Lapointe and Bastchild

(Picture by Silena Constantine)

For the Traditional bride, that wants that vintage flare. I give you "Desire" by Lapointe.
It's their newest I believe, but it was my necessary random buy...
I had my moment of shopping, shopping..bored *harass Jodie in IM*...shopping...'zoom in' omg....CUTE moment. "How classic!"

Sil - "Jodie...do I need another bridal gown?"
Jodie - "Really Sil?...Really?" (equates that to... wth woman, you have never been married sl or rl...you obsession is creeping me out)...
Sil - Glad we agree *buy*...lol

In all very well made, I would have liked to have seen a resize script for the veil and skirt part especially, as I'd hate to have lots of curves and be incapable of fitting a gown to my shape, as my editing skills are not as good as Jodie's (as she is maybe 5 feet tall by SL standards and is forced to edit pretty much everything she wears...lol.)
But as credit to Lapointe they do make their skirts modifiable, so you can add resize scripts to the item, if you know how too. If not, I say ask the guys and gals at the main door, they are always friendly and willing to help (trust me I know first hand..."why won't my gift card let me shop...*weeps*...Isabelle, Arton or Gil to the rescue...rofl)
The texture of the gown is beautiful and there is great attention to detail and flow of the skirt, so that it does not end up in the floor rather than around you, major yays on that.
The jewelry by Bastchild added just enough depth to the outfit, and served to accentuate the gold of the gown without over powering it, the pearl drop and diamonds added that ethereal kiss to the entire look.

Side Note :- Hair by Vanity Hair (Venice 'blonde'), works beautifully with the rose and lily prims of the veil.
Pose by - Deeposed - www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&Mercha...

(Model - Jodie Keng wearing Swear - 'Insolent')

Stepping into a more casual aspect of clothing, we see Lapointe bringing a new flare to the competitive world of SL fashion. Prims and exquisite texturing are in harmony that serve to better extenuate the curves of any female. We look forward to the progress of their Swear line.

ROZOREGALIA! My obsession... And an amazing find

I had spent 2 hours obsessively seeking a necklace I had seen on a picture in a store. I am one of those people, if I like it, I want it...and my goal was to attain it that night, and I was going to find it! I started sifting through stores I knew sold jewelry, clearly if I had never seen it before... it could not be at my regular haunts, I began to sift through SL's search for jewelry stores, then it dawned on me! XStreet would be sure to have something to point me in the right direction. Nothing, then I saw it..."Vinitas' by Yumi Pausch

( Picture taken and modeled - Silena Constantine)

https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1497204

Was there more? I began to look for the stores name to find a main store...I had found one outlet, and there was the necklace...but...there might be a fat-pack at the store... and why own one, when I could own all? I lucked out, the owner happened to be at the outlet in the mall and was kind enough to give me the LM to her main. Necklace, bracelet, earrings and anklets...I am in complete heaven!


https://www.xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=1345510

AND! Major plus side, I found the perfect gift for my brother and his fiancee...Gothic to their very core, and wonderful people, they took me a picture for my blog to show of the beautiful pieces. Thank You both for being so amazing!
They are so cute! <3
The pieces they wear reflect their individual style, Vice wears the necklace set from the Nornir collection and unisex piercings, while Perhaps dons the choker, that compliment their bodies frame respectably. Two enchanting pieces, for equally inspiring people.

(Picture by Vice Cale- Featuring Models - Vice and Perhaps)

What can I say about their virtual jewelry? The detail of each piece is exquisite, paying close attention to the look and elemental aspects of the piece. I would gladly don them real life.
They take the concept of jewelry design to different heights and do not hesitate to push the boundaries of the acceptable norm we have in our mind about these accessories.
Rozoregalias scripts even allow you to change the colours of the gems within the jewelry, giving you many options for your daily outfits and allowing once more, for you to customize your look to better suit every aspect of your individual style.

I look forward to your future creations, as it is a store I find myself returning too very often in hopes of new releases.

~Silena Constantine~

Contest Take 3 - Amount up for grabs $2400L

It's Summer finally!!!! (Ok. maybe officially in a month...rofl)
Trust me it's worth celebrating, some places in Canada had snow last week..THE HORROR! You might as well be swearing using the word 'snow'...lol

To welcome summer (early) in the virtual world, I want to know how your taste for clothing changes. How does your fashion sense reflect the weather in the real world. Ladies and gents, I give you the opportunity to sizzle the blog pages with your hot summer picks, your choice clothing for the season.

Good Luck and Enjoy!

You can send the pictures in world, or post them as a reply to this blog. I wish you the best!

1st prize $1000L

2nd prize $800L

3rd prize - $600L
(Contest ends - July 1st, 2010.)

~Silena Constantine~

Sartoria Review

(Photo by - Silena Constantine. Featuring Model - Garon)

To those that sent in their 1 paragraph write up, I do thank you for your time and effort, all entries will receive a 500L thank you gift in their account for said task. Congrats to the recipients!

The winner of this particular contest was Nic Lacombe, who I dear say rivals my own fashion adoration! His critic was short and sweet, having stated...

(Photo By Nono Nozomi, Featuring Model/Contest Winner Nic Lacombe)

"I've found the textures to be some of the most realistic available, with minor details such as wrinkles and shadows that give the fabric a wonderful 3d effect. Most of the jeans come with prim legs which by now, is almost required for sharp dressing in sl. Overall, a great shop with good selections and not bad prices." Very honest Nic, thank you for taking to time to share your thoughts about what you enjoy about this stores designs, enjoy your gift for your wonderful review.

I personally found Sartoria to have a very tame, but sophisticated take on casual male clothing. It maybe a bit predictable, but very well made and with great detail. I don't particularly see many men on SL wearing a plum feathered hat with horns and a few diamonds (Gah, the horrid thought that it may exist...lol), but a nice casual sweater, with wonderful textures and a nice pair of jeans, that allows for that sense of masculine individuality, most definitely.
Sartoria's formal male clothing as shown below was very well made, with a great eye for small details, that gave the ensemble just the right edge it needed. I find the suits merely accentuate the male form, without overpowering the models frame, it does not make the model look overly buffed and as I call them 'roid droids' (steroid user, for our laymen), there is something to be said for quiet demure, that serves to merely add to the individual, than overpower their being. Great work Sartoria, I must say I am impressed and so to are your loyal customers.

~Silena Constantine~

For more pictures of Nic Lacombe in his fave Sartoria outfits, taken by Nono Nozomi. A YouTube link for your viewing pleasure ladies and gents!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8sWIpAAKu8

This piece again is accompanied by the exquisite Britpants, Valerie blouse and Gingko Flexi Dress/tulip (undershirt). And that has to be one of the reasons I tend to shop at LeeZu!. The layers... undershirts, shirts, jackets you have your pick. You can wear the entire ensemble as is or mix and match to your hearts content. It gives you the freedom you need to be that individual, allowing you the choice to add that personal flare to anything you wear.

This outfit is the "NOiR - Van Elisabeth Dress" by LeeZu! With it's sexy curves and plunging neckline, this outfit is far from conservative, but embodies the elegance one would expect from a formal gown. The hat is my favourite part of this outfit as it adds to the whimsical charm of the entire piece. The dragon eyes caressing the bust-line at first were alarming, but one could not help but be drawn into the allure of the ideal, gems were common place, the eyes add a touch of that sl design edge we have come to adore from LeeZu!.

This outfit is comprised of the Margo Jacket, and Britpants by LeeZu! To me this outfit says classic suave, with a scandalous edge. It pushes the boundaries of fashion on SL, giving me personally the feeling of sexy meets bad ass. And the gun adds that extra bit of "I dare ya"...In all it's two of my favourite pieces by this designer mainly because it allows me to pair it with a lot of different options, allowing for versatility, impeccable textures, without losing that very sexy feminine feel.