Saturday, June 25, 2011

I did it! I survived my first walk down the runway...and without tripping.. lol (seeing shades of Carrie Bradshaw). Not only did I manage to saunter the catwalk but also do some fairly nice poses. I walked away with a 2nd runner up position for the Face of October Studios contest..and I'm pretty damn proud.

Credits:
Hair: Truth - Tanya - Mahogany
Hair base: [mock] Deep Red
Jewelry - Caroline's - Carlotta in Onyx
Ensemble: Morea Style Casual* - Mathilde Flowers Black & White

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Taking the plunge... it's scary you know....putting yourself out there. But I'm going to try my hand at modeling in Second Life. I think my forte will be as a print model but will make my first foray down the runway this Saturday in "The Face of October Studios" contest.

I do have the passion for fashion of all eras. The classical elegance of the 1930's to the popart of the 1960's; the graceful swing of the skirt in Avalon's ballrooms to the grunge street style of Toxian City...yes...I love it all!

Credits:
Fashion sketch by Marcel Fromenti
France, 20th Century
Victoria & Albert Museum Print Collection

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Well...here I am..just after I get done telling you that I am loving the summer short...i get all glammed out in an up-do! After receiving notice about new hair from Plume, I dashed out and purchased this style to try out with my new hairbase.

The style is versatile with the two headbands being able to be colored in a variety to fit your casual daytime look or that flirty cocktail hour. Yes..I'll be sipping Cosmos at a trendy bar waiting on a call from my boyfriend. See you there!

Credits:
Hair: Plume - Vogue
Jewelry: Caroline's - Carlotta Set in Onyx
Hairbase: [mock] - Dark Red
Eyes: Poetic Colors - Autumn Tarn


Sunday, June 12, 2011

In all my years in Second Life, I have been wedded to the popular notion that long flowing tresses or sophisticated up-dos are the style du jour amongst fashionistas. In the past few weeks, I've suddenly discovered the pleasures of "boy hair".

"Harkening back to the short bobs of Audrey Hepburn, Leslie Caron and Twiggy, popular designers like Dura and [69] have created wonderfully short and sassy hairstyles for summer that cross gender lines and easily take their place amongst the fashion ranks.




Credits:
Hair: [69] - Aggy
Jewelry: Aluinn - Unity in Diamonds & Onyx



Friday, June 10, 2011

This weekend I will be excited to attend the My Precious Summer Queen 2011 Finale. I will be attending to support one of my dearest friends who is one of the finalists, Vivienne Coppola.

Vivy and I go waaay back. One would think that with our mutual love of Sex in the City that we met over a couple of cosmopolitans dashing on about men (not that we don't do that mind you). But actually we met in a place where no one would suspect to find two fashionistas with a passion for shoes: an ice hockey rink. Vivy and I both played for various teams for numerous seasons for the illustrious GOHA league run by Jack Belvedere (I highly recommend you go and watch a game!). She has become one of my closest and dearest friends in Second Life. Two gal pals sharing the trials and tribulations of our virtual lives as if we lived next door to each other in real life. We hope to meet in real life some day...with a trip across the pond.

She's a true English rose this one; a beauty not only in looks but in mind and spirit. I'll be there rooting for her to go all the way! Even if she doesn't walk away as the Summer Queen...never fear...she's already a queen in my book. Love ya, Vivy! xxx

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Greetings fellow fashionistas! Jane Austen, in her book, Northanger Abbey, wrote of her main character, Catherine Morland:

"At fifteen, appearances were mending; she began to curl her hair and long for balls; her complexion improved, her features were softened by plumpness and colour, her eyes gained more animation, and her figure more consequence. Her love of dirt gave away to inclination for finery, and she grew clean as she grew smart. To look almost pretty, is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain the first fifteen years of her life, than a beauty from her cradle can ever imagine."

For me after being in Second Life for over four years, this passage I feel describes me to a "t"; growing and changing with the times to become the virtual person that I am today.

I've been a long time fan of fashion/fashion design and have several favorite designers in SL that I hope to showcase here for you to view. So bear with this writer as we begin our adventure into the "higher delight".


Fashion Credits:
Blouse: Mimikri - Jackie Chiffon Blouse - Dots B&W
Pants: /Artilleri/ - 1st Mate Capris in Black
Earrings: Mandala - Kabuki Earrings
Bracelets: ::Mood:: Poipu Paua Bangles in Silver
Hair: Truth - Yvonne in Mahogany
Lipstick: Mock Cosmetics - Cherry Wine Lipstain
Eyelashes: FTL - CO1 Natural