Love Among The Ruins

"Where the quiet-coloured end of evening smiles, Miles and miles..."
- Love Among the Ruins by Robert Browning

 

Beauty and grace are never out of place. One designer who has long represented not only beauty and grace, but also nod to the classic, is Donna Flora's Squinternet Larnia. I first met this generous designer  a few years ago when I invited her to bring her beautiful dresses and accessories to Retrology, later I blogged her often, and modeled her clothing on the the SL runway multiple times. I found her to be sweet, and friendly, and oh so talented. Recently myself, and the rest of the SL community, became aware of her battle with cancer, and as often is the case, SL answered with its usual outpouring of affection for one of our own. The Love Donna Flora fundraising event was created by some very caring individuals and it was quickly supported by dozens of designers and bloggers, all hoping to make a contribution to celebrate and support this wonderful and talented individual.

 

I am not only wearing some beautiful Donna Flora accessories, but also a new skin by longtime friend of the designer Hart Larson of PXL Skins. Jade just hit the store in full release yesterday, and she is a beguiling sweet face with beautiful options, and an incredible body. The gown is a creation by Sissy Pesoa of Baiastice, created specifically for the Love Donna Flora event, it is a perfect dress to create a canvas to display your Donna Flora jewels. The shoes are another perfect fit from Gos Boutique, these ones feature a removable heel cup, so you get two looks in one. I have merged the two styles into the one photo so you can see with and without the heel cup.

 

I urge you to visit the Love Donna Flora event starting July 25th and running until the August 11th. See the generosity and creativity of the designers who are participating, shop and be sure to visit the Donna Flora Mainstore to buy some beautiful things directly from the designer! (complete shopping info below.)

 

Hair: Amacci, Éclair - Dark Brown *New at Hair Fair*

Hairbases: Amacci, League.
Skin: PXL, Jade - Sunkissed (Cherry Lips/Freckles) *New*
Skin Tattoos: PXL, Jade (Sunkissed) Smokey Eyes *New*
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from PXL.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 110

Dress: Baiastice, Giulia Dress - Pearl *New at Love Donna Flora* (Opens July 25th)
Earrings: Donna Flora, Ravesc Set - Coral

 

Shoes: Gos Boutique, Lauren d'Orsay - Jewel Collection *New*

 

Setting: Botanical -  Forest Ruins Tower  *New at  Collabor88*

 

Poses by Everglow.

 

I also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.

 

 

 

 



Fall Romance

Sometimes the best romance is the promise of romance yet to come. As Fall hits its stride in SL it means that the Fall 2012 Collections are ripe for the harvest, and Celoe is poised to release a truly wonderful collection in the next few days. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek and gravitated instantly to the beautiful Poppy Dress, in many solid shades and prints inspired by the glory of galaxies far far away. What better way to share these gowns than surrounded by falling leaves and the sunlight dancing between them as they fall.

The Celoe Fall 2012 releases will begin to arrive at Mayfair starting on November 2nd. For a more detailed summary of these looks from Head to Toes please see below.

 

The Details;

 

Hair Worn:

1. LeLutka, Demeter - WalnutWhip

2. LeLutka, Adele - WalnutWhip

3. LeLutka, Keeley - WalnutWhip

4. LeLutka, Toni - Overcooked

 

Skin (All): League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos:

1. Blacklace Beauty, Eye Liner 1

2. PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)

3. Elymode, More Drama Eye Shadow - Color matched to Dress

 

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands

 

Dresses:

1. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Print) - Vulcan

2. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Solid) - Chart

3. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Print) - Nebula

4. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Solid) - Olymp

 

Accessories:

1. N/A

2. LeLutka, CLAIRE clutch - darkolivegreen

3. Paper Couture, Faceted Dark Garnet Necklace

4. Paper Couture, Topaz Crystal Necklace

 

Poses by Exposeur Poses.

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

 

Tree, Falling Leaves - Botanical - Japanese Orange Maple Small

Tree Pot - Mosq by Sql Miles

Skybox Setting - Y's House, KOUBOU

I also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!