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            -Harthor Goddess Diadem-
                 -Blue Lotus Necklace-

Time is a great big circle, so it would seem. Not in that physics way where space time is curved, or whatever, I'm no scientist, I refuse to understand all that wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey stuff, but in the way of 'what goes around comes around'. And not even in a karma sort of way. It seems as if nothing is truly lost in time, as long as someone remembers it, either as a folk memory, or from documentation, things are always making a comeback. Music and fashion are two areas where this is most obvious. Those of us born in the 80s might have a vague recollection of the horrors that we wore back then, but it's what we're all wearing now. And as a further layer in the elaborate throwback, in the 80s, the 50s were big (just look at the Back to the Future movies and all the 50s theme diners that opened then), and now, in 2009, we have the pleasure of 'retro' 1980s tackiness, and 'vintage' 1950s style. It's all a wonderful melting pot of time.

Rezzable Fashion Events bring together talented designers

We started with Fashion Inspired by Black Swan, then  Passions of Black Swan, Killer Designers Fashion Inspired by Crimson Shadow and Winter Magic followed.

The other day I was reflecting on how many activities in Second Life revolve around sitting on something. I'd juts purchased a picnic table for my SL garden, and was standing on the roof (yeah, I primarily inhabit a roof, what of it?) talking to some friends, complaining of boredom, as one does in SL. Then the fabulous idea hit me! “Let's all go and sit on the new picnic table” I said. And everyone said “Ooh, okay, let's!”. And we did. And much fun was had, involving a parrot, a squirrel, a dustbin full of atomic bombs, and a duck with an identity crisis (don't ask). All because instead of standing, we had gone to sit on my lovely new picnic table.

Out of chaos springs order, or Ma'at, the Egyptian goddess that gives her name to this lovely and symbolic dress by Ivalde. From humanity's first sentience, we've tried our best to explain these two forces, chaos and order. How did we arrive upon the planet? Why do we exist? Why is there destruction and disorder and chaos when every living thing seems to be so neatly organized into beings that think and create? The Egyptians spoke of the order in terms of gods and goddesses. Ma'at in particular gave order to the stars and seasons, and her aspect was also morality and justice.

The feathers on this symbolic dress reference the emblem of Ma'at, the feather which was set upon the scale opposite the human heart. If the heart failed the test, the owner was immediately devoured by the lioness Ammit who was seated hungrily by Ma'at's side, the soul doomed to remain in the underworld Duat forever.

Nephthys, the name of this skin by Wasabi Pills, is the name of a goddess. This goddess cared for the dead as they passed to the Blessed Land, and the living as they passed through the birth canal. It's interesting to me that women have long been the symbol for these two rites of passage; in Greek mythology these parts of life were embodied by the three fates, the maiden, the matron, and the crone.

I often ponder the fact that in Second Life we've made a world where it is very difficult to be or look old. We're eternally youthful, with unlined faces and bodies that reflect humanity at the peak of life. The clothing that adorns us represent this eternal youth as well, made to accentuate the taut muscles and perfect features of an exemplary body, like the outfit that I am wearing by Exile, and the high-braided hair meant to set off my face by The Stringer Mausoleum.

Hair by Violet Morellet - Inorite Necklace and Gown by Kunglers skin by Wasabi Pill- Shapes by Kira Paderborn

Rezzable had the first fashion show of Digital Alchemy - Fashion Inspired by Ancient Egypt to a small group of Bloggers on Wednesday 2pm SLT.

As the models came out of the sun along with some exotic music there was silence. Silence has lasted for a while so many beautiful skins, hair, gowns, shoes and jewellery to look at that I could tell noone dared to type even WOW!.

Surrounded by beautiful water and hippos under the Egyptian sun we sat back and enjoyed the show. There are many photos to look at and some sneak preview machinima is on the way but in the mean time please go through some of these wonderful photos taken by Tillie and my pool of photos at flickr.

Kakakue Yoshikawa (r) and Nicky Ree posing infront of the runway

Rezzable presents a brand new sim and celebrating it with talented wonderful designers who bring you stunning designs all inspired byAncient Egypt.

Digital Alchemy - Fashion Inspired by Ancient Egypt is having  its first fashion show tomorrow, Wednesday 2pm SLT, just for bloggers and press. If you have not received your invite then  please IM me to be added to the access list. The main fashion show will be on Friday February 6 at 2pm SLT. The fashion area will be open to public but the rest of the gallery you will need to register with our website just a click away. Its all worth it as more exciting news do follow and you will be the first to know.