Happy Chinese New Year!

Yes, this is Valentine's Day. But February 14, 2010, is also the Chinese New Year. In honor of the Year of the Tiger, I would like to present five Asian themed outfits from five of Second Life's exciting designers.

First, I present Tang from !Terra D'ombrA. maizon Rayna is an amazing designer who is not only creative, but understands how clothing should flow over a woman's body.

This dress is feminine, functional and fun! The soft Asian-styled texture does not overpower you, but adds to the natural grace of the wearer.

The high necked, sleeveless top, capri length pants and open skirt all combine for a classic look. This is an outfit you can wear every day and never grow tired of it.

maizon is also an excellent jewelry designer! The belt is sold with the Tang dress. The necklace and earrings are her Etrusca set. A perfect match to the dress. Zhao Shoes' Clover adds to the charm of this Chinese themed dress.

Be sure to stop in at !Terra D'ombrA today and look at her other stunning designs.


When you hear the name Angel Dessous, most people immediately think lingerie. They are, of course well known for their sexy intimate wear, but take a look at Misaki Asia.

This is a breath-taking gown combining unique textures and accents into a stunning presentation. A large black bow in back, black opera length gloves and a very imaginative fan and flower shoulder attachment add to the charm. Be sure to check all 7 colors of the Misaki dress! Each is a work or art.

Alienbear's Ambroisa II black Pearl set seems made for this dress, as well as Indyra Original's Coquette Noir Shoe Medaille Pharaoh's Gold pumps.

Finally, I could not resist using Tukinowaguma's Nastassja hair to create an elegant look for a New Year celebration.

Never again will I think of lingerie when I hear Angel Dessou.


Tradition meets futuristic in Nomine's Cyber Cheongsam. Munchflower Zaius blended the cheongsam styled top with a seductive and sexy skirt to create a fantasy outfit to rival the best.

Again, we have a designer who has managed to find incredible textures that bring to life the Chinese design.

The top, traditional looking from the front has a surprisingly open back with criss-crossing corset strings. The skirt, two wide panels front and back, completely exposes the legs in a sexy and provocative way. From the open fingered, opera length gloves hang wrist to elbow sleeves that hang to the floor.

Only addition to this striking ensemble is enkythings' Fujin Saena pumps.

Cyber Cheongsam brilliantly brings eastern culture together with Sci Fi.


Bare Rose is very well known for having any theme outfit you could dream up. And today is no exception.

Zeku is an adorable and sweet pant suit with a high-waisted flexi duster jacket that goes all the way to the floor. The texture is a beautiful flower print in 4 rich colors in the one outfit. That's right - 4 colors for the price of 1!

As long as the jacket length is, the top is cut high just below the breasts with flexi ties holding it closed and leaving the midsection coyly exposed.

Matching belted pants and choker complete this sweet and innocent look.


Finally, what Chinese Dynasty would be complete without an Empress! Of course I am speaking of Nicky Ree's Tang Empress gown.

Available in 8 vibrant colors, any woman would be a queen dressed in this gorgeous gown.

Wear it in full royal form or as a long sleek evening gown.

Bijoux Or Design's Christine set gold/green is the ideal accent for this Gem of the Orient.



Whether celebrating the Chinese New Year in casual or formal wear, celebrate in style!

Outfit #1: !Terra D'ombrA - Tang
Skin: [LeLutka] - New York SunKissed-makeup6b
Hair: kyoko's Hair Shop - ww*hair-066:Black
Shoes: Zhao Shoes - Clover Black/Silver
Jewelry: !Terra D'ombrA - Etrusca

Outfit #2: Angel Dessous - Misaki Asia
Skin: Unique Megastore - Afrodite_2G-A2_M12_by_Nany_Merlin
Hair: Tukinowaguma - Nastassja ebony
Shoes: Indyra Original - Coquette Noir Shoe: Medaille: Pharaoh's Gold
Jewelry: Alienbear Design - Ambroisa II black Pearl set

Outfit #3: Nomine - Cyber Cheongsam
Skin: Belleza - Belle sk Meows & Cherries
Hair: Goldie Locks Hair - Amaterasu - Black
Shoes: enkything - Fujin Saena

Outfit #4: Bare Rose - Zeku
Skin: FIOR DI PERLE - Liz Pale smokey pink makeup pink1 lips
Hair: Exile - Molly/twilight
Shoes: enkything - Tagona II Snake Purple

Outfit #5: Designing Nicky Ree - Tang Empress Gown - Green
Skin: Pulse Skin - Timeless ll/Makeup 14
Hair: Tukinowaguma - Brooke (Gold) ebony
Shoes: Juicy - Classic Pump - Lime
Jewelry: Bijoux Or Design -Christine set gold/green

Luxurious Lingerie for Valentine's Day

I admit it! There are days I want to feel all soft and feminine. So I would like to present five sexy sets of lingerie from five gifted designers perfect to catch the eye of that special person in your life. Hey, wear it just for yourself!

First from SOLANGE! Fashions, Nightlife Lace Lingerie in white. Any groom would be awestruck to see his bride wearing this exquisite design.

This can be worn in a number of combinations; from bra and panties, to a teddie (shown here), or to a corset, with or without the bra. Change the style to change your mood!

Please don't be fooled by the bridal white. Nightlife is available in 9 different colors.

Partnered with Alienbear's Ambroisa II white pearl jewelry set, lacy white Lolita Crown cuffs from ezura and the sweetest pumps from Tribal Bamboo called Like A Princess.

You will feel like a Princess wearing Nightlife.


Next, I present a colorful ensemble from Nicky Ree called Summer Jenna.
Early to bed, but late to rise if you wear this alluring outfit.

Seen here in red, you can choose from 9 rich and vibrant colors. As always, Nicky Ree finds amazing textures and colors.

Paired with Stiletto Moody's Pinup pumps, you will turn the head of anyone who sees you.

Let your hair down and lounge around the house.



OK, I admit it. I have a dark side, just like everyone else. A girl needs something wicked now and again.

And I could not resist when I saw Dark Temptation from Alphamale & Blacklace. Feeling oh so sinfully sultry in this black leather teddie. Laced leather gauntlet gloves and black fishnet stockings brought out the devil in me. Available in 3 colors.

Once again, Stiletto Moody's Pinup pumps (what a perfect name for these shoes) and daring necklace called Nornir from +ROZOREGALIA+, you can be ready for a wild night!


Who ever said less is more had in mind Ophelia from Nomine. Bare more than a little skin in this lacy duster that covers the necessities, but not much more. You'll tease that special person in your life when you walk into the room wearing this.

The outfit is made from beautiful off-white lace from the duster with its flexi jacket and wrist cuffs to the thong panties.

A bit of glitter from ~Muse~ Triste Coeur necklace and earrings and Zhao Shoes color changing Bella pumps adds to the soft and feminine mystique of this lovely negligee.


Last, but certainly not least, a new release from Son!a Luxury Fashion - Flirt! Aptly named, this lusty lingerie can go from bedroom to ballroom by adding the short skirt (as shown) or a full length skirt.

The sheer gauntlet gloves and stockings with garters and sheer black lace teddie, both accented with that touch of diamond, add an elegance to this seductive ensemble. Choose from 4 delicious colors.

The Medaille Coquette Noir shoes from Indyra Originals and Black Tie Affair choker and earrings from P&M Designs add to the sparkle.

Whether you prefer soft and romantic or wild and wicked, this Valentine's Day lingerie collection will make even the strongest hearts race.



Outfit #1: SOLANGE! Fashions - Nightlife Lace Lingerie in White
Skin: Fior di Perle - Liz Pale smokey pink makeup natural2 lips
Hair: Exile - Love Song champagne
Shoes: * Tribal Bamboo* - Like A Princess Pump
Jewelry: Alienbear Design - Ambroisa II white Pearl set
Cuffs: + ezura + - Lolita Crown *White Cuffs

Outfit #2: Designing Nicky Ree - Summer Jenna Lingerie Set in Red
Skin: - Belleza Skins - Belle sk Smokey Mocha
Hair: Exile - Carrie Remix/coffee
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pinup (Patent Color Set)

Outfit #3: ~Blacklace~ - Dark Temptation: Black Leather Teddy Set
Skin: -Belleza Skins - Belle sk Cherries: The Morning After
Hair: Exile - Ayumi twilight
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pinup (Patent Color Set)
Jewelry: +ROZOREGALIA+ - Nornir Necklace

Outfit #4: Nomine - Ophelia Duster
Skin: Fior di Perle - Liz Pale smokey makeup red1 lips
Hair: +LALA Moon+ - BabyRose Black
Shoes: ~*ZHAO*~ - BELLA STILETTO
Jewelry: ~Muse~ - Triste Coeur Earring in Silver/Diamond

Outfit #5: Son!a - Flirt black lace black satin SET
Skin: Unique Megastore - Afrodite 2G-A2_M12_sexy_breast_by_Nany_Merlin
Hair: Exile - Love Song 2/charcoal
Shoes: Indyra Originals - Coquette Noir Shoe: Medaille: Wrought Iron
Jewelry: P&M Designs - Black Tie Affair Choker and Earrings

8 Maids A Milking

On the Eighth Day of Christmas, Moxie sent to me, the 8 Maids a Milking Mask.

Moxie has always been an outstanding clothing designer, but her masks are in a league of their own. The detailing on this mask indescribable! You have to take a close look at this to really understand the incredible amount of work that went into this design.

The white and silver feathers, sparkling beads, white roses and the beautiful mask texture make this mask breath-taking. But what puts this mask into the superb category are the eight tiny milk white maids hidden throughout the mask. Moxie didn't miss a step with this creation.

I could think of only one dress and one dress alone that is fit to wear with this exquisite mask - Moxie's Winter White Snowflake Gown. Even a Maid will feel like a Queen wearing this one-of-a-kind mask.


Credits:

Mask: 8 Maids A Milking Mask from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Gown: Winter White Snowflake Gown from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Jewelry: Princess Krystelle Necklace & earrings set from Alienbear Design
Shoes: Lovis in White Suede from Zhao Shoes
Hair: Anette - Brown Frost from Deviant Kitties Designs
Skin: Dance With Me/In The Morning from Pulse Skins

6 Geese A Laying

On the Sixth Day of Christmas, Moxie sent to me, the 6 Geese a Laying Dress.

Layer, upon layer, upon layer of ruffles cascade down from the high waist to just above the knee. The texture of the ruffles unique, feather-like quality that would make the perfect nest. The satin, single shoulder bodice is trimmed with downy feathers. Wrist length gloves trimmed with the same feathers as the neckline and black stockings are perfect accents.

However, Moxie did not stop there. Remember, this dress is 6 Geese a Laying. Take a close look at this amazing hat! Nestled among the feathers, plumes and ribbons are six geese, including one that closely guards her nest of eggs.

Individually, the dress and the hat are incredible designs and a must for a Fashionista's wardrobe. No wild goose chase here. Fly to Moxie's store now!


Credits:

Dress: 6 Geese A Laying from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Shoes: Lovis Black Suede from Zhao Shoes
Hair: ETD Divine - Chestnut Burnt from ETD
Skin: NewYorkSunKissed-makeup4b from LeLutka

4 Calling Birds

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, Moxie sent to me, a 4 Calling Birds Mask.

Moxie created four intricately worked wire and beaded Calling birds in this opulent half mask.

Thick and full black feathers fan out in a semi-circle around the mask. Downy black feathers can be seen around the edges and the multi-coloring of a bird's breast circle the eye opening. Finally, thin black velvet ribbons hang gently from the bottom.

Concerned about a proper fit? No need to worry, because Moxie incorporated a sizing script into the mask for easy fitting.


Moxie has several beautiful dresses in her store that are perfect to wear with this luscious mask. I chose her Black Swan dress to keep the theme of the mask and holiday. Incredibly sexy with its exposed leg, this dress is an actual black swan!

A black satin corset bodice is the swan's body, the waist partially covered in soft black feathers. The swan's neck wraps up and around the right breast, with the head enticingly nestled in the cleavage. A small feathered adornment attaches to the swan's neck. The half skirt is made entirely of black feathers that drape over the hip and almost down to the floor. Even the black satin gloves have a feathered design on them.

You will be the belle of the Masquerade Ball in this stunning mask and dress.


Credits:

Mask - 4 Calling Birds Mask from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Dress - Black Swan from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Shoes - Lovis from Zhao Shoes
Earrings - *Rezzable* Silver & Feather Earring from Crimson Shadow
Hair - GRACE Hair - Charcoal Black from LeLutka
Skin - Timeless ll/Makeup 14 from Pulse Skins

Perfect Vlintuition!

When I logged in this morning I had received a notecard from the Vlintuition Subscriber. Designer and owner Vlinder Reitveld is hosting a Happy Songkran Sale. The Songkran Festival is the Thai New Year Celebration. (Yeah I had to Google it).

To Celebrate Vlinder has marked down all her items to 100L or Less! Vlinder was my first taste of Ethnic Clothing in SL.. She has created traditional yet sexy outfits from India to Thailand to Korea.

You know me I can't resist and sale and the fact that I had just finished watching a show with a India/Hindi Inspired Wedding my first selection was her Sculpted Sari.

Finally I got to use my [LAP] Bolly all the time poses! The Sari comes with 4 choices of tops, the Sandals and the bindi/eye jewels. She has the jewels attached to the nose so I edited to attach to chin due to my lashes.




Though here you see me in a pink and black sari she has several textures and colors to choose from including the tradtional Red and Gold for weddings. Plus this is only one of many style variations she has


She also has a couple of great outfits for men! Here I got the Churidar in Green for Davey. I love the fact he lets me dress him!




The men's outfit come complete with sandals as well. These sandal for for a size 35 foot and are no mod. So men will have to alter their foot shape to get the right look. I also had to stretch the scarf .

Lastly is the Enchantress gown. Not so much an Ethnic Feel, but is a beautiful gown that comes with 3 skirt options, stockings, Gloves etc. Not to mention plenty of texture/colors to choose from. Since the gloves and the socks had the same texture I decided to mix it up a bit to give this Springtime gown a bit of Umph.



Paired with the long gloves from Sn@tch and jewelry from Alienbear I am ready for a night out on the town. Just don't ask me to walk too quickly in this tight skirt. *winks*

This Sale is only till April 15, 2009 so don't wait to long!

As usual store links are throughout the blog in BOLD Script.

Have a great weekend!


Look 1

Vlintuition Sculpted/Flexi Designer Sari (Pink and Black)
Includes 4 tops options, bindi and sandals
Hair ETD - Bonita - Black (Freebie)
Skin Curio :GP: Sundust [dark] Pin Up-Starlet 1
Lashes and Eyes: Miriel Eyes- Smoky Quartz
Jewelry: Analise *tal* Bangle Hoops and Earrings (Comes with Meela Silks Outfit)
Pose from [LAP] Bolly all the Time Pose Set

Look 2 (Davey)

Vlintuition: Men's Churidar Kurta Suit - Moss
Includes Sandal (size 35 foot)
Skin: Belleza - Ewan - Vain Grid wide Kissed Hunt
Eyes: Miriel - Standard Eyes - Earth (free)
Hair: Calico Creations - Romeo - Dark Midnight (Kissed Hunt Gift)
Pose: FallnAngel Creations -Falln God Stand 2


Look 3

Vlintuition: Enchantress (Violet Bouquet)
Skin: Curio :GP: Sundust [light] Pin Up-Cats Pajamas 1
Jewelry: Alienbear - Princess Felicity Set - White
Shoes: Zhao - Chelle - Silver
Hair: ETD - Aiiyana - Chestnut
Gloves: Sn@tch Long Purple Gloves
Pose: [LAP] Female Blogger set (system skirt)