Maybe this comes as a surprise, but the gowns recently released by Callie Cline are actually her first full-length flexi gowns. They are the “Persephone” gowns currently available in two styles: black and white, and powder. Below is the powder dress, which comes with bodice, skirt base, system skirt, long flexi skirt, prim bodice ruffles and optional belt. There are layer options throughout and the dress can be worn all slimmed down or fully primmed out, which is how I prefer it. I think the dresses are quite beautiful.

The skin I am wearing is quite possibly my favorite to-date from the new Vivant line at Tete a Pied. This is the Automne 3 (shown in bronze tone). I think the flushed look on the cheeks is beautiful and realistic - not to mention the pricing that Roslin and CJ have come up with makes it possible to experiment freely.

Callie also released more of her “Fat Belts” in loads of colors. These are texture belts (which I favor, in general), available on all the layers - but of course, most usable on the jacket layer. There are 8 colors in the newest pack and here are a few of my favorites. My only wish would have been a belt without any logo, though I understand branding is important.

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