The Great Gatsby - The Jordan Flapper (Turqoise)

Continuing in our Great Gatsby theme, we bring you another Jordan Flapper (Turquoise). We just can't leave this lady alone and it's no wonder; she wears the most stunning outfits! This number she wears to Jay Gatsby's main dance (just before the movie enters it's dark passage) and it truly is vivacious. We think this woman really knows how to dress!

Again, it’s a 9 piece outfit which features, amongst other things, an eye-catching flexi headband. The flexi gives it a really naturalistic touch and if you think it looks rather audacious, you should see what she wears in the movie! The outfit includes Flapper beads, matching sculptie shoes and rather classy looking collar and rose motif. Theo has really created a beautiful outfit once again, my thanks to you!

We’ll be carrying on in the Great Gatsby collection so be sure to watch this space for some more exciting and mouth-watering period pieces! I know for one, I can’t wait to see what Theo produces next (presuming she doesn’t go off one of her infamous walkabouts…). Just teasing you Theo *smile*

The Great Gatsby - Jordan Flapper (Green)

We're back! Yes, it has been a week or so since we published our last offering but Theo went away on one of her all-to-common jaunts and wasn't seen for a week. God knows what she was up to, but what we don't know ain't going to hurt us *smile* She says it was connected with her job but any excuse for another slack....Anyway, she's made up for it with another fine design. We're rolling out a new clothing range and are proud to announce The Great Gatsby Collection. 

This movie was set during the mid-20s (based on Scott Fitzgerald’s acclaimed book) and features an array of stunning period costumes (the designer was Oscar nominated and rightly so). We intend to roll out a collection of these sumptuous designs and to that end we bring you the Jordan Flapper (Green). This is the outfit she wears in the yellow Rolls Royce as they travel to town to alleviate their boredom (to those of you who know the movie).

For those prim lovers, we've included an optional flounce (which can be removed). The flapper looks more authentic without it, but it also looks pretty stylish with it on. This 9 piece outfit can be worn in a variety of different combinations; even the jacket can be removed to reveal quite a stylish blouse. The hat has been made from a sculptie which gives it a more organic feel and has a long ribbon/drape hanging from it. Jordan was sure one showy lady!

1930s - Astaire Morning Suit

This time an outfit especially for the gents, a Morning Suit inspired by Fred Astaire. This 11 piece outfit includes a scripted cane (non scripted is optional), prim collar (non prim collar is optional), sculptie black shoes and top hat. It's all textured very nicely in a wool effect, I especially like the waistcoat. This suit can be worn in a variety of different combinations, short/long jacket, prim or traditional collar (both look good but I do like the prim collar, it works pretty well, although you need to adjust it for your neck), quite classy. A nice touch from Theo there, thanks gal, the way to go!

Any requests for a Ginger Rogers outfit? *smile*

Moulin Rouge - Hindu Rehearsal

Although this is our first published outfit here, it's the 5th addition to our Moulin Rouge range. It features Satine (Nicole Kidman) in an exotic Hindu Rehearsal outfit, with removeable ornate jacket. Unfortunately, Theo found her head dress way too complicated (if you look closely at the background image or just watch the movie you'll see why), so she improvised and created her own. I think it's a very nice alternative and can be worn with/without the outfit.

It's a 9 piece outfit that also inludes a pair of high heel black sculptie shoes and as is standard with all our outfits (where applicable/appropriate), includes a Skirt Sitter script to maintain the dignity of your persona while you sit. The script is of course configureable to allow you to save a variety of different positions and includes fitting instructions.

For those who are not familar with what we do, we create clothing ranges based on Historic movies/periods in time. the Moulin Rouge is our latest offering (we've also done the Cabaret with Lisa Minneli and a Titanic clothing range). Curious? Just take a look at our main store at:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kumarajiva/228/167/79/

We also have Gift Vendors at our main store, for those wanting to surprise your loved ones.

Bringing you a vintage male suit as our next offering, watch this space!

Cartunno Couture: New Beginnings

OK, Cartunno Couture, a clothing shop extraordianaire from Second Life (A Virtual Reality Simulator, geesh where have all you people been!) is finally delving into the ambiguous world of blogging. Ambiguous because it's such a multi-faceted medium, it's like giving birth and wondering what sort of baby you're going to create. Still, we're pretty excited about it. It's going to initially be a forum for announcing new products, but who knows what sort of creation it will evolve into. There are so many blogging sites already dedicated to Second Life activities that we don’t necessarily want to recreate the wheel here. However, being open-minded, it’s just possible that it may evolve into a beautiful creation (well, if you can’t make your dreams come true in Second Life where can you?). I’m open to suggestions!

Those of you who don't know who we are (and I guess that's the majority of you), our main products are pre-40's clothing. Much of it is pretty unique; we’re trying to bring people something different! We took a stab at this niche market because the main markets are so saturated with the same type of clothing (*yawns*). We have a love for vintage fashion that transcends from First Life (note the distinction). We also have an eclectic range of Asian, Indian and Oriental clothing (Theo’s 2nd love), and a few tasty casuals.

Just some brief info about us; Theodote Carthage is the designer of all this wonderful clothing and even if I say so myself, she's pretty good. Actually, she does tend to get compliments so if you love what she does, drop her an in-world Instant Message some time, she loves the praise! (That’s ego for you, needs constant feeding or it dies). She hails from the U.S., they sure know how to make them there!

Myself, I'm the other half of this partnership and responsible for a multitude of sins (that is, if you like to buy into that concept). I prefer to call them as 'creative experiences', a metaphysical euphuism with a difference! Oh, I hail from the UK, so we're both doing our bit for transatlantic relationships (without the murky politics and shady dealings).

Anyway, now with the gory details over, (well, you were never going to get the real dirt on us were you), we leave you with a sense of anticipation (or it could just be apathy, depending on your disposition to inane ramblings), and we hope that you'll check back from time-to-time to view our products (We’re adding new ranges all the time). Who knows, we may even post the odd tasty tidbit, depending on our inclination. *smile*

Thanks for your time, we’ll see you here again (even if we have to come and drag you kicking and screaming which we’re quite prepared to do if our readership remains in single figures). *Smile*