Month: December 2017

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So I finally broke down and bought a mesh head, due to an extremely generous and very short-term promotion over at LAQ! Been a bit lost and struggling with it all, and am definitely still tweaking her a bit, but am finally on the right road.  And as this midriff-baring Weekender Outfit from Graffitiwear shows, the LAQ head works perfectly with my Tonic Curvy body… I’m really happy with how much the new me is looking like the old me, only better!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento) NEW!!!
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: TRUTH – Halona
• Makeup: Lumae – Glimmer Lipstick
• Skirt Set: Graffitiwear – Weekender Outfit (two color palettes available, Colors or Neutrals; multi-option HUD for all pieces; includes shoes!)
• Lingerie: Tonic – Corazon Thong (from the Bra & Thong Set; unseen, but panties are necessary under a short little skirt like this)
• Tattoo: Pin Up – Luz del Fuego (Omega)
• Jewelry: Heartsdale Jewelry – Rhapsody in Silver Earrings, Necklace, Collar & Chains; EarthStones – Precious Bangles; LIZIAAH – Mesh Silver Bracelet
• Nails: A:S:S – Metal Dreams (appears to now be Marketplace Only)
• Pose: Reve Obscura – Come Over Bento (includes phone)
• Location: Lemon Beach, La Virevolte

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One of the things I love to do in SL (and yes, there are many), is to get all dolled up and go out in formal style. Somehow it makes special occasions — or even just an otherwise normal evening out on the grid — feel that much more special. For my inworld celebration of my RL birthday, I kicked it up another notch with this sensational floaty dress from Allure. Beautifully styled and — because it’s in a Tonic size and not an applier — it just slides over my curves, revealing them in an incredibly sexy way. What pushes the look over the top are the add-on flexi pieces —  including a shoulder scarf —  that swirl beautifully as you dance, making you feel like you’re floating with the music. Includes a pair of incredible heels that are so cool I might actually “borrow” them for other gowns as well!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: MINA – Betty
• Makeup: LIVIA – Taryn Eyeshadow & Lipstick
• Gown with Shoes: Allure Couture – Keita Gown in Red and Black; includes Butterfly Jeweled Ruby Shoes in Black
• Tattoo: Juna – Sneh (Omega)
• Jewelry: J&W Jewelers – Empress Collection Ruby & Pearl bracelet & earrings; AvaWay – Rianna Rings (with HUD) (Bento)
• Location: Foxxies Ballroom

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I know I sound like a broken record, but I am just loving this year’s crop of winter outfits! Cute, sexy, showing off those curves and giving lots of color options (so if like me, you want to give red a rest)… this adorable two-piece skirt set has it all! And typical of Graffitiwear, the Tonic size fits perfectly with absolutely no alpha tweaking needed!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: MINA – Ilsa
• Makeup: LIVIA – Faith Tinted Lips
• Skirt Set: Graffitiwear – Snuggle Top & Skirt (color from the Pastel palette) EXCLUSIVE at The Frozen Fair 
• Lingerie: Tonic – Corazon Thong (from the Bra & Thong Set; unseen, but panties are necessary under a short little skirt like this)
• Headphones: eXxEsS – Cat Ears Headphones
• Shoes: Reign – Anaiya Boots
• Tattoo: Juna – Moho (Omega)
• Jewelry: Sn@tch – Suri Beaded Jewelry Set (with HUD), Designer Circle Xmas Gift;  [VO.Z] – Twining Around Tenderness Bento Rings; AvaWay – Rianna Rings (with HUD) (Bento)
• Nails: Nail It Good! – Tis The Season Appliers (appears to now be Marketplace Only)
• Location: Neverfar

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I’m not big into frilly lingerie… except at holiday time. It’s just so perfect in front of a roaring fire and all the holiday decorations! And again, I just think that Carrie’s has the absolute best when it comes to underthings that are not meant to be worn “under things”.  What I love about this frilly little set is that it definitely says holiday even when it’s not RED. It also says very clearly that it’s time for a little celebration of the two of us being together this holiday season…

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair:  Analog Dog – Trouble Clef
• Lingerie: Carrie’s Lingerie – Allure Babydoll Spruce (OMEGA Hud or system layers)
• Hat: Lovecats Designs – Yule Tidings Hat
• Makeup: Carrie’s Lingerie – Allure Full MU Spruce (included with outfit as system tattoo)
• Tattoo: CyberStar BodyArt – StarSwirls V2 (Group Gift)
• Nails: iCONIC dESIGNS – Christmas Time (Omega HUD)
• Shoes: KC Couture – Felicia Heels
• Jewelry: Moondance Boutique – Nancy Necklace & Earrings; [VO.Z] – Twining Around Tenderness Bento Rings; EarthStones – Bacall Pearl Cocktail Ring Emerald (Bento)
• Pose: Reve Obscura – Cutie Bento Pose
• Location: Carrie’s Lingerie – VIP Room photo set

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Freshly fallen snow is the best! It’s been really cold here in real life, but not much snow… yet so I love that it’s all over the grid! Not to mention all the great new clothes that go along with it, like these completely revamped jeans by MOZ, which offer great textures (yes, there’s a HUD) and now fit my Tonic curves perfectly. Not only that, they come proportioned for flat OR high feet, so you can wear whatever footwear you prefer. Low-cut and belted, they pair wonderfully with all kinds of tops. I loved the look with this great little FREE jacket!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: MINA – Pippa
• Makeup: Izzie’s – Lipstick Matt Natural
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Dreamcatcher Black (Omega)
• Jeans: MOZ Designs – Phoenix Jeans (HUD lets you change colors and belts)
• Jacket: PREY – Chrispy Jacket  (NOT Tonic sizes, but the L fits with just teeny alpha adjustments) and it’s a FREE Christmas Gift at the Fashion Loft Holiday Hunt
• Shoes: G&D Shoes – Cristel Ankle Boots (multi-HUD with ton of options); I may have picked these up at an event, but was a bad blogger and didn’t make a note of which one lol
• Hat: Snow Bunnie Fur Ear Muffs (no info, from deep in inventory)
• Jewelry: Amacci Jewelry – Saraja Ear Hoops (HUD)
• Nails: LIVIA – First Snow Nails (free gift at the Cosmetics Fair)
• Location: La Vie

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As someone who loves to do SL photography, I spend a lot of time exploring the grid. While wandering the amazing Aspen Fell sim, I hit a rainstorm. At exactly the same time, Beth Hart’s amazing song Caught Out in the Rain started playing in my ears. I decided it was a sign for this blog post, and my outfit turned out to be just perfect for a rainy day!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: eXxEsS – Senuna
• Makeup: Izzie’s – Lipstick Matt Natural
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – White Asha (Omega)
• Sweater & Skirt: Selene Creations – Adelie Jumper & Skirt (with HUD); also available at Swank
• Lingerie: Tonic – Corazon Thong (from the Bra & Thong Set; unseen, but panties are necessary under a short little skirt like this)
• Shoes: KC Couture – Jora Boots (YES, in Tonic!)
• Jewelry: No Match – No_Diamond loops
• Nails: LIVIA – Frosted Nails Applier
• Pose: S26 – My Umbrella (Marketplace Only)
• Location: Aspen Fell

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I’ve been loading my inventory (ok, overloading might be more appropriate) with all kinds of wintry sweaters and holiday paraphernalia, but this is the first formal gown I’ve seen in a Tonic size that has that special holiday flair. It’s so beautiful, with the fur trim, the deep plunging neckline and just the right amount of hug-curving satiny fabric… love love LOVE the way this sets off my curves! Better yet, whether you choose to go for the dark palette (as I did) or the pastels, the gown comes with matching shoes and long pendant… and the HUD gives you 10 options for each one individually so if you prefer to mix and match, you can. In this aptly-named gorgeous gown, I’m ready for whatever the holidays and the entire winter season brings!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: TRUTH – Etienne, with the optional Accessory
• Makeup: Izzie’s – Dark Metallic Eyeshadow in Blue Teal; LIVIA – Amel Lipstick
• Gown, Shoes & Pendant: Graffitiwear – Gorgeous Gown (in the Dark palette); also available at The Frozen Fair
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – White Diamonds (Omega)
• Jewelry: Caroline’s – Diamond Snowflake Earrings (seems to be Marketplace only); Pendant included as part of gown
• Nails: LIVIA – Deep Gel Nail Applier
• Pose: An lar [poses] – The Frost Mini Series, One
• Location: Oh Deer

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As the holidays draw ever nearer, those presents under the tree certainly generate thoughts of unwrapping those boxes. This little gem of an outfit gives unwrapping a present a whole new meaning… if only the ribbon really could be pulled lol!, but even without it’s definitely a perfect holiday look! But is it Naughty or Nice?

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: TRUTH – Polilla (with the optional headband)
• Lingerie: Carrie’s Lingerie – Wrapped Red (OMEGA Hud or system layers)
• Makeup: Carrie’s Lingerie – Wrapped Full MU Red (included with outfit as system tattoo)
• Shoes: KC Couture – Felicia Heels
• Jewelry: Zuri Jewelry – Hearts of Fire Onyx/Ruby/Gold Earrings; U:Refined [U.R.] Fashion Designs – Rossy Choker, Armlets, Bracelet
• Pose: Image Essentials – Sultry 10
• Location: Calas Christmas Pavilion 2017

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Hunts, events and parties oh my! Such a whirlwind in SL this month!!! But it’s all worth it when you discover little gems to wear and beautifully done sims that just make you stop everything and take out your camera. This is a perfect example: I blogged a very casual version of this 2-button cropped top a few weeks ago (plaid with faded jeans), which is when I not only realized I was ok with baring the bottoms of my breasts but that I absolutely LOVED the look and how it showed my Tonic curves off to advantage. This designer, though, paired it with a jaunty, tight little skirt and incredibly sexy thigh-high boots with eye-catching details up the sides and on the foot — and they’re even in Tonic sizes (still a highly unusual find in boots). Two HUDs included: one for panties (RARELY see this, it’s such a great idea!) and one with some pattern options for the sweater.  Store is well-named for this time of year — Chaotic — and reminds me that it’s good to take little breaks when the opportunity arises… and then on to the next exciting find!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: MINA – Hannah
• Makeup: Izzie’s – Cat Eyeliner; LIVIA – Amel Lipstick
• Sweater, Skirt & Boots: Chaotic – Holly (at Fashion Dazzle)
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Black Asha (Omega)
• Jewelry: Caroline’s – Diamond Snowflake Earrings (seems to be Marketplace only); AvaWay – Rianna Rings (with HUD) (Bento)
• Nails: Cazimi – 2016 Holiday Glitter Gradient Appliers (Omega)
• Location:  Smesh

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I’ve been in SL for more than 10 years, and I really don’t remember there being so many wonderful winter outfits ever before. I loved this one so much, I changed into it right there on the selling floor lol! It combines one of my favorite sleeve treatments on a sexily cropped top with a short flouncy skirt (need to show those Tonic curves!) and a scarf  (yes, a scarf! I bounced for joy lol), in a wonderful lace pattern and a wintry shade of pale blue. Add in the fact that there are matching knitted high boots (ok, the boots aren’t in Tonic, but again Physique size fits me perfectly with just a click on the alpha hud), and this girl definitely doesn’t have the winter blues!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Skin: Lumae – Eirtae T6 Tawny Bare/Freckles
• Eyes: Dulce Secrets – Glint Jade Eyes
• Hair: MINA – Haley
• Makeup: Izzie’s – Cat Eyeliner; LIVIA – Amel Lipstick
• Sweater, Skirt & Scarf: Smesh – Knitted Blue Outfit (at the current  Designer Circle)
• Boots: Smesh – Knitted High Boots (also at the Designer Circle)
• Lingerie:  Entice – Sexyback Panties (unseen, but again, I feel a need to wear panties)
• Tattoo: Juna – White Fahari Tattoo (Omega)
• Jewelry: Shiny Things – Glass Squares Earrings (appears to be extinct); AvaWay – Rianna Rings (with HUD) (Bento)
• Nails: ZOZ – Bold Soft Polish
• Location: Luane’s Winter World