THEATRICALITY

After the film the doors open, and the lights come up ... (Okay, really I'm just having fun playing with lighting.) I wore casual-diva for this film screening. Perhaps afterward I should pause to give a few autographs?

A mix of old and new, but most of the older things are still for sale. This LeeZu blouse has somehow been hiding behind the closet door for a while.  I still like it even though it is not mesh, but a collection of sculpted prims. The fresh Illusory skin with neutral cosmetics is for sale this month at Collabor88. And still loving the fractal jewels by Elemental Earth Designs.

This set of Theater Seats with poses is delicious and there is a set up at Culture Shock so you can try it out before you purchase. The sits are very distinctive. 

The detail on the seats is stunning. If you like vintage or period work this is a must-see at the Culture Shock venue. Perfect for watching silver screen classics.

Seating: Captivity Co. "Theatre" (at Culture Shock)
Shirt: LeeZu "Viola Vintage Blouse"
Skirt: Jane "Maxi Skirt Meena" (mesh)
Jewels: Elemental Earth Designs "Liquit Logic"
Shoes: Nardcotix "Esther Vintage"
Hair: booN "ZGO223"
Skin: Illusory "Love Milk Daydream" (at Collabor88)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by bang! (and those included in the chairs)

Love,
Serene

SWANK

The HANDverk shop at Culture Shock has brought a collection of Bahaus furnishings and jewels that will tempt all those of you that love modern styled decor. My favorites here are the Wassily Chair, inspired by a Marcel Breuer design, and the lovely silver tea service (a gift!). These and the beautiful chrome and glass table and torchiere lamp are just catnip.

Yes, the chair is inspired by one of those expensive designs that you mostly see in a sleek corporate suite, or maybe Architectural Digest. But what really interests me about the chair is the Animation. The seat of the chair is angled, not flat, and the designer used the opportunity to include intriguing poses that take advantage of the seat angle. I'm showing a couple of my favorites, but there are seven male, seven female, and five couples poses.

Chair: HANDverk "Wassily" (mesh)(at Culture Shock)
Tea Service: HANDverk "MT49 Set" (mesh)(gift at Culture Shock)
Shirt: Molichino "Issy Blouse" (mesh)(at Culture Shock)
Slacks: Onyx Wear "Mish Neon Aqua" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Shoes: Your Skin and Your Shape "Brera" (at Culture Shock)
Ring: La Gyo "Cube Ring" (texture change)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Glasses: Deco "Swank Glasses"
Hair: Lamb "Witch"
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"

Love,
Serene

CHINOISERIE

Since the seventeenth century, Chinoiserie in art and architecture has reflected the influence of oriental textiles and ornament. From there it went to fashion ... and never really left. And I'm so glad! The fabrics in this tote and slacks make me happy. I picked the blue shirt because it reminds me of Wedgwood blue, and makes this skin look like porcelain.

I added some cosmetics that I think are a little remeniscent of Geisha makeups. Just a little bit.

Altogether I think a modern casual redo of a classic idea. Most pieces shown available at the Culture Shock charity fundraiser. :D

Top: TokiDoki "Spring Top" (mesh)
Pants: Miamai "Mahvi Vintage Red" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Purse: Miamai "Traveler Bag Sakura" (at Culture Shock)(includes poses)
Ring: La Gyo "Cube Ring" (Culture Shock benefit item)(texture change)
Shoes: Your Skin and Your Shape "Brera" (at Culture Shock)
Hair: Exile "Violetta" (at The Dressing Room)
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"
Eye Cosmetic: la Petite Morte "Diffused Makeup" (Culture Shock Benefit item)
Lipstick: Redbird "Pinup Lips" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by Miamai (incl. with purse) and Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene

LOVE ARGYLE

I do love Argyle. Once I got on the texture kick I had some difficulty restraining myself from adding more. I'm not exactly sure where the line is between "enough" and "too much". I wanted to add La Gyo's new paisley necklace and earrings. Should I have? I like Paisley too.

No, I didn't go shopping for Yellow Argyle leggings. I already had them in my closet. :P

And I can't say enough about this hair. It's mesh and gorgeous and I plan to wear it with Japanese and Fantasy outfits too. I drooled all over the sexy curves of the ponytail and the avant-garde angled fringe. <3 

Shirt: Sakide "Favorite V Long Pull" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Dress: Sakide "Lozenges" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Leggings: Riddle "Argyle Stockings"
Shoes: GField "Alex -patent:yellow" (Culture Shock gift!)
Purse: Je Suis "Coquet" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Earrings: Mashooka "Kanti" (group gift)
Glasses: Reek "Junior" (texture change)
Hair: Exile "Groove Theory" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Skin: Your Skin and Your Shape "Jenny Culture Shock" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by oOo Studio (Culture Shock benefit item)

Love,
Serene

AT THE SEAWALL

Walking on the seawall wearing a windblown spring gown ... actually, the skirt looks remarkably like it's caught in the wind, but it is a sculpted piece. The vivid color makes me feel like a fabulous stained-glass butterfly. The dress is Bliss Couture's beneift gown at the Culture Shock fundraiser.

I added these gorgeous peep-toe pumps from Your Skin and Your Shape. The shoes come with/without cute ankle socks and a texture-change HUD. I am showing the color that is the charity item, but there are many others. The shoe includes a full sculpted foot that joins at the ankle. The color of the skin matches the Roxanne skin perfectly right out of the box ... two thumbs up.

Dress: Bliss Couture "Byrn" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Shoes: Your Skin and Your Shape "Brera" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Skin: Your Skin and Your Shape "Roxanne" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Eyeshadow: Cheap Makeup "Zeitgeist" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Lipstick: Redbird "Matte Nudes 6" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Hair: Esile "Take it Off" (mesh)
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene

QUITA

If you need one more reason to smile this spring, you could wear this explosion of crazy color. This frilly gown is a Shiki charity benefit offering at the Culture Shock fundraiser, which is benefitting Médecins Sans Frontières a.k.a. Doctors Without Borders. When you wear it to go dancing, I promise you will have a smile in your heart.

I've already got one. See?

Culture Shock opens Saturday at 4 p.m. SL time; you can read more at the official Culture Shock webpage.

Gown: Shiki "Passion" (Culture Shock charity benefit item)
Skin: Your Skin and Your Shape "Jenny Culture Shock" (Culture Shock charity benefit item)
Hair: Exile "Bronwyn"
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Lashes: Hebenon Vial "Dramatique"
Poses: by Don't Freak Out and Glitterati

Love,
Serene