It's All In The DEtails

I remember the first time I wandered up the curved path toward the enormous DE Designs store, I had never seen a building that big before, and when I finally made it inside (I rarely fly, cause I am a klutz and don't like watching my avatar bash into walls) I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume and range of DoC Eldritch's work. It was the first real looking clothing I saw, and the details were so impressive. Over a year and a half ago now, but DE has been around since 2005 and still is some of the best. I have had this outfit, Carine, for several months. I just think it is elegant, a little bit Nashville Chic (if that is even a term) and really wearable. It comes with both this long skirt as well as a pair of slacks. I love the corset like waist, very pretty.

The details of the outfit really called for some casual simple accessories, like this Black Pearl Set from Paper Couture, which look great with the open v-neck of the top. I also pulled in a basic black bag from Paper Couture, so happy to have this Boulevard Bag in my inventory, and the mini-duffel look is really a hit this season. The shoes are the brilliant Black Diva Heels from Tesla, a cross between vintage and couture, and really great in a whole rainbow of colours. Also wearing Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire from Caroline's Jewelry and a favorite cuff from Frangipani Designs, the Black Pearl & Silver Cuff makes my pearl loving hear soar.



This hair was something I had to grab the minute I heard Elika had a new release after about a month's absence in-world. It was worth the wait though, this Celia style is another lovely example of ETD's fabulous casual up-dos. When I say it was worth the wait, I am particularly referring to the new shoes and boots Elika released, I think I bought 6 pair on that trip, and would have kept going had I had the cash to spare. I will be showing some off soon.

This skin was a must have for me, and I had been meaning to get over to *QS* Skins to check them out ever since I received a few freebie gift *QS* Skins from the bianca F. group subscribe-o-matic. I swear getting the lovely free skins was the surest way to get my LaLas spent, the freebies were flawless, and I fell in love with the smoky eye and wanted a red lip version. Would love to see more releases in the *QS* line, and with the opening of the new Velvet SIM this week, I have high hopes! Cake's Bedroom Lashes flutter above Freak Fantasia Glassy Mustard Green Eyes.

Shopping Details:
Dress – DE Designs, Carine
Bag – Paper Couture, P.C. The Boulevard Bag (Noir)
Shoes – Tesla, ‘Diva’ Heels (Black)
Necklace & Earrings – P.C., Black Pearl Set (Blingy)
Bracelet – Frangipani Designs, >FD< Black Pearl & Silver Cuff
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Skin - *QS* Skin, Milk – Dark 001
Hair – ETD, Celia (White)
Lashes – Cake, Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green

A Little Nauti... A Lot Nice

I was going to save this look for later in the week, but what with the record temperatures outside, and it being "National Donut Day" apparently in the states (seriously considering moving to a country that has holidays for fried dough!), I decided to move up this breezy nautical look, complete with donuts! ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ blogged today about this adorable holiday, and since they are having a sale on their donut bangles (only $50LaLas a pop), I decided to show you just how versatile they are. This set is called Gem Jelly Donut Set, and this is the one with Silver settings. I had the whole outfit together when I put these on, and two clicks made the bands Navy Blue and the gems Diamonds. I think the sale at ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~ lasts until midnight tonight, so still oodles of time to get some for yourself.

The adorable breezy pants are from *AD* by Aleri Darkes, and I picked them up weeks ago when they were released for 75% off. I love that they are called the Seattle Bottoms, since that is where my man hails from, and I do rather fancy his bottom. The top is from Fashionably Dead, it comes with the belt on the system layer of the jacket, and also comes with a necklace version. I love the nautical feel of it, and the v-neck gives me the opportunity to wear this cute Feather Necklace from REDGRAVE. The adorable shoes are so summer, a recent release from (Shiny Things), and they are just so darn cute. The Brandys are a sweet little cork wedge slide, with a little lacing on the upper. I opted for this great Brocade Bag from Igrid Ingersoll, that I picked up on the Tableau SIM some time back, it came with a red version as well, just a lovely little bag to have. Also wearing my favorite standby Multi-Set Tunnel Earrings from Drifting Sands, and my Gimcrack Solitaire Ring from Caroline's.



The hair/hat combo is from Celestial Studios, and is a great scripted item, that changes the hat colour by touch. The Jennifer Hair has great sleek bun in back, and some loose bangs in front makes it a really nice relaxed look. The sweet Blue- Sky shadowed skin is also from Celestial Studios, one of my old favorite, that always looks so fresh and new when I wear it. Eyes are from Freak Fantasia, and the Love Lashes hail from [Detour]. A nice Nautical Look, that makes me feel like going to the Yacht Club.

Shopping Details:
Pants - *AD*, Seattle Bottoms (White)
Top – Fashionably Dead (fd), Blue Wrap w/ Belt & Necklace ( Non-Necklace Version)
Shoes – (Shiny Things), Brandys (White)
Bag – Ingrid Ingersoll, The Brocade Bag (Blue)
Bangles - ~*FBG*~, Gem Jelly Donut Bangle Set (Silver)
Earrings – Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi-Set Ear Piercing
Necklace – REDGRAVE, Necklace FEATHER (White)
Ring – Caroline’s, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair/Hat – Celestial Studios, (CS) Hair, Jennifer Hair & Hat (Espresso, Hud to Blue)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Blue-Sea)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes

If You Want Attention...

In response to her questions about a new flickr group called "Thinspo in SL", Tenshi Vielle was told "If you want attention, wear a watermelon around your neck" by the groups founder. The group is basically promoting unhealthy looking avatars and idolizing chachexic (it means a wasted body, as in one that has used every single fat cell to keep itself alive... pays to be an RN) and possibly anorexic RL models, and using these images as "Thin Inspirations" and ideals to strive towards.



Tenshi Vielle, among a number of other advocate bloggers, brought the issue to the fore on her blog. In the commentary that followed Tenshi's post on Shopping Cart Disco, she highlighted this ludicrous response to her attempt to join the Flickr group. My comments stated that if someone would make me a Watermelon Necklace, I would wear it and blog it; Because if being anti-PRO ANOREXIA is seeking attention, then count me in!



Moire Georgette of bossa nova fame and the new comme il faut brand promptly dropped this baby on me, and I just got around to wearing it. Sorry for the delay Moire! Embrace the Watermelon People... It is your friend! No one is saying that thin is evil and fat is good, but the promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle in any form is deplorable.

Simply Red

When the dress code calls for red, I dive into my inventory and see what comes up under the search for the colour. I always see if there are hits in my *NEW* Items folder first, and lo and behold, there it was. This fabulous (seriously cannot think of another word for it) Laika Dress from ~~Ivalde~~ is so well crafted. First off, the skirt is insanely cute and almost tutu like, made from sculptie ruffles, and is just so wonderfully textured. Then there is the one sided sculpted shoulder, which is so bang on trend right now, but this dress has almost an 80s' fabulous feel to it. It comes with the great printed tights, images of faces, in black shadow on white almost Warhol-like. Neferia Abel endlessly fascinates me in her ability to create wearable art, she has such skill and dedication to her work.

Accessorizing was tricky, because red is one colour, but comes in a million shades. I started with my shoes, and opted for these adorable Kitties Lair Francine Mary Jane's in Red with Silver Accents. These were review copies dropped on me when my sister Anessa over at On Your Toes told the creator that I might like them. I don't just like them, I love 'em! The are just such statement shoes, they are a little chunky, a lot funky, and have adorable touches like the laces with the metal tips. I went for a little more of a pinked up look with these great Leather Ring Wristbands from ETD. I have had them for over a year, so I am not certain Elika still sells them, but she should, they are so well made, particularly because they are not sculptie prims. For earrings, I chose these ToRiCo Earrings, that have a caged crystal heart, I believe they are from kikis closet, but the naming was a bit confusing to me. Well worth finding though, they are a bit goth, but a lot interesting. I literally went out in search of the perfect bag to wear with this dress, and after hitting a few of my favorites, finally happened upon this amazing Wrist Chained Clutch from Muism. I think the texture and the colour are a perfect match to the ruffled and ruched dress.



Yay for new hair! Picked up this great wig at *0 Style* (Zero Style) on my last trip over, Yuuya in White is a great shaggy style, I love the one untamed curl on the crown, so cute. The skin is my favorite Red Lipped Celestial Studios make-up, Red Dusk, from the Charmed Line. I particularly love the subtle smokey eye shadow. Big Hazel Eyes are from Miriel, and Love Lashes from [Detour]. What started out as a simple search for red, became simply fabulous!

Details:
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Hair – Zero Style, Yuuya (Whites, Silver)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red – Dusk)
Bag – Muism, Clutch (Wrist Chaine, Red)
Wrist Bands – ETD Extras, Leather Ring Wristband (Crimson)
Shoes – Kitties Lair, Francine Mary Janes (Red/Slv)
Earrings - ::kikis closet::, ToRiCo piercing [RED]
Dress - ~~Ivalde~~, Laika Dress (Red)

Confessions of a Tacky Tourist...

I just couldn't do it! We recently had a Tacky Tourists Event @ PIN UPS, and I tried really hard to be tacky! I thought to myself, go for clashing colours, go for huge accessories, be all over the map... and you know what? Everyone said I looked "Cute". Oh well, can't fight it... I love this look! It all started on my last trip to [Detour], when I picked up this great Distressed Denim Mini Skirt. It comes in about a dozen colours, but this green (No. 4) was the one that caught my eye! Next stop, =DeLa*=, where I heard rumor that they did more then just shooz! I loved this "Jessie" Tank Top in Orange, and it came with this fabulous Turquoise Scarf too. I need more scarves I think!

Keeping with =DeLa*=, these fabulous "Namid" Sandals in Green, with a script change option for the stones, I set this pair to Amber to mirror the Orange in my top. Seriously addicted to the new jewelry at ::69::, I went with these fabulous chunky Pyramid Bracelets in Green and Brown. Can I just say that if there is a bangle out there I don't already own, then I gotta get it! There is nothing hotter this summer! A wooden ring with Gold Beads from Caroline's Jewelry is a nice beach touch. Big Reptile Sunglasses in Orange from /artilleri/, I always fatpack Antie's eye wear, and I am never sorry! Can we talk kitsch for a moment here? How great is this giant Raffia Tote from Mirrors & Mirai Style? Called simply the Kago Bag, it is hilarious, with a touch script to dispense the items inside, including a can of chips! Yummeh!



Mirai is the place for Big Bold & Fabulous Hair, this Mash Style is so fun, I swear I intended to look like some Snow Bird Grandma in Florida, but it is just too cute! Wearing bianca F.'s Fata Skin in Ivory - Oro make-up, love it. Hidden eyes are from Muriel, but still worth mentioning!

Details:
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)
Hair – Mirai, .+* Mash *+. (White)
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-oro
Top, Scarf - =DeLa*=, Tank Top “Jessie” Orange (w/ Scarf)
Bracelet – ::69::, Pyramid Bracelet (Green/Brown)
Bag – Mirrors & Mirai Style, Kago Bag
Skirt – [Detour], Distressed Denim Mini Skirt 4
Glasses - /artilleri/, Reptile Singlasses (Orange)
Ring – Caroline’s, Natural Gold Bead Ring
Shoes - =DeLa*=, Sandal “Namid” – Green (Gems to Amber)

A Little Baby Phat

It all started when my sister Anessa dropped a folder labeled "Thought You Might Like This" on me. Inside... two other folders, marked [P/a] RUSH. I was clueless, so I dug into them, and found this awesomely huge Necklace and Earrings from [PERTURB/ation]. I felt like Kimora Lee Simmons meets Lil' Kim. And I had to go for the gold. The necklace and earrings are brilliant bright gold, set with diamonds and not a Particle BLING in sight! I matched them up with a Gold Summer Weave Belt from Caroline's Jewelry, and my (Yummy) Found Hearts Gold Bracelet, which I script changed to a black band. I tinted up one of Valena Glushenko's rings from Diamonde., this one called Mariya. The ring came with a skin too (not worn), both for just $50LaLas!

To let the gold speak for itself, I went with this Black Denim Cotton Jumpsuit from Armidi Everyday, which is Feline Sexy and Slinky, and lets those lovely lady lumps and humps do the talking. I pulled on some sleek boots, the fabu Maitreya Dune Boots in Black. Oh How I Love Them! I also found another great bag at Bare Rose Couture, and seriously you have to go see them, this one is called simply Suede Black Bag, but comes in 2 styles (Fringe and Non-Fringe) and also 3 Hold Positions (Arm, Hand, Shoulder). It is 6 bags in one, and so inexpensive! Bare Rose does so many wonderful bags, and they just released a few more this past week.



For Big Schmexy Hair, I opted for this Mirai Pani Style in Black. I am addicted to the seriously huge and dramatic styles at Mirai lately. I went with a favorite skin, this bianca F. *bf* Fata Acrilik skin in Ivory tone, which is so unique, love the daubs of silver shadow on the inner eye crease, it really give a wide eyed effect, the lip colour is also very luscious. Eyes and Lashes are both from [Detour]. I am definitely feeling Pretty, Hot, and Tempting in this look.

Details:
Eyes – [Detour], Delta Eyes (Hazel)
Hair – Mirai, .+*Pani*+. (Black)
Lashes – [Detour], Love Lashes
Skin – bianca F., *bf* fata2-ivory-acrilik
Bag - :::B@R:::, Suede Bag Black (Hand, Type B)
Ring - Diamonde., Mariya Ring (Tinted Gold)
Belt – Caroline’s, Summer Weave Belt (Gold)
Outfit – Armidi Limited, Denim Cotton Jumpsuit (Black)
Bracelet – (Yummy), Found Hearts Bracelet, Gold (Script Change to Black)
Boots – Maitreya, Dune Boots (Black)
Necklace – PERTURB/ation, [P/a] RUSH – Necklace (Midnight)
Earrings – PERTURB/ation, [P/a] RUSH – Piercing (Midnight)