Hair Fair - A Bolt From The Blue

Sometimes you fall in love with a new hairstyle because of the style, the cut, the shape of it. Other times, it is the amazing texture of the hair or the particular color options available. Well, this new Hair Fair 2014 Exclusive style from MaiOwn!, call Lizz, ticks off all those boxes. It is a great style, but this amazing shimmery blue ombre texture in the Wilds Pack was just so stunning I had to nab it on sight. I willingly built a quirky fashion look around this wig, including an adorable TAPEMAN by Soy., available in a Gacha Machine at the new round of The KUSTOM 9. Why is it so funny that this little bit of Retro goodness is suddenly so adorable? Beacuase I owned my very own Sony Walkman back in the day when they first came out. Mind you, the headphones were a lot bigger than the ear buds provided with the Soy. version, but then, ear buds don't ruin a great hair day!

Credits: 
Hair - MaiOwn! Lizz - Wilds Pack (Busty) **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (5.Spring) Black
Extras -  Swallow Freckles Alice 

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - {S0NG} ::   Toki~ Hazel Eye **New@The KUSTOM 9**
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 - .Pekka. SLink Avatar Enhancement - Fingernails [Matte Strip]
Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Soundtrack :: 100% :: B12009
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (R) :: 100% :: FC12001

Shoes - ! ellemeno ! parish pumps (bow back) - light pink - slink
Walkman - Soy. TAPEMAN [Pink] [Gacha Prize] **New@The KUSTOM 9**
Top -  alterego I half top - med - boowhore **New@Suicide Dollz Event**
Pants - MIAMAI_Sarine Black S
Watch Combo - Sweet Thing. Pink Shiba Stack Bracelet & Wrist Watch  **New@L'accessoires**
Cuff - (epoque) Menotte Deuxieme - Cool // Right Wrist
Facial Piercings - :Diamante:  Lust Facial Piercing
Body Piercings - \\T&R// Utopia Gotcha Black [Gacha Prize]
Animal - Birdy/Alchemy - Love Puff - Gray [Gacha Prize]

Poses - 
Label Motion, That's The Way Love Goes - Lena Pose 1, 2, 4, 5
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 -
PSY CITY the Town where MUSIC comes alive, Altha (210, 51, 38) - Moderate

Cleaning House

Moving in to my new house means a little cleaning up before my new kitchen is installed. Helping me, of course, is my sweet little Monsieur Louboutin, my Alchemy Doge. I got ready for a little work around the house with this adorable casual -tb- Kimono Jacket and top set from Tres Blah, along with super cute -tb- Denim Cut-Offs, both available now at the brilliant SUMMERFEST 2014 Event. These super sweet and sturdy  M.birdie Boots are a Gacha Prize for less than $40L at the Tengoku no Rakuen Event on now too. Don't forget this super Sushi & Sakura sweet wig from TRUTH HAIR, you can only get it at The Arcade Gacha Event, which is on for just a little longer. Now go shop!

Credits: 
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Sakura Hair w/ Flowers & Sushi (Browns) **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (8.Spring) Black
Add-Ons - Swallow Freckles Alice

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

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

Shoes - # M.birdie::_RoperWesternBoots_Crimson **New Gacha Prize@Tengoku no Rakuen**
Jacket/Top - -tb- Summer Kimono - Casual **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**
Shorts - -tb- Astrid Denim Cut Offs - Stripes **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**
Socks - ~ Cannibelle ~ Plain Ankle Socks - Silver 2

Necklace - ::LEONARD:: MY MUSTACHE  ~NECKLACE [black]

Facial Piercing - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing
Drink - Flowey vanilla / flowey's original milkshake (WEAR ME!)
Pet - Alchemy - Doge -  French bulldog - Cream **New Gacha Prize@The Chapter Four**

Poses -
{Imeka}, Amelie - Pose 1, Pose 3, Pose 8 [No Current Location Found]
Purple Poses, Briana 04
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
{what next} Spring Clean Bucket & Mop Decor [Previous Arcade Gacha Item]
floorplan. soda crate stack
Trompe Loeil - The Karin Cottage Sky

FFL - Meet Me On The Beach

The first sign that Summer is finally here is the return of the Bikini to the shops.  I took little Monsieur Louboutin with me to the beach to enjoy the sun.  This adorable Bikini from HOLY SHIrT! is a Fashion For Life Exclusive, and comes in three fabulous colors. It fits perfectly, and is just cheeky enough without being vulgar, but I am a layer loving girl, so I always head to the beach with a great pair of shorts, also a FFL Exclusive from HOLY SHIrT!, and a great tied Sweatshirt from Sky, another donation item at FFL. Don't forget these adorable sandals from SYSY's, you guessed it, an Exclusive item now at Fashion For Life.  Hair is one of the most fabulously beachy wigs **NEW** from TRUTH HAIR at COLLABOR88.  I made sure to apply plenty of the High SPF Sunscreen to myself and little M. Louboutin, we don't want Skin Cancer to ruin any of the fun. Make sure you always have some with you this summer, and get your regular skin checks at your Family Doctors or Dermatologists.

Below you will find all the shopping details, including the teleport to mainstore locations. To get a TAXI directly to the store at the Fashion For Life event, click on the Fashion For Life link after the item name/description so those lindens can really add up as donations to Relay For Life of Second Life. Happy Shopping!

Credits: 
Shoes - SYSY's- SLink AE Shoes - Sunnysandals - Blue **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Bikini - HOLY SHIrT! String Bikini Bottoms Blue & String Bikini Top **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Shorts - HOLY SHIrT! Tiny denim shorts, bleached**New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Tied Shirt - Sky - Waist Sweater 20 color (Touch Resize) **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**
Sunglasses - -FAUN- Genkai Frames - Black (H)
Puppy - Alchemy - Doge -French bulldog - Frenchie RARE [Gacha Prize] **New@The Chapter Four**
Bag - {B-DaZZled} - i GACHA tote_C6 (Left Hand) [Gacha Item]
Necklace - LaGyo_Mary necklace (swallows and anchor) Gold
Watch - [ glow ] studio - Boyfriends Watch with bracelets (rose gold)
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Ring - Gigi Shimmer Bow - Small - R

Hair - TRUTH HAIR Oceana, Reds Pack **New@COLLABOR88**
Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss SmokyRose (Cleavage D)
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Green (L)
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle with *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - A:S:S - Slink fingernails - Sail with me

Poses -
(marukin), [ws_LADY] Golden Coronet, Satin Siren, She Knows What She's Doing, Silk Siren & [ws_FEMME] Parisian Maiden [No Current Location, Rebuilding]
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**

Location -

Miami Beach - Florida  ~ Public Beach ~, La Cumbrita (26, 55, 23) - Moderate

Ducks In A Row

[Full Credits Below Post]

Sometimes, 'Getting Ones' Ducks In A Row' is like chasing Ice Cubes in a Hot Frying Pan. A little ridiculous, a lot useless, no matter how hard you try, they keep shifting out of place. This is sort of my theme this week, I need to let the ducks do their thing, and hope they get organized on their own.



Having had a painful and weepy day at the hospital, I was just happy to finally get home and find a minute to pull this long in the making post together. Ever since I got these sweet GACHA Birdy/Alchemy Spring Babies at The Chapter Four, this post has been germinating. 



Needing to build a space where I could unleash my little Ducky family meant a special build on my parcel. I wanted it to be kitschy and homey, lots of spring flowers and lots of pops of color and whimsy.  I had so much fun, I may leave it on the lot far below my sky box - just for kicks. 



I wanted to pull out lots of the goodies I have gotten from The Arcade, which closes down today, so I hope you all have been GACHA'd out for the time being. I admit, I went back at least three times, just wanted to try for some of the things I skipped the first time, and some things I wanted to have more of inventory, like these wickedly awesome -tb- Vintage Campers.



Lots of colorful clothing from a -new to me- shop, Luas Urban Style, and accessories made this look as geeky chic as I had hoped. Shoes from deeR are my new favorite kicks, with a zillion ways to customize them by color, textures, metals, prints, in all parts. While, I never managed to wrangle my ducks, so I tucked them safely back into my inventory. Now I am off to bed to read so I can let my real ducks hop into a row!

Credits:
Shoes - * .:: deeR ::. *, MESH higher HW shoes [Multi-Texture Change HUD]
Sweater - !gO! Dey, hoodie vest [Marketplace]
Shorts -  Luas Urban Style, Meg Shorts S Green
Tights - Luas Urban Style, Funny Tights Stars Socks
Headband - Luas Urban Style, pom pom headband yellow
Glasses - [Deadwool],  San Diego Glasses - pois red (NEW@The Arcade)

Necklace - *Epic* Kawaii Sweet Goo Necklace! {Plum} (NEW@Luck Of The Irish)
Bangle - JD - Piramide Bracelet Right (NEW@The Dressing Room)

Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean [Scripted]

Hair - Magika, [Hair] Such 

Skin - *League*,  Skin Erin Pale Aurorat Brunette Chest D (NEW @Skin Fair 2014)

Skin Add On - *League*, Erin Brows Black - Pale & Erin Tintable Lipstick - 3 (Included In Fat-Pack)
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 - [V/I],  Slink Hands Fingernails Applier - ROCK #1 (NEW@Rock Attitude Fashion Fair)
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Facial Tattoo - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Poses - 
Diesel Works
Glitterati Poses [Marketplace]
Props/Decor -
Birdy/Alchemy - Spring Babes - Ducky - Lemon, Winter, Butter, Chocolate, Midnight (NEW@The Chapter 4) 
[PM] Pixel Mode - THG - Small Clay Pots (NEW@The Arcade)
[PM] Pixel Mode  - THG - Watering Can (NEW@The Arcade)
Lark - Sunflowers (NEW@The Arcade)
Lark - Handkerchief Bunting (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Radio (Green)(NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Pink (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Blue (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Chair (Yellow) (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (NEW@The Arcade)
Zigana . birdhouse . wicked (NEW@The Arcade)
::Fabuleux:: My lil Garden
LISP Mesh Bluebell Garden Arch
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence Middle Broken 1
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence with Posts - Yellow
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence with Posts
.lame - Tiara Laundry Basket - White
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 - white*b & a (Mesh)
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 - mix(warm colors)*a & b (Mesh)
leaf .firefly grasses
2pTree Cherry Blossom by Sql Miles

Unique Belle

While I am up to my ankles in Retrology Anniversary Event related blogging and work, I didn't want to let things slide on my own blog. I have loved this dress from *Alchemy* since the moment I set eyes on it. Constanza Volare has a talent for making lovely dresses, and this Unique Dress truly lives up to it's name. I love the Zebra print top, and the bright Green sash at the waist, very on trend yet this dress has a real retro feel to it. My favorite part of all is the delicate dotted lace at the hem of the full tulle like skirt. Really a fun flirty little frock, and it comes in several sash colour variations.

I was thrilled to be able to finally find a reason to wear my new Belle Shoes from (Shiny Things). I picked up this yummy Acid pair at the Footwear Expo last week, and love the granny apple green colour so much. The purse was a no brainer for this look, pulling in another great bag from Paper Couture, the Le Sac in Zebra print is the perfect compliment to the dress. I went for some chunky jewelry here, and decided to go with a matched set from Zaara Indian Couture. The Kaya Onyx Set, which I bought in Fatpack,comes with Gold and Silver versions of Necklace, Earrings, and Bracelets. I rarely wear an entire set of Jewelry as is, but this set is really nice together, and I love that it had an almost "Wilma Flintstone" feel with this big bauble necklace next to the animal print. Gimcrack Diamond Ring is from Caroline's.



From the moment I popped this awesome wig on my head, I have received dozens of inquiries as to where I got it. I saw it on the feeds a few times, and finally decided to head over to *booN this week to get a look for myself. I ended up with four styles, but this UPP18 is by far my fave of the bunch. I did mod the front a bit, tacking on two extra bang pieces just for my own preference, but it looked fine as it was too. Skin is Canimal, the Essence of Poison is a favorite, I really love the shading on the cheeks that give it such a unique look. Miriel's Big Hazel Eyes complete the look, as I forgot to put on lashes. Together, it is a unique and beautiful look.

Shopping Details:
Dress - *Alchemy*, Unique Green
Shoes – (Shiny Things), Belles (Acid)
Bag – Paper Couture, P.C., Le Sac (Zebra)
Jewelry – Zaara Couture, Kaya Onyx *FATPACK* (Silver)
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair - *booN, UPP18 Hair, J&Black Pack (Black)
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace) of… Poison
Eyes – (Miriel), Hazel Eyes - Big

Put the Lime In The Coconut

It has come to my attention that I love colour. Not just a little colour, but a whole lot of colour, and particularly brilliant contrasting colours. Red and Green are not supposed to go together, except maybe during the winter holidays, when it is overkill. But the moment I spotted this combination of Acid Lime Green and Brilliant Ruby Red, I was so in! Constanza Volare's *Alchemy* offers us closets full of colour, from brights, to pastels, and everything in between. Her combinations are masterful and inspired. I could not wait to get this Whirlwind Dress on!

I decided to stay with the colour tones and picked up this great pair of tint-able Funky Earrings from Diamonde. on a recent visit. Love tint-able stuff, and this set of Decollage Bubblegum Pearls is equally versatile. I made the earrings the acid Lime green, the necklace the brilliant red, and threw into the mix this Yummy Found Hearts Bracelet in Gold, which is scripted to tint to over a dozen colours, here I choose Avocado. I went with the gold accents and pulled in a favorite over-the-top fashion ring from Paper Couture in this Diamond Bee Ring. Looking for the perfect Ruby Slippers, none other then Stiletto Moody provides some glitz and glamour with her Ruby Red Elegant Slingbacks.



More NEW hair from AOHARU HAIR, this Nikki hair is fabulously big and glam, and only required a little tweaking of pieces to get the look I wanted. I am wearing a favourite Celestial Studios Skin from the Charmed Line, without a doubt my favorite and most large collection of skins (over 25), because the brows are just perfect and the make-up options are endless and lovely. This Orchid make-up has always been a favorite. Lashes are [Detour] Love Lashes, and eyes are my first ever non-system eyes, from Freak Fantasia, still classic big and watery, the Glassy Mustard Green is perhaps the closest to my RL Hazel Eyes.

This whole look makes me feel like going Salsa Dancing, and sipping on virgin Lime Margaritas, Strawberry Daiquiris, and all sorts of tropical yummy frozen drinks. Yeah, I know, I never really drink alcohol, but love a sour frozen drink anyhow!

Shopping Information:
Lashes – [Detour], Drama Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Orchid)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair - AOHARU HAIR, Nikki01a (Twilight Silver)
Dress - *Alchemy*, Whirlwind (Lime, Short – Red Sash)
Earrings – Diamonde., Funky Earrings (Tinatable, Tinted Lime)
Bracelet – Yummy, Found Hearts Bracelet – Gold (Scripted to Avocado)
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tintable, Tinted Red)
Ring – Paper Couture, P.C. Diamond Bee Ring
Shoes – Stiletto Moody, Elegant Slingback (Ruby Red)

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