It's interesting how our tastes change over the years. In my teens and twenties, I was all about the silver. In Jewelry and accessories, I just preferred it for my rocking style. Lately, gold is what seems to attract my interest, in all tones of yellow and pink, it just seems warmer and more lovely to me. The moment I saw this Fashion For Life Exclusive Jacket from [ free bird ] I was sold on it. It is such a stunning mesh piece. The texturing on the lapels and seems is so lovely, I want to make it real and pull it through my screen.
I was determined to wear it in a post, so here it is, paired with half a dozen other Relay For Life of Second Life donation exclusives. From head to toe, I feel lovely and precious, just like a golden charm. It's lucky for me that I was able to find all these parts to pull together into one great look, there is so much to choose from at FFL, with 10 SIMs full of shopping excess, I have too much to sort through sometimes. The dangers of finding great deals and great designs that donate to charity, in this case the American Cancer Society, is always having too much. Guess I just got lucky today.
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 - Essenz - Detroit (Fatpack) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Jacket - [ free bird ] Boho Jacket - Gold **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Pants - Nya's Shop, Gypsie Pants Uni FatPack**New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Clutch - [[ Masoom]] Fan Handbag w resizer NO pose- Left **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Necklace/Earrings - Bliensen + MaiTai - Laylah - Earrings & Laylah - Necklace **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Camisole - LAST CALL, Jacqui Tank Top [No Longer Available]
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * JOSY * **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Make-up - Swallow, Anja Lipstick Ultra Glossy 14
Hairbase - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
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]
Nails - [V/I][VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Slink Feet Fingernails/Toenails Applier - FRANGIPANI #1
Poses -
*PosESioN*, Diamond Set 7, Mila 1 - 3 - 5 - 8
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor Location**
Avatar Eye Control -
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
~{Zaara} MAINSTORE~, Zaara (120, 151, 21) - General
Sometimes, taking separates parts and putting them together in a new way to make a whole can be a revelation. That's a lot of what medical research is about, like the research funded by FFL for the American Cancer Society. Taking knowledge of how different cells interact, looking at the abilities of viruses or hormones to affect cells or organs, and stealing the best ideas of mother nature, re-engineering them to work for us rather than against us. Cancer research in particular is all about taking bits of fascinating information and medical knowledge and using what is known to effect an unknown and possibly life saving reaction in the body. It's pretty miraculous when you think of it all.
Makes getting dressed every day seem like a no-brainer, but the same theory still holds. Break up the pieces of your wardrobe, re-combine them in new ways, and bring together something unexpected and kind-of fabulous. This look is a lot of fabulous Fashion For Life pieces, all with donations going to Relay for Life of Second Life, mixed up to make one new and eye catching combination. Including pieces from MIAMAI, [LeeZu!] , Bliensen + MaiTai, Pure Poison, *LACUNA*, and .:EMO-tions:., all of the items here were shopped from around the Fashion For Life 2014 Event SIMs. Isn't it wonderful when everything comes together.
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:
Top - MIAMAI_Melody Luscious w/ Melody Brooch **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skirt - [LeeZu!] Cora Miniruffleskirt /black **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Shoes - *LACUNA* Santorini Flats (Slink) - Black **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Earrings - Bliensen + MaiTai - Yasemine - Earrings (HUD Controlled) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bag - PP Pure Poison - Mbao Hand Bag - Right Hand **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor**
Bangles - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bangles - La Cerlique - R & L - GOLD
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Rings - La Cerlique - L - GOLD
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * SUSANNAH * Reds **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor**
Hairbase - .:EMO-tions:. HAIRBASE 10 - Straight Intensive Red
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Flat
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Nails - PUMBY* Ombre Collection - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Applier
Poses -
{NanTra}, Catwalk Queen 5, 5M **Fashion For Life Location**
(marukin), [dolce vita] Sugar Siren, Sweet Caramel, & [ws_LADY] Golden Coronet [No Current Location]
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor Location**
Avatar Eye Control -
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Cupcake Sim, Cupcake (135, 189, 29) - Moderate
This year's Fashion For Life Event theme is Wanderlust, the joy and passion of travel. No matter how you choose to get to your destination, you really need to be in the moment to get the most out of your adventures. Don't fuss over whether you packed that certain pair of shoes or the extra battery for your camera, just open your eyes and look around you at the wonder of the world. Whether you like nature, people watching, or history, it is all around us. Adventure can be doing something new for the first time, or simply stepping outside your own comfort zone. Reaching for the goals that seem unattainable is what Relay For Life of Second Life is all about. If we all join together, we can accomplish the impossible.
This dress is the perfect mix of whimsy and sweetness, and it is Exclusively available from AvaGirl at this year's Fashion For Life Event. Other items you can find there include these Designs by Sebastian Earrings, the sweet Essenz shoes, hair from .:EMO-tions:., and this most lovely Slink AvEnchance Nailpolish set from -{ZOZ}-, all available at the event. See what other Donation Percentage gems you can find in the amazing sprawl of 10 SIMs of shopping adventure and delight at FFL.
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:
Heels - Essenz - Laguna (Fatpack) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Dress - AvaGirl - FFL2014 Exclusive - Pocket Dress w/ Passport, Ticket & Compass **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Earrings - Designs by Sebastian - Claudette Earrings Rose **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bracelet - :NuDoLu: Bracelet retro des chaines - Or **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**
Bag - PP Pure Poison - Train Bag - Blue **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**
Candy - *Tentacio** Num Num Sugar Cotton Blue **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * RENEE* Reds **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**
Hair Bases - .:EMO-tions:. HAIRBASE 10 - straight intensivered & straight darkred
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 - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - -{ZOZ}- Love Polish - (Slink) Fingernail/Toenail Hud **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Poses -
{Imeka}, Amelie Pose 2, 3, 8 & Juice Pose 1, 3
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**
Avatar Eye Control -
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
+[Nouveaux]+ Pixicat, Color.ful, Olegun, LPT, Shy Girls,Pipit, Tamburello (18, 51, 20) - Adult
From head to toe fabulous in Fashion For Life goodies. This lovely Nivea mesh maxi-dress from HEYDRA sets the scene for sexy .:EMO-tions:. Hair, Designs by Sebastian Jewelry, and PP Pure Poison Shoes, all donation purchases at this year's Relay For Life of Second Life's premiere fashion event. Every item at the event has a Linden dollar donation percentage to the American Cancer Society to fund research projects to help end the scourge of Cancer in all our lives. This is shopping without guilt and with a healthy dose of FEEL GOOD!
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 - PP Pure Poison - Ava Wedges - Black **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bag - [MAGIC NOOK] Parisian Romance Clutch Bag (Brown) / R Hand
Dress - HEYDRA Nivea - Orange **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bracelets - Designs by Sebastian Crystal Ice Bracelets Black [From Set] **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Necklace - Designs by Sebastian Crystal Ice Necklace C Black [From Set] **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * ROSA * - Dark Browns **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skin - *League* Skin Erin Pale Opal Brunette Chest D
Add-Ons - *League* Erin Brows Black -Pale, Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale, Erin Tintable Lipstick -1
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Blue (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 - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - .Pekka. SLink Avatar Enhancement - Fingernails/Toenails [Matte Strip]
Poses -
Sari-Sari, fp a2 - fp a6 - fp a7
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **@FFL Donation Vendor Location**
Avatar Eye Control -
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
BAIASTICE, BAIASTICE (154, 127, 24) - Moderate
Everyone has their own reasons for supporting a charity like the American Cancer Society, which is where the monies collected from the Fashion For Life Event are directed. I could tell you about family members, or patients I have cared for in my nursing practice, there are very few people who have had the good fortune to not know a single person fighting the battle against this often deadly opponent. But yesterday, the reason I am supporting Fashion For Life (FFL) this year in particular became crystal clear.
While I was away from Second Life for almost four year, I missed a lot of wonderful things. But as it turns out, I also missed something that broke my heart. Squinternet Larnia, one of my acquaintances and a merchant on my former SIM Retrology, left this life to move on to take her place among the stars. She had been battling cancer, and had been struggling with extensive palliative care costs, when her dear friends in SL organized a fundraiser to try to help her. I missed all that, I was away and did not know. Yesterday, when I reached the MIAMAI shop, I noticed some Donna Flora designs, and read the signs beside the lovely dresses there. I was completely crushed when I read about Squinternet, or 'Squint' as her friends call her. I cried for the longest time, because it suddenly hit me. How fragile and precious life is, how people can pass on to whatever comes next without us even knowing, and how the connections one can make in a virtual world can outlive those who leave this world behind.
Be at peace dear Squint. You were a generous, kind, sweet, and caring person, and you are missed by so many. Your talents live on in the work you did, the items I still treasure in my inventory. Your spirit lives on in the hearts of all who had the pleasure and joy of knowing you, even just a little bit. I dedicate this year's posts for FFL on my blog to the memory of someone I did not know well, but knew well enough to know her loss was as senseless and shattering as the loss of anyone to the disease we call Cancer. And that is why we need to support the causes that matter to us, we can help the research along to assist in the search for a cure, not just for those we love, but for those who have so much to offer our world if only given the chance to live.
This dress, Noemi, was one of the last works that Squinternet Larnia collaborated on with her dear friend Monica Outlander. It is so stunning, I would have bought it no matter who had made it, but knowing it was part of Squint's final work in SL makes it so much more precious. You can only find this item at Fashion For Life. It's price is a 100% donation to the Relay For Life of Second Life charity. It comes in several colors, but this Silver version struck me as the perfect way to celebrate Squint's work. She was a star, and I have been able to capture just a little bit more of her loveliness with this treasure.
Credits:
Heels - ieQED Rose.Sandal.Copper [Free Gift w/ Subscribe Join]
Bag - PP - Diamonds Apple Clutch - Colored - Right Hand
Gown - Donna Flora_Noemi Silver **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** [See Above]
Earrings - [ glow ] studio - Vega Earrings (sun splash/gold)
Necklace - [ glow ] studio - Vega Necklace (sun splash/gold)
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. *LOVE* w/ HAIRBASE 10 - straight intensive red **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor**
Skin - *League* Jen Pale ChinaDoll (Cleavage D)
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Umber
Lashes - MMS - Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - Hello Dave - Slink AvEnhance - High Gloss Mixed 3
Poses -
Purple Poses, Sandra Set in
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD
Avatar Eye Control -
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
****JAPAN TEMPURA ISLAND ***, tempura island (149, 60, 33) - Moderate
http://japan-tempura.blogspot.com/
Credits:
Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * JEAN* /black
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (1.Spring) Black
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 - Flair - Nailpolish Applier Slink A/E - set 215 [In 2 Set Pack] **New@My Attic at The Deck**
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001
Sandals - PP Pure Poison - Lisa Sandals - Black
Picnic Hamper - Lark - Picnic Tin - Red **New@COLLABOR88**
Glasses - Intrigue Co. - Twitterpated Shades: Black **New@COLLABOR88**
Swimsuit - [Surf Co.] Giraffes Bikini - Safari 2 [Past Arcade Gacha Prize]
Earrings - LaGyo_Mary earring Anchor Gold **New@COLLABOR88**
Necklace - LaGyo_Mary necklace (swallows and anchor) Gold **New@COLLABOR88**
Bracelet - miel - FRIENDO bracelet
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Rings - Talia Cluster - Ring1 - Small - R
Poses -
Label Motion - My Cold Drink GROUP GIFT, 4 Poses + Cola Can Prop (L & R Hand)
{NanTra} Oh Bettie! Chaise, 8 Pose Prop **New@My Attic at The Deck**
[CIRCA] Pkg - "SunnySide" Holiday Lawn Pool - in Aqua
Props -
Plethora - Pixel Cooler - Seabirds (The Neighborhood, Gacha Prize)
Plethora - Pixel Cooler - Daisies (The Neighborhood, Gacha Prize)
[ keke ] bucket of lemonades - red
Decor -
-tb- Vintage Camper - Pink (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Blue (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
-tb- Spring Living - Chair (Yellow) (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
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
