Don't take my T-Bird away

Although I have to admit to getting a bit event-sick at times, one of the positives is finding new designers who I might otherwise not have come across. The new designer in this post is LX, with their original mesh top and bolero, currently available at the Boho Culture Fair.  Each pack contains both bolero and top in two shades, so you can mix and match.  The mesh is beautifully made and the textures stand up to close examination.  I really look forward to more from this designer.

My car prop is by Nantra - the T-Bird is texture change and is loaded with great animations;

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  EnVogue Britney
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Liya

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Serene Eyes, essential pack 1 

Cosmetics
Eyeshadow:  La Boheme Sydney - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure - Danemarkz Fashionably Dead

Clothing
Pants:  Neve Donna Lively

Bolero & top: LX - available at Boho Culture Fair
Shoes:  Reign Jane Heels - available at Collabor88

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Mermaid
Earrings: Cae Mermaid

Other stuff:
Poses:  Nantra - Don't Take my T-Bird Away (includes car), Kokolores - Portrait Me
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System 

Tools I use in most blog posts

Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.

Solitude

Today's post brings together items from Collabor88, Salem, Anybody and Twe12ve.

I am always excited when Alia Whitfield, designer of Blissiere comes out with something new, and she never disappoints.  Her adverts alone are worth a read!  This Halloween Mantle is nothing short of epic, and I had such fun putting this blog post together.  The fireplace comes loaded with really high quality animations, the candles flicker and it even comes in 3 sizes so no matter how low your ceiling you will find one to fit.  It is available along with other spooky and cute goodies, at the current Haunted round of Twe12ve.

My skirt and top are by Freya Oiivieri of Mon Cheri for this month's Collabor88 and Anybody.  Both come in a large range of colours but I have gone with black to fit in with my theme.  Both top and skirt are available in single colours or a fatpack which includes a bonus colour.  My earrings from Cae for Salem can be seen better on my flickr feed here.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair: KoKoLoReS Greta - Hud 01 - mainstore release
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica
Applier:  Pink Fuel Sora Alabaster

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Serene Eyes, Coal

Cosmetics
Lips:  Veechi - Velvet Creme Lipstick 
Eye Liner:  Veechi - Obsession Liners  
Manicure & Pedicure: DaneMarkZ - Webby

Clothing

Skirt::  Mon Cheri Celia - available at AnyBody
Top:  Mon Cheri Echo - available at Collabor88
Shoes:  Essenz Perth

Accessories
Earrings:   Cae Spiderweb - available at Salem
Rings:  Cae Spiderweb - available at Salem

Other stuff:
Blissiere:  Halloween Mantle (includes poses) available at Twe12ve
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System  

Tools I use in most blog posts

Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

London Lights

Today's post brings together items from Season's Story and We Love Roleplay plus a new mainstore release.

My dress and bolero set are a new mainstore release from Just Because.  Stupidly, I forgot to show you the dress without the bolero, but when you demo it, try it both ways and you will see how versatile it is.  Of course, it goes without saying (but I'm going to anyway!) that the mesh fits my Lara absolutely like a dream, and the textures are just perfect.  I love the way the asymmetrical pulled hem and string give the dress a really unusual outline.  Thankfully the dress comes with intrinsic panties to spare our blushes, and you can change them, the string and the buttons via hud. 

My hair from KoKoLoReS comes with two options - the plain hair above and the one shown below, with autumnal leaves.  The lovely Sisch FIrecaster is creating up a storm at the moment with lots of great new styles for various events, and I am sure I will be sharing more very soon.  My lip and eye make-up are just two of the many items La Boheme has available for just 50L at We Love to Roleplay.  These prices are only for the duration of the event.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  KoKoLoReS - Ceri - available at Season's Story
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   
Applier:  Glam Affair Calliope

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Serene Eyes pack 2 

Cosmetics
Lips:  La Boheme London Lights Set 3 - available at We Love Roleplay
Eye Shadow:  La Boheme Gia Set 1 - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure: DaneMarkZ Romantica

Clothing
Dress:  Just Because Jacqui dress - mainstore release

Accessories
Necklace:   Cae Acorn Necklace - available at Season's Story
Earrings:  Cae Acorn Earrings - available at Season's Story

Other stuff:
Poses:  Pic 1 Vanity Poses: Details, Pic 2 Katink: Haute
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.

#530 ZsaZsa finds the light

Today I bring you brand new releases from Mesh Body Addicts, Hairology, The Makeover Room, Cosmopolitan and The Crossroads.

The eagle eyed amongst you might have noticed something different about my previous two posts.  To be honest, I didn't expect anyone to notice anything, but then I got a message from my friend Tin: "OMG I am looooving your most recent photos look 528 and 529!!!  What is different???? Shadows?  You are definitely doing something different!"  

That difference is, quite simply that I have taken my Lumipro out of it's box again.  I only used it a bit last year because of stuff I was going through in real life which made it hard to concentrate on new things.  So, I am basically back to square one, a complete noob.  I have been watching videos and practicing, practicing, practicing, getting frustrated with myself, then practicing some more.   

I hate asking for help, I like to find my own solutions, so wasted two whole days on my platform.  I couldn't get the lights to work, going over and over it step by step again and again, logging off in frustration, then logging back in to try again.  Just after I finally gave in and asked for help, I found it - the lights are attached to the model, me in this case, so if you don't check "display attached lights" you ain't gonna see em!  As a side note, the customer support from Samantha at Lumipro is fantastic.

This is the reason that this post is about 4 days later than it should be.  After Tin's IM I l compared the pics on my last two posts, and the previous ones and Tin was so right, all I could think of the older ones was "ugh, flat".  So it is Lumipro all the way now - please bear with me while I learn!

Onto the outfit - my top is brand new from Just Because for Mesh Body Addicts.  This corset style top is absolute perfection, coming in Annie Melson's gorgeous palette of colours, and beautifully hugging the curves of my Maitreya Lara.  It comes with a texture change hud allowing you to change the colour of the beads.  I think this top would be wonderful as part of a long gown - hint, hint, Annie!  Anyway, I am not going to blah blah any more, there is enough text here already, so I will just say that a lot of other items I am showing you are also brand new at various events, all details below.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny  

Applier:  Glam Affair Calliope

Hair:  Foxy Fyre - available at Hairology
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes , nature pack

Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Muse
Freckles:  Veechi 01
Lipstick:   Veechi Velvet Creme Lipstick
Pants:  Lapointe & Bastchild Leather Leggings

Eyeshadow:  Arte Verity Eyeshadow set 03 - available at Makeover Room 
Top:  Just Because Emma - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Necklace:  Avaway Iren - available at Cosmopolitan
Earrings:  Avaway Iren - available at Cosmopolitan
Bracelet/Bangle:  Meva Spiral Spheres copper bangle
Shoes:  Essenz Malaysia - available at The Crossroads
Poses:  Diesel Works Prima Donna
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Lumipro Lighting System

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.

#529 Dreaming

Today I bring you brand new items from The Arcade, FaMESHed and Cosmopolitan.

I am always excited when Freya Olivieri releases something new because her items are always breathtakingly gorgeous - and this new set for The Arcade is no different.  My top, shorts, sleep mask and wonderfully girly clutter plus more are available to play for.  From FaMESHed I am wearing one of Exile's two "do's".  This relaxed kinda up, kinda down, kinda wispy "do", is right up my street, perfect for swinging on my hanging bed under the sl stars.

Below is the shopping guide so you can see more of the goodies you can play for from Mon Cheri at The Arcade.  The player reward is absolutely gorgeous too!  Please note that the clothing in this gacha is only for mesh bodies.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   

Applier:  Glam Affair  Calliope 

Hair:  Exile Cold - available at  FaMESHed
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - arctic pack

Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ Ombre
Shorts: #3 Mon Cheri .Night Essentials Shorts Lilac.- available at The Arcade
Top: Mon Cheri .Night Essentials Top Lilac Print - available at The Arcade
Sleep Mask: #4 Mon Cheri .Night Essentials Sleeping Mask1 Lilac - available at The Arcade
Necklace:  Cae Etoiles - available at Cosmopolitan (finishes 10th Sept) 

Earrings: Cae Etoiles - available at Cosmopolitan (finishes 10th Sept) 
Slippers:  Hopscotch Animal Slippers - Unicorn
Bed: Tarte Skylar Hanging Bed - Luxe Box June
Clutter:  Mon Cheri - available at The Arcade 

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Lumipro Lighting System

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.

#527 The $100L Challenge

And now for something completely different!  One of the YouTube channels I love to watch is Alicia Chenaux's, and in her latest vlog she issues a challenge to put together an outfit, including clothing, hair, accessory and shoes, for just 100L!  If you haven't already seen it, watch Alicia's video here - and give the challenge a go yourself!  If you do, please share your link in my comments so I don't miss it.

I love this kind of challenge but I couldn't go to two of the places I would have normally headed for right away - Hilly Haalan and Pure Poison, as Alicia used them in her video, so I wanted to find somewhere different.

  

After a while searching mp with no luck, I suddenly remembered a store I loved in my pre-mesh days and I was happy to see Sharodie still does gorgeous flexi gowns but now with omega appliers - and she also does mesh dresses.   To say her items are reasonably priced is an understatement and a half - and that is why I am giving you 2 mesh dresses with texture change huds, plus bracelet, hair and 2 pairs of shoes for the grand sum of $99L!

The two dresses I am showing cost 35L each and come with texture change huds but other items from Sharodie usually cost around the 25L mark but are often less. 

I went to the SL Frees & Offers group for both my hair and shoes, and already knew where to find the goodies.  My hair is the current gift for SL Frees & Offers group members from Alice Project - you get the hair plus a basics hud with a variety of naturals and colours.  Both pairs of shoes are from Livalle, again for SL Frees & Offers members.  My accessory is a bracelet from Golden Fleece who used to have a store inworld but I was thrilled to find them on mp, and this texture change bracelet costs just 29L. 

On a final note, the sofa, tables and pots I am showing are part of the Mauricette set by Serenity Style for SaNaRae.

If you are not already a member of SL Frees & Offers, click here to bring up the inworld group.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica   

Applier:  Glam Affair - Calliope

Hair: Alice Project Namie Basics - SLF&O free gift

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro "Cosmic" nail art 
Bracelet/Bangle:  Golden Fleece Alisa on marketplace here 29L

1st Pic
Maxi:  Sharodie's Strappy Fitmesh Gown Summer Florals mp here 35L
Shoes:  Livalle Wednesday Platform Mary Janes, mint - SLF&O free gift

2nd Pic

Dress:  Sharodie's Bette dress Floral mp here 35L
Shoes:  Livalle Rhiannon Platform Heels Lavender - SLF&O free gift

Poses:  Nantra - Effortless
Decor: Serenity Style Mauricette set - available at SaNaRae

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Lumipro Lighting System

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.

#526 Chic

I am somewhat late with this post as I had an unexpected hospital trip for an exploratory procedure, and it always takes me a while to get over general anaesthetic. I am not complaining however - as a chronic insomniac, someone sending me to sleep so easily is something I actually enjoy - yup, total weirdo.   I have to wait around 10 days for biopsy results but am hopeful it won't be anything sinister.

Anyway, onto the good stuff - I am always thrilled when Annie Melson of Just Because releases a new gown because they are always stunningly beautiful and so classy.  Isabelle ticks all those boxes and then some.  She is a wonder to behold, creating curves a vintage screen siren would be jealous of.  You can either wear the gown alone or add the optional pearls - and if the gown itself isn't stunning enough, the pearls really turns it up a notch, and you can even change the colour with the included hud.  

l realised I hadn't done this gown justice without showing the back view, so here is a quickie pic - the pearls not only add something special to the front neckline, they also do something spectacular with your back view!  Annie has woven these pearls so beautifully round the straps, and the draping is so realistic.  Annie has really outdone herself on this creation!

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   

Applier:  Glam Affair Calliope
Hair:  Entwined Chic - reds hud

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 
Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ Nebula
Eyeshadow: Veechi She Chic
Lipstick:  Nova Candice Lipstick Catwa Hud

Gown:  Just Because Isabelle Gown - available at Uber 
Earrings:  Cae Romantique 
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Romantique 
Poses:  Nantra - Eternal

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
Fate Eye Poser (before this I used Anypose Expression Hud)

Pose Anywhere Pose Huds

Lumipro Lighting System

Combo Fix to fix broken ankles, wrists, neck etc

Bits n Pieces

If an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event.  However in case this blog post is read after the event has finished, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.  

All Slurls are current at time of posting.  If you are unable to find an item, or need help with anything I have blogged, feel free to send me an email, inworld IM or nc, or a plurk (all links on contacts page).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. I use alpha cuts where necessary, and if I can't get an item to work with my mesh body, I will neither wear it nor blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh bodies and/or feet, and often classic avatar standard sizing and/or fitmesh. Please make sure to demo anything you see here that you are thinking of buying to be sure it works for you.