Twisted Color Challenge: Week 31, Velvet Jazz

“Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain” -  Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have been having a major inventory overhaul to get myself really organised for blogging, so have been slacking a bit post-wise, I still have to do last week's challenge, but here is week 31.  

This lovely cocktail dress is the latest release from Hudson's.  Candace Hudson somehow manages to combine mesh and flexi perfectly - I don't know what her secret is, but I hope she keeps on doing it!  I have tried mesh and flexi combos from other designers but have found they just don't work.  I am wearing the violet here, it is also available in peach and black.

Credits:

Skin:  Belleza – Shyla, tan 6

Hair:  Truth - Chynna, Elvira

Eyes:  IKON - Ascension, Rose

Hands:  SLink - Elegant

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Eyeliner:  KoKoLoReS - Eyeliner collection 02-02

Lips:  Belleza –  Shyla/Betty tan 1

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave – Purples

Dress:  Hudson's - Lacy Cocktail Dress, violet

Shoes:  GOS - Lauren d'Orsay - Jewel Collection

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Atlantis Moon ring, Monaco Nights bracelet

Jewellery:  Krystal Fine Jewellery – Captured Radiance earring and necklace

Poses:  KaTink - Various

Backdrop:  KaTink  - Ballroom

Sun Dappled in Pavon

“To the timid and hesitating everything is impossible because it seems so”
Sir Walter Scott

I visited the beautiful Chakryn Forest for a shoot but got sidetracked by other posts and rl, so I am just making this a quick one so that it is posted before Collabor88 is finished.

Credits:

Skin:  Belleza – Shyla, Tan 13

Hair:  Exile - Counting Stars, dark reds (hair fair)

Eyes:  IKON - Ascension, Indigo

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave – French Ombre 1

Dress:  Baiastice at Collabor88 - Ayoun, print pavon

Shoes:  GOS - Lauren d'Orsay - Jewel Collection

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Cross of Cordelia necklace

Jewellery:  Krystal's Fine Jewellery - Momento Bracelet, silver

Jewellery - Bounce This - Butterfly ring, blue

Poses:  Diesel Works - June Group Gift

Location:  Chakryn Forest

Bandana Day

Today is the last day of Hair Fair 2013 so your last chance to not only buy some great new hair and bandanas but more importantly, support the Wigs for Kids charity.  I splashed out on quite a few bandanas (but the full 50L goes to Wigs for Kids, so no good reason for NOT splashing out!).  

No standing huh?  Says who?

So, if you haven't already, get along to the Hair Fair before it ends today, and do your bit to help this wonderful cause.

Credits

Skin:  Belleza – Shyla, tan 3  

Eyes:  IKON - Ascension, Indigo

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Eyeliner:  KoKoLoReS - Eyeliner Collection 02-03

Lips:  Belleza - Shyla 3

Nail Appliers:  Orc Inc – Goth Gloss

Jacket:  Lapointe & Bastchild - Drift
T-Shirt:  Lapointe & Bastchild - Drift

Pants:  Lapointe & Bastchild - Women's Leather Biker Pants

Boots:  Lapointe & Bastchild - Dita Ankle Boots

Bandana:  Eliza Quixote at Hair Fair 2013

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Ramona 77 ring, Voodoo Rocker earrings, cross

Poses:  Diesel Works - various group gifts

Backdrop:  KaTink - City Nights 3

Studs, Skulls & Dreadlocks

“No one from the beginning of time has had security” -  Eleanor Roosevelt

I don't even know why I tried on this Discord hairstyle at the Hair Fair, having never worn anything like it before, but the second the demo finally rezzed, I fell instantly in love, and I know I will wear it again and again.  

These boots were 69L on the mp about a year ago, but I checked and they are still available, and come in a variety of colour options.

The necklace was part of a V-Twins outfit dating back to the beginning of 2012, but I have no idea which one, and I think the original outfit is probably archived somewhere, with it not being mesh.  The pants from D-Style have texture change laces, with the choice of 8 colours.

Credits:

Skin:  Belleza – Ava, tan TLC

Hair:  Discord - Cosima, Gracile, cast iron

Eyes:  IKON - Ardent, frostbite

Hands:  SLink - Flat

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Eyeliner:  KoKoLoReS (at fi*friday) - BP - Eveyliner Collection 02-01

Lips:  KoKoLoReS (at fi*friday)  - Sumptuous Lips, deep love

Nail Appliers:  Orc Inc - Goth Gloss

Top:  Ricielli - Studded Blouse, total black

Pants:  D-Style - Laced Pants

Boots:  DeepLove (only on mp) - Black-Red Ankle Boots

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Night Rocker bangle (r), Ramona 77 bangle spikes (l), Voodoo Rocker skull heart earrings

Jewellery:  V-Twins - Necklace 

Poses 1 & 2:  KoKoLoReS (at fi*friday) Pic 1, Eloquent Hands, and Pic 2 Beach Babe (previous fi*friday)

Poses 3 & 4:  Diesel Works  - Julie

Sleep

“The night is the hardest time to be alive and 4am knows all my secrets” - -  Poppy Z Brite

I was doing a shoot today in a lovely place in SL, which I will hopefully post tomorrow, when I realised that ZZ was asleep.  As a chronic insomniac in real life, I had to capture this tranquil moment.  I envy her.

Credits:

Skin:  Belleza – Shyla, tan 13

Hair:  Exile - Counting Stars, dark reds (Hair Fair)

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Cross of Cordelia

Pose:  Diesel Works - June Group Gift

Location:  Chakryn Forest

Baring It All for Donna Flora/Squinternet Larnia

Yes, there is a good reason for my lack of clothing here, not just that the weather is scorching :),  Hopefully there aren't many out there who don't know about the fundraiser for Squinternet Larnia, the creator of Donna Flora.  Click here to take you to the website which tells you all about it, far better than I can.  And then please support the fundraiser which starts on the 25th.

Credits:

Jewellery:  Donna Flora - Starfish earrings, necklace and ring

Skin:  Belleza – Ava, tan TLC 2

Hair:  Analog Dog - Fix, heat

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On, dark grey/green

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 19, Diva

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave – French Ombre3

Poses:  Glitterati (now only on mp)

Larnia Skin for Squinternet

“To carry care to bed is to sleep with a pack on your back” -  Thomas C Haliburton

As a lover of all things vintage, I was so happy to see that Aeva/Heartsick are taking part in Lazy Sunday today with a gorgeous new skin called Larnia, which certainly lives up to it's "Vintage Gloss" name.  I have added no make-up other than lashes, the fab upswept eyeliner is part of the skin.  I have teamed it with a new release from Tameless which also has more than a hint of vintage glamour itself.

This is one of two Aeva/Heartsick skins created and named after Squinternet Larnia of Donna Flora, with 75% of the sale of each skin going to the Love Donna Flora fundraiser appeal

So hop on down to Aeva/Heartsick and buy this fabulously glamourous skin for just 75L, and help a fantastic cause while doing so.

The other skin, called Flora, will be available exclusively at the Fundraiser which starts on 25th July.  To read more about the event, and why it is being held, click here.

Credits:

Skin:  Aeva/Heartsick – Larnia Vintage Gloss, tone 4

Hair:  Tameless - Lanore, naturals

Eyes:  IKON - Sunrise, celtic green

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Jewellery:  Krystal Fine Jewellery – Ingenue set, silver

Poses:  Glitterati Poses (now only available on mp)

Twisted Color Challenge Week 30 - Sweet Light

“I can have peace of mind only when I forgive rather than judge” -  Gerald Jampolsky

Our swatch this week: "Sweet Light"

The bodice on this dress matches the mauve pretty well (even if it doesn't look like it does!) and the yellow is picked up in the skirt.

I love updos, and finding new (to me) designers, so when I found this hairstyle from ISON at the Hair Fair, I snapped it up, and am sure it will become one of my staples. There is a good selection in the colour pack too, which I really like.  

Credits:

Dress:  Wertina at the Outlet Sales Room - Violet Dotty Dress

Shoes:  GOS - Lauren d'Orsay, jewel collection

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Keshi Pearl silver, earrings and necklace, Summertime Easy Living, bracelet, small

Skin:  Belleza – Ava, tan TLC 2

Hair:  ISON at the Hair Fair - Leighton, red tones

Eyes:  IKON - Sunrise - Imperial Purple

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave - Purple

Eyeliner:  KoKoLoReS - BP - Eyeliner Collection 02-03

Poses:  KaTink - Chic & Allison

Backdrop:  KaTink - AlongTheEdge

Surf Dodging

“Even a small star shines in the darkness” -  Finnish proverb

Last week I discovered a lovely little shop called KoKoLoReS, which does poses, make-up and some clothing.  I am wearing their Californikini which comes in 6 different designs.  

What I particularly liked about this bikini is that absolutely no shape tweaking was required, no annoying straps sinking into the flesh at all. 

By the way, don't be fooled by the surfboard, ZZ has only tried surfing once and almost drowned, so no pixels got wet in the making of this photo shoot.

Credits:

Bikini:  KoKoLoReS - Californikini, Color Daubs

Skin:  Belleza – Ava Tan TLC 3

Hair:  Truth at FaMESHed - Arianna 2, Reds04Fade

Eyes:  IKON - Sunrise, Celtic Green

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Eyeliner:  KoKoLoReS - BP, Eyeliner Collection 02-03

Feet:  GOS - Flat

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave - Just Pinks

Pose & Prop:  aDORKable - Surfer Girl (shop now only on mp)
Backdrop:  KaTink - Baja

Safari Outfit suitable for vegetarians

“The greatest masterpieces were once only pigments on a palette” -  Henry S Haskins

My whole outfit, including the skin is from the current round of The Boutique, which has a safari theme.  I am really loving this new skin from Izzies at The Boutique

I am not big on earthy/neutral tones usually, not sure why - but one theory is that my school uniform was icky brown with just as hideous mustardy "highlights", which has scarred me for life.  So I surprised myself at the safari themed Boutique by buying an earth toned outfit. The funny thing is though, that as a vegetarian irl I just can't bring myself to wear animal prints even in sl (I know, what can I say, I am a weirdo), so I had to choose non animal print items, which did kind of limit me, given that the theme was safari.  

Credits:

Top: Baiastice at The Boutique - Iman, vanilla

Skirt:  Baiastice at The Boutique  Lima - gold belt desert leather

Shoes:  GOS at The Boutique - Lauren d'Orsay - Truffle Collection

Jewellery:  Krystal Fine Jewellery - Momento Bracelet, Captured Radiance necklace and earrings, shown in topaz

Jewellery: Izzies - Leather strap bracelet, brown (black also included in pack)

Skin:  Izzies at the Boutique – Jill Safari Skin, medium

Hair:  Truth - Colbie, Reds03

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On, dark tortoise

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 19, Diva

Hands:  SLink - Elegant

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave - Ombre1

Poses:  aDORKable - 25 Days of Poses

Backdrop:  KaTink - Africa

Does your boyfriend know you stole his Jeans?

“Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success” -  Henry Ford

As it is so hot irl, I had to do a quick shoot to try to cool myself down.  Has it worked? Nope, just made me intensely jealous of ZZ who has those cool ocean breezes wafting over her.

The bustier bra from Mutresse comes in both materials ready and regular viewer options. It also has a hud giving you 24 texture options for the upper and lower cups and centre panels, as well as silver/gold options for the zip, giving you more possibilities than a mathematically challenged person such as myself could ever imagine.   The Milk Motion jeans come with two different patch options;

The hair is one of 5 new styles offered by Tameless at the Hair Fair this year. 

Credits:

Top:  Mutresse - Dupla Bustier Bra

Jeans:  Milk Motion - Boyfriend jeans

Shoes:  SLink - Aussie Thongs

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Voodoo Rocker earrings, Summertime Easy Living bracelet

Skin:  Aeva/Heartsick – Lumi, tone 4

Hair:  Tameless - Eudora, naturals

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On, dark tortoise

Eyelashes: Redgrave - natural, 6

Eyeliner:  MOCK - Mile High, black

Hands:  SLink - casual

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave - FrenchOmbre1

Poses:  Diesel Works

Backdrop:  KaTink  - Baja

Twisted Colour Challenge Week 29: Vamps Night

“He that is overcautious will accomplish little” -  J C F von Schiller

When I saw the colour scheme this week I knew I would not have to hunt far, as I wear a lot of black both irl and sl, and had a feeling I had a skirt from the latest round of FaMESHed that would work.

Credits:

Top:  Emery at FaMESHed - Peace, black

Skirt:  Emery at FaMEShed - Mullholand, tanager 2

Shoes:  SLink - Ilena Sandals, red

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Copacetic Tallulah, earrings, bangles and necklace

Skin:  Belleza - Shyla, tan 

Hair:  Wasabi Pills - Tanya, cinnamon

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On, Blue Violet

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 1, daily

Hands:  SLink - casual

Feet:  SLink

Nail Appliers:  Orc Inc - Goth Gloss Tips

Poses:  aDORKable - Gollightly

Backdrop:  KaTink - Ballroom

Amelia

“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness” -  Chinese proverb

I wanted to share Aeva/Heartsick's lovely new skin, Amelia, and she deserves to be seen as she is, so all I have done is added Truth's new release, Mina.  I think she is incredibly sweet and fresh faced, and doesn't need any additions.

Amelia is available in 9 tones, and each pack contains freckled and non-freckled versions with 4 cleavage options (including no cleavage), Aeva's Enchant shape (but I am wearing my own), show teeth alpha and teeth tattoo, eyebrow shaper, and long and short eyelashes tattoo (I am wearing the long), 

Credits:

Skin:  Aeva/Heartsick – Amelia, tone 4

Hair:  Truth - Mina, Reds03

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On - Darkest Grey/Green

Poses:  Glitterati (now only on mp) - Headshots

Backdrop:  KaTink  - Portrait Studio 2.0

Purple Frog & a Lily Pad

“Hope has as many lives as a cat or a king” 
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Although I enjoy exploring sl, I don't do location shoots as often as most bloggers seem to because I am a bit shy, even in sl, and will only pose in deserted places.  I also lag badly in pretty places with lots of trees, flowers, water etc.  However, as it was so hot here irl today I decided to risk the lag and head out to a cool location in sl.

Since starting this blog I have been trying really hard to branch out into different skins but it is a struggle, I have worn Belleza for so long, that I just don't feel "me" when I wear anything else, and go scurrying back to my Belleza comfort blanket really quickly.  However as soon as I put on this Lumi skin from Aeva/Heartsick, I thought "yay!".

Apart from the beautiful skins, what also impresses me is that you can get a HUD with SLink appliers for both hands and feet for ALL the Aeva/Heartsick skins, for just 75L - yes, for the whole lot!  I have seen some brands charging up to 175L for just one tone - and you have to buy separately for the hands and feet.

I love this "Sunny Sunday" skirt from {simply magik}, which is really nicely made.  My top is last week's 60L offer from Leri Miles Designs, but is lovely, comes in lots of great colours, and is well worth buying even when not on special offer.

Credits:

Top:  Leri Miles Designs - Bellini Sweater, cotton

Skirt:  {simply magik} - Sunny Saturday Skirt, faded 01

Shoes:  Gaeline - Chloe Sandals

Jewellery:  Maxi Gossamer - Copacetic Tallulah earrings and necklace, Tarantella Gypsy bracelet

Skin:  Aeva/Heartsick - Lumi, tone 4

Eyeliner:  Izzies - Smokey 2

Hair:  Elikatira - Caramel - Red 08

Eyes:  Hudson's – Head On, dark tortoise

Eyelashes: Redgrave - 6, natural

Feet:  Gaeline - Flat Bare Feet

Hands:  SLink - Casual

Nail Appliers:  Hello Dave - French Ombre 

Poses:  Diesel Works (can't remember which pack, sorry)