Best of Italian Style "Mystical Bride" Show

Today at Best of Italian Style, we had a fabulous show, the "Mystical Bride" show. We had an amazing line up of designers: Orage Creations, Son!a, V-Fashion, Azul, Bliss, Addoro, Anubis Style, Jador, Petal Meg, Preciosity of Style, B! Fashion, Styles of Edo, Sartoria, and Gold in the Night. (That's me, in V-Fashion's "Isabella.") Agtaope Carter produced the show. If you were there, you were treated to some breathtaking fashions!

Algezares Designs - Fest

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Algezares Magic, the creative talent behind Algezares Designs. When I was at Alge's store, I picked up this darling dress called “Fest” in blue (pictured left). This is just the cutest little dress, and at L$120, you can't pass it up. The colors are fun and summery – a light lavender geometric pattern on the skirt, with white and royal blue complementary patterns on the bodice. And then to top it off, Alge includes a delightful lightweight scarf. When I put on “Fest” in the morning, I feel ready to go out and play!

Shortly after I purchased “Fest,” Alge contacted me to make sure I was happy with my purchase. We talked for a bit, and she sent me another little outfit, shown below. This sexy little skirt and top combo is so versatile! Pair it with some strappy platforms, and you're ready for a night out on the town. Wear it with boots and your favorite dark stockings and you have a more sophisticated look. The sheer stars are enticing, yet they cover everything important. Alge has a number of such tops in her store; at L$60 each, you can put together several outfits without spending your whole clothing allowance for the week.

In addition to the main store, you can visit Algezares Designs at Best of Italian.

Serengeti!

rrrAAWWrrr!!! Spork is introducing its first swimsuit, “Serengeti.” Actually, make that two firsts – this is also their first animal print, as well! “Serengeti” is a stylish two-piece swimsuit. With the tanga bottom and bandeau top, you are sexy, and at the same time tasteful; you show exactly what you want. The brown tiger print has finely detailed gatherings, and rich texture within the fabric. A fabulous bonus is the matching tank included with the set. All this for L$100! Whether you are in your two-piece sunning yourself on the deck or splashing around in the pool with friends, or in your tank in the gazebo relaxing with a good book, you will be the tigress du jour.

Tuli's "Hope" skin

In my last post I described Tuli's new skin, "Hope." She had sent the natural makeup versions to her group, and by the way, the natural is a great daytime casual look! Then last week Tuli sent me the full makeup line. And oh, are they beautiful! Of course, Hope has all the definition you would expect from Tuli's skins. But that only starts to tell the story. The casual makeups such as "blush" (shown at left) and "gig" are subtle, but still compelling. The evening makeups have rich colorations that are dramatic without being overdone; just a perfect balance! All the makeups have the loveliest highlight on the apples of the cheeks, and a very discrete use of freckles from the neck down.

Since I have been wearing "Hope," I have received many compliments on it. I was so taken with Hope, that I wore the "vivid" makeup when I was MC for our United Forces Against Cancer RFL team fashion show on June 6. (Our team has topped L$700,000. Way to go, team!) "Vivid" was perfect with Elettra Gausman's (ORAGE Creations) "Wonderful Life" gown, in the special RFL pink edition.

Anyway, I had decided that my look was a bit harsh for a sweet girl like me, so since about the first of the year, I have looked at countless skins. So many beautiful, well-crafted skins out there. But I think I have finally found the one.

Hope is available in five skin tones, each with four eyebrow colors. Individual skins sell for L$1,000 each, and the fatpack (10 makeups) is L$4,950 for each skin tone.

Eyes are from Spork "Eclipse" silver blue (night); hair is Truth "Jasmine;" earrings are EarthStones "Peace."

Sam's Secret and Tuli

This week, Samsara Nishi of Sam's Secret Boutique sent me her Satin Lingerie set, and Tuli Asturias sent the Tuli Update Group the natural makeup versions of her Hope skin. Skin and lingerie? What a perfect combination for a blog post!

Don't I look like quite the temptress in Purple Satin Lingerie from Sam's? The black cups and drawstrings are a prominent offset against the rich purple of the satin. Those inviting strings lace across the back, as well. Wouldn't you look irresistible in Sam's Satin Lingerie?

Tuli's Hope skin was released in five skin tones, from pale to dark tan, and with four eyebrow colors. Hope has just the right touch of blush and lip gloss, with lovely definition. Oh, yes, I think I could get used to being seen in Hope!

A Blogger's Appreciation

Last week had been declared Bloggers Appreciation Week by caLLie cLine. It was an opportunity for designers to thank those of us who blog fashion by showering us with piles upon piles of gifts. To come in every evening and find my inbox stuffed with so many beautiful, thoughtful, kind gifts was simply overwhelming. And the care that went into each of them was so touching.

Of course, I thank each and every last designer for making this such a special week. We blog because we get so excited about your creations that we just have to tell the whole world. So your kindness this week, as I said, so overwhelming, was just the cherry on the cake.

And this all was the brainchild of Callie Cline, one of the major movers and shakers in SL fashion. (Arguably in SL. Period.) This group seems likely to continue on as a network for designers and bloggers; one of those things that you never knew you needed until you got one. Callie, what can I say? You rock!

Ayiki’s Ling, Pink Makeup

This morning I was at Ayiki Takakura’s store in Tel Aviv Yaffo, admiring the lovely skins in her store. I inquired with her about the “Ling” line of skins, and Ayiki was kind enough to send me the pink makeup version of Ling. The skin tone itself is lightly tanned with the loveliest blush on the apples of the cheeks. The lipstick is a sensuous deep pink with the perfect touch of gloss. Just the right depth of eyeliner is accented by eyeshadow that picks up the hue of the lipstick. However, the eyeshadow runs to a darker shade, giving a mysterious, exotic look to the eyes. There are eight makeups for Ling ranging from day to goth to evening. A very luscious line of skins!

Necklace is Mila by JCNY and lingerie is Decadence by Hollee.