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It is a sad day when the Rezzable sims will be off the grid, but for a few more days you can go and witness the beauty of the Black Swan sim and the great offerings designers around SL have created for its final goodbye. Of particular beauty is the creation by AvaGardner Kungler of Kunglers Couture. This creation, aptly named Oceania, is available at the Black Swan sim until August 17th along with many other clothing, hair and skin designs including pieces from The Black Canary, Exile, Sky Everett Designs, Baiastice, Evie’s Closet and Bliss Couture.

Oceania, as seen above, is truly a spectacular creation which mixes textures to create an absolutely unique look. The scales on the bodice are mixed with the feather-like quality of the skirt and finalized with an intricate, halo headpiece. Put together, the look is reminiscent of a mermaid exploring the wonders of the ocean. I’ve paired this look up with a more retro look, including the Joanne updo hair from one of my favorite hair haunts, Pocket Mirrors. This hair reminds me of a 50s housewife. When paired up with the Fei skin from Dr. Life (one of my favorite skin places right now), it creates an innocent, yet sophisticated look. 

Make sure to stop by the Black Swan sim before it is closed forever. The scenery alone should be reason enough, but if you need more, just look at the above gown for an example of the magnificent wares you can find!

Photo Credits: Faith Kaestner

Style Credits:

Oceania Dress Kunglers Couture (at Black Swan Sim until August 17)

Joanne updo hair Pocket Mirrors

Fei skin DrLife Skin

Popularity: 26% [?]

Looking to seduce your guy?  If the answer is yes, then do it in style at any time of day or night with the stunning Natasja’s Seduction dress from Phoenix Rising.

This sensational dress is available in seven enticing colors including rust, red, purple, pink, gold, aqua and the very gorgeous ice as shown in the picture.  Not only do you get this beautiful gown, which is perfect for any formal occasion but you can choose to wear this chic, yet sophisticated pencil skirt for a fabulous daytime look, or add the Seduction lingerie tail for a hot and sexy bedroom look guaranteed to seduce your man.  And if three gorgeous outfits in one is not enough for you, also included is the equisite Key to my Heart necklace, a delicate silver key on a long black elegant chain, a perfect finish to any outfit.  Here I wore Natasja’s Seduction with a new release hair from Posh - Analeigh is Classy in french vanilla.

Photo Credits:  Faith Kaestner

Style Credits:

Outfit:  Natasja’s Seduction in Ice from Phoenix Rising
Hair:  Analeigh is Classy in French Vanilla from Posh
Shoes:  Black Pumps from Stiletto Moody
Skin:  Elin 12 Glow Skin from Laqroki
River Stone Black Pearl Drop Earrings from Paper Couture
Times Square Ring from Paper Couture
Volume Bracelet in black from Swallowtail Designs

Popularity: 13% [?]

When I do a blog post on outfits to wear for a certain occasion I try to limit myself to three of them. I figure any more than that and you’ll get bored (though you are probably bored already come to think of it.)  In the case of this blog post I just couldn’t decide so you’re getting 4 - think of it as buy 3 get 1 free!

Anyway, June is typically the most popular month for weddings and that seems to be the same in RL and SL and whether the wedding you are attending is inSL or not - you’re going to worry about what to wear.

Belle to the rescue! Ok, well at least maybe I’ll give you some ideas.

First we have this lovely blue satin dress from G SLOANE COUTURE. This shope was new-to0me but the textures and movement in this piece is lovely. I will definitely be putting this on my places to check back to regularly. The shoes are Adam n Eve’s Jaydie pumps in blue - love, love, love the texture on these shoes! I picked them up at last year’s shoe fair. The lovely jewelry was a gift in honor of my RL birthday from my friend Hibiscus Flossberg, the designer behind *~.PUARANGI DESIGNS~*. This is one of her newer releases - Art Deco and I love the simplicity and the great textures on this piece.

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I can’t show you summertime clothing without showing something in my favorite color - yellow.  The {Zaara} Calangute *sunshine* is not one of the newest releases but it’s one of the few items in my inventory that I wear over and over. The Jacket layer (which contains all of the multi colored belts) has been used by me in several outfits! To compliment the outfit I’m wearing the colored version of Zaara’s Nizam Choodiya bangles and the -=UZURI=- Quest Ear Rings and Necklace which believe it or not is a freebie! It’s a simple but beautiful earthy wood set that looks great with so many things! 

A few months ago Anyusha Lilienthal of Ibizarre - one of the nicest and most generous designers I have met - had an AMAZING sale and I went a bit crazy (what’s new?). One of my great finds was this beautiful dress. I also missed it because it was named as Black Satin Dress and I don’t typically wear black to weddings but the lovely mixture of blues and greys is perfect. J’s Cross Belt Pumps and Ume Mode’s stone change necklace and earrings completed the outfit for me.

Anyusha Lilienthal of Ibizarre was gracious enough to create a custom version of her great beach bag and included the June issue of SXY2ND inside the bag. This bag was available for our VIPs and guests at the Launch party several weeks ago but if you visit the SXY2ND headquarters and cast your vote for our Reader’s Choice Award you can still get a great beach bag courtesy of Ibizarre and SXY2ND

Last, but certainly not least is Beau Monde’s Michelle in Teal. Beau Monde originally started out with a great selection of classic black dresses perfect for any occasion but recently branched out into other colors. A collaboration between the amazing sense of style of Mallory Luke, known best as her role as founder of Opium Fashion Agency, and the high quality design talent of Forda Fairlane of Haute Style & Co - it’s a match made in heaven for those of us who love fashion.

There you have it - four very different looks all appropriate for those summer weddings your receiving invites for! 

All Photos by Shane Giordano

Complete Style Credits: 

Photo 1:
Skin: - Belleza - Belle Tan Smokey Wine
Hair: ETD right swept bangs + ETD bun (no bangs) in crimson
Clothing: G SLOANE COUTURE - Satin Doll Dress in Blue
Shoes: Adam n Eve’s Jaydie pumps in blue
Accessories: *~.PUARANGI DESIGNS~* - Art Deco Set

Photo 2:
Hair: Maitreya Amber in Mahogany
Skin: - Belleza - Belle *Greatest Love Hunt Gift*
Clothing: {Zaara} Calangute *sunshine*
Bracelets: Zaara’s Nizam Choodiya bangles
Earrings and Necklace: -=UZURI=- Quest Ear Rings and Necklace

Photo 3:
Skin: - Belleza - Belle Sunkissed - Silver Blue Rubies
Hair: ETD Elizabeth II - Elika’s Red
Clothing: Ibizarre - Black Satin Dress
Shoes: J’s Cross Belt Pumps - black
Accessories: Ume Mode’s stone change necklace and earrings and Silver Spaced Bracelet from Fing

Photo 4:
Skin: - Belleza - Belle Tan Mint Nudes
Hair: ETD Anisa - Auburn
Clothing: Beau Monde’s Michelle in Teal
Shoes: Stiletto Moody Bare - Great (color change) 
Accessories: Aluinn Ornate Pearls Bracelet; KessKreations Chocolate Pearl Michelle Ring; JCNY ROSA Diamond Combo Ring (my wedding ring) and JCNY - Virginia Gardens Pearl Drop Earrings and Necklace

All Photos by Shane Giordano

Popularity: 11% [?]

The Madison dress from Spork is a must-have dress for any girl’s closet. The dress, which has a flash of stomach exposed, has great floral detailing on the bodice and both long and micro-mini skirt options for maximum flexibility of wear. The amazing color of the dress reminds me of the clear blue skies of summer, while the one-shouldered strap design makes me feel ultra sxy. The overall design brings me to the exotic beauty of Bollywood films, transporting me to a place that is mystifyingly breathtaking. I’ve paired this dress with the Heidi hair from Lemon Pop shown in chocolate, and the Lovespell Perdy skin from Cupcakes shown in Kumera. 

Poses: ComPOSEure 

Photo Credits: Shane Giordano

Hair: Lemon Pop - Heidi in Chocolate

Skin: Cupcakes - Lovespell Perdy in Kumera

Clothing: Spork - Madison dress in blue

Popularity: 12% [?]