Like a crow chasing a butterfly

When I start to but an outfit together for a blog post, I've usually been inspired by something, a picture, a tv show, a random idea or in this case one particular product.  I was at LoQ a few days again and Gia had released this fabulous hair as a new group gift, it was drool at first sight... and the rest pretty much fell into place.

With some much newness getting around and fabulous stores opening you may have missed the sad news that we are about to lose another store from this wacky world of ours.  Di's Opera will be closing it's doors later this week, so you do have one last chance to get there and snag, what is in my opinion, some of the best poses available.

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair- Linn Primavera in Light by Aida Ewing (Available at The Dressing Room)*
Hair: LoQ Hair - Cobbler in Chocolate Copper by Gia Pawpad (Group Gift)
Dress: Mons - Tricot Knit Dress by Ekilem Melodie (Available from Fashionably Late)
Jacket: Beetlebones - Light Cardigan by Suetabulous Yootz (Available on Marketplace, not in world)
Stockings: d.Select - Black Nylon Leggings 5 by Steffi Villota
Boots: Slink - Relax Boots by Siddean Munro
Socks: Berries Inc - White Sculpt Socks by Summse Sands (No Longer Available)
Necklace: [Glow] Studios - So Long Necklace by Jocelyn Anatine
Earrings: LaGyo - Garska Earrings by Gyorgyna Larnia (Available from Collabor88)
Ring: [Bellballs] - Cheetah Metal Ring by Viollette Vyper
Sunglasses: (Epoque) - Oversized Shades by Vintage McMillian
Clutch: (Epoque) - Illusion Clutch by Vintage McMillian
Poses: The Muse by Audrey Cresci & Di's Opera by Di Hoorenbeek
Location: Virtual Decay

52 Weeks of Colour - Electric Indigo

I'm running behind, what else is new?  First week back at work is kicking my ass so I have to admit I have probably cheated a little here because that purple jacket isn't quite indigo but the collar is sort of close..right?

Credits:

Skin: [Atomic] - Grace Skin - Red Hot in Buff by Ivy Graves (Available from The Dressing Room Blue)

Hair: [LeLutka] - Mourray Hair by Thora Charron

Jacket: Baiastice - Nicole Blazer by Sissy Pessoa

Stockings: Tres Blah - C88 Lamb's Stockings by Julliette Westerburg (Available from Collabor88)

Shoes: [Pixel Mode] - Baby T's by Tya Fallingbridge

Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo - Hope Song by Jesseaitui Petion

Necklace: Ha! - You Broke Me! by Trixi Wuyts

Cuff: ::Mood:: - Bravo Diamond Cuff by Jori Watler (Previously from 4Corners, may be available in store?)

Ring: (Caroline's Jewelry) - Cushion Large Gold Ring by Caroline Apollo

Pose: Diesel Works  - Modeling Chair by Rogan Diesel

Props:

Lamp: LISP - Barcode Lamp by Pandora Popstar (Available from $10L Market)

Rug: Picnic - Zebra Rug by Nyasyousa Oh

Wine Bottle: {Theosophy} - Pinot Noir 2008 by Trace Osterham

Ahstray & Cigarettes: ::Hermony:: -  Ultimate Cigarette Package by Hermanni Laville

Records: ~Dirty Deeds~ - Old Record Crate by Cimone Blackburn

Magazines: Dutchie - Fashion Magazines by Froukje Hoorenbeek

Wall Print: Canvas. - Fashion Card Ace by Justice Topaz (LM Not Currently Working)

Curtains: MudHoney - Sheer Cream Fancy Curtains by Rayvn Hynes

52 Weeks of Colour - Coral

Coral was hard, that is all.

Credits:

Skin: Lara Hurley - Mia Brown in Pale by Lara Hurley

Hair: .:Vive9:. - Poland Highlander Bun by Sanya Bilavio

Shirt: Tres Blah - Peek-a-Boo Vneck by Julliette Westerburg

Jeans: {Mon Tissu} - Lou Lou Jeans by Anouk Spot

Cardigan: *Fishy Strawberry* - Fluffy Open Cardigan by Fae Eriksen

Boots: Maitreya - Radical Boots by Onyx LeShelle

Necklace & Bracelet: *League* - Coin Collector Set by Nena Janus

Watch: ISON - Vipera Watch by Harry Hyx

Sunglasses: (Epoque) - Timeless Shades by Vintage McMillian

Tattoo: Aitui - Cherry Blossoms [Faded.] by Jesseeaitui Petion

Pose: Label Motion by Anne Dakun

Location: Tableau

Glad you came

Fishy Strawberry have finally released some more mesh items and I couldn't be more thrilled about it!  FS is a store I've always liked, but haven't shopped there heavily for some time, you see their sizing was always very odd against my shape, which meant I had to modify (often far beyond my patience level) prims to get them to fit, this of course allllll changes when you come to mesh clothes and especially mesh clothes that adopt the standard sizing (best idea ever!).  So with that I very quickly bundled myself off to Fishy Strawberry today and had an absolute field day with the new releases, one of which is this gorgeous sweater I'm wearing.  You can see all new releases (some of which are not mesh) at the main store.

Credits:

Skin: Lara Hurley - Emma in Pale by Lara Hurley
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ - BrreeMesh Hair by MissAllSunday Lemon (Mesh Item)
Jacket: *Fishy Strawberry* - Impromptu Cardigan by Fae Eriksen (Mesh Item)
Shirt: [Celoe] - Gea Top by ShaySibrian
Pants: ISON - Moto Leather Pants by Harry Hyx
Necklace: :Amorous: - Simplicity Necklace by Matchbook Monday
Bracelet: Miel - Ahi Bracelet by Mika Nieuport
Ring: Pididdle - Lana Ring by Brutus Martinek (Currently available at Le March de Paris on Cupcake)
Boots: Maitreya - Radical Boots by Onyx LeShelle (Mesh Item)
Purse: .:Vive9:. - Wynne Clutch by Inna Bilavio
Poses: Label Motion by Anne Dakun
Location: Solaria

With love and a sad goodbye

The With Love...Again Hunt is in its final hours and if you are quick you can pick up this charming loft from Awesome Blossom (apologies for not blogging about it earlier but the holidays are always a hectic time for me!)  Speaking of Awesome Blossom, have you heard the sad... sad news?  Clementine Ishtari has made the tough decision to call it a day and will be closing the Awesome Blossom store on the 15th of January, until that time everything in store is 50%.  Personally I will be sad to see the doors close on what has always been one of my favourite decorator stores, so I Figured I would do what I could to try and send it out with a bang!

House: ::Awesome Blossom" - Madison Loft  ( With Love... Again Hunt Prize) (Modified to remove front railing and add additional kitchen island benches)
Tress: Botanical
Grass: Zigana & Turnips
Deer: AAA Sculpty Creation Animals
Bicycle: {What's Next}
Car: Aoba-Cars

Bench: Kusshon
Rabbits: Happy Mood
Vase with Branches: Nordari
Mailbox: ::Awesome Blossom::
Sparrow: ::Awesome Blossom::
Pots & Plants: Itutu
Rocking Char: ::Awesome Blossom::
Crate Table: ::Awesome Blossom:

*Please note middle island bench & sink are included with the Madison Loft.  The benches against the wall were added by me.

Stools: Y's House
Kettle: BP*
Cups: Bitter Vanilla
Dish Rack: iTuTu
Chalkboard: {What's Next}
Canisters: {What's Next}
Bag of Bread: Concrete Flowers
Utensils Pot: {What's Next}
Stove: /Artilleri/
Hanger & Pots: iTutu
Pot on Stove: BP*
Recycled Milk Basket: Little Boxes
Coffee Grinder: POST
Cookbooks: Concrete Flowers
Wall Prints: Second Spaces
Refrigerator: /Artilleri/
Shelves: Bitter Vanilla
Pot Plant: ::Awesome Blossom::
Radio: Bitter Vanilla

Wall Scrolls: The Loft
Rug: Nordari
Stools: Y's House
Table: Foundry Table by Viki Placebo (Available on Marketplace)
Table Accessories: Theosophy
Corner Chair: Cheeky Pea
Minuet Cabinet: Awesome Blossom
Lamp & Floor Ornaments: The Loft
Print: Canvas

Stove & Antlers: LISP
Telefishion: kari
Glass Bowl: BP*
Bookshelf & Nerd Bookends: ::Awesome Blossom::
Perfume Bottle: Zacca
Rabbit Dummy: Art Dummy
Canvas Pile: Aria
Print: Mudshake

Small Coffee Table: North West
Lamp: iTutu
Large Print: Canvas
Small Prints: North West
Large Coffee Table: Kinokoko
Burlap Bag: LISP
Lounge: The Loft
Poufs: LISP
Rug: Y's House
Vases: The Loft
Small Plants: Y's House
Candle: Surf Clothing Co (Old seasons hunt gift)

Prints: Elefantu & North West
Rug: Leezu
Bed: North West
Storage Bench: The Loft
Desk: Y's House
Wall Frame: The Loft
Desk Chair: LISP
Vase & Postcards: LISP
Computer: Stank
Box: Insight Designs
Poufs: LISP

Speakers: LISP
Print: Canvas
Bowling Pins: Second Spaces
Bench & Record Player: LISP

iPad: nODE
Chair: Leezu
Birdcage: LISP

Prints: Zigana & ::Awesome Blossom::
Camera & Tripod: /Artilleri/
Lamp: Leezu
Rug: LISP
Dresser: ::Awesome Blossom::
Chase: The Loft
Balloons: Little Boxes
Crates: North West
Snow Globes: ::Awesome Blossom:
Cupcake Doll: Illusory

(Please note I haven't linked SLURLS to the above however, if you have any questions or need help finding something don't hesitate to IM me.)

The With Love... Again Hunt ends today, so you have about an hour left to go snag this charming little loft. 

Awesome Blossom will close it's doors for the final time on January 15th, all product is 50% off until that time.  All releases will be added to marketplace and any future products will be released there as time may allow.

To the lovely Clementine Ishtari, thank you for filling our world with awesome for as long as you did, you will be greatly missed <3

52 Weeks of Colour - Champange

Luna Jubilee's 52 Weeks of Colour challenge is back for another round and i'm rather excited about it.  You see, I attempted this challenge last year, but due to various real life interuptions I didn't even make it half way, so I was more than pleased to be given a second shot at bringing a little more colour into my life.

The colour for week one is Champange, the perfect colour to bring in the New Year don't you think?

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair- - Linn Natural 08 by Aida Ewing

Hair: [LeLutka] - Office Hair in Soy Sauce by Thora Charron

Dress: Maitreya - Nolita Dress in Champange by Onxy LeShelle

Hat: [Celoe] - Nile Hat in Brass by ShaySibrian

Shoes: [Celoe] - Zoe Pumps in Domino by JadenArt

Bangle: Pididdle - Wooden Leopard Bangles by Brutus Martinek

Ring: Paper Couture - Diamonds and Pearls Ring by Cora Lu

Necklace: N-Creation - Secret Key Wooden by Nico200 Planer

Pose: (PDA) - Your Contact by Izzy Bereznyak

Props

Table: Cheeky Pea - Peboamauk Table by Isla Gealach

Print: The Loft - Drink and Dance by Colleen Desmoulins