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   

Wanna See My Pom Pom's?

I love dresses and I love even more that with the introduction of mesh, dresses have improved out of sight.  This gorgeous number I picked up at ArisAris called 'Red and Black Pom Poms' but I'm kicking myself because it was only after taking the pics that I realised it came with a red necklace and a feathered belt.  I do apologise to ArisAris that I was so stupid and did not represent their dress in its entirety.  Regardless, I still adore it, particularly the material texture that resembles heavy thick woven linen.  Because I'm a leggings lover, I popped on these 3/4 length one's from Gawk.

I'm wearing another favorite hair from Tableau Vivant called 'Campbell'.  It comes with an extension for an even fuller look but I haven't shown it here.

The bag was a great pick up from Revanche called 'Gina's Glock Clutch' that has gun emblem's on the front.  I purchased it on Marketplace because I was running out of time to get this look blogged.  As you know, I'm a great supporter of actually visiting shops in-world to keep them there and not exclusively selling on Marketplace.

 
The stunning bracelets and watch I purchased from Gizza called 'Asia' and the detailing is wonderful to see close up. 

I found these fab shoes at Essenz called 'Paris' in Red.  The detailing is magnificent; however, I did have to fiddle around with them a lot so that they fit my leg perfectly but well worth the trouble for shoes of this caliber.  They come with blender socks but I'm really rubbish at skin matching but got there in the end and this fixed the issue I had with the seam of the leg showing.

 
My pics are taken at a beautiful sim called 'Reflections of Beauty' and know you will love it for photo taking as I did.

SHOPPING:

HAIR: Campbell by Tableau Vivant
SKIN: Leila in Pale from Belleza
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Ghost by from IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Flair
DRESS: Red and Black Pom Pom's by ArisAris
LEGGINGS: Black Sports Leggings by Gawk
BAG: Gina's Glock Clutch by Revanche @ Marketplace
SHOES: Paris in Red by Essenz
BRACELETS/WATCH: Asia by Gizza
RING CAMERA RIGHT: Princess Ring in Red by Cluny @ Marketplace

SLimed.

I do so love lime.  In my Corona's, in my mojito's and on my body.  I found these low ride, low crutch beauties at Legal Insanity the other day.  Perusing the clothes in all the rooms I was struck and impressed by the beautiful presentation of the way they market their label.  In terms of the vendor posters, they give it to you on a gold platter.  Their style from top to toe is gorgeous.

I went off looking for something to wear with them and found this cutie of a top at So Many Styles.  Because they literally have so many styles, I purchased the bag, earrings and necklace too.  I purchased the butterfly hair accessory from one of my fave's, Tram.

 
The hair is a voluminous up-do from Miss C. While I love to wear my hair long, I do love to show off earrings so am always looking for hair that allows me to do this.  The boots are from Maitreya called 'August Ankle Boots' shown in the grey color.

I've been reading with interest on Plurk people asking 'what do you want to know about me?'  Being one who fears rejection and an empty non-replied Plurk, I haven't participated but I'll share two.

1. I collect jim-jams (aka as pajamas).  I have about 50 tops and bottoms because I LOOOOVE to come home and get into them.  I'm a bit like the Aussie female version of Hef but I stress without the white socks. And they're not daggy drab PJ's.  They're fabulous colored one's that I can co-ordinate.  In RL I really truly do love fashion and shopping while at home I'm super casual but am a quick change if anyone rings and says 'hey let's go out'.  If my hair's not looking too good I pop it up in a chignon, take 15 minutes for make up, a quick spray of perfume and I'm off.  I can do it because I have two walk in robes that I keep in perfect order and a wall of shoe racks in boxes with a pictures of the shoes on the front.   Thanks mum for turning the once chaotic me into a neat freak.
2. I collect perfumes.  Ever since I saw the movie 'Someone To Watch Over Me' and the magnificent glass perfume cabinets in Mimi Rogers' dressing room, I dreamed of having a cabinet filled with perfumes.  I got my wish when I renovated my bathroom and found this wooden and glass cabinet which over the years I have filled with perfumes.  People know that is my thing and have given them as presents and many I have purchased duty free when traveling.

My absolute weakness.

Anyway sweeties, remember to keep supporting SL designers so we can keep being beautiful.

STYLE:

HAIR: Vol in Blond from Miss C
SKIN: Holly Candy skin in Pale tone by Izzies
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Ghost by IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Metallic Nails by Izzies
TOP: Loose Deco Tee in Grey by So Many Styles
PANTS: Shefunky Pants in Grass by Legal Insanity
SHOES: August Ankle Boots in Dark Grey by Maitreya
BAG: Baggy Bag in Gold by So Many Styles
HAIR ADORNMENT: Butterfly Hair Accessory in Yellow by Tram
NECKLACE:  Big Summer Necklace in Lime by So Many Styles
EARRINGS: Native Bead Earrings by So Many Styles
RING: Ring of Passion in Green by O.M.E.N.
BRACELETS: Woven Chain Bracelets by Glow Studio
LOCATION:  Our Island 

Don't ShuShu The Freebies.

Who doesn't love a good freebie?  Well given I had picked up this group freebie outfit at ShuShu, among others, I thought I would blog it because quite frankly, it deserves to be shown off.

The outfit is called 'Hippie Tramp' and consists of the coat with hood, woolen beanie, pants and sneakers.  I love the assortment of textures and colors.  It's not often that a label offers such quality freebie's for group members so I encourage you to go join the LAMU group to take advantage of some great clothing.

I added a hair wisp from Bizarre's 'Sensi' hair and resized it to sit just under the beanie.  The necklace I found in the folder of Bizarre's 'Retro Hair'.

I'm so thrilled I purchased Boom's 'Studio Tote' pack that comes in 8 different color's to mix 'n' match with different outfits.

  
I so appreciate the ShuShu brand as its designs aren't the norm and have unexpected elements to the clothing that are earthy yet vibrant with an ethnic lean  I'll be bringing you another ShuShu outfit that I purchased because I couldn't resist the incredible colors that have been carefully considered when creating the piece.  Stay tuned lovers....

Oh and check out their shoes...there's a couple of great pairs of colorful boots that are also group gifts.

I've just been involved and witnessed a conversation in a group about shops closing their in-world stores and selling exclusively on Marketplace.  Of course I can see that it makes sense if people aren't getting out and about visiting the stores but its also so sad that we are isolating ourselves effectively shopping on-line.   Come on shoppers...let's support our creators and designers and actually TP to their shops and get some traffic through their doors or otherwise we stand to lose many more.  I know that by actually TP'ing around the shopping districts, I have met some wonderful people and opportunities have occurred by being there at the right time.  I ask myself, are we becoming so lazy that we can't even TP and see the wonderful world we joined up to experience?

THE SHOPS:

HAIR WISP: From Sensi hair by Bizarre Hair
SKIN: Amberly Petal Edition Skin (Sugar make up) by Glam Affair
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Banshee by from IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: Slink
NAILS: By Flair
JACKET, BEANIE, JEANS AND SNEAKERS: Hippie Tramp (Group Gift) from ShuShu
BAG: Studio Tote in Brown by Boom
NECKLACE:  Came with Retro Hair by Bizarre Hair
RING: Silver Cross Ring in Orange by Sakide

Shut Up And Type.

Today I've put together a little number for the professional and is what I wear to work in RL.  I couldn't believe finding this gorgeous mesh skirt at CIA Designs because I have one similar in my wardrobe and almost the same jacket.  What we don't share is the fact that Chalice is over 6ft and reed thin...if only I looked as good as this.  Oh well we can't have everything :-)

The bag I picked up at Just Designs called 'Cassandra' and is perfect for carrying all your necessities such as mobile phone, the latest copy of Vogue and your camera, all subtlety on display in the bag.  JD's brand logo is becoming as important to me in SL as LV is in my real life.  My newly purchased LV Neverfull is one of the highlights of my year.  I can't work out if that's a sad reflection on me or that I appreciate beautiful things.

Search and ye shall find certainly rang true when I found this 'Ava' jacket in my very disorganized inventory.  I knew I was keeping it for something special.  Beautifully cut and I love the high slip of a waist belt.

Now the shoes are what I have been coveting from Just Designs for a week now.  Called 'Excess' they are so, so, so, so perfect in every way.  I love that you can change the heel and sole colors to match your outfits via the hud.

  
The necklace, earrings and bracelet (camera left) are gorgeous pieces from Pure Poison, while the watch is from 7891.

"Right Mr Jones, sit down right here and take some dictation and bring your BIG pencil".

WHERE:

HAIR: Witch in Butter color from Lamb
SKIN: Candy (make up #2) in America tone from Glam Affair
EYES: Perspective eyes in Blue from IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: Slink
POLISH: By Flair
JACKET: Ava in Black by Maitreya
SKIRT: Paisley Pencil Skirt in Brown by CIA Designs
SHOES: Excess in Black by Just Designs
BAG: Cassandra in Black by Just Designs
NECKLACE: Wilda by Pure Poison
EARRINGS: Rock Stud by Pure Poison
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Love Stacked Bracelets by Pure Poison
WATCH: Aubierre rolex watch by 7891 @ Marketplace
RING:  Eternalle by Je Suis

Sexy In The City...Literally.

Sometimes it's the simplest of pieces that catches your eye because of the material or colors.  That is what this cute item from Graffitiwear called 'Skyscraper Bare Shoulder Jumpsuit' did for me.  I loved the geometry of the pattern emulating city skyscraper's and the shades of black and grey with splashes of red.  It's such a clever and well thought out piece of tailoring.

I decided to pop on some knee length leggings in grey from Art Decade which are equally well made with subtle folds and creases that add authenticity.

I wanted bold jewellery to compliment the bold pattern and headed over to Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery who are renowned for such things.  I found a smart earring and necklace set called 'Chasing Windmills' along with the 'Black Ice' bracelet (camera left) and cute as can be clutch called 'Feu Follet'.  I downsized the purse some to a more petite size.

I adore Paper Couture's hair called 'Slicked Parted Hair Bun' in Blond.  So sleek and elegant.  I wish they would do more hair because every style I've ever purchased has that real authentic model look.  Not too prissy or over-done and allows the clothing to take center stage.

I'm in total shoe lust with everything produced at Just Designs and found these platform thongs called 'Infra' in black.  I say 'thongs' because I'm an aussie but I think the rest of the world calls them flip flops if I'm not mistaken?  To me they're drool worthy as is every row of shoes my eyes gaze upon.  Look at the little 'JD' logo on the strap and delicate silver anklet...tickle me pink til Tuesday, I LOVE these.

Standing in the serene surroundings of the 'Cyprian Garden', I couldn't be more happy with the look I created around the zany little jump suit from Graffitiwear.

FOLLOW ME:

HAIR: Slicked Parted Hair Bun in Blond by Paper Couture
SKIN: Amberly in Europa tone (make up #9) by Glam Affair
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Oxidation (member gift) by IKON - Perspective Eyes can be purchased for a limited time at The Liaison Collaborative
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Black Drama by A.S.S.
JUMPSUIT: Skyscraper Bare Shoulder Jumpsuit by Graffitiwear
LEGGINGS: Grey color by Art Decade @ Marketplace
SHOES: Infra in Black by Just Designs
BAG: Feu Follet by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
NECKLACE AND EARRINGS: Chasing Windmills by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
BRACELET CAMERA LEFT: Black Ice by Chop Zuey Couture Jewellery
WATCH CAMERA RIGHT: Vivoldi Watch by Cashmere and Keane
RINGS: Melissa Rings by Bens Beauty

A Date With Bogart.

I felt like creating some old world glamor but with a little twist.  I found this stunner of a mesh dress in a gorgeous eggplant color and animal patterned vibrant print panels running down the sides from CIA Designs, a store I was unfamiliar with.  When I spotted it I thought the cut was so elegant but the streaks of color transformed it from your average long gown.  I accessorized using the lime green to accentuate the splashes of color.

The bag is such a good match and I was happy to find it at the Alexandra Sautereau Collection.

The hair is from Paper Couture fittingly named 'Bacall Bob'.

The earrings and bracelets are from Mandala.  I love the silhouette of this dress, very classic but with a modern feel.

I took these pics at 'Ghostsville', a great sim for photo taking.

SHOPPING TOUR:

HAIR: Bacall Bob by Paper Couture
SKIN: Betty in Pale tone (make up #8) by Belleza
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Ghost by IKON (purchased at The Liaison Collaborative)
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: By Nailed It
DRESS: Vibrant Evening Gown in Eggplant by CIA Designs
BAG: Xiomara Kid Leather Purse by Alexandra Sautereau Collection Utility
BRACELETS: Takara Bangles in Rich Green by Mandala
EARRINGS: Noodle Earrings in Grass Green by Mandala

I'm Riding Low In The Crutch.

Gawd did this outfit take me ages to style!  I started with the low crotch lilac pants from Graffitiwear  and set out to find the rest.  I went over to The Liaison Collaborative to grab IKON's new release 'Perspective Eyes' which I'm wearing and saw this fabo top from 22769 called 'Obi' in violet.  I couldn't believe I got that lucky because lilac isn't the easiest color to co-ordinate. IKON's new eyes will only be available for a limited time so don't you go and miss out because they're GORGEOUS.  You may be crying if you do but not with your Perspective eyes.  Do take a trip to The Liaison Collaborative because there is some fantastic stuff there.  I also purchased the purple sunnies made by Le Primitif and the belt bracelets made by Izzies from there too.

I knew where to go for a great bag having been to Swallow the day before noticing what a great range they had in stock.  This one is called 'Rockstud' in purple and it's ever so lovely in the flesh.

 
I found these shoes from Faenzo on Marketplace called 'Solstice' that are add-on's for Slink feet.  They are simply elegant and you can change the colors with the hud provided.  I labored over my necklace and ended up wearing the delightful 'Balini' necklace in camelian-plum from Zaara.

I'm so glad I spent the time touring the grid for my bits and pieces because I'm ever so pleased with the result.  Oh and the hair is a great style from Tableau Vivant called 'Alexandria'.  I LOVE this hair.

I spent time today adding more feeds to my list taken from the [SL] Blogger Support blog. Thank you to Katya Valeska for compiling this exhaustive list for us.  I went through the feeds I'm not linked with and completed various applications hoping to be included.  If anyone knows anyone who facilitates these feeds, put in a good word for the old Cha will you?  lol.  I've been really enjoying reading 'Conversations With' various bloggers on [SL] Bloggers Support.  I love learning more about people, particularly those in the blogging community, so its been fun getting to know my colleagues in SL fashion better.

HERE 'TIS:

HAIR: Alexandra hair by Tableau Vivant @ Marketplace
SKIN: Amberly in Europa tone (#2) by Glam Affair
EYES: Perspective Eyes in Banshee color by IKON @ The Liaison Collaborative
HANDS: By Slink
POLISH: Lustre by ASS (sorry SL wouldn't give me the LM)
TOP: Obi in Violet by 22769 @ The Liaison Collaborative
PANTS: Lilac Gauze Low Crotch Pants by Graffitiwear
GLASSES: Half Framed Round Sunglasses in Purple by Le Primitif
SHOES: Solstice by Steffan Garcia from Faenzo @ Marketplace
BAG: Rockstud Bag in Purple by Swallow
RINGS: Eternelle Rings by Je Suis
BRACELETS: Belt Bracelets (color change) from Izzies @ The Liaison Collaborative
NECKLACE: Balini Necklace in Camelian-Plum by Zaara
LOCATION: Port Stygian