Mademoiselle

This is a set of ultra-feminine strapless formal gowns in silk taffeta layered with translucent organza, gathered into pretty asymmetrical flounces across the bias cut skirt and forming a train at the rear. The dresses also feature an empire bustline and frilled hem.



The dresses use one of my favourite gown meshes: Giverny by Rosemat at Pronupsims, with its beautiful short train. If you don't already have this mesh, you can download it free from Rosemat's meshes.

Available for adults and young adults in 10 colour combinations, including white and ivory versions for brides.

January Poll Results

My second mini site poll ran between 9th and 26th of January and asked, "Which type of clothing would you like me to create during January?". Many thanks to the 118 people from 25 countries who took part:

Australia (5)
Belgium (2)
Brazil (2)
Bulgaria (2)
Canada (2)
Czech Republic (1)
Denmark (3)
Finland (1)
Germany (10)
Greece (1)
Italy (1)
Japan (1)
Netherlands (5)
Norway (2)
Poland (4)
Puerto Rico (1)
Romania (4)
Russia (8)
Slovakia (1)
South Korea (1)
Sweden (4)
Switzerland (1)
UK (13)
USA (40)
Wales (1)
Unknown (2)

The results were as follows:



Based on the ongoing results during the month, I created:

1 male adult everyday set: Earthtones For Men

2 female adult everyday sets: Cropped Casuals and Daisy

1 female adult formal set: Empress and

2 female teen everyday sets: Pretty In Pink and Earthtones.

I hope you liked what I came up with. Thanks again to all who took part in the poll.

Earthtones For Men

Everyday wear for men has been the most popular choice in my January poll pretty much from the very start, so here is a set of outfits for your male Sims: faded blue denim jeans worn with a selection of cosy cable knit sweaters in earth tones and co-ordinating comfy leather loafers. Five sweaters are plain, three have stripes across the chest.



This outfit can be worn by adults and young adults and requires a mesh which came with Nightlife.

Earthtones

This is another set of cosy mix & match separates for teen girls, this time in warm earth tones: four snug cable knit sweaters and four co-ordinating pairs of cargo pants worn with sneakers.



The sweaters are re-colours of my Pretty In Pink sweaters. The cargo pants are simple re-colours of the Maxis cargo pants. The original Maxis sneakers' laces were squint, which has always irritated me, so I've fixed this. The cargo pants have a nice belt with a silver buckle but unfortunately the sweater covers the belt so it isn't visible in the previews - obviously, the belt can be seen when the cargo pants are worn with a different top.

All items use standard Maxis meshes that came with the base game so, again, everyone will be able to use them.

Pretty In Pink

Teen everyday outfits have been one of the more popular choices in my current poll, so I came up with a set of pretty pink and white mix and match separates for the cold winter months. Originally, I made the skirts with tights as I didn't feel I could send the girls out in the cold with bare legs. However, I had a feeling Ugg boots might be meant to be worn without tights so in the end I made all the skirts with and without tights. So there are four sweaters and eight skirts in this set.



All items use standard Maxis meshes which came with the original game so everyone will be able to use them.

Empress

A set of 10 exquisite strapless formal gowns: the boned lace-up bodice is embellished with intricate embroidery and beadwork accents; the shimmering taffeta overskirt is gathered at the side to reveal a delicate pleated organza underskirt. Ten beautiful colour combinations for adults and young adults.



These gowns were inspired by a Simple Elegance ball gown and use a Maxis mesh that came with University. Originally, they were only available for young adults and had no bump map. I was able to make the gowns available for adults and add a bump map using SimPE - my thanks to Quaxi for this wonderful programme and also to Morague at MTS2 for her excellent bump map tutorial.

Daisy

This is a simple set of casual mix and match separates for adults and young adults with a daisy theme in shades of lemon, chocolate and cream - yummy! :-)



The set comprises four comfy cotton 3/4 sleeve tops with daisy appliqué and four complementary pairs of cropped trousers worn with co-ordinating deck shoes. This set uses standard Maxis meshes.

Cropped Casuals

My first set of 2007 comprises eight co-ordinating mix & match items in pink, black and natural: four cosy cropped cardies worn over contrasting vest tops (three with gingham & heart appliqué); and four cute pairs of cropped trousers with ankle slits & contrasting side stripes (two with rose embroidery on back pocket) worn with sexy kitten heel boots.



All items can be worn by adults and young adults and require meshes which came with Nightlife.

Happy Hogmanay!

HAPPY HOGMANAY!

Hogmanay is what we call New Year's Eve in Scotland. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and I wish everyone a very Happy New Year. 2007 is going to be a very special year for me because I am getting married this year!

Thanks again for all your support and encouragement in 2006 and I wish you all the best for 2007.

Beth

Winter Wonderland Poll

My first poll ran from 3rd to 19th December and asked what type of creations downloaders would prefer me to make for the Winter Wonderland Theme Week (18th to 24th December).

Thank you to the 113 people from the following countries who took part:

Australia (5)
Belgium (2)
Brazil (1)
Bulgaria (1)
Canada (5)
Czech Republic (1)
Denmark (1)
France (3)
Germany (8)
Greece (3)
Hong Kong (1)
Hungary (1)
Italy (2)
Japan (1)
Lithuania (1)
Malaysia (1)
Netherlands (5)
New Zealand (1)
Norway (1)
Poland (2)
Romania (2)
Russia (3)
Slovakia (1)
Spain (1)
Sweden (5)
Switzerland (1)
UK (6)
USA (46)
Unknown (2)

The results were as follows:



Based on these results I made 3 festive hairstyles: Poinsettia, Holly and Christmas Baubles, and 1 set of warm indoor clothing: The Snowflake Collection. I hope you liked them. Look out for some New Year party dresses after Christmas.

Merry Christmas everybody!

Beth