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Precious Gems Gowns

25 April, 2010 08:46 PM | steampunk, tea-length, formal, fashion, victorian | Permalink
Ever since I made the Precious Metals Gowns, I have been wearing the copper gown around the shoppe. It's become one of my favorite outfits. But I kept wanting to wear a purple version. "But there aren't any purple metals", I'd tell myself. Then it hit me ... I should do some Precious Gems!
These gowns have the luminescencent glow of the metals gowns, with the faceted shimmer of beautifully cut gemstones. Available in a wonderful Amethyst purple, and a gorgeous Sapphire blue, which just happens to match the Men's Habsburg blue-vested suit.
Both the BlakOpal Precious Gems Gown in Amethyst, and the BlakOpal Precious Gems Gown in Sapphire come with three skirt options. It can be worn as a stylish tea-length dress, with the more formal long skirt, or with the addition of the victorian-style bustle. The sheer shoulder drape wraps loosely around the bodice, giving you a beautiful decolletage, and the elbow-length gloves add just the right touch.

This is an elegant, versatile gown ... one I hope you enjoy wearing as much as I do.

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Men's outfits:
BlakOpal Habsburg Suit in Black & Blue
Blakopal Levant Suit in Purple
Women's accessories:
Womens shoes by Basevi Moda (SLURL)
Pearl necklace by JCNY (SLURL)
Diamond necklace by Wunderlich's Historical Garb (SLURL)

Shot on location in Paris 1900 (SLURL)

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Precious Metals Gowns

25 March, 2010 03:48 PM | steampunk, tea-length, metal, gown, mettallic, formal, fashion, victorian | Permalink
Shimmering with layers and layers of super sheer metallic fabrics, wrapped around the waist, and encircling the shoulders … like a virtual cloud of wonderful, ethereal silk. That's the idea behind the new Precious Metals line of gowns. Shimmering in gold, platinum, and copper, the metallic fabrics are simply luscious.
These gowns are designed to be stylish and fashionable, spanning any time frame. Worn with the long skirt and bustle, it's perfect at your next Victorian ball. Remove the bustle for a more modern, but still formal look, or wear the tea-length skirt for everyday wear, or that special afternoon event where you want to look less formal, but still stunning. 
The BlakOpal Precious Metals Gown is available in three metallic shades. The low-cut strapless bodice is encircled around the waist with a silk wrap that ties at one side in a long bow. The sheer pointelle tulle shoulder wrap circles loosely around the shoulders and upper arms, with draped ends at both shoulders. Matching elbow-length gloves, thigh-high stockings, and panty complete this stylish ensemble.
Available at our main store (SLURL), and on Xstreet. More photos can be found on our web site).

Gold and Platinum shot on location at the Rose Theater in Angel Manor (SLURL).

Accessories: Gold necklace and earrings: '85c Midnight Masquerade' by Jewelry by Jake (SLURL), Pearl necklace and earrings: 'Divinica' by JCNY (SLURL), Copper shoes: 'Ekota Amber' by Enkythings (SLURL). Copper bracelets and earings by Steamy Victoria (SLURL).

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The BlakOpal Anastasia Gown in four colors

05 February, 2010 10:43 AM | gothic, wedding, gown, formal, fashion, lace, victorian | Permalink
It's been a while since I have posted any news here. After the busy holiday season, and other busy times in RL, I decided I needed to take some time away from the virtual sewing machine. It was nice to be able to get some things done in the tangible world, but now it's time to get back to what I love … and that's making beautiful fashions! It can't be denied. *g*

So I am very excited to be able to present a beautiful, full, flowing gown I have named the BlakOpal Anastasia Gown.
It has an amazingly full skirt, with lots of layered tulle, accented with embroidered details, silk roses, and finished with rows of gathered lace. The bodice has a long-waisted tabbed corset that flows out from the waist with more rows of lace that hang over the top of the skirt. The corset top can be worn with or without the shirt underneath. Sheer with embroidery at the shoulders the sheer silk top is gathered into very feminine ribbon bows at the shoulders. The outfit is finished off with sheer lace embroidered gloves, thigh-high floral-patterned stockings, and panty.

This gown is designed to be as beautiful in motion as it is at rest, with full crinoline petticoats that peek out as you sweep across the dance floor. It comes in four color combinations … 
The Anastasia Gown in Black & White is beautiful in it's contrasting light and darks. With a black and white corset set off with black undershirt and gloves, and an overlay of black tulle over white satin skirts.

The Anastasia Gown in Black & Red takes the overlaying of tones and adds lots of sexy color. The red silk skirts are overlaid with black tulle with accents of white silk roses, and silver and black gathered laces and satins at the hem. Simply beautiful in it's rich detailing. 


The Anastasia Gown in Black & Purple takes things in a darker, more gothic direction with all black detailing on the tulle, lace and silk roses over a deep purple silk skirt, with a corset in shades of purple brocade with black lace and details. 

And at the opposite end of the color wheel is a gorgeous Anastasia Gown in White with tones of white and cream layered in lace, tulle, and embroidered details, and accented with white lace gloves and sheer top, and stockings.

I hope you get the opportunity to see these gowns in world. If you happen to see me wandering about the shop, feel free to ask me to model it for you. I'm always looking for a reason to put this gown on. *g*

Have a great day!
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