Fad Fashion Event

I dropped into the FAD Fashion Event this week, I was pleasantly surprised at the goodies I found. I went for one outfit I had gotten an notice on and not only purchased it but got this great set from Wicca's Wardrobe. The theme for the event is "Bird of Prey" and the designers did a great job interpreting it. Wicca's outfit is so well done, I love the texture for the fabric, the colors are earthy and rich, the mask is way cool and comes in lots of colors, The cut and detail are on point and it just has a pretty yet bad ass look to it. I could see this done very feminine and also warrior style. I thought I was gonna have a tough time with shoes because the color of the outfit although gold isn't brassy looking, but good ol Glamistry to the rescue! The Eranthis shoes were perfection! When you get the fatpack the color combinations are almost endless and I was able to pull all the colors from the outfit into the shoe combination. The combination of metallic leather and suede as well as the tiny details such as the charms that are attached to the buckle make the Glamistry shoes a real hit for me and BONUS they work with my Maitreya feet! Color me happy! I paired it with a  nice jewelry set from Lazuri called Eda and was thrilled the hud feature a choice of "Light Gold" so that I could keep the more neutral shade of gold going in the outfit. It is monochromatic but I like it and will be finding someplace to wear this again soon! Oh! and I almost forgot the NAILS! I was so excited to get nail polish from the FAD event for my Maitreya Hands and Feet! Plumby has a set of desert colors that are awesome! So much to choose from! I may need to go shop some more!

Top: Wicca's Wardrobe Hellena Top [Bird of Prey] available at FAD
Pants: Wicca's Wardrobe Athen Pants [Bird of Prey] available at FAD
Mask: Wicca's Wardrobe Bird of Prey mask in Dusk available at FAD
Shoes: Glamistry Eranthis color combination from the Fat Pack
Jewelry: Lazuri Eda Collection in Light Gold and Topaz Gold Gems
Hairbase: Argrace Ash Blonde
Hair: Adoness Bremusa in Ash from the Dark Blondes Pack
Nails: Pumby Desert Collection for Maitreya Finger & Toes available at FAD

Color Me Turquoise

The turquoise theme of Color Me Project is going on and this dress from Sofie's Selection, I am hooked on. I am going to be cautious here because I was recently told by a designer that I should not be offering opinions or viewpoints that are my own or relevant to only me, that I should remain neutral and/or positive in all the things I blog. I think this kind of defeats what a blog is, but please be assured anything I do blog it's because I LIKE it and I LIKE this dress a lot. it's sexy with it's cut out sides and slit at the leg, low cut and the hood makes me feel a little mysterious. The low cut allows for adding a statement necklace and it's wide enough in the hood that earrings can be worn as well, that's a win/win! The hud that comes with the dress gives you choices of patterns all keeping with the turquoise theme and the very cool shoes are from this round of Color Me Project and were created by Sky. The shoes have some great details and are  made for Slink Feet or TMP feet. I really hope more designers will start creating for my Maitreya feet as well so I don't have to keep switching feet back and forth, the shoes however were worth the trouble. A quick note on the eye makeup, 90% of the time when I add a eye makeup layer to my outfits it is from Elymode, the reason why is because I love the options the choice of colors and style, and that she creates not only the over the top stuff but basic cat liner is colors that don't overwhelm and just accent, I get to keep looking like me with the addition of some color, YAY! Thank you Ely! All the rest of the outfit is listed below.

Dress: Sofie's Selection Hooded Dress available at Color Me Project
Shoes: Sky Lorelei for Slink Feet available at Color Me Project
Necklace and Earrings: Mandala Tefutefu in Gold
Bracelets: BOOM Fearless Wrist Cuff in Gold
Hair: booN GFR834 hair in Chestnut (edited to work with the hood)
Eye Makeup: Elymode Basic Cat Liner in Teal

Color Commentary

I love color, nevermind that I usually am always dressed in black, I actually love color. Being a RL artist and art educator my life is filled with color and that's probably why I was attracted to blogging for Color Me Project. Every round is a different color and gets me out of my black comfort zone. The upcoming round opening on the 25th is turquoise. There is some really cute things in it, this skirt and top are from zOOm and it's cute and quirky with it's tribal print. The skirt has a high waist, is short and tight adding some sex appeal to the whole outfit. I really think I may have to start being more purposeful in adding color to my every day wardrobe! I added one of my new favorite pairs of shoes, ECHIUM from Glamistry, I mentioned them in a earlier blog where I wore an all ivory pair but when you buy the fatpack with ALL the colors, you get so many color combinations you will be wearing these endlessly. The snakeskin accents create a pop of color that just makes them unique and fun to wear. The hair from [monso] called Min is available at Kustom9 as well.

Skirt and Top: zOOm Turquoise Skirt and Magenta Top available at Color Me Project
Shoes: Glamistry ECHIUM in Teal available at Kustom9
Hair: [monso] Min in Red available at Kustom9
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer Madrah in Shell Green
Rings: Bens Beauty Melissa Summer Rings

Sexy Sofie at Color Me Project

I wanted to share another outfit from the Color Me Project today while I had some time. A sweet yet sexy two piece ensemble, ruffle crop top and sleek pencil skirt in a textured metallic fabric. It's not complicated it dressed up or down and it's really just pretty damn sexy. I paired it with another great find you can get at CMP, VG's Brooklyn high heel sandals are all kinds of sexy just by themselves. Big and bold Lazuri diamonds, Epoque's Scandal hair and I am ready for whatever the night brings!

Skirt and Top: Sofie Mesh Frill Crop Top and Skirt available at CMP
Shoes: VG Brooklyn in Silver Sequin available at CMP
Jewelry: Lazuri Celeste Heirloom Set
Hair: Epoque Scandal in Red
Pose Prop: Exposeur The Minimalist

Color Me Silver!

I am loving the silver round of the Color Me Project! Such cuteness abounds! The VG shoes this round are just fabulous, three exclusive style to CMP, and these Monaco flats are precious! I paired them with #187# glitter pants and the Orsini Red Boho blouse both at CMP. You really need to just stop reading and tp there, I will wait.....back? OK. Lots of goodies I hope you now have tons of great silver items. Now for the rest of this look, Mandala Polly jewelry, Catwa Anna pony tail and a sexy little pose on a pose cube from LostAngel Industries. I think I need to find a party somewhere to go to! Be back later! :D

Top: Orsini Red Shining in Your Eyes Blouse in Silver available at CMP
Pants: #187# Glitter Silver Pants available at CMP
Shoes: VG Monaco Silver Sparkles available at CMP
Jewelry: Mandala Polly in White
Hair: CATWA Anna in Red
Cube: LostAngel Industries Modern Photo Prop Puffs in Grey on Marketplace

Color Me Project Silver

Real Life has been kicking my ass busy wise, but I didn't want to let Color Me Project get away without a couple of posts! The color this round is silver and there are lots of goodies to be had! Exclusives and discounts galore in silver. I put this outfit together and thought it felt very much like I would probably own a vineyard so of course I would need to test each vintage. That's what I did with the great Champagne poses from IOS that are available at CMP. The top, necklace and shoes are ALL from CMP and you have to get them! The shoes from VG look amazing and not too "shiny" silver. The necklace from Persefona is lovely and chunky and makes a great statement. The top from Immerschoen even comes with bonus system layer pants! Get over to CMP! NOW!

Top: Immerschoen BC Turtleneck Top in Leo Silver available at CMP
Skirt: Maitreya Mesh Pencil Skirt in Black
Shoes: VG Barcelona in Silver Sparkles for Slink Feet available at CMP
Necklace: Persefona Borgial in Silver available at CMP
Bracelets: Molichino Quilted Cuff Bracelets
Earrings: Lazuri Classic Pearl Studs
Hat and Sunglasses: Gizza from Donatella Outfit
Pose and Prop: IOS Champagne Poses available at CMP

Uber Time

I stated in my previous post I had just got back in town and of course I headed to Uber as soon as I could! The nice thing about being late to the party was no waiting to get in! I went saying do not buy more than you really need! That didn't last long, and I am already thinking oh I need to go and get this or that in more colors! The Olive hair is my new favorite hair and I will be sporting this for a long time I think in my day to day look, it's just super adorable. The cargo pants, LOVE and they make my ass look great! Shoes from Eudora are dressy casual so they paired really well with the cargo pants and my necklace and bracelets also from my Uber shopping spree. The top is from Maitreya and made to just throw on with my Lara mesh body. I am one happy camper when it comes to my Uber purchases and you will be too if you haven't been yet, go go go! There is no line!

Hair: Olive The Steffi Hair in Red Heads available at Uber
Top: Maitreya Lisbon Top in Black
Pants: Addams A Brand Cargo Pants in Light Brown available at Uber
Shoes: Eudora 3D Kiana Heels in Black available at Uber
Necklace and Bracelet: LUXE Ekstrax Necklace and Bangles in Gold available at Uber
Desk and Chair: PILOT Dellinger Desk and Chair
Wall Art and Postcard Shelf: Floorplan Vintage Travel Poster and Postcard collection

MWFW SwaggedOut Spirit of Bali Tattoo Preview

You won't just find clothing at MWFW 2015, there will be an array of accessories as well and one I am lucky enough to preview in SwaggedOut's Spirit of Bali Tattoo. It's a intricate well made design that comes with appliers for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Signature, Omega and Physique! So no matter what mesh body you are sporting you are covered. It's comes in two versions, "fresh" and "faded" in case you want that new ink look or prefer a more aged appearance. (Faded is pictured here). So a short to the point post but definitely worthwhile because this tat will be perfect for your vacation or tropical lifestyle.
Menswear Fashion Week 2015 March 27th-April 4th, 2015

Tattoo: SwaggedOut Spirit of Bali Tatto available at MWFW 2015
Skin: Aeros Arrow in Tequila

A Hint of Paris

Exciting Sunday when two events open up for my shopping addiction! Liaison Collaborative and Kustom9 both opened their doors today and I got my wallet out and went to town, I will try to blog some more of the stuff I got this week, but forgive me if I am slow, RL is about to get crazy busy! For this outfit I am wearing some pieces from both the Liaison Collaborative and Kustom9. The "Paris" crop top (Liaison Collaborative) is a cute little tee with a lace overlay, the skirt, boots and rings are all from the Kustom9 event and are some of my new favorite purchases. I love the gemstone decoration on the boots that dresses them up for a more fashionable statement. I used my Maitreya mesh body for this, the stockings are an applier and the jewelry is from Mandala. The bow on my Lala hair from Truth added just the right touch for me and I ended up faving this outfit in my inventory!

Top: ANE Bon Voyage Paris Backless Top available at Liaison Collaborative
Jacket: Emery Lennox Over Shoulders Jacket in Pure
Skirt: Le Primitif Tie Me Up Long Skirt in Black available at Kustom9
Stockings: AviCandy Fishnet Stockings
Boots: .Khoi Hyeon Leather Army Boots in Black available at Kustom9
Rings: LUXE Vio Vital, Bar and Geometric Rings in Silver available at Kustom9
Necklace and Earrings: Mandala 777 in Black
Hair: TRUTH Lala in Red with Black Bow
Skin: Glam Affair Katra in Jamaica available at Skin Fair 2015

More Shiny Shabby

I have some more Shiny Shabby for you! So much good stuff there! So this outfit is by Reverie, the Honey Pie Tied-up shirt and skirt are really pretty. The skirt and shirt come in multiple colors but I tend to settle on the neutrals more than the colors but I admit I had a hard time deciding between the red and the brown skirt. I like the skirt well enough I may go back and get the red one as well. I rarely get a chance to wear this Maitreya hat/hair combo so I was excited I got to use it for this shoot. I didn't do much to this outfit other than add one of my Maxi Gossamer necklaces that has a vintage feel to it, and the ieQED rings from the Shiny Shabby event. The setting uses {anc} print roll screen that I seriously love, you can't see all of it in this photo but go check it out, you will love it too. The glass bottle and drape are from the 22769 decorating pack and the painting, one of my favorite items from the Shiny Shabby event, comes with the awesome N4RS Siena set. I will probably be visiting the event again, I tried to have some restraint the first time around I am slowly losing my resolve had controlling my purchases!

Shirt: Reverie Honey Pie Tied-up shirt in Indigo at Shiny Shabby
Skirt: Reverie Honey Pie Skirt in Brown at Shiny Shabby
Hat and Hair: Maitreya Siobhan in Copper
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Selene
Rings: ieQED Jessi Rings in Copper at Shiny Shabby
Boots: JD Neva Boots in Sand at Shiny Shabby

Canvas Drop: {anc} Print Rollscreen in White at Shiny Shabby
Glass Bottle with Drape: 22769 at Shiny Shabby
Landscape Painting: N4RS painting from Siena Furniture Set at Shiny Shabby
Plant: Apple Fall L'Olivier

Vintage Cyber Girl

I visited Futurewave last night and while I normally am not one to go all out on cyber type things I had a good time and ended up buying quite a few items. There is a large selection of items and while much of it is very futuristic, there were several items that kind of reminded me of vintage views of what the future would hold. I ended up styling with that in mind and I think I got close to that vision. I sort of see this as a "Lost in Space" era look. It was fun to put together and if you enjoy a futuristic lifestyle in SL then the Futurewave event will be right up your alley.

Dress: Gallatic Skyla Dress at Futurewave
Cuffs and Collar: Zibska Amphitrite at Futurewave
Helmet: Bliensen + MaiTai - Raumzeit - Helmet at Futurewave
Shoes: Miamai Le Blanc Connection Prec at Futurewave
Eyes: Less is More CyberEYE
Headset: Neurolab Inc. Hi - Beat Tronic
Eyeshadow: Zibska Ena in Terra
Lips: AD Lippy in Gold

Just Wait.

 Waiting, sometimes it's actually a good thing, allows you to gain perspective, build anticipation of what's to come and creates an excitement that immediate gratification doesn't allow. Sometime's it feels like an eternity, nothing will change and all will be lost. I constantly try to stay with the more optimistic version of waiting although I can be guilty of being impatient. I wait for event to open counting the hours until I can see the newest and brightest offerings SL's amazing creators come up with. I spend way to many Lindens on things I may or may not wear or use just because artistically I so appreciate the work they have put in to something and how it shows in the detail and the care that in which it was made. I try to be more selective these days but it's hard, still I have slowed down buying every gorgeous gown or dress since I am really a jeans and sweater kind of girl. This outfit I would wear in RL and would probably be a go to on a regular basis. Simple, easy and comfortable but stylish. I picked up the Pure Poison Amy flats at Kustom9 along with my new favorite pair of jeans from Fishy Strawberry.  The jacket and shirt is a combo from Cold Logic and normally has stuff a little too tame for me but when I mix and match I find somethings I really like, again, well made trumps almost everything and I have not even been disappointed with any of these designers. I have other things in my life I am having to wait on right now, so I guess I am being a little reflective, it's hard to wait, especially when you have no control over it, it can get depressing, but optimism is a sweet gift to those that have to wait, so now that I have hit up a lot of the current events, I will wait for the next round of events, optimistic that it will be worth the wait!

Jacket and Shirt: Cold Logic Combo Tate in Onyx
Jeans: Fishy Strawberry Boyfriend Jeans Slim in Dark Wash at Kustom9
Shoes: Pure Poison Amy Flats in Black at Kustom9
Hair: Wasabi Pills Michelle Reds Pack
Necklace: Argrace Sweetest Necklace
Body: Maitreya Mesh - lara

Cold Winter Day

So I am sitting here at home watching a very cold rain; it was suppose to have been snow but alas no such luck. I know some of you are sick of snow and winter but for those of us who rarely see the white stuff the thought of a snowy day is as exciting as hearing those magical words..."School is closed for a snow day". It is very cold though and I am keeping warm snuggled up in a favorite sweater and this dress from Zenith (available at Kustom9) reminds me of it, the dress version of it anyway. I thought this was such a nice dress, the texture is fabulous, not blurry at all which happens with a lot of knit textures. I kept it simple pairing it with my Maitrerya Devi boots in brown, Exxess Jagoda hair and Mandala Milky Way choker in brown. I was able to wear the dress with my Maitreya Lara body which always makes me a happy camper. Kustom9 is open and they has some really cute things I will try and get to blogging this week. Maybe if I can get another "cold rain day" off.

Dress: Zenith Comfy Sweater Dress in Milk available at Kustom9
Hair: Exxess Jagoda in Mahaghony
Necklace" Mandala Milky Way Choker in Brown
Boots: Maitreya Devi in Brown

Vintage Flair from Gizza

I dropped by the Chapter Four event today and wasn't expecting to purchase anything as I have been trying to not spend so much on clothes, shoes and builds but once again my willpower took a hike. I couldn't resist the "Colette" sweater and skirt ensemble from Gizza it had such a cool vintage vibe to it, dress it up with heels and gloves for "Mad Men" style shopping excursion or with flat boots and tights for a retro beatnik look that would have you ready for poetry night in a coffee house. The outfit is impeccably made just as all of Gizza's items are and I love the fact I can wear it with my Maitreya Mesh body and the sassy beret it comes with makes me a happy girls because I love when I designer sees a total look and creates it so well. The skin is Glam Affair and another great find at Chapter Four! Cute short hair from elua and accessories from Swallow make me a girl about town ready to put a dent in the shopping economy!

Sweater/Skirt/Beret Combo: Gizza Colette for Chapter Four
Gloves: FATEplay Duelling Gloves
Shoes: Maitreya Zest Pumps in Black
Accessories: Swallow Lion clutch, Lion Earrings
Skin: Glam Affair Sohpie & Ellie Jamaica 04 for Chapter Four
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Hair: Eula Fran in Red

Barn Bride

I have to admit when it comes to SL weddings I am not a huge fan, while in RL I think weddings done correctly can be a wonderful celebration but I popped into FaMESHed and the Trompe loeil wedding barn is so well made and the decorations so spot on I had to purchase it just because it would make a great photography set or party barn in general. Since I was rarely do any wedding stuff I figured why not, just because I am not a big fan of SL weddings doesn't mean I don't like dressing up, ala' the "Friends" episode where the girls all dress in wedding gowns and drink beer and just feel pretty. I found this adorable dress from Stitched at the Fashion Fair and I immediately thought of it as a cute short wedding dress alternative, not everyone wants to be a princess cream puff for their big day! "My Little Polka Dot" dress is very cute and paired with a hat from a very inexpensive gown I found on the marketplace I was pretty much set. Adding some pearls, a bouquet and heels makes for a fun little bridal outfit.

Dress: Stitched My Little Polka Dot dress in white available at the Fashion Fair
Shoes: JD Designs Cult in white from the pastels pack
Hat: Weddings By Nienna Wood hat/ Fascinator from Tiered Wedding Dress available on the Marketplace
Jewelry: Dahlinks Morrihgan Necklace and Earrings
Hair: Epoque Re-tied in Red
Flower: Gumi's Shops Flowers 46 in white
Barn, Chair and Sign on Easel: Trompe Loeil at FaMESHed

Frida

Gizza introduced an homage to Frida Khalo and it's all over the feeds, not to be left out I created my own version of salute to the beautiful artist. As a real life art educator I just love when creators in SL take inspiration from well known artists, I think it furthers our appreciation and education in the arts and the artist work. I paired the Gizza top, headpiece and bouquet with Junbug gatcha flowing skirt in olive, the hair is from Leltuka and the Lazuri jewelry I loved because I could customize the colors to be many and varied. The home accessories are from Zinnia and the structure is Cheeky Pea's Sweetwater outdoor room. Look up Khalo's work, read about her, she was an amazing woman and artist. I am glad Gizza chose to celebrate her.

Top, headpiece, bouquet: Gizza Frida Inspiration
Skirt: Junbug Flowy Skirt in Olive (Gatcha)
Jewelry: Lazuri Kaya
Hair Letlutka Gabriela in Bournville
Body: Maitreya Mesh - Lara

A Little Nip Slip

I have been very much in love with my Maitreya mesh body but dressing a mesh body does present challenges when the alpha hud doesn't quite work with a slit or a neckline. Lingerie though seems to have lots of choices as designers are coming up with appliers to work with all the mesh body choices and many are lovely but when Ely dropped this bra and panty set on me I was over the moon with how sexy this set is and to top it off it come with appliers for my Maitreya body and Belleza, Slink, TMP, and and Omega hud along with the system layer! The panties are sexy and cut so they show some nice cheekage from the back and well some nip slip makes for the possibility of a little sexy playtime. Hat's off to Elymode for making second life a little sexier! Lingerie: Elymode Alexa Bra & Panties - Teal Hair: Lelutka Blythe in ItsNotGinger Body: Maitreya Mesh Body -Lara Bed: Trompe Loiel Mendoza bed in Black

Dotty and oOo

 A few things I am excited about today; a day off work, a beautiful new gown, and wonderful new poses! The gown was created by a dear model friend who has branched out into photography and fashion design, Adriel Huntress as been a busy bee creating her line and boutique called PREY with some imaginative and creative items. Dotty is the name of this gown and it lives up to it's name, A sexy plunging neckline a fun dotted skirt all in bright red, I would give the prettiest ladybug a run for her money in this dress. The pose I just love, it's from the oOo Margerthe collection that Olaenka Chesnokov created for FLF and a huge shout out to her for some of the best poses in my inventory. I topped the look off with a fascinateor  from LODE and I am loving the enVOGUE hair that creates a cute bow in the back. A fun look that makes me smile and know that I don't have to just be part of a crowd but that I can stand out in a crowd.
Gown: PREY Dottie Gown
Hat: LODE Binny[black dots]
Jewelry: Lazuri Royal Blush All in One
Rings: Lazuri Perles de Gloire
Hair: enVOGUE Chantelle
Pose: oOo Studio Margarethe for FLF
Wonderland Card Soldiers: Boudoir

Cocktails at Sunset

What could be better than a resort vacation, spa treatments, relaxation, good food and cocktails at sunset by the beach. I picked this dress up at the latest round of Designer Circle and pulled it together with some items in my inventory. Setting off the orange of the dress with all gold and an relaxed updo hairstyle it's an easy way to dress to impress.

Dress: AsHmOoT Tube Slit Dress in Orange available at Designer's Circle
Necklace and Earring: Mandala Osenbei Set in Gold
Bracelets: Ryca Cuff Bangles in Gold
Shoes: Gos Grace Sandals in Gold
Hair: Truth Gretchen in Gingers

Coral and Turquoise

Coral and Turquoise a lovely combination. One of my favorite color schemes for summer, it's cool and colorful, and just makes me happy. Love the Baiastice Marina tops at Collabor88, I think I bought all of them! The Diram pants are really good basics and come in tons of colors. Toss on a belt, some jewelry and off I go!

Top: Baiastice Marina Shirt Sicily from Collabor88
Pants: Diram Savina Pant in Blue
Belt: Lagyo Rope Belt in Cockatoo
Necklace and Bracelet: Earthstone Zahra in Turquoise and Coral
Shoes: Essenz Geneva in White worn with Slink Mid Feet
Clutch: BOOM Pili Bow Clutch in Coral
Hair: Miss C Angel in Copper