I'm Not Broken, Just Bent.

I'm sitting here along with my little poodle completing this post with the faint rumbling of thunder in the background and the soft sprinkling of rain.  Rather nice after quite a few days of hot weather.

I love my look today.  I was sifting through my inventory and because I've been missing in action a bit lately, feel a bit out of the loop.  But I did find this dress sent from Chocolat called 'Lilou', then I remembered the bag I purchased from Stefan Garcia that I've wanted to blog for ages.  I found a set of fabulous scarves from Redgrave and wore the 'Arabic' one for this look.

I did a bit of Vanity Hair shopping and this is one of my favorites called 'Bitter Sweet' in the color Essence.  Mz Jewell really does come up with some inspiring designs and is very generous with her discounts each week not to mention her group freebies.

The brand ASO sent out some flower broaches to bloggers a little while back and thought I would wear the beige color for some extra prettiness.  Me likie!

The dress has beautiful folds and drapes long at the back.  It's a mullet dress lol.

The bag is adorable girls and can be worn in the hand or on the arm.  I love it when bag designers give you various options.

These cute boots are from Envious called 'Domino Heels' and I've been waiting to find the right outfit to show case them. They look ever so comfy.

My blogging may be a bit spasmodic for a little while as I'm sick at the moment and will be having surgery possibly in the first week of January.  I thought it may have been next week but am relieved to at least have Christmas without the side effects of the surgery impinging on my partying which will include copious amounts of food and cocktails. The only thing good about surgery are those few short moments when you are aware of your body floating on air and you're all warm and happy.  Unfortunately it lasts but a second and then you wake up with the pain....urgh.  Do any of you who have had surgery try to stay awake as long as you can?  I do.

SHOP 'N' DROP:

HAIR: Bitter Sweet in Essence by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
TEETH TATTOO: By Izzies
LASH TATTOO'S: Doll Lashes included in Lavinia skin by Al Vulo
LIP TATTOO: Natural Lip included in Virginia skin by Al Vulo
EYES: Vanity Eyes in Clarity tone by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS: Lilou in Beige by Chocolat
SCARF: Pali Scarf in Arabic by Redgrave
FLOWER BROACH: Lace Flower Broach by ASO
BAG: Moss in Ankh by Herve Faenzo and Steffen Garcia @ SL Marketplace
SHOES: Domino Heels by Envious
EARRINGS: Arron Earrings in Malachite by EarthStones (Group Gift)
WATCH AND BRACELET: Asia by Gizza
RING CAMERA LEFT: Vintage Alphabet Ring by ASO
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Olen Ring by Kosh
LOCATION: The Arena - No Mans Land

You Scary Bitch.

Hello darlings.  Hope you are having a fab weekend?  Today I've put together a rather unusual outfit that started when I found this jumper with hood at Living Imagination.  I love it when I find something a bit different and the hood just did it for me.  The material is replicated on the band around the bottom of the jumper and it's a cutie.  I hadn't been to this store before so again, I was delighted to have found another place to squander my L's.  No squander isn't the right word...let's just say spend!

The top is called 'Oh My Scary Jumper' but the little munchkin on the front is too sweet to be scary.  Now finding the pants was a mammoth effort simply because finding baby blue to match the fabric wasn't easy but I got lucky at Artilleri with these capri's.  I swear I'm like a dog with a bone when I'm looking for what my mind's eye has envisaged and can spend hours touring the grid.  I also found two rings in powder blue called 'Rapsody Ring' in Ice from H.M.A.E.M. that sit up the fingers.  I love them.  The bangles are from Willow and the earrings from LaGyo.

I purchased this bag from ShuShu not so long ago and was looking for something to wear with it.  I love the mishmash of colors and textures that are so boho.  Called the 'Good Journey' bag, its ever so well made.  I brought out my fabulous 'Missy' shoes from Slave where the construction of these just knocks my socks off...if I were wearing any of course.

I found this sim called 'Aldous Huxley' where the pictures are taken.  Don't go there if you're feeling blue because its all blue and may just tip you over :-)

GO GET IT:

HAIR: Hair Base in Essence color from Vanity Hair
SKIN: Ginevra skin in Pale by Izzies
EYESHADOW TATTOO: Ginevra eyeshadow in Teal by Izzies
EYELINER: Ginevra eyeliner by Izzies
LIP TATTOO: Geanna Lipgloss in Pastel Rose by Izzies
EYES: Melanie Eyes in Light Blue (mesh) by Crash Republic
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
TOP AND HOOD: Oh My Scary Jumper from Living Imagination
PANTS: Ruby Capris in Baby Blue from Artilleri
BAG: Good Journey by ShuShu
SHOES: Missy by Slave
BANGLES: Turquoise And Leather Cuff from Willow
RINGS: Rhapsody Rings in Ice from H.M.A.E.M.
EARRINGS: Morgana by LaGyo @ Collabor88
LOCATION: Aldous Huxley

The Beauty Of Aboriginal Art.

Today I'm blogging an outfit very close to my heart because part of it depicts our wonderful Aboriginal heritage and the stunning art our indigenous people create.  To me there is nothing more beautiful than Aboriginal art and the stories behind each symbol are amazing.  Not that I'm an expert but I sincerely appreciate the fact that our land, Australia, was inhabited by people with incredible survival skills that put us settlers to shame.  We all know that Australia was not Terra Nullius (Latin for land belonging to no-one) and that the British lied when they claimed this country as a colony.  The Aboriginal people were killed and treated abominably and for that I am ashamed and in my opinion we should never forget it and know that the word 'sorry' doesn't even come close to it being alright.  Although we must move forward but at the same time we should never forget our history is not a glorious one.  Obviously its a contentious issue but this is my firm belief particularly after completing a law paper on the inequality within the criminal justice system between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.  I was stunned by my research to say the least.

The skirt depicts Aboriginal inspired art and I found it at Indented Fashion.  Since purchasing it I had trouble thinking how to style it.  The skirt, while not mesh, does have a mesh insert between the legs. I searched everywhere for a top that also showed Aboriginal art but just couldn't find anything.  I thought I'd just find a small top in brown which I did at League.  I also purchased the 'Grandad Braces' there.

I found the glasses in Leopard print from Le Primitif which come with either clear or dark lenses.  God they make great stuff.

I purchased the lovely necklace, earrings and bracelets also from League called 'Coin Collector'.  I so love the bucket bags from Zenith so decided to purchase the fat pack of solid colors because they're just so perfect in every way.  The ring camera right is from Le Primitif and the one on the left from Je Suis.

I found the boots a while ago from Marshmallow's.  Aren't they amazing?  The detail is utterly impeccable and I think you should all go check out the store.

I'm wearing my 'Ladyboy' hair from Vanity Hair because I simply adore it. In RL my hair is past my shoulders but I'm thinking of getting it cut like this.  Hmmmm will require a lot of contemplation because I remember crying my eyes out at 16 when I got my hair cut short.

WHAT AND WHERE:

HAIR: Ladyboy by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Holly in Pale tone by Izzies
EYES: Eternal Eyes in Blue/Grey by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH:  By Flair
TOP: Grandad Vest in Brown by League
BRACES: Grandad Braces in Brown by League
SKIRT: Dazed by Indented Fashion
TIGHTS: Cozy Tights in Brown by Riddle
SHOES: Wedge Boots in Light Brown by Marshmallow's
BAG: Mini Bucket Bag in Brown by Zenith
GLASSES: Half Frame Round Glasses in Leopard from Le Primitif
NECKLACE, EARRINGS AND BRACELET: Coin Collector by League
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Christian Ring by Le Primitif
RING CAMERA LEFT: Eternelle by Je Suis
LOCATION: Outside of Izzie's main store.

   

You Came In With Your Wrecking Balls...Then I Kicked Them.

Sometimes I see an outfit that kind of isn't me but the colors and textures completely draw me in and I snap it up.  This outfit from Gizza did just that.  It was the meld of blue and aqua and sparkle that said buy me.  It's called 'Rich and Famous' and is definitely not for the faint of heart fashion wise.  I remembered only just purchasing this teal make up tattoo (lips and eyes) from Lovely Mi and was thrilled to have found something flashy to wear with it.   The dress has ostrich feathers with a silver spikes poking out and a silver fringe belt that drapes down each leg.

I don't even remember buying these great heels called 'Missy' from Slave.  They come with a hud that allows 7 texture color changes so you can wear the shoes in lots of combinations.  Aren't they scrumpalicious?  Someone on my flickr page made a comment when I posted a shot of some other shoes that they were having a shoegasm.  I think thats exactly what I have constantly with all the fabulous shoes available these days.

I purchased the cute silver clutch and precious stone bracelet from Chop Zuey Couture.  The other bracelet is from NC Paris.  I found this great hair style at Vanity Hair called 'Ladyboy'.  There you go Ramonzita, I really am a lady boy now.  Speaking of which, she/he's gone quiet.  Not sure if that's a good or a bad thing actually but like a fart under a doona, it will escape eventually.  Still selling ripped shapes on Marketplace under the name of Ramitachica so is still among us.  Whatever you call yourself, you'll always be just plain RAMBO to me dear.

I took these pictures at an amazing sim called 'Dead Pool'.  I have a weird fascination for anything derelict, particularly amusement parks, so this was right up my alley.  I think it goes way back into childhood when clowns scared the bejesus out of me as did the game where you put ping pong balls in the clowns mouth as their head turned.  When in SL and visiting derelict amusement parks of which there have been a few over the years, it seriously takes me right back to being a kid but isn't that why we like scarey movies?  It challenges our fears.

YEAH:

HAIR: Lady Boy in Platinum by Vanity Hair
SKIN:Virginia in Fairy tone by Al Vulo
LIP AND EYE SHADOW TATTOO: Debauchery in Teal by Lovely Mi
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Ghost by IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
NAILS: Lustre by A.S.S.
DRESS: Rich and Famous in Blue by Gizza
BAG: Starla Clutch in White by Chop Zuey Couture
SHOES: Missy by Slave
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: A Wink And A Jig bracelet by Chop Zuey Couture
BRACELET CAMERA RIGHT: Turquoise Bangle by NC Paris
EARRINGS: Native Bead Earrings by So Many Styles
LOCATION: Dead Pool   

Stop And Smell The Lilac.

What am I thinking about?  Possibly that I still can't get in to The Arcade.  I want to get my hands on the new Belleza skin but alas, I'm thrilled to have found Al Vulo skins.  This one is called 'Virginia' and what a great idea to find that the Slink skin appliers were contained in the folder when I purchased this.  YAY.  In my opinion this is a divine skin and plan to head on back to Al Vulo for more, more, more.  I love you Hlin Bluebird for making such incredible skins.

I'm thrilled to present this beautiful dress from Zaara called 'Aamani Wrap Dress' in lilac.  When I saw it on the poster I thought it looked stunning, but on, wow it's even more gorgeous.  It took me ages to style because I was stuffing about and getting side-tracked in all the stores I visited.  I wanted some lovely shoes to go with it and ended up at Just Designs.  Thank God I did because I found these unreal shoes called 'Deviant Lilla' and blow me down, they had Al Vulo skins in the hud.  How lucky was that?  Anyway, now I can't wait to buy some more shoes from Just Designs and believe me, there are some amazing shoes.

These have no heel and I couldn't help but think how I'd walk in them in RL.  I know GaGa can do it but I think I'd be walking like an some old knock kneed hooker.  I love shoes but I know my limits.

I was all over the place trying to find THE bag and luckily Zenith didn't disappoint.  That shop never disappoints.  This one is a little gem of rattan, lace and leather.  I chose the Peach color and matching little studded hair bow which seems to work well with the delicate bow belt on the dress.

Words don't express how much I love this dress and how it fits and drapes the body.  Zaara has indeed excelled in making one of the most realistic pieces I've seen.

I must give a big, appreciative shout out to Sasy Scarborough's FLAIR nails.  Not only are they bloody fantastic, she shares them with bloggers and I want her to know how grateful I am.  Hopefully she will read this...THANK YOU SASY.

I've seen that the next lot of contestants for Miss Virtual World have been selected...dang.  I wanted to audition again.  Bugger...may be next year.

I really need to get going on my next Cha's Flash Fash Cash Comp.  Could this be any slower to take off?  I don't think so given no-one has yet to claim my $1000L prize but I'm not giving up on it though.  I want it to become big, big, big and be on the tips of everyone's tits. lol

Until next time my lovelies....play nice :-)

THE LINKS YOU LIKE:

HAIR: Delicate in Platinum tone by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Virginia in Fairy by Al Vulo
EYES: Liquid Light Mesh Eye in Monet Dawn color by Mayfly
HANDS: Slink
POLISH: Flair
DRESS: Aamani Wrap Dress by Zaara
BAG: Isabella Mini Rattan Bag by Zenith
HAIR BOW: Ribbon Headband by Zenith
SHOES: Deviant Lilla by Just Designs
RING: Vito by Donna Flora
BANGLE: Pearl Rain Bracelet in Rose Pink by Mandala
EARRINGS: Dream Earrings by Donna Flora
NECKLACE: Love Letters Necklace by Bliensen and MaiTai    

I Pia'd My Pants.

Oh I know, the title!  But I couldn't resist it when featuring my new Pia Pants from Pure Poison Fashion. While waiting to get into The Arcade...will some of you leave so I can get in...I styled this outfit using a bit of this and that.

I love Pure Poison and when I spied these striped pants, thought they looked unusual and grabbed them.  I purchased the 'Bandhni Hanky Top' from Zaara's capitalizing on the 50% sale.

They're like snazzy jodhpurs but I'm not riding a horse, just these uber edgy Storm Sandals from Gos.  The bracelet on the right was a group giftie also from Pure Poison.  The bracelet on the left is from Je Suis.  I'm loving Je Suis jewellery because so much of it is color change which gives you more bang for your buck.  Now the belt is no longer available unfortunately.  It was designed by Cocomitsu Mayo from UnTone which used to be one of my favorite shops.  Gosh I wish she would come back and design again...ho hum.  I bet Vixie Rayna would recall our UnTone shopping expeditions way back when dinosaurs roamed SL.

I'm all curly wurly with this do from Vanity Hair called 'Sonata' finished with a hair bow I recolored from ur.favorite.one.  The fantastic bag with feather embellishment is from Attic on Marketplace.

Pictures are taken on a lovely sim called 'Maria Lynn Falls'.  

Now I'm off to see if I can get into The Arcade.  Make way people, I've got an umbrella and I ain't afraid to use it.

Love from me.

THE BUSINESS END:

HAIR: Sonata in Platinum color by Vanity Hair
SKIN: Betty in Pale tone (make up #6) by Belleza
EYES: Eternal Eyes in Grey/Green color by IKON
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Black Drama by A.S.S.
HAIR BOW: Party In Ur Badroom by ur.favorite.one
TOP: Bandhni Hanky Top by Zaara
PANTS: Pia Striped Pants by Pure Poison Fashion
BELT: Chain Belt With Fur from UnTone (no longer available)
BAG: Black Leather With Feather from Attic on Marketplace
SHOES: Storm Sandals from Gos
BRACELET CAMERA RIGHT: Group Gift - Wicki Spiked Bracelet by Pure Poison Fashion
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Sophistique by Je Suis
RINGS: Eternelle Rings by Je Suis
EARRINGS: Leather Feather Earrings in Black by Mandala
LOCATION: Maria Lynn Falls

My Guilty Confessions And A SLook.

Mz Straw-Meme has devised another great idea so I'll do that first then talk about my look.  Oh dear...think Chalice think.  What are my guilty confessions?  I'm sure I have some in there...thinking....thinking.  OK, here I go opening up which is sometimes kind of scary because of the judgement that goes along with it.

1. I try all kinds of ways to make my blog more popular and get it out there but they don't seem to work.
I think I shoot myself in the foot with this because in SL I've become so reserved I'm practically invisible.  This is reflective of my RL at the moment because of some tragedies I experienced last year that I've kind of cocooned myself for protection.  I've tried repeatedly to get my blog linked to some of the more popular feeds, but they haven't responded which has knocked my confidence about whether the time and money I spend blogging is really worth it.  My hits both on the blog and in Flickr aren't that high and I secretly wish I could break through the glass ceiling and become more notable in SL.  I question whether my style is rubbish, my pictures passé and that my opinions are nondescript.  I know I shouldn't worry but since this is about confessions, this is one of mine.

2. I hate the process of putting links in my style credits at the end of each post.
I do want the designers to get their due credit and make it easy for people to catch a TP to their stores, but it's soooooo damn tedious.

3. I read Shopping Cart Disco's SLectrets every week hoping I'll know at least what one of them is about.
Because I'm out of the inner circle of whatever goes off in SL, I read them and they go straight over my head.  I then read the PLURK comments and the blog comments and even then, it's like another language.  Who's the shoe person?  Who's the penis person?  I dunno!  This probably stems from the fact that I have no inner circle in-world anymore that I live vicariously through and on the periphery of what's going down via blogs, PLURK etc.  PS - I need more PLURK friends, hint, hint.

4. When I'm out and about searching for new shops, if I see those horrid little skirts of years ago and wall upon wall of slutty looking badly made clothing, I fly right on past.
I'm sure you know the shops I'm talking about.  It's like do you not even look at the relevance of what you're selling compared to the fabulous fashion that's available?  Even today, looking through the window of some stores, its like a time warp of what was available 5 or 6 years ago and the decor, omg, update, please update.  Take a trip around SL and see the way things have progressed then go back to your store and take an objective look around.  Gawd I can feel the knives hovering at my back.

5. I confess that I wish there was a blog like SL Fashion Police around again.  
I admit I used to laugh my head off looking at some of the avi's and bad fashion they used to show on their blog.  I know it's mean spirited but I think if Joan River's and Fashion Police can get away with it on real people, a SL version isn't that horrible.  I admit to taking pics of some avi's around the traps that seriously look like road kill.  I sometimes get the impulse to pop it on my blog but that's not what my blog is about.  Hmmm.  Maybe there's an opening?????

So there are some of my SLecret confessions - be kind :-)

          

I've had this woolen bolero from Bounce for ages and in my mess of an inventory, forgot about it.  I popped it on and paired it with my newly purchased LeeZu 'Yve' pants in Vintage Black.  They're so cute and I love the little flare above the knee.  I found the white tights at DeeTaleZ.  I was really impressed by their selection of socks, tights and leggings so if you are in the market for some, go have a look.  The shoes were a subscriber gift from Slink called 'Lara Mary Jane's' and the anklets I found at LouLou.  The necklace and earrings work so well with this look I think and are from Maxi Gossamer called 'Isis Solar Magic'.

Thank goodness Belleza is on board with the Slink Hand Applier and am wearing Mya skin in the Pale tone.  I couldn't find a Feet Applier so would love it if you did one Tricky.  If not, you're fabulous anyway and a skin maker of the highest regard.

Now here I go doing my least favorite thing, giving you LM's.

Hair: Emo in Platinum color by Vanity Hair
Skin: Mya in Pale tone by Belleza
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Denim (group gift) by IKON
Hands: Slink
Hand Skin Applier: For Pale skin by Belleza
Top: Wool Bolero in Blanc by Bounce
Pants: Yve in Vintage Black by LeeZu
Stockings: White Wool Tights from DeeTaleZ
Shoes: Lara Mary Jane's (subscriber gift) by Slink
Anklets: Crepuscule in Black by LouLou
Earrings and Necklace: Isis Solar Magic colored Silver by Maxi Gossamer
Ring: White Melt My Heart Ring by Auxiliary
Location: Resonant Osmosis

Blow Me.

What fun I've had shopping today.  I just wish I had more time to style everything I've purchased and get it up on the blog but alas, there are only so many hours in my SL day.

Like the bee hive?  Its a new release from Vanity Hair called 'Diavolo'.  Its so big a seagull flew in and I'm yet to find it.  Great style Tabata.

I got me some big ornate specs from Finesmith Jewelery and Accessories called 'BangBang'.  I do love a good pair of goggles and these are certainly out there.

Now I've had this top for a few weeks and was waiting to blog it.  I just love the line of it and the random patterns.  Anything that says 'Blow Me' is worth wearing in my book.  It's from HighRize called 'Blow Me Silver Balloon Top'.

The pants are from LeeZu called 'Florentine High Heel Pants'.  Here's a new concept...they come with the boots attached.   Brilliant.  I think LeeZu's selection of pants are so innovative and I must shop there more often.

I'm partial to razor back tops as they show off the back and shoulders and are sexy by my way of thinking.

Before I sign off, Happy Mummies Day to anyone who nurtures children or pets.  Hope its a lovely day for you all.

ZE CREDITS:

Hair: Diavolo in Essence color by Vanity Hair
Skin: Zoe in Pearl tone by Tuli
Hands: By Slink
Nails: By FLAIR
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Clarity color by IKON
Lips: Intense Red by Tuli
Glasses: BangBang in Black by Finesmith Jewelery and Accessories
Top: Blow Me Silver Balloon Top by HighRize
Pants including boots: Florentine High Heel Pants in Black by LeeZu
Earrings, rings and bracelets: Sakura by CAE
Location:   Resonant Osmosis

Bottoms Up Baby.

You know I like a good frock...don't you love that word FROCK?  So quaint!  I found this at Chantkare and I love the muted autumn tones with a very interesting gathered V-neckline.  It looks feminine and floaty.  I simply could not pass by these fabulous Provence Riding Boots from Mon Tissu.

I wanted some edge so chose this wind swept do from Vanity Hair and a strong black lip (from ASS) and brow (from blackLiquid).

You like my bag?  It's from Purple Moon Creations and in the flesh, has the most intricate detail.

These poses are from Morgane Batista's box of poses.

Get It -

Hair: Closer in Platinum color by Vanity Hair
Skin: Luria by Glam Affair
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Grey/Green by IKON
Brows: Black Brow #5 by blackLiquid
Lip: Glossorama by ASS
Dress: Clipso by Chantkare
Bag: Monogram Bag in Brown color by Purple Moon Creations
Boots: Provence Riding Boots in Chestnut color by Mon Tissu
Stockings: Bette Tights in Ink created by Calypso Clip's Nemesis label (appears no longer open)
Watch: Vivoldi Watch by Cashmere & Keane
Bracelet: Brown Wood Bangles by Fishy Strawberry (I tinted them browner)
Earrings: Seven Earrings in Burned Copper by Indyra Originals
Necklace: Victorian Choker by Illusions

It's So Easy Being Green

Here is the new release dress from Sascha's Designs called Acacia in Emerald.  Available with various skirt options, I chose to wear the split ruff version which is super sexy and gives a bit of cheek at the back.  The colors include apricot, black, lavendel, red, seafoam, tan and white.   

Thank you Sascha.  Its a stunning dress.  You all have to go visit her shop, it's got everything a formal-loving diva would ever want.

Style Credits:
Hair: Chanel Drops in Essence tone by Vanity Hair
Skin: Mya in Pale tone by Belleza
Eyes: True Grey by Mayfly
Dress: Acacia in Emerald by Sascha's Designs
Gloves: Green Leather Fur Gloves by Ranena Olivier Couture
Shoes: Rhapsody in Black by BSD Design Studio
Necklace: Black Diamond by 24Shoo Shoes

Come Look At My Pink Bits!

Desperate for some blogging material, I hit the shops for inspiration.  I immediately thought of 'Ladies Who Lunch' as I hadn't been there for a while and it is always a place that inspires the imagination.  I'm so glad I did because I found the fabulous skirt, shoes and necklace there.  The skirt is stunning in dusky pink with delicate ruffles.

Always up for some Les Petits Detail (LPD) action, I found the little knit top and gorgeous clutch purse there.  Just as I was styling, Vanity Hair sent out a message about their new hair release called 'Love After War' and I raced to grab it.  Must say I'm happy with the whole look.

 
Skin: Mila in Pearl tone (make up#1) by LeLutka
Hair: Love After War in Platinum by Vanity Hair
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Blue/Grey by IKON
Top: Dreamy Shirt in Pink by LPD
Skirt: Princess Swing Mini Skirt in Pink by Ladies Who Lunch
Bag: Garbo Clutch by LPD
Shoes: Zoology Pumps in Lotus by Ladies Who Lunch
Bracelet and earrings: Antique Hearts by Eclectica Jewellery
Necklace: IT in White Swan by Ladies Who Lunch
Shot at Chouchou

Chantkari's In The Dressing Room

Took a flying visit to The Dressing Room Blue yesterday and looked no further than this vibrant dress from Chantkari for a steal at $70L. 

Having just purchased the 'Night Coffee' hair on sale from Vanity Hair, I couldn't go past crazy locks with colorful boho style.

Take a look a these fabulous suede gloves from Celoe in 'Rust'.  The earrings, array of bangles and necklace are amazing jewelery pieces from Maylo Designs.  One of the favorite bags I own is the 'Old Batik Indi'  from Baiastice that I bring out at every opportunity.

Overall, I love my zany take on the Chantkare 'Maje' dress finishing off with my blue leggings from Tee*fy and my Pascal Sock shoes from Leverocci.   I'm wearing Linn Skin from Glam Affair with a freckle tattoo from the Daphne Skin range at Glance (designer Ava Grau - no LM available for some reason)..

Adorable Mesh Skirt From Behold Designs.

Drum roll please...this is the first piece of mesh clothing I've ever worn.  Talk about late on the uptake but better late than never I suppose.  What prompted me to finally go to the mesh side and download V3 was reading EnCore Mayne's blog (here) sharing her new creation, the polka dot mesh skirt.  I just loved the pattern and shape of it and immediately TP'd to her store, Behold Designs, to get me one. 

Never underestimate the power of a little skirt on those around you.  This is ever so sexy and I love the asymmetrical aspect of it that cleverly uses the polka dots to create added dimension.  This skirt is not rigged so can be modified as opposed to modifying your shape for the rigged mesh clothing pieces.  This gives you carte blanche to tint your skirt.  EnCore indicates she will be selling this for $300L but when I purchased it, it was a mere $150L. 

I set about building up a look from the skirt and visited Le Poppycock where I purchased a top called  Le Tanque.  I then had a bit of fun at Tee*fy shopping for accessories and found Anya's Pico Mofumofu scarf with dangling embellishments at either end and My Lunch Bag shown here in blue and brown hues. 

I opted for my favorite Arch Boots in 2 tone nude kindly sent to me by Fashionboi Lander from the House of Fox..  Also shown: Hair - Starlight in Essence from Vanity Hair; Skin - Claudia 2 Milky Glow from LAQ; Eyes - Pale Steel Blue from Fashism; Watch - Cashmere; Earrings - Antonia from DeLa; Nails - Pixel Mode

Thank you for throwing me from the comfort of my V2 nest and into the V3 unknown EnCore. I so wanted that skirt and I'm so glad I took the plunge.  I love this viewer and it actually works better for me.  Great job darling.

Swim With Kim.

A recent visit to Kim had me day dreaming about the Maldives, cocktails, massages at the spa and snorkeling through crystal waters.  The designer/owner of Kim, Kimberley Flagon,  makes the most amazing swimwear and as you can see, with just a little accessorizing, you can cut a swathe of fabulousness throughout the resort.

[swimwear: brown days by kim] [hair: starlight by tabata jewell] [skin: jadis v2 by glam affair] [earrings/bangles/ring: by osakki] [nails: by pixel mode] [lashes: double wing ultimate lashes by apple may designs] [shoes: grosetto by similar footwear] [surf boards: by lisp bazaar] [eyes: fashism]

[swimwear: sunny by kim] [hair: isla by truth] [skin: jadis v2 by glam affair] [earrings and bracelet: adele by indyra originals] [nails: by pixel mode] [lashes: double wing ultimate lashes by apple may designs] [bag: soho by your skin your shape] [necklace: coco by bliensen and mai tai jewellery and accessories] [shoes: pietrasanta by similar footwear] [eyes: fashism] [chair: by lisp bazaar]

[swimwear: dubi bikini by kim] [hair: mourray by lelutka] [skin: jadis v2 by glam affair] [bracelet: adele by indyra originals] [hair flower: sekai by indyra originals]  [nails: by pixel mode] [lashes: double wing ultimate lashes by apple may designs] [shoes: shanti by maitreya gold] [eyes: fashism] [chair: by lisp bazaar]

[swimwear: jame by kim] [hair: marielle 2 by truth] [skin: jadis v2 by glam affair] [eyeliner: liquid glaze by boom] [bracelet: pearl rain by mandala] [watch: vivoldi watch by cashmere] [ringss: broadway star cocktail rings by magpie] [nails: by pixel mode] [lashes: double wing ultimate lashes by apple may designs] [bag:: black croco shoulder bag by plus] [arm ribbons: keira with studs by dela] [hat: lady lord by les petits details]  [shoes: kutesie heels by glad rags] [eyes: fashism] [chairs: by 2xtreme]


Kim has so much more than swimwear and has been operating since May 2009.  God knows how I missed this gem of a store but hey, it's a big world. 

People do really need to lighten up in SL.  The other day I was tp'ing to a well known shopping sim that I wasn't aware had closed.  I unfortunately tp'd on the verandah of somebody's home and got hit by lag.  I keep receiving messages from the home owner saying 'why are you in my house?', 'don't you know this is my land?', 'go away' and was finally ejected.  I was completely frozen so couldn't respond to explain that she just happened to now be living in the same spot as a very popular shopping center. I did look at her profile afterwards however and saw that she was 2 weeks old.  She'll learn :-))