Semy Says… FSG Fashion Show October 2023!!

Hi folks! It’s been a while. So I didn’t realise it but it has been several months since my last blog (Pride 2023 https://semysays.com/2023/06/30/semy-says-pride-2023/ ). I’m not sure exactly what stopped me writing more but some combination of real life just not letting me and not quite finding the right topic I guess. We did lose our little Chihuahua Tia in recent weeks as she really wasn’t very well at all; that hit me extremely hard as she was the sweetest little thing.

There have been awesome moments too of course and the wonderful friends I have in Second Life have been there for me whenever I needed them. FSG – or Femboy Style Guide to use the full name – is the hub which a lot of my friendship group revolves around (plus the awesome Blacklist Bunker) so if you’re new to my blog I’ll share some handy links below with info:

https://www.flickr.com/groups/femboystyleguide/pool/ FSG Flickr Group.

https://www.flickr.com/groups/fsg-x/pool/ FSG X Flickr Group (for NSFW pics).

https://discord.gg/gGCkkU6Ccc FSG Discord server invite.

You can also check out my previous blog entries if you’d like to know more about FSG, The Blacklist Bunker, or all the other Second Life stuff which I’m interested in.

As you can see there have been some super fun moments – such as posing with some of our awesome FSG discord server members at our beach location whilst wearing Barbie styles. Plus there is more stuff happening right now!!

If you head over to our discord you’ll find oodles of info on two special contests. Firstly we have a daily Riddle hunt (with L$ prizes) which is running until the end of the month; Dal has been posing some super creative riddles and to solve them you need to find the secrets hidden at our parcel. If you want to read the rules and join in or visit FSG in world I’ll share links below:

https://discord.com/channels/964898637190672495/1164208826883526819 FSG Riddle Hunt discord channel.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Desire%20Island/30/206/1259 FSG SLurl for handy teleporting.

We also have a FSG Anniversary Photo contest running from right now until the 16th of November (there will be more info about the Anniversary party real soon!). If you’d like to take part please use the link below and check out the rules in our discord:

https://discord.com/channels/964898637190672495/1164208786915991674/1164212014080606230 FSG Anniversary Photo Contest.

There’s even more amazing stuff coming up super soon though – as you can see above for example – beginning with the The Blacklist Bunker’s epic Halloween parties. All of them will be held at a special build at the Trouble sim and I’ll add the SLurl below once it’s open for visitors. This really is one of the super highlights of the year along with Blacklist’s pride celebrations so we hope you’ll join us for spooky partying.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Trouble/164/100/510

Once Halloween has ended there will also be an extra party at Sheboys down on their Beach where DJ Brian will be playing the tunes 🙂 It’ll be fun to get the bikini on at least one more time this year! You can find the Sheboys beach using this link:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Desire%20Island/147/53/22 Sheboys Beach SLurl.

Before we get to all the wonderful Fashion Show stuff I’d like to wish everyone an epic spooky season; hopefully you all have a wonderful time in real or Second life. Plus here’s my dog Buddy looking seasonally cute…

OK here we go FSG Fashion Show time!! Firstly if you’d like to see what happened at the previous Fashion Show here’s my blog about it:

https://semysays.com/2023/05/17/semy-says-fsg-fashion-show-2023/

This show was held at 12pm SLT on Saturday the 7th of October (hosted at the Trouble sim as has become tradition now – thank you Julia!!) ; we had a wonderful new Greek themed red-carpeted catwalking space built by my bestie Mady 🙂 . In future I need to get some pre-show pics to show you all just how brilliant the build was because during the event really isn’t the best time; we had over 90 people visit the sim as the show went on and I’m sure you all know how that can be in world.

(Little edit here – Mady found some build images!).

Plus here a link from Mady which shows the lovely lighting set-up:
https://gyazo.com/594d0b126a71dff8c4520cc093b697c5

Dia also grabbed an early event snap:

Lupe and Geo were our DJs for the evening and played perfect tunes for the fashion/party vibe – which lasted way after the models had shown us all their awesome outfits. This time around we even had 3 different Second Life stores/creators as event sponsors so before you see the model’s outfits I’d like to share some info about those…

Gloom make fantastic premium avatar skins; you can peek at them on Marketplace using this link: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/128410  

We’d love to thank Davhie for supporting not just the FSG Fashion show but also our community with their stunning work 🙂

You can also take a closer peek below at Gloom’s new Francis skin as Esmiel gave us a sneak catwalk peek 🙂 he’s using the Buttermilk version of the skin 🙂 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LondonMall/163/128/41 – Gloom’s in world location.

Wraith make wonderful clothing for all avatar sizes and shapes.  Plus you can choose to buy packs from their store for all the bodies you own or just the one you want to use which means you get full freedom of choice 🙂 You can check out Ezra’s work via marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/213019 

But if you’d like to see one of Wraith’s most recent community inclusive pieces then handily Esmi was modeling it below 🙂  He’s wearing their Sammy bikini on the Ebody Reborn body with the V-tech chest mod.  Thanks again to Ezra and Wraith for being our clothing sponsor for the show!

Wraith currently has a 50% off sale running so now is the time to head over to the store in world!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Savage%20Unicorns/106/174/2187 – Wraith’s in world location.

Sacred Square make awesome Second Life eye-wear.  Chise has sponsored Blacklist pride events in the past too and is a beloved member of our community!  You can check out Sacred Square here on marketplace: 

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/133402

You can also find their brand new Koba set on sale on marketplace and if you want a close up look at them well Esmi just happens to have wandered down the catwalk to show everyone 😛

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/sacredsquare-Koba/25263382

We had 13 stunning models at the show this time and as has become usual now there were some FSG Fashion Show veterans and a few debuts. We also stuck to having models who use a more diverse selection of Second Life body types because who doesn’t love a bit of gorgeous variety :). There were 5 categories of catwalking excellence this time:

Comic-con Cosplay (something you might see at a con).
Emo, Goth, Rainbows, and Unicorns (models had to dress differently to their usual using one of these styles).
Avatar Alter Ego (models used different body types to their usual).
Fun with Flags (each model chose a flag to represent).
Model’s Choice (totally up to the model what they wore).

All the outfits were wonderful and I’d love to fully showcase them all here but then the blog would be crazily long (I know it probably already is); instead I’m going to share collage pics of each model’s outfits plus highlight one of their looks. Most of the pics below were taken at a post-show photo shoot with Esmi who worked tirelessly to get them all ready for my blog; luckily though Moira took their own pics at the show venue so you’ll get to see some extra red carpet goodness thanks to them 🙂

(Oh and I was the show announcer but for some reason WordPress won’t let me upload the pics of myself from the show so here’s a different one lol).

So I thought about updating this fully but I think I’ll just add stuff… Esmi sent me another pic of my outfit from the Fashion Show!! But before I share that if you want to find more of me then there’s links to my Twitter and Bluesky Social below:

https://twitter.com/SMeridoc

https://bsky.app/profile/smeridoc.bsky.social

OK Model time!!

Dal and Peach:

Here’s their “Fun with Flags” selection which was styled to represent the Cyberpunk Night City Flag.

Peach is using the V-tech chest mod and Lara body whilst Dal is using the Lara body and Maitreya Flat chest.

Peach has an almost complete GRIMA ensemble with their Kurenai Harajuku set of a jacket, boots, and bulge pants; he’s also wearing the GRPE headsey from :::SOLE:::.  Dal’s outfit is a short vest jacket by Gabriel, Vanguard pants from Gild, and Xion sneakers from Cult; they also have the Nyx Collar and Asa implant from GRIMA and :::SOLE::: respectively plus a EX3K prosthetic arm.

If you want to see more Dal their Flickr is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dal_niente
Peach has a Flickr but all his pics were removed by Flickr meanies because they were too hot apparently.

Diavkha:

Here’s Dia’s Comic-con cosplay outfit.

Dia is using the Maitreya Lara Body and Flat chest combo.

His top is Addison from AURORA and he is also wearing Heidi shorts from Insanya, Jazzy Tiptoe Roller Skates from KC, plus the Homicide Detective gun belt from Krankaus.  We can also spot Bennet Goggles from SEKAI and a Bat from Diders Designs.

You can find more Dia on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/diavkha

But also Dia was recently featured in a Second Life Youtube video about his stunning Second Life created comic Beyond Star:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuxSKFeWSF0
And if you want to buy the brand new updated issues in print form you can find them on Blurb: https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/11741711-beyond-star

Esmi:

Here’s Esmi’s Emo, Goth, Rainbows, and Unicorns outfit.

Esmi is using the CZ_Slim Body by CZ_Design 

Some love for CryBunBun with their brand new Bunchan jacket paired with the Samuel Corset by Varsity; oh and a Harelquin skirt by Eliavah.  Esmi going BOM too with Ripped stockings from STYLES and Wraith’s sweet cursed boots.

You can find more Esmi here on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/esmiel

Moira:

Here’s Moira’s Comic-con Cosplay outfit.

Maitreya flat chest and Lara body this time around for Moira.

First Blueberry item of the show here as Moira has their Power Play Jeans and Boots on.  They are also sporting the Ateus Frock Coat by [ContraptioN], an Aki Mask from Wicca’s Originals, and a suave Steampunk Cane.

You can see more of Moira on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/188207567@N05

Guruguru:

Here’s Guru’s Model’s choice outfit.

They are using the Legacy body and V-tech chest mod.

Their T-shrt is Aliana by Mug; they also have on Split Leg pants by Loki, and Icelyn Moon boots from Astralia.  All finished off with sweetie arm warmers from cheezu plus Stickers from ONEDAYs.

You can find Guruguru here on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/99874948@N05/

Keeblyn:

Here’s Keebs Fun with Flags outfit:

They are using Ebody Reborn. 

Keebs has a full set made by Axis; their Mundi Valkyria Armour/Dress with panties and boots. They also have Linnet Gloves by UNA and the Ragnarok Trail by Cureless.

Peek more Keebs on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/-keeblyn-

Keoni:

Here’s Keo’s Emo, Goth, Rainbows, and Unicorns outfit.

Keoni is using he Maitreya Flat chest mod and Lara body.

This was the first appearance of the evening from CLBlue as Keoni has their top and bra on.  We’ve also got the Meggy skirt by MIWAS and an item I really love the Rose bud fur jacket by Villena.  Keoni is also wearing the Best Friend boots by *CK* (Candy Kitten).

See more Keoni on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/168663834@N05

London:

Another debut model here’s London’s Alter Ego outfit.

London is using Maitreya’s Lara Petite body.

London has been to *CK* too as she has their Posh top and Follow Me boots on.  Ohhh and some items I recognise… the Bia Skirt and Bulge thong from Insanya, Glasses by ArisAris, the Out and About set from Hive, and Le Sac a Coq by Sibilla.  A stunningly provocative style; who else would be daring enough to dress like that?

Peek London on Flickr here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/london_callin

Mady:

FSG’s very own Mady here with her Alaskan inspired Fun with Flags ensemble.

She’s using Ebody Reborn.

Mady’s skirt is Cutiepie by CryBunBun, her Jacket is the Margie fur one from Kathleen’s.  She’s also rocking Rae ankle boots from [ARTi’s] and a super cute Bunny tail by 28LA.

You can see more Mady on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/191342623@N05/

Mewnie:

Model’s Choice from Mewnie next.

They’re using the Ebody Reborn body and the V-tech chest mod.

Mewnie is wearing some items I love; the Addison tank and shorts from Mug.  They also have the Blake hoodie from Soapberry on and worn Hi tops from Semller.   Looks like they have retro tunes too using Imbue’s 80s cassette player.

Want to see more Mewnie: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mewnie/

Jun:

Here’s Jun’s Alter Ego outfit.

They are using the Anatomy Male – Soft 1.0 body.

Jun has a set from Malediction on; Toki hoodie, harness, and pants.  His pride boots are from Scandalize; his Kitty glasses are from Nyaru, and his Teddy backpack is from Beusy.  Ohh and he’s sipping from Hive’s Pink Drink on the Go whilst wiggling a White bunny cottontail from *Babydoll*.

Here’s Jun’s Flickr! https://www.flickr.com/photos/199399275@N05/

Zely:

Apparently Zely has been to Flavourtown and found a flag; that’s not an actual place though is it?

Maitreya Lara body with the V-tech for Zely this time.  

Zely is wearing a Devilish Schoolboy shirt from Krankhaus with Mug’s Alyssa shorts.  They also have B-slide and socks from Bleich and a Praia necklace from Bliensen + MiaTai.

Zely is playing their debut set during the Blacklist Bunker’s Halloween celebration on Sunday the 29th of October. Ohh and more Zely here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/147635744@N03/

It really was an epic show! Hopefully all the awesome model pics above give you an idea of exactly how wonderful it was and we’ll see you at the next one in 2024 with luck 🙂

So usually I end these blogs with a little “Semy Says” waffle; anecdotes or opinions. This time I have desperately sad news to share though and I’m honestly lost for words because all I can really manage is tears. We lost one of our own a few days ago; Bela or Bun as many of us knew her. Bela and her partner Gaby were going to model together during the show but due to Bela’s illness it would have been too much; I’m glad she got to see Gaby model at previous shows though, I know she had great joy from that.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/191118027@N07/53063672623/in/dateposted/ (Gaby and Bela together.)

Bela was a constant at Blacklist and FSG events and a deeply loved part of our community; her passing has struck us all with a wave of sadness I don’t think we’ve ever felt before. I wish I’d known her longer and better because she was a beautiful soul.

I can’t do Bela justice with my words though so below I’ll share those of her partner Gaby because nobody knew her better or loved her more. If or when you read this Gaby please know we’re all there for you whenever you need us; we love you just as we loved Bela.

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