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

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

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

I am happiest when it's a Glam Affair

You will always find me bouncing off the walls with excitement when I get word of the fact that Glam Affair is about to release a new skin and the introduction of Layla was no exception.  Isn't she lovely?

The below picture is a selection of makeups that are available in the fatpack for this delicious skin.  The shots are raw from SL so you can get a true indication for just how stunning Layla is without my lack of photoshop skills screwing it all up.

There is also an abundance of tattoo layer lipsticks available for the lovely miss Layla so you can mix and match your eyeshadow with your choice of lip colour and I am a big big fan of this!!

Layla is currently available from the Skin and Shape Expo, and honestly she is worth fighting the lag for as Aida Ewing never disappoints!

In other newness we have this delight new dress from S H I N E which is currently available at The Fashion Garret, as much as I do adore this dress though I have to caution that the shoulders are no mod, which makes it interesting to try and fit.  I'm sure designers have their reasons for no modding items, but as a consumer i struggle to understand it myself.

Last but now least LaGyo has had a new release in their Mademoiselle collection and my goodness.. breathtaking is all I can say!

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair- / Glam Affair - Layla in Natural Skin 11 by Aida Ewing
Dress: S H I N E / Shine - Joana D Dress Version 2 by Jackie Rewell
Stockings: Mstyle / M Style - Ears Tights in Black by Mikee Mokeev
Shoes: [LeLutka] / LeLutka - Pow Pumps by Minnu Palen
Fascinator: LaGyo / LaGyo - Peony Widow by Gyorgyna Larnia
Necklace: Sigma Jewels / Sigma Jewels - Admira Necklace by Sofi Trenkins
Ring: Sigma Jewels / Sigma Jewels - Anya Flower Ring by Sofi Trenkins
Lipstick: -Glam Affair- / Glam Affair - Layla Red Lipstick by Aida Ewing
Hair: Maitreya / Maitreya - Miabella by Onyx LeShelle
Poses: [Croire]/ Croire - Chuckle by Emily Kaestner, Di's Opera / Di's Opera - Fashion Week by Di Hoorenbeek,  Diesel Works / Diesel Works - Odessey by Rogan Diesel

Props:

Skybox: (Milk Motion) / Milk Motion - My Tiny Studio in Montmartre by Marie Lauridsen
Table: ~Tableau Vivant~ / Tableau Vivant - Cage Table by Aida Ewing

These cold bones will beat their drums

Over 100 designers all with new stuffs, it's like all my Christmases have come at once.   Culture Shock will open to the public on 1st May, til then here is just a tiny sneak speak. 

ps.  Can't even begin to tell you how much I love this dress from So Many Styles

Credits (Culture Shock Items are marked in Bold):

Skin: -Glam Affair- / Glam Affair - Sakura 02 in Natural by Aida Ewing (Available at Culture Shock)
Dress: {SMS} / So Many Styles - Floral Dress by Irie Campese (Available at Culture Shock)
Jacket: [NSD] / Naith Smit Designs - Laine Cardigan by Naith Smit
Belt: LG Femme / LaGyo - Knot Belt Iron by Gyorgyna Larnia (Available at Culture Shock)
Tights: .:Vive9:. / Vive 9 - Dot-ed After Tights by Sanya Bilavio
Bra: {Mon Tissu} / Mon Tissu - Floral Lingerie by Anouk Spot
Bangle: +:+WTG+:+ / WTG - Lotus Bangle by Tosy Xue (Available at Culture Shock)
Boots: MStyle / MStyle - Alah Wedges by Mikee Mokeev
Hair: Maitreya / Maitreya - Jordan by Onyx LeShelle
Pose: <> / Mannequin - Model Set 2-2 (Available at Culture Shock)