Practice

Real life has kept me away from my blog for the longest time since I started blogging, but here I am again, and with a whole heap of new stuff to share.

My dress and boots are both from Just Because for Uber - the dress comes with a scarf which I am not wearing here, but both are available in the gorgeous Just Because palette.  The boots are also available separately at Uber - I have never seen footwear from Annie Melson before and all I can say is that I hope she does more.  They are so easy to wear and come in her extensive palette with plenty of options to customise via hud.  

 I didn't wear the scarf because I wanted to show off this pretty necklace from Cae for FaMESHed.  Unfortunately you cant see the earrings but I have given a closer look at the necklace.

My freckles are by La Boheme, and my eyes, lips and manicure are all from different designers at the current round of Applique.  

My first pose comes from the Nantra set currently at The Liaison Collaborative, and are actually skating poses but I didn't trust Zsa on the ice, so made her practice on the soft snow first.  Wise move as she spent more time on her bum than she did standing.

Oh, quick mention, Lumipro have released their 2017 update and it is amazing - I didn't think they could improve on it but they have.  I can say honestly that I can't imagine blogging without my Lumipro hud now.

Credits:

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

Eyes:  Catwa eyes using Soley Inc Cassie eyes applier - available at Applique

Cosmetics
Lips: Arte Isabel Lips  - available at Applique
Freckles:  La Boheme  Face Paint Freckles & Moles  - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure:  Kosmetik Chrome Nails, glitter - available at Applique

Clothing
Dress:  Just Because  Emily Dress - available at Uber 

Boots:  Just Because Anna - available at Uber 

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Eira - available at  FaMESHed
Earrings:  Cae Eira - available at  FaMESHed

Other stuff:
Poses:  Nantra Pic 1: The Agony of Defeat- available at Liaison Collaborative,
Pic 2:  Paparazzi (older release)
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System - 2017 update

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.

#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.

#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.

#515 Fair Post #4

It is so hot here I can hardly bare to sit at my pc but I wanted to blog the hair that I didn't get round to yesterday.   You still have 10 days to shop at Hair Fair but don't leave it too late!

Exile
Top Row:  Half-Shut Eyes (Wildcards) & Captive Kiss (Fantasy 1)
Bottom Row: Breathing in You (Natural Fusion) & Wherever I go (Blondes) 

First up this time is Exile, and as we all know, the lovely Kavar Cleanslate is the king of the big flowing locks, and he has certainly not disappointed this time round.  I love how his hair is always very feminine and often has a boho kinda vibe which really works for me.  I can see myself wearing all four of these do's again and again.  Oh, Exile also has a hair for the guys at Hair Fair which is well worth checking out.

Top Row:  Analog Dog Evolve (dark reds), Justice (light browns)
Bottom Row:  Redmint 36.16 (fantasy) & 39.16 (Natural & Fantasy)

Next up on the first row above is Analog Dog - on my first avvie who is 9 years old (retired long before Zsa was born), I can remember seeing someone at a concert who was wearing a gorgeous crinkled flowing flexi do, and I IM'd her to ask where she got it (no inspecting in those days - or if there was, I didn't know about it), and that hairstyle became my favourite and my old avvie is probably still wearing it!.  I still love how Queue Marlow sometimes mixes flexis with mesh, and her hair is my go-to if I want something curly and with movement.   

On the bottom row above is Redmint, who I have heard of but don't think I have ever worn before.  That's one of the things I love about Hair Fair, the opportunity to find new designers while helping a wonderful charity.

Damselfy
Left:  Yarrow (light reds)
Right Top:  Sunny (Tuxedo & Faded)
Right bottom:  Adetted (dark reds)

Next up is Damselfly who I have not worn for a while, and I particularly love the up do, Adetted, and I really like their colour palette, particularly the blue black from the Tuxedo & Faded hud.

Finally we have the do's from Adoness.  I always enjoy Cruella Pennell's edgy styling and great colours.   I have given a side view as well as front, as Cruella's sides are often quite different to what you might expect.  Sadly, as I wear mesh heads all the time I can no longer wear her wonderful shaved hair bases, so below I am using the ones from No Match. 

Adoness
Left Top & Bottom: Astrid (charcoal)
Middle Top & Bottom: Cleto (coffee)
Left Top & Bottom:  Iphito (maroon)

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara

Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica 
Applier & Make-up:  Pink Fuel Morgana
Hair: Exile, Analog Dog, RedMint, Damselfly & Adoness - all available exclusively at Hair Fair 2016
Mesh Hairbase:  No Match

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Pack - Steel

Top:  DE Designs - Betty Tank - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Poses:  Izzies Headshots

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.

#485 The mind is like an umbrella.....

....it functions best when open - Walter Gropius

I really enjoy doing headshots since entering the wonderful world of mesh heads, so forgive me for indulging myself again.  I am still really loving the gorgeous eyes from Avi-Glam, and have this time used the fantasy hud, ZZ likes having purple eyes and there are two to choose from. In fact, here is the hud showing you the colours in the fantasy pack I am using today, all of which you can buy singly for just 49L if you don't want the fatpack.

I couldn't decide which dress to show you out of this new line from Entice, so I decided to show one from each pack, and use 4 of the poses from the Baxe pose/prop set for Pose Lover event.  It comes with the umbrella and 9 poses.

Each pack of the dresses includes a hud with 3 different textures to choose from - linen, plaids, diagonals and dots.  I love how Entice offer such great texture choices rather than just offering different colours.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier: WoW Skins .::WoW Skins::. Angelica Bronze Catwa applier Hair: Exile::Peaceful Easy Feeling

Eyes:  Avi-Glam  Celestial Eyes - Fantasy Pack 
Manicure & Pedicure:   DaneMarkZ Ombre

Dress:  Entice - My Girl Dress
Bangles:  Earthstones Katya bangles, woodsy
Shoes:   Essenz Cameroon (instore gacha)
Poses:  Baxe - Umbrella Woman - available at Pose Lover

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo studio

Pose Anywhere 

Lumipro 

Anypose 

Combo Fix

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 wwill neither wear it or blog it  Most items I blog fit various mesh body parts, and often classic avatar standing 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.

#443 Greetings from Persnickity

It's a long time since there was such a gap in my posts, but I have been ill irl - I am still not 100%, but trying to get some blogging done. I am not really in a very festive mood in either life, with this being my first Christmas without my mum (though she was in hospital last Christmas), and doubt I will decorate in either world.  For this reason I "borrowed" my friend Pet's Christmas shop as my backdrop.  Take a visit, she has lots of cute Christmas decor at extremely reasonable prices.

My fluffy jewelry set is by !IT! Indulge Temptation and comes with a hud allowing you to change both fluffy balls and metals.  This is available at the White Elephant Gacha Fair where you will find more goodies from IT in shop, but this set is their gift which you will find under the tree along with gifts from other designers.  The White Elephant Gacha Fair started on Dec 5th and continues till the 26th and there you will find lots of goodies  to buy and gachas to play, along with the exclusive gifts you will find under the tree.

My dress is new from DE Designs and can be bought separately or in a hud controlled fatpack. You get two dresses in each colour - a plain one and one with lacework as I have shown - I love the rib knit texturing.  It is compatible with all 3 Belleza bodies, Maitreya Lara, both Slink bodies as well as standard avatar 5 sizes.

Credits:

If an item is for sale at an event, I clearly mark the slurl to that event, but in case this blog post is read this blog after the event, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.

Body
Maitreya Lara

 WoW Skins  2016 Lisana Bronze CL - available at Premium Only Event 

Exile  Walking On Sunshine

IKON  Eyes

Cosmetics

Mon Cheri Falsies Eyelashes

La Boheme Festivus *Maitreya* Manicure (25L on their holiday nail collection wall)

Clothing

DE Designs Debbie Dress

Baby Monkey Quincy Boot (with 35 texture hud)

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Fluffy Necklace & Earrings - available at White Elephant Gacha Fair

Poses
Double Take - Prejudice - for Fifty Linden Friday  but still available as I publish

Location - Persnickity Christmas Shoppe 

Info

There are often more photos of blogged items on my flickr account here.

SLURLs are current at time of posting.  If you 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).