Flair for Fantasy

The holiday issue of AVENUE Magazine is filled with great fashion gift ideas, even some that are perfect for the avatar who has everything. If your shopping is done, that's even better because it's a great place to find something unique, stylish, and exciting for yourself.

If you dare to be fashionable yet different this holiday season and need a few ideas, check out this month's cover story on the fabulous Raven Pennyfeather of RFyre and the Fashion Spread featuring the work of Aeris Shenlin, creator of Smooth Designs. These talented ladies take fantasy and historic designs to another level.

Raven Pennyfeather designs some the finest Gothic Couture fashions and her RFyre brand is one of the most popular fashion houses in SL. . The cover feature is a great read and gives you an opportunity to learn a more about this brilliant lady, her inspirations and her design perspective. As an added bonus, you get a glimpse of some of her newest designs.

Aeris Shenlin 's name is synonomous with Fantasy Fashions. Her brand, Smooth Designs features creative and versatile costume designs. She is known for intricate details and varied style offerings which include, pirate costumes, historical pieces, and gothic vampire designs. You can see her wonderful new and imaginative creations in this month's Fashion Spread.

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AVENUE hosts Smooth Designs Fashion Show

AVENUE Models hosted another stellar performance showcasing the designs of Aeris Shenlin, owner of Smooth Designs. Specializing in role-play costumes, the styles on display were truly out of this world.

With beautiful prim work and incredibly detailed textures, the designs ranged from genuine Aztec dancers to regal Baroque gowns to the frosty allure of the legendary Snow Queen. The Aztec dancers were a favorite for the fabulous feathered headdresses shown in male and female versions. The exquisite gold work done for the chest plate, arm, wrist and particularly the leg cuffs was immaculate.

Known as the stop for pirates in Second Life, Aeris does not let her creativity stop there. Alien avatars in vibrant reds and blues as well as the elements with Fire, Rainbow and Dark being featured with flowing tentacles that surrounded the models with mystery.

The true stunner for me had to be the Yul Brenner costume from the famous film "The King and I". The layered prims of the sarong and jacket combined with vivid reds truly set the outfit apart from your standard SL costumes.

You can find a more detailed review of this amazing show in our next issue of AVENUE magazine.

AVENUE presents…Smooth Designs Fashion Show

AVENUE Models is proud to present the latest designs from Aeris Shenlin of Smooth Designs. This show promises to mystify and capture the audiences attention with Shenlin's extreme creations and elaborate attention to detail.

When: 29 November 2009, 3PM SLT

Where: AVENUE Sky Runway

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