The Giulia Lella Blue Gown: Tasteful Elegance & Confidence in Fluid Motion

Over the years, the formal gown has become an 

iconic piece of fashion history – it is associated with elegance, 

glamor, and societal celebration. 

However, from a design standpoint, the gown is only 

as grand as the sum of its parts.

Every version, regardless of its shape or size, is the result of 

several dynamics working together to enhance the woman 

in a specific way and to create unique vision. 

This Giulia Lella Blue Gown is elegant confidence in motion. 

It epitomizes the art of (womanly) refinement and living graciously here in Second Life. Its true and rich elegant style embodies 

a classic, cohesive, and sophisticated look. 

The neckline of this gown is designed to add character, 

while setting off the face and shoulders. Its playful floral pierrot 

style collar seamlessly supports an open keyhole back - 

creating both fun and fashionable flair at once. 

The blue back sash bow gives this gown a youthful look, 

surprisingly without drawing a lot of attention. 

The inherent sex appeal of its sky blue sheath is eloquently downplayed with the addition of flirty floral embroideries

This wonderful mermaid ball gown celebrates princess appeal 

with a gorgeous strapless sweetheart ruffled neckline, dropped basque waistline (with stunning white and bead blue floral patterning), 

and a beautiful flowing full-length skirt.

And, I just love the eccentric look of the petal hat 

with its whimsical stem garnish appointment. 

This Giulia Lella Blue Gown is designed for that very special 

occasion where you want to look your best, show your stuff, 

and be your glamorous, confident and elegant self.

"Becky Da' Boop with Da' Scoop!"

Marianela's Alissa Blue Gem Gown Wraps Your Body with Flirtatious Flair

This Alissa Blue Gem Gown by Marianela definitely caught my eye. 

It's time to pull out the belly dance scarves and start practicing again! 

 This stunning outfit will not only captivate and allure your special someone, but you will also feel like a star on any dance floor.

This beautifully detailed and wrapped fusion style dress 

flows with such delightful movement.

I love how this playful ensemble wraps around my body with flirtatious flair. I especially like this tribal style inspired dress because it presents sensual movement, with an emphasis on fluid swirls. 

Its abstract use of blue gems with gold settings are 

artistically and tastefully arranged against a beautiful 

ultra-sheer white base foundation.

The cascading and sheer quality of the long layered train makes this Alissa Blue Gem Gown spectacular. The white sheer chiffon paneling of the skirt has gorgeous design tapestry on each section. 

It spins beautifully and pairs perfectly with the top.

This particular fusion dress has a strong contemporary influence 

and as such it is elegantly pared down to a sleek, more 

minimalist style unlike many other tribal fusion dresses.

Marianela has paved the way - sculpting intricate, rich, and 

sensual details into the design of this stunningly sexy dress

Enjoy a sensual night out in this one-of-a-kind 

Alissa Blue Gem Gown by Marianela

"Becky Da' Boop with Da' Scoop!"

Zaara's Chandni Lehenga: The Mystical Mixture of Fluidity & Elegance

The Lehenga that I am modeling today is from Zaara 
and it is called the Chandni Lehenga.

Unlike the traditional sari, a Lehenga sari is a traditional Indian outfit that's usually worn for festive occasions. The Lehenga consists of a ankle length skirt that's usually embroidered in various techniques.

The Dupatta - mostly for modesty, is a length of fabric that has some embroidery and is draped across the bust. The Blouse - also known as a 'choli', is a tight fitted crop top covering the bust line.

The Hip Jewel - also known as a 'chabi ka gucha' was traditionally used to hold keys to the house and house safe. Today it is an optional accessory that can be worn on the side of the hip, or in this case to hold the Dupatta in place.

The Lehenga style Saree is a most exemplary silhouette and 
a paradoxical mix of both fluidity and elegance.

Today the saree is worn in at least 10 to 15 styles throughout India. Some people incorrectly think that the Indian saree was influenced by the Greek or Roman toga.

The truth is that the saree is essentially 100% Indian origin
and designed to suit environmental conditions.

In fact, the cotton from which the original saree was fabricated was cultivated in India centuries before Alexander the Great landed on the borders of India and Indian cloth (chira or saree) 

The Saree is also mentioned in Vedas, which is the
oldest (surviving) literature in the world (3000 B.C.).

The saree has survived because it is the main wear of rural India.
75% of the population (now a billion as per official estimate)
wear the versatile saree.

"Becky Da' Boop with Da' Scoop!"

LUXE Paris "LOOK of the YEAR" CONTEST - $25,000L First Prize WOW!!!

Hey Ladies, WEAR a LUXE Paris outfit, style it, snap a picture, 
put your name in the title and then send to:

 LUXEParisLookOfTheYear resident, inworld. 

You just might be the ''Look of the Year" and win yourself $25,000L!

Ten (10) FINALISTS will be revealed at manierasl.mymaniera.com on July 1st and each of them will receive 10 LUXE Paris outfits!

THE WINNER will be revealed on August 1st and get $25,000L 
and the title of LUXE Paris Look of the Year!

ALL THE PARTICIPANTS that add the secret password, which can be found at manierasl.mymaniera.com (starting May 1st), 
after their name in the title of their entry, will 
automatically receive the LUXE Paris Maniera gown.

CONTESTANTS WILL BE JUDGED on their style, elegance 
and originality by Deepthinker Oh, Manistyle editor at Maniera SL magazine, Parisian Skytower & Mika Palmyra, co-owners of LUXE Paris.

CONTEST OPEN TO ALL SL WOMEN.

YOU CAN ENTER THE CONTEST AS MANY TIMES AS YOU WISH 
as long you wear a different outfit in each entry.

DEADLINE to submit your picture: June 15th, 2015!

More details at LUXE Paris Fashion House

Giulia Kaory Dress: A Composition of Beauty, Modesty, Softness and Grace

This Giulia Kaory Dress is both timeless and breathtaking at once. 

The Oipao-Cheongsam Chinese influence of this dress 

creates a sleekly curvaceous silhouette on your figure, 

showing off your femininity and sophistication. 

This dress is appropriate for just about any occasion.

This below-the-knee length Kaory dress embodies Chinese traditional features, such as its Mandarin collar and wonderful embroidery. 

This gorgeous dress also evokes eastern female beauty 

in classically artistic fair. 

It is certainly for the fashionable lady with refined tastes. 

 It is not an extravagant look, but rather an enchanting one - for it combines the elegance of Chinese tradition with today's style.

As you can see, this Giulia Kaory Dress does not require 

accessories like a scarf, necklace or belt for it 

is designed to show off the natural softness of the female form. 

The matching embroidered bodice, hem, outseams, and 

long puffed-bell sleeves of this dress are all that is needed.

 This particular style of dress has a long history of development. Originally born out of the oriental Cheongsam socialite feminine culture during the 1930s and 1940s, it has since transformed 

in style with extraordinary refinement and grace.

The dress displays all of a woman's modesty, softness and beauty. 

And, similar to a Chinese women's disposition, this Cheongsam 

look is elegant, serene, and gentle which in turn makes the 

woman wearing it fascinating and exotic.

The long neck, graceful back and slender waist of this Giulia Kaory Dress epitomizes the sensual essence of Chinese fashion. It is not about the bareness of a woman that is sexually attractive but rather the beautiful balance between concealment and bareness.

"Becky Da' Boop with Da' Scoop"