She Looks Fast Just Standing Still...

I met a new designer today.  Vasso Graves is the designer and owner of Blackrose Fashions.  As you will no doubt pick up from my previous columns, I am a stickler about details in the clothing I write about.  So with that in mind you may be surprised to read my next statement.  Vasso Graves has produced clothing of the finest quality i have seen in a while.  Her mesh items are flawless and have a texture and detail that is nearly unmatched.

I literally could not wait to style and shoot this clothing.  For this styling I chose her Zippered Mini along with a striped top.  The fit of each item was again - flawless.  The texturing and shadows were a wonder to behold - exquisite workmanship is so evident.  To finish this outfit I chose thigh high Valquiria boots from Kungler, Jewels from Lazuri, and a stunning hair from the lovely Vikeejean at Loovus Dzevoor.  My makeup is by Blackliquid as are the wonderful Slink nails she produces. I added a Ferrari-style car from Felgo Motors and am thrilled with the results.

Not only is this a lovely outfit, the quality is amazing.  Vasso and I talked a bit and she is a darling woman who truly enjoys producing these creations.  This clothing line is a sure hit.  I told her her prices were too low, so RUN, do not walk, to get yours today...

My poses are from Posesion.

xxoo
Chevia

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Skirt:   Zippered Mini by Blackrose Fashion

Top:   Neck Top by Blackrose Fashion

Boots:  Valquiria by Kungler

Hair:  Dali Dizzi by Loovus Dzevoor 

Poses:  Haute Chic by Posesion  

Car:   Windy Spyder by FELGO Motors

Encased in Silk...

Wearing one of Mami Jewell's creations feels like being in a dream.  One is transported to a time and place of serenity and beauty.  Mami's latest creation is Francesca, and this gown is a feast of stunning detail and wonderful design that captures both the eye and the heart.

I was thrilled to see this box arrive, as I'd caught a glimpse of it and knew it would be one of my favorites immediately. Mami is doing more with Mesh, and this gown consists of a hybrid of Mesh and Prim working together in an incredible elegant way.

I chose the Sapphire to style as the deep color is just amazing.  It was only after wearing it that I began to appreciate the true artistry here.  The rich brocade of the torso is so beautifully done one could almost reach out and touch it.

As with every creation from this talented woman, the gown's fit and detailing is suburb.  I needed no edits to achevie this look, something that rarely happens.  Coupled with Lazuri jewels and Diva hair I felt so elegant and even a bit decadent.

This gown is sure to be a real crowd pleaser.  Run, do not walk, to get yours today...

My poses are from Dahriel Posesion.

xxoo
Chevia

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Outfit:   Francesca by Azul

Poses:  Posesion

With Extra Garlic Please...

Today I received a delightful surprise from my dear friend Mami Jewell.  Her Iolanda gown is a truly wonderful creation and in short order became my favorite gown.  The detailing is just superb, and everything from the textures to the details speaks of the care and quality that goes into each Azul creation.

A word about the title, it's a bit of an inside joke really.  Mami and I share a love for garlic and a dear preggers friend who does not.   We like to tease her just a little bit :)

I chose Iolanda in green as an experiment really.  Looking back I found myself stuck in a rut of black and red, and I just wanted to see what green would look like.  All I can say is... I am really pleased with the results.  To round out this styling I chose my favorite formal jewels - Noor Mystic from Lazuri, and some beautiful N-Core Diva shoes.

The overall result was very nice, and I have a feeling that I will enjoy wearing this gown to many social events in the near future. 

Oh, and sorry it's been a while since I've written in my blog.  Life have been challenging and I needed some time to regroup.  I hope to be able to bring your more posts with regularity in the near future...

My poses are from Dahriel Posesion's Giz set.

xoo
Chevia

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Gown:  Iolanda by Azul

Jewels: Noor Mystic by Lazuri
Shoes:  Diva by N-Core

Poses:  Giz by Posesion

Upendo na mwanga wa mwezi ... (Love by the light of the moon...)

My dear readers, one of my favorite designers in Second Life has to be Loovus Dzevavor.  The vibrant color palate and exquisite attention to detail are evident from the first wearing.  Coupled with exciting styles, these fashions are hard to beat.  My topic for today is a new design by Vikeejean that is a limited edition and available only at one location in-world.  The Loovus Dzevavor Surreal Dress is a wonderful interplay of style and substance and the color palate is just a sheer delight.

The dress is just a symphony of colors and patterns that play so well together.  I particularly like the vibrant green side panels that show off one's figure so well.  the center panel is a wild pattern that truly makes this dress unique.  I completed this styling by adding Aesthetic Value from FINESMITH as it fit the mood and heritage of this dress perfectly.  Pumps form Gos completed the look with some goodness from Blackliquid's makeup line adding the finishing touches.

The result is a colorful harmony that can be worn in so many places.  While it has a playful almost casual air it it, Surreal can easily be accessorized to work in more formal climates as well.  I can easily see this becoming a staple of my wardrobe it is just so versatile.  It is part of the Summer 2013 designs just released, and only 100 copies will be sold.  Surreal can only be purchased from the Limited Bazaar @ Euphoria.   It is a truly unique look that is sure to please. 

My poses are from Posesion's Giz and Jewelry sets.

xoo
Chevia

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Dress:   Surreal by Loovus Dzevavor

Jewels: Aesthetic Value by FINESMITH
Shoes: Peeptoe Pumps by Gos

Poses:  Giz and Jewelry sets by Posesion

Con muito amor...

My dear readers the weather is heating up finally and the first blossoms of spring have arrived in Seattle.  Yes even here we do get flowers :)  Cherry Blossoms are alive with their Sakura Pink petals that flutter away at the hint of a breeze, and I am feeling fabulous.  Over the last week I began working with two amazing women - Luana Barznae of Aramelo Manga and Belle Rouselle of Chop Zuey.  What increbile women they both are, and I am so fortunate to enjoy their friendship and company.

Today's post is about both of these exciting product lines that meld together so very well.  The basis of this outfit is the lovely Amarelo Manga Roberta Dress in turquoise.  What a jewel!  Truly one of the finest mesh dresses I've ever worn, and that is saying a lot.  The texture is just incredible intense and the style is perfect for the current trends.  

As you can see the print is simply striking!  I added the exciting Tomorrow's Son set from Chop Zuey to accessorize this beautiful outfit and the mixture was just perfect.  For makeup I used Madrid Solo's wonderful Soft Kisses lips and Vixen 6 Eyeshadow.  The combination of the dress patterns with this makeup produced a very exotic look.  Perfect for that fun night out with the girls!  My shoes are the truly wonderful Grace Sandals from Gos. 

The results as you can see are quite wonderful. I predict you will be wearing this ensemble quite a bit!  A word about the Amarelo Manga Roberta Dress.  It is part of the Summer 2013 designs just released tot he racks.   It is a truly unique look that is sure to please. 

My poses are from Posesion's Giz and Jewelry sets.

xoo
Chevia

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Dress:   Roberta by Amarelo Manga

Jewels: Tomorrow's Son set from Chop Zuey
Hair: Dura
Shoes: Grace Sandals by Gos

Poses:  Giz and Jewelry sets by Posesion

All That Shimmers...

My gentle readers, there are some incredibly beautiful people in Second Life - inside and out.Wicca Merlin and Mimmi Boa and Sequoia Nightfire are a few that come immediately to mind.  They are always so helpful and are amazing teachers of the craft of Modeling.  I graduated from Mimmi Boa Modeling Academy today and it was a wonderful time adn a great show.  I was fortunate to have a few friends come by and it made for a grand time.

I have to admit something.  I am having an affair.  Oh not THAT kind of affair.  Jeesh.  No, I am in love with the art of Countdown.  The delightful fashions that coe form the mind and hands of Antonia are simply amazing.  In tonight's blog I am going to talk about one of the sexiest dresses I have ever worn.  The Satisfaction dress by Countdown is raw gold and sex appeal.  Satisfaction?  Contrary to the Rolling Stones song - you WILL get satisfaction with this stunning dress.

The gold of this wonderful dress grabs your eyes immediately. But it is the style that keeps your eyes locked on it.  From the slightly puffed sleeves that impart a Haute Couture look to the sexy slit asymmetrically placed over one thigh, this dress screams "Look at Me".  Finishing this project was a lot of fun.  I used my signature hair from EMO-tions again - I can't seem to take it off I love it so very much.  The Chevia hair has been released at EMO-tions so get yours today!  For my jewels I chose the Diamond set from FINESMITH.  Diamond is one of the most versatile sets of jewelry I have ever owned.  The ability to change the textures of the stones and the metal into a number of great colors makes this set fit with just about anything. 

I used the Grace sandal form Gos to tie this look together.  As a finishing touch I used the Vixen eye shadow from Madrid Solo.

Walking into Countdown is a real challage of will.  These incredible creations of Antoina;s are like potatoe chips - bet you can't buy just one...

My poses are from Posesion's Giz and Jewelry sets.

xoo
Chevia

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Dress:   Satisfaction Mini Dress by Countdown

Jewels: Diamond by FINESMITH
Hair: Chevia by EMO-tions
Shoes:Grace Sandals by Gos

Poses:  Giz and Jewelry sets by Posesion

A Golden Dawn...

Hello dear readers!  Today is another exciting fashion-filled day and I have a real treat for you.  I recently saw a post on facebook of an amazing dress and Antonia form Countdown stepped up and said she would make it.  I like that.  I like confidence and passion in art.  I can't wait to see her creation, but until then I had to run by Coundown and see what new beautiful outfits were on the racks.  And oh boy was I pleasantly surprised!  I found Ruby and fell in love what a stunning haute couture outfit!  I think you will agree that the overall look is just eye catching and oh so elegant.

 From the gold glitter skirt to the corset top this is a sexy, stylish ensemble.  I love the mix of colors and textures that when combined give a warm and lovely feel.  I adore the detached collar - oh so stylish!  So to complete this look I just had to use my namesake hair - Chevia from EMO-tions!  Wow!  Mirja really knocked it out of the park with this one.  All of my friends are sporting it and I have to say that Falbala and Sess really rock this do!  A perfect accompaniment to this outfit was the Diamond set from FINESMITH.  This is one of the most elegant and versatile sets I've ever had.  I mean, I just wore this set in a totally different color set to a wedding yesterday (congratulations Llyssa & Heath) and it looked nothing like this.  Truly a chameleon of my jewelry box.

I added makeup from Madrid Solo to give a fierce edge to this styling, and finished the look with a wonderful pair of Gos Grace Sandals from the Elegance line.  Overall you can achieve a really nicely refined and edgy ensemble with relatively little fuss.  Important for this on-the-go life we lead in Second Life.

Oh, and if you can't tell, I am totlly in LOVE with Haute Chic poses form Posesion.  Dahriel has a real hit with these exceptional poses.

xxoo
Chevia

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Outfit:  Ruby by Countdown
Jewels: Diamond set by Finesmith
Hair:  Chevia by EMO-tions
Shoes: Grace Sandals by Gos
Poses:  Haute Chic by Posesion

A Little Galliano in the Night...

Vogue released a real treat to bloggers today - Zalyn Baley's Galliano Inspiration.  John
Galliano's Haute Couture design work has sparked the imaginations of so many designers with his incredibly whimsical take of fashion.  Known for his bold looks, this treat from Vogue is truly a tribute to the Galliano style.  For me, it struck a deep chord and I fell for this outfit the second I saw it.  I know you have all felt this.  That moment of clarity when your path to styling an outfit becomes so clear and so defined that making it happen is almost frantic.  That was what this outfit did for me.  I knew exactly what I wanted to do the minute i saw it on my avatar.

To keep true to the art of Galliano, I knew that I had to have a pale, but very detailed look to my face.  For this I went to another fashion icon, this time of Second Life  - AnaLee Balut.  Her ALB Dream Fashion has been pushing the boundaries of what can be done in Second Life for many years.  I chose her Giesha Skin since it offered the perfect look for this style.  AnaLee's daughter ShuShu supplied the incredible Geisha hair.

I used the new Diamond set from FINESMITH for the wonderful earrings.  N-Core supplied the Ultra Platform kicks and the cute knee socks and we have a wrap. 

Vogue is such a fun organization to work with.  This jewel is just one example of the many incredible outfits tucked away in the Vogue store.  Let you imaginations run wild and head over to Vogue today.

Posesion supplied the poses for this shoot from Dahriel's Haute Chic set, and they were just perfect!

xxoo
Chevia

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Outfit:  Galliano Inspiration by Vogue
Jewels: Diamond set by Finesmith
Hair:  Geisha Hair by ShuShu Congrejo
Shoes: Ultra Platforms in Noir by N-Core
Poses:  Haute Chic by Posesion

A Warm Caress

My dear readers, it's Seattle.  The weather was looking so wonderful all week, and now with the weekend comes the cold and rain we are so famous for.  So, I admit my mind has been wandering a bit to warmer thoughts.  Thoughts of sunshine and sand and a gentle touch.  Somehow the image of palm trees fill my dreams.  What would Freud and Jung say about that one? Hahahaha.  Well, anyway, I was out the other day and stopped in to Kungler's and found this reminder of warm tropical nights - The Giselle dress in nude.  Wait, I know what you are thinking, but really it's NOT like that.  I mean... I really wasn't thinking of wandering some palm-filled island hand-in-hand with my lover... nude.  Honest.  I wasn't.  I swear....

Yeah rights have all stopped echoing, so let's get back to the real reason for this post :)

The Kungler Giselle dress is a sweet, sexy dress that is at home at a party, a dinner out, or the board room.  Yes, it really is that versatile.  As with all of Kungler's designs, this one is filled with awesome details that just delight the eye.  The attached belt is a thing of beauty, and I for one am thrilled to not have to adjust prims and body shape just to wear it.  The wonderful shadowing is just right on the texture.  And speaking of textures, that's where the tropical part comes in.  The main design consists of the outline - in emerald no less - of a Monstera leaf.

Overall the look is quite pleasant and lends itself to much more exploration than I had time for.  I finished this look by adding a set of FINESMITH Scatterheart that matched the emerald highlights of the dress to perfection.  Last but not least a pair of Gos Sophia Peeptoe pumps completed the picture.

A bit more about those awesome Gos shoes.  I hate having to match skins for shoes.  I have no idea why, but I hate it.  So, along comes a company that makes matching shoes with skins totally simple - ONE click.  You pick your skin and the proper settings are sent to the shoes.  DONE.  Can you believe it? Well, the results are awesome.

I admit to really enjoy this crisp Italian style most of the time.  This Kungler sweetness is a beautiful and easy to wear example.

Oh!  And now I am blogging for Posesion Poses.  Today's poses are from the Haute Chic set, and they are really amazing poses. Love you Dahriel & Wicca :)

xxoo
Chevia

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Outfit:  Giselle Dress by Kungler
Jewels: Scatterheart set from Finesmith
Hair:  Hair #16 from Dura
Shoes: Sophia Peeptoe Pumps by Gos