Hair Fair - I Can See Your Halo

Everybody loves a little bump, a little poof, a little va-va-voom! This brilliant new Hair Fair 2014 Exclusive release from !lamb. is all that and a bag of fluffy marshmallows! Called Halo, it is clearly one of the most heavenly hair confections to hit the Grid in a long time, it is absolutely sexy and screams with femme fatale fabulousness. Make sure you hit up the !lamb. location at Hair Fair 2014 to get your very own Halo!

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Halo - Variety/Ombre/Eccentric **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - Swallow  Anja Eye Make-Up 7

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

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

Shoes - Ingenue :: Petra Wedges :: Saddle
Romper - (Milk Motion) the rabbit jumpsuit - pink/blue
Bag - *BOOM* Studio Tote (Teal) no pose 
Necklace - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Necklace - Faylinn Flower Charm - Choker **New@FaMESHed**
Rings - Eclectica "Catherine" Ringset (L & R, 4 Options)
Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:. Mariejean (scripted) nose

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity].,  Foxy6, Henley1, Henley3, Henley6
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Tableau, Tableau (162, 150, 22) - General

A Stroll Through Tableau

While my SL Kitchen is getting installed, I decided to head out for a little shopping on one of my favorite SIMs of all time, Tableau. I love the color and the design of this SIM, it always seems to perk up my mood, which is much needed lately. My RL twin sister, known in SL as Anessa Stine has been quite ill and in hospital, and I am worried about her, and her little guy, my nephew who is being shuttled about quite a bit. When I get stressed, I usually need a little escape, and SL is a great one.  I'd like to think this is one of my better head to toe looks, I rather love the over-sized denim shirt from Overhigh, and this great new hair from ~Tableau Vivant~ is just lovely. I finally got a chance to put on this darling Atomic Necklace and Earrings set from [Fetch]. I adore that it is scripted so that you can mix and match your metals to get the set just right for your look. Tomorrow I will be setting up my Kitchen, so wish me luck and hand me the fridge magnets!

Credits: 
Hair -  ~Tableau Vivant~ Learner Hair (F) - Fall **New@Creation.JP**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (2.Spring) Black
Add-Ons - Swallow Freckles Alice, Anja Eye Make-Up 5

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - Hello Dave, Slink AvEnhance - Chevron (F)

Shoes - Ingenue :: Pickford Heels :: Cherry
Shirt - OVH Overhigh - Jeans Big Shirt - D.Blue **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Jeans - [sugar Marmite] Galatic Skinnyz - Circinus
Clutch - AMERIE - Clear Clutch(Black)_no script **New@Creation.JP**
Necklace/Earrings -  [Fetch] Atomic Necklace & Atomic Earrings [HUD Control Metals]
Ring - ::Tabou Irresistible:: Ring square- Galaxy
Ring -  (Yummy) Fortune Cookie Ring (L) [Previous Arcade Gacha Item]
Bangle/Watch Set - [ glow ] studio Watch-ing me (rainbow) **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Facial Piercing - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing
Drink - O.M.E.N  - Summer in Japan - Summer Drink - Green Apple [Gacha Prize] **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**

Poses -
Purple Poses, Sandra 06 - Sierra 04, 06 -  Tricia 06  - Piper 06
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Nylon Outfitters & Yummy Accessories, Tableau (199, 100, 22) - General

Kiwi On The Beach

Credits:
Hair -  /Wasabi Pills/ Ingrid Mesh Hair - Rouge
Hair Base -  /Wasabi Pills/ Hairbase - LONG - Rouge
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (1.Spring) Black & Swallow Freckles Alice
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R &Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - PUMBY* Runway Collection - Slink Fingernail & Toenail Applier

Shoes - Ingenue :: Pandora Flats (Slink Feet Add-On) :: Silver [Gacha Prize]
Short Overalls/Bikini Top - Baiastice_Short Denim Salopette-Blue Overdye **New@FaMESHed**
Sweater - *COCO*_SweaterOverShoulders_GreenFloral [Gacha Prize]
Bracelet - Izzie's - *Resize* Braid Bracelet White L
Bracelet - *GFD* ~ My {Ethnic} Bracelet - [Mesh w/ Resize]
Ring - ::Tabou Irresistible:: ::TI:: Ring square - Lavendel

Necklace - MG [Maxi Gossamer] Necklace - Bali Gypsy

Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing
Drink - VCO - Happy summer picnic ( Kiwi Aid) **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**

Poses - 
PoseMe - Veronica Set
Poseology - Cheryl Set
Purple Poses - Brianna Set
In Tillie's Posing Studio STANDALONE HUD v5.0

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Artilleri mainstore! :) retro and rockabilly fashions., Mancora (224, 53, 22) - General

Sleek In The City

[Full Credits Follow Post]

Today I have been a busy blogger, this is my *gasp* second post of the day, and I am so in love with this look it may stick around in-world for a while.  After a day at the office look, I needed to chill out for a night on the grid, dancing and generally being a nuisance. When I stumbled into a little shop named Overhigh this week, I went Kooky for Cocoa Puffs over these fabulous printed leggings, and about half of the rest of the shop too. I love having a shiny tush, and they have so many great colors in the print, it was impossible to mess up this look.

I was dying to wear this two-tone Gathered Shoulder Blouse from tram, it comes with a solid black version also, and it actually has an available add-on pack of Mesh Dickies, you know, the collared shirt looking bibs that fake a whole shirt. I grabbed those up in a snap, and can't wait to see how they mix with other items as well. Great shop to see if you have never been, so much yummy tram goodness!

Again, the NEW round of COLLABOR88 has me doing a little happy dance every time I open my inventory. This time, it is this most Epic wig from Clawtooth, called Betty Spaghetti, that has my heart doing the Macarena. In addition, the bag and heels, and even the necklace and earrings are all from this new round of COLABOR88 excellence, run, do not walk, and get in on the fun!

 
Another fun round of Nail that look with a matching nail polish, and this go-round has me tickled to my finger tips with the rediscovered Bliensen + MaiTai, who I loved so very much 4 years ago, and love even more now. Couldn't you just die for these amazing 'Steampunk' nail appliers, 8 sweet colors and a rusty cog at the nail tip. My visit to the new Slink West, where Slink appliers and apparel abound, has me now broke -- but happy with shoes I snagged at 50% off their regular prices and heaps of new nail do-dads. 

Credits:
Hair -  Clawtooth, Betty Spaghetti - Black Beauty (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Skin - *League*,  Jen Pale  ChinaDoll (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet, Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails -  Bliensen + MaiTai, Slink Fingernail HUD - Steampunk
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Tattoo (Face) - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Shoes - Ingenue, Lillian Heels (Slink Feet Add-On) :: Copper (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Bag - Noodles, Sasha Studded Bag Mint/Gold (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Top - tram, Gathered Shoulder Blouse [Black]
Leggings - Overhigh, Printed Leggings - Texture 3
Necklace & Earrings Set - MG, Tokyo Party Night (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Bracelet - tapi, Cashmere Wrap (Bitch) (NEW @Suicide Dollz Event)
Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean (scripted)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set [No Longer Available]

Location: [Square] Avenue B, Downtown Shops
Poses: 
Purple Poses, Briana Set 
(marukin), Forever Set (NEW @COLLABOR88)

If You Want To Be Happy For The Rest Of Your Life... [Ivalde/L'Abel Day Post 2/4]

What is ~~Ivalde~~ the brand best known for? Capturing Vintage and Retro looks and making them appealing, fun, and oh so feminine. I knew I wanted to blog at least one of my hundreds of ~~Ivalde~~ retro looks today, and so I decided that the one that best captured Neferia's attention to detail was the Kassandra Blue Dress. It includes the adorable rubber gloves and the apron. This dress makes me smile for so many reasons, not all entirely innocent. I wore it to a "Dysfunctional Family Dinner" event at PIN UPS, I wore the blue dress alone for a date night on Retrology with Draco, and I did one of my first Photo Shoots for my own pleasure with this look, doing a "50s' Demo Kitchen" look. That was before I even started blogging. I even wore just the apron and gloves with heels to make some very sexy pictures for Draco's birthday that year.



I love Nef's attention to detail, going so far as to make colour and fabric choices that suit the era of the design, combining both hand painted and photo-sourced elements seamlessly, and always making it almost impossible to choose any outfit in just ONE colour. I decided to go Stepford Wife and added in this fabulous feather duster from BLONDE, stockings from 1-800-Bettie's, and shoes from Maitreya. Jewelry includes the perfect pearl necklace from Decollage, and opal earrings from (Yummy). Skin is from Celestial Studios and hair is from Retro-rific Ingenue.

So, as the Jimmy Soul song says "If you want to be happy for the rest of your life, never make a pretty woman your wife, Go for my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you". Well, I think there are going to be a lot of unhappy husbands, because any woman wearing ~~Ivalde~~ is simply beautiful. Thanks Nef, for making my retro dreams come true.

Shopping Details:
Dress - ~~Ivalde~~, Kassandra Blue Dress [Includes Apron & Gloves]
Stockings - 1-800-Bettie's, Stocking By Bettie's (Taupe)
Shoes - Maitreya, Antie's Enchants (Black)
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls [Tintable]
Earrings - (Yummy), Opal Studs [from Opals & Pearls Set]
Duster - BLONDE, Feather Duster [Spring Launch Preview Gift]
Hair - Ingenue, Lamour (Blue Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Blue-Sea)
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes - MMS (Now LeLutka), Thora Lashes

Tiptoe Through The Tulips

This time of year is a favorite, second only to Autumn. Spring brings sunshine, but cool breezes and longer evening before it gets dark. I feel like I can get more done, whether I can or not, it is a nice feeling. I love watching tulips push up through the earth in my mother's amazing gardens. I used to order bulbs and deliver them to her in unmarked paper bags, so that their colourful flowers would be a surprise. Although many are eaten by squirrels, rabbits, and as of late, groundhogs, that run around my parents backyard, the ones that survive the winter make for a magical burst of fresh colour. Sometimes, a fresh spring day calls for an equally fresh coloured dress. This adorable Polka Love dress by Betty Doyle of Ingenue is just such a frock. I really love the crisp turned up shoulder detail, and the skirt is a whirl of perfectly textured panels. It reminds me of the lovely tulips currently making their show-stopping display.



I went light on the accessories, taking into account the details on the shoulder and the hair accessory. Starting with a lovely basic pearl strand with an interesting front clasp detail, the Vixie White Pearl Necklace by *KessKreations* is really spectacular as a basic pearl strand. Kesseret Steeplechase always gives me the quality I look for in her work, it is flawless. I found the perfect match for the dress in the colour variations of the Stiletto Moody Pinup Patent Pump. I really love the shape of this shoe, and the colour change version is so very versatile. An adorable Ari Handbag from {Cherry} in a great graphic print means that you can pair it up with so many more outfits. The fresh white accents make it perfect for spring.



This lovely Portia hair from Philotic Energy is a really lovely and fresh up-do, and the floral accent is perfection. The red Hibiscus flower is perfectly sculpted. This style is perfect for a formal or summer fresh look. Another lovely fresh faced skin from -AnaLu-'s *InRainbows* line of modified skins, I am almost wearing them exclusively lately, I think it is mostly the shape of the lips that has my heart. MMS (now LeLutka) Thora Lashes and Big Hazel Eyes are from Miriel.

Shopping Details:
Dress - Ingenue, Polka Love (Melon)
Shoes - Stiletto Moody, Pinup (Patent Color Set)
Bag - {Cherry}, The Ari Handbag (Candy Florals, Snowball)
Necklace - *KessKreations*, Vixie White Pearl Necklace
Hair - PE, Portia (Charcoal)
Skin - -AnaLu-, *InRainbows* NAT 13 .brownish.
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes - MMS now LeLutka, Thora Lashes

Boppin' High School Baby

Since my blog-mate Nikkita has being working overtime, and doing me proud, I figured it was high time I hopped back in and did a long overdue post. This look is all about the Rockabilly, right down to the title of the post, a song by Don Willis, a Rockabilly icon. I have been all wrapped up in the Rockabilly for ever-so-long, pretty much since my earliest days in-world, and it is still my most comfortable look. This one came together effortlessly, particularly when I opened my gift from Antonia Marat when she recently added a Subscribe-o-matic to /artilleri/. This great Marion Cardigan sweater was part of that gift, and it is so dang cool. I pair it up with a perfect Black Pencil Skirt from Ingenue.



I went to town with the accessories here, starting from the top down with a gorgeous sculpted Rose Hair Flower from /artilleri/, and also Antie's fantastic scripted color change Bead Hoop Earrings. The necklace is a simple favorite go-to piece from Decollage, the Bubblegum Pearl Necklace which is hand tintable, therefore endlessly useful. I went with some great bangles, starting with a Black & White Checkered Messy Bangles stack from [Woo's] on the left wrist, and a Gem Jelly Donut Bangle in Silver from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ on the right wrist, colour changed by script to match my look. Also wearing my Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring. The final touch, are the J's Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals in Black. Whether you are a fan of the real toe look or not, they really work for a Rockabilly vixen look.



Any Rockabilly chick would be proud to show off her tats, and I love mine. The upper body Maggie Tattoo is from /artilleri/, while the sexy leg tat is called Damage from AITUI TATTOO. My favorite big wig when going Rockabilly is [Aden]'s Amy in Black, it is Amy Winehouse beehive fabulousness and so much fun to wear. The skin is my favorite Canimal Essence Skin, this is the Pinup make-up, and I love the arched eye-brows that have a penciled in look. Thora Lashes are from MMS, but may be available at LeLutka now, eyes are from Freak Fantasia.

Shopping Details:
Sweater - /artilleri/, Marion Cardigan (Jacket Layer) *pink* [Previous Subscribe-O-Matic Sign-up Gift]
Skirt - Ingenue, ~The Pencil Skirt~ (Black)
Shoes - J's, Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals (Black)
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum Pearls (Tintable)
Bangle - ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle Silver (R)
Bracelets - [Woo's], Black & White Checkered Messy Bangles (L)
Ring - Caroline's, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Earrings - /artilleri/, Bead Hoop Earrings! *color change*
Upper Body Tattoo - /artilleri/, Maggie Tattoo (ushirt)
Leg Tattoo - AITUI TATTOO, Damage =socks=
Hair Flower - /artilleri/, Rose Hair Flower *pink* (mouth)
Hair - [Aden], Amy (Black)
Skin - Canimal, Essence (Grace)... of Pinup
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Current Location]
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

My Blue Heaven

I love system skirts, and I know I am not alone. I hear people complain about the flaws in the system skirt mesh, and I know that they are by no means perfect, but there is just something so classy about the silhouette of the system skirt that no prim attachment can match. I think a lot of it has to do with the issues around the reshaping of the body, the "break" in the skirt in some poses and while walking, and the skill of the texturing in the actual skirt. These are very separate issues. If you create a "skirt shape", or buy a shape with this option, you can eliminate one of the issues for the most part. I have a skirt shape, smaller hips and buttocks, but I don't always wear it. Sometimes I just love the curves. The skirt looking broken in some poses or while walking is another issue, but you could go as far as working with an AO that is meant for system skirts, and choosing poses carefully. The other issue is the skill of the designer to texture the skirt to eliminate the separation that you can sometimes see at the waist. It really is a matter of tricking the eye, and that is a skill. Case in point, this amazing basic Pencil Skirt from Ingenue. It is so well done, it looks flawless at the waist, and the high-waisted jacket part eliminates the problem with the broken mesh. Betty Doyle has this skirt in a rainbow of colour options, and I have gone back to buy it in more then one colour, it is that great.



I wanted a great sweater to pair with the skirt, and found this great Alice Sweater from *BOOM* sitting in my review copies folder. It worked well on a shirt layer, and the attachment collar and arm parts make it look really lush and comfortable. I am really a fan of sculpted pieces that have purpose, not merely for the sake of being there, and the cowl neck and sleeves work so well here. I pulled in a pair of Navy Silk Stockings from OPIUM Everyday Intimates, since I don't do bare legs during the winter months, it's a Canadian woman's habit I suppose. Satiny Helia Pumps from =DeLa*=, and a Velour Clutch from *Muism* are the added touches that give a sophisticated polish to this look. I went very minimal on the accessories, going with a favorite necklace and my engagement ring from Caroline's. I am not certain that the Miriel Tree of Life Necklace is still available, I bought it several years back, and I believe it was a Relay For Life charity item, but it indicative of the exceptional work that Miriel Enfield produces, so it is definitely worth a trip to see what she has in store.



Maitreya has been releasing some wonderful hair lately, and I have nabbed some that will be showing up soon, but perhaps my first style that made me sit up and take notice of Onyx LeShelle's wigs was this Mica style. I love the shine of the texture, and I have always thought it was a great flattering cut. Another favorite Celestial Studios skin from the Charmed Line, this make-up is called Red - Dusk, and it looks particularly great with big voluminous Bedroom Lashes from Cake. Eyes are Glassy Mustard Green from Freak Fantasia.

Shopping Details:
Sweater - *BOOM*, Alice Sweater (Navy) [Review Copy]
Skirt - Ingenue, The Pencil Skirt (Black)
Hosiery - OPIUM Everyday Intimates, Silk Stockings (Navy)
Shoes - =DeLa*=, Pumps "Helia" (Black)
Bag - *Muism*, Clutch (Black Velour, Right Hand)
Necklace - Miriel, Tree of Life Necklace (Black/Morganite) [Limited Edition]
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - Maitreya, Mica (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red - Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes

Vain Inc. Magazine - Issue 18 Now Available!

This month for my "Look of the Month" editorial in Vain Inc. Magazine, I decided it was time to celebrate my first fashion "Love" in-world. Vintage, Retro, & Rockabilly! I have been toying with the idea of being a "Paper Doll" for ages, and it was too much fun. I would love to see other bloggers take this challenge on, make a doll out of yourself, show us all a few of your favorite outfits! If you visit the Flickr page (click the images), you can actually see the full size versions, and can see how easy it was to do... it would have to be, since I have no PS skills whatsoever! Check out this month's issue of Vain Inc. Magazine online or in-world, it is another great one! Vain Inc. Magazine - Issue 18!







Clothing By /artilleri/, ~Ivalde~, & Ingenue.

I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues

Sometimes, when I am putting together a "Look Of The Day" for my blog, things just seem to come together almost organically. Other times, not so much. When I try to really work a mash-up, I try to think outside the 'folder' so to speak, taking things that normally would not occur to me, and reworking them. I occasionally have some success with this exercise, other times, it just turns out all wrong. This look has literally been sitting in a draft form since November of last year when I wore it, I just wasn't completely certain I was happy with it. I love all the individual parts, I love most of it, but I am not sure it it works as one look, and that was holding me back a bit. Afraid of being judged for a less then stellar post, I was my own editor, and held back. Today, I decided that the exercise itself was interesting, and that I should just go for it and accept that I am not perfect. This look may be a mistake in someone's eyes, and maybe that is a good thing to reveal, that even those that are known for doing it 'right' occasionally are unsure if they have.



This look started with the need to craft a look based in the colour blue for an event at PIN UPS. I started the way I always do, typing the word "blue" into search, and seeing what comes up. The first thing I hit on was a dress from *DP Serendipity, the Amenohini_Odekake dress. I had forgotten about it, like so many other things I own, and when I threw it on realized it had some blue in it, but was not exactly what I had imagined. I liked it though, well enough to try to work with the top of the dress and see what I could do with it. The striped top is from the dress, which is adorable and as you can see, versatile. It is actually strapless, the tiny straps you see are part of it, so I wanted something more to cover my arms, but it had to be on the undershirt layer. I have no idea how I aquired it, but was lucky to find a Leotard Set from (PixelDolls), it was likely a freebie at some point, and this one was in pink, but tinted up beautifully to an almost exact match to the blue. Joy! I went with a high-waisted Pencil Skirt from Ingenue, here in a lovely Aubergine, making use of the jacket layer for the upper part of the skirt. I get all excited seeing the possibilities of layers, what can I say. I pulled in more blue with some [MG Fashion] socks, and tied it all down with some great ETD Shoes ankle boots.



I was dying to wear this great huge Statement Necklace from Paper Couture, so may have rushed it a bit, but it was too fabulous to resist really. It is one of the parts that has me scratching my head as to it's success in this look. Some big stacked bangles from .+*aya V.*+., which I modded slightly to match, a basic hoop earring, and my engagement ring round out my accessories. I have to say that this Jaden Bag from Cachet is a favorite of mine, I own it in two colour variations, and just love the shape and shading/texturing of it.

I admit I got away from the "blue" intentions of the look, so made a save with this huge-tastic hair from Pudge:. Bowie's in Space in a great Blue Black shade is a big, lopsided pile of love. The lovely porcelain-like skin is from [RockBerry], eyes are Freak Fantasia, while Lashes hail from Celestial Studios. Feel free to let me know whether this look is a hit or a miss for you, I am still on the fence. But I think a little glimpse into the process of creating a mash-up, a willingness to make mistakes, and the guts to put it out there for public scrutiny (or as public as things get on my little blog here) is a good thing.

Shopping Details:
Top - *DP Serendipity, Amenohini_Odekake (Blue, Top From Dress)
Blouse - (PixelDolls), Leotard Set, Longleeve (Pink) [Undershirt Layer, Tinted]
Skirt - Ingenue, Vintage Basics: The Pencil Skirt ~ Aubergine
Socks - [MG Fashion], Knitted Socks - Purple Blue
Shoes - ETD Shoes, T-Strap Ankle Booties (Eggplant)
Purse - Cachet, Jaden Bag (Red)
Necklace - P.C., Tumbled Stone Set, Statement Necklace
Bracelet - .+*aya V*+., Gold Bracelet
Earrings - P.C., Basic Hoop Earring [Previous Season In-Store Gift]
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - Pudge:, Bowie's in Space (Blue Black)
Skin - [RockBerry], Mia F Light
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Classic 10
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Happy 2nd Birthday PIN UPS!

Well it looks like the Bunny Blogger fun continues, and since I am still deciding what to wear to PIN UPS 2 Year Anniversary Event tonight, I figured it was time for some Retro Bunneh! I am having a blast with my *DP*yumyum* Story of a Bunny avatar. Greatly inspired by Achariya, I decided to go Retro this time.



I picked out some of my favorites for my Retro bunny, going with the Peek-A-Boo Cha Cha Cha Dress in Red from Ingenue, such a fabulous bright and fun frock. The wig is also from Ingenue, the first I ever purchased from Betty Doyle when she had a little booth in the upper gallery of PIN UPS early on. The Grable is just such a classic style, the blue black sheen and texture are perfection. I paired it all with my absolute favorite pumps, the Maitreya Enchants in Antie's Black, named for the queen of Rockabilly Fashion in-world, the amazing Antonia Marat of /artilleri/.



I hope to see you all out in your Retro best at PIN UPS Night Club tonight from 7-10PM SLT. It is going to be quite a bash. DJ Draco Tatsu and myself will be spinning a set that takes us through the best of Rockabilly, 50s', 60s', 70s', Disco, and 80s'. We are having a best with a Retro costume contest which means you can wear any Era you dare and party with us. A minimum of $1000 LaLas go to best guy, gal, and staffer in costume. With big sploders, some trivia, great music, and a relaxed attitude, you can't help but have a great time! See you there!



Shopping Details:
Hair - Ingenue, The Grable (Black)
Dress - Ingenue, Peek-A-Boo! Cha Cha Cha Style - Red
Shoes - Maitreya, Enchant Antie's - Black
Bunny Avatar: CSR Winter 2008, CSR:DP*yumyum*stoory of a bunny:gray(BOX)[CSR Winter 2008 Campaign Ended Jan. 18/09]

Back To The Past...

A felt like I have been neglecting my first fashion love, Retro. So it was time to dive into my inventory and pull out a look I simply adore. When it comes to Retro hair, no one does it better then Betty Doyle of Ingenue. Her textures are lovely, the colours true to the era that her styles are from, and they styles are so classic and lovely. This wig, the Senorita, is simply the best, I love that is had a snood (a term my grandmother made me familiar with), that net over the roll of hair in the back. But this style actually comes with 2 versions, with Snood and Snood-less (is that a word?). The hot Cha Cha Peek-a-boo Dress is also from Ingenue, one hot little number, and Betty really knows how to work the system skirt, with shading and folds, and they blend almost seamlessly with the top of the dress.

For some retro accessories, I choose a fabulous bag from /artilleri/, the Bamboo Cherry Bag is so classic, comes in a flower and non-flower version, and thought I believe it may have been retired recently, I think Antie still sells a similar purse. These bangles are also no longer available as far as I know, sorry, the are by Woo's and were a gift when Calla celebrated their Anniversary months ago. The Necklace and Earrings are NEW and very much available at EARTHTONES. This is the new Fire version of the Grazia Set, which used to be more natural pearl colours, and now comes in brilliant brights in silver or gold settings. The shoes are a perfect fit, Maitreya's Enchants in Antie's Black, with sexy red soles. Retro, Fun, Fabulous!



A trip to Celestial Studios for other basics, the Skin is from the Charmed Line, in the lovely Red-Diva make-up. Eyes are from (CS) Optics, the Natural Series in a lovely Hazel, and the Lashes are Celestial's Prim Lashes in Classic Style (No. 10). I have always said my favorite thing about Phil's Place is that we can effortlessly travel between Era's and Styles, and what fun would it be if we didn't take advantage of that.

Shopping Details:
Dress – Ingenue, Peek-a-boo! Cha Cha Cha (Red)
Shoes – Maitreya, Enghants (Antie’s Black)
Bag - /artilleri/, Bamboo Cherry Purse (with Flower, Black) [Retired]
Bangles – Woo’s Bangles, Flower Luvvins Bangles [Calla Anniversary Gift, No Longer Available]
Necklace & Earrings – -EARTHTONES-, The New Grazia N&E Set (Silver/Fire)
Hair – Ingenue, Senorita (Silvery White, With Snood)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Diva)
Eyes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Optics Natural Series, Hazel Eyes
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)

My Green Heaven!

I am not Irish, I am not Catholic, heck I am not even Christian, but today I am celebrating! What you may ask... well, the Colour Green! It's always been my favorite, and in RL you never see an explosion of green simply becuase it is St. Patrick's Day. In SL however, it is the colour of the day, and has been for over a week now, so for a gal who loves green, this is better then Christmas, um.. which I also do not actually celebrate.

Today I headed over to "Ivalde", to pick up the latest freebie from Neferia Abel, and ran into Nef mid-shop. She amazes me, I seriously think she may not have slept in years, she has boundless energy, surpassed only by her boundless generosity. Nef put all the green dresses in her shop at 50% off for the holiday, and I wish I could say I picked up a pile, the thing is, I own almost every dress in the shop, a lot of them are green, so I did not over-indulge as much as I might have otherwise. I decided that today I wanted to blog Ivalde, not the new Freebie Dress (which is brilliant by the way), and not something I picked up today, but something I have had for months, and something that I have always loved, and of course, something green! This 'Judith' dress in Green is fabulous, from the shine of the satin, to the full flowing bustle in back, it is also perfect for showing off NEW SHOES!

The minute I saw that Stiletto Moody had released some of her shoes in green today, I was over the moon! Finally! My sister Anessa Stine over at On Your Toes, had blogged them this morning, and managed to get a review copy for me. I have them in red as well, but these 'Elegant Slingbacks' in 'Green Twinkle' have got to be my favorite shoes from Stiletto Moody yet, I own about 6 pair altogether, so that is saying a lot. It matched the Emerald Green of this dress so well, and shoes like these deserve to be seen.

Nef told me to go check out the St. Patty's Gift at "Elegance Hats", and while there I picked up this wonderful hat called the 'Valena 1'. Morrigan Hyun really does have such a flair for primwork ans texturing in her hats, they deserve to be in the spotlight more then they are. Some retro fabulous hair from "Ingenue" made me feel about as Irish as a lass could feel, and my Irish 'Green' eyes, these from "Sh*t Happens" were definitely smiling. These dramatic lashes from "Celestial Studios" look great with this 'Drama' skin from their 'Charmed Line'. Jewels from "Swallowtail", "{JUNK}", and "Paper Couture" polish off my look of the day.





Eyes – Sh*t Happens, Dark Greend
Hair – Ingenue, Christine (Auburn)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Drama)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Dress – ~Ivalde~, Judith Green Dress
Ring – Paper Couture, Diamond Bee Ring
Necklace – Swallowtail, Big Gem Necklace (Green)
Bracelet – {JUNK}, Tangled Antique Gold Bangles
Shoes – Stiletto Moody Shoes, Elegant Slingbacks (Green Twinkle)
Hat – Elegance Hats, Valena 2

Married To The Mob

One of the first 'Vintage' Design Houses that I found in SL was "1-800-Bettie's", and even though that was well over a year ago, Fey Fuller and Jacqueline Boehm still offer some of the best. They have some very classic fashions, and lets face it, when you do Retro in SL, it never really goes out of style. You are re-creating the past, and that is an era frozen in time, the looks are classic. I own several dresses and suits from "1-800-Bettie's", and I seem to be throwing on their stockings every time I want a nice seamed stocking look. I know Draco has at least two of their men's suits, and they are really well done. While new releases from the gals are few and far between, I think that they are often overlooked as one of the best Retro Fashion Go-To Places in SL. When we opened the Retrology SIM, we knew it would not be complete without "1-800-Bettie's".

Recently, we had a "Married to the Mob" Event at PIN UPS, and it is the one event where we can have some classic Retro fun, getting out the Tommy Guns, the Flapper looks, the Capone Era gangster looks, and so it was time for me to be a 1940s 'Mob Doll'. This 'Day Suit' is Era perfect, and so are the fabulous stocking and shoes, all from "1-800-Bettie's". The hair is the delightful 'Torch Song' from "Ingenue", and I loved another opportunity to wear this 'Another Fundraiser' Skin from Betty Doyle. I wore my chunky Princess Cut Diamond Engagement ring from 'Caroline's Jewelry', and threw on some classy Black Pearl earrings from "Paper Couture", and I was ready to go "On The Run" with my man Bugsy!





Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Skin – Ingenue, Another Fundraiser Retro Doll (Blonde Brow)[Not Available in Store]
Hair – Ingenue, The Torch Song (Platinum)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Suit – 1-800-Bettie’s, 1940 Day Suit (Red, Black Collar & Cuffs)
Earrings – Paper Couture, Black Pearl Set, Vintage Black Earring
Stockings – 1-800-Bettie’s, Stockings by Betties (Taupe)
Shoes - 1-800-Bettie’s, Slingback Buckled Pumps by Betties (Black)

Blame It On The Bossa Nova

Sometimes, a girl just wants to step back in time. When we have our weekly Era events at the club, it is my opportunity to travel through eras, and I love that all my favorite Retro Designers have their shops right at my doorstep on Retrology. This sharp looking dress, from the amazing "bossa nova" was just begging to have out of my closet, so the "50s Sock Hop" gave me a chance to put it on display. I love that it comes with the lovely gloves and feather hat too. When I need period perfect Retro hair, "Ingenue" is the place to go, and Betty Doyle never lets me down, her styles are so bang on! I love this 'Grable II' Up-do... and the hat looked perfect with it. Another appearance of the new "=DeLa*=" pumps, this time in a yummy Vanilla, and I think I would have looked sharp enough for lunch at the Plaza circa 1952.



Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Hair – Ingenue, The Grable II (Silvery White)
Necklace, Earrings – Bebe, Veraneo Set (Green White)
Dress, Hat, Gloves – bossa nova, Norma Dress (Moss)
Shoes - =DeLa*=, Pumps “Helia” (Vanilla)
Hose – 1-800-Bettie’s, Stocking By Bettie’s (Taupe)

Week 4: Flickr SL - Look Of The Day Winner!

Week's 4 Winner is this Amazing submission from Lilith Ivory. Not only is is a great look, but she went so far as to set the scene too! Lilith's "L.A. Vacation" is deliciously Retro and Chic. The purse is a great addition to this look, and very California in the 50s'. The glasses scream "Hollywood Starlet". Pulling together pieces from "/artilleri/" and "Ingenue", known for their amazing takes on Retro is just perfection. Again, all the shopping details are provided so you too can pick up the pieces you love in-world. Lilith wins the $500L weekly prize for her "Look Of The Day" Submission, and a Big Congrats! Keep the amazing Submissions coming, I will be picking one lucky winner each week!

L.A. Vacation
by Lilith Ivory



Skin: Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin - 40 (Rubies)
Eyes: Gracile, Visionary Brown
Hair: ETD, Mia - Espresso
Glasses: Gudsu Glasses Blues
Jewelry: Earthtones, Solaria Silver Brass Set
Dress: Ingenue, Rum & Coca Cola - Dark Teal
Shoes: ETD, Strappy Circle Heals Teal
Bag: Artilleri, bambo cherry purse

Jitter Bug Doll

For a "Pretty in Pink" Event, I took my oppotunity to go a Retro with this adorable Dress from "Total Betty" chosed for me by my husband Draco who said, "You hardly ever wear pink". The hair is simply fabulous, from Betty Doyle of Ingenue, and it makes the Retro image complete. Some retro stocking and a pair of slingbacks from 1-800-Bettie's finish the outfit off nicely. I always like to add my personal touches, some punky piercings to contrast with the squeaky clean Retro Doll look make it all me!



Hair – Ingenue, Jitter Bug Doll (Silvery White)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Purple-Orchid)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Dress – Total Betty, Boppin’ (Pink)
Stockings – 1-800-Bettie’s, Stockings By Bettie’s (Taupe)
Shoes – 1-800-Bettie’s, Slingbacks (Black)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnels Earrings
Nose - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud