Just Around the Corner - The Skin Fair Is Coming - Featuring NEW October's 4Seasons @ Skin Fair; Featuring NEW [SWANK] !CST Designs, Moondance Boutique & {Ana Markova}

I'm excited to share news with you about the 2016 Skin Fair. In just three short days, you'll find so many new skins and makeup and other accessories from designers all around the grid. This year, aside from making some amazing new products exclusive to this event, October's 4Seasons sponsors the whole thing. Catalina is the new beauty showcased in the event and the skin I'm modeling here Catalina Lily is one of the many options you'll find.

A new round of [SWANK] tantalizes the most diverse interests with items like the new heels from !CST Designs, the black pumps with a bow. Also I'm wearing a new pants suit called Solstice Abstract from {Ana Markova} and new earrings and bracelet from Moondance Boutique. This month's theme "Luck Of the Irish" brings out the best in every designer participating in the event.

**Special note** The designer behind Moondance Boutique expects a new bundle of beauty, a baby girl. She's experiencing some of life's more difficult moments and I encourage you to help in some small way. It's very difficult to have to choose between health and a pay check. Moondance Boutique and Kathrin Dassin always thanks every person who supports the adventure, but ever more so as she prepares for the new arrival in her world. Thank you for being a special part of her world.

Featuring NEW March Items From [SWANK]
Theme: Luck Of the Irish
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001
!CST Designs Black Pumps with Bow
Moondance Boutique Briana Jewelry Set
{Ana Markova} Solstice Abstract Pants Suit

Featuring NEW Skin Fair Sponsor October's 4Seasons
Catalina Lily Skin Package Makeup 4 Option

IKON Ascension Eyes Coffee
enVOGUE Lauren Hair
Corpus Poses

My $up3r P0W3r$ - Featuring [SWANK] [R]Allure and Baboom

Super powers have been around for as long as humans have been telling tales, passing down oral tradition and letting the younger generation know what came before theirs. Sometimes it was as simple as retelling a story about a hunt, enlivening the story a bit by exaggeration, the animal so big, the creature so fast, and yet with cunning and creativity, the hunt was yet successful. Ultimately, the super power in a human boiled down to the ability to think through things to overcome obstacles. Rarely did we outclass other species with quickness or strength, but almost always, we could outthink. 

In modern society, much of life is lived within four walls. Our daydreams contain our super powers, the feats it takes to merely get through the day. We tell stories of overcoming adversity, plowing past stereotypes and winning against slurs that hurt. The phrase "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" remains a truth. Even if much of what we battle seems far removed from those hands on moments of our forefathers, we still muster great personal energy and strength to overcome battles. We still seek within ourselves a super power, an ability to make it in our world.

Fantasy is fun. Seeing through something with X-ray vision or throwing lightning bolts with fingertips entertains us. Media saturates our world with the super-crazy shenanigans of the mighty heroes with those fantastical otherworldly powers and we cheer and root for our favorite. At the end of the day, however, I'm sure that our super powers remain in our ability to think. If more people stopped to do so, perhaps there would be less negative energy to overcome with those real super powers we exert every day. If we didn't have bias according to race and creed, sexual orientation and other stuff that doesn't define anyone honestly, all that thought and energy could go somewhere useful. I maintain that my super power is love. I wish I could say that I had the ability to love unconditionally but I still fail at times. I do my best, however, and think that in those moments when I succeed, I've truly embraced the biggest super power of them all.

This month at [SWANK], designers contributed items according to the theme 50 Shades Of Red. We celebrate St. Valentine's Day and the color red and love. As I continue to style outfits, I continue to think of my super power, and how I might touch my world with it. I'm wearing the new Red Dream dress from Baboom and beautiful Tristan heels from [R]Allure.

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]

Theme: 50 Shades Of Red

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001

[R]Allure Tristan High Heels Black

Baboom Red Dream

Truth Hair Freya

Gaeline Mesh Lashes Phantasmagoria

October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily Skin Package from February's Makeover Room

Beloved Jewelry Chantelle Gold Ruby Earrings

Corpus Poses

Everything On Point At [SWANK] - Featuring Belles Parisiennes and Moondance Jewelry Boutique

Featuring NEW February Items From [SWANK]

Theme: 50 Shades Of Red

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manatoba/188/11/2001

Belles Parisiennes by Cashandra Tenue Be My Valentine Red - This elegant gown will have everyone at your party seeing red.

Moondance Jewels by Kathrin Dassin Elegant Aurora - This jewelry set from Moondance Jewelry Boutique contains a whole array of pieces sure to accentuate your 'love is in the air' look. Two sets of earrings (the small floral set -and- long dangles) come with this and I layered them so the flower sits over the lobe and the long dangle hangs behind, making it look like yet a third set of earrings. You will also find a necklace, bracelets for both arms and a ring for either hand. Major gleam, major glam!

Truth Hair Aida

Gaeline Mesh Lashes Illusia

KMADD Mesh Eyes

October's 4Seasons Guiselle Lily at Makeover Room

Corpus Poses

When Dreams Come - Loovus Dzevavor at The Couturier's Docks, Belod and New Gifts from Chop Zuey

Dreams come and go, but hopefully you have the chance to grasp hold of them, hold on to them, treasure them... as you go by this wild and crazy life. Each time a door closes, another door opens.

I find that to be true in my world off line and in this world I share with you, a virtual world that's come to be my heart and hope and in many ways my salvation. It's not all that melodramatic, but it is sincere. Every time I sit with my laptop on my lap and work on a project for this or that, or style a new outfit from somewhere, I'm happily distracted, and it's a much healthier drug than those I've taken in the past to overcome the pain that accompanies kidney disease. So you see, each of you, and every letter I type and color I paint does in some special way save me from the day's angst. It is why every single time I write a blog or share something here or other social media, I say a special thank you to each of you for touching my world, enhancing it, and making it so much better.

I sent Ms. Vikeejeah a thank you from the bottom of my heart when she shared this month's Couturier's Docks item from Loovus Dzevavor. A limited number of these items are sold from a variety of designers. It's imperative you go early and grab what you love before they're gone. This coat is called the Chase Coat in Almond. It gave me that bundled up with love feeling, warm and ready to go. I paired two of Chop Zuey's special festivity of gifting items, The Little Snowgirl Earrings and Anchor Of My Soul Necklace and a pair of heels from Belod that offer the option of wearing tights with or not wearing them. I chose the wearing tights option for my photo. I loved styling something from Loovus Dzevavor and can't thank Ms. Belle at Chop Zuey enough for all her gifts this holiday. Wow. Life is beautiful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYlS_kmxES0

* Loovus Dzevavor Chase Coat Almond From The Couturier's Docks
* Chop Zuey The Little Snow Girl Earrings From Countdown Gifts
* Chop Zuey Anchor Of My Soul Necklace From Countdown Gifts
* Belod Mesh Stilettos With Tights

- October's 4Seasons Soulful Eyeshadow Collection
- LOUX Lips
- Gaeline Mesh Lashes Felicia
- Argrace Minato
- Corpus Poses

A New Designer Joins the Design Team at Zanze -- Featuring Zanze; Also Featuring no. 7

Every now and then I feel one of the photos I took so intensely even though it's not specifically a blogger photo. I often weed it out, because you really can't see the elements of the items I've been asked to blog, but this time I included one.

I thought this dress, Corazon from zanze was pretty, something I'd pull out, even now in the south, and wear to have a girls lunch or to meet my secret lover for midday drinks and a tryst. Naughty, eh? It must be my Friday mood. The facial decorations fit the lighthearted fun afternoon eye-dea... get it?

But I think a proper tryst would mean I had to remove no. 7's newest release Changing season, couture lashes, though they're really more like facial gems. I wore Gaeline's HUD operated mesh lashes as well. The item from no. 7 is the filigree silver and red gems that fit to the left side of the face.

I'm really happy that Ms. Fizz Lennie Devina aka Fuzz Lennie has joined the design team at Zanze and recognize her fresh eyes as an asset to this already awesome business. I can't wait to see more from her and Zzoiee aka Zoie Zee. I just loved the black photo, the lighting, the energy it created, so it's not the best frame to see the dress, but it's just too much fun not to share it! Happy Friday.

Featuring Zanze Corazon Dress 

Featuring no. 7 Changing Season Couture Headpiece

1. .:JUMO:. Riyadh Silver Heels

2. SLink Female Feet High

-- Elegant 1 Hands

3. Danielle Christmas Earrings

4. AV Paws Ring

5. October's 4Seasons Papavar Skin Tone Angelina Face

6. Gaeline Felicia

7. EMO-tions Renee

8. KMADD/Moda Mesh Eyes

9. Corpus Poses

10. MS Poses

Lots Of Pictures, Lots Of Beauty, Lots of Fun -- Featuring Sabra Style November Releases, Featuring Truth Sian

Kylie Sabra has an array of hats she wears, and everything she does, she attacks with passion and energy and influences the world around her as a result. Besides being a tremendous designer, she works in one of the finest Art Galleries on the grid as curator, the Rose Theater Art Galleries. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angel%20Manor/106/154/29

I've had the joy of spending time with her, in public spheres and private spheres and I admire everything she touches. The clothing collage I put together displays an array of items she's created and has for sale this month at Sabra Style. I don't know how she manages to keep up with everything, but look at how well she does!

If you've never visited the gallery, I encourage you to go. Are you an artist? You should drop her a note card. Have you seen her collection of clothing she's created? You must go. When someone works with as much passion as she exhibits, you know that you're going to love something if not everything there is to love about what she does. Visit. See. Invest. Enjoy!

Featuring Autumn Sabra Style (a & b)

Featuring Truth Sian

1. Dark Horse Nails Gold Stripe Polka Dots

2. SLink Elegant 1 Hands

-- Female Feet High

3. October's 4Seasons 55L Thursday Special Edition Cinnamon Skin Tone Giselle Face

-- Golden skiss Gloss

4. FuLo Bangles and Watch Set Gold

5. VIOLATOR The Dark Note

6. KMADD/Moda Mesh Eyes

7. Corpus Poses

8. Gaeline Fantasia Lashes

#c Chelsea Blue, -{ZOZ}- Ria Heels Cocoa Middle, Kunglers Medusa Earrings

#d Gayla Grey (Includes Special SLink Nail Applicator)

#e Celestine Blue Without Skirts

#f Collette Sweater Red Pin Stripe

-- Collette Slacks Mocha Plaid

#g Evelyn in Red

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Adding Sneak Peek To My Blog -- Featuring Zanze from Sneak Peek and Wicca's Wardrobe from The Instruments

I received my first item from a monthly event that I joined recently. It's called Sneak Peek and offers an array of items from various designers. Each time I add a new event, I update my blog's front page. You'll find the short term events above the Flickr slide show, then each of the monthly events I work with below it.

They're alphabetized now, though in the past, I had items listed on the front page in the order that the designers had hired me. It's way too complicated to keep up with that, especially when I've had periods of times I left a group to deal with my world offline then returned. Yes, alphabetically is easier. Except when I forget whether N or M comes first in the alphabet. :p I'm sharing a link here, for this first time, then will know you have access to the SLurl on my blog, Sneak Peek's blog address on my blog and any other pertinent information.

I'm so glad to work with the incredible team at Zanze with this new project and admire Ms. Fizz Lennie Devina and adore Ms. Zoie Zee http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/zanze%20two/64/191/26 - So to kick off the Sneak Peek blogging, this is Elena from Zanze the store, at the November Sneak Peek. I paired the halter dress with Sazzy Pants from Wicca's Wardrobe. You can find them and other new pieces she's created to be worn together as an outfit or separately like I have in this instance. These pants and other Wicca's Wardrobe items are sold currently at The Instruments.

Featuring Zanze Elena Halter Dark from Sneak Peek

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/zanze%20two/64/191/26
Update - This item has moved to the main store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/zenshi%20south%20two/146/74/27
(This landmark is also on my front page but I didn't want to confuse anyone.)

Featuring Wicca's Wardrobe Sazzy Pants from The Instruments

Featuring

1. !DHS Gold Glitter Striped

2. [B!] B!asta :OAK AND ACORN: Earrings and Bracelet

3. .:JUMO:. Brighton Heels Animal Gold

4. SLink Female Feet High

-- Elegant 1 Hands

5. October 4Seasons Marigold Skin Tone (Laila)

-- Destiny Lips Sunset

6. Nikita Double Density Lashes

7. Truth Freya

8. Corpus Poses

Birthday Spectacular At Chop Zuey -- Featuring Chop Zuey; no. 7, Loordes of London and -{ZOZ}- from The Instruments; Liv-Glam, *{Kiko Life}* from Designer Showcase

I attended Chop Zuey's birthday bash, celebrating it's 5th birthday with style. As there are often gifts on the weekends, this weekend there were also, but this time, some of the gifts were over the top collections and loads of ways Belle chose to spoil all of us. A new set called Don't Call Me Betty was released as a gift with a limited stone set, however, the set I'm wearing has the option to change three gem stones and the metals in the jewelry to make it so adaptable. I warned Belle before I arrived that I was wearing something Spooktacular and a bit wild, did she still want me.

~laughs~ And so I did go and loved the chance to hang out with some of Chop Zuey's long time members/supporters and new ones joining for the first time. I had on a great outfit that looks perfect for the Halloween month yet isn't specific to Halloween, a top and shorts that Liv-Glam put together. It's name made me chuckle - Idiot School.

I had on tights that are lacy and deep blue that I made to go with the boots I wore Loordes of London French Quarter boots from the Instruments. Unique makeup came from *{Kiko Life}* at Designer Showcase and those wild wonderful lashes are no. 7 items from the Instruments. And I used the -{ZOZ}- nail appliers that I mentioned yesterday, Ghost Girl.

Featuring Liv-Glam Boutique Idiot School

Featuring no. 7 Ballroom Lashes from The Instruments

Featuring *{Kiko Life}* Azure Dreams from Designer Showcase

Featuring Loordes of London The French Quarter Boots Black/Gold from The Instruments

Featuring Chop Zuey Don't Call Me Betty Texture Change Set

Featuring -{ZOZ}- Ghost Girl Nail Appliers

1. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

2. October's 4Seasons: Marigold Skin Tone (Laila)

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Gaelilne: Cat Eyes Liner

5. EMO-tions Carol (in plum - turned completely upside down to get the unique crazy hair effect)

6. Corpus Poses and [[j'adore]]

Got Milk? - More Milk - Featuring On A Lark from The Promenade, {{BSD Design Studio}} and Moondance Boutique at Designer Showcase

Working on and playing with the Got Milk campaign for the newest skin tone to be added to October's 4Seasons Skins & Accessories. Angelina, the newest face, will be released at the Couturier's Docks next rotation.

Every skin tone, every face, each better than the one before it, fits every human need and perhaps a few who come from the regions of magic and mysticism.

I put On A Lark Corset and Gloves from The Promenade over one of Carrie's Lingerie Group Gift releases for a layered sensual, almost naughty look. Wouldn't you like to know what's going on in my mind? ^^ BSD Design studio released new heels that are SLink compatible. I'm excited to share Global Citizen with you.

And for a slim brilliant bit of jewelry to accentuate, I used Moondance Boutique's recent addition to Designer Showcase, a jewelry set called Rose To Cancer. The long mesh tresses from Truth Hair called Zoella really works miraculously to keep with the sexy sleek look, yet covers bits perfectly.

Featuring On A Lark Corset and Gloves from The Promenade

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Global Citizen High Feet Purple

Featuring Moondance Boutique Rose To Cancer at Designer Showcase

1. Carrie's Lingerie: June 2014 VIP

2. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

-- Female Feet High

3. October's 4Seasons: Milk Skin Tone (Angelina)

-- Romance Lips Lavendar

-- Electra Barbie Shadow

-- Innocense Spring Shadow

4. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

5. Truth: Zoella

6. Gaeline: Felicia

7. Corpus Poses

Cooling Off -- Featuring >Asset<, Featuring Nya's Shop at The Instruments AND Nya's Shop at .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week, and .:JUMO:. at .PENUMBRA.

Nya's Shop had items out for both The Instruments and .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week so I used a combination of items from both to create my new look this morning. The dress, "Fooling Fall" in yellow comes from The Instruments while the boots and tights are from .PENUMBRA.

A set of jewelry from .:JUMO:. also from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week makes any look a little more glittery. A word I think I just made up, but it fits. It is more glittery!

>Asset< has a new style released also, called Journey. There's something very "ME" about a loose ponytail, and autumn. I pull my hair up all summer so that nothing touches the back of my neck (to hot, ick!) but by the first days of autumn, it's always ready to tumble loosely into just such a ponytail as this. It's that time of year ago, finally cooling off a bit, and the days are getting shorter.

Featuring Nya's Shop Fooling Fall (Yellow) from The Instruments September

Featuring >Asset< Journey

Featuring Nya's Shop Indian Beauty Boots (Yellow) from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week

Featuring .:JUMO:. Orient Bright Jewelry Set from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week

1. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

2. October's 4 Seasons: Strawberry Blonde Pearl

-- Glamour Lips Ombre Sunset

3. Face Paint: Avant Liner Brown

-- SweetPea 2

4. Gaeline: Divina

5. Corpus Poses

Never Give Up -- Featuring -{ZOZ}- from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week and WAYNE

I have two new looks to share this morn... ermm afternoon. Where did time go? The first comes from a little work done for October's 4 Seasons campaign. The mini dress with a sleek line and deep cleavage teases wickedly yet retains that balance of decency, making it something I could wear to a party as well as in my personal space with a loved one. WAYNE is the dress designer.

Amazing Marigold, and the newest 'face' Laila debuts beautifully during .PENUMBRA. Penumbra Fashion & Events and will be a part of one of the fashion shows coming this weekend. I can't wait to see how the different models use the skins and all the glorious skin tones.

More heels to flaunt with ferocity come from -{ZOZ}- and as amazing as the heels are, I want a pair of each. Alas, my bank would be utterly broke and I would be naked but have a lot of terrific shoes. Would that work? These heels are called Jazlyn. I think one of the last cycles of America's Next Top Model I ever watched was won by a girl named Jazlyn. She was one of those wonder stories, had tried out before, and finally made the cut and ended up winning. Never give up, I think. Never.

Featuring Wayne Mermaid Dress Red

Featuring -{ZOZ}- Jazlyn Heels from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week

1. Chop Zuey: Einn Necklace AND Amour Delicate Set

2. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

-- SLink: Female Feet High

3. OB4S: Laila Marigold

4. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

5. *~Damesfly*~: Kippar

6. Corpus Poses

7. Gaeline: Phantasmogoria Lashes

Wrapping Up and Moving On - Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Templates at Rock Your Rack, no. 7 from 24 Squared and -{ZOZ}- from .PENUMBRA.

This morning, I woke extremely early for no apparent reason so of course I went in to see what was new, and where things were going in the month of September. Lyrical B!zarre Templates tempts you with delicious shapes and unique design for something just a little bit different for a favorite club, a fashionable party or any other reason you want to look especially dynamic in public.

This dress called Rockin', perfectly named for the Rock Your Rack event, will be available just a little longer. If you haven't been to the charity event, you have three more days to get there and I encourage you to please try to go. It's raising awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Donate Directly: https://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=283425

I have some dramatic lashes from no. 7. They're available at the 24 Squared event, however, you will only be able to get them there today and tomorrow as tomorrow marks the last day for this superb event. .PENUMBRA. begins with a week chock full of greatness officially on the 13th of September and will run through the 22nd. A wide array of designers have items to show at the event, during fashion shows, at after parties, and all the fun that fashion week brings.

-{ZOZ}- OMGoodness. When I saw the options from this store, I was in LOVE. There are so many new shoes, new shoe styles, and each one better than the first. I have on Ria Heels in Cocoa. I could almost guarantee that you'll find something you'll love! Even a few designs for the guys!

Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Templates from Rock Your Rack Rockin MESH

Featuring no. 7 from 24 Squared Zibskaggs Couture Lashes

Featuring -{ZOZ}- from .PENUMBRA. Fashion Week Ria Heels Cocoa

1. October's 4 Seasons: Jewel & Gemstone Nails

--Chocolate Cosmos Skin Tone Laila Makeup 5 Light Thin Brow

2. SLink: Female Feet High

-- Elegant 1 Hands

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. MG: Wild Thick Full

5. EMO-tions: Tyra

6. Baboom!: Jewelry

7. Corpus Poses

24 Squared Officially Open!! - Lybra Exclusive, .:JUMO:., and Moondance Boutique - All From 24 Squared; Truth New Release and Kyxe Skins & Shapes New Too

I put together this styling of Lybra's dress Christine Orange very early today and knew I wanted to post it to Versus before the fashion show this afternoon. Now I have it to share with you and my blog supporters as well.

All sorts of great items are available for you at 24 Squared. The event has exclusives, limiteds, hunt items and more fun to be had. There will be shows and parties too, so stay tuned. I wore Moondance Boutique's newest nails from 24 Squared, the Duel Colored Angle Nails. Jewelry from .:JUMO:., the Consort Set, caught my eye and I knew it would go well with this outfit, and it also was from 24 Squared.

Designer Showcase revolves monthly with new items, new businesses at times, and always new deals. Paige Wedge heels with a color HUD that allows them to be multiple colors come from [Liv-Glam] along with other pieces special to be found ONLY at Designer Showcase. I have the next in the series of 12 skin tones from Kyxe Skins & Shapes on, wearing Pearl Skin Tone Laila.

Each of the 12 tones will have their own Laila face by the time the full release has occurred. Check back often, because items are updated, improved, and gifts appear from time to time too. New SLink appliers will be available over the weekend. I love Truth Hair. I have since I was a baby, a newbie in an aweinspiring world.

He's one of those designers, the man behind the business, who maintains connection to his store and his people day in and day out in a classy way, always improving, always making the best of every moment, and impressively doing so for more years than even I've been a part of Second Life.

Featuring Lybra! from 24 Squared Christine Orange

Featuring Moondance Boutique from 24 Squared Duel Colored Angled Nails

Featuring .:JUMO:. from 24 Squared Consort Jewelry Set

Featuring Truth Grande

Featuring [Liv-Glam] from Designer Showcase Paige Wedge Heel

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes Pearl Skin Tone (Laila) Release

1. MG: Swallow Wings

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Tangy Orange Gloss Lips

-- Bronco Tones Eyeshadow

4. Corpus Poses

It's Posh and It's For a Great Cause - Rock Your Rack Previews from {POSH PIXELS} and *::Schoen::*

A new gown from {POSH PIXELS} takes center stage this morning. I've paired it with some Hunt Items from *::Schoen::* - their Sunflower Nail Mesh set and their small black Crystal Earrings - and created an outfit that really presents the Rock Your Rack event coming soon.

The countdown is T-5 days and counting. Are you saving your Lindens? Rock Your Rack, sponsored by Models Giving Back, will donate proceeds to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Many of us know someone or have had breast cancer ourselves, so this can be a very personal charity to support. Whatever you can share will mean a great deal.

Donate directly by following this link: https://www.stayclassy.org/fundraise?fcid=283425

Featuring *::Schoen::* at Rock Your Rack Sunflower Nail (Hunt Item)

Featuring from *::Schoen::* at Rock Your Rack Black Crystal Earrings (Hunt Item)

Featuring from {POSH PIXELS} Rock Your Rack The Exclusive Hope Gown

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone Blonde Brows Laila

-- Glamour Lips Bubble Gum

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. Face Paint: Killer Liner 5

4. Gaeline: Fantasia

5. Truth: Dasha

6. Corpus Poses

Sending Prayers -- Featuring Chop Zuey's Venezuelan Poodle Moth

One of my favorite people in all the virtual worlds that I know, and I admit to only knowing one well and a few others very remotely, has surgery to look forward to in the near future, and while he's waiting, all the worries and what ifs run through his mind like they do for most any one. Juan Delgado affectionately called my Obi Juan Delgado, taught me many times and in that time, many things. My prayers are lifted to him.

I have to be honest. When I went up to Chop Zuey's boutique, I really didn't know what to buy first. I love being one of her models, and I wanted to have a few clothing items to go with my exceptional jewelry collection. I found this unbelievable outfit and it's name, "Venezuelan Poodle Moth" and the notation by the dress, "Google it..." So I did.

I put it on a few times, just because it's sooo unique and fun, but haven't had a real cause to wear it out yet. Maybe one of these days I'll have a party or something fun to attend, and I'll find this adorable little moth again, and the vibrant amazing way Belle Roussel put it together, and smile as I do. Today, I put it together because I was thinking of Mr. Frolic and his surgery and his country and his life and this little moth just seemed to be apt. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and you should -- Google it!

Featuring Chop Zuey Venezuelan Poodle Moth Outfit

Featuring Chop Zuey Circus Maximus Gold Earrings

1. Poetic Color: Quicksilver

2. EMO-tions: Grace

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Special Asian Flowers

4. SLink: Elegant 1 Hands

-- Female High Feet

5. HOLLYHOOD: Gold Mya Heels

6. Corpus Poses

*MochaWear* - NEW NEW NEW - A Brand New Store On the Grid

I actually styled this *MochaWear* Rose Cardinal gown for Hermione Mocha - aka Pattie Peacock - because (EXCITING!!) she's opened her own store and wanted me to share in her joy and her artistry by blogging an item or two from her initial releases.

I went through the things she shared and thought about each of our own personal approaches to art and how very differently they can appear. The same idea, a red gown for example, might be produced as many ways as there are designers out there making gowns.

I took two photos in one locale and then got busy helping someone and distracted. I then came in to do something else the next day and had 'photograph Hermione's gown' on the top of my list. It wasn't til I went to edit the photos that I realized I had duplicate sets of photos from two different days looks. You can see a few changes I made from day one to day two.

I don't think I could ever say enough to share how much I revere Belle Roussel. The work she puts in, hours and hours and hours of it, shows in everything she does. Quality products for more than fair prices. But there's more. She constantly has items she gives away, so even the most restricted budget might own a pretty bit of sparkle at Chop Zuey just because that's the way it works. Today's Mistress Enchantment set offers something I've actually not seen often, a very long chain. It's beautiful and accented the gown well.

Featuring *MochaWear* - A Brand NEW Store - Rose - Cardinal Gown

Featuring Chop Zuey Mystic Enchantress Set

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. Poetic Color: Oriental Pearl

2. *~Damesfly*~: Kalima

3. MG: Wild Full Thick

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Latte Skin Tone (Laila)

-- Dark Golden Sparkle Eyeshadow

-- Cherry Blossom Gloss

5. SLink: Female High Feet

-- Elegant 1 Hands

6. [Liv-Glam] Fancy Heels

7. Chop Zuey Symphony Black Bracelet

8. Corpus Poses

9. [[Masoom]] Poses

Wicca's Wardrobe At The Hunger Games; Celebrating a New Kyxe Face and Glittering Too From Chop Zuey

I found another radically fun costume to show you! This outfit called Enobaria comes from the genius of Wicca's Wardrobe and is an exclusive for The Hunger Games. Few accessories were needed to complete the look because she did all the work for you and for me!

I paired it with another new Laila face, Kyxe Skins & Shapes very newest face, this time on the Mocha skin tone. The bold colors seem to glint off the screen because of the beautiful contrast between clothing and skin choice.

The earrings I pulled from a set called Symphony Tri-Color set at Chop Zuey tied the rose tint on my lips to the rest of the outfit and added the elegant richness that always comes as a result of wearing jewelry from Chop Zuey.

Featuring from Wicca's Wardrobe at The Hunger Games Enobaria Outfit

Featuring from Chop Zuey Symphony Special Tri-Color Earrings From the Set

Featuring from Kyxe Skins & Shapes Mocha Skin Tone With New Laila Face

1. IKON: Sunrise Eyes Steel Blue Pale

2. *~Damesfly*~: Jase

3. Gaeline: Felicia

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Ripe Grape Matte Lips

5. SLink: Female High Feet

-- Elegant 1 Hands

6. Corpus Poses