Easy, Breezy, Lemon Squeezy

Anyone who has seen my blog before knows I love colour, all colours, but I am most often drawn to bright greens, oranges, and yellows. Call me citrus happy, but when Marleen Vaughn of ..Marlys.. had a sale recently, the minute I saw this adorable Chalice Fruit Cup Dress in Lemon, I had to grab it off the rack. Marleen is a riot, if you have ever seen one of her notices to FashCon, it is absolutely brilliant (snippet's of dramatic conversations out of context), and her clothes and hair are so cleverly conceived. There is a wonderful continuity in her work, and there is something for everyone from casual to party wear. A vintage nod, a clever presentation, really worth a look.

So sticking with a lemon wedge, literally, I cam upon these adorable Heart Wedge Sandals in Yellow from J's. The are the most brilliant shoes, not just because they match the dress so well, but because they have so many extras. They come in about 10 luscious colours, you can change the texture from dotted to plain, add toe rings, charms, adornments, and anklets, all with a click. J's Shoes is a must see... I thank Anessa for the tip off, wait till you see the shoes with the Toes! I also added Canimal's Jpop Can Earrings in Lemon, cute little Soda Cans. The Beaded Purse picks up on the yellow and turquoise so nicely, it is from Pampered Princess, and there are some adorable summer clothes and purses in shop. I picked up the heart charms on the shoes in this adorable Chunky Heart Necklace from Miam Miam, and made good use of some ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ Gem Jelly Donut Bangles that have touch scripts to change the Bangle and Gem colours.



Essentials are the adorable Flamenco Trash Essence Lashes from Canimal in Pink, that look brilliant with this bianca F. Bloom skin with eye make-up in purple and pink tones. Hair is from AOHARU HAIR, called Lily, and it did require a little prim by prim adjustment to get the right fit, but is adorable and well worth the time. Eyes are Splatter from BBBM's Watery Eyes Mud Set.

Shopping Details:
Dress - ..Marlys.., Chalice Fruit Cup (Lemon)
Shoes – J’s, Heart Wedge Sandals (Yellow) by JB Gazov
Bag – Pampered Princess, Beaded Purse
Earrings – Canimal, Jpop Can Earrings (Lemon)
Bracelet - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle (Silver)
Necklace – Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Necklace
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Hair – AOHARU HAIR, Lily01a (Twilight Silver)
Lashes – Canimal, Essence Lashes – Flamenco Trash (Pink)
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-bloom

Good Morning Sunshine...

The moment I saw this amazing Tee on the Feeds, I HAD to have one. The Karamia Rising Sun Tee is simply brilliant, with it brilliant use of both sculptie and flexi prims. I love the way the sleeves are scrunched and rolled, and the belly is tied up with these exquisite long laces. They move amazingly when walking or dancing, and it just is so well textured, I am impressed. It comes in half a dozen other wonderful colours, but this warm bright Citrus orange caught my eye immediately.

I choose to wear these fabulous Blue Suede Pants from Celestial Studios, I love them, the options that come in the folder are too great to pass up, with 3 different looks in one, a great value. I adore pants with Prim Cuffs, no jagged weird looking pant hems with skin coloured bases, yuck-o! I was thrilled to come upon these amazing Supernova sandals at Shiny Things this week, after I saw the blogged by Gracianna McMillan over at On Your Toes. I adore this Sunset shade, and what could go better then a Sunrise Tee then Sunset Shoes.

This hair is a lovely high volume crowned glory from Muism called Cheryl, very cute I think. I am wearing eyes from Freak Fantasia, and Detour Love Lashes. This skin is biancaF.'s newest make-up, fabulous for so many reasons, but I love the Lip Colour and the Silvery White Shadow in the inner corner of the eye. Called acrilik, it may be my favorite yet.



I accessorized this look with a fabulous casual bag from Pampered Princess, with all the colours in it's Beaded and embroidered texture, this bag can go a long way. I threw on my Chunky Heart Necklace, from Miam Miam, always a great choice for accessories with touch to change metal options. And for even more options, these amazing Copper Sculpted Sugar Gem Bangles from Fresh Baked Goods, with 12 Gem Tone Options, here set to Ceylon. I can't wait till those gals get their butts in gear and open up their shop, I hear Friday may be the day!

Shopping Details:
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair – Muism, Cheryl (Silver)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – biancaF., fata2-Ivory-acrilik
Purse – Pampered Princess, Beaded Purse
Necklace – Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Necklace
Pants – Celestial Studios, Suede Pants (Blue)
Shoes – Shiny Things, Supernovas (Sunset)
Top – Karamia, Rising Sun Tee (Citrus)
Bangles - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Sculpted Sugar Copper Gem Bangle Set (Touch Scripted Gems to Ceylon)

The Future's So Bright... I Gotta Wear Shades!

While I was piecing together my look today, I got a little 'Ding Ding' IM from Melatonin Hax of Thimbles, who asked if I would like anything as a free giftie for the Grand Re-Opening of PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar tonight. When she offered to craft a special pair of shades called PINUPS, I was thrilled, I love Mel's work, and thought her offer was so sweet! So here are these fabulous Shades, available right now on the bar in the new club [Look For The Box With My Face On It... A Picture I Shot to Show Mel How Fan-Frippen-Tastic the Glasses are!]. Stop in and check out the place anytime, the Opening officially starts at 7:00 PM PDT Tonight and it's Prom Night! Yay!

The rest of my look was already sorted, and I was happy to give up eyelashes for the opportunity to wear these fab shades. The Mile High hair was a find this week in a little shop called Tukinowaguma Hair, or Tw for short. This style is called Lisa and I love the height of it! I am wearing one of the new skins I bought at biancaF. this week, this is the Ivory Fata LongEyes skin, and it is really a hot one! You can still see the amazing BBBM Splatter eyes through the shades, they are that great!

The well executed Heart of Glass Dress from Emery looks brilliant paired with a pair of the MUST HAVE Tintable ShinyShiny Magic Pants from Fashionably Dead. I love the spiderweb cutout on the back of this dress, so sexy, so '80s! I am rocking some great shoes from Lyanis Sin's SIN Shoes, called Daphne, I loved adding even more height to my big hair with these chunky platforms. I felt eight feet tall!

Awesome thin metallic bracelets from OPIUM Everyday, and more fabulous earrings from {JUNK}, these called the Crescent Moon Chandelier Earrings. I had been waiting for the right time to wear this Coco Necklace with Pearls from Miam Miam, and a high neck like this gives it a great backdrop. Miam Miam has always impressed with the Metal Colours scripted to change by touch. Rockin' my big rock, my engagement ring from Caroline's Jewelry, and this great Sophie Bag from Paper Couture.



The way I feel about the NEW PIN UPS Building can be summed up with one song lyric, "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades!" Join us Tonight for the base or just to come take a peek and grab these hot PINUPS Shades!

Shopping Details:
Glasses – Thimbles PINUPS Sunglasses by Melatonin Hax [Limited Time Freebie/Opening Giftie in PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar – On The Bar!]
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Hair – Tw - Tukinowaguma Hair, Lisa (White)
Skin – biancaF., fata-Ivory-longeyes
Earrings – {JUNK}, Crescent Moon Chandelier Earrings
Purse – Paper Couture, The Sophie Bag (Blanc)
Dress – Emery, Heart of Glass (Black Version)
Leggings – Fashionably Dead, ShinyShiny Magic Pants (Tinted Gold)
Bangles – OPIUM Everyday, Layered Bangles
Necklace – Miam Miam, Coco Necklace with Pearls (Script Touch Metal to Gold)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – SIN, Daphne Shoes (Black)

A Coating of Many Colours...

Saturday was event hopping day, and event hop I did. I started of at The Ivalde and Elegance Hats Show Under the Big Top at NexCore, and then caught the amazing show at Best of SL Boulevard for the opening of the SIM. Since my first stop was literally a Circus, I wanted to go for bright and fun colours, and needed look no further than this amazing ensemble from :bijou:. This is the Linda in Green, and includes the bustier, Corset belt, shorts, leggings, gloves, and prim/stocking leg-warmers. It also comes in half a dozen other colour combinations, all utterly fabulous, and all ready to wear as a set, or to take apart and use individually. The system elements are really brilliantly utilized in this look, and it makes it well worth the price for all the ways you can work it. And even better, :bijou: has just remodelled their shop and put out oodles of new stuff, it really is worth a trip!

This look was so complete, I didn't feel it needed much in the way of accessories, but since my favorite colour this season is yellow, I wanted to kick in a little more from my box of Crayolas. This adorable Yellow Clutch from Tres Blah! is a wonderful item that can really make almost any look more polished, and is just one of the shades of yellow to have this season. I was dying for a chance to wear these awesome Slinky Stilettos from Maitreya in this tart-sweet Yellow colour, and opted for the steel tipped heels to go with the metal of the buttons on the pants. I was feeling a bit of the Hip-Hop Diva Vibe here, so threw on a Chunky Heart Necklace from Miam Miam as well.

I am wearing one of my new Canimal skins, the Essence of.. PinUp in Grace Tone. I really am enjoying them, and can't wait to see what new make-up options Canimal Zephyr will release next... I can't help it, I want more! The wig I am sporting is another bit of fun from Here Comes Trouble, again in the fabulous two-toned Exclusive Pack. I love this style, called Nalirra, for it's awesome back combed beehive top, and the streaks of blond to contrast the black. Hazel Eyes from Decollage, and once again, my beloved Love Lashes from Detour. Who says you can't wear the whole box of Crayolas at once? Not Me!






Eyes - Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Hair – Here Comes Trouble, :HCT:, Exclusive Pack 1 – Nalirra ((small)) (e2tp –1 Black)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of PinUp [Lip Colour/Gloss Mods]
Outfit - :bijou:, Linda (Green Set) [Incl. Bustier, Corset, Shorts, Leggings, Leg Warmer, Gloves]
Necklace – Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Necklace
Shoes – Maitreya, Slinky Stilettos (Yellow, Steel)
Purse – Tres Blah!, Clutch (Yellow)

Back To Work...

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

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





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

And They Call It... Puppy Love!

I am not a huge Pet Lover in RL, by that I mean that I don't own any, and that I really have no desire too, I like animals, am kind to them, but they are not my thing really. In SL however, I think pets can be a blast, you don't have to walk them or clean litter boxes, and you can tuck them neatly back into your inventory when you go out for a night on the town. This little sweetie, named Toto, was picked up back when I was putting a Wizard of Oz 'Dorothy' Costume together for an Event at PIN UPS. I just think he is adorable, and if someone clicks on him, he yips and barks at him or her, how is that for attitude!

So it was time to take little Toto out on a shopping trip, and what can I say, cute little puppies make me want to dress the part! Girly pink from "/artilleri/", in these fab Plaid Pants and sweet 'Lacy Leo' Leopard Print Camisole, made a nice jumping off point for this look. The strapped chucks from "EnvYou" in Mischief Cove are still my casual shoe of choice, and I own them in all 8 colours, I think I wear them more than any other single pair of shoes I own. Still going with the cute factor, this adorable necklace and bracelet I picked up at "Miam Miam", I have always been a fan of a charm bracelet and tiny prim work. Now check the purse, yep it's transparent, and what is that you spy through the bag -- cell phone, compact, hairbrush, and BIRTH CONTROL PILLS! Could you die! No unwanted Prim Babies in this Avatar's future I tell ya!

This hair, from my last trip to "Old Gravy", called 'Gun Club' is adorably punky! And yes, still no word on the whereabouts of the M.I.A. "Old Gravy", but my quest for information continues. Again, anyone who has any details about the goings on at "Old Gravy" can IM me in-world or leave comment on my blog. Thanks for all the comments; we need to SAVE THE GRAV-Y!



Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Silver 1)
Hair – Old Gravy, Gun Club (White)[No Longer Found]
Top - /artilleri/, Lacy Leo (Long, Pink Lace)
Pet – Wynx’s Whimsical Wonders, Black Teacup Poodle
Purse – Aimee Weber @ Midnight City, Handbag (Canada)
Necklace – Miam Miam, Yummy Charm Necklace (Scripted, Silver)
Bracelet – Miam Miam, Yummy Charm Bracelet (Scripted, Silver)
Pants - /artilleri/, Plain Plaid Pants (Baby Pink)
Shoes – Sumire & EnvYou , Strapped Chucks (Black)

WEEK 2: Flickr SL - Look Of The Day Winner!

This weeks winner is December Dollinger's "Look Of The Day" from January 4h,2008. Well presented it is an adorable ensemble that addresses one of the most important things that fashion can do for us, lift the spirits. December choose bright colours and sweet prints to "Pep" Thing Up. I love her choice of accessories too, a sweet purse and some fab shoes... who wouldn't feel great in this look! As always, it met all my criteria for a "Look Of The Day" winner, all the details are clearly spelled out in the description/comments so anyone can recreate this look or steal the bits they personally love. Again, another tough decision this week, so many brilliant submissions! Another $500L up for grabs in Week 3. Congrats to December Dollinger, winner of a $500L gift from yours truly, and to all who submitted their fabulous looks!

Look of the Day - January 4, 2008
by December Dollinger



Skin - Minnu Tan Skingloss in Dusk
Hair - ETD Riley in Blonde
Eyes - Minnu Eyes in DeepBlue
Lashes - Minnu Catwalk Lashes
Ensemble - Canimal Jawbreaker in Yellow
Shoes - Stiletto Moody Python Slingbacks
Necklace - Miam Miam Lucky Charms Necklace
Bracelet - Miam Miam Lucky Charms Bracelet
Earrings - Paper Couture Basic Hoops
Handbag - Miam Miam Shoulderbag in White/Gold
Manicure - Body Politik Natural French Manicure

Causual Morning In The Abyss

Christmas morning is the perfect time to throw on a relaxed track suit and chill out at home. I had been looking for an opportunity to wear this one, from , and I love the combination of gray and rich burgundy. The Hood is sculpted perfectly in my opinion. Add a pair of casual flats, these from Boing Fromage are MUST HAVES, for their endless color changeable options.



Eyes – ND (Naughty Designs), Eyes By Lost “Doll Eyes” (Mystical)
Skin – MM Skins, Pale (Lime)
Hair – ND (Naughty Designs), Allure (Black Pearl)
Track Suit - The Abyss, Burgundy & Grey Warmups (Pant) & Hoodie (Top)
Belly Charm – Drifting Sands, Tribal Belly Ring
Bracelet – Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Bracelet
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – Boing Fromage, MaryJane Flats (Patent-Urban)

Hot In The Shade

My Swimsuit Look for the 'Hot In The Shade' Event @ PIN UPS means putting on the "Hottest" shoes I own. These Stiletto Moody Platforms are insanely great and call for a bare leg to show them off. Seriously sexy without being trashy the way most SL Platform are. These are just over the top fun! This look is really not about the swimsuit, it's all about those shoes!



Hair - Armidi Hair, The Milano II (Midnight I)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Mustard Green
Lashes - Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Swimsuit - RPD, Rising Phoenix Designs, Loveable (Black)
Shoes - Stiletto Moody, Rose Platform (Black on Black)
Ring - Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Bracelet - *MM* Miam Miam, Chunky Heart Bracelet
Earrings - Diamonde. Jagged Earring (Black)