Spring fashions this year round still follows a trend, as
always, and so do avid patrons of the industry. However, for the majority of
individuals, it is more about the freedom of expression through the medium of
style and clothing.
The mainstays of fashions seems to be: floral and other
fun patterns, pastels, light fabrics that catches hold of the spring breeze and
allows for "breathing". There is also the mix of jackets, thin
sweaters, and other Fall essentials in spring colours mixed in.
You also include shorts, sandals, and tanks as well to
completely shed any items reflective of the winter past.
Speaking to
friends and total strangers in Second Life about what spring fashion is, views
are varied and personal.
Sincereli and I begin our girl talk in her shoe store,
the perfect setting for a conversation about fashion and style. She was
elegantly dressed in a contemporary gown that was reminiscent of a post-modern
infrastructure. Before asking of her personal style, I prejudged her answer
with something of the future and beyond, but she tells me that her personal
style is influenced by a “mixture of contemporary and classic” lines. She goes
on to say that her style is steeped in age appropriation and a little seduction
here and there.
I moved the conversation along with the question, “What
are your favorite designers to wear for Spring?”
Sincereli answers, “Pretty much all [designers]. If I
like the product I will support [it].”
She shortly thereafter tells me, after some squeezing,
that she favours Gizza, MAAI for their gowns, Miamai and Loovus Dzeavavoor.
And, before I maniacally chased down another interviewee,
I asked Sincereli, “What is your favorite Spring accessory?”
Her first answer lied in the realm of beauty, in which
she enjoyed wearing pastel lip colors by Pink acid, Madrid Solo, and MUA
lipsticks.
Moments later she threw in jewelry 7891, Foil and Chop
Zuey for her favorite accessory shops for spring.
In a frenzy to catch my next victim, I gathered my things
and dashed out into the streets, sprinting like a mad cow. I caught up with Cassidy Coy as I gasped for
air.
She was definitely dressed for the Spring season in a
gingham-style sheath dress in a contemporary cut. I had to interview her.
“How would you describe your personal style?” I asked.
“I prefer a Vintage/retro feel. I am inspired by the Pin
up era and style,” She graciously responds.
I could definitely see the inspiration in her feminine
get up against the hard grain of tattoos, topped with a pin-up hairstyle.
The spring time and all of its madness is also a focus
point in her style and clothing choices for spring.
The typical floral and sunny fabrics is the gamut of her
selection, as she divulges that she selects her own textures to apply to the
full perm mesh clothing that she wears.
Imako, Anni and Dolphin designs are a few that she wears
for the purpose of having full texturizing capabilities.
She gave me a twirl that ended with a smile as warm as
the spring. I looked her over ensemble and notice of her cute wedges.
I had to know what her favorite accessories of the season
were.
Shoes and belts come from her mouth vivaciously. I
giggled a bit at the fervent display.
“Is there a particular shoe that is a must have for
Spring?”
To Cassidy, any brand of wedge platform like the (HR 2.0)
Lace Peeptoe Wedge she wore would do.
Amiable hugs and air kisses pervaded the quiet ambiance
of the store in which we chatted.
I took my time leaving as Cassidy immediately vanished
from sight.
My adventure for the next worthy interviewee began and
ended quickly as I remembered I had a slew of fashion savvy friends in my
roost.
Habib Maalouf, a hot and delicious plate of man, was sure
to have some fashion sense, as he is a Professional model.
After pulling some strings and rubbing a magic lamp,
there appeared this damper man that could give Tyson Beckford a run for his
money.
He was dressed to thrill as he states that he usually
loves to dress up and show it around,” shortly after stating that his style was
boring-O, contrary!
He sauntered over to me as I caught a glimpse of his
leopard loafers-and he said that his style was boring.
He told me that he like to dress up for attention, but
also his efforts are for his self-taught blog and photography lessons.
Clubbing and hanging with friends are inspiration behind
how he dressed generally.
I was curious to learn where he spends his hard earned
lindens, in hopes of gathering information about those loafers.
”I always love Gabriel, Dozze, Legal INsanity and
redgrave,” he sings.
“What is your favorite Spring accessory?” I asked as I
watch him settle in comfortably into his seated stance.
Sorgo and Redgrave Shades are his fave sunglasses to have
handy for the blocking of sun and camera flashes.
He also loves headsets, particularly the Mandala brand,
handy for his musical needs.
As the day continued, I mustered the strength to talk to
one more person, a new friend of mine as well.
I gave him a call and moments later, I was escorted to
his house.
The place was decked out…and so was he.
Bingo!
With no hesitation, I laid my question out on the table,
“Tell me about your personal style.”
With spitfire speed, he replies, “I am into the urban
fashion. I like ethnic appeal. I normally wear a suit and tie, but I do not
think there is a place for that in SL. I wear my hair natural [in] a cultural
fashion.”
A man after my heart. I love my fashions, but ethnic
fashions are more interesting, unique, and fun patterns to flirt with.
Not to mention, how carefree and liberating I feel in a
lightweight, ethnic printed sundress.
He continues on to speak about the lack of ethnic fashion
availability on the Second Life platform.
“I think SL has a lack of urban clothing stores, etc. It appears
more geared to European/American style of dressing.”
We sat and pondered on the dark, yet truthful statement.
He is right, there is a cornucopia of Euro/American style
fashions and clothing, but the availability of ethnic garbs are few and far in
between. What is the real cause of the ethnic fashion curb?
Changing the direction and mood perfuming the air, I had
to invade this man’s closet to find out where he shops.
“L&H, TRC, Barmaley, and kal rau…so official is nice
too, [although] I have had some issues with his meshes. I asked him to fix this
one (pulling out a nice white jersey with tricolor bands across the front of
the jersey.) I love a good jersey.”
I saw his shoes, his shades, and watch, all of which are
luxurious in appearance and high quality.
“What are your favorite spring accessories?”
Unorthodox for his braids, 2bReal for a hat that he has
his eyes, and So Official for a beanie that is also under his radar.
We engaged in off the record conversation that was just a
refreshing as spring.
From the few individuals whose words were immortalized by
the stroke of my pen, my idealization of fashion has been solidified.
Fashion is what
you make it.
Trends are cool to follow, maybe incorporate into one’s
closet, but nothing is more rejuvenating and fresher than having your own
personal style.
Here are some links to the fashion shops mentioned above
Anni-N/A
Unorthodox- http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/XODOHTRONU/162/85/32
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