Posted by request of Sofia Gray:

Sometimes it's hard to find the right words, and easier to allow my work to speak for itself. This is an image that I created shortly after receiving news of what had happened to someone who was both a tremendous person and more importantly, a good friend.

I miss you, Ginny... <3 Sofia

While I never had the pleasure of meeting Ginny personally, I found his talent and work very inspirational. He will be missed. - Miko

Pink Peonies - Limited Sale at LAME

To celebrate the official opening of LAME, I've created a new dress at a special, limited-time price of L$75. Pink Peonies is the picture of innocence, a strapless tea-length dress covered in soft petals. This is only available at this price until Monday at LAME, after which it will be available at the regular price at most of my locations.

The model is wearing:
Hair: ETD Phoebe - Tawny
Skin: Minnu Model Skins - Pale SkinGloss-Smokey
Necklace: ~Muse~ Elle Orchid Necklace (Ivory)

Cocktails at Nine

Time for something festive! Cocktails at Nine is a strapless little number with a sweetheart neckline. It's sweet concoction featuring a lace bodice and full double skirt, finished off with a punch of color: an inset sash of cranberry silk.

On another note, I'm retiring a few items. The Chanterelle, Garden Party, and Afternoon Tea outfits are now on sale for L$75 exclusively at the new LAME Designs Mall until Monday, after which they will be removed and deleted from my inventory.

The model in the photo above is wearing:
Hair: ETD Eva II - Black
Skin: Deviant Nation Vogue Skin - Cashmere (Last Call - Fishnet)
Necklace: Shiny Things - Plain Chain Dangle (available for free at the GNUbie Store)

*ICING* Model Contest - Win up to L$10,000!

Having been inspired by the gorgeous and artistic photos taken by many of the talented photographers and models of Second life, I decided that my store needs some ritzy new posters. And so I present to you the first *ICING* Model Contest. Here's your chance to win up to L$10,000, clothing, and a chance to be an *ICING* model!

1st Prize:

• L$10,000
• 20 items of your choice from the Mischief Cove *ICING* store
• The opportunity to model the next *ICING* release

2nd Prize:

• L$7,500
• 10 items of your choice from the Mischief Cove *ICING* store

3rd Prize:

• L$2,500
• 5 items of your choice from the Mischief Cove *ICING* store
  

WHAT TO DO

• Take a snapshot of yourself in your favorite *ICING* outfit ( 512x512 or larger)
• Go to the *ICING* store in Mischief Cove and drop a notecard entitled "*ICING* Contest - your name" in the Contest sign.
• In this notecard, include a full permissions copy of your snapshot and a brief line or two about how you chose your outfit.
• Photoshopped/edited entries are acceptable.
• Hint- in Snapshots menu, make sure "Keep specified aspect ratio" is checked so your picture doesn't get all smooshed!

RULES

• Entries must be submitted by midnight November 16th.
• Only contest submissions dropped into the Contest Sign will be entered - Submissions dropped directly on me/my profile WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Up to 3 entries per avatar (Please consolidate images into one notecard.)
• By entering the contest, you agree to let *ICING* use and display your snapshot/images in the store locations.
• The winners will be selected by me on November 17th and announced on this blog. The winning entries will be displayed as posters in the store.

The contest sign is on the right wall when you walk into the store and looks like this:

What I'm wearing in the top pic:
Dress: *ICING* On Deck
Hair: Ingenue ~ Bombshell ~ Natural Black
Lily: *ICING* Hair Lily from Spring Picnic Dress
Skin: Naughty [ND] Alina - (Hair) Doll Lashes, Mod Lips
Necklace: Artilleri yarr! necklace *red*
Glasses: Artilleri Rhinestone Retro

Photo Credit: Sofia Gray

Carmen

I felt like something a little bright and fun today, so here's Carmen, a scarlet, retro-inspired dress with puff sleeves, flounce prim skirt and matching roses for your hair. Wear it out for a midnight tango, or for any occasion where you need to stand out in a crowd.

Also, just a heads up that some of my pieces will be featured in Second Style's Spotlight fashion showcase with Ingenue's Betty Doyle, Zhao Shoes' Melanie Zhao and Elegance Hats by Morrigan Hyun. It will be at 5pm SLT tomorrow, Saturday, October 26th at Metro Models in Narcissus Island. Hope you can make it!

Lastly, it seems like people are asking about my accessories/hair/etc more often so from now on I'll list what else I'm wearing in the ads:
Hair: ETD Tyra - Black
Skin: Celestial Studios - *CS* Charmed Skin - 40 (red-Chic)
Necklace: Naughty - Cameo Choker from the "Night Stalker" set

Curlicue

Today we're releasing the Curlicue, a casually elegant ensemble that's perfect for a lazy day of shopping or a sophisticated cocktail party. It features a embroidered tulle skirt with scalloped edge over a taupe underskirt and a coordinating wrap knit top.

Also, a reminder- today is the last day to grab your free Gossamer Fantasy gown in Amethyst, so if you haven't picked it up yet from Mischief Cove, do it now before it's gone forever!

It's free dress time again!

To celebrate the *ICING* blog making it onto the Fashion World of SL feed, I've created a version of the Gossamer Fantasty gown in Amethyst and made it available for FREE in my Mischief Cove location until 10/23. After that it's gone forever, so grab it now!

Gossamer Fantasy

This week, *ICING*'s very first full-length gown makes its debut.



Gossamer Fantasy is an empire waisted silk crepe gown with spaghetti straps, twisted bodice detail, chiffon skirt, and of course, a prim sash. Available in 4 colors: Topaz, Platinum, Onyx and Ruby.

Shades of Gray

This week *ICING* presents a smart little business suit that's utterly feminine. Shades of Gray features a belted jacket with prim puff sleeves and flexi skirted waistline. A classic charcoal pencil skirt completes the look.

Now available at Mischief Cove.

Fall Vines

*ICING* brings you a new party frock in 4 jewel tones this week. Fall Vines is a heavy silk dress with sweet floral applique at the bodice and hemline, cinched in by a wide sash with prim bow. Available in Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby and Sapphire.


*ICING* Update Group members get this outfit for free in an exclusive color, Raisin, a rich earth tone with a hint of warmth. Check your group notices for this item if you missed it!

Little Bit of Midnight

This week, *ICING* presents something a bit more formal. “Little Bit of Midnight” is the quintessential black cocktail dress with a scalloped neckline, gathered waist, and double tiered-skirt with gauze overlay. This ensemble comes complete with a black and white ostrich feather boa and an elegant long stemmed cigarette holder.

Camilla Blossoms

A single new frock for this week: Camilla Blossoms. It's an ode to the end of summer, a white strapless dress with a pintucked bodice and contrast piping, wide black sash and bow, and a sweeping skirt printed with yellow accented blooms.

*ICING* Free Gift Time! Yay!

It's been too long since I sent my members a free giftie, so here ya go! These are the Marilyn Sunglasses in red, black, white and pink - a fun retro style with rhinestone accents. Also included are the plain glasses versions. Hurry and pick them up, as they'll only be in member notices for 30 days. For non-members, these are currently available for sale in the Mischief Cove location exclusively.

I'm too tired from the fashion show to box them up in something pretty, so excuse the shoddy photo.

Hydrangea and Miss Ava

Hot off the runway from its debut at the Mischief Cove fashion show, we have 2 new releases for you this week:

Miss Ava - an ethereal confection of creamy silk and lace. Whisper pink charmeuse is softly gathered at the waist and inset with intricately embroidered tulle.

Hydrangea – a cheerful button up set with floral stitching on the bodice. This set comes with a sundress skirt as well as a versatile set of dark blue wash capri pants.

On Deck and Seascape

Two nautical-themed releases this week:

"On Deck" is a belted navy halter dress with pinstriped accents, prim bow and contrast stitching. My first attempt at a system skirt, with a added prim flounce.

"Seascape" is a cool, refreshing sundress printed with swirling blue waves.