Lured out of the loft with the combined promises of an evening out with her husband and a baby-free night to follow, Piper's genuinely excited about attending the Fashion Week Kick Off (Saturday 4th Feb).

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Punctual and at 3:02, Christopher Andan took to the center of Adenna's modestly setup tent to kick-off the city's maiden involvement with the illustrious Fashion Week extravaganza. Inside had been what appeared to be an outdoor stage setup as a catwalk and, before that, several glass cases with precious items labeled outside of them. Designer De Causey handbags, De Causey shoes, a De Causey logo IPhone4 case, and a summer line bikini teaser. At the entrance of the tent and surrounding its interior were self-service pastry stands and a long line of collapsible tables setup for affordable Adenna keepsakes: t-shirts and Adenna-forged keychains, charms and jewelry.

Again, the familiar grip of a microphone fitted into the pianist's hands, and was gazed at very briefly and humorously before he spoke into the thing, through the transmitter, and into the speakers reaching the congregation who had brought their interest and curiosity with them. That dirty blonde head with the hair product in it more befitting of a teenager wasn't hard to miss, either.

"Okay, let's start this thing," A few dozen seconds walking to the front, confirming/denying a few of the sound crew's inquiries, and assessing the crowd. "I'll ask everyone that is coming in, if there is space in-front of you to please move up. There are people coming in still and we want everybody to have room. Hello, Rhydin! It's been a few months since I've seen you last. I've sure missed you. I'd like to get a few thanks out of the way before we officially begin. I would like to thank all of you for coming, it means a great deal to us, and I know it does the designers, who will always care about what it is you think. I would like to thank some of the crew of The Judes for not only letting us borrow some of their stage equipment for our catwalk, but coming down and helping us set it up as well. Fashion Week coordinators and staff for allowing us to participate this year, you have our sincerest gratitude. Fashion design is something that is at the core of so many of us, and to be able to come together and be inspired... and be encouraged... and be challenged by competitors in your profession, are some of the very things that fill the store shelves with such colorful and eye-catching pieces ??and can stop you in your very tracks out on the street to gaze in through a store window. That's magical to me.

"We would like to thank the many bakeries and eateries throughout the Rhydin Market for helping cater our tent on such short notice. I know I can't be the only one who thinks it just smells, awesome in here," Looking seriously to the different quarters of the crowd who all shared a brief laugh. "So buy a donut or an ?clair or a sandwich. Not only do all of the proceeds go to a good charity... but they taste really good, too," Another laugh would be shared with the tent audience at Chris' sly smile and suddenly deepened voice. "We hope you enjoy our showcases we've brought this year. Pearle De Causey is here, and will be coming out later to introduce his lines. I also think we have a few surprises in store for you all? Yes?" Christopher tried to confirm with his staff that which he had already known, and was just trying to rally the crowd up with some mysticism. "Yes. It looks that way," After spotting a risen thumbs-up and nod of a peeping backstage person. "I hope to see you all after the showing and throughout the week. I'll be on Benson Boulevard, for you guys out there, with Gerard Smith, same time, Wednesday, helping host an advanced seminar on how to look good this summer. I'll also just be around. Just grab me. I'm Christopher Andan, and... enjoy Fashion Week." he bowed quickly to the crowd and handed the mic to an unknown amongst the Rhydinian crowd. But that would not remain for long.

It had been Minnie Mardoni, and an attractive and poppingly well-dressed little thing she was. Her brown hair was long and straightened and sparkling, and her attire for this showing had been a very businessy short-sleeved suit with a showy bustline kept together by the suit jacket. She thanked Chris for his introduction, who by then had joined the crowd in clapping at her own introduction, and then the Adenna presentation went on. Minnie was a very established fashionista in Adenna, and had several stores and was just beginning to branch out and start a store chain. Her knowledge and confidence was very apparent as soon as she had begun speaking, and it would actually be her who carried the show. She introduced Pearle De Causey and Angela Kenra as they came out to commentate on their lines being walked out by The Ninth Lilith of Liltu herself, Nima. The white-haired diva was pompous, egocentric, pretentious and disrespectful of the proceedings. But that was fine. Minnie knew how to direct her despite this. She felt great in all of the articles she came out in, and this attributed to a great walk and display of each item. Like always, strangely, Nima managed to impress.

The program went on with Nima catwalking to the music of Go West, and segued into the more explicit pieces, such as sexy De Causey items, set to RATT records. Minnie's lines were attractive but rather average and mediocre. Their prices were the best things they had going for them. A similar impression was imprinted by Angela Kenra's demonstrated items. But it was Pearle De Causey, as expected, who was then handed the mic to introduce his wares, who really stood out. With his dark complexion and snowy white hair short and neatly fixed upon his head, all that remained was for his bright green eyes to settle upon you and paralyze you with the class he had mastered in that smooth voice of his.

The Pearle De Causey lines:


"Strict Business 2012 Mens/Womens"

A few words from De Causey: "I truly believe that suits should only be worn by persons who solve problems. So that you can point them out on the street for their usefulness. When you wear a piece off of my Strict Business line, you are important, and everyone knows it." - DeCausey

"Bed Notes Collection"

A few words from De Causey: "Women's Lingerie should be anything but forgettable, and is what I strive to achieve in this line of intimate-wear. From the subtle to the eye-catching, you determine how hot the water is, and begin writing one memorable occasion after the other.
"Some pieces are designed in mind to go with women's business sets for maximum comfort, feeling, and concealability. You should feel sexy all the time, and you should feel intelligent all the time, and it has all been woven together for you from the start of your workday to relaxing after getting home." - DeCausey


"Making a Statement" Spring Line 2012
(A brief description: This is the competing line of DeCausey's Fashion Week presentations. Here you will find his artsy submissions, such as a feather-skirted dress, a color-splashed dress, a colorful curtain-style garment, a sunshine yellow sleeveless dress, and one bridal gown. All prepped for runway w/ Nima as their model.)

"Master Series" 2012 Alligator shoes

A few words from De Causey: "There are three pairs of shoes in my Master Series this year, and each one is entirely unique. You're paying for excellence." - DeCausey

"The Fort Holder (Loafers)" will be on display and can be purchased for $1,200 gold pieces of our single gold piece net weight, negotiated during the purchasing process, to the first buyer.

"Handmade out of DeCausey Shoes, this item is intended for the man looking over his castle in the late evening. The cushioned insole is lambskin leather, and the hand-stitched leather will give you superior comfort and traction. All of it is finished in a nice antique-wood finish." - De Causey Shoes

"The Acquisitioner (Derbies)" will be on display and can be purchased for $2,500 gold pieces of our single gold piece net weight, negotiated during the purchasing process, to the first buyer.

"This Italian-inspired masterpiece is made of Premium Grade Alligator and offers eye-popping texture. New With Collector's Box." - De Causey Shoes

"The Sophisticated (Heels)" will be on display and can be purchased at $4,099 gold pieces of our single gold piece net weight.

"Women's two-tone lustrous black canvas Fit: True to Size, 4. One-of-a-kind. This is my most unique item. The perfect woman's shoe, and the only Women's Shoes to come out of my original shop of craftsmen. 4-inch heel w/ diamond-emblazoned toe-strap blends effortlessly in with the stylish comfort of this dressy and business appropriate footwear designed for the most knowledgeable of our two genders. This item is one-of-a-kind, and I would be a fool to sell it. But this is such a wonderful celebration of the things that we wear that make us feel incredible, so what the hell. This is my gift to you." - Pearle De Causey

Applause.

Pearle was indeed the sort of man that could pass a high-priced item off as a gift you still had to pay for. The shoe was that exquisite. You saw it behind glass and that made sense to you. Besides, his various magazine interviews did not sweeten his words or demeanor in the slightest. People who had followed him knew how he presented himself, and how he acted. That being said, this was a very big surprise to audience members, particularly those who had the cash this year to spend on some fanciful wardrobe accessory masterpieces.

At the conclusion of the program, Chris again took the microphone, same as he had for the interludes. It was a long program with only one showcase model. But the catering had been there. There were sweet things for the snack-craving, and readied lunches in styrofoam sandwich boxes that kept everyone energized and comfortable. Also at the front of the tent at the entrance had been a large hangar fan that was keeping the place very cool. With various electronic equipment such as the soundboard, the large centrifugal fan and all the noise that came with it at the entrance surely added an unexpected memory to the Adenna Fashion Week experience.

"Thank you all so much for coming. If you will all kindly look to the swag table over to the side... see that lovely woman there ??Hi Jane. That's Jane. If you will stop by her on your way out, she will hand you a free gift bag. Our way of saying thank you for coming by to see us this year. If you're interested in any of the shoes off the Master Collection, please grab one of us before you leave," Chris checked his large wristwatch on a leather wristband, "Be sure to head to the Jackson Walt showing! Starts at six! Thank you." Chris held up the microphone conclusively and rejoined his staff by the soundboard while the tent began to mumble and converse quietly in the shuffling of filing out and collecting their grab bags.

Inside the grab bags had been: one white-painted metal keychain "Adenna Fashion Week 2012", one red rubber wristband "Adenna Fashion Week 2012", one folding paper fan "Adenna Fashion Week 2012", one poster "Adenna Fashion Week 2012", and one steel business ink pen "Adenna Fashion Week 2012".

Moonlight and Magic will be making their debut at tonight's Kick-off event.

Moonlight specializes in unique gifts at extraordinary prices. Hand-crafted jewelry by local artisans, locally grown herbal remedies and seasonings, crystals and more.

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Owner/Resident Witch: Caelyn Donovan
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Manager: Wanda Lehnsherr
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Charity Kick-Off

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The projected screens showed the new ads for the clothing line "Murderous Marvels" inspired by the hit film "Murder of Crowes" that was created exclusively for sale at The Millie & Mallie Department stores. The line was the collaborative work of Koyliak VanDuran-Smith, Locke D'Vestavio and Gerard Smith.

The most prominent ad was shot from directly above, Juliana (Aimee Savage) in a midnight blue trumpet silhouette silk gown lies draped on top of a bed of white feathers carried on the shoulders of Noah (Daniel Bressler) and Imad (Ali Mohammed), the voluminous tulle skirt fanning out around her. With Charlie (Jonathan Granger) and Crispin (Lasse Kolehmainen) by her head she clutches the recipe for the cure over the shapely off-the-shoulder bodice of the gown.

MURDEROUS MARVELS

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LELAH

Inspired by the new ?Murderous Marvels? clothing line, Lelah?s dress was a whimsical white silk gown with a ruffled hem and luxurious mini-train. The splash of amethyst over the gown would prove on closer inspection to be made of treated flower petals woven seamlessly into the fabric.

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REKAH

Who said buttons couldn?t be glamorous? A slinky black dress overlaid with glittery silver buttons held quite a shine showcased further by a trim of buttons in a darker metallic shade.

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NPC Model - Bebe "Beheader" Xeian

Beware this strutting peacock!

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NPC Model ? Drow, G?eldriia Hune

Chainmail isn?t just for the boys in battle anymore.

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KATARINA SMITH

Straight out of an enchanted forest came this romantic gown that proved to be surprisingly strong for appearing so dainty. Both qualities were due to the spiderwebs placed over the sheerest of slips.

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RAYE

Part as an ode to Jewell?s ocean coloring and part because she had such a flair for fashion, Raye was entrusted with this body-hugging outfit complete with headdress showed a wide range of skill in making fashion out of seashells.

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AMTHYST OAK

The citrus hued caftan took its minimal structure from worked over bamboo. More bamboo had been softened even further to give it a surprising amount of flow for the skirt. Seaweed had been used to give an extra layer of detail and trim.

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Highlights from Locke's show for Highlife Haberdashery this year:

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More from Locke's show can be seen on the Polyvore collection linked here!