Writing from Kissimmee, Florida —
“The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
A little while back, when Conan was taking pictures of my new house, he also shot some of me posing in a new gown from Kelini Couture. Now that the push to finish up this year’s OFPC is over with, I feel more justified in writing this session up. The terrible thing is, due to the self-imposed delay, the gown is no longer available.
I don’t feel too bad about it, though. This dress was one of the most photographed and frequently written up in the past few months, so it’s not likely you missed hearing about it. The Flower Power event was one of those double-ring shopping fairs, to squeeze in the maximum amount of stores; but, with some persistence (and a good item search function), you could find the Kelini booth and fill up your shopping bag. It’s not available any more, so let’s hope Eva will hear our crying and pleading to place it in the store. (Please, Eva, PLEASE, pretty please!)
Amalia‘s strapless top is sewn with some additional pleated folds (lined in gold satin here) that extend down to form a sort of mildly panniered overskirt effect. The sheath undergown is studded with golden flowers in a very nice effect, and the hem is raised enough for a pair of elegantly-shod feet to be revealed — this time in N-core’s Knotted sandals. N-core prefers to sell their shoes in individual colors yet; but the included HUD allows plenty of options in soles, heels and other secondary parts. And, for once, I decided to wear pantyhose, from BAX Coen. I like the effect so much, I may make copies of the feet with the SLink appliers for the hose and keep them on hand for ready use. A caution: if you use attachment feet with as system body, as I still prefer to do, you’ll need to purchase a package in your desired tone from both sides of the display, one for the appliers and the other, older package for the system panties. It’s worth the investment!
The makeup is relatively simple for once; I didn’t use multiple layers for my eyeshadow, as I love to do so much. Mandala’s collar and earrings make a lovely compliment to the confection, and Donna Flora’s Vanilla ring adds a grace note, as does the Finesmith ring on my other hand.
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The details:
- Skin: Glam Affair Cleo (America Clean B)
- Eyes: Poetic Colors classic eyes (blue hour (m) bright)
- Hair: Tukinowaguma Shinobun
- Attachments: SLink hands and feet
- Gown: Kelini Amalia (exclusive to Flower Power event; no longer available)
- Shoes: N-Core Knotted (Green)
- Hosiery: BAX Coen Soft Shine Pantyhose (Black 35 Seams 1)
- Jewelry: Mandala Nyorai Choker and Earrings; Finesmith Here Comes The Sun Ring (Grass); Donna Flora Vanilla Ring; The Forge House Lannister ring (Gold/Black; vintage)
- Makeup: SlackGirl Nebula eyeshadow (06); MUA Counturing Blush (Light – Full); Oceane Body Design Jade Lipstick (Royal Purple)
Photographed at my home; all photographs by Conan Bankersbox
