Grace

She gracefully descended to the ball room, the gentle lighting highlighted her beautiful jewels the draped elegantly around her collar bone.
Batting her smoky lashes she scanned through the myriad of dancers looking for the tall, gainly gentleman whose hand met hers the evening before. His smile had made her heart flutter inside her chest like it hadn't done in many years.

Unable to notice him amongst the revelers she lightly stepped away from the ornate, gilt staircase and smoothed down her expensive satin dress, ready to wait.
The eyes of many rich and handsome men met hers, offered their hands to take a turn on the floor with her but politely declining she waited.

The band struck up a beautiful, gentle, soft tune. She knew that this was the penultimate song and she sighed gently, lowering her eyes to the parquet flooring. Readying herself to ascend the stairs alone she felt a touch on her shoulder, she whirled around. Laughing eyes met hers and her beautiful face shone as he took her hand in his own and took her to dance.


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The dress is another stunning piece by 22769 which is a new "materials" dress, like Mesh however when the viewers update it will have wrinkles, folds and will shimmer like silk. I, for one, cannot wait to see this!

Saff/B xx

Taken @ The Titanic

Credits:
Dress by 22769 @ The Gallery Gift Shop - Keira Long Dress in black
Hair @ Alice Project - Kiera (Mesh sale)
Skin by The Skinnery @ The Arcade - Poppi Caviar in Champagne
Necklace @ Miam Miam Jewelry - Layered Pearl Necklace (10L) texture change
Earrings @ Miam Miam Jewelry - Round Crystal Chandelier Earrings (10L) Texture Change
Lipstick @ Action - Lustre Lips Cherry

Controversy

Within Second Life there's always going to be some form of drama, controversy or whatever. (See the most recent SL secrets as proof!)

Because of this it can be incredibly difficult to portray what you're not without causing someone offence. For example, this beautiful saree warrants, in my opinion, Eastern jewellery.
I would love to wear a bindi, jhoomer or a matha-patti but because I'm so afraid of treading on people's toes I'm too reluctant to experiment,
I don't know all the connotations and background of each piece and it's not nice to have to worry about being criticised if I did choose to wear them.

I could do research and I could ask more knowledgeable friends for advice but I don't want to detract from the fun of blogging and the fun of putting an outfit together that I feel comfortable in.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticising or chastising people for having pride in their heritage and knowledge, I'm just asking for lenience. I'm also not picking on people of Eastern heritage, it's just gorgeous saree I picked to blog!

Thankfully not many people read my blog so hopefully I won't cause too much offence by voicing my opinion.

All I'm trying to say is that people need to really lighten up. It's a virtual world and we just want to play dress-up!!

Saff/B xx

Taken at: It all starts with a smile

Credits:

Saree by 22769 @ Numberology - Asmita Bustier in pink and Asmita Sari brown/pink
Jewellery @ berry.berry - Ultra Lush Green Earrings/Necklace (10L each on the MP)
Hair @ LeLutka - Jasmine in It's Not Ginger
Lipstick @ Action - Lustre Lips in Cherry (Prev TDR Fusion)
Eyeliner @ Tuty - Audrey

Disneybound - Flotsam and Jetsam

Flotsam and Jetsam is a friends post however I found some lovely outfits that complimented the theme perfectly.
My necklace is Gemini by Perception @ Zodiac, which was apt as Gemini is the sign of the twins!

Flotsam

Flotsam Credits:
Dress @ Sassy! - Daydream Maxi Dress (Little Big Hunt - FREE)
Hair @ Elikatira - Thrive red 06
Eyeliner @ Mons - so cute in navy (Marketplace Cheapie)
Lipstick @ Action - Lustre Lips in Cherry (previous TDR Fusion)

Jetsam

Jetsam Credits:
Bikini @ coldLogic - malibu in jade
Hair @ Exile - someone like you in Cayenne
Eyeshadow @ Mons - Trendy in Ocean (Marketplace cheapie)
Lipstick @ Mons - Dominant2 in Rose (Marketplace Cheapie)