Spring Obsessions

Tal Ladies,
This is just a brief post (yea right!) about new releases from designers, as well as a designer I just rediscovered and an up and coming designer.

 First we have a beautiful new dress by Lady Arwen. It seems that we have something very interesting in common. We are both obsessed with the new hit TV series Spartacus on STARZ.  She has taken an interesting twist on an outfit of one of the main character's dresses.  She made a very provacative dress, modest without boring it or aging the wearer.  Though you can obviously see that it is Roman inspired, it is uniquely Arwen,  as seen in her choice of textures and prim arrangement.
The necklace/tie around the neck is shaded and drawn to perfection. There absolutely no downside to this dress (and she knows I would tell her if there was :-p).  As usual she provides us with an option of a low waist skirt as well as two top options. As always an excellent job Lady Arwen!

Next is also a well known designer, Lady Lux.  I absolutely love her dresses for the days when I wish to look more modern, more unique or just stand out.  I enjoy her designs because she has an ability of creating more modernized creations without it looking cheap and weird.  I would wear this dress to a feast, play or ceremony.  Her dresses are for the daring FW, who are looking for a modern twist on the usual sl FW dresses. I have a secret obsession with trains on dresses in sl, and Lady Lux has made my day.
I would also like to thank her and Lady Arwen for not over killing the solid colors, they both are very talented at meshing in the solids.  I have seen way too many FW this season that look like a blob of red paint.  Perfect choice of vertical lines in the dress, as well as a wide color palate while thankfully staying in a decent color wheel.  The cuffs drawn into the sleeves did not escape my notice.  Just beautiful!

Though I haven't been to this designer's store in a couple years. I came upon Lady Vivienne Daguerre at a Ko-ro-ba event two weeks ago, and I kept staring at her dress, I had to know who made her dress.  Because of the lag I couldn't see who made the dress, so I had to ask her.  She informed me that she made her clothes and she gave me a lm to her store.  When I got there, I knew I had been there before, and realized that I had bought a wagon there a while back. Her new designs are amazing, and I would encourage all my readers to check out her designs.

This specific dress, I fell in love with it's simplicity, but overall good quality.  She has an ability to make the dresses look effortless, without looking like someone slapped something together and just put it on sale. Good job Lady Vivienne!

Last but not least is a designer that I have been watching very closely for a while now, and she is improving daily.  Lady Morgaine Price is one of those designers that becomes great through hard work and a great imagination.  I will be honest, the very first dress I saw of her's I hated, but then I saw another, and another, and another, and I knew that one day she would be a great designer.  I am completely amazed by her work ethic, and her drive to become a better designer.  This dress proves that the potential I saw many months ago is real.  Well done Lady Morgaine, beautiful work!.

She is reopening her store next weekend, and she will be sending a lm out to the group next weekend.





Dress 1:
Dress- Domina in Minerva Wine by Arwen's Creations
Hair- Brooke by Truth

Dress 2:
Dress- Elements in fire by Lux Aeterna
Hair-Marisela II  (Blacks Pack) by ETD

Dress 4:
Dress-Medieval Lady by Black Rose
Hair- Tanya by Truth

Dress 3:
Dress- Wish in red by Mer Elf Creations
Necklace- Valva in red jasper by Silent Woods
Hair-Dharma by Magika

FW Platforms- Finally!!!

What is anticipated to be very big this year among upper caste FW are Gorean FW platforms. A few months ago I sent out a challenge to all designers, to see who could make the best Gorean Free Woman platforms. Through submission and member referral I was able to find three designers that I believe have made my favorite platforms.


Lady Arwen Serpente's newest release. I love her interpretation on the FW platforms. Congrats Lady Arwen on a very creative shoe. Very beautiful!


Lady Stephania Vuckovic was the winner of my FW platform challenge 3 months ago. I love how she went with the chopine design I suggested, and made it her own. When I was reading the books the chopine design was what I pictured in my head. I also would like to thank her for being one of the first FW designers to actually take a different turn on the platform design that came before.


Up next is my favorite all time shoe designer Chopine Aura. She is nothing short than a "Prim Genius". She is an alt of Naergilien Wunderlich, a historical dressmaker (she thought it would be easier to start her shoe buisness on another account). She is a stickler for historical accuracy, which is good for me, because I finally found historically accurate chopines. I would like to say that I am the first Gorean FW to wear her shoes. I hope you will forgive me for keeping these platforms to myself before telling you about them, but it was nice to walk around and know that I was the only person who had platforms this beautiful. I am working on modifying them to so that they look like you have socks on your feet.




She is also the first designer I know to use the new invisible layer technology in the Secondlife 2.0 version. No more invisiprims yay!!! (Please send me notecards inworld about how you like the new sl version)



Even though she is not a Gorean designer, these platforms are perfect to use as an uppercaste FW. Do not let me catch lower caste FW in a market in these, because I will take a pic and reporting you to the fashion magistrate.

I hope everyone enjoyed this post. It was a long time coming. My 3 year search for FW platforms is finally over! *sighs and puts her beautifully clad feet up on an ottoman*

Fashionably Generous- Relay for Life

It has been shown that the Gorean community is one of the most successful fundraising bodies within Second Life because of the simple fact that they are a community. One important factor, that I have found, in getting people to stay within sl is for them to find a community that involves and engages them socially. I believe this is similar in rallying behind a cause, in order for the cause to truly be successful it needs to be embraced by a community. The SL Gorean community has embraced the Relay for Life cause, and we are out performing a majority of other RFL groups. In order to help you locate more RFL vendors I have put together a posting of dresses that are being sold by Gorean as well as non-Gorean dress designers to help raise money for RFL. (I have also thrown in some accessories to help provide tips on how to wear these dresses.)

Dress- Muse II- RFL 2010- Evie's Closet
Veil- Leor- beyond the veil
shawl- ST Afghan Stole in black- AOHARU (I tinted it pink and then purple)
Modesty top- FW tulle- Husky

When talking to the owner and creator of Evie's Closet, Evangeline Miles, she explained to me her reasons for wanting to do her part in RFL. "I suppose because of my sister in law. When I was asked to participate in the Clothing Fair 2 years ago, she had been fighting cancer for a number of years already. And it was just a way for me to feel as if I were contributing something.... You get angry, and scared, and miserable, and sometimes there's nowhere for those feelings to go. So to have a purpose, to be able to make a real contribution, not just a virtual one, was a big deal for me. I love that people respond to the outfits I make, and I'm so thrilled that I raised over L$100K each year, for the last 2 years. That goes towards a cure."

Dress- Cassi RFL 2010- Shack

shawl- ::obesssion:: 24's shawl black blossoms
scarf-Peggy Mocha - Dela
vest- chest piece of Cropped Jacket
(Remember Ladies to be careful with black (caste wise), you can always offset the effect with neutral colors.)

Dress- Siren (Response) by Spellbound

Dress- Arwen- Voyager- Voyage of Hope Gown RFL 2010

*Sighs* Do I even need to comment on the amazing texturing and color job on this outfit? Just beautiful!

Dress- Lady Hope (RFL), Ania's Arsenal
Necklace- Sakura, Alienbear (RFL)

Well done Lady Ania on the details within the texture! Plain but very much detailed!

Fantasia- Nightfall- Purple RFL 2010

I absolutely love this nightgown. I added a modesty top underneath because I'm a prude, it all depends on personal taste or your FC. You can also wear this dress out, provided you put on a non-transparent modesty top. Thick gold jewelry would go well with the purple and black.

Chairs-Caste Seating Set Arm Chairs- The Great Serve
Table- Caste Seating set table
Bear-Relay for Life Bear 2010 LG by Falcon Nacon Ko-ro-ba
(he can take off his hat when touched. Isn't he cute!?)

Even the Margie's Corner set got a RFL make over!

We at FGFW would like to thank all the creators of the items I posted today. Thank you for your contribution in this years RFL. Thank you: Evangeline Miles, FireFox Fonda, Kendall Dagger, Arwen Serpente, Stephania Vuckovic, Dream Resistance, lilyanah Demar, Falcon Nacon, and everyone else who has created items but was not mentioned in the posting.

Interview with Luxianna Aeon

Margie Meng: I am here today with Lady Luxianna Aeon, owner and creator of Lux Aeterna. Thank you very much for coming this evening, its always a pleasure to have talent here on the set.
Luxianna Aeon: Thank you for asking me, it’s a thrill

Margie Meng: First question: How did you discover sl and why did you stay?
Luxianna Aeon: I first came to SL in 2006 and I have no idea how I found out about it. honestly, I can’t remember. Now it seems like I have just always been here. I think I might have read about it in a magazine or something
Margie Meng: Are you involved at all in the sl Gorean community?
Luxianna Aeon: I am somewhat. I try to roleplay but I easily get caught up in a new outfit. I am kind of obsessive compulsive about them once I start.

Margie Meng laughs "If I had your talent with making clothes I would too! What are some of the things you create?"
Luxianna Aeon: well I started with furniture actually, then moved to clothes, mainly Free Women’s. After awhile I started into silks for girls, then boys, and recently put out my first outfit for Free Men. I have also been making costumes for non-gorean rp, things like cyborgs or nekos
Luxianna Aeon: mostly I do gorean free women, however
Luxianna Aeon: that’s what I enjoy

Margie Meng: What got you interested in sl fashion?
Luxianna Aeon: hmm, for awhile I didn’t see a lot of Free Womens clothes I liked. A lot of the things I saw were drab and boring. So I started making things I would want to wear. Now there are a lot of designers for Gorean Fashions I admire

Margie Meng nods "How did this interest translate into opening the store? "
Luxianna Aeon: I already had the shop for the furniture and it wasn’t doing too well. My female friends were very encouraging with my designs and I was giving them out to them. People would ask my friends where they got the outfit and sales started to increase. A friend of mine owns Tigereye Designs, and early on, he and Siona would really encourage me
Margie Meng smiles "Oh I love Tigereye! I am glad they encouraged you, because your designs give a new flavor to FW fashion.
Luxianna Aeon: Next thing i know, I just kept growing
Luxianna Aeon: yes Val and Siona are great!
Margie Meng: What is the main inspiration for the collect? Is there a certain time period or region on Earth or Gor that you draw on?
Luxianna Aeon: Not really. I am inspired by my moods, and trust, I am moody, haha. Sometimes I want something flowing and bright, other times severe and dark. I tend to look a lot at earth fashions, see what’s popular and try to work it in. Whether it’s on Gor or Earth, I think women like pretty things and fashion.Luxianna Aeon: Like with the houndstooth tunic, or the Tinsel gown, they were inspired by current earth trends
Margie Meng: I definitely see the modern earth inspiration in your dresses. I think my favorite part of your collection is that your outfits come with quality OOC clothing, that people will actually want to wear. I have seen many designers attempt to include OOC clothing extras but you're the first to actually create stylish, modern and quality extras. How do you do it and where do you get inspiration for these stylish OOC clothes.
Luxianna Aeon: I like the idea of being able to go from a role play scene in gor, to say shopping on Earth or dancing in a club just by changing a piece or two. The outfit I am wearing right now was inspired by a Ukranian designer. I knew I wanted a certain look and feel, so I started surfing around the internet, looking for inspirations and found her collection. I have others though those are inspired by a piece of fabric I liked, or even by Lady Gaga
Margie Meng: Very interesting! I have talked to many of my friends and at times we can look at one of your dresses and see the inspiration from current fashions or TV which is a very refreshing break from some of the conventional Gorean inspiration

Margie Meng: Which is your favorite outfit and why?
Luxianna Aeon: oh my, hmm. I think the one I have done most recent is always my favorite. I see older stuff and hate it, or think how can I make it better? Hmm, Tattered Elegance I have loved, The Cobalt and Amethyst dress I wear a lot. I think I like those two because you don’t see much around like them. Especially with the Cobalt, it’s such a bold outfit, very colorful
Luxianna Aeon: Oh wait, and the Wanderer, I love that one, too
Margie Meng: One of my favorites as well *chuckles* I will have to get another for my daughter.
Margie Meng laughs "so many good ones to pick from"

Margie Meng: What goes into making one of your dresses?
Luxianna Aeon: A lot of time, Mostly. I had no idea how Photoshop and GIMP worked when I began, so I fumbled around a lot learning. It’s a big learning process actually. Trying to make each one better with folds and shading and highlights. I was a fine arts major in my 20s, so luckily I understand some of the basics
Margie Meng: I think that attention to detail and taking time to learn makes all the difference between the FW designers who are great and those who are average
Luxianna Aeon: It’s also time consuming finding the right textures. It’s aggravating to have an idea and not be able to find the texture you want
Luxianna Aeon: yes, there are some amazing designers out there who have it down. They inspire me to do better

Margie Meng laughs "That is why I would never make it as a designer because I just don't have the patience. If you were to give one reason for why people should buy your things what would it be?
Luxianna Aeon: oh my, hard question! Hmm, well if people like my designs I would hope they would support me, ha. I do this for fun, mostly, because I enjoy it. It does get costly to rent stalls all over and buy sculpties to add realism, but I look at this as a hobby, in a way. I do take a lot of encouragement from sales, simply because it tells me I am doing something creative that people enjoy.

Margie Meng: What is new for this season?
Luxianna Aeon: Right now I’m concentrating on warm things. Currently I’m working on a new kilt and sweater set, and a revision of the Tattered Elegannce set. I also hope to build a good inventory of Mens clothes. I am a pastry student, so between working full time and going to school, I don’t always put out as much as I like. I am already looking ahead to spring, though, with some bright, breezy dresses
Luxianna Aeon: The Tinsel dress I put out for the holidays sold well, too, which surprises me. So i think more romantic offerings in that vein as well
Margie Meng: We are very much looking forward to your new spring dresses!
Margie Meng: What is the most difficult part of your job?
Luxianna Aeon: Not having enough time during the school year. Sometimes the ideas start backing up inside my head and I get frustrated. Sometimes market managers annoy the hell out of me, ha, but that’s just part of the territory I suppose

Margie Meng laughs "I definitely know how you feel about the school year. I am currently in College and I don't get nearly as many post and events done as I would like. Indeed very frustrating! What is your favorite part of your job?
Luxianna Aeon: I think seeing people in something I created. I like to visit the cities I have shops in, RP a little. I was captured in a combat zone by a woman wearing various pieces of several of my outfits. As she was dragging me out, she pulled me right past a slave wearing one of my silks. It was kind of a cool moment for me.
Margie Meng chuckles "I bet!"

Margie Meng: How has your Second Life change since becoming a designer?
Luxianna Aeon: Being an SL designer has changed both my SLife and my First Life. It’s really made me more confident in my design abilities, which is nice. In SL specifically, it mellowed me out a little. I enjoy my time here more now because it has more of a purpose and is less about the role play and some of the drama that is invariably connected to it
Luxianna Aeon: Oh yeah
Luxianna Aeon: and I’m not spending as much of my real life money on it!
Margie Meng laughs "At times like that I wish I had some building ability!"
Luxianna Aeon: It can get expensive, for sure. New skins, hair, clothes, naughty bits...yikes
Luxianna Aeon: the amount of Lindens I have spent on hair alone
Margie Meng: Oh yes, I nearly fainted when I calculated the worth of my Gorean wardrobe alone.

Margie Meng: Last question, how did you come up with the name of the store?
Luxianna Aeon: There is a song I like called Lux Aeterna, I think it was on the soundtrack for Requiem of a Dream. I found it particularly beautiful and inspiring. Plus it kind of worked with my name, since most people call me Lux
Margie Meng smiles "On behalf of my readers and FGFW group members I would like to say thank you for your time. We would also like to thank you for your contribution to the sl Gorean fashion community."
Luxianna Aeon: Thank you for your interest in my shop!

Recent Spring release

Margie's After Thoughts- It was a pleasure to meet the person who created some of my most unique and imaginative dresses. Whenever I get sick of wearing Medieval or robes of concealment I think of Lady Lux. Against popular belief there is more than enough room for artistic interpretation and imagination when it comes to sl Gorean fashion. After all it is Second Life and imagination is king here.
**Please note that this interview was done 2 months ago**

Spring Cleaning

Tal Ladies!!!
It's that time of the year again, spring time!!! This year sl dressmakers have out done themselves. I personally did not think they would be able to follow up the amazing winter collections...but yet again I was proven wrong. This season we are seeing a continuance of fabric draping, but I am seeing more designers drawing the draping into the shirt and jacket layers in order to leave attachment spots open or just for effect. For spring this year we have taken an unexpected turn toward angled skirts. I suppose designers have gotten a bit bored with the usual skirts, so they decided to add more diagonal lines.


Another trend for this spring are angled shoulder sculpties, that helps to separate the elements of the dress. It also tends to add depth to an otherwise flat design.

You all knew it was coming, but I must comment on Lady Arwen's new dresses. It encompasses all the new trends this season, as well as some of her own. I loved the veil so much that I bought this outfit in white just so I could copy and tint the veil to match other outfits. As usual she hits us with a double wammy, detail in texturing and in prim work. I honestly don't know where she gets the time to crank these detailed dresses out, one after another.


For the past three years I have been looking for intricately designed updos. As an upper caste FW you would have a kajira or kajirus to do your hair if you wished. I just can't fathom why anyone would allow a girl to get away with just pinning your hair into a bun. Now these hair styles from JE*Republic looks like it took some poor girl hours to create. I don't know if it will catch on, but I do hope so...think of the rp possibilities!!!


Below is a dress by Tuli, a mainstream designer who is trying her hand at RP dresses, mainly in a elven style, but I believe with the perfect accessories the possibilities are endless with these dresses. I found the flattened necklace, at "A la Mood". As you have heard me say many times before, you must fill in the empty spaces when adding modesty tops to non-Gorean dresses, because it will begin to look plain and thrown together.

I love "a la mood" for two reasons: 1st- They always have the thing your looking for, and 2nd they give you two attachment points. For a long time I could not wear high waist dresses with jewelry because they used the same attachment points. Thank goodness this trend of giving customers two attachment points is catching on.

I hope everyone likes my new skin as well. I was a bit behind on the painted on head hair trend, because designers take so long in releasing their ebony skins. It makes wearing hair that doesn't have bangs so much more realistic. This skin is from [KA].


I hope everyone enjoyed my post today. I would like to thank everyone for the flowers and the get well cards. It definitely helped in my recovery.

Skin- [KA] Zuri Mahogany

dress 1- Indunn Sabra- Aisha in red&tan

Dress 2- Arwen's Creations- Cashmere Rose

Hair- JE*Republic- Tarae III

Dress3- Tuli- Royalty 2

Veil- Arwen's Creations tinted tan from the Perle (coal & Cabernet) outfit

Necklace- Ala Mood- Celestial collar

Hair- JE*Republic- Narae