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

My Little Runaway

I have been watching the development of Bare Rose Tokyo since my earliest days in-world. I remember my first trip there, someone took pity on my and my tiny LaLa Balance, and teleported me into this huge building, walls covered in hundreds of vendors. It was overwhelming, but the fashion were decidedly Japanese or Gothic in influence. I picked up a few items, marveled at the unbelievable prices, and made a landmark to be sure I remembered to go back. I had pretty much forgotten about Bare Rose until a Gothic event came up several months later and I needed a costume. I headed back, only to find more fabulous choices, now spanning all sorts of styles. Soon came Bare Rose Couture, and now the offerings are nothing short of magic. There is literally something for everyone, be they Goth, Anime, Traditional Japanese Costume, High Fashion Looks, and now Grunge and Neko Styles. This Bare Rose Runaway Girl Ally outfit is one of the reasons they have stayed relevant and more worth a trip over. It is incredibly detailed, the accessories, the system elements, the options, and the whole look can be broken down to use the parts you love.



The belt alone, with the sweet doll, the rolled up magazine, bit and bobs, and the great little purse would have been well worth the price of this whole look, but here you get two version of the tank top, several options with the pants, not to mention the necklaces, bow tie, gloves and scarves, and the bangles and buttons on the shirt, all prim wonders, utilizing sculpties to great advantage, as well as standard prims. Bare Rose now offers a whole series of looks like this, and they can all be worked well with each other, I think the whole outfit, which comes boxed, and is transferable, cost less them $200LaLas, and you really cannot go wrong. This Runaway Girl look is adorable, it looks as if I am carrying all my worldly possessions with me, and what Runaway would be complete without her little lost puppy? This adorable Back Teacup Poodle from Wynx Whiplash is a adorable friend to have on the streets, he is fiercely protective, and will bark and growl when someone touches him, a girl on the run needs some protection. I pulled on the foot portion of these great Frangipani Designs Vixen Boots, I just love the angle of the boot base, the steep heel.



This amazing skin is another gem from Canimal, the Essence of Frost skin has a soft blue tinted lip, and brilliantly dramatic eye make-up. I also love the dark brows, which I find is the one thing that really gets me when skin shopping. The hair is another gotta-love-it from (JUNWAVE), the Pompadour has great height in the front section which really helps to elongate the face. Prim Lashes are Celestial Studios Classic 10 Style, and Eyes are [Detour]'s Delta Eyes.

Shopping Details:
Outfit - :::B@R:::, Runway Girl Ally
Boots – Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (Black Widow)
Dog – Wynx Whiplash, Black Teacup Poodle (Depoz Specialties)
Hair – (JUNWAVE), Pompadour_OliveBlack_L
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Frost
Lashes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)

Forever Old...

A few weeks ago, while DJing at PIN UPS, I made a silly comment about having an "Old Folks Home" Event one night. It was meant to be a joke, but our club greeter, Jeff Melendez, thought I was serious. He IMd me later in the week to ask when it would be, Jeff is nothing if not obsessed with finding the perfect costume for every event. I laughed, and said "OK, this Friday!" And so we did it, I knew the club would not be crazy busy, I mean who wants to be old in SL when we can all look '21 Forever', and I didn't even know if you could find a costume or avatar suitable. I was absolutely floored to find not only a great avatar for myself, but several others, not to mention assistive devices such as walkers and canes. Details about the costumes follow, but that is not the best part of the night.

Sure it was hilarious watching a bunch of Senior Citizen Avatars doing SineWave Dances, I was certain someone was going to break a hip, but the best part of the night was deciding what to do after the event. After the great Armidi VS. Facelight 3000 episode, I said to my partner Draco, what the heck, lets go test the Humor Sensitivity at Armidi!



We teleported in to a grey laggy stew, and waited patiently for rez. There we stood, in all our wrinkled and old glory, and we started to chat. In front of Armidi Beauty Draco began complaining about not finding the elastic waisted polyester pants, while I asked for the whereabouts of the ladies room as I had forgotten to wear my Depends undergarment. It was hysterical. Soon the lag tripled as we were surrounded by about twenty young lovelies, some horrified, some laughing, some not sure what to think. I was like performance art, the dialogue we shared back and forth, people were snapping pictures, and not once did we see a Customer Service Rep or anyone even remotely questioning our purpose there. One person commented that in all her months in-world, this was the most hilarious thing she had ever witnessed. I was glad to make people smile and stop taking things so seriously.



I couldn't get any pictures until about an hour after our arrival, by then the shopping masses had moved on, roaming the Armidian Landscape, what I affectionately call the Mecca to the Young and Beautiful, in search of the trappings of the fashionable avatar. But what really hit home for me, was not so much the fact that people found our avatars amusing, but that you really don't see anyone in-world looking over the age of 30-something. I can count on one hand the number that do look mature, and it made me wonder why. I know there are people in game that are of a mature age, my 67-year old father has an account he never uses, but I am certain there are many his age, and older, that are active. It's just an interesting question to me, in our real lives there is so much pressure to be young and beautiful forever, why do we fell that same pressure in our virtual lives?

Shopping Details -
On Her:
Costume - Aunt Esmerlada by DarkDharma Daguerre (Skin, Eyes, Clothing, Glasses, Brooch, Earrings Only)
Hair - ETD, No Bangs Bun (Naturals I) and Left Swept Bangs (naturals I) Both in White
Shoes - (Shiny Things), Flare Oxfords (Black)
Cane - [unpop], Cane (F)
Shape - Models Own
On Him:
Costume - Uncle Norman by DarkDharma Daguerre (Clothing, Glasses, Skin)
Hair - >FD<, Hair, Tom (Silver)
Eyes - Red Ruin, Blue Eyes
Shoes - KK Outfitters, Lo-Top Kool Kicks (Black)
Tattoos - TRUTH, Ink (Betty)
Walker - [unpop], Walker (F)
Shape - Models Own

I Amma In Love

Neferia Abel and her husband Brumm have been working tirelessly on rebuilding the Ivalde SIM over the past week. Nef was running out of prims, producing as much as she does week after week, I can see how that could happen. When I spoke to her last week about joining the Retrology Sidewalk Sale, she showed me the new dresses she was releasing today when her shop re-opened. The minute I saw the image of this precious Amma Dress in Pink, I went Oooh and Ahh, and the next thing I knew, Nef had dropped it on me. I wanted to blog it immediately, because it is so divinely lovely, but I held off until it was on sale in her shop. Today is that day, Ivalde has re-opened, the Build is spectacular, so I proudly present to you one of my favorite dresses perhaps of all time, Amma. I love the careful shading on the bodice, that makes the satiny texture look like it is reflecting light, I love the broomstick pleated skirts, it is a simply lovely dress, perfect for a Summer Night Wedding, or a Special Party.

If someone asked me what my favorite gemstone was, I would say none-of-the-above, for it is a Tahitian Pearl that I adore, preferably in a silver or white gold setting. Muse has some deliciously dark pearls, and I love this simple pair of Claris Black Pearl earrings. I have had this amazing triple strand of pearls from Muse for some time, the Celine Pearl Necklace it very formal, but I think it works well here as the rest of the look is so understated. I pulled in a simple Black Pearl Cuff from Frangipani Designs, and am wearing my Gimcrack Diamond Ring from Caroline's Jewelry. For an evening out, a sweet little evening bag, like this Lace Drawstring Handbag from (Shiny Things) is just perfection. A delicate sandal from INSOLENCE is perfect for a dressy summer look, the April Sandal in Pink is really delicate, with lovely sculptie work.



This lovely Lain Hair, from Philotic Energy was something I nabbed on my last trip there. I have been gravitating towards shorter styles lately, but this long style was a must have. I love the shaggy bangs, and the headband can be touch tinted to any one of dozens of colours, making it incredibly wearable. Skin is from bianca F.'s fata line, I love the dramatic longeyes make-up, perfect for a night out, and the pale lip is very soft and lets the eyes to all the talking. Lashes are [Detour] Love Lashes, and eyes are from Freak Fantasia.


Shopping Information:
Dress - ~~Ivalde~~, Amma Dress (Pink)
Shoes - INSOLENCE, April Pink Sandals
Purse - (Shiny Things), Satin & Lace Drawstring Handbag (Powder Pink)
Necklace - Muse, Celine Pearl Necklace (Black Pearl/White Crystal/Silver)
Bracelet - Frangipani Designs, Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Earrings - Muse, Claris Black Pearl Earring in Silver
Hair - Philotic Energy, Lain (White)
Skin - bianca F., *bf* fata-ivory-longeyes
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green

New Bohemian

Every now and then, I like to switch up my look and go for something that may not be the hottest look of the moment, but rather a classic style that can work from season to season. I have always loved a Bohemian look, and this adorable Skirt and Camisole from the Sela Set at Luminosity is really wearable. The skirt moves really nicely, and is a bit sheer, so it almost floats around you when in motion. The Sela Set comes with two jacket options of it's own, but I opted instead for the Laine Bolero from !Boing Fromage!, which is tintable and can be made to match any look. I opted to pick up the green in the camisole, and tinted it this lovely olive colour.

I have been asked a whole bunch about this hair from Tukinowaguma, and I honestly don't remember how I found the shop, but it has some really cute hair for gals and guys, and the Tae style is just so fresh and flirty. My eyes are my old favorites, Glassy Mustard Green from Freak Fantasia, and I love the glossy look of them. I am addicted to Love Lashes from [Detour], and wear them almost exclusively lately. Another great skin from biancaF., the *QS* Freebie Skin [an Update Group Gift] is so lovely, and I am hungry for more new releases and make-ups.

I stumbled on a little shop called Missakiss months ago, and picked up this cute Tote Bag for all of $50LaLas. The shop has some cute stuff, and nothing over that price, so it is worth a look. This sweet necklace from Paper Couture, called the Heirloom Pendant, is really special, I love the organza ribbon tied in a bow around the Cameo. I am wearing my very un-bohemian Gimcrack Diamond Ring from Caroline's Jewelry, but it is my engagement ring, so I wear it unless another attachment takes it off my hand. I love these boots from Frangipani Designs, called the Vixen Boot, I have them in this great Voodoo Brown colour as well as a black version. I am also rocking one of Bonita Popinjay's fabulous bracelet sets, this Browns & Pearls Set has some really interesting textures and colours, and it works with so many of my outfits.



Shopping Details:
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair – Tukinowaguma SHOP, Tw Tae b (White)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – biancaF., *QS* Skin Freebie [Update Group Gift]
Purse – Missakiss, Tote Bag
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Ring
Skirt, Camisole – Luminosity, from Sela Outfit
Jacket – Boing Fromage!, Tintable Laine Bolero (Tinted Olive)
Boots – Frangipani Designs, >FD< Vixen Boots (Voodoo)
Bracelet – Bonita’s, Browns & Pearls, Bracelet 4 - #4
Necklace – Paper Couture, Heirloom Pendant

Fourteen Months Together

Draco and I have been together for 14 month in-world, and it just about snuck up on us un-noticed. Not that we don't celebrate these little milestones, just that we have been so busy in RL that we didn't realize that the day had arrived. So it was date night, and I wanted a classy but not overly fussy gown. Enter []::TULI::[], and the Powder Blue Gwen Gown I picked up at the Relay For Life Clothing Fair. It is magnificent. The colour is exquisite, the shimmer of the fabric so impressive, and the high collar and cape shoulder is so elegant. I felt great in this gown, and it can literally stand on it's own with very few accessories needed, all the 'bead' work on the waist is glitz enough. This dress is also well worth the reasonable price, as it includes a short cocktail length skirt as well as the classic long one.

I did decide to wear a simple muted cuff from Frangipani Designs, one of my favorite pieces, called the Black Pearl and Silver Cuff, it has a single black pearl on one of the bracelets, and I felt the tarnished metal went well with this gown without showing it up. I am also wearing my favorite accessory of all, my hunky chunky engagement ring from Caroline's Jewelry, a huge Princess Cut Diamond called the Gimcrack Ring. Shoes are the brilliant Slinky Stilettos from Maitreya in Silver, which are a great shoe to have when wearing some colour, since it is almost impossible to find an exact match, and it is classy and polished, without drawing too much attention to the feet.

I opted for a simple pony tail style for my hair, with some lose strands around the face, this Lynne 2 style from ETD is classy, without looking stuffy or too mature. This skin, another one from biancaF., is the Ivory Fata Base review copy I received, and is a lovely neutral make-up that can be dressed up or down, depending on your mood. I am very much taken with these Watery Eyes from BBBM, in the Mud pack, called Splatter, I love how light they are, very pretty. It wouldn't be an anniversary without a little love, so I am wearing my favorite Love Lashes, from [Detour] as well. A simple yet classic look for a night on the town. Happy Anniversary to us!



Shopping Information:
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – ETD, Lynne 2 (White)
Skin – biancaF., fata-2-Ivory-base [Review Copy]
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Dress – []::TULI::[], Gwen (Powder Blue, @ RFL Clothing Fair)
Bracelets – Frangipani Designs >FD<, Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Shoes – Maitreya, Slinky Stilettos (Silver)

Note: Sorry For The Poor Quality of the First Picture Particularly, Still Getting Used to the MANY Limitations of the Snapshot Feature of the New Viewer... Which SUCKS!

Green To The Nines

What with St. Patricks Day on Monday, and all the Green Available Now, I am having a delicious time over-indulging in my favorite colour of all. But just because it's green doesn't mean it's for me, and I have seen a lot of 'Green Don'ts' this week in SL. Let's face it, making something fluorescent green does not make it a must have for St. Patty's or any other day.*lolz*

When I was asked to fill in DJ for some of the Opening of "LeeZu Baxter Designs" new "To The Nines" SIM, I was thrilled, and spun away happily for almost 3 hours, the whole time dying to get into the store so I could load up on more goodies! When I finally was able to ambulate over, through the lag of the LeeZu Fans there to do the same, I saw this adorable dress and of course, it is that perfect shade of Green Yumminess for me. The "Vaugn" Flexi dress can be purchased with add-ons like different flexi skirts and shruggy capes and all sorts of fabulous colour options, but I liked the simplicity of the main dress so very much. The texturing and details, like these bronze buttons, are really nicely done. I also picked up these brilliant 'Anna' stockings, that come in a pack of a dozen or so springlike colour options, that can be matched with the dress or practically anything else you own. I love that they are slightly un-even, and look so casual.

This Amazing bag is one of Elika's newest from "ETD Accessories" and gosh it was hard to choose just one! This amazing 'Brown Croc - City Handbag' just looked too delicious to pass up. Again, more of the fabulous hair from "Philotic Energy", this adorable 'Niela' style had colour scripted flowers, and is just so fresh and spring-like. I am truly thrilled with the range of style I am finding at "PE", and can't wait for new releases!

I had this adorable 'Chocolate Ring' from "KUROTSUBAKI", a valentine's group gift, and it is seriously adorable and such a nice little trinket. I have a confession, I horde freebies, and rarely even look at most of them once collected, never-mind sort them and wear them, but this one was love at first sight. I thought these nice earthy brown 'Vixen' Boots from "Frangipani Designs" worked well with the lawn greens in this look, and love the name of this colour 'VooDoo'! An awesome bracelet set from "Shiny Things" finishes off this look nicely I think, this the 'Hippie Deluxe' in Brown. This look is a 'Green Do' that will survive the post St. Patty's season, and I could not be more gleeful!





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Rubies)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Eyes – Karamia, Hazel Eyes
Hair – PE – Philotic Energy, Niela (White)
Bracelet – Shiny Things, Hippie Deluxe Bracelets (Brown)
Ring – KUROTSUBAKI, Chocolate Ring [Valentine’s Group Gift]
Dress – LeeZu Baxter Designs, Vaugn Flexi Dress (Green)
Stockings – LeeZu Baxter Designs, Anna Stocking (Anna11 – Spring)
Purse – ETD Accessories, City Handbag (Brown Croc)
Boots – Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (Voodoo)

Back To Work...

Sometimes, yous just have to roll up your sleeves and get down to business, we are re-tweaking a bit at PIN UPS, trying some new things, revisiting our roots... it's hard work to keep a Club alive in SL, keep things fresh, especially after 1 year plus of events. So I felt like dressing the part, getting all down-to-business like, with my own personal spin on it. I wish I remembered where I got this Blouse & Vest Combo, and it is not labeled clearly, but I have always liked it... it is made by "Shin Mathilde", but the profile seemed to lead me down a lot of empty roads. I loved the smokey colour of the vest, and paired it with these fabulous dressed up Cargo Pants from "REDGRAVE". The are cargos, but they have just enough chic style to make them dressy too.

Can I talk about this amazing Hair for just a moment... it is "Philotic Energy", and it is Devine! A kicking Up-Do, with a colour scripted head band, a little dressy, a little casual, "Iseult" is just a brilliant and unique style, something I have come to appreciate about "PE". Some chunky bangles, and this delish "Coco" necklace from "Miam Miam" complete the dressed up look for me. I loved wearing these "Maitreya" shoes again, the 'Limelights' are just so versatile, and work great with pants or skirts, without interfering with system pant hems or looking too chunky for skirts. Alright kids... lets get back to work now!





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair – PE – Philotic Energy, Iseult (Black)
Vest & Blouse – Shin Mathilde, Holster Neck Vest (From Set) [SLURL Not Found]
Cuff – Frangipani Designs, Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Bangles – Naughty Designs, Sanskrit Cuff & Silver Ring Bracelet by Lost
Necklace – Miam Miam, Coco Necklace With Pearls
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Earrings – Bebe, Manhattan Earrings (Tinted Grey, Welcome Gift in Store)
Pants – REDGRAVE, CARGO Pants (Smoke)
Shoes – Maitreya, Limelights (Brown)

Sundays Are For The Birds

This past Sunday, I didn't feel like getting all dolled up, I wanted to dress for the day, and I wanted a look that felt genuinely Sunday. You know, casual, no over-thinking, and the kind of thing you would wear out with your best friends for Pizza and a Movie. "Fashionably Dead" has a lot of stuff that I think falls nicely into this category, I love hand-painted looks, and these are some of the best around. This Boat Neck top is casual but still stylish. A pair of comfy jeans like these from "Fangipani Designs" helped me stick with the 'Grayscale' look I was going for. Throw on a great pair of boots, and some Casual Hair from "ETD" and the look is almost complete.

One thing that drives me nuts in SL, is the common faux pas of 'Over Accessorizing'. There are times, like for special events, high fashion looks, or kitschy outfits where it is fun to go nutty with some fun accessories. But, just because you can wear things on a zillion attachment points, doesn't mean you should. Sometimes, when you wear something like these stacked bangles from "Bebe", they are more then a statement and you don't need to pile on necklaces and earrings and all sorts of other neat do-dads. I mean really gals (& guys), if you were running out to grab a bite with the gang, would you spend an hour choosing the right earrings to match your necklace that matches you bracelets... well you get the point. So as this was a casual look, I kept it simple opting for something I felt I would actually wear in RL. Sometime keeping it simple says so much more about your fashion sensibilities. Yay for Sundays!





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Pink – Sugar)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Hair – ETD, Naomi (White Blackened)
Piercing – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Top – Fashionably Dead, Bird Boat Neck
Jeans – Frangipani Designs, Entourage Snowdrop (Black)
Boots – Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (Black Widow) [Foot Part Only]
Bracelets – Bebe, Sazerac Black Bangles

Wings & Pretty Things

"Winged Wonders" is one of those events that everyone loves. The very thought of possessing wings, the freedom, the beauty, and yes... the scripted prim heavy SIM crashing joy of it all! By far, some of the best wings in Second Life come from "Material Squirrel". Theirs' were the very first I purchased, and I still go there whenever I want something new. This pair of wings, called 'Jinx' were actually the first I ever bought, and are still my favorites, I love the lacey looking edges, the way they fan out and move. When we had this event recently, as we do perhaps once a month, I knew I wanted to revisit these wings, and wondered how I would wear them this time. They have matches equally well with a Gothic or Rocker look. But then I remembered something that I had in my closet that was so perfect, I was almost giddy.

On a recent shopping trip to "Adam N Eve" I ran into Sachi Vixen while looking for a gown for a "Lord of The Rings" Costume I was piecing together. She was so sweet, chatty, helpful, encouraging me to take advantage of their "Buy One Get One Free" sale, and I assured her I would because "They don't call me the Second Life Fashion Addict for nothing". Sachi asked if I had a blog, to which I responded that I did, and before I could even say another word she dropped this incredible gown on me. That was before my Blog was syndicated, and I had never received anything from a designer before. I felt awkward, I thanked her, and I moved on. When I got back to my loft and tried it on, I was amazed. This gown is perfection, I had not seen it on the walls of the store, had I, it would have been a definite YES! But I noted the lovely pierced lace around the bodice and something clicked... My Wings! They look as though they were meant to be worn together, and so I was a Fairy Princess that night, and the wings turn out not to be so "Jinxed" after all.



Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Hair – ETD, Eva II, (White Blackened)
Gown – Adam N Eve by Sachi Vixen, Dernier Cri (Black) [Gift from Sachi]
Bangle – Frangipani Designs , Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Necklace –Love Lace, Dark Pearl Strand
Shoes – Maitreya, Slinky Stilettos (Black)
Wings – Material Squirrel, Jinx Wings 4.0

Girls in Glasses...

Keeping The Cozy Going, Layers Make Me Happy. Love this Hooded Sweater from "Little Rebel", actually one of the first things I purchsed for myself since discovering there was more to SL fashion then Pink Blingy Platform Stilettos and Poofy Florescent Prim Skirt... Over a year ago now and all I can say is "Amen to That"! Classics like this never go out of style. These "Armidi" Jeans are just so cool, love the crinkled Prim Cuffs!



Eyewear - /artilleri/, Marla Glasses (Black)
Bracelet – WRONG!, Beads & Bangles (Tinted Grey)
Boots – Frangipani Designs (FD), Vixen Boots, Black Window
Hooded Sweater – Little Rebel (LR), Grey Stars Hoodie
Thermal Shirt – Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal Top (Back In Black)
Jeans – Armidi Limited, A001 Jeans (Grey, Painter “Skinny”)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – ETD, Disturbed (Black)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple – Sunset)

Hear Me Out & Turn Me On!

Draco and I Model My Newest T-Shirt Offering at .-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-.. I created these DJ Inspired T-Shirts, and am please with my progress as a Designer. Draco wears the "Turn Me On!" T-Shirt in the Men's Tan Un-tucked Version, I have on the "Hear Me Out!" T-Shirt in the Women's Shirt Layer. Both available in Men's and Women's versions now on Retrology in my Main Store slurl.com/secondlife/Retrology/218/15/41 . They Paired with some comfy Jeans, they are casual and cool and a bit funky too.



On Him:
T-Shirt - HANG THE DJ!, Men's "Turn Me On" (Tan, Jacket Version)
Hair - Frangipani Designs
Skin - Naughty Designs, Dante
Jeans - REDGRAVE
Tattoos - TRUTH
On Her:
T-Shirt - HANG THE DJ!, Women's "Hear Me Out" (Sage, Shirt Layer)
Hair - Zero Style, Pompadour
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Orchid)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Tattoos - AITUI, Butterflies (Full Body, Faded)
Jean - The Abyss

What's In My Closet - The Look Of Ivalde

If I had to name the Designer that I indulge in the most in Second Life, it is without a doubt Neferia Abel's ~Ivalde~. She creates looks from Victorian to Modern Day, From Ancient Egypt to 50s' Era Poodle Skirts and literally everything in between. Nef and I have become friends since her shop first came to PIN UPS, one of the first Vendors we had, and now she has a very important place on Retrology. She is a lovely person, endlessly creative, generous and kind, and has a joy and energy about her that shows in her work. Her clothes speak for themselves, and here is a look at all the items that have spoken to me when I enter her shops. (Note: I have purchased several more since this collage of looks was created, stay tuned for more!).



Ivalde 1.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Elaine (Black/Red)
2. Ivalde, Siri (Red)
3. Embla, Inga Green Dress
4. Embla, Janette Orchid Dress
5. Embla, Miriam Black Lace Dress
[L-R]
6. Embla, Sirianne Blue Dress
7. Ivalde, Arsinoe Black Egyptian Princess
8. Ivalde, Andrine Salmon Gown
9. Ivalde, Bjorg Blue Gown
10. Ivalde, Moira Black Dress
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Vintage Thorine Blue Dress
12. Ivalde, Violet Black Dress (Poofy Skirt)
13. Ivalde, Violet Black Dress (Flexi Gown)
14. Embla, Rebecca White Dress
15. Ivalde, Silje Blue Dress



Ivalde 2.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Isadora Red Dress
2. Ivalde, Judith Green Dress
3. Ivalde, Laura Purple Disco Dress
4. Ivalde, Lin Hot Pink Disco Dress
5. Ivalde, Agnetha Giraffe Dress
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Tilje Red Retro Inspired Lace Appliqué & Petticoat
7. Ivalde, Lovinda Black Dress
8. Ivalde, Lovinda Green Dress
9. Ivalde, Lousie Zebra Dress (Look 1)
10. Ivalde, Lousie Zebra Dress (Look 2)
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Smurfine Dress
12. Ivalde, Edna Green Dress
13. Ivalde, Ellen Red Dress
14. Ivalde, Elvira Tan Dress
15. Ivalde, Joanna Brown & Dark Grey Dress



Ivalde 3.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Konstanse White/Black Emo Dress, Red Belt
2. Ivalde, Vintage Isabelle Green Dress
3. Ivalde, Siv, White Gown, Strapless with Floral Print (Roses)
4. Ivalde, Vintage Carrie Blackdress 1960-1970
5. Ivalde, Cora (Aqua 60’s Inspired Dress)
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Cora (Aqua 60’s Inspired Dress With Jacket)
7. Ivalde, Tove Yellow Dress 1950
8. Ivalde, Vintage Anneli Black Dress
9. Ivalde, Donna Blue Dress 1970
10. Ivalde, Eidrun Green Dress 1960-70
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Jackelyn Salmon Dress
12. Ivalde, Kassandra Blue Dress
13. Ivalde, Lillian Black & Blue Dress
14. Ivalde, Santina Chartreuse Dress (Short)
15. Ivalde, Santina Chartreuse Dress (Long)



Ivalde 4.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Vintage Grace Pink Dress
2. Ivalde, Vintage Maja Mint Dress
3. Ivalde, Antonia Silver Regency Dress
4. Ivalde, Sandy Yellow Skirt Set (Look 1)
5. Ivalde, Sandy Yellow Skirt Set (Look 2)
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Breakfast at Tiffany Dress
7. Ivalde, Aritha Green Dress
8. Ivalde, Dorothea Wne Bustle Gown
9. Ivalde, Joan Dress With Bolero (Olive)
10. Ivalde, Karianna Beige Dress
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Sarah Maroon Dress
12. Ivalde, Udela Purple Dress
13. Ivalde, Sheila Tan (Advent Gift)
14. Ivalde, Janice Cherry Set
15. Ivalde, Janice Pink, Black&White Set



Ivalde 5.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Betty Boop Shirt Dress & Stockings
2. Ivalde, Delilah (White/Red)
3. Ivalde, Lianne Mint (Long Gown)
4. Ivalde, Lianne Mint (Short Dress)
5. Ivalde, Stine Pink
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Tove Peach (Advent Gift)
7. Ivalde, Petronella Black (Look 1)
8. Ivalde, Petronella Black (Look 2)
9. Ivalde, Kristine Red&Black
10. Ivalde, Dehlia White
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Ella Halloween Special
12. Ivalde, Kia Halloween Special
13. Ivalde, Lovinda Halloween Special
14. Ivalde, Ramona Halloween Special
15. Ivalde, Odelia 2 Black Gown



Ivalde 6.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Embla, Johanne Yoga Set (Blue)
2. Embla, Johanne Yoga Set (Pink)
3. Embla, Johanne Yoga Set (Green)
4. Embla, Johanne Yoga Set (Purple)
5. Ivalde, Bonnie Set (Cuffed Capri and Tank Top)
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Kitty Purple Shirt & Knee Length Jeans
7. Ivalde, Britt Emo Stripped Pant/Glove, Print Top
8. Ivalde, Emma Black Halter Top, Prim Wide Capri
9. Ivalde, Emma Black Halter Top, Hotpants
10. Ivalde, Jenny Set – Tank & Plaid Pencil Skirt
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Polly Red Plaid Mini & T-Shirt (Black)
12. Ivalde, Polly Red Plaid Mini & T-Shirt (White)
13. Ivalde, Merethe1 (Black Shirt)
14. Ivalde, Merethe1 (Violet Shirt)
15. Ivalde, Merethe1 (Yellow Shirt)



Ivalde 7.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Jeans – Frangipani Designs, Snowdrop (Black)
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, Anneline Brown Jacket
2. Ivalde, Anneline Olive Jacket
3. Ivalde, Jenna Black Jacket Coat
4. Ivalde, Kita Black Jacket (Long)
5. Ivalde, Kita Black Jacket (Short)
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Heidi Purple Sweater
7. Embla, Inger Green Top
8. Ivalde, Vera Grey Wool Coat
9. Embla, Jenny Top (Blue)
10. Embla, Jenny Top (Dark Grey)
[L-R]
11. Embla, Jenny Top (Green)
12. Embla, Jenny Top (Orange)
13. Embla, Jenny Top (Pink)
14. Embla, Jenny Top (Purple)
15. Embla, Jenny Top (Red)



Ivalde 8.
Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 1)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Shoes – Crisis Pumps by Tekilah Elytis (Tint, Medium Nude)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
[L-R]
1. Ivalde, rMira, Green Set
2. Ivalde, Toril Black Discosuit, 1970 – Flared Leg
3. Embla, Amanda Orange Plaid Pant/T-Shirt
4. Ivalde, Lotte Green Set
5. Embla, Mia Cherise Shirt [Jeans – Frangipani Designs, Snowdrop (Black)]
[L-R]
6. Ivalde, Lisa Green Set
7. Ivalde, Lisa Red Set
8. Ivalde, Mya Burlesque Set (Red, PIN UPS Exclusive Colour)
9. Ivalde, Ingeborg Silk Robe
10. Ivalde, Charlotte Yellow
[L-R]
11. Ivalde, Beate Swimsuit (Black)
12. Ivalde, Beate Swimsuit (Red)
13. Ivalde, Tanja (Black Bikini)
14. Ivalde, Liv Green Silk Set
15. Ivalde, Wonder Woman Camisole Set

Cozy Knit Cap Cutie!

This is possibly the cutest Cap/Hair combo in the existence of SL! The "Karlie" knit cap from "Slow Tempo" seems to look great on almost everyone I have seen it on, and is so reasonably priced, it is a must have this winter season (comes in several cap and hair colour combos). A cozy detailed Sheepskin coat matches the cap well, and then a nice worn pair of denims from TULI make the outfit complete.



Hair/Hat – [Slow Tempo], Karlie White Cap (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, Paris, Grn2 Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Jacket – [Savvy Avvy], Sheepskin Coat
Jeans – TULI, Jenny Jeans (Brown)
Boots – Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (Voodoo)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Nose - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud

Wrapped Up With A Great Scarf

This Fabulous Scarf from BP* Warmed Up My Whole Day! I love a great accessory, and a scarf like this just screams COZY! A great jacket from "Ivalde" works perfectly with the Scarf, and all this outfit needed was a great pair of Jeans and I was all set to go!



Hair – ETD Couture, The Wavy (Smoky)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Purple-Orchid)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashed (Classic 10)
Coat – Ivalde, Anneline Brown Coat
Jeans – Frangipani Designs, Snowdrop (Black)
Scarf – BP*, BettyPage Voyager, Crochet Scarf 2
Tights – (Creamshop) Plain Tights (Black)
Shoes – Maitreya, Limelights (Brown)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Another Winter Day, Another Great Coat!

I really love the warm colour of this open front coat from TRUTH, it just looks well worn and well traveled. This hair, a freebie from Maitreya upon the opening of her new shop, is insanely great, and I will wear it over and over again. And it was time to pull out the PushButton Thermals, simply awesome underwear and glove layer thermals that can pretty much work under anything and are a wardrobe staple for me.



Hair - Maitreya, Loelle (White)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Eyes - (Miriel) Eyes, Hazel (Big)
Coat - TRUTH, Gypsy Coat (Brass)
Shirt - PBI, PushButton Industries, Forensic Thermal (Cream)
Jeans - Love Cupcakes, Side Button Jeans (Dull)
Boots – FD, Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (Voodoo)
Ring - Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Silk Fantasies

Saturday Silks is a hugely popular, and VERY sexy, event at the Club. As a result, I have a huge collection of silks from all over SL. When I hit up Analise recently, the colour of these silks just made me happy, I love green, and this vibrant Lime with Turquoise Combo is just lovely, plus the coin belt trims are very Belly Dancer.



Hair - Frangipani Designs Hair, Torta (Cloud)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Purple-Orchid)
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Eyes - (Miriel) Eyes, Hazel (Big)
Silks - *Analise*(Include Earrings, Bracelets) *tal* Meela Silks (Blue & Lime)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Mad Hatter

There is nothing better than a CUTE Hat! With a chill in the air, I throw together a cute seasonal look with the fab coat by BettyPage Voyager. She is truly a star and her stuff is well made with just the right amount of Whimsy. This Adorable Hat & Hair Combo from PushButton Industries is must have, and the fact that the hair pack comes in a bunch of colours, and the hat is tintable is BONUS!



Hair/Hat - PBI, PushButton Industries - Katamari Hairz [Includes Hair for Hat & Separate Tintable Hat] (Black & White Pack)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 2)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia (Mustard Green)
Jacket - BP* (BettyPage Voyager) Short Duffel Coat (Brown)
Pants - *TRUTH* Loose Fit Cargo Pant (Blue)
Boots - FD Frangipani Designs, Vixen Boots (VooDoo)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire