Pearls Lace & Leather: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH

Miamai opens a whole new world to us Tango Ladies. Often in SL the first thing you hear about women with prim or mesh breasts is that they are slutty. Oh so not true and Miamai blows this stereotype right out of the water. Miamai opens the world of high fashion to us and with a little thought and creativity the releases can be used in other ways. I styled a fun casual outfit that can be worn about or out to a club and challenge everyone to look outside the box when creating your look. Have fun and never let anyone trap you into a stereotype!

This blog is dedicated to my sister Michelle. One of the most beautiful women I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She is classy and talented. She is a Lady in all ways. I love you Michelle and keep styling and being yourself. You are perfect!

TOP ~ Miamai_Lilli Black W/LolasTango Applier (Using Shirt only w/applier)

PANTS ~ Miamai_Hine Black Leggings From Black Label Collection
BOOTS ~ Miamai_Madeline Ankles_Onyx

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sprout/144/112/33

BREASTS ~ Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair/191/117/43

Monday, January 28, 2013

EMILIA REVISITED

I have blogged Miamai's Emilia Gown before but find myself wishing to revisit it simply because the gown is part of the Appliers for Lolas Tangos Release from Miamai. "It is a gorgeous strapless, formal length ball gown with unique cut outs to show a hint of flesh........How Monica layered the full flowing skirt to create a shimmer to the fabric as you move was truly inspired." I find it odd quoting myself but what I found lovely about this gown at first has only become more true with time, the Emilia Gown simply shimmers as you dance and move. I could go on and on but I will keep this short and let the gown speak for itself. Please remember that you have to purchase the dress and then the applier for the dress separately.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Morphe%20Northwinds/126/117/22

Oh quick note about the location, St. Illuminatious by Morphe Inc. an amazing Gothic Cathedral. The work took 3 months to complete and tops out at 4010 prims. The custom sculpt and shadow work will take your breath away. When you go to explore, make sure to allow the sims winlight settings and have your viewer set to Ultra. It is obvious this was a labor of love.

GOWN ~ Miamai_Emilia Sun Gown W/LolasTango Applier

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sprout/144/112/33

BREASTS ~ Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair/191/117/43

HAIR ACCESSORY ~ [MANDALA]kimono head accessory set(Rushana&polly)*

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/92/114/23

Friday, January 25, 2013

MIAMAI BUSTS OUT

Who would have thought the must have item for 2013 would be mesh breasts. When I saw Lola Tangos I was intrigued by the shape of them but put off by the size. After some investigation I discovered that the size was adjustable and I would be able to make them in proportion to my avatar. So I shelled out Lindens for them and then reality set in when I discovered most designers made their clothes for the max size only and it left my wardrobe choices very small. Another issue I had was in matching them to my skin. After a little work I got a passable skin match but I decided to live in sweaters. Then the most delightful news came, Glam Affair was doing skin appliers for the mesh breasts. Still my wardrobe choices were very limited due to the previous mentioned size texture issue. Finally sick of living in sweaters all the time I went larger but I had nothing to wear out to the Jazz Clubs. At this point I must point out there is a phenomenon with the mesh breasts. You suddenly can not imagine not having your avatar wear them. You feel your avatar is underdeveloped and the breasts are poorly shaped without them. While all this was going on I showed my breasts to Moni earning myself a new name which I will leave out of this blog. I mentioned appliers to her but given her response I had no hope of her making them for any of Miamai's clothing. Then much to my surprise Moni decided to make them. She had many requests from customers and this coupled with several of her friends and staff encouraging her to step into the market swayed her so here we are. Now if you know anything about Moni you know that she listens to the needs of her customers. She has never detached herself or forgot that her customers are her life blood. So she carefully selected gowns and dresses that enhanced the beauty of the breast. Then she made the appliers so that even those of us who like them smaller could wear the gowns and use the appliers without worry of the patterns not lining up. I am in Giorgia and for this shot I went to Miamai's new store located on the Sprout sim. If you have not gone and explored the store yet you should take the time to do so. She has some great group gifts out and the new store is simply stunning. Remember you have to purchase the dress and then the applier.

GOWN ~ Miamai_Giorgia Black Gown w/ Miamai_Giorgia_LolasTango Applier

SHOES ~ Miamai_Lily_Onyx Satin
(Shoes not seen in photo)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sprout/144/112/33

BREASTS ~ Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair/191/117/43

HAIR ~ [LeLutka]-MAGDALEN hair/Light Blonde

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

SKIN ~ Glam Affair - Amberly - w/ Lolas Tango Skin Applier
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/163/134/24
EYES ~ IKON Eternal Eyes - Peak
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38
PEARLS ~ *GF* Pearl Set "Twistee"
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/YABU/155/130/24
NAILS ~ [:S&V:] Vanity Nails - Basic
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Avida/171/159/37
LASHES ~ Miamai_XGen Lashes_Lust
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sprout/144/112/33
EYECORNERS ~ MOJO
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MOJO/33/123/27
POSE ~ Picture Perfect 05 by Mavi Beck

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/210/125/25

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

THE DANCERS

My love and I welcomed 2013 together dancing in each others arms,
our lips meeting softly at the stroke of midnight.
I pray for a beautiful 2013 for you all. ~ Kalia

Two people suspended beyond time and space
The only two dancers in the crowded place
Two separate beings, yet filling only one space
Please still my heart if it should start to race
As I dance with you in the mirrored place

~ Barbara Larkin