Costa Rica Sims Productions hosted the Runway Royalty fashion show this past Saturday. A extravagant showcase spotlighting designs from the all inclusive KINGS and QUEENS shopping experience located in the Commercial Shopping District.

The couture creations from Tres Beau, SF Designs, Donna Flora and Angel Dessous; as well as Sartoria, Styles of edo and Atelier Bonetto as well as 3636 Designs who contributed hair for the models.

Many residents were on hand to cheer on our Costa Rica Top Models like Carmicheal Caudron, SF Designs owner swaffette Firefly, Tres Beau's Kimmera Madison and Costa Rica residents Gnosis Acanthus, Justininho Difference and many others.

Payton Heron took to the runway first dazzling all in the intricately designed "Ginger Jar" from Tres Beau. A strapless number with full prim skirt in swirls of blue and white, exuding royalty. Payton also modeled a sassy outfit from Donna Flora called "Alena". A stunning bolero style jacket and A-line dress and oversized bow at the collar topped off with a juliet cap hat with inverted cloche. Very retro and classy.

Not to be left out skylei Caproni started her strut down the catwalk in "Baby bird" from SF Designs. A fun and flirty feathery dress with torso hugging bodice made from a semi-sheer laced halter crisscrossing over the chest and a delicate bow to the back and perfectly coifed hair "Eden" by 3636 Designs.

skylei returned with the beautiful vintage "Scarlet" from Donna Flora. Elegant and reminiscent of a long forgotten era. This dress with its floral accents and ruffled mermaid skirts as it brushes across the floor will captivate anyone caught in its path.

For the KING in all the men, LesPaul Ibanez showcased Electric Suit by Atelier Bonetto to perfection. A slimming three button down jacket with notch lapels and belted pants and stylish sculpted prim cuffs. The dress shirt in French blue with alabaster buttons and necktie in night-sky puts you in her eyes and you will have all her attention. This can be worn with or without jacket, tie; shirt opened or closed. A beautiful ensemble.

LesPaul was every bit the stylish man with "The Chic Tourist" by Sartoria. An all in one outfit in beige open jacket and sculpted lapel in cream and light blue tweed pattern, leather weave belted trousers lengthens the leg that also includes a shorts option with prim cuff. Its timeless and traditional.

Turning heads, ellekristen GossipGirl entered the stage in "Asia" from Tres Beau, inspired by the flavor of the Eastern Continent. With halter style top wrapping around to support short ruffled prims in hues of pinks and greens. The low fitting pants stop just above the ankle and bare the left leg with five Chinese knots holding the fabric together with vertical ruffled prims attached to each hip.

IndigoSky Escape modeled the most regal "Solice", designed by Angel Dessous. Intricate detailing of the prim skirt and the sculpted flowered waist band, the torso hugging bodice just cupping the breast leaving enough cleavage to let any woman feel sexy being in this gown and the "Gardenia" hair by 3636 Designs.

The finale outfits left the audience wanting more. LesPaul Ibanez brought to mind images of James Bond as he modeled White Tuxedo Coordinated6 by Styles of edo. A white fitted jacket vented in the back will stay cool and comfortable in the Costa Rica climate making you stand out from the sea of black tuxedos. Black pants with subtle shading as well as a cummerbund, pocket square, and bow tie in deep red.

ellekristen dazzled all in "Symphony", the epitome of a Haute Couture gown with its rich details. The flow of this realistic dress and attention to detail. A gathering of fabric wrapped around the waistline held together with a prim bow over the bustling and the meticulously sculpted flowers with diamond crusted balls as the stigma running up the length of the torso resting ever so gently on the bosom. Long black gloves polishes off this ensemble for a formal look. Symphony by Angel Dessous and XXX hair by 3636 Designs and the "Athena" hair by 3636 Designs.

skylei gracefully swept down the runway wearing the Elegant "Carrie" in China Red by Angel Dessous, a richly textured bustier in silk damask with a ruche bodice and dipping neckline that is embellished with a Silver and Crystal brooch which can be worn with the soft velvet short jacket as well. The quilted side panels are made to mold the torso then hug around into the bustling of the skirt. If you want to be a *QUEEN*, Carrie is the right choice for you.

The Queen of the Runway herself, Payton Heron wearing "Iberia Rosso" by Angel Dessous. This absolutely breathtaking and jaw dropping gown seen in a luscious crimson crinkled silk strapless corset detailed and beaded with the finest jewels. The flexi prims of the full skirt fall perfectly into place to show a skirt layer with a contrasting black lace coming from the waist. Long black velvet gloves and a laced black sculpt made to fit over the right shoulder naturally pulls eyes in your direction.

Proprietor Mina Pelazzi of KINGS and QUEENS turned alot of heads herself, her entrance worthy of that of a Queen wearing luxurious lacey white with ruffled prim sleeves atop regal black. Her hair, perfect, her look, flawless. The Runway Royalty show is going to be a hard act to follow, but I have complete faith in our production team to continue to astound us with their style and poise.

You can see more photos of these glorious designs on our Flickr page.

peace to all,

Keshi