Gabrielle is the newest release from Kouse’s Sanctum. Reflecting Medieval and Rennaisance charm, it’s a gown that incorporates vibrant color with detailed gilt trim to create a lush look fit for a princess.

I’ve decided to make one version of it, the burgundy one, named ‘Wine’, only 99L for a limited time. So if you’d like to pick up a copy before the price matches the main release, do hurry.

Also new, are the Shiloah jewelry sets, which include a necklace, tiara, and matching earrings. The sets are available in three metal choices, and are all gem change scripted.

You can find them at the main store.

I’ll keep this post -very- short.

The Bridal sale begins July 9th, 2011, and will run until the 21st (though this is an estimation). More information can be found in the most recent Kouse’s Sanctum release note. Release notes can be obtained through either the in-world update group, or the Subscribe-O-Matic. Happy Shopping!

There’s one new release today, and that is Bethany. Available in seven colors, and in two different metallic trim colors (silver and gold), Bethany is an eight piece set with multiple ways to wear it. Two skirt types, one much larger for those who prefer the full, grand, ballroom look, and also a slimmer one, for those preferring a more sleek look.

Bethany is every bit the role player’s gown, with very much a ‘princess’ theme. From the ruffles at the chest, the sleeves dripping with sheer fabric, to the basque waist, it is every bit feminine, and detailed. Even with that royal air, though, she can be worn by any lady, perhaps to a fancy ball, or other grand event. Whatever the occassion, if you’re looking for something unique and lovely – Bethany is something to consider.

Bethany gowns are available now, at Kouse’s Sanctum.

Credits:

Gowns: Kouse’s Sanctum

Skin: LAQ

Hair: Truth

Eyes: Banana Banshee

Backgrounds: Magenta Bing

Daniella uses jewel tones and lace to create an elegant, timeless look.

Marissa combines old with new for a modern look that gives a polite, subtle nod to historical garb.

Devora incorporates vibrant color with antique beige and floral print to create something unique in an empire waisted gown.

All can be found in a wide range of colors at the Kouse’s Sanctum main store.

Credits:

Skin: League and LAQ

Hair: Exile, Truth, !lamb, Elikatira

Eyes: Banana Banshee

Backdrops: Romance set by Magenta Bing

Jewelry: Unreleased Kouse’s Sanctum Set – coming soon!

It’s very much a lush, fairy-princess type of gown, full of ruffles and detailed patterns worked into the front lacing corset, and in the ribbon threaded onto the belt. A matching jeweled pendant sits at the centre of the belt’s front. The skirt is a very full, ballgown styled, with much emphasis on the flow of the primwork as it moves with you while you wear it.

While the original intention of ‘Naomi’ was to capture springtime pastels, it’s also been made available in deep jewel tones and in more muted hues for those who prefer more earthy colors.

Credit type things:

The jewelry used in these images is from the ‘Madame Royale’ set, which will be released at a later date. Hair is by Exile and Maitreya. I’ve also found use for some very sweet poses from Adore & Abhor which work very well with gowns, and are quite affordable. The eyes are from Banana Banshee by Rosemarie Indigo, and the skin is Sia from League.

Mischa brings together the textures from Michelle, and some of the prim styling of Antonia…including elegant Enlightment era panniers and lacy sleeves.

Artemaith brings together Artemis gown prim work with the textures from the Faith series.

Sophia brings together the Sophie gowns with the diaphanous skirt of the Naomi collection, and a new shoulder prim twist.

The limited edition Selah brings together the textures of the recently released Selah gowns, and combines it seamlessly with the skirt and sleeve style of Jocelyn.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone forever, so if they catch your fancy, you can pick them up here, and they’re only $L300 each.

My offerings include, this time around, a special gown made just for the Faire, Sabrina in silver. You can take a peek below.

100% of the proceeds from this gown, and my other RFL offerings, directly benefit the American Cancer Society.

You can find Kouse’s Sanctum at the Faire here:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Dark%20Mirage/145/113/699

Once again, the SL community is coming together to help raise funds for people in need. Over 400(!) brands from across the Grid are offering special items to assist victims of the March 11th earthquake/tsunami which affected Japan very seriously. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this event.

That said, I’ve made a special version of the ‘Sophie’ gown for the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Americares, which will then find its way to those who need it most. For more information, you can read here.

Please consider visiting the venue and shopping. There are a lot of items from every possible field, and all of the money raised will go to people who really need it. You can teleport here.

The theme this year is ‘Beyond Black and White’. Keeping that in mind, my items this year aren’t all the standard purple. The Relay version of Michelle is an example of this, including black, white, and purple with silver trim altogether in one gown. This version of Michelle includes all the same pieces as a standard Michelle set.

For those who enjoyed the Artemis gowns released at the end of last year, she makes another appearance in a rich, royal purple.

Jocelyn is something completely new. It’s a large set with many, many options for customizing the look, only some of which are shown in the ad. This version of the set, at only 400L, includes the black base gown with both knee length and full length skirts, and two colors of belt and apron to choose from.

Next is Faith, another brand new item. It’s a pretty, large skirted ball gown fit for a fairy princess, and I do hope you’ll enjoy it.

I decided this year, to also make some jewelry for the event. Initially I’d meant to only make a crown, but, an IM from the lovely Evangeline Miles nudging me for a full set made me choose to do exactly that…make a complete set. And so, it’s available either with just the crown (three versions included in each package, and they’re transfer for gifting) for 150L, or, for 400L, you can purchase the complete set with includes crowns, necklace, earrings, and bracelet.

Also, there’s a gacha in which you can find the Shulamith earrings. There’s a total of six variations of the earrings. Each try at the gacha is just 25L, and as with the rest of the items, 100% of the proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

You can find Kouse’s Sanctum at the Fashion for Life event on the Stieglitz sim. Click here to teleport.

Recently, Christchurch New Zealand was the victim of a terrible earthquake. For more information on this devastating event, you can read here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/story/2011/02/24/new-zealand-earthquake-recovery.html

To help raise relief money for those affected, designers from around the Grid, myself included, will be offering goods, of which 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Garden City Relief. You can read about the project here: http://gardencityreliefsl.wordpress.com/

My offering (pictured below) is a special recoloured edition of the Destiny II gown, in the favourite colour of one of my Kiwi friends.

The event runs from Feb 26th-March 5th. You can teleport to the vendor area using this link between those dates to view all the offerings from the various merchants.