The Fashion Loft - Tailored Statement Fashion Show - Dandyism

 

DANDYISM
Dandyism is a fashion style where a person dresses in a way that is elegant, stylish, and full of personality. A dandy look is detailed, and can be a bit artistic. But it is always a polished, fashionable look. Dandyism started with men wearing fancy suits in history, but today anyone can create a dandy look by combining tailoring with color and personality.

Black dandyism came about in the 18th century as a movement where Black people used tailored clothing as a form of self-expression. This allowed those who styled in this way to define themselves beyond stereotypes and to challenge racial segregation.

MET Gala 2025 aimed to showcase the contributions of Black designers and individuals to the evolution of dandyism and its impact globally.

A Dandy Look Might Include:

• A blazer or fitted jacket with colorful pants or skirt
• A vest with a silk scarf or ruffled shirt
• A hat, cane, gloves, or stylish sunglasses
• Fun shoes — like loafers, oxfords, boots, or heels
• Jewelry or bold makeup to add flair

It’s not just about what you wear — it’s about style and attitude.

LOCATION: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mieville%20Twain/233/114/31

OUTFIT - DANDYISM WITH A STEAMPUNK TWIST
Drape - Dernier - Lauryn
Shirt - Find the Fish - Diamond Frost
Blazer - Dernier - Adut
Pants - Dernier - Veronika

ACCESSORIES
Hat - Dernier - Mona
Goggles - Sax Shephard Designs - Steam Sleuth Goggles - Brown
Tie - House of RFyre - Wintertide Tux Womens: Bow Tie (modified)
Earrings - Designs by Isaura - Victoriana 
Necklace - Designs by Isaura - Victoriana
Pocket Watch - The Starhelm Trading Company - Fobbed Pocketwatch - Large 1
Staff - Talevin's Designs - Steampunk Staff
Shoe Decorations - Dragonsworn Track Stores - Gears Necklace - Gold
Shoe Decorations -  Kaname Steampunk - Pocket Watch
Shoes - Ankle Boots - Dernier - Emilly
Hair - Revoul - Heart Fingerwaves
Eyebrows - Nuve. - Angie - Red
Eyeshadow - Zibska - Alenka Eyemakeup [75] 07
Lipstick - Zibska - Yeva Lips 06

Pose - OsTentatioN - Anastasia 8

GOOD FAIRY - Nissi

 GOOD FAIRY's newest release is Nissi.  This two piece outfit is a perfect summer resort wear look.  It is ideal for a day at the beach, dinner at the resort, or dancing under the stars.  It comes with a crisscross halter top with chain embellishment; and a full-length skirt with slit up both sides and chain embellishment.  It has the following HUDs to customize your look:

Top - Solids - 32 Colors, 32 Belt Colors

Top - Demasks - 24 Patterns, 24 Belt Patterns

Top Chain - 33 Colors

Skirt - Solids - 32 Colors, 32 Belt Colors

Skirt - Demasks - 24 Patterns, 24 Belt Patterns

Skirt Chain - 33 Colors

Plus all HUDs can be customized to any color.  Nissi is available for Maitreya(Lara, Lara X), Legacy, Belleza(Isis,Freya), Slink(Hourglass, Physique), and Reborn mesh bodies.

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Hat - Carrie's Lingerie - Flower Floppy Hat  Blue

Hairpiece - Zibska - Naira Fascinator

Top - Good Fairy - Nissi

Skirt - Good Fairy - Nissi

Shoes -  Supernatural  - Rania Heels

Drink - ChicChica - Mimosa Sunrise

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Hair - Truth - Breeze

Body - Maitreya - Lara V5.3

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 01

Nails -  Mani Pedi - Calavera Polish

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Finale

 

My look is inspired by Françoise Hardy—singer, accidental fashion legend, and the ultimate French "It Girl". 

Rising to fame in the 1960s through the yé-yé music scene, Hardy captivated audiences with her voice and unconventional charm. 

Mick Jagger called her his ideal woman. 

Her transformation from shy singer to international fashion star was guided by her photographer Jean-Marie Périer, who helped shape her sleek, trend-setting image. 

Hardy became the muse of designers like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, André Courrèges and Rei Kawakubo; defining her look, which is as pervasive today as it was back in the 60s, with her signature bangs, white ankle boots, and vinyl trench coats. 

She rocked mini dresses, oversized sunglasses, and shaggy fur coats like no one else. 

Channeling her was my way of honoring timeless elegance with a rebellious edge.

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Sunglasses - My Bags - My Star Glasses - White

Necklace - Zuri - Spell Bound Pendant V3 - Elite

Ring -  Zuri - Filigree Rink - Pink Opal/Champagne/Sterling

Dress - LUXE Paris - Ocean

Coat - LUXE Paris - Ferocious Racoon Coat

Shoes - LUXE Paris - Snow Boots

Microphone -MMI - Microphone

Pose -  Pink Moon - Custom Pose

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Hair - Wings - ES1008

Bangs - Wings - ES0830-Bang B

Bangs - Wings - EF0410-Hair Bangs

Body - Maitreya - Lara V5.3

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 01

Nails - Halo Nails - Indie

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Judges Brunch

 

Our outfits for the judges brunch were to be an ambassadorial look for LUXE Paris.  I wanted my look to be a little fashion forward, a little business, and feminine.  For fashion forward, I used the LUXE Paris Oregano dress with its asymmetrical hem and the MY Bags My Osaka purse with it large gold chain handle.  For business, I added the LUXE Paris Emprendedora jacket and MY Bags My Ketama moderate high heel shoes.  For femininity, I used the MY Bags My Phi Phi hat with the Zuri Only You Rose Elite necklace, Only You Rose Elite earrings, Filigree Rink - Pink Opal/Champagne/Sterling ring for a brooch, and Just Because Elite ring.

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Hat - My Bags - My Phi Phi Hat - Green

Earrings - Zuri - Only You Rose Elite

Necklace - Zuri - Only You Rose Elite

Brooch - Zuri - Filigree Rink - Pink Opal/Champagne/Sterling

Ring -  Zuri - Just Because Elite

Dress - LUXE Paris - Oregano

Jacket - LUXE Paris - Emprendedora

Belt - erratic - Duel Buckle Leather Belt - Black

Purse - My Bags - My Osaka - Black

Shoes - My Bags - My Ketama Shoes - Black

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Hair - Truth - Poetry/NoWisps

Body - Maitreya - Lara V5.3

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 01

Nails -  Mani Pedi - Calavera Polish

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Rehearsal

 

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Headband - My Bags - My Vetusca Headband

Earrings - Zuri - Ariel Elite

Necklace - Zuri - Ariel Elite

Bracelet - Zuri - Ariel Elite

Top - LUXE Paris - Discovery

Pants - LUXE Paris - Discovery

Purse - My Bags - My Naia

Shoes - My Bags - My Royal Sandals - Yellow

AVATAR

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Hair - Truth - Solstice - No Braids

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 01

Nails -  Mani Pedi - Calavera Polish

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Mentoring Class

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Headband - My Bags - My Brasilian - Yellow

Earrings - Zuri - Forever Earrings - Onyx Sparkle/Opal/Dark Gold

Necklace - Zuri - Forever Earrings - Onyx Sparkle/Opal/Dark Gold

Bracelet - Zuri - Forever Earrings - Onyx Sparkle/Umber Opal/Dark Gold

Dress - LUXE Paris - Mystic

Purse - My Bags - My Koh Phangan - Black

Shoes - My Bags - My Dolly Sandals - Yellow

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Hair - Truth - Solstice - No Braids

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 01

Nails - Tashi - Sunflower

 

GOOD FAIRY - Taraji @Blue Event

 GOOD FAIRY's latest release is Taraji and it is an EXCLUSIVE available at the Blue Event.  Taraji is an Egyptian/African inspired gown with accessories.  This outfit will make you the queen of any event be it formal, cultural, or role play.  

Taraji consists of:

• High Heel Leather Sandals with Beaded Gem Strands
• 64 Shoe colors
• 32 Leather colors
• 32 Gem colors
• Gold Arm Bands 
• Arm Roses
• 64 Rose colors
• Gemmed Cuff Style Bracelets
• 32 Leather color
• 32 Gem colors
• Leather Choker with Draped Stones, and Metal Filagree
• Plain 
• 32 Leather colors
• 8 Metal colors
• 64 Stones colors

• With Large Center Gems
• 32 Gem colors
• With Rose and Metal Filagree
• 64 Rose colors
• Leather Leaf Shaped Earrings with Large Accent Gem- 
• 32 Leather color
• 32 Gem colors
• Gold Leather C-String
• Chest Rose
• 64 Rose colors
• Sweetheart Neckline, Draped Form Fitting Gown with Corset and Tail
• Gown A Solid Silk Tail
• 32 colors
• Gown A Sheer Silk Tail 
• 32 colors
• Gown B Solid Leather Tail 
• 32 colors
• Gown B Sheer Leather Textured Tail
• 32 colors
• Gown Fabric
• Top and Skirt - 64 colors
• Skirt - 64 colors 
• Tail
• 64 colors
• Tail Rose
• 64 Rose colors
• Tall Conical Shaped Head Wrap with Leather Binding
• 64 Silk colors
• 32 Leather colors

LOCATION: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AkhetAten/249/127/62

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Headwrap - Good Fairy - Taraji

Earrings - Good Fairy - Taraji

Choker - Good Fairy - Taraji

Arm Band - Good Fairy - Taraji

Bracelets - Good Fairy - Taraji

Gown - Good Fairy - Taraji

C-String - Good Fairy - Taraji

Shoes - Good Fairy - Taraji

Staff - Talevin's Designs and Magic Sky Village - Ankh Staff

Pose - Pink Moon - Staff Bend Arm 2 M

Pose - PosESioN - Goddess 7

AVATAR

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Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - PURPLE BEAUTY - Pamela - Brownie

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Yuna

Eyeliner - LILIBEL BEAUTY - Cleo Eyeliner - Horus

Tattoo - LILIBEL BEAUTY - Cleo Tattoo

Makeup - LILIBEL BEAUTY - Cleo Make Full

Nails - Mani Pedi - Bento Box Just the Redz too!

TARA - Artis Hat & Paper Doll Cartoon Face Moles

TARA's newest release is Artis Hat.  This lovely sun hat is great for both casual and formal summer outfits. Artis comes with a 12 color texture HUD.  This hat is copy and mod.

Another new release is Paper Doll Cartoon Face Moles.  This pack comes with two BOM moles:  one for the right upper cheek and one for the left upper cheek.  They can be worn together or separately.

Style Card

Outfit

Hat - TARA - Artis

Necklace - TARA - Dimante Jewelry Set

Dress - TARA - Pink Rose Gown

Modesty - TARA - Pink Rose Gown

Props - Visual Junkies - Cardboard Living Pack >Houses&Decor

Poses - Pink Moon - Cardy Doll Mix - My Beautiful Star 5

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Face - TARA - TARA Face Emerald Eyes 2

Mole - TARA - Paperdoll Cartoon Face Mole - Left

Eyeshadow - TARA - Eyeshadows for TARA face 6

Skin - S&P - Cardy Body & Head Cardboard EDGES BOM

Skin - Dead Doll - Piper Skin - Ivory
Body - S&P - Cardy Body BOM V1.0
Head - S&P - Cardy Head BOM V1.0
Hair - TARA - Mesata Hair

TARA - Pink Rose Gown, Color Sparkle Handbag, Dimante Jewelry, Kitty Rainbow Hair @ CardBoard Market

 

TARA's newest releases are available at the new CardBoard Market:

Kitty Rainbow Hair for paper doll Cardy is a gorgeous side part, shoulder length, layered hair style with a rounded back. It comes in a rainbow gem texture with animated gold sparkles.  It is original mesh, unrigged, copy and mod.

Dimante Jewelry for paper doll Cardy is an exquisite rainbow-colored precious gem and pearl necklace and tiara set in gold. This set is done in a theme of hearts and tear drops.  The back of the necklace is a elegant as the front.  This set is original mesh, unrigged, and copy only.

Pink Rose Gown for paper doll Cardy is a beautiful gown that can be used for weddings, formal occasions, and role play.  This lace trimmed sweetheart neckline, corseted bodice, long-sleeved, A-line skirt gown with a modesty cat-suit is done in a delicate sparkling pink rose texture.  The gown and modesty cat-suit can be worn as separates.  The modesty cat-suit is BOM for full body modesty and the skirt is a flexi double skirt.

Color Sparkle Handbag is rainbow inspired.  This 2D mesh square shaped bag has a fold over opening, and an arched handle.  This handbag is done in rainbow gem texture with animated gold sparkles.  It comes with 3 holds: a Left hold, Right hold, and Right bend hold.  Each handbag is Copy only.

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Outfit
Tiara - TARA - Dimante Jewelry Set

Necklace - TARA - Dimante Jewelry Set

Dress - TARA - Pink Rose Gown

Modesty - TARA - Pink Rose Gown

Shoes - Astralia - Diva Heels
Handbag - TARA - Color Sparkle Handbag - Right Bend

Props - Visual Junkies - Cardboard Living Pack >Houses&Decor

Poses - Pink Moon - Cardy Doll Mix - My Beautiful Star 5

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Face - TARA - TARA Face Emerald Eyes 2

Eyeshadow - TARA - Eyeshadows for TARA face 6

Skin - S&P - Cardy Body & Head Cardboard EDGES BOM

Skin - Dead Doll - Piper Skin - Ivory
Body - S&P - Cardy Body BOM V1.0
Head - S&P - Cardy Head BOM V1.0
Hair - TARA - Kitty Rainbow Hair

ARKONA - Jade Chinese Dress Set 1, Borik Zein Hat, Flower Fantasy Fan

 

ARKONA's newest release is Jade Chinese Dress Set 1.  This set is part of ARKONA's Chinese Collection.  It is a modern Chinese hanfu set that can be used for role play or for Chinese celebrations.  Jade is a double-sleeve, mandarin style collared top with a full-length skirt.  It has a solid jade colored background with gold Chinese symbols, gold foliage, gold trim, and red and white crane embroidery.  It is made for Maitreya and Belleza(Freya, Isis, Venus) mesh bodies.  

ARKONA's newest release is Borik Zein Hat.  Borik is a central Asian inspired unisex hat, indicative of the Kazakhs, that comes in a short and tall version.  Both versions have a wide fur trim with a four-sided cone shaped top.  The short version has a small fur pompom on top.  Each side of the hat is embroidered with an intricate design done in hues of green.  This hat is copy and modifiable.

ARKONA's newest release is Flower Fantasy Fan. You will feel like the most elegant lady with this delicate fan done in six HUD controlled exquisite floral designs with gold hardware.  This fan is perfect for Baroque, Asian, and Fantasy role play.  It comes with three fans: one with left hand hold, one with right hand hold and one with no hold.

Location:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tyta/115/14/1804

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Hat - ARKONA - Borik Zein Hat - Short

Top - ARKONA - Jade Chinese Dress Set 1

Skirt - ARKONA - Jade Chinese Dress Set 1

Fan - ARKONA - Flower Fantasy Fan

Shoes - [ity.] - China Floral Flats - Green

Pose - BAXE - Miss China - Gala C 2018 4

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Hair - Sintiklia - Cassidy

Body - Maitreya - LaraX

Head - LAQ - Scarlet

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Yuna

Skin - ALT3 - Mei - *VEL* Icy

Forehead Ornament - Find the Fish - Hua Dian Forehead Crimson 3 EVOX

Eye Dots - cursd beauty - Chinese makeup - Hanfu eye dots EVOX

Eye Brows - cursd beauty - Chinese makeup - Hanfu eye brows EVOX

Blush - littleaxoloti - tang blush 2 EVOX

Bridge Blush - littleaxoloti - tang bridge blush EVOX

Dimples - littleaxoloti - tang dimples EVOX

Lipstain - littleaxoloti - tang lipstain EVOX

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Week 4b

 

Location:  Flotsam Beach

STYLE CARD

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Hat - My Bags - My Chora Hat - Blue

Earrings - Zuri - Anchor Elite

Necklace - Zuri - Anchor Elite

Top - LUXE Paris - Bubble Gum

Shorts - LUXE Paris - Bubble Gum

Purse - My Bags - My Naia Bag

Shoes - My Bags - My Samba - Blue

Towel - Amitie - Sun Kissed Pack - Bento Towel Right Shoulder with Pose

Dog - Jian - Silly Shibes - Companion Pup - White

AVATAR

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Hairbase - Truth - Solstice - No Braids

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Nails -  alaskametro - Classic/Solid

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Week 4a

 

STYLE CARD

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Hat - My Bags - Vivian Leigh - Blue

Earrings - Zuri - Kaysie's Star - Aqua/Plum/Copper

Necklace - Zuri - Kaysie's Star - Aqua/Plum/Copper

Ring - Kunglers - Lyka

Top - LUXE Paris - Gemini

Skirt - LUXE Paris - Gemini

Shoes - Zhora Design - Niza

Purse - My Bags - Vivian Leigh - Blue

AVATAR

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Hairbase - Truth - Solstice - No Braids

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angie Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Shadow -  SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Shad 03

Lipstick - SlackGirl - LAQ Era2 HD Lips 05

Nails - DaneMarkZ - Wonderland

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Week 3

 

STYLE CARD

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Hat - My Bags - My Dalhia - Pink

Earrings - Zuri - Ariel Elite V2

Necklace - Zuri - Ariel Elite V2

Bracelet - Zuri - Ariel Elite V2

Flowers - Kiestsu - Hana Kanzashi - 3 Ume - Pink

Gown - LUXE Paris - Tendresse

Purse - My Bags - Trunk Wild

AVATAR

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Hairbase - Truth - Solstice - No Braids

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyebrows - Nuve - Angle Eyebrows - Red

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Nails - Mani Pedi - Redz

LUXE Paris LOTY 2025 - Week 2

 

STYLE CARD

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Headdress - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

Earrings - Zuri - Sarah V5 - Cotton Candy - Opal/Copper - Earrings

Necklace - Zuri - Sarah V5 - Cotton Candy - Opal/Copper - Necklace and Earring

Bolero - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

Corset - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

Skirt - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

Panties - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

Purse - My Bags - My Moon - Pink - Pose1

Ring - MaDdZ DeSignZ - Flower Ring Pink Daisy

Shoes - LUXE Paris - Kawaii

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Hairbase - Truth - Ivana

Body - Maitreya - Lara X

Head - LAQ - Era2 - Elle

Skin - Traditional Face - Mariety - Rose Kiss

Eyes -  LAQ - Eyes BOM - Susanna

Eyeshadow - alaskametro - Toujours - 06

Lipstick - alaskametro - Toujours - 05

Nails - Mani Pedi - Palomma Polish