Woohooo more costume goodness from A Touch of Ireland! It’s for gypsies, costume lovers, people who like celtic knot embroidery and people who enjoy poofy skirts. Oh, and people who play the tambourine. I think that just about covers it. Oh yes, it’s very lovely too and look at the colours!

The overall look of the outfit is beautiful, however for the sake of a fair review I have to say that the seams, prim accessories and shoes do leave a bit to be desired. If you’re particularly picky (like me) and delete, give away or consign outfits to your ’stuff never worn’ folder when you realise it’s not quite as good as it was in the picture, then this outfit will be a dissapointment. Of course you don’t have to wear the prim accessories and you could always grow excessively long underarm hair to cover the seams (like me).

Our week-long showcase of costumes from AliciaKay Kilara’s shop, A Touch of Ireland, continues tonight.  I have to admit that Serenity’s fun and creative coverage from last night is a tough act to follow.  The best thing about A Touch of Ireland is that you don’t necessarily need to wait forHalloween or a costume ball to take a visit and find some fabulous ensembles.  As her store name implies, you can also find a wide range of ethnicwear. 

When bosslady Madison told me that AliciaKay’s “Vampire Hearts” costume was right up my alley, she wasn’t kidding.  This blood-red gothic lolita outfit is sure to stop the most fearsome night creatures in their tracks.   This is a 7-piece set which includes everything below with the exception of the skin, hair and boots. 

I had also picked out “Evil Queen” which was inspired by Snow White.  Another full ensemble complete with shape and skin!  Because I just didn’t feel like “myself” in another shape I had plans to mod the prims (which thankfully ARE modifiable) to fit my own shape.  Unfortunately, I was unable to accomplish that in a timely manner; however you will see such a variety of AliciaKey Kilara’s work as each Fashion Angel shows off their picks, and ultimately in the feature article due in the next issue of the Metaverse Messenger.

Additional credits after the cut:

Hair: Wish II by Stumbelina Ophelia of Cake

Boots:  Demonia Boots by Kya Eliot of Hexed (fka Escape)

Skin:  Tears Red by Helyanwe Vindaloo of Deviant Kitties (this might be discontinued if memory serves me…but don’t quote me on that, take a look for yourself!)

Now I’m off to the beach for a long weekend of ocean breeze goodness before Old Man Winter takes over!

~QQ~

This week, the Angels are getting ready for Halloween! Partnering with AliciaKay Kilara of A Touch of Ireland, each day this week we’ll feature a costume or two from her lovely shops. From princesses to gypsies, to creatures of the night, you’ll see it all. Come back each day to see your favorite Angels and their take on the outfits.

My post, however, serves as more of a preview! Have you ever longed for a home called Tara? Wanted to yell at someone “Franky my dear, I don’t give a damn!”? Do you find yourself saying “Ash-leh, Ash-leh, Ash-leh” in your best southern accent? Well, the first costumes up for review are for you!

Check out the Metaverse Messenger to be released later this week where the reviews and full pictures will be published. Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Lux Yao of Amaretto dropped her new formal Marguerite dress on me last night, and I finally got a chance to put in on and take some pics today. WOW!! As I donned the voluminous prim skirt and attached the optional train which includes a large velvety black bow with long trailing ribbons, I fell in love. On first sight, I noticed the subtle gradient coloring that is becoming a characteristic of Lux’s dress designs. Upon closer inspection, I realized the incredible detail that was incorporated into the texture itself, primarily the beautiful floral scrollwork design among the folds of the skirt which is also mirrored on the opera length black satin gloves.

Overall, the texture hints of a flexible neoprene fabric…and the way this skirt moves…AMAZING! The prims are realistically heavy with a languid sway punctuating the smallest movements of my avi. The strapless bodice of the dress is kept simple with a cut that showcases the shoulders in the back and teases with a slightly dipping, and innocent cleavage baring, sweetheart neckline.

I’m really stuck on the movement of this dress, so as soon as I hit Publish on this post, I plan to start working on a vid to really showcase the flow of the skirt. So stay tuned for that.

Obligatory other credits after the cut

Hair: Anisa in Espresso by ETD
Skin: Light SkinGloss in Oh Wow by MM Skins
Necklace and Earrings: Vintage Flower Jewelry set by Paper Couture
Shoes: (although you can’t see them) White Bow Strap Heels by Digital Dragon Design

You know…the Angels should really put together a List of Slurls so it’s not necessary to link them everytime…