Chalice In Wonderland: GLAM AFFAIR - Fresh And Fabulous

I admit I don't need much of an excuse to go check out new things in SL and this evening was no exception.  Having been sent the new Leona skins from Ms Aida Ewing of Glam Affair, I hopped on the hover-bike and headed over for a first hand look.  To say I was impressed is an understatement of mammoth proportions.  It is beautiful.  Soft sandstone, lots of glass, nooks for resting and admiring your purchases, Glam Affair is a class act.  It's sprawling but easy to navigate due to the court yard style build.  

Inside it just get's better.  Lots of room to wander and it has a flow through feel walking into each section.  Clothes, lingerie, skins and so much more unfold as you walk the rooms.  Aida I take my hat off to you for creating a superb place to shop, meet friends and hang out.  It has an indoor/outdoor bar/cafe area that is so realistic I think I've seen it in RL.

Here are just a few snappies of Glam Affair with me in of course.  I'm like a kid with a karaoke mike when it comes to taking pics in SL...I never give it up.  Get there as soon as you can.  I'm sure you'll love it too.

Chalice In Wonderland: Presenting Leona Skin from Glam Affair

Why am I so slow at PS?  I would have had these out much sooner if I would quit fumbling around in there.  Regardless, I was sent the new release skins from Glam Affair (formally known as Beauty Avatar).  Love the name Glam Affair...it's frou frou me.

I really do love the skins from Ms Aida Ewing, the creator.  Lots of wonderful make ups, both vibrant and soft.  Take a look and see for yourself.  I love the shading and I'm particularly partial to the Natural tone.  Excellent, excellent job and I can see this is going to be a favorite of mine and I'm sure many others.

Don't I look gorgeous???  No don't answer that.  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Shown in Natural.

Pale, Natural and Tan "The Leona"

 

Head on down to Glam Affair where a giftie awaits you.  Woo Hoo another awesome skin to wear.

Chalice In Wonderland: Buy A Lifestyle At The Loft

This is the least I can do for someone I have respected as a designer since I began furnishing my houses quite some time ago.  Colleen Desmoulins, the creative force behind The Loft has provided SL residents with a stylish lifestyle akin to some of the upmarket furniture design stores in RL.

New at The Loft are two pieces that Colleen says will provide residents with the ability to mix 'n' match their furniture creating their own distinctive look.  I have been a Loft devotee for ages and what always strikes me, is the attention to detail and clever selection of textures that work together to create life-like furniture pieces that I would have in my own RL home.

Introducing:

The Mayer Chaise


"Is new and improved with lot's of colors to chose from.  It comes with couples and singles animations and texture changeable blankets and pillows". - Colleen Desmoulins

The Krissy Shelves:

"These adorable shelves would make a great addition to anyroom .  It comes decorated with everything shown.  The Picture frame is not attached which makes adding your own picture a cinch".  - Colleen Desmoulins

These pictures are taken in my house so I can testify that both are awesome.  The Mayer Chaise is in my bathroom and is a perfect platform to kick back and rest after a long day.  The Krissy Shelves I just purchased and the texture change curtain at the bottom is such a great idea.  BTW - that's me in the frame.  Just throw a photo in the content tab of the frame and voila.  You've personalized your home.

Thank you Colleen.  SL decorators owe you a snug hug.

 

Chalice In Wonderland: My New Coat And Nuts To You

I just brought a coat by a designer called Nuts Andel from the store enchanty.  I'm absolutely thrilled with the coat but knowing someone made it who goes by the name Nuts makes me love it even more.  I wish I'd chosen Nuts as my SL name...Nuts Carling.  hmmmm I like.  Anyway I've been in SL so long now I've forgotten why I chose Chalice as a name only to say I like the way it sounds.  I knda like being a cup that holds wine which just happens to be one of my favorite drinks.  Anyway I digress.

enchanty (no capitals please) is a little boutique on Japan Fancy Island and also in the Creator's Pavilion that doesn't stock much but what is in there I've found to be of excellent quality.  My ivory colored coat is so well made and doesn't poke out here and there as you move.  When designers get this right, I have confidence to purchase more from then which I did.  A gorgeously sweet soft  lemon skirt and an amazing pair of thigh tights with textured prim lower leg folds.  Scrummy in white but equally adorable in black, pink, brown and gray.  I was trying to create a soft, cuddly, organic look for those days when you want winter dressing to be stylish but not trussed up like an Eskimo.. I have about 5 inches of exposed skin...I think I can manage that in the name of fashion.  I found my Kalnin's Snowdrift shoes and changed the color via the hud.  Me loves these babies :-)  Yay to Kalnin's.

Anyhoo this is my tribute to Nuts from enchanty just to say...I like your stuff.  You simply nailed this coat.

Oh I also had fun at Shag buying some new hair. This is my first visit to Shag and I found it Shag-a-licious for this picky hair buyer.  The Cherry Pie hair I'm wearing is as elegant and stylish as any hair I've found in SL.  Bravo Mr Shag (aka Sebastien Aries).  Nice of him to provide a little bar upstairs for the weary and spent....this is where I took my snaps.

Chalice is training for the Navy Seals between fashion shoots.

Where did you get it???

Skin: Estelle Light Make Up #10 by LeLetka

Hair: Cherry Pie in Blond by Shag

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Green #4 by Nany Merlin

Coat: Otome Coat in Ivory by enchanty

Skirt: Ohana Skirt in Yellow by enchanty

Tights: Kutushita Tights in White by enchanty

Boots: Snowdrift by Kalnins

Earrings: Charm Earrings from Bonita's Jewelery

Chalice In Wonderland: Schools Out 4 Evah

Came across this blazer tonight out shopping and it screamed naughty school girl.  Possibly because I went to a fancy dress party like this once in my old school blazer, shirt and tie...oh the memories.  Being loyal to my old school I did rip off the school emblem from the pocket so as not to bring the school into any more disrepute than I did when I was a student there. 

Like a shark in a feeding frenzy, I scooped up everything in my path down at the Creator's Pavilion..  It's a brilliant place to be.

I enjoyed this photo shoot at an abandoned school in SL.  Perhaps it was St Trinians?

 

And she wore:

Skin:  Belle Medium Meow Mocha from Belleza

Hair: Haley in Black by Bishwear

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Green #4 by Nany Merlin

Nails: Color 1a from The Nail Station

Jacket: Striped Jacket, Shirt and Tie from Unknown Boutique

Pants/Suspenders: Damaged stockings and garter belt from barbee

Shoes: Saffron Pumps in Black by LeLutka

Chalice In Wonderland: I Can't Live Without My.........

HOUSE

It is just amazing what can be produced with 1225 prims.  I brought my 4096sqm piece of  land from Rich Grainger from Virtual World and couldn't be happier with the service.  Barely an uninvited visitor, no grief, no pain in the neck builds...to me it's total heaven.  Creating my environment was the most fun I've ever had in SL for a non-builder/designer/artist and I wore out the TP service during the week or two it took me to buy, set up and furnish the house.

I chose a Scarlett Creative home called "Let Me Hang Art 2009" and I adore it.  Having lived briefly in a Dolphin Designs house, I really wanted one of those but it was too prim heavy for my land.  Whilst I loved my Dolphin House to bits, this Scarlett house is more my style and is very, very livable.  By that I mean it's roomy and you can move around so easily not getting stuck with camera limitations. 

My land allows me 1225 prims and I'm so proud of the fact that I was able to incorporate the house, landscaping, sea features and furniture in what I initially thought was a meager amount.  I have two floors of house full of lovely things I thoroughly enjoyed buying and a set up I'm very comfortable with.  When I think I started off renting a room with 50 prims on a womens only island then moved up in the world to 100 prims renting a beach house, there is a vast difference between renting an apartment and having all the permissions inherent in  having your own land.  It just creates another dimension to SL that I had never enjoyed before.

Here is the ground floor only of my little piece of SL that is full of wonderful things I have gathered from many, many SL designers.  Welcome to Chal's Place.

 

I'll show you upstairs next time.  Need to tidy up the bedroom first.

Chalice In Wonderland: Sascha's Designs - 4 Outfits In 1

As I promised, here is my next lot of outfits from Sascha's Designs.  Vibrant, sexy, sassy and cheeky are what springs to mind when I took these pictures of the Ailbell outfit sent by Ms Sascha Frangilli.  One of the things so appealing about this ensemble are the number of options available.  As you can clearly see, you get 4 outfits in one and in these lean times, that has to be good.  Hope you enjoy the Ailbell in turquoise, brown and blue.

 

 

Worn with LeLutka's amazing Saffron Pumps, this is a winner in anyone's language.

Chalice In Wonderland: Sascha's Designs - Dress For Haiti.

Where have I been all your life Ms Sascha Frangilli, the force behind Sascha's Designs?  I am starting to wonder if I've lived my SL under a rock.  Blogging certainly opens up the fashion field and here I thought I had a good handle on who was out there...but really, I know NOTHING. 

The lovely Ms Frangilli contacted me to ask if I would be interested in viewing a casual outfit for my blog.  Of course, I jumped at the chance.  I'm not saying I hadn't heard of Sascha's Designs, only that I wasn't a regular...but I sure will be.. 

I will feature the outfit sent to me tomorrow; however, Ms Frangilli did pass over a gown that she said was up for sale with proceeds going to the Haiti disaster.  It is these moments when you just know SL is used for good.  The feeds are full of information about how one can immerse themselves in the efforts to raise money and it just warms my heart.

The outfit I'm wearing is called 'Deception' in coffee and it is just stunning.  I love everything about it and it comes in 3 skirt options and can be worn with or without the collar.  The store is just full of amazing outfits and the range seems endless.  If you do nothing else today, go check Sascha's.

She wore:

Skin: Eva Tone #4 from Tuli

Hair: Prissy in Ginger Brown from 0 Style

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Green #4 by Nany Merlin

Lashes: Thorn Lashes by Detour

Dress: Deception in Coffee by Sascha's Designs (proceeds to Haiti)

Shoes: Shanti Nude by Maitreya Gold

Hat: Can Can Hat by AnaLee Balut

Chalice In Wonderland - I'm A Sloane Ranger

You just have to check out this shop of designer Geryn Sloane. .G Sloane Couture situated in Cederwood is chock full of fabulous designer pieces from casual to elegant gowns.  I was sent this amazing dress called Fragile but there's nothing fragile about the dress nor the cost.  Very reasonable price tags on all the clothing and I'm so impressed with the wide selection they offer and the interesting texturing of the outfits.  Hope you can see how delicate this dress looks and as luck would have it yet again, it's in soft, soft blue.

With collar ruff.

Without collar ruff but with sash ruffles and bow.

This shop is definitely on my list of fav's so take a trip over and check it out.  You just can't have enough LM's to good, honest clothes shops at excellent prices. 

Chalice In Wonderland - Amba Silk Dress by PACADI Jasha.

Picture provided by PACADI Jasha & framed by Chalice Carling.

I love blogging and while 99% of the time I blog what I buy, there are the odd occasions where I'm sent something to profile if I like it.  Tonight was such an occasion where I was sent the Amba Silk dress in light blue (I'm a sucker for light blue too).  I popped on the contents of the folder and loved it all.   PACADI Jasha has done it again.

A soon to be released hair, two black bags filled with girlie stuff, the dress, the black belt and a cool pair of aviator sunglasses.  I couldn't wait to photograph it so took off to Insilico Central where I remembered a neon blue bar.  Insilico is one of my favorite places to visit and there's a photographic treasure around every corner.  Anyway, here's Amba.

 

 

Thank you so much for sharing the outfit with me.  It's very well constructed and it was a pleasure to review.

The designers:

Skin: Jesse Sunkiss in Make Up #8 by Belleza 

Hair: Tide Hair in Caramel with blue beret from PACADI Jasha (soon to be released)

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Blue #4 by Nany Merlin

Dress: Amba Silk dress in Light Blue by PACADI Jasha

Belt: Comes with skirt by PACADI Jasha

Glasses:  Designer Aviator Glasses in Turquoise (3 sizes) by PACADI Jasha

Socks: Pastal Socks by BiancaF 

Shoes: Dahlia Pumps in Black by Armidi  

Necklace & Earrings: Chalice Diamond by JCNY 

Bangles: Turkish Delight bangles by Fresh Baked Goods 

Bags:  Yfke Bags by PACADI Jasha

Chalice In Wonderland - Metropolis Fashion Park Grand Opening - 1st Feb

For those who wouldn't miss the opening of an envelope...and you know there are many (lol), enjoy some fun and frivolity  at the Grand Opening of  Metropolis Fashion Park on the 1st of February.  Here is the official press release.

A full day of events for entertainment, with Valentine's Day theme and featuring our outstanding tenants in three fashion shows, fun demonstrations, and a special Romantic exhibit.  And, of course, dancing to SL's favorite DJs.

SCHEDULE:
10:00am--Makeover Demonstration (HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAM AVATAR)
11:00am--Music/dancing in Party Place with DJ
12:00pm--Lingerie Fashion Show
1:00pm--Build a Wardrobe Demonstration (OMG I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR)
2:00pm--Bridal Fashion Show
3:00pm--After-show Party (Music/dancing in Party Place with DJ)
4:00pm--Tenants' Pink&Red Fashion Show
5:00pm--After-show Party (Music/dancing in Party Place with DJ) (AM QUAR)??????
6:00pm--Hunt, Shopping, Teahouse Break
7:00pm--Fire Dance on Runway by fire Werefox

ROMANCE THEME February show in Special Exhibitions Hall (clothes, art, photography)
ALL-SHOPS HUNT--all day
KIMONO DISPLAY--informal all day show in Japanese Tea Houses
ASIAN LOVE is also enrolled in the THAT'S AMORE SL HUNT starting Feb. 1

Catch your limousine HERE.

Chalice In Wonderland: La Maison De La Couture-New Kid On The Block

Yes there's a new kid on the block and we should be excited.  Rajae Diavolo has recently opened La Maison De La Couture.  I think new designers deserve all the publicity they can get particularly with the number of design houses closing their doors in SL which is such a shame.  I like her a lot and if these three outfits are the start, woo hoo for us.  We are in for a treat.

The store is just lovely and I encourage you all to pop in.

Skin: Estelle Ligh in Make Up #7 from LeLutka
Hair: Luna in Java from Detour
Nails: Red by Petit Ange
Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Big Gray from Nany Merlin
Dress: Spanish Lullaby from La Maison De La Couture
Hat: Flower Garden Head Dress in Red  by Wild O
Stocking: Schwarz Fishnet in Black by Awori Cassini
Shoes: Bit Bootie in Black by Stiletto Moody
Necklace/earrings: Estelle Earrings and Necklace designed by Ryker Beck (now Exodi)

Skin: Estelle light in Make Up #5 from LeLutka
Hair: Estelle hair base dark from LeLutka
Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Big Gray from Nany Merlin
Lashes: Klee Dot Lashes by Detour
Dress: Passion Noir Shine On Black by La Maison De La Couture
Hat:  Romi in Black from Donna Flora
Shoes: Espirit in Noir by Maitreya Gold
Choker:  Eden in Black by PERTURB/ation
Earrings: Love Eternal Two Tone Turquoise Earrings from BLD

Hair: Model Hair in Light Cocoa from 69
Skin: Siren in Amber from the oBscene
Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Big Grey by Nany Merlin
Lashes: Klee Dot Lashes from Detour
Dress: Martinis In The Night Retro Glamour dress from La Maison De La Couture
Shoes: La Vivien in Red by Coutisane
Gloves: Quilt handwarmer by UnTone
Stockings: Red Seamed Hose by Battered Boudoir
Earrings: Antonia in Brown by DeLa

Chalice In Wonderland - Lime + Tequila = Margarita.

Weekend fever = lots of fun.

I couldn't resist this one from the fashion house of Chantkare when I logged on and discovered the weekend fever special for $50L.  This was ever so symbolic as my favorite fruit is lime, I love tequila and that equates to my favorite cocktail...the Margarita. Chantkare designer Applonia Criss has created a stunning shop full of cutting edge outfits that ups the anti in SL couture.  Please note I am aware of the conflicting train of thought on the word couture BUT for me, it defines my idea of top of the line clothing construction in SL

As a color, lime is just so striking when used in clothing design and while it isn't everyone's bag, I happen to love it.  The outfit is aptly called Tequila so please lick your salt, sip your tequila, suck your lime and pop on your shades for this one.

 

 

 

What she wore:

Skin: Estelle Light in Make Up #10 by LeLutka  

Hair: Mary in Black by Truth  

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Green #2 by Nany Merlin  

Pants/jacket/corset: Tequila from Chantkare 

Shoes:  Lime Green Flats by BiancaF 

Anklets:  Black Anklets from Maitreya  

Earrings: Modern Anch in Mint designed by Babyhoney Bailey  

Hat:  Tori by Elegance Hats 

/me crosses my fingers that no-one else has blogged this one.  Ha Ha.  See I'm getting paranoid.