Lamu Sim Renewal and ALB Dream Fashion

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Kay Fairey

ALB Dream Fashion

AnaLee Balut, owner and designer of ALB Dream Fashion has just reopened her sim after a renewal and O…M…G…what a fun sim it has become! It was always a very unique and exotic sim which I enjoyed exploring when I visited her store. But now she has added many fun things to do and not only that, the market place is like those small but fun shopping areas with narrow alleys and lots of stairs that can make a stroll so enjoyable!

Let me try to list it…she has a donkey ride and a camel ride that takes you through the sim and explains the RL places that AnaLee took the hint from. She also has a hang-glider that you can rez and fly around the sim with. She has LOTS of animals…and I mean LOTS! An elephant, a rhinoceros, dolphins and lots and lots of donkeys. She has lovely cuddle areas, exotic palaces and oh so much to see and explore!

Of course, the ALB Dream Fashion store is located on this sim too and offers as much of exotic pleasure as the sim itself with its colourful and unique designs that AnaLee is so well-known for. If you have followed modeling or fashion in SL for some time, you will know that Mimmi Boa won Miss Virtual World 2009 by wearing AnaLee’s off-the-rack gown when every other finalist ran to get a custom gown made for them.

So what’s more befitting than to introduce one of her latest designs called ALB Muse Dress that fits the exotic atmosphere of the sim so perfectly!

ALB Muse Dress + Head Dress by AnaLee Balut

It’s not just befitting. Just take a look at the details of this garment and how real the scarf looks with its transparent material that is embroidered with detailed designs. The texture of the fabric used is also simply amazing.

ALB Muse Dress + Head Dress by AnaLee Balut

To style this gorgeous outfit, I used an Egyptian-type makeup from a.e.meth that truly completed this look.

a.e.meth, Egyptian Glam in Gold

By the way, this is a snapshot of me enjoying my donkey ride. Just beware though…this donkey stumbles a lot so hang on tight!

Kay's donkey ride in the Lamu sim

Styling note:

Outfit: ALB Dream Fashion, Muse Dress + Head Dress by AnaLee Balut
Make Up: a.e.meth, Egyptian Glam (Gold)
Earrings: RYCA, Earring Crystal Hoop Gold
Bangles: RYCA, Texture Change Bangle Gold
Prim Nail: CCD, Prim Nail Manicure (Honey)
Sandals: Mashooka Designs, Reina Slipper & Kada (brown)
Poses: Del May Poses

*I only used a black hair base for this outfit and therefore no hair is listed.

Posted by Kay Fairey, CEO and model for BLVD Agency, Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy Executive Director and Instructor, Agency Director for Dione Fashion Agency, Fashion Editor for the Best of SL Magazine, Producer and Host for “SLTV Fashion Style – The Runway” which is a bi-weekly live fashion program by Second Life TV in SL Japan.

An Amazing Circus Collection from Vero Modero!

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Kay Fairey

Vero Modero recently released the “Circus Collection” which is an incredible collection that is not only unique but extremely fashionable. I was very impressed with how designer Bouquet Babii took the theme of circus and created high fashion designs that can satisfy the taste buds of SL fashionistas.

The collection is quite extensive with many splendid designs but here I am going to show three out of the collection.

The first is a gown called Eda Gown Circus. It comes with the hat and gloves you see here and I fell in love with this stylish hat and short gloves that really add to this lovely gown. Circus horses are running in a circle atop this lovely hat! How cute! There is also a black version available with the same design.

Vero Modero – Eda Gown Circus

The next is “Vero Modero ‘Circus Collection’ – Alii Full Red Female“.　　This is probably the most circus-like outfit of all the collection having its inspiration from outfits of clowns. But Bouquet managed to turn this into a high fashion creation with an amazing sense of style. This comes in three colour versions, red, red/white and white. I added a mask and a pair of Harlequin Boots from Illusions.

Vero Modero ‘Circus Collection’ – Alii Full Red Female

And the last is “Vero Modero ‘Circus Collection’ – Helter Set Orange“. This is a more casual mini dress but so fun to wear! The one I am wearing here is the orange version but there is also a red version to choose from.

You can see a lot more in this amazing collection so if you would like to see more, please visit the store and see for yourself what Bouquet has to offer.

Congratulations Bouquet on an amazing collection!

Vero Modero ‘Circus Collection’ – Helter Set Orange

Vero Modero ‘Circus Collection’ Styling List
1. Eda Gown Circus
Outfit: Vero Modero, Eda Gown Circus (hat and gloves included)
Hair: ViLada Women’s Clothing, Sabrina Bun (coal)
Earrings: Styles of edo, Akoya Cream Pearl Stud Earrings
Prim Nails: CCD, Prim Nail Manicure (red)
Poses: Delmay Poses

2. Alii Full Red Female
Outfit: Vero Modero, Alii Full Red Female (cocktail hat included)
Mask: Illusions, Civetta Venetzia Mask
Hair: Tukinowaguma, Roine (Ebony)
Earrings: Kouse’s Sanctrum, Prelude Earrings (gold)
Prim Nails: CCD, Prim Nails + Ring – Famous (red)
Boots: Illusions, Harlequin Lady’s Boots
Poses: agapee Poses

3. Helter Set Orange
Outfit: Vero Modero, Helter Set Orange
Earrings: je suis, Mysterious Earrings
Shoes: Baiastice, Lotus Pumps – Azure Snow Dots (blue)
Prim Nails: CCD, Prim Nails + Ring – Famous (blue)
Poses: Di’s Opera Poses

Tres Beau – Venice

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Kay Fairey

Tres Beau has a new outfit released called “Venice” which I fell in love with at first sight. I am thinking the name “Venice” came from the Carnival of Venice which had made Venice so famous, where participants wear amazingly artistic masks and costumes. So as you can imagine, this outfit is such a fun outfit to wear and so different from any other outfit I have seen.

Tres Beau – Venice

The outfit itself can be worn as a gown and also as a short mini dress. Here, I wore it as a gown. It comes with gloves that are decorated with rich red ruffles around the wrist as well as the ankle boots you can see here in the picture. Along with that, you also get a simple mask, a mask with feather decoration, a top hat with feathers and a top hat with feathers and a face net from which you can choose what to wear with the outfit.

So not only is it a fun and stunning outfit, it allows for a variety of styling. Here, I wore a mask with feathers but attached a pic of the top hat with feathers and net below. All I had to add was a choker, earrings, and of course hair. The rest was given in the set.

I’ve never been to the Carnival of Venice myself but this is one carnival I would love to go to. I heard that masks were originally worn so that people could enjoy the carnival without worrying about social status or class. What a wonderful concept! In 2012, the Carnival of Venice will be held on February 4 and 5. I bet you it’s too late to book hotels already. *sigh* I’m always too late to act. Maybe 2013?

Dress: Tres Beau, Venice
Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings: Morantique Lush, Milano Pearls Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet

Gizza – Steampunk (Female)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Kay Fairey

Additional Information:
This outfit is being sold in the Gizza store at Vintage Fair 2011. You can find a map and SURL to all participating brands in this page.

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Gizza just released a fun outfit for both ladies and gentlemen called “Steampunk“. Here I am wearing the female version of “Steampunk” that comes with a hat, goggle and even a pair of ankle boots!

So all you really need to complete the look is skin and hair. Of course, you can add earrings but with the ruffle in the front and gloves, you really don’t even need any necklace or bracelet.

I loved this colour combination too.

Gizza – Steampunk (female)