I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Sometimes, when I am putting together a "Look Of The Day" for my blog, things just seem to come together almost organically. Other times, not so much. When I try to really work a mash-up, I try to think outside the 'folder' so to speak, taking things that normally would not occur to me, and reworking them. I occasionally have some success with this exercise, other times, it just turns out all wrong. This look has literally been sitting in a draft form since November of last year when I wore it, I just wasn't completely certain I was happy with it. I love all the individual parts, I love most of it, but I am not sure it it works as one look, and that was holding me back a bit. Afraid of being judged for a less then stellar post, I was my own editor, and held back. Today, I decided that the exercise itself was interesting, and that I should just go for it and accept that I am not perfect. This look may be a mistake in someone's eyes, and maybe that is a good thing to reveal, that even those that are known for doing it 'right' occasionally are unsure if they have.



This look started with the need to craft a look based in the colour blue for an event at PIN UPS. I started the way I always do, typing the word "blue" into search, and seeing what comes up. The first thing I hit on was a dress from *DP Serendipity, the Amenohini_Odekake dress. I had forgotten about it, like so many other things I own, and when I threw it on realized it had some blue in it, but was not exactly what I had imagined. I liked it though, well enough to try to work with the top of the dress and see what I could do with it. The striped top is from the dress, which is adorable and as you can see, versatile. It is actually strapless, the tiny straps you see are part of it, so I wanted something more to cover my arms, but it had to be on the undershirt layer. I have no idea how I aquired it, but was lucky to find a Leotard Set from (PixelDolls), it was likely a freebie at some point, and this one was in pink, but tinted up beautifully to an almost exact match to the blue. Joy! I went with a high-waisted Pencil Skirt from Ingenue, here in a lovely Aubergine, making use of the jacket layer for the upper part of the skirt. I get all excited seeing the possibilities of layers, what can I say. I pulled in more blue with some [MG Fashion] socks, and tied it all down with some great ETD Shoes ankle boots.



I was dying to wear this great huge Statement Necklace from Paper Couture, so may have rushed it a bit, but it was too fabulous to resist really. It is one of the parts that has me scratching my head as to it's success in this look. Some big stacked bangles from .+*aya V.*+., which I modded slightly to match, a basic hoop earring, and my engagement ring round out my accessories. I have to say that this Jaden Bag from Cachet is a favorite of mine, I own it in two colour variations, and just love the shape and shading/texturing of it.

I admit I got away from the "blue" intentions of the look, so made a save with this huge-tastic hair from Pudge:. Bowie's in Space in a great Blue Black shade is a big, lopsided pile of love. The lovely porcelain-like skin is from [RockBerry], eyes are Freak Fantasia, while Lashes hail from Celestial Studios. Feel free to let me know whether this look is a hit or a miss for you, I am still on the fence. But I think a little glimpse into the process of creating a mash-up, a willingness to make mistakes, and the guts to put it out there for public scrutiny (or as public as things get on my little blog here) is a good thing.

Shopping Details:
Top - *DP Serendipity, Amenohini_Odekake (Blue, Top From Dress)
Blouse - (PixelDolls), Leotard Set, Longleeve (Pink) [Undershirt Layer, Tinted]
Skirt - Ingenue, Vintage Basics: The Pencil Skirt ~ Aubergine
Socks - [MG Fashion], Knitted Socks - Purple Blue
Shoes - ETD Shoes, T-Strap Ankle Booties (Eggplant)
Purse - Cachet, Jaden Bag (Red)
Necklace - P.C., Tumbled Stone Set, Statement Necklace
Bracelet - .+*aya V*+., Gold Bracelet
Earrings - P.C., Basic Hoop Earring [Previous Season In-Store Gift]
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - Pudge:, Bowie's in Space (Blue Black)
Skin - [RockBerry], Mia F Light
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Classic 10
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Gaucho Marks

On my last trip to Celestial Studios, I stocked up on all my Charmed Skins, making sure I had all of them, since they are my trademark look, and the one that makes me feel most like myself. This purple Violicious skin inspired this look, I love the punky burst of colour, and decided to go with matching hair from the phenomenal Eat Rice!. This Stellar style is scripted so the front portion can be made one of several great manic panic colours. Lashes are also from Celestial Studios, and Realistic Brights Brown Eyes are from **[Riddle]**.



I wanted to work with some of the clothing I have had for a while, but this great Sprawl Bricolage top in Grey is a great sheer blouse with all the layer options you could ever want. Pushbutton Skolnick's new line is really fantastic, and I am glad I nabbed a bunch before my funds totally bottomed out. Make sure you check the Sprawl shop out. I have had these great Gaucho Pants from BP* for a long time, but never really knew how to wear them. I think they work well with this layered look. I threw on some knit socks from [MG Fashion], and went with a monochrome leg look with Black Dune Boots from Maitreya. Since I am on the modest side, I wore a classic bra from House of Nyla under the Blouse, it gives the look a little more class and depth.



I added a few punky accessories with Canimal's Picture Pendant, scripted to click through about 10 different cute designs. I pulled in a big bangle from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, the Jelly Gem Donut Bangle is scripted to change base and gem colours, and can be matched to almost any look. A Pouch Belt from ::MEZZO:: gives added interest at the waist, with cute little skull charms it is really a nice touch of kitsch. A big ~flirt~ Amythyst in Platinum Tiffany Ring pulls in another dash of purple to round out the look. Having fun with a dash of colour makes me oh so very happy.

Shopping Details:
Blouse - Sprawl, The Bricolage (Gray)
Jeans - BP*, Gaucho (Blue)
Bra - House of Nyla, Black Lace Lingerie Set 1, Full Cup Bra
Socks - [MG Fashion], Knitted Socks (Pack01, Black)
Boots - Maitreya, Dune Boots (Black)
Necklace - Canimal, Picture Pendant
Bangle - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Jelly Gem Donut Bangle (Silver)
Ring - ~flirt~, Tiffany Plat/Amethyst Ring
Belt - ::MEZZO::, porch belt, skull (stomach, m)
Hair - Eat Rice!, Stellar (Black, Blackdark)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple-Violicious)
Eyes - **[Riddle]**, Realistic Brights - Brown
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Club 13

Around The Grid in 365 Posts!

When I started this blog on November 30th of 2007, it was just a sort of hobby, some way of documenting my burgeoning wardrobe and making me feel less guilty about spending so many LaLas in-world. Who knew that in less than a year, I would hit the 365th post! It really is a labor of love, and I feel like I have accomplished a lot since I started. My pictures are better, I am accessorizing with more flair, and I am really learning to mix and match pieces and make unique looks for myself. Today's look got lots of great reactions, so I am glad it marks this big milestone. I love this amazing [MG fashion] Wool Capelet, and of course it is in my favorite Green. It is really sweet and cozy looking, with wide sleeves and a babydoll feel. I paired it with a simple yet classic pair of Dark Blue College Bound Jeans from Total Betty. A simple pair of socks from [MG Fashion] keep my tootsies warm, and this Red Brown colour is one from a fatpack of colours, all really nice and great staples in your sock drawer.



With the red accents on the coat, I went with a favorite boot from (Shiny Things), the Scarlet Ruffle Boots are sexy and have a really nice detail to them, with the button and loop closures and the butter soft leather ruffle. I decided to accent this look with golds, and started with this great bag from Cachet. The Anya Bag comes in two version for one price, with Gold or Silver Accents, and the almost chartreuse golden colour is really interesting. I love the look of these sweet Charm Earrings from Bonita's, a simple low-prim options that adds some colour as well as some cute. I pulled in some ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, with the Sculpted Sugar Gem Bangle on the left wrist, and the Gem Jelly Donut Bangle with Gold settings on the right. I always love wearing these pieces, as you can customize them to match almost anything. Also wearing my favorite ring from Caroline's Jewelry, the Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.



How cute is this wig? I think it's adorable, and everyone that saw me in it felt the same, so it's even more wonderful when you take into consider that this CUTIE Hair from (JUNWAVE) is not just fabulous, it is extremely inexpensive. Gotta love great hair that costs next to nothing. Skin is from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, with eyes from Freak Fantasia. My favorite Love Lashes from [Detour] round out the essentials. Well, 365 posts in less then a year makes me think that I am actually a certifiable blogger, lets see what the next 365 have in store (pun intended)!

Shopping Details:
Coat – [MG fashion], Wool Capelet (Green)
Jeans – Total Betty, *College Bound* Jeans (Dark Blue)
Socks – [MG Fashion], Knitted Socks – Red Brown (Pack 01)
Boots – (Shiny Things), Ruffle Boots – Scarlet
Bag – Cachet, Anya Bag (Gold-Gold)
Earrings – Bonita’s Jewelry, Charm Earrings
Bracelet (L) - ~*FBG*~, Sculpted Sugar Gem Bangle (Gold)
Bangle (R) – ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle (Gold)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – (JUNWAVE), CUTIE Hair_5Set (Black_L)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Drama)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Holey Knit Wit

The cooler fall weather is the perfect excuse to bring out the knitwear. One of my favorite textures, and one that is very difficult to work with in-world, is knit. There is plenty of it around, but finding good realistic looking knit wear is difficult. One of my favorite sweaters, is this Holey Sweater from Surf Couture. It is a fantastic item for layering, as it works nicely over almost any T-shirt, and in comes in about a dozen amazing colours. This Blue one was the perfect started for this look, and since my favorite colour to wear with blue in chocolate brown, the rest came together pretty easily. I have had this Brown Cord Mini from Naughty Designs longer then I can remember, but it is a sweet little skirt, and the heavier corduroy fabric is a perfect match to fall knit wear. I tucked one of my favorite tank tops underneath the sweater, this Pushbutton Industries The Error top in Chestnut with Blue is a great option, as it comes with a tucked or untucked version on all layers. It picks up on both the blues and browns in this casual and flirty look. I adore socks with mini-skirts, and [MG Fashion] has fabulous packs of Knitted Socks that have any colour you could ever want, which is one of my favorite things about [MG Fashion]. I picked up three packs all together, and this great Brown pair was in the Pack 01. A great over the knee sock to pair with minis, shorts, or babydoll dresses, the knit texture is great for the upcoming season.



I went with a boot from Pixeldolls (Luna Viola), the Desert Boot is a great short sculpted boot, that comes in a pack with a black or brown accented version, and the boot colour is HUD Scripted to change to one of 6 great colours, so it is like 12 pair of boots for one great price. I added a casual Denim Hobo Bag from Celestial Studios, one of my all time favorite bags. As a lover of Indian Culture, this Ganesha Necklace from -EARTHTONES- is a special favorite. Ganesha is one of the most identifiable of all the Hindu deities, widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings, patron of arts and sciences, and the Deva of intellect and wisdom. You can't really beat that as an ornamental amulet. This simple set of Rust Wire Bangles from Philotic Energy, is really neat looking, and I honestly don't remember how I acquired it, but I am glad they are in my massive inventory, I think they work well with this look.



Now that the Hair Fair is over, it is time to showcase more of my favorites, like this Maitreya Chloe style. I love the relaxed knit wool cap, and it is scripted to change colours with a click. This brown was the perfect match for this look. The sculpted chunks of hair are really great, I love the way it covers half the face, very sexy. The blue of this Canimal Essence of Frost skin work well here too, picking up on the blues in the outfit nicely. Bedroom Lashes are from Cake, and eyes are Glassy Mustard Green from Freak Fantasia. I am anxiously awaiting fall and winter releases with more great knit textures, somehow the cooler weather just seems for natural for me, even in-world. Must be the weather in Toronto, even though we have scorching summers, I am far more a fan of the fall and winter weather.

Shopping Details:
Sweater – [SC] Surf Couture, Holey Sweater (Blue)
T-Shirt - *PBI*, The Error (Chestnut – Blue, Tucked)
Skirt – [ND], Brown Cord Mini
Socks – [MG Fashion], Knitted Socks (Pack 01, Brown)
Boots – Pixeldolls, (Luna Viola) Desert Boots: HUD Colorable (Black Accents)
Purse – Celestial Studios, (CS) Hobo Bag (Denim, Hand)
Necklace - -EARTHTONES-, Ganesha Necklace (Gold)
Bracelet – PE, Rust Wire Bangles
Hair/Hat – Maitreya, Chloe (Pitch) [Hair Fair]
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Frost
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Pretty Pastels And Petals

Whenever I stop by [MG Fashion] to see what's new, I have one huge problem. I am spoiled for choice. OK, maybe not a huge problem, but Maria Gherardi always offers us so many colour variations, that it makes it very hard to choose just one. This sweet Light Purple Gigi Tank Top is no exception, coming in about a dozen soft pretty shades. It is really nicely hand-painted, the shading is well done, just a lovely little summer top. When my sister Anessa sent me a teleport to *Beauty Avatar* the first time, I zeroed in on this soft green pair of PINGU-18 Jeans. I always gravitate to green, but this colour in particular is really soft and fresh. Similar to [MG Fashion], *Beauty Avatar* offers these sweet slacks in a dozen or more awesome colours. I love to be spoiled for choice!

At the recent Footwear Expo, I snapped up this sweet pair of Athena Sandals in Green from *HUB*. A nice low heeled summer sandal with a really interesting crisscrossed strap. I went with a white bag to work with the white in the system belt on the jeans, The Blossom Bag from Paper Couture is a fresh and feminine bag. I have had this amazing Petal Meg Hydrangea Petal Necklace for almost a year, and I love wearing it. Fuscia Jewell brings her real-world flower petal creations in-world, and they are unlike anything else I have seen. They have that missing organic piece that we all long for in second life. This Cosmetic Chain Bracelet is from ::MEZZO::, and after seeing it on the feed last week, I went off in search of it. It is an adorable charm bracelet with little cosmetics, mirrors, and make-up bags dangling from the chain. It comes in several metal options and sizes for both wrists in one box for practically peanuts in the LaLa department. I have to warn you though, ::MEZZO:: is a jewelry lovers dream, so much great stuff to grab up, I assure you you will see the half a dozen items I bought on my trip very soon.



This hair is the edgy but sweet Again from Magika Hair. I love that it looks like a rough shag from the front, yet has the long braid in the back too. The skin is [RockBerry] Stage 4 with Dark Brows, I am seriously crushing on these skins. Love Lashes are from [Detour], Hazel Eyes from (Miriel). A pretty and feminine look with little bit of edge.

Shopping Details:
Top – [MG Fashion], Gigi Tank Top (Light Purple, 1)
Jeans - *Beauty Avatar*, PINGU-18 Pants
Shoes - *HUB*, Athena Sandals (Green)
Purse – Paper Couture, P.C., The Blossom Bag (Blanche)
Necklace – Petal Meg, Jade Hydrangea Pendant Necklace
Bracelet - ::MEZZO::, [M] Cosmetics Chain Bracelet *SILVER**L Forearm
Hair – Magika Hair, Again (White)
Skin – [RockBerry], Stage 4 Light F – DK Brows
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
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

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)

Silk Near Midnight

[MG Fashion] is one of those shops that I have loved since my sister Anessa (aka. The Sleuth) discovered it out when it first opened. I love bright colour, I love having a million delicious choices, and I love watching a shop grow from a small collection, to a reliable and consistent fashion house, where I always find something I love. On a visit a few weeks back, I picked up this fabulous Silver Lake at Midnight set from The Silk Collection. I was a stand-out, not the usual thing I was expecting from [MG Fashion], just the one colour choice, this fabulous charcoal grey, and it is just so soft looking, with a really brilliant sculpted leg. It includes the black tube top, the vest, and the pants in 2 styles.

I decided to go edgy with it, opting for some wild hair from Mirai, this Tori style is so fun. I actually meant to buy it in white, but I think a packaging issue delivered it to me labeled as white but it was a dark blond, so I tinted it black. I opted for the sexy Double Peacock Skin from bianca F.'s Fata line, for some real eye drama, and added Cake's Bedroom Lashes for some added sex appeal. Eyes are Miriel's Big Hazel Eyes, total favorites for the lovely tones of brown and green in the iris.



I had been waiting for a chance to wear these fabulous Black Tesla Athena Open Toed Stiletto Boots, they are damn sexy and so well made. I went with a simple Key Stud Earring from ::M-C-H::, a great Freebie I picked up a few months ago. For a necklace, I chose this layered Tear Drop Chain Necklace from Swallowtail. I have to say I am never disappointed with my purchases from Swallowtail, I want everything in the store and have to practice some serious restraint when shopping there. I decided this was the kind of look that could go really couture chic, so I added some Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves from Argyle, and a fabulous bag from Paper Couture whose purses are a must have for the sheer range of fabulous colour and style options, as well as their more then easy on the wallet prices. This is one fabulous Silky look, perfect for club hopping near midnight.

Shopping Information:
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Hair - Mirai, .+*Tori*+. (Blond, Tinted Black)
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-double peacock
Gloves – Argyle, Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves (Charcoal)
Outfit – [MG Fashion], The Silk Collection (Silver Lake at Midnight)
Purse – Paper Couture, P.C. Le Sac (Zebra)
Earrings - ::M-C-H::, Key Motif Studs [Freebie]
Shoes – Tesla, Athena Open-Toe Stiletto Boots (Black)
Necklace – Swallowtail, Tear Drop Chain Necklace

Around The World...

A little trip around the world with this look, a lot like home. I started off with the Armidi Limited Denim Cotton Jumpsuit in Black, and built a look around it. My sister Anessa lent me her fabulous Rubba Boots from Storm Schmooz, and they are the first stop on my world-wide jaunt. With the face of Che Guevara on the boots, an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, I started my worldwide trek on the right foot. I picked up the pink print in the boot in this fabulous Pink Vinil [sic] Jacket from MG Fashion's London Calling Collection. I have worn this on before and love the shine on the vinyl so much, it is a really nicely made jacket. So from Argentina, to London, and finally hitting Japan, with these adorable Jpop Can Earrings from Canimal. They are fashioned after Japanese soda cans, so darn cute!

The Wig I am travelling in is some NEWNESS from Diversity Hair, and I picked it up on the day it was introduce for 75% off the normal price, this is the new Tippi style on Crowe Black, and it is really sweet. Aleri Darkes always reduces the price of one random colour pack on her new releases, and I was lucky that it was again in my pack of choice. Get into that subscribe-o-matic update group so you can get in on the great prices! I am rocking more of the fabulous Canimal Essence skins, the skin tone is Grace and the make-up is called Poison. I always mod the lip tints just a bit, and I love that Canimal Zephyr had given me that option with her skins. I am wearing some funky lashes from Lynnix's Lashes, with dotted tips for a little bit of drama.

Last but certainly not least, this fabulous purse I got way back in the day, simply called the Record Purse. It is by Nicoletta Giovinazzo and I couldn't find the shop again, but she may still sell them somewhere. I just love it, being a DJ and music fan, and think it is just adorable. As records go round and round and eventually come to an end, so did my little trip around the world.





Shopping Details:
Eyes –Karamia, Hazel Eyes
Hair – Diversity Hair, Tippi (Crowe)
Lashes – Lynnix’s Lashes, Dots w/ Long Bottom Lash
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Poison [Gloss & Lip Colour Mods]
Earrings – Canimal, Jpop Can Earrings (Lemon)
Pants – Armidi Limited, Denim Cotton Jumpsuit (Black)
Purse – Record Purse by Nicoletta Giovinazzo [No SLurl Found}
Jacket – [MG Fashion], London Calling Collection, Vinil Jacket (Pink)
Boots – Storm Schmooz, Rubba Boots

Working My Cute!

So after Valentine's, after the Ball Gowns and Sexy Lingerie, and all the rest of it, I needed to escape back to cute. This look has to be one of my favorites, and yes, I love my Avatar, but seeing myself in this outfit that I pieced together from a pile of NEWNESS in my closet, all I can say is I "How Cute Am I?".

This is the way I love to dress; it is a look I built one piece at a time starting with these fabulous pants from "KUROTSUBAKI", which also come with a skirt version. So there I was with the pants on, and wondering what top could I wear with them, and I tried on a few, but the minute I tried this "Thimbles" 'P is for Pauline' Sweater I went... Ooooh YES! Ok, shirt and pants covered, lets see what else I can pull out, some socks were required, and these from "MG Fashion" in this delicious dark Eggplant colour were just the thing, again, having a FATPACK of socks like these is always a good move. So there I was, cute matching socks and now I needed to settle the hair issue, looking in my NEW HAIR folder, I spotted this style from "*0 Style*" that I picked up on a whim. Hella cute right? Yep Yep... I know! All that needed now was the finishing touches, a few accessories and I was set to go... this Bangle from "Naughty Designs" finally got some use, I love it but hadn't gotten a chance to wear it yet. Then I remembered this sweet little pocket book from "+MimiEden+" I picked up on my last trip to Cotton Candy Mall, I was all set to buy it, but found out it was a freebie, how cool is that! The thing that brings this look all together however, is the fabulous 'Ziggy Boot' from "Tesla" which has both the Brown and the Purple tones in them. This look is just the thing I needed to "Work My Cute".





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Twinkle)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – Tesla, Ziggy Boot (Enlighten)
Eyes – Karamia, Hazel Eyes
Hair - *0 Style* - Zero Style, Necoco (Milky White)
Socks – MG Fashion , Knitted Socks (Eggplant, from Pack03)
Pants – KUROTSUBAKI, Pants (Brown Check)[Comes With Skirt Version]
Sweater – Thimbles, P is for Pauline Sweater
Bag - +MimiEden+, Psychedelic Flower (Bag) [Freebie @ Cotton Candy]
Bracelet – Naughty Designs, Sanskrit Cuff & Silver Sparkle Ring Bracelet
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Brow Piercing – ITF by Lyric Meiji , Brow Piercing, Dual Ball [No Store Location Found]

Be Your Own Valentine...

For my Second Contribution, as a Fashion Editor of "Vain Inc. Magazine", My "Look of the Month" Page for February and Valentine's Day was decidedly "Un-Valentiney". My Copy Read as Follows;

Enough of the red flowers and pink hearts, enough of waiting for that someone else to make your Valentine’s Day special for you. Be your own Valentine by wearing clothes you love and being the Diva you are! A fabulous jacket from ‘Digit Darkes', sassy shorts from ‘MG Fashion’, and just a touch of red in some sizzling shoes from ‘Armidi’ is all you need. Celebrate your love for yourself this month! Whether you are singing “Love Fool”, “Love Stinks”, or “I Love Myself Today”, have a great one!



I had so much fun putting this look together, because lets face it, I can be a DIVA if I really put my mind to it! Every item I am wearing in this look is a favorite of mine, and I am really proud of these photos and the staging of the scene and my choice of look for the month. I do not post-edit my photos in Photoshop with filters and such, these are cropped screenshots. I wanted to do something un-predictable, and although I fell in love with a very special gown at "Nicky Ree" that I am actually wearing tonight, this look shows off my personality and flair for peicing together a look from what I already owned.



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Details:
Jacket – Digit Darkes, “Fur Bomb Crop Jacket” (Black)
Corset – Kyoot Army, Black Stripes Austere Corset
Shorts – MG Fashion , London Calling Collection, Sequin Short (Black)
Stockings - *Sheer*, Nylons Leaves (Black)
Gloves – Sugar Cube, Felicidade Gloves (From Set)
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Barcelona Slingback (Falu)
Bracelets – EARTHTONES, Grazia Bracelets (DivineS)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Piercing – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Hair – Celestial Studios Hair, Whitney (Pearl)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Red-Diva)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes

Plum Perfect!

Draco and I rarely get a night out, and so this week we decided it was high time we had a "Date Night". He had been talking about the Titanic SIM for a while, and I was ready for an adventure, also, date night means a chance to wear another fabulous gown, they are all so lonely and attention starved sitting in my "New Items --> Dresses" Folder. This one, by "MG Fashion" was due for it's turn in the spotlight, and I was so happy to put it to good use. The night of our date, I actually wore the "Maitreya" Slinky Stiletto in Black, but the following morning, my sister Anessa told me that their NEW 'ChiChi Pumps' were on sale, so I decided to pick up a pair, or two *lol*, and throw them on for these pictures instead. The dress is Plum Perfection, so silky and moved so nicely while Draco and I danced the night away. I love the Bodice detail and the length is perfect for showing of these amazing shoes! Could you die, they are so delicious, and I have always adored this particular shape of heel. I tinted the rim to fuchsia and the match was made in Heaven. The great new earrings from "/artilleri/", colour scripted to touch are a nice pairing with this "Decollage" Bubblegum Pearl necklace, and a set of bangles from "Bonita's" complete the look for me. This new 'Symphony' style of hair from "Armidi" is also perfect for a night on the town, so classy, yet not at all severe, and almose shell like in it's shape. Yay for Date Nights and reasons's to wear lovely things!



Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple - Orchid)
Hair – Armidi, Symphony Twist (Pearl)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Bracelet – Bonita Popinjay’s Jewelry, Black & Pearl Bracelets 4, #3
Dress – MG Fashion , The Silk Collection, Romance at Sunset (Plum)
Earrings - /artilleri/, Bead Hoop Earrings (Script Touch To Black)
Necklace – Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tinted Black)
Hose – Blaze*, Pantyhose/Tights (Black)
Shoes – Maitreya, ChiChi Pumps, Black (Scripted Touch Rim to Fuchsia)

Lucky 13

The number 13 has always been very lucky for me, I turned 13 on a Friday the 13th. It was lucky I had this great T-Shirt, one of many I own from "Boing Fromage!" in my closet for our recent "T's Me" T-Shirt Event. I love pairing grungy basics with a bit of dressy sparkle, and this awesome vest by "Kenzie & Co." let most of the T-Shirt show. Sassy little mini-skirts, like this one from "amerie's NAUGHTY" just scream for thigh high socks, and I scooped up armloads of them on my last trip to "MG Fashion", they come in dozens of colours in fat-packs, grab em! Always looking for a reason to wear these amazing 'Bloom' Boots from "Maitreya"... I think this look came together nicely. A touch of Cyber-Punk in the Gloves, some sleek "ETD" hair, and I made 13 the Luckiest Number of ALL!



Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, Eyes by Lost, Doll Eyes (Mystical)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Red - Dusk)
Hair – ETD, Madeline II (Black) & ETD, Long Bangs Left (Black)
T-Shirt – Boing Fromage!, 13 Tee
Vest – Kenzie & Co., Sequins Glamour Vest
Gloves – sf Designs, Ladies Cyberpunk Gloves
Skirt – amerie’s NAUGHTY, WhiteLace Black in White Line
Socks – MG Fashion, Knitted Socks (Black)
Boots – Maitreya, Bloom (White)
Tattoos – Canimal, Henna Pack II

Cuddled and Corsetted!

When I saw this outfit on the wall at "MG Fashion" I had one of those "OMG I MUST OWN IT!" Moments... I get those a lot. One of the colours I seem to purchase the least in SL is blue, but this blue was so hazy and subdued, and matched so cleverly with the clay brown of this amazing cowl neck sweater, I went for it! I wasn't sure exactly what shoes I would pair up with this look, so had my eyes open... when 'Zing!' I saw the fabulous Clara Slingback at "Shiny Things" on a recent visit to Lalique Square. I think the fabric on the shoes matched the set so perfectly, I could not say no. More NEWNESS in this great shaggy hair from "Armidi" and I knew I was set. Oh, before I forget, look close at these amazing earrings I picked up on a recent trip to "Shiny Things", they are so very pretty!



Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Blue - Sea)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – Armidi Hair, The Rainy Day (Midnight I)
Shoes – Shiny Things, Clara Slingbacks, (Sea)
Outfit – MG Fashion, Hunting Season Outfit (Blue)
Earrings – EARTHTONES, Carollin Earrings (Gold/Black)

City Chic

Time to shop means putting together a Classy Fashionista look! I threw this look together for a shopping trip with Draco, and it wowed me! This corset is Perfection, it even has the breast piece insert to make it look like the leather wraps the body as opposed to hugs it. Made by Bijou, it includes the blouse and tights, and even a shirt that I opted not to use here. MG Fashions "London Calling Collection" offers these very hot sequin shorts. This look can go from shopping Madison Avenue to a Cocktail Party in a flash. I do love these Stiletto Moody shoes that my lovely sister Anessa Stine got me for the holidays. The little touch of red in the shoe sparks this look up!



Hair - Maitreya, Loelle (White)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Mustard Green
Blouse/Corset/Fishnets - :bijou:, Mustang (White)
Shorts - [MG Fashion], London Calling Collection, Sequin Shorts (Black)
Purse - TaP (Tete A Pied), Heiress Handbag
Shoes - Stiletto Moody, Pump & Ankle Strap (Lizard)
Nose -Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Necklace/Earrings Set - Paper Couture, Diamond Necklace Set
Ring - Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Pretty in Pink

I love [MG Fashions], and when i got word of new releases I hurried over to grab em' up! I am in love with the new "London Calling" collection, and of course, colour choices is my only stumbling point when it comes to MG. I loved the Pink Jacket on sight, and decided on the Burgundy Sequin Skirt to complete the look. When a "Best in Pink" event arrived at PIN UPS, I was all set to go. I love the trendy hair at Philotic Energy, and this style is Punky Chic and so fun. I love updos lately, anything that shows off my ears is great! A chance to show off earrings is NEVER a bad thing.



Hair - Philotic Energy, PE Ocean (White)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Gloss-Mauve)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Jacket - [MG Fashions] London Calling Collection - Vinil Jacket (Pink)
Skirts - [MG Fashions] London Calling Collection - Sequin Skirt (Burgundy)
Shoes - Tekilah Elytis, Crisis Pumps (HUD Controlled Tintable)
Brow - ITF Brow Dual Ball
Nose - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Earrings - (CREAMSHOP) Skull Rhinestone Earring Set

It's So Easy Being Green

When I saw this MG Fashion jacket blogged by Deux Looks, I knew I simply had to get one. What I did not anticipate was the sheer range of colours! I had at least 5 different shades of green to choose from, but opted for this one after much temptation to but the fatpack. It is a really well made garment, and just a classic I know I will wear season after season. Paired up with a pair of *REDGRAVE* Cargos and Boots, I also threw in this fab Fashionably Dead Sweater (Comes in a pack of two colours) for that "True To The Season" Look.



Skin - TaP Vivant Buff Paon 4 (Free Group Gift)
Hair - /Milk/ Hair, Sharp Edges (Black)
Lashes - Lynnix's Lashes (Feathered, Long Bottom Lash)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Naturals (Hazel)
Slacks - *REDGRAVE*, CARGO Pants (Smoke)
Sweater - Fashionably Dead, Cos Sweater (Dirt)
Boots - *REDGRAVE*, Smoke - Leather Sculpties
Jacket - MG Fashion, Canadiana Jacket (Green Explosion)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Nose Stud - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud