New Hotness 11-15-07

Hello all, Ilya here again with more new shiny to satisfy your SL shopping urges. Today I’ve picked some new items that are appropriate for fall. (I know, it’s summer all year round in SL but just follow me for a minute, ok?)

Let’s kick off today’s post with some gear for the guys. Now I think these argyle sweaters from DragonFly show that a classic piece of design can be fun, casual and fresh when paired with some nice jeans. DragonFly sells the sweaters bundled with a color coordinated t-shirt and black low rise jeans in 6 combinations. (Sweaters are also sold separately) I wish Mel was here so he could model these, the pics really don’t do this look justice. Hot

DragonFly

Here’s a tip men; instead of the same old t-shirt consider a more upscale look by pairing your jeans with a dress shirt, classic sweater, or a nice blazer. Darker washes work better with a more formal top half. You’ll get a look that’s casual and comfortable, yet sophisticated. Trust me, us women are tired of seeing all the shirtless, tattooed action hero wannabes on the grid. If you want to stand out, dress up.

Next a little something for the ladies, a cool retro look from Ciera Bergman of Vitamin Ci. Her Novelty Separates have a definite 70s feel, but are updated with a chic modern sensibility. Available in 9 patterns as individual pieces or in a fat pack that includes them all. Shown here paired with Vitamin Ci’s really nicely hand-drawn corduroy pants and you have a huge number of possible outfits. Stylish and versatile, who could ask for more? Check them out at Vitamin Ci’s main store in Hefferoo.

Elle Inc. just released these fabulous shirt dresses in colors that are perfect for fall. Not too loose and not too tight these dresses will make you look sexy and stylish. I like the detailing and the nice texturing on these dresses. They can be dressed up with accessories (say with some nice jewelry, heels and an evening bag) or down (with tights and boots) for a look to fit about any occasion. Available for just L$125 each or the fat pack of all colors for L$700. You can find them at Elle’s main store.

Elle, Inc

Has that autumn chill in the air got you shivering a bit? Do you need a little something to keep you all snuggly and warm? If so Filigreemotion has just the thing; their new color changing Winter Set for both men and women. The set includes a cap, scarf, armwarmers and legwarmers. They look very toasty and are the finishing touch for your cold weather style. I like them because the color changes are done with a simple menu system–no remembering chat commands or spamming the chat channel. Yay! Pick them up at the main Filigreemotion store for L$225.

Filigreemotion

PixelDolls is one of my favorite stores and I was happy to discover that store owner/designer Nephilaine Protagonist had just released these great looking tops. Wraith tops come in 6 rich colors and illustrate what I mean by looking sexy without looking trashy. The Wraith’s sheer top shows enough skin to be eye catching (check out the plunging neckline and open back), but it’s not over the top. (No pun intended) The colors are rich, the texturing and details fantastic as you would expect from one of SL’s top designers. They even come with prim sleeves to fight SL’s horrible “tight sleeve syndrome”. I liked the Wraith so much I had to buy it–you know, for the sake of the blog

Anyway…you can pick up Wraith at PixelDoll’s main store at Port Seraphine for a very reasonable L$150 for all colors.

That’s all for now. If you know of any new fashions or accessories that you’d like to share with your fellow SL fashionistas please drop me or Mel a note in-world. Also, please leave a comment and let us know what you think!

New Hotness 11-12-07

Hey there everyone! Mel is taking a little time off so I’ll try to take up the slack by posting a few little morsels of info as to what’s new and hot from some of my favorite designers.

Let’s start with these awesome photo-realistic sculptie sneaks from Chip Midnight. In my opinion these are not only the best looking sneakers, but some of the best looking shoes period. In sizes to fit both guys and dolls (and modifiable for the really oddly shaped feet out there) not only do they look great, but they’re color change too! You’ll find a color to go with almost any outfit or mood. At L$500, they’re a bit pricey–but check them out in person and I think you’ll agree that they’re worth it. Available at Chip’s Freelon store.

Here’s some newness just for you guys: I’m not normally a huge fan of the beat to heck look in jeans, but FNKY! is winning me over with their new Filthy Fives jeans. Filthy Fives come in two styles per box (ripped and worn) and 4 colors. They definitely look well worn, but there’s just enough damage to give them some character–not make them look like something you pulled from a dumpster. Take a look at the main FNKY! store located in the FNKY/Cake sim.

Barerose Tokyo has a whimsical new hairstyle out priced at a very affordable L$75. Inspired by Japanese cartoon and comic characters, Manga Girl has a very “Sailor Moon” look that’s great for fans of the uber popular anime look. You get all six funky colors for your L$75, so it’s a fantastic bargain for hair from a major designer. Pick up Manga Girl at the main Barerose store or the Black Cat sim location.

I’m a major fan of shorter hairstyles and this next bit of hotness from Tami McCoy will probably be my next purchase. Appropriately named Sassy, this cute short ‘do has that slightly edgy and casually tousled look that Tami is known for. I love it because although it’s pretty short it’s still very feminine and just oozes attitude. Want a quick makeover for your av? One of the easiest ways to dramatically change your appearance is to change your hair. If you need a change and like shorter styles as I do, head over to Tami McCoy’s store in Dixie and try on a demo.

That’s it for now, but check back again very soon and I’ll have some more new shiny for you! If you like what you see, or know of any great new fashions or accessories that everyone should know about please leave a comment or drop me a note card in-world.