PurpleMoon Grand Reopening!

The dust has settled over at PurpleMoon Creations and Poulet Koenkamp has moved to a new location with her fabulous designs. She wants to introduce you to the new look and layout of PurpleMoon Creations and for a limited time has randomly selected items on sale at 25% off! The grand reopening runs through November 4th so hurry over before all go back to full price!

One such outfit she has reduced is the Greta Wool Dress and for an unbelievable price! lets just say two digit affordable luxuriousness! With those blustery days moving in, the warmth of the wool with fur collar and cuffs will keep you snuggly warm and still looking sexy. Available in a wide selection of colours i chose the brown for my look of the day for a trip to Japan Tempura.

I went for the complete look while at PurpleMoon picking up nails and an awesome matching jewelry set. Now with my full look photographed i can go scan the other signs and see what other goodies i can grab before the Grand Reopening is over. See you there!

Model / Photographer – Sequoia Nightfire
Wearing – ::PM:: Greta Wool Dress in Brown from PurpleMoon Creations Now 25% off!
Jewelry – :: PM :: Margo Set Necklace + Earrings – Gold/Brown from PurpleMoon Creations
Nails – :: PM :: Metallic Nails in Bark Brown from PurpleMoon Creations
Hair – Posh A-BrownTones*Updated by ICONIC
Skin – LAQ
Poses – Morgane Batista’s Pose Shop
Location Lighting by Lumi Pro

Boho Hobo & Meena at the Fair

Canadian designer Trill Zapatero has traveled the world and studied the textile creations of many countries. Trill has lived the bohemian lifestle. This experience of vagabonding through many countries of various traditions brought her to create Boho Hobo and Meena brands in SL. The designs are so incrediblely colourful and exciting, what even makes them stand out more is Trill’s generosity. Not only are her fabulous designs reasonabley priced, but all proceeds from all sales go to RAWA, an organization that funds orphanages, schools and clinics for refugees of the Afghan war. All of these amazing designs are available at the Boho Cultural Fair until October 31st.

Sequoia wears the mesh skinny jeans and matching Bandeau top in aqua. Mix and match is so much the ideal at Boho Hobo with selection of many seperates to create your own unique look. A few flowers in her hair from Truth or the Abe hat with a fine flourish of feathers, Sequoia is ready to bring her wearable artism to Burn2 the art event in SL that is the only virtual sanctioned community of Burning Man.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Bandeau top (aqua) & Mesh Skinny Jeans Bohemian Punk by BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Hair – Maya from >TRUTH<
Hat – Abe’s Hat from BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Nails – naive v.2 BASIC NAILS (purples HUD) by je suis…
Jewelry – Casandra Boho necklace by SEQUOIASTYLE
Shoes – BeeBee Boots Teal from Slink
Poses – Morgane Batista’s Pose Shop

Kymsara is wearing the Backless Choli Top & Kuci Skirt from Meena. Meena clothing and jewelry is influenced by the Afghanistan textile traditions. The backless Choli top is gathered by a soft ribbon tie above the top skirting the waistline of the vibrant Kuci skirt. Bohemian, Gypsy and Hippie influnces in the cut and style of clothes can be seen in the melting pot of world fahion and as the influence of textile traditions merge.

A perfect complement is the Fareiba Jewelry Ensemble, also from the Boho Hobo shop the Boho Cultural Fair.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Meena Backless Choli Top & Kuci Skirt from BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Shoes – Sandye by Lindy’s Modern & Vintage Shoes
Jewelry – Fareiba Ensemble by BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Hair – Later by elikatira
Skin – Alva by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Poses – DieselWorks

Every so often the free styling of Boho resurfaces to the most unlikely of places of style as club wear. This wherly gigs mesh tube dress could be seen as a very transistional dress going from afternoon straight to an evening out. The crazy quilted pattern lends itself well to tradition while looking fresh and Boho-Chic. You could definitely see Kate Moss in such a look. The Boho Culture Fair runs thru October 31st don’t miss your opportunity to pick up on some exclusive looks!

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Mesh Tube Dress (wherly gigs) by BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Jewelry – Armaghan beehive earrings and choker by BoHo HoBo at Boho Culture Fair
Hair – Jolie – mahogany by >TRUTH<
Shoes – GOSHI Pumps – Rosso from Mstyle
Poses – Behavior Body

Butterfly Kisses of -Désir- !

As the seasons change and leaves fall many of us begin to spin and wrap ourselves in the warmth of our homes. Not so with Vivien Emerald, not yet anyway, she has decided to take us on a South American journey to the tropical forest where, with the magic of pixel dust, she has created one of her most stunning group gifts ever!

KymSara is surrounded and caressed by the most lovely plethera of irridescent Blue Morpho butterflies. This blue butterfly lives almost its entire life in the high canopy of the trees, and you too will also feel as if you were floating on air wearing this fabulous creation. You must certainly desire to own this gown, named appropriately Butterfly Kisses, from DESIR? So, don’t let the cool temperatures send you too early to your cocoon, flit and flutter your way to DESIR for your own Butterfly Kisses.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Butterfly Kiss Gown – NEW Group Gift from -Désir- !
Shoes – Absinthe by Nardcotix
Hair – Cathryn II by Damselfly
Skin – Julie by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Special Effects in photoShop
Poses – Morgane Batista Pose Shop

News from Paris Metro Couture!

It is always exciting to see what creative new designs Rose is bringing us from Paris Metro Couture, especially when she sojourns off to explore fantastic possibilities for her ongoing Story Book Collection! The inspiration for her latest addition to the collection is,”The Princess and the Goblin,” a children’s fantasy novel written by George MacDonald in 1872. As the tale unfolds Princess Irene, who lives a lonely life in a wild, desolate, mountainous kingdom, must hatch a plan to defeat the goblins and save the kingdom. Rose has interpreted Irene’s fantasy with a gown that would delight any princess. You must see all the colours and textures available. I chose the golden colour which seemed to me to not only capture the light and reflect the storybook mood, but also to touch a bit of the line reminiscent of the 1930/40 fashion eras. So off i went to Swing Times sim for this shoot! You know how i favor vintage designs, and Swing Times is a fabulous place to enjoy wearing these fashions for a trip back in time.

Wearing – “The Princess & Goblin” Golden Gown – NEW from Paris Metro Couture’s Story Book Collection
Jewelry – Hearts & Diamonds Ensemble by flirt (no longer available)
Shoes – Casandra by SLink
Hair – Demeter by LeLutka
Nails – LeFleur by WTG
Skin – Alva by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Poses – Behavior Body
On Location at the Arcadian Hotel – Swing Times

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There is lots more going on at Paris Metro Couture in addition to the Story Book Collection. Rose has just released a fresh new line for the coming winter season. Highlighting this collection is her warm and snuggly Kable Cuddle Sweater and Big Cable Knit scarf with matching leggings — just the perfect outfit in which to venture out into that first frosty snowfall to watch the magic glitter of the morning sun on the trees and perhaps catch some of the season’s first snowflakes on your tongue! I discovered that the snow has already begun to fall in Hiraku, a lovely spot to visit.

Wearing – Kable Cuddle Sweater & Big Kable Knit Scarf – NEW from Paris Metro Couture
Boots – Fresh by Finesmith
Hair – Darilynn by Damselfly
Skin – Alva by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Poses – Behavior Body
On Location at Hiraku Snowy Winter
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Glitter Shimmer Glam

There is reason to be thrilled when any formal invitation arrives this fall… Black and White and everyshade of the monochromatic spectrum are being seen at white tie events. Mohna Lisa Couture has a selection of wonderfully designed gowns that will do wonders to show off your figure and are amazingly inventive! This is the Erotica Mesh gown seen here worn by Sequoia. This silhouette dress will amaze both the one wearing it and those who see it passing by. The sheer sides of this optical illusion gown actually have colour change panels. These panels, under the sheer fabric, are able to match all skin tones, so they achieve that silhouette and remain modest like dancers costumes. Secondly, the skirting glimmers and shimmers as you move a unique effect perfected for this gown. This is not scripted or particle in any way, it is entirely accomplished by how Mohna textured the gown. The included Fascinator rises above in a flourish with optional veil and adds an adittional flair to an already very fascinating gown.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Erotica Mesh Gown with included Fascinator from Mohna Lisa Couture
Jewelry – **Corsage ** earrings, necklace and bangle by WTG Jewelry
Hair – Reija Brown by Tukinowaguma
Skin – LAQ
Poses by Body Talking

Next we have Kymsara wearing the extremely provacative Julia gown with a pewter and sterling finish. The fabric is tailored exqusitely to form, capturing the light and the shadow cast so perfectly across satin patterned fabric. The silk highlights continue as the sheer threads woven into this organza skirt are fluid with her every move. The over the shoulder collar is also sheer and swoops down to frame the deep plunging neckline. The same fabric is used as cuffs to the sterling stiched gloves, giving the entire gown an attratively complete finish.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Julia Gown – NEW from Mohna Lisa Couture
Jewelry – Wish Emerald Ensemble by Finesmith Jewelry
Hair – UKA 687 by boon
Skin – Julie by LAQ
Shoes – Sydney Stilettos by SLink
Poses – Body Talking

Last we come to the Yolanda Glittery Black gown from Mohna Lisa worn by Sequoia. This black full skirted bit of artistic mastery cannot be captured well by mere photography, it must be seen worn to be appreciated. Like the Erotica gown above, Mohna has woven his magic glimmer shimmer into the skirt. Do not wear this to any events where you are trying to remain unnoticed. The plume of this gown will sweep across the floor capturing all eyes. What is best is that it flows below the shimmer of the black satin rising to silhouette your magnificent form. There is a certain assymetry to the cut of the Yolanda Glittery Black which encouraged Sequoia to take some chances with this gown and wear some jewels and hair that might not be the most traditional for such a formal white tie event. The Ireth Chain Halo Headpiece and earrings from PurpleMoon available through L’accessoires are absolutely perfectly suited to the braided mesh locks from Elemental Hair that fall wonderfully off the open end of the assymentric collar.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Yolanda Glittery Black gown by Mohna Lisa Couture
Jewelry – :: PM :: Ireth Chain Halo Headpiece and earrings from PurpleMoon available at L’accessoires
Hair – Angie Mesh Hair Chocolate Brown by Elemental Hair
Skin – YOA Divine Spell

Highlighting the Runway Perfect Hunt – Now underway!

Morgane Batista has lined up some outstanding designers for this year’s Runway Perfect Hunt and they have pulled out all the stops for this much anticipated annual event! We are seeing some new designers with some amazing gifts as well as some of the traditional participants who have maintained the superb standards this Hunt is known for. Let’s start off with the gift outfit from Luziefee, a delightful jacket and pants outfit in yummy fall colours. On those warmer than fall days you can doff the jacket and enjoy the comfort of a sleeveless top and high waist pants. Luzie has included matching shoes and a pretty little floral necklace in her boxas well. I added the earrings from Tosy Xue’s latest release – appropriately called Autumn Leaves as well. Please note the poses too! No Runway Hunt would be complete without a stop at our pose makers. This set is called Princess – from PosEsioN!

Wearing – Autumn Leaves by Luziefee for the Runway Perfect Hunt
Jewelry – Autumn Leaves Necklace by Luziefee for the Runway Perfect Hunt; Earrings – Autumn Leaves by WTG
Shoes – Autumn Leaves by Luziefee for the Runway Perfect Hunt
Hair -Gloria by Wasabi Pils
Skin – Alva by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Poses – Princess by PosESioN for the Runway Perfect Hunt

From CHG Fashion we find this kicky little “Betty” vintage outfit. You know i have a special place in my heart for things vintage, especially the fabulous 50s era. This outfit also comes with all the parts including shoes, undies, and big period hoops. The shoes and the matching bag (which i only discovered after the shoot) are actually from AHG Design. I am suspecting that you’ll need to search from them separately but, it will be worth the effort! These poses are the Hunt gifts from the Morphine Store.

Wearing – “Betty” by CHG Fashion for the Runway Perfect Hunt
Jewelry – Autumn Leaves Necklace by Luziefee for the Runway Perfect Hunt; Earrings – Autumn Leaves by WTG
Shoes – “Betty” by AHG Design Fashion Footwear & Accessories for the Runway Perfect Hunt
Hair -Catalyna by Damselfly
Skin – Alva by LAQ
On location Lighting by LumiPro
Poses – by Morphine Store for the Runway Perfect Hunt

Next up is the Samantha Polko Dress from LIV-Glam – a delightfull dressy little mesh frock for early fall, before those temperatures drop. I love the large dots and paired them up with my new Jolie dotted stilettos from N-core. And, for those of you who can’t wait for the hunt to start, pop on over to L’Accessories where there is a great selection of — you guessed it — ACCESSORIES awaiting! This EXCLUSIVE Disk Necklace from HANDverk comes in a variety of textures and is one of my faves from the current L’Accessories collection.

Wearing – Samantha Polko Dress NEW by LIV-Glam for the Runway Perfect Hunt
Jewelry – Disk Necklace by HANDverk – NEW & EXCLUSIVE for L’Accessories
Shoes – Jolie by N-core
Hair -Darilynn by Damselfly
Skin – Alva by LAQ
Poses –Di’s Opera
On location Lighting by LumiPro

And, last but not least, we have a lovely Sheena dress, a zebra print from the Goddess of Knit herself, Journey McLaglen of Prism Designs. Journey’s fabulous textures are an absolute must for your fall wardrobe and she is tempting us with this very special design for her EXCLUSIVE Hunt gift. These two poses are also a part of the PosESioN gift box! Happy hunting y’all!

Wearing – Sheena Dress, in Yellow Zebra – NEW from Prism EXCLUSIVE for the Runway Perfect Hunt -STARTING 1 OCTOBER!
Jewelry – Mid Summer Ensemble NEW from WTG Jewelry
Shoes – Goshi Panther Pumps by Mstyle
Hair -Tibby by Damselfly
Skin – Nellie by LAQ
Poses – NEW – EXCLUSIVE for The Runway Perfect Hunt by PosESioN
On location Lighting by LumiPro

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