A White Wonder from Yuli

I’ve taken a little break, and am still recovering in both mind and pocket book from the sensory overload that was the Relay for Life Clothing Fair. There’s a million other posts on a million other blogs about the glorious event, so I’ll keep my commentary brief, sans images, so I can more quickly proceed to newer topics. I will say however, that should you see the easily identifiable vendors for RFL to please donate, and wander away with the warm feeling that you‘ve not just bought goods, but supported a worthwhile cause at the same time.

Now, I’ve found a sexy little number that’s free for the taking – and enjoying – from Yuli. The outfit is called Tavia in white, and it’s also available as a freebie in black. This item can easily be located on XStreetSL (formerly known as SLX). You can find the link after the break.

Avilion Mist’s Eruanna

I love Avilion Mist. I should make a nice shiny button that says that so I can don it for all the world to see. Serenity Sieyes and Malakh Giles never cease to breathe life into fantasy and magic, keeping it alive and thriving.

Malakh Giles has created a new clothing set entitled Eruanna, which means ‘Grace’ in Quenya (Elvish according to Tolkien). The rich textures, detailed prim work, and sleek design make it undoubtedly, beautifully, Elfish. It’s a full set bursting at the seams with pieces, including a complete jewellery set. I strongly recommend you spoil your senses by indulging in this treat for the ocular orbs.

Constanze from Kouse’s Sanctum

Kouse’s Sanctum has made a new release – already. I have a feeling this is one of those times when miss Kouse is having a deluge of ideas and id trying to grasp them all before they dissipate like a mirage on a hot summer day…alright enough of that sounding like a novel, let’s get to the meat of this.

The series is called Constanze. I can say with every confidence I believe this is some of her best work. The textures are exquisite, the prims are nearly flawless, and the skirt is just…dreamy, but realistic at the same time, the upper layers of fabric seeming to float with every movement of the avatar wearing it.

More after the break.

A Wedding Dress for Everywhere

So, also while I was browsing through XStreetSL, formerly known as SLX, I also found this lovely little number. This gown is the ‘Black Flowered Wedding Gown’ by Marinoco Fasion. While it is a black wedding dress, subtract the veil from the equation and it’s a beautiful gown on it’s own.

I almost wish it had a more proper name than just ‘Black Flowered Wedding Gown’, but, even so, its contemporary design and rich detail make it a keeper. I’m still browing SLX. If I find more little treasures I will post them. Here’s the link to find it on SLX. And yes, it’s a freebie! https://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=890188

Skin is by Laqroki, hair by Analog Dog, and eyes by /Wasabi Pills/

Erieannsong by Pocket Pfeffer

I found this interesting little gown by Pocket Pfeffer on XStreetSL. It’s called Eireannsong. It’s a bit tricky to locate her in world shop, however, the Xstreet is easy, and I’ll post the link for this dress, which just happens to be a freebie.

I understand that her work is all hand drawn in Photoshop. From what I’ve seen, she’s got some talent and has a future in SL clothing, for sure. My only comment would be about the prims. The arm prims seem a bit awkward for the wearing, and the skirt prims could be positioned in a more natural way. The flex of the prims could be a bit softer. Other than that, it’s great work, and for the price, you can’t go wrong. Check it out!

The skin is from The Abyss, and the eyes are from /Wasabi Pills/.

Here’s the link to the gown: https://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=847993

Julia Gowns from Kouse’s Sanctum

So I know I know I’m lazy…I’ll try yet again to come out of that laziness, hopefully this time it’ll stick. This is one of the newer releases from Kouse’s Sanctum, called Julia. I scoped out Liquid Heat’s Hogwarts build for the lovely images in this post, do enjoy.

This set Kouse Singh has lovingly given rise to is stunning, really. Never mind that the almost Cranach styling isn’t really my thing, I can still completely appreciate the meticulous detail that went into it, especially the prim parts of the sleeves, and the headdress.

More after the jump.

Unleash Your Inner Drow

This evening grants a departure from the usual gown related post, time for something different, indeed. A post about skins for your enjoyment.

Good Drow skins are so hard to find. At least, the preceding statement held true until the recent release of Avilion Mist’s Drow Skins by Serenity Sieyes. I really admire the quality of these skins, the shading and color is superb, with the tone being perfect, for me at least, not too too dark, not too pale either.

The two images in this post only show two of the available skin choices. The selection includes black or white eyebrows, and several very tasteful makeup options. The price is also incredibly low given the quality of the work, so I highly recommend trying them out, it’s only the price of your average gown to be able to let the Drow in you roam free.

While you’re there, be sure to explore the Avilion sims. Recently there has been some rebuilding and updating of builds that were already fantastic so be sure to see that if you haven’t been there in a while.

The outfit worn in the images is also from Avilion Mist, it’s Elements in black. The eyes are Wednesday Eyes in Lake Blue from /Wasabi Pills/. My hair is Haylie in white from Sirena.

Cotton Candy Love

It’s almost the middle of February. For a good portion of the Northern Hemisphere (the North part of it, at least), it’s freezing cold and women like me use that as an excuse for cuddles. How opportune then, that Valentine’s approaches. And there’s a lot out there, RL and SL, to make your Valentine’s Day sizzle. This post focuses on SL, and one facet of the V-Day offerings. Cotton Candy Love, by Evangeline Miles.

Sticky sweet and sultry with it’s sexy heat, Cotton Candy Love is a version of the Saiyge gown by Evie’s Closet that’s a perfect mesh of pink and black, and a treasure if you managed to get it. It was sold in limited quantities along with a red version dubbed ‘Queen of Hearts’.

Rich fabric and trims, accompanied by the smashing details of beaded belt, lace trim options, and Medieval styled sleeves make this gown a perfect blend of 80’s punk chic and Medieval romantic elegance. The set even includes the gorgeous little veil pictured.

As a side note, the skin is by Naughty, as almost always, hair by ETD, and eyes by Celestial Studios.

In conclusion, I just had to share this savoury bit of decadence with you, it was completely irresistible. Evie’s Closet will be releasing more goodies in the near future, so keep an eye out for that.

Odette from Kouse’s Sanctum

After a bit of a hiatus it appears Kouse Singh of Kouse’s Sanctum is back in action. February 10th marked the release of a Valentine’s special at 100L entitled ‘Queen of Hearts’ as well as the delicious group freebie featured in this post. The accompanying notice to this gown, which was delivered via the Kouse’s Sanctum update group (join it!), promised a future release of this gown in more colors.

I just adore this gown, it can be worn in a medieval fantasy manner, or in a more contemporary fashion. Either way, it’s both cute and sexy, with a simplicity that’s quite appealing after the eyes have feasted on so much overwrought, complex items.

The sweet colors of this gown seem iridescent, and if you look closely, there are sparkles drawn into the textures. Different from most of Kouse’s gowns is how the skirt of this new creation show off the hips with panache. This made possible, of course, by the system skirt, another thing Kouse doesn’t usually include in her designs. It appears she is taking a new approach to her designs, in tune with the new build of her SeaBreeze Oasis store, built by Ando Joubert.

I would like to mention that the hair (which I am in love with wholly) is from Calico Ingmann Creations, and that the skin is from Naughty. The eyes are mirror blurple from Celestial Studios, as always.

Stop by Kouse’s Sanctum, the SeaBreeze Oasis location, to scoop up the Valentine’s Special before it’s gone, and also, be sure to join the update group and stay in it to receive glorious freebie love and product updates. Be sure to support the creators of Second Life, of course, because if we don’t support their creations, the creations, freebie and otherwise, will cease.

More Christmas Cheer From Kouse’s Sanctum

Day Three at Kouse’s brings us the exquisite ‘Snow’ variant of these Noel gowns. It’s blend of silver accents and white fabric are simply gorgeous. As with the previous two gifts, this will only remain in the store for one day. The Kouse’s Sanctum group notice stated that tomorrow would bring something completely different, and since tomorrow is Christmas Eve, my mind wonders what she’s concocted.

Also stated in the notice was that Christmas Day would bring something ’special’. Let’s be sure to keep an eye out for this, as it’s guaranteed to be something lovely.

Now, I must remove myself from in front of the pretty tree at Kouse’s Sanctum, and play some more with these gowns I scooped up!