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The bulk of this entry was supposed to be about the Paris set from Melissa Lingerie. Since I’ve been unable to rezz a skirt layer, I’ve been traipsing about in jeans and lingerie a lot lately, and so when I spotted Paris in my review folder I thought I’d give it a go:

This set is a mixed bag for me. On one hand, I love the Spring-friendly originality of the blossoming bra. You see this kind of style IRL often with small European lingerie makers and I love how the motif is continued in the stockings and panties without exactly duplicating the large design of the bra cups. I really like this concept - color satin or sheer inlay lingerie as opposed to X number of recolors of some lace deisgn. We don’t see this enough in SL, except in tacky photosourced pieces, generally.

On the “not-so-hot” side of the fence, I really wish there was a little more panty in the panties. The barely-there triangle and parallel straps doesn’t mesh with the classy bra. Also, it would have been nice to have more than spaghetti strings for the bra. A bra with this type of delicate sheer detailing on the cups begs for a bit more substance. The execution of the pieces is where the real hiccup is, though. While this is a delightful effort, it’s just not up to the higher-end designers that SL features today. And, really, that’s okay - we need individual creators that are developing their skills in the marketplace. But, I can’t pretend that this is a completely refined piece. The piping is nothing but solid lines of base black. The degree of all over contouring and detail we’re accustomed to seeing from major designers isn’t represented here. Still it’s different enough to deserve a nod. Melissa Lingerie could be one to watch.

While I was preparing to shoot this lingerie, however, I innocently slipped into my “accessories-to-review” folder and discovered that Eolande Elvehjem is a big honkin’ cheater. At which point, the bulk of this post took a severe left turn at Albuquerque.

Yes, that’s right. Scripted color-change hair ribbons designed for ETD’s Patootie II (granted, I’m still most likely to be found wearing the no-longer-available Patootie original, but they work with that style TOO!). For the record, making things to compliment my mad favorite hair style is cheating. Wicked, wicked CHEATING. The bows are darling and have oodles of pre-loaded colors (27, actually) you can choose from - sure to match any outfit your heart desires.

The following must be done (You may wish to avert your eyes):

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

*straightens hair* Nothing to see here - carry on.

While poking around Accessories By Eolande I also found a few faboo items, including this must-have-for-Spring Daisy Hairband which looks good with just about every hairstyle I tried it with. It comes with the crown and flex ribbons so you can use them together or separately. There were four different color combos on display, and you know I had to snap up the pink rose, but the ocean color scheme with its robin’s egg blue stole my heart. I’m now officially on the hunt for a cute little blue Spring sundress to pair it with.

Also too darling to resist were these Pirate Beads that she’s made for a variety of ETD and Calla hairstyles. These are a bunch of fun and together with the earrings and necklace of the accompanying jewelry set make for a nummy gypsy/pirate accessory.

(More from Eolande after the cut)

Last but never least is the Celtic Trinity set. Available in a variety of metals (including my favorite gunmetal and Eolande’s custom aurora borealis). The earrings and necklace are sold together with a circlet that is designed to compliment the Wisteria style from Calla. BTW - with a little tweaking the circlet works with several styles from various hair designers. Available separately is an add-on set that includes armbands and “glovette” accessories. The “glovette” is a nice touch. Basically it’s a ring that connects to a bracelet via an intricate hand decoration. I’ve always seen these referred to as “slave bracelets” IRL when you see their ilk at Renaissance fairs and such, but here in SL the term “slave bracelet” has other implications that glovette doesn’t ;). All the pieces of these Celtic Trinity sets are touch-scripted to change the lovely inset jewels, so you can mix and match with whatever you happen to be wearing (or not wearing).

Where To Buy

Paris Lingerie Set - L$225
Melissa Lingerie (In Sebis Mall)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Iladil/17/199/70

Patootie Hair Bows - L$50
Daisy Circlet - L$150
Pirate Beads & Jewelry Set - L$175
Celtric Trinity Earrings/Necklace/Circlet Set - L$200
Celtric Trinity Armbands/Glovettes Set - L$150
Accessories By Eolande
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ohana%20Isle/196/59/22

Various Calla Hairstyles - L$200 per color pack
Calla
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Callatropia/125/194/24

Various Hairstyles - L$175 per color pack
ETD
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ETD%20Isle/194/192/31