Home At Last...

So what has this little fashion addict been up to this past week, well I can tell you it has not been anything anyone would envy. No fancy vacations, no big exciting changes in work or family, nope, I was in hospital. Last Friday night I felt pretty ill after my DJ gig at PIN UPS, and found I was running a fever, took a nap and woke up to some serious abdominal ouchies. So into the Emergency Department I went, as a nurse I stay away from the patient side of the bed if at all possible, and whoopie doo, I was really actually very critically ill. I avoided surgery by a hair, and spent several days doped up in a coma like state, it sounds more fun then it actually is. When I finally made it back home, heading in-world was never less appealing. Compared to bed and copious amounts of Percocet, I mean, really! I finally felt well enough to DJ my regular Friday event last night, and would have spent today in bed recovering if we didn't need a last minute fill in tonight. So, I am back in action, and that means back to blogging, the guilt about not posting was getting to me. I am so responsible, even when high as a kite.



So this is the look I was wearing the night that I got sick, and when it came to blogging it, I was glad. It is cozy, and real, and the kind of thing I would be wearing while wrapped in my comforter watching the US Presidential Debate. Good Times. With the addition of [Pink Outfitters] to Retrology, I discovered this great shop for the first time, and the one must-have for me was this awesome Cropped Hoodie in Kiwi. The perfect item to layer with, and the sculpted hood is really well done. It comes in half a dozen delicious colours, but I couldn't resist the green. How [Pink Outfitters] escaped my notice until now, I have no idea, but I have the mainstore on my "Must Shop" list now. I threw a great basic tucked T-Shirt on, this Neko Case Tee was a find from *Bagley* when the Starlust Motel first opened, and I believe it was a dollarbie. I love tucked options with tops and wish more people offered them, not everybody wants their belly hanging out all the time. The yummy Violet Skinny Jeans are from Gbberish, a place you have to visit, particularly for the amazing shoes. I thank Anessa for that hot tip, the girl knows where to find shoes to die for.



Shoes are the brilliant new Pornstar Xtra Hi-Tops from Urban Bomb Unit. These shoes have so many scripted options, you could spend over half an hour just playing with the options. I love this (Yummy) Fanny Pack EXTREEEME!, and have worn it quite a bit. It is great with a casual look where carrying a purse just seems silly. This great Blue Strawberry Necklace was a discovery at *i-Candy*, one of my favorite new places for accessories. (Shiny Things) offers up this cute Roses and Thorns Ring, part of a great set that was a gift from Draco early in our relationship. I love small prim work, and (Shiny Things) has the skill down to a art in their jewelry. Some simple but cute Beads and Bangles from WRONG add to the casual pieced together feel of this look.

Another Hair Fair find for me was hair from Eat Rice!, and this Vylorna wig is so fun with a touch script to change the colour of the front section. It is like Manic Panic to the Nth degree, change your look entirely with one click. Skin is Celestial Studios Charmed Line, the Purple Sunset make-up is another long time fave. I love these spider like Club 1 Lashes from Celestial Studios, a great dramatic look even when going with a grungier style. Eyes are beauties from Miriel, the Hazel Eye in the Big size is more like jewelry then any other eyes I have seen. So I guess I am officially back into blogging action, and can't wait to see what recent purchases I have already forgotten about. It's like finding hidden treasures. Apologies in advance for being wordy, a wonderful side effect of prescribed narcotics.

Shopping Details:
Sweater – [Pink Outfitters], Cropped Hoodie (Kiwi)
T-Shirt - *Bagley*, Neko Case Tee
Pants – Gbberish*, Skinny Jeans (Violet)
Shoes – UBU, Pornstar Xtra Hi-Tops Multicolor v2
Bag – (Yummy) Fanny Pack EXTREEEME!! (Mysterious Black)
Necklace - *i-Candy*, Strawberry Necklace (Blue)
Bracelet – WRONG, Beads & Bangles (Purple)
Ring – (Shiny Things), Roses and Thorns Ring (Blue)
Hair – Eat Rice!, Vylorna (Platinum)[Hair Fair]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple-Sunset)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 1)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head

In RL, I have the kind of thick, long, wavy hair that does not enjoy humidity. I can straighten it, put in lots of product, and 5 minutes after I walk out the door, it pretty much turns into a frizzed curly mass. This is the reason you will usually find my with my hair in a ponytail or bun, or twisted into a clip (if I can find one big enough to hold all my hair). During our recent "Rainy Days" Event at PIN UPS, it was time to pull out the Umbrellas, Rain Boots, and Trench Coats. I decided to go with what suits that rainy day, hair that curls into ringlets on the ends, and I knew I had it with this fabulous Rita hair from *Crimson + Clover*. This is literally what my hair looks like on a rainy day, I simply adore the texture here, the curls look so real, it has serious cute factor. So glad I discovered it at the Hair Fair, and what makes this style even more brilliant is the adorable hair clips which are part of the wig, and scripted so that you can wear them with the stars or without, and change the colour of each barrette individually, stars included, for endless combinations and versatility. This hair has made me put *Crimson + Clover* on my places to shop next list.



I had been waiting to wear this Verde Lima Trenchcoat from {Gisaci} for some time, particularly because I adore this shade of green. It is fresh and fun, and I do love my bright colours. I paired it with a simple but great pair of leggings from Fashionably Dead, I have said it before but it bears repeating, they are a brilliant wardrobe staple. The ShinyShiny Magic Pants come in both pant and undies layer versions, and come with a light silvery grey base that is easily tintable to work with any colour palette you have. The were a steal and a half, low price and versatility making them must haves in my book, and one of my most worn articles of clothing. I love these RetroStars Rain Boots from Urban Bomb Unit. A gift to me from my sister Anessa, they are just too fun, and have great colours in the star decoration that I pulled out to use in the tint of the pants and the hair clips. I love that the stars motif on the boots are echoed in the hair clips. If you are going to own an umbrella in-world, the best I have found is this amazing UNbrella from (Shiny Things). I purchased the grey, and as it is mod, it can be tinted up to any colour you like. What is great about it is the scripting, with a click, the umbrella rains on the inside, so you can take the weather with you. A sweet pair of Blue Cube Earrings from .+*aya V.*+. polish off the look.



This skin is a really great offering from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, the Gold 2 make-up. I love the glittery gold eyes, really fun and flashy, not for every-day wear, but definitely a great occasional look. Love Lashes are from [Detour], and big soft Hazel Eyes are from -Karamia-.

Shopping Details:
Coat – {Gisaci}, Lima Trenchcoat (Verde)
Pants – Fashionably Dead, (fd) ShinyShiny Magic Pants
Boots – UBU, RetroStars Rain Boots
Umbrella – (Shiny Things), Gray UNbrella (Tinted)
Earrings - .+*aya V.*+., Cube Earrings *blue
Hair – *Crimson + Clover*, Rita (Black) [Hair Fair]
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Gold 2)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - -KM-, Hazel Eyes