AT SWANK: LEGENDAIRE, LUMINESSE, MODERN COUTURE

Legendaire has created a very lovely dress for this round of Swank, the Victoria. This dress fits classic as well as Belleza and Maitreya. It comes with a HUD with four different dress print options to choose from. Besides this sweet owl, squirrel, and roses print, there is a floral print, and brown bead and black bead versions, too. This dress also comes with the boots!

Here, you can see the side of the dress with the squirrels on it.

Here is what the HUD looks like so you can see more clearly the other dress options.

Here, you can see the boots in more detail. Notice the intricate laces and bows!

Starting at the top, Modern Couture is offering this lovely Hera Gold Tiara. The tiara also comes in black and silver, and has three rows of bands adorned with pearls surrounded by petals.

Next, Luminesse has given us a lovely necklace and earrings set called Emma Roise, inspired by the Irish Song, "My Wild Irish Rose." I am wearing the Megan Gold set, with brown roses to match the brown in my Victoria dress as well as the gold in the Hera Gold Tiara.

Here, you can see the pieces of the Megan Gold set.

The Emma Roise also comes in Aine Gold, with pink roses, as you can see here.

The theme for Swank this month is Luck of the Irish, naturally enough, and you can find exclusive designs from nearly 100 designers for fashion, beauty, home and garden, and even something for children. Everything is 300 lindens or less. Many of the designers also have placed gifts for the shoppers, as well, and there is a special treat this month: GACHAS! I will not admit to being a gacha addict or anything like that, of course. Swank continues through the end of the month, so you still have time to get these wonderful creations for yourself.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/192/9/24


A NOTE OF INTEREST: Every time before I post a blog, I check all the landmarks and marketplace links to be sure they are accurate.


AT SWANK

DRESS AND BOOTS BY LEGENDAIRE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tustin/243/89/23

Legendaire VICTORIA Dress XXS
LEGENDAIRE VICTORIA BOOTS


JEWELRY BY LUMINESSE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/55/110/24

LUM-Emma Roise Megan Necklace PMESH/ Resize
LUM-Emma Roise Megan Earrings PMESH


TIARA BY MODERN COUTURE: [Modern.Couture] Jewelry - Hera Gold Tiara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whitney%20Isle/17/123/23


ALSO WORN

HAIR BY LELUTKA: [LeLutka]-VIBRATO hair - Pitch
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/127/144/23


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOWS

SLACKGIRL: ::SG:: Faby 06
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sun%20Dream/128/120/22

BEAUTIFUL FREAK: BF Eyeshadow . Doe Shimmer . Pink
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/127145


LIPSTICK BY ATIA'S: Camellia Lip Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800


NAIL POLISH BY L'ANGUISETTE SKIN AND BODY SHOP: Slink "Posh Pink" - Dark
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cleavage/99/92/22



POSE BY POSESION: *PosESioN* Victoria 10
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201


PHOTOGRAPHY SIM: LOST CREEK DIGITAL ARTS SHOP AND FOREST PARK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Stormy%20End/239/24/21



ALWAYS WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39

AT SWANK: CST DESIGNS, COSTARLOS, MOONDANCE BOUTIQUE, FLIPPANT, CIRCA, POSESION

Today, I have several designers that have some really nice creations at this round of Swank's Luck of the Irish event.

First, Circa has a very nice furniture offering, the Namara, in a Celtic design. Each piece can be purchased individually, plus, there is a complete set of Damasks area rugs in Forest, Blue, Plum, and Mustard. The Namara Woodland Settee comes in your choice of four colors: Forest, which I have chosen to share here, Browns, Blues, and Plums. The settees have thirty different animations, with both male and female sits, and as speaker or listener. There are also a lovely inlaid Celtic Centre Table in Deep Woods and Brass and a Celtic Side Cabinet in Deep Woods.

I have chosen to place my set outside to enjoy the lovely spring that is upon us now in the northern latitudes!

This pose is Posesion's Teressa 3.

Here, you can more closely see the beautiful, detailed work of the Celtic Side Cabinet, as well as the details of the settee frame, cushion, and pillow.

The cute dress I am wearing comes from CST Designs. This is the St Patricks Ruffled Dress. CST also has this dress in three other designs, as well: black, blue, and brown.

To compliment the dress, I am wearing Moondance Boutique's Briana set and the Triquetra Rare gacha ring on my left finger. The gacha ring, of course, is a unisex design.

Once again, Moondance has given many options to choose from when wearing the Briana set.  There are seven metal colors to choose from, ten gem colors, and ten pearl colors to choose from, all in shades of green. There is the option to change the textures and sizes for all the pieces at once or to change each one individually. There are cluster pieces and there are pendant pieces included in the set. I am wearing the Dangle Earrings, Pendant Bracelets, and the Pendant Ring on my right hand.

This pose is Teressa 9.

Here, you can see the Triquetra ring and the Briana Pendant Bracelet in greater detail.

This is the Teressa 2 pose.

Here is a look at the Triquetra Ring Gacha colors.

Here is the Briana Pendant Ring in close detail.

You can also see Flippant's Enchanted nail polish for Slink hands. I chose the light green with silver glitter tips because the colors match the St Patricks Ruffled Dress so well.

Here, I used Teressa 3.

Here are all the colors that come with Flippant's Enchanted Slink nail applier.

Now, for a look at the clasp of the Briana necklace. You can also see how well the backs of the earrings are completed so that there is a detailed and finished view.

Again, the pose is Teressa 3.

Now, last but certainly not least, CST also includes pumps with each of the Ruffle Dresses. They have a cute little bow on the heels that matches the bow on the waist of the dresses. These shoes fit my Slink feet perfectly!

The theme for Swank this month is Luck of the Irish, naturally enough, and you can find exclusive designs from nearly 100 designers for fashion, beauty, home and garden, and even something for children. Everything is 300 lindens or less. Many of the designers also have placed gifts for the shoppers, as well, and there is a special treat this month: GACHAS! I will not admit to being a gacha addict or anything like that, of course. Swank continues until the end of the month.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/192/9/24

WORN BY DAKOTA

CST DESIGNS ST PATRICKS RUFFLED DRESS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wonderland%20NW/152/107/1998

!CST Designs St Patricks Ruffled Dress S
!CST Designs Green Pumps with Bow


MOONDANCE BOUTIQUE BRIANA SET AND TRIQUETRA GACHA RING
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angels/63/45/22

Moondance Boutique Briana Necklace
Moondance Boutique Briana Dangle Earrings
Moondance Boutique Briana Pendant Bracelets
Moondance Boutique Briana Pendant Ring R
Moondance Boutique Triquetra Ring L (RARE)


NAIL POLISH BY FLIPPANT: Flippant - Enchanted Nail Applier (for SLink)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Date/18/160/21


POSES BY POSESION: TERESSA
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

*PosESioN* Teressa 2
*PosESioN* Teressa 3
*PosESioN* Teressa 9



ALSO WORN BY DAKOTA

HAIR BY TABLEAU VIVANT: Tableau Vivant \\  Starry Night \\ Ponytail - Browns
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/145/157/24


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY LA BOHEME: [LB Glamour Eyes] January 7
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/213/77/23

LIPSTICK BY ATIA'S: Inspiration Wet Lip Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800



WORN BY STEBI

COSTARLOS OUTFIT GREEN
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mortgage%20East/33/32/29

Costarlos Outfit Tee S Green L
Costarlos Outfit Jean with belt S brown light
Costarlos Outfit Flannel M Green plaid



ALSO WORN BY STEBI

SHOES BY ILLI: ..::ILLI::.. Unrigged Francisco Sneakers (L) resize on click
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Livia/188/63/32


POSE BY POSESION: *PosESioN* Ambiorix 1
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201



ALWAYS WORN BY DAKOTA UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39



ALWAYS WORN BY STEBI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY REDGRAVE: Bodyshape Craig -1- // (6'11" tall - 2.11m) *REDGRAVE* (new) (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/95/174/22

HANDS AND FEET BY: SLINK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands MALE V2.1 - Relaxed
Slink Avatar Enhancement Male Feet M Flat Left V2


SKIN BY 7 DEADLY SKINS: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - jerome steam V1 noHB (GROUP GIFT, OCTOBER, 2015)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valyria/232/48/23

HAIR BY EMO-TIONS: .:EMO-tions:. * ROBBIE*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Dusky Hazel Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/43/222/561

EYELASHES BY MADESIGNS: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Naturale (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/119/100/50

EYELINER BY !MUSA!: !Musa! Narcissus-Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/G%20Field/76/120/24

AT SWANK: B&C DESIGNER, PRISM FOR MEN, SEMI-PRECIOUS, POSESION

B&C Designer has a very cute shamrock shift mini dress this round of Swank called Mia. Stebi is wearing the Prism for Men St. Patrick outfit. The jacket comes with two options, either with the shirt or without it. The jacket also comes in three sizing choices--standard, fitted, or TMP. The shorts come with standard or fitted sizing options.

The Mia dress also comes with the shoes for Slink high feet.

Here is a look at the great detail on the side leg and back pockets of the Mason shorts.

And, a closer look at the Mason jacket and shamrock shirt. Stebi is wearing the Patty Necklace from Semi-Precious.

I also am wearing the elegantly crafted Patty Necklace from Semi-Precious. Of course, we have come to expect a versatile HUD with the designs from Semi-Precious, and once again, there is a great HUD bursting with 24 stone options, 3 metal options, the poser, resizer, and delete scripts options.

The nail polish is from the Slink Utilities HUD that comes with the hands, and it is a great match for my outfit.

Here is a closer look at the Patty bracelet, displaying the intricate link work that has gone into this set.

This is what the HUD looks like, with all those stones to choose from!

The theme for Swank this month is Luck of the Irish, naturally enough, and you can find exclusive designs from nearly 100 designers for fashion, beauty, home and garden, and even something for children. Everything is 300 lindens or less. Many of the designers also have placed gifts for the shoppers, as well, and there is a special treat this month: GACHAS! I will not admit to being a gacha addict or anything like that, of course. Find your way to Swank here:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/192/9/24


WORN BY DAKOTA

B&C DESIGNER MIA DRESS OUTFIT
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Captivated/171/34/22

MIA DRESS S
MIA Shoes


JEWELRY BY SEMI-PRECIOUS: S-P SET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bruja/152/208/4005

S-P Patty Necklace
S-P Patty Earrings
S-P Patty Bracelets


POSES BY POSESION: TERESSA
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

*PosESioN* Teressa 5 (FULL BODY)
*PosESioN* Teressa 2 (EARRING, BRACELET, SHOES)



ALSO WORN BY DAKOTA

HAIR BY LELUTKA: .LeLutka.Sheena hair.M
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/127/144/23

EYESHADOW BY ALASKAMETRO: alaskametro<3 "Muse" eyeshadow - Botanica
MAREKTPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/1011


LIPSTICKS BY ATIA'S
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

Paradise Pink Lip Tattoo
ATIA's Lip Tinter ~ (MODIFIED PINK)



WORN BY STEBI

PRISM FOR MEN MASON ST. PATRICK'S OUTFIT
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/55/57/22

PRISM For MEN Mason Jacket green W/Shirt Standard Sizing  S
PRISM for MEN Mason shorts V.3 S


NECKLACE BY SEMI-PRECIOUS: S-P Patty Necklace
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bruja/152/208/4005



ALSO WORN BY STEBI

BOOTS BY ORCHID: Boots Zarco Slink Flat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ayaku/67/166/23


POSES BY POSESION
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

FULL BODY: *PosESioN* Eric 3
HEAD: *PosESioN* Frees & Offers 5 Guy



ALWAYS WORN BY DAKOTA UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39



ALWAYS WORN BY STEBI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY REDGRAVE: Bodyshape Craig -1- // (6'11" tall - 2.11m) *REDGRAVE* (new) (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/95/174/22

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

SKIN BY 7 DEADLY SKINS: 7 Deadly s{K}ins -October noHB Steam (GROUP GIFT, OCTOBER, 2015)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valyria/232/48/23

HAIR BY EMO-TIONS: .:EMO-tions:. * ROBBIE*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Dusky Hazel Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/43/222/561

EYELASHES BY MADESIGNS: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Naturale (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/119/100/50

EYE LINER BY !MUSA!: !Musa! Narcissus-Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/G%20Field/76/120/24

LUNA BODY ART AT THE INSTRUMENTS

This round of The Instruments is Game of Thrones, and Luna Body Art has created an enchanting set of Dragon nail polishes for Slink hands and feet. The captivating designs are very intricate and detailed. You have a choice of full body dragons in flight or of cameos. The color choices are combinations of black, grey, white, purple, and gold, and even some glitter options. I am wearing the purple and black set here.

 This is the purple and black set in closer detail.

And, a mix-and-match collage, showing several of the different designs and colors in action.

And, of course, you need to see the Dragon HUD up close so you can truly see the high level of quality and detail in the set.

The Instruments is running for several more days, so hurry to get this lovely Dragon nail polish set from Luna Body Art!

THE INSTRUMENTS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/INSTRUMENTS/122/225/34


NAIL POLISH BY LUNA BODY ART: .::LUNA::. Body Art - Dragon - SLink
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mysticos/202/150/21


ALSO WORN

HAIR BY WASABI PILLS: /Wasabi Pills/ Keira Mesh Hair - Night shadow
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coraline/203/127/1003


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY KOSH: KOSH-  SMOOTH CAT EYESHADOW -purple-
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rain/84/126/22

LIPSTICK BY GLITZZ: [Glitzz] LipGloss - Purple
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glitzz/139/116/2497


CLOTHING

DRESS BY VENGEFUL THREADS: Vengeful Threads - Eclypse Mini (Purple)   XS (HUNT GIFT)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20RFyre/125/130/22

SHOES BY DEMOTIK: Burnt Chiffon Slink Mid Heels-Purple
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rosen/42/210/2001


ACCESSORIES

NECKLACE BY EMO-TIONS: .:EMO-tions:. * DRAGON * necklace s (HUNT GIFT)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VALHAL/107/178/535

BRACELETS BY SWALLOW: SWALLOW Bracelets forearm silver and purple
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Cobra/80/62/2501

HEADPIECE BY LANOIR SOLEIL: [LNS Designs] Dragon Magik Helm 2.0 (HUNT GIFT)
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/138674

DRAGON PET BY ALI THE UGLY AND BEAUTIFUL: + Silver Shoulder Wyrm + (MODIFIED PURPLE, WORN ON HAND)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Devils%20Tail/125/114/67


POSE BY POSESION: *PosESioN* Narnia 2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201



ALWAYS WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39

VISIONAIRE HOMEWORK, CLASS 1

For this class, we were asked to watch several videos, including how to set Preferences for photography purposes. We then were asked to take a simple RAW snapshot, post it on Flickr, and in the description, to write down what preference setting we used while taking that photograph. Well, I admit it again, I am lazy, and I truly do believe a picture is worth a thousand words, so I decided simply to capture the preferences I used and create a link to them here. I hope that everyone appreciates seeing my preferences settings in this way.

So, here they are!

These next settings are, of course, in the general tab. I did deviate in a few cases from what Wren and Nariko had suggested, and you can see those differences circled in red below. I put my graphics on ultra, and the sky, I experimented with and found that 16.000 worked well to achieve a mood I liked. Don't ask me why I chose to keep avatar cloth, since there were no avatars in the photo I finally chose; however, there was some cloth hanging about in various places, soooo....  lol

Next, my settings for the Hardware Settings tab. I adhered very closely to Wren and Nariko's suggestions, with the exception of putting Antialiasing on 16 instead of 8, just to make the photo as smooth as possible.

And, for any that are stumbling onto this by accident or by other means, well, here is the RAW photo I chose to present for class 2. I call it BEHIND THE STAIRS.

Here is the landmark for the Outer Garden sim where this photograph was taken:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Outer%20Garden/23/57/2505

And, that is the end of this short blog! Thank you for reading!

AT SWANK: PURPLEMOON, CH'S, CHOP ZUEY, LUNA BODY ART, POSESION

Today, several more exciting creations from Swank designers!

First, the Purplemoon Lucky Dress St. Patrick's Edition. This lovely gold and green silk corset-dress is perfect for the holiday. The dress comes in the five standard sizes and a fitmesh, as well. The outfit comes with the hat, and the shamrock on the bodice is optional if you should choose not to wear it. I think it is so cute, and matches the shamrock on the hat so well, that it must be worn!

Here, you can see the full length of the dress. The pose is from Posesion, Teressa 1, from the exclusive Teressa set.

Again, Teressa 1, and you can see the back of the Lucky Dress and greater corset detail. Take note of the necklace back, earring, bracelet, and ring. Those are from Chop Zuey, and there will be more about those soon.

Now, for a closeup look at the adorable hat that comes with the Lucky Dress and the shamrock that matches the bodice piece.

Also, Chop Zuey is presenting a stunning pearl set this month called Fair Olivia Set White. Chop Zuey's Belle Roussel is a master artisan, and you can see that in the fine detail work that has gone into this beautiful set. The smaller pearls surrounding the larger ones are highly pearlescent. The Fair Olivia set comes with necklace, earrings, and bracelet.

This pose is Teressa 7.

Luna Body Art has given us a Slink nail polish set called Cool Spring. One of the polish options is the green and white, which is perfectly matched with the Lucky Dress and Fair Olivia set. Together, they all make a very striking presentation.

Here is the HUD for the Luna Body Art Cool Spring nail polish set so you can see all the options available.

You can see the fine details of the Fair Olivia earring and necklace pieces here. Chop Zuey gives as much attention to the details of the backs of the pieces as to the fronts. The lovely diamond pendant of the clasp imparts a very elegant air to the necklace.

This pose is Teressa 4.

Here is the Fair Olivia ring, with twin bands, and this is Chop Zuey's wonderful gift at Swank this month. You can see the detail work that has gone into the ring and bracelet, and that work is prominent throughout the complete Fair Olivia Set, just as it is in all the work that comes from Chop Zuey.

The pose is Teressa 7.

Next, I present Ch's Jaina v2 leather boots. These boots come in Freya, Isis, Maitreya, Physique, Venus, and fitmesh, which I am wearing. They come with a texture-change HUD, too, with twenty, yes twenty, color options!

This pose is Teressa 1.

Here is the Jaina HUD so you can see all the colors available.

The theme for Swank this month is Luck of the Irish, naturally enough, and you can find exclusive designs from nearly 100 designers for fashion, beauty, home and garden, and even something for children. Everything is 300 lindens or less. Many of the designers also have placed gifts for the shoppers, as well, and there is a special treat this month: GACHAS! I will not admit to being a gacha addict or anything like that, of course.

Swank

A NOTE OF INTEREST: Every day before I post a blog, I check all the landmarks and Marketplace links to make sure they all are current and accurate.


DRESS BY PURPLEMOON: LUCKY DRESS ST. PATRICK'S EDITION
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Etherea/168/73/22

:: PM :: Lucky Dress S
:: PM :: Lucky Shamrock (must wear) (ON BODICE)
:: PM :: Lucky Hat


JEWELRY BY CHOP ZUEY: FAIR OLIVIA SET WHITE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chop%20Zuey/65/134/26

Fair Olivia Wht Necklace
Fair Olivia Wht Earrings
Fair Olivia Wht Bracelet
Fair Olivia Wht Ring


BOOTS BY CH'S: Ch's Jaina v2 Fitmesh boots
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Surreal%20Green/229/56/22


NAIL POLISH BY LUNA BODY ART: COOL SPRING SLINK NAILS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mysticos/202/150/21


POSES BY POSESION: TERESSA
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

FULL BODY, 3/4 BACK, BOOTS: *PosESioN* Teressa 1
HEAD AND NECK BACK CLOSEUP: *PosESioN* Teressa 4
BRACELET, RING, AND NAILS: *PosESioN* Teressa 7



ALSO WORN

HAIR BY RUNAWAY: [RA] Kelly Hair (RECOLORED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonfall%20Dream/48/173/3017


HAIR BASES

AMACCI: Amacci Hairbase Tattoo - Black Coal
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amacci/124/128/23

HAIR EXTREME: hair base true black by Hair Extreme (MODIFIED WITH GREEN)
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/8870


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOWS

ELYMODE: elymode: autumn 2014 frost misted yellow
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20On%20Bay/77/228/24

KOSH: KOSH-  METALLIC EYESHADOW -emerald-
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rain/84/126/22


LIPSTICK BY ZOUL CREATIONS:  Kristen lt tones Lips - E (DARK FUSCHIA)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rain/84/126/22
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/42078



ALWAYS WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

HUGE SALE AT MOONDANCE BOUTIQUE!

There is big news for Moondance Boutique! First, a new baby is coming! Kat is preparing for the arrival of a new daughter! Congratulations, Kat!

And, to celebrate this event, everything, yes, that is correct, everything jewelry in Moondance Boutique main store is on sale for the month of March at really fantastic prices that you simply cannot miss! Full sets that were as much as 1250 lindens are now between 100 and 150 lindens! The nail polishes already were below 100 lindens, so they are not on sale.

Here are some of the items that are on sale this month!

The Ailia set!

The newly-released and oh-so-beautiful Ambrosia set!

The Chloe set!

Elegant Aurora!

One of my personal all-time favorites, the Hibiscas Falls!

The unique Leilani Falls is on sale, too!

Plumeria Bloom!

The sailor moon set also is on sale!

All of these beautiful sets are now on sale, and so many more! Hurry to Moondance Boutique to take advantage of this fantastic sale!

Moondance Boutique

AT SWANK: DECHE, 69 PARK AVENUE, ZURI JEWELRY, FLIPPANT, 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS, POSESION

I love glitter, and I love unique, and this Deche Pelagic Gold gown gives me both, in abundance! The scallop design and slit on the side of the leg give this gown an extra dash of flash. There is an optional back piece, as well, which I have chosen to wear for the shoppers to see. This back piece gives even more flair to this exciting gown. Immediately, when I saw this gown, I knew I had to have it!

This gown comes in silver, as well. However, the gold and silver are available only in the fat pack of gowns, which includes blue, green, orange, pink, and purple, with a convenient HUD to quickly change between these colors. The gown comes in fitmesh, Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink. I am wearing the fitmesh.

This is what the gown HUD looks like, showing the five colors of gowns.

Stebi is wearing 69 Park Avenue's Luck of the Irish suit that comes in a subtle green and gold plaid. This suit comes with several options. It has a gold shirt, without tie and with tie, either to wear alone or with the jacket. This outfit also comes with dress shoes, which Stebi is wearing.

The suit pieces come in a variety of sizing, including standard, fitmesh, and for the Slink mesh male body.

The gown has a very intricate and elegant back, and you can see that here, along with that amazing back piece.

The very fantastical Rainbows and Legends Fountain comes from 3rd Eye Perceptions, a newcomer to Swank. Well, they certainly made a fine impression with their first offering. This fountain is gorgeous, not to mention very practical, with two color versions--light and dark, 14 single animations, rainbow water with sound, and resize by edit, as well as copy. Here, you can see this amazing design.

Once again, Zuri Jewelry has given us a stunning set, the Sari in Mocha/Emerald, which compliments this Pelagic gown to complete perfection. The Tikki Head Piece also comes in Emerald/Mocha, which has green pearls instead of mocha. The Mocha/Emerald pieces include the tiara, the head piece, the necklace, and the earrings. The bracelets come in Emerald/Mocha, with green pearls. All the pieces of this set can be bought separately.

Here, you can see my intricate ensemble of Mocha/Emerald pieces. Such an elegant and regal set from Zuri.

Zuri is well-known for finishing the backs of her pieces, and here you can see the backs of the earrings and the dangle on the clasp of the necklace.

Now, for a closer look at the Emerald/Mocha bracelets. So much detailed work has gone into the Sari set.

You also can see the cute nails from Flippant. These are the Serendipity nails, with gold glitter shamrocks. Here is the complete set of choices for the Serendipity set.

And, Zuri Jewelry has one last cherry on top. There is a Sari Belly Jewel gift that matches the rest of the pieces. You can see that here.

The theme for Swank this month is Luck of the Irish, naturally enough, and you can find exclusive designs from nearly 100 designers for fashion, beauty, home and garden, and even something for children. Everything is 300 lindens or less. Many of the designers also have placed gifts for the shoppers, as well, and there is a special treat this month: GACHAS! I will not admit to being a gacha addict or anything like that, of course.

Here is your ride to Swank.


WORN BY DAKOTA

GOWN BY DECHE: Pelagic Dress (Gold)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sun%20Dream/136/69/22

:...Deche...: Pelagic Dress - Gold Fitmesh S
:...Deche...: Pelagic Backpiece - Gold


JEWELRY BY ZURI JEWELRY: SARI SET IN MOCHA/EMERALD
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewels%20Isle/233/198/25

Zuri Rayna~ Sari Tiara~Mocha/Emerald
Zuri Rayna~ Tikki Head Piece - Mocha/Emerald
Zuri Rayna~Sari Necklace~Mocha/Emerald
Zuri Rayna~Sari Earrings Mocha/Emerald
Zuri Rayna~Sari Bracelets Mocha/Emerald


NAIL POLISH BY FLIPPANT: SERENDIPTY NAIL APPLIER (FOR SLINK)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Date/18/160/21


POSES BY POSESION: TERESA
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

FULL BODY FRONT: *PosESioN* Teressa 10
FULL BODY BACK: *PosESioN* Teressa 7
ZURI JEWELRY HEAD: *PosESioN* Teressa 4



WORN BY STEBI

SUIT BY 69 PARK AVENUE: LUCK OF THE IRISH
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Lima/186/205/23
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/48378?id=48378

GQ - LOI Shirt w/Tie (S) WEAR W/ JACKET
GQ - LOI Jacket Fitted Mesh(XS)
GQ - LOI Green Pants Fitted Mesh(S)

69 Park Ave GQ_Men's Black Lace Up Leather Formal Shoes



FOUNTAIN BY 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS: Rainbows & Legends Fountain (Light)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dirty%20Pop/75/149/24



ALSO WORN BY DAKOTA

HAIR BY BOON: booN Lab.011 hair
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SAIKIN/105/129/701


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Huntress Eye Shadow
CURRENT UNTIL MARCH 10: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Baratia/150/96/32
GOOD ON MARCH 11: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

LIPSTICK BY GUGU DADA: GZ_Lips_Gold
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/56037

SHOES BY HILLY HAALAN: [hh] SLINK Mayra Heels
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chronos/134/128/23


ADDITIONAL POSES BY POSESION
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

ZURI JEWELRY BACK: *PosESIoN* Jewelry 9
BRACELET AND NAILS: *PoseSioN* Jewelry 2



ALSO USED BY STEBI

POSE BY SWIRL POSES: .Swirl Poses. - M1
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/162276



ALWAYS WORN BY DAKOTA UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY AVID: Avid Gothic Avatar - Mist (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gothic%20Clothing/76/176/56

SLINK HANDS AND FEET
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet

SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
CURRENT UNTIL MARCH 10: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Baratia/150/96/32
GOOD ON MARCH 11: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

EYELASHES BY MADESIGNS: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Simplicity BLACK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/81/173/45



ALWAYS WORN BY STEBI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY REDGRAVE: Bodyshape Craig -1- // (6'11" tall - 2.11m) *REDGRAVE* (new) (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REDGRAVE%20Skins%20Fashion/95/174/22

HANDS AND FEET BY: SLINK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands MALE V2.1 - Relaxed
Slink Avatar Enhancement Male Feet M Flat Left V2


SKIN BY 7 DEADLY SKINS: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - jerome steam V1 noHB (GROUP GIFT, OCTOBER, 2015)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valyria/232/48/23

HAIR BY EMO-TIONS: .:EMO-tions:. * ROBBIE*
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/134/145/25

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Dusky Hazel Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/43/222/561

EYELASHES BY MADESIGNS: MADesigns EYELASHES ~ Naturale (MODIFIED)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kmadd%20Enterprise/119/100/50

EYELINER BY !MUSA!: !Musa! Narcissus-Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/G%20Field/76/120/24