Sweet & Cute

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A babydoll in black.. that sounded like a challenge for me*grins*

I really do have a cute side even if it mostly exists in the shadows πŸ˜‰

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The amazing “Brigitte” babydoll from AZUL, dragged out that sweet side and I really had fun doing something with it. “Brigitte” is a mix between flexible prims and as well mesh body appliers/body layers. The basic dress goes directly on your body weather you use your system avatar or one of the popular mesh bodies. AZUL offers appliers for Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, TMP and Omega. The cute bow and the amazing skirt prims are super flexible in a very natural way. I tried to catch the softness on the pictures but if you see them inworld they look even better!

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Now how to style that sweet babydoll… Certainly I could have done a bedroom looking style but I really wanted to go different, since I did so many lingerie posts already lately :p.

I remembered the “Savage” legwraps from the last round of The Fantasy Collective. I wanted to use them so badly before and never found a matching look. When I put them on they immediately made a wonderful contrast to the cuteness of the babydoll.

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So the dress and the leg wraps are really solid and already make a statement, but I still wanna use some accessories and as well shoes. They should all be somewhat filigree and so my choice fell on the “Elowen” set from Wicca’s Wardrobe. I only used the arm parts, the headpiece and the necklace. With the HUD I was able to match them to the golden parts of the leg wraps.

For the fingers I used some rings of my favourite prim rings and nail maker – Formanails. Ivi Bing offers amazing detailed jewelry for hands and nails.. I never found anything comparable somewhere else. All her accessories usually made for Maitreya, standard avatar and for the casual and elegant version of the Slink hands! The ones I used today are called “Simple Rings” and they were right the kind of rings I wanted, to not overload the whole look.

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Last but not least the amazing sweet and curled hair I found with Tukinowaguma. The “Helga” hair style I liked so much because of all the wisps and curls as well as the pulled back part with the braids, so that not everything around the head down the shoulders is covered… if that makes sense (<< silly German here)

Overall I so had funny putting together my little fairy and I only needed to find a location for the pics. I remembered a sim, which I was shown by wonderful gentleman. Lakeside, recently even got revamped and is now even more romantic that before. With many hidden places and spots it is a miracle πŸ™‚ Every time when I go there, I find new corners and new parts I never saw before. It is really worth a visit πŸ™‚

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Details

Outfit: Azul – “Brigitte” (Applier + Mesh Prims)

Leg Wraps: Storybook – “Savage” (for Maitreya Lara only)

Jewelry, Shoes & Headpiece: Wicca’s Wardrobe – Elowen (Gacha)

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Helga B”

Rings: Formanails – “Rings Simple Maitreya Black”

Location: Lakeside

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Show me how you Burlesque!

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People love burlesque today because it incorporates all the old-school glamour, satire and highlights the female form – it’s something that many women can actually see themselves doing.
[Baby Doe]

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TUNES

Burlesque, is a form of performing art that reaches back to at least the 1860s in the US. Presented in cabarets, theaters and some other location, burlesque was mostly presented by women. Colorful and laborious costumes as well as mood appropriate music and dramatic lightning, sometimes even fire breathingΒ  were part of many burlesque shows. The goal was not to totally strip down, more to just take of certain clothing like gloves and stockings, which sometimes spoke louder as a common striptease.

Burlesque lost it’s popularity towards the simple strip in the 1920/30s, but in it was never totally gone and got back some popularity way later with Hollywood productions and several organisations and clubs that try to keep the burlesque feeling and lifestyle alive. It was often called New-Burlesque or Neo-Burlesque and the 90s brought a huge comeback of the whole idea. In 2010 the movie Burlesque,with Christina Aguliera and Cher, this new way of a more modern burlesque feeling was shown in an amazing way. Dita von Teese is probably the most popular burlesque dancer nowadays and with all her productions, performances, products and marketing she is an amazing and valuable asset of the Neo-Burlesque movement.

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Certainly hat was just a very short information about Burlesque and I could go on for hours to talk more about it as I personally really do like the idea of a burlesque lifestyle, but I will safe you from that and just move on to my todays post πŸ˜‰

The reason why I came across Burlesque again, was the actual round of the GENRE event. It is the first time that we got invited with wicca’s Wardrobe to be part and then right there the theme Burlesque.. you can imagine howΒ  much I smiled all over when I saw that.

The GENRE event aims for items, that are not more expensive than 100 L$. We made the amazing “Fleur” boots for the event and set each of the 12 colors for 99 L$. The idea behind the boots were to give some old-fashioned, victorian themed Burlesque boots a little modern twist in shape and colors πŸ˜‰

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When we set up the event I found so many other incredible designs that I could not resist to grab some and do pictures with all of them. The amazing fitting “Versailles Fall” corset with the amazing frills around your hips comes from Honey Bender for ber new original mesh label BENDER. The corset itself is an applier for the mesh body, what underlines every woman’s body shape in a very true way πŸ˜‰ The beautiful frills that surround the hips come in different sizes to make sure they fit your curves.

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The lovely accessories, the adorable collar and the awesome realistic cigarette, I found as well at the GENRE event. It was just amazing how all the parts feel together in one without overthinking it too much ;).

For the set I used the entire “Belle Rouge” collection from [noctis] – even that used lingerie which hangs down from the chandlier and lies on the couch and the floor came with the set. The chair I am posing on was made by [BlackTulip] and for the other pictures I used poses from the “Teese Me” set made by {Nantra}. Everything besides the head, body and hair in this post comes from GENRE, so you better hurry to make your way over there and see what else is there. There are many more than the few I was able to use for my post :p

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Details

Corset: BENDER – Versailles Fall” – NEW @ GENRE

Boots: Wicca’s Wardrobe – “Fleur” – NEW @ GENRE

Collar: Spot On – “Baroque Burlesque Collar” – NEW @ GENRE

Cigarette: [hate this] – “Cigarette Holder” – NEW @ GENRE

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Marjo”

Furniture: [noctis] – “Belle Rouge Collection” – NEW @ GENRE

Poses: {Nantra} – “Teese Me” – NEW @ GENRE

Poses/Prop 1: [Black Tulip] Poses – “Burlesque Chair” – NEW @ GENRE

Prop 2: Dilly Dolls – “Stage” – NEW @ GENRE

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

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Vintage Fair – My little journey through past times…

Vintage Fair – I really do love vintage styles and fashion and this fair really went right into my heart. The sim is amazingly done and all the designers did such a wonderful job on different centuries and styles. There is nearly nothing you will not find there. From really old times over 20s, 30s, 40s up to the 80s .. all time periods are represented.

For this post I decided to go with one of my favourite designs from a wonderful talented and amazing lady. Salt, owner and designer of Salt & Pepper, is an incredible designer. you can see that on all of her work. She puts so much love in her designs and she has a real great eye for details and textures. When I saw her “Yvette” harness, which she released as an exclusive at the Vintage Fair.

Usually if you hear the word ‘harness’ you immediately think about black leather straps and silver rings… but the “Yvette” harness from Salt & Pepper is so far from that! It is an amazing little harness with lots of decorations and very filigree as well. The thin leather straps are just holding the decorations in place it seems πŸ˜‰ At the waist you have an amazing belt looking part, which is decorated with pearls. With the HUD you are able to change the leather color as well as the metal colors! The amazing pasties are part of the whole outfit and as well work with the HUD to customize everything to your personal likings πŸ˜‰

For the hair I as well chose a new release I found at the Vintage Fair. The “Denisa” hair style was a wonderful addition to underline the vintage feeling of the “Yvette” harness. With the typical pin-up style it was just looking right for what I was looking for. The amazing huge pearl earrings are made by Elysium and the jewelry I just mixed and matched of different parts of AvaWay, Lybra and Elysium. To me pearls are always a must somehow for early vintage looks ;), plus there were this amazing pearls on the outfit already so I just had to πŸ™‚ .

For the shoes it HAD to be peep toes πŸ˜‰ I chose the “Zinnia” heels from Glamistry, as with the huge HUD possibilities it was super to match them to the outfit and with the great detailed work of Glamistry you really can do nothing wrong anyways which kind of style you are doing!

The whole scenery I did built of striped mocha items. The sweet little birdcages are as well a Vintage Fair exclusive and with the hanging lotuses and that amazing bed it just made the most amazing scenery for my pictures. For the poses I went through various poses and picked out from all kind of pose designers like DARE, Body Talking or Corpus and even more I do not even remember πŸ˜‰ But I had a great time with my little journey through past times and hope you enjoy this post as well πŸ™‚

Details

Outfit: Salt & Pepper (S&P) – “Yvette” – NEW @ Vintage Fair 2016

Shoes: Glamistry – “Zinnia”

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Denisa” – NEW @ Vintage Fair 2016

Stockings: AviCandy – “Lace Back Seam”

Eyeshadow: Veechi – “She Chic Shadow” (Catwa Applier) – NEW @ Vinatge Fair 2016

Earrings: Elysium – “Fedya Earrings”

Bracelet: Lybra – “Taylor Pearls”

Necklace: AvaWay – “Emmanuelle”

Bed: striped mocha – “Windy Heaven Daybed”

Deco 1: striped mocha – “Hanging Lotuses”

Deco 2: striped mocha – “Miniature Birdcages” – NEW @ Vinatge Fair 2016

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

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Yeliz @ The 24 Event

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Details

Outfit (incl. Shoes): Yeliz – “Viana” (Exclusive Release for The 24) – NEW

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Franka” (New @ On9) – NEW

Necklace: Meva – “Big Leather Necklace Gold” (New @ On9) – NEW

Glasses: [HAYSURIZA] – “Glasses Ellipse(female)”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

The 24 2015 Femme Ad

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The 24 2015 Press Release

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Β 1 Week…
72 Designers…
Menswear!
Womenswear!
Accessories!
Skins!
Furniture!
Homes!
Outdoor Accessories!
Oh My…

Will you be able to snatch up our limited edition exclusives before they are all gone?

Cultured The Magazine, Designing SL, Dope Magazine, ECLIPSE Magazine, HomeStuff, iNOVARE Magazine, L’Homme, MenStuff, ModeLS Magazine, SCALA, Siren Productions,Β  SL Live Radio, and WomenStuff are kicking off The 24 2015, this summer time staple, September 11th-19th 2015. We are taking it back to it’s roots with bigger designers, bolder designs, and we are bringing back the home and furniture designers. All limited editions exclusives for the discerning individuals in Second Life who like to be and individual and unique in what they wear, how they look, and the environment that surrounds them. Do not Miss Out on This Event!

We have an entire week of shows and events planned with some of our amazing designers including Lybra, Gabriel, Rfyre, RICIELLI, Lavian & Co., h.m.a.e.m, Zibska, Champagne Sparkling Couture, BENDER, United Colors, and K E L I N I. We also are giving a sneak peak at all the hot Exclusive Limited Editions on the runway with a special show on Sept 12th, 2015 at 6pm. There will be a fabulous opening party with Cultured The Magazine and the incomparable SL Live Will be closing the house down on Sept 19th, 2015 at 2pm Right After the Pop Stars Show. Come shop, party, and have fun with some of the top designers N4RS, Stockholm & Lima, Tres Beau, RAPTURE, WoW Skins, Diram, Wicca’s Wardrobe, Dynasty, and Bravura! Homme to name a small few taking part.

The level of designers this year and the inclusion of home designers can not be beat. That means that not only will you look unique but your home can as well. Express your uniqueness with limited editions skins, hair, make-up, accessories, and clothing. Show off your individual design aesthetic and tastes with the limited edition furniture, home accessories, and outdoor items. With only 150 being produced and sold you are not going to see these items on everyone across the grid. Stay up to date with information on the event including a complete list of designers, calenders, and more information as it develops at http://sirenproductionsl.com.

What will you find that is a must have…

Your Limo for the 11th of September:

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Medieval Moods

(Models: Falbala Fairey & Wicca Merlin; Picture: Falbala Fairey)

TWA – The White Armory... we all know the creations of Bee Dumpling. She made wonderful creations wh let every medieval heart beat higher. Many roleplayers are basically have a second home in her store πŸ™‚

For the wonderful first picture of this blog I would like to thank my little sister Falbala Fairey. I admire the style she does her pictures in and so I asked her, if she would pose with me for a medieval picture and if she would even do the picture :). The styling card of Falbala’s outfit you can find at Β http://falbalafaireyfashionblog.wordpress.com/

Now lets take a closer look on my outfit, the wonderful “Dance of the Maiden Gown – Lady Annette”. The whole dress carries pink, white and black as colors. The textures and fabrics are amazing and detailed made.. you really can see how much love and time Bee puts in her creations. The beautiful white blouse with the long and flexible arm sleeves, the incredible corset vest with the awesome arm parts… simply a dream. Every little detail is captured so intensive and real I rarely saw such a great and filigree eye for the details as Bee Dumpling puts it on her designs. The “Dance of the Maiden” dress you will find in more colors than the one I just showed… for that you better take a look for yourself at the TWA Mainstore.

Dress: TWA/The White Armory – “Dance of the Maiden Gown- Lady Annette” – NEW

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Selma”

Jewelry: Alienbear – “Yuriko”

Nails: ::GB:: – “Cute Pearl Ring”

Lashes: Panjen – “Dramatic Lashes”

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” /fair lila

Pumps: *GF* – “Eve” Flower Pumps”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

MVW 2012: Evening Gown for Miss Ireland 2012 by Azul

The amazing gown for Miss Ireland 2012 was made by Azul. Mami Jewell, owner and designer of Azul, again surprised the Sl world with one of her stunning and elegant creations for a MVW competition. She made Miss Saleena Hax, Miss Ireland 2012, such an incredible elegant gown that she must have had turned heads on the Miss Virtual World 2012 runway.

The dark green combined with the intensive gold gives an extra elegant and sophisticated touch. All the ruffles that decorate the dark green satin just give you the imagination of how much work there must be behind the scenes. The gown has a deep neckline in the front what gives much room for awesome jewelry. The skirt itself is partwise decorated with a sheet lace covered by little silver shining gems. The long satin gloves complete the gown and it’s very elegant look. If you make your way to the Azul Mainstore, you will find the “Saleena” gown in a few more colors than the emerald one Miss Ireland 2012 was wearing for the Miss Virtual World 2012 competition πŸ™‚

Details

Gown: Azul – “Saleena” /emerald – NEW

Jewelry: Earth Stones – “Lucky Shamrock” /gold

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Princess” /ebony

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” /nude frecks

Eyeshadow: L.Fauna – “Gold”

Eyeliner: Silken Moon – “Wicca”

Poses: Morgane Batista Pose Shop

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Valentine with Baboom – An amazing group gift!!!

Today I met Kyra Camel, owner and designer of Baboom. After a short time we discovered that we both are germans and we had to laugh about as the conversation started in english and it was to notice that none of us had english as her native language πŸ™‚ We were talking a while and she gave me a few outfits to blog. I was amazed as she told me that she – like me – never learned Photoshop, she taught her all by herself what she needed. And I took a closer look at her textures and really was amazed. While I was trying her outfits and we were talking she suddenly dressed in a wonderful red gown telling me that this would be her group gift. I looked at her closer and asked her if she was kidding… but she said “No, the whole gown is my gift for all my group members”… and I immediately asked her for the gift to blog it. Valentine is close and the “Valentine Rose” gown from Baboom might one of the outfits for you to consider πŸ™‚ The outfit has several possibilities to wear it. You can wear the full gown version, or even a sweet mini version if you just take the big skirt off. As well you can just wear it like a sexy minidress if you take all the attachments off and just wear the little skirt prim. So do not think too long, make your way to the Baboom Mainstore and join the inworld group to get your free “Valentine Rose” gown!!!

Details

Gown: Baboom – “Valentine Rose” – NEW

Hair: Mirone – “Adie” / Tukinowaguma – “Princess Bigrose”

Earrings: Finesmith – “Scatter Heart” – NEW

Ring: Finesmith – “Rehana”

Lashes: Detour – “Spider”

Boots: BAX – “Ankle Boots”

Nails: Love Soul – “Sexy Girl”

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)

Poses: Morgane Batista Pose Shop & Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Finesmith meets The White Armory

Gown: The White Armory/ TWA – “Sublime Elegance” – NEW

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Heartology” – NEW

Wings: Finesmith – “Heartology” – NEW

Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)

Eyeliner: Silken Moon – “Wicca”

Facetattoo: PurpleMoon – “Spooky Makeup CrackedEye”

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Baramon”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Cute News by Ezura!!!

Ezura‘s latest release really is one of the most cute things I got lately. The sweet “Lolita Latex” dress really touched my ‘dolly heart’ πŸ˜‰ I had to style it the cute way at least once πŸ™‚ The short latex, flexi skirt perfectly goes with the “Lolita Latex” boots (sold seperately) in color and style. The corsage makes a strict and tight contrast to the puffy ruffles and the little brooch of the top.

As we know from Ezura, she always acts like a perfectionist if it comes to designs and textures. Latex is one of the most difficult texture to do in SL I was told by many designers, because of the lightnings and shadows to produce this typical shine. As we can see on this dress Ezura did an amazing job and made it as realistic as possible.

The dress is available in many different colors and for the “TwistedΒ  Krissmuss Event”Β Β  Ezura made a special color, wich I liked a lot as well.

All prims do have resizer in it so that you can fit it perfectly to your avatar. For the skirt you have the flexi prim option that I have on my pics and as well a sculpted non flexi one. To see more of Ezura‘s latest releases or to see all the colors (black, red, blue, yellow, pink, purple) of the “Lolita Latex” dress you better make your way to the Ezura Mainstore and take a look by yourself πŸ˜‰

As well Ezura celebrates her 3rd Anniversary with a special event and sale.

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For her inworld group she made a special gift what is as well amazing for the holiday season.

(textures provided by Ezura)

Details

Look 1:

Dress: Ezura – “Lolita Latex” /blue – NEW

Boots: Ezura – “Lolita Latex Boots” /blue – NEW

Hair: Tukinowaguma – “Jubatus”

Nails: Finesmith – “Snowflake”

Makeup: LovelyMi

Lipstick: L. Fauna

Lashes: Redgrave

Look 2:

Dress: Ezura – “Lolita Latex” – Krissmuss Special – NEW

Boots: Ezura – “Lolita Latex Boots” – Krissmuss Special – NEW

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Winter Flower”

Hair: Vanity Hair

Makeup: Miamai

Lipstick: L. Fauna

Poses: Di’s Opera

Model & Photographer (Pic 1-4): Wicca Merlin

Misha Flanagan for “Claim the Fame” – Week 2 – Formal

For the first week of Claim the Fame the designers had to create a formal attire for male and female and make a description that was read during the TV Show on Metaverse TV. (http://metaversetv.com/blog/2011/04/claim-the-fame-2/)

All designs of the Claim the Fame Shows are available at the KULT District (for surl please click here)

Misha Flanagan:”This sleeveless formal “Timeless” gown is perfect for any special occasion.Β  It’s slim blue form has subtle highlights of light in special places to give it some added light effects.Β  The bodice is formed to fit snuggly around the bust and leads to a layered flaired tail skirt.Β  This dress is finished off with a lace and brocade bow placed perfectly on the tip of the corset.Β  Ladies this dress is a dream to have.

The “Jackyll” suit is Neiva Kumasi Coutures debut piece of the Men’s line.Β Β  Its first suit for men is made of its own unique herringbone fabric that is suited specifically for the men.Β  This suit consist of a light weight cream collard shirt with a unique brocade designed vest with silk lining,Β  its jacket is finished off with blue silk collar and lapels that gives it a beautiful shine. and the pants are designed to fit well at any height.”

Details

Outfits: NK Couture by Misha Flanagan

Female Skin: Glam Affair

Female Hair: Tukinowaguma

Female Jewelry: Finesmith Designs

Models: Harsch Sharktooth & Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Wicca Merlin