A Perfect Day at the Beach

Tis the season for bathing suits and beaches and SL is full of terrific outfits to see and be seen in. I pulled a few out as summer starters to get myself in the mood for warmer weather. Recently I've been wearing (and blogging) a lot of clothes from Casa Del Shai and this is no exception - I adore the Zambia Safari Swimsuit (L$380). Shown here without the prim ruffles (which really make it two suits in one), the soft top and beautifully textured bottom come in all layers except jacket (very tattoo friendly). You would be hard pressed to find a pool or beach where you won't turn heads in this suit.

Chaospire is probably better known for flowing gowns and edgy fantasy outfits, but the Naiad swimsuits shouldn't be overlooked. Sold separately in blue, green and red for L$350, each set comes in a regular and sheer version in pants and shirt layers. There is also a Fat Pack that includes all three colors plus a tintable white (again, regular and sheer versions of all) for only $L800.
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Finally, for the more resort and continental beach look, Cachet's Golddigger can either be worn alone or as a cover up for another suit. With both top and bottom in all layers, this outfit's wet open textures work with just about any combination of tattoo, suit or even jeans. It comes with matching earrings and a wide cuff bracelet to finish the look, so just add a strappy pair of sandals and you are off for a day in the sun.

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Before you hit the beach, be sure and stop by Chaospire, Cachet and Casa Del Shai.
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Top left:

Swimsuit - Zambia Safari Swimsuit by Casa Del Shai

Shoes - April Sandals (Black) by Insolence

Middle right:

Swimsuit - Naiad (Blue) by Chaospire

Shoes - Verve Pumps (Black) by Maitreya

Bottom left:

Swimsuit - Golddigger by Cachet

Shoes - April Sandals (Gold) by Insolence

Maitreya - Desert Boots

I was perusing my shoes the other night and realized that I didn't own any casual shoes at all - nothing appropriate for hiking a trail or wandering in the woods. Having just picked up a few outfits that really *needed* something more rugged and less precarious than a pair of stilettos or sandals, I went searching. As I have so many times before, when I saw Maitreya's Desert Boots, I bought them immediately.

The boots come in green, brown, beige, mud and black and, for L$400 per color, you get both the laced and unlaced versions. Matching socks with prim cuffs come with each and, for the gal who spends a lot of time outdoors (or who just loves the look of these rugged boots), there is a Fat Pack of all colors available for L$1500.

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Fun is an understatement and you will love the detail and the texture of the Desert Boots. Slightly scuffed, whether you choose to lace them up for serious hiking or slide them on and leave them unlaced for a casual look, you can wear these with skirts, pants or shorts.

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For an afternoon of birdwatching (or people watching), pick up the Desert Boots at the Maitreya Main Store at Glam World.

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Both pictures:
The Birdwatcher Safari Suit (Khaki) by Casa del Shai
Desert Boots (Beige) by Maitreya

Casa del Shai - Dakota Blouse

This is one of those posts where I'm tempted to throw up the pictures, step back and say "Just look!". Talk about fantastic texturing - the shirt on the Dakota Pantsuit just makes me want to reach out and touch it. You can feel the time and thought that goes into each piece and every color combination. The overall effect is feminine without being fluffy, sexy without being obvious - just a perfect combination. I also adore the high waisted pants (you can leave off the jacket layer and go with a regular waist height if you prefer) which are just as versatile as the blouse. A few changes of shoe or accessories and you can go just about anywhere in SL.

The pantsuit comes in 5 colors including Gold, Sea, Rose, Lilac and Sky, with the different names referring to the shirt colors. Rather than a single pant included with all the different shirts, the colors of the associated pants are coordinated to the shirt color, so while Sea comes with blue, the Lilac shirt is paired with a rich chocolate pant. Very nice detail there which will probably have me back in the future for a few more colors. At L$400, I expect to get a lot of wear and combinations out of both the outfit and the separate pieces to make it a great addition to my closet.

Wrap yourself in fabulous textures at Casa Del Shai - and watch for more great clothes from Shai Delacroix when I visit Africa later this week.

On the left:
Outfit - Dakota Pantsuit (Sea) by Casa del Shai
Boots - Dune (Teal) by Maitreya

On the right:

Blouse - Dakota Pantsuit (Sea) by Casa del Shai

Pants - Sarrouel Pants (Black) by Cubic Effect

Shoes - Bitch Booties (Black/black) by Stiletto Moody