Patchwork Cute

This post took a whole lot of effort to piece together, just like a patchwork quilt. I took me days to get the style together, then to hunt for a cute location, another two to finally get my photos done (thank you SL), and yet another day to track down all my location SLurls and event landmarks. I hope it was worth it, it takes a lot of work to look this cute. Thank goodness for great new hair from .ploom., Missy is available now exclusively at The Big Show. I almost always wear my hair up like this in my everyday, and the pumped up bun on top is pretty accurate (even though my hair is very salt and pepper, white/grey and black). It's mainly because I am way overdue for a trim, like years overdue, and my long hair reaches my lower back. Not sure if it looks as cute in real life as it does on my avatar, but I am going with it.

Credits: 
Hair - .ploom. Missy - Ploomage (Browns) **New@The Big Show**
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - -Glam Affair - Artemis - Asia 04 D **New@COLLABOR88**
Brows - -Glam Affair - Artemis Brows - Tintable (New) **New@COLLABOR88**
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek
Add On - Swallow, Anja Eye Make-Up 1
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Forrest
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from -Glam Affair -]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle & *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - Flair - Fingernails Applier Slink A/E - set 225 **New@My Slink Obsession**

Shoes - *CASHMERE* Heart of Glass Platform/Wood (Checker) [Now David Heather]
Bag - Emery Uber Bag - Eden **New@Uber**
Dress - / t r a u m /  Open shoulder tassel ops  **New@The Chapter Four**
Stockings - A*S Garter Sock_purple_ (w/ Appliers)
Ring - Schadenfreude Dark Chocolate Bonbon Heart Ring L [Gacha Item]
Ring - Schadenfreude Milk Chocolate Dollop Bonbon Ring R [Gacha Item]

Necklace/Earrings - :Madness: 3D Glasses Earrings & Doctor Who 3D Glasses Necklace

Ice Cream -  /// offbeat /// ICE Factory Rabbit - 08  [Gacha] **New@The Chapter Four**

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity]., Cara 4, Prissy4, Prissy6, Sideview2, Sideview4, Cassie5
Tillie's Posing Studio - Standalone HUD v.5.0
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Cupcake sim , Cupcake (161, 188, 29) - Moderate

Punk Rock Prom Queen

[Full Credits Follow This Post]

Sometimes, I just wanna be a Rockstar, or at least dress like one. Who else could get away with a look like this? The minute I spied this set of separates from Emery at the latest FaMESHed  Event, I was all over it. This is so up my alley, it shot the bowling pins into orbit. Bright colours, casual yet cool, and definitely with a playful punky edge to it. It was hard to select just one set, the options on this fringed top and skirt look are all amazing.

Playing with more hair from CaTwA, this amazing Ruby V2 style requires a tattoo hair base of your choosing, so I did a little market-placing and discovered my favorite tattoo go-to styler Leti Hax of Letis Tattoo makes several awesome shaved head tat bases, this one with a lovely Etched Flower design made the look perfection for me.

I suppose the best thing about this look is how powerful it makes me feel, it is a bit sexy, a bit raw, a lot counter-culture, and very in your face. So much of my face is showing that I feel lighter and more free to be myself. I have to say that I am in love with the way my *League* skins give my avatar such a unique look on my shape, it's the best thing about them. Even others wearing the same skin will look different. I stand out in a crowd, it takes guts to wear something like this, and it is not an obvious styling choice when you first see the outfit alone. 

My sock addiction continues to be well fed with these fabulous WWI Boyfriend Socks, only available in the marketplace. I also got maximum bang for my boot bucks with this simply rocking pair of Fusion Biker Boots, available in a 5 version fatpack for an unheard of price at The Dressing Room. Run, do not walk, and get your own look on. I feel like an honest to g-d Punk Rock Prom Queen.

Credits:
Hair: ^;^CaTwA^;^,  - Mesh Stella V2 Color Pack 1, OMBRE HUD

Skin: *League*, Jen Pale Feline (Cleavage D) 

Eyes: IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes: MMS -Thora Lashes by Minnu Palen (No Longer Available)
Shaved Head Tattoo: Letis Tattoo, Etched Hair Base :: Flowering :: A
Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* - Elegant1 R, Flat L Versions
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from *League*.
Nail Art: //elephante// poses, Sparkle Yellow Fingernails (GACHA)
Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: Rigel Combination Full 75% & Slink HUD SKULL for Rigel
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from Letis Tattoo.
Shoes: TDR, Fusion Biker Boots Nero (@The Dressing Room)

Top: Emery, Fringed Top 55 Lime (NEW @FaMESHed)

Skirt: Emery, Skirt Lola Blue (NEW @FaMESHed)
Socks: WWI, Boyfriend Socks v2 Gray Stripes (Marketplace Store)

Cuffs: (epoque), Menotte Deuxieme - Cool Set (Marketplace Store)

Necklace: PILOT, Galactic Necklace [Silver/Blue]
Earring: POMPOSITY, Cuff Me Handcuff Earrings - Left

Nose Stud: Tickled Pink*, Uma nose stud (No Longer Available)
Earrings: Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)
Lip Ring: *Red Ruin* (No Longer Available)

Listening To: Josie And The Pussycats - 3 Small Words

Cargo Cult

Sometimes, I just have to get out of the fancy dresses and go with a little bit of funky grunge. It's hard to believe that these amazing Bare@Rose Black Lowrise Heavy Cargos, which come in a pack with at least four colour versions, are only possible since the introduction of sculpted prims in-world. I could not have imagined it two and a half years ago when I first rezzed into my Second Life, but sculpted prims are now the norm, and content creators are using them in some of the most ingenious ways. These pants have seven, yes seven, sculpted prim attachments to make them look so incredibly real, flexi ties,pockets, and a belt with a pouch on it are all part of the wow factor. With such a great lowrise pant, I opted for a simple tummy baring Camo Crop T-Shirt from Little Rebel, which is unfortunately now no longer available since it's recent closing. A huge loss in my mind, it was one of the first stores I discovered, with the help of a list of favorites from Antie (Antonia Marat).



I dug into my large folder of review copies, and re-discovered this great Chicago Bag from House of Heart. I love this bag for a few reasons, one, because it sits to the left side, which is for some reason less common, and also because it fit so well even with my large, well, boobs. It is a great looking bag, and I didn't even realize that House of Heart did more then hair, shows you how out of the loop I am. I wore a great Natural Gold Bead Ring from Caroline's, and one of the fabulous wrist bands from Emery. The shoes are the a brilliant pair of AKEYO LowTop Chucks, the scripting and colour options are amazing, the texturing is perfection, and they are great for guys and gals alike.



Today I made my last trip, I am afraid, to the amazing Miriel. As I mentioned in my last post, Miriel Enfield is planning on closing up shop soon, and taking her amazing jewelry, eyes, and other creations off the market. It is incredibly sad for me to see such an icon among SL content creators choose to close her doors, depriving us all of her amazing work. I stopped in today to buy a few more of Miriel's brilliant eyes, and her lovely Gibson Girl wig. Please don't miss out on visiting her shop and island, even if it is just to look around. I am wearing a pair of her Hazel Eyes here, and she has dozens of lovely eyes, which can be purchased individually for only $50LaLas, or available in great 4-packs for just $125LaLas.

The Hat and Hair combo is a favorite from Mirai, the .+*Lack*+. style comes with this great texture and colour changing hat, and I love the long wavy dark locks. Skin is an -AnaLu- mod, this is the *inRainbows* Natural tone skin with the .brownish. make-up. I love the way the MMS (now LeLutka) Thora Lashes look with the -AnaLu- skins.

Shopping Details:
Top - Little Rebel, Camo Top Pack (Camo Crop T Shirt)[No Longer Available]
Pants - :::B@R:::, Lowrise Heavy Cargos (Black)
Bag - House Of Heart, Chicago Bag (black, Ver.1) [Review Copy]
Shoes - AKEYO Shoes, Chucks LoTop
Wrist Band - Emery, Old School Wristband Pack
Ring - Caroline's, Natural Gold Bead Ring
Hair/Hat - Mirai, .+*Lack*+. (Black)
Skin - -AnaLu-, *InRainbows* NAT13 .brownish.
Lashes - MMS (now LeLutka), Thora Lashes
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Teal & Pink Frivolity

When it comes to pretty, every girl knows that pink is a great place to start. But doing pink without overdoing it is the trick. This look started when I wanted to throw something casual together to wear while running around Retrology while getting final preparations ready for the 1 Year Anniversary. I started by looking for a top to wear, and was delighted to discover this []::TULI::[] Kimi Top in my inventory, like many others, I have no idea how long I have had it. It was so pretty, I love the obi style sash, and the bows on the sleeves, the print is really lovely too, giving me the opportunity to work in a lot of different colours. I opted for a pair of skinny jeans, and discovered these Emery Zoe Skinny Grey Jeans in Inventory, I tinted them Teal to match the top better, and I am really pleased with how they turned out. Having items like this that you can tint/modify to suit a look is a great way to make your wardrobe go further without dropping a single LaLa.

I opted for a favorite pair of casual Chloe Ballet Flats from Lassitude & Ennui, the delicate Pink colour worked in so well here, and they one of my favorite flats to date. This Pink Frivolity Bag from Paper Couture is a sweet favorite, and I love how the big bow on the bag matched the bow details on the top I wore. On my last trip to Mirai with Anessa, we discovered a great little accessories shop, *::UM::* made this great Earring and Necklace Pendant Set and I love the sort of crackled yellow orange colour of the Gold. ::MEZZO:: also has some brilliant accessories. These sculpted Double Rameacryl Bangle come in a set with at least ten different colour combinations, and I love how they have an almost sparkle to the texture. Also wearing Caroline's Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.



Another great ETD Hair Style, this sweet casual up-do called Marisella II is really lovely, and Elika's Whites are some of my favorite, particularly with the blackened ends that are by no means randomly placed, they really are placed for the best effect, and depending on the style, more or less prominent. Skin is Celestial Studios Charmed Line, in a sweet pink feminine make-up called Sugar. Separated Lashes from Cake, and Glassy Mustard Green Eyes from Freak Fantasia Complete this look. A little pink, a little frivolous, a lot casual and feminine.

Shopping Details:
Top – []::TULI::[], Kimi (Teal/Rose)
Pants – Emery, Zoe Skinny Grey (Tinted Teal)
Shoes – Lassitude & Ennui, Chloe Flats (Rose)
Bag – Paper Couture, P.C. The Frivolity Bag (Pink)
Necklace & Earrings - *::UM::*, Gold_Pendant&Pierce
Bangle - ::MEZZO::, M-Double Bangle Rameacryl *aquamarine [r forearm]
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – ETD, Marisella II (Whites Pack, White Blackened)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Sugar)
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Where Are My Eyes?

Who knew you could not wear eyes? Not me that's for sure! I was in a rush after a shoot with Nyla Rossini for my Vain Inc. Magazine Staff Picture, and removed all the items in the outfit folder I made for the occasion (a trick Anessa taught me). I quickly threw on what I had been wearing before, and jumped into my wee studio for some shots before changing into my costume for the night's Event at PIN UPS. I didn't notice till I was writing down what I was wearing, that I was infact not wearing eyes, and a jump into Edit>Appearance confirmed that they were "Not Worn", who knew? Won't make that mistake again. In any case, I am apparently wearing someone's eyes, if not my own, they belong to David Bowie on the fabulous Bowie Dress from EMERY. I always love a rock chick look, and EMERY has some of the best to be found on the grid. I paired the top with some slick looking Shiny Shiny Magic Pants from Fashionably Dead, they are tintable, but I kept them as is for the awesome liquid silver look.

I opted for red accessories for the most part, starting with these brilliant Red Glamour Metallic Pumps from [Detour], I do love a pointy toed pump! I also pulled in one of my Celestial Studios Hobo Bags, this one in Patent Cherry was a group gift back around Valentines, but I do believe you can pick one up at the shop too. To compliment the rocker look, I have this great Micci Set on from /artilleri/, I really love it, the tiny microphone Necklace and Earrings are so sweet, and I marvel at how Antie managed to get them so small and texture them so well. I pulled on this great chunky Mod Love Ring from Kandy Kitty, and stacks of Black Jelly Bracelets from Overdose/Punk by Proxy.



Hair is another great style from *booN, the UZU22 in Black is really a nice funky little casual style, I think it works really well here. Another great [RockBerry] Skin, and I can't stress enough that you must go and try them. They may not work on everyone's shape, but for only $800LaLas, you get six skins/make-ups and that is a real steal, these skins are simply fabulous and growing on me more everyday. Lashes are from Cake, the Separated Lashes really give some oomph to the eyes, especially since I am not wearing any!

Shopping Details:
Dress – EMERY, Bowie Dress
Pants – Fashionably Dead (fd), Shiny Shiny Magic Pants
Shoes – [Detour], Glamour Metallic Pumps (Red)
Bag – Celestial Studios, Hobo Bag (Patent Cherry)
Necklace, Earrings - /artilleri/, Micci Set
Bracelets – [Od], Jelly Bracelets (Black)
Ring – KaNdy Kitty, Mod Love Ring
Hair - *booN, UZU22 Hair – J&Black Pack (Black, Big)
Skin – [RockBerry] Stage 4 D Light, DK Brows
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes – System/Not Worn [Because I Was Too Tired To Notice]

Light In The Layers...

Who says layering is all about the Cold Weather, I think you can go light on the layers and still get a great summer look. I started with these great shorts, part of the Uma Outfit from Emery. They come on all possible layers, which is the key here. I wore the shorts on the pant layer, and the upper part of the short on the shirt layer. It's easy to find a great tank-top on the undershirt layer, and for me, one of the best purchases I have made is the fatpack of Zee Tank Tops from /artilleri/. The come on all layers, which means that that jacket layer was available for a little more layering. I pulled in a great slim Sweater Shrug from Celestial Studios LaLa Line, this one is beige, but as it is mod, I have been able to work it in a lot of great ways by tinting it. I tinted it up pink in this case so I could work with two colours in my look. I grabbed up some Maitreya Sculpted Socks in Cornflower Blue, and tinted the blue tank top from /artilleri/ for a more perfect match.

I pulled in the Pink in these amazing Starley Pumps from ETD, I love the rounded shape of them, and the colours and prints available are so great. I also brought in some great accessories I picked up at [VG Republic]. These Gold Resin Bangles are Colour Change, and the Pink was a perfect match to the shoes. There are several Options in the Box, so you can have a different Bangle on each arm, something I really prefer. Also from [VG Republic] is this Resin and Chain Link Necklace, which is similarly scripted to colour change, and jewelry with options like this always goes so much farther in your wardrobe. Similarly, my favorite purse, maybe of all time is from the one time Tete a Pied, now Fleur Skins. The Heiress Handbag is touch scripted so you can literally click and choose from a range of options to work into your look. This hot pink is really a great colour.



Hair here is another favorite from ETD, the longer Jasmine style is not too long, and has a really nice edgy look too it that prevents it from being too hoochie. Skin is from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, a Glossy Mauve Lip is really nice, and the shadow is lovely. Love Lashes are favorites from [Detour], and eyes are the very expressive Doll Eyes in Mystical from Naughty Designs.

Shopping Details:
Shorts – Emery, from Uma Outfit
Tank - /artilleri/, Zee Tank Top! (Light Blue, Tinted)
Shrug - Celestial Studios, ~*LaLa, Sweater Shrug (Beige, Tinted Pink)
Socks – Maitreya, Sculpted Socks (Cornflower Blue)
Shoes – ETD, ETD Shoes – Starley Pumps (Pink)
Necklace – [VG Republic], Resin & Chain Link Necklace w/ Color Change
Bracelets – [VG Republic], Gold/Resin Bangles, Color Change
Bag – *TaP* now Fleur Skins, Heiress Handbag [Now Fleur Skins]
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – ETD, Jasmine (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Gloss – Mauve)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – Naughty Designs, ND Lost. Doll Eyes (Mystical)

The Future's So Bright... I Gotta Wear Shades!

While I was piecing together my look today, I got a little 'Ding Ding' IM from Melatonin Hax of Thimbles, who asked if I would like anything as a free giftie for the Grand Re-Opening of PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar tonight. When she offered to craft a special pair of shades called PINUPS, I was thrilled, I love Mel's work, and thought her offer was so sweet! So here are these fabulous Shades, available right now on the bar in the new club [Look For The Box With My Face On It... A Picture I Shot to Show Mel How Fan-Frippen-Tastic the Glasses are!]. Stop in and check out the place anytime, the Opening officially starts at 7:00 PM PDT Tonight and it's Prom Night! Yay!

The rest of my look was already sorted, and I was happy to give up eyelashes for the opportunity to wear these fab shades. The Mile High hair was a find this week in a little shop called Tukinowaguma Hair, or Tw for short. This style is called Lisa and I love the height of it! I am wearing one of the new skins I bought at biancaF. this week, this is the Ivory Fata LongEyes skin, and it is really a hot one! You can still see the amazing BBBM Splatter eyes through the shades, they are that great!

The well executed Heart of Glass Dress from Emery looks brilliant paired with a pair of the MUST HAVE Tintable ShinyShiny Magic Pants from Fashionably Dead. I love the spiderweb cutout on the back of this dress, so sexy, so '80s! I am rocking some great shoes from Lyanis Sin's SIN Shoes, called Daphne, I loved adding even more height to my big hair with these chunky platforms. I felt eight feet tall!

Awesome thin metallic bracelets from OPIUM Everyday, and more fabulous earrings from {JUNK}, these called the Crescent Moon Chandelier Earrings. I had been waiting for the right time to wear this Coco Necklace with Pearls from Miam Miam, and a high neck like this gives it a great backdrop. Miam Miam has always impressed with the Metal Colours scripted to change by touch. Rockin' my big rock, my engagement ring from Caroline's Jewelry, and this great Sophie Bag from Paper Couture.



The way I feel about the NEW PIN UPS Building can be summed up with one song lyric, "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!" Join us Tonight for the base or just to come take a peek and grab these hot PINUPS Shades!

Shopping Details:
Glasses – Thimbles PINUPS Sunglasses by Melatonin Hax [Limited Time Freebie/Opening Giftie in PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar – On The Bar!]
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Hair – Tw - Tukinowaguma Hair, Lisa (White)
Skin – biancaF., fata-Ivory-longeyes
Earrings – {JUNK}, Crescent Moon Chandelier Earrings
Purse – Paper Couture, The Sophie Bag (Blanc)
Dress – Emery, Heart of Glass (Black Version)
Leggings – Fashionably Dead, ShinyShiny Magic Pants (Tinted Gold)
Bangles – OPIUM Everyday, Layered Bangles
Necklace – Miam Miam, Coco Necklace with Pearls (Script Touch Metal to Gold)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – SIN, Daphne Shoes (Black)

Have Belts Will Travel!

Sometimes, I am just in the mood for muted colours and practical comfy clothes, and since I was all about getting my house re-furnished (same furniture in my loft for over 1 year in SL, a Crime!) I had to be dressed to do some serious Furniture testing. I found "Emery" weeks ago, and bought out a good number of the items in store at that time, this jacket among them, but I hadn't really worn any of it yet, so when I was looking for a jacket, I was thrilled to be able to throw this one on, called the 'Dakota Checked Jacket', it is cute and relaxed, and probably the most muted colour element in the shop... so unlike me, yet I just loved it! "Dutch Touch" is another place with funky and comfy muted urban looks, and these 'Painter Pants' seemed a perfect match.

I have always loved these boots from "Shiny Things", I love that they look worn in and the colour is vibrant but still neutral. A couple of belts helped me pull this look together, one of my favorite being this "Canimal" 'Punk Rock' Belt, and another, this great bag on a belt by "Cake" with these awesome Flexi suede fringes. Some cute hair from "BP*", this time tinted just a bit darker then the brown it came in to be more... me! I was good to go, now if only I wasn't so laggy I am sure we would have actually gotten furniture, the loft is still bare... but I did get some awesome clothes during the trip, so not a total loss!





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Neutral 4)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Boots – Shiny Things, Old Laceup Boots (Reddish)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, Eyes by Lost, Doll Eyes (Mystical)
Hair – BP*, Heavy Bangs Hair/Twin (L)
Belt – Canimal, Punk Rock Belt
Bag – Cake (FNKY! & Cake), Flexi Utilitarian Belt Bag (Green)
Pants – DUTCH TOUCH, Dirty Paint Pants (From Painter Outfit)
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Multi Tunnels Earrings
Lip Ring – Red Ruin, Lip Ring
Tights - *Petit Ange* (*an*), Knit_Tights_Darkcolour_Set (Brown Socks)
Jacket – Emery, Dakota Checked Jacket