Boppin' High School Baby

Since my blog-mate Nikkita has being working overtime, and doing me proud, I figured it was high time I hopped back in and did a long overdue post. This look is all about the Rockabilly, right down to the title of the post, a song by Don Willis, a Rockabilly icon. I have been all wrapped up in the Rockabilly for ever-so-long, pretty much since my earliest days in-world, and it is still my most comfortable look. This one came together effortlessly, particularly when I opened my gift from Antonia Marat when she recently added a Subscribe-o-matic to /artilleri/. This great Marion Cardigan sweater was part of that gift, and it is so dang cool. I pair it up with a perfect Black Pencil Skirt from Ingenue.



I went to town with the accessories here, starting from the top down with a gorgeous sculpted Rose Hair Flower from /artilleri/, and also Antie's fantastic scripted color change Bead Hoop Earrings. The necklace is a simple favorite go-to piece from Decollage, the Bubblegum Pearl Necklace which is hand tintable, therefore endlessly useful. I went with some great bangles, starting with a Black & White Checkered Messy Bangles stack from [Woo's] on the left wrist, and a Gem Jelly Donut Bangle in Silver from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ on the right wrist, colour changed by script to match my look. Also wearing my Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring. The final touch, are the J's Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals in Black. Whether you are a fan of the real toe look or not, they really work for a Rockabilly vixen look.



Any Rockabilly chick would be proud to show off her tats, and I love mine. The upper body Maggie Tattoo is from /artilleri/, while the sexy leg tat is called Damage from AITUI TATTOO. My favorite big wig when going Rockabilly is [Aden]'s Amy in Black, it is Amy Winehouse beehive fabulousness and so much fun to wear. The skin is my favorite Canimal Essence Skin, this is the Pinup make-up, and I love the arched eye-brows that have a penciled in look. Thora Lashes are from MMS, but may be available at LeLutka now, eyes are from Freak Fantasia.

Shopping Details:
Sweater - /artilleri/, Marion Cardigan (Jacket Layer) *pink* [Previous Subscribe-O-Matic Sign-up Gift]
Skirt - Ingenue, ~The Pencil Skirt~ (Black)
Shoes - J's, Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals (Black)
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tintable)
Bangle - ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle Silver (R)
Bracelets - [Woo's], Black & White Checkered Messy Bangles (L)
Ring - Caroline's, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Earrings - /artilleri/, Bead Hoop Earrings! *color change*
Upper Body Tattoo - /artilleri/, Maggie Tattoo (ushirt)
Leg Tattoo - AITUI TATTOO, Damage =socks=
Hair Flower - /artilleri/, Rose Hair Flower *pink* (mouth)
Hair - [Aden], Amy (Black)
Skin - Canimal, Essence (Grace)... of Pinup
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Current Location]
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Geek In The Pink

I am an unabashed geek, I rather take pride in this fact. I can dress myself up to look rather together and chic in my virtual life, but in actuality, it is not something I am capable in doing in everyday life. It's more like knowing the theory, but being unable to put them into practice. Case in point, this particular look. Polished, classic, easy, and using things that have been in my inventory for ages. Oh well, at least I can pull it off somewhere. This look started with this fabulous jacket from Bare@Rose Tokyo. The Anastasia jacket is part of a complete set, including a skirt and the jacket in several colours, just another reason that June Dion ranks among my all-time favorite designers. It almost goes without saying that the prices are beyond reasonable, so you can indulge practically guilt-free. It is a really great jacket, the use of sculpted pieces it done skillfully, and the texturing and shading on it is really nicely done. Small details like the buttons on the cuffs make it really special.



I wanted to let the jacket be the focal point of this look, so went with classic basics, a white shirt and dark denim slacks. Both of these elements are treasured pieces from *LAST CALL, no longer available, but you can certainly find similar items in a number of shops around the grid. I can't stress enough my appreciation of designers who put their system items on all possible layers. It is such an added value piece, and really makes a sale an easy choice as a consumer. I love jeans on underpants and pant layers, regardless of whether it has prim cuffs or not, and I love long shirts to have an underpants layer and shirt/undershirt option. The more conscious I am of making my money go further, the more important these options are, and though time consuming for designers to create, I hope more start to do it. This look only works because the blouse can be worn tucked in and not on jacket layer, without my bare belly hanging out. The shoes are a favorite pair of TESLA 'Diva' Heels, a great clunky and stylish laced oxford style pump.



Accessories include the amazing Paper Couture Shell Statement Necklace from their latest collection, as well as the Princess Ring, something I have had for over a year now. I must say, along with options in system layers, I appreciate designers who offer chest and spine options for collars and necklaces, as well as attachment point options for prim skirts. But if that is not always available, the ability to copy items and choose my own attachment points are highly appreciated. I also pulled in a fabulous bag from Bare@Rose, the Atropus bag is fun and pretty, and yet another one of the must-have bags in the Haute Couture section of the store. The Bare@Rose bags come with several hold options, like hand or forearm, or even shoulder holds, always a bonus.

Essentials start with this great [Aden] wig, called Tori, it is another one of the reasons I love short hair in-world. I love the edgy shaggy look of this cut, and used it recently for my Vain Inc. Magazine Look Of The Month when I needed the perfect rocker cut for my Joan Jett look. Skin is Celestial Studios Charmed Line, always my favorite comfort skins, it is the colourful make-ups that really have my heart. Likely a product of growing up in the 80s' when make-up colours were exploding, I love to have options. Eyes are from Miriel, and Lashes are Cake's Bedroom Lashes.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - :::B@R:::, Anastasia (Pink)
Shirt - *LAST CALL: Celine [No Longer Available]
Jeans - *LAST CALL: Frida (Autumnal) [No Longer Available]
Shoes - TESLA, 'Diva' Heels (Black)
Bag - :::B@R:::, Atropus (Pink, Hand)
Necklace - Paper Couture, P.C., Shell Statement Necklace
Ring - Paper Couture, P.C., Princess Ring
Hair - [Aden], Tori (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes

The Eyes Have It

Anju Enoch of *Petit Ange* released some truly amazing eyes this week. She IMd me early this week to ask if I would take a look and tell her what I thought. As I tried on pair after pair, I was struck by their beauty and the lovely jewel like quality. The colour combinations in the *an* Cleareyes are magical, I wanted to show them off in the best way I know how, by using a completely greyscale backdrop. They come in three sets, all with a lovely mix of colour options. Each set of 5 shades is just $200LaLas each. The three sets are pictured below, for specific colours, see the detailed list at the bottom of the post.

*Petit Ange* Cleareyes - Set 01



*Petit Ange* Cleareyes - Set 02



*Petit Ange* Cleareyes - Set 03



Each Pack of Eyes comes with Regular and Bright white versions. I am wearing the Bright versions in all of the pictures above, but this is a direct comparison of the two. You can see that the Regular version has a more realistic white, with some shading and colouring. The Regular is on the left, with the Bright version on the left side.



Some really lovely and unique eyes, which are particularly suited to Neko or Gothic looks. Check them out at the *Petit Ange* Mainstore, also available at the Retrology location.

1. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_purple_green_Bright
2. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_yellow_pink_Bright
3. *an* cleareyes_olive_green_Bright
4. *an* cleareyes_purple_sky_Bright
5. *an* cleareyes_warm_ashgrey_Bright

6. *an* cleareyes_blue_peacock_Bright
7. *an* cleareyes_dark_coolgrey_Bright
8. *an* cleareyes_maroon_Bright
9. *an* cleareyes_purple_black_Bright
10. *an* cleareyes_taupe_Bright

11. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_blue_green_Bright
12. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_green_brown_Bright
13. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_orange_purple_Bright
14. *an* cleareyes_bicolor_purple_grey_Bright
15. *an* cleareyes_yellow_orange_Bright

Other Details:
Hair - [Aden], Skin - Celestial Studios, Lashes - [Detour]

Here In Black And White

Sometimes, things can be very clear, right and wrong are as different as black and white. But most of the time, we hover in those middle shades of grey, those murky areas where there is no clear answer. It's hard to know what to do when the answers are not clear, when you need to tread carefully, so as not to offend and not judge too quickly. I have been hovering in that grey area for a while, and I thought it was time to let the shades of grey be reflected in my Look Of The Day. I started with this fabulous Celestial Studios Charmed Line skin in the 00 Tone, it is a startlingly beautiful skin, particularly this Black Smoke make-up. You almost feel as if you have stepped off the silver screen from some old black and white movie, but there is a lovely glow about this skin that goes beyond mere black and white. I love this short Edie pixie cut from [Aden], it is a lovely cut that really accents the jawline, very feminine and classic. These amazing AYN Lashes are from [the oBscene], I think there are stunning, and there were so many amazing pairs to choose from, lashes are one extravagance I can't seem to resist. I wanted to go with a grey eye, and this past week sweet Anju Enoch of *Petit Ange* passed me her latest eye creations and asked me to have a look. These warm_ashgrey eyes are my favorite, but more details on these amazing eyes will follow in a separate post.



I was looking through my new items folders for a great top to wear, and stumbled upon this amazing Empire Top from (PixelDolls), a past group gift. I think it is pretty spectacular, and if I know (PixelDolls), there are likely half a dozen other great colour versions available in store. I urge you all to join the (PixelDolls) Subscribe-O-Matic group, the free gifts come in faster then you can wear them, the quality is always exceptional. I felt a little exposed at the throat, and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear this phenomenal +Japancakes+ Wild Petal Scarf, and this was it. It is a lovely sculpted piece, and is scripted to texture change with a click, with dozens of lovely colour options. It is really a statement piece, and works well an open neckline and short or up-do hair style. A simple pair of basic black slacks, these from the now closed *LAST CALL are a nice addition, any pair of basic black slacks would work well here.



This past week, I received an amazingly delightful surprise, fatpacks of all the new shoe releases from REDGRAVE. I know Anessa put in a good word for me, and the first pair I tried on were these stunning and mysteriously named Winter Boots in Black. I couldn't make it two feet from my front porch in winter in them, but they are a lovely sexy heel and buttoned legwarmer combination. A pair of delicate and beautiful Nouveau Earrings from (Miriel) soften the drama of this look. I love that any jewelry purchase from (Miriel) feels like a custom order, the vendors are scripted to allow you to choose options like metal colour, stone colour, and whether you want a transfer versus copy version of the item. For a single colour accent, I went with this great Rock Bag in Green from Cachet. I had no idea it was so large when I picked it up at the shop, but it is a really stylish modern bag, that adds a little chic to this look. The Black Pearl & Silver Cuff is a favorite from Frangipani Designs, as is my (Caroline's) Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring. I really love this look, and think I may stay in the middle grey are for just a little bit longer today.

Shopping Details:
Top - (PixelDolls), Empire Top (Black) [Past Group Gift]
Pants - *LAST CALL: Ingrid Pants, low-waisted [From Set, No Longer Available]
Scarf - +Japancakes+, Wild Petal Scarf
Shoes - REDGRAVE, Winter Boots (Black)[Review Copy]
Bag - Cachet, Rock Bag (Green)
Earrings - (Miriel), Nouveau Earrings - Black/Jet
Ring - (Caroline's), Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Bracelet - Frangipani Designs, Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Hair - [Aden], Edie (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 00, Black-Smoke)
Lashes - [the oBscene], Lashes - AYM - Tintable
Eyes - Petit Ange, *an* Cleareyes_warm_ashgrey_Bright

Elvira, Mistress of the Dorks!

Just having a little more Halloween fun tonight, with the "Horror Pops" Event at PIN UPS. I wasn't ready to go full-on gore, but settled on a cross between favorite vampy icons Elvira and Morticia Adams. It started with this great costume from A Touch of Ireland, and if you have never been there to costume shop, you have to check it out. Some crazy adorable costumes, and all really sexy too. This Morticia Dress also came with a choker I decided to leave off, but it is the plunging v-neck that made it feel more Elvira to me.



How could you not take every opportunity to wear this amazing Amy hair from Aden. It is the biggest of Bee-Hive Dos I have found yet, and it so over the top it screams for attention. The skin was a gift from bianca Foulon, who's bianca F. Drama make-ups are really worth checking out. Some are a little too over the top for me, but they are really interesting and photograph so well. Separated Lashes are from Cake, and my favorite Hazel Eyes are from Miriel.



I went with some great jewelry pieces, starting with one of the amazing gifts from the Jewelry Expo, (Caroline's) Satin Ribbon Mermaid Cameo Necklace. It's a really sweet piece, and I would have bought it if it hadn't been free, I like it that much. Kayla Brushed Steel Earrings are from from (Second Mirage), which is back in business after a brief hiatus, which is something to really be glad about. Incredibly fantastic, though mostly hidden, are the phenomenal BAX Patent Black Ankle Boots. I have no idea how Bax Coen managed to made these look so amazingly real, like they wrap the ankle like a glove, but they are undeniably sexy and sharp. Also wearing my (Caroline's) Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring, which I am happy to wear any time my hand is free.

Yes I am a dork when it comes to Halloween, it is the ultimate costume-a-thon, but when else can you get away with such campy fun? Happy Halloween everyone!

Shopping Details:
Costume - A Touch of Ireland, Morticia Dress/Costume
Shoes - BAX, Ankle Boots Black Patent [Review Copy]
Necklace - (Caroline's), Satin Ribbon Mermaid Cameo Necklace [Jewelry Expo Gift]
Earring - (Second Mirage), Kayla Brushed Steel Earrings
Ring - (Caroline's), Gimcrack DIamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - Aden, Amy (Black)
Skin - bianca F., fata3-saharabase-dramalightdeep [Review Copy]
Lashes - Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Happy Birthday To Me!

So this is it, my big day, I should say "Our" big day, as I share my birthday with my RL twin sister Anessa Stine. I am not a huge fan of birthdays in general, after the age of 21, they sort of lose their charm. But this year seems to be a big one, I am turning 36. I had this whole life plan, all these things I had hoped I would accomplish by this age, but I think that the most important thing to learn is that some of the things you thought you would accomplish are not as important as the things you actually have. I have some of the most amazing friends, amazing in the way they are there for me when I need them, but also amazingly talented. I first met Trixi Palen when she was visiting PIN UPS as a regular guest, then applied to become on of out PIN UPS GIRLS. She is the kind of person you can't help but adore, she is always positive, no matter what life brings her, and she has had her share, she is everyone's cheerleader, and she is dependable and grounded. When I started my own little foray into clothing creation in-world, Trixi thought I was amazing. I encouraged her to give it a try, and in just a few short months, this brilliant girl has left me in the dust. For my birthday, Trixi decided to combine the things I love, and make something just for me. Green, sari fabrics, and love make this Sari Kets from her shop **Trixi Stix** an absolute favorite. Having something named after you is perhaps the best compliment ever. I am wearing this for my birthday post not just because it was made as a special gift, but because I genuinely love it. I can't wait to see what Trixi will come up with next, and she has only just gotten started.



It was easy to accessorize this look, green and gold are like a match made in heaven. I started with these great Real Toe Gather Wedge Sandals in Gold from J's, trying to get some use out of them before summer officially ends. I still laugh at the four toes question, perhaps in-world our avatars have evolved to the point that the fifth toe is like a vestigial tail, some questions may never be answered. I simply adore these bangles from =DeLa*=, the Bellini Bangle in Deepforest is a lovely stack of rings, though it looks like it could be sculpted. The texturing is so well done, it almost has a crocodile skin appearance. The set comes with two version, the other is without the gold accents. I pulled in more gold with the Foscani Bag in 24K Gold from [Armidi Gisaci], a great big sculpted tote, and a great all season bag. I had been waiting for an opportunity to wear one of the amazing Zaara: Bindis, a fabulous freebie in her shop, this is the Green version, but the gift pack comes with several colours. The area between the eyebrows where the bindi is worn, is the sixth chakra, Ajna, the seat of "concealed wisdom". For followers of Tantrism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration, & is said to also protect against demons or bad luck. And lets face it, they look amazing. Also wearing my Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring from Caroline's Jewelry.



[Aden] has always been one of my favorite hair shops, and I eagerly grabbed up this great Kendra style while at the Hair Fair. Another great long style, I particularly like the way the front is sculpted around the body, instead of mostly sticking through your chest like many long styles do. This is the Canimal Essence of Roses Skin, I love the red stained lips on this skin. Splatter Eyes are from Big Booty Big Money, and Cake's Separated Lashes complete the essentials here. The perfect look for my birthday post; new things I love, my long time favorites, and something very special from my very best friend. Trixi will be releasing this Sari outfit in a few colour variation shortly, so take a look at her **Trixi Stix** shop in the Obscure Finds Flea Market on Retrology, and in the soon to be open Horst State Penn.

Shopping Details:
Outfit - **Trixi Stix**, Sari (Kets)
Shoes – J’s, Real Toe Gather Wedge Sandals (Gold)
Bag – [Armidi Gisaci], Foscani Bag (24K Gold)
Bangles - =DeLa*=, Bangle “Bellini” Deepforest-B
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Bindi – Zaara:, Bindis (Freebie) – Green
Hair – [Aden], Kendra (White) [Hair Fair]
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Roses

Mocha Coffee Kiss

This look came together when Hart Larsson of PXL Creations surprised me with a review pack of his lovely skins this week. My sister, Anessa Stine, has been wearing, and raving, about PXL Skins for some time, but I am really hesitant to try new skins because I am not going to modify my shape to suit, they either work for me, or they don't, and I get so many review skins that I can't possibly wear them all. I was curious to see what the new Crys skins would look like on my shape, knowing that Anessa looks amazing in them, and not wanting to look too much like her. We are identical twins in RL, an I have had quite enough of looking like someone else for one lifetime, thanks. But when I tried this lovely Dark Eyes Coffee Lips skin on, I was wowed. It looks like me, it has a lovely realistic complexion, and some of the most beautiful pouty full lips I have seen to date. And guess what, I don't look like my sisters avatar! To finish off essentials, I went with a great short cropped hair style from Aden, this Tori style reminds me of Joan Jett circa 1985, and I am practically camped on Aden Breyer's pixelated doormat waiting for new releases. Eyes are from Freak Fantasia, and flirty Bedroom Lashes are from Cake.

I decided to stay with the warm coffee tones, and went with some lovely separates from Armidi. The {Gisaci} Hoja Top in Copper, paired with the Mocha Brindisi Slacks are are a winning combination. Armidi does separates so well, and the colour choices are so numerous, you can really customize your look. But what makes shopping at Armidi a no-brainer, is that their accessories tie into their collection so well. This [Armidi Gisaci] Gordie Print Bag in French Feather is endlessly useful, as it has so many great warm tones to pull from. I also threw on a pair of the Dhali Bow Platform Shoes in Bole, also from [Armidi Gisaci], as the colour and sheen match the top so well in this look. Side-stepping the Armidi Effect, not wanting to look like one of their mannequins, I pulled in a great belt from Paper Couture, a low prim beauty from the Boho Summer Outfit a few seasons back. I think it nicely pulls together all the bronze and coffee browns in this outfit.



The amazing jewelry I am wearing is all part of the Wood Metal Collection from *PERSONA*. Myllie Writer sent me a fat-pack of this set in all three metal colours, but I simply adore her work in this Bronze texture. I love the delicate oval looped Necklace and Earrings, and the matching Bracelet, worn here on my right wrist. I love the Myllie offers a wonderful set of Large Bangles in this collection, worn on my left wrist. I love to have jewelry that matches, but I am not a fan of head-to-toe matchy matchy look. The two different bracelet options worn on my wrists make the look more polished and natural, I don't know too many women who wear the same bracelet on each wrist in RL, and this Wood Metal Collection from *PERSONA* is just one of the examples of the great jewelry work Myllie is doing now, and her attention to detail is magnificent.

Shopping Details:
Top – {Gisaci}, Hoja Top (Copper)
Pants – {Gisaci}, Brindisi Slacks (Mocha)
Shoes – [Armidi Gisaci], Dhali Bow Platfroms (Bole)
Purse – [Armidi Gisaci], Gordie Print Bag (French Feather)
Belt – Paper Couture, from Boho Summer Outfit
Necklace – *PERSONA*, Wood Metal Collection (Chest, Bronze)
Bracelet (L) – *PERSONA*, Wood Metal Collection (Large Bangles, Bronze)
Bracelet (R) – *PERSONA*, Wood Metal Collection (Bracelet, Bronze)
Earrings - *PERSONA*, Wood Metal Collection (Earrings, Bronze)
Hair – Aden, Tori (Black)
Skin – PXL, Crys_DarkEyes_CoffeeLips_BlackEB
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Feeling Groovy...

Whenever we have a Retro Music Event on Retrology, I dive into my inventory and look for something to match the Era. The 50s' are easy, I have a whole SIM full of options, but as for the 60s', well, there the pickings get a little slim. This outfit is from Eloria LeShelle's Battered Boudoir, and to me it just is the epitome of the GoGo Dancer. The Diabolique, here in Green, is a fabulous sexy little mini dress, and comes with tights in two colour options. This pair is Magenta, and I think really adds to the Retro feel of this look. The Diabolique comes in about 10 colour combinations, so you really have a lot of choice, and it can be made to look as modern or as retro as you like based on your choice for accessories. Well worth the LaLas if you go to a club with Era Costume Events.

To really claim this look for the 60s', I needed the perfect pair of Go Go Boots, and while not white patent leather (my mother had those), this pair of Olive Leather Funkies form Maitreya are too perfect a match for me to resist. The inside of this boot even has a magenta Liner. I discovered this great chain link Retro Belt and Earrings set at Caroline's Jewelry some time back, and it is spot on for the Era. I also chose this chunky Pasha Ring, also from Caroline's, for a little touch of Psychedelia. I think they really make the 60s' theme come to life.



The big hair, Aden's Farrah Style is seriously huge, and could work for a 60s' or 70s' look. Skin is Celestial Studios Charmed Line, the make-up is Earth 4, with a lovely neutral lip and the green shadow, this was actually the second premium skin I ever purchased, and I wore it almost exclusively for about 3 months after that, only switching it up for more make-up options within the same line for about a year. It is still the one I wear when I want to look more like me, if that makes any sense. Love Lashes from [Detour] for the "Summer of Love" Look, with Delta Eyes in Hazel also from [Detour].

Shopping Details:
Outfit – Battered Boudoir, Diabolique (Green/Magenta Hose)
Boots – Maitreya, Olive Leather Funkies
Belt, Earrings – Caroline’s, Retro Belt & Matching Earrings (LoLo)
Ring – Caroline’s, Pasha Ring
Hair – Aden, Farrah (White)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)

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)

A Sale Sew Good... Get Out Your Thimbles!

Thimbles is Having a BIG FAT SALE at it's Retrology Location Only!
Everything is 50% OFF Until Monday, May 5th/08 @ 5pm SLT!

Melatonin Hax, one half of the Dynamic Duo Behind Thimbles hit me up in an IM to let me know they are having a big 50% OFF Sale in their Retrology Location ONLY! I decided to put some of my Favorite Looks From Mel and her partner in crime Apathia Hammerer on Display! Since they are two of the most hilarious people in-world, I decided to get a little goofy too!



Thimbles, Better Off Inside Poofy Dress
Thimbles, Zelda Hat, White Knitted with Peach Flower



Thimbles, Mad Ave Jacket
Thimbles, The Jones Sunglasses
Thimbles, Charm School Grey Plaid Skirt with Ruffles



Thimbles, Head Strong Socialite Sunglasses
Thimbles, Way Too Blue Wool Skirt
Thimbles, Debbie Does Jacket



Thimbles, Dame Edna Sunglasses
Thimbles, 2000 Calories A Day (Como Oro)



Thimbles, Zelda Hat BW Plaid with Blue Flower
Thimbles, Blanche Black V Neck Dress



Thimbles, Lemon Sugar Poofy Dress
Thimbles, Summer Lovin’ Sunglasses



Thimbles, Gia Black Sunglasses
Thimbles, White Dress And Hat



Thimbles, Banned From The Roxy (Mix &Match Tops)
Pants – D!FF=>, Black Stripe*d Jeans

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In All:
Eyes - [Detour] Delta Eyes, Hazel
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Poison
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – Aden, Charlize Long (Black)
Bracelet - Yummy, Found Hearts Bracelet
Shoes - =DeLa=, Namid Sandals Black

Constructing A Look

Well, spring has sprung on Retrology, and it was time for some spring cleaning and a bit of a Re-Vamp. The owners of the SIM decided to change the center parcel where PIN UPS Night Club sat, and thought a re-build might be a nice change to better suit the needs of the patrons of the SIM. Change can really energize things, and although we are not changing the main shopping areas of the SIM (Which feature the fantastic works of /artilleri/, Ivalde, PIN UP DOLLS Boutique, Ingenue, Thimbles, SIN Shoes, Battered Boudoir, Jeepers Creepers, 1-800-Bettie's, Punch Drunk, Old School Shop, Total Betty, Marlys, ZHAO Shoes, Elegance Hats, Savvy?, illuminare, The Cat Eye Boutique, *ICING*, Hairapy, Skin Within, VaVaVoom, Kid Asia, Kitcsh*en*Couture, Hang The DJ!, and Many More!), we are making some amazing changes to the center parcel and adding some really interesting new elements. So here I am, in my work clothes, ready to hammer out some fabulous!

So Back to work in some great NEW hair from Aden, the Annyka, which I also snagged in black. How much do I love Aden hair? TONS! I am also rocking one of my Celestial Studios Skins, but decided to give some new eyes a try, and really love the eyes at Detour. The Delta eyes come in some great natural shades, and since it is really hard to find a Hazel eye that matches my real life tone, I am always on the lookout for more. I really should rock my Tats more often, and these Shooting Star sleeves from AITUI are some of my faves. Lashes are Cake's fabulous Bedroom Lashes. Also wearing my Uma Nose Stud from Tickled Pink and My Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.

I love the new jeans and cords from Celestial Studios, and these Tan Cords are just great, with all sorts of pant leg options, and I love prim pant-legs that don't go wonky when you wear shoes. Speaking of shoes, my favorite trainers come in from REDGRAVE, as well as this cool feather necklace. A set of jumbled bracelets from /Milk/ add to the casual look I am working. Perhaps my favorite new T-Shirt, this one from Heartattack & Vine that reads "You Make Me Nuts" with little squirrels on it. So Cute! The construction gear came with a costume I picked up ages ago from White Lily in the MIA SIM. Actually, my sister Anessa Stine is doing the building, and she is amazing, but I can stand around and look cute too!





Shopping Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Aden, Annyka (White)
Lashes – FNKY! & Cake, Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Tattoo – Aitui Tattoo, Shooting Stars (Coloured, Faded)
Bracelets - /Milk/, Bracelet Combination (Grandma)
Pants – Celestial Studios, Cords (Tan)
Top - Heartattack & Vine – H&V, You Make Me Nuts Tee
Necklace – REDGRAVE, Necklace Feather White
Construction Gear – White Lily @ ::MIA::, Construction Pretty Lime (Hammer, Hard Hat, Construction Belt)
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – REDGRAVE, Red-Stripped, Sculptie Sneakers

Groovy is in My Heart

I have been re-kindled a love affair that began over a year ago when I first began my SL Fashion Passion. "BareRose Tokyo" had been releasing some amazing looks lately, going far being their Goth and Asian inspired looks, to embrace costumes, steam punk, street punk, neko, and retro wear. As always, the work is incredibly detailed, with so many options in every box, and transferable too. But perhaps the very best part, the LOW PRICES! I honestly have no idea how they do it, maybe the sheer volume of sales, but I rarely have paid over $250L for anything at "BareRose".

Always on the Look-Out for retro inspired looks that I can wear to my Era Music Events when I DJ at PIN UPS Night Club, I fell instantly in love with this groovy little 'Psychedelico' outfit from "BareRose". It comes complete with headband, bangles, 4 different colour option for pants, a Necklace, this adorable halter top with Prim ties, a belt (not worn), and I think it may have come with shoes too. It is a complete look in a box, and it makes getting dressed a breeze. I can see wearing this top this coming season with other look, even over a swimsuit, and the bangles are very pretty and wearable in general.

I threw on this Fabulous "Aden" 'Farrah' wig for the ultimate big and wild 60s' Era Hair Look. I am again wearing one of the new 'Canimal' Essence Skins that have be seriously contemplating a chance from my usual 'Celestial Charmed' Looks. It is really just a lovely skin, and now that Canimal Zephyr has released new funky make-ups, the urge to switch is even stronger. I love these "!Boing Fromage!" sandals, and they always bring authenticity to any Hippie or Boho look. I was feeling really Groovy and Ready To Party!





Eyes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Hair – Aden, Farrah (White)
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)...of Simplicity (w/ Med Sharp Arch Brows) [Review Copy]
Outfit – BareRose Tokyo, Psychedelico (Punk Pants, Top, Necklace, Bangles, Headband)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – Boing Fromage!, Studded Leather Sandals (Brown/Brown)

No Whining in This House...

Ok, so let's face it, I am not an expert on SL, I had no idea up until recently that you could inspect someone Else's prim attachments to find out who made them. I really had no clue. I had seen others wearing this fabulous bee-hive do from "Aden" before, and I wanted it, but always forgot to ask where it was from. So when I stumbled on it in-world recently, I did a little happy dance and went home to try it on. How cool is this hair! I know, it is not "NEWNESS", but it is new to me, and right now the bee-hive is swarming down the runways of some of the top designers in RL, so why not put it back in the limelight. This wig, called 'Amy' from "Aden" is simply divine, and it is not just in 'Amy Winehouse' black, it is in all the shades that "Aden" carries, which means it can be your look too!

I shopped at [[seVan]] long before there was any controversy there, and I am not about to address it here, because that is not what my blog is about. What it is about is what I love, and I cannot deny that I love this orange 'Isabella Dress' that I picked up the day after the opening. I am a fan of both photo-real and hand paint, and preferable both, clothing in SL, and this dress is a great example of a photo-real creation that works well. The shine on the Satin is really nicely captured here on the bodice, and the flowy skirt is really nice when moving. The pop of colour here is wonderful, I do like it, very much actually.

Some fabulous tights from "CREAMSHOP" pick up the blue in the dress to perfection, and the orange shoes from "Armidi Gisaci" are becoming one of the most utilized shoes in my closet. I loved pulling out the colours of this dress, and threw on these "/artilleri/" beaded hoop earring to continue that look, as there are script tint-able and can literally match any outfit. Great bangles from "*Persona* really stack up nicely here too. This look made me happy, bright, and I definitely took a side-step from heading "Back to Black"!





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Twinkle)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Hair – Aden, Amy (Black)
Dress - [[seVan]], Isabella Dress (Orange)
Bracelets - *PERSONA*, Bangles (Blue)
Earrings - /artilleri/, Bead Hoop Earrings (Colour Change Scripted)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Tights – =CREAMSHOP=, Plain Tights (Blue)
Shoes – Armidi, Dalia Pumps (Orange)

Flat Out Perfect!

When I saw these new 'Francoise' Flats from "Shiny Things" on the On Your Toes Blog, I wanted them... BAD! I love a nice flat shoe, and good ones seem hard to find in SL, but these are perfection right down to the shadow under the ribbon detail, they look flat out perfect! So how do you build an outfit around a shoe? You shop like a madwoman!

I visited Le Zoo this weekend, and started off at "Tres Blah" where I saw an adorable shirt/tie/jacket combo with a pink blouse and polka dot tie. I loved it, had to have it... and so ChaChing! Travelling across to "TULI", I spied "Aden" hair for the first time... several ChaChings later, lol, and this adorable boyish cut called 'Edie' was one of my many finds. Travelling round the sim, I loaded up my overflowing inventory (now well over 25,000 items ACK!). I stopped at "OPIUM Everyday" last, but certainly not least, where I found these adorable 'Marion' Shorts.

After picking up new poses at TULI and Torrid Wear, including a new AO to try out I headed home to put it all together. I am always on the hunt for new modelling poses and wish I could keep track of them all better. I have almost 350 in my pose stand in my loft... and I hope to blog specifically about my faves soon. Let me say that some of the best are from Maitreya, LAP, Hiccup, ANIMAH, Decollage, TULI, Torrid Wear, KoumB, Luth, AnaMations, Old Gravy, Trisquel, The OPPOSITION, Sugar Cube, and Dilemma. And I will be doing a "What's In My Closet" with my favorite poses on display as soon as I can get my act together!

At home, I put this look together and I was just gaga over it! Since the shorts have a high waist, and used the jacket layer, I needed a shirt layer top, and luckily the "Tres Blah" Set came sans Jacket on a shirt layer... I could not have planned better! This has to be on the all time faves for cute and stylish, but still fresh and fun. I pulled in some awesome "Diamonde." earrings, these 'Jagged' ones are total faves, and I always love to show of a nice dangle earring with a boyish cut, it just seems to work well with an exposed neck. A set of spanky bangles from "Bonita's" and I felt good to go shopping all over again, which I did! So I grabbed up this fabulous "Paper Couture" Frivolity bag and head out in search of more fabulousness!





Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Hair – Aden, Edie (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Shoes – Shiny Things, Françoise Flats (Gray)
Blouse/Tie – Tres Blah, Gwen Pink Blouse with Dotty Tie
Purse – Paper Couture, The Frivolity Bag (Pink)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Bracelet – Bonita Popinjay’s Jewelry, Black & Pearls Bracelet 4 (#3)
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earring (Black)
Shorts – OPIUM Everyday, Marion Shorts