Some Kind Of Bliss.

I remember when Amutey DeCuir was being interviewed on the Frolic Mills Show years ago and she struck me as a passionate, fun and charming person who certainly knew her stuff when it came to designing in SL.  Who hasn't graced the imposing entrance of Bliss Couture?  I for one recall racing over there straight after the show and fawned upon room after room of truly inspirational fashion and accessories.  My inventory once again needs to be spring cleaned because how could I have overlooked this fabulous dress I purchased a little while ago?  Styling inspiration came easy but color matching was a little more challenging.

Here I give you Bliss Couture's 'Sarahjane' dress in 'Sky'.  A delight to photograph and even more of a delight to wear.

Now this dress deserved something special to compliment the stunning depth of color and I thought the 'Miss Ocean' hat from BaObA would be just the thing.  Seriously if you haven't yet had the BaObA experience, go there now and marvel at the millinery of Petalos Clary.  I've always loved LoQ's 'Apple Pie' hair and didn't want to wear anything else for this outfit.  Fortunately for me it was modifiable.  I had it in my mind to shorten the length and used a transparent texture and edit linked in edit mode.  I love the way it came out.

Some 'Mermaid' earrings in 'Sky' from Label Mode was the only jewelery I felt necessary and added two lots of peacock tattoo shadow (see below) for extra intensity.  I wore Jardis V2 skin from Glam Affair and my much loved freckle tattoo from Glance Skins 'Daphne' range in addition to creating a new shape.

 It's no secret I'm a Similar Footwear fan and just adore these 'Ravenna' heels in 'Cyan'.  I don't think we've ever been more spoiled for choice with the range of quality footwear available throughout SL.  I'm wearing 'Criminal Tights' from Nemesis.  My god they do brilliant tights.  Oh and go check out the new range of Utopia eyes from Ikon (formally Fashism).  Designer Ikon Innovia is the Prince of Peepers.

If anyone has any land marks to great looking runway's that I could use for some pics, could you send me the LM's in-world?  Only if I'm allowed to use it mind...don't want to drop smack bang in the middle of some runway show and have my sorry ass ejected before my fabulousness even rezzes...lol

Down to business:

Hair:  Apple Pie (modified) by LoQ

Skin: Jadis V2 light by Glam Affair

Freckles Tattoo: Daphne skin range by Glance Skins

Eyeshadow Tattoo: Peacock eyeshadow (group gift) by LpD

Makeup Tattoo: la vie make up in blue by Label Mode

Hat: Miss Ocean by BaBoA

Dress: Sarahjane in Sky by Bliss Couture

Tights: Criminal Tights in White by Nemesis

Earrings: Mermaid in Sky by Label Mode

Shoes: Raveena in Cyan by Similar Footwear

Location: Invisible Cities - teleport around for a good look and play around with wind light.

Don't Block Out My Sun - SAS.

Its been a while since I've done a big gown post and who better to feature than the incomparable Sascha Frangilli from Sascha's Designs.  Her recent release called 'Atteris' is a stunner and as usual, comes with an array of options and skirts from slinky to spectacular. 

Sascha loves to give her shoppers choice and Atteris comes in 13 amazing colors.  I've veered away from my usual black and decided to show off in the Sun option. 

Get a load of the flower hat which reminds me of a giant poppy.   The two piece feather boa wraps around the shoulders and drapes down the front giving the dress an avian wow factor.

Thank you so much for the review copies Ms Sascha.  Once again, you've outdone yourself with the Atteris gown with the hat alone being a piece of wearable art.

Skin: Christmas Skin 2011 from Nuuna.

Eyeshadow Tattoo: Group Gift from LpD.

Lash/Liner Tattoo: Yellow X-Gen from Miamai.

Hair Base: Golden Platinum from LoQ.

Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Grey by Fashism. 

Earrings: Experience Earrings in Black by Nemesis. 

Location: Not Everything Is Plain at MetaLES..

And The Winner Is...Nardcotix and Boho Hobo.

I love Nardya Rousselot's Nardcotix label and am always thrilled to receive a little package in the mail from her.  This time my jaw dropped lower than ever before as I tried on the Miranda wedges in divine blue.  The shortened edgy heel and delicately folded bows at the back make this a very special shoe indeed.

Aren't they simply gorgeous?  At only $520L a pair, these are an investment in style.  Take your pick of black, blue, brown, nude, olive, red and tempered or get the fat pack for only $1,850L. 

Trill Zapatero from Boho Hobo recently sent me this amazing crushed velvet coat in claret that is utterly superb.  Trimmed with silver and lovely silver applique buttons, the coat is everything a boho style purist would expect..

Style Credit:

Hair: Sake in Sweet Blond by LoQ.

Skin: Daphne 03 make up by Glance Skins.

Freckle Tattoo: By Glance Skins.

 Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Violet by Fashism.

Nails: By Pixel Mode.  

Lip Tattoo: Eccentric Lipstick in Mirage by the skinnery.

Shorts: Micro shorts from Barbee designed by Natsu Serevi (store no longer in existence) - I tinted them red.

Leggings: Red Funked Up Leggings from Graffitiwear.

Necklace, earrings and ring: Silver Caged Bird from Graffitiwear.

Back soon with more...

I'm Dishy Cause I'm Dressed By Jack Spoon.

Hey Diddle Diddle...today I'm focusing on two tops from the label 'Jack Spoon'.  The designer is well known blogger of the fabulous Pratukessaibas,.Steffy Ghost.

Get a load of this cute as can be top called 'Polka Moused'.  Immediately I fished out my 'Captain Mouse Helmet' from Ladies Who Lunch'.  Fortunately for me and my need to accessorize, the helmet is modifiable so I set about changing the colors to really make it mine.

Hair: Marielle 11 in Swedish by Truth.

Skin: Daphne 08 make up by Glance Skins.

Freckle Tattoo: By Glance Skins.

Make Up Tattoo: Aeree by Miamai.
Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Blue by Fashism.

Nails: By Pixel Mode.

Top: Polka Moused by Jack Spoon.

Pants: Angry Leggings by Whippet and Buck.

Bag: Connie in Black from Bare Rose.

Hat: Captain Mouse Helmet from Ladies Who Lunch.

Shoes: Troupe Shoes from Miel.
Necklace and Bracelet: Sante Fe set by Amorous.
Ring: Claddagh by Eclectica Jewelery.
Picture location: Fan Limited Store.

Now I bring you look two wearing the 'Santana' top from Jack Spoon.  WOW what can I say.  It so, so, so ME.  The colors are splendid and its not often you see such fine texturing and vividness.  I went to town shopping for accessories and found this 'Friendo' necklace again from Miel.  It comes with a HUD that allows you to personalize the message.  Because I'm so forgetful, I put my name on it.  The beads and fine leather straps are a wonderful touch and this is as realistic as you get in SL. 

I found this lovely heart necklace called 'Boom Boom Pendant' from Label Mode.  Cheap too.  I kept searching until I found this fab bag and bracelet at Emery both with great blue tones.  I say if you can't find it at Emery, it just ain't made yet..

I enjoyed my shop-a-thon styling these outfits all built around my two new Jack Spoon tops which I adore.  Great work Ms Steffy.  I can't wait to see more...watch this space.

Hair: Liqueur in Sweet Blond by LoQ.

Skin: Daphne 09 make up by Glance Skins.

Freckle Tattoo: By Glance Skins.
Eye Shadow Tattoo: Peacock by LPD (group gift).
Eyes: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Blue by Fashism.
Nails: By Pixel Mode.
Top: Santana Shirt by Jack Spoon.
Pants incl. belt: Luneh in Black by Miamai.  
Shoes: Genova heels by Similar Footwear.
Bag: Sailor Turquoise and Red by Emery.
Bangle: Square by Emery.
Earrings: Sante Fe set by Amorous.
Ring: Lotus by Kunglers. 
Picture location: Maitreya Isle.

Without doubt, this has been the most labor intensive post I've ever written purely by the fact that the search capability in SL is totally flawed.  It has literally taken me forever to get the LM's for this post.  LL please do SOMETHING.

Orient Express-ion in Mu-dan by Lurani.

Don't hide in the shadows. Come out into the light wearing a new release dress from Lurani called Mu-dan. Created in three amazing colors, black, red and white, Mu-dan is everything mysterious and inspiring that you expect from a design that encapsulates the wonders of Asia.

The dress interplays with the light and is reminiscent of raw heavy silk with fine piping along the bodice and straps. The dramatic Asian bustle adornment is simply stunning and gives the dress a life force of it's own.

I wanted to show the white and red dress too but I'm under the pump with things to blog so you will all have to visit Lurani to decide which color is for you. The dress comes with a shirt, undershirt, pants, skirt, skirt prims, sculpted collar and the belt with 3 versions.

It's lovely to add an injection of mystique into your formal wear and this dress certainly does that.

Chalice thanks:

Lurani for the dress.

LoQ for the hair attachment and base.

Mayden Couture for the skin (Michelle).

SLink for the shoes.

je suis for the nails.

glow studio (The Dressing Room Blue) for the earrings.

Diabla by Lynx...The Shoe That Keeps On Giving

I'M BACK. Happy Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy SLife. It's been ages since we chatted and I've had the most wonderful Christmas ever. Santa's sack was full, we ate and drank like there was no tomorrow and we got a new puppy. He's just to die for and I'm so happy and grateful I get to spend my life with him. Isn't he just adorable?

Now on to my post....

The amazing Anya Bombastic from Linx shoe fame dropped these amazing pair on me called Diabla. I'm sure she thought I would never get around to blogging them; however, I have been trying to get them up on the site for ages. I love Linx shoes and the HUD Anya uses is oh so easy to operate. You can buy her shoes on the SL Market Place and I've included the link to make it easy to get your hands, no your feet, in Linx shoes.

These Diabla shoes come in seven color changes in the HUD in addition to other options to play with such as heel colors and metal hardware changes. Stunning foot and toes with some gorgeous nail colors to choose from. LOVE THEM Anya.

Such is their superb quality and design, they deserved the full blogging treatment so I styled a range of outfits to show them off, hopefully to their best. In case you like anything in the shots, I've provided style notes for each outfit.  Click pic for more detail.

Above:
Hair base, skin, cleavage: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 3) by LAQ
Eyes: Icy Eyes by WAP Design
Eyeliner/Eyelash Tattoo's: Miaimai
Jacket: Jacklyn Tweed Suit Jacket by Casa Del Shai
Skirt: Tiered Black Skirt by Ce Cubic Effect
Briefcase: Ostrich Brown Briefcase designed by Elisabeth Beurling (no LM)
Earrings: Antonia in Beige by DeLa
Shoes: Diabla by Linx

Above:
Hair: Lustful Nights in Cornflakes tone by Vanity Hair
Skin and Cleavage: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 4) by LAQ.
Dress: Dream In White by Purple Moon Creations
Earrings and Necklace: Golden Sun by Modern Gypsy
Shoes: Diabla by Linx

Above:
Skin, Cleavage and Hair Base: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 6) by LAQ.
Jacket: Leopard Trench by Casa Del Shai.
Pants: Leather Palazzo Pants by Casa Del Shai.
Hat: Succubus by 69
Earrings: Antonia in Beige by DeLa.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Lola in Pale (Make Up 5) by LeLutka
Hair: Base and attachment (HB style 8) by LAQ.
Eyeliner: Tattoo by Miamai.
Dress: Secret by Donna Flora.
Hat: Dior Impression Lotta Hat by AnaLee Balut-ALB Dream Fashion.
Ring: Trinity by Modern Gypsy.
Necklace: Black Bead Necklace by Takuya Jinn.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 2) by LAQ.
Hair: Lasnob in Gold by Tukinowaguma.
Eyeliner: Miamai.
Dress: Real Dress by BiancaF.
Tights: Ajour Leggings in Black by Mimikri.
Earrings: Stoned Love by Shag.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 5) by LAQ.
Hair: Cybon in White by Tukinowaguma.
Eyeliner: Miaimai.
Collar: Happy New Year Collar by Orange Creations.
Jacket: Snake Jacket by LP.
Pants: Milky White Capri Pants by MNK Shop.
Earrings: Zoee in Silver from LeeZu.
Bag: Sway in Silver by Septem Essentials.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

See how versatile these shoes are.  They look great with everything.  Thank you Anya.

More Lionskin Fabulosity. A Face For Every Occasion.

The news on the grape vine is that Lion Jonesford has gone completely mad and can't stop creating new make up layers and out of this world lashes. Allegedly she is sitting in her skin studio furiously creating saying 'I have to give them more. More. MORE'. Seriously folks...she needs an intervention. When you stop by to check out these fabulous, vibrant make ups and eye lashes, slap some sense into her and make her go to bed.

Click the pics for a more detailed look at these wonderful face make ups and decadent eye lashes. These are only a teaser of what is available. With a banquet of colors and choice of cute teeth peeping out or wet look lipstick, these tattoo add ons work perfectly with Lion's Lea skin or in fact, any skin you have in your inventory. The huge range of prim lashes are stunners and will give you a unique edge to your look.

This girl never stops giving us gorgeous. My hair is from LoQ called Hot Chocolate and designed by Gia Pawpad. Love it Gia.

I have neglected my darling blog for a couple of weeks due to a busy work schedule but hopefully can get in some more posts in the next few weeks.