Ophelia's Gaze on Second Life Summer Swim Wear: Dark and Sexy Bikinis a Vampire Would Wear!

Exclusive to NWN, Iris Ophelia's ongoing showcase of all things stylish in SL

When it comes to talking about summer fashion, the darker niches tend to get overlooked. What's a vampire to wear when they go night swimming, for example? Knowing this, I really had to cover the Valerian bikinis by Aikea Rieko of Plastik [SLurl]. They come in a ton of different patterns, and each bikini has the option of three different bottom cuts for those wanting more or less coverage. I did notice some slight issues with the textures lining up along the side seams, however unless you're manic about flawless seams on what you wear, it's unlikely that you'll really notice.

And I recently picked up these perfect accessories for blending the dark palette of the swimwear with my more traditionally summery environment. Keep reading for the details!

xxxriexxx Serevi of Fairy Tail [SLurl] released these Dolphin Charm Pierce earrings and String Wood with Glasses necklace at the tightly-packed Summer of Love Fair [SLurl]. The star here is definitely the necklace-- I've bought several of these from Fairy Tail before, and they're definitely a favourite item in my inventory, no matter the occasion. There's something unnecessarily practical about them that adds just a little pinch of sexy librarian almost any outfit.

One more bikini to go! Keep your eyes peeled and your margaritas on ice for my third bikini pick, later this week!

Iris Ophelia has been featured in the New York Times and has spoken about SL-based design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.

Comments

[Darla Craine]

want to see a hot vamp dress? http://www.flickr.com/photos/minkamade/4800766541/

[Ghosty Kips]

Am I the only one who finds sunglasses on a vampire ironic?

[ColeMarie Soleil]

Yay for Plastik. One of my favorite shops.

[Iris Ophelia]

Not quite my style Darla, but to each their own! :)

[Adeon Writer]

@Ghostly If you want to get technical, light doesn't bother them per-se, only sunlight.

Then again, that's open for a huge debate of which I hope I won't start. ;)

[Hamlet Au]

Besides, I'm assuming the vampires are going for a Midnight swim by moonlight! Or they're sparkly ass vampires. Or they're taking Sunset so they can be outside in City of Eternals.

[Iris Ophelia]

Or it's a vampire-run future where UV-filtering plastic domes have been installed over major destinations. ;D