Summer Trend 2016 – Denim Shorties (featured in Eclipse Magazine July 2016)

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Look #1

When Trouble asked me, if I would like to do a few pics for the upcoming (just released) Eclipse Magazine, I just said yes without even thinking about actual summer trends, as I really do love to take pictures and work with magazines. Then he immediately asked me, what summer trend I would like to go for… I did not look over all the summer trends the past few days, so I jumped to google to be informed before I choose.

While I was looking over all the amazing summer trends something immediately caught my eyes… Denim Shorties! All kind of shorts, mini skirts, used, with fringes and what not… That sounds like fun!

I told Trouble about my idea and he seemed to like it. First I thought this would be easy as I really do like denim in RL and SL, but I shall discover soon it sounded easier that it was in the end…

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Look #2

So first of all, I looked through my inventory what kind of shorts, shorties and mini skirts in denim I would find – hell I had no clue how many non useful things I have when I type ‘denim’ in the search of my inventory…

ย Most of my favourite denim things are still layers and I did not wanna use old layer items this time… and the next problem – a usual problem with mesh items – sometimes different mesh parts do not fit over each other.

But after some serious searching, I found a handful denim shorties, which I totally love. Now I just need to style them. Because I was told so often, I always only do extreme styles and mostly dark and gothic looking ones, I wanted to do 5 totally different styles for this little spread in the Eclipse Magazine.

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Look #3

For my first idea – Look number 1 –ย  I started with the “Booty Shorts” from [M.o.w] together with the “Havana” short and head wrap from [sys], the first look went to a more boho type of style. For the accessories I went with the “Vilma” earrings and the “Sile” necklace from Kunglers paired with the “Wooden Bracelet” from artilleri.

Look number 2 is based on the “Briony Shorts” from Erratic. For that look I was inspired by a picture I saw from a country side advert, which told about the great lake sides in germany ๐Ÿ˜‰ To achieve the summer casual look, I added the “Polly” top from Asia Rae and the amazing summer floppy “Laila” hat made by Zibska. For the shoes I chose the “Tropicana” wedges we made for Wicca’s Wardrobe (Yes Grand, we did that.. once *snickers*) The look I was going for,was something trendy, summer looking and as well something simple and kinda ‘girl next door’ looking.

The 3rd look, I wanted to do something more fashion forward in a hipster or clubbing look. I started off with the “Wendy Denim Skirt” made by GizzA. A super short denim mini skirt. First I added the “Dead Romance” tank from Mon Cheri, a tank I used for various styles already as it is a perfect top to go for many different looks and the sizes are made amazingly with the thought to wear something underneath. The mega trendy “Pulsar” glasses and backpack certainly come from [sys], the home for unusual and futuristic designs ๐Ÿ˜‰ The cool boots I found at Stelloane.

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Look #4

For Look number 4 I wanted something that I would wear RL as well. Some loosely casual but trendy and chic. something I would use for shopping or just go to the university or drink a coffee out with some friends. I always liked the ‘college girl’ look even if I am not in that age anymore ๐Ÿ˜‰ The “Boyfriend Jeans Shorts” made by Maitreya, are one of my long time favourites. With their loosely fit they are a great everyday wear. I combined them with the “Liliana Top” from Glam Affair and put on the “Batschkapp” we made as a gift for the Indie Teepee event. Even if I like all 5 looks that might be my personal favourite out of them ๐Ÿ˜‰

My 5th and last look is some more native and maybe gypsy looking. The idea came out of some pictures I saw of american native fashion trends. The denim shorties for this style come from GizzA. The “Loose Denim Short” was a perfect start for the idea I wanted to go for. With the lightly dirty looking fabric and the ripped trims it was just perfect to add a more simple, and light top. The “Julia” top from Asteria perfectly went with the shorts and kinda put them more in the focus. The cool necklace was one of the first original mesh releases from PurpleMoon and the incredible hat and back bag again came from [sys].

It was great fun to explore and try different things for this special spread of denim shorties and I have to admit, I found some goodies in my inventory, which I already forgot that I have them ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Look #5

ย Details

Look #1:
Pants: [M.o.w] – “Booty Shorts”
Top: [sYs] – “HAVANA shirt”
Headpiece: [sYs] – “HAVANA headwra”
Jewelry 1: Kunglers – “Sile necklace”
Jewelry 2: Kunglers – “Vilma earrings”
Jewelry 3: /artilleri/ – “wooden bracelet”

Look #2:
Pants: erratic – “Briony”
Top: Asia Rae – “Polly Top”
Headpiece: Zibska – “Laila Hat”
Bag: [sYs] – “Leaf Bag”
Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – “Summertime Easy Living”
Glasses: Glamistry – “Sunglasses PU2004”
Hair: LeLutka – “Vibrato”

Look #3:
Skirt: GizzA – “Wendy Denim Skirt”
Top: Mon Cheri – “Dead Romance Tank”
Shoes: Stelloane – “Heloise Boots”
Bag: [sYs] – “PULSAR Backpack”
Jewelry 1: Happy Undead – “Charming Collar”
Jewelry 2: Real Evil – “Dark Queen Bracelets”
Glasses: [sYs] – “PULSAR Sunglasses”
Hair: BURLEY – “Sirah”

Look #4:
Pants: Maitreya – “Faded BF Jeans Shorts”
Top: Glam Affair – “Liliana Top”
Headpiece: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Batschkapp”
Bag: SEY – “Bucket Bag”
Jewelry 1: Kosh– “Multiplex Necklace”
Jewelry 2: E-Clipse – “Fiocco Watch”
Hair: Exile – “Jill”
Glasses: HAYSURIZA – “Eyewear Kyoto”

Look #5:
Pants: GizzA – “Loose Denim Short”
Top: Asteria – “Julia Top”
Headpiece: [sYs] – “PANAMA hat”
Bag: [sYs] – “PANAMA bag”
Jewelry 1: PurpleMoon – “Montana Necklace”
Jewelry 2: Primagine – “Cascade Bracelet”
Hair: no.match – “No.Why?”

Eclipse Magazine: HERE

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

The Exposed Shoulder – X Factor Edition – Eclipse Magazine June 2016

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Details

Top: Salt&Pepper – “Valerie”
Pants: GizzA – “Skinny Pants”
Shoes: Glamistry – “Anemuna”
Hair: enVOGUE – “Britney”
Earrings: Kunglers – “Cintia”
Bracelet: Kunglers – “Keira”
Ring: Tracei – “Evan Ring”

Photographer: Skye Nefekalum (Azram Belwraith)

Model & Stylist: Wicca Merlin

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Lybra for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit Lybra – “Inferno” – NEW

Jewelry: Lybra – “Taylor Pearls”

Hair: Bizarre Hair – “Angel of Elements”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Poses: agapee

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Legal Insanity for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit (incl glasses): Legal Insanity – “Cirichic dress me up!” – NEW

Hair: Vanity Hair – “After Dark”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Lipstick: L.Fauna

Bracelets: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Dark Metal Cuffs” – “After Dark”

Poses: PosESioN

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Loovus Dzevavor for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit: Loovus Dzevavor – “Wrap Up Dress” – NEW

Jewelry: EMO-tions – “Cecile”

Hair: EMO-tions – “Cameron”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Makeup: Madrid Solo – “Lying Eyes” & Nuuna’s – “Neuro”

Lipstick: { essences } – “Lipstick Nude”

Pose: PosESioN

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Dead Dollz for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit: Dead Dollz – “Tortuga” – NEW

Hair: EMO-tions – “Mela” – NEW

Jewelry: Mandala – “Soul Cream”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Pose: PosESioN

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Living Imagination for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit: Living Imagination [LI] – “Colour Waves Daffodil” – NEW (mesh)

Hair: Vanity Hair – “Opium”

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Aphrodite”

Shoes: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Audrey Pumps” [GACHA] – NEW

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Makeup: LovelyMi – “Aphrodite”

Lipstick: Madrid Solo – “Vendetta Lips”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Snowpaws for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit: Snowpaws – “Adorn” – NEW (mesh)

Earrings: SoliDea FoliEs – “Aliza”

Hair: Vanity Hair – “Bitter Sweet”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Pose: Wicca’s Wardrobe

Model & Photogrpaher: Wicca Merlin

Glitter for .PENUMBRA. A/W Fashion Week 2014

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Outfit: Glitter – ” Aquarius” – NEW

Jewelry: Lazuri – “Butterfly Meadow”

Skin: [sys] – “Eva” – NEW

Shoes: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Gambler Heels” (for Slink high feet)

Hair: EMO-tions – “Aidan”

Pose: Wicca’s Wardrobe

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Breakfast @ Mimi’s Choice Part II

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Today I would like to showcase the second outfit I was wearing for the Breakfast @ Mimmi’s Choice runway show done by :PENUMBRA.

My second outfit came from Utopia. Utopia is well-known for amazing texture work especially for filigree lace textures. This you can perfectly see on the “Kate” dress from Utopia. This long and elegant but as well sexy dress with the huge black ruffles and ribbons is the perfect choice for elegant and sophisticated moments. With the big hat, which adds even more elegance, I really felt ready to go to Ascot and watch one of the horse racings there ๐Ÿ˜‰

The wonderful jewelry set I am wearing was made by Belle Roussel, owner and designer of Chop Zuey. The “Espresso in Pompeii” set originally was made for one of the MVW contestants in 2012 and it perfectly matched the look with the golden metals and the little black gems.

Usually it is not easy to find hair, that goes well under a hat but the “Easy” hairstyle from Vanity Hair did fit very well under the amazing huge hat without sticking out somewhere ๐Ÿ˜‰

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Details

Dress & Hat: Utopia – “Kate”

Jewelry: Chop Zuey – “Espresso in Pompeii”

Hair: Vanity Hair – “Easy”

Poses: PosESioN

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin