Goodbye Pacadi Jasha...Hope You Come Back

I personally wanted to say thank you to the Pacadi Jasha designers who are on the eve of their fashion show before they leave SL, without doubt on a high note. 

Always sad when shining stars extinguish but you can't glow forever.  The designers have organized the Miracle Fashion Show on Saturday 17th at 12pm at their sim on Altobello.  Until then, you can enjoy their amazing sale with all products selling for between $20 and $100 L's.  The outfit shown here is one from their KREATURA Collection and prices for this line will be set at $130L.  You simply can't miss out on such bargains.

I just love this dress called Naala.  It is really such a clever design and just reminds me of what we're losing...hopefully only for a little while.

So to Lotta, Frederic, Julia and Clair, thank you for the style you brought us.

Skin:  Elle Fair Skin by Belleza

Hair: Liloo in Vainille by Vanity Hair

Eyes: Expressive Eyes in Blue #4 by Nany Merlin

Nails: Blue Nails from J's

Dress: Naala in Pale Blue by Pacadi  Jasha

Tights: Seamed Hose in Cyan from Battered Boudoir

Shoes:  Chi Chi Pumps in Pastel Blue from Maitreya

Necklace: Grey Heart necklace from Crystal Line

Earrings: Pearl Drop Earrings from Chantkare (Spring Gift)

Hat: Gleam Headdress by Nona Hedges

I Love Green Hair And Beads

I love these beads from Tik Tok.  Quite often I purchase a necklace and it never sits right even after a fair amount of tweaking.  These beads created by Miah McAuley sit beautifully.  This is the Black Pearl set and comes with various sizes and attachment points.  Miah certainly nailed the position and construction of these beads.

This hair is huge and full of flowers.  Created by dianny3636 Aeon from 3636 called Gardenia Green, its choc full of tulips and gardenia's and provides maximum impact when you want to stand out because the hair arrives 2 hours before you do.

Another plug for my new favorite skin Elle by Belleza.  I really love the lip texture on this...the shading is so well done.

I dropped by Ema's Secret also and tried on these lashes called Smuggle.  They were so great I had to have them.  Minimal tampering was required which I love :-)

When I was modeling for Dae of Elegance 5 wrinkles ago, the model manager told us we had to spend hours getting our lashes right.  I spent an inordinate number of hours on my pose stand swearing like a fish wife only to find I didn't quite have the dexterity, sensitivity or patience to do it. So these days anything that nearly fits and only requires a shift here or there is good enough for me.

PS:  A message came through the BOSL group that Linden security may have been compromised in respect to SL and XStreet passwords suggesting that if you haven't changed your password recently you may wish to do so.  Better to be safe than sorry so think about changing it just in case.

Mr Tricky's Done It Again....It's An Elle Of A Skin

Due to missing L's in my SLank account, I must be patient and wait until I earn enough to buy the fat pack of Belleza's Elle Fair Skin but the group gift was enough to give me goose bumps.  I and a gazillion other people dropped in to Belleza immediately after the gift skin was distributed and I grabbed the demo to try on in the privacy of my own home.  I really love, love, love this skin.  It's soft and dewy....just how I like it.

As to my missing L's, well they are technically missing but I do know why.  I KEEP BLOODY SPENDING THEM.  That aside, I can't wait to get the fattie in my hot little hands.  Thank you for another wonderful skin Tricky.  I though Belle was da bomb but Elle is just wicked.  Now I think a skin called Chalice would go down a treat...just saying :-)

See those lips Tricky?  They're blowing kisses to you.

Boycott Bullying! Pink Shirt Day 2010 on April 14

Bullying is an insidious, chronic problem affecting everyone to varying degrees.  It happens in schools, workplaces, sporting events, socially, online...everywhere.  To hear victims of bullying talk about their experiences, sometimes years after, indicates just how debilitating this kind of behavior can be for those who have suffered at the hands of someone intent on hurting them.  I fortunately can say that I have never been the victim of a bully over a prolonged period of time.  I've had incidents but they were isolated and didn't leave a mark.  For many people though it can leave deep scars that have seen some people take their own lives because it was relentless and they couldn't see an end to it.

We seem to be the only species who obtains enjoyment from taunting, ridiculing and demeaning others for no other reason than some form of twisted gratification.  Animals hunt to survive while some people hunt to play and therein lies the problem. 

Obviously the psychology behind bullying is complex and multifaceted but I guess the common factor is that the bully needs to put someone down to boost themselves up.  Bullying is my 'Achilles' heel' in terms of human behavior and I was thrilled to read a note card from April Looming of Wild Style Fashions.  April and her store are part of a group of designers who volunteered to support Pink Shirt Day 2010 that falls on April 14.  She has placed a free pink T in her store for everyone to support the day.  Below are a list of designers (with links) who have joined this worthy cause.  Apparently each designer is offering their choice of item to give away on the day so please support them to support Pink Shirt Day.

What can you do if you are a victim or witness bullying?  Well just TELL someone who you think can help.  Remaining quiet is the bullies ally.

For more information on bullying visit these web site's:
http://www.bullying.org/
http://www.stopbullyingnow.com

Here is April's T-Shirt available at Wild Style Fashions.

Designers for the cause:

Addison Mortlock - A-BOMB

Airedine Poe - Adore & Abhor

Anneliese Clarence - Algade

Apatia Hammerer - Pig

April Looming - Wild Style Fashions

Aranel Ah - *BOOM*

Arora Zanzibar - *~ Zanzibar creationZ ~* - SLURL unavailable

Averie Larnia - =HooT=

Aydan Darcy - House of Darcy 

Bastet Hazelnut - NUT 

Candace Morgwain - Sweeter Than Candy

Chandni Khondji -  *~*HopScotch*~*  

Clementine Ishtari - Awesome Blossom
Diva Lilliehook -  LACE Designs 
Dove Swanson - Long Awkward Pose
FionaRose Bartavelle -  Sparklez in the Attic 
Gabe Bookmite - Get Bent 
Heartless Toxx - Heartless Homes
Horrid Twine - Horribaubles
Ivey Deschanel - SN@TCH 
JDiva Ophelia - Masquerade Parade Mask Boutique 
Julliette Westerburg - tres blah 
Katey Coppola - GLITTERATI
Kiki Cunningham - Ki-2
Lacie Chambers - LacieCakes  Liess Paine - KHUSH  

Mako Kungfu - Atomic Owl  

Marja Languish & Kissowa Kamachi - Kissed by Lithium  

Mochi Milena - Pink Fuel 

Narita Rayna - *Ticky Tacky* 
Nimil Blackflag - LuNi Designs
Plurabelle Laszlo - Bliensen + MaiTai 
Pure Nikolaidis- PURE CONTOURS SHAPES & SKINS
Radio Signals - Scribble 
Rayvn Hynes - MudHoney 
Redsoledrea GossipGirl - (OMFG) I Love It! 
Riley Sapphire - Inner Peace 
Rocsi Kira - La Pop Rocs 
Sanura Snowpaw - *Dreams* 
SarahTheRed Aurbierre - Vanitas Vesture 
Sarahlin Constantine - #Before Sleep# 
Shade Kingsley - Jinkies!
Southie Allen - Absurdly Newfangled Designs 
Syn Beresford - Little Pricks/Skin Deep/Different Drum 
Treble Freenote - Touche' 
Tyr Rozenblum - Tyranny
Venice Burks/Kylei Benoir - BabyCouture  

Voshie Paine - La Petite Morte
jemima Clowes- TUFT  

Roblem Hogarth- !ReTox!

Starts With T...Sounds Like Ruth

Oooo I know, I know.  You've seen it before.  I held back but couldn't see the blond option yet so thought I'd jump on board the Truth Train.

Mr T is like Edward Scissorhands.  Click, click, cut, cut and this is what you get.  All taken in the color Champagne wearing my Donna Flora spec-taculas. 

Chalice In Wonderland: It's Peaceful In SL

Happy Easter everyone. I've sent out strict instructions to my people not to give me any chocolate eggs this year.I don't need the calories and it will interfere with my get fit campaign so tomorrow I'll give the eggs out and try to stay strong.  I'm really hoping to walk the Kokoda Trail in New Guinea next year so need to work on my stamina.

I have a lot of wardrobe descriptions to write out at the moment and while I'm steadily working through them, I frequently get writers block when the words simply don't come for a particular outfit. The job is not boring but it can get tedious trying to be fresh and innovative so I usually plonk myself out by the pool on my Plush Pod lounge and every now and then, look to the water for inspiration. Yep it isn't real but setting WL to some gorgeous effect and seeing how my waves and the sky interact is just like watching a movie on TV. It gives your imagination a terrific starting point and when I set the sound effects it adds to the ambiance even more. Yep SL can definitely carry me away.

I often wonder if other people do this too when working away in SL. Having my own beautiful space has certainly added another dimension that I hadn't realized was missing. My place on Coral Isle is by far the best SL residence I have lived in and I feel such a connection to it because every single thing on it, I put there.

I don't usually like whining about SL issues because it's futile and people get sick of it, after all, everyone's in a similar boat. Since coming back around September last year, I've noticed a dramatic decline in performance that is seriously taking away from my enjoyment.  I honestly don't know how I'd go modeling again under these conditions.  I got through the entire marathon that was Miss Virtual World in 2009, only crashing when the sim went down in addition to many, many runway shows so know the PC is up to it.  These issues forced me to abandon land when I had paid a month up front because it was so laggy there.  I've never experienced anything so bad before.  Now I'm on an island that has a top server and few people yet it's still affecting me.  I asked around and others have also said they are suffering debilitating performance issues too.  I hope something changes soon because it's such a shame that things have deteriorated to this extent and I think how other people are finding it with computer's and internet connections not as powerful as mine.     

Here's me enjoying my island getaway while I get the job done. I only wish I could enjoy such beautiful surroundings in my RL work.

Thrill Of The Hunt At House Of Fox.

Sorry no hunt here...move on.  It's just my witty title (not).

The amazing Fashionboi Landar, one of the owners of the House of Fox sent me over a few goodies and this is the first outfit I'll blog.  I'm a bit pushed for time as I have a big job on in SL that I must focus on but I did want to blog this store again because I enjoy conceptualizing their unique outfits into pictures. 

My time restrictions and the fact that SL is being a total shit at the moment, curtailed my creative desires somewhat; however, a quick trip over to Sic saw me take a few pics of the outfit called 'Hard Core Jacket' which I love. House of Fox also provided the dramatic skin and lashes for this shoot.  Do check the style card for links to the respective shops.  Click for bigger images.

The designers:

Hair: Tila in Golden Blond by 3636

Skin: Winter Wonderland Make Up by House of Fox

Lashes: Couture Lashes by House of Fox

Outfit: Hard Core Jacket (incl. pants and hat) by House of Fox

Earrings: Free Gift - Black Earrings by UnTone

Socks: Tabi Blossoms socks by Orchard Dreams (check with Emeriselle Theas re: sales)

Shoes: Opulance in White by Orchard Dreams (check with Emeriselle Theas re: sales)

Belt: Anya Satin Belt in Snow by love.love.love (check with Roberta Beauchamp re: sales)

Chalice In Wonderland: Truth Rocks...Would I Lie To You?

I'm in a hurry but my love of Truth's newest hair ensured that I battled SL's insistence on logging me out this evening to bring you Leona and Mena.  These are two of Mr Hawk's three new styles hot out the salon and I'm in loooove.

How does he know what we want?  He's simply a genius and get's the Golden Scissors Award for Excellence in Hairmanship.

Here's Mena.

And here's Leona.

This man is sending me broke.  I'll be eating garbage off the streets but at least I'll look a million bucks.

Limo to Truth

Chalice In Wonderland: Creating Some Kind Of Wonderful.

I've been a bad, bad blogger.  Fashion has hardly entered my head in the last two weeks as I create my own SLirvana.  Not that it matters...there's been an abundance of stylish blogger's bringing home the bacon in terms of fashion excellence. 

The creation of Chal's SL home has been a joy.  It's my special place where I can hibernate and recharge the batteries when I choose to be in-world.  My RL environment is equally nourishing to the soul but somewhat more chaotic so having this little place, even if it's virtual, is therapeutic in a way.

I have practically lived at Heart's Botanical's.  Created by Dolly and Lilith Heart, this slice of heaven is the best of it's kind in SL.  It's as close to a real garden center as you'll find anywhere and very reasonably priced in my opinion and so many options that are not prim heavy. 

In the first pic, I'm meditating in the Weeping Willow Tree House Tinzy from Heart's and it's an amazing place to sit your avi, especially if you have a special friend to share it with.  I am perceptually single in SL so I sit up there alone, up a tree that I'd never dare to climb in RL.  Spiders you see :-(  With a wide choice of sitting spaces, it's a striking and useful addition to your garden with a great view of your surrounds.

The next pic, I'm sitting in the Roost Tree from designer Kao Sands at her shop iTutu Garden and Furniture.  If you haven't been there, you have to go look at some of her amazing pieces.  The Roost Tree has a lay down pose so just click it and choose sit.  Placed over the water, it's a lovely relaxing way to spend some time in SL while sorting your inventory or checking the fash feeds.  

Last pic shows a silhouette of my plot showcasing all the amazing flora available in SL.  Primarily from Heart's and Antreas Alter, designer of Real Waves, I am in awe of the quality of the products these designers produce.  The layout and presentation of both is amazing and I highly recommend a trip down to see for yourself if you are planning a make over of your land.

Now I've spent enough time on this project, its back to ferreting out some of my favorite fashion before my inspiration dries up for good.

Enough about me.  What do you think about me?

Chalice Doesn't Live Here Anymore & It's Not So Bad

Ok, ok I'm not leaving SL.  I've moved though and it's fabulous.  I had been getting itchy feet for a while and felt that I needed a change of scenery.  My darling friend Vixie met up with me yesterday when she asked me to TP here.  I'd spent quite a bit of time going through search in SL looking for builders when I happened upon a business called 'NotSoBad'.

When Vix TP'd to me I had no idea where I was.  Together we went into the store that sells pre-fab homes and TP'd to one in their series called 'Dubai'.  To say it was love at first sight is an understatement.  We were both so impressed with the details, texturing and overall build.  I'd decided that if I was going to purchase the Dubai, I'd get the furnished version as I felt it would be rather hard to furnish because of the architectural style of the property.  This of course made it quite prim heavy and far to big for my existing land.  I undertook a land search and in no time at all grabbed myself 1406 prims on 6144sq m of beach land.   The Feng Shui felt good and I couldn't resist buying the land and the house.

I have spent quite a few hours putting it all together and I hope you don't mind if I share some exterior pics with you all.  If you are looking for that something special, look no further than NotSoBad.  Both their pre-fab houses and furniture are luxurious and extremely well constructed.

And after a hard two days work, I relax with a cocktail and magazines.

Chalice In Wonderland: Waterfall Gown by Sasha's Designs

I think Sascha Frangilli from Sascha's Designs must be 10 people because she's like a production line.  She keeps popping out these amazing outfits at a rate of knots and they are always FABULOUS DARLINKS. 

She sent over her newest baby, the Waterfall Gown with so many options you could wear it in a variety of ways for a week.  As always, her color selection is like a palette of paints....aqua, black, forest, lavender, apple, magenta, pink, purple, royal blue and silver.  The textures of this set are gloriously rich akin to a shiny silk.  The shading is something again and it looks as though you are shimmying under the moon such is the reflection of light across the material.

Sascha is the mistress of movement.  Her clothing sways and sashay's with every step you take and to be honest, Chalice is sex on legs when she walks along in this gown.  You'll see what I mean in the pics below.   

Having a weakness for vivid red, I chose to show the Waterfall Gown in apple.  Go on, take a bite.

As you can see, there's so many ways to wear this outfit by playing around with what's in the folder.  Sascha has designed another hat in addition to the beret that is available with the gown.  Shown in the second picture, the Waterfall Dop Hat complete with black lace veil is chic in the extreme.  

If you're looking for a stand out, versatile classic gown, look no further than Waterfall.  

Thank you Sascha...you really have done it again...and again....and again....you get the picture :-)  

Click the pics to really appreciate the cut and texture.

Photo's taken on location at Ave Maria.

Chalice In Wonderland: Get Ready For Tik Tok Skins

Don't say I didn't tell you.  Remember this name....Tik Tok.

I received a lovely note card from the owner and creator of Tik Tok, Miah McAuley.  She asked if I would be interested in blogging her new skins, Leila and Bunny, along with some jewelery and accessories.  The skins arrived and after hastily unpacking, I nuded up and popped them on. Miah had said in her note card that she has worked very hard on her skins and I could tell from her words that she has passion and the hunger to see Tik Tok go far.  She told me that the skins were released in February and that her intention was to create 'amazing' skins. 

I am really very impressed.  For a relatively new skin designer, I couldn't believe her attention to detail and while I'm only showing the Bunny skin in the pale shade for this post, I will share the other skins in another post.

Miah's skins come with open and closed mouth options and while I've never been fond of my av smiling, I really like the teeth peeking through these incredibly luscious lips.  Bunny is sold in pale, tan and dark tones at a cost of $3,200L's for a fat pack of 8 skins or $600L per skin.  There is also two different options of cleavage depending on whether you want the girls dressed up or down.

Without further ado, here is Bunny in Light.  Miah also designed the gorgeous necklace and earrings shown in the pics.  This girl is talent personified and I can't wait to watch her career soar.  Please click for a better view.

I predict Miah and Tik Tok will be the next best thing.  While the shop is in it's infancy, you can't keep talent like this hidden for long.

 

Skin: Bunny Pale from Tik Tok
Hair: Joanna in Champagne from Truth
Eyes: Expressive Eyes Blue#4 from Nany Merlin
Lashes: Photoshoot from LeLutka
Necklace/Earrings: Blossom from Tik Tok
Bra/panties: Lovelace (Free Gift) from Launa Fauna
Socks: Vicki from Locke Couture
Shoes: Chi Chi in Black from Maitreya

Chalice In Wonderland: I've Gone To The Dogs

I am a scarf nut in RL and my two favorite labels are Sir Alistair Rai now known as Sataya Rai and Matta (Cristina Gitti).

When I provisioned for my world trip in August, I made sure I was well stocked with these scarves and they protected me from the hot sun wherever I traveled.  The Rai scarves in particular were great for throwing over my hair when exploring Petra in Jordan and when I wanted to snuggle down for a sleep, I wrapped myself up in them like a blanket. 

In SL, I can't resist a scarf either so imagine my delight when I stumbled across this scarf at The Dogs, a contemporary menswear shop.  Yes, this is a men's scarf called Shorditch in red and white but I loved it so much and I knew it would work.  I saw a lot of this material in the Middle East and it's dramatic and stunning.  The designer at The Dogs is JDDM Catteneo and I want to tell you how awesome this scripted scarf is....the way you've draped it is perfect and I'll be popping back constantly to see what other treasures you've created.  So please enjoy the Shorditch scarf accompanied with white clothing pieces

Hair: New 64 from W&Y
Skin: Eclat Light Make Up #4 by LeLutka
Eyes: Expressive Eyes Blue #2 by Nany Merlin
Nails: Red by J's Main Store
Lashes: Photoshot by LeLutka
Pants: Zoe in White by Mimikri
Top: White halterneck top by Ce Cubic Effect
Scarf: Shorditch by The Dogs
Shoes: Laque White by Storm Schmooz
Earrings: Estelle Ruby Earrings designed by Ryker Beck
Watch: DeVille in Silver designed by Francis Chung

Found a great little sim called Lusiadas where these pics were taken.  Check it out.

Chalice In Wonderland: My Pussy And Me.

Hi, long time no blog :-)  I've been in a little dry spell lately seemingly devoid of inspiration which has made blogging difficult.  Strange really given so many wonderful fashion events have been taking place in SL.  It happens, so best not to squeeze the sponge dry and just roll with resistance.  I spent my time exploring and enjoying myself without having an agenda.  I lolled about reading the feeds and TP'ing here and there taking advantage of some freebies you lovely blogger's had shared.  I also headed over to the Accessory Fair where I found some bargains and freebies.

Here's a pic of Frolic my new pussy (above).  A group gift from Shop Seu, this 1 prim cat saves precious prim space, meow's when you click him/her, blinks and turns it's head.  He's so terribly cute I could eat him....in fact I did :-(

I have fallen in love with AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur's shop, Happy Finds. I was very happy to find the freebie gift called Red Glasses.  It was kind of hidden and I thought - that annoying  Japanese child hiding this outfit when I discovered her name...how apt.  Here's a pic of the outfit (top n pants)...the shop is full of fan-dorable's like this.

I also discovered Serenite Stransky's SyDY's shop that sells rings, furniture and hair.  I had the best time waiting for the lucky boards to call out "C" with the hair's I had been coveting.  With a 3 minute turn around, it didn't take all that long to amass my chosen few.  Many of the style's are big, artistic and perfect for those with a sense of the dramatic especially models seeking the unusual. The main store is at petit pas and I really loved the entire sim...you really must have a walk around.  While there I picked up this lovely little dress from a new designer, mikarin Burt, and her new shop daru.  Looking forward to seeing much more from this designer.  I then took some pics at the 'Hero's of Fashion' Gallery on the Scarlett Creative sim.  Well worth the look.

Hair: Je t'aime in Raven(lucky board freebie) by SyDY

Skin: Leopard Eyes in Medium by Nuuma's (Freebie)

Eyes: Blue #2 Expressive Eyes from Nany Merlin

Lashes: Elf from Mstyle

Nails: J's Natural Nail Pack from J's Main Store

Dress: Shiroko dress in red by daru

Tights: Peacock from Pig

Boots:  La Vivien in Reds by Courtisane

Necklace: Caged 111 Collar by Ephemeral

Earrings: Antonia by DeLa