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Friday, October 28, 2016

"Living in a world gone plastic, baby you're so Classic!" MKTO - Style Personalities Part IV

I have had a wonderful time writing about Style Personalities this week and I hope you have enjoyed reading them as well. So far we have delved into three out of the five leaving Classic and Romantic left to discuss. With .PENUMBRA.'s AW16 Fashion Week coming to a close this Sunday I wanted to make sure I gave you another reason to head on over to the event, because trust me you don't want to miss out on all the current exclusive designs from your favorite creators! When I opened this gorgeous new gown from Petit Chat I was immediately struck by the truly classic lines and put together this ensemble for the day I sat down to talk about the Classic Style Personality.

The Classic woman values quality and good taste above all else, which is reflected in every single aspect of her life. She is always impeccably dressed in timeless designs that flatter her figure, accompanied by delicate accessories that she mixes and matches effortlessly between ensembles. When picturing the perfect example of the Classic woman, I always see Audrey Hepburn in my mind with her flawless bun, tiny pearl accessories, little black dress with wide heeled pumps and square handbag. I remember being mesmerized as I watched her on screen during the Saturday matinees on television and hoping to one day grow up and be able to carry off the fashions and looks she did throughout her life, on and off the screen.

The Ella Gown comes in a variety of colors with the top and bow accessories in a complimentary color. The fit is amazing and didn't break or stretch when I posed or walked, which is always a plus in my book. The textures are wonderfully hand painted and as always, the detailing is excellent, which are things you can come to expect from Petit Chat. The gown is a great example of Classic lines and design, very reminiscent of the curve hugging fashions of the 1950's, a time where fashion truly celebrated women. Accentuated by the gorgeous Delicacy collection from Atomic Faery, also an exclusive for .PENUMBRA.'s Fashion Week. The earrings and necklace have an amazing HUD with four metal colors to choose from an oodles of magnificent combinations for the jewels, I promise you will not be disappointed when you add this to your jewelry box! So hurry over to the event, and make sure to check my post about the schedule to see all the events happening this weekend!

With only one final Style Personality to discuss, I will let everyone know I am a Classic Romantic, even though sometimes I like to try and throw in a few Dramatic accessories. For me, that is the true purpose of this series of articles, helping you to identify your own clothing personality and how to fit the latest fad or trend into your own wardrobe, whether in real life, or Second Life. As you read these articles start to think about your "go-to" ensembles that always make you feel great and see what Style Personality the fall into and begin to shop with a bit more knowledge than you had before.

The Fashion Details

Head - LAQ - Trinity 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - LAQ - Sophie
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Eyes - IKON - Sovereign - Pharoah
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Hair - D!va - Helen - Red Amber @ Collabor88
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/170/193/1086

Earrings and Necklace - Atomic Faery - Delicacy Collection @ .PENUMBRA. AW16 Fashion Week
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knysna/142/226/3762

Dress - Petit Chat - Ella Gown - Plum @ .PENUMBRA. AW16 Fashion Week
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knysna/142/226/3762

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~

Thursday, October 27, 2016

She is whimsy in motion that Gamine girl - Style Personalities Part III

To say I am truly humbled by the responses to the first two installments of the Style Personality series, would be an understatement. Since I began my blog it has been my intention to not only showcase the fashion and home decor of Second Life but also to entertain and educate. In my early twenties I was a make-up artist for Prescriptives cosmetics where I gained a lot of knowledge about not just skin care, and make-up, but about color palettes, and how to put them together. Then I stumbled into an opportunity to become a Personal Shopper at Lord & Taylor where I got to learn tons about fashion, personal style, and how to dress for your body type. After a few years of learning anything and everything I could I decided to broaden my horizon further and go to beauty school to be an Aesthetician and combined my knowledge to start my own image consulting business. After the birth of my son my path in life led me far from the fashion and beauty industry, but it has always remained my first love. Ten years ago when circumstances in my life found me disabled and home, it was to fashion, color and design I ran to after discovering the world of blogging and Second Life.

Now that I have a forum where I can express myself, I feel it is actually my duty to share with people the knowledge I have garnered over the years, thus leading to the current discussion of Style Personalities. So far, we have delved into two of the five personalities and today, inspired by this adorable ensemble from B Barbie Style, I will reveal to you the world of the Gamine girl.

A Gamine is easy to spot because no matter the age she has a childlike innocence and appeal which is revealed in her mannerisms and of course, in her fashion. She is always youthful and neat in her appearance, never tugging or pulling at her clothes or worrying about how they fit. The Gamine girl is always on the go with a lightness in her step and though often more on the quiet side, her whimsical style keep her from every being too serious. She prefers straight lines that hug and enhance her figure without ever being too tight, or too revealing. Anything loud, bright, large, dramatic, bold or frilly will undoubtedly overwhelm the quiet, understated beauty of the Gamine. If there are any patterns in her closet they should be tiny polka dots and small, repeating, symmetrical textures that are enhanced with delicate details and large buttons with minimal jewelry.

This jumpsuit from B Barbie Style is a stunning example of the whimsical and spunky Gamine with it's petite polka dots and body hugging design. Accessorized with delicate jewels from Atomic Faery and the Gamine girl is ready to take on the world! So if you happen to be a Gamine and aren't afraid to admit it, which unfortunately a lot are, then do yourself a favor and visit .PENUMBRA.'s AW16 Fashion Week that runs through Sunday, because you will be surprised at the number of delightful ensembles just waiting to jump into your closet!

The Fashion Details

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Dramatic? Pfft! I prefer heathen! - Style Personalities Part II

Personal style is not something that is just in the air. It is something you have and that you apply to yourself.
Paloma Picasso

Just in case you missed yesterday's post, do yourself a favor and go back and catch-up as I provided a lot of back ground information on style personalities that set the foundation for the remainder of the fashion articles this week, including this one. For the second post in the style personality series I am going to discuss the Dramatic style because it happens to be the broadest category, and it also happens to make up the basis of many of the personality combinations that exist, as very few people are clearly and succinctly one style.

The Dramatic woman loves to make a statement every time she gets dressed. She adores bold, geometric and abstract prints, combined with striking, bright color mixes for her accessories and foundation pieces, with plenty of black and white to always keep the contrast alive in her wardrobe. Crisp, extreme cuts with very little curve hugging materials and large, often distracting jewelry that always makes a statement and catches the eye of anyone who looks her way. A penultimate example of the Dramatic woman is Cher. Since the first time she strutted on stage during the Sonny and Cher show in her custom made Bob Mackie gowns, and long, lean body with striking features she has epitomized the Dramatic style personality. And in my own personal opinion, when women dress up we have a tendency to have a little bit of Cher in all of us, which is why the Dramatic style finds it's way into even the most feminine of women.

Today I am featuring a stunning new ensemble from Virtual Diva and jewels from Atomic Faery, currently exclusively available at Penumbra's AW'16 Fashion Week. The Emotion outfit is one of several offerings from Virtual Diva that are sure to blow you away, and I have a feeling jump right off the rack into your closet. The ensemble comes complete with Fedora, Top with appliers and standard layers, skirt in a wide variety of sizes, and off the shoulder jacket all for a very affordable price. While at the event make sure to drop by Atomic Faery's location and pick up some amazing new jewels to accompany your gorgeous new outfits. Dress them up, dress them down, either way they are perfectly crafted with absolutely stunning jewel textures that have to be seen to be truly appreciated!

This ensemble actually fits into two style personalities with its classically styled hat and skirt but dances into the Dramatic with the stark black and white coloring with bold pattern combinations, making it a wonderful mix of the two styles, which I happen to truly adore! Remember not everyone fits into one personality, and on an everyday basis I fit into two, but add in formal occasions and suddenly I fit into three. It is about finding your main style, and buying the fashions that fit into it keeping you comfortable and able to explore the other sides of your personality for your accessories or that one wild outfit! Stay true to your style and remember to always make the trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

The Fashion Details

Head - LAQ - Trinity 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - LAQ - Sophie
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Dew
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Earrings - Meva - Ani
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/182/121/24

Necklace - Atomic Faery - Betwixt and Between @ Penumbra's AW'16 Fashion Weekhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knysna/105/219/3767

Hat, Jacket, Top w/appliers, Skirt - Virtual Diva - Emotion @ Penumbra's AW'16 Fashion Weekhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knysna/105/219/3767

Pose - An Lar - Yolanda Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

(You knew I was going to toss in a Cher video, didn't you?! Had to find a live one to show off the incredibly dramatic ensembles she wears. She is a Goddess!)