High On SLife.

Oh darlings I'm so behind in my blogging. There's so much I want to feature but there's so little time. Perhaps if SL didn't boot me out so much when I have shadows enabled or I didn't spend so much time in PS trying to make the most of my rather lackluster pictures, I might produce more. Alas, I think my creative juices have dehydrated some and I'm trying to get some fresh ideas in some very strange places and I've come to the conclusion that it's hard being a perfectionist when you're artistically challenged anyway.

Despite my dwindling mojo, I published regardless and I bring you a cute collection featuring the Ibizarre label. Anyusha Lilienthal has a great eye for texture and shape, managing to translate her designs into SL so wonderfully. The Summer Print Skirt and Summer Neckholder Top in Apple are such fun, well made pieces and I congratulate Anyusha for getting these so right. The top comes with it's own beaded necklace so that's an added bonus.

I nipped off to the CHIC birthday venue the other day and came across the Atomic Lien Skin in Ivory, a limited release. I adore the two options for sale. They are so delicate and feminine. I did add the cheLLe Rainbow Eye make up tattoo layer for some added lift given the colors matched well with the skirt and top.

SL has so much to offer these days that I mostly walk around the shops with my mouth dragging on the ground. I just wish I had more time to play.

Skin: Atomic Lien Skin in Ivory tone (or Atomic main store).
Hair: Maitreya Lotus hair in Natural Blond with color change elastic.
Eyes: WAP Greenlight Eyes.
Eye Makeup Tattoo: cheLLe Rainbow Eyes.
Top & Necklace: Ibizarre Summer Neckholder Top in Apple.
Skirt: Ibizarre Summer Print Skirt.
Shoes: Linx Diabla Heels.
Bag: Lurani Studded Black Bag.
Bracelet: Designed by Chic Aeon.

BoHo HoBo Supports Afghani Women and Children - Part Trois

Here is my last outfit from BoHo HoBo and it's a real treasure. Called Summer Dress in Leopard and Tie Dye, the layered combination works a treat and the construction is perfect. It comes with the cute slouchy beanie in striking aqua. I wore my Pigtail Braids from Curio and managed to shrink them in edit so only the braids were visible. Worked really well I think.

Now all that's left is to get your gorgeous self over to BoHo HoBo and pick up some fabulous, quality outfits while helping the women and children of Afghanistan. It's a win, win for everybody.

My stuff:

Skin: Monica in Pale tone from Natural Beauty (new release).
Hair: Pigtail Braids in Wheat from Curio (modified).
Eyeliner Tattoo: From LionSkins.
Hat: Slouchy beanie from BoHo HoBo.
Dress: Summer Dress in Leopard and Tie Dye by BoHo HoBo.
Shoes: Salience by Maitreya.
Bag: Claire Clutch from LeLutka.
Nails: Reds from JeSuis.
Necklace and Earrings: Aquamarine by Lurani.

Lurani Fashtacular.

It's been hands to the sewing machine in the Lurani cutting room with new releases.  Here are two of them. Awesome sauce Lurani.

Angel.

Angel.

Bondage Lace.

Bondage Lace.

In Angel:
Hair Base: Vanity Hair.
Hair Attachment #1 (front): Sonique 4 by je suis.
Hair Attachment #2 (back): From Dahlia skin made by Dekade (now known as Cheerno)
Skin: Uni (red lip) by MonS.
Face Tattoo: Creepy Crow Face Paint by nestle my bosom.
Dress: Angel by Lurani.
Eyes: Greenlight by WAP Design.
Nails: By je suis.
Bracelets and earrings: UnTone - no longer available (Designer Chocolat Yifu).

In Bondage Lace:
Hair Base: Vanity Hair.
Hair Attachment #1 (front): Sonique 4 by je suis.
Hair Attachment #2 (back): From Dahlia skin made by Dekade (now known as Cheerno)
Hair Piece: Back Stabbers by LaGyo.
Skin: Leopard Eyes by Nuuna's Skins (free gift).
Nails: By je suis.
Eyes: Static Dark Blue Emotional Eyes by CStar.
Dress: Bondage Lace by Lurani.
Leggings: Lace Cut Out Leggings by Lurani.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.
Bag: Pink Frivolity Bag by Paper Couture.

A big thank you to Gisele and co for sending me the copies. I had so much fun styling these two.

Orient Express-ion in Mu-dan by Lurani.

Don't hide in the shadows. Come out into the light wearing a new release dress from Lurani called Mu-dan. Created in three amazing colors, black, red and white, Mu-dan is everything mysterious and inspiring that you expect from a design that encapsulates the wonders of Asia.

The dress interplays with the light and is reminiscent of raw heavy silk with fine piping along the bodice and straps. The dramatic Asian bustle adornment is simply stunning and gives the dress a life force of it's own.

I wanted to show the white and red dress too but I'm under the pump with things to blog so you will all have to visit Lurani to decide which color is for you. The dress comes with a shirt, undershirt, pants, skirt, skirt prims, sculpted collar and the belt with 3 versions.

It's lovely to add an injection of mystique into your formal wear and this dress certainly does that.

Chalice thanks:

Lurani for the dress.

LoQ for the hair attachment and base.

Mayden Couture for the skin (Michelle).

SLink for the shoes.

je suis for the nails.

glow studio (The Dressing Room Blue) for the earrings.

Coat To Float Your Boat.

Look at me in my Maki coat from Lurani.

A designer sends you an outfit or item and every time it's like Christmas, opening your present to see what's inside. Do I love it? Do I hate it? Regardless, I am always grateful that someone took the time to think of me and my blog. This time dearies I opened the virtual box to something I just loved. My Maki coat from Lurani is so, so me and its stark lines give it the edge. Maki contains the coat, coat prims, under shirt and black leggings. The cute little mandarin buckle collar is a lovely touch and after a few little alterations to the coat prims, was ready for action.

Immediately I remembered buying some boots from sYs that I thought would be perfect. I couldn't go past my YaYa bag from Simay Creations and short, cornrow hair style from je suis.

I just love it when something comes together as easily as styling this. Me loves me in this.

And the SLoscar goes to:

Hair: Sonique 4 by je suis.
Hair base: LAQ in black.
Skin: Claudia 2 Milky Glow Skin (Make up 4) by LAQ.
Glasses: Susie Cateye Shades in White by Elate.
Jacket and leggings: Maki by Lurani.
Shoes: Syberia by sYs.
Bag: YaYa by Simay Creations.
Earrings: Black Shadow by glow studio.
Photo Studio including backgrounds from Second Snaps. I recommend it.

Out And About With Chalice - Lurani Fashion Show

Isn't it always the way?  You plan your SLocial life and then the grid doesn't want to play.  Such was my luck today when I was preparing to attend the Lurani Fashion Show produced by Maritima Inc.  I was styling an outfit and as I always do before entering a lag filled situation, turned down my graphics and cleared cachet.  Upon re-logging I just couldn't get rid of my 'boxy' look.  Despite 'RenderVolumeLodFactor' being turned up, my hair looked like a set of kids building blocks not to mention my feathers were less than billowy.  Not known for my patience, swearing seemed the only thing to make me feel better.  Nonetheless I arrived at the fashion show while still in progress.

My outfit for the fashion show.  I'm still spitting out  feathers.

Turning up wearing predominantly Lurani, I was thrilled to see the viewing gallery full and the models gorgeous.

I loved the collection and encourage you all to drop in to say hi to Gisele Mubble and check out the pieces. Great show Gisele, Maritima and models. It just makes me wish I had more time in SL...I'd go to the opening of an envelope you know.

I Love Lurani

Fashion Designer Gisele Mubble is the label Lurani. She has been on my radar for quite some time as I love her fun designs so much. Last week she dropped a couple of outfits to me and I'm always thrilled to review her wares. Sorry it has taken a week Gisele. RL work has been flogging me hard but I'm nearly at the end of my 5 week road trip and will have more time for blogging soon.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to two Lurani sets, a darling LBD called 'Cocktail Canvas' and a casual number called 'Blue Wool Sweater'.

Cocktail Canvas
Skin, Hairbase n Lashes: Lola in sunkissed by LeLutka
Hair attachment: Spagna in Sunkiss Blond by Baiastice
Hair Flower:  Tuli Headband in Licorice by Miel Am
Dress:  Cocktail Canvas by Lurani
Bag:  Red Clutch by Muism
Shoes: Avenda Stiletto's by SLink
Umbrella:  By Violator
Earrings:  Black Shaddow by Glow

Blue Wool Sweater
Skin, Hairbase n Lashes:  Lola in sunkissed by LeLutka
Hair attachment: Eolion in Tan Blonde by Baiastice
Headband: Velvet Tree Headband by Chantkare
Top, Pants and Scarf:  Blue Wool Sweater by Lurani
Bag:  Pida in Ice by Baiastice
Shoes:  Promenade Boots by Kalnins
Bracelet: Healing Koi in Water by Armidi
Earrings: Antonia in Silver by DeLa

Have a lovely day and thanks for dropping by.

New at Sascha's Designs - VIVA LA VIDA aka The Dress Of A Million Sparkles

Need a dress, but can't decide if you want to make a grand or understated entrance? Need a dress of impeccable quality for an incredible price? Need a dress that turns heads for all the right reasons? Then look no further than Viva La Vida, Sascha Frangilli's newest gown. Available in Beige, Black, Delfts Blue, Gold, Lilac, Olive, Pink, Red and Teal (shown here), the dress comes in an array of choices such as the battleship skirt and sucker skirt, just to name two.

Even if you aren't a BIG FORMAL DRESS kinda gal, or guy, Sascha's gowns just do something to an avi. They transform you into a creature of loveliness with their stunning colors, cut, textures, and the material movement is second to none.

Look deep into the dress and you'll see a million sparkles capturing the light as you sashay into your SL. This is a stunner girls n boys.

I'm wearing Tik Tok's recently released Heather skin. Don't you miss this one. It's lovely.

Dress:  Sascha's Designs

Hair: Vanity Hair

Skin:  Tik Tok
Earrings:  Lurani
Location: The Curious Prim Main Store

Wanna Have Some Candy Doll?????

Ms Candy Doll herself, Rebeca Dembo, sent me her Lolita Shirt in all the available colors. I love it Rebeca. Not only is it well cut, the fabric folds, pleats and material texture are so attractive.

The top comes in Baby Blue, Blue, Green, Orange, Pinky, Purple, Red and Sunny. The prim of the top contains a menu for resizing and I love the little detail of the CD label on the back of the top. Its the small things that make my day. Best part darlings, only $100L each. Ab Fab Rebeca.

Candy Doll is a great store providing shoppers with a wealth of products including skins, face tattoo's, clothing, information on hunts and for those living SL as children, there is Candy Doll Kids.

Check out Rebeca's blog Beccalicious. It's a great blog and she's got style to burn.

And of course, here are my new Maitreya Golds purchased at the 50% off sale currently running.

Look at me pretty tootsies.

Now what are you waiting for? RUN......................

Maitreya Gold shoes

Candy Doll top

Glam Affair pants

Noir Lily necklace

Lurani earrings

Earth Stones bracelet

Fairy Tail ring

Lurani bag

Belleza Skin

Lamb hair

Glow lashes

Expressive eyes

New Pixie Gown by Sascha's Designs

No wonder I love sasCHA's Designs. Ms Sascha Frangilli must be a fan of mine to have put Cha in the name of her store. Seriously though, Sascha's Designs is a sure bet in the world of fashion. You just know that whatever you purchase, it's quality, it's honest and it's stunning.

This is one of Sascha's new releases called Pixie and I chose to show it in glorious purple. I don't wear purple often enough and the richness of this skirt texture comes alive in this shade. With three skirt options, the Battleship, the Big Sucker and the Grande, you can choose your wow rating.

I chose a huge WOW wearing the Battleship and Big Sucker skirts at once. The effect is amazing.

The movement in the skirt is something else and I made sure that I clicked when the skirt was in flight.

Just look at the luster on that skirt eh? The bodice is equally stunning with teeny tiny spaghetti straps that will never fail you. No one ever has a nipp slip in SL, unless they want to of course.

Do pop over to Sascha's for a look at her new items. This dress is a treat and I can't wait for the next ball to wear it. Who am I kidding? I don't need an occasion to wear a gorgeous dress like this. I just washed the dishes in it and now I'm gonna mop the floor.

She wore:

Skin: Michelle 5 by Mayden Couture
Hair: Witch in Powder by Lamb
Dress: Pixie in Purple by Sascha's Designs
Necklace and Earrings: Aparan't Set in Amethyst by Lurani (contact Gisele Mubble because I couldn't find the LM - sorry)

Lurani And Friends

Thank you for allowing me to blog some of the Lurani pre-fall collection Gisele. Hope you like it darling readers.

Where?

Lurani
Maitreya
LeLutka
Coutisane Shoes
Inaya Skins
Gibberish

GG Vicki Lace Socks
Tomoto
nostos:deer
Shag
Paper Couture
Elate

Don't Judge Until You've Walked In My Shoes

Serious title eh? /me cackles wickedly.

This is the last of my lovely bundle of goodies from my new favorite clothes shop, Lurani. These shoes called Rediaie are a fun little laced bootie with geometric design incorporating black, pastel pink, mint and blue hues. I really love the sculpted shape and break-a-leg high heels. Of course I couldn't resist giving it the Chalice treatment with some OTT pink socks with lace trim and to bring out my Donna Flora Secret dress for a second airing.

I found this lovely place called Cap Estel and posed by the sea on a picnic rug thoughtfully placed there by the creator. I'm really enjoying finding new places to incorporate in my blog. I like the idea of photographing fashion within SL rather than green screening and then imposing my pic on a background. This way I get to show off all the beauty...both in the clothes, accessories and the talents of sim designers.

When I don't think anyone reads this blog, sometimes I get lovely messages in-world that make me inspired all over again. TY you.

Anyway I'm giving Plurk another go so would love you to friend me. I'm a shocking friend really but I will try to extend myself beyond this blog.

What I'm Wearing -
Skin: Elle Fair in Make Up 4 by Belleza
Hair: Veruca 2 in Swedish by Truth
Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Grey by Nany Merlin
Dress: Secret by Donna Flora
Shoes: Rediaie by Lurani
Necklace: Hannya in Black by Mandala
Hair piece: Maude The Mod from Split Pea
Earrings: Chloe Dimension earrings created by Kieran Debevec
Socks: Pink Eyelet Lace socks by House of Nyla

My Life In Lurani

Ok I promised another Lurani number and here 'tis. It screamed Diva with impossibly tall hair and lips as red as blood.

This doesn't need many words...the dress speaks volumes.

It is the simple lines of this dress that allows the double feather ruffles to do their thing. The skirt is system so wear your skirt/narrow hip shape and you should be fine. The dress is called Rosette and just begs to be worn in the most dramatic way possible. I'll be doing another post with the Lurani shoes.

Hair: It's Me by SyDS (lucky chair hair)
Skin: Eclat in Pale Make Up #6 by LeLutka
Glasses: Veneno Wang sunglasses by Lurani
Dress: Rosette from Lurani
Shoes: Fairy Rose Red by L+R+W
Rings: Bloom by Flirt
Earrings: Ruby Cascading Earrings by Alyssa Bijoux