TRES BEAU IS “VERY NICE”
Sunday, May 9th, 2010
Kimmera Madison has been designing in SL for several years now and she has an impressive collection of clothing. I showed you a suit she had designed (and I love) recently. In this blog I’m going to share some other items from her shop. Some I have modeled in shows and some she sent me to review. The gown above is called Aurora. I love the gold-on-silver color scheme–neither the gold nor the silver is bright–they are both sort of hazy colors. I also love that Ms. Madison draws all of her own textures–a gift that I envy.
Gown: Tres Beau–Aurora (Haze) (1000L)
Hair: CriCri–mShorto4-B (170L)
Earrings: CentoPallini–Pearl Flower + Heart Earrings (1L)
This gown, Tulip, is a very metallic silver texture with large black tulips forming a border print. The tulips are slightly abstract in nature, which partially explains why I wondered at the name of this gown. (I wore it in my first show for Sophisticated Secrets Modeling for a show i which the theme was blossoms.) I had been so taken with the amazing ruffle that I hadn’t noticed the tulips themselves. When I finally noticed the name of the gown, I went back to look closely at the entire gown and felt a little foolish that I hadn’t noticed the tulips before. I love the drama of this gown, and I can guarantee that you will get attention when you are in it.
Gown: Tres Beau–Tulip (800L)
Hair: Little Heaven–hair 13_rabi (Black) (200L)
Earrings: kraftika jewelry–Earring No. 124 pearls (200L/set)
Ring: Cailyn’s–Oval Stone Ring (Silver/Moonstone) (150L)
Exotique lives up to its name. It is exotic, but it’s also sexy, and it’s something I want to wear when I’m with my long-time beau who would think it was très beau indeed. The textures are so well don that I can almost feel the smooth satin of the skirt and the soft fur of the stole. In comes with everything you see except the jewelry–perfect for a romantic evening, don’t you think?
Gown: Tres Beau–Exotique ()
Hair: Mira Style–Riha (200L)
Necklace and Earrings: Alienbear–Princess Felicity (380L)
Bracelets: Alienbear–Yukiko (250L)
I always have the strangest urge to play with the eyelet ruffles on the back of these panties. This would be a marvelous addition to a trousseau–perhaps something to wear under a wedding gown with a full skirt. It even has the “something blue” in the little blue bows that many brides want to add to their ensembles. Speaking of wedding gowns…the gown below I wore for the grand opening fashion show at the new Fashion Institute on May 1.
Lingerie: Tres Beau–Eyelet (300L)
Hair: Uw.St--Anji type A (Cinnamon) (190L)
Shoes: Basevi Moda–Sculpted Stiletto Pumps (White) (140L)
I’m taking modeling classes at the Fashion Institute and have earned a position as Pro Model at Sophisticated Secrets Modeling–not an easy task. One of the things we are taught is how to write gown descriptions. (Yes, I know I’ve been doing that for months here in this blog, but I thought I’d share with you what I wrote for the show.)
“Xenobia joins us wearing Romance, a delightful bridal gown from Tres Beau that is perfect for the woman who wants to be simply elegant as she walks down the aisle. A princess-style neckline is the perfect choice for this intricately detailed white-lace-on-pale-pink bodice that is realisically shaded. The skirt, that may appear at first to be a solid fabric is actually layers of delicate white netting over more layers of the palest of pink satin. Xen’s neck is encircled in a choker of four strands of pearls with a pink floral clasp, and simple white pearl studs grace her ears. Her hair is adorned with white-and-pink lilies entwined with white netting above a white veil that flows to just beneath her waist. The gown is completed with pale pink opera length gloves. She makes a beautiful bride in Romance from Tres Beau.”
So there you have it–five outfits from Tres Beau that are very nice indeed. (“Tres beau” means “very nice” for those of you who, like me, do not speak French.) I would be remiss if I did not mention that Tres Beau is have a sale right now. Unfortunately, none of these items is on sale, but Ms. Madison has put many of her great designs in a special place for you to snap up. when you land at the region, look for one of the large red signs that will teleport you to the sale area.
Gown, Veil/Flowers, and Jewelry: Tres Beau–Romance (2000L)
Hair: Tukinowaguma–Deborah A (Ash) (300L)
All pictures:
Skin: CUPCAKES–Seduction (Copper) (800L)
Poses: Striking Poses (50L/pose)
Model and Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw