Styling, modeling, and all things related to the fashion world created a strange love in my heart. It's something I never had time to pay attention to while I was raising my guys, and something I couldn't afford. Second Life makes it a little more affordable, which is great, but learning fashion in Second Life as it relates to the world off line has been difficult for me. Part of my desire to succeed comes from a need to be challenged, a need to think and a need to step outside my comfort zone. What a strange love it can be.
Kicking back, I find myself in a setting in a world so far away from me that the credits at the opening of my movie might read by that oh so famous sci-fi release that came out in 1977... 'In a galaxy far far away...' It's not just a small shift. It's huge. And it's not nearly as easy as it looks.
So I invest time in this wild world I've chosen for myself. I question it often. I push myself hard. I question it some more. It's certainly not boring and I've always said that boredom was a sin. I feel deeply the need to connect, and to do it correctly. I learn from many in all sorts of settings. I hope this strange love I know keeps growing and growing, a healthy growth that enhances my world and yours.
Featured: {mv} - Memoirs Tunic
Featured: Silken Moon - Twisted Nights Concept Makeup
Featuerd: EMO-tions - Strangelove
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
3. Finesmih Nails: French Sky
4. Face Paint: OMG Gloss 7
5. Just You: Chrysalis Black
6. Carrie's Lingerie: Naughy Black Lace Bra
7. Mary Janes: Bold Leather Buckled Knee Boot
8. SD Wears: Mind Bender Stockings
9. Di's Opera Poses
10. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
In the title of this outfit, "Hot Topic: Black Pattern Outfit" was a chord of resonance that brought a smile to my face. This black outfit from SD Wears tweaked a personal note in the best of ways.
In the city where I raised my two teen sons, the hottest place to shop if you were permitted was a place called Hot Topic. They carried edgy designs, rebellious written on tee-shirts that appealed to that age, wild gauges for the growing hole in the average teen's earlobe and so much more. I went often with my guys, and though there were many things I did not allow, a few treasures were found there and they were always 'thankyouthankyouthankyouiloveitiloveitiloveit'...
This outfit from SD Wears has the same aesthetic, a bit of dark resolve, a touch of rebellion and a fierceness that would suit Tyra on America's Next Top Model. A mixture of printed solids and shear textures combined with some sculpted shoulder pieces added to the aggressive beauty of the overall look.
EOTW Featured SD Wears Hot Topic: Black Pattern Outfit
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. Emotions: Fame
5. WoW: Diva Lashes
6. Face Paint: Panda Express Purple Gradient + Gem Eyes Aqua + Lip Pop 6
7. Candy Nail: Rosy Black
8. Dadabeiz Ankle boots
9. Morea Style: Onix Jewelry Set
10. Sakura MVW2
Though I've been playfully tongue in cheek with the End of the World Fair, I put together several photographs that contain a more serious focus, as the outfits have been crafted for fun, comfort and beauty and do not seem particularly theme in orientation.
Everything worn in the outfit on the far left comes from the same designer in an all encompassing look from Nya's. I added the cosmetics, nails and hair, and the rest is their design. Boots with warm cozy fur around the calf, thick winter leggins to tuck into the boots and wear under the ruffled short skirt. My favorite part of this look is the layered top/jacket/scarf. It fits the season perfectly and is stylishly done.
The second look comes from Image Factory, the sweater/dress as well as the jewelry accompanying it. There are several color options for the sweater, and I really appreciated the woolen looking texture created for the dress. The one drawback for me was the cut of the neck revealed part of both nipples with the Glam Affair skin I use. I could swap out skins so it didn't show, but it's something to be aware of when making this choice to purchase.
And if you want to talk about exposure, the last look, on the far right, really has a double dose. The Pure Poison tube dress in black has been creatively orchestrated so that you see a LOT of skin, but at least on my skin, you cannot see the private parts above or below. I chose to pull a shawl from BSD Designs to cover my shoulders and wrap round the front to make the look slightly more demure. I then added stockings from SD Wears to tuck into my boots. Though a great deal of skin shows and this look could be right chilly this time of year, I think with the accessories added, sexy can be accomplished vava voom, and not so cold that my teeth will chatter. ~smiles~
EOTW Featured Nya's Shop
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. Emotions: Khaleesi
5. Miamai: Catwalk Lashes Orange Explosion
6. Face Paint: Night Life Pumpkin
7. Quintessencia Nails WF
8. Image Essentials: Terror Tiptoe
EOTW Featured Image Factory Mesh Sweater
EOTW Featured Image Factory Mitten Set Jewelry
EOTW Featured Nya's Shop Pantyhose French Roast
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. Emotions: Sarina
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Fantasia
6. Face Paint: Metallic Shine Gold
7. [SHOCK]: Animalier Nails
8. Stella: Mandelli Ankle Boot
9. Xen's Hatbox
EOTW Featured Pure Poison Lace Swirls Tube Dress
EOTW {{BSD Design Studio}} Corbeau Necklace and See Through Shawl
EOTW SD Wears Mind Bender Stockings
1. Custom Shape
2. Glam Affair Skin: Jadis
3. Poetic Eyes: Oriental Pearl
4. Emotions: Sheila
5. Natural Beauty Lashes 6
6. Face Paint: Holiday Glam
7. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
8. Thalia's Fashion: Mesh Leather Boots
9. Face Paint: Copper Bangles
10. Trini Belle
