Maria Gherardi continues to churn out huge releases of colorful separates and full outfits at MG Fashion. Here’s a look at what’s new, what you get and how it looks. Also want to mention that Maria’s good friend Ana Lu is still getting less SL time than usual due to computer problems - hurry back, Ana!

OK. Remember back when sculpties were first released and we all couldn’t wait to see what designers would do with them? I still feel that way every time someone releases something using sculpties. The advances with sculpted shoes, jewelry, wraps, and hats (to name a few) have really changed SL fashion for me. I’ve even begun to love sculpted hair over time. But, how about full garments using sculpties? Well here’s a sculpted skirt from Maria in the form of her “Outono em balão” outfit, roughly translated to “fall in a balloon.”

The skirt is rather balloon-like in that it doesn’t flex. But the shape of the skirt works well and I really like the bold floral pattern, which moves me away from my tendency to stick to neutrals more often than not. Some of you will like the difference in a sculpted skirt and some might not. I walked around in this for some of my time in SL today to see what the reaction was (mostly positive). I know there are other sculpted skirts out there but I either don’t see many of them yet or I don’t realize they’re sculpted. Either way, this is different and I definitely like it.

The outfit tops are beautiful too in autumn brick red, teal and wine. They’re provided on all the layers though you will lose the stripes on the glitch pants if you choose the jacket layer. I stuck with the shirt and underpants layer to make it a little less uniform from top to skirt. They’d also be great to pair with other items in your wardrobe. The outfit also includes tights in three matching tones and a skirt base.

Next are the “Gwyn” knit sweaters in the most beautiful colors with perfectly sculpted cowl neck. I love these sweaters - literally every one of the many, many colors is lovely.

More from Maria after the cut…
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