Romantic Shipboard Celebration

Model/Photographer – Sequoia Nightfire
Wearing – PRISM Designs Lanai Fractal Gown
Make-up – .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER (Sunrise)
.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. Autumn Leaves Eyeshadow (Maple-I)
Hair – AD – yeah – blacks by Analog Dog
Jewelry – FINESMITH Rita Gold Bracelet, earrings, necklace and ring
Shoes – N-core FEMME “Noir Intense”
Poses – Morgane Batista Poses

All pictures taken on board the yacht of pup Witherspoon and Milano Ferrentino, Celebrating their 6th Anniversay at Bonaire Estates. Home of BOSL.

Happy Anniversary Milano and pup!!!

Señor cubano me llamo MaryCarmen

Model/Photographer – Sequoia Nightfire
Wearing – DESIR MaryCarmen dress
Make-up – .:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. A-LIST EYESHADOW [2-210][NEW]
Hair ornament – * Amacci Hair Flowers ~ Orchids (included in Daphne hair packs)
Hair – Amacci Hair Daphne ~ Brown Sugar
Nails – Moondance Boutique LQ Mesh Pearls nails on HUD
Jewelry – Zuri Jewelry by Zuri Rayna ~ Antique Cuppa/Mocha V2 Diadem, Choker, Earrings and Bracelet
Poses – Morgane Batista Poses

Pictures on location at Tropicana Salsa Ballroom

Evening at the Opera

“Keeping watch…”

“Longing eyes…”

“His arrival…”



“Dreaming as the new day dawns”

Model Photographer – Sequoia Nightfire
Wearing – Mohna Lisa Couture – Arianne [NEW] includes scarf
Make-up – .::BDBA::. KISS ME LIPS [23] [NEW]
.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. KITTEN Eyeliner (Black)
.:: BEAUTIFUL DELUXE ::. Autumn Leaves Eyeshadow (Maple-I)
Hair – .:EMO-tions:. STARLINE 2 black
Nails – *[MANDALA]Takara Nail/Gold bright
Jewelry – +:+WTG+:+ **Wild-Leopard** ear-pierces
– Lazuri Kaya Ring Stone Large
Sunglasses – HOLLY / V1.1 – REDGRAVE
Poses – Morgane Batista Poses
Thanks to special friend ENZC “Enzo” (pictured here)

Ebony and Ivory : In Pefect Harmony

Vivien Emerald ushers us into the spring fashion season with a spectacular series of gowns and costumes from DESIR Haute Couture that were designed for candidates in the Miss Virtual World competition. The Ashia Gown is a spectacular, strapless, layered design incorporating both light translucent layers and tone-on-tone silk for a dramatic and yet flowing look.
KymSara chose the noir (black) version of this gown and Sequoia the blanc (white).



Kym really like’s Yula’s innovative creation of a jeweled fascinator headpiece and the NEW Shameless Ensemble available from Finesmith Jewelry.



Sequoia chose a traditional pearl set from WTG called Pearly Shell to complement the Chinese Shena head piece which is included with the dress.

Ebony, Ivory , working together in perfect harmony !



Model – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Ashia Gown in black NEW from DESIR Haute Couture
Jewelry – Shameless Ensemble – NEW from Finesmith Jewelry
Hair – Asami by D!va
Skin – Alva by LAQ
Poses – PosESioN

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Wearing – Ashia Gown in white NEW from DESIR Haute Couture
Headpiece – Chinese Shena head piece (included with dress) from DESIR
Hair – “Asami” (Type B)(Onyx) from “”D!va”” Hair
Jewelry- **Pearly Shell** bangle, ear pierces and necklace by +:+WTG+:+
Skin – Al Vulo
Poses – Morgane’s Runway – Michela sets 1 & 2 NEW from Morgane Batista Poses

All Photography by KymSara Rayna

Masai Mara – It’s Showtime!!!!

Big Must See Event at Patch Thibaud Auditorium today, September 13th at 3pm slt. Masai Mara: The Solidarity Store, the event created by Starline Igeria, MVW Candidate representing Kenya and Miss Colour of Couture, will feature all the African inspired exclusive creations from many top designers of SL. You can preview of the runway show and all these wonderful designs created exclusively for this event and get direct SLURLS to the stores where you can collect them yoursself at the MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store website.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Showgirl African Queen by Russh Lussh – NEW/EXCLUSIVE for Masai Mara: The Solidarity Store
Jewelry – **BamboO** jewel set from +:+WTG+:+Nails – [MANDALA]Takara Nail/Gold
Hair – [Maya ]/Brown01 from :bijou:
Skin – Delirio by **Yoa Divine Spell** – NEW/EXCLUSIVE for Masai Mara: The Solidarity Store
Poses by Morgane’s Pose Shop

KymSara is quite taken with the Feeling Colourful Gown you might even say she is “Absolutely Smitten”! This exclusive dress is only one of the technocolour marvels you can feast upon at the Masai Mara show. She has given it a bit of a vintage feel here adding Sandye footwear from Lindy’s Modern and Retro Shoes.

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Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Feeling Colorful Gown – NEW/EXCLUSIVE from Absolutely Smitten for Masai Mara
Jewelry – Masai Mara Ensemble NEW/EXCLUSIVE for Masai Mara by SequoiaStyle
Hair – Angie by EMO-tions
Skin – Alva by LAQ
Shoes – Sandye by Lindy’s Modern & Retro Shoes
Poses – DieselWorks

Finally we offer up some of Sequoia’s handywork made exclusively to match up with the Masai mini, a divine design of her sister Reign Congrejo of EVOLVE, also a Masai Mara exclusive. Thoughts of keeping the endless summer? Many more outfits at Masai Mara to tempt that notion.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Masai Dress in mesh from EVOLVE – NEW / EXCLUSIVE at MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store
Jewelry – Exclusive Masai Mara Jewelry set by SEQUOIASTYLE – NEW / EXCLUSIVE at MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store
Nails – painter nails from Finesmith
Poses – Glitterati
Hair – Ruri (Type B)(Citrine) FROM D!va Hair
Shoes – GOSHI Pumps – Gamboge Panther from Mstyle

Show begins at 3pm slt at Patch Thibaud Auditorium. Below is a preview of the set design created by Sequoia Nightfire, who will also walk in the Solo Evane sponsored event. The model in the photos overlooking the audience is Starline Igeria, the founder of this event. Showing her humbleness, she was rather shocked to see Sequoia had placed, without her knowledge, her beautiful african queen photo, framing the runway. She spoke of the group effort all that have been involved in putting this all together and looked forward to sharing her thanks personally today with all involved and who have contributed.

Fiercely Regal is the Jaguar

Starline Igeria’s MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store has some exciting surprises to share, all with the specific purpose of benefiting children of Kenya. All benefits from the store go to the KIBERA YOUTH INITIATIVE – MAMA TUNZA PROJECT which provides a home for about 200 children, most of whom are orphans of HIV/AIDS or come from single parent homes.

Many of SL’s finest designers have responded to this challenge with both generosity and creative vision. Kimmera Madison Fall of Tres Beau has created an exclusive gown named Jaguar, for this event, which is truly worthy of African Monarchy. Drawing influence from the feline grace of the jaguar and the traditional wrap lines of formal African regional attire, this gown is both fierce and alurring in its use of fabrics and animal prints.

Sleek lines and detailed stictching embrace the shared world order of the preditory cat, as rosettes of the Jaguar are set against spots of the Leopard, it’s African cousin. The gown is appropriately named Jaguar, although a South American cat, the jaguar is a common symbol of strength and power much as the leopard. There is a spiritual connection between them and thus a continental and universal appeal that will fill you with a sense of control of all you survey. The jaguar is one of the rarest cats and so is the gown and you must not let it slip through your fingers. The “Jaguar” from Tres Beau is an exclusive only at MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store so you might want to snare it before it becomes extinct.

Model – Sequoia Nightfire
Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Jaguar from Tres Beau – NEW/EXCLUSIVE for MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store
Jewelry – **Lion the F-g** [MESH] Cuffs and ring by +:+WTG+:+
– Kenya Elephant Necklace & Earrings by TST (Twos Sisters Treasures) – NEW to MASAI MARA: The Solidarity Store
Nails – Takara Nail/Gold by [MANDALA]
Skin – LAQ
Poses by Morgane Batista Poses Shop

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Sydney Fashion Week

The Sydney Opera House is easily one of he most recognizable architectural designs in the world today. But, the spotlight this week was illuminating quite another set of marvelous designs as Sydney Fashion Week twenty12 rocked the grid with multiple fantastic shows featuring many of SL’s finest designers. These designers really pulled out all the stops to make each of the shows breath-takingly spectacular! As hard as it was to single out one favorite designer — let alone one favorite item — I lost no time making straight for the Desir display following the show featuring Vivien Emerald’s awesome gowns.

I chose her Sydney gown as my pick of the week. Vivien captured the splash of the surf off the coast of the Sydney Harbour with the selection of perfect silks. The Sydney gown is cut to uniquely express the curling waves and fine mist, and Vivien even added a delicate shoulder fastener for the trailing veil, constructed from fine specimens of shells and coral from the Great Barrier Reef, and floating bubbles of sea spray! All in all a simply marvelous creation, which is a dream to wear. Tosy Xue’s Luce della notte scura Earrings, in deep marine blue, and Pearly Shell Nails seemed the perfect choice to continue the oceanic theme.

Wearing – Sydney Gown NEW by Desir for Sydney Fashion Week
Hair – Jessica by Amacci
Skin – April by LAQ
Jewelry – Luce della notte scura Earrings from WTG Jewelry
Nails – Pearly Shell by WTG Jewelry
Shoes – Absinthe by Nardcotix
Poses – Morgane Batista’s Pose Shop
On Location Lighting by LumiPro
On Location at Syndey Harbour – Australia sim

By Candlelight

Some clothes seem to inspire a mood. The new Red Kimono Gift Gown from Desir did just that for me, calling out for a candlelight evening and a special shoot. We have noted here before that Vivien Emerald draws her elegant designs from a broad cultural perspective. With this gown she clearly captures the fabric motif and influence of the broad ties of the traditional Kimono, and then expands her vision to a softly flowing modern gown. The exquisite design is matched with flawless workmanship that we see from the few designers who truly value their group members and always include their best work in their gifts. Yula Finesmith’s Shea jewelry ensemble and Rave Red nails, complete this  refined and distinctively feminine look.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Red Kimono GROUP GIFT – Desir
Hair -Rhythm by elikatera
Skin – Alva by LAQ
Shoes – Krystal by Fay’s Shoes
Jewelry – Shae Earrings & Bracelet by Finesmith Jewelry
Poses – Morgane Batista’s Pose Shop
On Location Lighting by LumiPro

A new dress, new shoes and a new shoe shop . . . life is good on the grid!

Fresh as a daisy, this new Carmen Mesh dress from M&M is a perfect little sundress for a fun day of summer shopping and taking in the Vintage Fair. Must take advantage before it slips away. Just as i was considering where to start, i got a call from my dear friend Lindy inviting me over to check out her newest boutique shop of Lindy’s Modern and Retro Shoes. There, among the blooming daisies, Lindy was busily arranging her latest creations and welcoming customers. If you have not yet discovered Lindy’s shoes, you have a treat in store. She spotted a niche and started designing quality shoes to go with Retro and Vintage styles some time ago, and has been adding delightful new creations as she has grown from that first small shop to a chain! Her Mum style – with thick heels and a little flower ornament – was a snap to match up to my new dress with Lindy’s wonderful colorchange hud. You gotta go visit her new shop! Especially now that you have snapped up so much from the Vintage Fair that are in need of some new shoes to match.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Carmen Mesh Dress – NEW from M&M
Hair & Hat – Alissa by Amacci
Skin – Julie by LAQ
Shoes – Mum from Lindy’s Modern & Retro Shoes – New Shop
Poses – Morgane Batista Poses Shop
On Location Lighting by LumiPro
On Location at Lindy’s Modern & Retro Shoes – New Shop
For more on the Vintage Fair vist the Vintage Fair 2012: Map & SLURLS site

Hope for Emilia – Just Glow with the Flow

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The elegant Sony Elee Sab Gown from Celestina’s Weddings, is most assuredly, not reserved strictly for weddings! The rich tone-on-tone fabric, and choice of three different skirt configurations – from a completely dance-manageable, all the way to the grand flowing version shown here,  ensure this stunning creation will be a standout to be worn around SL’s finest ballrooms as well as the wedding chapels. The fine design of the Sony Elee Sab Gown, which uses mesh and flexi components to great advantage, is matched by a perfect fit.  From the alpha match, to the bodice drape it was delightful to find things so easy to adjust. The Smoke Camel makeup set from FacePaint, exclusive for the Hope for Emilia event, adds just the right touch of color for this formal look. And, I love Tosy Xue’s Plume jewelry which gives just the right accent to astonish in this versatile gown.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Sony Elee Sab Gown (Skirt option #3) NEW & EXCLUSIVE for Hope for Emilia by CELESTINAS WEDDINGS
Hair – Jessica by Amacci
Skin – Julie by LAQ
Makeup – Smoke Camel NEW for Hope for Emilia by Face Paint
Shoes -Absinthe by Nardcotix
Jewelry – Plume by WTG Jewelry
Poses – Di’s Opera

Leri Miles Designs is offering a magnificent selection “Eliza” – a softly flowing mesh gown in the dreamiest colors – exclusively for the Hope for Emilia event. It was a very difficult choice, but i settled on the “Kiwi” color combination, and added Chop Zuey’s exclusive and unique Migonette Jewelry Ensemble, and Face Paint’s Smoke  Blue makeup to finish the look. The Hope for Emilia designers have really risen to the occasion for this event, providing some truly wonderful opportunities to add fabulous pieces to our wardrobes while providing some genuine relief to our troubled neighbors in Italy. The Hope for Emilia event runs through August 9th.

Model & Photographer – KymSara Rayna
Wearing – Eliza Gown in MESH – NEW from LERI MILES DESIGNS for Hope for Emilia
Hair – Jodilynn by Damselfly
Skin – Julie by LAQ
Makeup – Smoke Blue NEW for Hope for Emilia by Face Paint
Shoes -Absinthe by Nardcotix
Jewelry – Mingonette Ensemble NEW for Hope for Emilia by Chop Zuey Jewelry
Poses – Morgane Batista Poses Shop