Pink Fantasy.

While SL offers us unlimited choices in cutting edge couture, some days I like to indulge in some overt fantasy fashion that makes me feel, well, pretty.  No one offer's more selection in this genre than Boudoir.  Just take a walk around the cavernous store and you'll see wall upon wall of fairy tale dresses that defies the constraints of RL fashion in many ways.  I loved the powdery pink and soft grey colors and mille feuille skirt  and kind of reminds me of that scene in 'Sex And The City' where Carrie is waiting for Alexander Petrovsky to come home and she's laying on the bed in that fabulous Versace Seafoam princess dress, my favorite of all of her outfits.  This dress called 'Bonjour' has the added little surprise of ants strategically placed around the skirt...who would have thought?  At $350L, this Boudoir beauty is a steal.

Restraint is not what I'm aiming for here so the Donna Flora 'Cristiana Hat' and Mandala pearls add to my OTT look.

The skin was purchased at the Love Donna Flora event as Pink Fuel's contribution of the Doll skin in Porcelain.  I added a bit of extra drama by way of the Dulce Secrets 'Silver Ore' eye shadow make up tattoo.

No other shoes but my Eva Slingbacks from the Baby Collection by Gos would do.

To skin makers who put Slink hand and feet appliers in with your skins, you ROCK.  ROCK I tell you.

I wanted to have a word about blogs.  It appears, well to me anyway, there has been a blogging explosion and of course that means competition.  While competition is great and encourages us to be better, it does make it difficult for your blog to stand out from the rest.  I just keep my head down and bum up, not worrying too much about what other people are doing but it seems to me one of the most important things is to get yourself linked in with as many fashion feeds as possible.  I've noticed that a few of the fashion feeds are linked with inactive blogs and while the standard of those blogs is high, why keep a blog when the bloggers aren't blogging anymore?  I know some of us work like crazy to keep fresh and informative and I for one, despite periodic applications, cannot seem to get Chalice In Wonderland linked to some of the premier feeds.  It would be nice to at least be told 'No your blog is not what we are looking for' and at least one would know.  Please hard working fashion feed owners, let go of some of the blogs that haven't posted for months and freshen up your feeds with active blogs or at the very least, provide us with an answer as to why you won't include us. 

 WHERE TO GO:

HAIR: Hope in Frosted Pink by LaViere
SKIN: Doll in Porcelain by Pink Fuel
EYESHADOW TATTOO: Silver Ore by Dulce Secrets
EYES: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Grey by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: French Manicure Pastels Set by Nailed It
DRESS: Bonjour by Boudoir
HAT: Cristiana by Donna Flora
SHOES: Eva Slingbacks (Baby Collection) by Gos
EARRINGS, NECKLACE AND BRACELETS: Pearl Rain in Rose Pink by Mandala
LOCATION:  The Beguiled Art Gallery and Studio at Kakapo

Jungle Fever.

I found this dress at Angel Dessous called 'Masala' and just loved the colors...I've dubbed it camouflage couture.  It came with the necklace, earrings and bracelet so accessorizing was easy peasy.  I just added another bracelet (camera left) and 'Voyante' rings both by Je Suis.

I found the bag at Izzies where I initially went to buy the skin I'm wearing called 'Ginevra' in the pale tone.  I didn't own an Izzies skin (god only knows why) but I'm completely won over...it's amazing skin and the faces are ever so pretty.

The hair is great style from LeViere called 'Taylor' in Platinum.

I picked up these fabo shoes at Slink called 'Cassandra' in Forest.

I need to have a serious shop because I'm running out of things to blog. How this has happened I don't know because I always seem to be shopping.  I've been through my 'to blog file' and some of the stuff didn't inspire me anymore...Cha needs to get her run on because the cupboard is getting bare.

THE LINKS:

HAIR: Taylor in Platinum by LaViere
EYES: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Mint by IKON
SKIN: Ginevra skin in Pale Tone by Izzies
MAKE UP TATTO: Ginevra Green Shadow by Izzies
LIP TATTOO: Ginevra Neutral Matt by Izzies
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS, NECKLACE, EARRINGS AND BRACELET CAMERA RIGHT: Masala in Nature by Angel Dessous
BAG: Heart Bag in Green by Izzies
SHOES: Cassandra Heels in Forest color by Slink
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Sophistique by Je Suis
RINGS: Voyante Gemstone Rings by Je Suis
LOCATION: The Flowout

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'm Eating Toast Because I'm FaMISHed From FaMESHed.

With my tilted but not tarnished crown, I'm bringing you another outfit from FaMESHed.  This time it's a dress from E! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories called 'Militia' in Snow and fabulous shoes and socks from LaRoo.

The mesh dress is lovely and has a zipper at the front and button embellishments with an arrow pattern panel in the front.

Again I stopped for a rest and to take in the beautiful surroundings at Lucrecia Island, home of the fashion label Tulip.  Its so restful there and you can shop too...my kind of place.

I purchased the earrings and delicate necklace from Noodles.  Really cute shop with pretty colored jewellery.  My watch is from Donna Flora and bag from GOS. 

Here are the shoe's from LaRoo called 'Alice Knee High Pumps.  Gorgeous in my opinion and what I love is the face that the socks hud contains 24, yes 24, different options. 

Hope you have as much fun at FaMESHed as I did.  My purse is bare...not even a moth in there.

Hair: Taylor in Pale Blond by LaViere
Skin: Betty in Pale tone (Make up #4) by Belleza
Lips: Pale Lips for Betty skin (#9) by Belleza
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Glass by IKON
Hands: Slink
Nails: Avatar Enhancement nails by Flair
Dress: Militia in Snow purchased at FaMESHed by E! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories
Hat: Fake Plastic Crown by LaViere
Necklace: Little Lotus in Silver by Noodles
Earrings: Rams Horn earrings in Silver by Noodles
Ring: Eternelle ring by Je Suis
Bracelet: Asymetrique bangles (color change hud with fat pack) by Je Suis
Watch:  By Donna Flora
Shoes: Alice Knee High Pumps purchased from FaMESHed by LaRoo
Bag: Shoe Bag in Black/Silver by GOS
Location: Lucrecia Island

SHI May Be The Reason I Survive.

I woke up this morning (only 2 hours ago Aussie time) to a cup of Nespresso cappuccino (yes George Clooney, you're not the only star indulging), a slice of banana bread and these pictures to edit.  I had taken them last night and couldn't wait to get them up on the blog.  Gosh darlings, this is one of my favorite outfits ever.  I found the top and pants at SHI, a store I'm sorry to say, I hadn't visited before.

I just adore the amazing Japanese inspired top with bow upon bow tucking it in at the waist.  Bold peacock feathers dominate the pattern and how sexy is the off the shoulder detail?

I added the Nocturn Orchyds Fascinator hat from LaGyo which I think compliments the outfit without dominating.

I don't know about you, but I always labor over my jewelry selection because I feel it can make or break an outfit.  I just couldn't find what I wanted in my inventory and ended up TP'ing all over the place but ended up at my old faithful, Mandala.  The earrings and bracelets were just what I envisioned so scooped them up quick smart.

I went for tangerine colored shoes from Kunglers called 'Morgana Pumps' in Coral.  I'm just thrilled with the look and to have found SHI, which in Chinese, represents rock.

I do laugh at myself when I begin styling an outfit.  People who see me must think - "OMG look at her dress sense" because I have on all sorts of things.  I just TP from home without even thinking what I must look like.  But in the end, its all worth it when I'm happy with my finished product.

Credit goes to:

Hair: Eccentricity in Pale Blond color from LaViere
Skin: Zoe in Pearl tone (from Sultry pack) by Tuli
Eyeshadow: Metallic Shadow tattoo from Miamai
Lips: Intense Coral tattoo by Tuli
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Ice color by IKON
Top: Wrap Blouse by SHI
Pants: Wide Leg pants in Navy color by SHI
Hat: Nocturn Orchyds Fascinator from LaGyo
Shoes: Morgana Pumps in Coral color by Kunglers
Bangles and Earrings: Omochi bracelets and Iroha earrings from Mandala
Nails: Metallic by Izzies
Hands:SLINK

Color Me Happy With A Side Of Whinge

When I saw this dress in So Many Styles (SMS) I just had to blog it.  I love the combination of pink and brown which work so well together.  I so appreciate it when the designers create folds and drape effects on their textures and this dress has it in spades.  I really love SMS because of the diversity of items offered and the quality...I've never been disappointed.

I'm in love with these special edition SoHo Boots from Maitreya.

I'd just like to make a suggestion to designers to help bloggers be able to credit them quickly.  Is it possible that you include your name on individual pieces created so that when one clicks 'item profile', your name appears?  I find that so many times the item states 'unknown' and I have to go sifting though my inventory to bring up a designers profile in order to obtain the LM.  Not having ever made anything in SL but a box, I'm not sure if this is a big deal to do but it sure would make life easier for this blogger. Whinge over now :-)  

THE LOOK:
Hair: Eccentricity in Platinum tone by LaViere
Skin: Mya in Pale tone by Belleza
Eyes: Deep Sky mesh eyes in Twilight Sea from Mayfly
Dress: Lila Art Deco dress by So Many Styles
Bag: Comfy Clutch in Light Brown by So Many Styles
Boots: Special Edition SoHo boots by Maitreya
Bangles: Adele by Indyra Originals
Necklace: Big Native necklace in Pink by So Many Styles
Location: Hazardous

I'm A Little Mellow Yellow

RL me will be going into hospital in the next few days but not exactly sure when.  I'll be taking my lappie but I'm not certain if I'll be able to blog on it.  Regardless, I'll be back and will blog all my new purchases when I can.

I've put BOSL radio on my land and have been sitting with my ear phones on while blogging listening to the tunes and have been singing so loud I've had to close the windows to spare the neighbors.  Who else does this?

Today I'm mixing some Emery, TokiD and Maitreya and have to say, I love this look.  Check below for the credits.

I picked up these poses for long hair from Croire...they're fab.

Credit goes to:

Hair: Freya with pony tail attachment in Platinum by LaViere
Skin: Luria by Glam Affair
Glasses: Rhamona glasses by Amarelo Manga
Jacket: Ava Jacket by Maitreya
Skirt: Charlotte Pure Horses in Yolk color by Emery
Bag: Samantha Clutch in Yolk color by Emery
Bangles: Native American Bangles by So Many Styles
Earrings: African earrings by Amarelo Manga
Shoes: Gladiator Sandals in Yellow by TokiD
Nails: Metallic Gold by Purple Moon
Poses: Rapunzel Let Down Your Hair poses by Croire

Nardcotix Sharna Pumps - The Shoe That Keeps On Giving.

Ladies, there'll be no more crying on your couture frocks ever again when you have Nardcotix Sharna Pumps in your wardrobe.  Nardya Rousselot has outdone herself with these fabtastic pumps complete with click of a button color choices.  Below I have shown only 4 options but the opportunities are endless and there's no excuse for failing to achieve top notch styling from head to toe anymore.

These are a MUST for the serious fashion diva who absolutely knows its the small details that sets you apart from the masses.

Now go shop darlings.  Don't say Auntie Chal doesn't share her best finds with you.

What I'm wearing:

Hair and Base:  Paper Couture (no I haven't taken it off yet).
Skin: Jadis V2 from Glam Affair (no I haven't taken it off yet)..
Eyes: WAP Designs.
Dress: Spring Dress from LaViere
Bracelets: Spyralle - Kerryth Tarantal Studio.
Earrings: Ondine Gold Earrings from U and R Dogs.
Shoes: Sharna Pumps from Nardcotix.

The Flair Of LaViere.

Hello precious ones....yes YOU.

Here is another wee purchase from my time at Modavia Fashion Week when I stumbled across some vendor posters with one of them showing this wonderful, fresh white outfit from LaViere called 'The Blanche'. I loved it immediately and loved the price even more. If memory serves me correctly, it was only about L$150. I hadn't heard of LaViere before and post my picture taking, I took a trip over to the shop. The designer, Azure Electricteeth (one wonders whether she can carve the Sunday roast with her mouth) appears to be starting up shop at Elsewhere and I must say, I'm excited. The shop design is smart and already filled with lots of lovely things.  I may be wrong but given it's not entirely filled, I'm gathering its a new venture...I apologize if I'm incorrect here.

I went looking for white shoes and at my first stop, Similar Italian Footwear, I found a gorgeous pair called 'Otranto'. OMG I'm in love with my feet. I have fallen in complete love with this brand and I simply can't get enough of them.

I'm a lucky girl. When I logged yesterday, the one and only Maddox DuPont of MaDesigns fame was kind enough to send me copies of all his new release couture hair. OMG people...they are stunning. I can't help wonder if he meant to forward them to someone else but Maddox, I'm extremely grateful and will be showcasing the various styles as I blog. Here I'm wearing my favorite, Maya. I also found these cute silver steam punk glasses from Amaranthus, a Victorian Gothic Jewelery and Accessory store I found at the Jewelery Fair.

I found the snazzy white belt called Tory from LeLutka and the riding crop was a giftie from Violator. It's scripted so you can smack anyone you like. Anyway, enough from me.  On to the next outfit...

Credit where credit's due:
Hair Base: Paper Couture.
Hair: MaDesigns.
Skin: Glam Affair.
Eyeliner Tattoo: LionSkins.
Outfit including Tattoo makeup: LaViere.
Shoes: Similar Italian Footwear.
Crop: Violator.
Bangles: Armidi.
Earrings: Mandala.
Glasses: Amaranthus.
Belt: LeLutka.
Nails: Pixel Mode.