About Chicaholic

This Blog is dedicated to the individuals who love the Shabby Chic and Chicaholic Lines. Shabby Chic is a vintage store in Second Life, specializing in Vintage Dresses, shoes, hats, home decor, textures and much much more. Chicaholic is a modern line with a focus on casual comfort.

Shabby Chic in the News

Shabby Chic is covered in an article in Glance Magazine for December of 2009 - be sure to check it out - the article starts on page 89.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Shabby Chic Christmas Bazaar 2008

The Shabby Chic Christmas Bazaar officially opens today. Designers from all over Second Life have put their Christmas Products out in one place for you to see. You can find Christmas Clothing, Jewelry, Home Decor, Lights, Garlands, Wreathes in a fun environment. Many of the Christmas Markets will not have some of these designers. I went searching not only for mainstream Christmas Designers, but some unknowns, and some unique designers. There are a few surprises - so make sure you take a peek in every shop!

Its also the official first event of our new area. Most of the land will be turned into an events area after the Bazaar for classes and shows. I am lucky enough to have Zinnia Zauber, a friend and designer bringing her special brand of inspiration to the new area after Christmas.

So Please stop by, and support the merchants of SL - if you like their things - you can teleport to their main store.


Teleport to the Christmas Bazaar Now


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Friday, October 2, 2009

Shabby Chic Daisey


Shabby Chic Daisey
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
In classic Shabby Style a floral wonder!

Classic Skirt - with peek a boo underskirt
Long Sleeve White on White Button Down Shirt
Sculpted Resizeable Collar with Flexi bow
Glitch Skirt

This is a freebie in the pumpkin paws hunt and is not currently for sale.

Shabby Chic Flora


Shabby Chic Flora
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Its time for a new Shaby Chic Dress - Classic Shabby Chic Style in blues, greens and classic wool and linen look

Classic Skirt - with peek a boo underskirt
Long Sleeve White on White Button Down Shirt
Floral Vest
Sculpted Resizeable Collar with Flexi bow
Sculpted Resizeable Leather Jacket
Custom Glitch Bloomers

Made of wonderful rich colors - don't miss it - selling at half price for the next couple days

Shabby Chic Tess


Shabby Chic Tess
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Its time for a new Shaby Chic Dress - Classic Shabby Chic Style in wines, pumpkins and rich brown fabrics called 'Tess'

Classic Skirt - with peek a boo underskirt
Long Sleeve White on White Button Down Shirt
Floral Vest
Sculpted Resizeable Collar with Flexi bow
Sculpted Resizeable Leather Jacket
Custom Glitch Bloomers

Made of wonderful rich fall colors - don't miss it - selling at half price for the next couple days

Chicaholic University Girl

I have created an outfit inspired by the 'back to college' season. Its called 'University Girl'

Sculpted Resizeable Leather Jacket
Chic Jeans with Sculpted Cuffs at the bottom
Long Sleeve Low Cut Button Down White Shirt
Blue Two Layer Tank
Striped Cashmere Scarf
Black Study Glasses
Sculpted Resizeable Black Belt

Shabby Chic Officer in black

Amazing officers outfit for men, cape, glet, pants, boots, shirt, epilets - don't miss this one.

Shabby Chic Officer in Black for Girls

Amazing officers outfit for women, cape, glet, pants, boots, shirt, epilets - don't miss this one.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Shabby Chic Burka


Shabby Chic Burka
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
This outfit is great for ethnic role play, or if you are looking for an authentic costume. An traditional Afghan Burqa with head covering, glitch skirt, pants, long shirt.

Great for role play Country Western Gorean Steampunk Victorian Prairie or any kind of Old Fashioned Vintage Clothing Need.

comes with glitch skirt, glitch pants, shirt, and coverings

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Chicaholic graffiti outfit

Comes with two pair of jeans - one for men, one for women. Jeans are covered with graffiti, and the shirt is made of graffiti fabric. These outfits are in the Twisted hunt - happy hunting!

Shabby Chic Stripes


Shabby Chic Stripes
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
This great outfit comes with double layer resizeable skirt, modifiable sculpted corset, sculpted bow with broach, custom shirt with sculpted shoulder pads, matching top hat, and custom glitch pants.

Shabby Chic Striped in Blue

This great outfit comes with double layer resizeable skirt, modifiable sculpted corset, sculpted bow with broach, custom shirt with sculpted shoulder pads, matching top hat, and custom glitch pants.

Shabby Chic Steamed


Shabby Chic Steamed
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
This great outfit comes with double layer resizeable skirt, modifiable sculpted corset, sculpted bow with broach, custom shirt with sculpted shoulder pads, matching top hat, and custom glitch pants.

Its a freebie in the Steam Hunt - Happy Hunting.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

I Graduated with My Certificate in Virtual Worlds.





I am a Registered Nurse, working full time at a Hospital in the Seattle area. I have a strong interest in technology and a vision for how healthcare can harness its power to educate staff and patients. Learning the culture of Second Life, scripting, textures, sculpted objects, advertising, eventing, real estate, and commerce in second life is an integral part in successfully implementing any business, education or outreach offering.

The Univeristy of Washington Certificate program combined with my In World experiences and a strong Real World background in technologies such as PSD textures, HTML, keyword optimization, writing, program management and marketing has given me a deep skillset to draw from. I work very well in a group, or on my own. I'm driven, practical, hard working and manage my time judiciously. I'm always in a good mood, and have a zest for life. I have good communication skills, and experience dealing with difficult people.

I currently own a third of a sim and sell my vintage and modern textures, clothes and creations in a large Mall The Vintage Store is called "Shabby Chic", and the Modern Store is called "Chicaholic". I have invited other vintage artists to rent out spaces on the lower level of of the mall. This business venture is cash positive, and enabled me to purchase things for my family, pay tiers, buy land, and many other affordances in second life.












My work has been featured in the Captured Book, which is a book created by a Real World Business for their clients who are interested in getting involved in second life, and my clothes have been showcased in several large fashion shows and trade shows.

Prior to the UW VW Certificate build, the bulk of my experience was in clothing design.

First Quarter I was the Leader for the Medical Panel Group. We invited Dr. Rick Satava, Dr. Greg Gahm and Dr. Bob Franza to discuss the applications for medicine and healthcare in the virtual world. This Panel dicussion was very sucessfu. I have included a small portion of that discussion for you below, as well as a brochure I created for the event as a whole. Touching the sign in world delivered this brochure to people so they could attach it to their hud and see both the speaker name, title and avatar name.








A portion of the panel discussion



Caeletoris
Book Created for Event




My Experience in the VW Gaia - 1st Quarter


During our second quarter I was the leader of the Auditorium/Theatre Build. It was fun to be the leader of a group who worked hard on their tasks and created a quality build.

For my personal parcel I was also able to build a resume piece. I experimented with different builds and settled on a home. It was important that I did everything by myself that quarter. If I didn't create it (with the exeption of the Linden Trees), it wasn't on my property. I created all the textures for the house and began building and scripting from scratch. Since then I have incorporated different purchases - but found the challenge of creating everything from the build menu very invigorating.

During our third quarter I was responsible for relocating my 2nd quarter Personal build to the other side of the island and adding interaction to encourage camer movement in their lesson. I was also asked to relocate the Auditorium for the educational group for another aspect of their build. I was on the Marketing team as a member and was asked to do some landscaping, make some bridges, but mostly work on the wiki. I have created graphics, done class individual and group photos, and am working on this showcase. I also created a cap and gown for graduation.

So make sure you stoop by and check out some of the things on the UW VirtualBiodome Sim. YOU DON'T WANT to miss my house - its filled with tons of things to do!





Third Quarter Interaction For Educational Build




Class & Group Photos and Website



Cap and Gown for Graduation

Monday, August 10, 2009

Shabby Chic the Graduate

The Graduate Arrives - scripted for tassel movement, resizeable

Are you a graduating student - or do you just want to look like one. This cap and gown is QUALITY. The gown is resizeable so it fits male and female, it comes with the skirt, glitch pants, shirt, and a cap with flexi tassel, that changes sides when you touch it.

Shabby Chic - The Graduate


Friday, August 7, 2009

Chicaholic Surfs Up


Chicaholic Surfs Up
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Do you love hunts. The Summer fun Hunt starts today - make sure you get every box. This is a sample of what will be in mine. Come fine it!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Shabby Chic Peg Outfit With Basket

Sunflower is a lovely dress made with soft green hues, laced collar and arms, butterfly necklace, removeable and resizeable bustle, resizeable flexi skirt and glitch pants plus an adorable basket with flower and ribbon accents.

Shabby Chic Claire Outfit with Basket

Sunflower is a lovely dress made with soft purple hues, laced collar and arms, butterfly necklace, removeable and resizeable bustle, resizeable flexi skirt and glitch pants plus an adorable basket with flower and ribbon accents.

Shabby Chic Delilah with Basket

Sunflower is a lovely dress made with soft blue hues, laced collar and arms, butterfly necklace, removeable and resizeable bustle, resizeable flexi skirt and glitch pants plus an adorable basket with flower and ribbon accents.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Shabby Chic Sunflower Dress with Basket

Sunflower is a lovely dress made with soft blue hues, laced collar and arms, butterfly necklace, removeable and resizeable bustle, resizeable flexi skirt and glitch pants plus an adorable basket with flower and ribbon accents.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Shabby Chic Ada


Shabby Chic Ada
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Shabby Chics New Release Named Ada is 50% off today. Its a Rose pink long gown with bustle, snug bodice and laced collar and arms. It comes with matching Necklace. Only a short time at this price.

The items are mod/copy and the skirts are menu resize for the perfect fit. ONLY on sale at the main store in Gemella

Monday, July 6, 2009

Shabby Chic Ashton Champagne

Comes with Hair, ruffled collar, lace sleeves, flexi ballgown, pearl necklace and hair accessory.

This outfit is amazing on, with two laxers of flexi skirts and custom textures and accessories that make it look amazing.

One of my favorite gowns ever came from the 1989 miniseries Champagne Charlie starring Meagan Gallegher and Hugh Grant. The gown in question made Pauline look regal and elegant. I'm not sure exactly what it is about the gown, but the bodice is one of the most beautiful Civil War bodices I've seen on a gown. I asked Jordanna if she'd do a gown based on that design and the wait has been well worth it! It's simply beautiful and elegant and I can't wait to wear it for a ball.

Shabby Chic Scarlett


Shabby Chic Scarlett
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Comes with Hair, ruffled collar, lace sleeves, flexi ballgown, pearl necklace and hair accessory.

This outfit is amazing on, with two laxers of flexi skirts and custom textures and accessories that make it look amazing.

Varation in color form the original Champagne Charlie Gown made with Ashtons Inspiration.

One of my favorite gowns ever came from the 1989 miniseries Champagne Charlie starring Meagan Gallegher and Hugh Grant. The gown in question made Pauline look regal and elegant. I'm not sure exactly what it is about the gown, but the bodice is one of the most beautiful Civil War bodices I've seen on a gown. I asked Jordanna if she'd do a gown based on that design and the wait has been well worth it! It's simply beautiful and elegant and I can't wait to wear it for a ball.

Shabby Chic Candy


Shabby Chic Candy
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Comes with Hair, ruffled collar, lace sleeves, flexi ballgown, pearl necklace and hair accessory.

This outfit is amazing on, with two laxers of flexi skirts and custom textures and accessories that make it look amazing.

Varation in color form the original Champagne Charlie Gown made with Ashtons Inspiration.

One of my favorite gowns ever came from the 1989 miniseries Champagne Charlie starring Meagan Gallegher and Hugh Grant. The gown in question made Pauline look regal and elegant. I'm not sure exactly what it is about the gown, but the bodice is one of the most beautiful Civil War bodices I've seen on a gown. I asked Jordanna if she'd do a gown based on that design and the wait has been well worth it! It's simply beautiful and elegant and I can't wait to wear it for a ball.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Shabby Chic Betsy Ross


Shabby Chic Betsy Ross
Originally uploaded by Shabby Chics
Just in time for Fourth of July - Half off right now

Betsy Ross

Skirt, Bustle, Shirt, Glitch Skirt, Necklace (with George Washington), Sculpted Collar, shoulders and arm laces, Hat with hair, Hat without hair.