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ETD Sofia: Fashion Zeitgeist
By Celebrity Trollop | September 25, 2007
When I was at a rehearsal for the American Cancer Society fashion show last week, I knew that there was something especially captivating about the ETD Sofia hair. It seemed to be everywhere — on my friends, on fellow models, and on shoppers who just happened to wander by as I popped around from store to store.
It seemed to me like Sofia really distills the essence of the fashion Zeitgeist at the end of summer 2007. Sofia, as with all ETD releases, has a completely new texture collection to support it, cloaking it in what remains Second Life’s most alluring and realistic looking hair textures. But it’s more than just how it looks. It’s the design of the style itself.
In May 2006, I saw an article in Cosmopolitan touting the return of the sex kitten hairstyle. Looking back at that article now, I am surprised that it’s taken from then til now for the perfect heiress of the style to emerge in Second Life. It’s not, however, surprising that it was developed by one of the keenest observers and talented creators of hair styles, Elikapeka Tiramisu.
Sofia, then, comes from a root of those incredibly stylish sex-kitten hairs of the late 60s. Think of Brigitte Bardot, the quintessential sixties sex kitten. And although it comes from a vintage origin, it’s still thoroughly modern in execution with the way the bangs are styled in the front and the pulled under, perfectly straight long pony in the back.
It’s chic and formal enough for a wedding gown, but still sultry enough to go perfectly with the new lingerie release from Insolence. And even in between the bedroom and the bridal suite, it’s casual and cute enough to go with your favorite baby doll dress. It is a hair for all seasons and styles, in scarlet, ebony, cotton candy pink, blonde or deep brunette. Sofia is fashion lightning in a bottle — all of these things at the same time: retro, modern, sultry and chic. It’s a hair that will be on my avatar’s head (perhaps with a swan and perhaps without) for a long time this fall.
Thanks to my Sofia photo conspirators: Graciana McMillan (the bride of Sofia and my original inspiration for this post), Violet Xingjian, Aradia Dielli, and Anessa Stine. Top photo, skin is “Old Hollywood” by Minnu Model. Outfit is Autumn by Veschi. Entranced jewelry by Illusions.
Sofia is available on ETD Isle (134, 128, 24).
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Topics: Hair |
aww don’t we just look adorable, I agree…this hair rocks, I love it!
Posted by: Aradia Dielli on September 25th, 2007 at 6:32 pmahoy! the old hollywood skin, is that one unreleased one that only fashionistas have access too, or can i be found in the store? maybe i am being blind, but i cant find it. and i craave for it now. :) you look stunning, as always. as do the rest of the girls. meow! :D
Posted by: antonia marat on September 25th, 2007 at 7:03 pmHi Antie…
That skin was a freebie gift at Minnu’s recent store opening. If you IM her, I bet she’d send you a copy. :)
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Posted by: Celebrity Trollop on September 25th, 2007 at 7:42 pmIt was? Oooh shoot! I was there! :D Well, briefly, before lag chased me out of there. I finally caved in yesterday and got 5 of her skins, but I really wish she would make some more pinup-y reds (the ones she has are either too dark or too pink for me). So yes, yes, I will IM her! :D Thank you so much for getting back to me.
Posted by: antonia marat on September 25th, 2007 at 7:50 pmGreat post! Was wondering where the white dress is from worn by the model in the middle? it gorgeous!
Posted by: Genie on September 26th, 2007 at 2:12 am