LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR THE SUPER CONTEST IS IN FULL SWING!

Yes the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR contest was launched very early this spring and you had a lot of time but not anymore! Shine your style and send your photo!

The deadline to submit a picture for the first challenge dedicated to Jade Pono is June 20 at midnight and the first group of six semi-finalists will be revealed on June 26, here in The SL Enquirer.

Created ten years ago, the LOOK of the YEAR competition pursues two main objectives: to find the best ambassador for LUXE Paris and to offer a great and beautiful adventure to all fashion lovers. Men and women ! Pros and beginners! Everyone can play!

THE IDEAL AMBASSADOR

What does the ideal LUXE Paris ambassador look like?

“An elegant, original and charismatic person” describe Parisian Skytower and Mika Palmyra, the owners and chief designers of LUXE Paris Fashion House.

“A person whose style splashes us with beauty and whose friend we want to be.”

Jade Pono, the last holder of the LOOK of the YEAR title, had it all. A woman with a heart of gold, this pretty Japanese girl living in Hawaii definitely had the boldness of her fashion roots. She knew how to think outside the box without ever losing an ounce of her dazzling elegance. 

Sadly, Jade left us in March 2023 to fight cancer and never returned. Our competition is therefore paying homage to her by asking the participants of the first week of the semi-final to create a LUXE Paris ensemble inspired by our dear Jade.

HUNIPET DELICIOSO TAKES UP THE TORCH

Another example of the type of ambassador sought by LUXE Paris: Hunipet Delicioso, Jade's dauphine. A classic beauty, Hunipet radiates exquisite elegance, definitely shattering the myth of the Texas girl always in jeans and a shirt lol!

As Jade suggested to us before her departure, we asked Hunipet to take over and assume the role of ambassador of LUXE Paris as part of the LOOK of the YEAR 2024 competition. Hunipet will therefore be a member of our jury and of the mentoring team in addition to being the image of the brand.

Jade, Ponchie, Zuri, Coco & Frolic

THESE ICONS THAT INSPIRED LUXE Paris

In addition to Jade, LUXE Paris will pay tribute to four other fashion icons who have particularly inspired the creators of the brand, established by Paris and Mika twelve years ago.

While participants in the competition must not lose sight of the fact that they are applying for the role of ambassador, candidates must draw inspiration from one of the fashion icons. 

Each of the five weeks of the competition is dedicated to an icon. Jade, in the spotlight the first week, will be followed by two extraordinary women who brilliantly shine the spotlight on SL fashion: Ponchituti Boucher, top model, co-owner of One On One Agency, nicknamed The Mother of All Models because she discovered so many runway stars, and Zuri Rayna, creator of the jewelry that bears her name, accomplished businesswoman and fervent supporter of SL designers.

For the fourth week of the competition, candidates will have to take inspiration from the famous Gabrielle Coco Chanel, this daring designer who freed women from their corsets in the '20s. 

Finally, the fifth week will be dedicated to a very dear friend of LUXE Paris, the legendary Frolic Mills, who died last winter. Without the strong roots established by Frolic, the virtual fashion industry would not be the same today.

GIVE FREE RUN TO YOUR IMAGINATION

L$200,000 in PRIZES!

Don't let yourself be frightened by this new version of the competition. These icons are absolutely not a limit. It's just a matter of imagining how you would dress them.

When the icon is female, male participants are invited to create a LUXE Paris outfit for their companion and vice versa for female candidates.

Does the adventure tempt you? Stop procrastinating! All participants receive a free LUXE Paris ensemble upon receipt of their first photo. The twelve finalists will share L$84,000 in gifts offered by our sponsors. The winner will receive L$50,000 cash and the runners up, L$10,000 each, in addition to many gifts.

It's the most exciting fashion competition on the planet SL and who knows, maybe you're the star we're looking for...

Visit our website at LUXE Paris Fashion House 

to get to know our icons better, let your creativity flow, make your style shine, capture it all in a full-length photo and send it FULL PERM to the avatar LUXEParisLOOKoftheYEAR inworld . You can send a maximum of 3 looks by icon.

The 2024 LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR Contest is presented in collaboration with One One One Agency, Zuri Jewelry, In-Nova Academy, The SL Enquirer, SL Confidencial, Swank Events, the Womenstuff and Menstuff groups, the Latin Quarter, ProPose, Hyacinth Poses & Design, Hayabusa Design and SL4Live-TV.

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Are You Ready For A Career In Medicine?

 When choosing any kind of career, it’s important to have some idea of what you’re getting into. However, the extra responsibility that comes with a career as a doctor is one that’s competitive and in demand and requires you to be extra certain that you’re ready for it. Here, we’re going to look at some of the challenges that you have to be aware of, as well as how practicing doctors tend to manage them.

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Are you ready for school?

First and foremost, it’s important to be aware of just how much education it takes to become a doctor. There is extensive education and training involved, requiring you to go to medical school, complete a residency, and potentially pursue fellowships after that. It’s a career of lifelong learning, as well, so you’re not going to be done hitting the books once you’re working, especially not if you plan to advance your career as you go.

Are you ready to take responsibility?

Any job naturally requires you to take responsibility for the role that you take on, and all the tasks involved in said role. However, when you’re a doctor, that responsibility can be over life and death. It can come with high-stress situations where you have to make decisions that are not always easy and will have a direct impact on patient care and well-being. Doctors have to be able to live with that responsibility and stop it from affecting their ability to work. If you’re not resilient, then you’re not very likely to make it too far in a medical career.

Will you fight to maintain your reputation?

As mentioned, being a doctor means making difficult decisions, and not all of those decisions are going to result in the best outcomes for the patients. Being able to learn from your experiences is vital, but so too is ensuring that you protect your reputation. Not only does this mean working to build patient and colleague trust, but also making real investments in things like medical malpractice insurance to ensure that you’re protected against potential claims. It’s worth noting that even if you do everything right, there is still every chance that you will be accused of malpractice or wrongdoing at some point, and you have to be able and willing to stand up for yourself.

You can maintain your work-life balance

There are few roles that can be as demanding on your time as being a doctor. You’re going to be working long hours, are likely going to have to work night shifts, and may have to go above and beyond to ensure that you meet the needs of your patients in care. This can lead to a significant emotional and physical toll, so being able to find methods of avoiding burnout and managing your own stress is vital.

The points above are not to try and dissuade you from becoming a doctor. There are many benefits to working in the medical industry. However, if they are enough to dissuade you, then that may be an indication that the career wasn’t the right choice for you in the first place.

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6 Things Your Business Should Fix Sooner Rather Than Later

 

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When you got a business, you got problems. Sure, things can run along smoothly for a while, and it might seem like you’re never going to encounter a hitch, but sooner or later, something will come along that requires you to stand up and firefight (metaphorically speaking) of course. If you act quickly, you will usually save your business from disaster, but if you dally, you may find it a tad harder to recover as a company.

Bearing that in mind, here are 6 things your business should always try to fix sooner, rather than later:

1. That Customer Service Snafu

Ever had a customer service experience that felt more like an interrogation? Not fun. If your customer service has more complaints than a lemon car has trips to the mechanic, it’s time for a tune-up. Refresh training, introduce friendlier policies, and maybe equip your team with headsets that don’t look like they’ve been borrowed from a 1980s air traffic controller. Happy customer service reps mean happy customers, and that’s no joke!

2. The Leaky Marketing Budget

Is your marketing budget trickling away without a return on investment? Plug those leaks by reassessing your campaigns. Ditch the underperforming ads, double down on what’s working, and always—always—test new strategies. Marketing isn’t set-it-and-forget-it; it’s more like steering a ship. Sometimes you need to adjust the sails and occasionally avoid icebergs.

3. Old Tech Gathering Dust

Still running the office on a computer that proudly boasts "Designed for Windows XP"? Yikes. Upgrading your tech might seem like a chore (and an expense), but outdated systems are often riddled with inefficiencies and security risks. Bite the bullet and modernize your tools. Not only will tasks get done faster, but you’ll also avoid being a hacker’s low-hanging fruit.

4. Fixing Broken Components

Mantaining your equipment, especially when specific parts like Kunkle valves are involved, is so very important. These valves are workhorses in systems handling pressure such as steam boilers, air, or non-hazardous gases. A malfunctioning Kunkle valve can lead to system failures or safety hazards. Regular checks and timely repairs aren’t just about efficiency; they’re about safety. Don’t wait for a steamy surprise—keep those valves and other critical components in check.

5. Social Media Strategy—or Lack Thereof

If your last tweet says, “Excited to join Twitter! Hello world,” and it’s dated from 2011, we need to talk. Social media is your direct line to customers—it’s where you can share, engage, and even appease. Ignoring it doesn’t just make you look outdated; it makes you non-existent in the eyes of digital-savvy customers. Refresh your strategy, post regularly, and interact genuinely. Be the business that’s a joy to follow.

6. That Pile of Unaddressed Feedback

Last but not least, that mountain of feedback you’ve been avoiding? Time to dive in. Feedback is the cheat sheet to your business’s next exam. It tells you what’s working, what’s not, and how to improve. Ignoring it is as wise as ignoring a treasure map because you don’t feel like digging.

Fixing these issues sooner rather than later can save you money, customers, and quite a few headaches, so don’t be caught napping!

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Transformations in Advertising and Business

 

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Advertising plays a really important role in businesses- you cant simply start a venture and expect that people will come flocking to it. Just about every sort of business niche is over saturated these days, so you need to advertise and stand out. Advertising helps your businesses connect with its customers, build your brand, and boost sales. Over time, advertising has changed a lot; it’s adapted to new technology, how people behave and how markets work. Here's what you need to know.

The Digital Age

The digital age has transformed advertising completely by providing a massive platform, the internet, to reach customers. Websites, social media, email, and mobile apps have become crucial for businesses to connect with people. This change has made it simpler for businesses to locate and engage with their customers. With numerous digital options available, businesses now have more ways than ever to interact with customers. They can utilize targeted online ads, social media campaigns, and other digital tools to connect with people on a personal level. This digital revolution enables advertisers to build stronger relationships with customers, ultimately boosting brand awareness and loyalty. Alongside traditional advertising, influencer marketing has become a big trend too. Influencers have a lot of followers in a specific area so are valuable for brands. By teaming up with influencers, businesses can use their popularity to promote products or services in a more relatable way. As influencer marketing grows, businesses are finding new ways to work with influencers and use social media to meet their marketing goals.

Adapting to How People Behave

As people’s behaviour changes, advertising has to change too. Today's consumers are savvy and expect personalized, relevant content. To keep up, businesses need to be flexible and responsive, adapting their advertising to meet the needs and preferences of their target audience. One big trend in consumer behaviour is the desire for authenticity and transparency. People want real connections with brands. They prefer companies that are genuine and open, so to succeed, businesses need to build trust with their customers by being honest and transparent in their advertising.

The Role of Key Connectors

In the advertising world, key connectors play a vital role. These are the people who bring others together, linking businesses, opportunities, and partnerships. Michael Kassan is the former CEO of MediaLink, and is one of these influential figures. Known as advertising’s ultimate matchmaker, his extensive network and expertise have left a lasting impact on the industry. He hasn't always been in the spotlight, but his work has been essential for making things happen in the advertising world.

Advertising has come a long way and continues to shape the way businesses operate. By understanding these changes and embracing new opportunities, businesses can stay ahead of the curve and connect with their customers in more meaningful ways.

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Is Your Business Website Informative Enough?

 

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Modern customers aren’t won over by promotional spiel. Instead, they are more likely to be won over by content that is informative and educational. Giving your customers lots of information about your product or service can build trust by showing off your expertise and making your business appear more transparent. Providing too little information could suggest you have something to hide or simply don’t know your product.

Informational content also has other benefits such as allowing for the inclusion of more keywords to improve search rankings. Providing lots of information on your website can also reduce time-consuming general enquiries, as well as reducing refunds and chargebacks as a result of customers accidentally purchasing an unsuitable product. To help make your website more informative, here are just some of the different measures you can take. 

Be explicit with the product specs

The ‘product specs’ are the key details about a product that a customer may want to know. Providing a comprehensive list of specs can give customers an accurate idea of what to expect and whether the product is right for them. Some of the specs to consider include:

• Ingredients/materials: What is your product made of? This can be important with things like food products and cosmetics for warning customers of allergens. Meanwhile, describing the materials of furniture could give customers an accurate idea of the quality. 

• Measurements: Customers may need to know how big the product is, as well as how heavy it is. Provide accurate dimension and weight measurements in metric and imperial to help out customers.

• Expiry details: Knowing when your product expires could be important when bulk buying certain items or purchasing products for later use. It is particularly important for foods and medicines. 

• Safety instructions: Can your product cause injury if used incorrectly? Providing safety instructions upfront could make customers more confident about using your product, as well as legally protecting you from injuries. 

• Price: One of the most important specs is of course the price. Make sure to include any additional fees upfront such shipping fees, packaging fees and VAT so that customers don’t feel deceived when they reach the checkout.

• Warranty/return options: In case customers make the wrong purchase, including information on your return policy can be useful. Warranty information can also tell customers exactly how they are protected against future faults.  

• Shipping options: It’s worth listing the different shipping options you provide upfront - along with delivery times and costs. If you offer a green shipping option this could also be worth highlighting.

• Uses/benefits: With many products, it can be important to outline the applications and benefits. For example, it could be important to outline what types of material a paint can be used on and whether it has waterproof or scratch-resistant qualities. 

You can write these product descriptions yourself or hire copywriters to create descriptions for you. Make sure to target essential keywords in these product descriptions while also keeping the language natural and engaging. 

Avoid walls of text

While it’s good to provide lots of information, you should avoid displaying it in a large uninterrupted paragraph with no spaces or headers. Explore different ways to break up information. This could include:

• Subheadings

• Bullet points

• Boxes

• Images

• Charts

• Call-to-action buttons

Breaking up information like this makes it easier to scan information for certain specs, as well as making important information (like allergy warnings) harder to overlook. 

Display customer reviews and ratings

Customer reviews and ratings are a great way to build trust. These could be included alongside each product you sell, or you could display them at the top of your homepage or as a banner at the bottom. These reviews and ratings could be submitted via your site, or you could embed reviews you’ve received on Google or Amazon. 

Consider the fact that displaying negative reviews could have a negative impact on your sales. Some companies choose to only highlight positive reviews or have a moderation feature in place because of this. Of course, it’s also possible to outweigh negative reviews and ratings by asking for reviews from all your past happy customers (just make sure to avoid asking unhappy customers to leave a review).

Use professional product images

Images can be as important for conveying information as text. They can provide an accurate visual idea of the product you are selling, build trust in your product/service or help to explain how your service works.

It’s worth hiring a product photographer to take photos of your products. This can ensure that photos look professional. With certain products, it could be important to take photos from multiple angles or provide interactive 360 degree photos. Make sure that there is a consistency to these photos in terms of the lighting, position and backdrop to allow for easy product comparison and to make your website feel orderly (a photographer will be able to help you guarantee this consistency).

Photos of your team members or workplace could help to build trust if you offer a service. You may even be able to provide photos of clients you’ve worked with or past projects. Make sure to ask for permission to use these photos from all people that are included in these photos. You could use a professional photographer to take these photos too.

Diagrams and infographics can also be a fun way to display data or processes. These can be produced by a graphic designer. They can be particularly useful for virtual companies that may not have anything worth photographing.

Stock images are another option, but you need to take care when using these. Overused stock photos will make your website look generic and impersonal. Instead, consider paying for unique stock photos and make sure they accurately portray your business. 

Add videos to provide extra information

You can also provide information using videos. This could include animated explainer videos for visually explaining processes or the inner working of complex products. Alternatively, you could include demo videos or tutorial videos to give an idea of how easy a product is to use. When producing these videos, make sure to hire a video production company to ensure good quality results. 

To help build trust, you could even consider adding behind-the-scenes videos of your work or video interviews with happy clients. These should also be shot with the help of a professional videographer. 

Give some company background info

On top of providing information on your product or service, consider providing some information on your company itself. This could include a story of how you started your business or bios of your staff members. This company info can help to build trust in your company by showing a level of transparency. Many companies reserve this information for an ‘about us’ page, but you could include it on your homepage for an upfront personal tone. Make sure to be completely honest when providing information about your company - avoid lies about how experienced you are or how many staff members you have as it could get you in trouble if the truth comes out. 

Consider a FAQs page

Providing a FAQs (frequently asked questions) page on your website could be worthwhile if you’re constantly receiving the same questions via email or phone. It could save you time responding to these enquiries and also help provide answers to customers who wouldn’t otherwise contact you. Answers to FAQs should be straightforward and accurate. While these answers can be all text, you can also embed videos and images to help answer more complex questions. 

Set up a live chat feature

A live chat for website customer assistance could be a great feature to have. This allows customers to ask questions via instant message instead of calling you or emailing you. Instant messaging can be less intimidating for some people than picking up the phone and more convenient than waiting for an email, making it a great way of answering enquiries. Of course, you do need to have someone available to respond to these instant messages quickly - the quicker you respond, the more likely you are to secure them as a customer. 

AI live chats are an alternative to using a human representative - an AI virtual assistant can answer enquiries immediately at any hour of the day. Many businesses are starting to embrace these live chats as a result, however it’s worth noting that an AI live chat is more expensive to implement and can give you less control over the responses you provide to customers. 

Provide other contact details

Having essential contact details like a phone number and email address is still important for customers that prefer this method of contact. You can display these as text, or you can add call-to-action buttons to reduce spam. 

Make sure to provide information like phone call opening hours and fees. If you have multiple phone numbers/emails for different services you can list all of these, or you can set up a central phone number and email address and then direct enquiries to the right places from here.

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Come and see June's theme REVUE DES DANSEURS (Dancer's Choice) and what has inspired each ones imagination. Our first show Friday June 7/2024 @ 7:15pm slt.

 

As each dance the dance of their vision…have you ever wondered what it is…that gives them meaning? Come and see June's theme REVUE DES DANSEURS (Dancer's Choice) and what has inspired each ones imagination. Our first show Friday June 7/2024 @ 7:15pm slt. THEME: REVUE DES DANSEURS

🍸 Dress Code: Semi Formal 🍸 Bring Your Friends for a night of sexy fun! 🍸 Doors Open Early! Don't miss out if the sim gets full!

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Innovative Ways To Be More Sustainable At Home

Do you want to be more sustainable? The answer is probably yes - we all do. However, what we don’t all know is how to do it, or we just know the basics, and that means we’re missing out on a large number of opportunities to do good things for the planet. If you can go beyond the usual tips for sustainability, you’ll make your efforts even better and you’ll have a more positive impact on the environment around you, which has to be your best outcome. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the lesser-known ways to make your lifestyle more sustainable at home - you might be surprised at how easy they are to do once you know what they are. 

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Upcycling

You’ve heard of recycling, and if you want to be greener, you probably already do it, but what about upcycling? That can work wonders when you want to be more sustainable, so it’s an ideal thing to add to your list of eco-friendly options around the house when you’re able to.

Upcycling means you’re reducing waste because you’re transforming old items into new, useful things instead of throwing them away. You can upcycle clothes, containers, furniture, and so much more, and they can be repurposed into all kinds of useful things. One great example is an old ladder, which can be turned into a bookshelf, or old storage jars than can be turned into pen holders or makeup storage. There are so many options, and it’s a fun thing to do, so why not give it a try? 

Smart Gardening

If you’ve got a garden or any kind of outside space, you’ll need to take good care of it, and you can make that process a lot more eco-friendly as well - that’s ideal, since it’s something you’ll need to do anyway (so you’re just improving how it’s done). The great thing about this is that there are just so many different ways to do ‘smart gardening’, which essentially means sustainable gardening. 

For one thing, you might try companion planting, which means growing plants that benefit one another together - you’ll need less fertilizer and pesticides if that’s the case. You can also set up an eco-friendly watering system using rainwater tanks, or perhaps even try aquaponics where you grow plants alongside your fish pond, wasting nothing. Once you start investigating how to garden in a more sustainable way, you’ll realize there are endless possibilities. 

Clothing Swaps 

We all need to wear clothes, and at some point, we all need to buy new clothes when the old ones wear out. That makes sense, and it’s just something we do without thinking about it, but the issue is that the fashion industry is a big contributor to pollution - it takes a lot of energy and water to make clothes, plus, when old clothes are thrown away, it adds to the massive amount of landfill that’s causing so many environmental concerns. 

To get past this issue but still get some nicer new clothes when you need them, why not consider clothing swaps? You can set this up with friends or even local groups, and you’ll be able to get a whole new wardrobe without buying anything new or throwing anything away - and you’ll save money as an extra bonus!

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Visions of Carnal Desires 1st Adult Movie Night June 1st at 1 am SLT

 

It's our first monthly movie night at Visions of Carnal Desires on Saturday 1st June 2014 and we welcome all adults to come and join us. There will be raffle prizes, cocktails and possibly some naughty action at our outdoor movie location.

Please note you need to be a group member [free] to be able to see the movies. We are a new adult community who can't wait to meet you!

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Second Life International Symphony Orchestra and FlyGearZ Entertainment Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

 

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 The Second Life International Symphony Orchestra (SL ISO) and FlyGearZ Entertainment are thrilled to announce their innovative collaboration, fusing the harmonious strains of classical music with the dynamic energy of contemporary dance. This groundbreaking partnership promises to redefine artistic boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

About SL ISO/Score Magazine: Founded by well known music teacher/violinist Fly Kugin, the Second Life International Symphony Orchestra has gained acclaim for its transcendent performances within the virtual world of Second Life. Comprising talented musicians from across the globe, the orchestra has consistently pushed the envelope, delivering symphonic masterpieces to a diverse and engaged audience. A subsidiary of SL ISO, Score Magazine is a virtual monthly publication created by Fly, along with other talented musicians/contributors, to further engage the SL live music community and encourage professional development for performers all across the grid.

About FlyGearZ Entertainment: FlyGearZ, led by visionary choreographer Jenna Dirval, has dazzled audiences with their interactive and immersive dance productions since 2017. Known for their fusion of technology, design, and artistic expression, FlyGearZ has become a beacon of creativity in the dance world.

The Partnership: SL ISO and FlyGearZ Entertainment will collaborate on a project that blends live orchestral music with cutting-edge performances and design. Audiences can expect a sensory feast, where soaring melodies intertwine with gravity-defying leaps and spins for your mind and soul. Whether experienced in virtual reality or through live-streamed events, this partnership promises to transport viewers to new dimensions of artistic expression.

Stay tuned for landmarks, announcements regarding upcoming performances, special events, advertising opportunities, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. 

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About Second Life International Symphony Orchestra: The Second Life International Symphony Orchestra (SL ISO) is a virtual ensemble that brings together musicians from around the world to perform classical music within the virtual platform of Second Life. SL ISO’s mission is to create transformative musical experiences for a global audience.

About FlyGearZ Entertainment: FlyGearZ is a cutting-edge dance troupe that combines technology, design, and artistic expression. Led by choreographer Jenna Dirval, FlyGearZ pushes the boundaries of dance within Second Life, captivating audiences with their innovative performances.

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