Pretty In Paisley.

I popped into BeloD for a look yesterday and spotted this 'Eden' dress in black and white paisley that commanded my attention.  Yes the cut of the dress is simple but the pattern definitely transforms it and certainly get's you noticed.

The hair is a new release from Truth called 'Faye', a lovely soft up do that he does so well.

The bangles were purchased at Designer Circle from Modern Couture and come in black, silver and gold and are called 'Gaki' as was the dewy feminine skin from WOW called 'Kate'.  Thank you WOW for providing the SLINK hand/feet appliers for sale with the skin.  I really appreciate it when skin designers make it easy to find their appliers and can only wonder why every skinner hasn't got on board with this.  It would have to be an awesome must have skin for me to buy it if they haven't joined SLINK in providing appliers.

 
The bag which I know has been shown on the feeds before but deserves regular viewing is from Le Primitif fittingly called 'Leather Swan Tote'.  I love this so much and encourage designers to come up with out of the box bags.  If you haven't already noticed something about me, I'm a HUGE shoe and bag fan. 

Now these totally fabulous shoes are from Redgrave called 'Helena' and for around $660L you can purchase the 12 fat pack and the hud allows you to come up with all sorts of wonderful combinations.  Redgrave's shoe collection is outstanding in my opinion and I've never been disappointed with any shoe from there.  I plan to purchase their entire collection as money permits.

Here's a closer view.

I'm in shoe lust with these and love how well they work with this little paisley dress.

HERE'S WHERE:

HAIR: Faye in Light Blond by Truth
SKIN: Kate by WOW Skins @ Designer Circle
EYES: Melanie Eyes in Light Blue (mesh) by Crash Republic
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Black Drama by A.S.S.
DRESS: Eden dress from BeloeD
HAIR ACCESSORY: Starburst Hair Stick from Chop Zuey Couture
SHOES: Helena by Redgrave @ Marketplace
BAG: Leather Swan Tote by Le Primitif
BANGLES: Gaki by Modern Couture @ Designer Circle
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Christian Ring by Le Primitif
RING CAMERA LEFT: Melissa Ring by Bens Beauty
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS: Heart Flame by Chop Zuey Couture

Berry's Autumn Challenge.

I do enjoy participating in Berry's challenges/meme's and this one was no exception because it gave me an excuse, as if I need one, to go out shopping to find my interpretation of an autumn outfit.  Getting out and about using the in-world search option certainly takes me to some strange places.  But I love to meet new people and see new things and that's why I love SL so much.

I ended up at the wonderful clothing house Legal Insanity.  Their stuff is insane, insanely great.  I purchased this mink coat (faux of course) and the beautifully pleated trousers both in chocolate.  To liven things up and add some autumn colors, I purchased a gold scarf from NC Paris and brought out my JD Design Hearty Clutch in sand.  I also popped on the Nikki strappy heels from Redgrave and color changed them to gold.

I'm wearing the new release hair from Truth called 'Felicity'....a winner Mr Hawks.

It wasn't until I brought up Berry's blog for the link that I realized we went to the same place to take our pics, being 'Small Town Green'.  It was the autumn-iest place I could think of at the time so sorry Berry.

Anyway, on to the meme:

1. Is autumn your favorite season? Why or why not?
No it's not my favorite season but I do love it when the tree's turn russet.  I don't like cleaning the leaves up all the time though.  My favorite season is definitely summer.  I should have been born in Fiji or Bali or some other tropical locale.  I thrive in tropical heat but on the other hand, I've only holidayed in really hot and humid countries.  I don't know how I'd go living, going to work, shopping etc.  Its much more fun laying by the pool asking Ketut for a Mai Tai.

2. Do you call it autumn or fall?
Well being from Australia, we don't call it fall although we should with all the bloody leaves I've picked up this season.

3. What kind of weather does your area get during this season?
I just checked on-line for this information and converted it so it makes sense.  Our autumn is in March, April and May with an average temperature in Melbourne of 16.5 ℃ (61.7 ℉).  What I think is so amazing about nature is the fact that these months are usually windy which blows the leaves from the tree's.  Someone knew what they were doing when they created this planet.

4. What color do you associate with autumn?
Russet tones probably because I have a lot of red maples and liquid amber's at home.

5. Which autumn themed sim is your favorite at the moment?
I can only remember Small Town Green but I know there must be heaps more I've yet to discover.

STYLE:

HAIR: Felicity in Light Blondes by Truth
SKIN: Ava in Pale tone by Belleza
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Dew by IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Metallic Nails by Izzies
JACKET: Vale Mink Fur Coat by Legal Insanity
PANTS: Winter Chic Trousers in Chocolate by Legal Insanity
SHOES: Nikki Heels by Redgrave
BAG: Hearty Clutch in Sand by JD Design
SCARF:Chic Scarf in Gold by NC Paris
EARRINGS: Forgotten Love Opal earrings from Bliensen and Mai Tai
RINGS: Melissa Rings in Orange/Red/Yellow by Bens Beauty

Sexy In The City...Literally.

Sometimes it's the simplest of pieces that catches your eye because of the material or colors.  That is what this cute item from Graffitiwear called 'Skyscraper Bare Shoulder Jumpsuit' did for me.  I loved the geometry of the pattern emulating city skyscraper's and the shades of black and grey with splashes of red.  It's such a clever and well thought out piece of tailoring.

I decided to pop on some knee length leggings in grey from Art Decade which are equally well made with subtle folds and creases that add authenticity.

I wanted bold jewellery to compliment the bold pattern and headed over to Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery who are renowned for such things.  I found a smart earring and necklace set called 'Chasing Windmills' along with the 'Black Ice' bracelet (camera left) and cute as can be clutch called 'Feu Follet'.  I downsized the purse some to a more petite size.

I adore Paper Couture's hair called 'Slicked Parted Hair Bun' in Blond.  So sleek and elegant.  I wish they would do more hair because every style I've ever purchased has that real authentic model look.  Not too prissy or over-done and allows the clothing to take center stage.

I'm in total shoe lust with everything produced at Just Designs and found these platform thongs called 'Infra' in black.  I say 'thongs' because I'm an aussie but I think the rest of the world calls them flip flops if I'm not mistaken?  To me they're drool worthy as is every row of shoes my eyes gaze upon.  Look at the little 'JD' logo on the strap and delicate silver anklet...tickle me pink til Tuesday, I LOVE these.

Standing in the serene surroundings of the 'Cyprian Garden', I couldn't be more happy with the look I created around the zany little jump suit from Graffitiwear.

FOLLOW ME:

HAIR: Slicked Parted Hair Bun in Blond by Paper Couture
SKIN: Amberly in Europa tone (make up #9) by Glam Affair
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Oxidation (member gift) by IKON - Perspective Eyes can be purchased for a limited time at The Liaison Collaborative
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Black Drama by A.S.S.
JUMPSUIT: Skyscraper Bare Shoulder Jumpsuit by Graffitiwear
LEGGINGS: Grey color by Art Decade @ Marketplace
SHOES: Infra in Black by Just Designs
BAG: Feu Follet by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS: Chasing Windmills by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Black Ice by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
WATCH CAMERA RIGHT: Vivoldi Watch by Cashmere and Keane
RINGS: Melissa Rings by Bens Beauty

Back In Black.

I blame the garden for not blogging for a couple of days.  The weather has been beautiful and my lovely garden has been a tad neglected.  I've spent three solid days planting seedlings and doing general maintenance and I'm so happy with the results.  It so pretty with the wisteria, magnolia's, weeping cherry's and my glorious Mt Fuji Cherry Tree all coming into flower.  This prompted me to go to Banana Island to take some shots in my new outfit because it's spring there.

The look started when I found this mini leather skirt at Indented Fashion and grew from there.  I found the lacy top at Graffitiwear which was part of a top and pants set.  I loved the geometric cut of it and thought it would soften the harshness of the leather.

I wore three sets of necklaces from Maxi Gossamer called 'Aphrodite's Dream' using the color change menu to turn all the stones black.  I came across the 'Disco Ball' earrings at Xia's Boutique.   The bag is a winner from Azoury called 'Timeless Bag'.

My shades are from AvaGirl and can be worn on the head or as glasses...love it when glasses have that option.

To finish off I went straight to Gos for some of their amazing boots.  These are called 'Equestrian Boots' although when I wear top boots for riding, they've never looked this sexy.

Hope you like my naughty black number that I would definitely wear clubbing.  Well maybe without the nip slip:-)

FOLLOW ME:

HAIR: Mathilda Bob hair in Platinum by TuTy's
SKIN: Amberly in Europa tone (#12) by Glam Affair
EYES: Sunrise eyes in Pale Mint by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Glitter Set 1 by Orc. Inc.
TOP: Black Lace Tee from Graffitiwear
SKIRT: Flare by Indented Fashion
TIGHTS: Black Ripped Nylon Tights by DeeTaleZ
BOOTS: Equestrian Boots by Gos
BAG: Timeless Bag by Azoury
NECKLACES: Aphrodite's Dream by Maxi Gossamer @ Marketplace
EARRINGS: Disco Balls by Xia's Boutique
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Zzoie by Pure Poison
BRACELET CAMERA RIGHT: Dara by Celoe
RING CAMERA LEFT: Melissa Ring by Bens Beauty
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Voyante Ring by Je Suis
POSES: Prima Donna pack by TuTy's
LOCATION:  Banana Island

Go On. Mesh With My Head.

Finding titles for all my posts always gives me a laugh.  I'm either listening to a song and use the name or a line from it, am thinking about my ex and want to purge any negative feelings to make some poignant statement only I understand or try to use something about the outfit, look or designer.  So YES kids...today I'm featuring something from MESH HEAD.

Recently I was sent this edgy little dress from Mesh Head's designer, Franceco Carrara, called 'Vintage Metal Mini Dress'.  What I love about Mesh Head is the fact that Fran provides huds for many of her items to change either the patterns and/or colors.  Great for those who don't like to change every two seconds (like me) but can still look different at the click of a button.

The earrings and necklace set are called 'Signs' from Bens Beauty.  I think they're very effective and are definitely a sign for me to shop at Bens more often.

As always, Mesh Head clothing always offers stunning details such as well placed material shine, realistic folds and shading.

I found these stunning tatt's from Garden of Ku Tattoo's called "Niu Kua".  In addition, I'm wearing a tattoo on each wrist called 'Iron Cross' from Little Pricks.  Is that not the most precious name for a tattoo parlor? 

I stumbled across this fabulous curly do with shaved pattern at the back of the head from Unorthodox called 'JoliDopa Ponytail'.   Won't be taking this hair off in a hurry such is my love for it.

I GOS'ed again.  I've had my eyes on these 'Angelina Peeptoe's' for weeks and needed little (read NO) encouragement to go get them to wear with this outfit.  With heels as sublime as these, I'll lick my own feet.  I wonder how many GOS shoe purchases before I have a shoe named after me????  I think it should be called "THE CHALICE SANS CALLUS".

Notice the leg tattoo that's a part of the 'Niu Kua' tattoo set.

I wore my Fishy Strawberry lace cycling pants again.  Designers of SL...make me more, MORE, MORE.  Different lengths, patterns, colors.  I just love them as I think they definitely tart up an outfit.  In my opinion, I think we could use a more creative use of leggings like Fishy has done.

Okidoki.  Off to style another outfit. Boi for now.

I HEREBY CREDIT YOU:

Hair: JoliDopa Ponytail in black from Unorthodox
Skin: Betty in Pale tone (Make Up #2) by Belleza
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eyes in London Fog Shadow by Mayfly
Body and Leg Tattoo's: Niu Kua from Garden of Ku Tatto's
Wrist Tattoo's: Iron Cross from Little Pricks
Dress: Vintage Metal Mini Dress by Mesh Head
Leggings: Lace Cycling Leggings from Fishy Strawberry
Shoes: Angelina Peeptoe in Black from GOS
Bag: The Ireben Carryall by Indyra Originals
Earrings and Necklace: Signs by Bens Beauty
Bracelets:  Sophistique in Dark by Je Suis
Location:  Inspiration Point