Weekend Shopping

How does a quick trip for a pair of shoes turns into a major shopping expedition?  I had found *G Fields during the Shoe Fair at their cute boot display.  Two pair of cute shoes and several shopping bags of outfits later I had done some major shopping therapy the other evening.

 

Off-Shoulder Chiffon Top- "Gerbera Orange"

Capri Jeans - White

Strap Sandals - "Floria" - Yellow Tulip with matching Bangle

Since the weather was warm today, a display of pretty chiffon blouses just charmed my bustle right off.  Solid colors, tiny flower prints, and then these tropical springtime prints are offered. The blouse has off the shoulder ruffles with a bow string tie.  The peplum ruffle bottom just floats around as you walk. My feet had been tapping for the strap sandals in flower prints - in this case the Yellow Tulip pattern. These cute sandals also come with two matching bangles.  Just in case I needed them, the whole pack of capri jeans was added since I couldn't decide on a fabric.  The roll-up cuff was easy to size with no problems getting it right under my knees. Now just hoping for a beach party sometime this spring - maybe Caledon will have a RFL beach theme party.

 Maxi Dress - "Mellow" - Rose:Apricot

The "Mellow" gown is available in several prints with shades of colors from springtime pastels to darker evening colors. If a pattern says "rose", that is usually the first one I pick.  This one is in shades of apricot roses with touches of sage green leaves.  A rose corsage gathers the strapless bodice while another rose headdress can be tucked in your curls on either the right or left side of your coiffure. 

The back shows the designer's attention to detail with precise texturing with an adorable bow holding the top together.  There is also an alternate look with an extended bodice with the skirt flaring around your legs from the hips down.  That would make the gown into a vintage look just perfect if you want to be Dorothy Lamour.

Classic Dress "Julie" - Old Rose
Ribbon Sling Back Shoes - Rose

With a nod to historical fashions, this dress is a cupcake of lovely fabric, ruffles, and bows.  To make sure the ruffled shoulder that goes all the way to your waist fits, there is a demo in the shop to try on.  The actual gown comes with three sizes to fit your figure.  Love the fact that it is "not" scripted! The white ruffled corset underlayer is accented with little buttons. The ruffled petticoat and the ruffled bloomers contrast with the skirt and ruffled cute bustle layer. Again, the rose colored gown ended up in my shopping bag, but the choices include spring colors as well as darker shades including a lovely black and white combination. The ribbon sling back shoes are the reason I went shopping in the first place! You can wear the shoes with toe bows, heel bows, or no bows! You can show off your ankles or just peek your toes out from under a floor length gown.

Finally, the "Julie" dress can be changed into a springtime party dress. Drop some of the ruffles and bows and you have a dress ready for dancing.  Enjoy a visit to G Fields soon - even if your only reason to visit is to shop for shoes! (Did I mention her accessories are really cute?)

Gowns:  *G Field*
Shoes: *G Field* 
Hair: Truth - Lilllian Coffee
Skin: Tuli Hope Sunkissed Blush
Poses - Striking Poses - Ballgown Elegance, Full of Grace, and Eye Candy

Pretty in Pink

I practically jumped for joy when I checked my overflowing mail basket.  Teaa Demina had left a sweet note of apology for being absent (that RL does tend to take precedence in our lives for good and not so good reasons).  She delivered an announcement of a pretty springtime dress named M'Lady Bella. Tucking up my hair really quick, I popped over to her main shop.  Being in a "pink" mood, I danced around in the Rose bustled and lace gown. The bodice was white lace with pearl buttons marching down the front with both a lace ruffle high collar and ruffles outlining one's figure.  The bustle was draped in a paler rose pink with more lace - so pretty for springtime.  The gown itself is a striped fabric with matching trim along the hem.

 

However, when you swirl around to peek in the back, there is another matching fabric draping from underneath the bustle - so pretty. Make plans for a springtime shopping trip over to M'Lady's to see the other colors of Bella which comes in Teal and Cream.

~ Credits

Outfit - M'Lady - Bella in Rose

Hair - Truth - Lillian in coffee

Skin - Tuli - Hope - sunkissed blush
Poses - Striking Poses - Ballgown Elegance