Big Yellow Taxi

Although I had this look ready ahead of time, and was planning on calling this post "Big Yellow Taxi" in any case, it seems to me that the current Open Space Sim Bait & Switch tactic in Phil's Place going on, it is even more relevant.

They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique
And a swinging hot SPOT
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don't know what you’ve got
‘Til it's gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot.
~ Joni Mitchell

I feel for those who were using there Open Sim under the, albeit vague, terms set forth by Phil's place, and am worried we are about to lose a lot of beautiful places, quiet retreats, and art spaces for yet more overcrowded ugly places in-world. Time will tell, but it seems wrong to punish the many for the crimes of a few, if in-fact there were those who were abusing the "Light" use terms.



This look started with this jacket I picked up at Trix' or Treats during the recent Grid Wide Ghost Busters Hunt, it wasn't the free gift, but when I saw it I had to have it. The Yellow Retro Hoodie with optional Black Shirt beneath it is bold and bright and really makes me happy. I paired it up with a great pair of Soft Black Leather Pants from IBIZARRE, a place I discovered for the first time this week, and love the soft sheen of them, really a great pair of classic pants. I love my EnvYou Strapped Chucks, own them in every colour, but this may be the first time I have worn the Yellow. Love this Caution Tape Belt from [THE SYNDICATE], it's got great visual impact. One of the first purses I ever purchased is this adorable 8 Ball Bag from /artilleri/.



When Canimal Zephyr passed me this adorable Deadly Lullaby Necklace, I was thrilled. Not only is is super cute, but it also has amazing scripting and you can customize the details, like bows and pendant colours, to make it work so many ways. I pulled on a cute bracelet from ::MEZZO::, they have great inexpensive sweet jewelry. I love these great ~MAGIKA~ Lightening Earrings, which are multi set, and with a little linked part editing are a great look. Also wearing my Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.

Another great Hair Fair find is this Mia Koda wig from Hair Solutions. I really am enjoying re-discovering what I purchased during that lag infested spending spree, particularly from the shops I bought from and learned of for the first time. A favorite Celestial Studios skin, great eyes from **[Riddle]**, and lashes from Cake complete the essentials. I am sad watching the Open Space Sim issue hurt so many, I hope those at the "Licken Labs" get a clue before it's too late.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - Trix' or Treats [TT], Yellow Retro Hoodie, Black Shirt
Pants - IBIZZARE, Soft Black Leather Pants
Shoes - EnvYou, Strapped Chucks (Yellow)
Belt - [THE SYNDICATE], Caution Tape Belt
Bag - /artilleri/, 8 Ball Bag
Necklace - Canimal, Deadly Lullaby Necklace [Review Copy]
Bracelet - ::MEZZO::, Bangle Dots Black/Red
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Earrings - ~MAGIKA~, Lightning Earrings
Hair - Hair Solutions [HS], Mia Koda - White Rice [Hair Fair]
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 10, Purple - Orchid)
Lashes - Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes - ** [Riddle] **, Realistic Brights (Brown)

Little Bunny FooFoo

He calls me his bunny, I know, mushy stuff, but after 18 months with my partner Draco, I am happy to be his bunny or any other pet name he calls me. This week he was away visiting family, and I missed being really connected to him, when I searched for something to wear while waiting for him to log on for a goodnight cuddle, I knew it had to be this adorable BP* Blue Cut-Off Hoodie with bunny ears. It comes with several hood versions, but this one with the brown hair and the bunny ears was my favorite, I did mod linked parts a bit to slightly darken the hair colour, making it a little more personalized. What is so great about this Hoodie, is the little touches that BettiePage Voyager has a talent for those little details that make all the difference. The frayed edges on the hood and top, small flexi alphas that look like tiny threads moving in the wind are really well done, as are all the prim parts. BP* has some amazing pieces, but the prices are even better.

I paired the top with these bright Red Capri Pants from *DP*yumyum, a sweet little pant with adorable dotted back pockets. I like the shading on them and the prim cuffs fit perfectly with no fiddling, the tiny bow detail really makes them unique. This pair came with a CSR Stamp Card if I recall correctly, and there are many great colours to choose from. I pulled in a favorite pair of casual and cute shoes from EnvYou, the Strapped Chucks I wear so often, and I have them in all the colours available, they are just a cute and casual heeled sneaker, and chucks are so the thing to be wearing these days. The bag is also from BP*, the Leather Skull Bunny Bag is a really nice one to have for a look like this, the colour is lovely and the kitsch factor is right up my alley. I pulled on one of the Arm Bands from Devilish Cupcakes, here the Red Rainbow version, which came in a fatpack of dozens of colour and logo options. One of Marjorie Market's bits of whimsy is this cute Cherry Ring Pop under her Bees Knees Line, can't ever have enough chunky rings.



Skin is the Quelita Soon Milk Skin in Dark 003, I really love the brightness of the face, it has a really youthful look to it. Bedroom Lashes by Cake, and Glassy Mustard Green Eyes from Freak Fantasia. Mostly hidden but worth a mention are my Drifting Sands Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercings, absolute favorites for a mixed up look with only one attachment point.

Shopping Details:
Top – BP*, Cutoff Hoodie Blue (/w Hair)
Pants - *DP*yumyum, Capri Pants (Red)
Shoes – EnvYou, Strapped Chucks (Blue)
Bag – BP*, Leather Bag Red – Pose (Skull Bunny)
Armband – Devilish Cupcakes, Terry Arm Band – Right – Rainbow – Red
Ring – Bees Knees, Cherry Ring Pop (by Marjorie Market, illuminare)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing
Skin - *QS*, Skin Milk – Dark 003
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Riddle Me This...

On a recent trip to the Starlust Motel, I stumbles for the first time into Dog Town, I have no idea why I had never been before, but I was so happy to have found it. I particularly love finding new stores, new to me in any case. When I found **[Riddle]**, I was ecstatic. I love rock girl clothes, stuff that I can wear when I DJ, stuff I would happily wear in RL, and this store had that and more in Spades! It started with this great Plaid Shorts and Bikini Top set in Grey, so cute, with a real Gwen Stefani Badass feel to it. I was also drawn to this adorable red Guitars T-Shirt, since my man plays the Guitar, it made it an easy choice. If you have never been to **[Riddle]**, you must go, they have some seriously adorable stuff, a lot with Rock or Retro Sensibilities, and so much fun.

I always take every opportunity to wear my absolute favorite casual shoes, these great EnvYou Strapped Chucks, I have then in every colour they come in, about 8, and I love wearing them. The heel makes them girly and a bit sexy, but they also look like the practical Chucks that everyone loves. I wanted to wear some accessories with a lot of fun factor, and one that I have had for a while is this -[Kalico Kreations]- Cute Kitty Wallet, with adorable Flexi Dollar Bills in it. I also love this Rockabilly Cigar Box Purse from Caroline's, love that is contains the most impractical items ever, and kitsch is the clincher for me. I am also wearing some adorable Cassette Tape Earrings from Electric Jane's, a shop with lots of fun do-dads and wearables. The stacks of Jelly Bracelets are from Overdose & Punk by Proxy, and they are just the perfect casual accessory for this look.



This great short style is new from *Muism*, Mika is a sweet shaggy bob, really cute. This skin is a new favorite from Quelita Soon or *QS*, the Milk Skin in Dark 001, a lovely red lip and highlighted eye. Eyes are the expressive Miriel Hazel Eyes, with Photoshoot Lashes from MMS.

Shopping Details:
Shorts - **[Riddle]**, Grey Plaid Shorts & Bikini Top
T-Shirt - **[Riddle]**, Guitars T-Shirt
Shoes – EnvYou, Strapped Chucks (Red)
Wallet - -[Kalico]-, [KK] Cute Kitty Wallet
Purse – Caroline’s, Rockabilly Cigar Purse
Bracelets – [Od], PbP Jelly Bracelets (Black)
Earrings – Electric Jane’s, Cassette Earrings
Hair - *Muism*, Mika (Silver)
Skin – [QS], Skin Milk – Dark 001
Lashes – MMS, Photoshoot Lashes
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

And They Call It... Puppy Love!

I am not a huge Pet Lover in RL, by that I mean that I don't own any, and that I really have no desire too, I like animals, am kind to them, but they are not my thing really. In SL however, I think pets can be a blast, you don't have to walk them or clean litter boxes, and you can tuck them neatly back into your inventory when you go out for a night on the town. This little sweetie, named Toto, was picked up back when I was putting a Wizard of Oz 'Dorothy' Costume together for an Event at PIN UPS. I just think he is adorable, and if someone clicks on him, he yips and barks at him or her, how is that for attitude!

So it was time to take little Toto out on a shopping trip, and what can I say, cute little puppies make me want to dress the part! Girly pink from "/artilleri/", in these fab Plaid Pants and sweet 'Lacy Leo' Leopard Print Camisole, made a nice jumping off point for this look. The strapped chucks from "EnvYou" in Mischief Cove are still my casual shoe of choice, and I own them in all 8 colours, I think I wear them more than any other single pair of shoes I own. Still going with the cute factor, this adorable necklace and bracelet I picked up at "Miam Miam", I have always been a fan of a charm bracelet and tiny prim work. Now check the purse, yep it's transparent, and what is that you spy through the bag -- cell phone, compact, hairbrush, and BIRTH CONTROL PILLS! Could you die! No unwanted Prim Babies in this Avatar's future I tell ya!

This hair, from my last trip to "Old Gravy", called 'Gun Club' is adorably punky! And yes, still no word on the whereabouts of the M.I.A. "Old Gravy", but my quest for information continues. Again, anyone who has any details about the goings on at "Old Gravy" can IM me in-world or leave comment on my blog. Thanks for all the comments; we need to SAVE THE GRAV-Y!



Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Silver 1)
Hair – Old Gravy, Gun Club (White)[No Longer Found]
Top - /artilleri/, Lacy Leo (Long, Pink Lace)
Pet – Wynx’s Whimsical Wonders, Black Teacup Poodle
Purse – Aimee Weber @ Midnight City, Handbag (Canada)
Necklace – Miam Miam, Yummy Charm Necklace (Scripted, Silver)
Bracelet – Miam Miam, Yummy Charm Bracelet (Scripted, Silver)
Pants - /artilleri/, Plain Plaid Pants (Baby Pink)
Shoes – Sumire & EnvYou , Strapped Chucks (Black)

Rockabilly Red!

For my weekly set at "Rumble in Brighton", a UK Based Rock N' Roll Club, I went pure oldskool Rockabilly! That means pulling out the heavy "/artilleri/", like this fabulous 'Vicky Dress' with optional patch on the jacket layer in about 8 different options! These were my first Tattoos in SL, perhaps the most expensive too, and absolutely worth every single Linden, Canimal makes the best bright coloured ink tats in SL. Rockabilly hair is what "Old Gravy" is all about, and this style named 'Jersey Girl' comes with a pile of optional headbands or flowers, like the ones I have chosen. A few funky accessories and I am all set to go!



Hair – Old Gravy, Jersey Girl (Black, w/ Flower Power L&R)
Eyes – ND (Naughty Designs), Eyes By Lost “Doll Eyes” (Mystical)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red - Dusk)
Dress - /artilleri/, Vicky Dress (Red, With 8-Ball Jacket Layer Patch)
Shoes – EnvYou, Strapped Chucks (Red)
Tattoos – Canimal, Body Grafitti, Rock Star Pack (Blue)
Watch - /artilleri/, 8 Ball Watch
Necklace - /artilleri/, Micci Necklace
Brow Piercing – ITF, Dual Ball Brow Piercing
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Rasta Baby

I love costume events at PIN UPS, they give me a reason to SHOP! I wanted to have fun with the Reggae & Ska Bash look I put together, and this hat was just too cute to resist! Pairing a basic red tank top with these fab LeeZu Baxter Rolled Jeans gave the look a nice relaxed feel. I had to throw in one of my faves, my EnvYou Strapped chucks in red (but honestly, I have them in all colours, they are just too cute!). This look is a bit funky, a lot fun, and gave me a chance to play with my wardrobe a bit.



Hat - tidzsi Design, Jamaican Hat [Purchased on SLX]
Hair - ETD, Lisa (Smoke)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Gloss-Red)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Jeans - LBD (LeeZu Baxter Designs) SamGlam Pants Scrunched Up Jeans
Tank - /artilleri/, zee tank top, short (Red)
Shoes - EnvYou, Strapped Chucks (Red)
Necklace - (Yummy), Mixtape Necklace (Gold)
Glasses - /artilleri/, Marla Sunglasses *red*
Nose - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire