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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Hold On To The Things You Love!

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There is one thing I know for certain about my Second Life®, is that nothing is for certain. By that I mean that one day you discover a shop that has precisely your style of clothing, the kind of stuff you wish you could yank through the screen and wear out in your everyday life, and the next day, it is simply gone. Sometimes there is an explanation, a warning, a rationale, others, they simply disappear one day never to be seen again. Sometimes it is a matter of time and trends, people lose interest in the game or the product, and others it is the difficulty of keeping a business afloat in an over-saturated market. If you can't make enough to cover your rent, it is difficult to keep creating, and even more difficult to imagine that the situation will get better in the future. In my three plus years in Second Life®, I have seen a lot of fabulous shop disappear for a number of reasons, and it never gets easier. That is why I hold on to the things I love and treasure, and why my inventory is nearing the 45,000 items mark. How can I part with the items that are irreplaceable?

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This look is what I call "Typical Kets". I love this sort of grunge, relaxed, cozy look. A lot of my favorites, some old, some new, and some irreplaceable. The top is from *Sprawl*, Pushbutton Skolnick's now near-defunct shop, and perhaps one of my all-time favorites. It is The Darko Tee, a little homage to Donnie Darko, as a film buff, I couldn't resist. I love that Pushbutton has always gone to the trouble of putting everything on every possible layer. The jeans are the uber adorable Surf Couture Hot Cocoa Stained Jeans in Grey that include the Blue Steaming Mug of Cocoa, and the cozy Parker Knit Boots in Black are also from [SC]. I adore this wrapped Soon Scarf from my girls at *Thimbles*, it is adorable and really cozy looking, and it comes in 5 different great knit colors. The Grey Knit Arm Warmers are from Argyle, another shop that seems to have vanished from the scene. The belt is one of the amazing masterpiece works from Maitreya.

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The earrings are the first I ever purchased in-world, so their availability is somewhat unclear, and I didn't have enough time to hunt them down, they are from Drifting Sands which was a shop found under The Body Politik banner. I remember when I bought them I had no idea how to manipulate linked objects, and it took me forever to position them in my ears. The Uma Nose Stud is from Tickled Pink, a shop that has been gone for some time and is well missed. The adorable ring is a little bit of kitsch from Canimal, something I can never resist. The Bear Hug Novelty Ring has been referred to as the "Poo" ring by friends who think that is what it looks like from afar, I think it is hysterical!

Hair is from the newly re-opened WAKA and YUKI, which I could not resist visiting yesterday not just to scoop up the fab opening weekend gifts and try the lucky board, but because I couldn't remember shopping there before. I picked up this adorable NEW116 style while I was there, I think it is perfection in a messy casual up-do, my favorite. The skin is Emma Tan from *REDGRAVE*, my most realistic looking skin perhaps, and one I would have never tried if not for Anessa's urging. The Lashes are from MMS, now LeLutka, Thora Lashes, which I love, and the eyes are the stunning Miriel Realistic Muted Hazel Eyes. Again, I am most sad to say that we are no longer able to purchase Miriel's amazing work in-world.

So on Valentines Day, the day we celebrate love, show a little love by re-visiting your favorite shops and supporting your favorite content creators, before it's too late. They are too valuable to lose, and too precious to be taken for granted for even a second. Thank goodness for my messy but full inventory, and blog feeds, Plurk, and Avatars United, that lets me keep up with so many of my friends and on top of the news. If you haven't heard of Avatars United as of yet... you are missing out! It is the Facebook for avatars, recently acquired by Linden Labs®, that focuses squarely on your avatar, not on your RL identity, and therefore keeps your privacy to yourself while allowing you to make friends and network with avatars from SL and other MMOs. Find out more about it here http://www.avatarsunited.com . The add me to your friends list! http://www.avatarsunited.com/avatars/jhuzen-ketsugo . Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

Shopping Details:
Top - *Sprawl*, The Darko Tee [Limited Items Available - Small Outlet Only]
Scarf - *Thimbles*, Soon Scarves (Grey Gold Blocks)
Arm Warmers - Argyle, Grey Knit Arm Warmers [No Location Found]
Belts - Maitreya, Old Leather Belt (Black)
Jeans - [SC] Surf Couture, Hot Cocoa Stained Jeans (Grey) - Includes Blue Cocoa Mug
Boots - [SC] Surf Couture, Parker Knit Boots (Black)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing [By Poly Pavlova, The Body Politik]
Ring - Canimal, Canimal Novelty Rings (Bear Hug)
Nose - Tickled Pink, *Uma Nose Stud [No Longer Available]
Hair - WAKA and YUKI, New116 "TypeA"
Eyes - Miriel, Realistic Eyes (Muted Hazel) [No Longer Available]
Lashes - MMS now LeLutka, Thora Lashes
Skin - *REDGRAVE*, 08Emma Tan Skin *old rose*

Monday, February 2, 2009

Jive Bunny

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Sometimes, you buy something on impulse, not knowing if you will ever wear it, just wanting it. That is how I came upon this adorable Jess Hat/Hair style from Draconic Kiss. It was back at the Hair Fair, I would say I averaged about 80% impulse buying while there, and I sometimes come to regret it. But not this one. How great is a hat that is scripted not only to change textures and colours, but also shape? I think very!

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I have loved this sweater from Nylon Outfitters for ages, and have had it so long I can't remember when I got it, but I had never thought of tinting it before. I pulled on the Grey version of the Knitted Sweater and tinted it up lavender to match with the hat. The loose knit has holes that lend it to wearing a basic tank underneath, so I used one from *Thimbles*, part of a set because it happened to be nicely finished with an undies layer bottom edge that looked great with the low rise []::TULI::[] Jenny Jeans. I love the character of these jeans, the worn out shredded holes and the hand-prints, very funky. I have to mention these *REDGRAVE* Girls Biker Boots, because I simply can't get enough of them. They were sent to me as review copies, and I would otherwise be lusting over them endlessly. I just think they look brilliantly worn in and real, and they are precisely the kind of urban grunge gear that makes my heart go pitta-pat. The bag is a treasured find from Nerdy Birdy, no longer available as far as I can tell, but I couldn't resist the Bunny Mechanics Bag with the hat, so i went for it. The Choker and Bracelet are separates from (Shiny Things) one of my favorite places for accessories, the Niko pieces are wonderfully detailed.

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Skin is Crys from PXL, a darker one then I am used to, one of the reviews that Hart Larsson sent me months ago, but I think it is lovely, and like the idea of dappling in a sun kissed tone every now and again. Eyes are from Miriel, and Lashes are from Cake. Again, the fabulous Jess Hair/Hat combo from Draconic Kiss was my inspiration, so I decided to show you the other two options for the hat shape. Be it a jive Bunny, Kitty, or Mouse... remember to have a little fun with your look, impulsive ain't all bad!

Shopping Details:
Sweater - (NO), Knitted Sweater - Grey (Tinted Purple)
Tank Top - *Thimbles*, 1/3rd a Tee Shirt - Eggplant (Tank Only)
Jeans - []::TULI::[], Jenny Jeans (Blue)
Boots - *REDGRAVE*, Girls Biker Boots (Black)
Bag - Nerdy Birdy, Mechanics Badge Purse "Bunny" (Lavender) [No Location Found]
Necklace - (Shiny Things), Nico Choker - Pink
Bracelet - (Shiny Things), Nico Bracelet - Pink
Hat/Hair - Draconic Kiss, Jess (Midnight)
Skin - PXL, Crys_SK_DarkEyes_PassionLips_BlackEB
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Lashes - Cake, Bedroom Lashes

Saturday, November 8, 2008

The Sweater Dress Song

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One of the gems I picked up at the :bijou: preview was this simple, understated, yet elegant Refrain Knitdress in Night shades. I was really surprised to find it among the ultra-hip newness at :bijou: all set for the opening of the bijouholic SIM on the 11th of this month. A classic body skimming dress, with really nice trim details, almost a pearlized crocodile edging on the neckline and hem. I must admit I didn't even notice that detail until I had it on, but it really is a nice touch. The dress comes in several colour variations, but I felt this grey scale version had the best. With the almost pink colour of the trim, it opened the door to do something I rarely do, mix browns and greys together. I added a simple system layer belt from *Thimbles*, to add a little interest at the waist. The Mr. Belt is really great to wear over long tops or dresses, as it comes on the jacket layer and worked well here as the :bijou: dress which comes with all layer options. Some nice basic hosiery from **Battered Boudoir** smooths the transition from hem to boot.

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Unlike my sister Anessa, the shoe queen of Phil's Place, I have to save my pennies to get the footwear I love. I had been meaning to head over to Maitreya for over a week to get closer look at the new releases, but after getting this dress, I really made a point of going, and this pair of SoHo Boots in Ice Suede were the perfect compliment, the billowy suede of the upper boot is a nice contrast to the sleek skirt. I headed over to check out Kess Kreations for the first time this week, after seeing her work at the Jewelry Expo, I wanted to see more. Kess is incredibly talented in so many types of media, but when I saw this Wooden Bead Jewelry Set i though it was really something. It is scripted so that the stone change colour, making it really versatile. I am wearing the necklace and earrings, but it also comes with a great matching bracelet. I really like natural looking jewelry, something organic in a pixelated place. A great basic black Boulevard handbag from a past Paper Couture collection, as well as my Gimcrack Diamond Ring from (Caroline's) round out the accessories.

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After seeing it on the feeds, I had to indulge in this Ruby wig from TRUTH. It is a really cute up do, with a colour scripted bow. TRUTH's recent makeover has me a little confused, and I was rather miffed that the colour packs have changed. I really loved that the black and white shades were put together, since I wear both colours almost exclusively. I still love the hair, and it is still a reasonably priced wig, but will likely buy a bit less of it now that it means having to buy two packs instead of one to get the shades I love. Another new-to-me skin that I nabbed during the Celestial Studios sale, the Charmed Line's Earth 3 make-up, just really pretty and classic. Lashes are from [Detour], and eyes from Karamia. So back into the closet I go to find out what else may be hiding in there, may the inventory g-ds be good to me.

Shopping Details:
Dress - :bijou:, Refrain Knitdress [Night]
Belt - *Thimbles*, Mr. Belt
Hose - **Battered Boudoir**, Boudoir Legs Soft (Tan)
Boots - Maitreya, SoHo Boots (Ice Suede)
Bag - Paper Couture, P.C., The Boulevard Bag (Noir)
Necklace, Earrings - *KK*, Wooden Bead Jewelry Set [Scripted]
Bracelet - Bonita's, Black & Pearl 4 ~ #3
Ring - (Caroline's), Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - TRUTH, Ruby (Ivory)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth-3)
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - -KM-, Hazel Eyes

Monday, October 20, 2008

Urban Sprawl

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I love a great coat, living in the Great White North, I have many in my RL closets, and in-world, I collect them like postage stamps. For some reason, many are plaid, not at all an easy pattern to work with on the mesh templates and prims, but when it is done well, it has a brilliant impact. This *Thimbles* The Angel of Your Plaid Nightmares Coat in Blackish is really a winner, coming in several colour versions, it is a great one for layering, with lots of options. I think my favorite part of all is the collar though, I love the height of it, and it is a really nice sculpt. I paired it with some newness from *Sprawl*, Pushbutton Skolnick's new line, which I greedily snapped up upon preview release. I love Pushbutton's work, it is always great value, fits my grungier style well, and it always has all the layer options you could ever want. This great Plain Therms top in White is an essential, with the great glove pieces that extend from under the jacket, it is really a perfect basic layering piece. Pants are also from *Sprawl*, The Treble pant in Ash has a nice baggy cuff, and works nicely over a boot base.

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Boots are from ETD Shoes, the Buckled Calf Boot in Black is one of the oldest prim boots in my inventory, and is still a favorite, and recently Elika released a new sculpted version in dozens of great colours. The bag is one I nabbed at Cachet recently, The Jayden Bag in Earth is a nice warm tones sculpted bag, I can never seem to get enough purses. I added on a similarly warm toned necklace from *PERSONA*, one of Myllie Writer's newer releases, the Polished Stone Sets Tiger Eye Necklace in the Bronze Setting. This is the shorter version, and works nicely with the collar of the coat. I added on a nice Natural Gold Bead Ring from Caroline's Jewelry to complete the accessories for this look.

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I have always adored hair from Maitreya, the styles are really unique, the textures beautiful, and of course they have an amazing white shade, my hands-down favorite. This amazing Nahla style was one I happened upon at the Hair Fair this year, and I didn't even try the demo before snapping it up, I think the long ponytail is fantastic, and the loose front frames the face so nicely, another winner from Maitreya. A favorite Canimal skin, some [Detour] Lashes, and eyes from Freak Fantasia round out the essentials. This look is perfect for the cooler fall weather, exploring the hunts all around the grid, and taking in a hunted house or two.

Shopping Details:
Jacket – *Thimbles*, The Angel of Your Plaid Nightmares Coat (Blackish)
Shirt - *Sprawl*, Plain Therms (White)
Pants - *Sprawl*, The Treble (Ash)
Boots – ETD Shoes, Buckled Calf Boots (Black)
Bag – Cachet, Jayden Bag (Earth)
Necklace - *PERSONA*, Polished Stone Sets – Tiger Eye (Short Necklace/Bronze) [Review Copy]
Ring – (Caroline’s), Natural Gold Bead Ring
Hair – Maitreya, Nahla (White) [Hair Fair]
Skin – Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Poison
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Moose on the Loose

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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.

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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.

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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

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Blue Jean Junkie

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I think it has been well established that I have more Jeans then anyone could ever wear, at last count about 120 pair. I had convinced myself that there would be absolutely no more denim in my future shopping lists, I even bragged to my partner Draco that there was really nothing I needed to buy ever again, having hundreds of items I have yet to even wear once, and ten-fold that number of things I have only worn once. But that was before the brilliantly talented Zaara Kohime introduced her new line of denim this week. They are just too fantastic not to own, and I had to seriously use every bit of restraint to decide on only one pair. These Zaara Jewelled Jeans in Indigo are so classic and well made, with three sculpted cuff options, and those little touched that make Zaara one of my favorite places to shop of late. The lovely gold jewelled chain over one hip make these jeans not only unique but incredibly sexy. I wanted to show off the jewelled accent on the jeans, so choose a top that revealed the details while offering a lot of style and coverage. This 1/3 of a Tee Shirt from *Thimbles* was the perfect pick, not only is it sexy, as the 1/3 Tee reveals a great tank-top beneath it, but it comes in all layer options, including the pieces individually or together on one layer.

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Boots were an easy choice here, as I have been looking for another opportunity to wear these INSOLENCE Natasha Boots, here in a Violet colour that matched the aubergine of the T-Shirt well. Prim cuffs on pants make it easy to convert tall boots to go a step further by only using the shoe base parts, for a tucked under pants look. I wanted to continue with the theme of natural stones in antique looking gold settings to match the chain on the jeans, so I started with some Turquoise Natural Stone Earrings from Swallowtail. I was pleased to discover this great Vintage Heart Necklace from [Curio] in my inventory, a previous group gift. It comes in silver and gold, new and old metals, and looked really great with the high neckline of the Tee. When I was sent a review pack from Burroughs Jewellery, I remember looking at the items and thinking how pretty they all were, but not really seeing them working into my personal sense of style, that was before I realized that each and every item from Burroughs is scripted to change not only stone and gem colours, but also the metal colour and size. They are really fantastic pieces, and can work in so many ways, mixed and matched between sets, and personalized to suit your own style to a tee. Here I am wearing the Julia Ring and the Rommy Bracelet, setting the stones and metals to match the rest of the look.

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The more I find in my Hair Fair folders, the more I realize just how wonderful it was to be exposed to dozens of hair designers I had never known previously. I spend thousands of LaLas there, and that was pretty painful at the time, but I have yet to find one style I have purchased that I am not instantly in love with. This *ARGRACE* Hunting Style, Chiffon Curl in the Black shade is absolutely lovely. The hair texture is incredible realistic and the alphas work nicely without the normal high-glitch factor. The hat is part of the wig, and really stylish with a scripted colour change option. My only issue is that this *ARGRACE* wig is no-mod, and comes with a re-sizer script, which is nice for making it larger or smaller, but makes it impossible to do small prim adjustments around the ears or forehead, making it necessary to wear a larger size then you might otherwise choose. A small criticism, but one I think is important for hair designers to consider. Skin is another favorite from Celestial Studios with Love Lashes by [Detour], and Hazel Eyes from Philotic Energy.

Shopping Details:
Top – *Thimbles*, 1/3 a Tee Shirt (Eggplant)
Jeans – Zaara:, Jeans {Jewelled} (Indigo)
Boots – INSOLENCE, Natasha Violet Boots (Foot Part Only)
Necklace – [Curio], Vintage Heart Necklace (Purple, Old Gold) [Previous Group Gift]
Earrings – Swallowtail, Natural Stone Earring (Turquoise)
Ring – Burroughs Jewellery, Julia Ring [Review Copy]
Bracelet - Burroughs Jewellery, Rommy Bracelet [Review Copy]
Hair/Hat - *ARGRACE*, Hunting – Chiffon Curl (Black)[Hair Fair]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Rubies)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes – PE, Hazel Eyes

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Warm As Yellow...

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*Thimbles* has become one of my favorite shops for fun and quirky fashions, and it has a lot to do with the incandescent energy of it's dynamic creators Apathia Hammerer and Melatonin Hax. I have to admit that before they rented a shop on Retrology, I was unfamiliar with them, it was Anessa that brought *Thimbles* to my attention, and she gets props for that. This Half A World Away dress is one of the newest releases from the gals, and I have to say it is one of their best. The layered tulle like skirt is dreamy, covered in stars and it's brightness combined with a muted almost mustard colour dress makes it really unique. I love the Bow detail on the neck with the black collar, really a smart touch. This colour, Bright as Yellow, is particularly a favorite, because it has the same name as one of my favorite songs by the Innocence Mission. (Check the Lyrics at the end of this Post.)

I was glad to finally have a reason to wear these adorable J's Real Toe Ankle Belt Sandals, they are hella sexy and cute. But seriously, how could you not love prim toes after what seems like an Ice Age in our little virtual world, J's has really got some great summer shoes you need to check out. You can grab em' up at the Footwear Expo now too. I pulled in a trusty Black Bag from Paper Couture, the Rotunda Bag has always been easy to wear with almost any look. Earring are from -EARTHTONES-, the Kamoana Shell Earrings in Yellow and Silver pull in a little shimmer and colour. Big fat Gem Jelly Donut Bangles from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ give a little interest to bare arms, these are so great with the two clicks to customize not only the bangle colour but the gems, I wear them endlessly.

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This hair was a little tricky, the main style is the spiky up-do from Magika called Genesis, but I felt I needed a little more forehead coverage so I tacked on some of the awesome ETD bangs. It is really worth grabbing up the ETD bangs in your favorite shades, they really can transform a style, and Elika's textures work so well with those from dozens of the best wig makes in-world. Skin is Canimal's Essence of Poise Make-Up, and I love the way these skins make me look a little sad, I think it is the eyes, I love having s little expression in a world where is hardly exists but for silly over-emoted grimaces. Lashes are [Detour]'s Love Lashes and Glassy Mustard Green Eyes are from Freak Fantasia.

Shopping Details:
Dress - *Thimbles*, Half A World Away Dress (Bright As Yellow)
Shoes – J’s, Real Toes Ankle Belt Sandals (Black)
Bag – Paper Couture, The Rotunda Bag (Onyx)
Bangles - ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangles (Silver)
Earrings - -EARTHTONES-, Kamoana Shell Earrings (Yellow/Silver)
Hair – Magika Hair, Genesis (Black)
Bangs – ETD, Long Bangs Left (Black)
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Poise
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green

Bright As Yellow - Innocence Mission
And you live your life with your arms stretched out.
Eye to eye when speaking.
Enter rooms with great joy shouts,
happy to be meeting.
And bright,
bright,
bright, bright as yellow,
warm as yellow.
And I do not want to be a rose.
I do not wish to be pale pink,
but flower scarlet, flower gold.
And have no thorns to distance me,
but be bright,
bright,
bright, bright as yellow,
warm as yellow.
Even if I'm shouting, even if I'm shouting here
inside.
Even if I'm shouting, do you see that I'm wanting,
that I want to be so so
bright,
bright,
bright, bright as yellow,
warm as yellow.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Sticking With Ivalde...

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I make it no secret that some of my favorite unique hair comes from the intriguing mind of Aemilia Case of Philotic Energy. Whenever she has a new release, I head on over and it would be a complete surprise to me if I didn't love everything she created. This style name Lysa II is just great, it comes with the optional jeweled Hair Sticks, with color Scripted Gems you can customize to match your look. It has some great height on it, and some really nice loose strands that make it looked relaxed and dressy at the same time.

This Eirny Dress from ~~Ivalde~~, comes with the sweet bolero, and the skirt is a wonderful, rippled sculpt confection, so brilliant. This dress has an optional belt on the Jacket layer, and with the rage for belts, it will come in handy with any number of looks. The stockings are included, and Eirny has a decidedly 80s' feel to me, and who doesn't love that! I added in a turtleneck collar for a more unique look, this one from *Thimbles* Debbie Does Jacket (a brilliant piece with two collar options). Shoes are the sexy as all heck T-Strap Pumps in Black from FNKY!. I pulled in some silver accents with a simple Silver Clutch from Adam N Eve, a Kay Onyx Bracelet from Zaara Indian Couture, and a simple Solitaire Ring from -EARTHTONES-.

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Skin and Prim Lashed from my first love, Celestial Studios. Skin is from the Charmed Line, in the Diva make-up, I love the Charmed Skins, and still think they are some of the best brows of any skin I have seen. The lashes are the uber dramatic Club 13 Prim Lashes. Eyes are the absolutely stunning Big Hazel Eyes from (Miriel).

Shopping Information:
Dress, Bolero - ~~Ivalde~~, Eirny Black Dress w/ Bolero (Stockings Included)
Collar - *Thimbles*, from Debbie Does Jacket (Neck For Turtles, Tinted)
Shoes – FNKY!, Pumps/T-Strap (Black)
Bag – Adam N Eve, Handbag, Clutch (Silver)
Bracelet – Zaara, Kay Onyx Bracelet (Silver)
Ring - -EARTHTONES-, Solitaire Ring (Uni/Silver)
Hair – PE (Philotic Energy), Lysa II (Jet Black, w/ Jeweled Hair Stick)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Diva)
Eyes - (Miriel), Eyes (Hazel Big)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, (CS) Prim Lashes (Club 13)

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

I Like Green Peas!

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If you've never read my blog, you will be thrilled to learn that green is indeed my favorite colour. If you have, then you know this already, so no explanation is needed. Last night Melatonin Hax of *Thimbles* sent out a notice over the I <3 The Starlust Group (you gotta get in it, good times!) that she had released a new dress, the image attached was of this lovely frothy mini-dress, and since she sent it out the image of the green dress (it comes in 4 great colours) she "Had Me At Hello!". With the sweet yet cryptic name of Tiger Lily Dress, this Green Pea colour is by far my favorite. Simply adorable, like most of the offerings at *Thimbles*, and so much fun.

Accessorizing with green is a breeze for me, so I choose these fabulous Starley Pumps from ETD Shoes. The Funky Lime version has just about every shade of green imaginable in it, really a great sculpted shoe. I have come to realize that almost all my favorite jewelry comes from the same place, -EARTHTONES-. A stop there yesterday netted me a new pile of fabulous, these great Circles Earrings in Black with Teardrop Crystals you can colour change on two channels to customize the look. Also from -EARTHTONES- is this Triple Layer Necklace which can be similarly colour customized, really a nice funky little piece. The silver ring has a solitaire crystal that can be change into any number of colours as well, I was in custom tint heaven. Bangles from ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ completed my look, two clicks and I had Black bases and Peridot Gems, yay for scripted Jewelry!

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This amazing short hair from TRUTH was brought to my attention when Portia over at Shopping Card Disco blogged it recently, love love love it! The Ivy style comes in a reasonably priced 3 colour pack, and I love that TRUTH puts my two favorites Black and Silver in the same pack, joy! My favorite Big Hazel Eyes from Miriel look Stunning under Cake's Separated Lashes. Skin is from bianca F.'s Fata Line, this is the LONDON2 skin, one of my favorites.

Shopping Details:
Dress - *Thimbles*, Tiger Lily Dress (Pea Green)
Shoes – ETD, ETD Shoes: Starley Pumps (Funky Lime)
Earrings - -EARTHTONES-, Circles Earrings w/Teardrops (Black/Multi)
Necklace - -EARTHTONES-, Triple Layer Necklace (Black/Multi)
Ring - -EARTHTONES-, Solitaire Ring (Uni/Silver)
Bracelets - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle (Silver)
Hair – TRUTH, Ivy (Silver)
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-LONDON2
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes – Cake, Separated Lashes

Monday, May 5, 2008

Flat Out Fun & Thimbles 50% Off Sale Reminder!

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I am a girl who loves a good pair of flats. I have an entire collection, scoured every shoe shop in-world, on SLX, and OnRez, and have already submitted an article on great virtual flats available for the June edition of Vain Inc. Magazine. So when I got word via FashCon today that Erpla Prieto of Periquita had released some flats, I was ecstatic. The flats are currently only available at her Retrology location, as her main store is having a sale of previously released items. Erpla sent me a fat-pack of the shoes this evening, and I felt I had to blog them right away. They are adorable, somewhere between the flats I wore in the early 80s as a pre-teen, and an almost faerie whimsical ballet slipper. The Periquita Funny Girl Flats come in 11 shades, I am wearing the Black here.

I decided to throw on some Thimbles, so that I had a chance to remind everyone that the 50% OFF SALE at the Retrology Location ONLY, ends on Monday, May 5th at 5pm SLT! I am wearing one of the adorable Zelda Hats from Thimbles, as well as this Starlust Jumper, and a cute Dollarbie Jacket in Black.

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Since the adorable Periquita flats are called Funny Girl, I decided to have a lot of fun with this look, accessorizing with this great Fanny Pack from Yummy, some basic Black Jelly Bracelets from Overdose (PbP), and some hella big Black Cat Eyeglasses from Paper Couture. Had to bring in my Black Teacup Poodle, which I named Toto (original I know), from Wynx's Neverwhere Shop. In RL, pets are not accessories (despite what Paris Hilton may think), but in-world, nothing is more fun then a pet as an accessory.

I am wearing one of my all time favorite wigs from Armidi, the shaggy Poynter in Midnight I. I opted for a great Celestial Studios skin with just the right lip shade, called Rubies, it has always been a favorite. Eyes are from [Detour], you can't see em', but they are still fabulous!


Shopping Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Armidi Hair, The Poynter (Midnight I)
Shoes – Periquita, Funny Girl Flats (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Rubies)
Glasses – Paper Couture, Black Cat Eyeglasses With Stud Embellishments
Hat – Thimbles, Zelda Hat (White Knitted Hat w/ Purple Flower)
Top – Thimbles, Dollarbie Jackets (<3 You Jacket/Black)
Overalls – Thimbles, Starlust Jumper (Black Buttons)
Bag - (Yummy), Fanny Pack EXTREEEME!!! (Mysterious Black)
Bracelets – Overdose (Punk By Proxy), Black Jelly Bracelets
Dog – Wynx’s Neverwhere Shop, Black Teacup Poodle

Thursday, May 1, 2008

A Sale Sew Good... Get Out Your Thimbles!

Thimbles is Having a BIG FAT SALE at it's Retrology Location Only!
Everything is 50% OFF Until Monday, May 5th/08 @ 5pm SLT!


Melatonin Hax, one half of the Dynamic Duo Behind Thimbles hit me up in an IM to let me know they are having a big 50% OFF Sale in their Retrology Location ONLY! I decided to put some of my Favorite Looks From Mel and her partner in crime Apathia Hammerer on Display! Since they are two of the most hilarious people in-world, I decided to get a little goofy too!

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [1]

Thimbles, Better Off Inside Poofy Dress
Thimbles, Zelda Hat, White Knitted with Peach Flower

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [2]

Thimbles, Mad Ave Jacket
Thimbles, The Jones Sunglasses
Thimbles, Charm School Grey Plaid Skirt with Ruffles

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [3]

Thimbles, Head Strong Socialite Sunglasses
Thimbles, Way Too Blue Wool Skirt
Thimbles, Debbie Does Jacket

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [4]

Thimbles, Dame Edna Sunglasses
Thimbles, 2000 Calories A Day (Como Oro)

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [5]

Thimbles, Zelda Hat BW Plaid with Blue Flower
Thimbles, Blanche Black V Neck Dress

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [6]

Thimbles, Lemon Sugar Poofy Dress
Thimbles, Summer Lovin’ Sunglasses

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [7]

Thimbles, Gia Black Sunglasses
Thimbles, White Dress And Hat

Thimbles Sale On Retrology [8]

Thimbles, Banned From The Roxy (Mix &Match Tops)
Pants – D!FF=>, Black Stripe*d Jeans

Remember, Sale Items Are ONLY Available @ Thimbles Retrology!
In All:
Eyes - [Detour] Delta Eyes, Hazel
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Poison
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Hair – Aden, Charlize Long (Black)
Bracelet - Yummy, Found Hearts Bracelet
Shoes - =DeLa=, Namid Sandals Black

Friday, April 18, 2008

Prom Night on Retrology! Join Us!

PIN UPS Grand Re-Opening Prom Invite!

You Are Cordially Invited To The Grand Re-Opening of the Famous PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar! Tonight it is Time to CELEBRATE!

Where: PIN UPS Night Club & Burlesque Bar
When: Friday, April 18/2008
Time: 7pm - 11pm SLT
What: It's the SPRING PROM! Grab a Date (or Come Stag/Doe) and Get your best Prom Formal Wear on and Join Us for a Night of Dancing to all the best in Fun Fabulous 80s Music & All Requests as we go Retro Prom! Everyone is Welcome!

Fabulous Re-Opening Giftie @ PIN UPS!

***Freebie Fabulous PIN UP Shades from Thimbles Designer Melatonin Hax to cover "Been Up All Night" Red Eyes are $0L® on the Bar! Big Thanks To Mel!***

Linden® Dollar Prizes for Best Guy & Gal in Formal Wear. Plus we will be crowning this year's Prom King & Queen by Write in Votes! Trivia Ball, Skills Sploders, and So Much More!

I will be DJing the Party, and acting as Chaperone! So No Spiking the PUNCH! Romantic Dancing, Sexy Kisses, and a Brand New Club to Break In!

Note: PIN UPS Management will not be held responsible for any activities occuring off PIN UPS Grounds. This includes those Limos the kids are all nuts about, and any Hotel Room Shenanigans. *wink wink*

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

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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.

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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)

Monday, March 3, 2008

Suspenders & Rain Boots!

OK... I love Cute Rain boots in SL. I never wear them in RL, in Toronto... we go from Hot Summers to Dead of Winter Overnight it seems, so there is really no need, also, they are rubber.. yer foots get sweaty! So in SL, I indulge this love and when I first saw these boots at ETD months ago, I was giddy! So cute right! So I wanted to go with the cute and the kitsch, and I was dying to wear these fabulous Suspenders from "Thimbles", these came with the 'Man Who Shot Liberty Valence' Set in Blue, the Shirt and Undies Layer make up the top, while the suspenders are on the Jacket layer... totally versatile and so cute... I paired them with these great Capri length jeans from "TULI" and the Suspenders lined up so perfectly, they look like they were made for each other.

I wanted some socks in my boots, and picked out these adorable "Maitreya" Slouch Socks in Blue, I didn't notice the matchy red flecks in them till I was taking the pictures, so great! A nice set of bracelets in reds from "Illuminare" also tie in the Reds nicely. The Great Wig, from "PE" was one of my latest buys on my trip to the new PE Mainstore in Imogen, I pretty much binged out on PE, and got about 7 styles in one go. While there, I snagged this supper cute Backpack too, love the little kitty doll on the back and the 'Bunneh' print on the sack. You need to go check out the new PE shop, it is really something, it will turn your world upside-down! *winks*

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Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Lip Ring – Red Ruin, Lip Ring
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Multi Tunnels Earrings
Hair – PE – Philotic Energy, Eira (White)
Jeans – TULI, Jeans Pack (Black, Capris)
Bracelets - Illuminare, Red Bangle Bracelets
Bag – PE – Philotic Energy, Kitty Carry-All (Bunneh)
Boots – ETD Shoes, Rain Boots (Red Stars)
Shirts, Suspenders – Thimbles, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence (Blue)
Socks – Maitreya, Slouch Socks, Blue
Eyes – Naughty Designs, Eyes by Lost, Doll Eyes (Mystical)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Week 7: Flickr SL - Look Of The Day Winner!

This amazing submission by Grazia Horwitz wins the Week 7 prize for the Flickr: Second Life: Look Of The Day weekly contest. The photo is simply stunning, and the look is so well crafted, I just had to show you all how special it is. Grazia has set this shot in "The Far Away", and if you have not been to see it, you simply must. I love that she incorporated so many fantastic elements here, and her use of layering, with these amazing "Thimbles" Suspenders over a Tied Top from "Fashionable Dead" is brilliant. This look is sexy and strong at the same time. Bare Rose has had some amazing releases lately, and the elements from the "Over The Rainbow" look pulled in here are really amazing.

Grazia wins the $500L weekly prize for her submission this week, and an awed "Congrats" from me. The submissions to the Flickr Pool are coming fast and furious, and I am so thrilled to see everyone embracing the "Look Of The Day" Idea. Please make sure your entries include the credits for clothing, shoes, hair, skins, etc., the more the better if you want to be eligible for the Weekly Contest. Grazia has provided these details, so I can share them with you and provide you with the SLURLs so you can shop for the elements of this look that you love. Thanks again to all those who submitted their snapshots this week, another $500L is up for grabs next week! Get Snapping and Shopping!

Even Cow Girls Get The......
by Grazia Horwitz


Even Cow Girls Get The......

Credits:
Tied Up top - Toast Bard @ Fashionably Dead
Suspenders - Apatia Hammerer @ Thimbles
Pants - From "Over The Rainbow" outfit by June Dion @ BareRose Tokyo
Gloves - From "Over The Rainbow" outfit by June Dion @ BareRose Tokyo
Desert Boots - Onyx Leshelle @ Maitreya
Red Shemagh - Vette DeCuir @ Vette’s Boutique
Body:
Hair - Willis III (with hat) in Ebony by Elika Tiramisu @ ETD
Skin - Linda Sunkissed, coffee lips, dark eyes by Hart Larsson @ PXL Creations

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Orange You Glad I Didn't Say Banana!

Oh how I love my Orange! I love that we have Theme Colour Events at PIN UPS Night Club so that I remember to buy things in every shade of the Rainbow. But Orange is an easy one; I am drawn to it like a Big Old Magnet! So this past Monday, when my "Rockabilly Ball" Event went Orange... I went all out! I love this look, and loved putting it together. It is the kind of look I could never get away with in RL, but is just too fun to resist in SL!

The 'Flouncy Florence' Jacket from "Thimbles" is too sweet... I was crushing on it from the moment I spotted it! Vibrant and Fun is one of the things the gals at "Thimbles" do best. It paired nicely with these slightly orange infused Jeans from "Digit Darkes" that I was lucky enough to pick up during a spur of the moment insanity sale last week. I think the were $1L at that time... but they are really nice and the more I look at them the more I could see myself paying full price for them (and if I didn't already own over 100 pair of Jeans I might have done it). Again, favorite shoes from Armidi make an appearance, as well as this "Celestial Studios" Hobo bag in Patent Orange, which I also own in Denim (as well as Red Patent thanks to Starley's Generosity to her Group over Valentine's Week). I love this hair from BettyPage Voyager's "BP*", and although I find I have to spend a bunch of time adjusting it to make it work on my melon, it is so worth it. The earrings are a Freebie welcome gift from "Bebe", love nice clean basics like this. Check out the sculptie Bracelet from "Bonita's", which I visited for the first time last week after getting a FashCon notice about this release. Really nicely textured and a great use of sculpties I think... can't wait to see more like this in the future. Again, "/artilleri/" has given me joy in the form of Eye Wear, I love these Huge Sunglasses from Antie, and of course nabbed the Fat Pack of 'Reptile Sunglasses' when I was there last. Knock Knock! Who's There...

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Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Gloss - Red)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Hair – BP*, Naname Dango Hair (L)
Bag – Celestial Studios, Hobo Bag (Patent Orange)
Jacket – Thimbles, Flouncy Florence (Naranja)
Eye Wear - /artilleri/, Reptile Sunglasses (Orange)
Shoes – Armidi Gisaci, Delia Pump (Orange)
Bracelet – Bonita Popinjay’s Jewelry, Cube Bracelet (Black Shine with Orange, Blue, Black)
Jeans – Digit Darkes, Denim (Studded Jean)
Earrings - Bebe, Manhattan Earrings [Freebie, Mainstore Welcome Gifts]

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Working My Cute!

So after Valentine's, after the Ball Gowns and Sexy Lingerie, and all the rest of it, I needed to escape back to cute. This look has to be one of my favorites, and yes, I love my Avatar, but seeing myself in this outfit that I pieced together from a pile of NEWNESS in my closet, all I can say is I "How Cute Am I?".

This is the way I love to dress; it is a look I built one piece at a time starting with these fabulous pants from "KUROTSUBAKI", which also come with a skirt version. So there I was with the pants on, and wondering what top could I wear with them, and I tried on a few, but the minute I tried this "Thimbles" 'P is for Pauline' Sweater I went... Ooooh YES! Ok, shirt and pants covered, lets see what else I can pull out, some socks were required, and these from "MG Fashion" in this delicious dark Eggplant colour were just the thing, again, having a FATPACK of socks like these is always a good move. So there I was, cute matching socks and now I needed to settle the hair issue, looking in my NEW HAIR folder, I spotted this style from "*0 Style*" that I picked up on a whim. Hella cute right? Yep Yep... I know! All that needed now was the finishing touches, a few accessories and I was set to go... this Bangle from "Naughty Designs" finally got some use, I love it but hadn't gotten a chance to wear it yet. Then I remembered this sweet little pocket book from "+MimiEden+" I picked up on my last trip to Cotton Candy Mall, I was all set to buy it, but found out it was a freebie, how cool is that! The thing that brings this look all together however, is the fabulous 'Ziggy Boot' from "Tesla" which has both the Brown and the Purple tones in them. This look is just the thing I needed to "Work My Cute".

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Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Twinkle)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Shoes – Tesla, Ziggy Boot (Enlighten)
Eyes – Karamia, Hazel Eyes
Hair - *0 Style* - Zero Style, Necoco (Milky White)
Socks – MG Fashion , Knitted Socks (Eggplant, from Pack03)
Pants – KUROTSUBAKI, Pants (Brown Check)[Comes With Skirt Version]
Sweater – Thimbles, P is for Pauline Sweater
Bag - +MimiEden+, Psychedelic Flower (Bag) [Freebie @ Cotton Candy]
Bracelet – Naughty Designs, Sanskrit Cuff & Silver Sparkle Ring Bracelet
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Brow Piercing – ITF by Lyric Meiji , Brow Piercing, Dual Ball [No Store Location Found]

Friday, February 8, 2008

Grunge Couture!

Ever since "Thimbles" joined the Retrology Shops, I have been Jonesing over pretty much everything in the store. Melatonin Hax and Apathia Hammerer, Thimbles Designers, have quite a great thing going on, their stuff is an awesome mix of Silly, Fun, Kitschy, and Cool. But best of all... it is Uber affordable! You can indulge yourself for very few Lindens, and they have great stuff showing up week after week. Even the look of their shop is fun! This plaid shirt... with the hilarious name 'Das Pladinator' is so awesome, I love wearing it! When I put this look together, my husband Draco said, "You Look Sexy Baby!", I said "I Look Like I am Going to Clean Toilets!". And that is Exactly the look I was going for, Sexy Cleaning Ladies - EAT YOUR HEART OUT! Awesome "The Abyss" grungy jeans, some chunky boots from "Shiny Things" and a few Tats... No one says the Fashion can't be a hell of a lot of fun! This Shaggy Hair from "ETD" is Sexy, with just a hint of Sultry Eyes Peeking out from under the Bangs. OK, I need to dash... there are Toilets somewhere in Second Life that need a good scrubbing!

Look Of The Day [Feb.02/08]

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
Hair – ETD, Lannah (White – Blackened)
Bracelets – Overdose - Punk By Proxy, Jelly Bracelets (Black)
Tattoo (Hips) – Red Ruin, Bang Bang Tattoo
Tattoo (Chest) – AITUI, Butterflies (Faded)
Shirt – Thimbles, Das Pladinator (Blue)
Jeans – The Abyss, Hell & Back Denim (Light Jeans)
Boots – Shiny Things, Sleek Lace-Up Boots (Chocolate)
Necklace – Karsten Rutledge, Silver Heart Locket

Monday, February 4, 2008

Blue Belle!

Gearing up for the BIG Anniversary Event @ PIN UPS on January 23rd, I went with a simple classic dress, this one from the gals at "Thimbles" on Retrology! Lots to do to get ready and I wanted a simple look that was stylish and classic. I love the bodice detail on the dress, and decided to throw on a simple wood bead necklace from "Naughty Designs" to pull it all together, the dress for the big event is so BIG, I needed to keep it simple!

Look Of The Day [Jan.23/08]

Hair – ETD, Hermia (Black)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Earth 4)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Dress – Thimbles, Blanche, Black V-Neck Dress
Shoes – Shiny Things, Retrosweet Shoes (Black)
Necklace – Naughty Designs, Beaded Necklace (Wood)

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

The Art Of Layering

Chilling Out in the Cold Winter Weather on Retrology. Recently I have been playing with my wardrobe, going outside of the box a little and pulling pieces from different designers together. This outfit is a perfect example, with the Thimbles "Mad Ave" jecket anchoring the whole look. Thimbles makes really fantastic separates, and I have this jacket in three colours and love it. it looks great on it's own, or layered over an oxford. This scarf (which I purchased in 3 colours) from Armidi is a sculptie dream! It fits perfectly (even over my ample bust) and looks so soft and cozy. I am really into hair from TRUTH lately, and this "Angel 2" look with a tintable hat is just so classic!

Look Of The Day [Dec.14/2007]

Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Rubies)
Eyes - (Miriel) Eyes, Hazel (Big)
Hair - TRUTH Hair & Hat, Angel 2 (Silver)
Jacket - Thimbles Mad Ave Jacket
Jeans - PushButton Industries, The Albatross Jeans (Sheetrock)
Shirt - Nyte’N’Day and Luminosity, Oxford (Sage)
Boots - REDGRAVE, Smoke Leather Sculpties (Brown)
Scarf - Armidi Gisaci, Sandsbrook Scarf (Sand, Tinted)
Bracelets - Argyle, Autumn Heather Bangles (Freebie in Store)
Nose - Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire