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

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

Like angel dust and fairy breath

I'm sure by now you all know Culture Shock is just around the corner, so here is yet another little teaser of some of the fabulousness on offer.  Don't forget, Culture Shock opens to the public on the 1st of May.

Credits (Culture Shock items are noted in bold):

Skin: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Megan Basic CL1 in Cream by Iki Ikarus

Shirt: [Croire] / Croire - Part of Snakeskin Swimsuit by Emily Kaestner (Available at Culture Shock)

Corset: :::Sn@tch::: / Snatch - Patrona Corset by Ivey Deschanel (Available at Culture Shock)

Skirt: Vero Modero / Vero Modero - Blossom Skirt China Rose by Bouquet Babii (Available at Culture Shock)

Shoes: NX-Nardcotix / Nardcotix - Mana Edith by Nardya Rousselot

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

Eyeshadow: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Eyemakeup Serie 1 - NC1 by Iki Ikarus

Necklace: Bliensen + MaiTai - Grimm's Necklace - Beware of Apples by Plurabelle Laszlo (Available at Culture Shock)

Bracelet: N-Creations / N-Creations - Autumn Stone Bracelet Part 2 by Nico200 Planer

Pose: Di's Opera / Di's Opera - Silent Line 3 - 6 by Di Hoorenbeek

Piled up through the years, all those scars and souvenirs

I've been playing with makeup a lot over the last few days and was feeling all very bright and colourful.  Tattoo make up is really exploding in popularity lately and Kozmetica is a great place to start your collection if you are getting ready to jump on the tattoo bandwagon.  Of course, Kozmetica isn't the only place offering tattoo makeup but it is the first 'mall' type shop where you will find many great brands all under one roof. 

So go, experiment and have fun, the possibilites really are endless.

Credits:

Skin: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Megan in Cream CL1 by Iki Ikarus

Hair: [LeLutka] / LeLutka - Pam by Thora Charron

Dress: Erratic / Erratic - Vicky Runched Dress by Erratic Rain

Fishnets 1: Erratic / Erratic - Thin Black Fishnets by Erratic Rain

Fishnets 2: Erratic / Erratic - Wide Pink Fishnets by Erratic Rain

Earrings: Erratic / Erratic - Gold Hoop Earrings by Erratic Rain

Shoes: [PM] / Pixel Mode - Lady T by Tya Fallingbridge

Eyes: .illusory. / Illusory - Eyes 14 by Crushed Clarity

Lashes: FTL / FTL - Eyelashes C01 by Framboise Werribee

Pose: Glitterati (female part of  Don't Mention It pose) by Katey Coppola

Cosmetics Credits - Available at Kozmetica

Eyeshadow 1: [[Mozz]] / Mozz - Glittery Smokey Eyeshadow by Arcadia Morrisey

Eyeshadow 2: Grixdale / Grixdale - Prismatic Eyes by Tyr Rozenblum

Blush: cheLLe / Chelle - Everyday Blush 3 by Lash Xevious

Lipstick: Pididdle / Pididdle - Lost My Keys Lipstic by Brutus Martinek

Nail polish: *Rezlpsa Loc* / Rezlpsa Loc - Hot Hot Pink Nails by Rezipsa Luckstone

Lyrics from By The Way by Theory of a Deadman

-L'Abel-

It's been all over the feeds but just in case you missed it, the new L'Abel collection is out now!  I had the opportunity to have a sneak peek before its release and all I have to say is cute cute cute!  You really should go have a looksie.

Yumminess by:

Skin: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Mensje in Rose Basic CL1 by Iki Ikarus
Shirt: -L'Abel- / L'Abel - Toni Top by Neferia Abel (New!)
Pants: -L'Abel- / L'Abel - Bibbi Black Pants by  Neferia Abel (New!)
Shoes: [Gos] / Gos - Curvaceous Boot by Gospel Voom
Hair: [LeLutka] / LeLutka - Swift 2 by Thora Charron
Bag: The Secret Store / The Secret Store - Evil Pride Handbag by Maylee Oh
Necklace: [Mandala] / Mandala - Soul Necklace by Kikunosuke Eel
Nail polish: *Reale* / Reale - Manicure Black by Mallu Mayo (Free in store!)
Pose: aDORKable / Adorkable - Bag Lady 2 by Adorkable Peapod

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Indigo

When this road gets crazy and tries to break me

and I've had all I can stand

I can close my eyes no matter where I am

and just be still....

Yumminess by:

Skin: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Megan in Cream Basic CL1 by Iki Ikarus
Dress: {Zaara} / Zaara - Mrinali by Zaara Kohime
Shoes: NX-Nardcotix / Nardcotix - Chelo Wedge by Nardya Rousselot
Bracelet: {Zaara} / Zaara - Sadaf Paua Bangles by Zaara Kohime
Eyeshadow: [[Mozz]] / Mozz - Winged Eye Blue/Silver by Arcadia Morrisey
Nail Polish: *Rezlpsa Loc* / Rezlpsa Loc - Plum Nails by Rezipsa Luckstone
Hair: !lamb / Lamb - Honey by Lamb Bellic
Butterflies: *ag* / Alirium Gardens - Butterfly Festa (group gift) by Air Flow
Pose: Glitterati / Glitterarti - Model Set 2 / 13 by Katey Coppola

Lyrics from Still by Tim McGraw

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Sienna



I'm playing catch up but if you haven't gone to Dutch Touch yet to check out the new Megan and Mensje skins... go.... now!

Yumminess by:

Skin: ::DT:: / Dutch Touch - Mensje in Rose Basic CL1 by Iki Ikarus

Shirt: [LeLutka Ultra] / LeLutka Ultra - Trace Shirt by Azu Catteneo

Jumpsuit: [PO] / Pink Outfitters - Builders Jumpsuit by London Dailey

Shoes: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Cottage Flats by Elie Spot

Makeup: Kyoot / Kyoot - Cateye 1 (Earth 4) by Saeya Nyanda

Hair: Fri.day / friday - Summer by Parvarti Monday

Pose: (With Love & Squalor) / With Love & Squalor by Esme Milena

52 Weeks of Colour Challenge - Silver

I knew as soon as I saw that the colour for last week was silver that I would finally get the opportunity to use this gorgeous necklace from Grixdale that I picked up during a Project Themory months ago.  I was a little concerned about what I was going to wear with it though, as just a cork didn't really seem appropriate, fortuntely the opening of the new Erractic store solved that problem for me.

Yumminess by:

Skin:  ::DT::/ Dutch Touch - Fay in Cream
Hair: [69] / Sixtynine - Jessica 02
Eyeshadow Layer 1: [Atomic] / Atomic - 2.0 Victim Makeup Alejandro Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow Layer 2: .:Glamorize:. / Glamorize - Glitzy 1 Silver
Lipgloss: Cheap Makeup / Cheapmakup - Seventeen Lipgloss 4
Necklace: Grixdale / Grixdale - Deco Layered Necklace Top
Shorts: Erratic / Erratic - Nikki Sequin Hot Pants
Boots: .*Courtisane*. / Courtisane - Esprit De Sable
Stockings: Erratic / Erratic - Fishnet Wide
Cuffs: Erratic / Erratic - Silver Cuffs
Pose: Glitterati - Nude 7