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You might notice something a bit different about my blog page: I have two new sponsors! I’ve loved (and have been blogging about) Allure for a long time; now it’s happily official. What’s a bit unexpected is that I’m now also a blogger for the amazing Fitmesh Plaza & 50% Discount Event. This means I’ll be sporting LOTS of new designers (as well as some long-standing faves), all with items at a substantial limited-time discount!

I’m so excited, for my debut post, I decided the look should be celebratory.  What could be better than this beautifully made, sexy little party dress from LC Fashion… the way the texture gleams in the light, it just screams “satin”.  And since the fabric is sheer throughout the midriff, the details of the pattern really shine. But the dress is just half the story; the other half is this amazingly stunning skin from  7 Deadly S[k]ins, which just makes me feel, well, amazing.  I feel like I’m ready to take on the world!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.04
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Serika (worn in Oak); dark and light skin tone fatpacks (6 tones each) and the Serika shape available at 50% off at the May Fitmesh Plaza & 50% Discount Event
• Eyes: Anatomy – Vie Eyes, Green (mesh & Omega applier); available at the Blush Event (Events & Marketplace Only)
• Tattoo: Juna – Branches of Flowers (Omega)
• Makeup: DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 9 for Omega
• Hair: EMO-tions – Jaily
• Dress: LC Fashion – Rainee Laced Dress (in Tonic, Maitreya, Slink, & Belleza Isis & Freya sizes); fatpack with 11-color HUD available for 50% off at the May Fitmesh Plaza & 50% Discount Event
• Lingerie (not seen in image): Tonic – Corazon Thong (HUD); the straps on this thong are so thin, they don’t show through the sheer fabric!
• Shoes: KC Couture – Talea Heels
• Nails: Encore – Glittery Purples
• Jewelry: Beloved Jewelry – Baroque Necklace & Earrings Set (Texture Change) ; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose: Imitation – Alegra 4 (Marketplace & Events Only)
• Location: Luane’s World

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Nothing says cute like a fluffy puppy, and that’s exactly why I paired one with this absolutely adorable — and incredibly sexy — denim outfit from Grafittiwear. The open vest is revealing without crossing that sometimes tricky line between sexy and trashy; the shorts really live up to their name, showing quite a bit more than a hint of cheek while still holding that line (if just barely lol). Sold separately, the vest comes with a HUD of 18 patterns while the shorts come in 18 solid colors to mix ‘n match with the vest or other tops.  Add this awesome hair from Little Bones (a new designer for me:  you pick both the main color AND a secondary color!), finish it off with Moz Designs’ sweet Western boots, and the whole look is adorably sexy… or sexily adorable… 😉

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.04
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Sinne (worn in Cashew)
• Eyes: Anatomy – Vie Eyes, Green (mesh & Omega applier); available at the Blush Event (Events & Marketplace Only)
• Makeup: DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 6 for Omega
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Dreamcatcher Brown (Omega)
• Hair: Little Bones – Quartz
• Outfit:  Grafittiwear – Chance Shorts & Vest (sold separately, each with a HUD of 18 designs) 
• Boots: MOZ Designs – Sweetwater Western Boots; available in 5 individual solids and “patterns” plus 2 different fatpacks
• Nails: Hello Dave – Fabfree – Autumn Skies
• Jewelry:  RealEvil Industries – Lux Nia Set (Necklace & Earrings); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose: Fashiowl –A Little Talk (Bento), Pose 4

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First, to give you fair warning, I’m in a rather punny mood. And not to be catty about it (I warned you, didn’t I?), but IMHO not every designer in Second Life can create both phenomenal formal and casual wear AND be extremely Tonic-friendly in the process. (FYI, I’m now defining Tonic-friendly as offering multiple selections in a Tonic size; one or two outfits won’t cut it.)  Allure is one of the few labels I’ve found where  I not only love the majority of styles, but a great many of them come in a Tonic size, always fit incredibly well (no twiddling with the alpha HUD) and boast the most amazing textures and attention to detail. When I wear Allure, I always feel sexy without looking trashy (which has its place, yes, but very very rarely for me personally).

This casual outfit is a perfect example… the little “flap” top offers a hint of breast (well, a very good hint) in a crochet texture with added edging for detail; the jeans are at that perfect hip-hugging  height where they flaunt my Tonic curves without being so low there’s an overabundance of skin that kills the idea of “outfit,” and carry fabulous detail both on the pockets and down the leg. Makes me absolutely purr with delight!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head
• Shape:  Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole & Cheek Freckles; Izzie’s – Freckles & Moles Mesh Layer; DS’Elles – Freckle Omega (HEAD); DS’Elles – Freckle Body
• Makeup: DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 6 for Omega
• Eyes: Anatomy – Vie Eyes, Green (mesh & Omega applier); available at the Blush Event (Events & Marketplace Only)
• Hair: MINA – Kimmy (NOTE: This style can’t be worn with applier eyebrows due to alpha conflicts with the bangs; it’s why I’m not wearing my normal brows)
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Sati White (Omega)
• Outfit: Allure Couture – Tori Pink Crochet Top & Grey Jeans (also comes in Violet/Black; Blue/Blue; B&W/Black; Green/Black; Aqua/Grey; Brown/Brown)
• Shoes: KC Couture – Sevilla Wedges
• Nails: Encore – Shades of Pink Nail Appliers
• Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Parisienne Love Heart Necklace & Earrings; Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Heart on Sleeve Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose: IRWA – Single Female 82 with Cats (Events & Marketplace Only)

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I’d originally seen this outfit from Pink Cherry at the last Designer Circle, but due to my vacation, I’m buried under somewhat of a backlog in my blogging. Just to make sure it was still available (and to see the other color options), I visited the mainstore — what a pleasant surprise to see a big Tonic logo on their door! Now THAT’S a Tonic-friendly store! I will note, however, that it must be a relatively new friendship since I could find only a few outfits currently available in Tonic, including this flirty little midriff-baring number that absolutely makes the most of my Tonic curves! Most body “types” should find at least a few outfits to test their budgets. I will also note that I’m definitely finding Tonic in more and more stores, a trend that I’m hoping will continue to grow!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.04
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen (worn in Almond)
• Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
• Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
• Tattoo: Juna – Diana (Omega)
• Hair: MINA – Iris
• Outfit: Pink Cherry – Bandage Top & Ruffled Skirt in Snake/Blue Jeans (also available in Leopard/Blue Jeans and Zebra/Grey Jeans
• Lingerie (not seen in image): MOZ Designs – Thong Panty
• Shoes: Rebel Hope Designs – Spring Fling Mesh Wedges
• Nails: ZOZ – Jungle Day Polish
• Jewelry: Meva – Poetry Jewel Set Silver (Earrings, Collar, Bangle); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Location: Glanduin

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One thing I find fascinating about blogging is the inspiration behind each picture. Sometimes, it’s the outfit; sometimes, it’s something I see when exploring a new sim; and sometimes — as in this case — it’s a pose.

As readers of this blog already know, I’ve been moving inworld from my long-time home in one family of sims to a whole new estate group. As in real life, moving provides new possibilities, but it’s still a pain to first pack up and then sort things out to where they should now belong. This pose captured my current Second Life so perfectly, I knew I had to build a shot around it. To dress the part, I chose the MOZ sweats to handle the physical aspects of moving (in a virtual sense of course), a high braid to keep my hair out of the way while working, flat sneakers for carrying boxes, no makeup and minimal jewelry.  The result: a perfect moment to capture this time in our SL lives! Definitely deserves a little champagne to celebrate!

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.04
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen (worn in Almond)
• Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
• Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
• Hair: MINA – Jennifer
• Tattoo: Juna – Diana (Omega)
• Outfit: MOZ Designs – “Darci” Zip Sports Top with “Gabbi” Zip Capri Leggings; NEW RELEASE , sold separately in 6 individual colors and an all-colors fatpack; also sold in a Super Pack with all colors for both the top and the capris
• Shoes: Reign – Arianna Sneakers (Holiday gift)
• Nails: .kosmetik – Classic Nails Nude
• Jewelry: Fortuna – Earrings Asteria (small), Marketplace only; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose: Ardent Poses – New Beginnings (includes packing boxes, champagne glasses & champagne bottle)

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Freckles… I’ve spent a lot of time (and quite a few lindens) over the past few months to find the right freckles for my fabulous new Elaine head from Tonic. The newest update of the head now comes pre-loaded with your choice of freckled or non-freckled skins from Lumae.  They’re beautiful skins, and I wore them prior to going with a mesh head. However, based on my current head shape (which I really like) those skins just make me look younger than I want to look.  One of the things I love about this head is how much easier it is to customize than some other heads I’ve tried.  My preference is to look mid-twenties. with both freckles AND moles.  I still don’t have exactly what I want but I’ve gotten pretty close, although it takes a LOT of layering. I’d love to find ONE applier that has all the options I’m looking for in just one click; hopefully I’ll find it or someone will create it soon. But for now, here’s how I’m creating my freckled look:

• Head: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head
• Shape:  Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole & Cheek Freckles; Izzie’s – Freckles & Moles Mesh Layer; DS’Elles – Freckle Omega (HEAD); DS’Elles – Freckle Body
• Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
• Makeup: DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 6 for Omega
• Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only 
• Hair: TRUTH – Ginevra with Headband (VIP November Gift)

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Yes, signs of spring are finally, FINALLY showing! Time to put away those heavy winter clothes, both in RL and in SL, and start putting on shorts and summery prints and fabrics. These separates from MOZ Designs really show off those Tonic curves… and I just adore the sheerness of the halter top with the artfully placed floral pattern to keep it all PG. *FYI, it also comes in solids.)  Blogging is such hard work, I think I’ll just rest here a while and breathe the beauty in… 😉

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head
• Shape:  Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole and Cheek Freckles
• Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
• Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
• Makeup: DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 6 for Omega
• Hair: TRUTH – Ginevra with Headband (VIP November Gift)
• Tattoo: Juna – White Fahari (Omega)
• Top: MOZ Designs – “Pippa” Halter Top; available in 4 individual solids and in 3 individual sheer florals, plus 3 different fatpacks
• Shorts: MOZ Designs – Cuffed Denim Shorts; available in 6 individual denim solids plus 1 fatpack
• Shoes: Rebel Hope Designs – Spring Fling Mesh Wedges
• Nails: ZOZ – White Lace Polish
• Jewelry: Earthstones – Dragonfly Necklace & Earrings in Amber; Earthstones – Peace Friendship Bracelet; Rebel Hope Designs – Starfish Beach Anklet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Location:  Gulf of Lune

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Finally feeling back in the SL groove! I used to think I had a lot of mail and catching up to do in RL after a vacation until I saw the backlog of messages and notices waiting for me in SL.  BOTH of my heads had new releases; I haven’t even opened my Tonic box yet because the other proved to be a very time-consuming exercise.  As any LAQ-user knows, LAQ not only updated their HUD but also “tweaked” the heads (without notification to users I might add); I was not happy to discover both a whole new mouth and to have retro-aged about 10 years (though I’d welcome that wholeheartedly in RL lol).  The final result is another new look for me, which you’ll see in a few days since she wasn’t ready for public use until quite a bit after midnight last night. Bottom line though is that this is probably the last time you’ll see this iteration of Neve, not that it really matters to anyone but me! At least in her farewell pic she’s rocking a new post-vacation tan in this wonderful little outfit that’s been on sale at Grafittiwear (even without the sale, it’s so cute and sexy it’s irresistible!)…

• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
• Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
• Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Lindy (worn in Maple)
• Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
• Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
• Hair: MINA – Grace
• Outfit:  Grafittiwear – Denim Cherished (available in 3 different color sets)
• Shoes: Rebel Hope Designs – Spring Fling Mesh Wedges
• Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Dreamcatcher White (Omega)
• Nails: ZOZ – White Lace Polish
• Jewelry:  Sage – Summer Jewelry Set, Summer earrings w/ multi-metal HUD; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band