copyrights infringement intended. I do not own the video or the song. TY.

FASHION & MUSIC: “Already Gone” by Kelly CLarkson

MUSIC: Already Gone
ARTIST: Kelly Clarkson
MODEL: RicoRacer Flux
PHOTOGRAPHER: Julie Hastings
FASHION:
Suit: AOHARU Blue Pinstriped Suit
Shoes: Redgrave Elegance Shoes
Hair: Uncle Web

WATCH:

LYRICS:
Already Gone

Remember all the things we wanted…
Now all our memories they’re haunted.
We were always meant to say goodbye.

Even with our fists held high,
It never would’ve worked out right.
We were never meant for do or die.

I didn’t want us to burn out…
I didn’t come here to hurt you, now I can’t stop.

I want you to know that it doesn’t matter
Where we take this road, someone’s gotta go.
And I want you to know you couldn’t have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I’m already gone.

Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you’ll find another
That doesn’t always make you want to cry.

Started with a perfect kiss then we could feel the poison set in.
Perfect couldn’t keep this love alive.
You know that I love you so, I love you enough to let you go.

I want you to know that it doesn’t matter
Where we take this road, someone’s gotta go.
And I want you to know you couldn’t have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I’m already gone.

I’m already gone, already gone.
You can’t make it feel right when you know that it’s wrong
I’m already gone, already gone.
There’s no moving on so I’m already gone.

Already gone, already gone, already gone…
Already gone, already gone, already gone, yeah.

Remember all the things we wanted…
Now all our memories they’re haunted.
We were always meant to say goodbye.

I want you to know that it doesn’t matter
Where we take this road, someone’s gotta go.
And I want you to know you couldn’t have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I’m already gone.

I’m already gone, already gone…
You can’t make it feel right when you know that it’s wrong.
I’m already gone, already gone
There’s no moving on so I’m already gone.

*PS: I do not own this song or video.

FASHION & MUSIC: FIRE by The Ohio Players starring Diane Handschuch

MUSIC: Fire
ARTIST: The Ohio Players
MODEL: Diane Handschuch
PHOTOGRAPHER: SeaGypsy Rosen
FASHION: Silent Night Lingerie Outfit from Blacklace in Red Satin & Lace.
MODEL INFO: I began modeling in SL on the 22nd of Dec. 2008 upon graduating from the Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy. Since graduating I have over time developed my beauty here in SL to represent an overall sense of harmony that is pleasing to the eye and showcases my originality and artistry.

WATCH:

LYRICS:Fire by The Ohio Players

Hey, now, huh-huh
Hey, hey, hey, no, (Ow, now)
Hey, now, huh-huh
Hey, hey, hey, no

Fire (Uh) [Uh]
Fire (It’s all about) [Uh, uh]
Fire (Woo, woo, woo)
Fire

The way you walk and talk really sets me off
To a fuller love, child, yes, it does, uh
The way you squeeze and tease, knocks to me my knees
Cause I’m smokin, baby, baby

The way you swerve and curve, really wrecks my nerves
And I’m so excited, child [Yeah], woo, woo
The way you push, push let me know that you’re good
[You’re gonna get your wish] Oh, yeah

Fire (What I said, child, ow)
Fire (Uh-huh)
Got me burnin, burnin, burnin
Got me burnin, burnin, burnin (Yeah)
Got me burnin, burnin, burnin (Yeah)

Woo…hoo…hoo…baby
Start burnin, burnin baby
Ooh. Ooh, ooh, ooh
Burnin, burnin baby
Oh, baby

When you shake what you got, and girl, you’ve got a lot
You’re really somethin, child, yes, you are
When you’re hot you’re hot, you really shoot your shot
You’re dyn-o-mite, child, yeah

Well, I can tell by your game, you’re gonna start a flame
Love, baby, baby
I’m not gon’ choke from the smoke, got me tightenin up my stroke
Do you feel it, girl, yeah

FASHION & MUSIC: SANTA BABY by Eartha Kitt starring Sami Kutanaga

MUSIC: Santa Baby
ARTIST: Eartha Kitt
MODEL: Sami Kutanaga
PHOTOGRAPHER: Spartin Parx
FASHION: Black Lace One of a Kind

WATCH:

LYRICS:
Santa baby, slip a sable under the tree, for me
I’ve been an awful good girl, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa baby, a ’54 convertible, too, light blue
Well I’ll wait up for you, dear, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight, yeah

Think of all the fun I’ve missed
Think of all the boys I haven’t kissed
Next year I could be just as good
If you check off my Christmas list

Santa baby, I want a yacht and really that’s not a lot
I’ve been an angel all year, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight

Santa, honey, there’s one more thing I really do need, the deed
To a platinum mine, santa honey
So hurry down the chimney tonight

Come and trim my Christmas tree
With some decorations bought at Tiffany’s
I really do believe in you
Let’s see if you believe in me

Santa baby, forgot to mention one little thing
A ring
And I don’t mean on the phone, santa baby
So hurry down the chimney tonight…

MODEL INFO: Sami Kutanaga is a powerhouse. She is a supermodel who is quiet and unassuming but when she struts her stuff…she commands attention. She is one of the best on the runway, having taught so many of the top models today. The best thing about her is she is very down to earth and approachable. We love ya, Sami.
Co-Owner and General Manager
MANIERA MODEL MANAGEMENT
MANIERA INSTITUTE OF STYLE
Nemesis Fashion Events Group

Staff Writer and Co-Owner
MANIERA MAGAZINE
MANIERA, INC

Biography:
* Former General Manger, Runway Instructor, and Model for SuperElite Modeling and Fashion Academy/Graduation Show Coordinator 11 times/ Elite Instructor with Isabel Brocco
*Currently Head Model and show coordinator and choreagrapher for Maniera Model Mangament
*SE and Bestyle
*Posied Model Agency Shiki Designs Show
*Maniera Takin’ it to the Streets Show Producer and choreographer
*Maseno Show SuperElite Model/Producer Jungle Theme
*Maseno Show ICON/Startlight Model
*Maneria Magazine Cover Model
*Spring Fashion Show SuperElite
*Chocolate Koncept Azul Show-Kemo
*Maniera 40’s Confidential Producer and Choreographer
*BeStar Carnival of Venice Show
*Maniera HeadModel and Print Model/Maniera Magazine
*Capture Trade Show Runway Model Winter 2009
*Nemesis Fashion Group Runway Model/UK Runway Show/Print Model/Runway Manager/Owner
*Runway coordinator Flashbox Studios Dec 08/January 09
*Glance Skin Show SuperElite
*Apple May SuperElite at BOSL

SAMI KUTANAGA & ATOMICSPARKLE SKYTOWER
This is the COVER of the DECEMBER ISSUE of MANIERA MAGAZINE. PICK ONE UP NOW!!!

Please feel free to send some love and comments. TY

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FASHION AND MUSIC: Santa Claus is Coming to Town by Mariah Carey starring Veronica Krasner

We want to wish everyone Very Happy Holidays. We have received so many wonderful Holiday Greetings in SL that we want to share it with everyone. We are amazed the love and creativity that goes into making these awesome Holiday cards. Veronica Krasner Starts us off…

MUSIC: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
ARTIST: Mariah Carey
Model: Veronica Krasner
Photographer: Veronica Krasner
FASHION: Jekateri by Earth and Sky

WATCH:

LYRICS:
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

He’s making a list
He’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out
Who’s naughty or nice

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows when you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

So you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town
Santa Claus is comin’ to town

The kids in girl and boyland
Will have a jubilee
They’re gonna build a toyland
All around the Christmas tree

So, you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I’m telling you why

Santa Claus (is comin’ to town)
Santa Claus (is comin’ to town)
Santa Claus is comin’
Santa Claus is comin’
Santa Claus is comin’
To town

FASHION & MUSIC: MY WAY by Frank Sinatra

MUSIC: My Way
ARTIST: Frank Sinatra
MODEL: RicoRacer Flux
FASHION:
SKIN: Damiani
HAT: Sawode Gentelman’s Hat
SUIT: Styles of Edo. 2009 Tuxedo 3 Coordninated 18

WATCH:

LYRICS:
MY WAY

And now, the end is near,
And so I face the final curtain.
My friends, I’ll say it clear;
I’ll state my case of which I’m certain.

I’ve lived a life that’s full –
I’ve traveled each and every highway.
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets? I’ve had a few,
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course –
Each careful step along the byway,
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, I’m sure you knew,
When I bit off more than I could chew,
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way.

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried,
I’ve had my fill – my share of losing.
But now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that,
And may I say, not in a shy way –
Oh no. Oh no, not me.
I did it my way.

For what is a man? What has he got?
If not himself – Then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way.

Yes, it was my way.

FASHION & MUSIC: I’m So Sick by Flyleaf starring Tonya Coppola

MUSIC: I’m So Sick
ARTIST: Flyleaf
MODEL: Tonya Coppola
PHOTOGRAPHER: The Amazing and Beautiful Pearla Batista
FASHION:
Shirt- Bra Black by Emery
Tattoo- ‘You asked for love’ by Inflict
Skirt- *Leezu* Nell Skirt
Tights- *Leezu* Lalun Tights
Shoes- N-core XtremeHeel

LISTEN:

LYRICS:

I will break into your thoughts
With what’s written on my heart
I will break, break

I’m so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I’m so sick
I’m so sick

If you want more of this
We can push out, sell out, die out
So you’ll shut up
And stay sleeping
With my screaming in your itching ears

I’m so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I’m so sick
I’m so sick

Hear it, I’m screaming it
You’re heeding to it now

Hear it! I’m screaming it!
You tremble at this sound

You sink into my clothes
And this invasion
Makes me feel
Worthless, hopeless, sick

I’m so sick,
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss,
Selfishness
I’m so sick
I’m so sick

I’m so sick
Infected with where I live
Let me live without this
Empty bliss, selfishness
I’m so
I’m so sick

MODEL INFO: Tonya Coppola

I’m a silly girl. Someone recently described me as an Edgy Goofball- I’m still not sure exactly what that means. But I know that neither of those words are a fitting description of a Model. Regardless, I love it. I love everything about modeling; I love Clothes, compiling stylish outfits, pictures, posing (I am actually addicted to posing whenever- no runway- no show.. just walking around posing) Its definitely been hard, but I love it. But sometimes I’m like ‘Hey modeling, wanna go play on the swings together?’ and it’s like ‘Nope, I don’t wanna play- I don’t like you today’. It’s not quite like that… but everyone knows I have a notorious crashing problem. Which makes modeling in Sl difficult. But I still love it. So I’ll keep going! I have a long way to go and much to learn. But just because you don’t have the experience and knowledge…yet, doesn’t mean your goals are out of reach or that you don’t have a mighty spirit. Rawr.

The one thing thats made this experience so bright and shiny, are my friends. I have the coolest crew/tribe ever. Friends that are true and honest and have a great sense of humor- Perfect ingredients to keep up your spirits and leave you happy and smiling at the end of the day.

FASHION & MUSIC: “Here Comes the Sun” by Nina Simone

MUSIC: Here Comes the Sun
ARTIST: Nina Simone (Original sang by George Harrison)
MODEL: RicoRacer Flux
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mikey Batriani
FASHION:
Skin: The Abyss
Hair: Uncle Web

LISTEN:

LYRICS: HERE COMES THE SUN

Here comes the sun little darlin’.
Here comes the sun an’ I say,
it’s alright.
It’s alright.

Here comes the sun little darlin’.
Here comes the sun I say,
It’s alright.
It’s alright.

Little darlin’ it’s been a long cold and lonely winter.
Little darlin’ it feels like years since you’ve been here.
Here comes the sun little darlin’.
Here comes the sun, I say,
It’s alright.
It’s alright.

Little darlin’ the smiles are returning to the faces now.
Little darlin’ it seems like years since you’ve been here.
Little darlin’ it’s been a long cold lonely winter.
Little darlin’ it feels like years since you’ve been here.

(Here comes the sun)
Here comes the sun,
aren’t you glad to see it.
I say yeah it’s alright.

Here comes the sun little darlin’,
I say it’s alright little darlin’.

Here comes the sun.
Here comes the sun.
I say little darlin’,
it seems like years since you’ve been here little darlin’.
Here comes the sun, babe it’s alright now.
You can come on out now, it’s alright now.
You can come on out now, it’s alright now.