Smoke and Ivory... Sascha's B&W collection and Zuri Jewelry

In a complicated world there is something classic and reassuring about black and white. Sascha has just released a series of  ten black and white summer dresses and gowns.  Mr. X has not only described this "B&W"collection as a study in contrasts in regard to color... but also in regard to hemlines and styles!

One of Mr. X's favorites is B&W # 8; it is a chic french style dress in white with an imperious stand up collar, a pleated styled bodice with artful sleeves and short skirt that adds allure. A white wide brim hat completes the look.

I have paired Sascha's B&W collection with the new necklace, earrings and bracelet set by Zuri Rayna called Vintage Black Bliss Pearl Collection.  The formal diamond shaped pattern of the necklace is complemented by the black pearl drop earrings with diamond flower accents and the diamond flower bracelet.  This art deco inspired set is perfect for any formal occasion and comes in a multitude of gemstones.

Sweep into the room in dress #3  and every eye in the place will be on you.  The horizontal B&W stripes has a runway look that will turn heads and a feathered sculpted hat that is dramatic and fun.

Another winner is dress # 9.  The crisp combination of black and white takes on a Grecian flair with a side cape embellished by a floral ribbon that is sheer artistry.  This gown makes an elegant statement in it's fusion of black and white with it's white hemline edged with black.

B&W #7 is sleek and sexy with a daring V neckline and contrasting B&W pattern and straps in a breezy adaptation that swathes you in softness.

B&W #1 is a sophisticated study in geometric contrasts and is the perfect little black and white dress with matching gloves and hat.

B&W # 4 is the black version of B&W # 8 and sports the same stand up collar,  hat and artful sleeves. This dress is immemorially memorable and will inspire midnight trysts.

A final favorite of Mr. X in this collection  is # 5. This formal gown is timeless with it's ombre shaded feather collar that adds an element of drama. This gown  also  comes with an attachable train that adds flourish to your formal look.

Wearing:
Sascha Designs New B&W Collection
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coco%20Beach%20Kelina/253/203/24

Skin: Morphine

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/232/248/24

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/87248

Zuri Rayna's Vintage Black Bliss Pearl Collection
group members receive your 25% REFUNDS on all vendors 1st & 2nd Floors. Main store only.
 https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/31077  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewels%20Isle/201/196/2

Hair- Acedia Albion - messy updo no longer available

Mr. X and the Naughty Watermelon Seller & Poets Heart new release

In early July,  I came upon Mr. X  relaxing languidly in a flower strewn meadow surrounded by trees eating a watermelon.  Always the gentleman, he offered me a vibrantly sweet piece of this summer fruit. As we devoured it he told me how he bought it from a watermelon seller that told him tales of the power of watermelon seeds... 

She told him that one day the two lovers sat about eating watermelon to their hearts content, carelessly, spitting the seeds of the watermelon...all about... in the flowers and the bush, weeds and undergrowth... east and west, north and south... There were so many seeds that they lost count and  didn't see the lone black seed that landed in a bird's nest nestled in a giant oak tree.

The seed lay barren in this tree all through the winter... but in the spring it sprouted first as a vine and then as a flower.  In no time at all, a giant watermelon appeared in the tree and became the home of a nesting mother bird...

Several weeks later, the lovers returning to their enchanted meadow heard scratching, picking, pecking sounds coming from within the watermelon...and low and behold a feathered head soon broke free.... a giant baby bird weighing more than 100 pounds.... red and green from head to toe with seed like watermelon eyes much like the eyes of the naughty watermelon seller.... Baby birds are always hungry... and this one had a rapacious appetite ---needless to say, the lovers were never heard from or seen again.........

So, the Naughty Watermelon Seller told Mr. X to be sure to enjoy the watermelon with his love and chided him to  be careful where they spit the seeds because... no one knows what will emerge next  from the magical watermelon seeds!  

I love this romantic dress called Shamandalie from Poet's Heart in its' delicate variegated wash of color, the off the shoulder asymmetrical handkerchief top and sexy long skirt with it's sumptuous belt that hugs your curves perfectly.  I also love the names of Shamandalie - Morning Dew, Shades of Sunset, Evergreen, Mediterranean Sky, Midsummer Pyre, Crystal Lagoon, Lucid Dream and Withered Flowers.  If I were you, I would just get the fat pack!

Wearing: Poet's Heart - Shamandalie - Evergreen, Shades of Sunset, Lucid Dream, Morning Dew, and Crystal Lagoon.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zebria/212/122/1501

Hair: D!va - Angie -Topaz

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

Skin: Morphine Skins - Ghail 

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

A. V. Watermelon Stand - Atelier Visconti  the stand comes in Pink, Red and Blue

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coraline/167/105/1003

Ruffles & Mr. X... Styles By Danielle's new release & summer gift

Ruffles tend to be girlish Mr. X told me.  Not so with the new dress called Chloe by Styles by Danielle.  The ruffles on Chloe are made with a contrasting silken texture and has an asymmetrical cut. These ruffles undulate with every step.  Chloe comes in a rainbow of colors and boasts a gorgeous floral pattern that is eye catching with its splash of iridescent sequins.

The asymmetric lines of this dress and it's off the shoulder look

gives it a light and windblown look  that just begs for an intense summer affair. Think summer thunderstorms.... ah the romance of it!

Always generous, Chloe in green is the summer group gift for July and August...if you are not a group member yet...this is the perfect time to become one.

I am wearing the contemporarily elegant Soul Seeker Necklace and Earrings. A beautiful pendant with intricate  beads is gracefully suspended from a necklace of gold and turquoise conjuring up images of a calm tropical ocean.

Wearing:
Styles By Danielle
Chloe - Aquamarine
Chloe - Green - Group Gift
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Schlossberg/242/84/22

Make-up - Morphine Skins -Victoria Tan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24

Hair: Vanity - Collision Course
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/197/91/794

Mr. X - Feeling Lucky --- New Morphine Skin &...

Mr. X you will feel the earth move.... and your heart will skip a beat when you see me in this new skin and outfit from Morphine Skins.... and I like that reaction in you... this new skin is called Fujin and comes in mesh and slink and visage versions. It is simply amazing!

 Fujin tan Skin comes in Natural and Blush  as I am wearing.  It also comes with  appliers for Visage as well as huds for phat azz and Lush. It is simply a beautiful skin with lots of options for people into slink heads and bodies and those of us not yet there -- this is just me no slinks but for hands and feet! This is available at two events Rhapsody till July 12 and Naughty Niche till July 21.

I am  wearing  Fujin micro short pants, long tee and shirt in red... it is available at Rhapsody and Naughty Niche --- and yes, Mr. X is with Lady Luck tonight!

Blows Mr. X a kiss .......... and who said I never kiss and tell!!!!

Wearing Morphine:
Skin: Fujin
Outfit: Fujin micro shorts, and long tee red
Hair: Clea - D!va

Rhapsody LM  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TaleAsOldAsTime/45/140/38

Naughty Niche http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Charming%20Story/242/129/17

Celebrate the 4th of July in Style!

It is almost the 4th  of July and if you want to celebrate it in style... get the Summer Fun Beach Towel and Blanket by Aphrodite at Heart Homes.  Mr. X tells me to throw out the cellphone (it comes with beach towel and umbrella) and talk to him! Not that I babble on and on....

This beach towel and umbrella does it all... so many cool props  from drinks to cell phones, cuddles to delightful couple poses... low in prims and a fabulous value... plus it is red, white and blue!  I just love this writing option... so I can tell Mr. X stories...like his own personal Scheherazade!

Another really terrific 4th of July or really summer buy from Aphrodite at Heart Homes is the Picnic Bike and Log draped with an American flag. You can choose a pose, swap, and adjust -- again poses are for singes and couples.  Just watch out these two cats don't get in your way (not with this set) but they love the bike and to lie on the blanket~!

I love the bike, it has a food compartment... just click on it... for tons of poses and special food surprises!  It even comes with a fire that is adjustable. Now, if only Mr. X was here....

As for a cute picnic outfit for the 4th try the red sandals by Susu, barnyard capri jeans and patriotic side tied tee.  The skin is delicious... Victoria with luscious red lipstick in the tan tone. Victoria comes with a selection of eyebrow colors, shadows, eyes and appliers.

 Aphrodite at Heart Homes:
The Beach Towel
Picnic Bike and Log
Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/61699
Inworld: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/244/7/23
Skin: Morphine- Victoria - Tan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24
Tin Roof barnyard capri and patriotic side tee
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/103610
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Shark/193/207/1001
Shoes: Susu Red - mesh for slink flat feet.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Taygete/43/64/26

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 and Dark Tears new release Zed Sensations & the Red Sale

I told Mr. X that I am in one of my moods....a mysterious mood... a mood when you never know what to expect. With that in mind, I opened the gorgeous new gown called Beleza Louca by Sugarfairy2 creator of Zed Sensations. Beleza Louca has an elaborate and flowing skirt that is embellished with silver/white flowers and a sparkling upper skirt. It comes with jewels and ribbons adding an air of fem fatale.

The  silver, white and grey flowered silk brocade corset with a graceful back bow is elegant and sexy at the same time making this gown subtle and alluring. You can wear the corset alone for a special evening of seduction or with your favorite pants or skirt...either way, it will have all eyes on you!

And whatever you do, get to Violator by the weekend and pick up this fabulous necklace called Aphorism in Black...it is on wicked sale and come in two necklace versions. Aphorism is available in black as worn, platinum and black and gold and black...I have all three!

Wearing:
Zed Sensations: Beleza Louca
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ecstasy/48/26/22
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/123286

Necklace: Violator - Aphorism in Black - part of the red sale
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/147/114/22 
RL- www.finerblack.com

Hair: Acedia Albion- Twisty Hair Combo
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/44

Make-up: The Net and Libson Silver: Madrid Solo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jiradic/167/209/38

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

THE RED SALE & Mr. X - 50% off Haute Couture till weekend!

On the sage advice of Mr. X, (he really is a good shopper)  I rushed to the "Red Sale"... where you will find 50% discounts from the amazing haute couture fashion houses of Violator, Solidea Folies, AD Creations and Lybra.

This is a one of a kind event to celebrate summer and one not to be missed.  My first stop... of course Violator.  How could I resist all the goodies on sale from jewelry and hair to shibaris and irresistable gowns.... like ancient blooms.... that I am wearing in red.

Among the many -- many things offered at 50% off or even more... some of my go to necklaces, hair and gowns... was a new release in the couture line called ancient blossom... it comes in 4 colors - red, black, white and creme.  I just love the way the dress flows and all the lovely accessories it comes with.

From the floral headress and flowing veil, the beautiful gold chest pin, and the attachments that flow and swirl around you  like  the whisp of smoke in an opium  dream --

You will look and feel like a goddess when you wear this dress called Ancient Bloom... a goddess that knows the mystery of fire and the allure of smoke and darkness....

The Red Sale.... Get there - Violator !

Wearing: Violator- Ancient Bloom - Red
Inworld:Violator http://slurl.com/secondlife/Violator%20HQ/147/114/22 

D!va Hair- Ange

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

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

Soraya Vayher, one of SL’s most imaginative and skillful creators is designing in RL… www.Finerblack.com   Indulge in something special RL!

"I want Candy! and Mr. X - new deal from Ghee

There is something about summer and boardwalks... that run along the oceanfront... cotton candy and candy apples. Mr. X has told me to indulge!  I love it when Mr. X indulges me..... oh la la.

ghee is part of the Summer Fashion Festival from June 20th to July 6th, and  has produced an awesome release for the event! The Paisley Mystery Summer Set is on sale EXCLUSIVELY at the Summer Fashion Festival and is only 399L.

This exclusive includes a bodysuit, flared pants, a stunning wide-brimmed hat and matching sandals for Slink High Feet.

I love the wide brim hat with its' floral embellishment and the shades of dark sapphire blue, golds and greens that swirl in the elegant paisley pattern.

Wearing: ghee - summer at Summer Fashion Festival
Fashion Fair Link
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ArisAris/90/129/24

ghee LM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Qeestein/61/198/1501
Hair: Emo-tions- Karen
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/116/22Skin: Morphine- Saphhire tan and lipstick 03

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sago%20Island/238/204/24
Necklace: {me} Atria earrings and necklace, ring

Fashions by Donna Flora @ FFL -- offered by Miamai

As many in the fashion world know, last year, SL lost one of the most gifted designers on the grid, Donna Flora.  This year, for FFL, Miami is featuring two of Donna's magnificent styles exclusively at FFL.

I love the feel, flow and look of this 1920's inspired sheath dress with it's whimiscal interplay of patterns in peacock blues and silver and white embellished with a low waisted satin bow giving the entire look a nostalgic vibe.

This dress called Doris Peacock is offered at 100% to Relay for Life.

Wearing: Donna Flora- Doris Peacock
Direct TP -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FFL%20WANDER/75/143/21.

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