Mr. X and the Lady in red CWS for Swank and Emo-tions for Hair Fair

 Mr. X said in this gown that I look like the ultimate "Lady in Red" -- and I said, yes, of course I am wearing a new gown by Celestial Weddings Styles  called London Cherry Dress that is an exclusive at Swank this July.  I am also wearing  new hair by Emo-tions called Lulu that is available at the Hair Fair.

Imagine us, Mr. X dancing, cheek to cheek... under the fireworks this July... it will be unforgettable.  Let's be tempestuous... and impatient... yes, I love having you in my arms again! And, when you look at me, you always, almost take my breath as I lose myself into your stormy blue eyes. 

 I will try to be unflappable... and unapproachable...  but this beguiling gown made for mesh bodies that includes earrings and a fabulous brooch on the pelvis made of glittering diamonds is hard to resist... I know you can't.  

And, then there is the romantically cascading hair by Emo-tions called Lulu that is  an exclusive at Hair Fair where  25% f the proceeds of the sale of this hair will go to  Wigs for Kids thru July 16. You can wear  Lulu with or without the delicate lace and flora and shell hat.  Mr. X says to me, "Sita, you look ravishing... in red... and I have missed you."  

Wearing

Gown - Swank Exclusive - CWS - London Cherry Dress
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair Fair  Exclusive - Emo-tions - Lulu 
Event LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rhodium/154/81/24
Main Store LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2

Mr. X and Carnivale & !!SMD!! Fashion Contest Finale

There was once a maiden that was an expert at  embroidery... her skill was known far and wide... she lived in a palace of fabulous columns made of  jade and lapis...  the floors were marble and  her chairs were silk and gold  gilt. She often wore gowns like she made.... such as this... Carnivale Baroque by  !!SMD!!.  It is simply beguiling.

This maiden, she wove like Ariandne.  Her corset is made of the  finest  golden threads--- embellished by periwinkle blue bells and roses that she cultivated in her garden...  You will feel so elegantly old world when wearing this.  Carnivale  Baroque Gown by !!SMD!! is made for classic mesh bodies and Lara  Maitreya (worn), belleza and slink. Add an exquisite over skirt of delicate gold lace and a lovely  bow... at your bosom... so sweet. I love the puffy cloud of  gold that forms a classic cascading overskirt.

This gown comes in periwinkle, rose, blush, mint, silver, teal and violet... all gorgeous... get them all.  The maiden weaver only shows her wares to those that are  of  pure heart and mind... she  seeks a prince that will guide her moon to his sun... and they will dance endlessly as firebirds in the  horizons... Mr. X... can you  take my hand... and we polonaise?

 The finale for this year's !!SMD!! contest will be held Sat. July 8, 1 p.m. SL  Time. TP to Silvan Moon, tp pad inside main entrance -- you are  welcome to Theatre where we will crown our Miss SMD & TWA 2017.  Here is Main LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emerald/168/127/26

Wearing

Gown - !!SMD!! - Carnivale Baroque Gown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emerald/168/127/26

Hair - Wig a la  turque

July Swank is now Open - Summer Exclusives Abound!

It's July and summer for us in the northern hemisphere is on and so is the new July Swank event... it is just heating up !!  And, what better way to enjoy summer than in a pair of palazzo pants with a lovely V neck top replete with a button that screams summer chic. There are three versions - Juan Dolio, Santo Domingo and Venezia.

Palazzo pants for women first became a popular trend in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  This wide legged style was originally seen worn by fearless women like Coco Chanel in the roaring 1920s and later by avant garde actress Katherine Hepburn, Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich.

Luxe Paris is offering three shades of this outfit - Juan Dolio in green (love this), Santo Domingo in  red and Venezia in charcoal. This is made for Lara, Belleza and classic mesh bodies.  I paired with with new sandals by Loordes of London for flat slink and belleza feet called Medalion Signature, they come in many colors, each sold separately with matching sunglasses. The sandals are an exclusive @ July's Swank that runs through July 30.

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

Outfit - Luxe Paris - Juan Dolio  and Santo Domingo

Sandals - Loordes of London - Medalion Signature

Hair Jumo - Kardashian - ombre roots hud
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Mr. X and Ramona - Jumo Romona Gown and New Eyes

The  clock is ticking... can you hear it...I remember the wonderful moment:  You appeared before me,
A fleeting vision...A spirit of pure beauty. Like this new Gown by Jumo called Romona  Gown 

Years passed. The storm's turbulent gusts---- Scattered the dreams of us....And I forgot your tender voice,  And your wonderful features. In a remote corner of the earth, in the darkness of exile....
 Days drag on....slowly and without divinity ----

Without inspiration   Without tears, without love.   Awakening came to my soul I dream you --- a spirit of pure beauty.   Tears, and love are born. Can u hear me call your name?

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

Eyes - Gem - Brown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Introducing.... LUXE Dot-Be!

LUXE Paris fashion house and Dot-Be Fashion have announced today a joint venture for the creation of LUXE Dot-Be Men fashion, the new masculine brand of LUXE Paris. Designed by Boniefacio, LUXE Dot-Be will be targeting the connoisseur, the man who knows about fashion, style and elegance.  The new brand will be launched at the AIM show Going To The Beach on July 29th and in store in August. Here is a preview of the new brand LUXE Dot-Be which will be in store in August---

''LUXE and Dot-Be are a perfect match'' explain Parisian Skytower and Mika Palmyra. Boniefacio wants to concentrate on men's fashion and we want to concentrate on our women collection!''

''Boniefacio is bringing new creativity to LUXE,  add Skytower and Palmyra. His edgy style and his European twist will fit naturally with LUXE Paris Women.''

''As many businesses know, reputations take time to build but can be shattered in seconds. However, Dot-be Fashion wanted to focus on male fashion only'', says Boniefacio, the founder of Dot-Be Fashion who is now co-owner and designer of the new brand LUXE Dot-Be.  ''So, we figured how could this get any better and decided to join creative forces!''

''LUXE Paris and Dot-Be, the combination of two reputable brands'', continue Boniefacio, ''will result in growth as well as in a creative expansion.  It will also allow us to give our customers more choices in styles to wear.  In terms of personalization of the items, we will continue to provide to you the very best we can. In the future, we are also planning a style competition for male avatars.''

Indeed, as the contest LUXE Paris Look of the Year is a great success with the women since three years, the new trio of designers is very tempted to start a search for the face of LUXE Dot-Be, a man of style and elegance who knows about edgy fashion.

For more information, please contact Mika Palmyra.

Mr. X and Tanisha - Gold in the Night and October 4 Seasons New Gift Skin

People who dream when they sleep at night know of a special kind of happiness which the world of the day holds not, a placid ecstasy, and ease of heart, that are like honey on the tongue. They also know that the real glory of dreams lies in their atmosphere of unlimited freedom.  

It is not the freedom of the dictator, who enforces his own will on the world, but the freedom of the artist, who has no will, who is free of will. The pleasure of the true dreamer does not lie in the substance of the dream, but in this: that there things happen without any interference from his side, and altogether outside his control.

This fabulous mesh  dress by Gold in the Night is lavish in an artful African inspired print based on traditional beadwork and colors... I love it.   And, I know, great landscapes we  see forever  -- long splendid views, rich and delicate colours, roads, houses, to explore  hand  in hand... You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.

Perhaps he knew, as I did not, that the Earth was made round so that we would not see too far down the road.

Can you hear...the Cicada sing an endless song in the long grass, smells run along the earth and falling stars run over the sky, like tears over a cheek. You are the privileged person to whom everything is taken. The Kings of Tarshish shall bring gifts

Wearing

Gown - Gold in the Night - Tanisha
Main Store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akh/242/119/23
MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/110299

Skin - *NEW*  Gift- October 4 Seasons Jamina
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/October%20Enterprises/115/126/3003

Mr. X and Cassandra- New Gold in the Night and !Lyrical B!zarre

Night   falls like a firebird.... the scent of musk, ambergris...tea and  chatter... a dazzling  dark eyed woman awaits you... heart aflame... once an orphan  girl and now a woman....do you dare enter?  This is the new gown by Elisea Carter of Gold in the Night called Cassandra Orange (comes in 5 standard mesh sizes including Lara, Belleza and Slink) and the new headpiece by !Lyrical B!zarre for Swank and the Necklace and Bracelet for the Yin Yang June Event.

And now you know.... come to me under the mile long gallery... by the river.... let me compare your  grace and exquisite form to Mozart...  you make me feel like a legacy in this fetching gown  and .... headdress

 Let us remember the chiming of bells and dancing as the sun set --- this is why I wear the fire crown... I am your empress of  whimsy and delight...like the daughter of Priam, last king of Troy....

Beguiling... look for me in your dreams... am I part of your horizon.... a golden light graced with the glory of orange... gleaming.... with beauty...cascading... of beauty-- nubile...captivating in your minds eye... dream of wading in my witching hours...

Wearing
Gown - Cassandra Orange - Gold in the Night
Main Store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akh/242/119/23
MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/110299

Necklace - !Lyrical B!zarre @ Ying and Yang
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/191/1/22

Headpiece- !Lyrical B!zarre @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Tableau Vivant Glen II

Jasmina Flower - New Group Gift from October 4 Season Skins & Purplemoon @ Swank

 And wow what a generous gift this is!  There are two skins included in the Jasmina Flower Gift including warm vanilla  that is made for classic bodies.  It also comes with skin appliers for Belleza, Slink and Maitreya Lara Mesh bodies.

I love the eye make-up and lipstick on this skin it is so artfully hand drawn along with the perfectly arched thick eyebrows.

I have paired this new skin with the new exclusive dress called Amelie Lace Dress by Purplemoon at Swank with its flirty silk slip dress and sexy lace over it. The dress comes with a large color changing  hud, but I love this skin with this periwinkle blue. There is also a darker coco color that is perfect for beach wear that is included in the  belleza, slink, and maitreya lara body huds.

If you have a mesh head, no worries an omega skin applier is included and works like a dream with catwa and leltuka heads.  There are also two shapes sold separately one for the Lelutka Simone Bento Head Shape (I am wearing the Leluka shape) and a Jasmina Flower Shape.

Wearing
Skin - *NEW*  Gift- October 4 Seasons Jamina
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/October%20Enterprises/115/126/3003

Dress - Purplemoon- Amelie Lace Dress @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Tableau Vivant Glen II

Mr. X and the Zebras.... Park Furniture and Ch @ Swank and New Jumo

All is quiet and I am waiting once again for Mr. X.  There is something simply wonderful about the striking contrast of black and white...and the faux zebra print... peta approved.  I once read an article asking if zebras were white with black stripes or black with white stripes.... 

I love the bedroom offered by Park Place that includes the black zebra chaise at only 14 prims that is loaded with single - his and hers and cuddle animations, there is also an adult  version. I love the Pen and In Drawings (1 prim), Our World Photos (2 prims)  and the black marble giraffe (3 prims).

Animal prints have been popular throughout history because they are exotic and used as a sign of status.    Many zoologists would say that a zebra is white because its stripes end towards the belly and the belly is mostly white. Others would say that a zebra is black because if you shaved all the fur off a zebra the skin is, surprisingly, mostly black.  I love the living room chaise lounges and white laminate cabinet with accessories!

I am wearing the gorgeous sweetheart top and bikini pants by Chi's that comes made for fit mesh, Lara and Belleza bodies. It also comes with a fabulous color changing hud that allows you to change the color of the bow, the top and the bikini pants.  The lace top stockings are by irriSIStible made for mesh bodies. 

Wearing and  Showing Exclusives at Swank

SWANK LM http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Dress - Ch's La Habana - with 30 color changing hud
Stockings - irriSIStible
Furniture Park Place
 Zebra and White Chaise
Alium Wall Decor
White Laminate Floor Cabinet with accessories
Green Leafy Table Plant
White Laminate Coffee table
Black Marble Giraffe Floor Model
The two of us pen and ink drawing
Our World Floor Decor

Skin, Lips and Eye make-up - Jumo Taylor *NEW*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Mr. X and Sydney - * New* Luxe Paris (A Miss SL gown) and Emo-tions

It is where creatives go to meet their muse... in a ballroom surrounded by malachite pillars and lapis lazuli decorated furniture that is dimly lit by sparkling crystal chandeliers --their glow casting silhouettes of lovely women in grand ball gowns...as they glide on polished marquetry floors...can't you hear the waltz...floating on the evening breeze? I love the new gown my Luxe Paris called Sydney.

I love this traditional ballgown with its sweetheart neckline, spaghetti straps,  and its signature full skirt that sweeps to the floor. It is so romantic. I love how form fitting the bodice and waistline is that is sure to show off my figure.  What really makes this gown a stand out is the lace and hand embroidered floral pattern that is punctuated by a lavish red flower that ties this all together.

I have paired this gown, that looks as beautiful from the back as it does from the front with the new long hair by Emo-tions that is an exclusive at Tres Chic. It has a medieval vibe to it which i really love. Wearing this opulent gown you will master an elegant evening with style and grace. This gown was made for Miss SL Ireland.

Wearing - Luxe Paris Sydney Gown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bao/89/43/26

Emo-tions @  Tres Chic - *NEW* Alessia

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nika/149/143/22

Mr. X and Angel Nuriel and Dreams - CWS and new Emo-tions Hair

Midsummer's Eve was once considered a magical night imbued with supernatural powers. It makes me feel like an  angel and so does  CWS in the new release.... Dreams of woman... Lingerie... it is so opulent and beautifully detailed... your angel will be ready for the "fall"!

Midsummer's Eve  has so many magical powers... it is all the moon.....So much so that summer flowers have their own mythical meaning. I shall pick seven different kinds of flowers and put them under my pillow - and dream of my true love.

Midsummer's Eve is synonymous with late evenings spent in verdant gardens. Echoes of laughter resounding long into the night. 

We sing and rejoice that summer is finally here. What a gloriously festive time!

Happy Midsummer!

Wearing - 

CWS - *NEW* Dreams of woman Lingerie (Teal)  

CWS -*NEW*  Outfit -  Angel Nuriel  (white)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DreamsLand/178/198/1590

Emo-tions @  Tres Chic - *NEW* Alessia

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nika/149/143/22

Mr. X and Fifth Ave. - New Suit by Sascha's Designs @ Swank

Mr. X found a new museum in SL that he told me we must explore. I love art museums in both lives... to gaze upon paintings of masters and discuss the colors, scenes, history and brush strokes for me and Mr. X is pure joy!  And this museum laid out like a real life museum is a pleasure to explore.

Needless to say, the perfect museum outfit is the new suit by Sascha's Designs called Fifth Avenue Suit that is an exclusive at Swank is perfect for a languid afternoon in a museum.

I love the cropped bolero style jacket with silver studs and the wide hat with Jackie O sunglasses that makes Fifth Avenue so sophisticated and sexy. It is made for fitmesh and mesh bodies and comes with shoes, a hat and sunglasses.

Wearing
Swank Exclusive
Dress - Hat - Sunglasses - Sascha's Designs -Fifth Avenue Suit
Swank http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003
Main Store -http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Schlossberg/242/84/22

Hair - Sonatta Morales - Lulu
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/142/165/752

Mr. X -- for the birds - splendid and majestic Jumo

Alone in a  sacred valley the daughter of Quetzalcoatl lives...the goddess of wind and learning... she controls hurricanes and dust devils...whirlpools and the waves of the oceans.

She often lonely and often walks the paths of the forest to the great tree. Here she looks to the the west, where mountains rise into the sky... often as the sun goes down she hears a beautiful voice singing from the nearby mountains... she always wondered could it be... could he be --  the prince of the western mountains.

She vows that someday she will meet him. The sun begins to set gilding the mountain peaks highlighting the rich jewel tones of her plumage.  Her wings fly, dance, mesmerize and delight the eyes.  She is hopeful... and luminescent in the setting sun-- adorned with memories of lives yet to be lived and tomorrows to share.

She waits as the sunsets... and golden like a resplendent bird into the sunrise...

Jumo LM
Main Store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24
Marketplace Hair https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/193481
Outfit - Splendid Bird and Majestic Bird - Jumo
Boots - Splendid Boots - Jumo
Skin - Jumo -Taylor Skin -  Frescia
Eye make up - Jumo -Taylor Eyeliners
Lipstick -Taylor Lipstick

Hair- AD

Mr. X and Jailie Ghee @ Scala and Emo-tions

 Mr. X and I  love the elegant East West look of the new gown that is an exclusive at Scala  by Ghee called Jailie. Can't you feel the  flow of the  flower sleeves that  billow like an artful haori. They have puffy shoulders and a square neckline giving it a contemporary look and the headdress is pure  joy.

The solid color of the simple sheath gown that billows out like a mermaid dress gives anyone wearing this gown a sleek and alluring silhouette.

I love the use of  the chrysanthemum, or Kiku as it is known in Japanese, on the artful sleeves and jacket of this gown as well as in the fan head dress. The chrysanthemum represents longevity and rejuvenation.  It is also the symbol of Royalty, the Emperor and the Imperial Family.

I wait for Mr. X wearing this gorgeous gown an  haiko comes into my mind...

a tomb of beauty

Memory of Geisha's Heart

Tsunami tears in  albums

Plum Flower temple

Voices rise

From the foothills

The crow has flown away;

swaying in the evening sun

a leafless tree.

Wearing

Gown - Ghee  Jailie  - Scarlet  (Although the gown is for standard sizes, we have worn it successfully with the Maitreya Lara mesh body by using the Maitreya HUD to set the alphas.)

For  Scala Yin/Yang  - Event  -http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/191/1/22

Hair -  Emo-tions - LIU- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2