Ophidiophilia

Today I am wearing another fabulous creation from Annie Melson of Just Because, and wow, wow, wow.  Annie has created a simply stunning gown that gives you curves a screen siren would be jealous of, and then topped it with a snake slinking it's way round the bodice.  Not just any old snake either, a texture change snake, so you can match, blend or contrast your snake to your gown, or your hair, or eyes, as you wish.  I will wear it next time I go out dancing, and I am sure it will turn many heads - and maybe send any Ophidiophobics running for the nearest exit, whoops.

Credits:

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

Eyes:  Catwa eyes using Avi-Glam Melancholia omega applier, fall  - available at Sad November 

Cosmetics
Lips:  Alaskametro Dryad Lipstick 
Eye Shadow:  La Boheme Emilia - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure:  La Boheme Mohini Silver - available at The Alchemy

Clothing
Gown:  Just Because  Venom Gown - available at Collabor88

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Serena
Earrings:  Cae Serena
Ring:  Cae Enchanted

Other stuff:
Poses:  Exposeur (no inworld store, gacha will not be available after the event ends) Clean Scenes, Stars - available at The Gacha Garden
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System (2017 beta)

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.

Floating

The cloud Zsa is floating on is the Seeds of Insiration prize when you play the Hopscotch gacha at Gacha Garden 20 times - the other prizes are rezzable clouds in lots of cute shapes.

My jacket/tank and jeans/capris are from RealEvil Industries. The jacket comes with an integral tank, and the jeans can be switched to capris with a click of the hud, so it is a really versatile outfit.  The textures are flawless and I am sure this is an outfit I will wear to death!

My nail and eye make up are both from the new round of Applique, which opens tomorrow, the 11th, and my lips from Alaskametro were at On9 but will soon be on the marketplace.

My eyes are from the brand new set by Avi-Glam, Melancholia, available at Sad November.  I am wearing the Lapis on my Catwa eyes using my Omega applier hud.  I didn't think Kendra could out-do her Serene eyes but she has, these new eyes are truly stunning.

I have changed my hair for the close up simply because I love this new hair from Exile for Collabor88 so much that I couldn't resist wearing it although I had already taken the full body pic with different hair.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair: Exile Rare Bird (brunettes) - available at Collabor88 (first pic is EnVogue Britney)
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Liya

Eyes:  Catwa eyes with Avi-Glam Melancholia omega applier - available at Sad November

Cosmetics
Lips:  Alaskametro Mage Lipstick
Eye Make-up:  Warpaint - Blair - available at Applique
Manicure & Pedicure:  Livia Autumn Bliss Nails - available at Applique

Clothing
Pants:  Real Evil Industries Avery Jeans

Jacket:  Real Evil Industries Brooke Suede Jacket  
Shoes:  Essenz - Malaysia (Black) Maitreya

Accessories
Jewelry Set:  Indulge Temptation - Easy Peasy Hud 6 - available at Pose Lover & Friends

Other Stuff
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System  
Prop:  Hopscotch Rideable Cloud - Seeds of Inspiration (won every 20 pulls) at Gacha Garden
Close-up Pose:  KoKoLoReS Portrait Me

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.

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.

He's Behind you!

I am bringing lots of new goodness today, with items from We Love Roleplay, Collabor88 and The Season's Story, including a free gift, and finally a $1L hunt item.

I wanted to do a close up today as I have worn this Acorn set from Cae a few times but they have not been very visible.  This is such a pretty, delicate and unusual set, and deserves to be seen.  Statement pieces have their place, but for when you want something more subtle, this little set is absolutely perfect, and of course, with it being from Cae, it is beautifully made.

My skirt and sweater, currently available at Collabor88 are the first things I have ever bought by Zenith, it fits really well, and the gauzy skirt is so pretty. They also have some cute boots available but I chose to go with some from Mon Cheri for Arcade last December, the gacha is now available in the mainstore. 

As you can tell, these pics were taken in different places - I did take a close up in the same location as I took the pic above, a spooky area set up by my friend Pet.  However, with so many trees about, the dappling of the leaves made Zsa looked like she had some kind of rare tropical disease so I dragged her inside to redo the pic.  

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  Exile Fall - available at The Epiphany
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Liya

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 

Cosmetics
Eye Shadow:  La Boheme Traci Set 1 - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure:  La Boheme Dark Passions - $1L Halloween Hunt prize

Clothing
Outfit:  Zenith Autumn sweater with skirt - available at Collabor88

Boots:  Mon Cheri Suede Boots, noir, previous Arcade item, gacha now available in mainstore.

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

Other stuff:
Poses:  KoKoLoReS Falling Leaves (includes optional leaf scatter) - free gift at Season's Story, close up is also 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

Rise against the wind

Today I bring you brand new items from Tres Chic, ULTRA, Collabor88 and Whore Couture.

I have been running round in this outfit for about 3 days, unable to find poses or props that felt right, till I went to Tres Chic and saw this prop set from Frozen.  it comes with 5 poses and 5 kite props.  I LOVE this Teefy top for Collabor88, so much so that I keep running back to pick up another colour while they are still at C88.  I am a huge Lapointe & Bastchild fan so I ran very quickly to pick up these boho style jean shorts from ULTRA, and I am not disappointed, they fit perfectly and I love the texture change hud they come with.  

I did tell Zsa that kiting should not really be done in high heels but as always, she wouldn't listen.  Her shoes are brand new from Essenz, and to seek them out I paid my first ever visit to Whore Couture.  I was actually flipping between C88, home and Whore Couture while working out which top and shoe choices I liked best.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  Truth Azalea
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica   
Applier:  Pink Fuel - Morgana

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes, nature pack

Cosmetics
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Color Trend Rose Quartz

Clothing

Shorts:  Lapointe & Bastchild Boho Jeans Shorts - available at ULTRA
Top:  Teefy Rhea Unbutton Top available at Collabor88
Shoes:  Essenz Andorra - available at Whore Couture

Accessories
Necklace & earrings:  Cae Dakota

Other stuff:
Poses:  Frozen Kite - available at Tres Chic
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.

#523 Angel

Today's I bring more items from Collabor88, The Crossroads and Mesh Body Addicts Fair.  I am wearing a Glam Affair applier on my Catwa Destiny head and topping it off with hair from Exile.  

I was in love as soon as I saw this amazing "do" from Exile for Collabor88.  It comes with both the pearl necklace and pearl/jewel add on but can be worn with just one, or without either, so it is really versatile.  Both add on and pearls come with a texture change hud.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Applier:  Glam Affair - Calliope Applier - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Hair:  Exile Liaison with Pearl Hair Add-on plus Pearl Necklace - available at Collabor88
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Fantasy Pack

Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Neutrals/Gold
Dress:  Blueberry - Scarlet - available at Collabor88

Shoes:  Empire Sundrop - available at  The Crossroads
Poses:  Diesel Works Shyla
Location:  Calas Galadhon

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.

#522 Elegance

Today I bring you a major mainstore release from Just Because, along with items from Collabor88, The Mesh Body Addicts Fair and Bon Voyage.

Second Life creating and blogging are so geared towards events these days that I find it really refreshing when a designer does a store release.  Annie Melson has done this with her truly gorgeous Giselle gown.  I honestly can't find enough superlatives for this gown, it is simply stunning.  It fits like a glove to my Maitreya Lara, both mesh and texturing are simply perfect, and of course, it comes in an array of gorgeous colours.  I have gone with black today simply because I rarely wear black gowns and fancied a change.

My hair is one of Vanity Fair's do's from Hair Fair.  I confess I have rarely tried their hair before but this updo is so good, I will definitely be checking out their designs more often.

I am using one of the Nantra pose sets from Collabor88 - this set is deliberately made with "quiet legs" making it perfect for long gowns. 

As you can't really see my fabulous nails in these photos, I am including the advert below because they are truly spectacular.  I love Alaskametro's work, and have fun with the "wear all five" (as in a column) options you get on many of her huds.  This Kimono set is brand new for Bon Voyage.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Applier:  Insol Marcela

Hair:  Vanity Hair Silly Games

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Nature hud
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Kimono Set - available at Bon Voyage
Shadow:  Veechi - She Chic Shadow

Gown:  Just Because  Giselle Gown with lace
Necklace:  Cae Burst Necklace
Earrings:  Cae Burst Earrings
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Mantra, Love
Poses:  Nantra High Society - available at Collabor88
Location:  SecondSnaps Photo Studio

Tools I use in most blog posts

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.