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Can swimwear be avantgarde or couture? – Mad Diva shows it!!!

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I never thought about that it would be possible to wear a bikini and still show my love and addiction to the extraordinary fashion 😉 Kalyabreeaa Capelo showed me different. She made a bikini, named “Yula” that totally will be my choice for the upcoming summer season!

The whole “Yula” bikini is made of prims, no clothing layers at all but it covers all needed parts 😉 The basic color is a mixture of black metal and red… again a plus as that are my favourite colors as well 😉 For the shoulder ring you can decide between a straight one like I am wearing for the pics, that goes around both shoulders and then there is another version that more diagonal and lays on one shoulder higher than the other. Swimwear goes couture 🙂 I guess Kalybreeaa Capelo, designer of Mad Diva showed of in an incredible way that this os possible and very sexy as well 🙂 You really should make your way to the Mad Diva Mainstore and see by yourself how innovative and new all the designs are! Or you can watch the Claim the Fame shows on every Wednesday as well where Kalyabreeaa Capelo is one of the contestants as well and shows a male and female outfit every week 😉

Details

Bikini: Mad Diva – “Yula”

Skin: Glam Affair

Hair: Miamai

Earrings: Finesmith Designs

Shoes: SLink

Poses: Corpus

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Kitties Alarm at Ash’s Trash!!!

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Yes… it is me… in pink*hides her head* but I could not resist after I saw this outfit that I got for the blog. Ashleey Andrew, designer of Ash’s Trash,  is one of the finalists of the “Claim the Fame” awards of SL Art Couture and she made her way in with exactly this dress. Unbelievable but true, she put all these little Kitties together and managed to create a look that some of us know maybe from Lady Gaga.

Wonderful sculpted prims are arranged around the body and all have the shape of those neat kitties. You will have a hard time to find the sam kitten twice as all are look different what shows the effort that Ashleey made while she created this extraordinary outfit. From big to small the kitties are stacked from the bottom to the top and even the most little one does not miss the amazing details what shows the love of every little thing that Ashley put in that design. The whole outfits is made of 4 prims you attach and one undershirt layer.

To put the dot on the “i” you can find one single kitty as kinda head decoration. I have to admit I am really impressed, even if it is pink… and I really hate pink usually… this outfit kicked me and I had lots of fun doing this post and I am sure this was not the last time that I was wearing this extraordinary dress 😉 I would like to suggest, that you make your way to the Ash’s Trash Mainstore and take a look on her other designs and creations and maybe you find one that you like for yourself 😉

Details

Outfit: Ash’s Trash – “Kitties”

Skin: Glam Affair

Lashes: Redgrave

Earrings & Bangles: Ticky Tacky

Collar: Finesmith

Hair: 3636 Designs

Shoes: BAX

Poses: Body Talking (all from the Gagalishious set)

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

SL Art Couture – Claim the Fame – The 20 finalists!!!

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:::FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:::

PR Contact:  Seth Diabolito, Marketing Manager, SL Art Couture & KULT Magazine

Claim the Fame
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SL Art Couture, in association with Metaverse TV and supported by BOSL Magazine, is proud to present the “Claim the Fame” Designer Challenge. It offers new designers & those who have not yet found recognition within Second Life the chance to become a well-known & respected brand. After processing countless applications, carefully reviewing sample pieces and much deliberation, only twenty fashion designers have been selected to compete. Each will have to create two outfits per week. These will be reviewed by a panel of guest judges – a veritable who’s who in SL fashion today. Beginning on April 6, each televised show, brought to you by Metaverse TV, will feature these designs and also two eliminations. The top ten designers will continue to compete weekly, with one elimination during each show, until our “Claim the Fame” finale which will be held on July 6.

What’s at stake? Plenty! The winner will receive L$100,000, a feature in KULT Magazine to include the cover and a six-page fashion spread, a six-month ad campaign provided by SL Art Couture/KULT Magazine and a highly-publicized fashion show complete with custom-made runway, top fashion models and production team.

We are happy to announce the top twenty designers who have passed through our rigorous selection process. These talented individuals will vie for the top spot – the one who will ultimately Claim the Fame!

Txus Alderton
Lybra Rage
LovelyMiwako7399 Menna
Mayden Ushimawa
Misha Flanagan
Nefertiti Kimagawa
Ashleey Andrew
Inga Wind
Kalyabreeaa Capelo
Karissa Silversmith
SynsualSyn Sawson
Nuala MacMoragh
Rogue Falconer
Bubble Cyberstar
Brutus Martinek
Lexi Vargas
Thetra Blackheart
Vanesa Jinx
Didier Rascon
Fashionboi Landar

Congratulations to our top twenty and to all others who participated in the selection rounds! We look forward to seeing these contestants and you at our first show on April 6, brought to you by Metaverse TV!

For information on becoming a sponsor of Claim the Fame, please contact any member of our management team listed below. Thank you!
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Founded by Arisia Ashmoot, CEO of Body Talking, Tatanka Kaligawa, Owner & Designer of MEA CULPA and Wicca Merlin, CCO of MEA CULPA, SL Art Couture is a fresh and dynamic company with the ability to fulfill your wildest dreams in the fashion world. The purpose of this company is to bring in new elements and shine a light on the fashion industry by adding the artistic element to events, taking them to a whole new level.

Formed by a team of experienced professionals, designers, builders and models, we aim to bring you absolutely the best experience possible.

Arisia Ashmoot, CEO
Tatanka Kaligawa, CEO
Wicca Merlin, CEO
Cade Nansen, Editor-in-Chief
Seth Diabolito, Marketing Manager
Taylor Wassep, Marketing Manager

Our team also provides you with specialized services for other events you may wish to hold so please check the “SERVICES” tab to see what we have to offer.

http://www.sl-artcouture.com

For pricing on our services, pricing on ad space in KULT Magazine or to book what you need, please contact SETH DIABOLITO. Also, be sure to join our group on moolto.com. Thank you!

http://moolto.ning.com/group/slartcouturekult

PRESS RELEASE: SL Art Couture – “Claim the Fame”

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www.SL-Artcouture.com

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“CLAIM THE FAME”

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Second Life is a virtual world of endless possibilities, with many useful tools as means to add a touch of reality to unachievable dreams and aspirations.  This pixel life opens doors which can help many to find hope and confidence to become more successful in the flesh existence we know as real life.

We all have at one time or another been possessed by the deep desire for the glamorous lifestyle lived by those who we perceive to have it all, those such as the glamorous designers as Karl Largerfeld, Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Frida Giannini and Marc Jacobs.

It takes hard work, creativity, and a true passion for fabulous designs to achieve success as a fashion designer, but you can break into this career much more quickly and easily with the amazing package up for grabs in Second Life’s answer to the hit show “Project Runway”.

SL Art Couture in association with Metaverse TV and supported by BOSL Magazine have come up with this truly amazing project called “Claim the Fame”.  It offers new aspiring designers and those who have not yet found recognition within the virtual marketplace, the chance at becoming a well known and respected brand.

The winner of this contest will expect to enjoy not ONLY 100,000 L$ cash, not only both the front cover and 6 page fashion spread of an issue with SL Art Couture Kult Magazine, not only a 6 monthly advertisement campaign in the SL Art Couture Magazine, not only a custom made fashion show with custom built catwalk and top fashion models with the SL Art Couture production team, but also a huge promotional campaign, advice and support from some well known and respected members of the fashion industry within Second Life.

To take part in this amazing adventure on offer, applicants need to submit an application and attend a casting, broadcasted also in Metaverse TV.  From these castings 20 lucky contestants will be carefully selected to participate with the ambition to “Claim to Fame” of aspiring to Second Life’s next top designer.

There will be in total 15 live televised shows every wednesday over a 16 weeks period of creative bliss as the lucky competitor’s work their magic aiming to make through each round and to claim the winning place, of which there is only one spot.  Will that be you who claims the fame?

PR: Sweetest Sands, Marketing Manager

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Founded by Arisia Ashmoot, CEO of Body Talking, Tatanka Kaligawa, Owner & Designer of MEA CULPA and Wicca Merlin, CCO of MEA CULPA, SL Art Couture is a fresh and dynamic company with the ability to fulfill your wildest dreams in the fashion world. The purpose of this company is to bring in new elements and shine a light on the fashion industry by adding the artistic element to events, taking them to a whole new level.

Formed by a team of experienced professionals, designers, builders and models, we aim to bring you absolutely the best experience possible.

Our team also provides you with specialized services for other events you may wish to hold so please check the “SERVICES” tab to see what we have to offer.

http://www.sl-artcouture.com

For pricing on our services, pricing on ad space in KULT Magazine or to book what you need, please contact SWEETEST SANDS. Also, be sure to join our group on moolto.com. Thank you!

Arisia Ashmoot, CEO
Wicca Merlin, CEO
Tatanka Kaligawa, CEO
Cade Nansen, Editor-in-Chief
Sweetest Sands, Marketing Manager
Seth Diabolito, Marketing Manager

Finesmith Style about… Fashion Icon!

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“Finesmith Jewelry style about….” a challenging styling contest held every week at FRIDAY mornings 9amslt. The contest will run for 10 weeks and every week there’s one unique theme that will test your creative stylings! Research the fashion and art styles using exclusively the Jewelries from Finesmith Jewelry. Create that one breath-taking look that will take you to the finals. Intrepret the theme into your own vision and let’s see it on the runway.

How to be a part of the FINESMITH JEWELRY STYLE ABOUT..

1. Join the Finesmith group and be one of the followers of the blog and be updated for the latest release/new collections.
secondlife:///app/group/b75f8ed0-69ab-500f-7b54-2110a5cfc58c/about

http://finesmithjewelry.blogspot.com/

2.  During stylings, wear atleast one item from  Finesmith Jewelry. the rest of the styling to your choice
(you may wear other designers jewelry as well, we support our fellow designers – it’s all about style) .
3. The Finesmith Jewelry style about… will be juried by designers, agency owners, photographers and more. It’s a good exposure to all aspiring models to shine on the runway.
4.  Every week there will be  a theme. every friday at 9amslt
research the subject and style the perfect outfit.

December 10: 10th week- Fashion Icon

December 17: 11 th week Final week theme to be announced ( all the 10 winners will compete with each other in this week)

5. In a NC write your styling description and what inspired you to create that style. Put in your modeling resume and rename the card (Example: Finesmith style about…- Yula Finesmith)
Send your NCs to YULA FINESMITH untile 6AM every friday. No NC no chance to show your stylings on the runway.
6. Contest will start OCTOBER 8 at 9am slt
7. the winner of the WEEKLY STYLINGS will have a chance to move on the finals
8. please make sure the date for the final event is available for you incase you will be a finalist.

Attention: this contest is also casting to our Diva’s group- most of you will be invited to become a Finesmith Diva – this is a chance to represent finesmith in the store as live model and on our vendors, in fashion shows, inworld events, and print model for finesmith in the most known SL magazines.

1. 25,000L cash prize
2. the winner in the finals will be crowned MS. FS STYLISTA. Crown specially made by Yula Finesmith made for a stylista. ^-^
3. a big contract with Finesmith Jewelry Design
4. a chance to be on the Finesmith Jewelry ads and be advertised in various major sl magazines, photo taken will be posted on our catalogues,blogs and in store crediting the model.
5.  a chance to be included on the premiere model group of FINESMITH Divas.for all contestants.
6. To be included on the Finesmith Fashion promotion, shows, print work, live …
7.  the challenge winner will receive 5 minutes video created for her by AVCON! valued for 20k.

8. the winner will receive 6 photos portfolio made by the photographer Lybra Rage from All the Rage!

African Times at Angel Dessous!!!

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(Outfits: Angel Dessous, Poses: Body Talking, Models from left to right: Arisia Ahmoot, Wicca Merlin, Tandra Parx, Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

Angel Dessous goes Africa with the latest releases! Nando Korbase did a great themed line of outfits. All with a lovely animal print texture in different versions and color.

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – Marashi Cheetah”, Poses: Body Talking, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

“Maraschi Cheetah” this amazing gown is called and it would suit and african princess perfect. The top of the dress has a wonderful deep neckline that accents a wonderful looking cleavage. The dress with the great leopard looking animal print goes down very non symmetric. In the back you have a huge prim attachment that underlines the theme of the outfit perfect! And you will not believe, but the great jewelry that you see, the neck collar, the earrings and the bangles are part of the outfit!!! Unbelievable but true 🙂

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – “Wailiki Tiger”, Poses: Body Talking, Model: Tandra Parx, Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

Tandra is showing us the “Wakili Tiger” outfit. This outfit comes in 2 versions. The one Tandra is wearing on the picture and one darker one that goes into a black/grey/white tone. It is a great pants outfit with a lovely short jacket. The tiger print gives the whole outfit a light dangerous touch*grins* Be careful guys this kitty has claws *snickers* The jacket has a black basic ornamented with the tiger printed seams that reply the main texture of the outfit. The great pantsuit is perfectly decorated with a huge black belt that is closed by a buckle that fits again totally to the basic pantsuit.

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – “”Samia Giraffe”, Poses: Body Talking, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

“Samia” you can purchase with 2 different animal prints – ‘giraffe’ and ‘tiger’. First we take a look at the ‘giraffe’ version. The basic colors are black and white combines to that awesome giraffe print. It is a wonderful lingerie with a bra, pants and nylon stockings decorated with an amazing attached prim belt that goes down in kinda little train on the left side. In every part of that outfit Nando Korbase combined the animal print with a basic black texture with taste and love to every single detail.

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – “”Samia Tiger”, Poses: Body Talking, Model: Arisia Ashmoot, Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

The necklace and the bangle for the left wrist are part of the outfit. For the ‘tiger’ version we have the same great arrangement and combination of the tiger print and the wonderful detailed black basic. Even the seams of the nylon stockings are decorated with the matching texture!

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – “”Faizah Cheeta & Zebra”, Poses: Body Talking, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

“Faizah'” is a stunning pencil skirt dress. The skirt goes up high over the waist and ends at its bottom a little bit above the knees. The upper part has a very sexy touch as you only have a bra and a jacket that is fully made of the animal print. Also for this outfit Nando Korbase packed the matching jewelry, the necklace and the bangles!!!

(Outfits: Angel Dessous – “”Nabila Cheetah”, Poses: Body Talking, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

Last but not least we have a beautiful tight gown in a ‘mermaid skirt’ style. The tight “Nabila Cheetah” is a very elegant gown that accents every fashionistas perfectly shaped body and shows of your female curves in a dreamy way 😉 The deep neckline makes a wonderful cleavage. The skirt goes down very tight and before it reaches the ground it ends in an amazing dark brown prim attachment. The theme of the ‘skirt end’ is repeated in a part of the belt that decorates the waist. For this outfit also you get the whole jewelry if you get yours at Angel Dessous.

For the end of my post I want to announce the great contest that Angel Dessous is holding from the 1st to the 7th of October! So make sure you take part the prizes are awesome!!!

Angel Dessous is proud to announce the

>> African Queen Photocontest <<

(Picture provided by Angel Dessous)

Concerning the release of the Angel Dessous African Fashion Line.

The contest will run from 01. October till the 07. October 2010 ( 12 pm SLT )
The winner will be advised on the 08.october 2 pm following the
Craig Lyons live concert ( ~*~ The FASHION ROCKS Series ~*~ ) at the
Angel Dessous Mainstore Blue Sky.

Prizes

The Winner will get :
–  the winner pic will be published in October issue of the BeStyle Magazine.
– get a wildcard to participate at the
Angel of Angel Dessous Contest Finale in December
– an Angel Dessous African Fashion Line package ( worth more than 4000 L$ )
– prizes of our contest sponsors ::Je suis and Vanity Hair

the first runner-up will get :
– an Angel Dessous African Fashion Line package ( worth more than 2000 L$ )
– prizes of our contest sponsors ::Je suis and Vanity Hair

Contest rules
– The model must wear one of our new released African Fashion Line sets
( release date 01.October 2010 )
– Each participant can send in 1 shot ( required size 1024 x 1024 px ),
plz send your pic ingame to Gina Beaumont, Leandra Breen or Nando Korobase
the pic must be recieved latest on the 07.Oct.2010 – 12 pm SLT
– all pics will be displayed at our Mainstore Blue Sky
– the Jury consists of Gina Beaumont, Leandra Breen and Nando Korobase

Mea Culpa – New Releases!

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(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Nocturnal Princess” /purple, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

Today I have the great pleasure to show you new releases and the contest winners for Mea Culpa’s first picture contest!

For first I would like to show you the latest releases that Tatanka Kaligawa put in his Mainstore.

Seen also in the first picture we have the “Nocturnal Princess” here in purple. You also can purchase this amazing dress in gold and blue at the Mea Culpa Mainstore.

(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Nocturnal Princess” /purple, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

This amazing and wonderful gown has a light vintage touch combines with a modern design. Based on the early 20th century fashion this creation was made in a modern way. The top is a stunning corset that shows off the very well-shaped waist of every lady. It goes down in a nice body that can be seen in the sweet skirt. The skirt has a very sexy touch. It looks like only connected lightly to the hips but it as a huge cut-out over the lap and the backside. that shows off the lower part of the body and it’s amazing texture very well and adds an awesome sexy look. The great spikes on the left shoulder and the left hand waist side add a perfect modern view.

On the hat you can find this spikes again and also the fantastic ruffles that decorate and make the skirt.

(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Nocturnal Princess” /purple, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

The next outfit carries the great name “Phenix Experience”…

(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Phenix Experience”, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

This designs lightly reminds me of kinds silk, even if it has a totally other texture and no waving satin parts 😉 but it has a touch of an ethnic style.  The basic makes a lovely designs body that covers the upper body. A purple pattern texture covers the layer parts framed by amazing gold lines. The flexible prim parts are moving amazing with every step or turn. The shoulder parts give a powerful touch and also the great gold mask with its spikes is part of that outfit!

My last outfit for today really caught my heart…even if all Mea Culpa designs do… but this really hit my inner 😉

(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Lost in Netherworld”, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

“Lost in Netherworld” is the name of the newest design of Mea Culpa. Totally in white it has a lightly fantasy attire and reminds a bit of a creature out if the Netherworld 😉 If you walk you can see the lovely flexible prims moving behind and round about you and you feel like a ghost that lightly hovers over the ground. Many prim attachments like the neckpart of the belt round the waist give a great edgy opposite to the huge, smoothly waving prim parts at your back. The clothing layers are also made with the love to the detail if you for example look at the top. 2 thin lines hold the top and close at the back of the neck. The chest part is covered by an amazing texture that repeats the aerial lace style of the tha back prim parts. This wonderful creation definitely turns heads and it again shows off Tatanka Kaligawa’s great skills if it comes to ides, creating, designing, style and texturing 🙂

(Outfit: Mea Culpa – “Lost in Netherworld”, Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin)

 

Mea Culpa – New Release, Latest Releases and a fantastic Contest!!!

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Today I am allowed to show again New and latest releases from Mea Culpa! I got 3 fantastic outifts to showcase and also Tatanka Kaligawa, designer of Mea Culpa told me that he will have a fantastic contest!!!

My first outfit, that you also can see in the first pic up, is called “Out of the Deep”

The name is program and this incredible outfit is covered by many little highlights. The whole outfit is in a light and bright blue that shines and glows all over. Little shells and amazing waving prims make this outfit to a perfect design if you wanna be the center of view 😉 The textures of the layers are awesome detailed and you can get the light imagination of a mermaid with the lovely painted scales on the clothing layers.

The second outfit was made for the Miss Egypt 2011 of the MVW contest. “Sierra Morte”. Luralie Bailey is one of the official candidates and she represents Egypt for 2011.

The dress is made in amazing brown tones with a lovely couture touch. Dark and light parts are perfectly arranged to give the outfit the special touch!

Like all Mea Culpa outfits “Sierra Morte” is made of fantastic detailed and lovely handprinted textures and amazing extra ordinary prims. The hat carries a yellow decoration and the same color you will find on the right hand side of the outfits at the hips on the flexible spikes. The texture of the top and also the sheered skirt are made in a lighter shade of brown that perfectly matches the dark brown of the hat, the attachment round the upper body and the sleeves of the top.

Last outfit for today is the newest release of Mea Culpa called “Heavenly Marriage”. A wonderful bridal outfit, that has the special different and extraordinary touch. Beautiful white attachments move dreamy round your body while walking. The short top allows a peek on your skin what gives a very sexy touch also. 😉

The amazing headpiece with the smooth veil also is part of the special bridal gown. In this close up you can see the lovely folds of the veil that let it look very realistic. also you can take a closer look on the beautiful and stunning top and the great prim that decorates the belly. Overall a dream in white what makes it tempting to think about your own wedding 😉

After looking at this incredible designs I would like to tell you about the fantastic photo contest, that Tatanka Kaligawa set:

  **=_MEA CULPA_=** PHOTO CONTEST

 The winning pics (including your name) will be displayed in The **=_MEA CULPA_=** Store, shown in the BOSL Magazine and the Envision Style Magazine, as well they will be posted on the OPIUM FASHION Blog, the “fashion addicted” blog and The **=_MEA CULPA_=** Blog (They might be shown in related blogs as well)!

 Also all sent pics will be published in the Mea Culpa Design Flickr Group!

 So, besides the chance of winning one of the prizes there is a great possibility to show your photographic skills to the public.

 First Prize: L$ 10000,- + a free Mea Culpa gown of your choice

 Second Prize: L$ 5000,- + a free Mea Culpa gown of your choice

 Third Prize: A free Mea Culpa gown of your choice

 The panel will vote for the best three photos.

 Panel members are:

 Anastacia Markova ( CEO of Opium Fashion Agency )

Electelle Eales ( CEO of Envision Style Magazine )

Wicca Merlin ( Top Model and writer of the blog “fashion addicted” )

Tatanka Kaligawa ( Owner of Mea Culpa )

 All participants can send 3 Photos picturing them wearing a Mea Culpa Gown.

Please name the pics as follows: Mea Culpa Photo Contest “your Name” “name of the pic”

This will make it easy for the panel to sort them.

The pics have to be full perm and 512 x 512 or 1024 x 1024 pixel in size.

Please send all pics to Tatanka Kaligawa

 Every participant agrees to renounce their copyrights on the pics.

They agree that the photos may be published in the above named places, magazines and blogs.

 All pics have to be sent within the 30. of June 2010. They will be published in the August Issues of the named magazines !

So, get your favourite Mea Culpa design on and send your best pick to Tatanka Kaligawa to have the chance on one of his lovely creations 🙂

Details

Outfit1: Mea Culpa – “Out of the Deep”

Outfit2: Mea Culpa – “Sierra Morte”

Outfit3: Mea Culpa – “Heavenly Marriage”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Angel of Angel Dessous – Selection Angel of March

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Great news from Angel Dessous. As we are all know they have a monthly contest where they search for the Angel of the month. Latest news about the March Angel came from Leandra Breen 😉

“Dear Ladies,

these days we are choosing our March favorites in Lingerie and Formal/Casual wear and it is a really hard job. You all did such wonderful pics, simply amazing!

Due to your fabulous work we decided to send you all the brandnew, not released “Allure” Bolero Set in a special for this event created color. Only you will have this Set in SL. This should be for all a lil “Thank you” from Angel Dessous Management Team.

Winners will be announced on Friday, 26.02.2010.”

Details

Outfit: Angel Dessous – “Allure” /Peridot-C

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin