A chic and subtly sexy look for the professional women on the grid.

Credits:*

Please note, I’m using viewer 2.4 so that I can wear layers of clothing more than once and attach multiple prims to the same attachment point.

Hair: Kitty in Fire by Truth
Eyes: Algae by MADesigns
Lashes: Lashes 04 by Mozz
Lip Gloss: Miss Priss Lipgloss 6 by Cheap Makeup
Skin: Nellie (05) in Fair by LAQ
Nails: Manicure in Black by PXL
Make Up: Feline in Blue Yellow by Kyoot

Dress: Chapman Shift in Cherry by Whippet & Buck
Blouse: Irma in Charcoal by LeLutka
Tights: Backseam by CGCB
Shoes: ChiChi in Black by Maitreya
Glasses: Park Shades by Reek
Belt: Wide Waist Belt in Black by fri.day
Rings: Kashiti Bobble and Trusha Rings by Zaara
Jewellery: Sirena set by luc
Clutch: Clutch Bag in Black by COCO

Poses: from Model 11 and Pin Up sets by Glitterati

*Slurls should be correct at the time of writing this post.

This is almost Part Deux of my Warwick Ave look.

Credits:*

Hair: Tara in Champagne by Truth
Eyes: Eyes Nature in Winter Discovery by MADesigns
Eyelashes: kiKi by Dutch Touch
Skin: Nellie (8) in Fair by LAQ
Manicure: Black by PXL Creations

Top: Liliana Cap Sleeve Blouse in Redemption by Whippet & Buck (Fifty Linden Friday)
Blouse: Bow Shirt in White by COCO
Skirt: Simple Skirt in Grey by So Many Styles
Socks: from Allure Shoes pack by Maitreya
Shoes: Vo Pumps in Pillar Red by Kookie
Earrings: Knights Honor by Paper Couture
Ring: Emerald Ring by Paper Couture
Bag: The Boulevard Bag in Noir by Paper Couture

Poses: from the Fashion Week 1 (left) and Silent 1 (right) sets by Di’s Opera

*Slurls should be correct at the time of writing this post.

So I’m still in a non-girly, non-stiletto mood.  Today I’m playing a fashionable utility worker, or something like that…. It’s basically just a good excuse to run around in this gorgeous coat and the rocking boots.

Credits:

Hair: Ingrid in Mirage by Truth
Eyes: Mystery by Poetic Colors
Eyelashes: GwEN by DUTCH TOUCH
Skin: GwEN (Leaves) in Cream by DUTCH TOUCH

Coat: Field Coat in CapeTown by MRM
Dress: Tunic in Gray by Ce_Cubic effect
Tank: Ebba Tank in White by MichaMi
Boots: Armarda Boots in Dark Choc by Kookie

Earrings: Sarayi Wood Hoops in Gold by Zaara
Necklace: Adira Necklace in Gold by Zaara

Poses: from Runway V2 (left) and High Fashion (right) by Reel Expression

Here is a version of a big city, busy bitch.  The combination of the rock-hot leather jacket with the classic high-waisted pencil skirt speaks of a professional woman with attitude.  I added the over-the-knee boots in matching gray and little driver gloves and bag in a navy that compliment the fuchsia of the skirt to finish the look.

Credits:

Hair: Tallulah in Platinum by Truth
Eyes: Allure in Aqua 2 (Full Blue Set) by Chai
Eyelashes: Moulin Rouge by Redgrave
Skin: Jessica in Fair by LAQ

Jacket: Short Riders Jacket in Gray by AOHARU
Sweater: Maisie Sweater in Cream by MichaMi — COMING SOON
Skirt: High Skirt Flirt by Maitreya
Boots: ThighHigh Boots in Gray by J’s

Earrings: Glam Earring in White by Creamshop
Necklace: Athshe in Silver by alaMood

Bag:  Madrid  Leather Weave Bag in Midnight Navy Creamshop
Gloves: Gloves #Sailor by Emery

Poses: from the Runway Set by Reel Expression

*more after the jump*

I fell in love with this cloud-like dream of a blouse as soon as I saw it — the drama of those sleeves! I decided to incorporate it into a business-like look for the uber-chic lady of the grid. To achieve that, I added the corsette from the same outfit and then teamed them with this very elegant little tweed mini from Tuli; I particularly like how the voluminous top part is balanced by the minimalistic bottom part. Maitreya’s latest Mishima Dawn pumps were just perfect here for that professional feel, and the large white bag from Muism just tops everything off beautifully.

Golden jewellery compliments the look nicely, with large earrings, a cuff and a luxury watch.

Please see In-World Locations for SLurls and map coordinates.

Hair: ETD – Cadey in Blonde
Skin: RaC – Dina, Palette #2 Smoky
Eyes: Miriel – Blue Ice (Barely Unnatural Collection)
Eye Lashes: RaC – Dramatic Mascara 01 in Black
Nails: Celestial Studios – Deviant Nation, Karma

Blouse and Corsette: Paper Couture – Divinchi (part of outfit)
Skirt: Tuli – Connie (part of outfit)
Tights: CBGB – Sheer Tights
Shoes: Maitreya – Mishima Dawn in Patent Bistre

Bag: Muism – Chaine Leather in White
Earrings: Paper Couture – Knights Honor Set
Cuffs: Digital Dragon Designs – Gold Shine Cuffs
Watch: Muse – The Eclectic Watch in Larkspur

*more after the break*

I had something of a school teacher in mind when I got dressed today, and I wanted an air of quiet elegance over it. I opted for this black and pink combination, with the skirt at a modest knee-length and the black top complementing the wonderful leopard print beautifully. The animal print also adds just that little bit of oomph that keeps it all far from looking frumpy. I also like how the pouffy sleeves echo the bell-shape of the skirt. Black stiletto pumps, black pearls and a cute little clutch finish off the look.

Please see In-World Locations for SLurls and map coordinates.

Hair: Armidi Hair – Symphony Twist in Tropez (Light Blondes)
Skin: RaC – Dina, Palette #2 Smoky
Eyes: Miriel – Blue Ice (Barely Unnatural Collection)
Eye Lashes: RaC – Dramatic Mascara 01 in Black
Nails: Nevermore Studios – Purrfect Nails in Super Nova

Top: GLAM – Loose Neck Tunic in Black
Skirt: artilleri – Roaring Gwen in Pink (part of dress)
Shoes: Maitreya – Verve Pump in Black

Bag: Deja Vu – HoneyHoney B
Necklace & Earrings: Paper Couture – River Stone Set

*continues after the cut*

I basically have this cute and versatile black skirt paired with a simple V-neck shirt. Then, to make it a little more interesting I added the stylish sequinned cardigan and the matching super cute Mary Jane wedges. As I’m so into socks lately, I just had to have little ankle-socks (which I simply created through Appearance) to finish the look.

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I love ETD’s hairband do’s and this is an old favourite. Finally, simple yet elegant gold and pearl jewellery and a classic tank watch.

Please see In-World Locations for SLurls and map coordinates.

Hair: ETD – Katherine in Blonde
Skin: RaC – Dina #2 Palette Smoky
Eyes: Miriel – Blue Ice (Barely Unnatural Collection)
Eye Lashes: RaC – Dramatic in Black
Nails: Petit Ange – Cute Color Set, beigepink

Cardigan: Mimikri Hot Couture – Joy, Sequin Cardigan in Beige
V-neck: GLAM – Loose Neck Tunic in Blanc
Skirt: Sh*it Happens – Black Sweater Skirt
Ankle Socks: System socks
Shoes: Fuel – Bambee Wedge in Fizzy Sand

Watch: Muse – Classic Tank in Black and Gold
Jewellery: Miam Miam – Bamboo and Pearl Bangle, Necklace and Hoops

There was some concern expressed by the attending press audience that there was a conflict of interests as the publication was run and owned not by an independent publisher, but major fashion brands — would their reporting be unbiased, or geared towards their own brands? Glam Magazine editor, Miabella Foxely, responded by saying “This is not a marketing plot, but more of a way to bring great designers together to raise the bar. There are many different designers featured in this as well as future issues”.

In my opinion, the magazine is beautifully executed, really raising the bar in that respect, however, I couldn’t help but notice that (as far as I could tell) every single non-advert model wore Minnu Model Skins. Nevertheless, this publication will definitely sit firmly on my radar and I’m very curious to see how it develops in future editions.

There was also a huge fashion show, but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to stay for all of it — but please check out the various blogs on the Fashion Feed of SL many of which have wonderful pictures of the clothes.

Enough talk and back to the look. Another aspect of the party was that the attendees were asked to wear a minimum of prims and scripts to help reduce the lag, and it was something of a challenge to put together a decent outfit somewhere between glam, sexy and professional for the occasion.

As hair is usually the most prim-heavy, I started by trying out a number of wigs, and then settled on this one from ETD that manages super-chic at a mere 46 prims. A flexi skirt would have added prims, so I decided for pants and a sexy top; the pants are sleek and grey for a little bit of a professional feel and the top, with its more than generous cleavage and satiny texture, added the glam and the sexy — only 2 prims (pant legs) to add to my count = 48. Now, that cleavage really needed something to cover up even just a little bit of skin and I found this perfect necklace, which is textured on the Jacket Layer and doesn’t use up a single prim! Shoes are usually also prim-heavy, but I got these sculpted black stilettos with only 10 prims each — Voila, 68 prims! Not bad, eh?

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Edit – 17Feb2008:

It seems we all have some misconceptions about what causes lag and how to reduce it during big events like fashion shows. I strongly recommend that you read this article on the subject by the brilliant Gwyneth Llewelyn — it was education for me.

*Product details and credits after the jump*

Please see In-World Locations for SLurls and map coordinates.

Hair: ETD – Tasha in Blonde (46 prims)
Skin: RaC – Dina #2 Palette Smoky
Eyes: Miriel – Pacific
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Karma
Top: Last Call – Alais Strapped Top (on Shirt and Underpant Layer – part of outfit)
Pants: Last Call – Lidia Breeches (part of outfit)
Shoes: Maitreya – Slinky Stilettoes in Paten Black Steel (10 prims each)
Necklace: Fashionably Dead – Overlapping Strands (on Jacket Layer)

I know that Milla has mixed and match almost every outfit that she’s ever worn on this blog – and I’ve tried to do that thus far; but sometimes things are just not meant to be tampered with because they are just too perfect the way they are.  Besides, who is fussing with mixing and matching the day after Christmas anyway?  I’m not – I’m probably still suffering from a mild case of food coma.

I started this outfit off … with the whole outfit.  Actually a men’s outfit, but it works so well for women and it’s actually one of my favorite pieces from any of the Paper Couture lines - I couldn’t resist.  Besides, nothing screams “I’m a boss” like a sexy pant suit in the office.  To give the look a bit of a feminine touch I’ve added a gold chain necklace with over-sized beads and Paper Couture’s famous Bumble Bee Ring.  I seem to be stuck on red, perhaps a sentiment left over from the holiday – but I’ve also opted for sexy red lips and matching nails.  Finally, I’ve accessorized with a very simple pair of thick framed black glasses ala Prada; which have been hugely popular for the past few years and provide a just-right level of sophistication.

*Product details and credits below the cut*

Skin: (CS) Vogue Skin – Mid Red (Bronzed)
Hair: ETD Deanna – Black
Nails: (CS) Lulu Fingernails – Dark RedEye
Glasses: (NO) Thick Emo Glasses – Nylon Pinkney (Tableau)
Outfit: p.c: European Stripes (May only be available via OnRez)
Jewelry: p.c.; River Stone Set (Earrings); P.C; Black Bead Necklace; P.C; Diamond Bee Ring
Shoes: Armidi Gisaci – Dalia Pump – Black 

Does anyone ever take a glance through their inventory and just find that one thing that when it was released you told yourself you’d never take it off?  I totally suffered from one of those epiphanies the other day when I rediscovered the Deanna hair from ETD.  I swore when I bought this hair it would never leave my head, and then I got swept up in the whole idea of changing hairs every 5 minutes again and it was soon lost in the sea of pixels weighing down my inventory.  Isn’t it perfect?  It’s just perfectly casual and sophisticated and it has those wispy pieces in the front that frame the face so nicely.  It’s like finding buried treasure – really. 

Thanks for reading!

<3

-Sofia

Now, this is an outfit that some of the people who know me out there may already be familiar with.  It’s quite possibly one of my absolute faves, and since I almost always am asked where these glasses are from, I figured now would be a good time to throw everyone a bone in the spirit of Christmas.  Anyway, it seems that the starting point for this outfit was the top half of Alla Ruff of Veschi’s “Muffin Top” dress; from the moment I saw it I thought it was such an original idea and I knew I just had to fuss with it to see how it might work with other items in my inventory.  To balance out all the business going on up top, I’ve decided to pair it with this sleek and sexy pencil skirt and tied the two together with an over-sized belt.  Normally open-toed shoes are not acceptable for the winter, but when used in conjunction with a nice pair of complimentary tights, I don’t see anything wrong with showing off you’re new pedicure.  To bring the whole look together I’ve accessorized with extra long leather gloves, a bow-tie scarf, and some truly eccentric jewelry and sunglasses.

*Product details and credits below the cut*

Skin: (CS) Vogue Skin – Bronzed (Fall – 3)
Hair: ETD Lynne II – Black
Top: -Veschi- Muffin Top Dress
Skirt: *LAST CALL: Carolynn
Belt: [Armidi Gisaci] Courtney Buckled Belt – Leather (Black) (Low)
Shoes: Armidi Gisaci – Vidalia Pump – Metallic Noir
Gloves: TaP Leather Gloves Black
Jewelry: p.c.; Black Pearl Set – Pendant; P.C; Black Pearl Ring
Sunglasses: (FD) Ultimate Bugeye Glasses – Toast Bard
Purse: ~Muse~ Elegant Clutch (Black/Silver)