It all started back in May when I submitted my styling to the Face of Vogue 2012 contest. I wanted to push the boundaries of the SL Fashion rule that only certain shades look good in black, and here is what I came up with!

Top Sleeve and White Lace Shirt: VoguE Angeni Dress – Onyx
Black Top and High Waist Pants, and Stockings: VoguE Winta – Onyx
Hair: MAD Designs Hair – Demi Dark Brown
Necklace: Miamai: Chod WarCry Necklace
Bracelet: Mandala Lotus Chain Bracelet in Black
After the interview, I became a pre-finalist in the contest. It is always an honor to advance in a contest, and be amongst some of the best SL models and stylist on the grid! During the pre-finalist runway challenge, I decided to be very colorful and simple in my stylings, and let my “VoguE Attitude” speak for me.
My Casual Styling:

Top: VoguE Serafina Sheer top in White
Bra: VoguE Ethel Bra in Scarlet
Pants: VoguE Ethel pants in Scarlet
Hair: Bliss Hair – Queen
Earrings: Finesmith Diconay Earrings
Bracelet: WTG Magna Mater
Boots: Finesmith KICK in Plain Brown

Top: VoguE Serafina Sheer top in White
Bra: VoguE Ethel Bra in Scarlet
Pants: VoguE Ethel pants in Scarlet
Hair: Bliss Hair – Queen
Earrings: Finesmith Diconay Earrings
My Formal Wear Styling:

Skirt and Pants: VoguE Nicole Skirt and Bottom in Royal Blue
Hair: Bliss Couture Hair – Betty
Hat: Bliss Couture Aradia Hat in Purple (recolored by myself)
Earrings: Finesmith Osher Earrings
Bracelet: WTG Espressivo Bangle
Shoes: (Not Shown) Bliss Couture Hollywood Pumps in Blue
I was very excited to walk the runway with my colorful looks, and eve more excited when I received the news that I was chosen to be one of the 12 finalist for Face of VoguE!
The finals will take place tomorrow, August 11, 2012 at 11am slt. The finals will be held at the beautiful Patch Auditorium!

I hope to see all of my SL friends and family there! I’m so honored to be amongst some awesome stylist in second life, and I can’t wait rawk the runway!
Remember, quitters never win, and winners never quit!
-Shelby