SAS Me Just A Little Bit.

Day 3 of intermittent attempts to get into The Arcade with no success.  I'm beginning to feel some higher power is keeping me from spending my $$$$'s.  Well if nothing else it allowed me to present a new outfit.  Today I'm wearing one of Sascha's Designs new releases called 'Pepper' consisting of the gorgeous mesh top and silky pants.  There's a huge variety of colors and designs but I chose to show 'Pepper Flower'.  A mix of tangerine, pink, red and cream, its ever so pretty especially today because where I live, its a stunning sunny day.

 

Thank you for sharing Pepper with me Sascha.  Its a stunning combo and as always, is finished to perfection.

I'm wondering whether there's a problem with Flickr stats because I've been reeling at the number of hits my pictures have been getting lately.  I hit an all time record of 1,970 yesterday.  I mean that's seriously insane.  If that is right, thank you sooooo much to people who made up that number.  Now if only my blog could follow suit. lol  

WHERE?

HAIR: Hope With Bangs in Peach color from LaViere
SKIN: Opera Chic by Essences
TATTOO EYE SHADOW: Popstar in Bronge by Mons (found at The Dressing Room)
TATTOO LIPS: Glamorous in Orange by Mons (found at The Dressing Room)
EYES: Deep Sky Mesh Eye in London Fog by Mayfly
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH ON HANDS: Spring by A.S.S.
TOP AND PANTS: Pepper Flower by Sascha's Designs
BAG: Delirium Clutch by Molichino
SHOES: Deborah by Redgrave
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS: Camelia by Kunglers
WATCH: Boyfriends Watch With Bracelets in Rose Gold by Glow Studio
RING: Melt My Heart in White by Auxiliary
BANGLE: Takara Bangle in Cream by Mandala

I Heard It On The Grape Vine.

I don't know about you, but there are times in SL when I see the work of a designer and give an audible gasp.  When I spotted this magnificent silken top at Malt, that was one of those times.  Whilst there were various colors available, it was the 'Grape Vine' combination that totally captured my attention.  Watching 'Say Yes To The Dress' on Foxtel the other day, one of the brides wanted the G.L.O. factor which she described as Glamorous, Luxurious and Opulent.  Obviously this isn't a wedding dress but to me, this top is GLO.  Khea Karas (Malt's owner/designer), you have excelled in creating a top that by my reckoning, is PERFECT.

I took another spoon of Malt when I found this lovely stitched suede skirt in 'Scarlet Gum'.

Accessorizing was not so easy because I wanted to stay as close to the two stunning colors of the top.  With some leg work, I found these shoes at GOS called 'Storm Sandals' and purchased a color updater in purple.

I purchased the color change asymmetrique bracelets from Je Suis which allowed me to create a sympathetic color combo with each bracelet using the color change hud.

My real scoop was finding this delightful Ostrich Leather Bag from Zenith Fashion in a color that matches the green quite well.  This look took me a while to gather but given I fell head over my GOS heels for the top, deserved the time and attention to satisfy me that I had achieved the look I was going for.  Of course our fashion choices are so subjective but at the end of the day, you have to style to your personal taste and if I love it, that's all that really matters.

CHALICE'S TICK OF APPROVAL GOES TO:

Hair: Nostalgic in Bleached color by Auxiliary 
Skin: Cleo in Europa tone (make up #12) by Glam Affair
Eyes: Acute Mesh Eyes in Violet color by Crash Republic
Hands: Skink
Nails: From Rich Colors pack avatar enhancement nails by Orc. Inc.
Top: Lorelei Vest in Grape Vine color by Malt
Skirt: Stitched Suede Skirt in Scarlet Gum by Malt
Shoes: Storm Sandals in Purple by GOS
Bag: Khaki Ostrich Leather Bag by Zenith Fashion
Bracelets: Asymmetrique bracelets (fat pack and color change) from Je Suis
Ring camera left: Voyante Gemstone ring by Je Suis
Ring camera right: Ketama Color Change ring by Maxi Gossamer
Earrings: Vintage Earrings by Bliensen and MaiTai
Location: Kusangi (home of FTL Mainstore)

My Guilty Confessions And A SLook.

Mz Straw-Meme has devised another great idea so I'll do that first then talk about my look.  Oh dear...think Chalice think.  What are my guilty confessions?  I'm sure I have some in there...thinking....thinking.  OK, here I go opening up which is sometimes kind of scary because of the judgement that goes along with it.

1. I try all kinds of ways to make my blog more popular and get it out there but they don't seem to work.
I think I shoot myself in the foot with this because in SL I've become so reserved I'm practically invisible.  This is reflective of my RL at the moment because of some tragedies I experienced last year that I've kind of cocooned myself for protection.  I've tried repeatedly to get my blog linked to some of the more popular feeds, but they haven't responded which has knocked my confidence about whether the time and money I spend blogging is really worth it.  My hits both on the blog and in Flickr aren't that high and I secretly wish I could break through the glass ceiling and become more notable in SL.  I question whether my style is rubbish, my pictures passé and that my opinions are nondescript.  I know I shouldn't worry but since this is about confessions, this is one of mine.

2. I hate the process of putting links in my style credits at the end of each post.
I do want the designers to get their due credit and make it easy for people to catch a TP to their stores, but it's soooooo damn tedious.

3. I read Shopping Cart Disco's SLectrets every week hoping I'll know at least what one of them is about.
Because I'm out of the inner circle of whatever goes off in SL, I read them and they go straight over my head.  I then read the PLURK comments and the blog comments and even then, it's like another language.  Who's the shoe person?  Who's the penis person?  I dunno!  This probably stems from the fact that I have no inner circle in-world anymore that I live vicariously through and on the periphery of what's going down via blogs, PLURK etc.  PS - I need more PLURK friends, hint, hint.

4. When I'm out and about searching for new shops, if I see those horrid little skirts of years ago and wall upon wall of slutty looking badly made clothing, I fly right on past.
I'm sure you know the shops I'm talking about.  It's like do you not even look at the relevance of what you're selling compared to the fabulous fashion that's available?  Even today, looking through the window of some stores, its like a time warp of what was available 5 or 6 years ago and the decor, omg, update, please update.  Take a trip around SL and see the way things have progressed then go back to your store and take an objective look around.  Gawd I can feel the knives hovering at my back.

5. I confess that I wish there was a blog like SL Fashion Police around again.  
I admit I used to laugh my head off looking at some of the avi's and bad fashion they used to show on their blog.  I know it's mean spirited but I think if Joan River's and Fashion Police can get away with it on real people, a SL version isn't that horrible.  I admit to taking pics of some avi's around the traps that seriously look like road kill.  I sometimes get the impulse to pop it on my blog but that's not what my blog is about.  Hmmm.  Maybe there's an opening?????

So there are some of my SLecret confessions - be kind :-)

          

I've had this woolen bolero from Bounce for ages and in my mess of an inventory, forgot about it.  I popped it on and paired it with my newly purchased LeeZu 'Yve' pants in Vintage Black.  They're so cute and I love the little flare above the knee.  I found the white tights at DeeTaleZ.  I was really impressed by their selection of socks, tights and leggings so if you are in the market for some, go have a look.  The shoes were a subscriber gift from Slink called 'Lara Mary Jane's' and the anklets I found at LouLou.  The necklace and earrings work so well with this look I think and are from Maxi Gossamer called 'Isis Solar Magic'.

Thank goodness Belleza is on board with the Slink Hand Applier and am wearing Mya skin in the Pale tone.  I couldn't find a Feet Applier so would love it if you did one Tricky.  If not, you're fabulous anyway and a skin maker of the highest regard.

Now here I go doing my least favorite thing, giving you LM's.

Hair: Emo in Platinum color by Vanity Hair
Skin: Mya in Pale tone by Belleza
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Denim (group gift) by IKON
Hands: Slink
Hand Skin Applier: For Pale skin by Belleza
Top: Wool Bolero in Blanc by Bounce
Pants: Yve in Vintage Black by LeeZu
Stockings: White Wool Tights from DeeTaleZ
Shoes: Lara Mary Jane's (subscriber gift) by Slink
Anklets: Crepuscule in Black by LouLou
Earrings and Necklace: Isis Solar Magic colored Silver by Maxi Gossamer
Ring: White Melt My Heart Ring by Auxiliary
Location: Resonant Osmosis

Don't Worry, Be Hippy

Stuffed after a long day of shopping, Chalice took a seat to rest her feet and her bank balance.  I found these chairs at DownDownDown and they contain 5 different poses.  Quirky eh?

Still in my love affair with brown and different colors, I found this funky little dress at Shine called "Urban Hippie".  I lucked in when I found the cute tote at Auxiliary and hoped it would work.  I like the combination.

I added these tights from Riddle, a belt from Coco and boots from Maitreya.

I didn't make the cut to become a Vero Modero model, but hey, it's failures that makes us try harder.  Congrats go to the successful models.

Style Card

Hair: Lewna by Ploom
Skin: New Romance by Auxiliary
Make Up tattoo's: Cyan Glitter shadow and Just Gloss lips by Blackliquid
Eyes: True Grey by Mayfly
Dress: Urban Hippie by Shine by [ZD] Design
Belt: Wide Belt in Brown by Coco
Bag: Tiny Tote in Cocoa by Auxiliary
Shoes: August Ankle Boots in Dark Grey by Maitreya
Watch: Gloria Watch by Donna Flora
Earrings: Anaya Turquoise Earrings by Zaara
Bangle:Turquoise and Leather Cuff from Willow
Ring: Raga Oyster Ring by Zaara
Nails: Candy Set (Nail Glove) by DownDownDown
Chair Props: DownDownDown

You're A Trouble Maker Girl

Look at moi in my new dress from Vero Modero called "Ayla".  Wear if you dare because it's so wonderfully bright it could cause a traffic accident.  Aren't the material folds fantastic?  I went to the Vero Modero model call today and it was great to be back on the runway again.  I forgot how much fun it was and will be sure to keep an eye out for other auditions.

 
I found the cute geometric bag at The Secret Store and the shoes from Maitreya.  Love how this works so well together.

Bangles are from [glow] studio and the nail gloves from DownDownDown Main Shop.  I actually don't mind using a nail glove rather than prim/mesh nails because I'm rubbish at fitting them plus when the hand closes in some poses, the nails sit in mid air.  Me no like that.

Hope you all get lots of Easter eggs darlings but don't eat them all at once (says she chowing down on an egg).

STYLE -

Hair: Charli in Natural Blond by Maitreya
Skin: New Romance from Auxiliary
Lip and eye shadow tattoo: Psychedelic Palette by Croire 
Dress: Ayla from Vero Modero
Bangles: Woven Chain Bracelet in Gold by [glow] studio
Bag: Funky Tango Bag by The Secret Store
Glasses: Rhamona Sun Glasses in Orange by Amarelo Manga
Shoes: Frenzy Retro in Yellow by Maitreya
Nail glove: Color Set from DownDownDown Main Shop
Eyes: Icy Eyes by WAP Design - designer Trilly Sands has not included a LM - WAP and Rockshop are in the same store; however, I could not find a LM in search so perhaps contact her.