SAS 'n' Bizzare.

Welcome to Chalice In Wonderland, the little blog that battles along trying to give the people who actually make this world so amazing a little leg up. I sometimes think we get so caught up blabbering shit, worrying about unimportant things and wasting time with in-genuine tool bags that it detracts from the beauty that is in every direction.  Come on darlings...keep making, keep seeing and keep feeling the beauty.   

Here is a little SAS action in the most divine Purrrrr-ty pink.  Sascha Frangilli kindly sent me the fat pack of Purr and I opted to use only back as the accent color.

Here I'm showing the Empress style skirt but you know Sascha, she supplies so many other options that each dress transforms into something else with the click of a button.

The hair is another blockbuster kick ass style from Bizarra called 'Pollish' and even has it's own cute pair of black stiletto's sitting atop of the bun

Thanks for the lovely dress Sascha.  It's purr-fect for the most discerning pussies in town.

Hair:  Pollish from Bizarre Hair.

Skin: Ebba by LAQ.

Eyes: Sunrise Eyes by IKON.

Gloves: Fabulous by Nemesis.

Dress: Purr by SAS.

Eye Shadow Tattoo:  Pink by LPD (free group gift)

Shoes: Galazy Shark X-Treme Heels by N'Core.

Earrings: Dianni in Black by DeLa.

Shots taken: Cafe WB .

The Sea Hole Doll.

SLife just feels better knowing I have The Sea Hole to spend my L's in. I've admired Drinkinstein Sorbet's designs for ages and this little number called 'My Heart Dress' is an inspired fusion of red and teal, something you don't often see.

Feeling the need for Chalice intervention, I hunted some accessories in my inventory that were modify to allow for some injection of complimentary color. I started with Morrigan Hyun's Elegance Hat called 'Betty' and changed the color of the netting to teal. I found these gorgeous Jade earrings by junk and again, edited them to apply an alternative color to match my outfit. I tinted the purse from Shopaholic's Anonymous until I was happy with the match.

I encourage all of you fashion plates to modify anything and everything to ensure your accessories are unique and add that extra va va voom to your outfit. It fun and certainly transforms your 'off the rack' wardrobe in something off the charts.

They say it's the little things that count and that is never more valid than in developing your own fashion style. I know for me, I have so much in my inventory that it's easy to just wear it once and lose it in the folders. I love nothing better than rifling through my wardrobe to find things I can adapt and change to give the item a new lease on life.

Skin from LAQ - Claudia 2 Milky Glow.
Hair from LAQ - HB Style #9.
Hair base from LAQ in red.
Dress from The Sea Hole - My Heart Dress.
Shoes from N-Core - Cherie Xtreme Heals.
Hat from Elegance Hats - Betty in Red.
Bag from Shopaholics Anonymous.
Earrings from Junk.
Ring from Finesmith - Rome.

Very Berry Christmas by Sascha's Designs

Finally I've had a moment to present this gorgeous number from Sascha's Designs appropriately titled Very Berry Christmas. Wear this and Santa's gonna empty his sack in your bed on Christmas night make no mistake. He won't worry about whether you've been naughty or nice, he'll just deliver.

A glorious mix of sequins and rich red material, Very Berry Christmas comes with an array of skirt styles from figure hugging to one where you can fit Santa and his reindeer underneath and still have room to hide the pressies.

Click pics for a better view.

I personally think this is one of Sascha's best ever gowns and the color, well it's stunning.

It needs nothing more than great hair, a pair of elegant earrings and of course, you. Brilliant Sascha.

Hair: Volcano in blond from LAQ.
Hair Base: Blond (Milky Glow) from LAQ (made for Glow skins)
Skin: Claudia 2 Milky Glow from LAQ.
Eyeliner: Tattoo layer from Miamai.
Lashes: Tattoo layer from Miamai.
Dress: Very Berry Christmas from Sascha's Designs.
Shoes: Cherie Xtreme Heels from NCore in Red.

Lionskins Make Chalice Roar.

Lion Jonesford, skin designer and CEO of Lionskins has been transforming us into creatures of beauty for some time now and her recent skin line, Nova, is a testament to her immense and indisputable talents. You can't go past Lionskins for print and runway work because of the vivid, artistic make ups that come in a plethora of options to satisfy the most imaginative stylist. What is even more wonderful is the pairing of Tabata Jewell from Vanity Hair and Lionskins to create a skin/hair fusion so amazing that I ran right out of my NCore Cherie Passion Heels in my hurry to get it all on. Tabata has put together a selection of hair pieces made specifically for Lion's Nova range. What a thrill and advancement this is in hair/skin offerings and the moment I cammed back to view my outfit, I just smiled with a sense of satisfaction. SL is just going from strength to strength. Artistically that is, not fiscally.  The hair I'm wearing is China Temptation in Blond.

I found this wonderful Chantkare dress called Ascot at Applonia Criss' store at GOL that was on sale for $150L. Its divine and I chose this to wear with my new Lionskin/Vanity Hair purchase. A profusion of strong colors and almost Aztec in its pattern, I paired it with the Old Batik Indi bag from Baiastice. I think it works beautifully together.

You know I am a Simay devotee (see previous posts) and these earrings and necklace are called Gold and Coral. They are just so pretty and unlike some jewelery in SL that isn't so good in the flesh, these are even better than the vendor poster. Thank you Silvia Mayo (designer) for being so kind to me yesterday. Big hugs. I hope you have all gone for a visit to her store?  I promise you won't be disappointed.

As I said, I'm wearing my new NCore Cherie Xtreme Heels in Red Passion. I love the luster and worn feel of these shoes.

I finished off with my favorite watch, the Flight Compass from the wonderful Indyra Seigo from Indyra Originals. Now if you are lazy like me and prefer to shop than roost on a pose stand trying to align lashes, Tattanooga at Jador Fashion are selling a fat pack of mascara tattoo's. Five different styles for a mere $500L's and no crying over the pose stand. It paid for itself by not having to put money in the swear jar.

I'll be back with another Chantkare dress on special and a new Vanity Hair spectacular.

Stop Yanking My Chains.

If you haven't been to The Dressing Room BLUE, a fabulous shop of discounted items from some of SL's most notable designers, you simply must. Along with other terrific items all sold below $70L's, I purchased this dress with belt called Chained Dress and Mega Earrings all made by [ glow ] studio. I don't wear white enough so thought I'd just present this outfit where chains feature heavily.

Yes that is a speeding train in the background but I can assure you no Chalice's were harmed in the taking of these shots.

I did also want to mention that I had a shop-a-thon at NCore. I'd never been there before but I recall people talking about their shoes. I must say I'm very impressed. These are called Infinity XTreme Heels and believe me they should come with a license to walk they're so fabulously high. I normally steer clear of white shoes because they can look a dirty gray color but I love these. With cool attachments you can add or remove and the ability to color change them, you get variety. The numerous NCore shoes with prim feet I purchased were between $595 and $695L's. Excellent value and oh so easy to operate.

I've mentioned before that I love dreadies and these are the ultimate I've seen in SL for blondes. From Boon, the BAB853 (give it a name please - I call it Chalice's Marley) is my new favorite hair and totally how I would love my hair to look in RL. I love the juxtaposition of a superbly beautiful girl with hair that makes you wonder how it got to be that way and keeps morphing into a different sculpture as it grows.

Hair: Chalice's Marley (correctly known as BAB853) from Boon
Skin: Elle in Fair (Make Up 4) by Belleza
Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Gray by Nany Merlin
Dress incl. belt and Earrings: Chained dress and Mega Earrings by [ glow ] studio Available at The Dressing Room BLUE