It's XMAS!!! And HAPPY HOLIDAYS hunt is soon!

Been a great year, for sure. Looking forward to many more fashion filled SL years to come *Crosses fingers* \^_^/. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!

As we all know, I simply adore Son!a's Luxury Fashion clothing. And this year for the 'HAPPY HOLIDAYS HUNT' starting on the 10 of December, we are getting a festive, yet very versatile edition of her 'with love' dress for 10L.

The dress can be worn with or without the lovely skirt. The flared skirt adds that extra fire to the ensemble, and creates an original eclectic style.
Without the skirt, the outfit becomes a sleek sexy mini dress, that hugs your curves in all the right places. Enjoy!



More pics and different colours can be seen here :- http://www.flickr.com/photos/silenaconstantine/

And for that added teaser, check out Sonia's blog. It will keep you up to date, on the 2nd edition of her holiday collection being released on the 10th. I eagerly await them, with as much patience as any fashion addict can muster...lol ( http://sonia28-jie.blogspot.com/2010/12/holidays-part-2-collection-holidays.html )

Son!a - Nymph (Green & Yellow) Modavia 2010

Modeled and photographed by Silena Constantine

Hair - Sayuri by Sparkle Skye (Another wonderful Hair Fair find)
Skin - LAQ (Tess2)
Eyes - Poetic Eyes - limited summer edition 2009 'Dry Soil'
Earrings - Swallowtail Designs ' Coral Earrings' by Natsuko Paravane.
Outfit - Son!a 'Nymph' in green and yellow
AO - Milky House 'Haruno Hasakura' Mermaid - RD

LM - slurl.com/secondlife/Milky%20House/45/206/7

I was born on an island, the ocean has a special place in my heart. There is nothing more serene and calming to me than the clash of waves along the shore lines and in true Trini form, vibrants surroundings, a good meal and family around...lol

This gown brings to the design world of SL, a whole new take on Nymphs.
It embraces the wondrous colours and seductive beauty the ocean has always held. The detailing of the coral pieces, holds true to the oceans majestic beauty and the fragility of this delicate plant(technically a mix of plant and animal life).

It encompasses all aspects of the seductive daughters of the ocean, in a regal astonishing piece.
The colour combinations are intense, with an effervescence I have come to expect of Son!a's pieces.
It is one of my most adored fantasy pieces to date, and I believe many that appreciate the mermaid rp or ocean nymph ideal in general, can appreciate the detail and couture flair this gown embodies.

Parts of this gown that are most fun - One top option has bubbles that are great for pictures and the same accented top without the bubbles as a 2nd top option, you also get a basic top without the shell and coral accessories (Which I think is a loss, as I adore those plants (slash animal mix) immensely)- That's my own bit of bias there...lol

The wings of the outfit add a very regal aspect to the gown and can be worn with or without them. It seems to add a mystical aura to the gown when worn.

The skirt and wings part of the ensemble, comes with resize scripts, making for an easy fit.

Overall this outfit is simply gorgeous, and I will definitely be adding more of them to my collection, as they come in 4 colours.

Hair Fair 2010 - Flicker Contest

Ok, I actually did something productive on SL/flicker with my photos.

Hair fair 2010 on SL is 'Major'. My friend Madison has been talking about it since July...it doesn't start until September (Hair Fair is 4th September - 19th September)...lol. You got to admire her passion for hair shopping.

So thought I'd add some pics to the flicker site. I was lucky enough to have 3 pics accepted, as there was, I am told, a screening process. I am honored they were even accepted.

So as my support to this cause, and to those that read my blog, I will post pictures on the hair fair and offer you a chance to win a $5000L shopping spree after it opens, if you can correctly identify the hair pics I post (I am thinking to just post 10 pics in total).

Bonne Chance! (I learnt some French from one of my patients this summer...Now just watch my spelling of it be wrong...lol)

Flicker Site for the hair fair Contest - http://www.flickr.com/groups/hairfair2010/

~Silena Constantine~

Unfortunately the hair fair has crashed me, sent me through the ground, walls, tents, hairs stands to a point I found it most annoying. So I decided on this for a contest... First 2 people to send in a picture of their hair fair experience get $2500L each, to spend as they see fit. Enjoy ^_^

Technical Difficulties - AKA - The move...lol

I forgot my log in name and password and pretty much the blog! Plus I moved, and did lose internet for 3 days...3 DAYS! was scary...rofl

But I didn't forget your pics you sent in, so as an apology and as a thank you for all your effort, in response to said blog contest. Everyone got 1st place on this contest, and have now received their Linden prize. CONGRATS!

Whew, I hope you guys can forgive me.

So yeah blog blog blog...it's summer...I so want to be lazy and not bother with the internets...

BUT! I have been inspired by my friends wedding to come. Maybe she will let me feature her gown hunt for her and her bridesmaids *smiles angelically*... I look forward to this new adventure.

~Silena~

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~