SWANK Events February '19 Showcases this Delicious BYRNE Coco Dress in Blanc - Wearing this dress can't get much sweeter than this!

You know the cravings - You’re driving in your car or you are at your desk 
at work and you suddenly get the urge for something chocolate. 

No matter how tough your willpower, or how firm your resolution, the sudden urge 

for a bar of chocolate, a chocolate bunny or a bag of crisps can be all overwhelming.

The good news is that “comfort foods” like chocolate can supply nutrients that keep
a woman’s hormonal system functioning properly and brain chemicals in balance. 

(That's what I keep telling myself anyway.. LOL!) 

I do indulge in chocolate from time to time but I am also in control of my 

weight and health with regular exercise. Exercise also releases 

the same “feel good” brain chemicals as chocolate. 

When I first saw the Byrne “Coco” Dress in Blanc, with its delectable swirled 

patterning, I immediately thought chocolate. OMG! 

This Byrne Coco Dress in Blanc is as exciting to my senses as indulging in 

silky vanilla bean ice cream swirled with Belgian milk chocolate! I love it! 

Like a chocolate addict, I indulged and put on this dress, and then counted 

backwards from ten down to one to see if my cravings would pass. 

Mmmm…this dress is delicious!  If Willy Wonka were 

in fashion, he would have made this same dress! 

I must now confess that that I am just as defenseless against the 

temptation of wearing this dress as I am tasting chocolate. 

Oh my gosh! How did I get from chocolate to here? 

Quick, somebody get me a white chocolate latte, PLEASE! 

Seriously, this coco dress collection from Byrne has gorgeous 

night-out looks and ready for whatever your evening holds. 

Life can’t get much sweeter than wearing this stunning Byrne Coco Dress.

Store: B Y R N E

Designer: B Y R N E (byrnedarkly.cazalet) 

Product: Coco Dress in Blanc

Release: February 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK Events February '19 Introduces the LUMINESSE Corsisi Fiera and Katida Collections - Reflecting the Graceful Conviction that Art is Meant to be Beautifully Worn & Admired.

The Luminesse Corsisi Fiera and Katida Collections combine a story tale of 

precious heart-shaped gems married to brilliant clusters of diamonds and pearls -

laced together with poetic gold banding which is masterfully composed 

in beautiful proportions, sensual strokes and flowing elegance.
 

Balanced symmetry, ornate and eye pleasing, the design reflects the graceful 

conviction that art was meant to be beautifully worn and admired. 

These well-crafted designs reveal dynamism - impeccably melding the 

past and present by weaving style, tradition, cultures and 

innovation seamlessly together to make a collective statement. 

Luminesse Jewelry recalls the romantic Rococo art movement of the 18th century 

which was originally centered in France, but later spread throughout Europe. 

It is characterized by the ornamental, elegant and prestigious decorative design.

The word Rococo is seen as a combination of the French rocaille, or shell, 

and the Italian term barocco, or Baroque style. 

The necklace is the centerpiece of each Luminesse Collection. 

When it comes to earrings, they light up the eyes, hair and complexion. 

They are the vital finishing touch for your classic evening wear ensemble. 

ZanSarai’s pendant earrings are dramatic and superlatively expressed, again 

with cascades of gemstones, diamonds and pearls. Each 14K gold setting 

telling their own unique romantic story of life that once was 

and a future yet to unfold in jeweled rococo art elegance. 

From classic to dramatic; her designs evoke both mood and passion. 

They provide the perfect measure of splendor for today’s powerful femininity. 

Set throughout the Corsisi Collections are brilliant white diamonds 

with a kaleidoscope of richly colored stones, illustrating the 

brilliant use of color which is the Luminesse signature. 

The Hairpins and Bracelets in each of Luminesses’ collections translate key motifs. 

These artful pieces are emotional and also reminiscent of the baroque and

rococo periods. They pair to both the necklace and earring sets seamlessly - 

expressing both vivacity and energy with intoxicating sophistication. 

Luminesses’ bracelets complete your styling statement, expressing strong 

modernity while resonating with subtle echoes of the past. 

ZanSarai composes her gems together with one goal in mind: to create the 

brightest, cleanest, and most beautiful jewelry collections possible. 

She designs jewelry to perfectly enhance and complement your appearance 

with beautiful gemstones which set you apart from all the rest.

Store: LUMINESSE
Designer: ZanSarai 

Product: Corsisi Fiera & Katida Collections 

Release: February 2019 

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK EVents February '19 Premiers JUMO Fashion's Viivian Gown - An Illusion Gown Usering in the New Era of Women's Formal Fashion

A few months ago, I was banned from a certain Jazz venue for writing what I felt 
was an honest editorial regarding their somewhat ambiguous dress code standards. 

This blog was written as a result of their management asking me to leave 

after wearing one of Jumo’s fabulous illusion gowns. 

Mind you, I had been writing for this same group for well over the span of 5 years on 
numerous events as well as several promotional articles in their behalf. 

My editorial was very sincere and intended as a simply plea for change. 
I wrote it from my heart and passion for this venue.

The very basic and challenging question is whether or not New Era illusion 

formal gowns should be permitted in light of the fact that many of 

the other gowns allowed there are terribly risqué and nowhere near the 

finesse, sophistication and quality of the Jumo gowns. 

In reality, the root of the dress code issue rests not in the code itself - 

but more about the current management mindset and in educating 

those who enforce their codes to the latest trends in high fashion styling. 

Seventy (70) years ago, when Marilyn Monroe was questioned about her posing 

nude, she responded, “The body is meant to be seen, not all covered up.” 

She acted upon her words afterwards when she sang ‘I Wanna Be Loved By You’ 

(in the 1959 movie Some Like It Hot). In the movie, she wore a fabulous nude 

and silver-sequined cocktail dress that flowed over her sensual curves like water.

Monroe wasn’t the first (or certainly the last) to embrace illusion, 

figure-hugging fabrics as an extension of this idea. The fashion world has 

been at it for centuries, coming up with new and exquisite ways to suggest 

our bare flesh without actually having us stripping and showing it off. 

Today in Second Life, new era fashion trends like this fabulous Jumo Vivian Gown 

are emerging as the next generational artform of full length sheer gowns. 

The Jumo Vivian Gown is an Illusion type gown (named for the nude effect 

derived from strategically placed sequins, beads and lace). 

This look took root in the '30s Hollywood with a sheer gown designed 

for Ginger Rogers in Flying Down to Rio (1933). 

This exquisitely sensual Jumo Vivian Gown comes with  a color & texture
HUD applier featuring new exotic textures and rich colors.

This applier provides 25 different color options grouped into three uniquely

different texture styles for that special look you wish to make.

Since moving on to other venues, I have discovered that more and more
new era gowns are given the right of passage by venues seeking a higher standard
of dress - demonstrating both exemplary taste and freedom of expression.

I am proud to wear the Jumo Fashion label as testimony to June's excellence,
contemporary achievements and contributions to the Second Life fashion industry.

Store: Jumo Fashion

Designer: June Monteiro 

Product: Vivian Gown

Release: February 2019 
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK Events February '19 Introduces Wild Fashions' Stella Frill Mini Dress - Making a Delectable Statement with a Street Chic and Savvy Look

Today, the frill ruffled dress is seen as one of the more girlish fashion statements. 
Ruffles are like yummy confection - they are sweet and deliciously feminine. 

Wild Fashion Beauty’s Stella Frill Mini Dress makes these same delectable statements 

with a street chic and savvy look. Its straight accented strapless neckline 

adds both balance & sophistication to this dress for every jetsetter.

The association between frills and girlishness is relatively new. 

Looking back into the history books, frills or ruffles were originally unisex - 

first introduced during the 16th-century Spain, when soldiers 

wore several layers of clothing and revealed frilled sleeves. 

During the 18th century ruffles were later worn by both men and women 

of high standing - from William Shakespeare to Queen Elizabeth the 1st. 

In the early 19th century, the ruffle transcended both politically and by gender.
From the politician and poet Lord Byron .to the arbiter of men's fashion 
Beau Brummell, ruffles experienced a short-lived “dainty” style trend for men. 

By the end of the 19th century, ruffles faded into obscurity for men.

Scoffed as being effeminate and shallow, it fell out of fashion,

replaced by simple, unadorned collars and neckties. 

With a hint of the roaring twenties shaker look, the frilled tier silhouette of 

this Wild Fashion Stella Dress makes for not only the perfect cocktail party frock

but also serves as a great reminder of how fun it is to be feminine.

In the 1950s, Christian Dior’s voluminous New Look allowed women to celebrate
the ruffle in a more elaborate style. Mid-century modern fashion saw
the rise of the peplum waist which was a variation on the ruffle. 

It was during this period when the ruffle became more clearly girlish than ever —
identified with all that was delicate, feminine and sweet. Actresses like
Shirley Temple and Debbie Reynolds suited this ruffled trend perfectly. 

This gorgeous Wild Fashion Stella Dress also comes teamed
with a fantastic set of color & texture HUD appliers. 

The splendid choices in textures for this tiered ruffle
skirting makes this dress a statement piece. 

This applier provides 15 different color options grouped into three (3)
different texture styles – crepe, solid and polka dot. 

For that perfect look you wish to make, the dress also comes paired 

with color-changeable HUD driven and complementing Stella Pumps. 

Store: Wild Fashion & Beauty

Designer: Nice Wildrose

Product: Stella Frill Mini Dress

Release: February 2019
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

SWANK Events February '19 Premiers the Luxe Paris Submissive Dress - Influencing the Rules by Delivering the Goods with Provocative Chic Flair

There is a stigma about submission when it comes to a woman's dress.

By definition, a submissive is one ready to conform to the authority 

or will of another; one who is obedient and passive. 

A submissive dress carries along with it the stigma of kinkiness - for it is the 

apparel commonly worn by a female submissive person to emphasize her sexuality. 

Being submissive is not all about wearing kinky leather outfits, being blindfolded, 

whipped, or tied up in a dingy dark room (submitting to the unthinkable). 

These are preconceived ideas/images which have made the subject of 

submissive clothing slightly taboo insofar as chic attire is concerned. 

In its truest sense, submission is about voluntary grace and giving unconditionally to 

someone who will protect you, cherish you, and be the lead in the relationship. 

Along with the grace comes the emphasis of a woman’s sexuality. 

This Luxe Paris Submissive Dress does exactly that with its graceful styling, 

attention to detail and sensual bodycon fit. 

Although the submissive may be at the mercy of the dominating person, 

a submissive is intoxicated by the surrender. 

A woman's submissive role is not weakness but rather strength - for she 

is willing to venture to a mental state of mind where few people dare to go. 

Empowered to trust another human being in ways that are rarely explored instills confidence and strength which ultimately enhances sexual intimacy. 

This form-fitting Luxe Paris Submissive Dress with its strappy high heels 

and mask vests you with that strength with its mystique and elegant sensual beauty. 

This off-the-shoulder bodycon dress is just what you need for an epic night out! 

Its shimmering tiered trumpet sleeves and exquisite corsetry bodice 

detailing underscores your femininity with sensual flair. 

Should you choose to masquerade your appearance, it comes 

with a beautifully detailed mask to charm and enhance your mystery. 

Help play the part in influencing the rules and delivering the goods by 

defining yourself in this sensually provocative Luxe Paris Submissive Dress.

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House

Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra

Product: Submissive Dress

Release: February 2019 

Available: BAO Mainstore Location (Click Here)