Haute Koi-ture

The Fishing Forecast · Entry №02

Good morning, fellow fishys. This is the second dispatch from The Fishionista, and today’s forecast is calling for bonnets — three of them, all by TCOF. This is a post I’ve been wanting to share for some time, simply because these hats are so imaginative that they are well worth investigating in greater detail.

If I recall correctly, it all started with a pun. We were trading hat words — bonnets, bees in bonnets — when TCOF naturally gravitated toward putting a fish in the bonnet. The pink Butterfly Koi arrived moments later. It was such a confection of tulle and colour that I thought of as being very Marie Antoinette! I love that era of over-the-top statements of privilege — and indeed, that is exactly how I felt wearing these works of art!

Look (1): Avec Koi

Confectionery Couture I call this as it’s deliciously delectable!

This first bonnet is the Butterfly Koi in pink, a Dolly Varden brim in teal with shells, pearls and coral, and a fin that sensually drapes off the side. It was definitely giving me French Court vibes and could have easily been at home in a baroque court. It’s teamed up with this ivory dress with a high collar, puffed sleeves and a lace hem, with lace tights and white lace-up boots.

Ruffles and lace all have their plaice.

The “Caviar” clutch is my own thing.

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The setting is a wonderful little Victorian seaside pavilion at sunset, that has a lovely carousel on its boardwalk with swans! 📌[Anchorbury Harbour]

Rocky shore, beaches, a Victorian pier with carousel, lighthouse island, glasshouse restaurant and club on a protected bay in Secret Harbor. Home of Club Josephina and Anchorbury events. Weddings and live music. — from Place Profile

Look (2): Fin de Siècle

The dark violet vibe of this piece was just screaming “GOTHIKA” and so here we are!

The second bonnet is the Feather-tail Betta in Purple Fusion. Teal fins, aubergine ruffles and a brim set with gold scrollwork and dark pearls. The black fur shrug does its best to compete and loses. Beneath it, a purple lace gown, a beaded choker and a fish pendant▽.

I used a doorknob as a statement piece pendant, visually attaching it to the necklace

What more perfect setting for this Gothic tableau than a canal bridge by a Vampire club? [📌Cemeterium]

Active Underground, Vampire Goth/Gothic Club with live DJ’s that offers a unique dark perspective on different genres of music. Industrial EBM Metal Punk Electro Synthwave Witchhouse Techno LGBTQ+ & BDSM friendly! — from Place Profile

Look (3): Betta Bleu (37°2 le Marlin)

The Whale sculpture is from Eclipse Decor whilst the caustic projections are from cube republic

The third bonnet is the Peacock Betta in Blue. Navy and teal fins, gold coral, cream shells, and a brim edged in gold. I wore it with a teal gown that has been marina-ting in my inventory for a while now! Hats and gloves were made to go together as seen in this pic.

I’ve had this Octopus Eclectica Necklace since 2014 and it’s still a favourite

This one was shot in the studio, which is not a destination.
It is, however, where the whale lives.

Bloop-er reel

Birds of Paradise Headdress also by TCOF!

Fair winds and fine threads. Being a Fishionista is fun! 🐟

Accreditation Notes

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Look 1

Hair & Hairbases

• [addon+] Camille Hairbase Brown 1
• [Angelic] “Ella” Sideburns

Outfit & Hosiery

• [POISON ROUGE] Noa Dress Ivory (LaraX)
• [SSD] Old Love — Stockings OffWhite

Footwear

• [TCOF] Victorian Boots — White Leather Lace Up Pointed Toe (LaraX)

Accessories

• [TCOF] Dolly Varden Hat — Butterfly Koi Pink
• [Full Permission] Clutch F1 ▽

Makeup & Body Layers

• [a.b] Darlene — Flirty Eyeshadow — 02
• [Shiny Stuffs] EvoX Glint Shadow (6)
• [avarosa] Lips 22 — Pink — 50%

Look 2

Hair & Hairbases

• [Tableau Vivant] leLutka EvoX Hairbase 66–08 Sienna
• *[S.E] ROMANCE FLEXI HAIR D BROWN 07

Outfit

• [Ecru Couture] Raven — Maitreya Regular

Footwear

• [Pure Poison] Olly Pumps — Maitreya

Accessories

• [TCOF] Dolly Varden Hat — Feather-tail Betta Purple Fusion
  [TCOF] Neo Egyptian 1 Chandelier Earrings
  [TCOF] Door Knocker — Brass Koi Carp
  [TCOF] Pen Quill Nib — Fan Tail Noir
• [!dM LaSombra] VampireNecklace (fitted) GOLD/SILVER
• [Mossu] Misa Gloves — Fatpack — Lara

Makeup & Body Layers

• [Jack Spoon] Midnight Mirror Metallic Shadows [6] EvoX
• [avarosa] Lips 22 — Dark — 50%

Look 3

Hair & Hairbases

• [Tableau Vivant] leLutka EvoX Hairbase 66–08

Outfit & Layers

• [Son!a-Edge] Dakota Aqua — Maitreya (includes Dakota Alpha layer Redux)

Accessories

• [TCOF] Dolly Varden Hat — Peacock Betta Blue
  [TCOF] Sea Glass Chandelier Earrings
• [Eclectica] Octopus Neckpiece — Verdigris(f)
• [Mossu] Misa Gloves — Fatpack — Lara

Makeup & Body Layers

• [Jack Spoon] Emerie Blues Eyeshadow [6] evoX
• [avarosa] Lips 22 — Pink — 50%

The Fishionista Herself

• Mesh Body & Head: / HEAD / lel evox / NOEL 4.0, / EYES / lel evox 4.0, / GUMS / TEETH / lel evox 4.0, Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V5.3 / LaraX V1.1
• Skin & Features: [Glam Affair] Noah [Lelutka EvoX] L009 A, [Glam Affair] Ears EvoX L009, [VELOUR] Ipanema Body for Maitreya — Slim (Chantily),IKON Aegis Eyes — Zenith
• Base Details: [snow]* Fish Marks, Freckles, Moles + Shape
  [theSkinnery] Luna 2K Nipple Addon (Maitreya) sorbet,
  [theSkinnery] Cheekbones (LeLutkaEVOX) medium 50%,
  [Shiny Stuffs] EvoX Eye Socket Fix Med,
  [avarosa] Avana Eyebags — 5–100%