Swank Events January '20 Introduces LUXE Paris Fashion House's EDGE Dress & Sweater Outfit.

It may be a bit difficult to say goodbye to all the good times we had in 2019, 

but with the New Year comes exciting changes and new discoveries. 

With the new decade comes change with new trends emerging 

reflecting the freshness and vibrancy they deserve in 2020. 

Of course, some of our faves will invariably carry over to the new year with 

the trends of 2019 continuing. Certain stellar fashion staples 

shall remain with refined and improved new directions.

Take for example this classic Luxe Paris Edge bodycon mini dress and sweater combo. 

This outfit features a lightweight knit bodycon dress which hugs your curves 

with sophisticated appeal. Its sleeveless bodice, mock neck, mini skirt length 

and draped button-down sweater combine to make for effortless style and 

everyday elegance. 

This cozy mock neck dress & sweater set is the perfect piece to add to your closet.

The best part about this Edge Dress & Sweater outfit is that basically all of the 

work that goes into planning the right look is already done for you. From there, 

you can add your accessories to personally make your very own statement.

The versatility of this Luxe Paris Edge Dress & Sweater set makes it worth every Linden. 

Seriously, think of all the ways you can wear it?  Without the sweater, this mini dress 

makes for a fierce look. Pair it with black ankle boots and you are all set to party!

Store: LUXE Paris Fashion House
Designers: Paris Skytower & Mika Palmyra 
Product: EDGE Dress & Sweater Outfit

Release: January 2020

Available: Swank Event (Click Here)

Heralding in a New Era: The New & Improved Frank’s Jazz Club now at Aika Fantasy - Your Club, Your Way.

Mary Pickford stated, “The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.” 

That being said, the future certainly does portend change -

Heralding in a new era and underscored by the rebirth of a historic Icon.

It is my pleasure to announce that, from the ashes of Frank’s Entertainment Group 

(FEG), a new phoenix of entertainment has arisen called Frank's Jazz Club. 

 It is very impressive both in design and management structure. 

As an architect, I find this new club surpasses its predecessor in each 

and every design category with genuine zeal.

I also find it to truly be one of the most exciting, richly elegant, 

inviting and charmingly romantic places in all of Second Life. 

By comparison to the former FEG Frank’s Jazz, the new Frank’s shares a 

similar main entry with an ascending “sense of arrival” stairway promenade. 

 Its' overall functional layout is also similar in scale with that of the old Franks. 

However by stark contrast, I find that the new Frank's Jazz Club's architecture, 

ambience and elegance surpasses that of its predecessor in quality execution -

with superb attention to detail and textural sophistication. 

To all those individuals who were once dedicated to the romantic purpose 

and intent of the now defunct FEG, and for all of those who also contributed to 

the original Frank’s Jazz’s entertainment over the years with their passion 

and talents - come see for yourself this new magnificent creation. 

When you experience first hand the aesthetic and ambient improvements of the new 

Frank’s Jazz Club you will be duly impressed. The discerning use of materials blends seamlessly in proportion with its  functionality, scale and sophistication. 

The superb execution of detail not only harmoniously reflect and complements

the historical past, but now also helps to ensure its future. 

Along with its more intimately scaled and Palladian influenced shopping plaza 

at the threshold to Frank’s main entry portal, I also noted a very intelligent and 

astutely savvy move on the part of management. 

Integrated within its master planning is the inclusion of 

estate housing as a component of mixed-use development.

This experienced team of management professionals keenly recognizes 

the true values and needs of the SL community over that of 

its predecessor's ill-fated management decisions.

I say "BRAVO" to Frank, Xtern, William and Jae for making this happen! Thank You!

I see a great future ahead for the new Frank’s Jazz Club.

Click on this Link: 

FRANKS JAZZ CLUB 

Experience this fabulous place for yourself!

Frank's Jazz Club - Your Club, Your Way... Experience the latest in formal experiences in SL 

with our first ever all request music  stream! Music, Dancing, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Couples, 

Singles, Romance, Romantic, Formal, Ballroom, Shopping Mall

 

MISS VIRTUAL WORLD 2020 - Steampunk Apocalypse Photography Challenge - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

 Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020 - Photography by Issy Flatley 

The Earth suffers an apocalyptic war. All electronics worldwide 

are destroyed with high technology inoperative. 

The civil society of laws which once governed is now replaced by 

a dystopian society - leaving the world's population in tatters.

 Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020 - Photography by Issy Flatley 

Humanity has entered a new age with the rebirth of steam technology 

rising after the apocalypse - as vestiges of mankind fight for 

survival against mutants and roaming marauders.

Inspired by the nomadic Ethiopian tribes of the Sahara Desert, I infused this 

apocalyptic fashion statement with a SHI "Arcane" headdress to protect my 

face from the harsh EMP winds - with jewelry consisting of "up-cycled" 

pieces of unwanted metals, clocks and rusted bottle caps.

A raveled SHI Kimono leather bolero helps maintain my body temperature 

while the metal-framed Pixel frayed Box Skirt protects me in battle. 

Mimicking the 1856 Crinoline Paris hoop skirt, it also recalls the 

Mad Max Thunderdome cage... "Two Wo(men) Enter - One Wo(man) Leaves."

I finished my look with baii maii All Time Basic Top and Skirt, SHI Mutant 

Boots & Fingerless Gloves, PIXEL Box Steampunk Doomsday Necklace and 

Luas Wasteland Axe - to dismember any mutants who dare attempt 

to steal my precious fuel, food and water supplies.

Style Notes

Hooped Skirt | Pixel Box - Cage Skirt - Black & Brown 

Mini Skirt (under Cage Skirt) | baii maii - The Skirt - HUD Dark Gray

Top | baii maii- All Time Basic Top - HUD Dark Gray

Stockings | baii maii - The Catch - HUD Dark Gray

Frayed Leather Bolero | SHI - Kimonp Neck Warmer - Dark Brown

Necklace | PIXEL BOX - Necklace Steampunk Doomsday - Brown

Knee Pads | SHI - Distressed Knee Pads - Black

Headdress | SHI - Arcane wind mask w/ Hair - Black w/ Lt. Blond Hair

Shoes | SHI - Mutant Boots - Dirty Black

Gloves | SHI - Fingerless Gloves - Black

Axe | Luas - Wasteland Axe

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair - Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicured nails - Dark Gray

Eyeshadow | WILD - Northern Lights - Gold

MVW 2020 3rd Photo Hat Challenge - Introducing the Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

For this 3rd Photo Challenge, the high contrasting black & white monochromatic colors 

of my Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat captivated and inspired my imagination.

This matching black & white Bueno Chunky Stripe Tank shirt 

which I am wearing is reminiscent of the Breton shirts which became 

the official uniform of the French Navy in 1858. 

Its' contrasting horizontal bands made it easier to spot a sailor fallen overboard. 

Since then, this stylish shirt has become an iconic French national fashion staple. 

In keeping with Spring 2020 trending, I am wearing a baii maii leather 

front-laced mini skirt with knit Dining Out high stockings and heels. 

To keep me company, I am holding "Alaire" - my cute little black & white French Bulldog puppy by SF.

I am also adorning a Warm up Flower scarf and a long gray Maitreya 

wool cardigan to keep me warm during those brisk days strolling 

along the Seine's La Rive Droite (Right Bank) in Paris. 

To complete my ensemble, I accessorized with Ghee B&W Sparkle 

Shimmer Bangles, Avaway bracelets & watch, and simple 

CK studded pearl earrings. 

Couture Chapeau Aria Forte Trapeze Hat Styling Notes:

Top | Bueno - Chunky Stripe Tank - Black & White*

Sweater | Maitreya - Wool Cardigan - Gray*

Mini Skirt | baii maii - The Skirt - Black* 

Hat | Couture Chapeau - Aria Forte Trapeze Hat

Hair | SHI - Malkosh - Light Blond 

Shoes | baii maii - 277 "Dining out?" Knit stockings and heels - Gray

Earrings | *C:K* - Simple Pearl Earrings - White 

Scarf | baii maii - 282 Warm up Flower Scarf - Black

Bangles | Ghee - B&W Sparkle Shimmer Bangles 

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Puppy | SF - French Bulldog Puppy - Black & White

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears | L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Gray

Lipstick | Avada - Enamored Lipstick - Poppy Red

Eyeshadow | Poema - Vanna 

MVW 2020 2nd Photo Challenge - Representing the Fashion of Joseph Altuzarra Fall 2019 - Becky Kenaan MV♛ France 2020

Parisian born and raised, Joseph Altuzarra was introduced by his parents to 

many cultural facets - from literature, art history, ballet to architecture. 

This multi-cultural exposure helped to shape both his worldly 

sophistication and prominence in fashion design.

For this 2nd Photo Challenge, I was inspired by Joseph Altuzarra's trendy 

Fall layered chunky sweater look. For my presentation, I selected an 

MW Oversized Cardigan Sweater layered over a signature French 

haute couture Black Affluent Dress by Luxe Paris Fashion.

The dress features a sophisticated perforated metallic mesh bodice with 

center-gathered ruched texturing and a coordinated bolero boater hat. I am 

also wearing simple Blueberry Julia grey pants to create this worldly, 

yet edgy fashion statement.

I accessorized my outfit with fashionable sculpted Steinwerk Fee metal sunglasses, 

a bold Ashanti Ebony necklace & earrings set, black CA X-Gloves, a large 

Maitreya black leather satchel and a pair of fierce Kokoia Belice heels.

Altuzarra Fall Chic Style Notes: 

(*) Denotes the 3 separate Designers (as required)

Dress | Luxe Paris - Affluent Dress - Black*

Sweater | MW Boa - Ladies Oversized Cardigan - Grey*

Pants | Blueberry - Julia - Black * 

Hat | Luxe Paris- Affluent Hat - Black

Hair | Sintiklia - Kim - Blond 

Shoes |Kokoia - Belice - Blue 

Sunglasses | Steinwerk - Fee - Silver

Earrings & Necklace | Ashanti - Ebony Disks

Handbag | Maitreya - Leather Satchel - Black

Waist Chain | Maxi Gossamer - Hip Chain Babette - Single Strand 2 

Necklace | Bliensen + MaiTai - Chili Pepper 

Gloves | Zafia - CA X-Gloves - Black

Bangles | Maxi Gossamer -Barcelona Bracelet - Silver (R)

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Body | Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears | L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head | Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles | DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin | Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Grey

Lipstick & Eyeshadow | Beauty's Booty - Stunning Makeup - Copper & Black

Gloves | Zafia Fashion - CA X-GLOVE - Black

♛ MVW Styling a high fashion look in the Spirit of Jean Paul Gaultier ♛

Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" by Becky Kenaan 

For this challenge on the runway, I was first inspired by the monochromatic black, 

Jean Paul Gautier outfit worn by Madonna which appeared on the cover of 

Madame Figaro (France) magazine in 2006 for the Future Lovers, Confessions Tour. 

Parisian born, Jean Paul Gaultier has a playful approach to design which has 

always set him apart - allowing him to forge new creative paths.  

Gaultier’s fearless attitude has set the standard for the Gender Neutral (GN) 

fashion phenomenon we see today.  

That said, as a part of my ensemble, I am wearing select pieces 

from SHI Lux, a gender neutral clothing store.  

I love the sophisticated metallic embossed black & silver textures of 

SHI's GN haute couture wrapped Jacket and boots.  

I complemented these with Addam's dark grey metallic pants, a silver/ black 

wrapped African tribal turban by Artizana, silver and black bangles, 

and Stone's Works black Tribal Moon earrings to complete my ensemble.

**Jean Paul Gaultier's "Le chic du noir métallisé et enveloppant" **

Style Notes:

Jacket |  SHI LUX - Enduo Wrap / Leather Embossed Jacket - Black*

Pants   |  Erratic - Abbi Pants - Dark Grey*

Top |  Addams - Andromeda Top - Black & Silver*

Head-Wrap | ARTIZANA - Barika (windhoek) african headwrap - Black & Silver

Shoes  | SHI LUX - Mutant Boots - Black

Earrings |  Stone's Works - TRIBAL MOON Black Earrings Set

Bracelets |  Ava Way - ZOI Bracelets - Black & Silver

Necklace  |  Ava Way - Carrie Necklaces 1,2 & 3 - Black

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair - Amelie Natural 

Nails  | Nailed It - French Manicure Dark Set - Dark Grey

Lipstick & Eyeshadow |  Beauty's Booty - Stunning Makeup - Copper & Black

♛ MISS VIRTUAL WORLD FRANCE 2020 Presents "Pop-Art Chic " ♛

For this first photo challenge, my Pop-Art Chic look is derived from 

the pop-art culture of Hispanic graffiti in Los Angeles.

Graffiti and street art can be very controversial. However, having grown up 

in the Los Angeles area, I have also seen graffiti used positively, as instruments 

of social change and expressions of community solidarity. 

They even bring beauty to certain neighborhoods.

My look is mainly inspired by a wall piece by Elisabeth Romhild, representing 

a fun Hispanic tango, painted with vibrant hues, daring and fluorescent.

My Equinoxe boots take on the same fiery color palette as my Baii Maii dress. 

To complete it all, an aviator jacket (very fashionable this fall), sunglasses that look 

exactly like my bluetooth musical glasses in real life and, of course, a French béret!

Pop-Art Chic Style Notes:  

Dress |  baii maii -  154 Smokey silk nightie dress (Solid)

Jacket |  Addams - Lulu Aviator Leather Jacket - Black

Pants   |  Blueberry - Julia - Black  

Hat  |  Couture Chapeau- Classic Béret - Red

Hair | DOUX - Fashionista - Blond 

Shoes  | Equinoxe - Hemy High Boots (with Pop-Art HUD Add-on) 

Sunglasses |  Glitter - HAWAII

Necklace |  Bliensen + MaiTai - Chili Pepper 

Gloves | CA - X-Gloves - Red

Bangles | *MM* - Double Gold/Resin Bangles (Right)

Bracelet & Watch | *AvaWay* - LINA Watch & Bracelet #2

Body |   Maitreya - Lara with Bento hands & feet

Ears  |  L'Etre - Basic mesh ears

Head |   Catwa - Jessica Catya (Bento)

Freckles |  DeeTaleZ - Mesh Freckles Layer

Skin |  Glam Affair- Clary Applier - America

Nails  | Nailed It -  Neon Set - Blue

Lipstick |  P O E M A  - Cindy Lipstick - Purple

Eyeshadow |  P O E M A  - Melissa Eyeshadow  

Paint Brush |  Eclectic Art Shop - Paint Brush

Special Thanks to Kent Nowicka Photography