Callie Cline has created two stunning dresses for the Winter Magic fashion event that are making fashionistas everywhere flock to Black Swan to snatch them up!  During the past two fashion shows, the audience made many "Ooh!," "Ahh!," and of course, "Hoo!!!" sounds when the models from Nocturne Modelling Agency sashayed down the runway wearing them.

Both dresses are a part of Callie's "Divine" collection, and are available only at Black Swan!  The first I popped on to do a little ooh'ing of myself is called "Double Bubble."  It comes with a bodice and a jacket overlay that can be tinted to match any of the gemstones that are included within the set that come in TWELVE color options with just a click!  The opportunity to create your own unique look with all of the available options sets this dress apart, along with the detailing on the bodice that includes over 600 layers of hand-placed gems. 

Come see Winter Magic at Black Swan this Monday, December 29th at 9 am SL in English and Japanese!  It's a Rezzable fashion first!

Adaire DeCuir, one of Winter Magic's event creators and bloggers, will be emceeing over the stream in English (while trying to keep her Southern U.S. accent under control!) with DJ Gecko Gorilla providing his magical mood-setting music. The show will also be in Japanese in open chat, celebrating the exciting contributions of some of the most well-known Japanese designers in Second Life™, including Kotobuki Jewell of Bijou, Toraji Voom of DP YumYum, Vooner Voom, Rainier Latte, and Denchu Dench of Den-Dou.

The Winter Magic at Black Swan fashion event is in full swing after a "full house" at the fashion show!  One of the most exciting things about Winter Magic is the diversity of designers and creations that rocked the runway.  We're really excited to feature some extremely talented Japanese designers, up-and-coming designers making a fuss on the 'Feed, and the virtual rockstars of SL fashion. There's something for everyone from the haute couture ball gown to seasonal casual adorableness.

Fashion Inspired by Crimson Shadow has inspired more than just actual fashion.  It also inspired the urge to party!  Yesterday, Crimson Shadow played host to an invite-only crowd of revelers that included the designers who are participating in the event, bloggers, friends, and the occasional random but righteous person! 

The theme was a "Killer Masquerade," and the guests certainly looked the part.  Amongst squeals of "Ooh!" and "Wow" and the ever popular "Hoo!," Lokum Shilova was kind enough to take some pictures while everyone was looking all fancy and fabulous (just click the link to see all of em).  Considering the technological miracle it must have been to take pictures at all with the amount of people present, I'm obliged to show you a few while I wax poetic about the party.

The Fashion Inspired by Crimson Shadow event is in full swing after kicking off this past weekend with a fashion show and a party.  It's safe to say that those who attended were impressed by the creativity and beauty of the participating designers' creations!  With 21 content creators giving their take on "the luscious place to die for," there's something at Crimson Shadow to suit everyone's taste.

Cailyn Miller's "Queen of the Shadows" Jewelry

The "Fashion Inspired by Crimson Shadow" begins today at 12 PM SL in Crimson Shadow with a four hour long preview for invited guests to the tunes of DJs Bianca Darling and Azu.  After getting a glimpse at the designs that will be featured today and during tomorrow's fashion show at 2 PM, I couldn't be more estatic.  There's a wide variety of styles and creations for just about anyone to find their own inspiration just in time for Halloween!

As I continued to mull over what to be for my second Halloween in SL, I somehow got sucked into Carnival of Doom.  The Carnival naturally a place to find all kinds of cool avatars, accessories, skins, and other things to help complete a Halloween ensemble.  There are also creatively-attired Carnies wandering about that are great for getting some inspiration.  And, I enjoy riding the rides to end up in the waiting room known as hell (you can even get the tee shirt!) and wandering the maze-like house. 

The Greenies may "Green the Grid," but SL Residents are all about the orange when Halloween rolls around.   Costumes and spooky decorations along with all things pumpkin are popping up left and right.

I'm getting pumped for Halloween in SL myself.  The virtual world is a fantastic place to celebrate the holiday. You don't have to go into temporary Halloween stores advertised by a scary giant clown holding a sign by the highway. You don't have to pay $50 US for something mostly made of vinyl and itchy felt that you'll only wear once, and you'll only wear drunk because it's ridiculously skimpy. You can do so much more with your avi, who isn't confined by the limits of hair spray and doesn't have to worry about uncomfortable shoes!
 

The "Passions of Black Swan" event has come to a close after twenty of SL's most talented designers came together to bring you their own take on the magic of Black Swan through their creations.  Timeless Modeling Agency will showcase these designs one last time at 2 pm SL today to finish the event with a flourish.  Be sure to arrive early and follow the path to be able to have a front row seat as the models walk the runway one last time.

When Clio Cardiff was looking for inspiration to create her "Passions of Black Swan" dress, she found it at the very heart of the sim.  Her gown "Embrace" came from the statue in the middle of Black Swan depicting a man and a woman tightly holding each other.  The statue is one of the many pieces from Light Waves. This master of prim sculpture first envisioned Black Swan and gave it life, especially with his towering statues placed within it like the one Clio loves.

Be "Embraced"