Opinions Are Like Nipples...Everyone Has Them But Some Are More Pointed Than Others.

Anyone for nachos?  Well they were certainly on the menu at Shopping Cart Disco's SLecrets this week.  Not that I have a clue what it means but it did give me a laugh.

I did something different yesterday in respect to my blog.  I applied to become a Hair Fair 2013 blogger.  I feel I want to give something back given I cover very little in the way of events although if we're talking $$$$$$$, I do give back rather generously across the grids lol.

Today I'm a goody in a hoody.  It's from Blitzed and while it's not mesh, who cares?  It fits bloody wonderful and has lots of terrific prim details to make it interesting.

My hair is from a shop I found called Tameless Hair.  I'd never heard of it before but I'm loving what I've purchased there. I'm very impressed with the quality and find the hair tattoo's so very realistic as a base for the attachments.

Earrings are from Pure Poison and the necklace from one of my new favorite shops, Pixel Box.  They're having a sale so don't be tardy...get in there and shop, shop, shop.

I'm really into good quality, unusual pants at the moment and found this pair from 20 FIVE called Jin Capri's.  Now you really get your money's worth because it comes with a fabric change hud giving you 5 different options.

I'm again wearing the Slink Fabric Platform shoes that work with the Slink Natural Feet.  Easier to put on than my own shoes to be sure.

Loving this bag from Pure Poison Fashion called 'Jackie Studded Mesh Handbag' shown in the brown tone.  My fabulous bangles are also from Pure Poison called 'Love Stacked' bracelets in nude and red.  I have had a big spend up at Pure Poison recently because not only are their items very reasonably priced, I find the details intricate and designs unique.

Chalice's bottom lip is protruding in that princessy, spoiled brat type look.  She isn't participating in Berry's Meme because there's nothing she can teach anyone...well maybe apart from shopping but then we're all Dux of Class in that respect.

Le Credits:

Hair: Vix in White by Tameless Hair
Skin: Gogo Brilliance skin in Medium Fair Tone by DeeTaleZ
Make Up Tattoo: Colorful Make Up #7 by DeeTaleZ
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Field color by IKON
Top: Moody Hoody in Red by Blitzed
Pants: Jin Capris by 20FIVE
Shoes: Fabric Platform shoes (to be used with Natural Slink Feet) by Slink
Feet and Hands: By Slink
Nails: By Flair
Bag: Jackie Studded Mesh Handbag by Pure Poison Fashion
Necklace:  Old Heart Grunge by Pixel Box
Bangle:Love Stacked Bracelets in nude/red by Pure Poison Fashion
Ring: Eleween 11 by Manna

Sometimes I Get A Good Feeling.

I've been in a kind of SL Twilight Zone.  I've been zapping here and there, picking up the most random of things that I fell in love with and thought would be handy to use in future looks.  I am feeling quite sad that a few of our favorite labels are disappearing from SL but as I always say, as one door shuts another one opens.  Those who are closing or have closed, I wish you the very best and thank you for your contributions to this wonderful virtual life we get to live. 

Today my look is to say the least, an eclectic fusion of pieces.  For me, while fashion does have some basic rules, is really all about self expression and mood.  Some days we play it safe and some days we smash the rules and are brave.

This all started when I put on this Gipsy dress from Glam By Fred Oyen.  As I've mentioned before, I love a profusion of color and gorgeous patterns.  I found both in this dress and thought right Chal, tart it up to the max.

I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to Sasy Scarborough from Flair Nails who must be working like a trojan producing the best, best nails ever for sending me oodles of them.  I'm wearing them above and every time I open a new hud, feel it's like Christmas wondering what wonderful patterns and colors I'll see.  In case you want to purchase them off-line, here's her link to Marketplace.

  
I did a bad, bad thing.  I purchased four new skins from DeeTaleZ called 'Gogo' shown in the medium fair tone.  Best news is there are skin appliers for sale to match Slink's feet and hands plus LOLA's.  Now I know I'm not the smartest tool in the shed, but how the bloody heck do I put these on?  I press the hud expecting huge jugs to magically appear and nothing.  Note to self: read instructions.  I must give big claps to Steffi Villota, Ms DeeTaleZ herself, for making such wonderful skins.  She does prove its all in the details.

The hair is also from DeeTaleZ.  You purchase the tattoo layer of your choice and then the Mohican prim attachment.  I think closely shaved or short hair can make a bold statement so love this idea from DeeTaleZ.  I'm off to purchase some more tattoo layers which have shaved patterns.

The face decoration is from a great accessories store called 22769 Casual Couture.  The piece is called 'Femme Dryad Head Piece' in Silver/Blue.  To add even more blueness, I'm wearing Peacock Eyeshadow tattoo from Little Petits Details and Eccentric Uptown Blue lipstick tattoo from The Skinnery. 

I grabbed myself some Thick Wool Socks from DeeTaleZ and very smart Black Patent Ankle Boots from Kunglers.

I also purchased this Sage Snake Skin Clutch from Cherry, a great place for shoes, bags and accessories.

Love or hate my look, be rest assured I'll be noticed she says laughing maniacally.

Hair tattoo and prim: Shaved hair tattoo and Mohican prim hair from DeeTaleZ
Skin: Gogo Pink Lips in Medium Fair tone from DeeTaleZ
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Ice by IKON
Eyeshadow: Peacock Eyeshadow from Little Petits Details
Lips: Eccentric Lipstick Uptown Blue by The Skinnery
Hands: Slink
Nails: From Flair at the Deck
Face decoration: Femme Dryad Head Piece' in Silver/Blue by 22769 Casual Couture
Dress: Gipsy from Glam by Fred Oyen
Shoes: Black Patent Ankle Boots from Kunglers
Bag: Sage Snake Skin Clutch from Cherry
Socks: Thick Black Wool Socks from DeeTaleZ
Earrings and Necklace: Soul in Blue from Mandala
Rings: The Little Princess Elephant Ring from MiWardrobe

A Four Dress Ode To Sascha's Designs.

Hello lovelies.  This is just a quickie to show you four great new designs from Sascha Frangilli that she sent me a little while ago.  I'm late so do apologize but late or not, these are representative of the amazing designs available at her store.

Elle Hot Pink

Pink Spring Coat

Midnight Blue

Laurel Purple

Here's your limo to Sascha's Designs.

Give It Up For Mesh Head.

Gawd I got so side tracked putting this look together, it felt like I was everywhere and spending it up like a Getty.  But I couldn't be more thrilled with the pieces I purchased.

The look started with the wonderfully patterned Xtreme Tank and boots from Mesh Head.  The tank has a hud that gives you the option of 8 patterns but I was particularly enamored by this design and purchased the matching boots.  I simply love it.  I also must say that I found the customer service responsive, friendly and timely. 

I love the subtle connection between top and shoes.  Designer Francesco Carrera caters to biker dudes and rock chick's and her ability with mesh clothing is masterful.  What I specifically love is the fact that the design is replicated inside the top which makes for no invisible lines.

Another favorite store of mine is MOW.  I found these fabulous Grey Cargo Jeans with great detail and Unisex Arm Warmers.  I've found everything I've purchased at MOW to be of excellent quality.  MOW is actually an acronym for 'My Own Way' and designer Medusa Back certainly does it her own way.

For some reason I kept looking for 'the' bag to add to this outfit and finally found it at Bliensen and MaiTai called 'Oh My Stars O-Rama Love Birds'.  Very happy with it I was.

The watch was a favorite pick up from Kumaki which sell the biggest selection of glasses I've ever seen among other things.  The watch is called 'Rasta Army Watch'.  Seriously, if you want glasses, go to Kumaki.

The color change glasses I'm wearing here are from AvaGirl and can be worn on the nose or on top of your head.  With a color change hud, the options are endless.  I looked for ages for the right necklace and found it at Primitive Design called 'Candy Cross'.  As I always appreciate, it comes with a resizer hud which makes it so much easier to achieve that perfect fit.  The earrings I purchased from CoLLisions called 'Rain Dance'.  I again chose a hair from Diva called Asami which can be worn with or without the pony tail. I do have an ear plug in my left ear only you can't see it for my hair.  Regardless, it's from Zombie Suicide called 'The Day Of The Dead' and they're fabulous. 

I should note that no boobs fell out during the making of this post.

Hair: Asami in Moon Stone by Diva
Skin: Margot in Europa tone by Glam Affair
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Platinum by IKON
Top: Black Xtreme Tank Top (with pattern change hud) by Mesh Head
Pants: Grey Cargo Jeans from MOW
Arm Warmers: Unisex Arm Warmers in Grey from MOW
Bag: Oh My Stars O-Rama Love Birds by Bliensen and MaiTai
Boots: Suede SK8R Chic Ankle Boots by Mesh Head 
Glasses: From AvaGirl
Watch: Rasta Army Watch from Kumaki  
Earrings: Rain Dance from CoLLisions
Necklace: Candy Cross from Primitive Design
Ear Plug: The Day Of The Dead by Zombie Suicide
Nails: Colored nail glove from DownDownDown

Lillies Of The Valley Gacha Festival 2

Today I'm showing you some more items available from Lillies Of The Valley Gacha Festival running through to the 26th of May.

This cute outfit is called 'Janet' from StormCrow Designs and is available in red, blue, pink and black.  At only L$65, it's a bargain when you consider you get so many pieces.

Next are the hair barrettes and rings from Tree House Treasures available in 7 color options and a steal at only L$35.

I love a big flower ring and these from Fab Fae available in 11 color options in both petite and average avatar sizes are only L$50.

Get ya gacha on and go visit the valley of lillies.

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

Little Dress...Big Impact.

I admit I'm feeling a bit down since Mother's Day.  Having lost my mum in October last year, it really hit home how much I miss her and would give anything for her to be in the land of the living.  Not that I need a special day for the loss to hit home because everyday she's on my mind.  So I send out special love to all those who have lost their mum's.  On the odd occasion she came in and watched me interact in SL, she was fascinated by the concept and thought it was hysterical when I was Miss Australia in Miss Virtual World 2009.  She thought my outfits on that day were beautiful and booed when I didn't win saying the judges were blind...only a mother eh?

Anyway today I'm featuring a new release dress from Kanou called 'Monica' shown in Turquoise.  Monica is also available in Chocolate, Pistachio, Raspberry, Tangerine and Wine colors.  Its a gem of a dress and I love the fancy straps and flared trim on the bodice.  It sells for a mere L$150 which is an excellent price for this sexy little number. 

The hair flower is from Miel.  I do have a soft spot for hair adornments and usually pick them up around the place.  I admit to having a splurge on hair at Diva.  They have lucky boards there that change every 5 minutes so its well worth spending some time there and if you're lucky, your letter will come up and you will have some great free hair.  This style is called 'Kall' in Moon Stone color.  I think designer Marisa Kira has created such realistic hair and her ability to produce whispy, flowy styles gives a whole new dimension to SL hair.

Again I headed over to Slink to purchase some more add-on shoes compatible with their natural feet.  This style is called 'Fabric Pumps' in black.  The bag I picked up from Indyra Originals called 'Marina Shoulder Tote'.  I'm very impressed with the realistic texturing and gold hardware.

Credits:

Hair: Kall in Moon Stone from Diva
Skin: Zoe in Pearl tone from Tuli
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Glen color by IKON
Hands and Feet: Slink
Shoes: Fabric Pumps in Black made for Natural Feet by Slink
Bag: Marina Shoulder Tote from Indyra Originals
Dress: Monica in Turquoise by Kanou
Hair flower:Tulip Headband (recolored) by Miel
Earrings: Dynasty Gold Earrings from Indented Fashion
Watch: Aurbierre by 7891
Bracelet: Lowicz Peacock Wood Bracelet by Glow Studio
Nails: From Flair

Please note, I hope these LM's are correct.  SL was being a pain due to rolling restarts and I was unable to get the LM's from the world map like I usually do.  If they are wrong, I apologise.

Lillies Of The Valley Gacha Festival

Gawd I'm churning out posts like a mad woman which is applicable because I am a mad woman.  For those of you, if there are any of you, familiar with my blog, I don't usually blog events but I've come to know Alyssalillian McMinnar, the designer at Zero Cool Desingz and organizer of the Lillies Of The Valley Gacha Festival currently running until May 26 and thought I would join her group of bloggers to raise awareness of the event.

Today I'm showing a small selection of gacha items available, but I want to stress I'm not showing all of the color options.

Here are a few of the pretty fans available from the designer of Luziefee.  They're so delicate adorned with intricate designs and contain a pose whereby you fan yourself.  There are 7 designs in the gacha manger but all of them are fab-tastic.

Next I'm showing the "Baber" jewelry set of earrings and necklace available in various colors.  See the little elephant head on the necklace.  His trunk is kind of up so that's good luck.  These are designed by N@N@ and I do believe there are 5 color choices.

These earrings and necklaces are also from N@N@ called 'Emilly'.  Great for those times when you don't want a long dangling necklace but something short around the neck.  They also come in 5 color choices, but remember you can swap them with others if you double up on a color.

I have lots more to show you over the coming days, so stay tuned for gacha mail.

Gacha later :-)

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

It's May...It's Gacha Festival.

 Lillies of the Valley!   

No other flower has more mystical touch.   

there is a thing that people love them so much.    

It's the fragrance, so captivating and strong,   

and no other fragrance lasts so long.  

We are enchanted through this wonderful smell,    

is there a thing i want you to tell?    

Of course ^^, then it's an erotical thing,   

 this scent brings only one sperm the win.  

If you still have no idea what i'm talking about,   

 then try more, not only a little make out.

LILLIES OF THE VALLEY runs from May 5th to the 26th and there are lots of cool offers for you. The event is a decorated theme and the vendors are cute little mangers scattered all around the beautiful valley.  Every month there is a giftie and this month you need to find the correct bunny to obtain yours.  The gacha prizes are transferable so you can trade with others if you double up on an item.

Now I'm sending you a limo so make sure you go and get ya a gacha.  The event is run by Alyssalillian McMinnar and DelaRosa Glimmer who have put in a lot of time and effort to make this event, well, THE EVENT.

I Got Diva And I Ain't Afraid To Show It.

Darlings!  This hair alone deserves a few pictures for this post.  I love, no, I ADORE it.  Without doubt, it is my favorite hair I own and that's saying a lot given I have #### in my inventory.  No I can't be bothered to count plus it will shock me and I might turn grey.  It is called 'Sayaka3' from Diva. 

My look today evolved from purchasing the 'Victoria Dot' top from Mirror's Enigma.  I just love the soft, muted tones in cream, beige and a minty tone.  I then found these smart shorts from Tee*fy called 'Aimiee Tailored Ribbon' shorts in Mint.

I threw on a cardigan from Tram just in case the weather turned chilly.  Isn't it just the sweetest thing? Oh and look at the lovely hair clips that are color change.

I found the 'Rose Flower Mini Bucket' bag at Zenith.  God I love that shop.

Now I need to mention these fabo shoes from Slink called 'Lulu' in Beige.  These are an add on to the  mesh rigged medium and natural feet only.  The result my darlings is utter perfection.  I'm wearing finger and toe polish from Flair found at The Deck.  If you can't find what you want at Flair for your tootsies and fingers then you're a hard person to please.

Thanks to all the designers who made up my outfit and are credited below:

Hair: Sayaka3 in Moon Stone color by Diva
Skin: Zoe in Pearl tone by Tuli
Lashes tattoo: Teal Lashes by Tuli
Lips: Sheer Toffee by Tuli
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Clarity color by IKON
Top: Victoria (Dot05) by Mirror's Enigma
Shorts: Aimee Tailored Ribbon Shorts by Tee*fy
Cardigan: JI Cardigan (color/texture change) by Tram
Bag: Rose Flower Mini Bucket bag by Zenith Fashion
Shoes: Lulu in Beige color by Slink
Feet and Hands: Slink
Polish: By Flair at The Dock
Earrings: Isis Solar Magic Earrings in Silver from Maxi Gossamer
Ring: Anuttra Ring in White/Silver by Mandala
Watch and ID Bracelet: Aubierre by 7891
Bracelet: Thematic Zodiac Bracelet from Pixel Box
Location: Outside Zenith Fashion

I Call This 'My Brain Hurts' Meme - A Haiku For You

Ouch!  Double Ouch!  Whatever happened to 'Roses are red, violets are blue blah blah blah'?  Mz Berry has opened up a a big, ol' can of Haiku and I embarrassingly admit, I had no clue of this form of expression prior to her Meme suggestions this week.  So while I was jimmying open my newly received container of Rubber Nipples, I pondered the task and managed to come up with this pathetic little something. 

The chalice empty

Fashion seasons fill the void

Couture be deployed 

Of course with the arrival of my secret weapons, the rubber nipple, I thought I would create another Haiku.

Rubber nipples worn

Boys touch, fawn and scorn the fact

Not real so they're torn 

 

Go Ahead, Brighten My Day.

Who wouldn't have a happy day in these gorgeous 'Sari' dresses from Sascha's Designs.  The material texture and pattern are so stunning.  Available in Purple, Pink and Aqua, they are as vibrant as a summers day. I REALLY love these dresses.

Purple 'Sari' Dress

Pink 'Sari Dress

Aqua 'Sari' Dress

The necklace and earrings  I'm wearing is called 'Flora' from Eclectica Jewelry.  A fun, versatile piece, you can color change all of the details on the necklace/earrings and will be a valuable asset to your accessory collection.

I couldn't help but grab a fat pack of these Llena Sandals that is an add on to the Slink Womens' Natural mesh bare feet.  The fat pack includes 9 colors so you're bound to find the right color for your outfit. 

I decided to continue the fabulous colors to my hair and again purchased a fat pack of the 'CL' hair from Magika.  With a color change hud, easy peasy dye job.

Purple: Bangles from Glow Studio
Pink: Bangles from Mandala
Aqua: Bangle from Zaara

Blow Me One Last Kiss

This is a very sophisticated dress in the most vibrant design from my new favorite label, Loovus Dzevavor.  The designer, Vikeejeah Xevion, has a wonderful vision with her collection and her use of color and pattern are so exciting that I consider her one of the best.  This full length dress called 'Deco Vestito' is a sharp mix of grey, black and gold.  Stunning.

I am really loving the jewelery of Dita Tran's label, FuLo.  These earrings are made for the dress and the mixture of bangles shown on the right of the picture are stunning.

Again I'm wearing Glam Affair's Amberly Petal Edition skin, this time shown in the Golden option.

Credits:

Hair: Megu in White Blond by Kik
Skin: Amberly Petal Edition skin in Golden by Glam Affair
Eyes: Vanity Eyes in Platinum by IKON
Dress: Deco Vestito by Loovus Dzevavor
Bag: Bow Clutch in Noir by Le Primitif
Shoes: A-List Celebrity Heels by BSD Design
Earrings: Basia earrings in Gold by FuLo
Bangles (right): Lemon Bangle Set by FuLo
Bracelet (left):  Chunky Heart Bracelet by Miam Miam Jewelery - Marketplace
Location: Miniascape