A Little Nauti... A Lot Nice

I was going to save this look for later in the week, but what with the record temperatures outside, and it being "National Donut Day" apparently in the states (seriously considering moving to a country that has holidays for fried dough!), I decided to move up this breezy nautical look, complete with donuts! ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ blogged today about this adorable holiday, and since they are having a sale on their donut bangles (only $50LaLas a pop), I decided to show you just how versatile they are. This set is called Gem Jelly Donut Set, and this is the one with Silver settings. I had the whole outfit together when I put these on, and two clicks made the bands Navy Blue and the gems Diamonds. I think the sale at ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ lasts until midnight tonight, so still oodles of time to get some for yourself.

The adorable breezy pants are from *AD* by Aleri Darkes, and I picked them up weeks ago when they were released for 75% off. I love that they are called the Seattle Bottoms, since that is where my man hails from, and I do rather fancy his bottom. The top is from Fashionably Dead, it comes with the belt on the system layer of the jacket, and also comes with a necklace version. I love the nautical feel of it, and the v-neck gives me the opportunity to wear this cute Feather Necklace from REDGRAVE. The adorable shoes are so summer, a recent release from (Shiny Things), and they are just so darn cute. The Brandys are a sweet little cork wedge slide, with a little lacing on the upper. I opted for this great Brocade Bag from Igrid Ingersoll, that I picked up on the Tableau SIM some time back, it came with a red version as well, just a lovely little bag to have. Also wearing my favorite standby Multi-Set Tunnel Earrings from Drifting Sands, and my Gimcrack Solitaire Ring from Caroline's.



The hair/hat combo is from Celestial Studios, and is a great scripted item, that changes the hat colour by touch. The Jennifer Hair has great sleek bun in back, and some loose bangs in front makes it a really nice relaxed look. The sweet Blue- Sky shadowed skin is also from Celestial Studios, one of my old favorite, that always looks so fresh and new when I wear it. Eyes are from Freak Fantasia, and the Love Lashes hail from [Detour]. A nice Nautical Look, that makes me feel like going to the Yacht Club.

Shopping Details:
Pants - *AD*, Seattle Bottoms (White)
Top – Fashionably Dead (fd), Blue Wrap w/ Belt & Necklace ( Non-Necklace Version)
Shoes – (Shiny Things), Brandys (White)
Bag – Ingrid Ingersoll, The Brocade Bag (Blue)
Bangles - ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle Set (Silver)
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi-Set Ear Piercing
Necklace – REDGRAVE, Necklace FEATHER (White)
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair/Hat – Celestial Studios, (CS) Hair, Jennifer Hair & Hat (Espresso, Hud to Blue)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Blue-Sea)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes

Brown On The Town

Warm and wonderful, but not especially exciting, brown can often be a very neglected colour. Most of us favour black over brown, and I am no different most of the time, but this dress from "First Impressions" makes brown sexy, warm, and delicious. When it was time for a "Beast in Brown" event at PIN UPS Night Club, I was happy to find another reason to wear this fabulous wrap dress, I love the crossover top, I love the little flexi prim knotted ties. I love that is had a nice layered look, a well finished trimmed hem, and an little lacy under-layer for modesty that still looks so sexy.

I adore this wig from "Curl Up And Dye", it is inspired by the hairstyle that the character of Frenchie wore in the Film 'Grease', but I think it goes beyond mere costume hair and works nicely as a stylish shorter look. Skin, Eyes, and Lashes from "Celestial Studios" are always my favorites, and I particularly love this make-up look in 'Purple, Orchid'. I think it is warm enough to work well with an Earth tone brown like this one.

I paired the dress up with some of my favorite tights from "Blaze", I love that they are opaque and seem to have so much depth of colour, as tights would look in the light if you wore them in RL. My 'Leather Vixens' from "Tesla", a most brilliant staple shoe, work perfectly with this dress. Paired with the tights, they really elongate the leg.

Although I normally favor silver tones accessories, gold just naturally goes with brown, and these amazing 'Dragon' Earrings from "Untone" really paired up nicely. Again, a favorite chunky bracelet comes in handy, this one the 'Circle Panic Bracelet' from "Swallowtail". A great big handbag from the amazingly talented 'Ingrid Ingersoll', complete with matching gold accents let me feel polished and ready to shop. Not like I need an excuse, but this time I have a great one! Time to head off to the 'Relay For Life' Clothing Fair to grab more goodies to blog on.





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Orchid)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Hair – Curl Up And Dye Salon, Frenchy (Black)
Earrings – *UnTone Quilt*, Untone Earrings (Dragon)
Purse – Ingrid Ingersoll, Danielle Bag (Brown)
Dress – First , *FI* Whimsy (Brown)
Bracelet – Swallowtail, Circle Panic Bracelet
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Tights – Blaze*, Pantyhose/Tights (Brown)
Shoes – Tesla, Leather Vixens (Caramel)

In The Bag!

I have a confession, I am a purse Horder! I have dozens, and I always forget to wear them, particularly when out shopping for... well more purses! So I have decided to try to display some of my collection when the look calls for it. This bag, from "Ingrid Ingersol" is an amazing example of fine Prim Work. Again, my favorite Hair Style du Jour, 'The Poynter'from Armidi.



Jeans – Last Call by Dazzle Haute Couture, LC Jeans (Earth, Burnt)
Earrings – Miriel, Nouveau Earrings (Black, Jet)
Top – Celestial Studios (CS), Lala Ribbed Sweater (White)
Shrug – Celestial Studios (CS), Lala Sweater Shrug (Black, Button)
Boots – Last Call, Vamp:Liah (Onyx)
Hair – Armidi Hair, The Poynter (Silver)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Skin – Celestail Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Drama)
Purse – Ingrid Ingersoll’s Danielle Bag (Black)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire