Chance Greatrex of DARE sent me some poses as a lovely Christmas present – a new set called White. I asked his inspiration and he said the poses were inspired by the color white – that he wanted a couture elegance that was clean and high fashion. That’s from memory, so it’s just a paraphrase. I thought the poses certainly achieved his goal. However, I was wearing this at the time and informed him that his poses work perfectly with red and black as well.
Every year I knew I would get one hand-knit sweater from Santa for Christmas. Mom was a master of the nordic knitwear and she knit me mittens, socks, caps and scarves, but the sweaters were from Santa, so they were special. She didn’t stick to the traditional colors either. I remember one in particular, it was pink, grey and white and was my absolute favorite of all time. Mom’s sweaters had metal buttons and sometimes frog closures, but she did make a black, grey and red one with a zipper for me. For this reason, I have found the Aoharu releases of
Nordic knitwear absolutely irresistible. It’s almost like getting a present from Santa.
I put some real effort in getting dressed for the SCD-Glitterati Winter Formal last night. With the request to wear white, the chances of duplicating someone else’s look were much higher, so I decided to make something completely new by combining two gowns into one. This is the result and I think it was a triumph. Or it would have been if some IRL friends didn’t drop by about 15 minutes into the party with pizza and a movie. So, I officially spent longer getting dressed than I did at the party.
posted by Gidge Uriza
The recent release of this chemise by Milady’s Fancy had me in mind of that great tune by Journey – Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ which isn’t nearly as sexy and romantic as it possibly could be – if you listen to the whole thing. But that first line…..it’s sooo passionate.
It was the first thing I thought of when I slipped into this.
And I didn’t put on a skirt shape. So enjoy the bootie. That’s right! I’ve got the big bootie and I don’t care!
I happen to know that some people LIKE their girls with curves! So there!
Style Notes
***Bold R Indicates a Review Item***
The new Bombshell dress from Bijou is an entire wardrobe in and of itself. Well, okay, that’s a slight exaggeration. Nonetheless, exploring all the options will make you crazy. There’s at least three different ways of wearing the top: bra, blouse, blouse with white sash, not to even mention to wear or not to wear the collar or the little black shrug. And there’s even more skirt options. Let’s just say that the following formula would just get you started.
posted by Gidge Uriza
Ever keep an outfit because you just KNOW you’re going to have a use for it some day? That was me with the Petite Fight Club by *LINC*- I just knew some day I’d have to throw down in a girl fight and I wanted to be dressed for it.
Samsara Barzane does not mess around when issuing a challenge. While I have many favorite skins and hair style, shoes and lashes, I don’t think any one of them is a must have. I can wear a different skin, a different hairstyle and I know that someday, they will be supplanted by other favorites. However there are three things that even when I try something that is supposed to be better, I shrug and go back to these old faithful, tried and true items. The first is my Photosphere by Saeya Nyanda of Kyoot. There are other studios, but this one lets me take shots from more angles, more adventurously. The second is my Pose Pad Pro from Nyterave Studio. There are fancier ones – but they’re more complicated than I like. This is simple, but still full of features that I like/need. The last item is my Huddles EZ Animator Deluxe. In it, I have my favorite poses and my dances – it allows me to add dancers, select dances and works as an AO and so much more. I can’t imagine going to a dance party without it.
I am not sure if there will be a traditional Black & White Ball for New Year’s in Second Life this year – unless I can persuade Gidge to throw one with me – but if there is, I know a perfect gown for it and it’s free. Saschi Vixen of Adam n Eve put out a marvelous gift gown for Christmas that really will rock any Black & White ball. I know New Year’s is pretty chilly though, so I added a shawl I snitched off a Donna Flora outfit called LoreDana for a little shoulder warmth.
I have mentioned more than once that I am not very fond of babydoll dresses, so imagine my surprise when I fell for this gorgeous babydoll at Mika. There was an element of surprise in that Mika is known for dancer/showgirl wear. It’s where we got our fan dancer outfits. But the big surprise was how attractive and elegant this babydoll dress looked. Elegant is not the word I associate with babydolls, but that is the word for this one. It is the gorgeous draping in the bodice and the lovely fabric that make this so elegant. However, to really appreciate how truly excellent it is, you have to see those prims in motion – it’s an amazing piece of work. The attention to detail that creates elegance even extends to the ribbon edged hem. Truly a great example of how what seems quite simple on the surface becomes, through careful detailing and devotion to excellence, a work of art.
Who doesn’t love a shearling coat? When the wind is cold and piercing you will feel as snug as a bug in a rugh if your have a good shearling. But if your shearling is this chic, you will be a beautifully snug bug, too.