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

Mr Virtual World Winner - Mr Australia - Erik Bayn

Yesterday (Saturday July 6 at 10am) I had the privilege of being one of the judges in the Mr Virtual World pageant and what an event it was.  Superbly hosted by Ms Persia Bravin and Ms Carilynn OHare, I was totally impressed with the caliber of the top 13 contestants I was there to judge.

For any of the doubter's, let me impress upon you that it is the judges throughout the competition who score the many categories that pick the eventual winner.  It was so difficult scoring the contestants to give us our top 5 and even harder scoring to secure the winner.  I had so much fun and having been in their place a few years ago, know that one has to have stamina, commitment and style to get to the end, let alone win it.

I was thrilled to see Mr Australia, Erik Bayne, win the event but the competition was truly stiff and any one of them deserved the title. Congratulations to Erik, the runners up and all who participated in the pageant and behind the scenes.  It went off without a hitch which just goes to show the professionalism of the people running it.

   
I chose to wear this LBD by Little Petits Details called 'Dancing Dress'.   I dressed it up with a stunning scarf from Zeery's, black mesh gloves by Celoe and wore the diamonds from a pair of Cheeno gloves I purchased ages ago that sit over the hand.  I splashed out of the set of 'Tefutefu' earrings from Mandala.

Every one present looked stunning and all appeared to enjoy the pageant enormously.  I know Erik has a big year ahead as Mr Virtual World 2013 and I wish him the best of Aussie luck.

Hair base and attachment: Milky Blond hair base and updo attachment (#1) by LAQ
Skin: Claudia2 in Milky tone by LAQ
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eye in London Fog Shadow by Mayfly
Dress: Dancing Dress by Little Petits Details
Scarf: Zeery
Gloves: Celoe
Bag: Snakeskin Clutch in Black by Cherry
Earrings: From Tefutefu set in Black by Mandala
Location: Submission

From A Distance Someone Is Watching All Of Us.

Well today just cemented for me that you're never too old to learn a life lesson.  I won't open Pandora's Box again, but on a certain blog that caters to and critiques modeling agencies, I went head to head with a certain person who I believed to be, well let's just say, wrong.  I was reminded, ever so respectfully by the moderator, to basically stop banging my head against the same old brick wall.  And you know what, they're absolutely right.  There are people who use SL for devious means and create havoc wherever they go.  Its their agenda and intent to do that and nothing I can say will change their mission to do damage.  Its funny how we sometimes get ourselves into situations that become unhealthy and fruitless but we march on regardless.  Today I learned to leave those type of people to stew in their own juices for in the end, they ain't worth the gas (or electricity if that's your mode of cooking).

Here I am pounding on my keyboard preparing another post highlighting what is GOOD about SL.  The fashion!

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This citrus toned dress is a killer.  It was an impulse buy from Pink Outfitters.  Actually if the truth be known, all my shopping is on impulse.   Designer, London Dailey, has done a superb job with this halter neck, backless dress with a black waist band.  it's stunning on and the colors are yummy enough to eat.  Lucky for me I stumbled across the most complimentary earrings called 'Lola Leaves' from Cherry.   I was finding it a tad difficult to find the right shoes to match so opted for a pair of 'Grace' heels in patent black leather from Gos and a giant carry all called 'Valentine Bow Tote' also from Cherry.  Really any excuse for another pair of Gos heels and I'm there.  They are sublime.

I just adore the back of this dress.  It's different from what I usually see around.  I admit that I swooned over a hair style shown on Bierno and Deeta's wonderful blog from Analog Dog so there was another excuse to go check out some new releases.  I thought this one called 'EQ' would be perfect as it would allow the dress to be the star.  I'm sorry for my bank balance because once there, I WENT FLIPPIN MAD.

I'm wearing my new Betty skin from Belleza (doh I brought the fat pack) and popped on the skin appliers for my Slink hands.  I have it on good authority that Belleza skin appliers for the feet are currently being worked on...YAY.  I am in love with this skin.  It has a sophisticated look to it and the eye shading, there's something so perfect about it.

I popped on these Je Suis Vintage Bangles (not sure if they're still available so if you want them, check with Julia Merosi from Je Suis.  The rings are called Pompeii in Circus color from Bliensen and MaiTai.  The earrings and rings from this set are so versatile because you get 5 different tones in the pack.

Peace and love precious ones.

SHOPPING;

Hair: EQ (hairbase and braid) in Shore tone by Analog Dog
Skin: Betty in Pale tone by Belleza
Hand appliers: From Belleza
Hands: Slink
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eyes in Deepening Spring by Mayfly
Nails: Glitter Set from Orc. Inc.
Dress: Elle Backless Dress in Lawn by Pink Outfitters
Bracelets: Vintage Bangles from Je Suis
Earrings: Lola Leaves earrings from Cherry
Bag: Valentine Bow Tote in Black from Cherry
Shoes: Grace Sandals in Patent Black from Gos
Rings: Pompeii in Circus color by Bliensen and MaiTai


I have to say it because I'll feel better.  But if anyone from LL was standing in front of Chalice right now she'd kick them square in the knackers.  It is taking FOREVER to bring up LM's and it happens all the time.  Be warned.....protect the knackers if you see me approaching. 

You're So Cheeky.

Its not always in SL that tight shorts work well with the body but I found these mesh leather Ani Hotpants at Ducknipple and just loved the studs, ring and zipper.  I mean if your zip breaks in these, you're in trouble although Cha would be ok because she vajazzle's.

I didn't know quite where I was going with the look until I found this freebie group gift lace poncho at Boudoir.  It was originally a cream color but I changed the color to black.

Another freebie group gift were the Pony Girl Boots also from Boudoir.  See my horse shoe?  I felt the need for protection, so popped on the gun and holster from the 'Lost Ourselves' outfit by Envious.

The ripped socks are from DeeTaleZ.  Now remember I've already said they do great tights, stockings and socks.

The hair is a combination of a hair base called Malaysian Lace Cap from Eskimo Fashions and a hair from Diva called Miu.  I think they work well together, especially from the back.

I'm also wearing my favorite ever gloves from Celoe and the Snake Skin Clutch from Cherry.  The cross earrings are new in at Mandala called Ero Sensei.

So if you see me out and about in this outfit, please don't yank the chain on my shorts because god knows what you'll see.

CREDITS:

Hair: Miu in Onyx by Diva
Hair Base: Malaysian Lace Front Cap by Eskimo Fashion
Skin: Zara in Europa tone #12 by Glam Affair
Eyes: Deep Sky Mesh Eyes in Deepening Spring color by MayFly
Poncho: Poncho by Boudoir (group gift)
Shorts: Ani Hotpants by Ducknipple
Gun and holster: Taken from 'Lost Ourselves' outfit from Envious
Stockings: Black Nylon Socks (Damaged) by DeeTaleZ
Shoes: Pony Girl Boots by Boudoir (group gift)
Bag: Sage Snake Skin Clutch by Cherry
Earrings: Ero Sensei by Mandala
Gloves: Mery Gloves by Celoe

Sometimes I Get A Good Feeling.

I've been in a kind of SL Twilight Zone.  I've been zapping here and there, picking up the most random of things that I fell in love with and thought would be handy to use in future looks.  I am feeling quite sad that a few of our favorite labels are disappearing from SL but as I always say, as one door shuts another one opens.  Those who are closing or have closed, I wish you the very best and thank you for your contributions to this wonderful virtual life we get to live. 

Today my look is to say the least, an eclectic fusion of pieces.  For me, while fashion does have some basic rules, is really all about self expression and mood.  Some days we play it safe and some days we smash the rules and are brave.

This all started when I put on this Gipsy dress from Glam By Fred Oyen.  As I've mentioned before, I love a profusion of color and gorgeous patterns.  I found both in this dress and thought right Chal, tart it up to the max.

I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to Sasy Scarborough from Flair Nails who must be working like a trojan producing the best, best nails ever for sending me oodles of them.  I'm wearing them above and every time I open a new hud, feel it's like Christmas wondering what wonderful patterns and colors I'll see.  In case you want to purchase them off-line, here's her link to Marketplace.

  
I did a bad, bad thing.  I purchased four new skins from DeeTaleZ called 'Gogo' shown in the medium fair tone.  Best news is there are skin appliers for sale to match Slink's feet and hands plus LOLA's.  Now I know I'm not the smartest tool in the shed, but how the bloody heck do I put these on?  I press the hud expecting huge jugs to magically appear and nothing.  Note to self: read instructions.  I must give big claps to Steffi Villota, Ms DeeTaleZ herself, for making such wonderful skins.  She does prove its all in the details.

The hair is also from DeeTaleZ.  You purchase the tattoo layer of your choice and then the Mohican prim attachment.  I think closely shaved or short hair can make a bold statement so love this idea from DeeTaleZ.  I'm off to purchase some more tattoo layers which have shaved patterns.

The face decoration is from a great accessories store called 22769 Casual Couture.  The piece is called 'Femme Dryad Head Piece' in Silver/Blue.  To add even more blueness, I'm wearing Peacock Eyeshadow tattoo from Little Petits Details and Eccentric Uptown Blue lipstick tattoo from The Skinnery. 

I grabbed myself some Thick Wool Socks from DeeTaleZ and very smart Black Patent Ankle Boots from Kunglers.

I also purchased this Sage Snake Skin Clutch from Cherry, a great place for shoes, bags and accessories.

Love or hate my look, be rest assured I'll be noticed she says laughing maniacally.

Hair tattoo and prim: Shaved hair tattoo and Mohican prim hair from DeeTaleZ
Skin: Gogo Pink Lips in Medium Fair tone from DeeTaleZ
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Ice by IKON
Eyeshadow: Peacock Eyeshadow from Little Petits Details
Lips: Eccentric Lipstick Uptown Blue by The Skinnery
Hands: Slink
Nails: From Flair at the Deck
Face decoration: Femme Dryad Head Piece' in Silver/Blue by 22769 Casual Couture
Dress: Gipsy from Glam by Fred Oyen
Shoes: Black Patent Ankle Boots from Kunglers
Bag: Sage Snake Skin Clutch from Cherry
Socks: Thick Black Wool Socks from DeeTaleZ
Earrings and Necklace: Soul in Blue from Mandala
Rings: The Little Princess Elephant Ring from MiWardrobe