Persona - Helena Shirt

The second I saw this outfit, I knew I needed it. Not wanted, needed. Classic styling, two skirt lengths in bright clear colors, back seamed stockings and a tailored black shirt to die for. I had the shirt paired with the Puma Jie skirt in my head before I hit buy. The skirt comes in blue, green, orange, pink, and purple - though it doesn't really describe the richness of the texture and tone of the skirt. There is a light catching sheen to the outfit that makes it positively lustrous and a bargain at L$300.

There are skirts and skirt bases (bases come in two layers) in long and tea length, the shirt comes in all three layers and the prim collar and cuffs are absolutely gorgeous. There is also a scripted Intelliskirt version of both skirts that kicks in for adjustment on first wearing. My only complaint is that all the shirt layers include the high waist from the skirt, but with three layers, if you don't want to use the skirt color as a waist sash it just requires a bit of finagling to make it all work together. That said, once you are done, the results are absolutely spectacular.

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Add a dash of color to your wardrobe at the Persona Main Store.

On the left:

Outfit - Helena (Purple) by Persona

Shoes - Bitch Booties (Black) by Stiletto Moody

On the right:

Shirt - Helena by Persona

Skirt - Puma Jie by Icing

Tattoo - Flora 2 by addiXion

Shoes - Bitch Booties by Stiletto Moody

Icing - Puma Jie Skirt

Yes, I know everyone on the planet is blogging this outfit - because it deserves it. I've always been a fan of the form fitting skirt and this is absolutely one of the best I've seen. A new release from Icing, I saw it when I went back to pick up the similarly styled Study Date outfit and simply couldn't resist grabbing this one. Now, I don't own a "dress shape" since, well, women should be shaped like women, in my opinion. Many times that leaves me looking at the rear view and wondering exactly how much junk there really is in that trunk - not so with this skirt. It looks like it was built for me - as do almost all of Icing's vintage inspired outfits.

At L$295, it's a bargain just for the skirt, but don't forget the perfectly fitted and beautifully textured red blouse that comes with it - and the puffy little prim sleeves balance the curves and the simplicity of the skirt to a T. Want something a bit more risque? Slip into the ladies room and make a few quick adjustments - one more button undone, a hint of ink peeking out of the blouse, an extra inch on the heels. Try a simple shirt with an enticing degree of sheerness and an edgy pair of stilettos and you will turn heads as you cut through a sea of floating taffeta and swirling lace.

For a modern version of a vintage flashback, visit the Icing Main Store at Mischief.

On the left:

Outfit - Puma Jie by Icing

Shoes - Succubus Pumps by ::69::

On the right:

Shirt - Open Button White (20% sheer) by X2

Skirt - Puma Jie by Icing

Shoes - Barbed Wire Stilettos by Sentou Yousei