I’ve been waiting for TULI to open… I came across the store’s blog and liked what I saw in the posted previews… I joined the update group, and loved the make-up on the free skin… So I was pleasantly surprised when I logged in to find a notice from designer Tuli Asturias declaring that her shop was officially open!
I immediatled TP’d over and promptly went broke buying out nearly the entire clothing line.
I’m not joking.
While the prices aren’t necessarily bargain-basement, they certainly aren’t excessive (unless, like me, you decide you need to own everything in stock). The designs are top-notch and sexy-fun. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves:
This is the Angela top in gray ($95L), but you should certainly check out the other available colors because they are JUST as rockin’. I love that this is a jacket is half buttoned and that the unbottoned portion is along the bottom instead of the more usual top. The seams are perfection on a stick. With sprinkles. Ditto for the pearly buttons.
The Bette dress in Patchwork ($250L) is similarly divine. I heart the zipper on the shrug (which sadly, is not on a separate layer) and the belt across the waist is also inspired. The repetition of the patchwork pattern along the edge of the prim skirt finishes this outfit off for me. While I dig the patchwork version because I can’t get enough of all things green these days, there are many versions of this dress in different colors and patterns.
This beautiful kimono-inspired top is Kimi in Red ($95L) and is paired with the shorts version of the Dark Jeans Pack ($250L for shorts, capris and jeans). The top is clearly stunning, so I won’t waste time fawning over it. Instead, I want to point out the detailing on the back of the shorts–the back pockets add a harder edge to what otherwise might be a cutesy outfit. These shorts are also not confusing themselves with lingerie and thankfully stay away from my crotch. I love me some virtual Daisy Dukes as much as the next girl, but sometimes you got to go the modest route. Or at least, I like to.
I wasn’t joking when I said I nearly bought out the store. Two more outfits to show you… on the left is Nicole in Light Blue/Black ($195L for pants and jacket) and on the right is the Rachel Top in Storm ($95L) paired with the jeans version of the Dark Jeans pack. The Rachel top was one of my favorite finds, but when I put it on I was saddened to find some flaws on the edges of the neck-strap. Everything else I bought was minutley detailed and finished extremely well, so I’m going to chalk this neckline up to a one-time mishap. It’s still rather gorgeous.
TULI also sells skins, evening wear and lingerie. The selection is a bit limited now (she just opened her store, after all!) but you’re bound to find a couple pieces to drool over. I only wish the clothes came in a wider variety of layers so I could wear them with many outfits.
Credits
- All clothes by TULI
- Skin: Pandora in Medium, Makeup 1a by Adam-n-Eve
- Hair: Lisa in Apricot Blackened by ETD
- Shoes: Vamp in Coal by Lassitude & Ennui, Wrapped Silk in Pesto by Paper Couture
- Necklaces: Tresor Necklace by Last Call (update group freebie!), Daphine Necklace in Gold by Last Call (update group freebie!)
- Bangle: Destiny Bangle by EARTHTONES
Oh what lovely clothes! Thanks for the tip!!