AT SWANK: BAKABOO, LUXE PARIS MEN, XEN'S HATS, LUMINESSE, KAYA'S, TM, 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS, POSESION

This is quite a mix of fantastic items from the wonderful designers at Swank for this month of May.

First, I will start with Bakaboo, who has given us an adorable sunflower and butterfly shift dress, the Spring Mod Dress Sunflowers. This dress also is available in Florals and Lotus designs. All are available in the standard five sizes. For the men, there is a shirt and pants outfit that coordinates with the women's designs.

My pose is from Posesion's exclusive Bulloch set, the Bulloch 1.

This pose is Posesion's Bulloch 8.

Stebi is wearing the Luxe Paris Men Atlantic City outfit, a stylish casual outfit with mint green knit sweater with cowl-style collar and grey jeans. This outfit comes in the five standard sizes for classic avatars, plus it is compatible with Slink and TMP avatars, as well.

To perfectly accessorize the Spring Mod Dress, Xen's Hats has designed a very chic headband with sunflower. This accessory comes in many different colors with different colors for the flower center, including red, pink, orange, and white, all of them exclusive this month.

Luminesse Jewelry has an exclusive design inspired by chandeliers and an old-fashioned style, the partial mesh Siella necklace and earrings set, which comes in two versions: the Aline Gold and the Cerise Gold. I am wearing the Cerise Gold earrings, made with orange jasper and diamonds. The Aline Gold set is made with tanzanite and diamonds. These sets are very intricately designed, as you can see here.

This is what the complete Cerise Gold set looks like. Fantastic detailing on these pieces!

There are also two exclusive necklaces for the gentleman, as well: the tribal design Boldt Koren, which comes in blue, onyx, and silver, and the Boldt Rush, which comes in red, onyx, and silver. Stebi is wearing the Boldt Rush. This is what the stunning Rush looks like in close detail.

Now, on to the details of our picnic!

Kaya's Ray of Sunshine has a lot to offer shoppers this month, all of which can be purchased separately. There are choices of four different Adirondack chairs (gold, red, green, and blue,) four watermelon tables (cobalt, orange, teal, and yellow) that come with a watermelon and dispense watermelon slices, two lanterns (green, red,) a light blue cooler (not shown,) and a mason jar garden light (not shown.)

The mesh rock garden is from TM Creation. This Swank exclusive is the sweet Spring Garden Arrangement. It compliments my land very well.

Here is a closer look at the Spring Garden Arrangement.

And, last but certainly not least, is 3rd Eye Perception's third offering for Swank. Since their debut, they consistently have presented shoppers with excellent, unique, quality items, such as this Slumbering Bear Family. This linked set includes mother bear and two cubs, the rocks with climbing ivy, the sapling, and luxurious grass.

Swank still has about a week and a half for you to buy the exclusives offered by the nearly one hundred designers, all for 300 lindens or less, plus gifts offered by many of the designers. You will find something for all your living needs at Swank!

A NOTE OF INTEREST: Each time before I post a blog, I check all the landmarks and Marketplace links to make sure each is accurate.


EXCLUSIVES FOR SWANK BY DAKOTA

SPRING MOD DRESS BY BAKABOO
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Amaretto%20Paradise/241/15/21

Bakaboo - Spring Mod Dress - Sunflowers - XS


HEADBAND BY XEN'S HATS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xentilx/27/206/43

XH Daisy Headband Yellow with Dark Center (Mesh)


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

LUM-Siella Cerise Earrings PMESH


POSES BY POSESION

FULL GARDEN: *PosESioN* Bulloch 8                                
FULL BODY WITH STEBI: *PosESioN* Bulloch 1



EXCLUSIVES FOR SWANK BY STEBI

ATLANTIC CITY OUTFIT BY LUXE PARIS MEN
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magnum%20Spirit/50/71/26

LUXE Paris ATLANTIC CITY SWEATER S
LUXE Paris ATLANTIC CITY Jeans  S


NECKLACE BY LUMINESSE: LUM-Boldt Rush MENS Necklace PMESH/Resize
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/55/110/24



EXCLUSIVES FURNITURE AND LANDSCAPING FOR SWANK

FURNITURE BY KAYA'S RAY OF SUNSHINE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Michigan%20Bay/153/25/24
MARKETEPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/169304?

ADIRONDACK CHAIRS

WATERMELON
WATERMELON TABLE (GIVES SLICE OF WATERMELON)

LANTERN (TOUCH ON/OF)


GARDEN ARRANGEMENT BY TM CREATION
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tm%20Paraiso%20Resort/64/189/1002

Spring Garden Arrangement


BEAR FAMILY BY 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dirty%20Pop/75/149/24

Slumbering bear family



ALSO WORN BY DAKOTA

SHOES BY ARISARIS: ***ArisAris-B&W - AA99 - Nature Live Sandals for Slink
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ArisAris/125/164/304


HAIR BY RUBY SKINS: RUBY SkinsMega Hunt Hair 2014
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Isle%20of%20Fairhaven/25/209/3905


MAKEUPS

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

Honey Eye Shadow
Gingerbread Lip Tattoo


NAIL POLISH BY ALYCE: Slink Finger Nail Polish - Monarch
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Puppy/176/88/24


ADDITIONAL POSE

HEADBAND AND EARRINGS POSE BY FROZEN: Model Pose 92
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Windley%20Keys/30/229/21



ALSO WORN BY STEBI UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

SHOES BY ILLI: ..::ILLI::.. SLink Ricardo Shoes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Livia/188/63/32


SLINK SOCKS BY CRAZY PASTRY DESIGNS: Wool Tights - monochrome
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/someday/52/130/19


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

FULL GARDEN WITH DAKOTA: *PosESioN* Poseidon 2
FULLY BODY WITH DAKOTA AND SOLO: *PosESioN* Poseidon 3



PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION: DAKOTA'S PRIVATE LAND



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

HANDS AND FEET BY SLINK
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

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

AT SWANK: JUMO, 69 PARK AVENUE, 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS

The new round of Swank for April starts today, and the apropos name is Spring Celebration. Indeed, it is coming on spring for the northern latitudes, but not all locales are swathed in sunlight, though they are dreaming of it. My first presentation for Spring Celebration is one such place.

Jumo has made a very beautiful and elegant silk and chiffon gown called Dominique. Inspired by the rococo style, this gown is a fine blend of alluring, opulent, and delicate. I am wearing the Dominique Gown Gold, in white and gold, with delicate rose patterns. It has straps of gold beads that continue down to drape the wearer's sides and lower back.  Dominique comes in the five standard mesh sizes and also is available in green, plum, silver, and sky colors.

69 Park Avenue has made another really fine design for men this time, the At Your Leisure Outfit. As is usual for 69 Park Avenue, shoes are standard with the outfit. Included are sunglasses and a scarf to help all the debonair gentlemen meet the capricious will of spring in a well-armed manner.

And, for dog and wolf lovers, 3rd Eye Perceptions has given us a real treat for their sophomore presentation. Their offering this month is Light My Way, with wolf companions carrying lanterns with lighted candles. The lanterns come in a choice of either of two sets, wood or metal, with three version of lantern for each set. The wood lanterns have white, oak, and blonde woods, and the metal lanterns have iron, silver, and gold metals. There are two styles of wolf in each set, as you can see below.

3rd Eye also has a gift available for shoppers, as well, and that is the Garden Candles Gift Set, a set of sixteen lilac and cream candles with two circling butterflies.

Here, you can better see the delicate and intricate patterns of gold and roses in the Dominique gown.

The Light My Way Wolf V2 is carrying the oak version of the wood lantern.

Here is a look at the Light My Way Wolf V2, with oak lantern on top, and with honey lantern on bottom. The fur detailing on the wolves is exquisite.

Here is a detailed look at the bead-work of the Dominique Gown as it drapes around the sides and lower back.

Adding to the vibrancy of the Dominique gown is a very intricate jewelry set with some very stunning pearls, some of them the centers of flowers. The set consists of a crown, earrings, necklace, bracelets, and two rings. If you will look closely, you can see that the pearls at the top of the crown actually are suspended outward from the base of the crown in a very unique and charming, but powerful, way.

Now, for a closer look at the beautiful Dominique Jewelry set.

Now, for a closer look at 69 Park Avenue's At Your Leisure Outfit. Also, note the Light My Way Wolf V2, with white wood lantern, in the upper left.

And, a better look at the sunglasses and scarf. Very classy, indeed!

Swank opens today, April 7, and lasts through the month. There are nearly 100 fine designers offering exclusive items, all for 300 lindens or less, and many of them have gifts for the shoppers. You can shop for women, men, children, beauty, home, and garden at the event. You certainly cannot miss the Spring Celebration!

A note of interest: every time before I post a blog, I verify that all the landmarks and Marketplace links are current.

STYLE INFORMATION

WORN BY DAKOTA

DOMINIQUE GOWN AND JEWELRY BY JUMO
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wedding/201/86/3505
Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/146413

.:JUMO:. Dominique Gown Gold XS

.:JUMO:. Dominique Crown
.:JUMO:. Dominique Earrings
.:JUMO:. Dominique Necklace
.:JUMO:. Dominique Bracelets
.:JUMO:. Dominique Rings



WORN BY STEBI

AT  YOUR LEISURE OUTFIT BY 69 PARK AVENUE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Lima/186/205/23

GQ - AT Your Liesure Jacket w Tshirt S
GQ - AT Your Liesure Pants(S)
69 Park Ave GQ_Men's Brown Lace Up Leather Formal Shoes
GQ - AT Your Liesure - Scarf
69 Park Ave - GQ Avaitors - Men's Sunglasses



WOLVES BY 3RD EYE PERCEPTIONS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dirty%20Pop/75/149/24

UPPER LEFT: Light My Way Wolf V2 ( White )
LOWER LEFT: Light My Way Wolf V1 ( Honey )

UPPER RIGHT: Light My Way Wolf V1 ( Oak )
LOWER RIGHT: Light My Way Wolf V1 ( Honey )



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: Gold Eye Shadow by ATIA's
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

LIPSTICKS

GUGU DADA: GZ_Lips_Kumera
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/56037

TOXXIC PANDORA: ::Toxxic:: Carnival Stains- Lemon
MARKETEPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/41081

NAIL POLISH BY SHOENIQUE DESIGNS: **SD** Slink GOLD Nails/toenails Varnish
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pleione/119/196/28


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

DUO, FULL BODY, BACK: *PosESioN* DreamLove 8
FULL BODY, SOLO: *PosESioN* Sagitario 4

JEWELRY: *PosESioN* Lucemia 7



ALSO USED BY STEBI

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

DUO: *PosESioN* Ambiorix 2
SOLO AND ACCESSORIES: *PosESioN* Cool Boy 10


PHOTOGRAPHY SIM IS MY OWN PRIVATE AREA



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 STATED

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