Good Mother

Though she really doesn't understand my online interests or the way I live my life, I can honestly say that I have a Good Mother, not just good, great. She has always been there for me, been genuinely proud of my accomplishments, and believes that I have something to offer the world. She is generous, she is a beautiful grandparent to my nieces and nephew, and she makes me want to be a better person. This look really wouldn't be one my mother would understand, but I love bright colours and quirky details, so I decided to blog it today, because being who I am is part of the gifts my mother gave me growing up. When Canimal Zephyr sent me the adorable Circus Treats dress, I was thrilled, they are striped fun, with two bright colours in combination. I chose the orange and yellow version for this look, pairing it with a pair of simple Yellow opaque tights from ~~Ivalde~~.



With a tiny mini-dress, there is lots of room to accessorize, and I started with these amazing Death Dolly Goth Mary Jane Pumps from Unique Needs. I carried the studded black leather look to a simple arm band from WRONG on one wrist, while piling on some stacked Orange bangles from *PERSONA* on the right wrist. The fabulous Butterfly Necklace from *i-Candy* is everything fresh and Spring and hopeful, a sweet touch on an otherwise dramatic goth princess look. Simple Stud Earrings from Sian Birke are great as a wardrobe staple, since the stones are color change. Though I rarely wear them, I love tattoos, and these faded half sleeves from AITUI Tattoo are really fabulous looking.



This adorable wig is from /artilleri/, and Antonia Marat makes some of my favorite hair, the Dayna is simply sweet with a touch of edge, just the way I like it. When I go for an edgier look, the skins I choose are always my Canimal Essence Skins, this one is perfect for this look, and perfectly named "Sunshine". The Canimal Essence Flamenco Trash Lashes, here in Red, are the perfect compliment to the skin. My eyes are, as always, favorites from Miriel.

Happy Mother's Day to those of you celebrating today. You are the world to your children, and you are the heart and soul of society. The song on my mind today is a favorite, Good Mother by Jann Arden, a fellow Canadian.

Shopping Details:
Dress - Canimal, Circus Treats (Orange/Yellow) [Review Copy]
Tights - ~~Ivalde~~, Tights Collection, Yellow
Shoes - Unique Needs, *UN!* Death Dolly Goth Mary Jane Pumps
Necklace - *i-Candy* now KaWaii Jelly, Butterfly Necklace (Orange)
Bangles - *PERSONA*, Bangles Pack - Oranges (Right)
Earrings - Sian Birke Jewelry, Stud Earrings
Wrist Band - WRONG, Spike Band (Black, Left)
Tattoos - AITUI Tattoo, Shooting Stars (Colored) *Half Sleeves Faded*
Hair - /artilleri/, Dayna V2 *Blacks*
Skin - Canimal, Essence (Grace)... of Sunshine
Lashes - Canimal, Essence... Lashes (Flamenco Trash - Red)
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

Born To Be Wild

When things get a little "Wild" at PIN UPS, and it is time to bring out the animal prints, I can never seem to find what I am looking for. I know I own a lot of animal print clothing, but it is rarely named as such. To save time, I simply searched for "Zebra" and up came this /artilleri/ Zesty Zebra Dress, a gift from the amazingly generous Antonia Marat during her Christmas daily group gift event. I threw it on in a hurry, and was instantly smitten, there is little that I don't love from Antie. As it is still freezing up here in Canadia, I wanted a little more coverage, and searched for a jacket layer shrug to bundle up in, I was thrilled to find a match in this Stich by Stitch Magic Little Teal Shrug, which had exactly the right retro flavor for this look. Stitch by Stitch has some really unique and adorable items, and they have a real hand crafted look to them which I find particularly appealing.



I decided to go with a basic black retro-inspired shoe from Maitreya, the adorable Sassy shoe, which has the feel of an stacked sandal with a cute peep toe. The accessories are in a bright contrasting cherry red, starting with favorite /artilleri/ bead hoop earrings that are scripted to colour change with a click menu, and a Decollage Bubblegum Pearl Necklace, that can be hand tinted to any colour. I also threw on a WRONG Beads and Bangles bracelet, a little attitude goes a long way. I also am wearing a basic dual ball brow piercing from ITF. The Clutch Bag is another great find, from Bare@Rose Haute Couture's Lucky Chair, it comes in a variety of colours, I managed to snag this great golden Yellow one. It has a great vintage look to it, and reminds me of some of the treasures I used to find in my grandmother's closet.



The hair is /artilleri/ as well, the Sarah Jane style in Black, a really adorable vintage and rockabilly wig. Antoher wonderful -AnaLu- Skin from her *In Rainbows* mods, I simply adore the smooth soft glow of these skins, and the colourful make-up is right up my alley too. This is the NAT 10 .greenish. version, I haven't stopped wearing these skins since Ana Lutetia sent them my way, they are fantastic. Eyes are from Miriel and lashes are from the former MMS.

Shopping Details:
Dress - /artilleri/, zesty zebra dress *neon teal* [Christmas Group Gift]
Shrug - Stitch by Stitch, Little Teal Shrug
Bag - :::B@R:::, Clutch Bag, Yellow (L Hand) [Lucky Chair Gift]
Shoes - Maitreya, Sassy (Mixed Black)
Earrings - /artilleri/, bead hoop earrings
Necklace - Decollage, Bubblegum, Pearl Necklace (Tinted)
Bracelet - WRONG, Beads & Bangles (Red)
Brow - ITF, Brow Dual Ball Piercing by Lyric Meiji [No In-World Location Found]
Hair - /artilleri/, Sarah Jane (Black)
Skin - -AnaLu-, *In Rainbows* NAT 10 .greenish.
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Location Currently]

I Can Sing A Rainbow...

Things you should know about my blog, I never edit my indoor or outdoor shots. I don't adjust colours, blend seams, or hide imperfections. What you see is what you get, basically. I have a pretty old graphics card, I don't see windlight features. I don't have a fancy studio, I have a three sided box with a floor that I made myself, I set it to full bright, and I edit the colour of the background to work with the clothes I am wearing. I don't play with the advanced sky menu, I just slide to the time of day lighting that looks best, and then I snap away. I basically crop, or cut out my images to slide into a three-shot collage. I take high-resolution bmp pictures, then save as high-resolution jpegs. Outdoor pictures are just cropped. The only added effect is a outline of the picture. Very basic, yet for me the best option I can think of for fast shoots. I have a Tillie's Posing Stand in my skybox that currently has 933 poses in it. I do not own a full copy of Photoshop, I use Photoshop Elements, and for me it serves it's purpose. Anyone can do what I do, it's really easy, and I think sometimes simple is best. The real trick, is putting together a great look. That can sometimes take me upwards of half an hour, embarrassing but true, and it is mainly because I am spoiled for choice since I have so much new to wear in my inventory, my shopping outpaces my ability to ever wear it all.



I love colour, and this look of the day is no exception. The reason this look, in my opinion, sidesteps the gaudy overdone colour trap, is that it is anchored with simple black accessories and a basic Classic Loose Tank from Armidi Everyday. The almost fluorescent Green Overdyed Jeans from Celestial Studios are an absolute scene stealing pair, the cuff options on all of Starley's pants are great, you can wear them the way you prefer, skinny, boot, or wide cuffed. Speaking of Celestial Studios, if you have ever wanted to pick up some great skins, this is the time. Yesterday I picked up the last 10 I was missing from my all time favorite Charmed Line skins. At just $500LaLas a pop, it was the perfect opportunity to complete my set, and this amazing Purple - Eggplant make-up is one I have been drooling over for ages. It added a great complimentary colour to the green, so I went with some Purple Alpaca Armwarmers from Argyle as well.



On to accessories, and a brilliant Casual Purse I nabbed at the ETD sale going on now. Unless I was misreading the prices, everything is one sale, and it is all priced at unbelievable low cost. I think many items, like shoes and purses, were less then $50LaLas. Get out to ETD before the sale ends, endure the lag, it is more then worth it. The great Orange Butterfly Necklace, which serves to balance out the one-sided ponytail, is from *i-Candy*. I love the triple strand, and the ties in the back, really great detail there. The Triple Hoop Blet! (not a misspelling) is from ~First Flower~, the shine worked well with the -Tesla- 'Diva' Heels in Black, and it is a great added element at the waist. Spike Bands from WRONG give the look a little edge, along with some great Oldskool tattoos from TRUTH. A Nose Stud from Tickled Pink, and great Tunnel Multi Set Earrings from Drifting Sands finish off my fancy pants accents.

So getting back to my point about not editing my shots. This amazing hair from :bijou:, called Rene, was one I picked up at the preview of the new bijouholic SIM. It officially opens on November 11th, but I was lucky to be added to the access list for the brief preview window. I really love this style, the side ponytail, and the twisted ropes of hair across the back pf the wig, the swept bangs are nice too. The texture and shine is really well done. You will see some grey streaks across my face and to the side of the ponytail, those are the ends of the prims, and they are less visible on the lighter colours and in general, when I don't have my full facelight on. I could likely go in and try to edit them to make them transparent, but they really didn't bother me enough to not say how great this one style is and show it to you. I think it is pretty great, and so are the new releases in-store. I picked up a pile of amazing while there, I hope to share some of it soon. Eyes are from Karamia, and lashes are from [Detour].

Shopping Details:
Top - Armidi Limited, Classic Loose Tank (White)
Pants - (CS), Overdyed Jeans (Green, Bootcut Legs)
Armwarmers - Argyle, Alpaca Knit Armwarmers (Cool Pack, Purple)
Belt - ~First Flower~, Triple Hoop Blet!(Belt) Black Pelvis
Shoes - -Tesla-, Diva Heels (Black)
Purse - ETD Accessories, Casual Purse (Black & White)
Arm Bands - WRONG, Spike Band (Black)
Necklace - *i-Candy*, Butterfly Nicklace (Orange)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set Ear Piercing
Nose Stud - Tickled Pink, *Uma Nose Stud
Tattoos - TRUTH, OLDSKOOL TATTOO (BACK & FRONT)
Hair - :bijou: Hair, [Rene]/Monotone01
Skin - Celestial Studio, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple-Eggplant)
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - -KM-, Hazel Eyes

Back To School...

Last night, I was positively crackling with anxiety and hope, watching the US Presidential Election returns. I am not American, but as a Canadian, a part of a country that is the largest trading partner with the US, and an allied country, this election was as important to me as any that I have known in my own country. I am proud of the energy and hope that I saw in the Democratic process south of the border, and I am inspired. There is no doubt that the battle has just begun for the US and the world, rebuilding financial stability and looking for peaceful resolutions to our differences. We all need to go back to the books, to learn lessons from the past and find hope for the future as we begin to tackle the challenges in our collective path. Saving the environment, ending war, and bringing health and stability into the lives of the most vulnerable in society. I know that my views may not be popular with everyone, there is a healthy dose of socialism in our Canadian Constitution, and I am not ashamed of it (though my father heartily disagrees). I respect the rights of others to differ in their beliefs and values, but we are, after all, in this together. So I am hopeful that the future will bring new ideas and new solutions, and though there will be setbacks, I feel that the tide has turned for the first time in my adult life. Clearly, I am no speech maker, and should stick to the pretty pixels I blog day in and day out, but I just felt the need to express myself, I hope you will afford me this luxury.



Back to the business of stroking my addiction to virtual fashion, this was the look I put together while anxiously awaiting last nights results. I wanted to be comfortable, ready for action, and ready to learn what might be. I went for casual and grunge, my personal favorite way to dress day-to-day. The look started with the great .:Naive:. Rebel Condition Pants that have a very cool burnt out look to them. I pulled in one of the great tops to be found at the new shop *Sprawl*, this wicked Hearts and Guitars Tee, which comes on all layers as always with Pushbutton Skolnick's work, and is one of the most appreciated features. I love being able to wear tucked in tops and work with layers. The Pink Leather Jacket from ::DUTCH TOUCH:: worked really well here with the colour of the stripes in the pants, I love open jackets that let you see the details of the items underneath. The slacks extend to mid-calf, so I pulled on these great Maitreya **Boot-alicious** Ash boots with a leg-warmer like calf portion, they worked really nicely here. I love to wear my WRONG Braces, or suspenders, when I remember to. This Checkerboard set is my favorite, and comes with a non-prim jacket layer set as well as this great prim set that works with dozens of pairs of jeans and pants.



I pulled in a great Tote Bag from Gritty Kitty, it is scripted to change to one of several brilliant textures with just a click. love the little hanging key chain and the buttons on the bag, so I decided to pull in a few more pins with this Eclectic Accessories Kitten and Skull Badge set. The chunky Double Bangle is one of a huge and inexpensive fatpack from ::MEZZO::, with about a dozen colour variations in the pack. I am really embracing the hat and hair combos lately, and this is one of the best yet, the Panache ZF and Kari collaboration produced this great Girls School Hair, also available in a men's version. The cute little braids sticking out from underneath the side of the hat are really sweet. A favorite skin from Celestial Studios, eyes from Miriel, and lashes from [Detour] complete the essentials.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - ::DUTCH TOUCH::, Pink Leather Jacket
Top - *Sprawl*, Hearts & Guitars Tee
Pants - .:Naive:., Rebel Condition Pants (Grey)
Suspenders - WRONG, Braces (Checker Board, Prim)
Boots - Maitreya, **Boot-alicious**, Ash Leather (Grey-Black Socks)
Bag - Gritty Kitty, Tote Bag (B)
Bangle - ::MEZZO::, M-Double Bangle Rameacryl*Silvergray
Buttons - E!, Eclectic Accessories, Kitten and Skull Badge
Hair/Hat - Panache ZF & Kari, Girls School Hair
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Gloss-Red)
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)

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)

Seeking Refuge

It seems that the season of hats is upon us. Most of my posts this week have included great hats, which is perfectly fine with me, as the fall season is so much more my speed. This great wig/hat combination from Refuge is another winner I picked up at the Hair Fair. Refuge hair is another new discovery for me. What can I say, this Alex hair is cute, the hat is really funky, adorned with cool buttons, and better yet it's texture/colour change so that you can make it match your look with one click. Hair like this basically dictates the kind of look you want to wear with it, in this case a little bit of sweetened grunge. Whenever I am working a look with a bit of street cred, I gravitate towards my Canimal skins. This is the Essence of Ether skin with some awesome purple smokey shadow is a great start, and I paired it with a dramatic pair of Flamenco Trash Lashes in Purple, also from Canimal. A great pairing, these lashes in particular are really great, I have them in several colours and they are the fastest way to change the look of a skin. Eyes are my first real set, purchased about twenty months ago and still favorites. The Freak Fantasia Glassy Mustard Green Eyes have a lovely watery gloss shine to them.



I love pairing pink and grey, and with a camoflage event at PIN UPS, I was going with greyscale camouflage, so set the hat colour to pink. I have had these /artilleri/ Camo Girlie pants for eons, I like the baggy look and the length of them. I pulled on a Gray Camo Bra from ETD Clothes, part of a set, and though not a perfect match, close enough. I also brought in a great Charcoal Cowl Sweater from Little Rebel. I love this sweater when layering, it is sexy with the deep cowl, and works easily with a bra or camisole under it. The sweater can be worn with a more casual look, like this one, but also can be worn with a great pair of dressy slacks for a more classy look. Clothes that can do double duty are so much more fun and a real value asset in a wardrobe.



These great MK Fashion Super Sneaks Platform Hi-Hi Tops, are long time favorites. The are big and chunky, and are scripted to colour change.
Whenever I wear them, people ask for the landmark, they are just a great option and work really well with capris or short skirts. Using them to echo the pink in the hat here is a really fun option. The White Stripey Skull Bag from WRONG adds a little more interest, it comes in a bunch of colours, and is really an inexpensive indulgence. I can never have enough bags. I pulled on the must-have /artilleri/ Pyramid Studs Belt, still my favorite belt of all time, I wear it endlessly for it's grunge and rockabilly appeal. Some simple Black Jelly Bracelets from [Od] work well here, and overall stay with the casual mood on this look. Now I am off, to seek out refuge, to see what else they have to offer, I am entirely intrigued.

Shopping Details:
Sweater – Little Rebel, Charcoal Cowl Sweater
Bra – ETD Clothes, Camo Bra from Camo Bra 7 Cargo Capris Set (Gray)
Pants - /artilleri/, Camo Girlie BW
Sneakers – MK Fashion, Super sneaks Platform Hi-Hi Tops v1.1b
Bag – WRONG, White Stripey Skull Bag
Belt - /artilleri/, Pyramid Stud Belt
Bracelets – [Od], Jelly Bracelets (Black)
Hair/Hat – Refuge, Alex (White) [Hair Fair]
Skin - Canimal, Essence (Grace)… of Ether
Lashes – Canimal, Essence Lashes (Flamenco Trash, Purple)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

To The Butt Cape!

There are some days, when you just don't know what to wear, skirt or pants? Well fear not fashion crusaders, for the Butt Cape will save the day! On my last trip to *i-Candy* I spotted this handy garment, and thank goodness for the demo version on the wall or I may have past on my new favorite fashion trend. I say embrace the Butt Cape, here in Black and Leopard Print, make it your friend, it will cover your ass when the going gets tough, or just come along for the ride when are having bootie-ful day. All kidding aside, a great option when you want to layer and add interest, and it served as the inspiration for this whole look. The *i-Candy* Butt Cape comes in about five color options, so go check them out. I threw on a pair of great Black Zippy Pants from WRONG, as well as the WRONG Moto Jacket, going with black basics to keep things simple. I also tinted up one of the /artilleri/ Zee Tank Tops to match the caramel colour of the Leopard Print in the cape.



The neck of the Moto Jacket seemed somewhat unfinished, unless I lost some prims along the way (it happens with my bulging inventory), so I threw on the fabulous *Muism* Crinkle Scarf in the small size. I always recommend buying white versions of scarves and other accessories if they are mod, I tinted this one up black, to match this look, but it could be made to match anything, and it is like getting a fatpack for the price of a single item. Not everything tints up as easily, some sculpties have baked textures that make it difficult, but in many cases, you can tint to match. I had been dying to get these amazing Canimal Boneyard Voodoo Stilettos on my feet. How sexy and sinister at the same time, the sharp pointed toe and dangerous looking heel are brilliant for my Butt Cape crusades, and look like weapons of mass seduction. This All Colors pair is scripted so you can match them well with a lot of looks. The little skulls and bones made me snap to the perfect hat to match this look, the ::69:: Succubus Hat in Black and Leopard was made for this outfit. This adorable wee chapeau is adorned with bows, flowers, hearts, and a friendly boney pair of lovers, fresh from the grave. This hat on it's own is a statement piece, but somehow it works well with this whole pieced together look, and ::69:: does some great accessories. My wrists felt a tad bare, so I added on some great Heartwood Bangles from -EARTHTONES-, the Gold accented set comes with two versions, and I chose one of each to mix things up a bit.



This hair was another "New-To-Me" discovery from the Hair Fair, as I had not been so lucky as to encounter Novocaine Hair before. This Sildete style is great choppy and shaggy wig, and yet smooth enough on top to work with a hat, which is always a plus, so much of my great hair is not "Hat-Friendly". Note to self, wear more hats. Cake Bedroom Lashes frame glossy Glassy Mustard Green Eyes from Freak Fantasia. Skin is PXL Crys, with Dark Eye make-up and Coffee Kissed Lips, a lovely skin, and the eyebrows are one of my favorite parts. So now I will get my outfitted self back to the Butt Cave to think up more awesome ways to wear the Butt Cape, until then Citizens of the Fashion Planet, I bid you farewell.

Shopping Details:
Jacket – WRONG, Moto Jacket
Pants – WRONG, Zippy Pants (Black)
Tank Top - /artilleri/, Zee Tank Top! *FATPACK* (White, Tinted)
Skirt - *i-Candy*, Butt Cape (Black/Leopard)
Scarf - *Muism*, Crinkle Scarf/White_small (Tinted)
Shoes – Canimal, Boneyard Voodoo Stilettos (ALL COLORS)[Review Copy]
Hat - ::69::, Succubus Hat (Black/Leopard)
Bracelets - -EARTHTONES-, Heartwood Bangle Set, Gold (L – Plain Large, R – Studded Thin)
Hair – Novocaine Hair, Sildete::DarkV1 (Licorice)[Hair Fair]
Skin – PXL, Crys_DarkEyes_CoffeLips_BlackEB [Review Copy]
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green Eyes

The Fashionable Goth

Sometimes, when you outfit yourself from head-to-toe in black, you either look extremely emo, or uber goth. The most recent "Best in Black" event at PIN UPS found me in a mood that suited the colour, my man has been out of town for most of the month, and it has been really difficult for me to not be able to talk to him as often as we normally would. With so much inventory, it took me ages to settle on just one look, but this look is a little bit emo, a little bit goth, yet still has a high fashion feel to it. I attribute most of that to the fabulous creations from M * A * ii * K * I, the collaboration between Maitreya creator Onyx LeShelle and Dutch Touch's Iki Ikarus. The system elements are clean and stylish, the prim parts sculpted to perfection, and the layer options make the pieces endlessly workable, whether it is with other M * A * ii * K * I offerings, or any other pieces you might have in your closet. I started with the Poof Skirt & Black (Alt) Set, but with my persistent system skirt glitch, I decided to work in some leggings rather then fight the system so to speak. I love the leggings that came with the M * A * ii * K * I Patent Green Set. They utilize not only the undies layer, but also extend further down the leg with the sock layer, and include a great bunched up prim detail on the ankle. The system layers are really used to their best advantage here, while the amazing sculpted pieces like this collar add polish and style.



I was dying to get another pair of the new Lya Nichelle Pumps on my feet, here in the Black. Lyanis Sin sent me a fatpack on release, and they are a really sexy and simple sueded pump. I wore the Gold pair in my Look Of The Month for Vain Inc. in the upcoming September Issue, and the fatpack is the way to go if you love a classic pump like this. The purse is a bit of gothic whimsy (if there is such a thing) from Bastchild Designs, the Chainmail Purse has rows of spikes, a theme I went with for most of the accessories in this look. This week E! Eclectic Accessories dropped some review copies on me, and it was perfect timing. This great Black Studded Arm Strap is the first I have ever owned, and I love the way it look here, breaking up the very glam outfit with a little bit of Gothic detail. A really great accessory, I can't wait to go off in search of more of what E! has to offer. I echoed the spikes with some WRONG Spike Bands in Black at my wrists, a great staple accessory. My favorite long dangle earrings are these Jagged Earrings in Black from Diamonde., and my most worn accessory is my Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring from Caroline's. I added a Lip Ring from Red Ruin for a little more edge.



More great hair from (JUNWAVE), this EROTICA style is really edgy, lots of sheared layers, and really changes the shape of your face with all it's height. Canimal's Sunshine make-up in the Essence Line, Grace Tone, is really striking, a very dramatic eye, which I love. Bedroom Lashes by Cake, and [Detour]'s Delta Eyes in Hazel round out the essentials. The look has a decidedly modern Gothic feel to it, I really like how this look came together.

Shopping Details:
Top, Skirt – M * A * ii * K * I, Poof Skirt & Black (Alt) – Top, Collar, & Poof Only)
Leggings - M * A * ii * K * I, Long Leggings(Black) from Stapless & Patent Green Set
Shoes – Lya, Nichelle Pumps (Black)[Gift from Lyanis Sin]
Purse – Bastchild Designs, Goth Chainmail Purse
Arm Straps – E! Eclectic Accessories, Studded Arm Straps (R) Black [Review Copy]
Bracelets – WRONG, Spike Bands (Black)
Earrings – Diamonde., Jagged Earrings (Black)
Lip Ring – Red Ruin, Lip Ring
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair – (JUNWAVE), EROTICA_BLACK_L
Skin – Canimal, Essence of (Grace)… Sunshine
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes

Hang The DJ!

OK, so call me shocked as all heck, but somehow I was voted one of the Top 10 DJs in Vain Inc. Magazine's Contest. As an editor for Vain Inc., doing the Look of The Month, I actually didn't even tell anyone about the contest, because I just thought it was going to look wrong for me to even be part of it. But apparently, my friends, family, and regular listeners felt otherwise, and voted for me without my knowledge. You could have knocked me over with a feather when I found out I was one of the Top 10. I am incredibly flattered, mostly shocked, and really honoured to be in the company of the others in the Top 10, who are likely much better known then I am. In any case, Anessa offered to update my DJ Picture for me, since it was almost 8 months old, and I think she did a great job.

This outfit is composed of some of my very favorite things, this is exactly what I love to wear when I DJ a non-contest event, because this is how I dress in RL. casual, a little bit of funk, a lot of rock n' roll. I started with my absolute hands down favorite pair of Hell & Back Again Jeans from The Abyss. They are just a beat up and comfy pair, and go perfectly with a great T-Shirt, this one from Pushbutton Industries. The Old Fruit Tees come on all layers, which is one of my favorite things about *PBI*. I love a tucked in Tee, who needs to see tummy all the time? The shoes are some of the first sneakers I ever owner in-world, KK Outfitters makes some really great Lo-Top Kicks in a rainbow of colours, just as great for guys as for the ladies.



The accessories are all rock chick too, starting with this great Pick & Bullet Necklace from Vogart, I love the guitar picks on it. The bag is from *i-Candy*, the Boom Box Bags come in a pack of 2 coloured ones, but last time I was there (last week) they had a black one for just $1LaLa. The Spiked Black Arm Bands from WRONG are great wardrobe staples for me, and I nabbed this great Mod Love Ring from KaNdy Kitty on my last trip to Dogtown. This LuLu Link Belt is also a longtime favorite from Celestial Studios.



This Hair is another great style from Philotic Energy, I love shaggy cuts, and this Kalia one is really wicked. The skin is a new fave from QS Skins, and I am dying for new make-up releases, how great is this funky Disco 003 Skin? Love the Purple/Blue Lip and the Red shadow. The spider like Lashes are from Celestial Studios, the Club 1 Prim Lashes are really sexy and dramatic. Eyes are from BBBM, and I am waiting for news of their re-opening soon.

Shopping Details:
T-Shirt - *PBI*, Old Fruit Tees, Morning (Fresca)
Jeans - The Abyss, Hell & Back Again Denim (Light)
Shoes – KK Outfitters, Lo-Top Kool Kicks (Women’s Gray)
Bag - *i-Candy*, Boom Box Bag (Black Straps)
Necklace – Vogart, Chain Necklace (Pick & Bullet, Small)
Arm Bands – WRONG, Spike Band (Black)
Ring - (KaNdy Kitty), KK Mod Ring – Love Ring
Belt – Celestial Studios, (CS) Lulu Link Belt
Hair – Philotic Energy, Kalia (White)
Skin – [QS], Milk Skin, Disco 003
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 1)
Eyes – BBBM, Watery Eyes – Mud (Splatter)[No Current Location]

HAPPY CANADA DAY 2008!

It is no secret that I am a proud Canadian. Anyone that has ever heard one of my DJ sets had heard an awful lot of awesome CanCon (Canadian Content), I love to put the spotlight on some of the rockin' artist we have up here in the Great White North. Today I have 3 DJ Sets as part of the Retrology SIM WIDE BASH. The first was the Canada Day Barbecue Bash in the Park from 12-2, which was so fun getting goofy beside prim heavy platters of food, a smoking grill, and even a box of Tim Bits & a Roll Up the Rim Coffee from Tim Hortons. The Stanley Cup made an appearance, and it was non-stop Canadian Hits.

I will be spinning tonight in PIN UPS from 8-10PM SLT With a Canada Day Bash, Best in Red & White Contest (Natch) and Minimum $1000L to Best Guy, Gal, & Staffer in Costume. Also, we have a Canada Day Fireworks Show from 11PM-12AM SLT over the Lovers Walk Park.



The Sidewalk Sale Continues, and we have had over 500 Visitors since it started at Midnight Last Night.

*Thimbles* is Having a Clearance/Retirement Sale On Everything in the Shop, Most Items are Less then $25L!
House of Nyla is also having a sale, everything in store is 50% OFF!
TART Galleries is also offering 50% OFF it's Entire Stock!
HANG THE DJ! has the whole shop on sale for less then $50L, many items are $25L-$10L!

Betty Barracuda of Total Betty Joined the Sale Last Night.
Come scoop up deals from PERSONA, OLD GRAVY, *Thimbles*, Split Pea, TART Galleries, ..Marlys.., Ingenue, ::eLDee::, ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, PIN UP Dolls Boutique, HANG THE DJ!, Kitsch*en*Couture, Hell Bop Clothing, SIN Shoes & Lya, House of Nyla, Trixi Stix, Hairapy, Amplify, [LAP], Kid Asia, ~~Ivalde~~, Battered Boudoir, *Alchemy*, Killing Moon Records, {Violet Voltaire}, & RetroActive Furniture!

Full Details On The Retrology Blog!

Credits:
Retrology Sidewalk Sale Poster - Anessa Stine Studios
Hair - Old Gravy, Bopper (White, Coke Bow)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Silver 2)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Bikini Top - LapGirl Boutique, Canada Bikini by Shep Korvin
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes
Bracelets - WRONG!, Beads & Bangles (Red)
Pants - /artilleri/, Betsy Pants (Red)
Shoes - *REDGRAVE*, Red Stripped Sculpted Sneakers

Week 16: Flickr SL™: Look Of The Day Winner

Finally getting caught up to week 16, this weeks Flickr SL™: Look Of The Day Winner has really crafted a very individual look; loads of character, lots of unique and perhaps overlooked content creators, and a really fabulous presentation. Kei Kojishi's Androgynous J-Rock is really a great look, and along with all the details of the look, makes it a real winner. Every member of the SL™: Look Of The Day group can submit one picture per day, a total of seven per week, and need only provide a detailed list of credits for their look to be eligible to win the $500LaLa weekly prize. Kei has done a great job with this submission, and wins this weeks prize (courtesy of my own rapidly declining LaLa Balance) and a really rocking congrats!

Look of the Day 3 - Androgynous J-Rock
by kei.kojishi



Kei's look is topped of with an adorable wig from Kin, the hair texture is so well done it requires a bit of a double-take to recognize it as a virtual creation. He made his own skin, which is absolutely brilliant, and makes my attempts at making t-shirts look beginner at best. Eyes are from XS. He is also wearing some of the great Tats by Canimal Zephyr, the Body Grafitti Asian Themed set from Canimal.

His layering of tank-top over sweater is very creative, using a WRONG Stripey Sweater as a base, and a jacket layer shirt from Dirty Lynx . His pants are some adorable Doodle Jeans from See No Evil.

Kei has accessorized at a Mater's Level, using just about every attachment point I can imagine. A Tote Bag from Sweetest Goodbye, a belt with i-pod from Bukka, and these amazing Headphones from AM Radio's The Far Away (You Must Visit!). His necklace is from FallnAngel, and these adorable Xtra Hi-Top Chucks from Pornstar. Kei has modified piercings from Flipside and a bracelet from Neko Gear to really personalize his look. Well Done!

Shopping Information:
Hair - Kin, Hana blonde (modified)
Shirt - Wrong, Stripey Sweater white (recoloured)
Jacket - Dirty Lynx, Dokuro shirt black
Undershirt - Canimal, Body graffiti Asian theme
Eyes - XS, Shaded darkgrey eyes
Right Shoulder - Sweetest Goodbye, Tote Bag
Left ear - AM Radio Vintage Headphones (Freebie from The Far Away, Modified)
Stomach - Bukka, belt volvic with iPod black
Pants - See No Evil, Doodles Jeans
Chest - Falln, Key to my heart necklace heart black
Feet - Pornstar, Xtra Hi-Tops multicolor v2

Kei Only stuff:
Shape - Kei's custom shape
Skin - Kei's custom skin pink makeup
Lips - Kei's Miyavi piercings (Modified version of Flipside - FF10 Piercings pt2)
Left forearm - Key to the other world (modified version of Neko Gear Broken Heart barbed bracelet)

A Little Attitude & PERSONA

So today I feel all attitude, and I do attitude with a whole lot of personality. When Old Gravy re-opened on Retrology last week, I made a point of scooping up the one or two hairstyles I had yet to collect. This awesome Vicious style is hella punky and rad, and really love the way the flexi twists move. I decided to put on one of my dozens of Celestial Studios skins, the one I think is the most dramatic, this awesome Infrared Make-Up in the Charmed Line. The dramatic red shadow with the Hazel Eyes from Philotic Energy are really a striking contrast. Lashes are from Detour, Love my Love Lashes.

I really was looking forward to wearing these NEW jeans from Pushbutton Industries, I love the colour of PBI's Jeans, they are unlike the normal plain old blues you see all over the grid. This pair, in the Rust colour, is the Squatter Jeans, and it comes in an Undies layer for boot wearing, as well as 3 pant layer options, sand belt, and 2 belted versions. As for the tops, well this is a brilliant set from PERSONA, new to the Retrology group of Vendors. The top is called the Itaparica Blouse, and comes in a number of colours, and also this tintable white version. It comes on Jacket and Shirt Layers, with or without the Camisole. Now the trick to the 2 different coloured layers, and why this top is your best bet, is if you wear the Camisole Shirt layer version first, then the non-camisole Jacket Layer on top, you can achieve the look of 2 different colours as I managed to do. I tinted the shirt layer a dusty rose, and the jacket layer a deep teal for a really nice contrast, To increase the layered look, I edited the length of the Jacket Layer, shortening it slightly, so that the bottom of the shirt layer could be seen too. This PERSONA top is a MUST HAVE for sheer versatility and customization.



These fabulous NEW Boots from Jaywalk are a dream, when Lyra Muse dropped a fatpack of them on me this week, I was in heaven. So many awesome colour choices and buckle options, but this Teal version of the Kit boot is the one that really caught my eye. Love the chunky curved heel. I also decided to wear a favorite necklace from Red Ruin, this Gothic Lolita Necklace is so sweet. I picked up the skull motif from the necklace in this great messenger bag from WRONG. I threw on a simple bracelet from SD Wears to complete this look, this one is called Beyond The Stars, and it has a really nice Murano Glass look to the Beads.

Shopping Details:
Eyes – PE, Hazel Eyes
Hair – Old Gravy, Vicious (White)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Red-Infrared)
Necklace – Red Ruin, Gothic Lolita Necklace (Black)
Bangle – SD Wears, Beyond the Stars Bracelet
Top – PERSONA, Itaparica Blouse, White Version (Tintable)
Jeans – Pushbutton Industries, The Squatter Jeans (Rust)
Bag – WRONG, White Stripey Skull Bag
Boots – Jaywalk, Kit (Teal) [Review Copy]

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

Punk Chic

If you could only have one flavour of Ice Cream for the rest of your life, no matter how much you loved that flavour, after a while... it would just be the same. Think of all the other flavours you would be missing out on! If you only explore one avenue of fashion, one narrow definition of style, then you are similarly missing out. In RL, this is harder to achieve, most definitely, but in SL™, the ability to completely change your look in literally seconds, is too delicious to pass up!

I loved piecing this punk look together, it is grungy, edgy, and over the top, but too much fun! Without a doubt, the best part of this look is this fabulous hair from Digit Darkes. The NATURALe Defiance Glitter Punk hair is just so big and show-offy! Some punky make-up from Celestial Studio also makes this look work, love the pewter coloured lips.

The Sheer Top from WRONG!, complete with the Sobriety Bra underneath is a little risque for me, but looks really at home with this look. I used the sheer gloves from another Sheer Top, one from Little Rebel, and I liked the contrast of sheer layers. When going punk, the best pants I have found are from Jinx Paz, I have several pairs, and love these Anarchy Pants with the belt as part of the texture. I threw in some great stockings from Dutch Touch, and although you can only see a bit of them between pants and boots, I love socks from Dutch Touch in general.

Accessories Galore... starting with a Brow piercing, and the Uma Nose Stud from Tickled Pink. I adore these Lightening Earrings from Magika, they are really well done and very punk rock. I like to throw in a little silly in every look if I can, and this Legohead Choker from Pushbutton Industries is just so fun. I also really dig this Caution Tape Belt from The Syndicate, and I can't wait for them to re-open so I can check out the NEWS. No punk look would be complete without a great pair of Docs, and by far my favorites are from Beckenbauer Productions, they just look so close to the real thing. Now if you will pardon me, I need to go find the Sex Pistols tribute band in-world... there is one right?







Eyes – Sh*t Happens, Dark Greend
Hair – Digit Darkes, NATURALe – defiance (Glitter Punk)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Blue - Vapor)
Earrings – Magika, Lightening Earrings
Belt – Jemca Arizona, Caution Tape Belt [by {The Syndicate}, Re-Opening Soon]
Necklace – Pushbutton Industries, PBI Legohead Choker
Brow – ITF, Brow Dual Ball [No SLurl Found]
Lip – Red Ruin, Lip Ring
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Pants – Jinx Paz @ Le Cimetiere, Anarchy Pants
Boots – Beckenbauer Productions, Women’s Oi! 16 Eye Docs
Top – WRONG!, Sheer Top (Colourable), with Sobriety Bra
Gloves – Little Rebel, from Sheer Top & Gloves
Stockings - DUTCH TOUCH, Soks – Fishnet Stockings (Holes & Socks Flower)

All Wrapped Up In The Rockabilly!

The minute I saw this hot little number at Little Rebel, it made my Rockabilly Kitten heart soar. It is one fierce little dress, called the Kool Kitty Panel Dress, and there is so much to love about it. I love the bow detail, the animal print panel and the black satin sides, which really add a slimming effect, but check out the sexy shine on my backside. All I can say is that my man was very happy to see me in it, and his eyes were on my tush all night.

To top off my look, I had to go with some hair from Old Gravy, because they did Rockabilly best, and I am still waiting for news on whether they will be re-opening their store anytime soon. I would find the prims on Retrology to give them a home, they were too fabulous to be forgotten. I thought I had pretty much every make-up in the Charmed Line of skins from Celestial Studios in my skin tone, but somehow missed this amazing Infrared one, I picked it up recently and I love it. If only Starley Thereian would release more make-ups for me in her Charmed Skins, this is like #1 on my wish list! Although I have a few of Canimal Zephyr's Tats, I love wearing this Henna Set from Canimal with dresses, it is very sexy and doesn't distract from the colour of the dress or outfit you are wearing.

Of course, no look rockability look is complete without some heavy /artilleri/, and this 8 Ball Handbag and these fabulous colour tintable Rockin Earrings are perfection. As for shoes, there is something so brilliant about these Alexis shoes from Melanie Zhao's ZHAO Shoes. The cherries on the shoes are so cute and they are uber sexy, but worn with this dress look less like stripper shoes and more like vixen heels. I love these layered necklaces from OPIUM Everyday and love tinting them to go with my favorite outfits, they make your money go so much further! I little metal with a nose stud from Tickled Pink worked nicely here too, and a set of funky bracelets from WRONG! also add to the 'Bad Girl' look I have working. Now I am ready to get "All Wrapped Up in The Rockabilly" at PIN UPS!







Eyes – Miriel, (Hazel, Big)
Hair – Old Gravy, Viva (Black)[No Location Found]
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red - Infrared)
Tattoos – Canimal, Henna Pack II
Purse - /artilleri/, 8 Ball Bag
Bracelets – WRONG!, Beads & Bangles (Red)
Earrings - /artilleri/, Rockin Earrings
Necklace – OPIUM Everyday, Beaded Necklace Set (Tinted Red)
Nose – Tickled Pink, Uma Nose Stud
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Club 13)
Dress – Little Rebel, Kool Kitty Panel Dress
Shoes – ZHAO Shoes, Alexis (Black)

Back To My Roots...

If you saw a picture of my Avatar from about a year ago... this would pretty much be the look I was rockin'. Before I realized I could wear a completely different look for every different mood, I was a Grungy Brooding Rock DJ, with a Rockabilly Chaser. This week, we had a "Tats & Piercings" Event at PIN UPS, and I decided to wear my favorite tattoos again, my first awesome Prim Boots, My favorite pants with Suspenders, and I still love this look just as much now as I did then. Some things never go out of style, they are just that great!

One of the first places I remember shopping was "/artilleri/", and this Work Shirt was one of my first purchases, I love it as much now as then. Antonia Marat has come so far in the last year or so, I can't believe the range of amazing in her shop. She is just the coolest chick and an absolute doll, she currently has an really adorable Dress & Glasses out in her Mainstore that is FREE for group members, go grab it and a bunch of her other goodness too!

How can something so "WRONG!" feel so right! Yep, another one of the stores that I pretty much bought out on discovery was "WRONG!", still at home on the 'Alternation' SIM. Kaysha Sion has some really fabulous stuff for the Rocker Chick inside all of us, and these 'Sanity Pantaloons' are simply awesome, as are the 'Braces' you can buy separately in oodles of options to make the look your own. The spiked wrist bands are also from "WRONG!", and are really a wonderful accessory to have when you wanna look a little bad ass.

Canimal has some of my favorite Ink in all of SL, it is bright and bold and so fun. From Rockers to Suicide Girls, Canimal Zephyr covers you skin with some really unique designs (Does anyone need another Tribal.. Really?*lol*). This necklace is hers as well, the 'Picture Pendant' with script touch changing images that are all so funky and fresh.

This hair is a bit newer than a year ago for me, but back then I was stuck on reds in a big way, and this wig by "Kin" is a slightly updated version of some of the styles I used to covet. But can we talk boots for a moment? The fabulous 'Buckle Boots' from ETD were literally my first Prim Shoes... and I have worn them more times then I can count, they are not ankle boots, not knee length.. they are the perfect in between length that lets my leg Tat show a bit. My Lip Ring from "Red Ruin" and this Nose Stud from "Tickled Pink" called 'Uma' complete my Tatted & Pierced look Perfectly. I WANNA ROCK!! (/me makes Devil Horns and Thrashes About)





Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red – Diva)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Hair – Kin, Jami (Black, Burgundy)
Tattoos – Canimal, Body Graffiti (Rockstar, Blue)
Suspenders – WRONG!, Braces (Checkerboard)
Cuffs – WRONG!, Spike Band (Black)
Necklace – Canimal, Picture Pendant
Lip Ring – Red Ruin
Nose Stud – Tickled Pink, Uma
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Pants – WRONG!, Sanity Pantaloons
Boots – ETD Shoes, Buckled Calf Boots (Black)
Shirt - /artilleri/, Worker (Girlie)

Week 6: Flickr SL - Look Of The Day Winner!

Week 6 Winner, Tinker Hax's submission was an easy choice... Her Look is Hella Cute and she definitely knows who she is! Tinker put this great look together, and having run into her in-world on occasion, I think she has a great look going on pretty much all the time. Tinker is wearing some of the *NEW* Fabulousness from "Canimal" with the Rainbows Top, those great "Armidi" boarding shoes, and has a great Mash-Up look from some of my favorite content creators in SL, as well as some I have yet to discover... I love the belt by "EKO" and will definitely be checking out the shop in world on my next outing.

As a Weekly Winner, Tinker nabs the $500L Weekly Prize from yours truly, this photo met all the criteria for a Winning Submission; having shown her look clearly, and giving us all the pertinent details so we can pick up on the "Goodness" we want for ourselves! With almost 200 members in the Flickr Second Life - Look Of The Day Group, the competition is heating up and it is getting tougher to pick out the weekly winners! But keep those submissions coming, there will be another winner next week... and another $500L going into someone's SL Shopping Fund! Again, thanks for all your submissions, I love checking them all out... and I can't wait to see what rolls in this week!

look of the day 19/02/08
by tinker Hax



Skin - Gala Skins @ Empyrean Emporium, (Cherry Bomb)
Tattoo - Red Ruin, (japanese water)
Eyes - Celestial Studios, (natural series - light brown)
Hair - Kin, (Emi - blonde)
Septum Piercing - Aitui Tattoo
Belt - EKO (db)
Pants - WRONG!, (black 3/4 pants)
Top - Canimal, (rainbows)
Beads - Amplify, (red)
Shoes - Armidi, - skull s001 b+w

Putting Out An A.A.B. - Where Is Old Gravy!

Since getting a little more serious with my blog, I have been compiling a list of SLURLS so that I can let you know where you can buy what I am writing about. Yesterday, while doing my rounds, I headed over to "Old Gravy" to get the SLURL, as I was wearing this fabulous 'Jersey Girl' hair from them. When I first TPd in I was sure I must have had an old landmark, so I checked search... No Old Gravy in search either. I knew they were on the Unsung Heros SIM, so I scoured the whole thing, no Old Gravy. I was panicked. I looked at Satine Dot's profile... this is what it said:

Weee!

flickr.com/satinedot
No updates for OG in the for-see-a-ble-future

Sorta gone.. Sorta here.. Sorta tired...

Hmmm... I checked her picks, surely she had a link to the store in her picks. And she did [No Parcel, Unsung Heroes (137, 95, 44)], but guess what, back in the middle of an empty plot. Ok, surely her partner in OG, Candi Honey, must have the REAL Landmark in her picks, ok here we go [No Parcel, Unsung Heroes (156, 103, 42)]and you guessed it, NADA! Another owner, Malkov Trescothick, he must know the new 'Secret' Location... in his picks [Hannah Hannya, Voice-aholics Headquarters, Unsung Heroes (173, 100, 26)] again NOTHING! I immediately joind the Update Group, to search past notices for any news, not a single archived notice in the last month. And it appears as if none of the owners have logged in several weeks. I IM'd my sister Anessa Stine who was attending the GLAM World Fashion Extravaganza. I said... "OMG, Old Gravy is Gone!". She knew nothing and asked Antonia Marat, who was sitting nearby, Antie was similarly perplexed, we all knew nothing!

If Anyone Knows Anything About Where Old Gravy Went... Please Please IM Me or Leave a Comment on my Blog, I am so sad, this was my "Rockabilly Princess" Home in SL, and I am distraught.

So here I am in this Uber cute outfit, with my favorite hair from Old Gravy, the 'Jersey Girl' and all I can ask is, will I ever see "Old Gravy" Again? I wanted to gush about these amazing Leopard Print Pumps from ::69:: with the itty bitty skulls on them wearing Top Hats and Hair Bows, and about this awesome Sweater from "amerie's NAUGHTY" with the cute little charms on the zipper pull and the amazing arm prims, and the sweet bunny ears hood.. but I am finding it hard to focus. Here is one of my favorite skirts of all time, my "WRONG!" plaid mini, yet I feel no joy today. So I am putting out an ALL AVATARS BULLETIN... please help me find OLD GRAVY!



Eyes – Naughty Designs, Eyes by Lost, Doll Eyes (Mystical)
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Drama)
Hair – Old Gravy, Jersey Girl (Black, Leopard Bandana)
Tights – Petit Ange, Knit Tights Black (From Dark Color Set)
Shoes - ::69:: (Sixty Nine), Succubus Pumps (Leopard)
Sweater – amerie’s NAUGHTY, USAMIMI! Knitparka (Leopard)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Skirt – WRONG!, Plaid Mini (Red)

Girls in Glasses...

Keeping The Cozy Going, Layers Make Me Happy. Love this Hooded Sweater from "Little Rebel", actually one of the first things I purchsed for myself since discovering there was more to SL fashion then Pink Blingy Platform Stilettos and Poofy Florescent Prim Skirt... Over a year ago now and all I can say is "Amen to That"! Classics like this never go out of style. These "Armidi" Jeans are just so cool, love the crinkled Prim Cuffs!



Eyewear - /artilleri/, Marla Glasses (Black)
Bracelet – WRONG!, Beads & Bangles (Tinted Grey)
Boots – Frangipani Designs (FD), Vixen Boots, Black Window
Hooded Sweater – Little Rebel (LR), Grey Stars Hoodie
Thermal Shirt – Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal Top (Back In Black)
Jeans – Armidi Limited, A001 Jeans (Grey, Painter “Skinny”)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – ETD, Disturbed (Black)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple – Sunset)

That Rocker Chick...

Every week as I do my walk around the Retrology SIM, I check out the shops for new finds. This week I was delighted to see that "Punch Drunk" had a new outfit, and boy was I game. I love a little Rock in my wardrobe, and this look had the Grunge, the Glam, the Punk, and the Pizazz! Paired with this "MUST HAVE" Armidi hair, The Roxy, I felt like a Punk Rock Princess! Throw in some arm warmers, a little Gothic Lolita necklace and some chunky boots and I was good to go!



Hair – Armidi Hair, The Roxy (Magyk, Black Tips)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Rubies)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Outfit – (Tops, Skirt, Fishnets) Punch Drink, Rock Star
Arm Warmers – Canimal, Skulls Arm Warmers (3)
Boots – Shiny Things, Chunky Ribbon Boots (Black, Grey Ribbon)
Necklace – Red Ruin, Black Gothic Lolita Necklace
Bracelets – WRONG, Spike Band Cuffs (Black)