The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own-#3 - Ballet Flats

The Niven Collection-Bring Me Spring Ballet Flats (NEW IN THE STORE TODAY!!)

Ballet flats are derived from a woman's soft ballet slipper, with a very thin heel or the appearance of no heel at all. The style usually features a ribbon-like binding around the low tops of the slipper and may have a slight gathering at the top-front of the shoe and a tiny, decorative string tie. 

The essence of the ballet flat has existed since at least the 16th century, in which men wore a similar shoe, then known as pompes. In medieval times ballet flats were popular with both men and women. They only came out of fashion in the 17th and 18th centuries when the high-heeled shoe came into fashion after Catherine de' Medici requested that her cobbler add two inches to her wedding shoes. Heels went out of fashion quickly after Marie Antoinette walked to the guillotine in a pair of heels. 

The Orginals - Classic, Elegant, Sleek....PINK!!

When Rose Repetto created her first ballet shoes in her workshop on the Rue de la Paix in 1956, she was looking for refinement and elegance. Repetto's famous ballet flats, inspired by demi-pointe dancing shoes, have become legendary all over the world thanks to the fame of their illustrious owners, and to the stitch and return technique defined since the start of the tradition. Today the production of each shoe remains completely traditional and is surrounded with various quality controls. Just like every precious object, they are produced in limited edition.

Ballet flats took off again when Audrey Hepburn wore them with skinny jeans in Funny Face in 1957. Ballet flats are popular with girls and women of all ages. They are also a great alternative to heels, and they are seen with many tweens and teens at school dances and proms instead of heels.

Perfect With Jeans Or a Cute Sundress!!

My RL pick is London Sole's Harriet Ballet Flat.  

They come in a wide range of color combinations, some with contrasting grosgrain or metallic trims. 

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The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own-#1 - A-Line Dress

Worn:
The Niven Collection-ss2011-Sassoon Hair(coming soon)
Skin: The Niven Collection-ss2011-FACE-Lilac Blue with blond brow(coming soon)
Dress:  The Niven Collection-L U X E-A-Black Knit Dress with skirt option #2 - A-line
& collar option #2 White with pave' diamond brooch
Necklace: Nylon Outfitters-Hand-drawn pearl necklace on jacket layer
Stockings: *Sheer* Lace Mesh Black
Shoes: Haysuriza - Black slingback stilettos
Gloves:  The Niven Collection-MonoChrome-Signature Black/White Gloves

The first item on the list of 100 that every stylish girl should have in her virtual and RL closet is the A-line dress.
Christian Dior created the A-line dress in 1955, a style he adapted from Chirstobal Balenciaga's voluminous trapeze dress.  Removing much of the excess fabric from the sides, he created a closer silhouette that was still loose fitting on the body.
All it needs is a few great accessories, some great shoes and your favorite lipstick to be ready for any event.
Summer with cute sandals and Winter with some warm, colorful tights and boots; anytime of year it looks great!
A RL option below. Simple, stream-lined and ready for your style!

It appears lately I have been channeling Mia Farrow circa "Rosemary's Baby", no?

Teaser Ad! - The Niven Collection - S/S 2011 - Skins and Tattoo Layer Makeups

Shown: The Niven Collection-ss2011-coming soon!
Skin:  Papillion skin (with blond brow and blackberry frost lip)
Hair: Sassoon (in blond worn on blond hairbase)

Teaser Ad! - The Niven Collection - S/S 2011 - Skins and Tattoo Layer Makeups

Worn:
Skin Layer 1-I'm Romantic

Teaser Ad! - The Niven Collection - S/S 2011 - Skins and Tattoo Layer Makeups

Shown:

Photo 1: Quant Skin alone with makeup

Photo 2:  Quant Skin with tattoo layer added

Hair:  Mary Bob in Blonde

There will be a small collection of 4 skins with the theme colors and design for my S/S 2011 release I.
I take my cues from Welsh fashion designer in the 60s and 70s makeup Queen, Mary Quant.

All 4 makeups come with a tattoo layer option which you can add over skin to add an extra POP of intense color OR have option to wear just the makeup tattoo layer over your favorite skin.

I decided to add the skin along with the tattoo layer makeup this time around for those who still use viewers that don't have the tattoo option available.

There are many great sales going on now at my Liberty location so make sure you check them out!!

Peace and Love,
Scarlett

Valentine's Day Gifts From The Niven Collection

Happy Valentine's Day!  I've put a special gift box Valentine themed face tattoos and Kiss hair clip in the shop for FREE until Tuesday.  Available in my shops in Liberty and Maritima.

HAIR $L1 Vanity Hair Valentines Gift.


((((a))) )Thank you for your flowers..:-)

End of Season Sale At The Niven Collection!

Open publication - Free publishing - More shop

The Niven Collection is having a 50% off sale of outfits in the L U X E collection to make way for new items! Sale items are outfits from the A/W collection, L U X E.


Check out the look book about and go purchase your items at one of my two locations in-world. Enjoy!!


Locations:


http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maritima/129/192/22


http://slurl.com/secondlife/Liberty/7/203/22