Gown: Vivtoria V – “Valentine 2012” – NEW
Hair: Vanity Hair – “Lexington”
Jewelry: Alienbear – “Lorraine”
Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie”
Lashes: Panjen – “Lil Stars”
Poses: Morgane Batista
Model & Photgrapher: Wicca Merlin
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(PurpleMoon – “Wicca the Lioness”, Model: Wicca Merlin, Photographer: Poulet Koenkamp)
Today I have a very special creation of PurpleMoon. This outfit is going to be part of the Back to Black event of Keira Seerose. The Back to Black event is an awareness event of mental health. For all participants Keira gave out several key words, the designer had to work with and make creations and designs according to the given word. The word Poulet got was ‘courage’. But before I tell more about the story behind the wonderful “Wicca the Lion” outfit I would like to add a personal story I have with this incredible design of Poulet Koenkamp, owner and designer of PurpleMoon.
I know Poulet quite for some time and she always was very kind and friendly. Even as I was a very new aspiring model she always supported me and let me blog her awesome gowns. She as a huge past and archived a lot with her clothing. PurpleMoon is one of the most wanted stores for Miss Virtual World designs, as well PurpleMoon supports many charity events if they have a good reputation and Poulet takes part in many different little events for limited and special creations. She dedicates a lot of time to help and support several events and people.
A few weeks ago, as I finished another blog post for her we were talking and I asked her what people have to do to get gowns named after them. It was kinda in a funny mood and meant as a little joke even if I for sure dreamed in forever to have one of her creations named after me. But I actually never thought about this could happen, as mostly very well-known people were allowed to give their names for PurpleMoon creations.
Then she suddenly said “Just ask me.” and I started shivering and still did not really got it. The she asked me to tell her a few words about me so that she could get an inspiration. I told her a bunch of attributes and words that came in my mind if I think about me. In the end I looked my words and was afraid as they totally made no sense together. But Poulet said, it was exactly what she needed to work with and I was even more excited.
Time went by and I started to think that I gave Poulet too much weird input about me, as she suddenly ran in my IM again and told me she wanted to tell me something. We actually talked on voice for the first time ever – she really has a wonderful smooth voice that fits her personality totally – she told me that she did a gown named “Wicca the Lioness” as she was working on the item for the Back to Black event.
Here I would like to steal her words that she put on her flickr as it is the short version of what we talked…
Poulet Koenkamp:
“I would like to share a little bit of the story behind this picture. I’ve known Wicca for long time now and I’ve known myself for even longer than that, but not as long as you are thinking.
Around 12 years ago, I had to go through, what it is so far, the hardest moment of my life. It came like a storm and I thought it was never going to leave me. Depression, phobias, fears, panic attacks, you name it. For a while it was almost impossible to even get out of my house, or stay in a room with more than two people, or teaching my students, or … pretty much feeling that I was going nuts. And as somebody said the other day, whatever your brains tell you, you will believe, it’s your brains, you know?
A month or so ago, I get this invitation to be part of the “Back to Black” event organized by CHIC with the main purpose to raise mental health awareness. Later on I was given the word “Courage” and asked to create an item inspired on the concept of โCourage is not the absence of fear; it is the overcoming of itโ.
Around the same time, chatting with Wicca we come across the idea of creating an outfit inspired by her and she brainstormed for me a few words that I kept on a notecard.
I struggled for a month. There was no deadline for Wicca’s outfit but there was one for the event. One day, don’t ask me why, I realized two things. One, I was relating a lot with this creation, with the word, with the concept. Courage. It took me a lot of that to get out of the place I was many years ago. If somebody is looking for an advice, what worked for me was therapy, lots of it, and a couple of hours of yoga every day. I found myself, the one that was hidden and afraid. I overcame to my fears; I faced them, battled them and accepted them. They keep coming back sometimes, but I know them already and they are not as strong as they used to be. I keep fighting.
The second thought that came to my head was that the beginning of the outfit I had in front of me was not only about my own courage, there was something else in it. I looked for my notecard and read out loud the words Wicca gave me, they were all there. [16:22] Wicca Merlin: crazy, elegant , tight, extraordinary prims, satin, classy, avantgarde, shiny, adult, non-symmetric
It seems that all these words, thoughts, memories and impressions had been bouncing in my head for while and they all came out in the shape of the โLionessโ. Who has an armor to protect herself, who has the strength of a lion and the fragility of the feathers; who has an open heart easy to break but that she has learned to protect; she decided it is better to keep it open giving as much love as she can than refrain the power of its love.
A little story that might inspire somebody else, It takes a lot of courage to walk through troubling times, but, you learn so much on the road, it absolutely worth it.
Event opens February 11th
More info: www.chic-management.com/?page_id=1236“
With this words I even felt more honred that this wonderful creation carries my name now. I cannot compete to Poulet’s picture at all but I at least wanted to show her how much this outfuit means to me and I tried on by myself as well. It has so many details that just come right of my heart and Poulet made the effort to look behind my outside and she catched so many of my inner that is nearly not to belive… but she did it…
Poulet I have no words that would nearly describe how much you touched my heart and how grateful I am… still… thank you lots and you know how much it means to me ๐ *hugs you tight*
(PurpleMoon – “Wicca the Lioness”, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)
Details
Outfit (incl. hair, shoes & nails): PurpleMoon – “Wicca the Lioness”
Tattoo: Wicked Tattos – “Live for Today”
Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)
Eyeliner: Silken Moon – “Wicca”
Lashes: Detour – “Widow”
Bow: Archery Ranges – “Dynamic Archery”
Pose: Wicca Merlin
Dress: Azul – “Suzana” /Casual Garnet – NEW (limited for Valentine’s Day 2012)
Boots: BAX – “Ankle Boots”
Hair: Je Suis– “Sonique”
Jewelry: Alienbear – “Bloody Queen Rohdesia”
Nails: Finesmith – “Rave Red”
Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie” (special custom makeup)
Poses: Corpus
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
Jacket: LeeZu – “Viola Vintage Blouse” /softpink
Top: LeeZu – “Tate” /pink
Pants: LeeZu – “Robin Jeans” /snow
Shoes: J’s – “Long Boots”
Hair: Urban Lutz – “Bump and Do”/blonde
Lashes: Detour – “Spider”
Earrings: Finesmith – “Scatterheart” /smokey
Nails: Finesmith – “Rave Pink”
Makeup: Nuuna’s – “Ninja” /white
Lipstick: BlackLiquid – “Black Cherry Loveheart Gloss”
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
For a Valentine Special 2012, monica Outlander, owner and designer of Miamai, made some of her actual creations in a wonderful red color. For today I would like to look at the “Demi” gown.
This stunning dress could be the right decision for your Valentine’s evening. The long dress falls awesome to the ground with its flexi skirt prims. The front has a deep neckline and just 2 small lines over the shoulders that hold the top in place. The backside definitely is an eye catcher. The super deep neckline shows a lot of skin and the jewelry that sits right on the bottom of the neckline holds a few very filigree feathers. The jewelry part is repeated in the front at the neckline bottom as well. The gown as well has a very elegant look with all the awesome textures, combined with the feathers and gems. So a perfect combination of sexy and elegant for a special day ๐ “Demi” for me is one possibility for a perfect Valentine’s gown, what will be a great surprise for your partner for your Valentine’s date ๐
Details
Gown: Miamai – “Demi” – NEW (Valentine Special 2012)
Hair: Urban Lutz – “Bump and Do” – NEW
Hairbase: White Widow – “Japan Field”
Lashes: Panjen – “Little Stars”
Earrings: Finesmith – “Radiant”
Collar: Finesmith – “Inspired by Blackliquid”
Poses: Morgane Batista Pose Shop
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
Blackliquid Tokyoska, owner and creator of Blackliquid, takes part in the Back to Black event, organized by CHIC Management. Keira Seerose again runs an awareness event , in wich the participation is free and everything is paid by Keira Seerose. New and exclusive items will be designed to form a collection inspired by words of hope and courage.
Blackliquid created some awesome items and I’m happy that I can show you a few of them. For this post, the hat, the shoes and the awesome heart-shaped lipstick are made by Blackliquid. Her items are all made with wonderful hearts in all shades of red and pink.
The “Heartist” boots are a definitely must have for the upcoming Valentine’s day anyways ๐ The boots have a basic pink color. The plateau heels are held in a matching shade of red and the hearts decorate the boots in the front and one little heart is attached to the backside. The color of the soles Blackliquid catched again with the upper end of the “Heartist” boots.
The cute “Heartist” hat matches perfectly to the “Heartist” boots. The same heart stacks you can find in the front of the boots is repeated for the hat as well and the colors are go for sure together as well.
To complete the look of hearts Blackliquid made different colors of a heart-shaped lipstick. For my post I was using the “Black Cherry Loveheart Gloss”. This great lipstick layer you can have in 4 more colors as well from Blackliquid. Just make your way to the Back to Black event sim and take a look at the store of Blackliquid between the 11th and 29th of February.
Details
Boots: Blackliquid – “Heartist” – NEW
Hat: Blackliquid – “Heartist” – NEW
Lipstick: Blackliquid – “Black Cherry Loveheart Gloss” – NEW
Outfit: Diram – “Lady Gaga Dirty Rich”
Corset: Trilobite – “Basic Corset”
Jewelry: Finesmith – “Rehana”
Hair: MADesign – “Selita”
Pose: Corpus
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
Pants: Miamai – “Oz”ย – NEW (limited time edition with handprinted details)
Top: Maimai – “Rure”
Lashes: Panjen – “Dramatic”
Nails: Finesmith – “Solid Blue”
Hairbase: White Widow – “Starlight”
Hair: CheerNo – “Andriel”
Belt: Armidi – “Au Di Leather Belt”
Earrings: Ticky Tacky – “Lick Me!”
Pose: Corpus
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
Jacket: LeeZu – “Jeanne van Dark”
Corset: LeeZu – “Sablier”
Top: LeeZu – “Keahi”
Tights: LeeZu – “Burlesque Tights”
Boots: LeeZu – “Street Blues Boots”
Hair: Raw House – “Willow”
Lashes: Panjen – “Dramatic”
Eyeshadow: L.Fauna – “Gold”
Nails: [V] Couture – “Death Nails”
Piercings: [ni.ju] – “Chain Chomp” & “Monroe Piercing”
Earring: Mandala – “Female Piercing”
Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie”
Poses: Wicca Merlin
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin
The beautiful and stunning dress for Miss Japan 2012 as well comes out of the house of Azul. Miss Tyako Coage, our lovely Miss Japan 2012 made her way to Mami Jewell, as many do every year, as she is one of the most respected designer for incredible evening gowns. Her skills for designing and texturing are so amazing that it is no wonder so many girls try to get an Azul gown for the Miss Virtual World competitions.
The “Tyako” gown is a very filigree and elegant gown that show perfectly that simplicity can be the key for beauty. The white satin looking fabric of the gown is beautiful highlighted with shadows and lights. The ruffles add even more elegance to the whole look and the back of the dress has a stunning deep neckline what ads even a very sexy touch. Really a gown for a princess!!! “Tyako” is available in more amazing colors. Just take a look at the Azul Mainstore and see for yourself ๐ I am sure you will find your favourite color ๐
Details
Gown: Azul – “Tyako” – NEW
Jewelry: Alienbear – “Kris Car”
Nails: Love Soul – “Lady in Love”
Skin: Silken Moon – “Rookie”
Hair: V – Fashion – “Priscilla”
Poses: Morgane Batista Pose Shop
Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin