First things first: Thanks to everyone who commented last week–the lucky giveaway winners are (drum roll…..):
- Ygrey Auer
- Lashae Karsin
- Nicandra Laval
Congratulations ladies! Watch for your gift in-world! And for everyone else, keep on reading because I had so much fun with this I have decided to make it a weekly color-challenge event!
Now, however, we move on to Iron. There were so many ideas that came to mind–Iron Man, ironing, wrought iron, Iron Maiden (yikes!)…why don’t we just stop there! What stuck in my head most though was a song I sang in college, and it is pretty appropriate for the kind of weather we are having lately in my neck of the woods:
In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
-Christina Rosetti, Gustav Holst
So what did I do? I grabbed my friend Caroline and we took to the snow, I in my ultra-chic jacket from Sascha Frangili and Caroline in a beautiful jewelry set from Endra Graves and one of this week’s color challenge offerings from Rezzie Luckstone:
So now for the giveaway…it will be the same as last week, you’ll have until Friday, January 27th at 11pm SLT to make a comment on this post. Winners will receive the Maggie Set from Artistry by E, beautifully modeled by Caroline. This week I will randomly draw two names from the list of comments. Now, I am not going to do jewelry every time, there will be other items in the future as well (guys, I am keeping you in mind!), but the talented Endra Graves has generously agreed to be my giver this week.
And even though we are past the Christmas season, if you are feeling like reliving the season a bit, here are two versions of “In The Bleak Midwinter”, the first by the great Annie Lennox and the second more traditional version from the Gloucester Cathedral Choir:
Eliza:
Hair: **Pocket Mirrors** Dilara Updo Dark Brown by Alair Cortes
Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Pale Grey (S) by Ikon Innovia
Jewelry: MG Necklace – Silver Twin Hearts – Medium by Maxi Gossamer
Jacket: SAS – Tali Silver Jacket by Sascha Frangili
Top: Rezipsa Loc Dress Dark Iron by Rezzie Luckstone
Pants: **GizzA** Flax Pants Female [Grey] by Giz Seorn
Shoes: Maitreya Gold – Esprit-Xtd Noir by Onyx Leshelle
Nails: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Iron Nails by RezIpsa Luckstone
Caroline:
Hair: EMO-tions Carmen Blonde by Mirja Mills
Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Eyes Warm Silver by Ikon Innovia
Jewelry: Artistry by E Maggie Set Silver by Endra Graves
Dress: Rezipsa Loc Dress Dark Iron by RezIpsa Luckstone
Anichka Savira
Very pretty!
Bourbon Zenovka
I love how your coat looks fun and festive, without using color at all! Love your look:)
Simply Dou
Very nice!
Trixie
I love the silver twins heart necklace.. it looks like a necklace I use to have in RL.
Laila Laperriere
What could be better than one classy lady, how about two? =)
You both are lovely. Great post, and I love Annie to!
Lashae Karsin
Absolutely stunning!! I really love the hair used in the first picture. …And thank you!!! =)
Ygrey Auer
Classy! Iron becomes glamorous!
Thanks for the gift. Son preciosos!!!!!
Alexandra
Wonderful idea and beautiful result. Indeed, no prizes necessary for us to praise you :-).
But thanks for the extra element of fun in our weeks of colour
mscrankypants
I think iron is going to be one of my favourite weeks already — two great looks there.
Hey, it’s Jasmine Ballinger, working around a stupid WordPress/Blogger communication issue.
Madison
It is wonderful to see how not really wearing a lot of color still makes you look fabulous. Love the hair on Caroline!!! Running over to Emo-tions to get it!!! See ya!!!
Laura18 Streeter
Aw they’re both adorable but I just love your first pic!
The Uncommon Muse
you both look stunning!!
Nicandra Laval
Hi Eliza..i was honoured to get a present for my comment..thanks so much!! Now about this look: I love the first picture the most. It is as if the lace at the end of the arms could be made of iron. Your fresh look and all the grey tones and the pose makes it a great look .. compliments ..bye bye Nic
Sama Yalin
Beautiful pictures and two beautiful ladies.
It’s a good thing you guys didn’t do the Iron Maiden option…
♪ Guenevere ♪
Gorgeous photos! The background for each is the perfect complement to the outfits.