The Invitation Said Black Tie

I will admit I LOVE formal wear of all kinds. So much so I have lost count of all the evening and ball gowns I own. Then I found 'Le Smoking' at SF Design, I could not help but grab it on sight!

Several years ago, not going to say exactly how many, my nephew asked me to be a part of his wedding by decorating the reception hall and greetings guests as they entered. It was wintertime and I really did not want to run around in a dress in a state where 30◦ wind chill factor is commonplace. When I finally resigned myself to freezing to death for the sake of family, I walked into a high end store and was amazed to find a woman's tuxedo.

swaffette Firefly, owner and designer of SF Design, created this amazing and stylish Yves St Laurent tribute for women. Don't be fooled by the fact that 'Le Smoking' is a tuxedo, because femininity does not suffer in the least. To prove that, I was invited to dance several times during the photo shoot. One gentleman said he thought a woman in a tuxedo was incredibly sexy.

'Le Smoking' is a perfectly tailored tuxedo that accentuates a woman's figure. The black flexi jacket has an amazing texture of a crushed velvet. The high necked dress shirt and cuffs are accented with white ruffles. The tuxedo pants are topped with the traditional cummerbund. Prim arms, shoulders and pant legs add that extra dimension and depth to the design. swaffette even added shoes in the Mary Jane style to complete the outfit.

Ladies, the next time you have to go to a formal event, go black tie thanks to SF Design.
Outfit: sf design 'le smoking' Yves St Laurent tribute
Jewelry: EarthStones Gothique Earring - Silver/Onyx
Skin: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
Eyes: Aimesi Eyes Grey
Hair: Tukinowaguma Loretta Ebony

Son!a's Sweet Summertime Dress

Everyone talks about finding the perfect little black dress. Well, I found that dress, and not just in black! Sonia28 Jie, owner and designer of Son!a Luxury Fashion is known grid wide for her extraordinary wedding and evening gowns. I am here to remind you Sonia28 has also created amazing casual clothing.

Nadja is a sweet and feminine short dress, perfect for summertime fun. The plunging halter top ties behind the neck with prim ribbons hanging down an exposed back. The midriff is covered by a high-waisted band of sheer lace, teasing the viewer with a bit skin.

The skirt gives the appearance of multiple layers; a straight skirt with a soft netting overlaying skirt trimmed with scalloped lace matching the midriff. Leaving no detail overlooked, Sonia28 Jie even added lace edges to the glitch pants under the skirt.

Nadja is available in two styles - a sweet polka dot, as seen in the black and the white dress photos and a gentle textured print, like the beige. Along with the beige, black and white colors seen here, Nadja is also available in a soft pink, dark red, aqua blue/green, silver, rose, hunter green and rich purple.

If you are anything like me, you will have a hard time choosing one color. Thank goodness Nadja is sold in fatpacks.


Dress #1: Son!a Nadja print beige
Skin: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
Hair: W&Y Model Hair 6 "Type"A
Shoes: B&G Woman Shoe Esther - Camel
Jewelry: [VG Republic] Double African Bangle Bracelet
Purse: =DeLa*= Clutch "Chanel" Beige

Dress #2: Son!a Nadja Black - polka dot
Skin: Unique Megastore - Afrodite_2G-A2_M4_by_Nany_Merlin
Hair: Tukinowaguma Judeyrey SH Gold 2
Shoes: Kalnins Footwear - Sonata
Jewelry: ~SIGMA~Jewels/ Siren bracelet (brown-beige, gold)

Dress #3: Son!a Nadja White - polka dot
Skin: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
Hair: Tukinowaguma Ethnical (Satin) Ebony
Shoes: -Skifija- Classic High Heel Shoes -Dreams Troy
Jewelry: EarthStones Lacy Bracelet - Mother of Pearl