Love & Harmony Jazz: The Place which Defines the True Meaning and Purpose for Romance without Compromise

Have you ever wondered what makes certain romantic places here in Second Life 

endure the test of time to become true iconic classics? 

I believe that these rare places possess something uniquely magical and enchantingly 

special which sets them apart from all others. These are the places which serve as 

reminders of our humanity, infused with special fantasy, love and romance.

One such place is called Love & Harmony Jazz. It is a fairy tale come true here in SL. 

Much of what you see and experience at Love & Harmony goes beyond description. 

 Its beautiful romantic environmental settings and complementing events not only 

captivates one's eyes but also binds the hearts, souls and emotions of lovers.

It is Orchide's vision "come to life" which personally swept me off of my feet, 

overwhelmed by its gorgeous scenic vistas and its magical, superbly crafted architecture. 

"And they lived happily ever after" is embedded into the very heart of its creation.

Strolling from discovery to surprise, I experienced the many gardens and 

beautiful settings surrounding its wonderful themed pavilions - 

which all revealed a magical love story of their own to tell.

For me, it symbolizes the true meaning and purpose of romance in our lives. 

 Love & Harmony Jazz serves as a reminder to us all that, no matter how 

uncertain the world we live in is during these turbulent times, 

we all deserve love, hope and happiness without compromise. 

That, my friends, is the true essence of romance. 

 It is also synonymous with Love & Harmony Jazz.

Love & Harmony celebrates falling in love over and over with that special person here in Second Life. Love abounds here - for it exemplifies true love as the universal antidote.

As a young girl, I was inspired by the stories surrounding beauty, love and romance. 

I loved reading the fairy tales, watching the wonderful Disney animated movies, 

and understanding my mom’s yearning to make me see the value of romance, 

That said, I gathered that at some point in life I would meet my "Prince." 

He would come to me on a white stallion, sweeping me off my feet, and then 

riding off with him into a future where dreams come true in a world of Happy Ever After. 

Love & Harmony speaks to this virtue. 

To quote Jeremy Taylor, ‘Love is Friendship set on Fire’. Aside from the sparks and other romantic physical feelings, Love is something that evolves over time best through friendship. 

True love must retain like-mindedness together, a shared vow, a sense of humor, 

and the appreciation of another’s unique personality and differences

Although for some, the fire of romance may reduce to embers over time, 

it certainly comes roaring back to life when experiencing Love & Harmony Jazz. 

The music, lighting, artwork and spatial ambiance of its fine dining varieties 

all combine to create mood, provide comfort, promote intimacy 

and of course enhance the romance in your life.

For the ultimate romance novel between two people, it can be found on the ballroom dance floor at Love & Harmony with the spell-binding dancing and the magical flows and whirls of loving partners embraced. 

It captivates your heart as you dance together in perfect sync, love and harmony to the delightful tempo of the music, always finishing in a firm and loving embrace. This is the embodiment of what romance and love is all about.

Landmark to Love & Harmony

                                                

                                                  A poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and height

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of every day’s

Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love with a passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints, — I love thee with the breath,

Smiles, tears, of all my life! — and, if God choose,

I shall but love thee better after death.”

The Luxe Paris Fashion Interstellar Show - An Answer to Your Future Fashion Quests.

Extraordinary beauty was in full display at the Luxe Paris Fashion Interstellar Show on October 11, 2020 as incredible styling metamorphoses appeared on a cosmic stage in the twinkle of an eye.

This show, presented by One On One Agency, premiered the autumn-winter collection by designers Parisian Skytower and Mika Palmyra.

It unveiled their futuristic collection, naming them after the stars, planets 

and distant galaxies.

As planet earth battles the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing chaos, Paris and Mika decidedly looked upward to the heavens, imagining their autumn-winter season collection as shining glimmers of hope which watch over our now turbulent world.

Their vision translated into a collection comprised of soft and reassuring 

cosmically inspired colors within compositions of uniquely striking shades of 

extraterrestrial hues.

The event demonstrated that design isn't just transformed or influenced by trends alone, but rather by the beauty, imagination and mystique of those models presenting these stellar fashion forward ensembles.

I have had the unique honor and privilege over the past decade to watch Luxe Paris Fashion evolve – observing how Mika and Paris have so aptly honed and polished their design crafts, now bona fide to take center stage in Second Life’s fashion world with interstellar flare.

Inspired by the fusion of glittering galaxies with that of French haute couture fashion, these new fashion statements will send signals from Earth to the outer reaches of the universe in search of peace and meaning.

Fashion is a fundamental part of our lives and an intrinsic part of our future. 

So, if you are curious to find out what the biggest unsolved mysteries in the universe are, adorning these Luxe Paris Fashion cosmic statements will be an answer your future fashion quests.

Swank Events June 2020 Introduces GGVG Fashion's SOLID JOIE DRESS - A great time to flaunt your curves in this sexy bodycon

The bodycon dress has become the go to look for a night out. 

This GGVG Joie Dress is a direct descendent of those delicious 

and rebellious inspirations from the 20th century.

Traveling back in time, the 90’s was the peak of the bodycon dress trend.

It is believed that Herve Leger invented the bodycon which was first called

“the bender” aptly named for how it bent and molded to the figure.

The 1960’s “wiggle dresses” were the forerunners to the slim 
bodycon dresses as we see them today. 

In the 1950’s the precursor to the wiggle was the “sheath dress.” 

It was the figure flattering must have for the modern post war women.

The pinup era was alive and well into the 50’s with movie stars like Marilyn 

Monroe and Bettie Page seen flaunting their curves in these sexy sheath’s. 

Monroe even wore one with the now popular transparent paneling.

There have been so many influences, iterations and inspirations leading 

up to today’s bodycon look. Where the bodycon silhouette 

goes from here no one really knows. 

History shows us the lessons and possibilities, but the future portends change.

That is the fun part about fashion - for no matter what is trending, fashion is 
continually evolving, spreading like wildfire on to yet another hot and delicious trend.

Store: GUGUVAGA FASHION (GGVG)
Designer: fly (looseer)
Product: Joie Dress
Release: June 2020
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events June 2020 Premiers the Kastle Rock (KR) Cynista Top - Touting Sex Appeal without Compromising on Style.

Fashion’s love affair with the ruffle seems to reignite once again as exemplified 

by this ultra-girly Kastle Rock (KR) Cynista Top.

The beauty of this KR Cynista Top lies within its ability to adapt to a variety 

of clothing styles based on its inherent simplicity. 

Its ease of versatility also allows this beautiful top to stand the test of time 

and survive the ravages of ever-changing fashions. 

As a sartorial detail, its cross over ruffle makes for a very feminine and beautiful 

fashion statement. Ruffles can be a difficult thing to pull off without feeling like

 you are walking piece of confection. 

However, this KR Cynista Top pulls off its ruffled frill with contemporary success.
By design, it leans into the realm of the modishly minimal with cutting-edge flair.

I like how this top’s diagonally applied ruffle ban flys upward from under the 
right armpit, over across the left shoulder and then down diagonally across 
the back, giving it aesthetic and asymmetrical balance. 

I also like how the hem of the top is ruffled as well which complements 

and pulls the look together.

I think of its application on this top as a power ruffle. It’s the perfect combination 

of womanly and forward-thinking - embracing a fierce legacy once worn by 

royalty and revolutionaries, connoting strength and exceptional power.

Its HUD offers 9 delicious color schemes to play with for your fashion flavor passions.
However you choose to wear this KR Cynista Top, you will find that it makes 

for a great statement piece, touting sex appeal without compromising on style.

Store: Kastle Rock

Designer: Spooky Mistwallow

Product: Cynista Top

Release: June 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events June 2020 Introduces the SAS Aloha Dress - a beautiful fusion of historic Hawaiian and new fashion

Hawaii is officially known as the “Aloha State.” 

This SAS Aloha Dress reflects Hawaii’s rich history, 
highlighting the colors, flowers and culture.

While flip-flops and shorts are the most common fashion statements 

worn in Hawaii, clothing in the Aloha State reveals a rich and varied
history shaped by its climate and cultural traditions.

Although luaus, coconuts and pineapples are all things that may first come 

to mind when you think of Hawaii, what makes Hawaii great is its own unique 
fashion culture. Like most fashion trends, styles evolve over the

decades, but in Hawaii, most of the iconic looks are here to stay.

This floral printed SAS Aloha Dress has chic flair!

It features a cross-wrapped bodice with sweetheart neckline and
spaghetti straps, body-hugging fit with a high slit hem.

Tropical, casual, brightly printed, and long cotton dress like this beautiful
SAS Aloha Dress have been sported by popular celebrities both on and off
camera like Lauren Bacall, Gene Tierney, Shirley Temple and Veronica Lake.

This dress can be worn at special events like weddings, beach parties, 

special social events and dance clubs to brighten your day.

When traveling to the Hawaiian Islands, you will see a variety 

of influences in cultural dress styles, incorporating natural indigenous 

materials to make hats, bracelets and purses, or combining
imported fabrics to produce the famous aloha look.

This SAS Aloha Dress is a beautiful fusion of Hawaiian old and new. It includes a 

HUD which boasts 8 gorgeous patterns, each with its own unique color scheme.

So, if you want to enjoy the true flavor of paradise, this SAS Aloha Dress 

is just perfect for you! It is a beautifully executed variation of 

the Holoku Hawaiian Dress, magically transformed by Sascha Frangilli.

Store: SAS [Sascha's Designs]

Designer: Sascha Frangilli

Product: Aloha Dress

Release: June 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events June '20 Introduces the Luxe Paris Fun Dress - A modern day, high-kicking party look for both day and night fun!

This ruffled and tiered Luxe Paris Fun Dress is absolutely adorable! 
This little polka dot number makes for the perfect party dress.

Like the Flappers of the 1920’s, this dress also breaks with traditions 

in the name of liberation. So, if you want to dress like a flapper, 

this dress definitely embraces its attitude. 

I LOVE this tiered and ruffled mini! Looking back at history, 

ruffles slowly moved exclusively for women through the 20th century - 

via flapper girl fashion, the flamenco dresses, and then 

with renewed post-World War II extravagance.

Even though its mini hemline isn’t controversial by today’s standards, 

it still exemplifies the celebratory attitude and symbolizes the boisterous 

break from the past Flapper era.

In the past few years, ruffles have once again asserted their dominance on 
the runways and are returning once again as one of the hottest 

trends of this spring season. 

This Luxe Paris Fun Dress makes for a perfect and effortlessly chic transitional 

statement piece. I chose to wear it with these red strapped boots. 

You can also pair it with bare legs and your favorite sandals as a summer dress.

This Luxe Paris Fun Dress brings the flirtatious energy of the Flapper era 

into the modern day with high-kicking, party looks for both day and night fun!

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House
Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra
Product: FUN DRESS
Release: June 2020
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Swank Events June '20 Premeirs Wild Fashion & Beauty's She Badd Bikini - Fierce and flirty, it's a great look and certain to turn heads.

When it comes to selecting clothing, few items summon 
up feelings of anxiety more than the bikini. 

Simply put, these two little pieces of fabric are (without doubt)
arguably two of the most difficult pieces to decide upon. 

Society has conditioned women to view their bodies as social currency. 

When shopping for bikinis, we scrutinize every detail - asking ourselves 

silly questions like “does this strap fit me or does it look too tight,” 

or “does the cut make my bottoms look fat?” 

Bikinis often mask themselves as little sartorial demons. 

However, when you find one that complements your figure, 
it does wonders for your confidence and self-esteem. 

Fierce, feminine and flirty, this Wild Fashion & Beauty She Badd Bikini 

possesses a great look and is certain to turn heads.

The HUD comes with 15 separate texture patterns and colors for the tops and bottoms.  

They are all gorgeous, vibrant, and playful!

This Wild Fashion & Beauty She Badd Bikini makes a great statement with its very 

well-placed buckles, heralding attention without compromising on style. 

The buckles are strategically placed at the top’s center gore 

and bottom’s hips, flattering your figure. 

So make a stylish Second Life splash at the pool or the beach this 

summer with this bold two-piece, Wild Fashion & Beauty’s She Badd Bikini.

Store: Wild Fashion & Beauty
Designer: Nice Wildrose
Product: She Badd Bikini
Release: June 2020
Available: Swank Event (Click Here)