Fashion Fiend

Sometimes you just need to move elegantly from one function to the next, perhaps  your evening consists of cocktails at 6pm then a private viewing of an opera at 9pm. How does one muddle through? How do you prepare without hauling your whole closet with you? Or by disappearing for 30 minutes plus while you stlye a new outfit?...Egads!

The answer? So simple really....find a designer who offers a dress in more than one style. RBZ has this fashion hiccup on lock down! You can easily drift through cocktails with the boss then flow gently into dinner and a show with prospective clients -or- Perhaps that special someone with RBZ's Harlow. This stunning dress comes in two styles- cocktail and formal- both depicted below. This fashion dilemma? Solved!

Notice the embroidered detail. It trails the length of the silhouette breaking up the solid garnet color of this gown, with subtle elegance. The satin evening gowns come in a 16-22 button length making these a traditional style opera length glove. The inverted pleats lend a tufted style to the cocktail style of Harlow while the full, ground dusting legth of the gown radiates pure elegance. Why not take a trip down to RBZ and see what Ralektra Breda has in store for you....

I came across STC -Sweeter Than Candy- purely by accident. A group I belong to in game happened to be celebrating hitting 15K in members recently, and as part of the celebration, STC sent a cute babydoll dress named Annie paired with matching mimsi flats through in honor of such. And it wasn't untill I looked through my inventory that I happened to find a second babydoll dress from STC. Imagine my delight!


Now forgive me, I can not for the life of me remember how I came across being the proud owner of the lil Betty Blue number, but am I ever grateful! I have tons of cute lil babydoll dresses stashed away in my virtual closet. I tend to save them for my weekends. You know, for when I'm going for that "innocent yet flirty" look.

Babydolls with flats are such an easy choice, ecspecially at the end of the summer season. It doesn't take alot of styling knowhow to flaunt this look with simple hair and accesories, as you can see from the Styling Card that follows. And do be sure to check out STC for yourself and stash a few babydolls in your own closet!

































































































Style Card:

Wondering what it is? Initially I came across the No H8 Scavenger Hunt, hosted a few months back. At the time there was a brief bio stating that it was to raise awareness for GLBT rights. {gay, lesbian, bi, transgender} I had heard snippets of news casts referring to Proposition 8. I didn't realize that the hunt, was directly related to SL's efforts as a community to support this real world protest.

I never considered myself much of an activist, but I guess all of us are in our own ways. Perhaps selfishly, because we  -well most of us- only step seem to step up when an issue directly relates to ourselves, or our loved ones somehow. Want to learn more about this silent protest before throwing your hat in the ring? For more information---> No H8

I personally am 'straight' but I do however have many friends and yes, even family who this issue effects. I've seen the cold shoulder given in both realms when someone 'reveals' by purpose thier preferences. I've seen the fallout behind people assuming someone is 'queer'.Is that even PC? Dunno but I'm claiming it, in the best of ways. And to show my support  of those in both realms who deal with the hatred and ignorance surrounding thier sexuality and choices, I've joined the No H8 campaign.


Now you might be asking yourself, "How do I show my support?" Glad you asked.... Currently, CreativeEdge Studios is running a promotion. Join the second life group No H8 to show your support, then get in contact with Kaliope Faith, CES's Ceo {alliteration much?} to schedule your FREE shoot. You may now be wondering, "How is this fashion related?", Well first off just cause I said so -winks- But more realistically, YOU are making a fashion statement by what you choose to wear {or not wear}. You are free to use your own styling in making your personal visual statement!  To better explain, I will go straight from Kaliope's flyer...

Cost: All photos will be FREE of charge. If you desire to make a donation, the entire proceeds will go directly to the NO H8 Campaign.

Attire: To participate in this photo campaign you MUST wear all white attire -or- be nude. Dramatic styling is welcomed and accessories can be of any color. The face tattoo as well as the duct tape for your lips will be given to you free of charge when you show up for your shoot.

Display: All photos become property of NO H8 and will be displayed in the NO H8 Photo Garden, CreativEdge Studios and on our official flickr group. You will be given a full rights copy of your photo as well to be used as you please.

So why not head on down and show your support? Kaliope's waiting on ya!

Sidenote: pic1- Heatherly Jewell {moi}, pic2- Gustavas Lefevre, pic3- Kaliope Faith

So right off the top, I'm gonna admit it. I have been WAY behind. I have had so many items dropped on me, some of which were first offered at the Summer of Love venue. I am just now getting to publish the pics for some of these designs. Now, not to worry as it isn't a huge snafu, cause luckily? Yeah, you guessed it, you can find these designs in the respective designer's stores. And you can be sure, more items originally aired at the SoL venue, will be showing themselves in upcoming posts.

This breezy, flowing maxi dress first hit SL at the SoL venue. Made by A-Bomb Designs. "Wild-Zero" shown here in blue and green, paired with the "Sydd" Wedges also by A-Bomb. The wedges are -of course- color change, every girl's dream, right?This was a perfect fit for one of my laid back sundays, in world. You can pick up this lil number for 300L now at the mainstore as well as the wedges for 150L.