Lizzy In August

I have fallen in love with my skins, the skins I bought at the last round of The Season's Story (Spring) from ^^Swallow^^. They are the Alice series, and I just love the glowing highlights that give them a luminescent appearance. They also take make-up really nicely from just about any other content creator, what is not to love. As I was perusing the blog feeds, I came across information about The Showroom Event, and spotted a pre-release version of a new skin from my favorite place, ^^Swallow^^. Well, always up for a new skin, I headed over and snagged up this stunning Lizzy skin in the Coffee skin tone. Since I already had the appliers, I figured a great skin for just $250L was a steal, and snatched it up. I was not disappointed in the least, this skin is so lovely, and even though it is a darker tone than I would normally wear, it still feels like 'me'. You owe it to yourself to try on a ^^Swallow^^ skin, just to see how you like them, there are heaps of different looks in the store, but if you want a deal, make sure you head to The Showroom and grab up the Lizzy while it is still available at a pre-release price.

Credits: 
Hair - *Milk* Hair~ The Top Knot (Browns) w/ *Milk* Basic Shaved Base Black
Skin - ^^Swallow^^ Lizzy Coffee Prerelease Black E **New@The Showroom**
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Umber
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]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - -{ZOZ}- Love Polish - (Slink) Fingernail/Toenail Hud

Shoes - *YS&YS* Capri Sabot Taupe
Tops - Coquet. August Top - Tropical **New@FaMESHed**
Skirt - [AMERICAN BAZAAR] Latex Mini Skirt - Red
Bag -  -David Heather- Bally Bag/Blood **New@L'accessoires**
Earrings - (Kunglers Extra) TDRF #045 - Earring - Copper **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Necklace - [The Forge] Beach Bum Necklace. **New@Uber**
Bracelet - Eudora 3D Runes of the North Bracelet  (Female) left
Watch - ^^Swallow^^ Watch Beige Gold **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Ring - =Zenith= Callas Flowers Ring (R)
Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing

Poses - 
(marukin), {dolce vita} blue woman, regal queen, sweet caramel, [forever] lithe stillness, playful heart, [ws_LADY] vespa or vesper?, [ws_FEMME] call me when you need me  [No Location Found]
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 -
*BOOM* Clothing Co. cute clothes for sexy girls since 2007, Existence (145, 72, 21) - Moderate

Butterflies The Right Way

One of the things I love best about Phil's Place is the creativity and collaboration that people are capable of. The possibilities, the constraints we see in our everyday lives are simply non-existent in-world. When I saw these amazing Vlinder Boots from Skuradawn Lei of Lazy Places, I was blown away. Not only are they a cute chunky pair of boots, but they have sweet animated butterflies slowly flapping their wings on them. But that is not the best part, the best part is that not only are they cute and creative, they go a step further and are scripted to rez actual prim butterflies around you as you walk about. You can set the speed and number of winged friends to bring with you wherever you may go, but you can also choose from a number of different species of butterflies on the selection of boots at Lazy Places. I choose these amazing Blue Morpho Butterflies pair, I think they are truly stunning, and if you look at the prim butterflies that rez and flap about you, they are just as detailed and animated as the ones on the boots. These were worth every Linden I spent on them, and I am not in the least disappointed in them, they are truly a work of art, and Sakuradawn and the collaborators on this amazing creation deserve the highest of praise.

I decided to stay with a bit of a grungy basic look to keep the attention where it belonged, on these great boots. The top is another winner from Pushbutton Industries, the Wrongway Longsleeve Tee is a great neutral top, and as it comes on all layers, as almost everything from *PBI* does, I had the option for a tucked in version. The pants were a recent find from ++ChaCla++, the Black Pants are sold separately with a basic pair of cuffs, but you can also buy additional cuffs, as I did here to customize the look a bit more. I just thought this TWOHEARTS version of the cuffs were really lovely with the chain and safety pin details. I pulled in my favorite Pyramid Studs Belt from /artilleri/, and another favorite with this Canimal Picture Pendant. A simple set of *Frosty* Bracelets Combination from /Milk/ brought in a blue accent as with the butterflies. Also wearing my long time staple earrings, the Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercings from Drifting Sands, as well as my Caroline's Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire engagement ring.



This sweet girly set of Beth pony tails is from *0 Style* (Zero Style). I do love the textures in their hair, particularly the very bright Silver, which is a colour that sometimes loses it's detail by some creators. Skin is Canimal Essence Line, in the Poise make-up, skins I am increasingly more comfortable in wearing as they are very distinct and I have no concerns about their origins, Canimal Zephyr has always set herself apart from the crowd, her skins are no different. Catwalk Lashes are from MMS, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes from Freak Fantasia.

Shopping Details:
Shirt - *PBI*, Wrong Way Longsleeve Tee
Pants - ++ChaCla++, Black Pants
Cuffs - ++ChaCla++, Black Pants (TWOHEARTS)
Belt - /artilleri/, Pyramid Stud Belt
Boots – Lazy Places [LP], Vlinder Boots (Blue Morpho)
Necklace – Canimal, Picture Pendant
Bracelets - /Milk/, Bracelet Combination (*Frosty*)
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair - *0 Style*, Beth (Silver)
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Poise
Lashes – MMS, Catwalk Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Tart Art Plays It's Part!

Last Saturday, I was pulling my look together, trying to fins a cute casual look, and so I dove into my recent Relay For Life Clothing Fair finds folder. I found a "look", or complete outfit, from WRONG!, which included this adorable Black Skulls Cardigan and sweet Grey Anarchy Mini Skirt. I wanted to add a splash of colour, so I pulled in this great Aqua Tank Top from *Muism*, which came in a two-set with an equally yummy Yellow version. I wasn't sure about the leggings I wanted to wear, so left that for the last minute.

I pulled on these great HUD Colour-able Desert Boots from Luna Viola at PixelDolls, which come in a Black or Brown Accented Version. A messy mis-matched Bracelet Combination from /Milk/, and a single Silver Circle Earring from a set from Diamonde., where some of my favorite earrings can be found.

This fantastic Bysh hair is from Mirai, I love that it is so Rock N' Roll, very cool. Wearing another biancaF. skins, this is the Disco make-up in the Ivory Fata tone, very nice. Still working the BBBM Splatter Eyes from the Mud Set, and Detour Love Lashes.

So all that was left was deciding on the Socks, and that was when I got a little Din Ding IM from friend and RL Artist ByrneDarkly Cazalet, who is the owner of Tart Gallery in-world. She had just opened her Tart Art Clothing shop, which features amazing Pop-Art Prints on Clothing Layers, totally unique and really interesting wearable art. Although the pieces are system element/slider clothes, and do not have hand-drawn seems, they are still full of graphic impact and really worth a look! I chose these fabulous Trapeze Socks, which matched my look perfectly!



Shopping Information:
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes, Mud (Splatter)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – Mirai, .+*Bysh*+. (White)
Skin – biancaF., fata-2-Ivory-Disco
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Tank Top - *Muism*, Tank Top (Aqua, Tucked)
Earring – Diamonde., Silver Circle Earring
Bracelets - /milk/, Bracelet Combination (*Sunny*)
Boots – PixelDolls, (Luna Viola) Desert Boots (HUD to Black, Black Accent)
Skirt/Sweater – WRONG!, from Look 6 (RFL Clothing Fair)
Tights – Tart Art Clothing, Trapeze Socks

Constructing A Look

Well, spring has sprung on Retrology, and it was time for some spring cleaning and a bit of a Re-Vamp. The owners of the SIM decided to change the center parcel where PIN UPS Night Club sat, and thought a re-build might be a nice change to better suit the needs of the patrons of the SIM. Change can really energize things, and although we are not changing the main shopping areas of the SIM (Which feature the fantastic works of /artilleri/, Ivalde, PIN UP DOLLS Boutique, Ingenue, Thimbles, SIN Shoes, Battered Boudoir, Jeepers Creepers, 1-800-Bettie's, Punch Drunk, Old School Shop, Total Betty, Marlys, ZHAO Shoes, Elegance Hats, Savvy?, illuminare, The Cat Eye Boutique, *ICING*, Hairapy, Skin Within, VaVaVoom, Kid Asia, Kitcsh*en*Couture, Hang The DJ!, and Many More!), we are making some amazing changes to the center parcel and adding some really interesting new elements. So here I am, in my work clothes, ready to hammer out some fabulous!

So Back to work in some great NEW hair from Aden, the Annyka, which I also snagged in black. How much do I love Aden hair? TONS! I am also rocking one of my Celestial Studios Skins, but decided to give some new eyes a try, and really love the eyes at Detour. The Delta eyes come in some great natural shades, and since it is really hard to find a Hazel eye that matches my real life tone, I am always on the lookout for more. I really should rock my Tats more often, and these Shooting Star sleeves from AITUI are some of my faves. Lashes are Cake's fabulous Bedroom Lashes. Also wearing my Uma Nose Stud from Tickled Pink and My Caroline's Jewelry Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring.

I love the new jeans and cords from Celestial Studios, and these Tan Cords are just great, with all sorts of pant leg options, and I love prim pant-legs that don't go wonky when you wear shoes. Speaking of shoes, my favorite trainers come in from REDGRAVE, as well as this cool feather necklace. A set of jumbled bracelets from /Milk/ add to the casual look I am working. Perhaps my favorite new T-Shirt, this one from Heartattack & Vine that reads "You Make Me Nuts" with little squirrels on it. So Cute! The construction gear came with a costume I picked up ages ago from White Lily in the MIA SIM. Actually, my sister Anessa Stine is doing the building, and she is amazing, but I can stand around and look cute too!





Shopping Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Aden, Annyka (White)
Lashes – FNKY! & Cake, Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Tattoo – Aitui Tattoo, Shooting Stars (Coloured, Faded)
Bracelets - /Milk/, Bracelet Combination (Grandma)
Pants – Celestial Studios, Cords (Tan)
Top - Heartattack & Vine – H&V, You Make Me Nuts Tee
Necklace – REDGRAVE, Necklace Feather White
Construction Gear – White Lily @ ::MIA::, Construction Pretty Lime (Hammer, Hard Hat, Construction Belt)
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – REDGRAVE, Red-Stripped, Sculptie Sneakers

Something Different

I wanted to play a little, so I dove into those *NEW* Item folders of mine and came up with this fab trench coat from LeeZu Baxter. I love her stuff, and her new items are so fantastical. I couldn't really find a top to wear under it, so went a little risque to let the jacket speak for itself. I particularly love the detail on the back. Paired with some Cargos from *REDGRAVE*, and these great new ankle boots from Armidi, I turned up the heat by trying on the Group Gift TaP Skin. I don't usually play with my skins, but heck, it was free, so why not. I was surprised actually, since most skins don't look right on my shape, and I am of the "Don't Tinker" mind when it comes to my shape. Teamed with this hair by /Milk/, I think I came up with a pretty High Fashion look.



Skin - TaP Vivant Buff Paon 4 (Free Group Gift)
Hair - /Milk/ Hair, Sharp Edges (Black)
Lashes - Lynnix's Lashes (Feathered, Long Bottom Lash)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Naturals (Hazel)
Slacks - *REDGRAVE*, CARGO Pants (Smoke)
Shoes - [Armidi Gasaci], Oxford Leather Ankle Boot (Silver II)
Earrings - Queen Couture, Diamond Frame Earring
Coat - LBD, LeeZu Baxter Designs, JonesForest Coat
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Nose Stud - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud

It's So Easy Being Green

When I saw this MG Fashion jacket blogged by Deux Looks, I knew I simply had to get one. What I did not anticipate was the sheer range of colours! I had at least 5 different shades of green to choose from, but opted for this one after much temptation to but the fatpack. It is a really well made garment, and just a classic I know I will wear season after season. Paired up with a pair of *REDGRAVE* Cargos and Boots, I also threw in this fab Fashionably Dead Sweater (Comes in a pack of two colours) for that "True To The Season" Look.



Skin - TaP Vivant Buff Paon 4 (Free Group Gift)
Hair - /Milk/ Hair, Sharp Edges (Black)
Lashes - Lynnix's Lashes (Feathered, Long Bottom Lash)
Eyes - Celestial Studios Optics, Naturals (Hazel)
Slacks - *REDGRAVE*, CARGO Pants (Smoke)
Sweater - Fashionably Dead, Cos Sweater (Dirt)
Boots - *REDGRAVE*, Smoke - Leather Sculpties
Jacket - MG Fashion, Canadiana Jacket (Green Explosion)
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Nose Stud - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud