There's Something About Agnes.

If you haven't left Orientation Island yet, I forgive you for not knowing Agnes Finney's clothing label, My Precious. Anyone who has a modicum of interest in SL fashion will know the amazing brand that Agnes has created. Apart from the uber huge success of My Precious Queen competition run annually, Agnes' designs have graced the biggest and the best. Imagine my delight when Ms Finney inquired if I, lil' ole me, would be interested in blogging her Rosaline gown in all three colors. The ink wasn't dry when I returned the note card and sure enough, three Rosaline dresses were delivered toute de suite.

Gorgeous, amazing, stunning...I could go on all day but lets allow the dress to do the talking shall we?

Noir.

Hair: Opening Gift by YunA

Skin: Castalia by Glam Affair (The Dressing Room)

Clutch: Camelia Pochette by Baiastice

Necklace, Earrings & Brooch in hair:  Flourish Gold by Eclectica (new release)
Background design: Chalice Carling

Blanc.

Hair Base and Hair: Tiffany's in Essence by Vanity Hair

Skin: Sofia by Glam Affair

Make Up Layer: Glam Affair

Flowers: Evocative Weddings - Lapointe and Bastchild

Necklace and Earrings: Couture Pearl Necklace and Earrings from House of Fox (tinted white)

Background design: Chalice Carling

Noir et blanc.

Hair Base and Hair: Lulah by Vanity Hair

Skin: Leona by Glam Affair

Face Tattoo: By Glam Affair

Monocle: Pearl Monocle from MH

Earrings: Mega from glow studio

Background Design: Chalice Carling

If you enter SL for a bit of fashion fantasy then her gowns, hair and hats will thrill you to the bone. Just don't blame me if you end up in a couture conundrum wondering which one to buy. Seriously beautiful.

Orient Express-ion in Mu-dan by Lurani.

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

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

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

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

Chalice thanks:

Lurani for the dress.

LoQ for the hair attachment and base.

Mayden Couture for the skin (Michelle).

SLink for the shoes.

je suis for the nails.

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

Pretty Knitty.

When I spotted the knit stockings and big pants with pom poms at Sur+, I just had to have it. At the time I had no clue what to do with it but I knew I'd have fun letting my imagination loose on this one. While the outfit doesn't come with a top and my boobs were free-wheeling, for modesty's sake, I chose this gorgeous little shirt by Chantkare from the recent group gift called Teni.  The knitted bloomer's sit just under the breasts so knew it would be a bit difficult to find something that worked but got lucky with this one.

Wool being such an organic material prompted me to follow this theme and I added feathers in the form of gloves from Eclectica, Folk Forest earrings from glow studio and the Harvest Crown full of natures bounty from LaGyo.

Unorthodox this may be, I love the natural elements used in the various pieces and free from the constraints of pants as we are these days thanks to the Lady of GaGa and others, we can all wear our inside on the outside. I'm loving these Edgy Pumps in Vanilla by House of Fox.

I knew I'd find the bag of my dreams at LeLutka to accompany my variation of a winter outfit and the Birger bag is just what I wanted. Deciding natural makeup would be a sympathetic option, I immediately went to LionSkin's Lea range worn with one of Lion's amazing lash sets.

Chalice thanks:

LionSkins for the skin and lashes.

LeLutka for the Charlize hair.

Chantkare for the Teni top.

Sur+ for the 'What A Knitty' pants and stockings.

Eclectica for the feathered gloves.

LeLutka for the Birger bag.

LaGyo for the Harvest Crown.

House of Fox for the Edgy Pumps.

Glow Studio for the earrings.

Idea Motus for the poses.

The Sea Hole Doll.

SLife just feels better knowing I have The Sea Hole to spend my L's in. I've admired Drinkinstein Sorbet's designs for ages and this little number called 'My Heart Dress' is an inspired fusion of red and teal, something you don't often see.

Feeling the need for Chalice intervention, I hunted some accessories in my inventory that were modify to allow for some injection of complimentary color. I started with Morrigan Hyun's Elegance Hat called 'Betty' and changed the color of the netting to teal. I found these gorgeous Jade earrings by junk and again, edited them to apply an alternative color to match my outfit. I tinted the purse from Shopaholic's Anonymous until I was happy with the match.

I encourage all of you fashion plates to modify anything and everything to ensure your accessories are unique and add that extra va va voom to your outfit. It fun and certainly transforms your 'off the rack' wardrobe in something off the charts.

They say it's the little things that count and that is never more valid than in developing your own fashion style. I know for me, I have so much in my inventory that it's easy to just wear it once and lose it in the folders. I love nothing better than rifling through my wardrobe to find things I can adapt and change to give the item a new lease on life.

Skin from LAQ - Claudia 2 Milky Glow.
Hair from LAQ - HB Style #9.
Hair base from LAQ in red.
Dress from The Sea Hole - My Heart Dress.
Shoes from N-Core - Cherie Xtreme Heals.
Hat from Elegance Hats - Betty in Red.
Bag from Shopaholics Anonymous.
Earrings from Junk.
Ring from Finesmith - Rome.

Welcome To The Fold.

This casual outfit shows off some clever texturing that gives the illusion of delicate folds, both in the pants from L'Abel and top from The Sea Hole.

I'm always attracted to items that have some unusual elements like draping, folds or the appearance of layers and these pieces certainly fit the bill. I'm wearing the new release Edgy Pumps in Black from the House of Fox.

Just look at that simple yet stunning Arrest Me blouse in Honey Weave from The Sea Hole. In my opinion, very classy. As you probably all know by now, LeLutka has just released some new styles and this is Pam in the tone Sweden. While I'm not too fond of the name, the hair is gorgeous and frames the face beautifully. If I can match the hair to one of my many hair bases, I do like to wear off the face hair with said base as I find it softens the sometimes stark lines on the forehead.

I'm sitting on one of my favorite chairs fit for a diva from Shyayn Lusch of Shag fame. This limited edition chair available a while ago for Valentines Day from the Disco Drama room set always makes me smile.

Skin: LAQ
Hair: LeLutka
Hair Base: Miamai
Top: The Sea Hole
Pants: Bibbi from L'Abel
Jewellery: Ecclectica
Shoes: House of Fox Edgy Pumps

Coat To Float Your Boat.

Look at me in my Maki coat from Lurani.

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

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

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

And the SLoscar goes to:

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

Hang Your Head In Fame.

I went on a shopping spree the other day and among a lot of other purchases, I found this amazing Gallows hair from Coif. With one eye on the hair, I found some clothing pieces thinking it would make a great look. I rushed home to style and this is what I came up with.

The jacket and boots are simply fabulous from LpD. Brilliant textures and interesting detail. The pants I discovered at NoaR called Leaf. Both designers have created something unique and reek quality.

Check out these amazing prim nails from je suis.  These nails shown in the greens selection are just great and now I'm a convert to prim nails. The jewellery at je suis is unreal too.

Chalice would like to thank:

YSYS for the skin.

Coif for the hair.

[ glow ] for the lashes.

LpD for the jacket and boots.

NoaR for the leggings.

je suis for the nails.

Yorims for the bag.

Untone for the earrings - shop not operating.

Lemongrass Class.

I need an inventory clean out like never before and while contemplating this task, I fished around halfheartedly subconsciously looking for an excuse not to do it. I stumbled upon this dress from Stitch by Stitch in the color of lemongrass that I purchased a while ago and forgot about. I adore the color and as usual, the quality and fit were spot on.

Please bear with me while I fluff around finding outfits I had planned to blog but with Christmas/New Year sapping my inspiration, I need to remove my finger and just do it.

Skin and cleavage tattoo layer: Claudia 2 Milky Glow Skin (#1) from LAQ.
Hair: Shirelle in Twilight by Exile.
Eyes: Greenlight by WAP Design.
Dress: Cora Rose in Lemongrass from Stitch by Stitch.
Shoes: Black Ballet Pumps from Beatnik.
Gloves: Diamond Gloves by Cheerno.
Collar: Taken from Bodystructure by BiancaF.
Bracelet: Mysterious by je suis.

Sorry guys...SL stuffed up and wouldn't show up LM's on map otherwise I would have included LM's.

Tik Tok Becomes "Natural Beauty" And Celebrates With New Release Olga Skin

Miah McAuley has changed the name of Tik Tok to Natural Beauty and to celebrate the occasion, she has released a new skin called Olga. Available in Fair, Tan, Deep Tan and Dark, a fat pack of five skins will only set you back a meager $1,370 L's. Now that's an excellent price for five glorious faces.

Miah has created a new group for her new label and wants you all to join to show off how fabulous you look in Natural Beauty Skins. Click HERE to join.

Olga is a classic, refined skin and comes with or without cleavage. I have shown the skin in the fair tone with cleavage. Great skin Miah and congratulations on the name change. Olga is the perfect skin for your launch because it definitely screams Natural Beauty.

Olga - Fair - Base Make Up

Olga - Fair - Dessert Make Up

Olga - Fair - Juicy Make Up

Olga - Fair - Lady Make Up

Olga - Fair - Merry Christmas Make Up

Olga - Fair - Winter Make Up

Poses from {.:exposeur:.}

Diabla by Lynx...The Shoe That Keeps On Giving

I'M BACK. Happy Christmas, Happy New Year and Happy SLife. It's been ages since we chatted and I've had the most wonderful Christmas ever. Santa's sack was full, we ate and drank like there was no tomorrow and we got a new puppy. He's just to die for and I'm so happy and grateful I get to spend my life with him. Isn't he just adorable?

Now on to my post....

The amazing Anya Bombastic from Linx shoe fame dropped these amazing pair on me called Diabla. I'm sure she thought I would never get around to blogging them; however, I have been trying to get them up on the site for ages. I love Linx shoes and the HUD Anya uses is oh so easy to operate. You can buy her shoes on the SL Market Place and I've included the link to make it easy to get your hands, no your feet, in Linx shoes.

These Diabla shoes come in seven color changes in the HUD in addition to other options to play with such as heel colors and metal hardware changes. Stunning foot and toes with some gorgeous nail colors to choose from. LOVE THEM Anya.

Such is their superb quality and design, they deserved the full blogging treatment so I styled a range of outfits to show them off, hopefully to their best. In case you like anything in the shots, I've provided style notes for each outfit.  Click pic for more detail.

Above:
Hair base, skin, cleavage: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 3) by LAQ
Eyes: Icy Eyes by WAP Design
Eyeliner/Eyelash Tattoo's: Miaimai
Jacket: Jacklyn Tweed Suit Jacket by Casa Del Shai
Skirt: Tiered Black Skirt by Ce Cubic Effect
Briefcase: Ostrich Brown Briefcase designed by Elisabeth Beurling (no LM)
Earrings: Antonia in Beige by DeLa
Shoes: Diabla by Linx

Above:
Hair: Lustful Nights in Cornflakes tone by Vanity Hair
Skin and Cleavage: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 4) by LAQ.
Dress: Dream In White by Purple Moon Creations
Earrings and Necklace: Golden Sun by Modern Gypsy
Shoes: Diabla by Linx

Above:
Skin, Cleavage and Hair Base: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 6) by LAQ.
Jacket: Leopard Trench by Casa Del Shai.
Pants: Leather Palazzo Pants by Casa Del Shai.
Hat: Succubus by 69
Earrings: Antonia in Beige by DeLa.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Lola in Pale (Make Up 5) by LeLutka
Hair: Base and attachment (HB style 8) by LAQ.
Eyeliner: Tattoo by Miamai.
Dress: Secret by Donna Flora.
Hat: Dior Impression Lotta Hat by AnaLee Balut-ALB Dream Fashion.
Ring: Trinity by Modern Gypsy.
Necklace: Black Bead Necklace by Takuya Jinn.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 2) by LAQ.
Hair: Lasnob in Gold by Tukinowaguma.
Eyeliner: Miamai.
Dress: Real Dress by BiancaF.
Tights: Ajour Leggings in Black by Mimikri.
Earrings: Stoned Love by Shag.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

Above:
Skin: Milky Glow Claudia 2 (Make Up 5) by LAQ.
Hair: Cybon in White by Tukinowaguma.
Eyeliner: Miaimai.
Collar: Happy New Year Collar by Orange Creations.
Jacket: Snake Jacket by LP.
Pants: Milky White Capri Pants by MNK Shop.
Earrings: Zoee in Silver from LeeZu.
Bag: Sway in Silver by Septem Essentials.
Shoes: Diabla by Linx.

See how versatile these shoes are.  They look great with everything.  Thank you Anya.

Very Berry Christmas by Sascha's Designs

Finally I've had a moment to present this gorgeous number from Sascha's Designs appropriately titled Very Berry Christmas. Wear this and Santa's gonna empty his sack in your bed on Christmas night make no mistake. He won't worry about whether you've been naughty or nice, he'll just deliver.

A glorious mix of sequins and rich red material, Very Berry Christmas comes with an array of skirt styles from figure hugging to one where you can fit Santa and his reindeer underneath and still have room to hide the pressies.

Click pics for a better view.

I personally think this is one of Sascha's best ever gowns and the color, well it's stunning.

It needs nothing more than great hair, a pair of elegant earrings and of course, you. Brilliant Sascha.

Hair: Volcano in blond from LAQ.
Hair Base: Blond (Milky Glow) from LAQ (made for Glow skins)
Skin: Claudia 2 Milky Glow from LAQ.
Eyeliner: Tattoo layer from Miamai.
Lashes: Tattoo layer from Miamai.
Dress: Very Berry Christmas from Sascha's Designs.
Shoes: Cherie Xtreme Heels from NCore in Red.

More Lionskin Fabulosity. A Face For Every Occasion.

The news on the grape vine is that Lion Jonesford has gone completely mad and can't stop creating new make up layers and out of this world lashes. Allegedly she is sitting in her skin studio furiously creating saying 'I have to give them more. More. MORE'. Seriously folks...she needs an intervention. When you stop by to check out these fabulous, vibrant make ups and eye lashes, slap some sense into her and make her go to bed.

Click the pics for a more detailed look at these wonderful face make ups and decadent eye lashes. These are only a teaser of what is available. With a banquet of colors and choice of cute teeth peeping out or wet look lipstick, these tattoo add ons work perfectly with Lion's Lea skin or in fact, any skin you have in your inventory. The huge range of prim lashes are stunners and will give you a unique edge to your look.

This girl never stops giving us gorgeous. My hair is from LoQ called Hot Chocolate and designed by Gia Pawpad. Love it Gia.

I have neglected my darling blog for a couple of weeks due to a busy work schedule but hopefully can get in some more posts in the next few weeks.

moolto More Magazine Features Chalice In Wonderland.

What an absolute thrill it was for me when Maxes Loon and Persia Bravin from moolto More Magazine contacted me to inquire about featuring my humble little blog in the December edition of the magazine. WHAT? ME? How lovely that someone noticed Chalice In Wonderland and thought it worthy enough to be included in such a slick, quality publication.

Like the majority of amazing bloggers from SL, I do it because I get a kick from featuring designers/creators and presenting their products my way. Any recognition is just icing on the cake so this to me was validation that someone found some worth in my blog. Thank you so much Persia and Maxes for taking the time to prepare the story. I'm so very grateful.

Page 23/24 if you're interested.