The first time I met my very dear friend CodeBastard Redgrave, she was wearing the most gorgeous dress covered in sparkling red paillettes. A gift, she said, from her friend Eshi. Like a fool, I only nodded and complimented it’s beauty, never asking more about the designer. A couple of weeks later, I received an [...]
Cachet To Spare
by Gabby Panacek on 10. Apr, 2008 in couture, fashion, review
Cachet – \ka-ˈshā\ – noun – 1: an indication of approval carrying great prestige, 2: a characteristic feature or quality conferring prestige. Minnu Palen and Thora Charron embody the very definition of the word, so it is no surprise that their latest foray into haute couture should be branded accordingly. With the release of their [...]
Très Jolie…Très Fabuleux
by Gabby Panacek on 12. Feb, 2008 in commentary, couture, fashion
As I mentioned earlier this week, I spent a good deal of time at the Stiletto Moody sale last weekend. While coming out of my post-shopping-frenzy stupor, I noticed the most striking Avi at the front of the store. I immediately had to inquire as to where she found the fabulous outfit she was wearing. [...]

Come Sail…er, Speed…Away
by Gabby Panacek on 19. Apr, 2008 in boating, commentary, couture, fashion
Have I told you about my new home? Guy and I recently moved to Balboa Beach, where we share a sim with new friends Donal and Lorrie. It is a beautiful place with lots of lush landscaping, white sand beaches, and, because it is a part of the United Sailing Sims, wide open water for [...]