Tag: Designer Showcase

Ready to put that in writing?

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Summer seems to be officially over here in the real world, even where I live in Florida.  And SL is changing too; I logged in a few days ago to find that my estate owners had changed the season to fall… I absolutely love it, all those autumnal colors, but it was still a bit of a shock.  Personally, my tanned skin has given way to a less sunkissed look,  and long sleeves have worked their way back into the front of my closet!  I’m still trying to hang on to those last breaths of summer but I know that soon enough I’ll be revelling in the crispness of the fall!  Happy shopping!!!!

  • Outfit:  MAHOGANY Store – Pillow Talk Romper.  Mahogany describes it as a cozy, colorful one-piece, & it IS that.  But what I love about this romper is that depending on which of the 14 textures you choose from the included HUD — from black w/ red or white to blue w/ yellow to purple w/ pink to a leopard print w/ tan to, well you get the idea! —  you can easily dress it up or down… perhaps depending on the kind of romp you have in mind!?!  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra & Reborn, & EXCLUSIVELY available at the Sept round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Pose:  NANTRA – As If pose set.  Includes 6 bento poses, plus mirrors & self-rezzing props.  I found these to be so versatile, perfect for creating whatever mood you have in mind!  EXCLUSIVELY available at the brand new round of The Liaison Collaborative, open Sept 18th – Oct 10th.  See below for ad details; then go try them out for yourself at the event!
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Exile – Peyton
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Sofia Earrings; Maxi Gossamer – Lucca Leather & Chain Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  FOXCITY – Photo Booth, The Agency

The butterfly effect

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Coming back to SL after almost a week away due to visiting company.  It was the best kind of company… family that was fun to be with and who pitched in on everything rather than sitting back waiting to be entertained.  Incredible time!!!  But now I’m back, and slowly getting back into the blogging routine (it took forever just to go through all my inworld messages lol)…  Since we’ve been getting an incredible amount of truly torrential rain, it’s perfect timing… however, there’s still a ton of construction going on outside my home office window, so I’m not able to accomplish quite as much during the day as I would like.  And of course problem after problem after unforeseen circumstance after “we have to do what?” keeps cropping up, so there’s that stress, but hey, at the end of it all we’ll have something new and wonderful that will totally make our house that much more livable and enjoyable!  If only home improvement was as easy in real life as it is inworld!!!!  (Then again, you can say that about just about everything lol!)

  • Outfit:  BlackBirdLace – Cassie Outfit.  Talk about cute & sexy!  This outfit consists of a cute little tube top with sleeves & a dangling tie, adorably cut denim shorts with open side zippers, & matching heels with thigh-high straps.   Includes  a HUD containing 30 textures for the top, 20 for the shorts, & 20 for the heels. Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, & Kupra, Cassie is EXCLUSIVELY at the Sept round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Argrace – Haruka II
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Fern’s Trinket & Bead Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  Lyrium – Garden View – Wild Flowers

Aaaaah, Paris

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Aaaah, Paris! Just the thought of it evokes a physical response!  There have been a few times in my life when I actually considered moving there to live and work, but as it is, I haven’t been there in many many MANY years, so it has always remained that just out-of-reach fantasy.  But all things are possible in SL, so here I am on my little balcony, enjoying music and a can of Burbu Blue while Simone enjoys the view…

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Zuma Romper.  Adorably sexy while being comfortably casual, this romper really sets off your legs & body shape!  Includes texture HUD with 18 options, including a few with my favorite… polka dots!  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, & Reborn, Zuma is available EXCLUSIVELY at the Sept round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Cooler:  Fern Cottage – Beach Cooler Radio.  That’s right, it’s not just an awesome decor object, it’s a working land radio!  Clicking the handle opens/closes the cooler; clicking the ice when open let’s you choose a drink (which includes a drinking animation, captured in the pic); clicking the radio panel opens a menu of 11 built-in radio stations (NOTE: due to SL restrictions, you do need to own the parcel or deed the cooler to a land group for the radio to work).   Available in 6 individual solid colors with a contrasted top or in a fatpack of 8 that includes two patterns (one shown in pic).   Available EXCLUSIVELY at 25% OFF at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open just a few more days through Sept 10th.  Demo available at the main store.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Cece
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Jades Wedges
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Coachella Gypsy Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy – Paris Rooftop

You Want to Make A Memory?

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Outfits can be funny things.  Sometimes you have a look in mind, and you choose your clothing accordingly.  Other times, you put on an outfit and IT tells YOU what it wants.  For me, this outfit was very specific in its wants… once I slipped it on, it felt a bit more sophisticated, a bit classier, and definitely full of hair-tossing self-confidence, ready to challenge whatever and whomever, to go and get what I want when I want it.  And although I am a dedicated redhead, somehow for this look in this color I just had to be an ombre blonde, the outfit demanded it!  Once I had the full accessorized look, it made me think of a business trip, checking into the hotel, or looking for some action (my mind went to cougar and boytoy, which some will get, and others can take at face value lol), and then in playing with poses, it struck me that I needed to be on a pool table at a somewhat classy bar, ready to move on to the next part of the evening.  And there you have a glimpse of why doing a blog shoot/post can take me so long lol… but I HAVE learned to listen to the clothing… it generally steers me well!!!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Ashley Separates.  Form-fitting strapless jumpsuit in a delicious linen weave with a metallic belt strapped loosely at the hips, topped with an open cropped jacket in a fantastic print. Separate 8-color HUDs for the jacket & the jumper, plus optional gold/silver belts.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Maitreya, Kupra, & Reborn (NOTE: the gold/silver belt is unrigged), Ashley is available EXCLUSIVELY at the August round of the Designer Showcase, ending in just a few days on Aug 25th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  bonbon – Tame
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae Eyes
  • Tattoo:  Horl – Chest Orn Tattoo
  • Makeup:  Heron – Pamela
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Aurora Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Bento Nails Mesh Ballerina
  • Pose:  Diversion – Look Away
  • Location:  Greg’s Bar & Lounge II

Holiday shopping is done!!!!

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Well, not really, but a girl can dream, can’t she? I mean, there really is a great sense of accomplishment when you cross that last name off your list and you can say that all your holiday gift shopping is done, isn’t there? Especially if you feel you ace it all and got everyone the perfect gift? At this point, I’ll confess that I’m almost totally a 100%-online-shopper, no more dragging through stores, fighting those long lines and digging through piles trying to find the right size or the right color or the right toy, except that I do love crafts fairs and such for those handmade unusual items that are just so beautiful.  But this image so totally captures the essence of how it feels TO BE DONE, the exhaustion, the joy, the accomplishment…  If only I was truly done with my real life shopping lol, though I got a lot done this week, the boxes are all arriving, and I’m getting there! 😉

  • Outfit: IM Collection – Indian Summer, includes Sweater, Cords & Bag; 8 luscious colors, with a floral print & solid option for the sweater, I just LOVE this very stylish look for the fall… you can absolutely FEEL the textures. And the matching bags!!! They just steal this avatar’s heart… Sized for Maitreya, Slink & Belleza (though I’m a Tonic Curvy, and I’m easily wearing Physique). Available at the Designer Showcase Nov 5th – 30th.
  • Shoes: MOZ Designs –  NEW! Pecos Western Ankle Boots; comes in 8 individual leathers (I’m wearing the Turquoise), a Solid Leather Fat Pack, & a Super Fat Pack that also includes Desert Flower & Texas Sage!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Brooklyn Blushing, today worn in Taupe using the Browless option  with my LAQ brows & Izzie freckles (see yesterday’s post to see her with the same skin AS IS out of the box). She’s available BLUSHING, Freckled, or Regular, in packs of 9 tones.  Shape and demo also available. 50% DISCOUNT at TheEvent for November… a Thanksgiving treat (& completely non-fattening)!
  • Gift Sled w/Pose:  Cara’s Poses & ELLAs (Joint Project) – Cara & Ella’s Gifts R Coming, includes standing & sitting poses. At the Boardwalk Event, starting Nov 18th.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  Doux – Air, available at the Equal10 Event
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – NEW! Freckles & Heart Mole (LAQ Omega)
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Coachella Gypsy Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Backdrop City