**FRESH** news :: Grue Ling Designs

Grue Ling is a new designer to SL who shows an amazing amount of promise. I've picked up his latest releases but he has several more in his new shop on Mystical Island.


Having worked with Grue on this particular dress, called Shadow Lace, I'm quite fond of it. :) The corset top is laced and the texture is HIGHLY detailed (as is all of Grue's work) and the lace skirt has many fluffy layers which make this dress a fantastic combination of sweet and sexy. The skirt also comes in two different sizes, so re-sizing the skirt may not be a huge hassle for you.

Hair: "Jackie" by ETD
Boots: "Gunslinger" in black and silver by Solange
Tattoo: "Stars with Tribal" tattoo by Aitui
Belly Ring: Star Diamonds Belly Ring by Alienbear Designs
Skin: "Brisque - Freckle" in Honey by Chai Skins (group gift).


Grue's two latest releases as of this past week are Urban Casual and Urban Grunge. The tops are tintable, with a ribbed texture, and are available in all three layers: undershirt, shirt and jacket. The jeans come on the underwear and pants layers, which make them perfect for tucking into boots. While Grue uses some pre-made textures, all of his shading and folds are done by hand, as well as the pockets and waistband of the jeans in both sets, and are intricately detailed. I've included some closeup shots so you can see the effort he puts into his work. Urban Casual, above, is a "cleaner" version of the two, and I couldn't help but tint the top pink. Urban Grunge, below, is a ripped up, sexy mess. All of the rips and dirt were also done by hand. Grue's prices are VERY reasonable, especially considering not only the level of detail but all the layer options.

Urban Casual:
Hair: "Lynne II" in black by ETD
Boots: "Gunslinger" in black and silver by Solange
Tattoo: "Stars with Tribal" tattoo by Aitui
Belly Ring: Star Diamonds Belly Ring by Alienbear Designs
Skin: "Brisque - Freckle" in Honey by Chai Skins (group gift).



Urban Grunge:
Hair: "Maxine"in chestnut frosted by ETD
Boots: "Gunslinger" in black and silver by Solange
Tattoo: "Stars with Tribal" tattoo by Aitui
Belly Ring: Star Diamonds Belly Ring by Alienbear Designs
Skin: "Brisque - Freckle" in Honey by Chai Skins (group gift).

Introducing Fann Hyun...MODA Supermodel

As promised, we are bringing you the outfits worn by another of the MODA supermodels during the Miss SL Tropics pageant that took place last weekend. Fann Hyun is an experienced SL model who openly admits that she comes to in-world “to escape from work stress and to realize my childhood dreams of working as a model”. In RL, she is a high-powered banker. Fann has a stunning avi and she loves SL because she “can model, learn, shop, and meet people from all over the globe”. She sounds like my kind of girl.

Although Fann was a late entrant into the competition, that did not stop her from putting together some of the most elegant and beautifully accessorized outfits of the pageant. Look at the outfit she chose for the swimwear category, it’s an asymmetrically cut swimsuit called Sea Leopard Split in Green from DellyciousWear. Fann accessorized this sexy swimsuit with Silvergold Trefoil leather Choker and Earrings by the same designer.

When it came to casualwear, Fann went for the very pretty Summer Garden Dress with matching shoes from ZVZ Ultra Violet Fashions. This dress is overflowing with spring flowers and features a beautifully sheer flouncy prim overskirt and a dramatic V-shaped bodice. Fann accessorized this sweet flower outfit with Chunky Silver Bangles from Second Mirage, and Amber Drop Chain dangle earrings and Amber Very Long Triple Drop chain from Shiny Things.

It was in the formal category that Fann’s skill for accessorizing really shone through. Starting with the bejewelled Mystic - Skylark with Winter Amethyst Gems gown by Sherona Degroot of *DG* Innovations (see below), Fann added two simple items to complete the outfit; the Queen Heidi Armband by the very talented Alienbear Gupta of Alienbear Designs and earrings from the Trilogy set by JoJo Designs Jewelery. These accessories completed the stunning sky blue evening gown with its lace trim and ethereally flowing silk flyaways – to produce a truly a fabulous modern look.I really admire those who know what to add to complete an outfit. If you are one of those people let us know and what the trick is in your opinion. Our Fann definitely knows how to make and complete an outfit….wouldn't you agree?