Category: Fashion

The Elusive Bird of Romance

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I’m off to a family wedding in RL this week… don’t you just love it when romance is in the air? Although not in a wedding vein, I thought this was just such a lovely little romantic look… modern, yet somehow retro at the same time. The dress is short and sassy, with enough skin to tease the imagination but without really showing anything. And it includes matching heels! Paired with the soft tresses, layered braids and floral touches of this hair by TRUTH, it just whispers “Romance me” in soft seductive tones… I can’t decide if I hear a soft sigh in the background or the strains of a romantic ballad… hmmm, why choose? 😉

Ultimate Chicken Horse?

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http://Ultimate Chicken Horse

I’m a city girl, born and bred, but that doesn’t mean I don’t sometimes hear the call of the country life.  Not only that, but I will admit to actually having decent skills on horseback thanks to all those many summers as a kid.  One of the many beauties of Second Life is that I can heed that call without actually traveling, getting dirty, or setting my allergies completely crazy… and I can do so looking absolutely amazing thanks to a bunch of western-influenced styles from Mo at Moz Designs.  Hmmm, maybe I even have time to saddle up and ride off into the sunset before I need to log… course, I first need to get this chicken out of here 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Fionne, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Diana (Omega, Slink, TMP, Belleza, Maitreya, Eve, Signature, Altamura)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Montana
  • Top: MOZ Designs – Fringed Leather Vest, available in 8 individual leathers & 1 Fat Pack, all with changeable buttons; sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass
  • Skirt: MOZ Designs – “Renata” Skirt & Ranger Buckle Belt, available in 6 individual colors/patterns, 2 Fat Packs (1 Solids, 1 Patterns), & 1 Super Pack; in Fat Packs & the Super Pack, belt can also be changed via HUD; sized for Tonic, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, & eBody
  • Boots: MOZ Designs – Sweetwater Bonita Western Boot
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – Avva Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet (with HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Come a little closer

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7 Deadly S[k]ins has been my go-to skin designer for some time now; it’s extremely rare that I wear a skin by anybody else.  However, although I own two LAQ heads, this is the first time I’ve worn a 7 skin that was actually made specifically for Neve, one of my two heads (the LAQ-designed skins work on all LAQ heads, and my Tonic heads too, and are ALWAYS worth trying). Therefore, I decided to also wear the shape, straight out of the box for the purposes of this post, although I would admittedly “fluff her up” for real use inworld, since her body is a bit too scrawny for this curvy gal’s taste! Either way, the Junia head shape is GORGEOUS, and is of course, fully mod; the skin packs come with 8 tones — 8!!!!, with brows and without — and all at 50% off.  If you have a Tonic body, be sure to note that the tempting lingerie set, premiering today at the MBA Fair.  Both are definitely worth a demo, and a closer look… 😉

Lover Come Back

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http://Lover Come Back

It’s the sad truth that I spend a lot of time alone inworld. It’s actually how I came to be a blogger. My long-time partner has a very busy life in the real world but he’s definitely worth waiting for, so I was looking for someTHING (as opposed to someONE else) to occupy my time. Who knew I’d discover something that I love to do this much!?!  The point is that I tend to take a great many shots to use just one final image; it’s extremely rare that more than one from a series makes it “into print”.  This is one of those rare instances since I’ve been blogging multiple items from Tonic in advance of their availability, and they’re all just so gorgeous, how can I not?

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento) available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21 at HALF OFF during the fair; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe with optional sheer; ONLY for Tonic bodies. Available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Location: Baja Tides

Sneak Peek: Tonic at the MBA Fair

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http://Sneak Peek for Tonic at MBA Fair

Mmmmm, that luxurious feel of satin and lace, a feast for both the eyes and the skin, but wait! Not yet — it’s only a little sneak peek! Well, there IS a full demo over at the main store, but this exquisite lingerie set isn’t fully available until the MBA Fair opens on August 1st. So go ahead, tease yourself (and maybe someone else too?) with these luscious patterns and satiny solids, with and without the matching robe.  Make sure you pick up the demo for Sierra too, for a whole new look!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento), PREVIEW; will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie, PREVIEW; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe (not shown) with optional sheer;  ONLY for Tonic bodies. Will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Pose:  Imitation – Natasha 3, Marketplace Only
  • Location: Baja Tides

Blackhearts Salute

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http://Blackhearts Salute

I’m a child of the ahem (clears my throat), and I do love rock ‘n roll.  Here in Second Life, some outfits, some poses, some settings, just really bring that out in me.  Maybe it’s this incredibly sassy little knockout of an outfit; maybe it’s the guitar pose on the gritty stage set; maybe it’s the smoky feel of the lighting; maybe it’s all of it together, but can’t you just hear Joan Jett belting it out?  So put another dime in the jukebox, baby…  come and take your time and dance with me, Ow!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Asha Black (Omega)
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Palma
  • Outfit: Kingbal Stores – Diana Skirt & Top in Strawberry, sized for Tonic, Freya, Hourglass, Isis, Maitreya, Physique, Venus, & Ebody Curvy; includes heels for Slink, Belleza & Maitreya.  Also available in other colors.
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings (color changeable); Brii Underground – Helbia Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Absolute Poses – Guitar Girl, Pose 1
  • Location: Mythical Serenity

Sneak Preview: Sierra

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http://Sneak Preview - Sierra

There’s nothing more exciting than when a new bento head enters the marketplace, and Sierra will definitely stir up a buzz! Tonic’s second bento head offers her own unique look.  Yes, I’ve modified her shape a bit, but other than that, this is Sierra right out of the box! Her big eyes may seem innocent but she comes “fully loaded”, with skin in 10 tones (both with and without freckles) and multiple brow color options, eyes in 7 colors (or yes, you can wear your own if you prefer), 5 different styles of eyelashes, lipstick (7 colors), eyeshadow (7 colors), even two styles of blush.  And that’s just the start, because the HUD ALSO provides 12 animations, an eye-positioner that can hold the eyes in position even when the HUD is closed (phenomenal for taking pix!), 14 static expressions, and more.  You’ll also get a fully modifiable starter head shape and eyebrow shape.  But you can’t get Sierra yet… you’ll have to wait till her debut at the MBA Fair on August 1st where she’ll be 50% off till the fair closes on the 21st, then return to the main store at it’s normal price. .

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento), PREVIEW; will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21; includes skin (Tone 6 shown, with freckles), eyes, blush, lipstick 
  • Hair: Argrace – Kagura
  • Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Asha Black (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer– Parisienne Love Heart Earrings
  • Pose: K&S – Lana Poses, #5 (includes phone)

Beachin’ it!

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I’m heading off to the beach today in RL, and all I can say is that it takes an awful lot more work than on the grid.  Inworld there’s no driving, no traffic, no lotions, no red flags… all it takes for a perfect time at the beach is a sensational bikini, sunglasses, some kind of floatie, flip flops, and a hat… then a quick TP to find my perfect spot in the sun!  Sighs… if only it was this easy in RL… and if only I looked this good!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento), NEW, exclusively available at Uber 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Almond
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Hair: TRUTH – Gwen, new VIP Gift
  • Tattoo: Juna – Zhoe, NEW at White Nights @ The Avenue 
  • Outfit:   Sweet E’s – Pink Bikini with Wrap (HUD includes a print & a solid option for all 3 items), now available for 50% OFF at the July Fitmesh Plaza & 50% Discount Event
  •  Shoes: ZK – Summer Flip Flops with 11-color/2-metal HUD, Cosmopolitan 6th Anniversary Gift (thru 7/14)
  • Sunglasses: Mulloy – Josa Glasses (HUD with 16 frame options + 4 lens choices)
  • Jewelry:  Aurealis Jewelry – Haro Earrings, Rose Gold, Cosmopolitan 6th Anniversary Gift (thru 7/14);  Rebel Hope Designs – Starfish Beach Anklet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Amitie – Summer Hat, pose 4 (hat included)
  • Prop: Sorumin – Summer Gacha Swimming Ring
  • Location: Baja Tides

Ready for my close-up

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http://Ready for my close-up

Sometimes I wonder if the ability to continually change our look makes us happier in Second Life or adds new pressure to keep updating and be better.  I know that I’m not fully satisfied… even though I THINK I have finally achieved my initial goal of going to a mesh head — my original look, only better! But still I know that there will continue to be tweaks and new heads along the way; certainly as the technology continues to change, I will evolve right along with it.  But at this point in time, Sandy is definitely my new every day head (and no, I’m not taking bets on how long it will last).  And unlike my pre-mesh days, I DO change skins constantly, depending on the look I’m trying to achieve.  My skin of the day — Bali — is a beauty that really shows off the glorious details of the head (I used the Bali brows; all I did was add freckles) — and she’s available for half-off at the FitMesh Plaza Event.