The Countess
October 26, 2008
The Countess
In July 1856, the Comtesse de Castiglione made her first visit to the studio of Mayer & Pierson, one of the most sought-after portrait studios. Intrigued with her own beauty, the countess would attempt to capture all its facets and re-create for the camera the defining moments of her life. Far from being merely a passive subject, it was she who decided the expressive content of the images and assumed the art director’s role, even to the point of choosing the camera angle. She gave precise directions on the enlargement and repainting of her images in order to transform the simple photographic documents into imaginary visions—taking up the paintbrush herself at times. Her painted photographs are among the most beautiful examples of the genre.
Resplendent in Callie Cline’s Swan Song gown in Plum it is hard not to look beautiful and regal. The swans are jealous at the sight of her.
Gown: Swan Song in plum by caLLie cLine
Shoes: *SM* “Essential” Plum/Black Stiletto
Earrings: Caroline’s Pearl Shoulder Dust Earrings (Lo Lo)
Bracelet: Alienbear Design (Pearl Teardrop Pearl Bracelet (Deep black))
Tiara: Alienbear Design (Pearls tiara (deep black))
Hair: [Detour] Beloved – Brown – Flexi Hair
An American Girl
October 4, 2008
An American Girl
New from Ivalde is the cozy Nikta. This outfit includes a soft cotton/wool sweater with prim collar and realistic unique prim waist. The outfit also includes woolen cable tights and a silk pleated prim skirt. Yet another wardrobe deal in this tough economy.
Show your Halloween spirit with this steal of a cute Halloween bench from Sher’s Cottage Gardens. It’s only $50L and includes two sweet poses.
Wearing:
Sweater/Skirt/Tights: ~Ivalde~Nika purple set
Necklace: Last Call LC Covet: Winn – Diamond
Boots: (Shiny Things) Old Boots – black
Manicure: Swallowtail nails dark purple/black
Fall Florals
October 3, 2008
Fall Florals
New from Swallowtail are richly textured short cotton pants shown in brown. Paired with a vibrantly patterned and colored silk blouse from the retro store of eLDee. The blouse is part of a complete outfit which includes pants, a belt and a skirt, and a prim collar (not shown). A real steal and wardrobe stretcher.
Pants: Swallowtail Brown Wide Pants
Blouse: ::eLDee:: Hmmm blue
Shoes: *Slyfies Prim Seduction* “Essential” Slate/Black Stiletto (3rd Series) Size 0
Hair: *~*Damselfly*~*Cherish Brown Caramel
Necklace: Last Call: Covet: Chloe Necklace – Grey
Ring: Paper Couture, P.C; Diamond Bee Ring
Manicure: Swallowtail nails dark purple/black
