Marni Grut has just wrapped up (or is wrapping up?) a massive sale at her brand Royal Blue. Only to make way for a whole slew of new inventory - including some of the goodies I fancied and will show you here.

It bears repeating that for me, Marni is one of the most interesting people I have met in SL (and one of the funniest). Some of her humor shows in her work at times - but no matter how you view the wares of this RL art student, she’s incredibly true to what her inspires her and not what might make her bank. Although I hope there’s lots of that too!

The trousers above are the “Harem High Waists” (Harem, of course) in taupe. There is no top, so build your own look around them. I opted for the rather simple, and I think perhaps even early Autumn look here with stark white tights and leather bag.

My skins are all new from Blowpop, and I told Annyka this, but her make-ups just get better and better. I love the strong lips in the “Shades of Valena” collection and especially the subtle blush of the “Keeping Up with the Rossinis” collection - both variants of the new Tuesday line.

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It was just a little over a year ago when sculpted prims made their way into SL designers’ “sewing kits” so to speak. I recall one of the first clothing designers to utilize sculpties in the most amazing ways was my friend Ginny Talamasca. Over the year, those applications have multiplied - moving from outfit accents and adornments to full skirts and even, complete outfits top to bottom (although wearing one of those to a lag-filled event doesn’t always work out the way you hope it will). It’s remarkable actually, the ways SL fashion (shoes, clothing and accessories) and beauty (hair) has evolved through the use of sculpts.

One of the designers to use sculpties in completely new ways was Maria Gherardi of MG Fashion. I recall last fall her Outono outfit utilized a completely sculpted skirt - which for the time, was quite outside the norm. It should be said though that sculpties are great but they’re not all that appealing to me unless they’re accompanied by fantastic textures. In the case with Maria’s new dresses, fortunately we have both in spades.

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I was first introduced to Moxie Polano through Crimson Shadow a ways back. It was there I fell in love a bit - with her dresses that is. Now under her newer label Haute Style & Co. that she shares with Forda Fairlaine, Moxie continues to offer some of what I think are the loveliest gowns, if that’s your thing.

The truth is, I have no real use for gowns in SL on a regular basis - but I still collect them because I can! This “Le Mystique” gown simply took my breath away. From the side gathered bow to the cascade of flowers adorning the chest and the luscious color and delicate skirt. For me, it was irresistible as in something I would very much admire offline.

And another gown to catch my eye was “Dynasty.” Much more subtle, but with an interesting collar (and of course a BOW <3 on the back), it is best appreciated close-up for the lovely textures and details. My earrings are from the queen of bold, Valena Glushenko’s Diamonde label.

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Tuli is releasing her new S6 skins tomorrow (?) and while I hate to rush the weekend, I’d like it to come sooner please. I’ve been closely following the beta teasers, and it won’t be long now!

The best part for me are the lips. The Lips! They’re awesome.

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