Snowpaws released one more look prior to the beginning of 2013, and it's got a great name. an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, quality... So what about this new beautiful release in several stunning colors matches this description?
I don't find anything odd or peculiar in this beautiful dress. It is unique in the fact that the mesh wide neck top and the flexi fluttering skirts work together, the best of both worlds, to give this cocktail dress dimension and movement.
Creating color has always been a strength of Snowpaws, and I know how much time she puts into making sure the whispy folds of flexible material around your waist shows a wide array of colors as those layers catch the light. For this Anomaly, there are currently four colors: Plum, Amethyst, Blue Moon and Firefly. (You see Blue Moon in the vendor photo at the top of this blog and then my photo shows the Plum option.)
Featured Snowpaws Anomaly
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin Boho Exclusive
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Emotions: Megan
5. Natural Beauty Lashes (blue)
6. Face Paint: Aphrodite (sneak peek)
7. Shock: Animalier Nails
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Rania Set
9. Bax Boots Black Leather
10.Miamai Elegance 10
Ms. Mills, the creative genius behind the hair at EMO-tions, continues to deliver a selection of new styles that suit many different shapes, adventures in SL and all the things you do and places you go.
Irina offers the windblown look that makes for fun photography and an edgy 'walk on the wild side'.
Winternight definitely lends itself well to the height of elegance needed for the most exquisite of gatherings, dance or special night out, like tomorrow night for example.
Angel comes with two versions of the hair. It reminds me of one of my all time favorites, Fame, with tendrils of hair around the face, softening the look. I added this to my favorite stack. One of those stacks that get difficult to see over when you work with content creators you adore.
Clothing visible in these shots come from the new store MVCyprus Kim Rongyu has opened. The pale green and the maroon clothing showcase jewelry that was specially tinted by Artistry by ~E~ creator Endra Graves to match these new designs. Kim has been in the fashion world for a long while, and recently competed as a beauty in the Miss Virtual World contest. Needless to say, having a few of her items to blog meant a great deal to me and the outfits will be blogged on a separate blog coming soon.
I try not to mix business with creed, and deliberately so, to recognize that my point of view is not the only point of view out there, and if I have the right to believe what I will, then I should in good conscience, give you the same right. Those who know me personally know my personal point of view. Those who do not know I'm Caryn, or Karen, a lady who loves what she does in Second Life, a lady who enjoys making new friends, and a lady who's tried a bit of everything from March of 2005, in my first incarnation of Caryn to the present. This song and its lyrics touch my spirit, and tend to speak in the general way I'd want to reach out around the world and wish you all something special, real, and meaningful for this moment and always.
Songwriters: JARVIS, JOHN BARLOW / GOODRUM, RANDY
Come and gather around at the table
In the spirit of family and friends
And we'll all join hands and remember this moment
'Til the season comes 'round again
Let's all try to smile for the picture
And we'll hold it as long as we can
May it carry us through
Should we ever get lonely
'Til the season comes 'round again
CHORUS
One night holy and bright
Shining with love from our hearts
By a warm fire,
Let's lift our heads high
And be thankful we're here
'Til this time next year
May the new year be blessed
With good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye
Let the spirit go with you
'Til the season comes 'round again
CHORUS
May the new year be blessed with good tidings
'Til the next time I see you again
If we must say goodbye
Let the spirit go with you
And we'll love and we'll laugh
In the time that we had
'Til the season comes 'round again
Before he comes to his senses, you should drop by Dot-Be Fashion and see all the incredible creations he's produced as 2012 winds down.
Until January the first, 2013, you'll find this great sale inspires you to try Dot-Be for the first time or return as a fan, and enjoy the great discount.
Snowpaws hopes that you look forward to 2013 with hope and joy and all good things. We know that sharing time with friends, in our virtual world or any other reality, makes all the difference. Snuggle close to someone you care for as you watch the clock tick down minute by minute, and while you're snuggling, you can share Snowpaws with your friends. It's a great place to get New Year's outfits and feel better about yourself.
The events that follow us into the new year including the Peace On Earth Hunt, The End of the World Fair and The Womenstuff Hunt all end on the first or second of January. Don't put off hunting till it's too late. Remember my motto: "Free is always good."
60L Weekend means sales and this week there are two items, one for the full size avatar and one for the petite mesh avatar:
Maua Flower Dress in Soft Rain is the full size special.
And the Maselan Estrella Gown has been priced special for the petites.
Steals and Deals offers you the Gathered Tweed Mesh Dress in Heather.
Red Lace Vanessa Gown tempts you with the 100L price tag on it but only for today (12.29.2012). Get it while the gettin's good -- as we say in the South.
The Alainn Floret Silk Gown in Rose now runs at a special price at the Designer Showcase. Not only can you find this gorgeous gown from Snowpaws at a price that can't be beat, but you'll find new designers and new ideas that all make Second Life what it was, what it is, and what it will be for 2013!
Happy New Year!
This week, I had the privilege of playing with furs in many colors. First I tried creating a field of furs with hope of showcasing the diverse colors, but that didn't quite work as well as I wanted, and my overall goal any time I work with a designer's art is to make their creations look as amazing as possible and the star of the photograph.
When I went to a more traditional way of showing you the fur, I knew it was the better way to show you how amazing these furs really are. If you're more bold than I am, you might choose to wear the different furs without a slinky bit of lace under it. It does cover properly, even for a PG sim without the lace. The straps look like a shiny leather, and add just the right touch of color and pizzazz to make the furs 'pop.' As you can tell by the extensive list of colors below, there is a little something there for everyone. I loved the Noir/Red with the bright red skinny jeans but the combinations are endless and gorgeous. It feels positively decadent to be wrapped in such soft beauty.
Other colors:
Blanc/Gold
Blanc/Noir
Blanc/Pink
Blanc/Silver
Bright Blue
Bright Pink
Bright Red
Bright Violet
Noir/Gold
Noir/Noir
Noir/Red
Noir/Silver
Wild/Champagne
Wild/Cheetah
Wild/Leopard
Wild/Lynx
Featured Indyra Originals Republica Furs
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Yvonne
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia
6. Face Paint: Restless 5 + OMG 17
7. Starshine Glitter Nails Red
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Charlotte Set Collectors Edition
9. Purple Moon: Skinny Jeans in Red
10. h.m.a.e.m.: La regina del ghiacci
11. Stella: Macy Stiletto Ankle Boots
12. Miamai Abstract 10
This week has been a week to catch up with the designers at Liv-Glam and put up many styling options of the releases. If you haven't been to Liv-Glam to see the 30% discount on EVERYTHING, it's a deal of the year, and will end today at midnight.
This past week, many new looks were released and here's a sampling of the mix...
The Charlize showcases a number of layers that all work together to give you a perfect cold weather look...
Monique is another outfit suited well to the cold environment. It had a very similar shirt and lace layer as the Charlize outfit above, so I styled a bit differently with this simple salmon top...
Cherish BodyCon offers the seductive lines of a lovely evening gown that's cut to tease the eye with more than a wink of skin...
The Maiolaine offers the class of linen with a ruffled bolero, for an elegant date and cocktails or anything else that comes about when your special someone sees you wearing this...
Liv-Glam's Maxime BodyCon Dress offers another sparkly textured cocktail. The lines are slimming and with thigh high boots, the chill of winter might be held at bay while you kick up your heels...
Slainie equals radical sexy wild wow. You'll see what I mean when you add this dress to your Liv-Glam collection...
As I close this entry, I found one outfit from Liv-Glam, Xavierre Outfit in Gold, shows a throwback to the late 30s and early 40s, and yet brings in the modern style with the unique cut of the coat layer...
All of this and so much more may be found at Liv-Glam! So glamorous and fun.
Featured Liv-Glam Charlize Outfit
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Celie
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia
6. Face Paint: Aphrodite (sneak peek)
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Alicia Set - Gypset Exclusive
9. In-Pose Swamp Thing
Featured Liv-Glam Monique Outfit Azul
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Joanne
5. Liv-Glam Sculpted Lashes
6. Face Paint: Carley 3
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. This Is Fawn: Flight Tee Salmon
9. Stella: Macy Stilletto Ankle Boots
10. Artistry by ~E~: The Cheyenne Set
11. AP Lybra 2
Featured Liv-Glam Cherish BodyCon Gown
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Fame
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Doe Pink
7. Candy Nail: Rosy Black
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Patricia Set
9. Stella: Palladium Stud Boot
10. Miamai Model Pose Traveler 4
Featured Liv-Glam Maiolaine Outfit Azul
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Fame
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Doe
7. Candy Nail: Rosy Black
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Black Orlov Set Special Sapphire
9. Stella Palladium Stud Boot
10. Avante Pose: Shena 1
Featured Liv-Glam Maxime BodyCon Dress SP1
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Colien
5. Liv-Glam Sculpted Lashes
6. Face Paint: Silver Glitter + Midas Touch Silver 2
7. Noya: Perfect Music Silver Nails
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Mirabelle Set Black
9. Stella: Odeur Over Knee Boot SP1
10. AP Shena 3
Featured Liv-Glam Slanie
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Sheila
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia
6. Face Paint: Caryn 6
7. Quintessencia Nail WF IV Model Square 1
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Samantha Set
9. Stella: Solar Latex Knee Boots
10. AP Trini 4
Featured Liv-Glam Xavierre Outfit Gold
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Resolution
5. Liv-Glam Sculpted Lashes
6. Face Paint: Kitty Cat Storm
7. Candy Nail: Harvest Beige
8. Artistry by ~E~: The Lorena Set in Champagne
9. Stella: Margiella Pump
10. AP Zaks 2
This year brought me the most joy of any year I've been online. I explored the fashion world of Second Life and in the process, met some of the most creative, innovative and interesting people I could be blessed to know. One of those people creates beautiful art for the face, and I cherish every step I've taken in this journey that included her. Another of these people creates jewelry that's classy, beautiful, and unique. She invests her heart in her jewelry and now also has a new business with her collectible friends Jewelie and Cutter. I'm so fortunate to model for her and to learn from her. This emerald set seen in the photo, The Margrethe Set in Christmas Emerald, shows just how skilled she is. Every time I've worn her jewelry, I've been in awe of what she can do with tiny prims and beautiful textures. The more I know her and her process related to work and making this jewelry, the more I admire it. If I had one New Year's wish, it would be that newcomers to Second Life find her store, and become patrons, long time members of Second Life visit and see the quality of work she makes, and collectors visit Ends Way.
The thing is, as I've explored this world, I've had friends who asked questions, took some interest in my explorations and supported me as friends would do, who have never been in the fashion industry. This holiday, I received treats and treasures that brought so many smiles. Smiles. It's an intangible valuable. One of the sweetest girls I know sent me a beautiful gown, and then apologized to me that it might not be 'fancy' enough for the work I do. I shushed her and said that it could be ANYTHING and I'd love it because she took the time to pick something. What a treat. And because of her, I was introduced to Montagne Noir. This gown offers three dimensional prims and pieces that make it come alive. It's a glorious holiday red, and has options that allow me to wear it without the extra holiday pieces so that long after December has passed, I still have a fine gown to use for formal events. That's a clever way for them to market the dress.
I've worked with Infinity Insanity Moments somewhat by accident at first, because I wanted to know what [I][I][M] meant and what they sold. When I discovered it was short for a name that included insanity, I knew it was a store I'd enjoy, and each time I've blogged an item of theirs, true to form, I've enjoyed. That includes this reindeer and sleigh set. This time of year, on a snow sim where my land is, flying sleighs and reindeers come in handy. Trust me!
Featured Montagne Noir - Decembre
Featured Artistry by ~E~ The Margrethe Set Christmas Emerald
Featured Infinity Insanity Moments Christmas Sleigh
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Starline v2
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia
6. Face Paint: Holly
7. Quintessencia Nails: Nail Gift WF Model Square 1
8. Adorkable Pose
So it really is Christmas here, 109 a.m. but since no one in the family has slept yet, visions of sugar plums haven't danced in any heads yet. And the mouse might still be stirring. If I SEE the mouse though, I might scream so it should stir out of sight and out of mind.
This snow globe made by ~Shadow Moon~ has a very large nearly clear sphere, large enough to host three interesting poses including the one I used perched on the mailbox.
The outfit I received from Dreamz Designs, called Dreamy Mouse, relates to the holiday story and mice. It's cute and has a little essence of Minnie Mouse from an entirely different background. The costume and the globe meshed well together. Sometimes we all need to play.
*One neat thing about this outfit/costume, prim feet that seem to be good quality, are included and I didn't own any previously.
Featured Snowglobe with 3 Animations ~Shadow Moon~
Featured Dreamz Designz Dreamy Mouse
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Emotions: Karen
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Pure Silver
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
The designer at Jazzitude creates a wide range of items. This outfit reminded me of what I might wear curled up in front of a fire, watching for Santa as time grows late on Christmas Eve.
I also had a little help from a friend who's helping me learn more about styling with jewelry for different types of outfits. One of these days, I may actually grow up to be a real model. I want to learn everything and absorb it all. When we spoke tonight, she pulled out a simple yet elegant Snowflake necklace. As a treat to you, she has said, "IM me in world and say, 'Let it snow!' and I will send them the necklace and the earrings that can't be seen in this photo as a special gift." IM Endra Graves for your treat.
Featured Jazzitude Christmas
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Megan
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Pure Silver
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. Artistry by ~E~: 2011 Snowflake Necklace
People who know me well or have followed my blog here or one of the blogs I write for Second Life companies know my passion for boots. Every time they appear in the inventory for new items at Liv-Glam, I do a cartwheel, then happy dance. I enjoy the vast choices for clothing as well, and the new jewelry line and ever growing menswear line all make me smile. Boots though= Cheer!
The first pair I show you called Macy's Stiletto Ankle Boots had the pantone colors built into the HUD making it easy to find the perfect color for one of the free gifts from another store. I could get that garnet red, so perfect and so fashion now. Everyone wears boots with everything. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!
The Liske Winter Bow bodysuit and the new Janel Ankle boots looked like they were created to be worn together. The bodysuit has a hemline just below the knee, making the lower leg and foot easier to see. Wearing a dramatic boot like the Janel really stands out with such a pairing. Pantone colors again make it easy for me to choose what colors and how to match them. Some of us might be slightly color challenged, so having the pantones pre-programmed into the HUD certainly makes my life easier!
Photo 1-
Liv-Glam/Stella's Macy's Stilettos Ankle Boots
Featured Baboom Christmas Gift Featured
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilve
4. Emotions: Fabienne
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
6. Face Paint: Glitter Body Silver + Midnight Clear 3
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. AP Shena 1
I've come a long way since my debut as a store model for Carrie's Lingerie. I pulled out the old shape that she and her manager Naughty Princess helped choose for me. I had so many things to learn and working with Carrie and her staff for a little more than 6 months impacted my world in ways I couldn't see then but now in retrospect, I see how valuable it was and how much it's helped to make me who and what I am today.
I loved the job, meeting new people, and the lingerie was beautiful then and even more so with each passing month as the designer improves with each new creation. At Carrie's I had a lot to learn, and my first big 'OOPS' that ended up with a negative parting. I made two serious decisions at that point. First, I realized that my name, as a model, as an assistant, as a friend... my name means something and when I disappointed the staff at Carrie's, I did not represent their name well in that moment, but I also did not represent my name very well. I do not work in the fashion industry to get rich or famous. I do it because I love it. I want people to know me for my good name, not for errors I made along the way. The second decision I made related to that human element of 'explosion' in the face of a problem, and after the explosion passed and the air cleared, I realized I'd let one negative situation blow out of proportion and break bonds that had been building for almost six months. One bad day on anyone's part in six months actually is an awesome track record. If I had it to do all over again, I'd address the issue so differently. As this year, 2012 comes to an end, I reflect back and had to put a Carrie's blog post up so I could reflect on Carrie's Lingerie, Carrie and her staff.
P.S. Ciaobella, I pulled out my old shape that Carrie and Naughty and a few others helped me create, just for you. After we talked last about blogging, I thought your point was correct, and I worked there long enough to know how Carrie liked her clothing modeled. Voluptuous Caryn returned for a cameo appearance. ~smiles~
Oooh, and P.S.S. I still adore the Bax boots you suggested, Naughty. They're still perfect for so many things! Thank you.
Featured Carrie's Lingerie Lina
Featured EMO-tions Resolution
1. Custom Shape (Modified from R.icielli)
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Face Paint: 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Gifts 'Poinsettia'
5. Natural Beauty Lashes
6. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
7. Bax Boots: Black Suede
8. Beloved Jewelry: Cuff Bracelets + Chantelle Silver/Emerald Set
Each designer I work with leaves their mark in my life in a wonderfully positive way. Kyra Camel creates all the clever items for sale at Baboom. Wicca Merlin manages the store. Every time I work to set up a photo for Baboom, I have Wicca's voice in my head from a modeling class I had once, where she identified herself as "Prim Police". They both work together to challenge and pull the very best I can offer from me and I feel so lucky to work with both of them.
The Mesh Dress in white has several options for wear, making it versatile, and offering pieces in this collection that you might end up using with other favorite Baboom pieces. I received a mesh jacket and mesh pencil skirt. I also received boots that rocked! To wear under the jacket, there are several options. A black lace top and a silver top are both included. I put the black lace on first, then the silver shirt, and realized that I had 3 different ways to wear the layers.
A good friend took me to a place called the Mad Hattery where they'd generously left a new hat for a holiday gift under their tree. I thought the hat was amazing and reminded me of Alice chasing the white rabbit down into Wonderland. I paired this exquisite white suit from Baboom with the extravagant hat, and loved it. I had to find a 'Wonderland' of my own for some photos. It's a wild and distorted world, yet in all the insanity, I found it beautiful and the perfect place for this set of photos.
The party Christmas dress put me in the mood to go dancing. I didn't actually go, but I wanted to badly! The cutout on the skirt reveals the legs almost completely, then a flourish of flexible skirts circle round the back of the dress. Several different layers and swag might be worn, or not. You pick and choose what works best for you.
Photo 1 & 2-
Featured Baboom Mesh White
Featured EMO-tions Starline
Featured Mad Hattery Mistletoe Top Hat
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Face Paint: 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Gifts 'Holly'
5. Miamai Catwalk Lashes: Pink Explosion
6. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry
7. .Olive. Earrings, Rose Set in Gold
Featured Baboom Christmas Gift
Featured Liv-Glam/Stella Macy's Stilettos Ankle Boots
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilve
4. Emotions: Fabienne
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
6. Face Paint: Glitter Body Silver + Midnight Clear 3
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. AP Shena 1
Several different hair styles came to EMO-tions this week. The assorted styles run the gamut from the most refined to the wild side.
This first one, called Resolution, looks extremely refined. Pins and combs and what looks like a small tiara come as part of the hair. I think it's supposed to remind me to make my new year's resolutions. Just haven't quite decided what they might be yet.
Starline provides a much different style. I have never had my hair braided like this but when I visited the Bahamas, I met some women who could do such a hair style in a matter of minutes. Our world grows smaller as travel becomes easier. Different heritage, different skin tone, different peoples, they all blend together. To me, it's a wondrous time to live in and observe such blending of societies. So many people across the globe could wear their hair like this. I truly liked the world wide perspective I received when I worked with this new style.
This last style, Anaconda, comes with a huge selection of ways to wear the hair from the twisted updo that's seen in the photo to a very wild and vibrant style that suits the jungles of the Amazon, reminding me of the incredible history of the Amazonian women in a time period where women almost never ruled anything, anyone, anywhere, yet these women did. I will use the Amazon style several times over the next week to show the many ways it might be worn. Needless to say, it's going to be fun!
Photo 1-
Featured EMO-tions Resolution
Featured Carrie's Lingerie Lina
1. Custom Shape (Modified from R.icielli)
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Face Paint: 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Gifts 'Poinsettia'
5. Natural Beauty Lashes
6. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
7. Bax Boots: Black Suede
8. Beloved Jewelry: Cuff Bracelets + Chantelle Silver/Emerald Set
Photo 2-
Featured EMO-tions Starline
Featured Baboom Mesh White
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Face Paint: 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Gifts 'Holly'
5. Miamai Catwalk Lashes: Pink Explosion
6. Candy Nail: Marble Strawberry
7. .Olive. Earrings, Rose Set in Gold
Photo 3-
Featured EMO-tions Anaconda
Featured Liv-Glam Liska Winter Bow Bodysuit
Featured Liv-Glam Janel Ankle Boots
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Face Paint: 1 of 12 Days of Christmas Holly
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia
6. Quintessencia Nails
7. Liv-Glam/Curiosity Fringed Bibbed Necklace Set
8. AP Oh Boy Girl 8
