I'm Not Broken, Just Bent.

I'm sitting here along with my little poodle completing this post with the faint rumbling of thunder in the background and the soft sprinkling of rain.  Rather nice after quite a few days of hot weather.

I love my look today.  I was sifting through my inventory and because I've been missing in action a bit lately, feel a bit out of the loop.  But I did find this dress sent from Chocolat called 'Lilou', then I remembered the bag I purchased from Stefan Garcia that I've wanted to blog for ages.  I found a set of fabulous scarves from Redgrave and wore the 'Arabic' one for this look.

I did a bit of Vanity Hair shopping and this is one of my favorites called 'Bitter Sweet' in the color Essence.  Mz Jewell really does come up with some inspiring designs and is very generous with her discounts each week not to mention her group freebies.

The brand ASO sent out some flower broaches to bloggers a little while back and thought I would wear the beige color for some extra prettiness.  Me likie!

The dress has beautiful folds and drapes long at the back.  It's a mullet dress lol.

The bag is adorable girls and can be worn in the hand or on the arm.  I love it when bag designers give you various options.

These cute boots are from Envious called 'Domino Heels' and I've been waiting to find the right outfit to show case them. They look ever so comfy.

My blogging may be a bit spasmodic for a little while as I'm sick at the moment and will be having surgery possibly in the first week of January.  I thought it may have been next week but am relieved to at least have Christmas without the side effects of the surgery impinging on my partying which will include copious amounts of food and cocktails. The only thing good about surgery are those few short moments when you are aware of your body floating on air and you're all warm and happy.  Unfortunately it lasts but a second and then you wake up with the pain....urgh.  Do any of you who have had surgery try to stay awake as long as you can?  I do.

SHOP 'N' DROP:

HAIR: Bitter Sweet in Essence by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
TEETH TATTOO: By Izzies
LASH TATTOO'S: Doll Lashes included in Lavinia skin by Al Vulo
LIP TATTOO: Natural Lip included in Virginia skin by Al Vulo
EYES: Vanity Eyes in Clarity tone by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS: Lilou in Beige by Chocolat
SCARF: Pali Scarf in Arabic by Redgrave
FLOWER BROACH: Lace Flower Broach by ASO
BAG: Moss in Ankh by Herve Faenzo and Steffen Garcia @ SL Marketplace
SHOES: Domino Heels by Envious
EARRINGS: Arron Earrings in Malachite by EarthStones (Group Gift)
WATCH AND BRACELET: Asia by Gizza
RING CAMERA LEFT: Vintage Alphabet Ring by ASO
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Olen Ring by Kosh
LOCATION: The Arena - No Mans Land

Chalice's Private SLife After I Log Off.

Oh Berry, you've done it again!  What a great idea Winter J. to imagine what our SL alter ego's do after we log off.  Well I might have known that Cha throws off her clothes and goes BARE back riding but is using a saddle.  The bare back refers to her lack of clothing.  Having a horse myself, I knew Cha and I had something in common other than fashion.

She's riding a beautiful Friesian stallion through the forest at dawn. She's a sneaky one is Cha because she never tells me what she does when left to her own devices but I'm glad she's not off pole dancing at a strip club which is what I suspected.

Please note for IHEART SL feed, she has nude colored undies on so is not nakie.  Certainly don't want to be removed from that feed lol.

HAIR: Plume by Ploom
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
HANDS AND FEET: By Slink
UNDIES: Desiderio in Nude by Fishy Strawberry
HORSE: Friesian by AKK Horse Ranch
LOCATION: Voltai Range Casmu 

Just Another Day At The Office.

Hello darlings.  Today I've put together another look for the office although I'm not sure if my eye make up would go down too well but then again I do lean toward the dramatic. Always have and probably always will. 

I found the blazer suit at Gizza and loved the austerity of the jacket.  I wore a black head scarf from Le Primitif and efl lashes from Boudoir.

I found a great leather mesh skirt that worked so well under the blazer from 22769 along with the black and white bag.   I do appreciate shops providing demo's particularly with mesh so you can see if there's any poking out through other mesh items.  Sometimes its an easy fix by putting on a larger size or tweaking your shape but sometimes it just won't work at all so it negates the need to spend the money.

I found the cross rings at Le Primitif and if you look closely you'll see my bracelet from Mischa Fine Jewellery has my initials on it.  It is actually a mens bracelet but I loved it so much I snapped it up.  The watch is from Gizza called 'Asia'.  Even down to my nails from Flair I've kept the black and white theme.

The boots are a new release from Gizza called 'Lisha' and are fabulous.

THE SHOPPING:

HAIR: Sachi in Platinum from Taketomi
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy tone from Al Vulo
EYE MAKE UP TATTOO: Elf lashes by Boudoir
EYES: Eternal Eyes in Blue/grey by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
JACKET AND UNDER SHIRT WITH BOW: Blazer Suit from Gizza
SKIRT: Leather Mini-skirt from 22769
HEADSCARF: By Le Primitif
BOOTS: Lisha in Black from Gizza
BAG: Veronica by 22769
RINGS: Christian Ring in Onyz by Le Primitif
BRACELET: Mens Studded Initial Cuff by Misha Fine Jewellery
WATCH: Asia by Gizza
EARRINGS: Heart Flam With Black Diamond earrings from Chop Zuey Couture
LOCATION:  On the pier of 'Our Island'

You Came In With Your Wrecking Balls...Then I Kicked Them.

Sometimes I see an outfit that kind of isn't me but the colors and textures completely draw me in and I snap it up.  This outfit from Gizza did just that.  It was the meld of blue and aqua and sparkle that said buy me.  It's called 'Rich and Famous' and is definitely not for the faint of heart fashion wise.  I remembered only just purchasing this teal make up tattoo (lips and eyes) from Lovely Mi and was thrilled to have found something flashy to wear with it.   The dress has ostrich feathers with a silver spikes poking out and a silver fringe belt that drapes down each leg.

I don't even remember buying these great heels called 'Missy' from Slave.  They come with a hud that allows 7 texture color changes so you can wear the shoes in lots of combinations.  Aren't they scrumpalicious?  Someone on my flickr page made a comment when I posted a shot of some other shoes that they were having a shoegasm.  I think thats exactly what I have constantly with all the fabulous shoes available these days.

I purchased the cute silver clutch and precious stone bracelet from Chop Zuey Couture.  The other bracelet is from NC Paris.  I found this great hair style at Vanity Hair called 'Ladyboy'.  There you go Ramonzita, I really am a lady boy now.  Speaking of which, she/he's gone quiet.  Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing actually but like a fart under a doona, it will escape eventually.  Still selling ripped shapes on Marketplace under the name of Ramitachica so is still among us.  Whatever you call yourself, you'll always be just plain RAMBO to me dear.

I took these pictures at an amazing sim called 'Dead Pool'.  I have a weird fascination for anything derelict, particularly amusement parks, so this was right up my alley.  I think it goes way back into childhood when clowns scared the bejesus out of me as did the game where you put ping pong balls in the clowns mouth as their head turned.  When in SL and visiting derelict amusement parks of which there have been a few over the years, it seriously takes me right back to being a kid but isn't that why we like scarey movies?  It challenges our fears.

YEAH:

HAIR: Lady Boy in Platinum by Vanity Hair
SKIN:Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
LIP AND EYE SHADOW TATTOO: Debauchery in Teal by Lovely Mi
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Ghost by IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
NAILS: Lustre by A.S.S.
DRESS: Rich and Famous in Blue by Gizza
BAG: Starla Clutch in White by Chop Zuey Couture
SHOES: Missy by Slave
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: A Wink And A Jig bracelet by Chop Zuey Couture
BRACELET CAMERA RIGHT: Turquoise Bangle by NC Paris
EARRINGS: Native Bead Earrings by So Many Styles
LOCATION: Dead Pool   

My Life Would Suck Without You.

I love to find new locations to shoot and I have a little secret blog I visit that features new sims.  Possibly many of you know about it but I promised I wouldn't reveal it when someone shared it with me, so I'm keeping shtum.  I keep my promises you see and even if you tortured me to get the link I wouldn't tell but give me every shoe from Gos and I may weaken.  Well I found this great sim called deSiderium and that LM I will share with you. :-)

Today I'm black on black but with a side of grey.  I found this cute little dress from Bubble called 'Balloon Elipse' dress and I love the material and pattern.  Luckily I found some knit leggings from Drop that I think work well with the texture.

I forgot I had this hair but when I found it I was thrilled.  Its a lovely texture and has little pins at the side holding a small plait and is from [M]unati Bodyshop Store.

Two of my favorite things are this gorgeous bag called 'Valentine Bow Tote' from Cherry and the 'Shiki' shoes from Maitreya.  I purchased the fat pack so have a plethora of colors to play with.

You can't get me out of my new Ginevra skin from Izzies and the fact that it comes with a vast array of eye shadow and lip options makes it even more fabulous.  I popped on my 'Pety Bracelets' from Pure Poison...they are wonderful pieces of jewellery.  I also can't take off my 'Voyante Gemstone' rings from Je Suis.

I really, really want to participate in Berry's 'Surrealism Challenge' but I can't seem to tap in to my creative juices...I wonder if I actually have any.   I am going to have a go at it although I fear the outcome will be more fart than art.  :-)  Until next time.....

LET'S GO SHOPPING:

HAIR: Verveline by [M]unati Bodyshop Store
SKIN: Ginevra in Pale by Izzies
LIP TATTOO: From Virginia Skin (Red Lip Tattoo) by Al Vulo
EYES: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Steel by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS: Balloon Elipse by Bubble
LEGGINGS: Knit Leggings by Drop
SHOES: Shiki Heels from Maitreya Gold
BAG: Valentine Bow Tote by Cherry
BRACELETS: Pety Bracelets from Pure Poison
NECKLACE: Jewelled Love by Maxi Gossamer @ Marketplace
RINGS: Voyante Gemstone Rings by Je Suis
LOCATION:  deSiderium

Softly Does It.

G'day darlings.  Just before I completed this post I went to the American Cancer Society's memorial gardens in SL to place a candle and lay some flowers for Squinternet.  I'm ashamed to say I didn't know it existed but what a wonderful place to remember those who have departed this world and SL.  So many faces lined the walls but how lovely that one can visit them to reminisce.

Today I've put together a soft casual look in beige and coral tones.  I actually purchased the pants a little while ago from NuDoLu and kept them aside to blog when I found a top that I liked.  I found it at Collabor88 as ur.favorite.one's contribution called 'Steal My Boyfriend's Shirt'.

I remembered my recent purchase of this bag from Zenith and thought it would work well.  I'm loving these bangles from Je Suis called 'Vintage Bangles' and they're color change to boot.

I love these unique pants called 'Pantalon antique de mamie' in Beige.

The shoes are from Faenzo called 'Eleganza' and are designed to wear with Slink Womens Medium Rigged Barefeet (the tippy toe ones).  Aren't they gorgeous?  You can find Faenzo's products on Marketplace.

Well I had an early winner for my Cha's Flash Fash Cash Comp who identified herself and kindly asked me to donate the $1000L prize money to a charity.  I chose The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) where you can donate at Gos shoes.  Thank you so much AnneJoy, that was lovely of you.  Stay tuned for another round real soon.

SHOPPING:

HAIR: Tomoko 2 in Moonstone from Diva
SKIN: Lucilla in Yoghurt from Al Vulo (purchased from Stalkerazzi)
EYES: Deep Sky Mesh Eye in Twilight Sea from Mayfly
HANDS AND FEET: By Slink
POLISH: Cream by Orc Inc.
TOP: Steal My Boyfriend's Shirt in Coral by ur.favorite.one (purchased at Collabor88)
PANTS: Pantalon antique de mamie in Beige by NuDoLu
SHOES: Eleganza in Tan/White from Faenzo on Marketplace
BAG: Marci Mini Leather Shoulder Bag by Zenith
BANGLES: Vintage by Je Suis
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Elenween Ring by Manna
RING CAMERA LEFT: Vito Ring by Donna Flora
EARRINGS: Pearl Stone Earrings in Beige by Zenith

And I Think To Myself...What A Wonderful World.

After watching Squinternet Larnia (Giulia) sing that song so beautifully on YouTube sounding to me very much like Marlene Dietrich, I haven't stopped singing it all day.  Let's not forget what a wonderful world it is particularly when a group of people come together in a virtual world to pay tribute to someone they admire, not only with their words, but with donations to help ease the financial burden.  I read someone saying that they never loved SL more than now once the money was tallied up.  So true. 

Anyway, on to what Squinternet loved so much, the fashion.  Today I've fused Zaara with Molichino and love the result.  The beautiful top from Zaara looks to be inspired by Middle Eastern textiles with stunning gold motifs that glisten in the light.  The long skirt has a lovely belt and buckle and flows so delicately when you walk.

  

I accessorized heavily with this look, wearing a range of jewellery from various designers.  The bag is gorgeous from House Of Fox called 'Roman Bag'.  What I'm loving about SL these days after Siddean Monro devised her stunning feet and hands, is that rings and bracelets look so wonderful when they used to be the ugliest part of any avi.  Just a word to jewellery makes however, can you please ensure that you don't limit the reduction size of rings?  I have purchased some that are huge and will only reduce to a certain size which is still much to big to fit on one's finger.  Some rings I've put on cover nearly three fingers and unless you are producing for a Yeti, is not realistic for a normal avatar hand.

And speaking of Slink, these strappy little numbers are called LuLu Add-on shoes in Chocolate.  So clever the way the straps wrap around the heel.  Isn't it always the small details that takes something to a new level of fabulousness?

I have tidied up my bloggers list and removed the inactive ones and added lots of new, terrific blog-a-logs. Please feel free to write in my comments section if you want your blog added to my blog links.  I'm happy to oblige.

Hope you like my look for today.  Remember to be kind to one another because we only have right now.  Follow in Squinternet's footsteps and give of yourself wherever possible no matter how small or insignificant your act may be to you, for someone else, it may mean the world.

SHOPPING ANYONE?

HAIR: Carrie in Light Blond With Roots by Truth
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
EYES: Eternal Eyes in Grey Green by IKON
HANDS AND FEET: By Slink
POLISH: Glitter by Orc. Inc.
TOP: Sanya Draped Top in Ash by Zaara
SKIRT: Miljay Skirt in Sienna by Molichino
SHOES: LuLu Add-on Heels in Chocolate by Slink
BAG: Roman Bag in Rusted Teal by House Of Fox
BANGLE CAMERA LEFT: Thematic Zodiac Bracelet by Pixel Box
BANGLE CAMERA RIGHT: San Remo Hammered Metal Bracelet in Aged Gold by Maxi Gossamer (Marketplace)
RING CAMERA LEFT: Anuttra Ring in Brown/Sepia by Mandala
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Voyante Ring (color change) by Je Suis
NECKLACE: Color Mixing Pearl Necklace by Maxi Gossamer (Marketplace)
EARRINGS: Anaya Onyx Earrings in Gold by Zaara
LOCATION: Sands Of Persia 

Stop And Smell The Lilac.

What am I thinking about?  Possibly that I still can't get in to The Arcade.  I want to get my hands on the new Belleza skin but alas, I'm thrilled to have found Al Vulo skins.  This one is called 'Virginia' and what a great idea to find that the Slink skin appliers were contained in the folder when I purchased this.  YAY.  In my opinion this is a divine skin and plan to head on back to Al Vulo for more, more, more.  I love you Hlin Bluebird for making such incredible skins.

I'm thrilled to present this beautiful dress from Zaara called 'Aamani Wrap Dress' in lilac.  When I saw it on the poster I thought it looked stunning, but on, wow it's even more gorgeous.  It took me ages to style because I was stuffing about and getting side-tracked in all the stores I visited.  I wanted some lovely shoes to go with it and ended up at Just Designs.  Thank God I did because I found these unreal shoes called 'Deviant Lilla' and blow me down, they had Al Vulo skins in the hud.  How lucky was that?  Anyway, now I can't wait to buy some more shoes from Just Designs and believe me, there are some amazing shoes.

These have no heel and I couldn't help but think how I'd walk in them in RL.  I know GaGa can do it but I think I'd be walking like an some old knock kneed hooker.  I love shoes but I know my limits.

I was all over the place trying to find THE bag and luckily Zenith didn't disappoint.  That shop never disappoints.  This one is a little gem of rattan, lace and leather.  I chose the Peach color and matching little studded hair bow which seems to work well with the delicate bow belt on the dress.

Words don't express how much I love this dress and how it fits and drapes the body.  Zaara has indeed excelled in making one of the most realistic pieces I've seen.

I must give a big, appreciative shout out to Sasy Scarborough's FLAIR nails.  Not only are they bloody fantastic, she shares them with bloggers and I want her to know how grateful I am.  Hopefully she will read this...THANK YOU SASY.

I've seen that the next lot of contestants for Miss Virtual World have been selected...dang.  I wanted to audition again.  Bugger...may be next year.

I really need to get going on my next Cha's Flash Fash Cash Comp.  Could this be any slower to take off?  I don't think so given no-one has yet to claim my $1000L prize but I'm not giving up on it though.  I want it to become big, big, big and be on the tips of everyone's tits. lol

Until next time my lovelies....play nice :-)

THE LINKS YOU LIKE:

HAIR: Delicate in Platinum tone by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy by Al Vulo
EYES: Liquid Light Mesh Eye in Monet Dawn color by Mayfly
HANDS: Slink
POLISH: Flair
DRESS: Aamani Wrap Dress by Zaara
BAG: Isabella Mini Rattan Bag by Zenith
HAIR BOW: Ribbon Headband by Zenith
SHOES: Deviant Lilla by Just Designs
RING: Vito by Donna Flora
BANGLE: Pearl Rain Bracelet in Rose Pink by Mandala
EARRINGS: Dream Earrings by Donna Flora
NECKLACE: Love Letters Necklace by Bliensen and MaiTai    

Come Into My Dressing Room Said The Fashionista To The Fashionata.

Well my dears, day two of not being able to have fun in The Arcade saw me visit The Dressing Room for a shop-a-thon and I found me some goodness.  The hair is a beauty in a huge variety of colors from LoQ Hair called 'Donut' shown in Caramel.  The mesh top and skirt are from Ricielli called 'Papi 11 Jumpsuit' in Pink and Nude.  Its a lovely little outfit and I love the belt and cuffs which really set it off.  Finally the skin is from Al Vulo called 'Cecilla'.  All are bargains and that's what is wonderful about these events where designers contribute their wares for us to enjoy without having to rob a bank.

The draping of the shirt over the belt and folds of the skirt are what make mesh so special.

I used the color change menu on the 'Ireben Carry All' bag from Indyra Originals to compliment the skirt and found these great suede boots from Maitreya called 'Radical'.

Some earrings from Pixel Box from the 'Steampunk Open Secrets' set and a group gift necklace from Pure Poison Fashion were added along with the suede 'Mery' gloves from Celoe and I'm done.

If you haven't visited The Dressing Room this round, do go.  There's some great stuff to be had.

LINKAGES:

HAIR: Donut in Caramel color from LoQ (The Dressing Room)
SKIN: Cecilla by Al Vulo (The Dressing Room)
EYES: Included in the Cecilla skin by Al Vulo (The Dressing Room)
SHIRT, BELT AND SKIRT: Papi 11 Jumpsuit in Pink and Nude from Ricielli (The Dressing Room)
BOOTS: Radical in Chocolat by Maitreya
BAG: The Ireben Carry All (color change) by Indyra Originals
GLOVES: Mery gloves in Rust from Celoe
NECKLACE: Verania Necklace (group gift) from Pure Poison Fashion
EARRINGS: Steampunk Open Secrets from Pixel Box