IMHO, the whole key to being a successful designer in Second Life (or for that matter, IRL) is having an artistic eye. And no that doesn’t mean that every item of clothing and every object has to look like an objet d’art, but the style, the form, the colors & patterns, the textures, it all takes that certain something. Most brands here in SL are for clothing, or for decor, or for whatever; it’s unusual to find one that excels in multiple fields. But when they do (as in this case), they can work together in amazing ways. I have to wonder if these gorgeous formal clothes were designed with the setting of the rose-covered ruins in mind, or did the idea for the ruins come after the clothes were already created… or is it all just some happy accident that they work so perfectly together to create a romantic scene? The fact is that it doesn’t matter in the slightest, just some mental meanderings; both the clothes and the scene are fabulous each on their own, or together. Happy shopping!
The look:
- Gown: Swank & Co. – Blossoming Couples Gown. A truly exceptional gown, combining a stunning black sequin sheath with what I can only describe as water colors for the bodice & bottom of the gown. Includes 6 different colors/flower patterns. Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody, Altamura, & Maitreya, this is called the Blossoming Couples Gown because there’s also a coordinated men’s tuxedo. Both the men’s & women’s versions are EXCLUSIVELY available at the February round of the Swank Event, open until the 28th.
- Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control). Still the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt, perfect for a slinky gown like this! With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body & not only look fantastic, but also look the way YOU want to!
- Head, Eyes, Eyeshadow: LeLUTKA – Nova Head
- Skin: theSkinnery – Monica
- Freckles: Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Finer Threads – Sel Beauty Marks
- Hair: Exile – Full of Grace
- Lipstick: theMARS – Classy Night Lip
- Jewelry: J&W Jewelers (extinct vendor?) – Arturo Black Diamonds Collection; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
The scene:
Swank & Co. – Romantic Rose Covered Ruins w/Light Effects. It’s really hard to describe the magic of these 4-sided ruins (with each side being somewhat different). They include controllable light effects; there’s swirling mist rising from the floor; shafts of light; faerie lights, & so much more. Although best viewed at midnight, it’s not the easiest to show these details when photographed in that light, so you’ll just have to see the how incredible these ruins are for yourself. EXCLUSIVELY available only at the February round of the Swank Event, open until the 28th. See the full shot below.
