Sassy Kitten: Hair Fair & Bandana Day Post 2/2

Another adorable bandanna I picked up to celebrate Bandanna Day in SL, is this adorable one from Dead Kitties. This one is really special, with cute kitty ears and piercings. I love the purple stars pattern, but as it is mod, I think you can tint the stars any colour you wish in edit mode. Remember, these sweet do-rags are only $50LaLas a piece, and transferable, with 100% of the cost going directly to the Locks of Love charity. You can find the sale kiosks at several locations throughout the Hair Fair, you can direct teleport to one HERE.



I went with a grungier look this time, starting with a great Skull Thermal from *PUNCH DRUNK*, over a pair of crinkled black slack from Sweetest Good-bye. The amazing scripted Low Top Chucks are from AKEYO. Necklace is Canimal's Picture Pendant, Black Jelly Bracelets are by [Overdose]/Punk by Proxy. One of my favorite kitschy purses of all time is this adorable Record Purse, I have had it well over 2 years, but was unable to locate the shop name or location.



The skin I am wearing in both of today's posts in the Emma from *REDGRAVE* in Tan, this is the *icegrey* make-up. Eyes are from Miriel, now unfortunately no longer available since Miriel Enfield closed her shop this past month. Love Lashes are from [Detour].

Show your support for Locks of Love, and the children it helps, by donning your bandannas today. When people ask you why you are wearing a bandanna, take pride in explaining the purpose of your hair-less glory! Heck, grab a few extras when you pick yours up at Hair Fair, and hand them out to your friends so you can all share in the pride of knowing you are helping someone else.

Shopping Details:
Bandana - Hair Fair 2009, (Women's) DeadKitties Bandana
Top - *Punch Drunk*, Skull Thermal (Purple)
Pants - Sweetest Good-bye, Monocrom Black/Pants (Woman)
Necklace - Canimal, Picture Pendant
Bracelets - [Od] Pbp, Black Jelly Bracelets [No Location Found]
Bag - Record Purse [No Shop Name or Location Located]
Shoes - AKEYO, Shoes Chucks Low Top
Skin - *REDGRAVE*, 04 Emma Tan Skin *icegrey*
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big) [No Longer Available]
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes

Hazy Shade Of Winter

On cold winter days, I love to layer up and head out of doors before I get cabin fever. While I was winterizing the Retrology SIM, this was the outfit I threw together, starting with this adorable and cozy short parka from **DP yumyum**. Called simply the Hood Jacket, I choose this amazing Gray version because it was such a soft and warm looking option. The soft fluffy marabou trim on the hood and edge is really luxurious and photographs beautifully, something that can be difficult with transparent textures. I didn't realize till just this moment that my arms is through the jacket in the first pose, but I have been under the weather, so I have an excuse for such a bonehead mistake. Speaking of bone, the amazing horn/bone closures on the jacket are so well done and textured. There is so much detail here, and none of it superfluous or wasted. I needed a simple layer under the jacket, so I wore one of my own Key Hole Thermal tops from Hang The DJ!. Yes I made it, and I love it, and I usually don't blog my own stuff, but I have had a heck of a time finding basic thermals that come with a tucked options instead of jacket only, and I make all my stuff on all layers, so it worked here. Still on my shopping diet, I went with what I had. Dark Rinse Jeans from Tres Blah! literally sit at the top of my jeans folder which is sorted alphabetically, so they get worn a lot, but since they are such a brilliant hand-painted jean, I am happy to know what I can grab up fast.



I added in some very simply accessories in this look, starting with a basic pair of must-have Stud Earrings from Sian Birke Jewelry. It may seem like a no-brainer, but I have been looking for basic studs for almost 18 months, and this pair is completely scripted to change gem and metal colours, which makes them indispensable. Wearing my engagement ring from (Caroline's), one of my favorite things, just makes me feel warm inside. The Tote bag was a great find at [Sweetest Good-bye*], I love basic casual bags with little kitsch details, and this was an inexpensive and really workable piece. Last but certainly not least, these awesome Heather Boots in Black from ETD Shoes. You have to grab up at least one pair before Elika's sale ends towards the end of the month, they were just $30Lalas, and they come in a short and longer boot option. The just look so soft and cozy, and work perfectly here.



Speaking of favorites, probably my favorite short style in all of the two years I have been in-world is the ..Marlys.. Slim Pixie wig, here in the Licorice colour. It just really love how the angle of my jaw are complimented by the lines of the cut, the small tufts of hair tousled and plucky. Skin is from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, with eyes from Freak Fantasia and lashes by [Detour]. Not a high-fashion look by any means, rather a "My" fashion look that makes me feel a little warmer when the world gets cold.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - **DP**, Hood Jacket (Gray)
Thermal - Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal (Back in Black)
Jeans - Tres Blah, Dark Rinse Jeans
Boots - ETD Shoes, Heather Boots (Black)
Bag - [SG*], Totebag
Earrings - Sian Birke Jewelry, Stud Earrings
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - ..Marlys.., Slim Pixie Hair (Licorice)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes

Watching The Detectives

Another new viewer, another batch of issues, in this case getting used to having freedom from camera constraints and therefore a whole lot of fiddling to get sizing right. Ah well, what are we if not pawns in the game of LL. In any case, it is that time of year again, October brings us Octoberville 2008, one of my favorite activities ever. If you are looking for some really great Halloween fun, without collecting a pile of orange and black everything, and something you can do with groups of friends at once, check it out. It always makes me gear up for fall, you can't get your Detective on to hunt for the clues to a murder in a T-Shirt, so I started with a great coat I have been saving up since last year, the Penny Plaid from *fuse in this smokey Purple Rain colour. I grabbed the first pair of pants in my **NEW** folder, and it happened to be this great scrunched cuff pair of Monocrom Pants in Black from Sweetest Good-bye. Being out in the fall weather calls for layering, so I played around by adding this fabulous Aubergine Knitted Vest from Twosome, which is spectacular on it's own, and with so many layer options, gave me the opportunity to wear it tucked in. A basic Zee Tank Top! from /artilleri/ in White the I tinted to an olive green is a nice muted colour addition.



I wanted to pull on some gloves, since I may be handling evidence in Octoberville, so I opted for these delicious Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves in Plum from Argyle. Some great black leather boots from Jaywalk get me ready to roam the town. I opted for the foot bases here in the Liah Onyx pair. Every detective needs a bag to hold all her sleuth gear, and this Fleur Heiress Handbag should do the trick. A *Muism* Crinkle Scarf keeps my throat warm in case I need to call for back-up in the form of my partner in crime-solving Draco, actually it's more like scream, there are some mighty creepy thing going on in Octoberville. At the Jewelry Expo, I picked up this great pair of No. 127 Earrings from *karftika, I am always stunned by great prim-twisting, and these earrings are really classic.



A good detective needs a Fedora, and I adore this Fedorable Loveless Hair/Hat combination from *Torrid Wear* that I discovered at the Hair Fair. The side knotted ponytail is a nice touch with scarves, collars and necklaces, lets them be seen without hair poking through the prims. I love the vibrant yet subtle purple shadow on this Canimal Essence Skin, this is the Ether Skin in the Grace tone. Separated Lashes are from Cake, and Freak Fantasia is the place for these great Glassy Mustard Green Eyes, a must for searching out the clues. Maybe I will see you on the trail of the murderer at Octoberville.

Shopping Details:
Coat - *fuse, Penny Plaid (Purple Rain)
Pants – Sweetest Good-bye, Monocrom –Black/Pants (Woman)
Vest – Twosome, Aubergine Knitted Vest
Tank Top - /artilleri/, Zee Tank Top! Short (ushirt layer, White) [Tinted]
Gloves - Argyle, Davenport Weathered Velvet Gloves (Plum)
Boots – LC Covet (Now Jaywalk): Liah – Onyx
Bag - *TaP* (Now Fleur), Heiress Handbag
Scarf - *Muism*, Crinkle Scarf/White_Small [Tinted]
Earrings - *kraftika, No. 127 Earrings
Hair - *Torrid Wear*, Fedorable Loveless (Raven) Black Pack [Hair Fair]
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Ether
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Layering Up For The Fall

It is getting cooler, the weather in Toronto is starting to turn to fall, and the days are getting shorter. This past week, Draco was out of town and without access to Internet or Phone for most of it, and I was feeling the upcoming fall season a little early, it's funny how the absence of a loved one can make you feel cold. I decided it was time to start layering up, I prefer cold weather looks and layers, I think it is the combination of system elements that can make a really individual look. I started this one off with a great new pair of jeans from Liberte, these Blue Fashion Jeans are a nice dark colour, a nice basic pair. I adore my t-shirts from Pushbutton Industries, particularly because they come with all possible layer options, tucked and un-tucked. This one, from a set called Old Fruit Tees, actually comes with several shirt designs in one pack, this one is called Fifi. I loved the green set, but there are several colour sets available. I covered up with this great Knit Bomber Jacket from *Winter Moon*, a really great piece, and it comes with a zipped or un-zipped version, so you can show more or less of what is beneath it. On the week-end, my sister Anessa teleported me in to a Fashion Show she was participating in, and one of the designers showcased was Sweetest Good-bye. Previously unknown to me, I stopped to look at some of the vendors set up at the show, and immediately grabbed this amazing scarf, simply named Candy in Ivory, it came with two versions, and is scripted to texture change with a click. A really cool accessory to have, versatility and scripting make it even more fabulous. I also nabbed this great Tote Bag while at the fashion show, a freebie, but I am not sure if it available as such in store or not, definitely worth a look, the clothes from Sweetest Good-bye are right up my alley style wise. Comfortable, cool, a bit street, and lots of fun.



I love kitsch and cute little accent accessories, and had my eye on this adorable Oggie Doll from Chicanery for a long time. During the CSR event, as I was making my rounds, I finally made him mine. It made me feel better to cuddle this well-loved looking fellow while missing my man. The boots are a great pair of Buckle Boots from ETD Shoes, I chose the Moss colour naturally, I simply cannot resist green, but what makes them really special to me is the fact that some of the first prim boots I owned were this same Buckle Boot. The difference now is that Elika has created a sculpted version, and the colour selection is fantastic. The earrings are a no-brainer for me, my standby favorites from Drifting Sands, the Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercings are a great mixed set of piercings. Also wearing my Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring from Caroline's Jewelry.



Another great Hair Fair find is this fabulous Katie style from ~Tickled Pink~. Surfing the lag with my friend Trixi, we both fell in love with it, she picked up the pink version, naturally, and it really looks great on everyone I have seen it on. Skin is another from the Canimal Essence Line, this make-up is the great smokey-eyed Roses make-up. I think what I like best about these skins is that I have not found anything even remotely similar looking in my travels, they have a really unique look, as do most of the offering from Canimal, they really side-step the photoreal model skin look, which doesn't suit my face as well for some reason. Love Lashes from [Detour], and Hazel Eyes from Celestial Studios Natural Series complete the Essentials. I am ready to embrace the colder weather, ready to get back to layering up.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - *WM*, Winter Moon, Knit Bomber Jacket (Open)
T-Shirt - *PBI*, Old Fruit Tees, Morning (The Fifi, Tucked)
Jeans – Liberte, Fashion Jeans (Blue)
Scarf - Sweetest Good-bye, Candy – Ivory (Mixed)
Boots – ETD Shoes, Buckle Boots (Moss)
Bag - Sweetest Good-bye, Tote Bag [Fashion Show Gift]
Doll – Chicanery, Oggie Doll
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - ~Tickled Pink~, Katie, Spectral Collection (Tickled Moonbeam)
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Roses
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)