Some of My Swank Picks to Slay New Year's Eve

 When I started my search for the perfect New Year's outfit, I knew it had to be something that balanced glam and festive flair. That’s when I stumbled upon Cometa by If Designs, and I was instantly smitten. It’s not just a dress—it’s a showstopper!  Cometa by If Designs is available for a variety of body types, including Erika, Freya, GenX (classic and curvy), Maitreya, Kupra, Kups, Legacy (perky and petite), and Reborn. The dress also comes with a jewel-toned color-changing HUD, letting you customize your look to match your vibe effortlessly.

To add some sparkle to my outfit, I paired Cometa with the Infinity Snowflake Set by Zuri in brilliant bronze. This stunning accessory set is both festive and sophisticated, adding the perfect sparkle to my ensemble. Think of it as the cherry on top of your ultimate New Year’s look!

I can never resist shoes and decided to wear shoes by M.O.D.A.N. Lauren Stiletto shoes that come in a variety of colorful patterns. The Lauren Stilettos are made for Belleza, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Slink.

Wearing

Dress - Cometa by If Designs

Infinity Snowflake Set by Zuri

Shoes -  M.O.D.A.N. Lauren Stiletto 

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A Queen Crowned by Winter at Swank - Purple Moon's wearing A Child's Wish

Far in the silent, endless lands of frost, as unreachable as a distant star, The Snow Queen reigns supreme—untamed, unyielding, unstoppable. Her icy kingdom is a breathtaking masterpiece, a realm where nature’s frozen artistry takes center stage. Each snowflake is a miracle, each crystal a gem, and together they shimmer like diamonds beneath the vast, velvet canopy of the night sky.

Her crown isn’t forged of gold but of frost, glittering like the stars that mirror her eternal promise. She doesn’t merely walk; she glides, leaving a snow trail in her wake. Her presence is a quiet symphony, a glowing reverence of winter’s beauty. To encounter her touch is to witness transformation—tears solidify into frozen sculptures, exquisite and eternal.

Her heart, though cold, carries an unmatched depth, a profoundness that whispers of untold stories and untouched wisdom. Hers is a world in which the skies perpetually freeze, silence reigns, and crystal walls sing in soft, wistful tones. Within her palace of glimmering ice, she listens—listens to winter’s eternal call, to the harmony of frost and stillness.

Wearing Swank Exclusive - Purple Moon - A Child's Wish 

Made for Belleza curvy, Kupra Kups, Larax petite, Lara X, Maitreya, Maitreya petite, Legacy - Nerido, Perky and Legacy, Reborn - Reborn juicy, and Waifu. It comes with twinkle lights, a skirt with branches antlers and flowing fabric. It is beyond festive.

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Cozy Cheer at Swank

The snow falls gently from an opulent silver sky, each snowflake glistening like tiny diamond fragments as they coat the earth in a pristine white blanket. The air carries the crispness of winter, kissed by the faint aroma of pine and distant woodsmoke. I arrive at the door of my beloved in a new outfit featured at Swank called Vien by GAW. This cozy sweater and slip dress is made for maitreya worn, lara x, legacy, perky, and reborn and comes with a festive color-changing hud. 

Just imagine standing hand-in-hand with your beloved, wrapped in thick woolen scarves and coats, your cheeks flushed from the soft bite of the chill. And, he gives you this gorgeous 22-carat gold Christmas tree with a gorgeous drop citrine by Zuri called Christmas Tree. It is so beautiful and a perfect gift for friends and lovers.

Beneath a canopy of ancient, frost-draped trees—magically adorned like they're spun from dreams—I dream of my Love and me  embarking on a journey through a magical winter wonderland.

Wearing Swank Exclusives

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Dress  Vien by GAW

Neckalce - Zuri - Christmas Tree Citrene

Embrace the Season

The holidays are magical, whether you celebrate them or simply soak in the festive spirit.

There’s something about winter that stirs the soul—crisp snowy air, twinkling holiday markets, reindeer,

Santa, elves, glittering trees, delicate snowflakes, and the warmth of a crackling fire.

I love this new outfit called Scarlett by C.YFashion. It is so cute with a sweet off-the-shoulder sweater and gorgeous

jeans that make you look like you are all wrapped up... oh la la... it is made for reborn, bombshell,

larax, larax petite, legacy, Maitreya (worn), perky, reform, waifu, and had a hud for clothes and

the shoes it comes with a color changing hud. Don't miss out.

Wearing Scarlett by C.YFashion

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To Bear in Mind...... Winter Deals at Swank

Did you know bears don’t actually hibernate? Instead, they enter a fascinating state called torpor! During this time: their body temperature drops from about 98°F to 88°F. and their metabolic rate slows down dramatically. They don’t eat, drink, or even go to the bathroom! Bears make their dens in cozy spots like rock cavities, hollow trees, or even nests under branch piles. As winter wraps up, hormonal changes wake them in the spring, and they emerge—often with playful cubs born during January or February!

I am telling you this because I have been hanging out with my new friend... a bear wearing this new Swank exclusive called Christmas by Fatal Fashion. It is made for Belleza, e body reborn, kupra, Freya, legacy, Maitreya (worn), and tall matching sneakers for slink and maitreya. It also comes with a scarf, cute Christmas tree earrings, and a candy cane for your lips, and a cookie boy for your hand (not worn).

Wearing Swank Exclusive

Fatal Fashion - Christmas

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Candy Land Can - Amelia Dress- Virtual Diva

The Amelia dress is a showstopper. It has bold vertical stripes, is sexy in red and black, and is festive in green and black. It is perfect for holiday cheer. Why wait? Make it yours today. And, I am dreaming of the best Holidays yet ! It is made for many SL bodies.

Available at Virtual Diva Mainstore

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Winter Romance with Aphrodite Heart Homes

It is winter and there is nothing I enjoy more than sitting with my friends around a campfire sipping hot chocolate

and roasting marshmallows. The Wild Animal Campfire by Heart Homes is just perfect for a winter night romance.

There are so many props to use including a guitar that plays a three-minute love song. This is low prim and

so much fun. You will create romantic memories with your date as you sit around the campfire and gaze at

the stars. Available inworld https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/239/73/22 and on MP

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Aphrodite-Wild-Animals-Winter-Campfire-set-updated-2024/26544380

This campfire set Includes:

♥ Campfire:
By Animations:

♥ Bigger couple log:
♡ Single animations & activities: 11
♡ Couple animations & activities: 50, 25 full scenes for warming hands together, drinks or eating together, many cuddles, kisses and snuggles.
♡ Props: 7

♥ Stump:
♡ Single animations 13
6 Props / 1 rezzable

♥ Smaller log:
♡ Single animations & activities : 8
♡ Couple animations & activities: 38
7 props

The single logs, are ready with pillows for a comfy evening on the campfire. More than just normal activities like warming on the fire sits, Roasting Marshmallows etc, the logs both are equipped for a special role, and have a huge selection of props each, from firewood to marshmallows on a stick, to a guitar
The Musicians Log, is fitted with a guitar case, and allows to entertain your friends, the guitar even plays a lovely song for all to listen.
The Firetenders Log has a collected pile of cut wood, that allows you to care for the campfire, fuel and strike it, so no one has to freeze.

♥ "Winter birds" Guitar to play the most beautiful and popular "Romance" 3 minutes long song, (on/off) Surprise your love with this serenata!!! It has hand-painted beautiful birds and snowflakes on it too :)

♥ Campfire by Prim count (MESH) LI:

Smaller Log: 6
Snow base 2
campfire 8
bigger log5
Stump 5

Some of the props that the logs dispenses are: guitar, marshmallows to roast together or single, fire logs & woods, Christmas drinks

♥ Also includes: Wild animals set of pots and jars, as following:
♡ "Wild animals" Milk jar decorative
♡ "Wild animals" flask with hot water, dispenses Christmas hot chocolate, Christmas coffee and tea
♡ "Wild animals" hot Chocolate jar, dispenses regular hot chocolate with a gingerbread cookie, or hot chocolate with marshmallows.
♡ "Wild animals" Soup pot, dispenses 4 different hot soups bowls with spoons to eat them. flavors: sour soup, chicken & needles soup, veggies soup & tomato soup with bread croutons.

♥ Menu controlled fire with "Wild animals" original fire ring

♥ Snow base optional for everything.

Enchanted Daisies Stump - TM Creation

I love to landscape and most of all, when a designer makes it easy with low prims. One of my favorite designers is Tm:.Creation whose new design is called  "The Daisies Stump" Garden Arrangement +Opt PBR. GM66  which has so much to look at.. flowers, rocks, bushes, ferns, and an artful wooden sculpturesque stump as a centerpiece is so easy to integrate into just about any landscape.  Best of all it has butterflies as a particle effect that can be turned off or on... turn it on is my advice,  The build is only  10 prims and is m.3.5 wide x 2.8 deep or so. You can also unlink all the pieces and create your own garden.

TM Creations - LM - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tm%20Paraiso1/90/128/23

MARKETPLACE-  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/23454

Siren of the Sea and Champagne Cup..... at Swank

 bubbles up I say!  Long ago I would frequent a stripper place, owned by a friend,  as a mermaid -- never as a stripper but I  did have some fun as a mermaid in a champagne glass...those were the days! Most folks expected a scantly clad woman in the glass, not a mermaid -- which made it even more fun... When I saw this cocktail glass by M&T called Drink Me Burlesque, I wondered who could resist this fun!  I  knew I had to show you how much fun it can be! Drink Me Burlesque is low prim and has three scenes and  8 poses  -- it is so much fun for mermaids and two-legged lovelies! 

As a true siren of the sea,  I combine this joyful dance with a new gown by Evie called Mera set... it perfect for all us mermaids on land... if you know what I mean...Mera is made for erika, genx classic, curvy, hhara, kupra, lara (worn), Larax, legacy, reborn, and reborn waifu. It also comes with a color-changing hud for scales and top and a fab trident....  My only question is  ....Do you dare to dive to  the depths of a mermaid...  time will tell

Dancing in  M&T called Drink Me Burlesque

Dress - Evie - Mera

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Cozy Autumn and the Witch's House

It was a November afternoon... bleak, grey, and raining when I stumbled on the witch's house. I was drawn in by the fire and the smell of sandalwood incense. Exploring this house I found all manner of spells and floating candles, books of spells, and even a black cat... but no witch in sight! I decided to make myself comfortable for a little while in my new outfit called Cozy Autumn Sweater and Dress by Goddess Creations. It is perfect for this time of year.

This outfit is made for genx classic, perky, reborn, genx, legacy, larax, and maitreya (worn) It also comes with colored tights and a color-changing hud for the dress, sweater, and trim around the sweater, in many glorious autumn colors sure to get you through winter as well.

It was a warm and cozy stay in the witch's house. The woodsmoke and herbs left a luscious scent and the air hummed with an energy that I couldn't put my finger on.  Inside, the house was a labyrinth of dimly lit rooms, each filled with strange, almost archaic objects - dried herbs hanging from the ceiling, curious crystal formations, and antique books with leather-bound covers.  I  felt a strange mix of excitement and apprehension, my fingers tingling as I explored.

Wearing Goddess Creations - Cozy Autumn Sweater and Dress

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Autumn Splendor - Purplemoon @ Swank...

 I love the warm colors of autumn, especially orange. It reminds me of pumpkins, pies, and gathering around the table with family and friends old and new to express our gratitude for all we have. It is the time of year to raise your glass and celebrate each other. The latest exclusive gown by Purple Moon, Diane in Orange is exclusive at Swank and perfect for this time of year.

Diane is made for Genx classic, Legacy, Legacy perky, Maitreya (worn), maitreya petite, Maitreya x, and Maitreya x petite,  reborn, and reborn waifu. It also comes with a color-changing hud for the skirt which comes in a luscious solid satin or a lovely floral print as worn. The top of this dress has golden glitter that adds to the festive autumn look of this lovely gown. So if you are ready to celebrate the holidays, head to Swank to get in a holiday mood. As a note aside, Diane also comes in blue and red. 

Wearing Purple Moon - Diana in Orange exclusively at Swank

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Festive oh la la Jumo and HJ @ Swank

 I just love this dress called Montecarlo by Jumo that is an exclusive at Swank  --- it is fun,  fluffy, amazing, sexy, and best of all exudes the holidays!  Maonetecarlo is made for reborn, genx classic curvy, larax, kupra, legacy, maitreya (worn), peach, star,  and reborn waifu. Montecarlo has a fabulous color-changing hud and enough fur - all PETA approved to keep you cozy this fall! 

Speaking of festive -- look at these glorious shoes with Montecarlo - festooned with the finest silk ribbons. I just cannot wait for the festival, can you...  my momma told me to always make a statement... and this is for sure! 

I decided to pair this look with Heartsdale's Fashionista Collection, which is brimming with multicolored precious and rare stones. This set comes with earrings, a gorgeous drop necklace, and a color-changing hud. Who could ask for more this holiday season?!

Wearing Jumo - MonteCarlo

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