Under Lock and Key...

I was delighted when Rowan Caroll from She's So Unusual, recently sent over a folder with her new goodies from January, and threw in a pair of Brown Suede Chain Booties from the December release. Although Rowan's store name speaks for itself, I admire her flair for mixing the unexpected with classic looks.

Take the Chain Booties for example, the classic short boot enhanced with silver accents, such as the metal heel and all wrapped with a chain. Completing the look is a little lock on top with a dainty red heart. How did she know the key to my heart was through my shoes???

As for the newer items at She's So Unusual, the Silk Bow tie heels are a cute, dress up shoe that comes in several colors. These are a great addition for the upcoming spring dresses, and are a steal at $95L a pair. Speaking of steals, if you are a fan of flats, check out the new Chinese Flats, only $50L!

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Other Items: Hair Armidi, Shirt ETD, Skirt Sand Shack Surf Co., TaP leggings, Shiny Things Socks.

Orchid Dreams

I personally love fashion and style with an Asian design and/or influence. From gardens and furniture to clothing and shoes, I find the creations beautiful and intricate.

Imagine my pleasure when Emeriselle Theas sent me a sample of some of her shoe designs from Orchid Dreams. Emeriselle describes her shop as traditional Asian fashions, but adds some modern touches which keep it fresh and appealing to a variety of people.

The shoes I have chosen to feature are the Opulence in Red Geta, and I really love these shoes! The Geta are a traditional Japanese shoe, and are created with a combination of sculpted prims and flexi prims. The Geta impressed me so much because they are very very detailed (now if only my toes were not so ugly). As you look at the close up pictures (click to see a full sized version) you will see the delicate tassels hanging down. These beauties are flexified and sway as you move, a very intricate detail (I thought I told you not to look at my ugly toes).

As shown in my first pictures, theses shoes look great with the traditional Asian look as well as dressed down with pants. Lets not forget this is SL and even though a shoe like this would kill my feet in RL, it is a look that I can walk without missing a beat in SL. Now if I could just manage to find some good toes!

Orchid Dreams is found HERE Asagao (53, 37, 22)