Alice in the Enchanted Glen - Flower Dreams and Jumo @ Swank

Once upon a moonlit dusk, long after the last whisper of sunlight kissed the horizon, I wandered through Unicorn Cove — a hidden glen whispered about in lullabies and dreams. It is a vision of ethereal beauty, against the soft shimmer of her filmy white gown by Flower Dreams called Alice. As I walked, this gown rippled like moonlight on water, the bustle skirt swaying gently with each step. Adorning the gown were delicate blue roses, lovingly hand-sewn by the Queen's seamstresses — a nod to my favorite color, blue, which reminds me of the vast, mysterious ocean that brusheds my kingdom's shores.

The Cove was alive with enchantment. Fairy lights danced in the air, flickering like stars fallen to earth. Each step she took was cushioned by blossoms of lavender, jasmine, and forget-me-nots that carpeted the mossy ground. Beneath the silver-leafed trees, unicorns grazed peacefully, their horns aglow with gentle magic, their manes braided with strands of starlight.

I have paired the elegant Alice gown with new luscious pink Lips by Jumo Beauty. The detail and shape of these lips are just perfect and so realistically kissable!

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Wearing

Flower Dreams - Alice Dress is made for Belleza, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya, and Reborn. Each brand opens into all product variations. For Maitreya, it had Lara X, Maitreya Lara, Petite and Petite X. 

Lipstick - Jumo Beauty - Bethina Lips EvoX six shades of pink to pink coral lips so realistic and kissable.

Bewitching @ Swank

 In the dead of night — under a bruised sky and slivered moon — I  descended the spiraling staircase to the forgotten city below. Clad in black satin and lace... a corseted lace bodice and skirt that shows enough to make men turn their heads and stand up at attention if you know what I mean,  a silver chain of hearts... broken mostly and not mine.... and leggings that whisper secrets with each step. Wearing Hexa Dress by [C.YFashion], I am no damsel. Will he follow me into the ancient city - a place long buried by ash, crime, and memory? 

I accompanied Hexa Dress with two more finds at Swank... check out this fab eye shadow by Paix called Dawn made for Evo x. It reminds me of a modern version of Cleopatra-like eyes that are pure sin. Paix is also offering Dawn lipstick and Dawn hand-drawn bindi (not worn). For a little extra flair, I added the jewelry set called Artist's Muse by Heartsdale Designs.. This necklace is an ancient tale of the sun, and the earrings are all about the eye of the sun - reminding me how it warms the earth and sees all... just like the eye of  Horus, that ancient  Egyptian God... a beloved god of old.

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Outfit -Hexa Dress by [C.YFashion] made for larax, legacy, reborn, bombshell, laraxpetitie, perky, reborn, and waifu. It comes with a color-changing hud, sleeves, a dress, boots and garter.

Eye Make Up -Paix - Dawn Eyeshadows for EVO. Dawn Lipstick and Dawn Bindi also available

Jewelry - Heartsdale Designs - Artist's Muse - made for Larax, Reborn, 

Whispers in the Tower - Kitty Creations and HJ Jewelry

As I sit patiently in my cold stone castle, the icy air is softened only by the warmth of my anticipation. My lady-in-waiting is soon to arrive, carrying the potion made of sweet grass, columbine, a hint of jasmine... and rose, my most cherished bloom. Yet, even before the potion reaches my hand, I feel transformed. Wrapped in the Kyleight gown in pink by Kitty Creations, I become the very embodiment of the rose itself—fragile, noble, and boldly beautiful. 

This is no ordinary gown. The delicate embroidery of blossoms and trailing vines, stitched in luxurious silver thread, is nothing short of an heirloom. It whispers of artistry that took years to perfect. When I look down at the sweeping skirt and feel the texture of the thread, I feel youthful again—like anything is possible... like every effort, every dream, is about to bloom. 

Before my loyal prince vanished into the whispering forest, he pressed into my hands a gift so radiant it made my heart ache—a matching necklace and drop earring set called Berlin, created by Heartsdale Jewelry. It is truly enchanting. With a flick of magic, I can change the metal between gold and silver, and select from eight divine gemstones, each more breathtaking than the last. A piece that evolves with my mood… a piece worthy of royalty.  As evening descends, I shall light the torches—each flame a beacon guiding my prince home. 

Swank Exclusives

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Jewelry Set - Heartsdale Jewelry - Berlin Set - comes with earrings, bracelets, and necklance with color changing hud. 

GOWN - The Kyleight Gown by Kitty Creations is available for: Ebody Reborn Fitmesh - XS, S, M, L, XL Freya Hourglass Isis Legacy Maitreya Physique Tonic Curvy, Tonic Fine, and Venus. 

A new summer dress... Perfect for a garden stroll - Sascha's Designs

 The spring sun hung high in a cloudless sky, casting a gentle warmth across the sleepy village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. In the heart of the countryside, tucked behind a stone cottage draped in ivy, lay a secluded garden bursting into life after a long, quiet winter.

The garden, so full of life, seemed to breathe with me. Time drifted lazily, unhurried by clocks or worry. With each passing moment, I felt more anchored—not to the past or tomorrow, but to this moment, in this garden, on this perfect spring afternoon in France. A single breeze lifted a cherry blossom petal from a nearby branch. It twirled gently through the air and landed in my teacup. I smiled. "C'est la vie," I whispered. Indeed, what a life. 🌸🇫🇷

Wearing Chimere Summer Gown by Sascha Designs. It is made for  LaraX, legacy perky, legacy, maitreya, peetitiex, reborn waifu, and reborn. It also comes with shoulder sleeves with flexi  you can put on or take off, and flexi like drapes that float on the breeze. 

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Nera --- a Perfect Look for shopping and more ---- Sascha's Designs

Imagine this: you're strutting down the avenue on a shopping safari, drawn into boutiques by sparkling windows, your every step turning heads — because you're wearing the most jaw-dropping ensemble from Sascha's Designs, called  Nera. This cute ensemble even comes with a purse to hold your lindens!

Nera comes with  Silk and linen pants that flow like a summer breeze, a silk and linen coat that's as effortlessly chic as it is easy to wear, and a cute halter top in pink silk, perfectly feminine and fabulously bold.  Stunning doesn’t even begin to cover it. People can’t help but notice — and they're not shy about telling you just how terrific you look. Want to turn sidewalks into runways? Start with Sascha.

Wearing

Nera by Sascha's Designs - made for Larax, legacy, maitreya, and reborn.

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Wild about Swank... a New Dress and Shoes...

The ripped bandage dress is a striking evolution of the classic bandage dress, which became famous in the 1990s and 2000s. Wild's provocative interpretation, called Pailette Dress, which is an exclusive at Swank, fuses body-hugging architecture with intentionally placed cutouts and rips, pushing boundaries and raising eyebrows. Pailette Dress also comes with matching heels called So Crush Heels sold separately and made for larax, legacy, and reborn, and comes with a color changing hud.

I love this dress's skin-tight structure, the artful patterns and colors it features, and its appearance of being unraveled. The strategic tears and cuts reveal skin in unexpected places, suggesting vulnerability while still maintaining control — an enticing combination. Pailette Dress is made for larax, legacy, reborn, waifu, bombshell and comes with a color changing hud.

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Dress  - Wild- Pailette Dress is made for larax, legacy, reborn, waifu, bombshell and comes with a color-changing hud.

Shoes  -Wild - So Crush Heels sold separately and made for larax, legacy, and reborn, and comes with a color-changing hud.

A Whisper of Crimson @ Swank

In the glittering heart of 18th-century Versailles—where powdered wigs scraped the sky and chandeliers dripped with opulence—one gown didn't just enter the room. It stormed it.

This wasn’t just a gown. It was the gown. A creation by GGVG, called Jezebel, bathed in a red so bold it scorched the pastel-soaked palace walls. Scandalous? Absolutely. Unapologetic? Even more so. Its sleek, form-fitting bodice hugs every curve, sculpting a silhouette that commands attention. The mermaid skirt? A movement masterpiece—each step sends ripples through the court like a whispered rebellion. And the color... oh, the color. Not just red. Poppy red—rich, defiant, unforgettable. A hue loaded with meaning: passion, remembrance, rebellion. The holy trinity of danger for a woman in Versailles.

I have combined Jezebel with a beautiful necklace and exotic-shaped earrings of diamonds and platiumum fit for a Queen by Heartsdale Design called Heirloom Collection. This jewelry set makes a statement and perfectly accompanies this classic look. 

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Jewelry - Heartsdale Designs - Heirloom Collection consisting of a necklace and earrings. Made for ebody Reborn, Legacy Classic, Maitreya Lara, and Maitreya LaraX.

Dress - GGVG - Jezebel - Made for Gen X, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya Lara, and Maitreya Lara X Jezebel come in six jewel tones in addition to red and includes teal, purple, magenta, parliament, and black.

 

Francis – The Dress That Captured a Moment - Aura Designs at Swank

 He leaned in with a half-smile, his voice a low melody in my ear, "I love what you’re wearing. There’s something so sexy about a simple black dress…” He wasn’t just talking. He was admiring—not just me, but what I was wearing. Francis. Designed by Aura Designs, Francis wasn’t just a dress. It was magic stitched into satin.  It has a scooped neckline that shows just enough to intrigue, puffed satin sleeves that frame the shoulders with soft elegance, and then, the surprise—delicate chains that traced down my bare back in golden temptation.

The belted skirt gave subtle volume, creating that perfect silhouette—just enough structure, just enough playfulness. The lace-trimmed hemline? A whisper of romance. The kind that lingers long after the lights go out. He wasn’t the only one who took notice. Francis turns heads—from quiet lounges to the trendiest virtual spots across the grid. Wherever you go, she walks in with confidence and effortless allure. 

Wearing Swank Exclusives 

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Francis by Aura Designs -  made for genx classic, curvy, juicy rolls, larax, legacy, reborn, waifu, and bombshell.

Wandering in the Cherry Blossom Glen - LF and Goddess Creations @ Swank

I am a little nymph of the Cherry Tree Glen, woven from threads of morning mist and whispers of the wind. My home is cradled in the arms of the ancients—Those great cherry trees whose blossoms blush with the breath of spring. When the air begins to hum with warmth, and tiny buds dare to dream aloud, I wander along the woodland path, watching the cherry blossoms float on the breeze.

Down, down the petals drift… like a whispered promise or a lullaby forgotten and found again. They kiss the surface of the lake below, sending ripples of pink and memory across the water’s gentle face.

Wearing Swank Exclusives 

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Dress LF Design - Maat - This sexy skirt, top, boots, and belt come with a large color changing hud in a variety of beautiful colors from teal and turquoise to mint green, pink, red, and blue. It also comes with four animal prints.  With the HUD you can change the color of the boots, the inner flap of the boots, the dress, and the belt.  The dress and boots are made  for legacy, reborn, waifu, and larax

Pet - Goddess Creations- Chrysusus Bubble Pet in Pink.  It also comes in Blue and green and can be worn on your right or left hand.

Crown - Goddess Creations - Lily Crown with Hummingbird

A Moment of Reflection - Jumo @ Swank

The golden hues of Tuscany have always held a special place in my heart. Whenever I close my eyes, vivid images of its breathtaking landscapes float through my mind, like a cherished dream that I never wish to end.

In this corner of the world, time seems to slow, inviting reflection and appreciation. The hurried pace of life dissipates, replaced by a more profound connection with nature and its unyielding beauty. It is a place that encourages daydreaming, where the mind is free to wander through the fields and vineyards, guided by the gentle Tuscan sun

Wearing Jumo Baily  - A Swank Exclusive...

BAILEY is Rigged Mesh Skirt + Top + Jacket and Belt for mesh bodies, LARAX, Legacy, Legacy,  Waifu and Reborn, comes in 15 satin colors + 05 Floral textures in 5 Jeans colors to change.

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