Saturday, October 27, 2007

Aurora Crochet Sweaters $L55

Feminine, romantic crochet sweaters in luscious colors for fall.

The Aurora Crochet Sweaters feature a deep v-neck, delicate crochet pattern, and subtle prim bell sleeves for that final touch of femininity.

The Aurora sweaters come with the crochet sweater in 3 layers as well as a tintable lace cami to go underneath. The cami is tintable AND copyable so you can create a rainbow of camis to create different looks from sweet to sexy. And if you are a tinting novice don't worry, comprehensive tinting instructions are included with the sweater :-) The camisole also comes in 3 layers for ultimate versatility.
In Burgundy, Olive, Cornflower Blue, Teal, and White.

The cami and prim sleeves are mod and all are copy, no transfer.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Halloween Treats & Events

Halloween is oh so near now & I have new gifts in store to celebrate the season.


Starting on the 26th of October until November 1st, there will be new Halloween gifts for any trick-or-treaters that visit my store.


First, a new long, thin scarf in black, orange, & yellow argyle to keep warm when jumping from party to party.

Secondly, a cute set of Halloween bangles. Festive and spooky, but still pretty.

In addition to the new gifts, I will also be participating in a few Halloween events.

Doll City:


Trick or Treating: October 26-28- Dress up in your favorite costume & come trick-or treating around the shops of Doll City. Participating vendors will have a treat bag in their store full of free items for you. (my bag will actually be available until the Nov 1st)


Scavenger Hunt: October 26-28- Hidden all around Doll City will be Halloween treasure for you to plunder. I will be offering 2 treasures for the event which are a surprise. My scavenger hunt gifts are NOT the same as the trick-or-treat prizes!!!! Look for my Halloween boxes around the sim as well as gifts from other Doll City vendors.

Block Parties:
October 26: Masquerade Ball 4pm-8pm SL- Come in your best gown & mask for music, dancing & givaways. Among the prizes will be a $L200 gift certificate to Argyle Boutique.



October 27: Horror Night 4pm-8pm SL- Dress as your favorite horror movie villain for a monster's ball! Among the prizes for the night will be a $L200 gift certificate to Argyle Boutique.



October 28: Costume Party 4pm-8pm SL- Come in your best costume and party the night away. Among the night's givaways will be a $L200 gift certificate to Argyle Boutique & The Charleston Girl Flapper Outfit in Black!

Boootiful Creations:


Pumpkin Hunt: October 27-31st-Pumpkins will be hidden in the stores of Boootiful creations & filled with Halloween goodies for you. Search through the shops to find them!

Thursday, October 18, 2007

The Charleston Girl $L195

Just in time for Halloween, but beautiful anytime, The Charleston Girl flapper outfit.


The Charleston Girl is a dancer's dream with countless layers of delicate flexi-fringe which sways with your movements. Wear it to your favorite jazz club or speakeasy!

The square neck and straps of this dress feature Art Deco seaming and dainty geometric beadwork.

The fringe top of this dress attaches in 3 parts to provide full coverage in the front & half coverage in the back. The back of the dress features a large Art Deco pendant that mirrors the tiny one in the front.

The dress comes with a short fringe skirt for a super sexy look:

And a long fringe skirt for a more classic look.

The outfit also comes with classic flapper rolled stockings with backseam and prim cuffs sure to turn any fellow's head.

And to finish the outfit, a coordinating scarf head wrap with oversized bow & flexi-tails.

All prim items are modible so they can be fitted to your body. All items are copy, no transfer.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Design Review

I've been reviewed by the lovely Madison Carnot, author of Madison's Avenue blog.

You can check out the blog and see the my review here.


I have to admit I am totally blushing... :-)

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Limited Edition Pumpkin Stripe Knit Sweater

For a little Halloween fun, I made a limited edition pumpkin color of the Stripe Knit Sweater.

Available from now until November 1st at the main store @ Boootiful Creations.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Vintage Traveler's Suitcase $L50 a set

I made this suitcase as a prop for a photo shoot, but I thought it was too darling to keep to myself.
More than just a purse or a backpack, the Vintage Traveler's Suitcase is a jet-setters trademark. The suitcase features geometric upholstery with leather trim and vintage travel stickers on the front.


Each set comes with two identical suitcases: one is to wear and one contains a sitting pose, so it can be used as a chair.

An atmospheric addition to a train station, bedroom, truck stop, diner, on just on the sidewalk.


The Vintage Traveler's Suitcase is 15 prims, modifiable, no copy, transfer. You can demo the suitcase with sitting pose at the main store@ Boootiful Creations.


**The suitcase with sitting pose says that it is no-mod, but you should be able to resize it. The no mod comes from the script and not them object itself.**

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Limited Edition Goodwin Scarf in Argyle FREE!

A Grand Opening gift from me to you, the Goodwin Scarf in pink & Black argyle.

Find it in the argyle gift boxes located at the front of both stores.
The Argyle Goodwin Scarf is Limited Edition, so once it is gone... it's gone!!!

Madison Babydoll Wool Jacket $L150

A little retro with timeless style.

The Madison Babydoll Wool Jacket is the perfect jacket for autumn days and nights. Made with light-weight wool in burnt yellow plaid and black velvet seaming, the coat is as striking and the color of changing leaves.


The jacket is secured from the neck to under the bustline with black velvet buttons and features a yellow button to contrast with the black velvet seaming at the waist. From the bust to the upper thigh, the jacket flares out in a gentle bell shape that is elegant and never bulky.


The jacket features an optional black velvet prim collar with tiny yellow plaid buttons.


Wear without the prim collar for a simple, elegant mock collar. Perfect when you want to wear that special necklace.


Or, wear the optional prim velvet button with plaid bow for a bit of whimsy.


The Madison Babydoll Wool Jacket consists of a jacket layer, prim velvet cuffs with yellow plaid buttons, flexi-prim skirt, optional prim collar, and optional prim button/bow.


Prim items are modifiable, no copy, transfer.


***The set now comes with I slightly cropped jacket layer in case you want to wear the jacket without the prim skirt. If you purchased the jacket before 10/11/07 and would like the cropped jacket layer, please drop me a notecard and I will give you a free one A.S.A.P

Knit Sweaters with Patch Detail: 3 styles $L45

Casual cropped sweaters in all the best patterns and colors for fall.

Argyle
A little bit prep school and a little bit rockabilly. The argyle sweater is an autumn staple.

The Argyle knit sweater comes in three color combinations: pink & black, Baby blue& Black, and purple & orange.
The Argyle knit sweater features a full patten on the front and a full-back diamond patch on the back to mirror pattern and shape. Great to wear with a corduroy skirt or under a tweed blazer.

Stripe
A bold stripe perfect for urban adventures.

The Stripe knit sweater comes in four colors: Teal, Charcoal, navy, and purple.
The Stripe knit sweater features a full pattern on the front and a small star patch between the shoulder blades that mirrors the patten. Great with jeans or a denim skirt.

Plaid
Plaid is fall in all of it's glory.
The Plaid knit sweater comes in four colors: Charcoal, Plum, Teal, and Olive.
The Plaid knit sweater features a full pattern on the front and a small, feminine fleur-de-lis patch between the shoulder blades that mirrors the pattern. Cute with a skirt, jeans, under jackets or over a button down shirt.
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All sweaters hit just above the navel and have 3/4 sleeves. The sweaters come with three layers and optional prim cuffs for a rolled-up sleeve. The cuffs are mod, copy, no transfer.

Wright Long Velvet Gloves $L120: 4 sets

Long velvet gloves are classic elegance at it's finest.


The Wright Long Velvet Gloves add simple elegance to any outfit. The gloves are made of soft, burnished velvet and feature black lace seaming, notched detail at the top. The reversed pleating on the hands hints at aviator style.


Timeless and versitile, The Wright Long Velvet gloves look great with your favorite fall jacket, A short-sleeved top you want to transition into fall, or even an elegant dress.


The Wright Long Velvet Gloves come in four fall colors: Charcoal, Berry, Mocha, and Moss. They arecopy, no mod, no transfer. They are sold in a set of four, but can be purchased individuall for $L35 by request. In the future, they may be sold individually in-store as prim-limits allow.

Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves $L99: 4 sets

Have you ever found that perfect pair of velvet gloves? Thin and sleek, yet still cozy. Simple, soft, and sophisticated? The perfect pair of velvet gloves is a rare find indeed, and even as they wear out with time, they manage to maintain their elegance.

The Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves are your long-time favorite gloves, well-worn and well loved. The gloves are somewhat threadbare on the palms and show small signs of discoloration from use. They have endured early morning coffee, dirty snow, and the occasional run-in with ink.


The Davenport Weathered Gloves are kid-length and feature notched detail and tonal edging at the top. They come in four colors: Plum, union blue, rust, and charcoal. They are copy, no mod, no transfer.


Inspired by my own favorite pair of velvet gloves and named after the place where I tore a hole in one of the fingers.

The Davenport Weathered Gloves are sold in a four pack, but may be purchased in individual sets for $L30 by request. They may be sold individually in-store in the future as prim-limits allow.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Autumn Bangles $L35

Accessorise your autumn style with beautiful coordinated bangles sets.




5 uniquely textured sets featuring stylish combinations of patent leather, corduroy, metals, lace, plaids, patchwork, argyle, and jacquard.

Each set is uniquely textured, not recolored. Each set features a chunky bangle, and asymmetrical bangle, a slim bangle, and a ridged bangle. Eye-catching, and never monotonous, the Autumn Bangles collection is the finishing touch for your great fall ensemble.


Each color comes with left and right sets. They are modifiable and copyable for versatility.

The Kelsey Tintable Knit Scarf $L40

If you are looking for a versatile and stylish scarf for any occasion, look no further than the Kelsey Tintable Scarf.

A handknit scarf make with designer yarn, the fluffy tendrils of the Kelsey scarf is a soft as angora fur. Thin and delicate, the scarf drapes around the neck with careless ease. A perfect necklace replacement for cool-weather events indoor and out.

The scarf is a single piece, non-flexible, and modifiable to fit your unique shape. Tint the scarf any color you please to match any outfit.

The Kelsey scarf is dedicated to a loved one who made just such a scarf for me last Christmas!

Goodwin 3-Piece Scarf Set $L70

The evenings are getting colder now and the breezy outfit you picked out for the warm day may not be enough come twilight.

It's time to pull cardigans and jacket out of the deep recesses of your inventory, time to trade sandals for boots, and above all, it is time to adorn your lovely collar with the best accessory of them all: the scarf.

Presenting the Goodwin 3-piece scarf set. Named after a notoriously blustery street in my town, the Goodwin scarf will keep the chill off your neck from the dawn of autumn into the deep recesses of winter. The Goodwin scarf is a semi-flexi fine knit scarf that has three styles in one! The basic scarf which wraps cozily around the neck and shoulders with asymmetrical tails. Perfect for autumn picnics and walks in the park.

Autumn breezes sometimes turn into gales, and the Goodwin scarf has you covered!
The Goodwin scarf has a chilly nights attachment that reached above the lips to keep the biting wind off your face. The extension is a separate attachment that is worn on the lips so your face won't poke through. Extra cozy, the second style of the Goodwin scarf is great for late-night walks through the city or anytime you desire to be incognito.

And when the first frost descends unexpectedly, the Goodwin scarf has another trick up it's sleeve. The Goodwin headwrap keeps your ears warm and dry during the heaviest snowfall.
The Goodwin headwrap is cozy without being cartoonish or bulky and accommodates many hairstyles. Furthermore, it can be worn with or without the chilly nights extension. Versatile!!

The Goodwin scarf set contains three pieces: the scarf, the extension, and the headwrap. It comes in 8 patchwork combinations.
In addition, the Rainbow pack contains an exlusive bonus set in blue/green patchwork available nowhere esle!
Each piece is modable, so the size of the pieces and gravity of the flexi-bits can be adjusted to your liking. The scarf was made for neck length 29, so if you have l significatly shorter or longer neck, you may need to stretch the items to avoid gaps between the different pieces.

Also, it is great for any Harajuku outfits you might be creating!!!

Current Store Locations (SLurs)

Argyle Boutique Main Store@ Boootiful Creations (Wingo 95,85,50)

Argyle Boutique@ Le Zoo (Le Zoo 225,16,22)

Mission Statement

This blog is for news and releases for Argyle Boutique. A great off-grid way to keep updated about what is going on at Argyle!

You can expect from this blog:

*Info on new releases including store posters, extremely detailed descriptions of the items, suplimental pictures not found at the store, and insight into my inspiration for the designs.

*Sale, secret sales, and contest information

*Free items: There will always be a gift at the stores, and the items will change regularily. Look here for pictures and updates on when the freebies are changed.

*Events and fashion shows

*Current store locations

*etc... :-)

If you find that there is something lacking in this blog, please let me know.

Always,

Noelle