Golden In The Office

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 Every now and again, I feel a classy moment coming on. Well, classy done my way. When it comes to office wear, I wish everyday was a casual Friday, but since it isn't, I have to sneak little bits of me into what would be considered 'acceptable' in any workplace. A little bare midriff never hurt a girl, it done with taste, and this fabulous new offering from *BOOM* give you the sweetly soft and ruffled look of a good girl, with a bad girls' exposure of skin. You can one in a great range of colors at the new COLLABOR88 round.

Paired with another COLLABOR88 offering, these ISON trousers are mesh perfection with a neat crease and perfect fit out of the box. I knew when I purchased these fab tulip. sandals at the last COLLABOR88 round, they would find their way into my blog one way or the other, and this was the day to show them off. They are stunners on my Slink feet, and I am now a certifiable shoe addict thanks to a little action over at On Your Toes.

Jewelry was another pleasure to pull out of my inventory, especially when Maxi Gossamer's work is involved. I marvel at her skill and range with prims and scripting, so much to customize and always so many options with each package of goodies. I love breaking up a set and mixing and matching, as I did here with one bangle and a ring. The watch is a new-to-me find from a m o r o u s, and what working girl doesn't need a smart time keeper.

I have always been a skin loyalist, and I can't get enough of all my Jen skins from *League*, I actually recently went back to get the same skin in a darker tanned tone, since I am looking forward to spring and summer exposure. The easy peasy way you can custom tint your hands with Slink appliers from *League* makes them a no brainer for me, which is important when you are getting used to new features. Speaking of new, nail polish is a sudden must-have item in my looks, and I am particularly gushy about this set from Pekka, featuring stunning Black Matte finished nails with a shiny metallic strip. They look so amazing, I think I must purchase the real world equivalent a.s.a.p., so it's off to the shops on my lunch break!

Credits:
Hair - [e], Shine - Brown 08
Skin - *League*,  Jen Pale CandyRed (Cleavage D)
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet, Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails -  .Pekka., SLink Avatar Enhancement - Fingernails [Matte Strip]
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Tattoo (Face) - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Shoes - tulip., Twisted Sandals (Tan)
Blouse - *BOOM*, Hello Girl (Wheat) (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Slacks - ISON, work it trousers (tan) (NEW @COLLABOR88)
Ring - MG, MG - Rings - Talia Cluster - Ring3 - Small 
Bangles - MG, Bangles - San Remo - Gold Aged - R
Watch - a m o r o u s,  // Silence (Left Wrist)
Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean (scripted)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set [No Longer Available]

Props - 
.aisling., Bric-a-Brac Desk -Storage- (NEW @ The Arcade Gacha)
.aisling., Bric-a-Brac Desk -TypeWriter- RARE (NEW @ The Arcade Gacha)
Loft -
llorisen, // ciaran skybox

Roller Derby Doll

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Sometimes a blog post is inspired from the bottom up, just like today's. While making my way through the aptly named Whore Couture Fair, I realized I must be a Whore, because I actually found quite a few great items. Most of the items are for the Lola/Tango/Phat/Azz crowd, so very little would work with my avatar, but the items I did find, great shoes and accessories, were well worth the time invested in seeing the whole fair.

These Classic Skates by NS::, which I believe are based on a purchased original full perms sculpt, are simply adorable. They have a sweet little HUD that lets you switch up the boot design/color, the laces, and the wheels in 5 different ways each. They include the skating animation too. All that for just $150L, you would be crazy not to grab a pair just for kicks!

The rest of the outfit seemed to just spring into being, with a definite Suicide Girl meets Roller Derby vibe.  Some tights and booty shorts layer up nicely, and I added a well worn /artilleri/ zee tank top, to pop a strap from under this 'off-the-shoulder' sweat-shirt by .:AVALE:.. 

The ultimate in accessories include great multi-option bangle sets from Maxi Gossamer, always a go-to for a host of eclectic jewelry styles. The necklace was another great find at the Whore Couture Fair. The Pornstar Aviators are a deliciously cheeky pair of sunglasses that have a HUD to change the image printed on the lenses, so wickedly cute.  I felt very cheeky indeed, and headed over to the SL Roller Derby Arena to chat up one of the Suicide Girl team members, who invited me to see a practice next week. I can't wait!

Hair - Magika, [Hair ] Sweet 
Skin - *League*, Jen Pale Natural (Cleavage C)
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails -  Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet - Set  199
Tattoo (Face) - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Roller Skates -  NS::, Classic Skates (@ Whore Couture Fair)
Top - .:AVALE:.,  Audine .Blushing.  (@ Whore Couture Fair)
Tank - /artilleri/, zee tank top short (jacket layer) *red*
Tights - Kyoot, Sisley Tights (Calm) [Marketplace Store]
Short Shorts - Gawk!, Brown Ultra High Waist Panties
Shades - Legal Insanity, Pornstar Aviators gold - girls ed.
Necklace - {me.}, Amour Necklace // BRONZE  (@ Whore Couture Fair)
Bangles - MG, Bangles - Starry Night
Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean (scripted)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)

Take Me Out

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Sometimes you just want to go out, you don't care where you go, you just have to be somewhere new with someone new. When you don't know where you are going, you need to dress for anything, and this look can work it.  A great fat-pack, yes 5 colours, of this blah.BLAH.blah Paisley Dress for just 100L, I am so on that, available now at the Designer Showcase. Getting out and shopping events is my new favorite way to find content, since I have no current landmarks, no idea what shops have come or gone in the past four years, an event that showcases the best or newest under one roof, from dozens of content creators, is the perfect way to dive back in the SLeconomy.

I love a great pair of tights, and now that there are multiple tattoo layers, wearing a semi-opaque tight means your precious ink can still be seen. *LACUNA* has some stunning hosiery, and it is Slink compatible, here on my feets. So yes, mesh feet, mesh shoes from fri.day, and tights that wear like they should, WIN WIN WIN!

Another great little bargain from The Arcade Gacha Event, going on now (unless you have been living under a sim, you know this). Noodles put a heap of sweetly coloured Meg Satchels into a machine and all of them are worth grabbing up.

Necklace combo is a lovely Hand of Fatima, or for me a Hamsah, from MG. Bangle sets are from Knock!, and can be found alongside my favorite tattoos from Letis Tattoo. I decided to update my facial piercings, and went with a wicked little set from ellabella. Now that I am all ready to go out, I await your TP with patient anticipation.

Credits:
Hair - Magika, [Hair ] Mint 
Skin - *League*, Jen Pale GlamGoth (Cleavage C)
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes (No Longer Available)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink,  Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails -  Hello Dave, Slink AvEnhance - Got Designs on U
Tattoo (Face) - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001
Tattoo (Body) - Letis Tattoo, :: Saiph :: 75% :: MM13013

Dress - blah.BLAH.blah, Paisley Elegance Dress (NEW @Designer Showcase)
Tights - *LACUNA*, Semi Opaque Hipster Tights - AQUA 1
Shoes - fri.day - Jet.Heels (Midnight) (NEW @COLABOR88)
Handbag - Noodles, Meg Satchel [Robin Egg] (GACHA Prize @The Arcade)
Necklaces - MG - Necklace - Jewelled Hand Of Fatima - Long & Short
Bangles - Knock!,  :: Abell :: Bangle
Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean (scripted)
Earrings - Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)

Location: Cashmere Keane
Listening To: Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out

A New York State Of Mind

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Lately there is a little piece of me in New York, the State that is. I kind of like that it's there and it's kind of nice to have nice things happening in my life again. It's been a long time since I've let anything in, I have been all up in my head and focused on my daily grind. When the days grind, I like to be in my element. This look is very me, with it's classic layering, fabulous accessories, and absolutely heart stopping jewelry, it's reminiscent of so many looks I have done over the years, yet almost everything is brand new, not only to me, but on the grid.

Speaking of New York, I was so thrilled to finally get to hit The Arcade event, and boy did I blow up my balance getting my hands on all kinds of awesome. I really wasn't too concerned about collecting entire sets of anything, I just wanted to sample a ton of 'New To Me' content, and it is all brilliant. How wonderful is this amazing [Consignment] Peg Board and Camera, both random prizes from one of the Gacha machines, and the map, yup.. New York! The Loft Arley Chair is so perfect, in any colour, but I adore this bright yellow.  With junk.'s morrison bar table, it is a great little corner accent to my loft.

Back to the fashion, I just had to snag up this pair of tulip. Strapped Booties at the COLABOR88 Event, there for just a few days more and then available in the mainstore. The fact that you can see my fabulous Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet through them, and my Flair toe polish, makes them a brilliant addition to my closet.  I pulled on a favorite jacket layer tank, and wondered what next, how can you layer on top of that? Well, this is the thing I am loving about Mesh, this delicious DeeTaleZ Cardigan goes over everything, with an alpha layer added, and it moves like fabric, I am so darn impressed it is an instant favorite.

I stacked on some of the brilliant [MG] La Cubelle bangle sets, now available at FaMESHed, with too many options to describe for both arms, and went with another FaMESHed find, Coquet.'s Cropped Denim Pants. Great hair with a hat stops my heart a beating, and this wig from MINA Hair is another fab example. Finally, my most favorite 'New To Me Find' is this adorable necklace from shimmerie, which looks like something I might have stumbled upon on Etsy, but it is so much more affordable. There are several cute variation available in the shop, I may have to go back and grab the others. When you take four years off from SL, everything is NEW again.

Credits:
Hair: MINA Hair - Carlijn BB

Skin: *League*,  Jen Pale Natural (Cleavage C) w/ Hairbase

Eyes: IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes: MMS -Thora Lashes by Minnu Palen (No Longer Available)
Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* - Elegant1 R, Flat L Versions
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement*- Mid Height
Note: The above are textured with skin appliers available from *League*.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Set 55 , Only Worn on Feet
Face Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: :: Stars (L) :: 100% ::
Body Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: :: Inermis :: 75% :: 
Shoes: tulip. Strapped Bootie (Navy)
Cardigan: DeeTaleZ, Mesh Cardigan (Grey) (on Marketplace)

Top: Armidi Limited - Classic Loose Tank [White] (Jacket Layer)

Jeans: Coquet., Cropped Denim Pants - Raspberry (NEW @FaMESHed)
Bangles: MG - Bangles - La Cubelle - Combo (NEW @FaMESHed)
Necklace: shimmerie - pottery in disguise (deer01 silver)
Nose Stud: Tickled Pink*, Uma nose stud (No Longer Available)

Earrings: Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)
Lip Ring: *Red Ruin* (No Longer Available)

Props:
The Loft - Arley Chair (Yellow) (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
[Consignment] Travellers Desk: Peg Board (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
[Consignment] Travellers Desk: Camera (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
junk. morrison bar table. (Gacha Prize @ ARCADE)
llorisen // ciaran skybox

Song On My Mind: New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel

Punk Rock Prom Queen

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Sometimes, I just wanna be a Rockstar, or at least dress like one. Who else could get away with a look like this? The minute I spied this set of separates from Emery at the latest FaMESHed  Event, I was all over it. This is so up my alley, it shot the bowling pins into orbit. Bright colours, casual yet cool, and definitely with a playful punky edge to it. It was hard to select just one set, the options on this fringed top and skirt look are all amazing.

Playing with more hair from CaTwA, this amazing Ruby V2 style requires a tattoo hair base of your choosing, so I did a little market-placing and discovered my favorite tattoo go-to styler Leti Hax of Letis Tattoo makes several awesome shaved head tat bases, this one with a lovely Etched Flower design made the look perfection for me.

I suppose the best thing about this look is how powerful it makes me feel, it is a bit sexy, a bit raw, a lot counter-culture, and very in your face. So much of my face is showing that I feel lighter and more free to be myself. I have to say that I am in love with the way my *League* skins give my avatar such a unique look on my shape, it's the best thing about them. Even others wearing the same skin will look different. I stand out in a crowd, it takes guts to wear something like this, and it is not an obvious styling choice when you first see the outfit alone. 

My sock addiction continues to be well fed with these fabulous WWI Boyfriend Socks, only available in the marketplace. I also got maximum bang for my boot bucks with this simply rocking pair of Fusion Biker Boots, available in a 5 version fatpack for an unheard of price at The Dressing Room. Run, do not walk, and get your own look on. I feel like an honest to g-d Punk Rock Prom Queen.

Credits:
Hair: ^;^CaTwA^;^,  - Mesh Stella V2 Color Pack 1, OMBRE HUD

Skin: *League*, Jen Pale Feline (Cleavage D) 

Eyes: IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes: MMS -Thora Lashes by Minnu Palen (No Longer Available)
Shaved Head Tattoo: Letis Tattoo, Etched Hair Base :: Flowering :: A
Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* - Elegant1 R, Flat L Versions
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from *League*.
Nail Art: //elephante// poses, Sparkle Yellow Fingernails (GACHA)
Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: Rigel Combination Full 75% & Slink HUD SKULL for Rigel
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from Letis Tattoo.
Shoes: TDR, Fusion Biker Boots Nero (@The Dressing Room)

Top: Emery, Fringed Top 55 Lime (NEW @FaMESHed)

Skirt: Emery, Skirt Lola Blue (NEW @FaMESHed)
Socks: WWI, Boyfriend Socks v2 Gray Stripes (Marketplace Store)

Cuffs: (epoque), Menotte Deuxieme - Cool Set (Marketplace Store)

Necklace: PILOT, Galactic Necklace [Silver/Blue]
Earring: POMPOSITY, Cuff Me Handcuff Earrings - Left

Nose Stud: Tickled Pink*, Uma nose stud (No Longer Available)
Earrings: Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)
Lip Ring: *Red Ruin* (No Longer Available)

Listening To: Josie And The Pussycats - 3 Small Words

Just A Cosmic Girl

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I've been dying to find a way to wear this awesome Metallic Crop Top from (fd) since I picked it up at my very first COLLABOR88 event this past month, it is utterly awesome, and I snagged it in this shimmery blue gray as well as the silver version. Look at that back cut out, sexy as all get-out. Discovering new events has been brilliant for introducing me to new designers and reminding me of all my old and still active favorites too.

Speaking of events, this adorable new Portolla Chair from The Loft, a long time favorite, was another event find at the just opened  FaMESHed  event. Another great place to find fabulous original content. This chair has some lovely animations in it, and lots of body options based on the sitter, which is a fabulous new to me feature.  It comes in almost a dozen texture options, I literally sat at the event for about 20 minutes before I settled on this Teal Print version.

I have been gobbling up the Fashion Feeds, and as a certifiable Hair Ho, I just had to have this Ruby wig from ^;^CaTwA^;^ the minute I saw it. I am suddenly addicted to bright coloured and ombre textured hair, can't get enough. This wig comes with more options than you can imagine in one color pack, with two different HUDs to choose from. 

 I couldn't resist these Legal Insanity Penny Jeans, with one leg done in a zebra print, so original and an amazing mesh fit for me.  They paired perfectly with my first big ticket purchase since my return, these breathtaking Maitreya Gold Sauve platforms. I piled on the MG accessories, adore these San Remo chunky bangles. Then I went inventory diving for all my old favorite piercings, all unfortunately long gone from SL, but never forgotten. When everything comes together, it's like the planets align -- so just call me Cosmic Girl for today.

Credits:
Hair: ^;^CaTwA^;^, Mesh Ruby Hair - Color Pack 1, OMBRE HUD

Skin: *League*, Jen Pale GlamGoth (Cleavage D)  w/ Hairbase

Eyes: IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Lashes: MMS -Thora Lashes by Minnu Palen (No Longer Available)

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* - Elegant1 R, Flat L Versions
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Mid Height Version
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from *League*.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 199
Tattoos: Letis Tattoo: Rigel Combination Full 75% & Slink HUD SKULL for Rigel
Note: The above is textured with skin appliers available from Letis Tattoo.

Shoes: Maitreya Gold *, Suave Ash Green, Platform Option 4
Top: (fd), Metallic Crop Top - Blue Gray
Jeans: Legal Insanity, Penny Jeans Zebra - Blue
Bangles: MG - Bangles - San Remo - Silver L, Silver & Silver Aged R
Ring: MG - Ring - Gigi Shimmer Bow - Small - R

Nose Stud: Tickled Pink*, Uma nose stud (No Longer Available)
Earrings: Drifting Sands, Tunnel Multi Set (No Longer Available)
Lip Ring: *Red Ruin* (No Longer Available)

Props: The Loft,  Portolla Chair Teal Print (NEW @FaMESHed)

Listening To: Jamiroquai - Cosmic Girl