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<Hums, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…”> Whether you celebrate Christmas or another holiday special to you, this time of year is a time of love and celebration… and parties. This is the final posting in my Breezie’s Picks holiday blog series, and I’ve styled up more marvelous party ensembles for you.

I hope you enjoy these, maybe even give you party dressing ideas of your own. Regardless, there are many talented designers and content creators out there in our virtual world, so go looking around and end 2009 looking fabulous!

OUTFIT & GLOVES: Chantkare “Chubby”; HAIR: Truth “Lauren” (mirage); BOOTS: LeLutka “Chloe Ankle Boots” (black); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Jador “Margot” (gold); HAIR: LeLutka “Ava” (platinum); BOOTS: Magnifico “Cage Boot” (red); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Vita’s Boudoir “Frozen Night”; HAIR: Maitreya “Zoe” (Strawberry Blond); HEADPIECE: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Black Widow”; EARRINGS: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Sacre Coeur”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Lauren” (Python); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Phoenix Rising “Willamina’s Tease” (Emerald); HAIR: Maitreya “Zoe” (ginger); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Intoxication”; SHOES: Nardcotix “Varela Heel” (green); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “Ballet de Noir”; HAIR: Maitreya “Aisha” (natural blond); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Lauren” (patent colorset); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Sascha’s Designs “Tease” (pink); HAIR: Truth “Lucinda” (seaspray); BODY JEWELS: CHIC Inc. “Body Diamonds” (Ruby); EARRINGS: Gems & Kisses “Pure Beauty” (silver); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Elegant Slingback” (Pink Moc Croc); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

OUTFIT, GLOVES, EARRINGS: Tres Beau “Frolic”; HAIR: Maitreya “Green II” (platinum); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Elizabeth” (Black Diamante); SKIN: LeLutka  ~model: Breezie Noel

Warmest wishes for a safe and blessed holiday season from me and everyone at Best of Second Life to you and your loved ones!

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

Oh, we’re getting so close to Christmas! Can you feel the excitement in the air? Just as you think you can relax, because all of your gift shopping is done, you’re whammied by the panicked realization that you still don’t know what you’re going to wear for New Year’s Eve!

Welcome to the third blog on holiday dressing, and the final one on formal gowns. (Tomorrow, the last of the party dresses!) I hope you find some inspiration among the pictures of these lovely dresses, created by some of the most talented designers on the grid.

GOWN: Nardcotix “Wenadrenia Evening Gown”; HAIR: LeLutka “Christen” (copper red); Jewelry: Chloe “A Pear of Diamonds” (gold); BRACELET: JCNY “Savannah”; SKIN: Lelutka  Model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & GLOVES: Tres Beau “Tulip”; HAIR: Dernier Cri “Natasha” (black); EARRINGS” JCNY “Men’s Collection, Diamond Earrings”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ginger” (black); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN, GLOVES & HANDBAG: Anubis “Venus”; HAIR: Roule “Adele” (golden); EARRINGS: Phoenix Rising “Ashoka’s Fantasia”; RING: JCNY “Model 17-Art Lover’s”; SHOES: Nardcotix “Eva” (black); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang” ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & HAT: LeeZu! “Noell Sculpted Dress” (violet); HAIR: LeLutka “Ballerina Bun” (charcoal); EARRINGS: Bianca Foulon “Twiggy” (silver); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang” ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Designing Nicky Ree “Lindsey Svelte Gown” (bronze); HAIR: Zero Style “Dana” (strawberry chocolate); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

 GOWN & GLOVES: Bliss Couture “Avery” (teal); HAIR: Labieja “Adele” (blond); EARRINGS: LaGyo”Beauty” (emerald); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Gracie’s Bridal “Breezie”; HAIR: Thea Tamura; JEWELRY: Chloe “Rebirth”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Greta” (Patent); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN & GLOVES: Sascha’s Designs “Tease” (pink); HAIR: 69 “Miracle” (blonde); EARRINGS: JCNY “Lily”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Elegant Slingback” (pink moc croc) ~model: Breezie Noel

Enjoy the great sales going on all over the grid, and have a beautiful holiday!

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

I hope you enjoyed my previous post, highlighting some really beautiful formal gown choices for the holidays. But, as we all know, Second Life events aren’t always formal  – we also have parties!

From festive to chic to downright sexy, here are some party dresses sure to delight your style and turn every head in the room. Holiday Spotlight on YOU!

DRESS, TIGHTS, & HAT: LeLutka “Guile”; HAIR: LeLutka “UPDO” (blonde) with hairbase skin; EARRINGS: Phoenix Rising “Ashoka’s Fantasia”; BRACELET: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; RING: LaGyo “Skulls!-Chic Knuckle” (dark); SHOES: LeLutka “Saffron Pumps” (black); SKIN: LeLutka *LeLutka clothing will be available for purchase first week of January.  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Baiastice “Silk Hug” (cream); HAIR: Uncleweb Studios “Raymond” (topaz brown); NECKLACE: LeLutka “Lilly”; BRACELET & EARRINGS: LeLutka “Nicolette”; RING: JCNY “Model 17-Art Lovers”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ingrid) (gold); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “La Dove”; HAIR: LeLutka “BlondBUN” (with hairbase skin); JEWELRY: Caithlin Carter Designs “Gwyneth Collection”; RING: Alienbear Design “Queen Heidi”; SHOES: 24 “Diamond Sandals” (white); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Vita’s Boudoir “Bonjour Dress”; HAIR: Maitreya “Moon” (peroxide blond); BRACELETS: cutemurder “valerie” (pink); EARRINGS: LeLutka “Diamonde Bead”; RING: LaGyo “Be Careful” (silver); BOW/HEADBAND: LaGyo “Rare”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Elizabeth (Silver Diamante); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Chantkare “MattyBow”; HAIR: Laqroki “Ress” (black); EARRINGS: Aurora Borealis “Zelda” (freshwater gold); RING: LaGyo “Skulls-Chic Knuckle” (gold); STOCKINGS: Stiletto Moody “Lucky Seamed Stayups” (medium sheer); SHOES: Nardcotix “Varela” (gold); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: LeeZu “Noell Sculpted Dress” (violet); HAIR: LeLutka “Ballerina Bun” (charcoal black); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Kay’s Kiboh”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Bare Ginger” (Patent); SKIN: LionSkins “Yang”  Model: Breezie Noel

DRESS: Prism by Journey “Audrey” (pink sequins); HAIR: Beauty Avatar “Poker Face” (platinum, includes hat); EARRINGS: Baiastice “Synthetic Crystal”; RING: Chloe “Bubbles”; TIGHTS: LeeZu! “Cat Tights” (black) BOOTS: BAX “Ankle Boots” (black patent); SKIN: LeLutka  Model: Breezie Noel

PANTS & JACKET: Bliss Couture “Ophelia Mink Shrug/Pants Set” (midnight); HAIR: LeLutka “Ava” (platinum); EARRINGS: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Sacre Coeur”; RING: LaGyo “Noir Desire-Caged Dove”: TATTOO: Singing Moth “Crows”; BOOTS: LeLutka “Chloe Ankle Boots” (black); SKIN: LionSkins  Model: Breezie Noel

Here’s wishing you a holiday season of glittering parties and cozy nights by the fire with friends or that special someone.

Love,

Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

Perhaps more than any time of the year, ’tis the season for parties. From formal events to glittering get-togethers, this is the time when you’re most likely to searchyour closet for something wonderful to wear.

I’ve styled up some pretty fabulous gowns and party dresses to help you on your quest to turn heads. Some of these designs are new, others are simply too classic not to include. We’ll start with formals today, but check back tomorrow and the next day and the next, as I showcase cocktail styles and more in the next few blogs!

GOWN: Anubis “Asia”; HAIR: Truth “Sophia” (seaspray); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Intoxication”; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Vita’s Boudoir “Dirty Faded Couture”; HAIR: DBS “Toss Me Around” (auburn); JEWELRY: Chloe “Rebirth”; GLOVES: CKD “Chantilly Lace” (blood red); SHOES: Nardcotix “Kurvy” (Ruby Slipper); STOCKINGS: Stiletto Moody “Lucky” (light sheer); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

 GOWN: LeLutka Ultra “Panic”; Hair: LeLutka “Pony Up” (STblond) *included with “Estelle” skin; EARRINGS: Donna Flora “Dark”; RING: LaGyo “Famous Lady” (black); SHOES: LeLutka “Saffron” (black); SKIN: LeLutka *LeLutka clothing will be available for purchase first week of January. ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Paper Couture “Cardinal Entrance”; HAIR: ); Analog Dog “Kia” (black); GLOVES: LeeZu “Nif Nif” (black); JEWELRY: R.A. Crystal “Jane” (gold*black pearl); SHOES: Nardcotix “Kurvy Pump” (black); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN, GLOVES, BOA: Tres Beau “Diva Revised”; HAIR: LeLutka “Hera” (Charcoal); EARRINGS: Alienbear; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: The Graceful Lily! “Reveal” (flesh); HAIR: Maitreya “Alex” (strawberry blond ); RING: LaGyo “Volta”; SHOES: Stiletto Moody “BARE Ingrid” (Nude); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Nardcotix “Frank’s Jazz”; HAIR: JE*Republic “Tarae-IIII ” (onyx ); NECKLACE & EARRINGS: Chloe “Red Winds ” (Onyx); BRACELETS: Beauty Avatar “A&A Sissy (black); SHOES: Stiletto Moody “Pinup ” (Patent Python); SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

GOWN: Bliss Couture “Queen” (melon); HAIR: Fascino “Cactus” (Blonde); JEWELRY: Phoenix Rising “Breezie’s Anticipation”; SKIN: LeLutka ~model: Breezie Noel

Visit the BOSL Blog again tomorrow for even more holiday dresses!

Hope YOUR holidays are filled with beauty!

Love,
Breezie Noel

*Note: These photographs and all the others in this series of “Breezie’s Picks” blogs will be available soon at http://www.flickr.com/photos/breezie_noel/

Top designer Kimmera Madison celebrated the grand re-opening of her new sim build on December 11 with a fabulous party and fashion show, featuring her beautiful new Tres Beau designs. All of us were chomping at the bit to get our sweaty little hands on those gorgeous clothes. And now, YES, the new designs are out at Tres Beau!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/109/165/23

Kimmera is one of the warmest and most popular designers on the grid, and her sim is an awesome place to shop – featuring formal, party, casual, and bridal wear as well as jewelry and accessories. Her latest foray – menswear - has garnered rave reviews, too.

Feast your eyes on these wonderful designs.

FORMAL

PARTY

DAYTIME

MENSWEAR

See you at Tres Beau!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/109/165/23

You’re familiar with the marvelous clothing designs of Tres Beau, right? Elegant, lavish evening gowns; fetching, chic party wear, distinctive day and casual wear, great costume jewelry and accessories… designer Kimmera Madison brings you all this at Tres Beau.

Now we’re all in for a real treat: Tres Beau’s Grand Re-opening is December 11, and it promises to be a real celebration. Fashion shows at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. SL Time, Live music, prizes, fashion, and fun all day!

Your invitation is right here. See you at Tres Beau!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/138/145/23

Kimmera Madison’s creations for the Tribute to Coco Chanel show at the end of BOSL Fashion Week 2009 were a big hit. And now she announces the release of the Chanel designs along with more beautiful new outfits from her brand, Tres Beau.

Offering everything from bridal couture to casual clothing to formal gowns and jewelry, Tres Beau’s multiple store sim is a great place to shop. And now these new designs are an even more enticing reason to visit!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/107/156/23

Tres Beau "Orchid"

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lace/107/156/23