Sunday, December 23, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Cottan Candy

Visiting Santa Clause to give him my Christmas List (sure hope he shares it with Shep).  You can visit him too at Santa Land in 1920's Chicago.

Santa Land
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/25/131/22/?title=Santa%20Land



Jacket - Starchild Designs "Ladies Vintage Jacket" Pink Plaid
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/140/225/22/?title=StarChild%20Designs

Hair - A&A "Joy" #2
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/51/110/22/?title=Sandy%27s%20Hair%20Salong
Hat - ElaiStar Designs - "Spring Cloch Pink w/Roses"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/168/88/22/?title=ElaiStar

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Tangelo

The Countdown begins....I have been lax in posting these color challenges and now I have to play catch up to the end. 



Dress - Curious Seamstress "GWD 1920's Evening Dress" Tangerine Dreams
Market Place

Includes fan and headpiece

Hair - Analog Dog "17" Brown Sugar
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Analog%20Dog/183/104/23/?title=Analog%20Dog

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Ms Vintage SL Pageant

On December 16th 2012 @ 12pm SLT time 1920's Chicago will host the first annual Ms Vintage SL Pageant.  14 lovely Ladies will show 2 outfits that they have styled, a day look and an evening look to be judged by a panel of judges.  They will be scored on clothes, hair, accessories, shoes and overall look.  The highest score will be crowned Ms Vintage SL 2013.  Along with the pageant we will be showcasing the designs of our sponsors in our Vintage Shopping District to be open from December 15th until January 6th.  We will be having a Vintage Fashion show on December 30th at 1pm SLT for our designers to show off their new designs for 2013. 

The winners will receive a cash prize of:

1st Place 5000L
2nd Place 3000L
3rd Place 2000L

The pageant and fashion show will be held in 1920's Chicago at The Empire Burlesque Theater.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/198/189/22/?title=Empire%20Burlesque

Contestants:
Madison Talon
LeAnn Campbell-MacGregor
VictoriaJuliette
dolcestella Draconia
Ivyana Zong
Akemi Bubble Rodex
Eli Lillehook
Lovely
Megan McCloud
Emilianne O'Malley
Cacilia McMasters
Voshie Paine

Sponsors:
Sonatta Morales - Sonatta Morales
Cilia Sheperd - Cilian'gel
Kembri Tomsen - Curious Seamstress
Tatiana Starchild - Starchild Designs
Nurielle Damiano - Bella Tu
Jacqueline Boehn - 1-800-Betties
Athene Forder - Godess Apparel
Geeb Snowpay - Timeless Vintage Courture
Tiffy Villa - Eclectica

Friday, November 23, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Barley Corn

Okay so this dress does not scream Barley Corn but it's close LOL.  I am standing in from of a lovely display car build by my darling husband Shep Moorlord.  If you looking for a low prim way to get a vintage look around your sim...come on down to the dealership today!!  (He promised to buy me shoes for the endorsement *winks)

Shepco Motors located in Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates%202/211/150/23/?title=Shepco%20Motors



Dress, Hair & Hat - Cilian'gel Boutique "Got Spiffy?"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique

Shoes - Ingenue "Freynii" Chocolate
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lo%20Lo/171/86/22/?title=Ingenue

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Juniper

The women of the 20's knew how to have fun and they found it in hidden speakeasy's like "The Naked Blues Club" in Chicago.

The Naked Blues Club located in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/197/145/22/?title=The%20Naked%20Blues




Dress - Choke "Gatsby" Seafoam (Mesh)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Onyx%20Noir/121/236/21/?title=Choke

Jewelery - Eclectica "Chicago Diamantes" Pale
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica

Hair - Analog Dog "17" Brown Sugar
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Analog%20Dog/183/104/23/?title=Analog%20Dog

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Bittersweet

I am playing catch up again *sighs.  It's a perfect day for a hotdog and a ball game.  I am standing in front of Wrigley Field in 1920's Chicago.  A virtual replica of the original from the 20's (The ivy was added later but we had to include it).

Wrigley Field located 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates%202/237/135/22/?title=Wrigely%20Field




Blouse - Bilo Eclectic Designs "Betty Blouse" Orange Creme (Mesh)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Port%20Seraphine/80/146/34/?title=Bilo

Skirt - Bilo Eclectic Designs "Donna Skirt" Brown (Mesh)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Port%20Seraphine/80/146/34/?title=Billo


Hair - Analog Dog "17" Brown Sugar
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Analog%20Dog/183/104/23/?title=Analog%20Dog

Shoes - Pixel Mode " Baby T's" Plain Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pixel%20Dreams/122/58/999/?title=Pixel%20Mode

Monday, October 29, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Charcoal

I have a Dirty Little Secret *smiles.  Actually this cute little number is a hunt gift in Dirty Little Secret 3 Hunt courtesy of Cilian'gel.  It comes with a great mesh shirt for the guys too!!

Hunt Information: http://electrichunts.blogspot.com/

On Location at The Fiume Jazz Club
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/184/223/22/?title=The%20Fiume%20Jazz%20Club

 






Dress - Cilian'gel 1920's Boutique "Got Follies"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique

Shoes - N-Core "Tribute" Noir
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heels/105/127/23/?title=N-Core

Jewelry - Virtual Impressions "Bernice" Silver & Diamonds
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Elkho/137/28/24/?title=Virtual%20Impressions

Hair - Analog Dog "17" Brown Sugar
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Analog%20Dog/183/104/23/?title=Analog%20Dog

Saturday, October 27, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Ghost White

Not only does The Chicago Empire Burlesque Theater have the best burlesque shows on the grid, it is proud to host the first annual Ms Vintage SL Pageant in December.

Empire Burlesque Theater
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/198/189/22/?title=Empire%20Burlesque





Dress - Cilian'gel 1920's Boutique - "Got Grace" Mesh White
 http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique

Shoes - N-Core "Prelude XtemeHeel" White Peep Toe
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heels/105/127/23/?title=N-Core

Hair - A&A "Joy" #2
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/51/110/22/?title=Sandy%27s%20Hair%20Salong

Bracelets - Virtual Impressions "Bernice" Mesh Braclets and Ring Set
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Elkho/137/28/24/?title=Virtual%20Impressions

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Cosmic

I am so behind again!!!  I love this vintage office look.  I snuck into the Teddy Bear Detective Agency to take this pic.

Teddy Bear Detective Agency located on the 1920's Chicago Sim
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/78/84/22/?title=Tedd%20Bear%20Decective%20Agency





Blouse - Sassy! "Intrigue Blouse" Plum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sassy/71/111/33/?title=Sassy

Skirt - Mon Tissue "Oxford Pencil Skirt Mesh" Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mon%20Tissue/110/90/34/?title=Mon%20Tissue

Glasses - Artilleri "Merideth Glasses" Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Artilleri/92/123/62/?title=Artilleri

Earings - Donna Flora "Violetta Earings"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bonin/152/151/37/?title=Donna%20Flora

Hair - Catwa "Lolwa" Blood
http://slurl.com/secondlife/CaTwa/128/9/25/?title=CaTwa

Sunday, October 7, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Antique Brass

Love this floral dress from Bella Tu.  I paired with this lovely hat from ElaiStar. 

Shot on location @ Benny's Cafe in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/73/82/22/?title=Benny%27s%20Cafe





Dress - Bella Tu "Martha"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Topaz%20Cove/112/184/1501/?title=Bella%20Tu

Shoes - Ingenue "Freynii" Chocolate
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lo%20Lo/171/86/22/?title=Ingenue

Jewelery - Eclectica "Rococco" Cream
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica
Hat - ElaiStar "Rose Breath Hat"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/168/88/22/?title=ElaiStar

Handbag - Croire "Vintage Floral Tote" Cotton Candy
Marketplace

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Ms Vintage SL Pageant


We are looking for Ms Vintage SL 2013. 

1920's Chicago is hosting Ms Vintage SL Pageant December 16th @ 12:00pm SLT.  The Pageant is open to all..will you be the winner?

You can choose vintage styles from 1900 - 1950
How to enter:

1.  Fill out the attached note card to be eligible for the pageant and join the group listed in the note card.  Send your note card to Starla Huntress.  (IM Starla Huntress inworld to get a note card)

2.  Style two outfits, a day look and an evening look.  Submit your style card to Starla Huntress by November 23rd.  Style cards consists of a picture of yourself in the outfit and the names of each item and who designed it.

3.  You will need to be available for practices in December before the pageant.  Contestants who do not show for practice will be disqualified. (Dates and Times will be decided later)


1st Place Winner gets 5000L
2nd Place Winner gets 3000L
3rd Place Winner gets 2000L

Sunday, September 30, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Amaranth

I just happen to have this lovely dress in my inventory and it was the perfect color.  Thank you Miss Cilia!



 Dress - Cilian'gel 1920's Boutique "Got Patina" Red
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique

Jewlery - Virtual Impressions "Bernice Braclet and Dress Ring" Silver
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ekho/137/28/24/?title=Virtual%20Impressions

Sunday, September 23, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Hunter Green

All a Girl Needs
 
A great hat, some sexy heels and bling...what more can you ask for?
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hat - Swank Brothers "Green Fedora"
 
Shoes - N-Core "Coquette" Dark Green
 
Jewelry - "Vintage Rose" Vert

Sunday, September 16, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Papaya Whip

I found this lovely dress at Bella Tu one of our wonderful vintage shops in Chicago and it was just perfect for this weeks color challenge.  I dressed it up with a very vintage feather wrap from Eclectica.

Location:  Hotel Room at Hotel LaSalle in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/103/64/22/?title=Hotel%20LaSalle




Dress - Bella Tu "Alma"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/57/228/22/?title=Bella%20Tu

Wrap - Eclectica "Eclectica Feathers" Just Beautiful Black
 http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica

Hair - A&A "Joy" #2
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/51/110/22/?title=Sandy
%27s%20Hair%20Salong

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Royal Blue

Miss Diva of the 20's
 
Location:  Hotel LaSalle in 1920's Chicago (Role Play Casino Upstairs)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/103/64/22/?title=Hotel%20LaSalle

 
 
Dress - Starchild Designs "Peacock Royal" Includes feather boa and headpiece
 
 
Hair - Tuty's "Limbo Short Wet Hairstyle" Red Velvet
 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Hot Cinnamon

Gotta Love a Well Dressed Man
 
 
 
Shot on location at the barber shop in 1920's Chicago
 
 

 
 
 
Suit - Swank Brothers "Brown Suit" (Pants colored darker)
 
Shirt & Tie - Swank Brothers "Shirt & Tie Collection" #3
 
Shoes - Swank Brothers "Brown & Tan Oxfords
 
Display Car - Shepco Motors "Starla Cloud" Butterscotch & Brown
 
 
 
 


52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Feldgrau

Uncle Sam Wants You!!! 




Outfit - RD "Sweetie Salute
Market Place

Hair - Tuty's "Tamara 30's Retro" Mahogany
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ubunil/42/224/116/?title=Tuty%27s

Shoes - N-Core "Tribute" Noir
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heels/105/127/23/?title=N-Core

Car - Monarch Motors "Monarch Emperial US Army Staff Car"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/31/244/22/?title=Monarch%20Motors

Monday, September 3, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Russet

Once again I have fallen behind on my posts for the color challenge :(.  Ebony Seorn is a new up and coming designer on SL, She created this lovely gown and I asked if she could make it in Russet and she was gracious enough to do so.  I thought I would try my hand at singing at the lovely Fiume Jazz Club ( I am a little biased as I own the club). 

The Fiume Jazz Club (www.1920Chicago.com for Calendar of Events)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/184/223/22/?title=The%20Fiume%20Jazz%20Club



Gown - Fashions by Ebony "Veronica" Rogue
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/185/244/22/?title=Fashions%20by%20Ebony

Hair - Tuty's "Feminine Retro Side-Swepted Hair" Ruby Red
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ubunil/42/224/116/?title=Tuty%27s

Sunday, August 12, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Tyrian Purple

I found this fabulous 1920's dress at Donna Flora in the perfect color!!  Don't mind the "boys" behind me they are just business associates of my husbands.  They do look a bit dangerous don't they? 

Shot on location in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/184/223/22/?title=1920%27s%20Chicago




Dress - Donna Flora "Ariel" Purple
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bonin/68/21/1019/?title=Donna%20Flora

Jewelry - Eclectica "Chicago Diamantes" Warm
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica

Hair - A&A Hair "Joy" #2
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/51/110/22/?title=Sandy%27s%20Hair%20Salong

Shoes - N-Core "Caprice" Pourpre
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heels/105/127/23/?title=N-Core

Car - Shepco Motors Display Car - "Starla's Cloud" Midnight
Soon to be on sale on Marketplace

Thursday, August 9, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Jonquil

Paying my respects to the dearly departed.  Such a lovely vintage outfit I think and perfect for a visit to the local cemetery.

Shot on location at St Michael's Church of the Path in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/57/5/22/?title=St%20Michaels%20Church%20of%20the%20Path



Dress - Invalde "Megan Shift Dress" Yellow
Martketplace

Shrug - The Sea Hole "The Hunted Capelette" Foggy Hollow
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tails/215/192/21/?title=The%20Sea%20Hole

Jewelry - Aurora Borealis "Pearls" Clara
I will update when I receive the slurl information

Hair/Hat - W&Y "Model Hair 7" A
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Waka%20%26%20Yuki/127/74/30/?title=W%26Y%20Hair

Flowers - Amor dei Flori "Flower Bouquet" Snapdragons
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/239/48/22/?title=Amor%20dei%20Flori

Sunday, August 5, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Aqua Island

Almost done!!  Love this dress by Ingenue.

Shot on location at Colosimo's Cafe on the 1920's Chicago Sim
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/209/69/22/?title=Colosimos



Dress - Ingenue "East West" Sky
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LoLo/171/86/22/?title=Ingenue

Shoes - N-Core "Tribute" Noir Intense
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heels/105/127/23/?title=N-Core

Hair - Tuty's "Tamara" Mahogany
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ubunil/42/224/116/?title=Tuty%27s

Saturday, August 4, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Wales

Catching Up Now---Vintage Green Wales.    Love my new car!

Shot on Location on the 1920's Chicago Sim in front of the elegant Hotel LaSalle. 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/103/64/22/?title=Hotel%20LaSalle



Dress - Cartunno Courture Vintage Clothing "Siren" Green
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/27/225/22/?title=Cartunno%20Courture

Wrap - Eclectica "Feathers Evening Wrap" Just Beautiful Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica

Hair - A&A Hair "Meg" #5
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/51/110/22/?title=Sandy%27s%20Hair%20Salong

Shoes - NX Nardcotix "Edna Platform Pump" Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Reek/157/85/24/?title=Nardcotix

52 Week Challenge Vintage Style - Persian Rose

I'm late, I'm late......so far behind LOL.  Here is my vintage post for Persian Rose, a little 50's flair.




Swimsuit - Pinkie "Pin Up"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/McKindred%20Falls/154/129/24/?title=Pinkie

Hair - Vanity Hair "Pin Up" Feux
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/166/160/1027/?title=Vanity%20Hair

Friday, July 6, 2012

Newness from Cilian'gel


Cilian'gel Boutique has a new line of 1920's wear for men and women.  Shep and I are wearing the "Got Cash or Check" set.


Photo by Shep Moorlord


Both outfits - Cilian'gel Boutique "Got Cash or Check" His and Hers
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique
The dress includes hat and hand bag.

Bowler Hat - Cilian'gel Boutique July Group Gift

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Cadmium Red

This lovely dress is from Cilian'gel's new line.  If your looking for the best in Vintage Fashion...Chicago has it!!

Vintage Shopping in Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/184/223/22/?title=Shopping%20in%20Chicago




Gown- Cilian'gel Boutique "Got Ritzy" Red Dramatic
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/83/225/22/?title=Cilian%27gel%201920%27s%20Boutique

Hair - Tuty's "Feminine Retro Style Side Pulled Up" Ruby Red
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ubunil/42/224/116/?title=Tuty%27s

Jewelry - MG "Silver Drop Pendant" Jet
Market Place

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Rust

Vinny is wearing a new 1920's suit from StarChild Designs.  He says if you come see him he will shine your shoes real good!

Vinny's Shoe Shine in 1920's Chicago
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/199/166/22/?title=Vinnys%20Shoe%20Shine




Suit - StarChild Designs "1920's Plus Fours" - Set 3
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/140/225/22/?title=StarChild%20Designs

Shoes - Old Time Prims "Pat"- Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Esoterica/31/130/21/?title=Old%20Time%20Prims

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Unmellow Yello

Shep says this is the best suit for eating a hot dog and watching the ball game because if you dripped mustard it wouldn't show.  This fabulous mesh suit is from StarChild's new line of vintage men's wear. 

Shot on location at Wrigley Field in 1920's Chicago, the only complete baseball field on SL
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/189/133/22/?title=Wrigley%20Field


Taken by my wonderful husband Shep

Taken by my wonderful husband Shep


Suit - StarChild Designs "Pinstripe Suit Mesh" Gold
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/140/225/22/?title=StarChild%20Designs

Shoes - Swank Brothers "Swank Black and White Oxfords"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/119/225/22/?title=Swank%20Brothers

Sunday, June 10, 2012

52 Week Color Challenge Vintage Style - Raspberry Glace

Certain colors are hard to find in the 20's and 30's era so I try to put different pieces together to achieve the desired look...hopefully I did it.  This time I am at the new flower shop in Chicago Dion's floral Shop on Morgan. 

Dion;s floral Shop
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shepham%20Estates/125/136/22/?title=Dion%27s%20floral%20Shop




Sweater - Engenue "Ever After Cardigan" Plum
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LoLo/171/116/22/?title=Engenue

Skirt - Mon Tissu "Oxford Pencil Skirt" Rigged Mesh Black
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lula/110/90/34/?title=Mon%20Tissu

Shoes - Engenue "Freynii" Noir
http://slurl.com/secondlife/LoLo/171/116/22/?title=Engenue

Hair - W&Y Hair "Model Hair 7"
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tsukiji/201/197/22/?title=W%26Y

Jewelry - Eclectica "Rococco" Cream
http://slurl.com/secondlife/shepham%20estates/151/225/22/?title=Eclectica

Nails - Pixel Mode "Sculped Nails V2" Gloss
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pixel%20Dreams/118/58/999/?title=Pixel%20Mode