Street Cred.

Today I've got something a little different.  Cha's got down and urbanized in an outfit entirely from Envious. This store offers incredible value for money as many of the items come complete in the folder including accessories.

This look is called 'Lost Ourselves' which incorporates the razor sliced jumper, jeans, belt, gun, holster and authentic looking chucks.  There is also finger tape and a leg bandana which is not worn. This is street wear at its best.

The hair and beanie is a great match for this look and comes from [JP]:dsg called 'Jimmy'.  I'm a big [JP] fan because everything I've purchased there has exceeded my expectations and simply works when I put it on.

I found these 'Mad Clown' earrings from Glow Studio and the chains are from Mandala.

The slits in the jumper are a great addition and I wore this cute 'Bollywood Bag' from Kari.

Whether you're on a budget or not, Envious definitely has something for everyone at such affordable prices.  This is a seriously well put together quality outfit from top to bottom.  The jumper is mesh but the jeans are not and have prim bottoms but they match so well you can't distinguish them from the actual pant which is good tailoring in my opinion.

LINKS:

HAIR INCLUDING BEANIE: Jimmy in Pearl tone by [JP]:dsg
SKIN: Leila Arcade in Pale (#1 Rare) from Belleza (purchased at The Arcade)
EYE SHADOW TATTOO: From Glam Affair
BLOODY LIP TATTOO: From Glam Affair
EYES: Sunrise eyes in Pale Blue from IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Black Drama by A.S.S.
JUMPER, BELT, PANTS, GUN, HOLSTER, SHOES: Lost Ourselves by Envious
BACK PACK: Bollywood by Kari
EARRINGS; Mad Clown Earrings from Glow Studio
NECKLACE: Hannya in Black from Mandala
LOCATION:  Joplin 66

We Need Black And White And Every Shade In Between.

While life's not black and white, Cha certainly is.  I've been going through my 'To Blog' folder and found this 'Horizon' mesh mini skirt from Boom.  Skirts have been one of the biggest winners with the introduction of mesh in my opinion.  I remember the old skirts with prim parts that never seemed to stay in place.  So I set about creating a look around the skirt.

Determined not to simply go out and buy a top but check my brimming folder for something, I found the 'Elsa' shirt from Crazy Clothes.

The hair is a new release from LeLutka called 'Sato'.

The fab belt is from LeLutka called 'Mi Vida' belt and hugs the waist perfectly.  The scarf I picked up at Zeery's called 'Kingdom Animalia Silk Scarf' in Zebra print.  If you're looking for great scarves, go to Zeery's.  The necklace was a group gift from Pure Poison so get yourself joined up because Ms Shaleene Kenin is very generous with sending her members fabulous gifts.

The bag I picked up at CheerNo when it catered for women so is possibly no longer available but you could ask CheerNo's owner if the bag is still in existence and he is willing to sell it.  It's a great bag called 'Kamala' and looks great with the outfit.

The 'Salience' shoes with socks I purchased from Maitreya when they had their last sale...let me tell you, I was clicking everything like a man woman possessed.  I love these shoes and this was the first time I tried them on.  I always felt that the Salience shoe should have received shoe of the year when they initially came out if there was such an award.

Now on to my Flickr pics.  I simply cannot believe how many hits I have received when I check my stats.  Nearly 7,000 yesterday and well up in the thousands most days.  OMG what's happened lately? While I try to see life with 'the glass half full' mentality, I was suspicious that maybe Flickr was broken but no...people are actually looking at my pics :-)  Thank you so much Flickrites.  I consider that an honor.  Now if only I could get those 7000 to hit up my blog lol.

WHAT'N'WHERE?

HAIR: Sato in Sweden color by LeLutka
SKIN: Leila Arcade in Medium (#2 rare) by Belleza (purchased at The Arcade)
EYES: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Steel Blue by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
SHIRT: Elsa by Crazy Clothes
SKIRT: Horizon by Boom
BELT: Mi Vida Belt by LeLutka
BAG: Kamala by CheerNo Femme - ask Cheerno Destiny
SHOES: Salience Socks and Tights shoes by Maitreya Gold
SCARF: Kingdom Animalia Silk Scarf in Zebra by Zeery's
BRACELETS:Sophistique in Dark tones by Je Suis
NECKLACE: Laurette by Pure Poison (group gift)
EARRINGS: Sensei earrings from Mandala

I'm So Transparent.

Check out this fabulous see through top sent to me by ASO.  It comes in grey, green, moss, yellow, pink and white.  For modesty's sake I popped on a little cami top from Bliss.  I purchased a heap of T's and cami's that aren't mesh from Bliss to wear under mesh garments.

I'm wearing another hair from Diva called Mana.  As I've said before, I'm in love with this hair and went back to the store to buy more. 

I chose these harem pants from Little Petits Details and wore them in the transparent option.  Would you believe there are 6 people in these pants?  lol

For a little color I added the necklace from Glow Studio and earrings from Eskimo Fashion.

I have to say I love this fresh clean look and the ASO top is fabulous.  It really does resemble a light lace top that sits just off the body for that realistic look that only mesh can provide.

I'm so pleased that I persevered at the Belleza gacha machine and obtained nearly all the Leila skins available.  It's about time Cha moved away from only pale skins and I asked Felicity Blumenthal from Belleza which skin tones belonged to which numbers.  She kindly responded and I went and purchased all of the Slink hand and feet appliers corresponding to the skins I purchased.  I look forward to the day, if it ever comes, where all skin makers provide the appliers with every skin purchase.

SL was being mean tonight and I could only log in to Cyclops and then when I tried to get the links for this post, some area's were unavailable on the map so if any of the links below don't work, yell at SL. 

THE LINKS OF THE LOOK:

HAIR: Mana in Red Amber by Diva
SKIN: Leila Arcade skin in Tan (#13) by Belleza (purchased at The Arcade)
EYES: Sunrise Eyes in Pale Mint by IKON
HANDS AND FEET: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
TOP: No Idea Autumn Knit by ASO
CAMI: Everly Tank by Bliss Couture
PANTS: Whisper Pants by Little Petits Details
SHOES: Glitter Peeptoes in Antique Silver by Slink
BAG: Sway Handbag in Silver by Septem Essentials
HAIR FLOWER: Triste by Natural
NECKLACE: Grape Brilette necklace by Glow Studio
EARRINGS: BeDazzled Peacock earrings in Orange by Eskimo Fashion
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Voyante Gemstone Ring by Je Suis
RING CAMERA LEFT: The Little Prince Elephant Ring by MiWardrobe
LOCATION: Gulf Of Lune

Make Mine A Flirtini Please.

Today I've got a cute casual outfit and I've been dying to blog these fantastic jeans from [JP]:dsg for ages.  One of the best pair of jeans I've found in SL because of the smart details such as mobile phone, keys and handkerchief poking out of the back pocket.  Don't you love it when designers go the extra mile and strive for realism?  I know I appreciate it.

I have a love affair with Diva hair.  Its the realistic wispy windswept look of many of their styles that capture my attention.  This style is 'Sayaka 3' in Moonstone.

I wearing the 'Steampunk Open Secrets' necklace and earrings from Pixel Box.  I love it because you can put your photo in the locket and really personalize it.

 
The top is called 'Flirtini' from Mon Cheri.  I like the fact that while it's cropped, my boobs aren't visible.  I must admit, I don't like that look at all.  Its like the dress maker ran out of material lol.

Now tell me these aren't great looking jeans?  You can change the colors of the accessories or wear them dirty or clean.  I chose dirty cause Chalice doesn't wash...she throws out her clothes after she wears them.

The bangles and watch are from 7891 called 'Aurbierre'.  Its a really chunky over sized set of jewellery that looks great.

This is the 'Garbo Clutch' from Little Petits Details.  God they made great bags. 

I wonder if other bloggers experience my dilemma?  While I love to go shop at all the big events, I tend to stay away because I know by the time I blog the items, other bloggers will have beat me to it and the feeds will be full of the same stuff.  I really strive to feature items I find on my travels that perhaps haven't been blogged, yet I always feel I'm missing out on some fabulous fashion.  I guess you can't be everywhere and do everything eh?

I notice that the 32 official Miss Virtual World candidates have been named for 2014.  Good luck girls because you're going to need it.  It's a marathon undertaking but well worth the experience.  May I be so bold as to say "GO MISS AUSTRALIA"?    I notice that Miss Averil Resident (Miss USA) is chronicling her journey of Miss Virtual World on her blog 'The Lovely World Of SL Modeling', so you might be interested to get the perspective of what it takes from someone in the competition.

WHERE:

HAIR: Sayaka 3 in Moonstone by Diva
SKIN: Leila (Rare #3) in Pale by Belleza (Available at The Arcade)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
EYES: Acute Mesh Eyes in Blue from Crash Republic
TOP: Flirtini by Mon Cherie
JEANS: Superior Jeans from [JP]:dsg  
SHOES: Angelina Peeptoe in Black Python by Gos
BAG: Garbo Clutch by Little Petits Details
BRACELET AND WATCH CAMERA RIGHT: Aurbierre Watch Set by 7891 on Marketplace
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Pearl Rain Bracelet in Onyx by Mandala
RING: I'm Your Present Red Ring by Glow Studio
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS: Steampunk Open Secret by Pixel Box
LOCATION: San Diego City

Champagne Chalice.

Oh I do love it when I receive a gown from Sascha's Designs.  I always know before I open the box it is going to be stunning.  This 'Natalya' dress is certainly no exception.  It is definitely one of my favorites.  I chose to show the red because it is so rich of color and eye catching.

Look at that amazing pattern which shimmers in the light.  I'm wearing it with the shoulder piece and frilled bodice.

Now that is what I call a gown.  All I need now is a partner to go to the ball.  Any takers?

LINKS FOR YOU:

HAIR: Giz in Garnet from Diva (purchased at The Arcade)
EYES: Deep Sky Mesh Eyes in Deepening Spring by Mayfly
SKIN: Leila in Sunkissed by Belleza (purchased at The Arcade)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS: Natalya in Red by Sascha's Designs
NECKLACE: Abihail necklace from Celoe
EARRINGS: Jiroha in Gold by Mandala
BRACELETS: San Remo Hammered Metals by Maxi Gossamer (Marketplace)

You Can Dance

Chalice went out to a house warming party today and danced away to the beautiful voice of Tamra Sands (aka in rl as Tamra Hayden) who also performs in SL.  It was great to get out among the residents for a change and it reminded me of how much fun I used to have when socializing was a top priority. 

Today I'm showing you the lovely necklace, earrings and bag from Glow Studio paired with a shirt from LeeZu.  The pics were taken at Brasil Maresias.

Stuff:

Hair: Sinning in Champagne by Bliss Couture
Skin: Kate-Verve in Champagne by the Skinnery (available at The Arcade)
Eyes: Liquid Light Eyes in True Grey by Mayfly
Top: Lulu Blouse in Cream by LeeZu
Pants: Deck Canvass Pants by Siss Boom (no longer open)
Shoes: Nikki Heels by Redgrave
Bag: Chains and Pearls Clutch by Glow Studio
Necklace and Earrings: Please Me by Glow Studio