Tag: SLFashion

Skin & Gin in the Moonlight

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http://Skin & Gin in the Moonlighthttp://MAAIKE & MOLES

I’m a lucky blogger in that I’ve managed to arrange things so that I’m never told what to blog… yes, I have minimums to meet for every sponsor within certain time frames, but other than that, I choose what to blog.  Sometimes that’s a problem because I like so much it’s hard to choose; before I got my Slink Physique body, sometimes not enough was available to fit my body; other times, not enough falls into my taste range.  And sometimes I really love an outfit but the body (the template) is the same as one I’ve blogged before.  That’s when I have a bit of an inner struggle, to blog or not to blog, but if the designer’s interpretation of the basic body is completely different, and the textures are to die for, then the outfit is a completely new experience and truly deserves to be blogged.  And that’s the case with today’s dress… yes, I blogged the “template” previously for a dress I absolutely adored… and now this one has swept me away with a totally different look and feel.  Neither one is better than the other… each is marvelous in its own right.  Today’s dress is available in both black and silver; the silver just swept me away… I tried to capture its sheen, but it’s one of those things you really need to see for yourself… as for me, well, right now moonlight and martinis seem like a pretty excellent combination to me! 😉

  • Outfit:  Giulia Design – Debra.  Available in black or silver, or as a fatpack.  Includes a matching c-string — I just love it when a designer thinks to include something like that! — as well as applier stockings (not shown), necklace & earrings. Sized for Slink P/H, Belleza V/I/F, & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle 8th Anniversary Round 05/19 March 3rd – 16th.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Maaike is another flawless stunner from 7DS, with soft shading around the eyes & just the perfect amount of blush on the cheeks. Since this is a dressy dress, I added some silvery eyeshadow & red lipstick, but I’ll definitely be doing some “As Is” posts with Maiike, she’s such a stunner. I’m wearing her in Cashew Browless, but the full range of dark & light tones will be available at the Skin Fair starting tomorrow, March 8th – 24th.
  • Freckles:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Moles & Freckles are also being launched at the Skin Fair as an EXCLUSIVE; as a freckle/mole gal, I’ve been waiting impatiently for this! Sold per item & in a fatpack box, they apply as a face tattoo. I’ve included the poster below so you can see the full range of what’s in the box. I’m wearing Moles #6. The Skin Fair opens tomorrow March 8th & goes through the 24th.  Also wearing: DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Hair: D!va – Aya2
  • Makeup:   DS’Elles – Eyeshadow Series 10; LAQ – Shiny Lipgloss
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Swami Heels
  • Jewelry:  Meva – Poetry Bangle; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Amitie – Martini, pose 04 (pose 1);  Fashiowl – Buddy (pose 2)
  • Location: Comhar Free Public Photo Studio, Garden & Caves

Soaking in the Green

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http://Soaking in the Green

Maybe it’s because in Real Life I seem to have the kiss of death when it comes to indoors plants, but in Second Life I’m always surrounding myself with green growing things. In addition to being huge on landscaping, I bring a lot of greenery into the house as well, which is why I was just thrilled to find all these plants (and the ottomans and table too!) on sale for this week’s Syndicate Sunday! It’s just so soothing and replenishing to the soul to be surrounded by green growing things while winter is still having its wicked way outside the window… I only wish I could do the same here in Real Life, but the plants just aren’t as hardy as those in SL!!!  😉

What I’m wearing:

  • Outfit:  Enigma Apparel – Sheila Set, includes heart-shaped top w/ applier HUD in 8 colors, shorts, & mini-skirt, for lots of wardrobe options.  Sized for Slink P/H, Belleza V/I/F, & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle 8th Anniversary Round 05/19 March 3rd – 16th. 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Zinzi has this beautiful look of innocence about her.  Although designed for Genus, she will work on most Omega compatible heads (I’m wearing her in Caramel Browless on a LAQ head).  Available in in light & dark tones, 6 tones per fatpack, ON SALE at the Designer Circle 8th Anniversary Round 05/19 March 3rd – 16th. 
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – Jana Foot Jewelry, not really shoes but perfect for an at-home look.  Includes a 5-texture HUD with 5 choices for the stones & 5 choices for the strings; in sizes for Tonic, Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, eBody, & Altamura. Demo available.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Melodia
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Omega Advent Lipgloss 1
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Dream Feathers Earrings & Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

The scene:

  • Plants:  [CIRCA] – “AZIZA” Hanging Fern Set & Planter Collection.  Includes both the set of 3 hanging fern baskets on a black iron chain, each a different length, together with an assortment of pots & bases in natural colors.  Just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY March, Mar 3rd – 10th! You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Seats:  [CIRCA] – “AZIZA” Moroccan Ottomans, both the Colours & Vintage sets.  Each includes a set of 2 (one with aluminum & one with bronze rivets), with a 4-pattern menu on touch. Includes both male & female animations.  Just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY March, Mar 3rd – 10th! You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Table:  Dragon Magick Wares – Lunar Table. Mesh, lo-prim, with a built-in resize script. Also just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY March, Mar 3rd – 10th!
  • Dog:  [Rezz Room] – Bulldog Puppy Play (Gacha)
  • Room:  Saintstreet Gift Room Backdrop, Marketplace Only

On Wings of Fancy

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http://On Wings of Fancy

One Second Life Halloween, many years ago, I dressed up as a fairy. To my surprise and delight, it was SL-life-altering… I loved having wings so much that I ended up creating an alt and role-playing as fae. Whereas I myself remained human, my alt was a magical creature of the woodlands — white hair, pale skin with glamorous facial tattoos, elven ears, and oh, a whole wardrobe of beautiful wings and medieval/fantasy clothes. She even had her own treehouse home that she shared with her elven prince (my partner’s alt).

Well, those days are long gone (I’ve been in SL now for more than 12 years!), but these absolutely stunning BENTO wings brought those wonderful memories of living a true fantasy life rushing back.  The colors when the light hits them are truly magical… perfect for playing tag with the butterflies and indulging in flights of fancy!!!! 😉

  • Wings:  Harvest Moon – Mythos Bento Wings in Gold include an Animation HUD so that you can choose to have your wings beat randomly or you can control their actions… LOVE IT! Also includes a 2nd set of unanimated wings.  Unisex.  Just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY March, Mar 3rd – 10th! You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Dress:  Harvest Moon – Hebe Dress, Dust… partners perfectly with the wings! Includes a 3-color HUD; sizes for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya. Also at SYNDICATE SUNDAY Mar 3rd – 10th for just 69L!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Solstice is a beauty, which is why I’m blogging her for the 2nd time!  Available in “plain” or freckled fatpacks, she’s based on Lelutka, but as an Omega skin she works on all mesh heads (though the shape may not). I’m wearing her in Freckled Cotton Candy with the browless option on a LAQ head, & as you can see, it’s pure magic! Available at Sense Event until March 8th. Demos & shape also available.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_JEWEL B, available at Tres Chic 
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows;  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Nails:  Black Butterflii – Yepa Nail Polish, Marketplace Only
  • Pose:  Nantra – Butterflies Are Free, Pose 3
  • Location:  Noelia Island

 

Someday

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http://A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

I love my curves. I’ll admit it took a long time to get them exactly where I want them, which I’ve achieved with my Tonic Curvy body and added Booty Control (still tweaking all the time when I wear my Slink body to try to achieve the same effect). So I’m really thrilled when I put on an outfit that doesn’t just look good on the skinny model types, it looks good on me too… and when it flaunts those curves and shows them off to their fullest without just applying directly to your skin? Well, then you have an outfit like this, an outfit that makes everything seem possible because you look so good, you feel amazing & are ready for your dreams to come true! 😉

  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Simi Bolero Jumpsuit in Green is a very deep shade of green with gold edging at the neckline & the ankles.  The jumpsuit itself has very simple, classic lines that somehow enhance your shape to its fullest, but to me, it’s the optional bolero that pushes this outfit over the edge. Subtly striped, its slightly padded shoulders & amazing neck shape are pure elegance… & frame both the included emerald choker & your face to perfection (see the closeup below).  Also includes the high heeled sandals shown, so no struggling over details! Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/V, Slink H/P, Maitreya, & Classic (S/M/L). Available for 50% OFF at TheEvent for March! 
  • Pergola: Tm Creation – “The Arbor” Pergola with flowers & decor seems to be blowing gently in the breeze, & is one of those beautifully simple & simply beautiful pieces that brings a touch of romance to any spot.  Includes couple & single animations (I adjusted one to be over by the pillar rather than in the middle), & is available in both PG & Adult versions. 100% original mesh, you can use as is or unlink all the pieces & use as you wish.  Available at The Trunk Show presented by Pale Girl Productions until March 18th.  (Ad below has additional details.)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  Argrace – Kagura
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Yellow Gold Links Set with Natural Emeralds, Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

The Blogger Blues

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http://The Blogger Blues

This must be my week for troubled shoots, but only because I keep getting in my own way.  Once again, I put together a look I love pretty easily, although I admittedly had some difficulty choosing which color set to wear.  I  even bought a special pair of shoes (which I ended up not even using)!  Then I found a new sim and spent quite a bit of time shooting at three different locations with three different poses, loving the results at one (which, of course, did not even show shoes because of tall grass lol).  Was going through all my shots to pick my windlight when I received a new release of the most awesome little slouch boots that were just perfect for the outfit!  I didn’t know whether to close my eyes and pretend I hadn’t noticed, and just go with the shot, or redo.  Never being one to take the easy road, this morning I went back to the sim, found a new location, and did a whole new shoot.  Once again, to me the results are worth it, but why oh why, does it have to be so tough this week????  Sighs, singing the blogger blues… Enough with February… next month’s shoots will be smoother, that’s a promise to myself!  We’ll see if I keep it lol!  😉

  • Outfit:  1 Hundred – Dearest Cardi Set, which includes the button-down cardigan, adorable plaid mini-skirt, & matching panties (I LOVE when a designer thinks to include panties, it makes life so much easier).  It really is adorable without crossing over into “too cute” territory. The eyelet details on the shoulders, neckline & bustline of the sweater totally deserve mention, they’re outstanding & add so much dimension!  In 6 color options for just 150L each or if you can’t decide (it’s REALLY tough lol; I’m wearing the Peach set), the fatpack is just 600L. Sized for Slink P/H, Belleza V/F, & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd. Demo available.
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs –   SNEAK PEEK! Slouch Leather Boots, so cute that I threw away a whole blog post because they made the whole outfit look that much better.  Awesome with a short skirt like this; will look equally great with leggings! Available in 8 leathers, they go with every color palette, no matter what you wear! Sized for Tonic, Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, & eBody. Will be released Friday or Saturday… keep an eye out for these!!!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Bregje, worn in Cashew Browless. It’s a good thing you don’t have to be able to pronounce the name of a skin to be able to wear her, because Bregje is another freckled stunner!  You have to wait a few days for her since she’s making her debut at The Hipster Fair in March, but I just couldn’t wait to wear her. Details to follow in another blog! 
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  RunAway Hair – Melly
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows
  • Nails:  DanemarkZ – Romantica Nails
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Love Surrender Earrings (V1), Group Gift; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Windhaven

Quiet Confidence

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http://Quiet Confidence

The minute I saw this outfit, I knew I wanted to blog it. And the look came together so easily, it was like a dream… but the shoot!!! OMG, talk about a nightmare. I know it’s my own fault… I get an idea in my head, and sometimes I just can’t let it go. This outfit immediately spoke to me of competent young professional… that air of quiet confidence when you feel totally secure that you not only know your stuff cold but you look damn good doing it.  And yet I couldn’t find a pose I liked or a venue/backdrop that worked, and I searched EVERYWHERE. I got sidetracked and spent time doing a shoot as a schoolteacher in a classroom; I ended up with a really good shot, but it just wasn’t quite sitting right and I wasn’t happy. Then suddenly the PERFECT pose dropped in my inbox, and there I was, reinvigorated to go back on the hunt, widening the search to include a conference room.  Suddenly, Marketplace to the rescue! Personally, I’m thrilled with the result… it may not be exactly what I envisioned, but it captures the essence to perfection.  And to me, that’s what it’s all about.  The pose (as you’ll see below) is called “Cappucino?”, but really, no one should expect this girl to be getting anyone their coffee…  😉

  • Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW #2!  Coco the new bento head from Tonic is in pre-release until the March Skin Fair. She’s just a gorgeous head; I’m so in love with these slightly slanted eyes!!!!!  The demo will soon be available at the store for you to start tweaking & seeing for yourself what your new look could be.
  • Outfit:  !!smesh – Anne, a little bit proper, a little bit naughty with that high leg slit, & a whole lot stylish, all rolled into one. Includes the very stylish high heels as well (no plain old pumps for THIS look!)… Sized for Tonic, Slink P/H, Belleza V/F, Maitreya, Ocacin & Voluptuous.  At the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd for just 130L. Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Nikita, with her lovely smattering of freckles, worn in my favorite tone of Butter Browless.  Fatpacks of 7 dark or light tones, on sale for just 250L at the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd. Shape & demos also available.
  • Pose:  Captured Waters, New Poses by ALEXA – Cappucino? A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  Tukinowaguma – Lotta
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Jewelry:  Loordes of London – The Mice, Earrings (seems to be an extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Glasses:  Mulloy – Josa
  • Backdrop:  CEBO – Backdrop Conference room BOSTON, Marketplace Only

Easy like Sunday Morning

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http://Easy like Sunday Morning

I don’t work full-time anymore, so you’d think that weekends would be just another day. But old habits are persistent, and weekend mornings still feel special, and lazing around is not just allowed, it’s almost mandatory lol.  And I worked hard to show off a blend of products here, some of which is so brand new it’s not even available yet! But it all feels so natural and so comfy… just perfect for Saturday and Sunday mornings and for every day, don’t you think? 😉

  • Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW!  Coco, another brand-new bento head from Tonic is in pre-release. Coco has stolen my heart… she has a new nose & mouth structure, but for me, the absolute killer are the slightly tilted eyes… I’m always trying to tilt my eyes by moving the outer corners up & the inner corners down; with Coco, she already has that slightly exotic angle built in which made my tweaking so much easier to achieve the look I’ve been striving for since I bought my very first mesh head… I’M SO THRILLED!!!!!  Coco comes Omega-ready & is fully mod, so you can play & tweak to your heart’s content. She’ll be launched at the upcoming Skin Fair in March; demo will be available prior to that at the store. Watch this blog for details.
  • Top:  Graffitiwear – Whimsy Tanks Fatpack with a HUD of 18 100% original Graffitiwear textures (see below) is a perfect casual top with a ton of choices. The back (which obviously you can’t see here but you can in the ad below) is what I’ll call “open rips”… looks amazing!  Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/V, Maitreya, Slink P/H, Ocacin, & Classic. EXCLUSIVE 50% off – only 95L – at TheEvent for February! 
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs –   NEW! Leather Panel Leggings join the list of amazing MOZ leggings in terms of fit with totally unique styling! These leggings are available in knit & denim with decorative leather panels in a variety of colors; these are definite show-stoppers! Original Fitmesh for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, Tonic, eBody & EVE.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amina, an absolutely beautiful skin with gorgeous shading around the eyes that looks FABULOUS on Coco… I haven’t added a touch of makeup except for a bit of lip gloss (see below). I’m wearing Amina in Cashew Browless (one of the dark tones), but there are 14 tones to choose from, all with the no-brow option if, like me, you prefer to add your own brows for a different shape &/or color! 
  • Chair: Bloom! – Beanbag Vintage, comfy, looks great, loaded with couples & single animations, & only 7 prim… what else can you ask for? A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  Navy & Copper – Mulberry
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Headphones:  eXxEsS – Cat Ears Headphones
  • Cat with Toy:  Mutresse – Teased Shortie Cats (gacha)
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Going Coyote Ugly

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http://Going Coyote Ugly

I can’t remember ever having had as much fun doing a photo shoot as this one. This is such a sexy outfit, perfect for a night out on the prowl; I had envisioned being propped against a bar, surveying the scene. Imagine my excitement to find this bar where you can dance on the bar Coyote Ugly-style! Since I LOVE to go out dancing, this was a ton of fun for me, especially since they kept changing up the dance. Admittedly it was also somewhat frustrating since it was (a) hard to catch that perfect moment when my feet were actually on the bar and not either in the air or buried in the wood and (b) where everything that needed to be shown could be seen in the shot, but I can definitely say that it was a ton of fun snapping away to the rock-n-roll tunes!  Many thanks to Alex Avion for the LM!!!  Enough work though… now to get back to my dancing!!!!  😉

  • Outfit:  YOU by GeMyles – Selenion Lace Dress & Heels. This is one of those WOW outfits. Everything about it is just, well, WOW. The style, with the high thigh cut on the left side. The fit, where it clings in the right places without looking tight. The textures, with a great choice of 32 solids in the HUD & the awesome black floral netting across the midriff, in an asymmetrical band on the right side & on cutouts in the matching thigh-high boots. The little details, like the black edging on the dress & the hanging laces on the boots. Just WOW. Which is also what they’ll say about YOU when you’re wearing this knockout of an outfit, whether or not you get up on the bar & shake your stuff! Sized for Tonic, Slink P/H, Belleza V/I/F, eBody Curvy, & Altamura. EXCLUSIVE at the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd. Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Toril, worn in Cashew Browless. It’s really funny; the first time I tried on Toril, I wasn’t sure how I felt about her… now I never want to take her off.  I’m absolutely besotted with her dimples & light freckling (I, of course, add some more freckles plus my signature heart-shaped mole).  See below for a sampling of Toril Browless Option straight out of the box in several skin tones (Marshmellow & Butter from the Light Fatpack; Cashew & Maple from the Dark Fatpack)… she’s truly unique! Don’t worry that she’s based on Genus; she’s an Omega skin… I’m wearing her on LAQ though I am using my own shape. Toril is EXCLUSIVELY available at the DUBAI Event, Feb 20th – March 10th.  Fatpacks of 7 light or dark tones, demo & shape are available.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Kaijah, new VIP gift (I don’t usually comment on these, but this hair is truly AWESOME; I wish you could see the back I’m using — there IS a choice — it’s glorious!)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows;  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Dragonfly Necklace & Earrings, Ambers; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  House of Rock
Toril Browless Marshmellow/Butter/Cashew/Maple

A Touch of Magic

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http://A Touch of Magichttp://The Look

I love dressing up and going formal; maybe it’s more of the Barbie principle, but I always feel like a princess or a celebrity or, at the very least, like I’m celebrating a special occasion. I love it in real life too, but frankly it’s not as affordable, or comfortable, and I just don’t look anywhere near as good lol!  The gown is, of course, the crucial starting point, but to show it — and you — off to fullest effect, you need to pay equal attention to all the little details… which hair is best for THAT dress, which skin, what eye shadow (not too much, not too little), what lipstick, and what jewelry.  I see my job as a blogger is to do all that for you, to experiment and create the best look that I can, and then tell you where to find all the pieces so that you can recreate what you like.  The good news is that none of us has to worry about shoes being too high to walk in or being comfortable lol!!!  😉

  • Jewelry: Stone’s Works – Star Flower Diadem is one of those special jewelry pieces that you think you’ll never find a use for & then you realize that it adds that incredibly perfect touch to almost every gown you own. Available in gold or silver, the diadem is resizable (I sized it up to make it really stand out for this gown & because I have a relatively big head with a wide brow). Incredibly unique, a true piece of art! The best news — it’s on Creative Spark, which means it’s on sale this month for just 150L (regular price is 275L), so don’t miss this opportunity to turn your formal looks up a notch!
  • Gown: Allure Couture – Denaya is a mermaid gown of a totally different sort.  With its gold/navy pattern, gold satin piping on the corset top, black lacing on the thighs, the wrap, the collar… well, the details are just very non-mermaidlike & make this gown incredibly unique & exotic looking. Includes gold high heels perfect for dancing the night away! Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, Maitreya, eBody, TMP & Classic. Available in other colors too (this is just my personal favorite)!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Toril, worn in Butter Browless. Based on Genus, Toril has these ADORABLE little dimples that look just AMAZING!  This is a bit of a sneak peek, since she’s exclusively available at the DUBAI Event, starting a bit later TODAY Feb 20th – March 10th.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_JEWEL B, available at Tres Chic 
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup: LAQ – Smoky Eyes Applier;  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Pose:  !T.Z.! – Reflections (Picture 1); an lar poses – The Izzie Mini Series, pose 1 (Picture 2), Marketplace Only
  • Location:  Zathyra Love

Peering thru the Ether

Posted on by cejalaval

http://Peering thru the Ether

All of us in Second Life know how hard it is to explain to “outsiders” how important our SL lives and relationships are.  In point of fact, most of us learn to just keep quiet and share only the barest minimum (if anything at all) about our lives on the grid. And let’s face it… Real Life does need to come first because it’s, well, real. But when it steps in and causes a long separation in SL, it’s hard. It’s been almost 3 weeks since my long-term partner has been inworld, and I can’t help but peer through the ether and wonder and wait, and count the days, trying to keep faith and believe…

  • Outfit:  Pacifica Fashion (Marketplace Only)– Ines Blue Halter & Eve Blue Skirt; both sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V & Maitreya.  6 awesome options available for the halter top, priced at 99L each, or if you’re like me & find it near impossible to choose, 499L for the fatpack. EXCLUSIVE at the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd. Demo available.

  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Solstice is truly a thing of beauty!  Available in “plain” or freckled, she’s based on Lelutka, but as an Omega skin she works on all mesh heads (though the shape may not). I’m wearing her in Freckled Pineapple with the browless option on a LAQ head, & as you can see, she’s SPECTACULAR! Available at Sense Event Feb 15th – March 8th. Demos & shape also available.
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – Miriam Mules have that gorgeous strappy look with custom trim edging on every strap! The standard 50-color HUD lets you sets one main color & another for the trim. Sizes for Belleza, Slink & Maitreya.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  {Limerence} – Maiz
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows;  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Earrings & Ring; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Comhar Free Public Photo Studio, Garden & Caves