Every so often, I'm struck by the fanciful imagination as I put together a new 'look' to style for my blog. Today was one of those days.
This beautiful new dress with pastels over a soft blue background comes from Loovus Dezavor's exclusive items sold only at the Zenshi location. The price was more than fair, and the dress gorgeously worth the investment.
I couldn't help myself. I saw the stunning color choices as some that might work with the fae in me, so I pulled out some of the best wings created in Second Life by anyone, Material Squirrel, old or new to the game. Then I found a frivolous field of fantasy where I might take this photo. Everyone needs to play now and then.
I wear primarily EMO-tions hair, and this is one of the newest releases called Kimi. It's longer than you can see in this photo, but certain to be revealed in its entirety as I continue to use my array of stunning designs from this crafty content creator. All of the styles released this weekend past have a flair for the Far East, and an elegance you'd expect.
Featured Loovus Dzevavor Zenshi Cotton Candy Exclusive Dress
Featured EMO-tions Kimi
1. Custom Shape
2. Paisley's: Lavenderr Fairy Skin
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
5. Face Paint: Abstract Eye Purple
6. Noya: Silver Manicure
7. Gina: Pixie Heart Earrings and Necklace
8. Juicy: Sparkling Iridescent Pink Heels
9. Material Squirrel Wings: Isolde Wings Violet
10. Hover Pose in Vista AO
I've had the joy of working with Violet Crush Bravin in several settings and admire the amount of work she accomplishes on any given day. Wow! One of her tricks up her sleeve is to create and create and create some more... new clothing that includes system style, sculpts, flexi and mesh for great combinations. As this is the end of the month of January, this is the last of the January items I will post. I had to choose one that was fun and different from what I'd tried other times this month and this outfit is cool.
A black long sleeve lace top keeps the arms warm over a sweetheart neckline mini dress. Flexi flairs around the waist and lace poufs just right below the first dark blue layer of the skirt tying together the look.
I paired this with new releases from Chop Zuey, pieces used by those awe inspiring MVW finale candidates. The Eilifu Black Set decorated my throat, nestled very close as a choker, earring match and a bracelet completes the set. After seeing all the work those women put into the contest, it's special to own a little piece of history linked to that momentous event.
Featured VCB Black Lace Dress
Featured Chop Zuey MVW Eilifu Black Set
1. Custom Shape
2. Oceane's Rose Natural Coffee Tan
3. Poetic Eyes: Hot Mocca
4. EMO-tions: Greece
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Davina
6. Face Paint: Sophisticates Poison
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. Stella - Macy Stiletto Ankle Boots
9. Image Essentials Studio Poses
Once in a while, I receive a blogger pack from Stars Fashion, and always there are a wide variety of styles to choose from and I try to post at least one new look from them after I look at the options.
I've had a sweetheart home on medical leave after injury sustained while serving overseas. Yes, he might be making me slightly insane at this point, but I still love him all the same. As it it is, he's been far more involved in what art I do online and how this blogging thing works. He was watching over my shoulder as I pulled out Stars Fashion looks and THIS is what HE chose this time. He said it was fun, different and made him feel like the person wearing it had not a care in the world, could play as they wished, and get the most out of life. I had to share. This outfit is called "True Love" which also seemed apt, because after 23 years, we still have that true love that makes things okay when everything else in the world seems to blow around like a hurricane. I'm glad he had a hand in this, and I enjoyed the very different look from Stars Fashion even more because of his input. Have fun at Stars Fashion. They have a vast array of items, and very good prices.
You'll also note a new release hanging from my ears from the Liv-Glam Curiosity line. The stars have color options for the gems as well as the metal and can be resized. I thought they had the same fun energy the outfit had, so I was happy to show you a new Liv-Glam release too.
And a quick PS... pop over to Image Essentials property to try their photo studios, their outdoor props and settings, and other ways to enhance your modeling needs and blogging.
Featured Stars Fashion True Love
Featured Curiosity Star Earrings at Liv-Glam
1. Custom Shape
2. Oceane's Rose Natural Milk Tan + Cleavage
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Anna
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia
6. Face Paint: Panda Purple Gradient
7. SHOCK: Frosty Penguin Nails
8. Image Essentials Studio Poses
Yet another skin to review and more by VCB Designs are shared here.
I found the perfect location to snap a few photos of Renesme Buckskin Coat and Outfit. Violet has released an incredible number of items this month and I've only shown you a few. Her sense of style works with everything from the carefree and casual to the elegant and even fanciful.
Featured EMO-tions Shima
Featured Candy Metal Spring Gift Skin
Featured VCB Renesme Buckskin Coat and Outfit
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
3. Natural Beauty: Prim Lashes 4
4. Face Paint: True Custom 3
5. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
6. Liv-Glam: Faux Leather Boots
7. [LAP] Poses
The more talent the Owner of Liv-Glam gathers, the more diverse the items available will be and with that even more of you will find delicious items suitable to YOUR sense of taste.
I paired the long over-knee Odeur boots from Stella with the new mini dress called Believe from the K-Collection. The white on black certainly made the pattern pop!
You'll notice perhaps that this is not one of my regular skins, but something new from SEANU. It's got a good base tone though the shadowing for the face makes me feel a little bit like a different me. Most skins do that though. I guess we all eventually feel comfortable in our own skin, even when it's pixels.
Featured EMO-tions Maresol
Featured SEANEU Skin Pale Annette J'adore
Featured K-Collection Mini Dress Believe
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
3. Face Paint: Sophisticates Blue
4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia
5. Quintessencia Nails IV Model Square I
6. Chop Zuey: Kharma Men's Bangle #3 as Choker
7. Chop Zuey: Kharma Silver Earrings
8. Stella: Odeur Over Knee Boot SP2
9. Focus Poses
Baboom released a series of layered outfits last week. Basically, there is a gorgeous lingerie layer replete with sexy corset, stockings and garter, and a matching mesh maxi skirt.
The corsets all had that jungle wild appeal and the skirts can mix and match.
Depending on where you're going and who you're with, you might enjoy using all of the layers.
And in other cases, you might enjoy showing just a little more skin to tease and tempt a loved one.
Wherever you go with Baboom! you'll look terrific. The designer has just the right touch!
Featured EMO-tions Bittersweet
Featured Chop Zuey Zenshi Exclusive Espresso in Pompeii
Featured Face Paint The Night Look
Featured Baboom! Mieder Mesh Corset and Maxi Mesh Skirt
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Hot Mocca
4. Face Paint: Black Brow
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina
6. Candy Nail: Rosy Black
7. N-Core: Coquette Wild Edition
8. Poses Built in Props at Image Essentials
It's been a while for me to share ideas and information here. My world off line has been tugging more than usual. I imagine we all have that occur from time to time. Hopefully after tomorrow gets sorted, things return to my normal. Blogging for me offers such a release, and because of that, it's beyond fun.
While I've been away, EMO-tions has had two new release weekends. I'm dividing them accordingly to be sure you know which ones came first. This first style, Bittersweet is long and wavy, and will appear in an entire series with this gorgeous Chop Zuey Zenshi exclusive jewelry and a sexy layered lingerie set, so you'll see it from other angles as well as this.
This hair from EMO-tions, Maresol, offers a unique updo with or without the scarf attached to the hair. I've never been very good at manipulating my long straight hair into braids or updos so when I find styles like this from EMO-tions, it fulfills a little nook of need I've wanted for quite a long time.
Another extremely long style, Shima, reminded me of photos of my family with my mother happily sporting the distinct hippie look. I don't recall the late 60s or early 70s because I was just a wee tyke, but photos like this are familiar to me. It's a great retro style.
Featured EMO-tions Bittersweet
Featured Chop Zuey Zenshi Exclusive Espresso in Pompeii
Featured Face Paint The Night Look
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Hot Mocca
4. Face Paint: Black Brow
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina
6. Candy Nail: Rosy Black
7. N-Core: Coquette Wild Edition
8. Poses Built in Props at Image Essentials
Featured EMO-tions Maresol
Featured SEANEU Skin Pale Annette J'adore
Featured K-Collection Mini Dress Believe
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
3. Face Paint: Sophisticates Blue
4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia
5. Quintessencia Nails IV Model Square I
6. Chop Zuey: Kharma Men's Bangle #3 as Choker
7. Chop Zuey: Kharma Silver Earrings
8. Stella: Odeur Over Knee Boot SP2
9. Focus Poses
Featured EMO-tions Shima
Featured Candy Metal Spring Gift Skin
Featured VCB Renesme Buckskin Coat and Outfit
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
3. Natural Beauty: Prim Lashes 4
4. Face Paint: True Custom 3
5. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
6. Liv-Glam: Faux Leather Boots
7. [LAP] Poses
The newest fanaticism in Second Life - Lola Tango Breast Appliers. If you're unsure of what these are, you may check them out at Snowpaws and learn a little more. In essence, mesh breasts have been designed to enhance the size and shape of your breasts in mesh. In order to wear clothing with these appliers, you have to have the right pattern. Designers all over Second Life are making this possible and that includes Snowpaws.
Some of the most recent releases have been modified for these new appliers including:
The Serenity Feather Tutu in both Mink (seen above) and Deep Magenta.
The Sirina Lace gown is another with modified Lolas Tango Top Appliers.
The Maselan Gown - Ruzo also has new appliers available at Snowpaws.
And one more has the appliers option - The Sadire Gown in Sable. But there are more coming, so you'll want to pop into Snowpaws over the next few weeks and see what else you'll find to wear with those sexy new mesh attachments.
Have you seen the newest release for all Petite lovers out there?
The Serenity Feather Tutu in Deep Magenta (seen in photo) and also in Mink have been recently added to the Petites section at Snowpaws.
Everyone loves the news about Sales and there are sales galore!
For 60L weekends sale, you'll find the Serenity Feather Tutu Deep Magenta on sale.
The Maua Mesh Flower Dress in Wildflower reminds us of warmer weather and on sale as part of this week's Steals & Deals.
Bring out the inner fairy with the Saite Night Fairy Outfit on sale this week for Simply the Best.
For today only (1.27.2013) you'll find this gorgeous Sultry Evening Dress - Night on sale for 100L. Remember this sale is for this date only, so make a trip by Snowpaws TODAY.
At other locations, you'll also find Snowpaws items on sale.
If you visit Designer Circle, you'll find Alainn Floret Silk Gown in Dove Grey on sale.
If you drop by Kastle Enchanted Petite Village, another version of the Alainn Floral Silk Gown in Rose, perfect for petites, is on sale.
Sales and New Releases continually come from Snowpaws and Snowpaws continues to exemplify a business that keeps up with trends and needs in Second Life, from Lola Tangos to Petites to the styles you've known and loved since Snowpaws opened. Visit Today!
The Pimp My Valentine Hunt is in full swing. It will continue to run through the fifteenth of Februay. Many of the items are precious fun pieces to add to your avi that celebrate the lovers' holiday.
Kaithleen contributed this sexy and short mesh skirt to the PMVH hunt. Because I've worked with her designs before, I know this is a great example of her work and quality. Paired with this, also from the PMVH hunt comes the choker you see in the photo. I know they didn't collaborate, but the way the choker from Freya seemed to match the skirt was great (one note - the choker is color change so it will also go with other great looks).
You also see a new pair of boots called 80s Flat Knee High boots from [VCB]. The top also comes from [VCB] and pulled the overall look together. I don't go 'dark' very often, but when I do get pieces that lend themselves well to it, I go for it.
Eladon Galsworthy (newly married in world congrats!) and PondLife (Intimate Live) has a massive array of items you might find useful for the lover's holiday. Whether you want something sweet and innocent or something extra naughty, you'll find it at PondLife.
This beautiful field of flowers were planted to match this vibrantly colored pair of overalls. One shoulder remains unhooked, making the overalls look even cuter. The boots come with this outfit, adding to the vibrant brilliant colors of the overall look. If I stood really still, I wonder if a bee would try to pollinate me.
Featured PMVH Kaithleen's Ruffled Black and Red Mini
Featured PMVH Freya's Finest PMVH Color Change Collar
Featured [VCB] 80's Flat Knee High Boots Black
Featured [VCB] Casey Bolero Jacket Buckle Hole
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Riria Exclusive Boho
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. EMO-tions: Vivien
5. WoW Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Coal Liner and Eartha Lips
7. Noya: Perfect Music Nails
8. Ben's Beauty: Always Earrings
9. Demise of Flight Pose
Featured Dot-Be Fashion Anika Stripped 2
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Riria Exclusive Boho
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. EMO-tions: Silja
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
6. Face Paint: Sophisticate's Amethyst
7. [SHOCK]: Winter Glitter Nails
8. EMO-tions: Nora Earrings
9. Curiosity: Watch and Bangles
10. In-Pose!
Have you seen the beautiful whispy new release at Snowpaws?
This confection fluffs round your waist and then repeats the feathery fluff as a headpiece. Serenity Feather Tutu comes in four colors, and are each stunning - Mink (shown above), Plush, Magenta and Pepper. If you haven't gotten one of these or all of them, it's a great weekend to do so.
You know that Snowpaws is known for it's awesome sales.
The Maselan Mode Gown celebrates the delicate beauty of the female, and shows every gorgeous inch of the body in a sheathe of cloth that only barely keeps everything decent and is on sale for Steals and Deals.
The Sirina Lace and Feather Gown in Sloe is another entrancing gown that shows the sultry curves of your body in a delicate classy way and is on sale for Simply the Best.
The Sultry Evening Dress in Night has been marked down today only (1.18.2013) for 100L and if you get this dress, you'll find a special extra added in for free.
If you haven't been to the Designer Showcase yet, this Alainn Floret Silk Dress in Dove Grey is a great reason to do so. You'll find this dress on sale and many other designers items as well on at a great price for you to try.
The beauty and creativity of the designer at Baboom appears endless. Kyra Camel releases news every now and then and I go 'ahhh', knowing before I even look at the release that I'm going to love it.
This dress mixes the mesh and non-mesh pieces to create a dress reminiscent of the 1950's. Pink and Turkles is the color combination, and I love the word Turkles! It's a pretty hue of turquoise that accents the pink and polka dot. You'll receive a pair of heels as well with this dress, making it easier to style.
It's amazing to me that the Chop Zuey jewelry I chose to wore with this dress match to a perfection that reminds me of collaborations between designers. It's THAT good a match! The new make-up is easier to see in this photo, and comes to you from Face Paint as this week's newest release and at 55L it's a great time to grab it and see if the new Helios series will work for you!
Featured Baboom Mesh Dress Fifties Retro Pinkturkles
Featured Face Paint 55L Thursday Helios in Smoke
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Boho Fair Exclusive 02
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Peal
4. EMO-tions: Karen
5. Natural Beauty Lashes
6. Finesmith: Silver Nails
7. Chop Zuey: Party Bangles and Earrings
8. Stella: Glitter Leave Clutch
9. Di's Opera Poses and Pose in Vista AO
This week I've had some wonderful experiences and find my Second Life continues to enhance my first life in ways that are nearly impossible to explain.
At times, there are random notices that come from random groups "Seeking 3 male models" or other such particulars. I've always been a little too meek to answer such petitions. Until the other day, that is. When Mia Mariposa sent out one of those notices, I answered and ended up being in one of her adds. It was exciting, terrifying and many more emotions at once. I hope these sort of things get easier with time! The outfit she had me wear included a dress called Prima Ballerina in black and a pair of shoes called Mia Might Night Ankle Boots. After the shoot, I sat in her large picture window and snapped this shot to commemorate my experience.
The Pimp My Valentine Hunt began yesterday and runs for a month. You'll find an array of hunt items in my blog with the PMVH sticker on the picture somewhere. If the sticker is there, at least part of the outfit comes from designers in that hunt. In this case, the top comes from NS (Nani Soulstar) and the necklace is a treasure from {GFD} also called Gala Fashion Design.
I haven't pulled out a prop like this in ages, but it was just perfect for this photo! I got the cutest USA motorcycle from a friend over the holidays. I just wasn't sure how or when I'd use it. Now here I am riding along the beach, wind blowing through my hair, dressed for a vacation in the tiniest of tiny mini skirt and top combinations. Aris Aris created the outfit as their contribution to the hunt.
Besides the hunt item, this photo also shows the first time I used a new pair of Gaeline Mesh Lashes. Davina live up to the amazing quality of my other Gaeline lashes. I was excited to see she had a new release!
Also, Baubles sent the diamond bracelet out and at this angle, you can see it clearly on my arm as it reaches for the handle bars of the motor bike.
YES! I'm having as much fun as it appears!
The last new release from this week's new looks at EMO-tions offers a tousled updo that's great for casual looks and with the right styling could be worn with a more refined outfit. I appreciated the way it wound around the head, and showed braids and loose locks that fall away from the otherwise perfect coif. At any given time, no matter where I am, I have untamed hair. This reflects that well in Second Life. Untamed hair can be evidence of someone who tosses cares to the wind and just enjoys life.
Featured EMO-tions Karma
Featured PMVH NS (Nani Soulstar) Top
Featured PMVH {Gala Fashion Design} (GFD) Love Potion Necklace
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Winter Fair Exclusive 002
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. WoW Diva Lashes
5. Face Paint: Marie Pink
6. h.m.a.e.m. Dolls Set Earrings and Headband
7. Luna's: Black Vintage Pants
8. Bootgasm: Sleek Black Boots
9. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
10. [LAP] Come Closer
Featured Mia Prima Ballerina in Black
Featured Mia Might Night Ankle Boots in Black
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. EMO-tions: Tyra
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria
6. Face Paint: Sophisticates Smoke
7. Chop Zuey: Black Storm Necklace and Earrings
8. Ladylike Sit Pose Built into Prop
Featured PMVH Aris Aris Top and Skirt
Featured Baubles by Phe Square Diamond Bangle Gift
Featured Gaeline Mesh Lashes Divina
1. Custom Shape
2. Noya: Blake Skin
3. Poetic Eyes: Hot Mocca
4. EMO-tions: Irina
5. Face Paint: Complete Face 3
6. pulcino: Joulutorttu Nails
7. RYCA Platinum Earrings
8. Felicity Shoes: Gianna Stilettos Rose
9. Drive Pose built in to the USA Motorcycle
I enjoy the compilation of pieces in this photo. The different designers bring quality to Second Life regularly and so much more. I respect them all and feel more alive and elegant in Second Life when I use their products. I think that's how it's supposed to be!
I have the cutest gold headband from Zanze tucked in my bright and wild hair, Lavina in fire from EMO-tions. With the arrival of 2013, EMO-tions has added an array of beautiful new colors in each design and many designs to suit every occasion.
The headband may tease you to check out the new location of Zanze in Zenshi because it's a free gift! If you haven't seen the newest array of content creators gathered in one location and presenting the best of their best exclusive items at this location, you should go and be sure you check out Zanze's collection.
Baboom presents such positive energy drawn into her creations from her special personal spirit. Putting on this Mesh Blue Tunika from Baboom made me feel like running and playing. I found this gorgeous garden and romped in it, letting my hair down, so to speak, and played. All the warmth imbued by these creators flows through me each time I'm blessed with the opportunity to put on their designs.
Featured Baboom Mesh Basic Tunika Blue
Featured EMO-tions Lavina
Featured Zanze Floral Headband
1. Custom Shape
2. Shiva Skin: Winter Fair 002 Exclusive
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Miamai Catwalk Lashes: Orange Explosion
5. [SHOCK] Animalier Nails
6. Stella Mandelli Ankle Boots
7. Chop Zuey: Kharma Lovers Necklace and Ring
8. [LAP] Poses
In a previous post, one of the items worn was the lovely Valentine nails provided by pulcino as part of the PMVH event.
The smaller photo below shows the nails but also some prims that rezzed incorrectly. I don't know if Second Life or the user (me) did something wonky, but as soon as I realized the image made it unclear what pulcino offered for this hunt, I wanted to offer you a close up photo to help.
The wonder of EMO-tions remains in the exquisite creativity that yields a wide range of looks. No matter where I go in Second Life, or what I do or play or say, something from EMO-tions fits the setting.
As I zoom in to show you the dramatic way the braids layer into a full and long ponytail, you're also treated to an up close and personal view of Zanze's newest Cardigan release (black).
As a full length image, from head to toe, you'll see how long Siiri hangs down the back and how long the sweater from Zanze is as well.
Sometimes seeing things from another angle makes it even more appealing and with a slight shift in poses, even more details become visible.
I've been enjoying the many light settings built in to the program itself and how the lighting affects photos. Using a basic monochrome look with primarily greys then adding unique colors in the unique make-up from Face Paint and brilliant blue in the jewelry from Chop Zuey all works towards my goal of making a basic photo evolve into art.
Featured Zanze Long Cardigan
Featured EMO-tions Siiri
1. Custom Shape
2. CapCat Ragu: Silver Skin 7
3. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia
5. Face Paint: Colorstroke
6. Noya: Silver Music Nails
7. Chop Zuey: Le Bolshevik BluCal Set
8. N-Core: Caresse Silver
9. EMO-tions: Marlene High Waist Pants
10. Shelly's Bootylicious Gear: Pink Corset
11.[LAP] Diva and [LAP] Miss Attitude
