Hell on Heels

A bit of Vintage Fair, a bit of Collabor88, a dash of Celoe and Mon Tissu newness.... colour me happy.

Credits:

Skin: Lara Hurley Skins - Dita Skin by Lara Hurley (available from Vintage Fair)

Hair: !lamb - Phenomena by Lamb Bellic (available from Collabor88)

Jacket: ISON - One-Button Blazer by Harry Hyx (available from Vintage Fair)

Bra Top: {Mon Tissu} - Lycia Lace Bandeau Bra by Elie Spot

Jeans: Tres Blah - C88 Juju Jeans Black Lace by Julliette Westerburg

Ring: NSD - Blood Diamond Ring by Naith Smit

Sunglasses: (Epoque) - Oversized Shades by Vintage McMillan

Purse: Old & New - Studs Purse MonoLux by Alv Ansar (available from Vintage Fair)

Necklace: Tres Blah - Cross Necklace by Julliette Westerburg

Earrings: Fusion - Silver Multi Earrings by Adria Joubert

Bangles: LaGyo - Wave Bangles by Gyorgyna Larnia

Boots: [Celoe] - Cairo Boots by Jaden Celoe

Tattoo: Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo by Eow Reverie

Poses: dfo!

Location: Virtual Decay

Modiva Fashion Week with The Secret Store

Modiva Fashion Week is an event on most bloggers calenders that can not be missed.  Some of the top designers in Second Life coming together to put on a spectacular show of new and stunning pieces for our enjoyment.  One of the collections I was most looking forward to was of course the amazing offerings from Miss Maylee Oh of The Secret Store.  It will come as no surprise to anyone who reads my blog that any day The Secret Store releases new goodies I'm thrilled, but to release a whole new collection of pure fabulousness... it was like all my Christmases had come at once.    I could gush on for pages about how much I adore all the new pieces on offer, but really nothing I can say will do it justice, so i will simply say Maylee never disappoints and this has never been more true than with her new collection!  Bright, colourful, mix and match and exquisitely crafted new clothes await you, so grab your taxi and check it out!

In another equally important new, Dutch Touch is having a skin sale and pretty much everything is marked down which of course means, it's time to stock up!  No end date has been advertised for the sale, but i would recommend getting there in the next couple of days if you can.

Credits:

Skin: ::Dutch Touch:: - Keet in Blossom - Basic CLA
Hair: [LeLutka] - Victoria
Shirt: The Secret Store - Cable Knit Bodysuit (MFW Release)*
Skirt: The Secret Store - Pencil Skirt (MFW Release)*
Jacket: The Secret Store - Kimono Coat (MFW Release)*
Socks: The Secret Store - Lace Knit Socks (MFW Release)*
Shoes: [LeLutka] - Ren Boots
Sunglasses: Miel - Hipster Peepers
Necklace:  *CentoPallini* - Orologio Pendant (available from Jewellery Fair)
Bangle: Pididdle - Ivory Claw Set Bangle
Belt: Baiastice - Dita Corset Belt
Poses: Del May & Don't Freak Out
Location: Vagabonds

*Please note Modiva Fashion Week ran from 8th - 15th of September 2011, however all items are still out and able to be purchased. 

**Denotes promotional copies

Don't stop 'til it feels right

Hi, how are you all doing?!  Yes, i know this photo is very bright, but i've been having an absolute hell of a time with viewers black screening me, so in the end, I had to pick the best of a bad bunch of shots, hopefully they aren't too awful.  Either way don't let my cruddy photo taking ability sway you from checking out all the yumminess there is.

This dress Maylee Oh released for The Dressing Room last cycle (yes i know, I'm late... sorry!) but it should be available in her shop, if not now, then very soon.  The dress itself does also come with a beautiful big flouncy blue bow and belt, that I am not wearing in this shot, but it screams fun and is so versatile!

The skin I'm wearing is a new release from Apple May Designs that goes by the name of Kat.  I first stumbled across AMD at Pure Juice earlier this year and I have to say whilst that skin was cute, Apple May skins are improving more and more with each release.  There is a sweetness about AMD skins, and I haven't seen too many shapes they don't work on!

Last but not least, I have to totally admit I stole this bag from a blog Harlow Heslop did earlier this week, so thank you Harlow!  The bag is gorgeous and the detail is AMA-ZING!  The bag is mesh, so if you haven't upgraded your viewer yet you won't be able to see it in world.  But upgrading to a mesh capable viewer is worth it, even if it is to just get this bag!

Credits:

Skin: Apple May Designs - Kat Nitro 4 in Pale Tone*
Dress: The Secret Store - Patchwork Dress Ocean 5*
Leggings: League - Merino Leggings
Belt: LeLutka - Anna Belt
Hair: LeLutka - Office Hair
Bracelet: Miel - Friendo Bracelet
Necklace: A:S:S - Narayan Necklace
Sunglasses: Je Suis - Divine Sunglasses
Handbag: Bitch. @ Rustica - Mesh Purse
Shoes: Surf Clothing Co - Olea Boots
Poses: Don't Freak Out
Location: Tableau

*Denotes promotional copies

We built these paper mountains, then sat and watched them burn

LaViere has released a gorgeous new collection and I think Azure Electricteeth has really excelled herself.  I couldn't choose a favourite out of the new releases so I'm pretty sure I go one of just about everything.  Many items feature accents which are tintable which I love as a point of difference.  If you haven't check it out yet, I'd highly recommend it!

Also, Zigana has redone her sim and it is just beautiful, with many many awesome areas to snap some pictures.  Lili Brink has done a post about it here, but seriously step away from Harry Potter Your Story for a half hour or so and go and see it, it's worth the visit.

Credits

Skin: Glam Affair - Jadis V2 BL12 in Natural
Hair: Lamb - Soma
Jumpsuit: LaViere - Jumpsuit
Jacket: LeLutka - My Way Jacket
Sunglasses: Miel - Pilot Peepers
Bangle: LaGyo - Hula Bangle
Earrings: LaGyo - Isabelle Earrings
Ring: Miel - Ahi Ring
Bag: LeLutka - Tariona Bag
Shoes: LeLutka - Mischa
Nail Polish - Tres Blah - Nail Colour Fudge
Poses: Adorkable (Bag Lady) and Don't Freak Out (Bazinga Series)
Location: Sea Salts

Where the green grass grows

Ohai it's been a while.  I've been busy setting up and decorating my new SL home the last few weeks, i almost forgot I had a blog... opps.  Fortunately for me, the darling miss demi, was sweet enough to send me a copy of her latest additions to the Boom line being these very cute crochet vests and denim shorts.  Available in an abundance of colours it's sure to satisfy even the most discerning of shoppers.  One of the things I absolutely adore about demi's releases is that I find her sculpt sizing to be more accommodating than a lot of others, if somethings all but fits me straight outta the box, I'm a happy girl and will shout it from the roof tops. 

Also, in case you have been living under a rock and didn't know, the new and improved Cupcake Sim has reopened and the new design is absolutely breathtaking.  Many of the amazing shops on this sim (and trust me, the list is HUGE) have released some exclusives for the reopening including Dutch Touch which has released a special edition of the Mensje skin that was released earlier this year.  If you happen to be one of the poor souls that follows me on plurk, you will know Mensje has been one of my favourite skin releases from Dutch Touch and the opportunity to get her in the new skin tones that Iki has release is just too good to pass up!

Credits:

Skin: ::Dutch Touch:: - Mensje Special Edition Pale Basic (Available at Cupcake Sim Store)

Shirt: Willow - Striped Tank (Available from Albero Gatcha Festival, may not still be available)

*Pants: *Boom* [Demi Edition] - Denim Cuffed Shorts

*Vest: *Boom* [Demi Edition] - Crochet Vest

Shoes: TokiDoki - Gladiator Sandals

Tattoo: [Huz] - Be Mine (Previous Valentines Day Gift, may not still be available)

Hair: >Truth< -  Clementine

Feathers: Pididdle - Feather Extensions QuailCall Set 

Necklace: Miel - Friendo Necklace

Bracelet: Miel - Friendo Bracelet

Eyeshadow: L.Fauna - Basic Shadow [Antique Gold]

Piercing: [Twee.] - Cheeky Piercing [Bead]

Poses: Don't Freak Out - Mixed Bag Series

Location: Where it begins

*Denotes promotional copies

Cheer up boys, your makeup is running

I was lucky enough to get to go to the bloggers preview of Culture Shock, but there were a few stores that hadn't put their items out by the time the preview ended.  So I fought lag today to go back specifically to see Atomic's offering and I'm so glad I did, as this skin is just pure love!  There is a better picture of the face on my flickr if you are feeling that way inclined but really, I would just go get it for yourself if I were you.

Credits:

Skin: [Atomic] / Atomic - Lien by Ivy Graves (Available at Culture Shock)
Dress: R.icielli / Ricielli - Suellen Minidress by Fhara Acacia (Available at Culture Shock)
Jacket: Emery / Emery - Sheena Jacket by Sunami Beck
Stockings: House of Fox / House of Fox - Sheer Black Stockings by Stevenzuuh Gossipgirl
Shoes: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Provence Boots by Elie Spot
Necklace: (NSD) / Naith Smit Designs - Rock 'n' Rolla Pearl Necklace by Naith Smit
Ring: (NSD) / Naith Smit Designs - Blood Diamond by Naith Smit
Hair: [LeLutka] / LeLutka - SJ by Thora Charron
Pose: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - Three Words, Eight Letters, Say It by Willa Whybrow

I'm looking for some back and forth with you

In just a few hours Culture Shock will finally open its doors and you will all be able to stock up on the goodies we have been tantalizing you with over the last few days.   I absolutely adore this dress from Peqe, it's bright and colourful and can be worn in so many different ways, a definite must add to your SL wardrobe if I do say so myself. 

Culture Shock opens at 12pm SLT today!!  (pls note this LM will not work until the sim has been opened to the public)

Credits (Culture Shock items noted in bold):

Skin: [PF] / Pink Fuel - Elly Candied by Mochi Milena

Dress: Peqe / Peqe - Cats Dress by Inex Hax

Leggings: KIM / Kim - Wardrobe 1 Strapped Leggings by Kimberly Flagon

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

Hair: Maitreya / Maitreya - Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Bracelet: ::Je::Suis:: / Je Suis - Asymetrique Bangles by Julia Merosi

Necklace: .+*AA*+. / Atelier AM - Feather & Bullets Necklace by Aya Huldschinsky

Tattoo: [Dead Carrot] / Dead Carrot - Cupcake Heaven by Lucie Genira

Pose: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - [Unmixy] Uh, dad can I have an Atari for my birthday? by Willa Whybrow (past Stumblebum item - not sure if it's still available)

Props:

Radio: Artilleri / Artilleri - The Levine Radio by Antonia Marat

You know my heart sings when you're here

Of late my house has been overrun by KittyCats, to the point that furniture was actually becoming a non essential in the search for more prims but new Nordari goodness changed all that.  The crazy cat women is taking a rest (for a few days at least).   Credits and larger images below.

House: Nordari / Nordari - Rain In East Europe by Jordan Giant
Grass: *AG* / Alirium Gardens - Cotton Grass by Air Flow
Trees: Botanical / Botanical - Several Varieties all by Kriss Lehmann
Deck & Furniture Setting: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Cape Cod Dock Set by Clementine Ishtari
Mailbox: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Love Shack Mailbox by Clementine Ishtari
Lantern: LISP / Lisp - Lullaby Wall Lantern by Pandora Popstar

Rugs: Nordari / Nordari - Ruggies by Jordan Giant
Book Pile: ::AB:: Awesome Blossom - Old Book Stack by Clementine Ishtari
Dresser: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Garden Dresser by Clementine Ishtari
Chair: Y's House / Y's House - Round Chair 01 by Yacchan Clip
Turntable: [North West] / North West - Wyman Turntable by Lil Brink
Vase: [North West] / North West - Vase With Tulips by Lil Brink
Records: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - Jenny Owen Youngs - Fuck Was I by Willa Whybrow
Swing: LISP / Lisp - Sparrow Swing by Pandora Popstar
Painting: Poetry Garden / Poetry Garden - Letter From The Past by Ayumi Jameson (no longer available)

Chandelier: Kyoot / Kyoot - Notes Chandelier by Saeya Nyanda
Lantern: Fri.day / Friday - Rustic Lantern by Noa Monday
Teacup Set: LISP / Lisp - Masala Chi Lamp by Pandora Popstar
Snow Globe: !Ohmai / Ohmai - Pigmai Snowglobe V2 by Anya Ohmai (Available at ProjectFur)

Curtains: Nordari / Nordari - Light Catcher by Jordan Giant
Blank Canvas: [Aria] / Aria - Cleo Canvas Pile by Yelo Uriza
Stool: Y's House / Y's House - Cafe Stool by Yacchan Clip
Easel: Baffle! / Baffle - The Artist - Easel by Samantha Smadga
Pot Plant: BP* / Bettie Page - Uekibati / Oil Painting Brush by BettiePage Voyager
Dresser: Elefantu / Elefantu - Come Clean Dresser by Gin Galtier
Large Stool: [*Art Dummy*] / Art Dummy - Raindrops Chair by Gala Charron (part of the Professor Lisp Hunt)
Painting: Carthalis Rossini / Carthalis Rossini - Withered By Time (collection currently being shown at 13 Gallery
Standing Candle: [*Art Dummy*] / Art Dummy - Standing Candle by Gala Charron

Bed: [*Art Dummy*] / Art Dummy - Remnants Bed by Gala Charron
Chandelier: Kyoot / Kyoot - Light Bulb Chandelier by Saeya Nyanda
Books: {Theosophy} / Theosophy - Hardcover Book Stack by Trace Osterham
Whale: The Loft / The Loft - Moby Vase by Colleen Desmoulins
Pouf: LISP / Lisp - Poof In A Box - Hoof & Tooth by Pandora Popstar
Shoes: [*Art Dummy*] / Art Dummy - Ruby Red Walking Shoes by Gala Charron
Photo Tree: Kyoot / Kyoot - Silhouette Photo Tree by Saeya Nyanda
Painting: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Flower Shop Bicycle Print by Clementine Ishtari
Sitting Candle: [*Art Dummy*] / Art Dummy - Seated Candle by Gala Charron

Items shown in top collated image only:

Wall hanging: [North West] / North West - Jumble of Things and Antique Frames by Lil Brink
Radiator: ::AB:: / Awesome Blossom - Boho Radiator by Clementine Ishtari
Rabbit Seat Set: LISP / Lisp - I'm Late by Pandora Popstar

Total Prim Count: 698

Well may I have this dance of days

Ohai remember me?  Probably not...anywho new sunglasses are exclusive to The Fashion Garret this round and I'm still loving my Reek boots.  Oh, this hair from Mach is amazing too, I really love it and it's freeeee if you join the group (or at least it was a couple of weeks of ago - ya may need to check).

Credits:

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout -Wine 1 in Acorn by Gala Phoenix

Hair: =Mach= / Mach - Opening Group Gift by Chloe Dakun

Shirt: Gawk! / Gawk - White High Waist Suit by Mell McMahon (Previous Pure Juice Item, not sure if still available)

Jumper: *Crazy* / Crazy - Strike Sweater by Ioan Jogiches

Jeans: [Atomic] / Atomic - Ripped Skinny  Jeans by Ivy Graves

Shoes: Reek / Reek - Boston Boots by Riq Graves

Necklace: .-HoD-. / Haus of Darcy - The Path To Forgiveness by Aydan Darcy

Ring: (NSD) / Naith Smit Designs - Blood Diamonds Ring

Sunglasses: ::TFG:: / The Fashion Garret - Gold Sunglasses by Cattiva Vita

Earrings: Erratic / Erratic - Hoop Earrings by Erratic Rain

Pose: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - You're Late from Come Along by Willa Whybrow

Location: 19 Motorcycle

ProjectFur Japan

When a natural disaster, such as the one in Japan, strikes we hear many stories of heartbreak, some of courage and a few of hope.  But animals are often untold victims of disaster.  Coming from Australia, the land of drought, fire and flood, I know all too well what a toll any kind of natural disaster can take on both human and animal life.  ProjectFur is the brain child of Blazin Aubert and Tristan Careless to raise funds for the animals that have been injured, stranded and left for dead due to the recent events in Japan.  Many designers have come together (including the grid famous KittyCats) donating hundreds of items for your shopping pleasure with all proceeds going to charity.  Many items at the event are exclusive, so get in and get em while you can!  Below is just a smattering of what is available

ProjectFur Japan is open NOW.  

Credits:

First Picture:

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix  (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shirt: {SMS} / So Many Styles - Mint Lace T-Shirt by Irie Campese (Available at ProjectFur)
Jeans: *L.Inc* / Luck Inc - Tyra Jeans by CK Winx
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Millside Flats by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Hair: Magika / Magika - Sophie Coontail Edition by Sabina Gully  (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Pose & Basket: Mood Swings / Mood Swings - No Cat Naps For Me by Veridian Frog
KittyCats: Kibo & Yuki (Hope & Courage)  (ProjectFur Exclusive) (Pls note Courage is available from the KittyCats Store only)

Second Picture (L - R)

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shirt: [Cynful] / Cynful - Sushlee Halter Top by Cynthia Ultsch (Available at ProjectFur)
Pants: [Cynful] / Cynful - Modest Skinny Jean by Cynthia Ultsch (Available at ProjectFur)
Hair: >Truth< / Truth - Babydoll by Truth Hawkes (Available at ProjectFur)
Necklace: .:*Loulou&co*:. / Loulou & Co - Ling Ling Necklace by Lolly Carlberg (Available at ProjectFur)
Mouthpiece: .:*Loulou&co*:. / Loulou & Co - Ling Ling Mouthchain by Lolly Carlberg (Available at ProjectFur)
Shoes: UBU / Urban Bomb Unit - PornStar Lo-Tops by Coke Dreadlow
Pose: Glitterati / Glitterati - Model Pack 20 by Katey Coppola (Available at Pose Fair)

Skin: LAQ / LAQ - Maria in Peach by Mallory Cowen (Available at ProjectFur)
Dress: (Elate!) / Elate - Brooke by Kellie Iwish (Available at ProjectFur)
Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Breathe by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Necklace: ~Sigma~ Jewels / Sigma - Admira Necklace by Sofi Trenkins (Available at ProjectFur)
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Move Pumps by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Pose: [Atomic] / Atomic - Soggy Bones by Ivy Graves (Available at Pose Fair)

Skin: ::Curio:: / Curio - Pout PFJ Exclusive in Petal by Gala Phoenix (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Top: -[AddiCt]- / Addict - Part of Speranza Swimsuit by Kiana Noel (Available at ProjectFur)
Jeans: *L.inc* / Luck Inc - Tyra Fur Japan Skinny Jeans  by CK Winx (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Shoes: [e] / Elikatira - Millside Flats by Elikapeak Tiramisu
Hair: Magika / Magika - Sophie Coontail Edition by Sabina Gully (ProjectFur Exclusive)
Pose: dfo! / Dont Freak Out - Penelope by Willa Whybrow (Available at Pose Fair)

You are exactly the way I thought you would be

I can not resist new Mon Tissu goodness.  Also, the new Kianna skin from Mynerva is just too cute for words!



Credits:

Skin: ~Mynerva~ / Mynerva - Kinna in shade 4 by Rhapzody Wilde

Shirt: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Joy Tee (Soiree Group Gift) by Anouk Spot

Shorts: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Greta Shorts by Anouk Spot

Jacket: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Rockaby Blazer by Anouk Spot

Leggings: .:Vive9:. / Vive9 - Dot-ed After Tights by Sanya Bilavio

Socks: Izzie's / Issie's - Toeless Socks by Izzie Button

Shoes: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Montsegur Pumps by Elie Spot

Necklace: ::Happy Finds:: / Happy Finds - Vintage Owl Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur

Earrings: (Yummy) / Yummy - Bee Earring by Cora Lu

Glasses: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Favourite Readers (Soiree Group Gift) by Elie Spot

Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Play by Elikapeka Tiramisu

Poses: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - Bazinga Series by Willa Whybrow

Location: Kowloon (big thanks to Maylee Oh for sharing some of her fantabulous photography landmarks!)

Extend A Helping Hand - The Queensland Flood Appeal

I am a Queenslander, this is a statement I have often made with pride, today it is with desperation, despite the fact that  I am one of the lucky ones.  I have seen some flooding in my suburb but for the most part my home is safe with only a few minor puddles in the backyard.  I have both my parents and my grandparents currently residing with me as they have had to evacuate their homes.  I have friends and family all over the state that are stranded and have lost everything.  I know people on my plurk that have loved ones that are unaccounted for and I am aware of many other Australian Second Life residents that are bracing themselves as the waters continue to rise.   My heart, along with millions of others, is breaking as our state drowns. 

As i am writing this, Queensland has now been declared a Disaster area.  Some three-quarters of the state is currently being effected in some way by rising water.  More than 100,000 homes are without power, 12 people have been confirmed dead with another 50+ missing.  More than 20,000 properties in Brisbane alone are expected to suffer major flooding by 4am tomorrow morning as the Brisbane river continues to overflow, engulfing all in it's path and that is only one of a handful of scenarios being seen around this state.  More concerning is that most of these people are not covered for flooding by insurance as insurance companies, since 1974, have not offered it as an option.

We are desperate and we need your help.  Sanura Sakai, along with dozens of very generous vendors, has put together the Extend A Helping Hand Market to raise money for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal, all funds donated to this appeal will be going to help the victims of the Queensland Flood Disaster.   There are some truly wonderful items available, many of them exclusive to the event, such as the gorgeous dress I am wearing in the above picture.   So please, dig deep if you can and if you can't, please keep us in your thoughts as we prepare for the worst. 

Credits:

Skin: Grixdale / Grixdale - Tegan in Cream by Tyr Rozenblum
Makeup: Kyoot / Kyoot - Fever 3 by Saeya Nyanda
Dress: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Queensland Party Frock by Dakota Buck *EAHH Item
Neck Tie: Miel / Miel - Elle Uber Bow by Miel Nirvana
Hat: (epoque) / Epoque - Debutant on Windsor by Vintage McMillan
Necklace: (Caroline's Jewelry) / Caroline's Jewelry - Kennedy Black Pearl Necklace by Caroline Apollo
Hair: > Truth < / Truth - Ava by Truth Hawks
Pose: dfo! / Don't Freak Out - Twiggy Series - You Know You Love Me by Willa Whybrow
Location: World's End Gardens

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Goldenrod

I wasn't exactly sure what colour Goldenrod was, so I spent some time with my good friend google only to find out that Goldenrod is the colour of a Crayola Crayon.  I figured dressing up as a crayon was probably a touch too easy so instead this was my best attempt at using some yellow hues. 

Yumminess by:

Skin: Curio / Curio - Autumn - Pure
Shirt: [W&B] / Whippet & Buck - Neelia Beaded Yorke Tank (Saffron)
Pants: ::HH:: / House of Hucci - Denim Capri (Gold)
Jacket: Aoharu / Aoharu - Simple Jacket (Brown)
Boots: [SC] / Surf Shack Co - Olea Boots
Belt: [Bukka] / Bukka - Leather Chain Belt (Brown & Gold)
Rings: [AB] / alaMood Botique - Daring Ring Collection (Gold) *Purchased at Shoes Fair, not sure if still available
Earrings: {Zaara} / Zaara - Sarayi Wood Hoops (Gold)
Makeup: L.Fauna - Smokey Cat Shadow (Golden Brown)
Nail Polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Polish (Yellow)
Hair: [e] / Elikatira - Vivid
Poses: (First Image) dfo! - As I am, (Second Image) dfo! - Heart Dies Down, tea. - Summer Fun Drifting away, marukin - Me Tenir Chaud
Location: Rancho Do Tatu, Embay

After a hurricane comes a rainbow

You don't have to feel like a waste of space

you're original, cannot be replaced

if you only knew what the future holds

after a hurricane comes a rainbow..

I wasn't actually going to blog this outfit because it's relatively simple in nature and the absolutely stunning dress from Zaara certainly needs no introduction, but after refusing to take it off for a few days, i figured why not share the love anyway?  So currently, I'm loving my new  Zaara dress annnnd my rediscovered Sigma earrings and Pixel Mode Shoes.  It really is amazing what you find when you get off your butt and clean up your inventory!

Yumminess by:

Dress: {Zaara} / Zaara - Svara Dress
Jeans: Armidi/ Armidi - Grace Jeans
Shoes: [PM] / Pixel Mode - Jori Shoes
Bracelet: ~SIGMA~ Jewels / Sigma Jewels - Siren Bracelet
Earrings: ~SIGMA~ Jewel / Sigma Jewels - Saturn Earrings
Hair: fri.day / friday - Jasmin 2
Skin: [ATOMIC] / Atomic - Audri Abyss 2
Nail Polish - -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Polish
Makeup: L.Fauna - Smokey Cat Eye
Lipgloss: Cheap Makeup / Cheap Makeup - Miss Priss Lipgloss 5
Poses: (First Image) dfo! / Don't Freak Out - I have to save the world... again (Second Image) DW/ Diesel Works - Piper 3,  dfo! / Don't Freak Out - It's rather poetic, in a maudlin sort of way, DW/ Diesel Works - Prima Donna 3
Location: Bienvenido A Mexico Distrito Federal

Lyrics from Firework by Katy Perry

The Rumor Sim Dress Up Challenge

Emily Kaestner of Croire let me know through flickr that The Rumor Sim was holding a dress up challenge to celebrate their revamp.  Now I love a good challenge, I just never seem to have the time to do many of them lately, but I wanted to see the new Sim layout and this seemed like as good an excuse as any to get myself motivated and go.  The rules of the challenge are relatively simple, you must be wearing at least one article from a store on The Rumor Sim, and your photo must be shot on the Sim itself.

I chose to use the cool little auditorium on the Sim and sort of had a whole rocked out image in mind, however gremlins seem to have invaded my computer and made it damn near impossible to take a picture without SL crashing and then just to add to my frustration photoshop decided to hate me too, so please excuse my crappy photography today and do not let it deter you from visiting The Rumor!  The revamp is great and all your favourites are back so it's definitely worth a visit!

Yumminess by:

Skin: [Atomic] / Atomic - Audri Abyss 2
Shirt: [Miseria] / Miseria - Girl Eats Boy
Shorts: Willow~ / Willow - Charcoal Jean Shorts
Jacket: .:A&M:. / Acid & Mala - Punk Baby Black Leather Jacket
Leggings: *TF* / TuttiFruiti - Black Widow Ultra Low Jeans
Hair: !lamb/ Lamb - Honey
Sunglasses: Adjunct/ Adjunct - Classic Aviator
Belt: ..*Loulou & Co*.. / Loulou & Co - Enigma Belt
Gloves: ..*Loulou & Co*.. / Loulou & Co - Enigma Bracelets
Necklace: [skream!] / Skream - Empty Hearts Necklace
Tattoo: Mynerva/ Mynerva - Aqualina Tattoo
Shoes: .*Courtisane*. / Courtisane - Esprit De Sable
Nail polish: -tb- / Tres Blah - Nail Colour
Poses: (First Image) dfo! / Dont Freak Out - I feel a little tingly (Second Image) (With Love & Squalor) / With Love and Squalor - Infinity, Bang! / Bang - Ohai There 4, dfo! / Dont Freak Out - Ask Me Tomorrow
Location: The Rumor

*Items in bold were purchased at The Rumor Sim

Welcome to the master plan

We are the face of a new generation

We are the ones who have no reservation

Don't give a damn 'bout  your cold calculation

Welcome to the master plan

Don't care if you understand

I've had a long running love affair with the jewellery made by Mister Naith Smith of NSD but when I saw this jacket, I knew instantly, that this affair was about to extend to his clothing line too!  There are three new jackets available in his store now but the Gallagher would have to be my favourite.  With the option to wear the hood up or down, extra modifiable bits included so you don't have to worry about forgetting to copy them and an overall super comfy feel.... it's definitely a winner.

Yumminess by:

Shirt: *T.Whore*/ The Whore Mansion - Cardigan Dress
Pants: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Ripped Skinny Jeans
Jacket: (NSD)/ Naith Smith Designs - Gallagher Jacket
Boots: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Armarda Long Boots
Ring: (NSD)/ Naith Smith Designs - Black Luck Ring
Necklace: -.HoD.-/ HoD - Fallen Necklace V2
Skin: [Atomic]/ Atomic - Audri Abyss
Hair: Maitreya/ Maitreya - Saar
Tattoo:  [TH]/ The Habitat - No Lies, Just Love
Nail polish - Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Pigeon Tattoo
Makeup: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Feline Makeup
Pose: (First Image) dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - Ruby  (Second Image) DW/Diesel Works - Piper 5.1, [doll.]/ doll - Chloe 09, dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - We met, we talked and it was epic
Location: Missing Mile

Lyrics from Master Plan by Adam Lambert

Everyone's got their chains to break

I've got another confession to make, I'm your fool,

Everyone's got their chains to break, holding you,

Were you born to resist, or be abused?

Is someone getting the best of you?

I love finding new stores I haven't yet raided and stumblebum this week pointed me in the direction of TokiD...I have two words to describe it, SUPER CUTE!

Yumminess by:

Jacket: Aoharu/ Aoharu - Poncho Cardigan
Shirt: (TokiD)/ Tokid - Ruffle Shirt
Jeans: [ATOMIC]/ Atomic - Skinny Ripped Jeans
Boots: *Ordinary*/ Ordinary Designs - Acinonyx
Belt: Nyte 'N' Day/ Nyte 'N' Day - Ginger Belt
Bangles: Dark Mouse - Vintage Nouveau Bangle <-Available at Jewelry Fair
Hair: > Truth < / Truth - Leighton 2
Ring: [Fairy Tale]/ Fairy Tale - Ring @3<-Available at Jewelry Fair
Scarf: (TokiD)/ Tokid - Scarf Knots
Eyeshadow: L.Fauna/ L. Fauna - Basic Shadow Gray
Poses (L-R): SMP/ Slash Me Poses - Takes It Hot 2 & dfo!/Dont Freak Out - [Twiggy] 3 Words, 8 Letters, Say It

We are the bend before the break

We are the dead ones,

We are the lost cause,

We are the bend before the break,

Our steps seal our fate....

So I've been dying to put together something using the super cute shirt I snagged from Dernier Cri in this week's Project Themeory.  The shirt is still available at the PT price (I checked just a few minutes ago), so go and grab it before it disappears!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: (Dernier Cri)/ Dernier Cri - Ranger Tank (Project Themeory Item)
Pants: -tb-/ Tres Blah - Denim Cutoff Shorts
Leggings: *Crazy*/ Crazy - Rock Leggings Stud
Jacket: [ATOMIC]/ Atomic - Ritzy Blazer (no longer available)
Shoes: *Coco*/ Coco - Riding Boots
Hair: Fri.day/ friday - Yelena
Makeup: Tik Tok - No 1
Earings: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Anaya Earings
Bangles: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Tempted
Glasses: Reek/ Reek - Augie Glasses
Ring: [Glow] Studio/ Glow Studio - Mix tape ring (Dressing Room Item)
Chest Tattoo: [TH]/ The Habitat - No lies, just love
Arm Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo/ Aitui - How it happens
Pose: dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - That's a nice story
Location: iTuTu Cafe

Lyrics from This Could Be Anywhere In The World by Alexisonfire

Plurky Blogger Challenge - It's all in the Background

This week's challenge is all about backgrounds which I think is kinda cool. So many people put in countless hours to bring the world of SL alive and often, I don't think they get the credit they deserve. Sooo with that in mind, I knew as soon as this challenge rolled around that I would be taking my photos at Pixel Dreams. If you have not seen this sim, you are missing out!

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The whole sim is very rustic country, with broken down shacks, dilapidated cars and sun burnt grass as far as the eye can see. A little more exploration though will reveal beautiful bridges, rivers and lots of little hidy holes that make wandering around fun and interesting. Seriously, I could spend countless hours here..

And, just in case you are interested, here is what I'm wearing:

So, if you haven't already, go and visit Pixel Dreams, not only is it a stunning build all around, it's also the home to Pixel Mode Shoes which are totally scrummy!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: fri.day/ friday - Capsleeve Tee
Vest: fri.day/ friday - Halter Vest
Shorts: maitreya/ maitreya - Jean Shorts
Shoes: *coco*/ coco - Engineer Boots
Hair: !lamb/ lamb - Mon Cheri
Belt: maitreya/ maitreya - Old Leather Belt
Bangles: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - Umoja Bangles
Necklace: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Karmuka Necklace
Poses: dfo!/L-R - Any guy with feathered hair is foxy/ Rock n Roll, it comes from your crotch
Location: Pixel Dreams

I guess that's just the cowboy in me

The urge to run, the restlessness,

The heart of stone I sometimes get,

The things I've done for foolish pride,

The me that's never satisfied,

The face that's in the mirror when I don't like what I see,

I guess that's just the cowboy in me....

I have a secret....I'm a closet country music fan and had the very fortunate experience of getting to see Mister Tim McGraw live this past friday.  So with that in mind, I felt like channeling my inner country girl and this is what came out the other end... it's sort of country-esq...maybe... well at the very least it's comfy and perfect for the coolish weather we have been having the last few days...

Yumminess by:

Hair: [ploom]/ ploom - AnnaLee
Jacket: Reek/ Reek - Papercut Cardigan
Shirt: Kyoot/ Kyoot - Self Evident Tank
Jeans: [atomic]/ atomic - Ripped Skinny Jeans
Boots: *coco*/ coco - Flat Ankle Boots (group gift)
Ring: p.c/ Paper Couture - Moon Ring
Pose: dfo!/ Don't Freak Out - Undertow
Location: Tableau

Lyrics from Cowboy in Me by Tim McGraw