Romance Free
Here’s an anti-romance look before we go into romantic overdrive tomorrow.
It’s a rock chic dress with lots of attitude that I just love –it’s from Punch Drunk, and quite frankly, the best work I’ve seen from them so far. I accessorised with a sexy collar (on the Spine) and a little black and silver necklace (on Chest) and some fierce stud cuffs.
A word on these new shoes from Maitreya: In my little honest opinion, they have taken shoe design in Second Life to a new level. Never mind the exquisite technical execution (which we have come to expect from Maitreya by now) it’s the very design that gets my belly fluttering — we have a platform with a ridiculously high heel that come together in a BEAUTIFUL silhouette, which looks so high-fashion it hurts! There are other designers on the grid, who perhaps strive for that same panache, but never really manage to shake the hooker-heel feel from their footwear. This is NOT the case with these….. Bravo!, Onyx Leshelle
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*Product details and credits after the jump*
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Hair: Zero Style – Mee in Swedish Blonde (Blondes)
Skin: RaC – Dina #2 Palette Smoky
Eyes: Miriel – Pacific
Eyelashes: Nuclear Boutique – Vintage in Black
Nails: Nevermore Studios – Purrfect Nails in Fireworks
Dress: Punch Drunk – Rock Star
Socks: Corduroy – Knee Highs Love! pack in Black
Shoes: Maitreya – ChiChi in Blue
Necklace: Last Stand Covet – Orienne in Black (on Spine)
Collar: Fancy Schmancy – Croix Noir
Cuffs: Armidi Limited – Pyramid Cuff in Black
Hoops: Digital Dragon Designs – Large Diamond Loop Earrings in Platinum
February 13th, 2008 at 17:55
That dress looks awesome.
/me runs to check it out inworld.
February 13th, 2008 at 18:42
I love the dress! I have to go check out the store :p Your rock looks are awesome
February 13th, 2008 at 19:34
Oh ça fait déjà quelques jours que je louche sur cet ensemble glam-rock ¬¬ trop beau !
February 13th, 2008 at 20:10
heh heh….I feel so fashionable now. This is the second day in a row that you’ve worn something I own. I feel so flattered, because I just love your style! Since I found your blog, I’ve been terribly infected with the shopping bug! =)
February 13th, 2008 at 20:22
You make rock chic so cool and sexy. As always your accessorizing is so fun and cool…..luv it. Take care.
-Kalli
February 13th, 2008 at 23:30
It makes me happy to see so many people enjoying this outfit of Iris’
February 14th, 2008 at 00:21
ooh got it!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elaine_lisle/2221552384/
does that mean I’ve got a tiny bit of style? please please milla
February 14th, 2008 at 10:28
I agree Tenshi — I’m so happy you all like it too!
Spunkypants, your inventory must be fierce!
and Elaine, what a hottie!
February 14th, 2008 at 19:47
you’re my idol, Milla
February 16th, 2008 at 16:17
Milla the whole outfit is stunning! And I agree, the shoes look absolutely gorgeous … but can you reassure me of one thing? I buy so many sculpty shoes that look amazing in close-up but look like cr*p from a normal cam distance, i.e. they disappear partially, you can see the foot through them etc. They’re not all like that, but many (even from the top designers) are. It would be soooo helpful if you would tell us how they really look inworld. I know the problem isn’t the designer’s fault necessarily – although some of them manage to avoid it completely – but I can’t see the point of wearing shoes that no one can actually see
And maybe those who think it’s ok to sell shoes that only look good in pics would be encouraged to change their production methods 
February 16th, 2008 at 16:52
Isobel, I think you make an excellent point! I’m not exactly tech-savvy and I couldn’t tell you why it happens (maybe somebody more clued-in could enlighten us as to how some designer avoid the problem?) but I can reassure you that these shoes don’t suffer from that at all.
As a matter of fact, I avoid blogging those kinds of shoes as I couldn’t possibly recommend them to my dear readers. Now, that is of course on my computer…. I don’t know if the problem can vary depending on your set-up…(again, somebody techie who can educate us?)
Isobel, try out the demos before you buy, that should tell you how they’ll look for you.