COLLABOR88 - The Fates: Clotho

This month marks the three year anniversary of COLLABOR88, and it is a shopping experience of truly epic proportions. There is so much stunning content of every kind, and easily twice as many vendors as ever before. The theme is Odyssey, and it is entirely evocative of Greek and Roman Pantheon Gods and Goddesses. Everything is decadent and gilded, and it is really a matter of being spoiled for choice, I had to have it all. In celebration of the three year mark for COLLABOR88, I opted to evoke the three Fates, or Moirae, with three looks to match the three Goddesses.

Clotho is the youngest of the Moirae, one of the three Fates, and is known as the spinner. This Greek Goddess, the daughter of Zeus it is presumed, is said to have spun the threads of destiny that determine the time of birth of an individual. I depicted her in the morning sunrise, as she represents the early morning of the lifespan. I see her in green, a color of living things and growth. This classic dress by La Penderie de Nicole is clean lined perfection in a fitted mesh. Hair, most accessories, and poses can also be found at this months round of COLLABOR88.

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Pandora w/ HUD Control Hairbands **New@COLLABOR88**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (4.Spring) Black
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Crystal Eye - Sapphire
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - Flair - Fingernails Applier Slink A/E - set 219 **New@My Slink Obsession**

Shoes - :::LP::: Le Primitif Studded_Leather Heels - Noir
Dress - La Penderie de Nicole:Odyssey dress:Army/Gold-Fitted Mesh **New@COLLABOR88**
Bag - LaGyo_Metis bag Gold **New@COLLABOR88**
Necklace - (Yummy) Raindrop Chain Necklace - Gold **New@COLLABOR88**
Earrings - (Yummy) Wreath Earrings - Gold **New@COLLABOR88**
Bangles - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bangles - Sparkly Pearl Cuff - L & R - GOLD

Poses - 
Kirin Poses, Athena Pose Pack **New@COLLABOR88**
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
MELITA INSULA ~ [Ancient Greek Roman Role Play sim], Isola Atlantide (72, 126, 30) - Moderate

Hair Fair - I Can See Your Halo

Everybody loves a little bump, a little poof, a little va-va-voom! This brilliant new Hair Fair 2014 Exclusive release from !lamb. is all that and a bag of fluffy marshmallows! Called Halo, it is clearly one of the most heavenly hair confections to hit the Grid in a long time, it is absolutely sexy and screams with femme fatale fabulousness. Make sure you hit up the !lamb. location at Hair Fair 2014 to get your very own Halo!

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Halo - Variety/Ombre/Eccentric **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - Swallow  Anja Eye Make-Up 7

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes -  [Buzz] Ardent Eyes -  Umber
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - PUMBY* Silver Collection - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Applier

Shoes - Ingenue :: Petra Wedges :: Saddle
Romper - (Milk Motion) the rabbit jumpsuit - pink/blue
Bag - *BOOM* Studio Tote (Teal) no pose 
Necklace - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Necklace - Faylinn Flower Charm - Choker **New@FaMESHed**
Rings - Eclectica "Catherine" Ringset (L & R, 4 Options)
Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:. Mariejean (scripted) nose

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity].,  Foxy6, Henley1, Henley3, Henley6
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Tableau, Tableau (162, 150, 22) - General

Nothing Boring About Beige

Today I feel rather plain, so I threw together what I anticipated to be a mood matching outfit, looking for a lot of ordinary old beige. Apparently, I failed miserably, because there is nothing remotely boring about this ensemble. My favorite part is the shoes. I have a weakness for everything from *REIGN., but these New Group Gift shoes are absolutely brilliant. They come with a HUD that allows for over a dozen full color and color/wood platform options. You can get them by joining the *REIGN. VIP group, which has a small $250L fee to join. Get the shoes in the past notices, even at that price they are a steal.

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Blue Monday (Mesh) - Obsidian
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black & Swallow Freckles Alice
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - [V/I] [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Slink Feet Toenails Applier - MATTE #2
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001

Shoes - *REIGN.- LC Heels [New Group Gift, Available In History - $250L To Join]
Bag - Le Poppycock *Tea Time Sac*  Campagne
Jeans - *Shai* Polka Dot Jeans Beige
Top - MOLiCHiNO LahLah Halter
Rings - Schadenfreude, Waffles Ring (R)
Bracelet - Kunglers TDRF #039 - L Bracelet - Copper
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing

Poses -
Label Motion,  Lucia Pose 6, Mix #36 Pose 2
Ma Vie - Lost Feeling 01, 06, 07
Poses used in Tillie's Posing Studio Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
""D!va"" Main Store Isle, CalanDiva (128, 154, 23) - General

When Life Hands You Lemons...

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Thieves Like Us (Mesh) - Left-Brained
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (3.Spring) Black & Swallow Freckles Alice
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Nails - Hello Dave - Slink AvEnhance - High Gloss Mixed 3
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001
Body Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Saiph :: 100% :: MM13013

Sandals - tulip. Weathered Leather Sandals (Army)
Bag - / XIAJ / Ibi Messenger Bag + olive [Gacha Prize]
Crop Tank - [AMERICAN BAZAAR] Rocker Top - Green
Long Tank - Armidi Limited - Classic Loose Tank [White]
Jeans - [AMERICAN BAZAAR] MESH SKinny Jeans - Indigo
Earrings - [MAGIC NOOK] Lasso Hoop (Gold) MESH
Necklace - BALACLAVA!! Tail Feather Necklace (Pheasant)

Bracelet - miel - FRIENDO bracelet

Ring - Eclectica Swirly Dress Ring (right) **New @L'accessoires**
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing
Props - *Tentacio*, Milkshake Choco [Gacha Prize] **New @The Kustom 9**

Poses -
(marukin) [ws_LADY] Set, [ws_FEMME] Set [Currently Rebuilding, No Location]
**bbqq** Show My Hands Set , Weekend Set
*PosESioN* Diamond 1, Mila 3 
Location -
KITTENS HEAVEN WINEYARD, Demented Love (126, 116, 41) - Moderate

** Thanks to Sophia Harlow for blogging this braided hairstyle from !lamb. this week, I loved it on sight and had to get it.

All By My Selfie

My Second Life dream has been realized, I can now make that Duckface in virtual selfies just like my real ones. Thanks to this adorable 6 Pose Set from .mien. called Selfies, available exclusively at Pose Fair 2014, I had a bit of a giggle and took my show on the road.



The set of poses, which includes the phone prop for both hands, is on sale for just $150L at the Pose Fair. Combine that with a facial expression controller, like the free AnyPose HUD (details below) and you can have endless fun.  You can shoot from the perspective of the camera or the subject, or switch it up and grab both. Get thee to Pose Fair 2014 and Duckface up today.



Poses - .mien. {selfies} 6 Pose Pack, Includes Props (NEW@Pose Fair 2014) 

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Portland (Mesh) - Blur Ombre [NEW@COLLABOR88]
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette - Pale

Skin - *League*  Skin Erin Pale Aurora Brunette Chest D

Add-Ons - *League*  Erin Brows Black - Pale, Erin Tintable Lipstick - 2

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)

Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League* ]
Nails - Adoness: Slink Enhancement Fingernails: Marie Antoinette [NEW@Cosmetics Fair]
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001
Shoes - fri.day - Ella.Heels (Blush) [NEW@COLLABOR88]

Top - *BOOM* Good Weather Halter - Sage [NEW@COLLABOR88]
Pants - (Milk Motion) crop trousers - Anis [NEW@COLLABOR88]

Watch - a m o r o u s // Silence (Left Wrist)
Necklace - [DLL] Group Gift  July (Gold) [Still Available In-Store]
Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:. Mariejean (Scripted) 

Avatar Eye Control & Facial Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]

Location -
It All Starts With A Smile, Onyx Isle

Floral Finesse

[Full Credits Follow Post]

Florals seem to be popping up everywhere and spring is in the air. They are not for everyone, and I rarely wear them myself, because they are really not my style, but the moment I spotted this muted palette floral at Overhigh, I nabbed up this pencil skirt like a giddy schoolgirl. Florals with edge? I am so there! Pairing it with this Overhigh green shell wool top is what made the look work for me. Classy and office ready, without being too cutesy. 

I pulled in a great LaGyo office tote bag from the latest COLLABOR88 event, and was all set to wander the grid in search of more fashion finds. That is, after all, the kind of work I can really put my heart into.  I have been dying to see {Zaara} since getting back into SL five weeks ago, and so I finally made my pilgrimage back to one of my very favorite places in all of SL.  If I could fly anywhere in the world on a one-way ticket, India would be my only choice.

This look is clean and polished, and didn't need a lot of over-accessorizing, so I pulled on a fabulous necklace from ::Sweet Leonard::, in the shape of a jeweled owl, just the perfect touch. The best value pack of rings I have found. since getting back on the hunt for new and amazing jewelry, is a set from the fab Maxi Gossamer called Talia Cluster.  It comes with multiple styled rings, fully scripted for appearance change, and for both hands. So much mileage in one fat folder.

Again I am playing with my hair, and this is the first !lamb wig I have worn since my re-appearance on the grid. I love the ombre look, and since I can't have it in RL, SL will have to do. Another version of my beloved new *League* Erin skins from Skin Fair 2014 makes a showing. On my toes -- A great 50% deal from the Slink West SIM opening, ANE's Aura 2 Black Leather pumps.  

Credits:
Hair -  !lamb., High Friends In Places (Mesh) - Tiramisu
Skin - *League*,  Skin Erin Pale Pearl Brunette Chest D (NEW @Skin Fair 2014)
Skin Add On -  *League*, Erin Tintable Lipstick - 2, Erin Brows Black - Pale
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet, Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails -   Hello Dave, Slink AvEnhance - Chevron
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]

Shoes -  ANE, Aura 2 Leather BLACK (50% OFF @Slink West Opening)
Bag - LaGyo, Mackenzie tote bag Black-Gold (HAND) (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Top - Overhigh, 03 Top - Green
Skirt - Overhigh, Serena Skirt - Yellow
Ring - MG, Talia Cluster - Ring1 - Large - L
Necklace - ::Sweet Leonard::,  My Glamour Owl Necklace -short-

Poses - ploom., Midnight - Tender - Over - Kawhat? Sets
Locations - {Zaara} SIM