Let me start by saying I’m glad to see you all again. Today is going to be a little different. You know I usually take you on a trip to see one designer but today we are going to a Mall that a friend told me about. So let’s go take a look and see what we can see at Bellissimo Couture Mall owned by Ivasharp Dagger.
We land in the courtyard, which is surrounded, by three majestic buildings. There is a magnificent custom-made fountain in the middle of the courtyard and the floors and walls have been constructed from stunning beige marble. The architecture and construction is quite remarkable. Each building has its own revolving door so that you have a choice on which section you would like to start shopping in. So! You all know by now I like to shop methodically so let’s start with the building on the left.
We first come to Rett Gentill Original Creations. I can tell by the displays on the walls that Rett Gentill is going to be one of my favorite designers in the mall. She has arranged her vendors in such a cute and charming way it really sets off her designs of evening gowns, cocktail dresses, sexy dance wear, beach wear, ball gowns and wedding gowns.
I can see my self-dancing the night away wearing her Black and purple cocktail dress (pictured to the left) or learning how to dance the Sexy Salsa wearing her flirty pink Salsa two-piece outfit. (Pictured to the right) 
I liked them so much I bought both of them. Hmm! That’s a big surprise. In fact I will come back to Bellissimo Couture Mall and buy more of Rett’s creations to add to my wardrobe. Most of her designs range any where from 250L$ on up to 1,000L$.
OK! If we stay any longer my pocket book is going to be empty. Across from Rett's Creations is Art and Fashion owned by Lady Thera. Let me tell you, I swear my eyes popped out of my head for a fraction of a second when we entered the shop. Lady Thera's unique textures are designed in such a way that your avatar will look beautiful wearing her clothes. You will want to take a look at her “Great Painters Collection”. This is one of the most fascinating designs I have seen. She has taken several of the great painters, Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, and Jackson Pollock to name a few and taken some of their most famous works and incorporated them into her designs. I have included a picture of her Van Gogh gown from his work “notte di stelle” 
and her work from Edgar Degas “etoile” 
The gowns are breath taking and the pictures do not do them justice. You will just have to come to Bellissimo Couture Mall and see for your self. Lady Thera’s gowns average any where for 350L$ to 990L$. Well worth the price.
We slowly wander through Lady Thera’s store so we can get a good look at all her designs and continue through the mall to the left were we come to Liberrte Fashions owned by Luriel Jewell. Liberrte is a well know designer and her fashions fill three whole stores. The first store has clothes that remind me of the fashions worn in the 50's and 60's, like her Capri pants; chiffon scarves tied around the neck, tight cinchy belts and angel dresses.
(pictured below) All of these clothes are priced around 350L$. Well, as they say, styles always come back if you keep them long enough. Hum! If we all did that can you imagine what our wardrobes would be like? The next store is dedicated to her lingerie. Beautiful, Beautiful work and you can stock up because her lingerie has been priced amazingly at 179L$ each. The third store is Luriel’s ball gowns. Once again you see a true artiste in her designs. In this section you will find prices any where from 690L$ to 1490L$. Come see them for yourself and see what quality you are getting for the price.
Against the back wall is The Golden Flower owned by Dementia Wylie. Her jewelry is wonderful. There are four panels against the back wall full of her creations. You will find, gem stones, pearls, delicate silver work used in her necklaces, chokers, pendants, bracelets, earrings. 
I am very partial to her necklace “Amber Princess”. This is a chunky necklace with polished amber all around the piece (picture to the right) and it is only priced at 110L$. Wow! What a great deal. I especially enjoy her display of her pearl jewelry. In my opinion they look very realistic. Just by taking this leisurely stroll to look at her pieces I am imagining how this piece would look with my long black dress and how that piece would look fantastic with my low cut formal. I am also pleased to say that her creations can be picked up any were from 100L$ on up to 350L$ so your pocket book will not take on much damage.
There are two stores (Gemini Couture and Dare2bite) in the center of the mall. We have a choice to look at The Golden Flower jewelry display or go into Gemini Couture owned by Nimoe Falta which is directly across from Liberrte fashions. Well we have seen Dementia’s jewelry so let’s look at Gemini Couture. Her pants and tops have crisp and tailored lines to them and her ball gowns are elegant looking. I bought one of her suits and the red ball gown 
(pictured here) and I am looking forward to wearing it when I step out dancing with my guy. Prices are 249L$ to 399L$.
Dare2bite owned by Bahar Vega, which is the next store in the middle, offers us ball gowns, wedding dresses and fashions that have a Middle Eastern flare that would look wonderful in a fantasy Istanbul. I also understand she will make custom designs from your request in a note card. 
Here we see some of her ball gowns. I can’t tell you how stunning the feathers are on the dark green gown. They are so artfully done and the flowing material on the mint green gown is wonderful. Any one would love to wear one of her gowns. Prices are 330L$ and up.
Yes, there are still more stores. I mentioned this is a large mall but one you will want to come back to often just to see the new things coming in. Hmm! Now the next store I know I can do some Linden dollar damage in. This is Virtual Impressions Shoes owned by Chrissy Ambrose. I bought a pair of the black shoes and when I tried them on they fit like a glove and did not need any adjustment. Since I have fallen in love with her shoes 
I will come back and buy several of her boots also. Not only are the shoes and boots amazing the price is too. Most of her shoes are 199L$ and her boots are 240L$ and up. Boy! At that price I can stock up.
Styles by Edo owned by Edo Tone is our next stop. Edo's has formal men’s wear and are some of the best tuxedoes I have seen. Edo tone was the winner of the Merovingi Fashion award 2008 for the Best Male Fashion Label. My guy is one of the most handsome men in Second Life and when he wears a tux by Edo he will be the best dressed one too. Prices may range from 850L$ for a tux, 400L$ for a jacket and 500L$ for shoes.
The store next door is Virtual Impressions Jewelry owned by Chrissy Ambrose This is a lovely store where you can find high quality jewelry such as earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and pendants. Walking into the shop you notice right off that the jewelry is of unique designs and the craftsmanship is wonderful. I know you will be able to find just the right piece of jewelry for you and find loads of gifts for friends and family. I know you will find that one piece is just as gorgeous as the next. So you will have a hard time making a choice. So make sure you pick up several pieces while you are here.
We have finished with two building, one more to go. Gee! With all the neat bargains I really need more then two hands to carry it all. The last building houses three more designers and we will not be disappointed because Bellissimo Couture Mall has recruited some of the best designers I have seen.
Head to Toe owned by Casper Dionne is here. They carry a full line of men’s wear from hats to formal attire. My favorite is the White Zoot suit. Put a man in a Zoot suit and he will have a flare and an attitude that will charm your pants off. Head to Toe has always been a favorite of my male friends and by the look of his line here in the mall I am sure they will be frequenting the store often. Prices may range from 450L$ to 900L$.
The shop at the end is Pixel fashion owned by Amandine Arai. Here you will find a unique and eye catching design style. Here you can shop from head to toe. Her store provides everything from prim lashes for 180L$ or all of the styles of lashes for 500L$, charming and sexy dresses that range from 200L$ to 900L$ all the way down to the shoes ranging around 180L$ One stop at Pixel fashions and you are ready for your date.
Last but not least is Sascha’s Designs owned by Sascha Frangilli. Sascha is a dress designer of ball gowns and cocktail dresses. Her dresses have beautiful flowing skirts, luscious design textures and are elegant and classy. I understand that they are also one of a kind. What a grand feeling you would have knowing you would be the only women on the floor wearing one of her lovely gowns. Her prices are quite reasonable also, ranging from 300L$ to 400L$.
Phew! We have come to the end of our tour. What an exciting time this has been. There have been so many lovely things to look at and buy. You know! I really like the way the mall is set up. For a mall as large as Bellissimo the floor plan has been well thought out. It guides you from store to store with ease. There are not a lot twists and turns that you need to contend with. You, in most cases, enter through one end of a store where you can shop to your heart's content and exit out the other end of the store where you find more exciting stores to shop in. So for my part Bellissimo Couture Mall has my vote as a great mall.
Well once again my time with you has come to an end. Join me next time and see where we might go.
See you all soon!
