Wearing Gilda black by Valentina e.; Pure Gold skin by Fallen Gods; jewelry by EarthStones; May Rose hair by rezology. Photographed at Zibska main store.
There’s some interesting things at the current events and the Fantasy Faire, but I decided to dip into my back Inventory, and stumbled across this dress. Conan was kind enough to serve as mon bel amour for a shot (well, he does live in Québec), and here we are.
Moonlight becomes you It goes with your hair You certainly know The right thing to wear
Moonlight becomes you And I’m thrilled at the sight And we could get So romantic tonight
Long-time readers of the blog will know that I’ve always had a thing for the famous strapless gown worn by Rita Hayworth in Gilda. (I must, because I’ve done two articles on the gown before, and I thought I’d shared a third from Harper Beresford’s old blog, A Passion for Virtual Fashion.)
Well, others love that gown, too. And it’s come back … though it may be a little difficult to pick up right now. Valentina E. has done a fresh recreation of the Jean Louis confection, down to the bow on the hip and the shoulder-length evening gloves, and made it available at the Rewind 40s Pin-up event in several colors (gloves are a separate purchase). Each of us — Diana, myself and Jem — are interpreting it as we wish. However …,
… it seems that this round of Rewind has closed down early. When I went back to check the landmark — and all three of us have done so since — the region keeps bouncing us. What I’d encourage you to do is to send notecards to valentinaevangelista (Valentina E. is her screen name), urging her to move the gowns into the main shop as soon as possible. This gown is just too pretty to not have in your collection, and to wear regularly to Frank’s or similar clubs!
The details:
On everyone:
Body and feet: Maitreya Lara 4.1 Gown and gloves: Valentina E. Gilda satin gown and gloves (Harper: black; Jem: sapphire; Diana: ruby)
I love doing “duet” sessions with Conan when he gets the chance. He cleans up nicely, and he’s gradually getting even better looking as time goes on. Here, we’re at part of the current exhibit in LEA25, which has a few spots we can work with. A good thing on the last, as scripts are disabled there; neither of us were able to use AnyPose for smiles or eye movement, even when we added it off sim and jumped back in. But we’re adaptable, if nothing else.
Outside the rain begins
And it may never end
So cry no more, on the shore a dream
Will take us out to sea
Forevermore, forevermore
Conan is in a very nice formal suit from Prism for Men, on the same sim as the women’s store. A HUD gives you two shirt colors and for different tie patterns. As for me, I’m in a dress I discovered from ArisAris on the Marketplace, also HUD driven, with Zuri jewelry (currently new, and so available to members for 25% off), and a pair of half-length gloves from Valentina E. exclusively for Maitreya Lara. These are just one set in an extremely fair gacha at the current round of Whimsical; and, while not perfect — the hand is very rigid looking — the colors are excellent for all types. I put together the whole collection with very little “investment” in duplicates.
Close your eyes and dream
And you can be with me
‘Neath the waves, through the cave of hours
Long forgotten now
We’re all alone, we’re all alone
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Learn how to pretend
Love in the shadows — a wonderful thing.
Once a story’s told
It can’t help but grow old
Roses do, lovers too, so cast
Your seasons to the wind
And hold me dear, oh, hold me dear
So much for stargazing…because you are all the stars in the sky for me.
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
All’s forgotten now
We’re all alone, all alone
Scroll on down for a live performance of “We’re All Alone” by the songwriter and original singer, Boz Scaggs.
Close the window, calm the light
And it will be all right
No need to bother now
Let it out, let it all begin
Owe it to the wind, my love
Accessories: Valentina E. Garbo gloves (Midlength Gold) (gacha, Maitreya only item, L$50/play at Whimsical event through September 8); Zuri Rayna Serpo suite (earrings, bracelets, ring and necklace (Antique Gold)
Makeup:GlamorizeDrama eyeshadow (Black – Black/Purple); *BOOM* Liquid Glaze liner (yellow) (vintage); Glamorize On Point lipstick (Warm Brown); FATElashes v2.0
Eyes: Poetic Colors Opal Eyes (Sun Wave; medium bright)
Hair: Vanity Hair Moonriver
Attachments: Slink Hands (L – Elegant; R – Casual)
Dress: Valentina e. Unstoppable Latex Dress M Amethyst
Shoes: BAX Prestige Boots (Silver)
Accessories: ryvolter Maxine Shoulder Stole (Snow); Eclectic Randomness cigarette holder (White, with exhaler); Lazuri Cocoa Island Special Edition Violets suite (group gift); private label diamond ring (not for sale)
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