So Unique - Another World - ~Ss~ and Candy Nail from Japan Fair Plus FINESMITH Mika Earrings

The colors and styles of Kimonos offer something truly different than what I wear in my little tiny corner of the world in South Carolina. I have found myself in awe several times as I got to work with some of the designers who contributed to the JAPAN FAIR 2014.

This weekend, you will find the Japan Fair going strong, seeking your support until the very last minute at the end of the weekend. I hope you might find your way there if you haven't and if you have, I and many others thank you for your support.

I'm beyond grateful for the privilege of working with this fair!

These designers made this blog possible:

Featuring from Japan Fair ~Ss~ UkiyoeGirl Kimono Komachi

Featuring FINESMITH Mika Carnelian Earrings

Featuring from Japan Fair Candy Nail Twist Chiyogami Gold

1. Focus Poses

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Magnifica

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster Skin Tone

-- Exotic Onyx Liner

5. ~Blacklace Beauty~ Rainbow 2

A Lovely Shade of Pink - From !Lyrical B!zarre Templates - Also Featuring K-Code - and From Japan Fair: Candy Nail

I would style a handful of designers every day, every hour, because far more than just the artistic people they are, they're also truly beautiful people in their heart and soul, and they share that with everyone in their company. It makes me feel like I'm connected to something far more than "JUST" a business.

I'm blessed. I've noticed that as time passes, those relationships that go far beyond just the work place type of business acquaintance slowly shifts towards a truth that most of these people are now wonderful friends, people I admire, for their clothing and content creation? Yes, Sure. But it's so much more than that.

Lyrical B!zarre Templates owner Lyrical Bizarre aka Loredana works harder and puts so much of her time into her store, and it shows. She's developed the skill to make her own templates. In a world where few know how to manipulate the programs needed to render new mesh forms, her skill adds depth and beauty to collections and designers all over the grid.

If you're a designer and you're looking for a new template to use, something fresh, a new perspective, and you haven't visited her store, it would be a great time to visit. You'll find an array of glorious spring colors, new items, and loads of fun. And you'll meet one of those irreplaceable people who I know will touch your life magically.

This pretty in pink styling comes to you from these outstanding content creators:

Featuring !Lyrical B!zarre Youthful Mesh

Featuring K-Code Megan Boots Black

Featuring from Japan Fair Candy Nail Twist Chiogami Blue

1. EMO-tions: Anita

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Felicia

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Chocolat with Makeup 05

5. Manifest Poses

Easter Market: 1)PICHI, 2)WERTINA - Japan Fair: Candy Nail, Also KaTink, EMO-tions, Chop Zuey, {{BSD}} and Kyxe Skins & Shapes

With pose creators, they seem to make them in packs of five or ten. As a model, and as I've prepared different looks, I noticed that if the pack were used in tandem, it looks like the pack could be used all at once on a runway and display a dress, or boots, or something with each pack. I have much much more experience behind a camera than on a runway, so this is only my perception. I had fun with setting up the poses here, from KaTink. One had hands up, and I immediately thought stealth, like on Survivor when one of member of an alliance overhears something while listening behind a bush. You'll see my rendition of that in this set of photos. Thank you KaTink.

Many of the items that come with different fairs and events are full outfits from the get go. I feel responsible to show you as many parts as possible in such outfit sets. I like separates a lot, as well, and when I have the chance, like I did in this series, to put a top by one designer with a skirt or pants or shorts in this case, it's more of a puzzle to me.

The sweater print is from WERTINA at Easter Market, and the shorts are from PICHI. I also have a new set of nails from Candy Nail, from Japan Fair. I've been a Candy Nail shopper for a few years, so I enjoyed finding Candy Nail as part of Japan Fair and knew it would be a treat. There are several styles, some with very unique sculpts for the nail's shape. You have to go and see!

EMO-tions spoils customers with new gifts regularly. The hair that Ms. Mirja Mills is giving away this month is seen in these photos, Suri in the Snow color. The headband will change colors, to optimize your use. I liked keeping it white so it would show the bold difference between the white head scarf and the Marigold skin tone from Kyxe Skins & Shapes.

The very very up close and personal head shot was taken to show you a whole new product idea that was added to Kyxe inventory this weekend, brow tattoos to add drama to your skins in many color and shape options. Across runways in the world of fashion off line, brilliant colored hair and unique brows are trending. This means more pink and blue hair this spring! I'm going to dye it!! And also thick, or cut or even brightly matching brows are on the horizon.

Babycham PagneSass touched my heart when she allowed me to begin blogging her shoes mid-year of 2013. I knew she crafted her own mesh forms for each new shoe, and she had her own ideas and dreams to creatively add something to the fashion world of Second Life. I think she's had an impressive new year, and for one lady (me!) she's made my heart soar more than a few times as she shared a new style here and there. The Super Model shoe was the first shoe I blogged for her and now she's released a Special Anniversary version of it, and the Nu Purple suited just fine for this styling. I wish her the very best in 2014, and beyond as she continues to grow.

One other detail is the Brooch from Chop Zuey. The small heart pin stuck to my sweater made me think of the pinning that used to occur in the days when my parents were dating. If a fella liked a girl, he'd pin her. I think it was like a promise to a promise to a promise, that meant it was possible, even likely, that the couple would marry after high school ended. I don't think there are little significant moments like that in modern teen culture. It's a sweet little heart pin and beautifully designed.

What a treat each designer presented that helped create this blog. Thank you!

Image Essentials Sim: The Meadow

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/142/154/1201

Featuring KaTink Poses Roxeanne 2

Featuring from Japan Fair Candy Nail Queen Rose Spring Pink

Featuring from Easter Market PICHI Greta Shorts

Featuring from Easter Market WERTINA Dona Spring Sweater

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} Special Anniversary Super Model Nu Purple

Featuring Kyxe Skins & Shapes NEW Eyebrow Tattoos Blond Eyebrown 1

Featuring Chop Zuey Captured Heart Brooch

Featuring EMO-tions New Group Gift Nuri in Snow

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Marigold Makeup 02

2. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Felicia

3. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

Japan Fair - Candy Nail, *+Crie Style+*, +Honey+, Plus EMO-tions, {{BSD Design Studio}}, and Violator

It's Easter weekend. In the past, my whole world calendar revolved around children, when they were in class, when they were on break, how long I had to make it before they drove me crazy and put us all in the loony bin. This weekend, they're coming home for a visit, each at their own time, marching to a beat of a different drum.

The eldest continues his quest to find his niche in the right fit for him regarding leadership in a Church. He's currently volunteering while he's in Seminary but competition really seems to be steep, so he's sending out resumes, doing interviews, and all that comes with the next stage of growing up. I was a Youth Pastor for over 10 years, and at the time, he growled at having to be a 'mascot' because of course he went with us on every trip and did all the crazy stuff we did. Now he finds his interest to be -- drum roll -- wait for it -- being a Youth Pastor.

My youngest son continues to be the free spirit who refuses to stay in one place long, and one who's willing to try anything even when it's rather irksome to his mother. I know he needs to make his own choices and learn to live with them, but sometimes I wish I could still say, "Because I said so..." It just doesn't work like that anymore. His fiance and he both work two part time jobs. I wonder how often they see each other. I know I don't see either of them unless I plan a date. So Easter Sunday, they're coming over for one of those dates. I think the world of his special girl, and hope they choose to do the old fashioned thing and get married, but I do recognize that traditional weddings seem fewer and farther between in our current culture. I just want him happy.

As I prepared mentally and emotionally for their barrage, because it is that even though it's one I LOVE to feel, I sat quietly in the house, a window open, a fan blowing on my feet, and my little world of fun playing 'Barbie'. KaTink shared new poses, and the first half of the Roxeanne pose set is shared here. {{BSD Design Studio}} celebrated last weekend with a beautiful fashion show (woot!!) and I celebrate with them on their anniversary. The shoes are bright and edible pink, and called My Destiny. I love that name. Violator shared several different sets in the events this year including this silver set, NightLight. EMO-tions creator Mirja Mills might not ever sleep because she's so busy creating new looks for every style and taste; Clara is one of the newest releases. From the JAPAN FAIR 2014, I have Candy Nails Qween Rose/White, a new pair of *+Crie Style+* glasses, and a cute little cocktail dress from +Honey+. The total amount raised continues to increase and you can still help by participating, shopping, and knowing your investment goes to a good cause - Shelter Box.

Thank you to each designer who made this style possible:

Featuring KaTink Poses Roxeanne 1

Featuring {{BSD Design Studio}} My Destiny Pink

Featuring Violator NightLight White/Silver

Featuring EMO-tions Clara

Featuring from Japan Fair Candy Nail Qween Rose Mist White

Featuring from Japan Fair *+Crie Style+* Sakura Miyabi/NU

Featuring from Japan Fair +Honey+ M009 Mesh Cocktail Dress

1. White Stockings by Caryn

2. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Pearl Basic Skin Tone

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Glamour Bubble Gum Lips

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Candy Powder Blue Eyeshadow

5. KMADD/Moda: Eyes Attention

6. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Mysteria

Sometimes I Get Chatty -- Featuring Tukinowaguma from Japan Fair Plus FINESMITH @ Main Store and Fashion Stars

This week, a friend paused to show me a few tricks with regard to setting windlights and shadows as I asked again, "How can I improve what I'm doing for these awe inspiring designers. October has taken professional photos in world for hundreds of people, and each was a work of art. I want to be able to do that one day. Baby steps. I will continue to take baby steps. I found a new brush by accident when I was actually looking for one October mentioned to me. The profile photo she helped me create took my breath away, and she'd already done so when she did an advertisement for last month's Fashion Pride event that ended up being my Facebook Cover Photo.

She's one of those women who make me tired just listening to everything she does, and because she does so much, and remains an avid and supportive friend, she has a special part of my heart. Her most recent endeavor includes a partner and the rejuvenation, rebrand and marketing of the skin company, Kyxe Skins & Shapes. Face Paint closed about 6 months ago now, and I had given them an exclusive guarantee at the time that I would use Face Paint products in every single blog I ever posted and on every single runway show as well. I never broke that promise. A pair of days ago, I offered the same exclusivity to Kyxea and October aka Keisha.

I feel it's a privilege to work with designers from all over the grid. When I was newer than a green sapling, I went to a FINESMITH casting and had it in my head that I was all ready, set, to work in the store, right then and there. Needless to say, I was miles away from being a model, and needed time to learn. Now I have the joy of blogging for FINESMITH and I want to do everything in my power to present all that she creates in the finest way. One thing she's asked of her bloggers, and it only makes sense, "Please don't mix new releases from FINESMITH with other jewelers." I respect this immensely and have done so.

When I put the hair on from Tukinowaguma at Japan Fair, it had some inlaid headpiece as part of the hair. I loved the hair and thought it was so perfectly paired with the Sarit in Pearl set that FINESMITH has for sale over at Fashion Stars and the Moonstone Gown found at FINESMITH's main store. I checked with Ms. Yeriak to be sure that wearing the adorned hair would not clash with the request of FINESMITH. She said it was fine, so I ended up with this styling. Pearls have been considered since ancient times the tears of the moon. They're the only gem that comes from organic material, and the finest pearls in all the world found themselves set in courtly jewels and those of the very rich and very famous. Over time, the pearl has become the symbol of purity and innocence. I could feel that aura as I worked with them today.

Without these designers, I would not have been able to style this newest look. Thank you!

Featuring from Japan Fair Tukinowaguma Anje

Featuring FINESMITH Spring Moonstone Gown at Main Store

Featuring FINESMITH Sarit Pearl Set at Fashion Stars

1. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Starlia

2. KMADD/Moda: Attention Eyes

3. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Orchid Skin Tone

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Glamour Ombre Passion Lips

5. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Innocence Lavender Mist Eyes

6. Nailed It: Runway Perfect Hunt Item

7. {{BSD Design Studio}}: Dancing Queen Black

8. Manifeste Poses

Little Doll -- Featuring from Japan Fair +M's Avon-, -Irodori- and [[j'adore]]

I couldn't wait til morning to share this set of photos so I posted one to my cover photo before I went to sleep last night. This little china doll really made me smile as I worked with her.

It's one of those dresses with layers and layers of detail, and wouldn't be the same without them. Where I might play with layers, mix and match, sometimes it really is best to just show the art of one content creator. -Irodori- made the costume.

+M's Avon- created jewelry the jewelry shown with this dress. You will find the dress and the jewelry at the JAPAN FAIR 2014. I also used the last of three sets of poses to take the photos shown; this time I used [[j'adore]] Tiffany.

I have collected little doll and Geisha accessories here and there and with a little layering, I used the Geisha skin gift from Kyxe Skins & Shapes, then layered blackLiquid's Chen Geisha Face, and finally one of the beautiful sets from my past at Face Paint called The Geisha.

I do jest at times about getting to play Barbie, as a reminder of the once little girl who enjoyed visiting friends to dress dolls and redress a hundred times in a sleepover, and still not tire of finding one more pair of "ohhh isn't this cute" shoes before finally dropping into a deep sleep in the middle of the living room floor with all the cast off tiny clothing to clean up the next day. I don't make quite as big a mess these days, but I still manage to have loads of fun!

ありがとう

Featuring from Japan Fair +M's Avon+ YASYA Jewelry Set White

Featuring from Japan Fair -Irodori- Ouka

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster Geisha

2. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes

3. blackLiquid: Chen Geisha

4. Nikita: Eyelashes Double Density

5. Face Paint: Geisha

6. From Japan Fair: [[j'adore]] Tiffany Poses

Abra-Cadabra -- Featuring -AZUL- and [[j'adore]] from Japan Fair (opens today); Also Featuring New at FINESMITH

It's hard to talk about the opportunity to work with a designer like -AZUL- who's been creating masterpieces in Second Life for a long time and who participates in so many events, including an event like JAPAN FAIR 2014. This gown, Claro de Luna in Sapphire, flows elegantly with every step.

I worked with [[j'adore]] poses for the first time, also found at the Japan Fair, which opens today. I haven't ever had a HUD option to wear and a way to use the poses one by one. The HUD is an awesome option for someone who likes to pose EVERYwhere. I enjoyed 'meeting' a new pose maker, new to me...

Another designer who's invested a lot of time into everything Second Life is Finesmith. This set of jewelry had three options. I chose Summer Powder because of the colors.

By the time I finished putting this style together, I was feeling a little sense of power, a dark energy, or is it light. The setting with the black cat and bright blue flora offers a balance. Perhaps I till tap into one or another and create good times and mischief to be had by all!

I did not get enough time to explore this sim, Odessa SciFi Municipal. I took this last photo in a bubble that was floating up in the sky and since I used a night setting, I ended up with lights like the Aurora Borealis. New places to discover out there all the time!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Pulse/136/136/21

My great thanks extends to each designer responsible for making this new style possible:

Featuring from Japan Fair -AZUL- Claro de Luna in Sapphire

Featuring from Japan Fair [[j'adore]] Aqua Poses

Featuring FINESMITH Summer Powder Set

1. .::Shellac: Lip Gloss Brites

2. Hairoin: Pheasant Phlower

3. KMADD/Moda: Confidence Eyes

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Alabaster Skin Tone w/ Blonde Brows

5. FINESMITH: Nails French Sky

6. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Innocence Lavender Mist

7. Floating Bubble Poses in Prop at Odessa SciFi Municipal

Flitting Fiery Creature -- Featuring Schoen from Japan Fair, !Frozen, J&A Rock Culture, AsHmOoT, -LEO from Easter Market

Sometimes I mean to work more rapidly on projects, so that I can get more out there, to show you more of all the amazing things designers put out for these fairs. They put a lot of work into what they do and I appreciate the hours it takes to get one detail just right.

So my notion of speeding through it gets lost in my wanting to show more in the moment. Maybe one day I'll find a happy medium, but for now, I just work and don't watch the clock. One minute it's 2 p.m. and the next time I look, it's 5 p.m. and I wonder, hmmm.

So instead of two or three photos to show you this cute little creature from somewhere warm and bright, I took more than the ones I'm sharing now, and had fun with her. The dress is an exclusive from the Japan Fair, from Schoen.

The hair comes from EMO-tions but it's definitely a tint that is Caryn created. A little creative license sometimes takes human hair to another level and one imagines festive creatures instead!

The ears and special pose on the photo with all the eggs are from !Frozen - Easter Market. A little bunny necklace comes from J&A Rock Culture. - Easter Market. AsHmOoT created the bow tie shoes for Easter Market. And -LEO- provided all the variety of eggs decor you could add to your sim to make it a more festive place.

And no photo would be complete without the gorgeous skin and makeup from Kyxe Skins & Shapes. New shadow, Electra Luscious, lays over the basic Blossom Skin Tone.

My thanks to each designer who made this style possible:

Featuring from the Japan Fair Schoen Exclusive Gown Dark

Featuring from the Easter Market Easter Bunny Ears from !Frozen

Featuring from the Easter Market Easter Bunny Necklace from J&A Rock Culture

Featuring from the Easter Market AsHmOoT Dolls Coll Dolly Big Bow Heels

Featuring from the Easter Market -LEO- Eggs Decor

Featuring from the Easter Market Frozen Bunny Pose (pose with grass and eggs incl)

Featuring from Kyxe Skins & Shapes Electra Luscious Eyeshadow

1. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Blossom Skin Tone

2. SLink: Elegant 1

3. .::Shellac: Nail Appliers

4. Kyxe Skins & Shapes: Pink Berries Gloss Lips

5. KMADD/Moda: Mesh Eyes