OMG Penumbra's Sneak Peek Openning Oct. 25!

After two fantastic seasons of unparalleled success, PENUMBRA is opening the way to new opportunities.  This year you will be able to benefit from their monthly event appropriately called SNEAK PEEK.  As a chosen blogger for this fabulous and exciting event, I will show my readers as many of the extraordinary offerings as possible to keep you inspired and styled!

SNEAK PEEK is a vamped up production and an effervescent style platform that will take you to the front row of upcoming trends throughout the SL grid as the Penumbra staff and their chosen designers, creators and bloggers kick off in full gear making sure you get the most from your SNEAK PEEK into the wonderful world of SL fashion.

The first monthly event will take place from the 25th of October to the 5th of November and you will have 10 magnificent days to shop and scout the latest trends!!!  

My first blog will appear with LM on Friday, Oct. 24.

Featured Designers:

Angel Dessous

Ashmoot

Asteria Creations

blah.BLAH.blah

BN designs

BRAVURA HOMME

CST DESIGNS

D.D.M. DESIGNS~ JEWELRY

Dead Dollz

Deluxe Body Factory

Divalicious Designs

Elysium

EMO-tions

Ever An’ Angel

F I N E S M I T H

flow

FLRN DESIGN

Foil

Ghee

Glamistry

Glitter

HOLY SHIrT!

JUMO Fashion and Beauty

K-CODE

KL Couture

Leri Miles Designs

Linealrise Design [LRD]

LIZIAAH

Loovus Dzevavor

Lush By CoCo

Lyrical B!zarre Templates

M&M STYLE

Masoom

Meva

Nya’s Shop

petit chat

PICHI

Poute

Rapture

SHEY

Snowpaws

TuttiFrutti

WTB

ZOZ

. PENUMBRA. Website:  http://penumbrasl.com

. PENUMBRA. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penumbrasl

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Violator's Tears of White... and Mr. X

It is dusk. I wander in the shadows of  the cloisters the  arches reflect the fading sunlight. Relaxing far from the din of the articulated world I wait here for Mr. X... in silence.... a limbo of long summer afternoons.

What better to wear than Tears of White by Violator, this dress is simply elegance in motion with it's flowing sleeves, side cape and graceful tentacles.

The jewelry that come with this dress is magnificent... a grand golden collar spiked with the finest diamonds adorned with a billowing cluster of flowers.

An artful arching golden staff off the right shoulder is embellished with a dove and a golden chest button adds flair.

Mr. X cast your image...and into darkness... we are luminous as stars in the midnight sky...bathed in moonlight and whirlpools of desires.  Within the shadows of the cloisters I wait.

Wearing: Dress & Necklace - Tears of White - Violator
Headpiece and Earrings- ViolatorWhite Chatelaine
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/128/128/22
Hair: Emo-tions - Shena - Snow
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2
Skin: Morphine
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24

Mr. X & Freya... Morphine and Fashion for Life Exclusive

 Fashion for Life  runs through June 20 and features exclusives by 150 designers.  Mr. X and I wandered around and could not resist buying the summer outfit by Morphine offered exclusively at Fashion for Life.

Morphine Skins has released a series of four casually cool outfits called Freya.  They are perfect for  a summer stroll, hike or bike ride. Freya's Ensemble includes a boho mesh inspired top and cute two toned capri pants in Red (shown), Chic (shown), Dark (shown) and Polka Pack.

Morphine is really  reasonably priced and  is giving a 50% Donation to RFL.  Shoes and Clothing are sold separately and are  a 25% Donation to RFL.

The Direct TP to Morphine at Fashion for Life:
 http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FFL%20EXCURSION/112/198/22

About Fashion For Life

Fashion For Life is an event supporting Second Life’s Relay For Life campaign to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. It will run until June 20th across 10 sims. The theme this year is Wanderlust – a reflection of Relay For Life’s theme Journey To A Promise. Over the 10 sims, you will find 150 stores, gacha areas and a region wide passport game.

Follow these links for a list of store slurls in alphabetical order http://ffl.iheartsl.com/designers/store-slurls-alphabetically/ and a list of store slurls by Sims http://ffl.iheartsl.com/designers/store-slurls/. For more information, visit Fashion For Life web site http://ffl.iheartsl.com

Happy Shopping!

High Impact & Mr. X - new release Silken Moon

Wandering around Lea 18 has inspired me to surprise Mr. X with a bold high impact look...

And, what better to wear for this than the amazingly avant garde new release  called Chonophilia by Silken Moon.

White as the moon on a winter night Chonophilia gleams with points and tentacles giving this look an otherworldly feel that is just so cool!

The best part of this look is you dress it up or down so to speak as it is extremely versatile and well made. 

Perhaps I shall wait in hiding amid the "Insidious Ideas" of Lea 18 for Mr. X... looking almost like an assassin on a mission...

Or an angel heralding a new dawn.

Wearing:

Silken Moon - Chonophilia

LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/113/141/22

MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/de-DE/stores/42895

 Eye Jewels - Eshi otawara - Shakti Face Jewels
http://slurl.com/secondlife/blackLiquid/52/33/503

Skin-  Morphine - Sangreia Void - exclusive no longer available
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24

A Novel Effect & Mr. X.... and new exclusives by Morphine at Penumbra

There is nothing like the luxurious feel of leather... soft and supple... that sets the senses racing. Mr. X left me a box... with a note... "Sita, love, wearing this you will indeed be a "novel effect"... this dress is fun, feminine and sexy, and made for a night out... I know how much you love that."  Nadine in Leather by Morphine is an exclusive release at Penumbra Fashion Week.

The box contained four new leather dresses by Morphine called Nadine's Leather Dress.  Nadine comes in red, pink, black and bronze and is the perfect cocktail dress with its' sexy square  strapless neckline and  fitted bodice.  This shift style dress is simple with flattering A-lines and a flounce at the waist that embellishes the look. 

Another exclusive at Penumbra Fashion Week is  the new skin also called Nadine that comes in Peach, Tan (worn) and Native. Also included in the skin package are Lush appliers, LT/Mirage, Phat/Cute Azz, blue and enchant eyes and two shapes. The brows range from natural, berry, black, brown and light.

Morphine is also offering another fashion exclusive at Penumbra,  a simple powder pink shift dress called Celeste's Dress.  This cute dress has an elegant  floral pattern that begs for summer walks on the beach.  I like the detail of the multi-colored belt at the waist that pulls this look together. 

Wearing: 

Morphine

Nadine Leather Dress in Pink and Red (also comes in bronze and black)

Celeste's Dress in Pink

Skin Morphine Nadine in Tan

Peumbra Landmark - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/zenshi%20south%20two/222/58/3001
Morphine Landmark http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24 

Lea 18- Frankx Lefavre

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LEA18/28/35/22

Jewelry- Finesmith- http://slurl.com/secondlife/blackLiquid/110/200/3522

Hair: Truth -http://slurl.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/104/43/26

PENUMBRA EVENTS

MAY 26TH | MONDAY

2PM LUNAR ECLIPSE SHOW
BSD DESIGN STUDIO
VERO MODERO

5PM PROGRESSIVE & ELECTRO HOUSE MUSIC
DJ PAARHIS WHELAN

6PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
LOOVUS DZEVAVOR
LUSH BY COCO

7PM ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC
DJ LICHI MOONWALL

MAY 27TH | TUESDAY

2PM LUNAR ECLIPSE SHOW
GLAM DREAMS
GIULIA DESIGN
PETIT CHAT

4PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
ZANZE

6PM FREESTYLE MUSIC
DJ XINO
DJ BANDER

MAY 28TH | WEDNESDAY

12PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
LIVGLAM
K-COLLECTION

5PM LIVE PERFORMANCE
DAVID CSISZER

6PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
BLVCK ANCHOR

MAY 29TH | THURSDAY

12PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
PURE POISON

3PM LUNAR ECLIPSE SHOW
AD CREATIONS
DEAD DOLLZ
MADRID SOLO

4PM TRANCE MUSIC
DJ ARC

5PM DEEP HOUSE & DEEP TECH MUSIC
DJ TOM SAWYER

MAY 30TH | FRIDAY

2PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
LEGAL INSANITY

4PM SL LIVE RADIO

6PM TOTAL ECLIPSE SHOW
LYBRA

MAY 31ST | SATURDAY

2PM GRAND FINALE SHOW

5PM LIVE PERFORMANCE
AMFORTE CLARITY

6PM CLOSING PARTY

SL LIVE RADIO

Website: http://penumbrasl.com/

Divina and Mr. X new release by Gold in the Night

Mr. X has been a long admirer of Elisea Carter, the designer of the elegant line of women's apparel and CEO of Gold in the Night.  There is a timeless elegance to designs found here...with a dash of alluring sensuality. Divina, a new release by Gold in the Night is a dream in cream. Divina  is embellished with feathers that float and add interest to fine finely textured skirt. 

A gorgeous lace waistline accented with a band of silk and roses give this dress an air of the sophisticated designs of the 1950s glamour.  I love the slender emphasis on silhouette and form that this design has.

The bodice is a sleek and feminine combination of beautifully textured silk replete with wrinkles and shine that is embellished with lace and a silk scarf for your neck.

A luxurious shawl in a delicate floral pattern adds a dramatic flair to this dress.  And of course, Elisa always remembers long silk gloves.

Sold separately, don't miss the 1950s styled Divina Hat that is worn close to the head and decorated with elaborate feathers... this is the essential accessory to complete this ensemble.

The back of this dress is just so sexy.... as I recall Mr. X reminding me that I am his "Gold in the Night"...... if you have not visited the shop please do you will be glad you did.

Wearing: 
Gold in the Night - Gown & Hat -Divina Dress
Shoes - Gold in the Night Lady D Shoes in cream
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/110299
http://slurl.com/secondlife/KLIO/159/151/24

Hair- D!va - Ange in Red Amber

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CalanDiva/148/157/24

Skin- Morphine
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24

Dove -Timeless Elegance Sonatta Morales New Release

Exquisite and striking...soft and shimmery.... you will take flight in this elegant aqua blue gown called Dove that is simply timeless.

Sonatta has just released her new spring collection...and Dove with it's sweetheart neckline and flaired feather brooch creates a distinctive and sexy silhouette that is utterly unforgettable.

Sensuously shaped, the aqua blue gown is embellished with white doves that are draped down the front of it in an artful pattern.

In the quiet golden dawn when Mr. X and I expect only the sound of gentle breezes and the sweet scent of honeysuckle... we hear the soft morning song of doves... as we close our eyes and enter the world of forgetting........

Wearing: Dove - Sonatta Morales
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/142/165/752
Necklace: Pearls - Sonatta Morales
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/142/165/752
Hair: Wasabi Pills - Veronica in Seafoam
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coraline/206/135/53

Sea of Dreams & Mr. X.... New release by Sascha Designs

Mr. X said, "imagine an idyllic stretch of the most perfect beach...

dazzling white sand that sprinkles ashore as a sugar soft treat for your toes... the warm sea of luminous turquoises, blues and greens...passing clouds and a ring of green palms swaying in the breeze...."  When I think of tropical colors, I think of the succulent fruits of the tropics... and the new dress by Sascha Designs called Tani that comes in a number of colors and print options.

Passionate orange like the fruit of the mango... the king of fruits, with its rich flavor that is unforgettable -- just like the colors of  Tani in Orange block print with it's elegant dash of hot pink down the center.

Tani also comes in "lemon"  both in solid lemon and a block print.  Lemon is embellished with the butterfly hat that you can wear on your left or right side.  I have paried lemon with the newly released shoes called Xana By Charmed Breedables -- they are just a perfect match for this ensemble.

Lemons....appealingly fresh and vibrant.... this dress makes a statement...with plenty of "zest" !

 Tani in Fuchia the color of sunsets -- and summer dreams -- much like the dragon fruit with its' bright fuchia skin and sweet creamy white flesh.... dotted with tasteful black seeds....

Tani in aqua ... a place where the sky meets the sea.... this dress is like the horizon at dawn with it's splash of pink and gold....

Wearing: Sascha  Designs - Tani https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/13877
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coco%20Beach%20Kelina/253/203/24

Vanity Hair - where the boys are
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/197/91/794

Skin and Makeup - Morphine Skins  Luisa Skin Medium, Audrey Lips and shadow  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24

Nails: Nailed It! Nailed IT https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/145953

Diwali and Mr. X... © Champagne! Sparkling Couture New Release

On the first night of the new moon of Kartika Mr. X and I plan to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light.  Diwali marks the triumphant return of Sita and Rama to their northern home of Ayodhya.

Enzo of © Champagne! Sparkling Couture has made the perfect dress to fete this time of year, appropriately named, Diwali.  This ensemble was the gown MVW India 2014 wore.  You don't have to be a contestant to wear this glorious dress... that is sure to bring out your inner goddess.

 The four arms of Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity represent the four directions.  Many celebrate Diwali believing that Sita is  an avatar of Lakshmi, both are known for their purity.  (No comments from the peanut gallery Mr. X). The details of this outfit with it's sacred lotus flowers and candles  that are lit during Diwali add authenticity to this fabulous outfit.

I love the jewel for my hair that comes with this dress along with the flaming halo much like  the one that Lord Shiva as Nataraja dances the universe into creation and destruction.


Lakshmi Mantra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYrg0uWtyZc

Wearing: Diwali- MVW India by © Champagne! Sparkling Couture 

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The Renaissance Galleria/28/74/28

Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/95956

Call for Contest

Sparkling Face of the Monthly Champagne Contest! 

 This is a monthly contest for men and women.  The goal is to find beautiful, elegant people in SL, to represent the sparkling and glamorous flair of Champagne Designs. Competition Dates are always the 15th of every month. So submit your photos until 15th of each month; winners announced in the evening of the 15th

What do you have to do?

-  first join the CHAMPAGNE! contest  sparkling face of the month group on Flickr :

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1338929@N23/ and join  the contest group

-  make a nice picture , wearing one of the outfits of CHAMPAGNE!sparkling couture ,

   you can place 3 maximun  per avatar (min. 512 x 512 pixels)

- rename them CHAMPAGNE CONTEST " your name"

Enzo Champagne will pick 3 names each 15th of month:

The Prizes

-3th Place win a store card value 500l

-2nd Place win a store card value 1500l

and the winner ,

-1st Place win to be in the AD of Champagne in  Magazines (So you have to be avaiable to do the photoshoot) and in stores,and vendor ad.

      And win too a storecard value 5000l

Rules of the Competition

1.You must be wearing a Champagne outfit  (male or female).   (In mainstore or https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/95956 )

2. You may submit a maximum of 3 photographs (each with different Champagne outfit).

3.  If possible , No logos, no signs and no names please!

4.  Size of the photos: 1024x1024 pixels, min 512

5. Champagne reserves the right to disqualify if the rules mentioned are not respected;

6.You give Champagne all your rights to use your pics for promotions ,etc..

7.Bloggers, if you have received a free outfit to blog, make an effort to do a pic with another outfit, to be fair with the other models

The Fab Four Exclusives by Lybra Rage at Fiera Spring Fair....

Vanilla is sometimes used metaphorically for "blandness" in a cultural sense.  But, the spice vanilla is far from bland...it has a rich history and flavor...Mr. X & I love vanilla -- the color and the the spice.

This morning,  Mr. X left me the most delicious gown called Beauty by Lybra in rich vanilla tones. Beauty, appropriately named is elegant and sleek with a corset styled bodice that is alluring as vanilla ice cream!

Beauty's fitted lines show off every curve and the bottom of this dress billows out in the mermaid style.  If you want to look simply elegant, Beauty is for you.

What can I say about Lybra's dress called Malificent...except that it is magnificent and makes me want to "take flight".

Elaborate feathers that are all the rage on RL runways form a graceful frame for this sexy gown that is perfectly textured in midnight silk velvet.

The plunging neckline is provocative ..in a very good way...just ask Mr. X...and is irresistable for eyes that "wander."   Get this exclusively at Fiera Spring Fair through March 31... you won't regret it!

Another gem...Ghost is a white tiger inspired gown with striking black and white overlapping asymmetric stripes accented with red silk.

Flatteringly, femininely form fitting Ghost's graceful hemline wafts on the spring breeze...and you can be sure every eye in the room will be on you!

The  dash of red silk on the sleek bodice and the gorgeous ruffled red silk gloves... complete this look with  contrasting elegance that never goes out of style.

Tigress located in Tiger Alley is Lybra's newest release. Drawn to the unusual?  Touches of design eccentricity set this gown apart with its' amazing black and white asymmetric tiger inspired
stripes that will make the men go wild!

The print is perfectly accented with a wide black satin belt at the waist that shows off all your curves.  This sleek gown flairs at the bottom in the finest netting and chiffon and is embellished with grey ribbons that rustle in the breeze.... you will feel like an enchantress concealed in stripes and satin.

Outfit # 1 Wearing: Lybra - Beauty (white garden)
Outfit #2 Wearing: Lybra - Malificent (white garden)
Outfit #3 Wearing: Lybra - Ghost
Outfit #4 Wearing: Lybra - Tigress (Tiger Alley)
Poses: By PosESioN-  Elena - Special at Fiera Spring Fair

Main Fair LM for Giveaway Board and Navigation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SaliMar/236/249/2801

Wearing: Morphine Skin: Saphire Medium Skin Tone
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Webhost/128/126/27

Join our Giveaway and  win a Huge Prize: --
The Fair Sponsor´s Exclusive Releases!  One lucky Winner will have the chance of winning a box with the exclusive releases from our sponsors:  Sys, Gizza, Gabriel, Dead Dollz, HMEAM, Azul, LPD, Elysium, Sonatta Morales, Zibska, Pure Poison, Lybra

To participate:
- Join our Inworld Group
- Join the Giveaway Board

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SaliMar/238/247/2801
Winner will be announced on 31 March.
Explore three Sims that provide an  immersive Shopping Experience:

GREENHOUSE GARDEN SIM:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/192/60/2801

Sponsored by:  Sys, Sonatta Morales, Zibska, Gabriel
Built By: : soraya Vaher (Violator)
WHITE GARDEN SIM:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SaliMar/197/196/2801

Sponsored by:  Gizza, HMEAM, LPD, Lybra
Built By:: Mila Tatham (Solidea Folies)
OBSCURE GARDEN SIM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/CSW%20Island/72/191/2801
Sponsored by: Dead Dollz, Elysium, Azul, Pure Poison
Built By:  Aliza Karu (AD Creations)

TIGER ALLEY : White Tiger Themed Market
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/125/132/2805

SHOPS :
CW  Celestina Wedding, IceWater, ROMANCE COUTURE, Artizana Ethnic Couture, Chocolat, AVALE, DEESSES SKINS, ! -slouch- poses, Ghee, Delirium Style, Xen’s Hats, Boudoir.

BSD, Living Imagination, Poseison Pose, Wicca’s Wardrobe, Silken Moon, Natzuka, Poseway, MUA, BAOBA, White Widow, StyLux, Tissu PiCHi, Blackliquid, Desir, Sascha’s Designs, Nailed It, Orsini Red, N1CO, Loovus Dzevavor, Countdown, Amarelo Manga, Dystorted, Swallow, BLacklace, A Gata Moura, Afi, Lyrical Bizarre and Finesmith.

EVENTS Calendar

Sunday March 31st
FIERA/Blooming Spring Fair 2014 Closing Party & GiveAway Winner Announcement

SAVIAD
Owners/Founders/CEO
Mila Tatham/Soraya Vaher/Aliza Karu

Links

SAVIAD BLOG :
http://saviad.wordpress.com/

FACEBOOK  http://www.facebook.com/saviadthehautecouturevolution

FLICKR:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/2164829@N20/

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2219558@N25/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lybra.rage.1

Get Ready for Madri Gras... Must Have's - Violator and Club Caritas!

Mardi Gras... Fat Tuesday... and Carnival... it is the season to Party!  Heart Homes for Aphrodite Mega Store has the perfect items to spice up your Mardi Gras Fun! Thank you Lynxa & Prince for these two photos!

The Happy Mardi Gras Pose Set for example offers five couple poses from toasting the celebration to a kiss  as well as 12 single poses perfect for family and friends.  Working lamps and fireworks add to the fun...along with lots of champagne!

Speaking of parties... there is always loads of fun and mischief going on at Club Caritas, owned by KouWainohia Bergbahn with live DJ's that play a variety of eclectic music, a convivial crowd (they don't care what your avatar looks like...) and fun (and unusual) contests... this club is not to be missed. The club is open Tues.- Sunday, 2 p.m. - 12 a.m.SLT with events every two hours.

Another must is the Mardi Gras Party Set that comes with a table replete with shrimp & corn dogs platters, the cake of the king, cookies, flowers, animated candles and of course beer and champagne buckets that give out drinks.  A festive flower Arch  and banner adds to the fun and gives out free masks and drops confetti at a touch... this is just great fun!

As for what to wear... it is simple.... Carnival From Hell by Violator... need I say more?  This defines sumptuous... with luxurious red and black feathers.  The hair with feathers is part of this outfit adding the finishing touch to a outfit that will have people reserving their handbasket for you know where.....!!!!! Mr. X and I have ours reserved and ready to go!

Club Caritas - The club is open Tues.-Sun., 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. SL time with events every two hours

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lucretia/233/56/3497

http://clubcaritas.weebly.com

Heart Homes for Aphrodite Shop

Mardi Gras Pose Set

 https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/HAPPY-MARDI-GRAS-Poses-Set-Copy-Boxed/5803585
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mardi-Gras-party-ready-Includes-copy-balloons-and-banners/865090

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/61699

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/244/7/23

VIOLATOR

Wearing: Carnival From Hell- Violator

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/128/129/2

https://www.facebook.com/ViolatorArtCouture

Real Life Designs www.finerblack.com