Spring is in the air - somewhere

The latest addition to the Kites Couture Collection is the romantic Raindrop Spring Dress. This feminine dress, the colour of translucent raindrops features full gathered sleeves, a peplum frill at the waist and a stunning flexy/sculpted skirt.
It is sure to be a favourite for fashionistas looking for a lift after a long winter.

M - Raindrop Spring Dress

The MEILING Kites Couture Collection is soaring

Two more fabulous releases in the brand new MEILING Kites Couture Collection. See the photos below.

M - Azure Blue Cocktail Dress with Pea Green Chiffon Blouse

M- Club 51 Sexy Dress

Meiling Kites Couture Collection

RL Kites Couture Collection in SL
The highly successful RL collection called Kites has been released in SL at the Main Store on Vade Mecum. The Collection is a melange of outfits perfect for the holiday season, whether you are at a casual party or need to glam it up for a formal ball.
Renowned for the detailed realistic texturing  and mesh-like sculpturing, the four released outfits  are already causing a stir in SL. Check back here and in the store as the entire collection is released over the days leading up to Christmas.

The M - Corner Bar Casual Gown

 

M - Starry Nights Evening Gown

 

M - Manza Wrap Dress

M - Ayo Cocktail Dress

* MEILING 12 Days B4 Christmas Sale
In the days leading up to Christmas, The Last Train to San Fernando Collection is being removed from the store. So now is to time to get one of the fabulous pieces at 50 % discount before they disappear from inworld forever.

M - Anya Dress released!

The best of SL  + RL comes together in this...

long awaited release.... the M - Anya Gingham Cocktail dress, now available for SL residents!
Anya  Ayoung Chee (winner of Project Runway Season 9) wore this MEILING creation at the most glamourous affair in Trinidad called Bombay Dreams 2.
She graced the runway as Meiling took her bow at a collaborative fashion showcase. (To those who dont' know, the RL Meiling is Anya's mentor).
By the way, this is just a taste of the fabulous new collection Meiling will be presenting in RL next week and will be bringing to the residents of SL!

M - Anya Gingham Cocktail Dress

And a MUST read is the impressive blog which pulls the whole Meiling + Anya + SL connection by leading SL fashionistas, Sequioa Nightfire and Kymsara Rayna.

http://notionstyle.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/m-as-in-mentor-m-as-in-meiling/

Team Anya SL Photo Project a HUGE Success

OMG, we just could not believe how many people showed up to be part of the Team Anya SL Photo Project and we thank everyone for being so patient and funny and helpful. The camaraderie was wonderful and a special thank you to AnneAlyce Maartens for setting up the pose balls for the photo shoot.
Here is a gallery of the amazing day which also happened to be the day Anya was having a RL birthday party!

Centre is Meiling Couturier

Sequioa Nightfire, a MEILING Maven

Bravo to the two guys who showed up!

Balthazar Fouroux & Chigadee London (MEILING Couture SL content creators)

Screen grab with names of all AVs who took part

And here as promised for all Anya's SL fans is an autographed copy of the group photo

Anya signing photo on Meiling's verandah

Autographed Team Anya SL photo

Bloggers are on the Last Train to San Fernando

OMG. The bloggers have just been AMaaaaaaazing! We are simply bowled over by the wonderful photographs and presentations of  the LAST TRAIN TO SAN FERNANDO Collection which was recently launched in BOSL Fashion Week!
Check out some of these amazing photos by our own Meiling Maven, Renee Parkes. pages.
http://renee-dreamworld.blogspot.com/

Midnight Express Ensemble - The Meiling look

Our final entry in the BOSL Fashion Week at the Domino Effect showcase on Sunday is the Midnight Express Ensemble.
It is a sheer organza blouse with ruffled edged sleeves and a surprise peekaboo back. Paired with a gorgeous black and white gingham print skirt, it's MEILING Couture sensuality at its very best.

And you think you have trouble rezzing skirts in SL...
TRUE STORY
In the Real LIfe show, our fabulous model had to quickly change and entered the catwalk without the skirt zipped up. Being a total professional, she literally held the skirt up with the most demure smile! No one knew there was a wardrobe malfuntion!

RL Model holding skirt up in  Store Vendor photo

Last Train to San Fernando is running on time!

The long awaited Second Life capsule collection of the real life Last Train to San Fernando Collection is now out in the Meiling Couture SL store.
Launch yesterday at the Best of Second Life (BOSL) Fashion Week, the five outfits shown in the Divas showcase of top designers in SL, stunned audiences with their glamourous wearability which Meiling is so well known for in real life.
We congratulate the BOSL team on their amazing set and a top class professionally run show.
We included the chat from show's outfit descriptions. Enjoy!

Amita Yorcliffe brings us ‘For Ladies Who Brunch’ a delightful cocktail dress in a stunning shade of green with contrasting gold belt. This is a dress that you can dress up or down and will prove a mainstay of any fashionistas wardrobe.

Arialee Mills in the aptly named Royal Botanical Gown in a bold foliage print of greens greys and black, and black & white polka dot bodice. The sweetheart neckline and puff sleeves make this dress a romantic vision.

Leeandra Breen brings us the delightfully named Crumpets & Cream Top and Handkerchief skirt, In ice cream shades of luxury satin with a striking vibrant orange sash.

And turning more heads is Chamonix Boudreaux in the Cocorite Fan Fair Silk Blouse & Tapestry Skirt. This cleverly designed outfit has an elegant pencil skirt in muted shades of pinks and greys with a kick pleat back, and an ingenious high front. The pink satin blouse has leg of Mutton sleeves and a delightful raised back to give a tasteful glimpse of flesh.

Our last but certainly not least design from Meiling is the ‘Waiting for the Last Train to Fernando’ modelled by Jaosi Odriscoll. Two contrasting gingham fabrics combine to bring us a western saloon look with a couture twist.

BOSL Set

FREE Official Team Anya T shirt

We are thrilled to announce we have brought into SL, the official Team Anya T-shirt to give to everyone!
For those living under a rock, Anya Ayoung Chee is the favourite on this year's Project Runway and the RL Meiling has been her mentor.
Pop into the MEILING Couture SL store and pick up your FREE unisex T -shirt which looks great on guys also - We know you love her too!
BTW... this T -shirt has been autographed by Miss Anya herself, so it's a real keeper even in SL!
Read Anya's latest interview here with Jay Blessedhttp://www.jayblessed.com/?p=11929
and about the Tall Man Foundation which her family founded and where the proceeds from the sales of the RL T-shirts go to.
www. TallManFoundation.org

She's really got it!

We just adored Harper Beresford's blog about the M - La Perla Gown. She really got it with the dip dyed hems! Check out her amazing blog here

MEILING Style Award Winner - July

Congrats to the sassiest Neko this side of the grid and our July MEILNG Style Award Winner, Pleiades Cafferelli.
This is the first time the RL Meiling has ever seen a Neko and she loved Pleiades' tail. She says she wants to be one too!

The RL Meiling viewing Pleiades

MSA Style Award Presentation

 L to R: June MSA winner, Tyra Eiren, Meiling Couturier,

July MSA Winner, Pleiades Cafferelli

 and MEILING Maven, Renee Parkes

Pleiades wearing her M- Perla Gown

NEW RELEASE - M La Perla Gown

Rare is the gown which can take you from beach chic to city elegance in effortless style.
This gown with it's demure front and daring back has already captured the imagination of SL bloggers starting with our own MEILING Maven, Renee Parkes!
It is the final piece of the MEILING SL Grand Riviere capsule collection.

Fabulous Video on Meiling Exhibition

RL really crosses with SL

We are thrilled to announce that a superbly slick video has been done by SL videographer Sophia Yates on the Crossing the Line: The Magic of Meiling exhibition at the Crimarizon Arts and Fashion Museum.
The Crossing the Line theme has truly converged with SL since in real life an extremely talented film maker called Sophie Mayers also did a documentary piece on the RL Meiling. Isn't that amazing the similarity in the names!
Here is the link to the video on You Tube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geKEGsaOACs

The exhibition opening was a major success with Meiling Couturier meeting and greeting visitors, as well as, answering questions about the transition from RL to SL.
And as a special treat, there is a box on the table in the gallery with a MEILING 50 L gift certificate which expires at the end of August when the exhibition closes.  Drop in to pick up yours - only one per visitor.

A thank you to Sinergy Flux, gallery manager for inviting the MEILING brand to showcase and also to Balthazar Fouroux and Chigadee London who designed and set up the exhibition.

L' Innocence Gown

Inspired by the women in the  18th Century Jean Michel Cazabon Paintings, L' Innocence Gown is the quintessential summer romance gown. Harkening back to gentler days when men tipped their hats to women, this ensemble includes a delicate Peter Pan Collar, detailed tucked blouse, mother of pearl buttons and lace on the full skirt. This is Grand Riviere at its very best.
Read all about this special collection in this month's issue of BEST OF SECOND LIFE.

MEILING's Perfect Island Chic

Laid back, chic, stylish, unique. Only MEILING Couture can combine all this in the stunning Grand Riviere Collection which is a best seller in SL!

MUST HAVE FOR SUMMER

M - Cotton Hill Tank Tops come in six delicious colours to suit any mood. In each box is a flirty sculpted/flexy skirt, tank top with a knotted fabric collar. Realistic shadows and wrinkles give this outfit an authenticity rarely seen in SL!

This collection is featured in the JULY issue of BOSL Magazine!