Diamonds And Rust

I am really enjoying the colours of Fall at the moment, even though most of the leaves are off the tree in Toronto, I can still see them strewn across the lawn. It is pretty much my favorite time of the year, cool but not too cold, no snow to wade through or shovel, and the smell in the air is crisp and sugary. I wish the season lasted longer, but the colours can last in my closet all year long. This great Rainy Day Sweater in Rust from Celestial Studios was the starting point for this outfit. I have always loved this style of cowl neck sweater, but before sculpties it was pretty disastrous to move about in. Starley did well here, not only with the main collar, but in adding extra glitch covers at the shoulder so that even in motion, the sweater looks right. I really like this skirt from Cake's Autumn in Paris Outfit. The asymmetrical plaid skirt is full and really fashion forward. I am always looking for great skirts as separates, but rarely find them. I have way too many jeans and slacks in my inventory, but very few separate skirts. That would be tops on my request list for any interested designers in taking up the challenge. I went with a complimentary pair of tights from (CREAMSHOP).



I wanted to wear a great pair of boots that didn't steal the show, and these *REDGRAVE* Sculpties Boots in Smoke were the ones that did the trick. They have a gold accent to them, so I went with gold accessories. I wanted a nice long dangle earring with the open neckline of the sweater, and these *UnTone* Dragon Earrings are great, and come with a high prim and less primy version in the same box. The Tangled Antique Gold Bangles are from {JUNK}, I really like that they have some open areas so that you can see the colours of the sweater beneath. I took a ring from Diamonde. and tinted it a golden yellow to match the colours in this look a little better. I am not sure that it is still available, but the designer, Valena Glushenko is now designing under the Cachet umbrella at Glam World. I wanted another pop of fall colour, so I went with one of my favorite bags from *TaP*, now known as Fleur. This Heiress Handbag is great, and I really hope they still offer it, it is scripted to colour change with a click, and the shape of it and simplicity is refreshing.



With big statement earrings and a cowl neck sweater, I though a mid-length wig, with exposed ears would work best. The TRUTH Shirley 2 wig has all that, plus a little bit of funky edge, something I am always looking for. A bright red-lipped skin from Celestial Studios Charmed Line worked well here, along with eyes from Miriel and Lashes from Cake. Here's hoping Fall lasts a wee bit longer, I am not ready to wear a parka and shovel snow out of the driveway only to have it all come down again over night.

Shopping Details:
Sweater - Celestial Studios, (CS) Rainy Day Sweater (Rust)
Skirt - Cake, from Autumn in Paris Outfit (Black)
Tights - (CREAMSHOP), Plain Tights Set (Brown)
Boots - *REDGRAVE*, Smoke Leather Sculpties Boots
Bag - *TaP* (now Fleur), Heiress Handbag
Earrings - *UnTone*, Dragon Earring
Bracelet - {JUNK}, Tangled Antique Gold Bangles
Ring - Diamonde., The Gillian Ring (Tinted Gold)
Hair - TRUTH, Shirley 2 - Smokey
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red-Chic)
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

The Fashionable Goth

Sometimes, when you outfit yourself from head-to-toe in black, you either look extremely emo, or uber goth. The most recent "Best in Black" event at PIN UPS found me in a mood that suited the colour, my man has been out of town for most of the month, and it has been really difficult for me to not be able to talk to him as often as we normally would. With so much inventory, it took me ages to settle on just one look, but this look is a little bit emo, a little bit goth, yet still has a high fashion feel to it. I attribute most of that to the fabulous creations from M * A * ii * K * I, the collaboration between Maitreya creator Onyx LeShelle and Dutch Touch's Iki Ikarus. The system elements are clean and stylish, the prim parts sculpted to perfection, and the layer options make the pieces endlessly workable, whether it is with other M * A * ii * K * I offerings, or any other pieces you might have in your closet. I started with the Poof Skirt & Black (Alt) Set, but with my persistent system skirt glitch, I decided to work in some leggings rather then fight the system so to speak. I love the leggings that came with the M * A * ii * K * I Patent Green Set. They utilize not only the undies layer, but also extend further down the leg with the sock layer, and include a great bunched up prim detail on the ankle. The system layers are really used to their best advantage here, while the amazing sculpted pieces like this collar add polish and style.



I was dying to get another pair of the new Lya Nichelle Pumps on my feet, here in the Black. Lyanis Sin sent me a fatpack on release, and they are a really sexy and simple sueded pump. I wore the Gold pair in my Look Of The Month for Vain Inc. in the upcoming September Issue, and the fatpack is the way to go if you love a classic pump like this. The purse is a bit of gothic whimsy (if there is such a thing) from Bastchild Designs, the Chainmail Purse has rows of spikes, a theme I went with for most of the accessories in this look. This week E! Eclectic Accessories dropped some review copies on me, and it was perfect timing. This great Black Studded Arm Strap is the first I have ever owned, and I love the way it look here, breaking up the very glam outfit with a little bit of Gothic detail. A really great accessory, I can't wait to go off in search of more of what E! has to offer. I echoed the spikes with some WRONG Spike Bands in Black at my wrists, a great staple accessory. My favorite long dangle earrings are these Jagged Earrings in Black from Diamonde., and my most worn accessory is my Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring from Caroline's. I added a Lip Ring from Red Ruin for a little more edge.



More great hair from (JUNWAVE), this EROTICA style is really edgy, lots of sheared layers, and really changes the shape of your face with all it's height. Canimal's Sunshine make-up in the Essence Line, Grace Tone, is really striking, a very dramatic eye, which I love. Bedroom Lashes by Cake, and [Detour]'s Delta Eyes in Hazel round out the essentials. The look has a decidedly modern Gothic feel to it, I really like how this look came together.

Shopping Details:
Top, Skirt – M * A * ii * K * I, Poof Skirt & Black (Alt) – Top, Collar, & Poof Only)
Leggings - M * A * ii * K * I, Long Leggings(Black) from Stapless & Patent Green Set
Shoes – Lya, Nichelle Pumps (Black)[Gift from Lyanis Sin]
Purse – Bastchild Designs, Goth Chainmail Purse
Arm Straps – E! Eclectic Accessories, Studded Arm Straps (R) Black [Review Copy]
Bracelets – WRONG, Spike Bands (Black)
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earrings (Black)
Lip Ring – Red Ruin, Lip Ring
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – (JUNWAVE), EROTICA_BLACK_L
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Sunshine
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes

Queen of Hearts

Oh how I love Canimal, Canimal Zephyr has provided me with some of my favorite fashion fixes since I discovered Canimal in the first Lalique Square. I was hooked from day one, and have watched Canimal's work develop exponentially in the fantastic department. This Allegra Dress is one such example of a fantastic sexy party dress, a little Gothic Lolita, a lot Sexy Club Wear, it has everything. An interesting neck line, bare shoulders, a flouncy mini skirt, and prim laces on the front of the skirt. I am also wearing Canimal Essence Flamenco Trash Lashes, with thick Black and Red lash layers, flirty and fun.

This dress made my purchase of these amazing Bax Coen Black Suede Ankle Boots worth every LaLa, the boots are so sexy, and the ruffle is optional, and is scripted, as are many other parts of the boot like the laces and metal work, for ultimate customization. Pulling out the red from the dress in the ruffle of the boot made it work so well, adding a lot of interest to a mostly bare leg. I love this bag from Bare Rose Tokyo, the Key of Heart bag almost looks like a piece of Jewelry with it's shiny heart, metal chain and findings. Earring are long time favorites from Diamonde., the Jagged Earring in Black had just the edge I wanted for this look. I covered up my arms in these great stacked heaps of Sazerac Bangles from Bebe. A simple rign from Paper Couture, the Princess Ring, fit in with the Black and Silver accents in the rest of this look.



This hair is some of the brilliance I was missing when Old Gravy vanished months back, now in it's new home on Retrology, this Apple style is one of the many they have brought back in store. I love two-toned hair, especially when it is creatively done, not just typically skunk like. The skin is one of the new *QS* Skins, I am seriously falling in love with the bright eyed look of these skins, very fresh and young looking. Eyes are my favorite multi-shade Hazel Gems from Miriel. I <3 This Look.

Shopping Details:
Dress – Canimal, Allegra (Red)
Boots – Bax, Ankle Boots (Black Suede)
Purse - :::B@R:::, Key Of Heart (Red)
Bangles – Bebe, Sazerac Black Bangles
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earrings (Black)
Ring – Paper Couture, P.C. Princess Ring
Lip Ring - *Red Ruin*, Lip Ring
Hair – Old Gravy, Apple (Black-White)
Skin – Quelita Soon, *QS* Skin, Milk – Dark 003
Lashes – Canimal, Essence…Lashes (Flamenco Trash, Red)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Hide & Seek

I don't find buckers naked sexy, I don't mean tasteful nudes, I mean full on in your face "here's my bits"! To me, sexy is more about what you hide then what you show, and hiding a lot and showing a little is sometimes the most tempting of looks. This outfit is all about showing a little, hiding a little, and being a total Fashion Diva. Let's start at the top with this Vanessa Hair from MMS in Pitch Black. A previous group gift, what I like about it is that it let's me peek out from behind sleek straight pieces. This fantastic skin from bianca. F is called Mask quite appropriately, with a sweep of smokey shadow over the bridge of the nose, it adds drama and artistry. Eyes are Freak Fantasia's Glassy Mustard Green, framed by [Detour] Love Lashes.

Hiding a little, and revealing just enough with sexy glimpses of the soft sides of the torso and smooth shoulders is this stunning Le Fashionable Python outfit from [MG Fashion]. I love a hot little mini-skirt, that lets a whole lot of leg show, particularly when your legs are clad in Stiletto Moody's NEW Gladiator Boot. I had a chance to model these when they were beta versions, and wore them in this month's issue of Vain Inc. Magazine and I was patiently waiting for them to be mine. Stiletto dropped a pair on me after release, and I could not be more thrilled with them. They are so well done, textures are lovely, and the sculpted pieces are used ingeniously to wrap and caress the leg, drawing the eye up the leg with delicious cut-outs revealing small glimpses of soft smooth skin. If I didn't have to blog and therefore change my outfits on a daily basis, I might be caught wearing them every day.



Accessories are sleek and minimal, with these ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ Copper Coloured Sculpted Sugar Bangles, which I touch scripted to Onyx Gems. I am wearing the Diamonde. Gillian Ring, that I once again tinted, this time to a copper orange colour, and think it goes perfectly with this look. Finally, this great simple clutch served me well on my trip to the RFL Fashion Expo 2008, where I spent as much as I possibly could. It is the PV Portfeuille ‘Oceane’ Black by Precious Vukovic, but I was unable to find a current in-world location.

So what have we learned? If you are seeking attention, hide a little skin.

Shopping Details:
Dress – [MG Fashion], Le Fashionable Python (Salmon)
Shoes – Stiletto Moody, Gladiator Boot (All Colours, Black) [Review Copy]
Purse – PV, Portfeuille ‘Oceane’ Black Pattern I
Bangles - ~*FBG*~, Sculpted Sugar Copper Gem Bangle (Onyx)
Ring – Diamonde., Gillian Ring (Tinted Copper)
Hair – MMS, Vanessa Hair (Pitch) [Past Group Gift]
Skin – bianca F., fata2-ivory-mask [Review Copy]
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes

A Little Baby Phat

It all started when my sister Anessa dropped a folder labeled "Thought You Might Like This" on me. Inside... two other folders, marked [P/a] RUSH. I was clueless, so I dug into them, and found this awesomely huge Necklace and Earrings from [PERTURB/ation]. I felt like Kimora Lee Simmons meets Lil' Kim. And I had to go for the gold. The necklace and earrings are brilliant bright gold, set with diamonds and not a Particle BLING in sight! I matched them up with a Gold Summer Weave Belt from Caroline's Jewelry, and my (Yummy) Found Hearts Gold Bracelet, which I script changed to a black band. I tinted up one of Valena Glushenko's rings from Diamonde., this one called Mariya. The ring came with a skin too (not worn), both for just $50LaLas!

To let the gold speak for itself, I went with this Black Denim Cotton Jumpsuit from Armidi Everyday, which is Feline Sexy and Slinky, and lets those lovely lady lumps and humps do the talking. I pulled on some sleek boots, the fabu Maitreya Dune Boots in Black. Oh How I Love Them! I also found another great bag at Bare Rose Couture, and seriously you have to go see them, this one is called simply Suede Black Bag, but comes in 2 styles (Fringe and Non-Fringe) and also 3 Hold Positions (Arm, Hand, Shoulder). It is 6 bags in one, and so inexpensive! Bare Rose does so many wonderful bags, and they just released a few more this past week.



For Big Schmexy Hair, I opted for this Mirai Pani Style in Black. I am addicted to the seriously huge and dramatic styles at Mirai lately. I went with a favorite skin, this bianca F. *bf* Fata Acrilik skin in Ivory tone, which is so unique, love the daubs of silver shadow on the inner eye crease, it really give a wide eyed effect, the lip colour is also very luscious. Eyes and Lashes are both from [Detour]. I am definitely feeling Pretty, Hot, and Tempting in this look.

Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Mirai, .+*Pani*+. (Black)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-acrilik
Bag - :::B@R:::, Suede Bag Black (Hand, Type B)
Ring - Diamonde., Mariya Ring (Tinted Gold)
Belt – Caroline’s, Summer Weave Belt (Gold)
Outfit – Armidi Limited, Denim Cotton Jumpsuit (Black)
Bracelet – (Yummy), Found Hearts Bracelet, Gold (Script Change to Black)
Boots – Maitreya, Dune Boots (Black)
Necklace – PERTURB/ation, [P/a] RUSH – Necklace (Midnight)
Earrings – PERTURB/ation, [P/a] RUSH – Piercing (Midnight)

Aubergine Is The Thing!

There are a lot of different purples out there in this big colourful world, but my very favorite of all is Aubergine (Eggplant). An almost inky dark purple, it is so classy and when I see it, I grab it. So when [MG Fashion] released this fabulous Rita II Outfit this week, I went to check it out, and try as I might, I simply could not resist the tug of the Eggplant version. (That almost sounds dirty.) I love the sculpted sleeves, collar, and shorts cuffs (complete with loops to hold them up). I think this set could be dressed up dozens of ways, but my take was a little bit of funky street.

The Hair is the swish Amro in Black from Mirai. I am noticing that lately when I shop at one hair seller, I tend to wear all the new styles I just grabbed up before moving on to the dozens of other ones in my NEW folder. Cake's lush Bedroom Lashes highlight brilliant Hazel eyes from Miriel. This skin is the lovely Bloom from bianca F.'s Fata Line.



I started layering the accessories with this fab fay Courtney Buckled Belt in Black Leather from Armidi Gisaci. I am so addicted to belts lately, but am careful not to just throw them onto everything. I am wearing Diamonde. Danger Earrings for some flash, love these funky silver open hoops. I layered on the bracelets, these amazing huge stacks are from Bebe, called the Sazerac Bangles in Black. So much to look at, love em. I decided to go delicate on a necklace, with this one, a gift from Draco that I have always loved. It is from Neptune's Kiss, and is just a lovely Silver and Pearl with Diamonds necklace, what you can't see is that the texture on the pearl actually is moving, so it almost looks like a small galaxy spinning away. The boots are also Armidi Gisaci, and I decided to stay with Silver in these cute Oxford Leather Ankle Boots. Last but not least, my Gimcrack Solitaire from Caroline's. With Aubergine, it's so easy to find great accessories to match, but I love silver and black with it.

Shopping Details:
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-bloom
Hair – Mirai, .+*Amro*+. (Black)
Outfit – [MG Fashion], Rita II (Eggplant)
Belt – [Armidi Gisaci], Courtney Buckled Belt – Leather (Black)
Bracelets – Bebe, Sazerac Bangles (Back)
Earrings – Diamonde., “Danger” Earrings
Necklace – Neptune’s Kiss, Silver Necklace, Black Star Pearl w/ Diamonds Anv1
Ring - Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Boots – [Armidi Gisaci], Oxford Leather Ankle Boots (Silver II)

Bronzed Diva

I am not someone who tans in RL, I had a bad burn when I was 16 (stupid me trying to get a one day Tan to show my Friends I was indeed in Florida for Spring Break). Since then, I have stayed away, and am pale as a ghost most of the time. In-world, I have never gotten a tanned or bronzed skin, it never occurred to me that I could. When I saw this Riding swimsuit at :bijou:, I wanted it bad. When I got home and put it on, lets just say my pale skin and this suit made me look mostly naked. Great planning Kets! Well, thank g-d that Payton Heron sent me some review skins from bianca F., and one of them was this delicious Fata Sahara Bronze tone, I felt every bit the goddess in this skin, no sunburns, and boy did the bathing suit look every bit as brilliant as I had hoped.

I felt like a total Diva in this look, like one of those uber rich trophy wives who sits in the sun all day sipping Mohitos and browsing Vogue Magazine while calling her stylist with a shopping list while flipping pages. The hair is a brilliant cut from ETD, the Roxie is a perfect combination of flexi and non-flexi pieces, and looks super chic and still has all the edge I love. No one does that look better then Elika. Also wearing some sultry Love Lashes from [Detour] and some glossy eyes from Freak Fantasia.



The shoes are the brilliant Venus Sandals from *HUB*, and I think I did well choosing this amazing golden Sand colour. They look great against tanned skin, and pretty much can work with any look this season. I am wearing the Gillian Ring from Diamonde., which actually was a purple and red toned silver ring, but I tinted it a golden yellow to get this amazingly perfect match to the suit. Diamonde. has some amazing stuff, made better by the fact that you can get some of Valena Glushenko's Another Skin Mods with your purchase, this ring and the Gillian Skin (not worn) were a ridiculously awesome $50LaLas. The Long Onyx Necklace and Gold Bracelet Stack are from .+*aya V.*+., great modern accessories, and great prices too. Hidden but still awesome are the Tunnel Multi Set Earrings from Drifting Sands, cover your ear in piercings, tunnels and a cuff with a single attachment point used, love that.

Shopping Information:
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – bianca F., *bf* saharabronze-fata-base [Review Copy]
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair – ETD, Roxie (White, Blackened)
Ring – Diamonde., Gillian Ring (Tinted Gold)
Swimsuit - :bijou:, Riding (Khaki)
Bangles - .+*aya V.*+., Gold Bracelet
Necklace - .+*aya V.*+., Long Necklace ONYX2
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi-Set Ear Piercing
Shoes - *HUB*, Venus Sandals (Sand)

Put the Lime In The Coconut

It has come to my attention that I love colour. Not just a little colour, but a whole lot of colour, and particularly brilliant contrasting colours. Red and Green are not supposed to go together, except maybe during the winter holidays, when it is overkill. But the moment I spotted this combination of Acid Lime Green and Brilliant Ruby Red, I was so in! Constanza Volare's *Alchemy* offers us closets full of colour, from brights, to pastels, and everything in between. Her combinations are masterful and inspired. I could not wait to get this Whirlwind Dress on!

I decided to stay with the colour tones and picked up this great pair of tint-able Funky Earrings from Diamonde. on a recent visit. Love tint-able stuff, and this set of Decollage Bubblegum Pearls is equally versatile. I made the earrings the acid Lime green, the necklace the brilliant red, and threw into the mix this Yummy Found Hearts Bracelet in Gold, which is scripted to tint to over a dozen colours, here I choose Avocado. I went with the gold accents and pulled in a favorite over-the-top fashion ring from Paper Couture in this Diamond Bee Ring. Looking for the perfect Ruby Slippers, none other then Stiletto Moody provides some glitz and glamour with her Ruby Red Elegant Slingbacks.



More NEW hair from AOHARU HAIR, this Nikki hair is fabulously big and glam, and only required a little tweaking of pieces to get the look I wanted. I am wearing a favourite Celestial Studios Skin from the Charmed Line, without a doubt my favorite and most large collection of skins (over 25), because the brows are just perfect and the make-up options are endless and lovely. This Orchid make-up has always been a favorite. Lashes are [Detour] Love Lashes, and eyes are my first ever non-system eyes, from Freak Fantasia, still classic big and watery, the Glassy Mustard Green is perhaps the closest to my RL Hazel Eyes.

This whole look makes me feel like going Salsa Dancing, and sipping on virgin Lime Margaritas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and all sorts of tropical yummy frozen drinks. Yeah, I know, I never really drink alcohol, but love a sour frozen drink anyhow!

Shopping Information:
Lashes – [Detour], Drama Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Orchid)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair - AOHARU HAIR, Nikki01a (Twilight Silver)
Dress - *Alchemy*, Whirlwind (Lime, Short – Red Sash)
Earrings – Diamonde., Funky Earrings (Tinatable, Tinted Lime)
Bracelet – Yummy, Found Hearts Bracelet – Gold (Scripted to Avocado)
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tintable, Tinted Red)
Ring – Paper Couture, P.C. Diamond Bee Ring
Shoes – Stiletto Moody, Elegant Slingback (Ruby Red)

Violet Femme

I have had this lovely *Shai* dress in my inventory for months, looking for the perfect occasion to wear it, and realizing how special it is... the occasion finally presented itself. At Stiletto Moody's recent Gala Celebration for her Customer Photo Contest (I Placed in the top 20.. YAY!), I wanted a cocktail dress with that WOW factor. I positively love this *Shai* Lilac Wine Dress, the amazing colour, the ruched shaded fabric, the almost feather like plumage at the throat, and especially the lovely almost bare back. Really a sexy little number.

I chose these great Armidi Gisaci Dalia Pumps in Eggplant, a near perfect match. I picked up this great clutch from Muism, it has a great woven velvety suede look, really nice and I love that it comes with both hand holds, so you don't lose your engagement rings by accident. A nice set of bracelets from Bonita's add a little interest as well, I love the sheer volume of choice at Bonita's Jewelry, but often get lost there, there is SO MUCH to see. I am wearing my absolute favorite earrings, from Diamonde., these Black Jagged Earrings are so interesting to look at, really nice and edgy. Of course, I've got my Gimcrack ring on from Caroline's, which I wear whenever I can.



I am wearing the most amazing lashes from Canimal, the Essence Lashes come in vivid day glow colours, and really ad drama and impact, this pair is called Flamingo Trash in Pink. Eyes are the lovely Splatter light hazel from BBBM, and the skin is a favorite from biancaF. in the Bloom make-up on Ivory Fata base. This sweet hair-do is from /artilleri/, and Antie's recent sale, I think it may have been discontinued, I hope not, it is a delightful do, Jami in Black. So here I am in Violet and feeling oh so very feminine.

Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Lashes – Canimal, Essence Lashes (Flamenco Trash, Pink)
Hair – /artilleri/, Jami (Black)
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Dalia Pump (Eggplant)
Skin – biancaF., *bf* fata-ivory-bloom
Dress - *Shai*, Lilac Wine Dress
Bag - Muism, Clutch Black Velvet
Bracelet – Bonita’s, Black & Pearls Bracelt 4 - #3
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earrings (Black)
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Tart Art Plays It's Part!

Last Saturday, I was pulling my look together, trying to fins a cute casual look, and so I dove into my recent Relay For Life Clothing Fair finds folder. I found a "look", or complete outfit, from WRONG!, which included this adorable Black Skulls Cardigan and sweet Grey Anarchy Mini Skirt. I wanted to add a splash of colour, so I pulled in this great Aqua Tank Top from *Muism*, which came in a two-set with an equally yummy Yellow version. I wasn't sure about the leggings I wanted to wear, so left that for the last minute.

I pulled on these great HUD Colour-able Desert Boots from Luna Viola at PixelDolls, which come in a Black or Brown Accented Version. A messy mis-matched Bracelet Combination from /Milk/, and a single Silver Circle Earring from a set from Diamonde., where some of my favorite earrings can be found.

This fantastic Bysh hair is from Mirai, I love that it is so Rock N' Roll, very cool. Wearing another biancaF. skins, this is the Disco make-up in the Ivory Fata tone, very nice. Still working the BBBM Splatter Eyes from the Mud Set, and Detour Love Lashes.

So all that was left was deciding on the Socks, and that was when I got a little Din Ding IM from friend and RL Artist ByrneDarkly Cazalet, who is the owner of Tart Gallery in-world. She had just opened her Tart Art Clothing shop, which features amazing Pop-Art Prints on Clothing Layers, totally unique and really interesting wearable art. Although the pieces are system element/slider clothes, and do not have hand-drawn seems, they are still full of graphic impact and really worth a look! I chose these fabulous Trapeze Socks, which matched my look perfectly!



Shopping Information:
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – Mirai, .+*Bysh*+. (White)
Skin – biancaF., fata-2-Ivory-Disco
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Tank Top - *Muism*, Tank Top (Aqua, Tucked)
Earring – Diamonde., Silver Circle Earring
Bracelets - /milk/, Bracelet Combination (*Sunny*)
Boots – PixelDolls, (Luna Viola) Desert Boots (HUD to Black, Black Accent)
Skirt/Sweater – WRONG!, from Look 6 (RFL Clothing Fair)
Tights – Tart Art Clothing, Trapeze Socks

Sassy in Green Satin

What can I say, sometimes I am just slow on the uptake. I has never been to Muism, even though my sister Anessa has frequently gushed about it, "You Have To Go!". So on the hunt for more fabulous handbags and purses, I finally decided it was high time for me to pay a visit, and visit I did, to the tune of about $4500L, yikes! Well, to be honest, this was in part due to cam shopping, which I don't recommend with Lag Reducing settings (as I had for the RFL clothing fair), The result, I thought I was buying one of these 'Satin Ruffle Tops' and managed to grab the fat-pack for $2000L. But as Anessa cheerfully pointed out, "at least you got something AWESOME!"

So here I sit, with a no-transfer pack of these fabulous silk blouse, and this is my favorite of the bunch, yeah, ok.. it's the Green! I paired it up with a dressy casual staple, these fabulous Denim Jeans from "Last Call", I love how the prim cuffs are slightly arched in the front to let some fabulous shoes show off. Speaking of fabulous, how much do I love these "Maitreya" Verve Pumps, the suede textures look reach out and touch them soft. A fabulous hand-bag from ETD, with the hunky chunky look that is the 'IT' look this spring. I loved this fabulous "Marlys" Pixie Cut in white, and went back to grab it in black because I just love how it complimented the angles of my jaw. Some thin layered bangles from "OPIUM Everyday" and these sweet Dollarbie 'Star Earrings' from "Diamonde." are all the accessories I needed to pull this look together.





Eyes – Sh*t Happens, Dark Greend
Hair – Marlys, Slim Pixie (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Rubies)
Earrings – Diamonde., Star Earrings [Dollarbie]
Jeans – Last Call, from Frida (Autumnal) Set
Blouse – Muism, Satin Ruffle Top (Green Pattern)
Purse – ETD, City Handbag (Brown Croc)
Bangles – OPIUM Everyday, Layered Bangles
Shoes – Maitreya, Verve Pumps (Green)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)

Flat Out Perfect!

When I saw these new 'Francoise' Flats from "Shiny Things" on the On Your Toes Blog, I wanted them... BAD! I love a nice flat shoe, and good ones seem hard to find in SL, but these are perfection right down to the shadow under the ribbon detail, they look flat out perfect! So how do you build an outfit around a shoe? You shop like a madwoman!

I visited Le Zoo this weekend, and started off at "Tres Blah" where I saw an adorable shirt/tie/jacket combo with a pink blouse and polka dot tie. I loved it, had to have it... and so ChaChing! Travelling across to "TULI", I spied "Aden" hair for the first time... several ChaChings later, lol, and this adorable boyish cut called 'Edie' was one of my many finds. Travelling round the sim, I loaded up my overflowing inventory (now well over 25,000 items ACK!). I stopped at "OPIUM Everyday" last, but certainly not least, where I found these adorable 'Marion' Shorts.

After picking up new poses at TULI and Torrid Wear, including a new AO to try out I headed home to put it all together. I am always on the hunt for new modelling poses and wish I could keep track of them all better. I have almost 350 in my pose stand in my loft... and I hope to blog specifically about my faves soon. Let me say that some of the best are from Maitreya, LAP, Hiccup, ANIMAH, Decollage, TULI, Torrid Wear, KoumB, Luth, AnaMations, Old Gravy, Trisquel, The OPPOSITION, Sugar Cube, and Dilemma. And I will be doing a "What's In My Closet" with my favorite poses on display as soon as I can get my act together!

At home, I put this look together and I was just gaga over it! Since the shorts have a high waist, and used the jacket layer, I needed a shirt layer top, and luckily the "Tres Blah" Set came sans Jacket on a shirt layer... I could not have planned better! This has to be on the all time faves for cute and stylish, but still fresh and fun. I pulled in some awesome "Diamonde." earrings, these 'Jagged' ones are total faves, and I always love to show of a nice dangle earring with a boyish cut, it just seems to work well with an exposed neck. A set of spanky bangles from "Bonita's" and I felt good to go shopping all over again, which I did! So I grabbed up this fabulous "Paper Couture" Frivolity bag and head out in search of more fabulousness!





Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Hair – Aden, Edie (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Shoes – Shiny Things, Françoise Flats (Gray)
Blouse/Tie – Tres Blah, Gwen Pink Blouse with Dotty Tie
Purse – Paper Couture, The Frivolity Bag (Pink)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Bracelet – Bonita Popinjay’s Jewelry, Black & Pearls Bracelet 4 (#3)
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earring (Black)
Shorts – OPIUM Everyday, Marion Shorts

Feeling a Little Rebellious

I have a secret shop, where I like to go at least once a month, where I always walk out with armloads of great stuff, and I feel like it is this forgotten Gem of a place. It is called "Little Rebel" and I love it. When I first met Antonia Marat of "/artilleri/", over a year ago, she was the first vendor to set up shop in the very first PIN UPS Night Club. My sister Anessa and I asked her what some of her favorite shops were, hoping to add them to the list of vendors in our club, she rambled off a list, and I took notes, literally. I was just at the start of my journey into SL Fashion, and needed some good places to get a foothold. Little Rebel was one of the shops that Antie named, and so I made a point of finding it. I have to say, it really is one of the most amazing places to buy separates and dresses, and on a recent trip, my RL twin sister Anessa Stine IMd me, asked where I was.. and when I told her, she said "What is That?". My response was... "OMG! You have Never been to Little Rebel?". They have something for everyone, Mens' and Womens', and styles run from Street, Rockabilly, Club, on through to Classic. The style is more Photo-Real than Handpaint, uses the system elements as opposed to prims, but very well done and really have some great pieces you can mix into your existing wardrobe.

This is my latest purchase from "Little Rebel", although I don't think it is very NEW it is fabulous. The sweater comes in a dozen colours, the skirt (separately) comes in another dozen, and I put Purple and Red together to make a bold colour statement. I was thrilled to finally have a reason to wear these 'Ruffle' Boots from "Shiny Things", they are simply stunning, and are too gorgeous to sit around in my closet un-seen. I tinted up some fabulous "Argyle" bangles, and wore the classic "ETD" No Bangs Bun with the Right Swept bangs. Classic with a bit of 'Sauce'.



Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Gloss - Red)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – ETD, No Bangs Bun (Black) & ETD, Right Swept Bangs (Black)
Sweater – Little Rebel, Red Crop Shimmer Top
Skirt – Little Rebel, High Ruched Purple Skirt
Boots – Shiny Things, Ruffle Boot (Scarlet)
Hose – 1-800-Bettie’s, Stockings By Bettie’s (Taupe)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Earrings – Diamonde., Triangular Windchime Earrings
Bracelets – Argyle, Autumn Heather Bangles (Tinted Purple)

Bright New Year

A New Year, a bright new day! I had been waiting for the opportunity to wear this brilliant shrug and pants, both purchsed separately from "Digit Darkes". I loved the vibrant turquoise in the shrug, and the sculted shoulder puffs are so couture! These bright yellow paint splashed leather pants, cleverly called "Taxi" are so hot they sizzle. I tinted up a basic white tank from "/artilleri/" to match the purple accents in the jeans, and paired them with another fabulous pair of shoes, these from "Armidi Gisaci". An edgy cropped hairstyle completes the high fashion look!




Hair – ETD, Couture - The Razor Cut (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Blue-Evening)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Jacket – Digit Darkes, Dictator Shrug (Ocean)
Pants – Digit Darkes, Diversity Pant (Taxi)
Tank - /artilleri/, Zee Tank Top (White, Tinted Fucshia)
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Dalia Pump (Eggplant)
Earrings – Diamonde., Pendulum Earrings (Silver)
Belt – Simply Spoiled, Belly Chain w/Diamond

These Boots Are Made For... Me!

When the Best in Boots event rolled around at PIN UPS, I got a chance to wear these fabulous new Chunky Boots from "Shiny Things". They are brilliant, and even more so since they have HUD Controled colour-able ribbon laces. You can choose from 6 different colours, and extra HUDs are available in store. Paired with a Matte Red Tight from Creamshop and a great Sweater Dress from "Elle", the boots are the thing!



Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red – Dusk)
Hair – ETD Aveda, Short Crop 3 (Silver)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, ND Eyes by Lost – “Doll Eyes – Mystical”
Dress – [[Elle]], Green Sweater Dress
Tights – (Creamshop) Plain Tights, Red
Belt – Last Call, Charisma Belt (Oxblood)
Earrings – Diamonde., “Danger!” Earrings
Boots – (Shiny Things), Chunky Ribbons Boots, Black (HUD Tinted Red Ribbons)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Anniversary Gown

I had been waiting for a special occasion to wear this lovely Gown from "LeeZu Baxter" and my 10 Month Anniversary with my beloved husband Draco was just such an event. We went dancing, and this dress requires little in the way of accesories since the optional Cape Jacket speaks volumes. These earrings from "Diamonde." are favorites, and go with the edgy style of LeeZu's looks so well. This dress is even more brilliant for it's options, a cocktail and gown version, cape or no, and some expert texturing makes it well worth the Lindens. I felt so glamourous in this look, yet still very much ME.



Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red – Dusk)
Hair – ETD Couture, The Unique (Maroon)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, ND Eyes by Lost – “Doll Eyes – Mystical”
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Gown – LeeZu Baxter Designs, Revolution
Shoes – FNKY!, Pumps/T-Straps (Black)
Earrings – Diamonde, Jagged Earrings (Black)

Hot In The Shade

My Swimsuit Look for the 'Hot In The Shade' Event @ PIN UPS means putting on the "Hottest" shoes I own. These Stiletto Moody Platforms are insanely great and call for a bare leg to show them off. Seriously sexy without being trashy the way most SL Platform are. These are just over the top fun! This look is really not about the swimsuit, it's all about those shoes!



Hair - Armidi Hair, The Milano II (Midnight I)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Mustard Green
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Swimsuit - RPD, Rising Phoenix Designs, Loveable (Black)
Shoes - Stiletto Moody, Rose Platform (Black on Black)
Ring - Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Bracelet - *MM* Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Bracelet
Earrings - Diamonde. Jagged Earring (Black)