Across the pond...

Speaking of Skip Staheli, my best friend and fellow model, Vivienne Coppola asked Skip to construct a portrait of us based on a discussion that she and I had regarding the current America's Top Model television program where models from the United States and England were competing against each other.  Skip came up with this wonderful picture.  And in the spirit of the upcoming Olympic Games in London.. let the games begin!

Style credits:
US and UK clothing ensembles:  Diram
Jewelry: Finesmith

Portrait of a Lady

I asked the famed SL photographer/artist, Skip Staheli, if he would do a portrait shot of me to add to my portfolio.  I have always admired the famed model of the 1960's, Jean Shrimpton.  She had a classic look that always appealed to me growing up.  I showed Skip a few photographs of Jean and told him that I wanted that vintage look and feel.  Above is the results.. and I couldn't be more happier.  Thank you, Skip! 

Style credits:
Jewelry:  Donna Flora -

Makeup - [mock] Basic Alma blended with Microsunberry Lip

Fantasy Faire has started; don’t miss this wonderfully magical event, created for Relay for Life. I walked the entire Faire this weekend and found myself lost in eight lovely sims which are not to be missed!

The sims:
* Devil’s Locket (by Lauren Thibaud) – a small chain of islands that earned its name not only for the treacherous navigation of its waters and the amazing, but explosive, firegems that were mined from its volcanic depths
* Jungle Bungle (by Mayah Parx) – a living forest where candies lay like pebbles along the edge of a chocolate lake and the smiling trees dance in excitement as they watch the fae race rose petals on the currents of the wind
* Meandervale (by Marcus Inkpen/ Sharni Azalee) – a surreal meadow where the streams meander as well as thoughts and, in fact, reality itself
* Ruins of Nu Orne (by Elicio Ember) – a lost stone city of an ancient civilization, hidden in an exotic fantasy jungle where vegetation overgrows the magnificent ruins, and cupolas and spiraling buildings merge with the gigantic ferns and mushrooms
* Shadow’s Claw (by Laufey Markstein) – a mountainous terrain thick with the scent of pine and covered with rocky crags that ride all manner of secrets, possibly even dragons
* Shifting Sands (by Kayle Matzerath) – the Hourglass holding the Sands of Time has cracked and spilled creating a desert with untold treasures awaiting discoveries by the intrepid explorer
* Siren’s Secret (by Elicio Ember) – caught between lava vents on one side and the bridges and towers of The Tides on the other, these rocky sea caves are a refuge for the sea creatures who hide in the depths of the kelp forest
* The Tides (by Alia Baroque) – the silent ruins of a lost society who harnessed the power of the strong and heavy sea and ruled across the waves


About half way through the Faire, I suddenly felt very out of place in my regular life clothing.  Along my travels I paid a visit to MysticHope by Kira Lavendel and purchased two outfits. In my photo above, you will see me channeling my inner Xena, Warrior Princess with her design, Elissas Justice Earth.  A trip to the Fallen Gods sponsored sim was met with great delight at finding this mesh hair from Wasabi Pills.  With a few other added pieces my look was complete. I struck a pose with one of the statues adorning The Tides sim as a little remembrance of my trip to Fantasy Faire.    

Midnight in the Garden

"Midnight in the Garden" -
I was invited to an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and was asked to put together a look appropriate to 1912.  Having just attended the same type of event in real life,  I was familiar with the fashions of the era.  I knew the dress that was going to be the basis of the outfit. It was the new group gift release by Poulet Koenkamp of PurpleMoon. (see the original outfit here: "Marlene"). The design of the base skirt and the lovely doubled bowed sash made for a perfect start.  I moved the sash higher to create the empire waist look..and then added a black organza sheer overskirt.  Since the original Marlene dress was strapless, I needed to find the right top to get the similar look to the top that I was using for my inspiration.  A meander through my inventory revealed the perfect thing, the top from Whippet & Buck's Meela Lace Dress... with a slight color touch-up to match the skirt.. it completed the overall look.  I decided on an Edwardian hairstyle and completed the look with jewelry from Electica.