Rusalka, by PurpleMoon!

Poulet Koenkamp has done her first release of 1012, and it is gorgeous! This long, flowing brocade gown is so elegant, I can't stand it, and in so many wonderful color combinations. This one screamed January to me, but I'll be back for more, I know it.

I love the fit-to-flare skirt, it's my favorite style here and in RL. And the sculpted top was a breeze to fit, though the combination with a skirt layer did overlap a bit at the hips. A down side of SL, where EVERY skirt (layer) makes your butt look big.

Oh, and hey! If you want to try out sizing the sculpted top, hurry down to the main store now, because the PurpleMoon group just hit 11,000 members, and Poulet released a gift for the occasion - a cocktail version of the Rusalka dress, in a gorgeous dark purple!

Now I will say that the skirt was originally a lot longer. Almost down to the middle of my shins. But I prefer a shorter cocktail dress, and thankfully Poulet doesn't put goofy restrictions on her resizers, so this was a breeze to adjust. And still lovely!

Style Credits:
(Look 1)
Dress + gloves: PurpleMoon - Rusalka
Jewelry: Earthstones - Figure 8 Jewelry set

(Look 2)
Dress + gloves: PurpleMoon - Rusalka Cocktail - 11k members group gift! (In STORE)
Jewelry: Miel - Sha set
Shoes: G Field - Eve Flower Pumps

(Both)
Skin: LAQ - Vilda
Hair: Elikatira - Leah

So technically the entry is done, but I wanted to share this picture, because I'm in love with the angle, and totally didn't expect it to come out well. Whee!

52 Weeks of Color, Week 2

Ok, I've made it into week 2 without failing, I think that's an accomplishment. :P I have to admit, finding things I like in coral was a challenge. Not because I don't like the color, just because it seems to be less used than other colors. Lots of pink, lots of peach, but that perfect orangey-pink blend just didn't show up. Well, until designers heard about the challenge and hurried to create, I think. There's more coral in the marketplace than there was a week ago.

I was thankful for that, since I'd put together a couple of looks, but not found anything I really loved, until this morning. Luckily, I stumbled across a new-to-me designer with some very nice style.

Mini-dresses can be easily overdone, which is why I appreciate the clean lines, original accents, and the design that's reminiscent of those blocky fabric prints I love so much, without being overwhelming. And it is in the perfect shade of coral, in my opinion. In part because it's the shade my G Field pumps can match. ~grins~

I had another nice find in Earthstones, a necklace and earrings set that's not too formal, but definitely dresses up the otherwise simple outfit. Finish with some coral lipstick and some warm blonde hair (is there a better combination than coral and blonde?), and we've got our look!

Style Credits:
Skin: Mynerva - Kianna (I told you I wasn't taking this off!)
Hair: Truth - Abigail 2
Lipstick: Hush Lipstick - Juicy Coral
Dress: Leverocci - Seam Detail Mini Dress
Shoes: G Field - Eve Flower Pumps
Jewelry: Earthstones - Ti'ana Set