Mr. X and Grace [ZEX] & Glitter @ Swank

I told Mr. X this new dress by [ZEX] called Grace begs for an exclusive enclave... one that is so exclusive that residents are prohibited from parking their pick up trucks in their own driveways.... I sorta like that! So much more early to bed than Miami Beach... and that is ok too.

Grace is the  perfect dress to explore the mixed breed classic Palladian and antebellum plantation style house that is called Coral Gables.  This eccentric manor's gardens are well worth a gander and the hat that comes with Grace is sure to protect you from the sun. As a matter of fact, the hat and matching shoes come with a matching 20 color and pattern changing hud that you can match with this dress.

For me, nothing says summer like a cute backless dress... that is sure to keep you cool when things "heat up"!  And, Grace doesn't disappoint. It is made for mesh bodies (slink, belleza, mairtreya) as well as fitted mesh bodies. It has a lovely color changing hud that offers both solid colors in this years trendiest colors as well as floral and zig zag abstract patterns... giving you tons of options.  It is like 20 dresses in one.

Grace also comes with a fabulous necklace, earrings and bracelet in chunky goodness.  I have used the new Swank poses called Emma by Glitter.  So Mr. X, meet me by the Venetian Pool on de Soto Blvd for a drink... and afterward... perhaps.... we will make a splash!

Wearing
Swank Exclusives
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Dress, hat, shoes, jewelry - [ZEX] - Grace

Poses - Glitter - Emma

Mr. X and Consuelo - Jumo @ Swank

Swank is open for wild spring nights...and days through May 31... and what better way to start off the month than with the beautiful new gown by Jumo called Consuelo ! Somehow with its ocean appliques of fish and shells... this gown makes me feel like a beloved siren of the sea....

The Consuelo gown  by Jumo was inspired on the Wild Spring nights.  What I like best of all is that with the hud you have a choice of fabrics.  You can choose the Gabbana fishnet  that is embellished by beautiful marine life sequins appliques.

Or you can wear Consuelo gow using the lace version that is embellished with sequins embroidery. There are  five colors for each version in the hud.  This is Consuelo Gown is a Rigged Mesh Gown + Panties and alpha layer (for Fitted Sizes), Maitreya, Belleza, TMP and Slink versions with a 10 textures in a HUD to change the gown.

The Consuelo gown also comes with a beautiful necklace and earring set that is in the form of an onyx cross that is embellished with ancient coins -- surely a gift from Poseidon himself!

Wearing Swank Exclusive
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Gown and jewelry - Consuelo  - Jumo

Lipstick - Jumo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Hair - AD - Sassafras

Dancing in the Rain with Mr. X Peace by Peace Hunt

Where to begin is always the question I ask myself when beginning a hunt. This sister hunt of POE (peace on earth) that will be ten years old in  December is called the Peace by Peace Hunt.  Items are 1 L and all high quality. Check out this fantastic set perfect for  SL photos by PixelArt Photographers. This scene called Peaceful Showers Scene is only 12 prims and comes with a  a umbrella pose prop giver with poses for men and women and even an umbrella ! It is really a must have!   The hint is     I love a peaceful waterfall.  The LM is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bhima/240/185/50

I am  wearing a fabulous Jumpsuit by Prism called Alexus Rain Forest. It is made for classic mesh  and maitreya,  belleza and slink bodies.  I love the abstract pattern of the legs combined with the silk belt at the waist  and the sexy one shoulder  bodice.  It can be worn just about anywhere on the grid because it is casually elegant. The Hint is find a dock on the lake and reach for the stars. There's a ladder nearby if you need it! And for men there is an outfit that hint is Next to the suits.
 LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/54/56/23

The  necklace and earrings are another 1L  scoop it up from  Peace by Peace by Melodic.  This gift is a link chain that to me can be worn by men or women... and fabulous bamboo hoop earrings... they come in  gold, silver and black. There are actually Four  prizes to be found here ... here are the hints... General Hint/Tip: Everything is inside the store. Hint 1: What's that chair doing there? Hint 2: One of these pillows isn't like the others. Hint 3: So many frames! Hint 4: All things Omega. The LM is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MAGNIFIQUE/110/99/28

Mr. X on the Peace by Peace Hunt May 1-31!

The first annual Peace by Peace Hunt begins May 1 -31 and is a sister hunt of the  Peace on Earth Hunt.  All hunt items are 1L and of high quality.  There are hints for each item. Just look for the poster pictured at the end of this blog and touch it to join the group for FREE and get the clues. There are 50 free gifts to find that run the gamut from hip new outfits for men and women, to furniture and home decor as well as landscaping items.  Many top designers are participating so make sure you visit their stores for their fantastic gifts... it is their way of saying thank-you to their clients.  Each shop will give you the LM for the next store on the hunt.

Check out this fab boho jumpsuit called Tranquility offered by Posh Pixels... it has a hip white on white floral pattern and comes with a  Native American dreamcatcher necklace made of horsehair, leather, feathers and beads that is thought to give its owner good dreams. Tranquility also comes with cute white fringe sandals that are made for slink flat feet. This can be worn with mesh and classic bodies. I love the fact that this is a complete look.

The Hint for Tranquility is: Peace By Peace 1 Hint Giver: Feeling sleepy?  Grab a cup of our award winning coffee.  The LM is http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vosk%20Post/54/165/22  And, remember to pick up a copy of the latest Mode Magazine!

Look for this poster!

More information on Hunt Gifts here
https://peaceonearthsl.wordpress.com/pbp-1-prize-guide/

Mr. X and the Dragonfly Princess - Poet's Heart & Jumo Iridescent

The sun settles like a mist of  warmth  on the lake. The dragonfly princess flies low, hovering above the tranquil water --refracting light off her wings -- the colors of her dress reflect the pattern on her delicate wings.  

The colors tilt and shift as the dragonfly princess lands softly in a magical glen.. listening to the hum of life around her...floating between two different worlds,  it is like a dream where wonderful thoughts are separated from reality, and are scattered like refracted light for us to assemble.  

I will not disappear as the dawn approaches rather I shall weave the sunlight and make the rays dance on my wings ... the colors will deepen with the shadows of the day... I Princess of the Dragonflies shall live on the whim of the winds... they will carry me in directions that I can only dream about....

Oh how I adore this new outfit by Poet's Heart called Dragonfly. It is made for classic mesh and Maitreya, Slink and Belleza Mesh bodies. Wear the dress with or without sleeves.  It has matching  boots, sleeves and wings.  It even has a special headdress for fun fantasy play.

Dragonfly is an exclusive at Fantasy Faire and will also be found at Poet's Heart Main Shop. In addition to dragonfly, this comes in grasshopper, bumblebee, fly, flower beetle,and ladybug... and who can resist a sweet little ladybug?

I have paired this with the *New* iridescent lipstick and with the new Olympia eye-make -up for classic heads and for Lelutka and Catwa, Omega mesh  heads . 

Wearing

Dress - Instecta  Dragonfly and Ladybug - Poet's Heart

Main Store LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ecstasy/44/29/23

Fantasy Faire LM Direct TP- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fallen%20Sands/179/83/62

Eyemake - up -Jumo - Olympia

Lips - Jumo - Iridescent

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Hair - Truth - Solas

Mr. X and Luxe Paris - A Trio of Gorgeous Dresses plus New Make-up from Jumo and Hair by Emo-tions + Swank

LUXE Paris is a high quality fashion brand for women & men, inspired by the Parisian haute couture and created by the professional model Parisian Skytower and the fashion editor Mika Palmyra. And, they have a fabulous new collection out for spring. All outfits shown are  made for the alpha huds of Maitreya, Slink and Belleza and classic mesh bodies. Check out one of my favorites, Feulles  Dress. I love the simple lines of this dress with its tantalizing abstract leaf pattern using the hottest spring colors that are trending on the runways in RL.

I also love this form fitting dress called Dalhia in an elegantly retro blue and gold floral pattern.  I told Mr. X that flowers have their own language -- it is why we put them in our homes, plant them in our gardens and embellish fabric with them...there is something soft and alluring about the floral pattern on this dress that can easily go from an afternoon tea to dinner on the town.

Robin Eggs Blue Dress is fun and it is an exclusive at Swank this month. It has a hip mod twist with the silver harness  and belt and the sexy slit up the side of this dress.. I for one love this color blue... it reminds me of freedom... of the sky and the sea... and of the expansive nature of inspiration... without that... we are useless.

I could not help but pair this dress with the new Asian Styled Hair by Emo-tions called Jia. This hair has a traditional bun and even comes with kanzashi (a gorgeous traditional Japanese hair ornament) that comes in blue, rose and red.  Jia also comes with chopsticks.  Jia is made for classic and mesh heads and comes with special appliers for Lelutka and Catwa mesh heads.

The make-up  has just been released by Jumo and it is  just gorgeous!  It is called Olympia and I feel like a goddess wearing it! Olympia Lips comes in 20 colors made for classic heads as well as Lelutka, Lelutka + Omega, Catwa bento mesh heads.

The Olympia Eyeshadow also new by Jumo comes in six jewel tones including brown, red, green, violet, pink and blue (worn).  I love the iridescent glitter in the corner of the eyes and the artful use of eyeliner that will make your eyes smoking hawt!

Wearing:
Luxe Paris- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magnum%20Spirit/48/72/26
Dress #1 - Feulles  Dress; Hair - Emo-tions - Before and After - Blondes
Dress # 2 - Dahlia, Hair - Emo-tions - Before and After - Blondes
Dress # 3 - Robins Egg Blue Hair -Emo-tions - Jia

Hair - Emo-tions - Before and After and Jia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2

Make-up - *NEW* Jumo - Olympia Eyeshadow and Olympia  Lipstick
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Bracelet - Peace on Earth Hunt Beloved Jewelry - Forsythia Bracelet (also has tiaria)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Seyfert/28/31/30

Mr. X and Hella Isa D'Orable Creations and Park Place @ Swank

This morning I asked Mr. X to come and help me straighten a few things out... I  have a love hate relationship with placing things -- love to decorate -- but hate trying to get it all straight -- there are XYZ tricks for that as Mr. X showed me.... I just love the new contemporary set offered by Park Place @ Swank. There are many low prim items available perfect to mix and match your home decor.

The items include an array of plants, I really liked the bamboo (3 prims), the lanterns that  can be made larger or smaller and they click on and off.  The fabulous fireplace that  you can turn up the fire... or not (1 prim and wow), a black and silver sofa table, the  cosmopolitan coffee table with accessories (3 prims another wow)  and a great herringbone patterned rug.

These lovely and comfortable cityscape chairs ( with or without pillows) plus throw pillows are 3 and 2 prims respectively. Both come with 14 interactive male and female poses.  The chairs are experience enabled giving a smoother transition between aos and props.  There are props for coffee, drinks, cell phone, notes, computer and more.

I am wearing another Swank Exclusive by Isa D'Orable Creations... called Hella. It is so sexy -- naughty and nice all at the same time and so well made and textures. I love the quilted leather and fine black lace, the high waisted belt that shows off my figure and the sexy side laces (Mr. X loves those)!  The fire is burning Mr. X and this little number is sure to make you hawt !! Hella is made for mesh and classic bodies -- and I am  wearing it  with my  Maitreya Mesh  body.  The boots are Pointy Boots by Muse, also at Swank.

One last find at Swank... in anticipation of summer are the patio lounge chairs... that beckon... they come with 10 poses and are so low prim and stylish that they are hard to resist. There is also a line of plants that complete this look along with a table and lights.

Swank Exclusives
LM - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Park Place - Cosmopolitan Chairs Cosmopolitan Sofa table, silver black table, space saver Cosmopolitan Fireplace, Lanterns,  bamboo,  Patio lounge chairs, herringbone rug and picture.

Dress -Hella - Isa D'Orable Creations

Shoes - Muse - Pointy Boots