Keeping Frank's Alive - Maintaining Our Social Perspective and Appreciation for Morality and its Virtues in Human Life

Nowhere else but in Second Life can we experience truly enchanting virtual worlds - 

and that very concept of enchantment belongs to a magical place called Frank’s Jazz. 

For at Frank’s Jazz it is still possible to experience the genuine wonder of the past, 

back to those magical eras in time which blended music with formal elegance. 

Frank’s is an iconic reminder in Second Life of the innovative contributions 

the music world has given our society with its deep connections 

to aesthetics, ambiance, charm and romance. 

Frank's Entertainment Group (FEG) which was founded by Nanceee &
Gymmy Sinatra in 2007, took its eponymous roots from Frank Sinatra
and the moods that his classic performances and music inspired. 

Modeled after the nightclubs of the Swing & Swank Eras, Frank's offers its very own 

tasteful style with privately streamed music under a richly formal dress code environ. 

Guests are treated to live appearances by quality disc jockeys and singing performers. 

If you are looking for that special someone in your life or simply desire to enjoy an evening
out with your significant other - Frank’s provides the atmosphere for both fun and romance 

in a truly wonderful ballroom environment. Hosts & hostesses attend 

to the guests making this place something truly magical.

That is why I feel so compelled to write this very important blog. 

There are very few places in Second Life remaining today that truly have 

meaningful existence. Frank’s Jazz is one such place and it is why 

it deserves both our love & immediate attention.

Perhaps the best way to begin to describe the importance of Frank’s Jazz is to 

compare & contrast it to the dearth and alienation of many adult clubs here in SL - 

where class, romance and sophistication surrender to the dark and confused 

premodernities and proclivities of sex and nudity.

This darker world many argue is disenchanting - for it discourages effective attachment to 

what true love & romance is all about through what can be experienced here in Second Life.  

Frank's Jazz by contrast offers romantic enchantment and an open atmosphere 

to bring back our social appreciation for the morality & virtues in human life. 

The specific parts of Frank’s are so various, and so interesting. 

Frank's Jazz, Frank's Elite, Bogart’s, the Galleria, the Chateau d'Elite Restaurant and

the wonderful CUTS concerts all combine in tasteful harmony, sophistication and
elegance to bring back into our lives something very special and endearing. 

That said, maintaining Frank’s Jazz and the enchantment it brings 

to our Second Life experience deserves our attention. 

For there to be another “next time’ when you plan to come into Frank’s Jazz, 

please remind yourself to contribute a stipend of appreciation by 

donating to Keep Frank’s Jazz Alive in Second Life. 

 Many places in Second Life come and go. It would be a sad day 

to see the magic of Frank’s disappear from Second Life. 

Share this love letter blog with others. Thank you again for

your meaningful contributions for Keeping Frank’s Alive.

Swank "Wild Spring" May Event Showcases this Stunning SAS Enchanted Azure Gown - a Delightfully Magical & Imaginative Silhouette

With my passion for fashion and styling comes my constant search for uniquely beautiful 

things to wear here in Second Life. The ballroom gown is one such silhouette. 

When it comes to magical fashion, Sascha of SAS goes above and beyond by 

bringing this spectacular vision to life – The SAS Enchanting Azure Gown. 

This gown is extra special. It is truly a transformation dress like 

Belle’s classic gown worn in the movie “Beauty and the Beast.” 

Take a touch of pixel dust, combine it with a dash of sparkle and a pinch of 

perfection and you have the making of this wonderful SAS Enchanting Azure Gown. 

 If you are looking to adorn something spectacular, this gown is the 

perfect blend of brilliant imagination and beautiful composition. 

This gown isn't just another dress to wear. It's an eventful experience - 

like that wonderful moment you fall in love all over again. 

This gown has a bold and fresh look with an explosion of color as if it were a picture book. 

This SAS Enchanted Azure Gown, possesses a happily-ever-after, showstopping 

look with its bandeau neckline, belted waistline and multi-layered long train.

Bold and richly beautiful with an explosion of color and wonderful patterns, 

it delivers showstopping appeal surpassed only by the beauty you feel within. 

Wearing this gown empowers you to not only look elegant on the outside, 

but also makes you feel sophisticated on the inside.

Like a beloved fairy tale ending, this gown appeals to my romantic senses – 

taking me on a journey which melds both past & present ballroom gown designs 
into a delightfully magical & imaginative silhouette.

Store: SAS [Sascha's Designs]

Designer: Sascha Frangilli

Product: The Enchanted Azure Gown

Collection: Wild Spring

Release: May 2018

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank "Wild Spring" May '18 Event Features FlowerDream's Shania Gown - Resonating with Elegance, Sophistication and Sheer Beauty.

When I first saw this FlowerDream Shania Silver Gown, my thoughts went back 

to my early childhood years when my mother shared this wonderful  

musical movie with me called, “The Sound of Music.” 

The wardrobes, the scenes and the choreography all capture the musical 

spirit of the film and the relationship between the children 

and their governess played by Julia Andrews. 

It is a very moving story of the plight of the von Trapp family during WWII. 

 It is told through wonderful songs and scenes which are threaded 

seamlessly through this very colorful motion picture. 

Like this motion picture classic, this FlowerDream Shania Silver Gown has 

a very magical, classic and romantic aura about it. 

If dreams are to come true, it would be wearing this dress in a majestic setting - 

for it sings volumes to me with its elegance, sophistication and sheer beauty. 

The mixture of breathtaking scenery and the catchy melodies of its 

songs makes the Sound of Music movie such an everlasting keepsake 

to be passed along and shared with future generations. 

The film opens with the powerful song "The Hills are Alive." 

At first impression, it may seem at first hard to believe 

that any other song in this motion picture could match up 

to this opening piece, however they all wonderfully do! 

It brings to mind another delightful song in this musical masterpiece.

The “FlowerDream” brand by its very namesake caught both my attention & 

imagination. It reminded me of the beautiful song called “Edelweiss.” 

The edelweiss flower only grows naturally at high altitudes.  It is a cherished symbol 

in Austria and Switzerland - where it has long been prominent in popular sentiment. 

This wildflower blossoms in the mountains of the Salzkammergut Lake District

located near Salzburg, Austria where this movie was taken. 

Like this flower, this FlowerDream Shania Silver Gown is a 

rare find and a treasure to adorn and keep.

Store: FlowerDream

Designer: N I L E (nile.karas)

Product: Shania Silver Gown

Collection: Wild Spring

Release: May 2018

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK "Wild Spring" Event Features the LIZIAAH Emily Top in Floral - Adding Polish to an Otherwise Simple Outfit.

It is generally perceived that the sexiest part of a woman is either her legs or her chest - 
since these assets tend to be the most often features highlighted in fashion. 

I agree that a great pair of legs is sexy. Legs have been glorified for years in art and fashion, 

made iconic like those famous pinup pictures of Rita Hayworth Lana Turner in the 1940s.

However, there is actually another part of a woman’s anatomy that is highly 

regarded as “erotic.” It’s her shoulders. History has continually demonstrated 

that a woman’s shoulders & collarbone have strong sensual powers. 

The nape of the neck is one of her most erogenous zones on her body.

So, the next time you men out there are looking for a little nookie, you might 

want to opt for some shoulder blade-action first as one exits down from her 

lips along the highway to Heaven - at least in terms of erogenous brain signals.

Hmm.. where was I again? Ha! Oh yes.. this LIZIAAH Emily Floral Top. 

 So ladies, ditch the boobie look this summer and opt for a more 

understated play on sexy! Instead, show off the tantalizing skin of your 

bare shoulders wearing this sexy Pephem Ruffled LIZIAAH Emily Top.

I love fun tops like this for spring and summer. Personally, 

when the weather heats up, my styling gets pretty casual. 

That said, there’s something unabashedly feminine and fun about a 

short ruffled top. Those little flouncy ruffled details that conceal 

the bust give instant polish to an otherwise simple outfit.

I recently picked up this LIZ Emily top and played around with it a little, 

pairing it with different pieces in my SL closet. I found that it goes

 perfect with either shorts for a casual everyday look or dressed up a 

little for summer evenings with these sexy yoga leggings & wedge heels

I love the way the front embroidered lace panel elevates the appearance of 

this top to something special and chic enough for date night while 

the airy floral textures keeps your styling senses looking effortless and easy.

And you can thank liziaah for her admirable & astute fashionista abilities 
for her sexy Emily Floral Top design masterpiece.  

Store: LIZIAAH
Designer: LIZIAAH (liziaah.lavecchia)

Product: Emily Top in Floral

Collection: Wild Spring
Release: May 2018
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

WOW!! Look What Just Arrived at May's SWANK "Wild Spring" Fashion Event - This Delicious J U M O Wild Maya Gown!

Are you searching for the perfect tropical gown? Something perhaps on the
slightly revealing side - but with demure elegance & sophistication
to make that stunning appearance at a formal event?

June Monteiro just released this absolutely stunning and sophisticated new gown
for May’s SWANK “Wild Spring” Event. Whatever you do, don't miss this one!

If you enjoy the sheer beauty and femininity of a floral patterned dress, 

then look no further! For all things magical can be found in this tastefully 

designed & revealing JUMO Wild Spring Maya Gown.

I have a lot of really pretty undergarments, and I love showing them off discreetly 

 whenever possible and appropriate - that's why I am totally into wearing 

a mixed textured solid and sheer patterned dress like this Maya Gown.

The look of thin, ethereal fabric mixed with solid patterning flowing around my 

body appeals to my sensual side. However, it is important to recognize how 

inappropriate some sheer styles of clothing can be at certain venues. 

Too much revealing sheer is not really the best idea, let's say if you were going out 

to Frank's Jazz - where the dress code standards are very high and enforced. Evening
cocktail parties or other less conservative events would certainly be more suitable.

That said, this Maya Gown aptly complements both my formal and 
semi-formal indulgences here in Second Life. Most importantly, 
its attention to detailing is both superbly and magnificently executed. 

It comes with a HUD menu which gives you several different color/textures options 
including both floral and tropical leaf pattern options for your personality & mood.

So, if you’re comfortable showing a little more skin and the occasion allows for it, 

then the sheer look can really work to your advantage. 

For me, it allows me to reveal a tiny hint of skin without showing too much. 

I also enjoy wearing something delicate like a flowery bra or panties too. 

Just make sure your assets  are well-covered!

Store: J U M O
Designer: June.Monteiro (jumofashion)

Product: Maya Gown

Collection: Wild Spring

Release: May 2018
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK "Wild Spring" May '18 Event Showcases WILD Fashion's Diva Gown - African Wild & Exotic Fashion Spoken Here!

This month at Swank Wild Spring Event, Wild Fashion has released
this fabulous new gown aptly named the Wild Diva Gown. 

 This African-Inspired Wild Diva Gown is boldly colorful and stunningly attractive. 

The vivid colors and patterns on this dress are eye-popping and gorgeous! 

Seriously, when I shut my eyes after gazing upon the many vivacious color 

options, these options literally leave imprints on the backside of my eyelids! 

I love what Nice Wildrose has created! This is what an exotic dress is all about! 

This tulle v-neck bold-print long dress exudes alluring femininity. 

Its low v-neckline plunges dramatically to the sensuous waistline of 

this long print dress. Its open-back packs a lot of style. 

Allowing for a custom look, it comes with a HUD menu which allows 

you several color and pattern options to feed your wild primal instinctive tastes. 

Certainly, it's always safe to go with the little black dress or white evening gown.  

Instead, I would make a bold statement with this vibrant patterned Diva Gown.

With its exotic HUD driven color & print options, your individual style
will shine wearing this dress at your next special occasion. 

Certainly, a dress like this will get you lots of attention – 

for its wonderful colors, exotic patterns and gorgeous fit make the 

perfect ingredients for the recipe to justly show off your beautiful body. 

For the girl that loves sugar and exotic spice with an edge, 

this v-neck long Wild Diva Gown combines the new bold colorful trends
with your choice of wonderfully wild fractal print textures.

Store: Wild Fashion

Designer: Nice Wildrose 

Product: Wild Diva Gown 

Collection: Wild Spring

Release: May 2018

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)