Elegance And I -- Featuring Miamai's Fashion Pride Gown Plus [AMARELO MANGO], [ChicZafari] and Kyxe

From time to time, I find myself styling different looks that push me away from my comfort zone. While this is probably healthy for all of us, online or not, it's more challenging and always leaves me ready to come home to my personal aesthetic.

Many stores offer customers an array of styles, so that whatever YOUR personal aesthetic, you'll find something there that suits your needs. Miamai is one of those stores, and this elegant gown comes from the creative mind that built Miamai into the fashion success it is today.

I've been to Miamai a number of times over the past few years, shopping randomly or searching for something specific, and I found it. There are poses, avatar accessories, clothing, and when referencing clothing, a massive array of styles of clothing, and so much more.

There are times I've been to shop there and found myself literally lost. It was a good sort of lost, though. It gave me time to explore nooks and crannies I hadn't seen before.

Tonight I'm sharing a gown from Miama that was created for the Fashion Pride event. It won't be difficult to find this special gown and I hope you're inspired to own one of your own.

The jewelry comes from [AMARELO MANGA] and I have not show it to you before and the clutch from [ChicZafari] also is new to me, not shown on my blog previously. Mesh nail appliers from Kyxe Skins & Shapes are also brand new.

Thank you to the many designers who helped make this styling possible:

Featuring Miamai Kia Dark Purple from Fashion Pride

Featuring [AMARELO MANGA] Silvia Set

Featuring [Chic Zafari] Clutch Baroque Gold Couture

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Mesh Nails Appliers from Fashion Pride

1. Natural Beauty: Lashes 6

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Splendor Eyeshadow Emeralds

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Ripe Grape Matte Lips

5. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

6. Focus Poses Built Into Studio at Carrie's Lingerie

Running Into Old Friends Featuring [AHN JI], [k]hige02, Monaco, Legal Insanity All From Fashion Pride

This evening, I wandered to a new sim, a place that had some beautiful landscaping, a great background and spoke to me in that way art can do sometimes.

I've been roaming Second Life for the better part of 9 years, and in that time, I've been countless places, worked with an array of people doing all sorts of jobs, and enjoying my world.

While I set up for my first photo at this location, I received an IM from an old friend, someone I had not seen in 6 years. I knew immediately who the friend was, and we chatted amiably for a few moments.

I got to take photos somewhere with a breathtaking backdrop wearing more great items you can look forward to seeing at the Fashion Pride event (which starts in two days Yay!!), and catch up with an old friend. Life doesn't get any better than that.

My deepest thanks to designers who created items I was able to wear in this styling:

Featuring [AHN JI] Maitress Shiny Leather Black from Fashion Pride

[k]hige02 Mask Prop From Fashion Pride

Monaco Chain Mail Mini Bag in Cerise From Fashion Pride

Legal Insanity Jeans From Fashion Pride

1. EMO-tions: Luana

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Pearl Basic

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Electra Taffy Eyeshadow

6. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Glamour Ombre Delicate

7. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry

8. Wicca's Wardrobe Poses

Fashion Pride March 10th - 17th

FASHION PRIDE Second Pride Fashion Fundraiser for AIDS Committee of Toronto

March 10th – March 17th 2014
Sponsored by

RGF ESTATES

Partners

BABYLON MODELING AGENCY – SL LIVE RADIO

Media Partners

FASHION TELLER HOUSE – LES GARCONS – MANSHOTS – MiM – ModeLS – THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE – TOU-GEN-KYO

HIV and AIDS still impact the lives of millions throughout the world today. Its impact in urban areas is often understated publicly, but the effect it has on those it touches profound, transforming lives, destroying health, and devastating families.

Second Pride, the organization that creates Second Life’s largest pride celebration, is holding a fundraiser for AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), to raise funds to increase awareness of the disease, assist those living with HIV, and service the community, while researching its impact on various segments of society.

Fashion Pride is an exciting shopping event that will take place from March 10th through March 17th 2014. It will include fabulous shopping, fashion shows, entertainment and events to raise funds for both the Second Pride main festival in June and ACT.

SIM INFORMATION

Marcus Lefevre has generously donated the use of one sim for the Fashion Pride event. We are grateful for his generosity.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Merrick Genesis

Bastien Berboral

Skylei Caproni

Sutry Long

World Undercroft

Better Than Being Naked -- Featuring Carrie's Lingerie Limited, Zanze: Fashion Pride, KMADD/Moda and Kyxe

When I first met Carrie Bridger of Carrie's Lingerie, she was in a mid-sized building, having outgrown the small store where she first opened. I found an impressive array of items she'd designed and enjoyed her sexy but elegant aesthetic lingerie.

Mardi Gras: Bra, Panty, Garter, Stocking, Heels and Makeup

When I model my Carrie's, I plump up the volume of my shape to get the wiggles and curves useful to showcase the delicious options in each new design.

Mardi Gras: Bra, Panty, Garter, Stocking, Heels and Makeup (the rear view)

Each new Carrie's look has an number of pieces that end up offering several very different way to wear the outfit. In this case, the Mardi Gras theme begins with a simple bra and panty, and builds from there.

Mardi Gras: Bra and Panty, Stockings, Mask, Heels and Makeup

She's always included many options, but each year it seems she adds new things to increase the depth of usefulness a lingerie item might have. Many of the designs contain at least one evening gown option.

Mardi Gras: Corset, Glitch Pants, Stockings, Heels, Sleeves and Skirt, Feather Mask, and Makeup

And for this March Limited (the Limited designs are available for one month only and then retire to a vault never to be seen again), the gown look has a very glamorous party girl style suitable for Mardi Gras. You can be sure that whatever pieces you choose to wear in this dynamic design, the details are phenomenal.

The Fashion Pride event comes soon and the collar I have on (that looks like it was designed to potentially accompany the gown!!) comes from Zanze. 

"Second Pride, the organization that creates Second Life’s largest pride celebration, is holding a fundraiser for AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), to raise funds to increase awareness of the disease, assist those living with HIV, and service the community, while researching its impact on various segments of society." - Taken from their blog https://fashionpridesl.wordpress.com/

Featuring Carrie's Lingerie March Limited Mardi Gras

Featuring KMADD/Moda Justin

Featuring Zanze Spike Collar (Color Change)

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Pearls and Diamonds Nail Appliers

1. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid

4. SLink: Elegant 1

5. Taken on location at Carrie's Lingerie Photo Studio (bg and poses built in)