FFL - A Touch Of Golden Luck

It's interesting how our tastes change over the years. In my teens and twenties, I was all about the silver. In Jewelry and accessories, I just preferred it for my rocking style. Lately, gold is what seems to attract my interest, in all tones of yellow and pink, it just seems warmer and more lovely to me. The moment I saw this Fashion For Life Exclusive Jacket from [ free bird ] I was sold on it. It is such a stunning mesh piece. The texturing on the lapels and seems is so lovely, I want to make it real and pull it through my screen.  

I was determined to wear it in a post, so here it is, paired with half a dozen other Relay For Life of Second Life donation exclusives.  From head to toe, I feel lovely and precious, just like a golden charm.  It's lucky for me that I was able to find all these parts to pull together into one great look, there is so much to choose from at FFL, with 10 SIMs full of shopping excess, I have too much to sort through sometimes. The dangers of finding great deals and great designs that donate to charity, in this case the American Cancer Society, is always having too much. Guess I just got lucky today. Below you will find all the shopping details, including the teleport to mainstore locations. To get a TAXI directly to the store at the Fashion For Life event, click on the Fashion For Life link after the item name/description so those lindens can really add up as donations to Relay For Life of Second Life. Happy Shopping!

Credits: 
Shoes - Essenz - Detroit (Fatpack) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Jacket - [ free bird ] Boho Jacket - Gold **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Pants - Nya's Shop, Gypsie Pants Uni FatPack**New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Clutch - [[ Masoom]] Fan Handbag w resizer NO pose- Left **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Necklace/Earrings - Bliensen + MaiTai - Laylah - Earrings & Laylah - Necklace **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Camisole - LAST CALL, Jacqui Tank Top [No Longer Available]

Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * JOSY * **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Make-up - Swallow, Anja Lipstick Ultra Glossy 14
Hairbase - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Nails - [V/I][VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Slink Feet Fingernails/Toenails Applier - FRANGIPANI #1

Poses -
*PosESioN*, Diamond Set 7, Mila 1 - 3 - 5 - 8
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor Location**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
~{Zaara} MAINSTORE~, Zaara (120, 151, 21) - General

Geek In The Pink

I am an unabashed geek, I rather take pride in this fact. I can dress myself up to look rather together and chic in my virtual life, but in actuality, it is not something I am capable in doing in everyday life. It's more like knowing the theory, but being unable to put them into practice. Case in point, this particular look. Polished, classic, easy, and using things that have been in my inventory for ages. Oh well, at least I can pull it off somewhere. This look started with this fabulous jacket from Bare@Rose Tokyo. The Anastasia jacket is part of a complete set, including a skirt and the jacket in several colours, just another reason that June Dion ranks among my all-time favorite designers. It almost goes without saying that the prices are beyond reasonable, so you can indulge practically guilt-free. It is a really great jacket, the use of sculpted pieces it done skillfully, and the texturing and shading on it is really nicely done. Small details like the buttons on the cuffs make it really special.



I wanted to let the jacket be the focal point of this look, so went with classic basics, a white shirt and dark denim slacks. Both of these elements are treasured pieces from *LAST CALL, no longer available, but you can certainly find similar items in a number of shops around the grid. I can't stress enough my appreciation of designers who put their system items on all possible layers. It is such an added value piece, and really makes a sale an easy choice as a consumer. I love jeans on underpants and pant layers, regardless of whether it has prim cuffs or not, and I love long shirts to have an underpants layer and shirt/undershirt option. The more conscious I am of making my money go further, the more important these options are, and though time consuming for designers to create, I hope more start to do it. This look only works because the blouse can be worn tucked in and not on jacket layer, without my bare belly hanging out. The shoes are a favorite pair of TESLA 'Diva' Heels, a great clunky and stylish laced oxford style pump.



Accessories include the amazing Paper Couture Shell Statement Necklace from their latest collection, as well as the Princess Ring, something I have had for over a year now. I must say, along with options in system layers, I appreciate designers who offer chest and spine options for collars and necklaces, as well as attachment point options for prim skirts. But if that is not always available, the ability to copy items and choose my own attachment points are highly appreciated. I also pulled in a fabulous bag from Bare@Rose, the Atropus bag is fun and pretty, and yet another one of the must-have bags in the Haute Couture section of the store. The Bare@Rose bags come with several hold options, like hand or forearm, or even shoulder holds, always a bonus.

Essentials start with this great [Aden] wig, called Tori, it is another one of the reasons I love short hair in-world. I love the edgy shaggy look of this cut, and used it recently for my Vain Inc. Magazine Look Of The Month when I needed the perfect rocker cut for my Joan Jett look. Skin is Celestial Studios Charmed Line, always my favorite comfort skins, it is the colourful make-ups that really have my heart. Likely a product of growing up in the 80s' when make-up colours were exploding, I love to have options. Eyes are from Miriel, and Lashes are Cake's Bedroom Lashes.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - :::B@R:::, Anastasia (Pink)
Shirt - *LAST CALL: Celine [No Longer Available]
Jeans - *LAST CALL: Frida (Autumnal) [No Longer Available]
Shoes - TESLA, 'Diva' Heels (Black)
Bag - :::B@R:::, Atropus (Pink, Hand)
Necklace - Paper Couture, P.C., Shell Statement Necklace
Ring - Paper Couture, P.C., Princess Ring
Hair - [Aden], Tori (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes

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

Moose on the Loose

So apparently there are consequences for trying to do too much to soon after hospitalization, who knew. I am such a bloody perfectionist, sad but true, I put a lot of pressure on myself to do it all, I sabotage myself every time. So to put it simply, I am falling behind on blogging as sleep seems like the smarter option. Apologies to my 5 readers. *lol* The name of this post just came to mind when I threw on this great *Thimbles* Miso Moose Long Sleeve top. I used to be addicted to the show Northern Exposure, and had a collection of Moose dolls. Yes, how lame am I? But this interesting cut out of antlers on the neck of this top is really sweet. I paired it up with a very basic blue jean, these part of a set from *LAST CALL, sadly no longer available, but there are many similar denims on the grid.



When I am going for comfy casual, high heels are the last thing on my list, but I adore these adorable Ughs Boots from Jeepers Creepers, they are just so perfect with skinny jeans. A great big bag from SLink was all I needed as I headed to the Starlust Motel to pick up some great stuff to support the amazingly talented Crystyle Bukowski of Pudge who is going through a rough financial period in her life, the offerings from her friends with proceeds going to Crystyle are fabulous, I urge you all to go check them out. I threw on some wooden and gold accessories, starting with this great Loveletter Locket from (Yummy), scripted to flip open and reveal the lovers in question, you have to get it to see how special it is. Freebie earring from *::UM::* add a little sparkle too. *Fishy Strawberry* has arm fulls of Stacked Wood Bangles, maybe my arms are too short for the left arm stack, but the one for the right arm worked out just fine. (Caroline's) Natural Gold Bead Ring with it's wooden band bring in both the golden and wooden elements I was working with.



Who has heard of The Alice Project Hair? Not me until the Hair Fair, but this Shizuka II style had my name all over it. I love bangs and pony tails, that combination of sexy and cute. The textures are nice and I am anxious to go see what other wigs they offer. Skin by Canimal, and Bedroom Lashes from Cake give a soft sweet look to Glassy Mustard Green Eyes from Freak Fantasia. OK Kids, time to get my slef Moose-y-ing back to bed.

Shopping Details:
Top - *Thimbles*, Miso Moose Long Sleeve
Jeans - *LAST CALL, Dalhia Jean (From Set) [No Longer Available]
Boots – Jeepers Creepers, Ughs Boots (Stone)
Bag – SLink, Signature Series Leather Tote Bag (Chardonnay)
Necklace – (Yummy), The Love Letter Locket
Earrings - *::UM::*, Loop Pierce Earrings [Freebie]
Bangles - *Fishy Strawberry*, Bangles (Brown Wood)
Ring – (Caroline’s), Natural Gold Bead Ring
Hair – The Alice Project, Hair – Shizuka II – Black [Hair Fair]
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Roses
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Last Call For The Office Party

Recently, we had a "Sexy Office Party" at PIN UPS, and I always wear a skirt suit to this event, however with skirt glitches still plaguing us all, I opted for a pant suit. Sadly, this one is no longer available as *LAST CALL is no more, but it is still a brilliant example of Ginny Talamasca's work and I love it dearly. You may be able to find this Kerry Pantsuit in Re-Sale Shops, as the final days at Last Call saw people snapping up tons of inventory, all of it Transferable, so if you happen to come upon a great Re-Sale shop, look for the *LAST CALL Items, they are treasures. This look came complete with the lovely Cameo Necklace, so pretty and just the perfect compliment to the look. Classy and Ladylike, and still very sexy, this is Business Wear that Goes into an Evening Look seamlessly.

This look was a breeze to accessories, you can't go to the office without your brief case and Baiastice sells a pile of great bags, this Borso Lavoro Workbag comes in a set of two great colours. The simple thin Layered Bangles are from OPIUM Everyday, I love that they have pink, white, and yellow gold in them so they can be worn with almost any other jewelry. I am wearing my Drifting Sands Tunnel Multi-Set Earrings, just to add a little edge to my look, and my Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring from Caroline's.



This wig is another great new style from Dernier Cri. Kaitlyn is a great loose bun, placed to the side, and the shaggy bangs are a nice touch to soften the look. The hair from Dernier Cri is always a blast to Demo, as the Colour Changing HUD is so fun, you get to see the style in dozens of possible shades before you settle on the one you want and decide if the style is for you. Skin is from [RockBerry], I am really finding myself wearing them almost exclusively, despite the fact that this Light skintone is darker then any skin I have ever worn. Cake's Separated Lashes flutter above [Detour]'s Delta Eyes in Hazel.

Shopping Details:
Suit - *LAST CALL, Kerry (Pale Pant, V Neck Top, Pearls & Cameo)[No Longer Available]
Shoes – Maitreya, Mishima Dawn (Shiny/Suede Tan Steel)
Bag – Baiastice, Borsa Lavoro 9 (Workbags)
Bracelets – OPIUM Everyday Jewelry, Layered Bangle Set
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – Dernier Cri -DC-, Kaitlyn
Skin – [RockBerry], Stage 4 A Light, Dark Brows
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)

KISS - Keep It Simple Style

Every now and again, I turn my back on all the high-fash stuff, and go for a simple everyday look, something that I would actually wear in RL. I am a jeans addict, one of my very first posts was a "What's In My Closet - Them Jeans" post, where I laid my addiction out for all to see. I counted 135 pairs back in December of 2007, and there were some I could not even fit into the pictures nicely, so I left them out. Since then, I have probably bought another 40 pair, maybe more. This pair, from Last Call, was the last purchase I made before Last Call was no more. I am so glad I got them, there are really something, and a great illustration of what made Last Call and Ginny Talamasca & Co. so amazing. I am sorry to say they are no longer available, but I do treasure them.

The rest of the look flowed easily for me, a great T-Shirt from Tres Blah!, this one is Stripy Goodness in Purple, is wonderful for it's calculated simplicity. A belt from *KUROTSUBAKI*, one of my newer favorites, is adorable, with it's Peace Sign Hippie kitsch vibe. A great bag from Bare Rose Tokyo Couture, The Diana Bag, echoes the Blues in the jeans nicely. (Shiny Things) provides some of the best flats on the Grid, and gave me some adorable casual options with these Brocattos Flats. Necklace and Bracelet, purchased separately, are also from (Shiny Things). These Nico pieces are so nicely detailed, the textures are amazing on the beads.



I have had this adorable Daisy braided style from [Curio] for ages, and since I buy new hair on a weekly basis, I sometimes forget to pull out some of my favorites from the past. The lovely flex on the braids is so cute, I love the bangs too, very sweet. Skin is from bianca F., called Drama, another make-up I love. Eyes are from [Detour], and Lashes from MMS.

Shopping Details:
Jeans – Last Call, LC Jeans Uber-dark (Burnt( [No Longer Available]
Top – Tres Blah!, Stripey Goodness (Purple)]
Shoes – (Shiny Things), Brocattos (Blue)
Belt - *KUROTSUBAKI*, Hippie Belt (A)
Bag - :::B@R:::, Diana Blue Bag (Hand)
Necklace – (Shiny Things), Nico Choker (Pink)
Bracelet - (Shiny Things), Nico Bracelet (Pink)
Hair – [Curio], Daisy *Flexi* - Black HF (Black)
Skin – bianca F., fata2-ivory-drama
Lashes – MMS, Catwalk Lashes
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)

Week 14: Flickr SL™: Look Of The Day Winner

I am playing catch-up once again, as I have missed posting the Weekly Winners of the Flickr Group Second Life - Look Of The Day for the last 3 weeks! Yikes! So back to the business of recognizing the amazing efforts of the 373 members that are part of the group. I am constantly amazed by the flood of submissions to the group, and love seeing the personal style and creativity of every single submission. Looking back to Week 14, I have chosen Aya Liotta's submission simply entitled Look of the Day: April 21, 2008. This may have been Aya's first submission to the group, but I flagged it on submission, because I was wowed. A great picture, a great presentation, some real individuality, and all those details giving credit to the fabulous content creators we all adore! Aya wins the $500LaLa Weekly Prize from yours truly, and a hearty congrats!

Look of the Day: April 21, 2008
by Aya Liotta



Aya is wearing an adorable blouse from everyones' beloved Last Call, one I wish I had collected for myself before they closed their doors. Named Desiree, it has a really interesting Prim Cuff. She has cleverly layered an Armidi Gisaci Jumper over top of the blouse, and added more interest on the leg with some fabulous Canimal Striped Socks. I love the use of a silver shoe here, Tesla's fabulous Leather Vixens (I say Fat-Pack!). It is a nice contrast, and a neutral metallic shoe can really be worn with almost anything! Her pearl earrings are from Simply Spoiled.

Aya's hair is from [Detour], and though the styles don't quite look right on my mega-melon, this style looks great on her. This Sienna style is really an instant classic. She is also wearing some fabulous [Detour] Lashes, of which I am a huge fan. Her skin is from Alessandra, a maker I am not aware of, but it looks quite nice, will have to do a little leg-work this week. I always forget about virtual manicures, as most of the skins I wear have nails I like, but a French Manicure, this one from Sonja Vita, is always a good move. Have to give Aya extra props for listing the pose maker too, Torrid does do some of the best around. Aya's own words should make all bloggers smile, "I have recently been inspired by the wonderful fashion blogs, so I decided to take a shot at a look myself."

Taken in: Paris 1900
Model: Aya Liotta
Photographer: Aya Liotta

Shopping Information:
Blouse - LAST CALL, Desiree w/ Cuff [No Longer Available]
Skin - Alessandra, Stephanie (Red)
Hair - [Detour], Sienna (Java)
Heels - Tesla, Shiny Vixens (Silver)
Socks - Canimal, Socks (small stripes)
Jump Suit - Armidi Gisaci, 45 Mini Dress
Nails - Sonja Vita, French Manicure
Lashes - [Detour], Torn
Earrings - Simply Spoiled by Sampson Suntzu, Pearl Earrings Silver
Poses - Torrid

Sassy in Green Satin

What can I say, sometimes I am just slow on the uptake. I has never been to Muism, even though my sister Anessa has frequently gushed about it, "You Have To Go!". So on the hunt for more fabulous handbags and purses, I finally decided it was high time for me to pay a visit, and visit I did, to the tune of about $4500L, yikes! Well, to be honest, this was in part due to cam shopping, which I don't recommend with Lag Reducing settings (as I had for the RFL clothing fair), The result, I thought I was buying one of these 'Satin Ruffle Tops' and managed to grab the fat-pack for $2000L. But as Anessa cheerfully pointed out, "at least you got something AWESOME!"

So here I sit, with a no-transfer pack of these fabulous silk blouse, and this is my favorite of the bunch, yeah, ok.. it's the Green! I paired it up with a dressy casual staple, these fabulous Denim Jeans from "Last Call", I love how the prim cuffs are slightly arched in the front to let some fabulous shoes show off. Speaking of fabulous, how much do I love these "Maitreya" Verve Pumps, the suede textures look reach out and touch them soft. A fabulous hand-bag from ETD, with the hunky chunky look that is the 'IT' look this spring. I loved this fabulous "Marlys" Pixie Cut in white, and went back to grab it in black because I just love how it complimented the angles of my jaw. Some thin layered bangles from "OPIUM Everyday" and these sweet Dollarbie 'Star Earrings' from "Diamonde." are all the accessories I needed to pull this look together.





Eyes – Sh*t Happens, Dark Greend
Hair – Marlys, Slim Pixie (Black)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Rubies)
Earrings – Diamonde., Star Earrings [Dollarbie]
Jeans – Last Call, from Frida (Autumnal) Set
Blouse – Muism, Satin Ruffle Top (Green Pattern)
Purse – ETD, City Handbag (Brown Croc)
Bangles – OPIUM Everyday, Layered Bangles
Shoes – Maitreya, Verve Pumps (Green)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)

Menswear Made Modern

There has always been something very sexy about women borrowing looks from Men's Fashion. But there is a fine line between Menswear made Sexy and Menswear made... well, tres Butch. So when I started to put this look together, I knew I wanted something that emphasized a feminine silhouette, but borrowed classic menswear touches like vests and this fabulous Top Hat. With a Pop of Red mixed in, it is very current and I think pretty eye catching.

This hair and Hat combo called 'Noah' from "PE" is really cute, and I think as cute on guys as on gals, the texturing on the hat is really nice, and it looks like a weathered crushed felt, really nice. I love the feather accent on the side too, I am consistently impressed with the details in Aemilia's work. I picked up this two necklace set at "OPIUM Everyday", they can be worn separately or together, and the double strand which I tinted Red can be made to match anything you wear.

I loved this 'Ruffled Vest' from "Hiccup" the minute I spotted it, and it comes on a jacket layer, but I was having trouble finding a blouse to wear under it that was long enough. The 'Boyfriend Button down' from "Blaze" (which was a FREEBIE) is great for a long look, using the shirt and system skirt layers. Some underpants layer jeans, these from "Mischief Fashions" work well with a sleek boot, like these from "Last Call - Vamp". I LOVE this Hobo Bag from "Celestial Studios", and own it in Orange and Denim, but this 'Patent Cherry' was a valentines gift to the Update Group, and seriously... can a woman have too many purses? I think not. So this is my take on a very feminine menswear look, sometimes it's nice to put the girly stuff aside in favor of something sleek and tailored.





Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Silver 1)
Hair/Hat – PE – Philotic Energy, Noah (White)
Purse – Celestial Studios, Hobo Bag (Patent Cherry)[Valentines Group Gift]
Vest – - Hiccup, Ruffly Vest (Arsenic)
Shirt – Blaze*, Boyfriend Buttondown
Lip Ring – Red Ruin
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma
Necklace – OPIUM Everyday, Beaded Necklace Set (White Set Tinted Red)
Jeans – Mischief Fashions, Black Underpants Jeans
Boots – Last Call – Vamp Shoes, Vamp: Liah (Onyx)

Pop Feel-ing Groovy

On my last visit to the Adorable "Pop Feel", I picked up this Hound’s-tooth Sweater Dress set the moment I saw it. It looked cozy and I love the black and white, with the hot red of the leggings. "Pop Feel" makes some amazingly soft looking fabric textures, they look reach out and touch real. I love that these tights have a ribbed texture to them, and I know that I can find other ways to wear them. I paired up the dress with a belt and earring set I grabbed from "Caroline's Jewelry", always on the look-out for Retro looking pieces for my weekly Era events at the club, this set was all about the 60s' for me. These boots, from "Last Call" are still a favorite, and I wear them all the time. A nice weekday look for shopping the grid or hanging with friends.



Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Sweater Dress, Tights – Pop Feel, Chidori Knit Dress
Hair – ETD, Lynne II (White – Blackened)
Boots – Last Call, Covet Liah (Onyx)
Bracelets – Gracile, Footstep Bangles (Black)
Belt & Earrings – Caroline’s Jewelry, Retro Belt & Matching Earring

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

Last Call for Last Call!

I, like so many in SL, was saddened by the news of the loss of Ginny Talamasca of "Last Call", and even though there was a huge sale at the store this week, I could not bring myself to go, let alone face the crowds and lag. I chose my pieces from Last Call carefully, and every Linden was well spent. Buying more for the sake of a sale didn't really appeal to me, I simply have more clothes than I can wear as it is. This set, the 'Aphrodite' has so many of the details I love about "Last Call by Dazzle Haute Couture". Clean, classic, romantic, and no detail left to chance. I will miss "Last Call", and there is nothing that can replace it. I will wear my collected works of Art with pride, and treasure each and every one. The locket, one of my other Treasure, from my Husband Draco, something I love to wear because it makes me feel close to him when he is away. I wish I had one like it IRL.



Skirt/Blouse - Last Call by Dazzle Haute Couture, Aphrodite
Necklace – EARTHTONES, Heirloom Locket (Multi/Black)
Bracelets – OPIUM Everyday, Layered Bangles
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – Armidi Hair, The Angel II (Midnight I)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Boots – Armidi Gisaci, Oxford Leather Ankle Boot (Gold)

Classic Sassy Pants

This is another favorite look of mine, long in my wardrobe by "Last Call", the 'Christina' Pants Set is one of the perfect examples of why Ginny Talamasca was a genius. So many layer options, such clean lines and seems, perfectly polished details. Pared with some 'Clompies' from "Shiny Things", these in Midnight Blue, the look calls for little else then a sleek hair style and some classic accessories.



Pants, Blouse – Last Call by Dazzle Haute Couture, Christina
Hair – Maitreya, Aimee (Black – Glow)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Shoes – Shiny Things, Clompies (Midnight Blue)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

These Boots Are Made For... Me!

When the Best in Boots event rolled around at PIN UPS, I got a chance to wear these fabulous new Chunky Boots from "Shiny Things". They are brilliant, and even more so since they have HUD Controled colour-able ribbon laces. You can choose from 6 different colours, and extra HUDs are available in store. Paired with a Matte Red Tight from Creamshop and a great Sweater Dress from "Elle", the boots are the thing!



Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red – Dusk)
Hair – ETD Aveda, Short Crop 3 (Silver)
Eyes – Naughty Designs, ND Eyes by Lost – “Doll Eyes – Mystical”
Dress – [[Elle]], Green Sweater Dress
Tights – (Creamshop) Plain Tights, Red
Belt – Last Call, Charisma Belt (Oxblood)
Earrings – Diamonde., “Danger!” Earrings
Boots – (Shiny Things), Chunky Ribbons Boots, Black (HUD Tinted Red Ribbons)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Ivalde Winter Wonderland

When I realized I was able to make it to Neferia Abel's Winter Fashion Show, I threw on a Fab Coat and Dashed Over!Nef is seriously one of the most talented and energetic people I have met in SL, and her work is always amazing. I probably own at least 50 of her creations, and bought more after the show. This coat, one of hers, looks warm and cozy, but is very stylish and stands on it's own so well.



Hair - ETD, Sofia (White)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Neutral 3)
Coat - ~Ivalde~, Kita Black Suede Coat 1970
Pants - Total Betty, College Bound Capris, Rust
Boots - LC:Covet, Last Call Vamp Liah Onyx Boots
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Jack Frost Eat Your Heart Out

Love this frosty looking coat and hat set from Illusions, a fabulous store for masks and costume elements. They have such skill with Prim work. This was my cool "Blue & White" look for the Hanukkah Party at PIN UPS. The Coat is a work of art. The pants, a new fave staple from Fashionable Dead are totally tint-able and work so well with boots. Speaking of Boots, love these Holiday Boots from Last Call: Vamp.



Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Blue-Sky)
Hair - The Abyss Hair, Oxygen (Steel)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Natural Series (Hazel)
Coat, Hat - Illusions, Snowflake Hat & Coat Set (Blue)
Pants - Fashionably Dead, Magic Pants (Tinted Grey)
Boots - Last Call, LC Vamp:Emberlei (Silver/Arctic Boots)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire