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

Memories of Mahj...

When I was a little girl, I discovered my grandmother's Mahjong Set in her closet. It was in a special rosewood box, and when I flipped open the lid, there were dozens of shiny Bakelite tiles with foreign symbols on them. I was enchanted. I never saw her play "Mahj with the Girls" (referring to her 70-something friends), so I have no clue how the game works, but I remember those tiles. A few years ago, I saw one of those antique roadshow things, where they did a whole segment on Bakelite, the first form of plastic, and talked about how rare and treasure it was becoming. They showed a really cute bracelet made of coloured tiles, similar to my grandmother's, and I wanted one. I never did get one, but imagine my delight when I got a FashCon notice yesterday from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, and they had released a bracelet just like the one I had been dreaming of! I previously posted about the Retrology Rose Hunt, where the gals at ~*FBG*~ hid a rose with one of these in it, and I loved that one too, but this version is fully scripted with 12 tile colour options and 5 spacer bead options. It has the delicious name of Mahjong Bakelite Mooncake Bracelet and it is my new favorite thing. What is Phil's place for if not to have the things we have dreamt of in RL?

I had been waiting for a chance to wear this fabulous ~Ivalde~ Gauthildr Dress in this Yellow and black combination, and I clicked my bracelets to choose yellow tiles and black spacer beads. What an awesome match! The dress is a great muted yellow, and has a really nice retro feel to it. I tossed on a great chunky bead necklace from Decollage, the Bubblegum Pearl Necklace is tintable, but I often wear it black. I slipped into my favorite go-to shoes, the Maitreya ChiChi in Black, and I tinted the rims to Yellow.



To carry on the Retro feel I had going, I went with a favorite wig from Old Gravy, the Cash in Black. I love the messy back-combed crown, and the colour change scripted flowers mean I can match it to pretty much anything I want. I am not sure if this style is for sale yet at the newly re-opened OG, but maybe sometime soon it will be. I wanted my favorite red-lipped rockabilly chicky make-up, and it has to be the Canimal Essence Pinup skin in the Grace tone. Eyes and lashes are favorites from [Detour]. Now I think I may go read up a bit about what the game of Mahjong is all about.

Shopping Information:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – Old Gravy, Cash (Black)
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… PinUp
Dress - ~Ivalde~, Gauthildr Yellow Dress
Necklace – Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tinted Black)
Bracelets - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Mahjong Bakelite Mooncake Bracelet (Colour Scripted Tile/Bead Colors)
Ring - Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – Maitreya, ChiChi Pumps (Black, Rim To Yellow)

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)

Dreamy Denim

Well our little virtual world is being a right biotch today, Phil's Place is a Mess, and Flickr is worse. I did manage to log this morning and get some shots of this great NEW biancaF. Subscribe-O-Matic Group Gift [May 12/08] that dropped on me. I was all set to shoot this dress, and had on my normal pale skins, and was searching for hair, but I loved the last *QS* skin freebie so much, I had to take a look at this one right away. I was wowed, The *QS* Darjeeling – Acceso it is simply beautiful, and really a lovely skin tone. It made my choice of hair a breeze, as I had been waiting for an opportunity to wear this great Nash Hair from Muism, with a colour AND texture scripted Scarf, it is just brilliant!

This dress was an easy choice too, I wore it last night to the event at PIN UPS, which was called "Blue Jean Baby", a best in Denim party. I love the combination of Orange and Dark Denim, as opposite colors on the wheel, the contrast of Blue and Orange is really appealing. This is Constanza Volare's Primavera Dress. I am in love with her flexi skirts, they are brilliant, move so nicely, and I never have to adjust a single thing to make them work for me. *Alchemy* is fast becoming a favorite for lovely dresses and the styles are all so unique and fresh. I picked up the orange with a pair of favorite Dalia shoes from Armidi, I really do wear these all the time, which is saying a lot since I own hundreds of pairs of shoes.



I accessorized with a pair of bangles from PERSONA, I do love this set, they came in a pack of 5 colour sets, I have had them for ages, and they have so many interesting shades or in one set, you can match them with almost anything. I also loved another chance to wear this great Full Prim Necklace from Swallowtail, it is really a special piece. I am wearing my Caroline's Engagement Ring, which I am sure you all know about by now since it appears in 90% of my posts (I am a romantic, what can I say). Eyes and lashes are both from [Detour], which I would be shopping at now if Log-Ins were not diabled. Gotta love that!

Shopping Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – *Muism*, Nash (Black)
Skin – biancaF., *QS* Skin – Darjeeling – Acceso (Additional Make-Up) [Subscribe-O-Matic Group Gift - May 12/08]
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Dress – *Alchemy*, Primavera (Orange)
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Dalia Pumps (Orange)
Bangles – PERSONA, Bangles Pack (Orange)
Necklace – Swallowtail, Full Prim Beaded Necklace (Red)
Ring - Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

24 HOURS TO GO! GET HUNTING!

The Retrology Mother's Day Rose Hunt Is an INSANE Success... We have had the SIM at full Capacity most of the day (50 Avatars), and the Feedback is WONDERFUL! I thought I would let everyone know that the HUNT CONTINUES until Midnight on Monday, May 12/08, So Get Over While You Still Can! There are 30 Roses to Be Found for $0L each! Here is A Showcase of The Fabulous SWAG from the Amazing Retrology Vendors! What are you waiting for?

Every Item in Every Picture is From The Hunt (With The Exception of the Skin, Lashes & Shape)!

Chair - RetroActive Furniture, Hair - Old Gravy (Fat Pack), Necklace & Bangle - /artilleri/, Dress - *Alchemy*, Shoes - Periquita, Eyes - Skin Within

Art - TART Gallery, Dress - Amplify

Art - TART Gallery, Dress - *ICING*, Bracelet - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~

Record Bin with Flipping Records - Killing Moon Records, Top & Pants - Kid Asia

Suit - comme il faut, Dress - comme il faut, Dress - PIN UP DOLLS Boutique

Hair with Hat - PERSONA, Shirt Dress with Leggings - PERSONA, Checkerboard Bustier & Pants - Old Gravy, Pornstar Checkerboard Sneakers (Unisex) - Urban Bomb Unit

Purple Dress - Ivalde, Green Splash Dress - Hang The DJ!

Unisex Bowling Shirt - Hell Bop Clothing, Scrubs Unisex T-Shirt - Hang The DJ!, Label This Tank Tops (2 0f 6 in Set) - ..Marlys..

Cloudy Sweater - Thimbles, Grey Skirt - Thimbles, Tattoo Tank Top - Punch Drunk, Sunglasses - Thimbles, Swimsuit - ::eLDee::, All Stars Cheer Set - Trixi Stix (Men's Version Included)

Rose Costume - Kitsch*en*Couture

So There is a Brief Glipse of all the FABULOUSNESS to Be Had! An entire wardrobe with Hair (Fatpack of All Shades), 2 Hats (Thimbles Hat Not Shown), Jewelry, Shoes (2 Pair!), 7 Dresses, 4 Pants & Top Sets (Kid Asia Outfit in 2 other Colour Variations), A Swimsuit, 2 Costumes, Tons of Tank-Tops and Some Great Unisex Tops. Not to Mention 2 Pieces of Art, a Great Retro Kitchen Chair (Pick Up As Many as You Need!), and a Fab Flipping Record Bin for Your Chill Pad. Not to mentions a FREE Hosting Mic from RPM Club Supply!

Hurry -- 24 Hours Left To Get It All For FREE, Then Come Back & Shop The Amazing Vendors That Wanted to Make Mother's Day Brilliant for all Of US!

I want to thank all the PARTICIPATING VENDORS once again, for their incredible generosity and assistance with making this amazing event HAPPEN!

Other Credits:
Skin - biancaF., *QS* Skin Freebie
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Shape - Model's Own

NEW From *Hang The DJ!*

So many things on the go, but I still had time to make some goodies from Hang The DJ! for the Rose Hunt and a New Dress for My Shop. Gonna make it quick so I can Nap Before the SIM BASH @ 11AM Today!

I have added 2 Roses to The Hunt:
One For The Ladies! A Limited Edition Mother's Day Green Version of the Splash Dress! (Only Available in Today's Rose Hunt!)

One For The Gents (or Unisex)!



I also have released a NEW Dress Inspired by the Pop Art Explosion I am loving on the Runways, The Splash Dress Comes in 4 Colour Combinations, each with 2 Flexi Skirt Options. They Sell for $100L Each. Available NOW in My Shop on Retrology!




The Men's/Unisex Scrub T-Shirt (Shown Above) is also Available in My Shop for $50L, It's Tint-Able and comes Tucked & Untucked on all Layers Possible! This One is Definitely Unisex, and can really be customized nicely by Tinting on a grey shaded base. But Get Yer Butt in the Hunt and get it FREE!

Check out "Hang The DJ!" On Retrology Today and HUNT For FREE SWAG! YAY!