Were back Sorta :)

I would like to first point out that this is ALL mariyas fault. Her new blog:Chigon

And also I have posted this here because mine and Eyva’s new blog artists tea party isn’t linked up yet :(. I don’t normally post just outfits but I thought it might be fun as this is a style of blogging that seems to work nicely.

Moving swiftly on to the outfit. This is an outfit that just clicked as soon as I saw this skirt. Its part of a dress from thimbles a shop I was recently introduced to (I know slow on the uptake or what). The top is an old favourite of mine from glam. I also used this bolero from the panther outfit from Timberry.

Timberry is a brilliant shop and well worth a look, run by my friend Vewitful young he really is pushing the female silhouette in SL which is uncommon territory. I love wearing bright colours with chunky thick tights. It keeps the look young and more modern. The shoes are some really old ones I found floating round the bedlam of my inventory.

I don’t normally wear MMS skins but I needed something that was clean and pretty so this was an obvious choice. Part of her new makeups the red tones worked well with the skirt. The hair I literly picked up just this second from Maitreya, I’m still not sure how iv missed it every time iv been in there but I guess you learn something new everyday.

Hair : Maitreya
Skin : Diva 6
Bolreo : Timberry
Top: Glam
Necklace: Miam Miam
Skirt : Thimbles
Clutch/Bag : +aya V+ AM
Tights : Glam
Shoes : 1800 Bettys

Righto I think that sums it all up…. If you cant wait until the next time I move my lazy bum and post something be sure to pick up the forth coming glam world issue I have a column in it that this month is on androgyny on men and woman.

Destinations: A Time For Quiet Reflection

Rest, relaxation. Sometimes we just want to get away from it all. A little space to unwind, and just detach from the busy day for a while. Let's face it, the constant updates from favourite designers and new ones through Fashcon, the juggling of IM's from friends, customers, and perfect strangers, the little things you simply HAVE to do inworld, meetings, building, scripting, testing designs, it all builds up and before you know it logging in one morning becomes a chore. A holiday spot would be nice, even just somewhere pretty to go where there's no death metal or Kenny G making your ears bleed and you can just cruise.

I have a little place for you. I was looking around, sightseeing, and came across the Virgin Islands. More specifically, Hosoi Ichiba. When you land you will notice the Japanese architecture, of an old-style market built within luscious gardens, and itself surrounding a peace garden. In the mood for some relaxation, I at first turned around and walked through the gorgeous wooden roofed bridge to investigate a village I could see not too far away.



Walking through the village, I admired the huts and purchased one of the sweet chimes hanging from the gate. Blowing gently in the breeze, the soft chimes were soothing and I figured I could use some soothing at home. Backtracking down the path I took a turn and spotted a Samurai house. What attracted my attention was not the house itself but the onsen, a hot spa, right on the water. Perfect for some time to pause and think.



After a soak, I headed down another path, and after passing by some scenic lookouts decorated with meditation pillows, came across a clearing. There was a fishing village here, complete with a few boats, and some of the latest catch hanging outside one of the huts. I sat on the bank, watching the sun sparkle on the water, and after a pause, decided to see what was inside the market.

What is great about the market is that it incorporates itself into the garden, and the overall atmosphere of the place. Surrounded by garden, and in turn surrounding a small peace garden, the markets do not interrupt the calmness, the buildings themselves are well crafted which only enhances the atmosphere. I headed back to the main entrance and walked inside. Straight ahead I noticed a tea room, and sat down for a humble drink. Glancing around I noticed a few people were actually doing Tai Chi just outside, and decided to give it a try. No-one spoke, and before long I saw a stunning red tower I had to investigate.



A cute surprise was the Japanese rock garden I happened through on my way, perfect to sit by and reflect on, if they work for you. I headed through and over to the tower, which was in fact some kind of temple, complete with shrine and tools for worship. Browsing around I saw some well crafted rickshaws, and took a look at the homewares available in the market. If I'd been a little less poor after emptying PC yesterdayI would've bought a lot more.

I still haven't finished exploring properly, but around each corner I found something else to enjoy, a quiet spot to sit, a small garden, or a beautiful decor piece I wanted to buy. The construction and layout of the sim is wonderful, the texturing colours are bright and beautiful but not garish, and the design looks well thought out and built, but still keeps an element of wilderness and a root to nature with it. Hosoi Ichiba is a tranquil haven to relax and take a break, and I thoroughly enjoyed my all too short visit.

Blogday Updates

The new viewer, with Caliah's handy windlight help

- The harsh light of Windlight can again be conquered by following Caliah's tips over at Soigne. She also has a handy slurl to her store Muse, where you can pick yourself up a facelight. I'm always curious to see how other people play with their settings and Canimal's also got some settings you can download and tinker with yourself.

- Elysium Eilde, talented photographer and [ida] staff member, has taken some wild bitchfight shots at Photographing SL. Apparently there was some argument about who's taking the wardrobe home after a shoot, and all hell breaks loose.

- If you're looking for somewhere new to visit, or just feel like tp'ing around, stop by b-places a site which accurately lists the most popular places in SL. Forget the Popular Places tab, as New World Notes has reported, the listings on it are usually manipulated by camping chairs and bots. B-places is a slurl list of sims voted worth visiting byr esidents who have actually been there, no cheating involved.

- Cory Edo has done it again, with new release furniture designed for the Arc Luxury Lodge. Gorgeous, low prim pieces at a very affordable price, see the Arc set at Content Confessionals, where you will also find gorgeous prefab stores and houses.

Arts - Shoshana Epsilon

Photographer and mentor, Shoshana Epsilon has a strong passion for her art, constantly striving to show the beauty in SL® and sharing her skills with anyone willing to further their own. Fomerly a curator at the Cannery, Shoshana is a well-respected and loved member of the arts community, with permanent homes in several galleries across the grid.

You'll get to see her latest works when she becomes the official featured artist for the Avatrait gallery this month. Avatrait is an interesting company that recreates SL® photography into RL prints, and their gallery at Simuality is becoming one of the grid's most popular, with associated artists such as Kimberley Mirabeau, who was previously featured, and Stephen Venkman and Codebastard Redgrave, who serve on the advisory board.

Specializing in in-world photography with no post-processing, Shoshana's showing will open April 12, 1pm SL® and all pictures will be available for one-off sale, meaning once you own the picture you will be the only person to do so. The exhibition promises to be raw and a bit daring, and will be open for viewing for the rest of the month. A visit is highly recommended, and if you're curious, you can see some of Shoshana's current works at Artropolis.

EDITORIAL: Sale at CRAP

On now at Cotton Candy and also Old Town. You can also pick up a gorgeous Hippo, the good kind, and I grabbed an opportunity to make my own ad, full of intelligent mockiness.



[CRAP] I'd rather wear nothing than wear....

wait....

forget it.

Sale on now!

Key Pieces

Has anyone else noticed that over the last couple of months there seems to have been a massive jump in the amount of designers with extraordinary talent? Or should I say, the large number of designers whose skills just seemed to increase tenfold? Armidi already had strongly skilled artists when the sim was revealed a while ago now, but with the new additions of designers who were creative forces on their own, the overall skillset is phenomenal. But it's not just larger labels that have grown. MG Fashion was already a cute store with quality items, but Maria Gherardi really seemed to come into her own with her self named release Maria, a set of detailed blouses and silk skirts, and since then each piece has highlighted her skill with beautiful textures and uniquely shaped sculpties.

Quite often I find myself challenged in the personal style department. Finding it all too easy to go overboard and try to wear everything I just bought all at once, I'm learning, I hope, to tone it down when the time suits. For these pictures I have selected a key piece purchased over the last week, mixed in with some classic staples in my wardrobe. I'm still continuing to fight the urge to wear everything I own of a particular designer all at once, so bear with me.




Available in a wide range of colours, this jumpsuit from Armidi immediately brought JLo - superponytail - gold bling - to mind but I overlooked my first instinct and purchased this one in Cornflower. So instead I went a little wrong side of town with this one and roughed it up with some dramatic lips, which is actually a free skin from Rosemar. This piece just seems to highlight exactly what I'd hoped for from the designers, the shading, textures and seams are excellent, the sculpties needed no adjustment. From my own experience making simple jeans I appreciate how hard it is to make a whole denim outfit.




Elegance is a running theme I notice when I visit MG, and the Hunting Season sweater is no exception. Maria does warm winter clothing very well, I'm a big fan of her natural fibre-feeling texturing and the subtle colour options. A couple of items from G.L.A.M. have become go-to pieces, and the buttoned trousers I have on show why. When you visit the store you can see they offer basically everything you need to build up your wardrobe, as well as more statement items.





I pieced together this look beginning with the makeup. Being oblivious to Gala Phoenix's work until the Skin Fair, I was giddy when trying the demos, and now am slowly purchasing the entire range as I can afford it. Along with Roberta Beauchamps' Wax Poetic lines, Gala was the standout for me, her faces look realistic while still creating unique looks with each makeup option. Some skin designers make the skin tone then just tint the eyeshadow, but Gala and Roberta both create whole new looks, even with subtle makeups. Also loving the Armidi pants, they seem very rock n roll, and these chucks I've had forever from Old Gravy.


Review Copies - Nu Rave Glasses by Royal Blue were a gift.
Friends List - Yes, Jumpsuit and Nu Rave Glasses.

Credits

Hair - Mirai Natu in Coco
Jumpsuit - Armidi Limited in Cornflower
Glasses - Royal Blue - Nu Rave Glasses in Pink
Shoes - Stiletto moody - Pump & Anklestrap in Black
Skin - Rosemar - Creampuff in Twine **FREE
Ring - P.C. - Emerald ring
Necklace - Miam Miam - Layered necklace with beads
Eyes - Tuli - Amber eyes

Hair - Armidi - St Moritz in Smoked Nutshell
Top - MG Fashion - Hunting Season Sweater in Cream
Pants - G.L.A.M. - Buttoned Trousers in White
Shoes - Armidi Gisaci - Dhali Bow Platforms in Bole
Skin - LF Chai - Honey in Siyu
Ring - Yummy - Juicy Ring
Eyes - Tuli - Amber eyes

Hair - Aden - Edie in Black
Top - Last Call - Hunt Club Jumper in Black
Pants - Armidi Limtied - Kogo Skinny Pants in Ruby Red
Brassiere - Artilleri - Deanna Brassiere Top in Cherry Black
Skin - Gala Pheonix - Opaline - Doily Eyes
Eyes - Fashionable Dead - Green Eyes
Bandage - The Syndicate - Violence Solves Everything Bracer
Necklace - Yummy - Mini Robot Necklace

[Review] Detour Skins

Detour has just opened up in the last few weeks and there new line of skins is defiantly starting to get noticed. These skins with elegant features and rich skins tones are going to be a welcome addition to your inventories bursting seams. This is defiantly for all the skin aficionados out there.

Skin - Detour - Cassie 3
Eyes - Detour -Sigma Blue
Lashes - Detour- Drama
Hair - Truth- Di in silver
Undies - Love Lace- Roseete Black
Necklace - Smitten - Chunky Boho Opalescent necklace

A cleaver thing about this line is that its not just one skin with 50 different makeup’s. Each set has a different face and different styles almost like a skin personality. I really love this touch it means that there’s going to be something for everyone.

The first thing that catch you eye is the colour of all the makeup, they’re very bright and fun. Using bright and jewel tones to creating eye catching and unusual looks. The eyes are defiantly the focus of these skins with a lot of cat’s eyes flicks and contrasting shadow. I think it takes a really god designer to make greens and red work but this skinner defiantly know how to use colour.

Left to right Tatiana 3, Stephanie 3, Stephanie 2, Rachel 1, Nina 2, Nari 2, Cassie 3, Anais 3

With undies from Love Lace in Pink satin and aya V Long Pearl Necklace (hair as before)

The eyebrows as you can see are excellent, elongated and elegant they frame you face and defiantly avoid the common Sl eyebrows pitfalls, of ether trannie brows or caterpillars.

I strange but often neglected feature of skin are the ears, detour has the cutest ears I’ve seen as of yet in SL. They look real and ready to hear your songs of niceness (black books quote)

Below the naked Image and NSFW

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This is my favorite of them all the skin is rachel 1 and i just love how cupidy it makes my avi look, Iv pair it with the ryan hair from truth and nothing else :P

(iv covered certain bits becuase only mr grut gets to see those bits :P)

I think even though these skins are not doubt striking there still natural, the skin itself isn’t perfect it has texture and isn’t to glossy. The freckled ones are my favourite and I rarely like freckled skins.

The packs them seleves are 3k for four skin, a face lamp, four brow options and a complmenting shape for the skin (each skin has a diffrent shape)

Detour has many other items (i used a few in this post) the eyes are super real and the lashes are total glamour. They also sell hair, shoes , clothes and homewear.

Hit up the Detour sim!

Marni
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Rosemar- OH! what a new skin talent!

I'm on a skin binge :P

Above are me and eyva looking rather good if i do say so. Now id like to say that's our natural glow, but its because we are wearing wonderful Rosemar skins :D

Marni - Manhattan
Eyva- Nutmeg

The thing i really like about the skins is the fun makeup options. There nice and bright without being drag Queen.

This has to be my favorite style, and even though this is on of her first skins i think the quirks are really nice.

When you purchase the skins (as I'm sure a lot of you will do!) you get 3 sets of prim lashes included and 5 different brow options. I'm wearing brow four which is quite light due to my silver fox hair, but if you want a nice thick brow these are the skins for you.

90% hand drawn (according to the creator) mixed in with some photographic bits mainly on the body bits (don't panic children i wont show you them hahaha)

These is a selection of the makeups all in Manhattan. You can see what i mean about the fun colours.

Now when you buy the skins you might see the owners name and get dejavu? Rosemary used to own OH! what a neat boutique. In fact I'm hoping that well see clothes from her again.

Until then go check out Rosemar

There's a selection freebie/taster pack near the door which is guaranteed to get you hooked!

Visit Rosemar @ popfuzz

Marni

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<3 cupcakes and Popfuzz Skins!

As soon as i tryed these skins on i knew that they had the potential to pull me out of my TAP or loveys (this is a rare happening).

Popfuzz who recently released over 600 skins to her line has teamed up with <3

Wearing
Hair : Etd, Lyinne 2 Nickel
Skin:Heart Cupcake and Popfuzz, Hilary
Undies: Heart Cupcake Catherine Lingerie--Blueberry
Wellies: UBU, Tattoo Wellies
Lashes: Cake, Wings (fitted a tad oddly i think :P)

I particularly like the eyebrows there so subtle, the lips are very real looking to. As a basic skin i think this one definitely holds up. The shading throughout the body is excellently detailed particularly the backs of the knees. Nether region shading (tho not shown) its detailed and if that's what you want in a skin then this on forfils the brief :P

Below are some of my favorite makeup options (more viewable on my flickr stream)

I have already spoken to poppy and she has confirmed they will be more makeup options. I cant wait to see what this dynamic and talented skin team come up with!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/PopFuzz/135/228/33

Get your tush over there!

Marni

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Totaly Self Indulgent! The shop Formaly known as TAP

P.S View Image if you want the whole thing!

I also thought id Spare you guys having to see me in the buff *shudders* i know, scary!

We all knew this was coming!

The skin I'm Wearing in this photo is in fact the marni from TAP. Self indulgent ME! NEVER!

This skin was the product of the mini poll i ran on here a few weeks ago.

I'm wearing

Skin : Fleur - Marni 2 Almond
Hair: Bloomberry (modified to silver and the ponytail is removed)
Eyes: Glanz - Medium Light blue
Pose: Decollage
Top: Last Call (discontinued)
Underwear set: Panjen
Socks: Lulu pink from the light pink set!

So everyone Hot foot it down to Fleur!


MUST STOP CALLING IT TAP STILL
Marni

Japanesse Kitch

I think the key to some Japan Fashion isn't to pile it on. Its not always about how many stuffed animal heads you can fit into one look.

The key to chic kitch is colour that's for sure, it still has to be bright and playful but not over the top. I found this wonderful Japanese department store called AOHARU, that to my surprise has its own Sim. Although slightly on the empty side atm its screaming out that this is going to be the Japanese armidi.

Here's my favorite outfit from the shop in two colours.
This is the skin that was a group freebie sent out for valentines days, its not bad actually. There are a few more for sale inside the store.

Grey Polo Neck - AOHARU
Blue and Green Gingham Skirt - AOHARU
Skin - AOHARU
Black Ruffle Boots - Shiny Things
Di silver Hair- Truth

I really liked this labeling detail on the shirts, they make for interesting basics with the unusual shape.

Blue Polo - AOHARU
Red and Pink Gingham Skirt- AOHARU
Skin as before
Nickel Cora- ETD
Wabbit Wellies - Jeepers Creepers

Visit AOHARU at
AOHARU, AOHARU (110, 124, 23)

On a side note as you can see my avi has become a smoker, yes i know my prim lung are filling with tar blah blah. I cant get this cute cig that antiona gave me away from my mouth! it even has a cute magic 8-ball on it :D


Marni
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BBBM- an ironic name?

BBBM (big botty big money) has been a shop I’ve always gone to when looking for something a big different. I would call Evelyn’s style eclectic chic. Her dresses are classic with attitude which was something that hit my about the shop waaaay back we she owned random airspace and a skybox.

Thankfully after moving to the hotspot of the envy shopping centre she’s had more press attention and I guess its time for me salute BBBM.

This is a fairly recent venture under her brand; eyes

Also Wearing:

Loveys - Peach

Kin -Yohkoh in white

.+*aya V*+.LONG NECKLACE PEARL

BBBM- Face to Face Dress (top pictured)

And lots of them, they have a glassy doll like quality that I look for in eyes. Defiantly for the avi with wider peepers these are a few of my favourite from the bright eye collection.

Auto Da Fe is her new dress pictured below in Green and Purple (it also comes in Black, Mustard, Red and Teal)

I personally think BBBM does the best green clothes in SL, which is, and odd statement to make but of so true. Her tones always look fresh.

When shooting these two dresses I was trying to get a feeling of Evelyn’s style, if seen photos of her wearing gas masks. Picking up on these dark quirks with a strong skin and rather odd Japanese cat.

BBBM- Auto Da Fe Dress

[miw]- Gutter Purple (tone1)

ETD -Lindsay, Nickel

Diamonde. by Valena Glushenko- Fashionatrix

[ TANGRAM ] UNO the Kitty

The Necklace is a wonderful peice by Valena Glushenko, it makes me think of a neckbrace in pearls. The juxtaposition of somthing classic like pearls mixed with the harsness of its shape is very striking.

Technikkorps- Gas mask (part of a set)
ETD- Juliana, Nickel
Necklace as before

Hear you can see the same dress in green, the gas mask mixed with the hair make me think on a very strange war time glamour.


These last two are old favourite (both still on sale)

Dress :Big Booty, Big Money- Slope Dress Navy
Hair :ETD - Brian, Nickle (yes its mens)
Skin : TAP/ Fleur- Vivant Almond Octobre 3
Shoes :(Shiny Things) MaryGeos - cream

Skin: Loveys - Kiwi

Dress :Big Booty, Big Money- Green Precious Louvre

Hat : Summer hat Chapue Tres Mingon

Hair - Abyss - Aoen steel

Cigarette - Gift

So head on down to envy for you dose of BBBM today!

Marni

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Voting time people!

Roslin owner of the shop formally known as TAP is somewhat of a patient dear. Putting up with the sheer volume of the suggestions I end up sending them for skin makeup’s ideas.

Sadly time and time again she has to sit me down and explain how a neon unicorn print with polka dot arms skin some how wouldn’t appeal to the masses. :P

Last night she mad me a promise with and idea which I think is somewhat more wearable.

A few of you might be familiar with her nova line and the skin in particularly siren, If I can get ten or more people to vote on the idea she’s going to make it! (no jokes this is real!)

Basically I thought she could used the wonderful purple kohl eyes and reproduce them onto the normal tone in jewel colours with nude lips

e.g

obvously the actuly thing will look ALOT better this is just my crappy overlay painting also ignore the skin tone it would be onto the normaly almond, buff etc.

So if you want this skins to go into production just leave a coment saying yes!

Simple as my dears!

Marni

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Heros vs Villans

I sat twirling my handle bar moustache of deliberation today, it dawned on me I haven’t posted in a while.

I began thinking about the idea of style villains and heroes. We all have those outfits to reflect our moods well this is what my mood would wear if my inventory declared war on itself. Think of it as the style civil war.

Cruela Devil is probably on of my all time favourite style icons (odd choice I know and I’m sure ill get flamed for this) she’s open about fur. She likes it and has a whimsically barbaric outlook on attaining it. Instead I went to bare rose and found this wonderful Cerberus Cloak.

-Prim sculptie head… check

-Molten red eyes on the heads….. check

Not exactly subtle taste but when am I?

I paired it with the Rebecca outfit from last call (sob), Vamp boots in onyx also last call. The Skin I have on is an another shop mode from Bazy called emmie. It might be the only tanned skin ill wear. The detail on it makes your avi look like its been drawn onto the grid I <3>

The hair is from Abyss and I added the black bits and a sort of Cruela Devil homage.

Now my Hero outfit also picked up on an animal theme. I figured they linked better that way. Also may I just point out that Eyva got my a pony from my rezz day, but not just a pony A FLYING UNICORN.

The skins the Muse another shop mod, Etd’s Gwen hair in nickel. The shoes are called Paris in silver. The dress is from I <3>

Those wonderful head pieces (collar/ruff and head dress) are both from and outfit I bought from wardrobe trunk. Although a tad pricey for a impractical costume iv actually got a lot of wear out of the items and I think outfit like that are as much of an investment as a LBD.

The amazing Unicorn is from AKK and the craftsmen ship it is amazing

Marni

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Quailty Control

Are you SICK of rippers?

I think this has been a topic washing through the fashion comunity at the moment so i decided to take action. After all Knowlage is power.

Thisis my Proposal

http://slquality.blogspot.com/

Think of this blog as a yellow pages of Reputable Shops. There will be NO COST to add a blog and i plan on indexing shops and SURLS.

Im also thinking about letting people post anymouse reviews about the QUAILTY (not opinion) of an item (like the reviews you would read on amazon)

Protesting wont stop somone from selling ripped goods there sitting behind a computer screen far away from you, but if people know *what* there actualy buying i think i might stop a few unsupecting consumers from making a hastey purchase.

Email Any Shop names and SURLS (A MUST I WONT SEARCH FOR THEM)

Then i can personaly check them out for any rips and add them to the list. If there is Enough intrest then ill start indexing shops e.g Womans Wear, Mens Etc meaning theres and untilmate fashion directory for people

Marni

Happy Rezday Marni!

I've been one of the luckiest people in SL to have met and gotten to know the bizarre, wonderful creative force that is Marni Grut. Her fantastic sense of humour and willingness to throw caution to the wind and make the most bizarre yet gorgeous clothing and accessory creations always inspires me and motivates me to keep trying when I lose my way.

We met just as she was starting her label and even her first releases were items I'd never seen anyone attempt, and I was in awe. While most people (including myself) were making lines just like you would find in RL, Marni used the possibilities SL could provide her designing skills, and would create anti-gravity dresses and flamingo bags galore.

So while your presents coming my common law SL wife, just thought I'd abuse my ability to reach a large number of people and say Happy Rezday crazy girl, I'm so lucky to have gotten to know you and SL is that much better for me because you're in it. You big dork.

80's Disco Done Right

Forget the supersize black eyebrows...on women. The overuse of grey shimmer eyeshadow and the plain abuse and ignorant obsession with shoulder pads have turned into the stuff of horrific legend, marring an entire decade. Emery, however, have taken inspiration from the geometric patterns and colour tones to create fantastic pieces of clothing.




Dress: Emery - Heart of Glass
Hair: Aden - Windblown in Black
Skin: La Sylphide - Pecan in True Red
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pump with Anklestraps in Black Patent **SALE**
Socks: With dress purchase.



Dress: Emery - 512
Hair: COIF - Super Freak in a self-tinted colour
Skin: Another Fundraiser - MUSE's Celestine Skin
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Silverstud Pump in Merlot
Tights: GLAM - Tintable Metallic Lycra Tights in Light Tone



Dress: Emery - Debbie
Hair: Shop Seu - Yuruyuru Odango in Black
Skin: miw - Guttergirl in Purple Tone 7
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pump in Silver Patent
Tights: Veschi - Tintable Horizontal Dots Tights

I was impressed with how well the clothing was drawn as Emery seems to be a fairly new brand. It took me a few minutes to get the prim attachment for the dress to fit me perfectly, but this was no more trouble than is normally expected with dress from other stores and having to work with your own perhaps unusual shape. The prices, while they may deter bargain hunters, are worth the great design and technique each item offers. If you're looking for bold, hit Emery.


Review Copies: No - Friends List: No

Dress for any Occasion

There are a lot of creative and talented people in SL making clothing for us to wear, and out of all the many designers out there I've been fortunate enough to have met Kat Palmer. Both of us were both pretty new to the fashion scene, and over the almost year I've known her, Kat has always been working her next idea and always improving her skillset. Each new release would show off techniques she had mastered and I was always impressed with both her classic style of design and he quality of her work.

Stocking classic dresses and casual separates, Immortelle is a brand Kat should be very proud of. Sometimes if you really like the dress design you may be willing to forgive small design flaws, but this is never an issue with Kat's clothes. The detailing on all of her pieces, and especially intricate sparkles and patterns are extremely well done, you can tell she has paid each outfit special attention to get it just right. If you're looking for Last Call quality, Immortelle has it.

Some of these dresses I have bought and some are gifts, but which I'm not sure. I just love what she does and hope you enjoy her creations as much as I do.

Aiswyra in Red




Skin: Minnu Dark Skingloss in Base

Eyes: Tuli Amber Eyes in Small

Shoes: Shiny Things Cool Summer Wedges in Black

Hair: ETD Mira in Smoke (hairscarf recoloured - this style is on sale)

Soiree in Black



Skin: Tete a Pied Vivant Bronze Boudoir 3

Shoes: Shiny Things Vintage Pumps in Black

Stockings: G.L.A.M. Tintable Metallic Tights (Freebie)

Necklace : Paper Couture Diamond Bee Necklace

Bracelet: Miam Miam Her Majesty Bangle in Sterling Silver

Hair: COIF Bowl in Hot Chocolate


Elan in Silver





Skin: La Sylphide Liliana Pecan in Coral

Shoes: Paper Couture Diamond Heel

Hair: Armidi St Moritz in Orchid



You can find these in a range of colour options plus many more styles in store at Immortelle.

Birthday Dress

Dakotta is offering these dresses for 1l (only 20 of them!) and i snapped one up i think there are a few more drops of the dress so check her blog!

I had the idea as soon as i treyd the dress on, of a girl being stuck on a Desert Island in her formal evening wear. An idea thats possibly making a few of you go "hmmm shes lossing it again...."

These photos were taken at Temenos.
I am wearing

Hat : Chapue Tres Mingon Bird Nest Hat
Hair : ETD nickel Laynie 2
Skin : TAP Lustrous (i named that skin!)
Necklace : P.C pearl necklace (from the jewlarry expo no longer availble)
Gloves : TAP Long gloves in Midnight
Dress: Dakotas Birthday Dress
Stockings : Betties Taupe stockings
Shoes : Storm Schmooze Black Pumps


* If any of you recongise the suitcase its from the TAP sim, i Imed CJ and he sent me one of these loverly sculpties (my house is filled with them now)


Marni

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