autumn amaranth | A Passion for Virtual Fashion

Lord, in his deepest dreams the gypsy flies,
With sweet Melissa.

~ “Melissa” with Jackson Browne and Gregg Allman

I heard this song today, and it was so laid back and lovely, it reminded me of a pretty sunset at the beach, so I rezzed Cory Edo’s latest gorgeous set for the Fameshed third anniversary and had a lovely evening taking photos and enjoying the breeze and waves. The set includes elements for a wedding including the lovely arch you see here (that comes with or without sash and flowers), lanterns and hanging baskets on poles to decorate the way, and chairs with texture change sashes (or can be used without).

A pretty summer dress from Ariadna Garrigus was the call for the day. The dress comes with a texture change HUD offering four versions, including a black and a taupe dress and two flowered versions. HauteCoutureDesign’s pretty little flats for the Tres Chic event include a texture change HUD to allow six colors and metal choice and fit the Slink flat foot. Maxi Gossamer is offering this cheerful necklace in a long and short version for Collabor88.

Alice Demonia has made this lovely full mesh hair for the Thrift Shop, which is priced at a discount as the exclusive piece for the event. It includes a very full HUD of colors (this was just the natural colors and I was amazed) and gorgeous textures. Sawsan Secretspy offered this absolutely lovely skin for Mother’s Day this weekend at a discount but it’s certain to still be found in her shop. Sawsan has appliers for nearly every mesh body part as well (like the Maitreya body and Slink feet I am wearing). What a beautiful beachy look for sweet Melissa.

Hair: *Alice Project* Nikki – Basics by Alice Demonia for Alice Project, available at The Thrift Shop *

Skin: .WoW Skins::. V2 Mary Darktan by sawsan Secretspy for .::WoW skins::. * (Mother’s Day Special)

Eyes: #adored – moon eyes – md blue // a by Constance Daehlie for #adored *

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.3 by Onyx LeShelle for Maitreya

Dress: ***ArisAris AA98~I stay with you~ Dress – by Ariadna Garrigus for ArisAris *

Necklace: MG – Necklace – Ariel Sun Pendant – Short by Maxi Gossamer for Maxi Gossamer, available at Collabor88 *

Nail appliers: The Wicked Peach – Mani/Pedi – Spring Basics by Autumn Amaranth for Wicked Peach

Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Flat by Siddean Munro for Slink

Sandals: Poute- Roma Flat Sandals- FATPACK by HauteCoutureDesign for Poute, available at Tres Chic *

Décor: Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Wedding Set [mesh] by Cory Edo for Trompe Loeil, available at Fameshed *

Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Pathway Planter Hanging 1 (Plain)
Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Pathway Planter Hanging 2
Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Beach Chair Natural + Sash/Flowers
Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Beach Chair White + Sash/Flowers
Trompe Loeil – Driftwood Archway Flowers Only

Poses by Dove Swanson for Long Awkward Pose (no longer available)

In art, a dress is never just a dress; nor in life either. ~ Mason Cooley

The Black Fashion Fair is opening tomorrow and it’s 2 sims of a lot of black. Don’t infer this means a lot of goth or darkness (though there is a little of that going on too). Imagine more pieces that are elegant, charming, versatile. For example, this gorgeous gown from Mami Jewell will be her exclusive for the fair. With a great silhouette, a low cut back behind the halter bodice, her wonderful flexi skirts and gorgeous gold accents, this is elegance personified. With glittery black nails from Autumn Amaranth and an onyx stone in a mystical gold mounting from Plurabelle Laszlo, both from the fair and some stylish heels from Glamistry, featured at Kustom 9, this outfit shows how black is the epitome of elegance.

Truth Hawks has thankfully come out with a new updo. Honestly, we need more of this kind of glamour on the grid and with beautfully styled curls pulled up and a wavy lock framing the face, it’s bound to be found in many ladies’ wardrobes with their favorite evening gowns. Sawsan Secretspy’s gorgeous skin for 100 Block finishes off this look with her characteristic gorgeous features and beautiful subtle makeup. Remember that the featured items at 100 Block are 50% off and exclusive to the event.