Wednesday, October 17, 2007

"Amor Vincit Omnia"

Love Conquers All... I'm in love. Head over heels, crazy-mad, undeniably in love. It happened instantaneously, immediately and I just knew. I just... knew.

I've been looking for the perfect white pants, both in real life and in Second Life for as long as I can remember. I got pretty close in Real Life this summer with a nicely tapered pair of thin white khakis from Old Navy of all places. Still not perfect, but close.

In my blog reading frenzy last week, I crossed in to MichaMi's Style Blog and glimpsed a pair of great white satin pants from Last Call. I made a mental note and moved on. Last night, it was time to find them and I couldn't. I looked across every wall and placard and examined every outfit looking for these white satin pants and I couldn't find them. To make it even worse, I couldn't relocate Mischa's blog, either, to get the style name. In frustration I settled in to google and Firefox history and finally found her blog. I spotted the outfit I was looking for, and thus the pants. But I noticed she was wearing a fantastic shirt, as well. I couldn't bear the droves of fashionistas at Last Call again (and of course, the accompanying lag) so I figured I'd head to Redgrave first to pick up the fantastic top. After doing the dreaded walk to the edge of the SIM before being bounced back to my screen location that had me nose-to-nose with a wall, I shook myself off and decided to cam my way through the store.

I'll take that.

Oooh, and that.

And I want THAT.

And then, I rounded a corner... and there under a sign that announced "New!" - I found them. Yes, it was love at first sight... an experience the equivalent of which I've only experienced once before (and it wasn't for an article of clothing that time)! Quickly, oh so quickly, I right clicked, chose "Buy" and they were MINE! (If only real love were that easy, right?) I dashed home to try on my new purchases and put together an outfit that would show off their fabulousness right here on this page. Well, it wasn't that easy... and that's how I knew it was love... take a look:



Delectable! The satiny gathers of the prim cuffs... the perfect creases around the hips and upper thigh... the drape at the back of the knee...



And they go with EVERYTHING! They work for a luncheon or casual daytime business gathering and transition easily in to a warm evening look. The prim belt that accompanies the package changes the simplicity of the front and makes them a bit more "rock and roll" - perfect to wear for an evening out and about!

Outfit 1:
Pants - White Satin Pants - Pants Layer, Prim Leg Lower Leg Attachments, Prim Belt (pictured in Outfit 4) Redgrave http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sands%20Shop%20Art/217/47/24/

Shirt - Grey Jacket with Ribbons - Jacket Layer, Prim Arm and Waist Ribbons Redgrave http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sands%20Shop%20Art/217/47/24/

Camisole - Soft Lace Shirt (part of Soft Lace Dress Outfit) - Shirt Layer Sensual Designs http://slurl.com/secondlife/Le%20Cadre/76/235/21/

Shoes - Sparkle, Silver - Shoe Base, Prim Foot and Lower Leg Attachments Minx http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hauwai/46/95/98/

Outfit 2:
Shirt - Milano Halter Top, Hibiscus - Jacket Layer Gisaci http://slurl.com/secondlife/Armidi/135/128/26/

Shoes - Shes Good, Black - Shoe Base, Prim Foot and Lower Leg Attachments Minx http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hauwai/46/95/98/

Outfit 3:
Sweater - Grey Transparent Jacket - Jacket Layer Redgrave http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sands%20Shop%20Art/217/47/24/

Shoes - Visions of Love, Black - Shoe Base, Prim Foot and Lower Leg Attachments Minx http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hauwai/46/95/98/

Outfit 4:
Jacket - Red Jacket - Jacket or Shirt Layer Redgrave http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sands%20Shop%20Art/217/47/24/

Shoes - Shes Good, Black - Shoe Base, Prim Foot and Lower Leg Attachments Minx http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hauwai/46/95/98/





The sweater that prompted my initial trip to Redgrave is pristine. The small details are what make it so eye catching - the shimmer of an implied white bra hiding under the sheer fabric; the wrinkled bow of the belt and the soft gathers of the fabric at the hem and wrists. And I of course had to add the bracelet that screams the message of love that I now feel so deeply - "Amor Vincit Omnia".


Choker - Chasm Necklace, Silver/Black - Prim Chest Attachment Lassitude & Ennui http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nouveau/65/63/30/

Necklace - Feather Pendant Necklace - Prim Spine Attachment *Miam Miam* http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sunset Arts/167/178/25/

Bracelet
- Amor Vincit Omnia, Silver and Moonstones - Prim Forearm Attachment Lassitude & Ennui http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nouveau/65/63/30/

Earrings - Chasm Earring - Prim Ear Attachments Lassitude & Ennui http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nouveau/65/63/30/

Hair - Katya, Cherry Brown - Prim Head Attachment Deviant Kitties http://slurl.com/secondlife/Deviant Kitties/128/127/22/

Skin
- MM-Light SkinGloss-OhWow Minnu Model Skins
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Glam World/118/136/23

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in every look (unless otherwise indicated)

  • Shape - Self-Designed
  • Eyes - Custom from Zada Zenovka - Shapes by Zada
  • Eyelashes - Bedroom Lashes - Cake
  • Ring - Asscher (sic) Bridal Set - CC Enterprises

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