The "TOP MODEL of the YEAR" for Costa Rica Sims Productions has now come and gone...boooo.... BUT!! there was a clenching moment. On Sunday, September 19th the winner of the show will be announced in the Closing Ceremony of the 3rd Anniversary weekend of events. Can you believe, 3 years Costa Rica Sims has been on the grid!!

The theme to this show was the models of the Costa Rica Sims' own fashion agency were asked to vote amongst themselves for who would represent them, and Costa Rica Sims Productions to the community and the rest of Second Life. With a prize of L$10,000 at stake, hey voted and the winner will be titled for the year. Will it be Payton Heron, Imani Enzo or Jennaa Loire? How about Mikey Batriani, the current Mr. Virtual World, LesPaul Ibanez or Jaymz Pearl? Stay tuned and find out who wins in the male and female category.

The models were judged based on:

1. Overall cohesion:  Does the styling look like a hot mess or does it flow nicely, whatever the 'genre'?
2. Interpretation:  Does the outfit, in your opinion, resemble what the designer may have had in mind when creating it?
3. Poise and Pose:  Does the model's pose and poise flatter the outfit or does it take away?
4. Fun: Is the styled look fun, hip and fashionable.

The show featured the select designers in Costa Rica Sims Shopping District such as *VougE*, ::HH:: Hucci, *Orage Creations* and NX Nardcotix. Can I have one of each please??? And no need to pack them, I will be making several changes a day just to look as HOT as these models did!!

All eyes are on Imani Enzo as she parades down the runway in “Modern Warrior” by *OC*.

LesPaul Ibanez in his personal "Western" style of Nardcotix 641 Gray Jeans and Neron Plaid Shirt Rojo.

Strutting to the true meaning is Jennaa  Loire in House of Hucci’s Ivana Dress in White.

Talk about the Bad Boy look, take a look at Jaymz Pearl. This is the ONE your mother warned you about as he wears Nardcotix 641 Washed Out Jeans and Neron Plaid Shirt.

How beautiful is Payton Heron in "Zelene" by Nardcotix?

As Mikey Batriani walks down the runway, you'll see an emphasis on a hip, city chic look in his styling of 641 Black jeans, Gordon Leather Vest and Fielding Wool Coat by Nardcotix.

You HAVE to take the link to Costa Rica Sims flickr site to see the rest of the fashions: http://www.flickr.com/photos/costaricasims/ 

I was able to perv the audience just before the show started and saw that the who's who in on the grid were in attendance! Let me back up a bit... when they TP'd in, I bet they were in for a bit of a surprise!! The venue has been revamped, it is now larger, more grand; as my camera panned around for the first time...and the second and third, I couldn't take in enough. There is so much detail, every time you look around you notice another beautiful detail.  Es muy hermoso!!

Now back to the audience, Costa Rica Sims CFO Ryker Infinity, CEO Giancarlo Takacs and BOSL Owner Frolic Mills.

I happen to pan around and saw a very well dress couple, so I must give my props.. Brendan Macarthur and Timmus MacMoragh... you Gentlemen looked wonderful.

Miss Costa Rica 2010 Nisa Constantiine was seen on the stage presenting us with the winners of the show... but we were given a bit of a teaser and we told the announcements will be after the crowing of the Miss Costa Rica 2011 on Sunday.

The Miss Costa Rica 2011 Finalists were also in attendance of the show... I have to say, I personally know these girls and they are all awesome, stylish and each one has a good attribute to offer. Good Luck Ladies!!!! You see them in their Haute Couture Fashion on the flickr page (link above).

Last but not least, Tempet Hennesy, Director of Costa Rica Sims Productions, looked  marvelous as usual in *VoguE* "Zelin Gown" in Rose and Samantha Ohrberg, Costa Rica Sims Event Manager and host of the show, wearing *OC* "Sex in the City" along with DJ Summer DeadLight rocking *OC* "Giuggio".

This was a show not to have missed!! It went off with out a hitch, we had stylish, hip clothes and the models were creative and did a FAB job styling!!
 
Until next time, paz y amor...
 
XoXo, Tra
 
TraLove Pinazzo
Fashion Assistant for Costa Rica Sims Productions