Malena’s Boudoir

Inspired by the award winning movie, Malena Lingerie Set is the first Spring offering at Casa del Shai Boudoir. Depicted in wonderful Sicily at the height of World War II, Malena struggled as a lonely woman, lusted after by the men and scorned by the women of her town. This set attempts to embody the innocence and the strength of a lady, exquisitely feminine in her boudoir. Available in Salmon, Moss, Blue Crush and Taupe, itcomes with matching lace bra and panties and a silk see through teddy skirt. Now swirling at the Casa.

La Dulcinea

A striking little confectionnaire for the Boudoir in a body contoured suit, the Dulce is a delightful lolita on her own. Night shadows undulate against sheer side panels. Plunging deep into the décolletage. Tied up seemingly with puppet strings around her neck. The Dulce Body Con Suit invokes sexy innocence yet boldly challenges you to play with her. Packed in black sugar sweetness, this set comes with a Mailot, in all layers, a pair of sheer cut off gloves and sheer stockings.

Grecian Deities grace the Casa

The gods and goddesses of Greek Pantheon has taken over the Casa. Introducing new draperies for you this lenten season.

The Eromenos Toga
Brilliant in white, this men’s toga shines as its paired with flexi skirt and a peplos (overdrape). Depicted in classical Athens as the illustrous, most sought after young boys in town, Eromenoi ruled the realms of love and inspiration for the ancient greek society.

The Athena Goddess Dress
The celebrated goddess of war and victory, encased in white chiffon, Athena is as worshipped as the successes she accomplished. Depicted with a shield and a spear oftentimes, Athena exudes a powerful softness in her commanding ways. Win some hearts in this white dress and conquer SL’s spartan scene.

The Medusa Maxi Dress
Medusa, an extremely beautiful mortal woman, deemed to have many lovers, was scorned by Athena in the Greek scriptures. Her punishment for the crime of having been disgraced at Athena’s temple turned her hair into snakes. Athena cursed her gaze, as any onlooker would instantly turn into stone. The Medusa Maxi Dress wraps you in snakeskin and sheer silk as you turn many men into stone.

Also released a couple of weeks back are the collection of Grecian Maxi Dresses for you lovely ladies of Sparta.

Welcoming you to a whole new Ancient World of SL at Casa del Shai.

A Shai Call to the Wild

As temperatures rise up to welcome spring, Casa del Shai tunes in on a breathtaking Safari Adventure. A firm believer in conserving energy, and protecting the wild, I wanted to dress you up in earth friendly colours as you go on to save the lonely planet from climate change.

The Zambia Safari Swimsuit offers an elemental experience into the wilds. Dressed in sheer cream sculpted top, held by a single halter tie, this suit is a star in any Lost episode.

The Birdwatcher Suit is the ultimate classy suit to watch the eagles and falcons cry out in the morning. Comes in 3 safari colours, Khaki, White and Fatigue and each set has a jacket, a pair of pants, a pair of camo shorts. Take a walk on the wild side and feed some birds today.

The Conservationist Safari Suit fits any Great Adventure, through lush rainforests or Serengeti’s wilderness . Dashing into the thick brushes in camo colours, these suits are made for wear and tear of the rugged man. Comes with the jacket, matching pair of pants and a camo innershirt to suit any Indiana Jones wannabe.

Now experiencing the wild at Casa del Shai.

A Nightingale Sang…

…There was magic abroad in the air.
There were angels dining at the Ritz,
And a nightingale sang…

Welcome the new year with a toast to lounge singer 40s glamour. Presenting this year’s first releases for the real song birds of the night.

The Baroque Gown
The Baroque Gown is inspired by the period of decadence and grandeur. The swirls and folds of the goddess silhouette, highlighted with coque feathers evoke a feeling of exuberance. Dipped in turquoise green, this gown fits well into classical ballroom parties you graced as the countess.

The Rococo Gown
Ornate in gold and blue, the Rococo Gown is a magnificent piece of emphatic yet restrained styling. With a simple low cutout on the front, and a long train of gold filigree skirt, this is a light hearted modern take on the Versailles‘ pompous ballgowns. Also trimmed with coque feathers on the hem.

The Coquette Dress
Elegant yet innocent, a little avante garde with peekaboo coque feathers beneath the hem. The Coquette Dress is inspired by the classic 40’s lounge dresses. Its not just the frou frou rose colour that endears her to her amorous suitors, its the way satin smoothes over her long skirt. A perfect party dress to start the year with flirtatious laughter and sweet affections.

It was such a romantic affair.
And as we kissed and said goodnight,
A nightingale sang at the Casa..

Yearend Cheers for the Shai Guys

Who say’s we forgot about our beloved handsome SL men?

Presenting all new clothes for the Casa del Shai guy. Channelling Italian goodness, period clothing and a tiny peek into what’s instore for our men, we give you three stylish characters to choose from

The Newsboy Outfit
A hark back to the glorious days of the newspaper boy, this outfit calls out to the workforce as they trudge the empty morning cobblestone streets of the city. Each set comes with two coloured striped sweaters (full color + grey combinations), a separate jacket layer for the suspenders that you can wear with other shirts, and a set of grimy black wool pants.

The Nehru Suit
The popular Indian suit has graced its modern touch at the Casa del Shai. Promoted well thru movies and the glittery hollywood scene, the Nehru Jacket was seen off the illustrous villains of our times. Dr. No, Austin Powers and also popularized by Johnny Carson. Handcrafted with the best linen textiles, this suit comes with a jacket, a dress shirt and a matching pair of pants.

The Alpine Man
The sweet mountain air fills your breath as you shuffle across the winter’s path. The Alpine man is an altitude dressy outfit for those who like adventures up in the Bavarian Alps. Comes with a tweed waistcoat, trimmed with coque feather on the pocket, a knit sweater, a white dress shirt and matching tweed belted pants.

Happy New Year everyone!

Shai Delacroix

Happy New Year from Casa del Shai

As we round off the wonderful year, Casa del Shai ends it with a bang.

The Caroline Serpentine Dress.The last of the Holiday gowns for 2007

The goddess, the serpentine, the blushing bride. She is the epitome of class and elegance. Caroline is a classic off the shoulder piece de resistance on the red carpet. She moves silkily with the grace of an old movie star. The dress comes with the blouse, mesh skirt, glitchpants and four prim skirt attachments on the legs.

Chastity Unravelled

A foray into the naught of the night, Boudoir slips this sexy little lingerie set into your Christmas stockings. The Chastity Lingerie set binds you with the intricate wrappings of tinsel. She flirts with innocence as her lace peekaboo corset shows off her waist and holds her limbs into secret obedience. The steel key at her neck is the only path to her heart. Seducing your senses in Black, Dark Chocolate, and Hot Pink. For she of the most chaste can be the voluptuous vixen in the wee hours of the morning.

A naughty little lingerie set now available at the Casa del Shai.

Holiday Swirling At the Casa

Casa del Shai dances you into a swirl this last weekend before Christmas with a bevy of holiday gowns. The Swirly Beaded Gown is a princess cut affair, tantalizing you with a sheer beaded shrug, added with diamonds on the bodice. This set comes with two prim skirts to wear for the fondant look only a fabulous princess is worthy of.

The Daphne Diamond Dress is an awards night extravaganza. Be a goddess this season as you shimmer into a halter top, tied together with karats of diamantes on the decolletage. Shirred on the shoulders, softly draping your body and dipping low at the back, the Daphne Diamond Dress also has a diamond encrusted skirt that moves softly as you glide on the red carpet. Comes iridescent in Myrtle Green.

Thanksgiving from the Casa

A post of good tidings for today is a perfect day. Casa del Shai garnered distinction at the 2007 SL Fashion Bloggers’ Choice Awards. Winning the best in the following categories:

1. Best Overall Fashion House.

2. Best Casual Clothing

3. Best Ethnic Clothing

4. Best Menswear

5. Best Texturing

6. Most Congenial (I forgot this! big thanks to Antie <3!)

A little thanksgiving note for all of you who supported Casa del Shai from its humble beginnings in Deimos. The Casa’s commitment is to create love into each new piece so people can enjoy who they truly are in Second Life. From the bottom of my heart, my wonky wacom pen, my mouse, my able tiny hands - Thank you.

Also, this Saturday, Dec 8, 2007, Casa del Shai ’s early works along with other content providers will be showcased at the Evolutions Museum at the Arcana Sim 212, 101,22. Hope you can stop by and appreciate where we first started.

A little gold nugget

Aemilia found gold today in a little pailette dress. Classy and distinguished upfront but alluring everyone with her bare back. The dress comes with a beaded top, glitch pants and a 2 prim skirt. Just a touch of metallic sophistication, tied up with string at the back. Now available at the Casa del Shai.

Holiday Hosting Awaits the Casa Woman

Welcoming the winter chill, Casa del Shai introduces glamourous separates into the mix. These women wear the pants in bejeweled colours, paving the way for soft woolen knits, silk charmeuse and evening chiffon. Presenting this week’s releases for the sophisticate glamourous hostess of dinner parties.

First off is the Roisin Cocktail Dress, a floaty zebra print chiffon dress to rule haute hosting this season. Entertain your guests in a flowing wrap dress, with arm cutouts and shoulder trimmings. Dinner parties are never complete without you.

Harking back to the glorious 70s, the Dakota Pantsuit is an evening soiree number that glides oh so sexily as she waves her hands about. Slip on this rich duchess satin blouse with prim flexi sleeves. Get tucked into the fashionable high-waisted denims that hug your derriere and show off that waistline. Then dance the night away.

Be this season’s best dressed femme and chalk up all your party invites in these holiday must haves. The Roche Cocktail Outfit comes in sheer silk charmeuse, draped over a matching beaded tank top. A chanteuse atop slinky Alligator stovepipe jeans. Perhaps a conversation piece on its own.

No fireplace rendezvous can really swing without a saucy serving of woolen snuggles. Warm yourselves with the Sarita cowl neck sweater, in deep jewel tones. Sculpted collar makes you feel all toasty cool. The Sarita Sweater Set is matched up with a pair of rich tweed slacks to hug your bottom half in stylish flavor.

Come and pick up some warmth and glam at the Casa del Shai Sim.

*Update: We’ve moved all our vendors to the sim. Please delete all your Deco landmarks. Thanks and Happy Weekend!