Archive for May 24th, 2006

Lashed Deity Series: Helena

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Lash Xevious is back with a brand new hairstyle, Helena, the first release in a new line she calls “Deity.” I always marvel at the inspirational sources that Lash uses for her creations whether it’s her sculpture or her hairstyles. In the ad for Helena, that profile background shot reminds me very much of a [...]

Princessa Long Braid by Sparkle Skye

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Sparkle Skye released the Princessa Long Braid style in several different colors. Naturally I love the flower attachment — they’re my kryptonite. I must also give a short “Hooray!” because the default position for bling is “off.” Sparkle writes at her blog:

I maybe eleminating some shades where I feel the differences are too subtle for [...]

Cute prim skirts and more at Digital Knickers

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Astry Mirabeau, fresh off the build of her new store on a new private sim released several great new items this week, including two wonderful, sexy prim skirt designs including this black satin, cherry patterned design. So much to look at in this design from the deep red tulle petticoating to the cherry pattern stockings [...]

More jewelry and a set of dresses by Dazzle

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Two fabulous new releases by Ginny Talamasca, my fashion crack dealer™. First is Cerise Tart, Ginny’s cheeky cherry jewelry design. I used the “box ad” for this because I was blown away by the detail on the barrel clasp for the necklace. As Ginny’s pointed out before, I am a total detail whore and also [...]

Dangerous Whisper by Nonna Hedges

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Speaking of Nonna Hedges, she released this gorgeous dress design titled “Dangerous Whisper” in a luscious, sleek satin texture. The gown has a racy lace bodice, and just gorgeous satin texturing — look at the way the light pools and swirls in the fabric. Amazing. The tafetta prim train was created by Allya Fatal. I [...]

Nonna by Rebel Hope

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Rebel Hope released Nonna, a tribute to Nonna Hedges. This is a very feminine and pretty gown, but it retains a bit of an edge with the asymettrically shredded hemline and the color palette of black and dark grey. The beading work on the bodice is exquisite and elegant, lending a touch of glam shimmer [...]

Pleasure & Pain: 6 Corset Tops

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

New designer Wanda Rich released 6 deliciously detailed corset tops, including the pinstripe and sequin set. Also available are leather and tartan, and a set with red and green faux fur patterns. These are wonderfully executed — the pattern, shading and wrinkles look fantastic. Look at the detailed metallic clasps holding the backstraps in place. [...]

Is fashion a bad long term business in Second Life?

Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

Over on Torrid Midnight’s blog, Frans Charming left an interesting comment:
I don’t know much about the fashion industry in sl, but i think that it will be a deadend street for most people in the long run anyway. With no production costs, everything will be availible allways. Style and Brand will still be important but [...]