Once Upon A Time

Credits:

Skin: Lara Hurley Skins - Nuala Cold Lips by Lara Hurley (Available at Fairy Tales)
Hair: BooN - YNO421 by Boo Nakamura
Top: -Glam Affair- - Lisa Top by Aida Ewing (mesh) (Available at Fairy Tales)
Bra: {Zaara} - Aksaka Braziere by Zaara Kohime
Skirt: {So Many Styles} - Fairy Tales Print Skirt Forest by Irie Campese (mesh) (Available at Fairy Tales)
Necklace: LaGyo - Alice Necklace by Gyorgyna Larnia (Available at Fairy Tales)
Scarf: Pididdle - Parisian Summer Scarf by Brutus Martinek (mesh)
Bracelet: Sigma - Danae Bracelet by Sofi Trenkins
Pose: Di's Opera by Di Hoorenbeek
Location: Chouchou

Unashamed Desire

After more than a month away from blogging due to vacations and some intimate time spent with my inventory I'm feeling a little rusty, but it's nice to be back.  And what better why to get back into things then with some fabulous new releases from Glam Affair and Maitreya!

This beautiful shirt is a new release from the insanely talented Aida Ewing, who I swear just gets more and more talented.  You can get one of your very own in a range of colours from Collabor88.

Anyone who has ever attempted to fit a hat over hair in Second life will tell you that hats with hair releases always makes then happy, so mesh hats with mesh hair just about make me jump for joy and lets face it, new hair releases from Maitreya never disappoint.  The new Siobhan hair is out now at the Maitreya store.

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair- Giselle in Natural by Aida Ewing*
Dress: -Glam Affair-  Zoe Shirt by Aida Ewing (mesh) (available from Collabor88)*
Leggings: Maitreya - Couture Leggings by Onxy LeShelle (mesh)
Hair: Maitreya - Siobhan Hair by Onyx LeShelle (mesh)
Bracelet: Sigma - Danae Bracelet by Sofi Trenkins
Pose: Del May
Location: Neva River

*Denotes promotion copies

52 Weeks of Colour - Patina

Yup, I'm running a little behind!  One of these days I swear I'll figure out how people actually manage to keep up... in the mean time... bare with me.

My loves of the week are definitely this hair from Vive 9 and this skin from The Body Co.  Also, was great to pull out some oldies and blow the dust of this sweater dress from E! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories, I adore it as much today as I did when I originally purchased it many moons ago.

Credits:

Skin: The Body Co. - Lilac in Ivory by Thebodyco Resident
Eyes: Aphotic Gloom - Aquilius Eyes by Rico Plisskin
Eyeshadow: The Body Co. -  Vintage by Thebodyco Resident
Lipstick: The Body Co. - Sultry by Thebodyco Resident
Sweater: E! Eclectic Apparel & Accessories - Desi Sweater by Eclectic Wingtips
Tank: Surf Couture - Driftwood Tank by Emma Gilmour
Pants: The Secret Store - Flared Pants by Maylee Oh
Scarf: ::Je::Suis:: - Intemporel Scarf by Julia Merosi
Hair: ::Vive 9:: - Duchess Braid by Sanya Bilavio (Available from Collabor88)
Necklace: Sigma Jewels - Myrina Necklace by Sofi Trenkins
Bracelet (Left): N-Creations - Sea Bracelet by Nico200 Planer
Bracelet (Right): Willow - Turquoise and Leather Cuff by Weezey Warwillow (previous FLF item)
Ring: Pididdle - Gawdy Ring - Lost at Sea Sp. Ed by Brutus Martinek (Seasons Gatcha Prize)
Belt: [LeLutka] - Anna Belt by Thora Charron
Pose: Diesel Works

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

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

Sinking into sweet uncertainty

I was spinning free,

With a little sweet and simple numbing me,

Yeah, stumble til you crawl,

Sinking into sweet uncertainty...

Keeping it sweet and simple today...

Yumminess by:

Shirt: TART/ tart - Bella (cami version)
Pants: DeeTaleZ/ Deetalez - Tasty Butt Jeans Ripped
Shoes: C'est Moi!/ C'est Moi - Indie Sandles
Choker: Juxtapose/ Juxtapose - Shubie
Ring: {Zaara}/ Zaara - Oyster Ring
Bangles: ~SIGMA~ Jewells/ Sigma - Boho Bangles
Tattoo: {Flowey}/ Flowey - Eternal Love
Hair: Fri.day/ friday - Carrie
Pose: by me - Mister Whoever You Are

Lyrics from Sweetness by Jimmy Eat World

Love is evol, spell it backwards, I'll show ya

Cause you just did the impossible, gained my trust,

Don't play games, it'll be dangerous if you fuck me over,

Cause if I get burnt, im'a show what's it's like to hurt,

Cause I've been treated like dirt befor'ya

And love is evol, spell it backwards, I'll show ya...

Tee*fy is a brand I discovered at The Dressing Room and i love love love them.  They only have a small range at the moment but I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with next.   My next shout out for the day has to go to Kookie!  These shoes aren't new but they are new to me, I only found them yesterday and thus far, I'm refusing to take them off...  <3!

Yumminess by:

Shirt: Tee*fy/ Teefy - Black Loose Tank (The Dressing Room Item)
Pants: Tee*fy/ Teefy - Loveletters Leggings
Shoes: ::Kookie::/ Kookie - Bonnie
Ring: Ronsem*/ Ronsem - Claddagh Ring
Necklace: *Ticky Tacky*/ Ticky Tacky - A Bitch Never Change
Bangles: ~Sigma~ Jewels/ Sigma - Boho Bangles
Tattoo: Aitui Tattoo/ Aitui - How it Happens
Hair: (Posh)/ Posh - Sugar (Hair Fair Item)
Belt: fri.day/ friday - Cinch Belt
Pose: Tea./ tea - Incurable Infatuation
Location: Zombie Popcorn Sim (I forget to credit locations way too often, sorry!)

Lyrics from Space Bound by Eminem

ps.  I'm really not an anti love manic depressive, these songs just seem to be popping onto my itunes as I'm putting together stuff lately ;)

Plurky Blogger Challenge Bonus Colour Round - Red

Now I know up there in the Northern Hemisphere winter is heading your way and everyone will be pulling out their woollies any day now, but, down here in the Southern one we are, finally, heading toward what I hope will be a beautiful summer!  With that in mind, and the fact that I finally start vacation today I had to celebrate with a beachy themed red outfit for this bonus round.  Bring on those lovely warm days and brilliant blue sky!

Yumminess by:

Bikini: *Boom*- Infinity Halter Hibiscus Red
Sarong: *Boom* - Summer Sarong in Red
Hair: LOGO - Melissa in Mahogany <- Free at Hair Fair, get it while you can
Necklace: ~Sigma~ Jewels - Cirque Necklace
Sunglasses: Miel - Bella Peepers
Pose: Posuer - Frolic 1

Baby used to be sweet

My baby used to be so sweet,

Now he won't come down my street,

All my plans got derailed,

He locked up my heart in jail..

Yuminess by:

Hair: !lamb - Poppyseed

Dress: :.WoE.:/ WoE - Runched Dress

Jacket: Tee*fy/ Teefy - Ashley Blazer

Leggings: (Milk Motion) - My Cut-Out Leggings

Shoes: [PM]/ Pixel Mode - Rea Boots

Bangles: ~Sigma~ Jewels/ Sigma - Boho Bangles

Belt - *Coco*/ Coco - Wide Belt

Lyrics from Somewhere Trouble Don't Go by Miranda Lambert