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

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

In RL, I have the kind of thick, long, wavy hair that does not enjoy humidity. I can straighten it, put in lots of product, and 5 minutes after I walk out the door, it pretty much turns into a frizzed curly mass. This is the reason you will usually find my with my hair in a ponytail or bun, or twisted into a clip (if I can find one big enough to hold all my hair). During our recent "Rainy Days" Event at PIN UPS, it was time to pull out the Umbrellas, Rain Boots, and Trench Coats. I decided to go with what suits that rainy day, hair that curls into ringlets on the ends, and I knew I had it with this fabulous Rita hair from *Crimson + Clover*. This is literally what my hair looks like on a rainy day, I simply adore the texture here, the curls look so real, it has serious cute factor. So glad I discovered it at the Hair Fair, and what makes this style even more brilliant is the adorable hair clips which are part of the wig, and scripted so that you can wear them with the stars or without, and change the colour of each barrette individually, stars included, for endless combinations and versatility. This hair has made me put *Crimson + Clover* on my places to shop next list.



I had been waiting to wear this Verde Lima Trenchcoat from {Gisaci} for some time, particularly because I adore this shade of green. It is fresh and fun, and I do love my bright colours. I paired it with a simple but great pair of leggings from Fashionably Dead, I have said it before but it bears repeating, they are a brilliant wardrobe staple. The ShinyShiny Magic Pants come in both pant and undies layer versions, and come with a light silvery grey base that is easily tintable to work with any colour palette you have. The were a steal and a half, low price and versatility making them must haves in my book, and one of my most worn articles of clothing. I love these RetroStars Rain Boots from Urban Bomb Unit. A gift to me from my sister Anessa, they are just too fun, and have great colours in the star decoration that I pulled out to use in the tint of the pants and the hair clips. I love that the stars motif on the boots are echoed in the hair clips. If you are going to own an umbrella in-world, the best I have found is this amazing UNbrella from (Shiny Things). I purchased the grey, and as it is mod, it can be tinted up to any colour you like. What is great about it is the scripting, with a click, the umbrella rains on the inside, so you can take the weather with you. A sweet pair of Blue Cube Earrings from .+*aya V.*+. polish off the look.



This skin is a really great offering from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, the Gold 2 make-up. I love the glittery gold eyes, really fun and flashy, not for every-day wear, but definitely a great occasional look. Love Lashes are from [Detour], and big soft Hazel Eyes are from -Karamia-.

Shopping Details:
Coat – {Gisaci}, Lima Trenchcoat (Verde)
Pants – Fashionably Dead, (fd) ShinyShiny Magic Pants
Boots – UBU, RetroStars Rain Boots
Umbrella – (Shiny Things), Gray UNbrella (Tinted)
Earrings - .+*aya V.*+., Cube Earrings *blue
Hair – *Crimson + Clover*, Rita (Black) [Hair Fair]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Gold 2)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - -KM-, Hazel Eyes

Wigging Out

So this will be my first post including the new hair I nabbed since braving the Hair Fair, and from this point on, you can expect to see pretty much every wig I bought there. I surfed most of it on a box with my best friend Trixi, which was a riot. Well worth the 10 hours for the people watching alone. I spent $9000LaLas Easy, Got 28 Full Price Wigs, 18 that give 50% to Locks of Love (Wish there were more of those), and Dozens of Freebies! Even without a scanner or an attachment of any kind, I still bumped into lots of people I know... Loved that! This Curious Kitties Betoki Hair was actually the last wig I purchased, I love the colour, the texture, and the messy wind-blown style, equal parts sexy and sassy. This skin is perhaps still my favorite of all time, my second premium skin purchase and my first from Celestial Studios. AT the time I was very hesitant to switch, but after wearing the Demo to a "Demo Night" Event at PIN UPS, I was ready to make the change. I choose this Earth 4 make-up as it mas most like the make-up I wore in RL. My favorite Lashes are these Love Lashes from [Detour], they look long and not too heavy for everyday looks. Eyes are from Karamia, a lovely large Hazel Eye.



This great Sweater Dress from WigWamBam came in a review folder sometime last week, and I had seen it blogged often, along with the tights that came with it. I decided to mix it up a bit, for a personal spin, adding a pair of Gold Metallic Tights from Armidi Limited, as I love wearing leggings or tights with a Mini dress. These boots are long-time favorites from Maitreya, the Boot-alicious can be worn as a short boot, or with the slouched leg-warmer style on the ankle, which comes in a number of colour options. I opted to pull in a great purse, this Cube Hand Bag from .+*Atelier AM*+. came in a pack with three design options, I always love pulling in a purse to my Look Of The Day if I can.



This great trio of Studs Bangles is also by aya Huldshinsky of .+*Atelier AM*+. and .+*aya V.*+., and comes in a variety of colour options. Something different, and precisely the kind of bracelet I like to wear with bare arms. Dragon Earrings from *UnTone* round out the outfit, I have worn these before, but this is the first time I realized why they are named as such, there is a lovely golden dragon on the large bead at the bottom of the dangle, really well made, and the set comes with a lower prim version as well. If you are a Wig Addict like I am, you can look forward to watching me wig out in the next few weeks trying to wear all my new hair.

Shopping Details:
Sweater – Wig Wam Bam, Sweater Dress (Noir) [Review Copy]
Pants – Armidi Limited, Metallic Tights (Gold)
Boots – Maitreya, **Boot-alicious**, Ash Leather (D Grey Socks)
Purse - .+*aya V.*+., Hand Bag (Cube)
Bracelets - .+*AA*+., Studs Bangles *p&g
Earrings - *UnTone*, Dragon Earrings
Hair – Curious Kitties, *C:K* Betoki Hair (Whitish) [Hair Fair]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - -KM-, Hazel Eyes

Shout, Shout, Get It All Out...

Sometimes, it seems like the whole world is against us. Real life issues hit us hard, we struggle to find a place to hide for a few short hours a day, only to find or virtual lives can be just as harsh and stressful. I don't mean daily, but sometimes things all happen at the same time, and you just want to scream and shout and kick and fight, but find you lack the energy to do anything but shut down. I have always been the person who stuffs down the hurt deep inside, taking things out on myself, my health suffers, and this goes on until I literally become an emotional wreck. When it all starts to break down, when I feel like a raw nerve, and even the slightest thing can set me off. This is a personal flaw, not anyone else's fault, I just wish there was another way to let things out. Sometimes I wish I was the type of person who could rant and rave, and curse and shout. This T-Shirt from Naughty Designs has been in my inventory forever, but today was the appropriate day to blog it, because sometimes I wish I had the guts to tell people that they have hurt me before it builds into this giant thing that implodes. The KMA Tee is my way of saying something I couldn't voice on my own.



T-Shirts and jeans just go together, and these great Jenny Jeans from []::TULI::[] are just the sort of scrubby grungy thing I adore. The hole in the butt is my favorite part, but the cuff is also great, and I love the button detail on the front. I stopped by Gritty Kitty last week and picked up this adorable Mr. Skully Necklace. How cute is that! He has a little mustache, and the pack comes with three colour versions, I picked out the Blue this time, and decided to go with yellow accents to compliment the few bright yellow links. I went with this steal of a belt from .+*aya V.*+., the Color Belt comes in a bunch of great colours, and if I remember correctly, it was less then $50LaLas, a total steal. I went with the (Yummy) Found Hearts Bracelet that is scripted to colour change, and finally had a reason to wear the bright and fun Jellies shoes in Neon Lemon from Fashionably Dead. I had shoes like this in the 80s', they killed my feet and gave me little cuts, but damn I was stylin'. I also opted to wear my favorite AITUI Shooting Stars Half Sleeve Tats, have always loved these for their worn-in look, they just work with a t-shirt so well.



This hair is another great one from (JUNWAVE), the Pineapple is adorable, love the height, love the twisted braids on one side, really a funky and fun style that required very little prim tweaking on my part. The skin is another great Canimal Essence Skin, this Earth make-up is really lovely, a great smokey eye and neutral lip. I think my favorite part of Canimal Zephyr's skins in the unique shading on the cheeks, with make for a great looking cheek bone. Bedroom Lashes from Cake, and **[Riddle]** Realistic Brights Eyes in Brown. Today just might be the day I feel ready to Shout and get out all my frustration, be forewarned, I can be very loud when I mean to be!

Shopping Details:
T-Shirt - Naughty Designs, KMA Tee
Jeans - []::TULI::[], Jenny Jeans Blue
Shoes - (fd), Jellies (Neon Lemon)
Belt - .+*aya V.*+., Color Belt *yellow
Necklace - Gritty Kitty, Mr. Skully Necklace BLUE
Bracelet - (Yummy), Found Hearts Bracelet Gold
Tattoos - AITUI, Shooting Stars (Colored) Half Sleeve *faded*
Hair - (JUNWAVE), PINEAPPLE2_Black_L
Skin - Canimal, Essence (Grace)... of Earth
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes - **[Riddle]**, Realistoc Brights (Brown)

Off The Shoulder, Off The Cuff

Last time I seriously shopped :Bijou:, I wandered around a bit and came upon a shop called Mirrors* next door, and of course Mirai Hair. The whole sim is really a unique shopping experience, and seems to be very different from what is going on trend-wise on the rest of the grid. The Hair is bigger and more street, the fashion fierce and playful, and the colours bright. When I saw this Off The Shoulder Top from Mirrors*, I went right for the Green, as I usually do. I really liked the casual look of this top/mini-dress and especially the sexy exposed back with the system gold chain across it. I loved that it came with the looped belt, and that there were several versions of the top (with or without the black trim) in the pack. The thing that really is adorable about it, is the saying across the front, which is something along the lines of "All Men Are Brothers Like The Seas Throughout the World, So Why Do Winds And Waves Clash so Fiercely Everywhere?". Not sure I get it, but it interesting anyways.

I decided to pull in some adorable Dotted Leggings from Surf Couture by Emma Gilmour, just a fun staple to have, and I like that it is in the same colour family, but not an exact match. It gave me a reason to pull in these awesome ETD Starley Pumps in Funky Teal, I love that these shoes are a great casual pump with some glitz, they just work. I went with some gold accessories to match the golden belt that came with the top, and opted for this great .+*aya V.*+. Gold Bracelet, which I edited by selecting linked parts, and simply tinted the white part of the one large bangle to teal. I also pulled in this amazing sculptie necklace from ::69::, this chunky Luv Necklace in Gold really has a cool street diva feel to it. Also wearing my Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.



This hair has been with me for some time, I think I may have picked it up in a fatpack for next to nothing at the opening of the Starlust Hotel, I love my Hiccup Poses, but this Electric Feel Hair with Hat is really cool and relaxed. I really like the texture in the hat. The skin is another great one from the new [RockBerry] Stage 4 line, I am really liking these skins, and although this is the lightest skin tone (I usually go for a much paler look) I like the look enough to wear it darker then I might usually. Love Lashes are [Detour], and eyes are my favorite Gem like Miriel Big Hazel Eyes.

Shopping Details:
Top – Mirrors*+, Off Shoul*TankGreen with Belt
Leggings – [SC] Surf Couture, Dotted Leggings (Aqua)
Shoes – ETD Shoes, Starley Pumps (Funky Teal)
Bracelet - .+*aya V.*+., Gold Bracelet (One Band Tinted Teal)
Necklace - :::69:::, Luv Necklace (Gold)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – Hiccup, Electric Feel (Black)
Skin – [RockBerry], Stage 4 Face A Light
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big

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)

Flower Power Baby Doll

At a recent "Psychedelic 60s" event at PIN UPS Night Club, I decided to abstain from Tie-Dye and Bell Bottom Pants, and opted instead for a little Flower Power. I picked up these adorable tights at Twosome when they first set up shop in Cherry Buttons, and they may have even been freebies, but they are super adorable, and were a welcome punch of colour. I decided to pair them with this sweet Babydoll Dress from Tres Blah, called the Wanna Flow, and the fabulous new Periquita Mary Square Mary Janes in Black. Erpla's shoes are getting more and more adorable, and I just love the cute heel on these and the button details on the buckle.

I got this great Hair in a review pack from House of Heart, and though I tried on all the styles they sent over, this one, the Haley in Bitter Chocolate, is my absolute favorite. You have to try it to believe it, the flex on it is very natural, it moves like real hair, the wave is really sweet, and it is really a cute cut. I am wearing one of my old favorite skins from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, the Purple-Orchid Make-Up has always been a favorite. Eyes and Lashes are from the brilliant [Detour], and I am really excited to see what they will release next.



I am wearing a watch by Fetch, the Vega Watch in Pink, which I love because it looks so much like a fashion bangle. The necklace is the adorable Pastel Candy Necklace from +*aya V.*+, and earring are from {JUNK}, tinted a brighter yellow gold colour to match the necklace better. Yep, there it is again, my Caroline's Gimcrack Diamond Ring, my most sentimental piece of Jewelry. So this may not be a classic 60s look, but it is definitely in the spirit of the Summer of Love.

Shopping Information:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Shoes – Periquita, Mary Square Shoes (Black)
Hair – House of Heart, Haley (Bitter Chocolate) [Review Copy]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple – Orchid)
Dress - !tb, Wanna Flow Dress
Stockings – Twosome, Flower Power Socks
Watch – Fetch, Vega Watch (Pink)
Earrings – {JUNK}, Crescent Moon Chandelier Earrings [Tinted Gold]
Necklace - +*aya V.*+, Candy Necklace (Pastel)
Ring - Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

A Teased Up Brat!

I have had this amazing wig from [Aden] for over a month, but every time I put it on, it didn't look quite right to me, My forhead seemed too high, it wanted something more. It is undeniably awesome, as most hair from [Aden] is, and this big chunky Colleen style is no exception, but I wanted to go out with a bang, so I added some! I irge you all to head over to ETD and pick up every single style of bangs Elika offers, they are endlessly useful, and the textures work so well with so many other designers' wigs. This ETD Long Bangs with a Left Sweep was the perfect addition and made this look for me.

I recieved a gift from MiaSnow around the First Anniversary of Vain Inc. Magazine, and hadn't really had time to take a look in the folder till recently. I was wowed, the skins are brilliantly artistic, lending themselves to art photography with gritty ease. But I also found this fabulous *mia* Ripped Rocker Tee, and fell in love. It has some neat cut out pieces, and I tucked on of the /artilleri/ Zee Tank Tops under it to pick up on the tomato reds in the top. I am so sad to see them gone, but I will always treasure these fabulous Black Stripe*d Jeans from D!FF=>. I threw on a great low prim belt from Fashionably Dead, the Shiny Thread Belt is an easy addition over any pair of jeans.



I was dying to wear this amazing Viniani Heels from Armidi Gisaci, the Grey with the Stacked Wood Heel was my first pick, and I really had so few good grey shoes to work with. I was given this amazing necklace, a review copy, from the new House of Heart, and I think it is a brilliant use of Sculpties, I love the organic form of the beeds, and it has some great colours in it to work with. So much great stuff from House of Heart on the feeds, I urge you to go take a closer look! I pulled some great Stacked Wood Bangles on from +*aya V.*+, to finish up my accessorizing frenzy.

Eyes are the luminous Watery Eyes (Mud) Splatter from BBBM, and Lashes are the brilliant Bedroom Lashes from Cake. Again, when going for a bold red lip, there is none better then the Canimal, Essence of PinUp Make-up, here in the Grace tone. So I am feeling really Bratty with this rockin' Teased Up Look!

Shopping Details:
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Hair – [Aden], Colleen (Black)
Bangs – ETD, Long Bangs Left (Black)
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Pinup
Necklace – House of Heart, Draped Beads [Review Copy]
Shirt – MiaSnow, *mia* Ripped Rocker Shirt
Tank - /artilleri/, Zee Tank Top, Short (White, Tinted Red)
Pants – D!FF=>, Black Stripe*d Jeans [No Longer Available]
Belt – Fashionable Dead, Shiny Thread Belt
Bracelets - +*aya V.*+, Wood Bracelet
Shoes – [Armidi Gisaci], Viniani Heel (Gray)

Belting One Out!

Belts are in this season in a big way, so imagine my delight on finding these amazing slacks at LeeZu Baxter! They are called BellyBelt Pants, this is the Black Satin version, but it comes in about a dozen awesome colour variations. Six hot belts, not a prim in any of them, talk about your low lag accessorizing! I paired these awesome pant/jacket layer high waisted pants with the adorable Armidi Limited Faux Vest Tee in White, and I love how it again makes this outfit totally fun and a real fooler to the eye.

So of course, with low Prim clothes, I went to town with the rest of my accessories. I love these bangle sets from aya V. called the Belt and Fur Bracelet Set. Very cool, and yay for more belts on my wrists! I slid into these great Dhali Bow Platforms in Ivory Moss from Armidi, for a feminine touch to this look. I also decided on this great low prim ring from Paper Couture, called the Princess Ring, it was a gift from my sister Anessa. At 5 Prims, it is a lot of style for a very few prims, and looks flawless. Another great bag here from Bare Rose Couture, this Lucky Horseshoe Bag in Red, which is super stylish, and comes in 3 hold locations (shoulder, forearm, and hand). Almost hidden are these amazing Horn Earrings from {JUNK}, a shop that I am really keeping my eye on for new releases, since the quality of the prim-work and the price are remarkable! This look has just the right touch of the Tribal trend that is heating up the runways, without being to obvious.

I always love to pull on a feminine menswear look if i can, and this amazing Charley Hair/Hat combination from ETD is adorable! What is hotter then a Fedora on a sexy gurl! I am also wearing an amazing Freebie Skin from the *QS* Line from biancaF., it was free yesterday in the Subscribe-O-Matic group and it is remarkably perfect. If you are not already in the biancaF. Update Group, head to the main store in Addictive and touch to sign-up, check the past notices history to see if this skin gift is still there, so worth the trip! I am wearing my favorite lashes from Detour, and yes, the name Love Lashes is no longer a coincidence for me, I really really Love them! These amazing light Splatter eyes from the Mud Set at BBBM (Big Booty Big Money) are also becoming favorites.



Shopping Information:
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Hair – ETD, Charley, Whites Pack (White)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – biancaF., *QS* skin freebie [Subscibe-O-Matic Group Gift, April 17/08]
Bracelets - .+*aya.V*+., Belt & Fur Bracelets
Top – Armidi Limited, The Faux Vest Tee (White)
Pants – LeeZu Baxter, BellyBelt Pant, Satin Black
Purse – BareRose Tokyo, Lucky Horseshoe (Red, Hand)
Earrings – {JUNK}, Horn Earrings
Ring – Paper Couture, Princess Ring
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Dhali Bow Platforms, Ivory Moss

Working The System

I was all geared up for shopping, when my sister Anessa sent out notice that the NEW Paper Couture line had dropped. My heart did little flippity flops, and so off we went, wading through the laggage to grab up some fresh baked goods! I was wearing this little number from *ICING*, called Puma Jie, and I had been waiting for an opportunity to look sharp! I think Miko Omegamu's work is exceptional, and her skills are improving with every release, I have to hold myself back from buying everything she makes, it really is a dangerous but relatively safe addiction.

I paired this look with my fabulous Barcelona Slingbacks from Armidi, in a colour called Falu, they are just a nice deep red and I love the shape of them. I am also weating a great Onyx Necklace and Gold Bracelet, available separately from aya V., who's work is really interesting and very affordable. I also have this adorable PV Oceanic under-arm clutch, a gift from Precious Vuckovic months and months ago, and it is so great when you want your hands free to shop with! I threw on these great freebie hoop earrings from Paper Couture, not sure if they still give them away, but they were in the Fall Campaign Gift Bag.

This hair is NEW from Diversity, and I was lucky enough to nab it in the sale on the release date for about 25% the normal cost. I love the off-set bun and the long tendrils of hair tucked behind my ears. I strongly urge people to join the Digit Darkes & Diversity Hair subscribe-o-matic group for these limited time offer notices, you never know when you could find something new and fabulous. Skin from Celestial Studios, and still grooving on these eyes from Detour.

Tip: On a side note about the System Skirts, a lot of people avoid them, and someone commented recently on my Flickr stream about how I managed to make it look 'normal' on my avatar. This is a trick I was not aware of till my sister Anessa started modelling, and told be about a "skirt shape". If your shape is Mod, simply throw on a system skirt, and reduce the size of your bum a bit till it looks as if it were the same size as without the system skirt. Viola! Embrace the System Skirt, it is your friend!





Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Diversity Hair, Jaya (Black)
Lashes – FNKY! & Cake, Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Drama)
Blouse & Skirt - *ICING*, Puma Jie
Gold Bracelet – +*Atelier AM*+, aya ,+*V.*+,, Gold Bracelet
Earrings – Paper Couture, Basic Hoop Earring, [Freebie, Tinted Gold]
Necklace – +*Atelier AM*+, aya ,+*V.*+,, Long Necklace Onyx2
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – [Armidi Gisaci], Barcelona Slingbacks (Falu)
Purse – PV Designs by Precious Vuckovic, Oceanic Print Clutch (Black)