Rhapsody - Lust For Life

I have been under the weather and haven't been able to get much blogging done, but today I pushed myself hard to get some done because I was dying to show off more Rhapsody goodies. While the initial riot around the opening may have passed, don't let this event get by you unseen, it runs until the 12th of July, so there is lots of time to get your rock-on!

This look is put together in the mode of PUNK ROCK, whatever that means to you. To me it has always meant a lot of attitude, a lot of angst, and a whole lot of bad behavior. This MINA Hair wicked Mohawk look, called Sid, is the perfect Unisex style. Similarly, the tied shirt from +A&A+ is also a Unisex winner, it comes in a heap of awesome version to choose from. The Amerie jacket with tank or t-shirt combo from [R3VOLT] is another Punk perfect look. It had a heap of was to customize it and make it your own.  Some tats and piercings, why the heck not! I am so ready to rock. Get on down to and check out all the Punk goodness at Rhapsody today!

Credits: 
Hair -  MINA Hair - Sid (Materials) (Dark Browns) **New@Rhapsody**
Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss Lush (Cleavage D) Hairbase
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Blue (L)
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* ]
Lashes - MMS-Thora Lashes w/ SG Eyelash Alpha
Nails - Action Nails Reckless HUD V1
Tattoos - Letis Tattoo :: Rigel Combination :: 100% :: FULL13004

Shoes - Leverocci - Peeptoe Ankle Boots_Pony_Black 
Jacket/Tank - [R3VOLT] - Amerie Jacket w/Tank [V2] **New@Rhapsody**
Jeans - Ricielli - Spiked Jeans /Extra Light Blue
Tied Shirt - +A&A+ Punk Waist-Tied Shirt - Punk Plaid Red **New@Rhapsody**
Earrings - [Fetch] Liv Earrings

Facial Piercings -  :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing

Poses - 
Verocity - Vanessa ROCK Poses Set (6 Poses With Mic Prop) **New@Manga Fair**
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
BattleZone-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
CosmicPrincess-PinBall-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
Arkanoid-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
AsteroidsDelux-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
BurgerTime-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
Centipede-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
DrWho-PinBall-ArcadeGame-UrbanGrunged
- Part of the FREE Opensource Urban Blight Project by Arcadia Asylum 
(Full Perms, I Can Send You The Folder If You Can't Find Them)

FFL - Beach, Blonde, Beer, & Boho

I love a summer dress that is easy and a lot Bohemian in style, and this FFL offering from ~Sassy!~ is precisely what I was looking for. it goes perfectly with this pair of FFL Exclusive Essenz Tampa Sandals for Slink Flat Feet, and a whole lot of beads. The necklaces and bracelets are from the magnificent [Maxi Gossamer], of course, and this bag had been screaming at me for months from my inventory, looking for a reason to come out and be seen. The bag, with pony bead accents, is from a Gacha Machine by MOON}. A bottle of 'Verona' beer from (epia) at the brand new round of The Arcade Gacha Event is all the refreshment I need, so I take my newly blonde self to the /artilleri/ beach for a little sun. 

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 - Tampa (Fatpack) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Dress - ~Sassy!~ Bohemian Dress  - Blue **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Bag - MOON}. Suede Fringe Bag (Unrigged) - Twine [Gacha Item]
Necklaces - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Necklace - Summertime Easy Living -  ALL
Bracelets - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bracelet - Summertime Easy living - Large - L & Small - R

Drink - (epia) - Bottle of 'Verona' Beer (Wear) 1 **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**

Hair - MINA Hair - Femke (Materials) Fatpack **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss Olive (Cleavage D) Hairbase
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Green (L)
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle with *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - #adored - Geometric Pack 1 Foot Pedicure/Manicure {Slink}: Geo 4

Poses -
Diesel Works, Baasha10
GLITTERATI, Floor 3 - Standing 20
Glitterburps, Here Comes My Baby 1
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]

Location -
Artilleri mainstore! :) retro and rockabilly fashions., Mancora (164, 30, 23) - General

FFL - A Ribbon For Your Heart

There is a ribbon for every cause, whether it is the "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree" to remember our troops overseas, or the iconic Red AIDS Awareness Ribbon, or the equally visible Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness. But the ribbon that signifies the battle against Cancer of all kinds in the Lavender Ribbon. This outfit is the perfect one to illustrate how elegant a cause can be. Girl Thursday's Fashion For Life Exclusive Giftwrapped Dress is a stunner, and also is set to donate 100% of it's price to Relay For Life - Second Life.  Similarly, these very Sexy Event Exclusive Essenz Detroit Limited Stilettos also donate 100% of the price to the FFL drive. If you look closely, Lavender Ribbons appear on both items.  Nail polish from -{ZOZ}- and MINA Hair are also Special FFL Donation items.

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: 
Heels -  Essenz - Detroit Limited (Fatpack) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Bag - Baiastice_Lilia clutch-black(resizable)
Dress - [Girl Thursday] Giftwrapped Dress_Lilac with Bow Bottom **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bracelet - ILAYA Sterling Bracelet Gold Opal
Ring - ILAYA Sterling Ring Gold Opal

Hair - MINA Hair - Femke (no marerials) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss SmokyRose (Cleavage D)
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Green (L)
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle with *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - -{ZOZ}- Love Polish - (Slink) Fingernail/Toenail Hud **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**

Poses -
Purple Poses,  Sandra 6 - Sierra 3
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **@FFL Donation Vendor Location**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Harmony City

Friday Night City

It's Friday, and that means a whole gaggle of new Fifty Linden Friday deals on offer for just $50L. This week sees a new release from [Girl Thursday] that has two color options available on sale until midnight tonight only. This adorable sueded halter top matches a previously released buckle skirt, but is great all on it's own too. Each color actually comes in two variations, so that means two new tops for one great price. Not only that, but the boobie girls are going to love that [Girl Thursday] offers mesh breast appliers with this release. You can nab yourself the Black/Black and Pearl version, or a Hot Pink/Hot Pink and Black version for the $50L sale price. After midnight tonight, the price goes back to it's regular deal, but all 8 color version packs are must haves for a hot summer look. Don't you just love a good deal from [Girl Thursday] on a Friday?

Credits: 
Hair - MINA Hair - Astrid (Materials) REDS **New@My Attic at The Deck**
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette - Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Hands - Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 - R & Flat - L
Feet - Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Above Textured With Applier HUD From Swallow]
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye 
Lashes - MMS - Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Nails - HOLLYHOOD Criss Cross Tips FingerNails for Slink Mesh Hands
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001
Shape - Models Own 

Shoes - MIAMAI - Natur'O Prestige Pumps - Coal (Medium SLink)

Bag -  *Tentacio*, Goblin Purse Black **New@ Serafilms Labyrinth Event]

Top - [Girl Thursday] leather halter top_black **New Release, Fifty Linden Friday Item TODAY Only**
Pants - {SMS} Duo Pants Grey
Bangles - : Amorous : Bangled 1 Left, Bangled 2 Left, Bangled 3 Right
Earrings - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Earrings - Late Night Hoops 
Necklace - A&A Fashion Jewellery Heavy Black Necklace Long

Poses -
(marukin) [forever] Set, [ws_FEMME] Set (Currently Rebuilding, No Location Found)

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
OVH. & M.Cherla, Capistrano Bay SIM

First Time Love

Pose Fair 2014 opens it's doors to the public on April 19th at noon. That means everyone can get in on the amazing offering from close to 90 vendors.  One such creator is //elephante poses// and I was immensely pleased with the fabulous review copies I received of the Pose Fair 2014 Exclusives. 



The first set I am showing off is called For The First Time and it is composed of 6 sweet standing poses that are perfect for the new blogger or those that just love to take photos, and don't we all fall into the latter category? 



I really like the feet positions in these poses, they are coy and great for showing off one of my favorite things, shoes.  This set is particularly nice for a slim mini-dress, as the arms never cut into the mesh of the clothing and are great for clutch holders like me.  They work well both as full body poses, and for close ups, with nice head positions and lovely with mesh hands.



You can scoop up this great 6 pose set starting tomorrow, and make sure you look at the other exclusive offerings from //elephante poses//. I am blogging the event both here at Second Life Fashion Addict, and on the On Your Toes blog. So don't forget to head over there for more Pose Fair fun.
Poses - //elephante poses//, For The First Time 6 Pose Set (NEW@Pose Fair 2014) [Review Set]

Credits: 
Hair - MINA Hair - Mientje (Blondes)

Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss Musk (Cleavage D) 

Add-Ons - *League* Jen Blonde Hairbase & Brows 1 - Sunkiss

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Green (L)

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 - [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Slink Nailpolish Applier - FRANGIPANI 
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Shoes - tulip. Twisted Sandals (Tan)

Clutch - SYSY's Scarlet Clutch - Tan

Dress - ~Sassy!~ Henna Dress - Green (NEW@The 100 Block)
Bracelet - A&Ana F.J. Bamboo Bracelet G&B(NEW@The Dressing Room FUSION)
Earrings - A&Ana F.J. Bamboo Earrings G&B (NEW@The Dressing Room FUSION)
Rings - EMPORIUM - RING #5 xoxo GOLD - L [Gacha Prize] [Marketplace]

Avatar Eye Control - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]

Location -
MAYFAIR, celoe mainstore exterior

A New York State Of Mind

[Full Credits Follow Post]

Lately there is a little piece of me in New York, the State that is. I kind of like that it's there and it's kind of nice to have nice things happening in my life again. It's been a long time since I've let anything in, I have been all up in my head and focused on my daily grind. When the days grind, I like to be in my element. This look is very me, with it's classic layering, fabulous accessories, and absolutely heart stopping jewelry, it's reminiscent of so many looks I have done over the years, yet almost everything is brand new, not only to me, but on the grid.

Speaking of New York, I was so thrilled to finally get to hit The Arcade event, and boy did I blow up my balance getting my hands on all kinds of awesome. I really wasn't too concerned about collecting entire sets of anything, I just wanted to sample a ton of 'New To Me' content, and it is all brilliant. How wonderful is this amazing [Consignment] Peg Board and Camera, both random prizes from one of the Gacha machines, and the map, yup.. New York! The Loft Arley Chair is so perfect, in any colour, but I adore this bright yellow.  With junk.'s morrison bar table, it is a great little corner accent to my loft.

Back to the fashion, I just had to snag up this pair of tulip. Strapped Booties at the COLABOR88 Event, there for just a few days more and then available in the mainstore. The fact that you can see my fabulous Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet through them, and my Flair toe polish, makes them a brilliant addition to my closet.  I pulled on a favorite jacket layer tank, and wondered what next, how can you layer on top of that? Well, this is the thing I am loving about Mesh, this delicious DeeTaleZ Cardigan goes over everything, with an alpha layer added, and it moves like fabric, I am so darn impressed it is an instant favorite.

I stacked on some of the brilliant [MG] La Cubelle bangle sets, now available at FaMESHed, with too many options to describe for both arms, and went with another FaMESHed find, Coquet.'s Cropped Denim Pants. Great hair with a hat stops my heart a beating, and this wig from MINA Hair is another fab example. Finally, my most favorite 'New To Me Find' is this adorable necklace from shimmerie, which looks like something I might have stumbled upon on Etsy, but it is so much more affordable. There are several cute variation available in the shop, I may have to go back and grab the others. When you take four years off from SL, everything is NEW again.

Credits:
Hair: MINA Hair - Carlijn BB

Skin: *League*,  Jen Pale Natural (Cleavage C) w/ Hairbase

Eyes: IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes: MMS -Thora Lashes by Minnu Palen (No Longer Available)
Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* - Elegant1 R, Flat L Versions
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement*- Mid Height
Note: The above are textured with skin appliers available from *League*.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Set 55 , Only Worn on Feet
Face Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: :: Stars (L) :: 100% ::
Body Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: :: Inermis :: 75% :: 
Shoes: tulip. Strapped Bootie (Navy)
Cardigan: DeeTaleZ, Mesh Cardigan (Grey) (on Marketplace)

Top: Armidi Limited - Classic Loose Tank [White] (Jacket Layer)

Jeans: Coquet., Cropped Denim Pants - Raspberry (NEW @FaMESHed)
Bangles: MG - Bangles - La Cubelle - Combo (NEW @FaMESHed)
Necklace: shimmerie - pottery in disguise (deer01 silver)
Nose Stud: Tickled Pink*, Uma nose stud (No Longer Available)

Earrings: Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)
Lip Ring: *Red Ruin* (No Longer Available)

Props:
The Loft - Arley Chair (Yellow) (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
[Consignment] Travellers Desk: Peg Board (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
[Consignment] Travellers Desk: Camera (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
junk. morrison bar table. (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
llorisen // ciaran skybox

Song On My Mind: New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel