#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.

#524 Do You Remember?

Today ZsaZsa is showing items from Mesh Body Addicts Fair, Hairology, Shiny Shabby and Designer Circle, along with a major mainstore release.  She is wearing Catwa Destiny mesh head with a Glam Affair applier and Maitreya Lara mesh body.

I am happy to show the latest mainstore release from Just Because, the Tess Tank.  It is a beautifully made piece of mesh, with realistic creases and folds, and a cute tie scrunching up the tank at one side.   It comes in a range of colours, or a hud operated fatpack.  I've chosen this gorgeous burnt orange shade and paired it with another of Annie Melson's creations, the Jen capris, initially available at N21, but now available in the mainstore.  I have continued the earth/neutral theme with the capris, and finished it all with a pair of Essenz's new release which is available at Shiny Shabby.

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:  Wasabi Pills Misty - available at Hairology

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial eyes, Fjord pack

Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Fall Runway - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Capris:  Just Because Jen Capris

Tank:  Just Because Tess Tank Top - new, mainstore release
Necklace:  Indulge Temptation  Samsara Set 7 - available at Designer Circle
Earrings:   Indulge Temptation  Samsara Set 7 - available at Designer Circle
Shoes:  Essenz - Perth - available at Shiny Shabby
Poses:  Lalochezia- Do You Remember 

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.

#494 Time spent with cats

...is never wasted - Sigmund Freud

When I saw this lovely dress from Entice (available in a range of pretty colours) I thought it had a vintage feel so I added this glamorous hair from Emo-tions at Hairology, and brought out some old and new items from my inventory that also have a vintage vibe.  Some pointless trivia - one of my rl nicknames as a kid was Buttercup - for a reason - but I won't bore you with that here :).  

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Alice

Applier:  WoW Skins  Angelica Bronze Catwa applier
Hair: .EMO-tions Jaily - available at Hairology

Eyes:  Avi-Glam
Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails - Ombre

Dress:  Entice - Buttercup Dress
Necklace:  Cae Aster - available at Cosmopolitan
Earrings:  Cae Aster - available at Cosmopolitan
Bracelet/Bangle:  Aster - available at Cosmopolitan
Shoes:  KC Couture Daisy Heels
Poses:  Fashiowl - Dana (1 animated wearable, 3 kitties with poses)

Decor:
Sway - main store - Koba Sideboard with decor, Wall Art {quote} Garden (previous Arcade Gacha)
Sway at Lost & Found - Koba Chair with Pillow (texture change), Koba Magazine Table with Decor
Storax Tree Blossom and Button Candle Shelf, Feline Treasures - Nap Time - Calico

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 will neither wear it nor 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.

#490 She turned to the sunlight snd shook her yellow head

and whispered to her neighbour "winter is dead" - A A Milne, When We Were very young

Today's post brings together some goodies from the new round of Mesh Body Addicts Fair.   Firstly this very pretty skin from WoW which comes in a choice of 6 tones, each giving a choice of 4 bases, 5 eyeshadows and freckles/beauty spot options.  My outfit consists of two fabulous pieces from Annie Melson - I swear she outdoes herself with every new piece she releases.  This top and skirt take the phrase "fits like a glove" to a whole new level - they are simply perfect.  As always there is an array of gorgeous colours to choose from, and the skirt includes a hud to change the belt colour to either match or contrast.

I am again wearing some of Avi-Glam's gorgeous eyes currently available at Cosmopolitan.  I am using the second of the two packs available there - I blogged the other pack here.  

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica Mimi
Applier: WoW Skins Mimi, bronze - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Hair: Phoenix Sonya - available at Hairology 

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Ardent Eyes - Arctic Pack - available at Cosmopolitan
Manicure & Pedicure:  Entice Uptown Funk

Skirt:  Just Because Katie Skirt - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Top:  Just Because Felicia Top - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Shoes:  KC Couture Yuki Heels
Jewellery:  Semi Precious Jewellery Lily Necklace, earrings and bracelet
Poses:  IOS Velvet 
Location:  SecondSnaps Photo studio

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.

#487 Don't threaten me with love, baby...

.....let's just go walking in the rain - Billie Holiday

ZZ was doing some exploring today and found herself on this rainy city sim, realised she had no jacket with her and had to phone a friend to come and rescue her before the rain ruined her new tank from DE Designs.  It comes in a selection of plains and patterns of which I have shown just a few.  I just love the criss cross detailing - I am sure there is a better word but it's late here and my brain is only about 27% awake, so criss crossing it is.

I am in love with this new hair from KoKoLoReS, which will be available at the next Hairology which opens on the 10th.  ZZ is wearing the balayage hud.  In case you have not heard the word before (as I hadn't till I got this hair pack), it is French and means to sweep or paint. This gives it a more natural sun-kissed look which I really like, very gentle soft waves.  Other huds are available if you prefer them but I really love this look, and with any of Sisch's huds, you get a fantastic selection of colours.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  WoW Skins Layla bronze - availabe only on Marketplace for Buy Now event

Hair: KoKoLoReS Quinn, bayalage hud - available at Hairology (opens 10 May)

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Earth pack 
Manicure & Pedicure:   DaneMarkZ Nebula

Pants: Lapointe & Bastchild Zipp pants
Bracelet & Earrings:  Indulge Temptation Simplicity - available at The Garage Fair
Top:  DE Designs Lori top
Boots:  KC Couture Denver ankle boots
Poses:  Nantra Downtown 
Location: Rainy City

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.

#482 If music be the food of love

....play on - William Shakespeare

As it is coming up to the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death I thought I would share one of his quotes.  I doubt anyone in SL knows that I am a huge lover of Shakespeare.  Along I guess with the majority of school kids. I loathed him at school, where we were forced to study "the Scottish play", which made no sense whatsoever to me.  Years later, as a mature student of English Literature, I was forced into studying Shakespeare again, very unwillingly.  However a trip to Stratford upon Avon to see the Royal Shakespeare Company perform Othello changed all that.  It was spellbinding, electric, and ever since that moment have been a huge appreciator of all things Shakespeare.

I always get a kick out of a blog post that builds from one item and takes me in a direction I hadn't thought of till I look at it and put my little imagination cap on.  In this instance the starting point was this dress from a new-to-me designer, VIP Creations.  It fits like a glove and gives ZZ curves fitting of a forties torch singer, so that is what she became for this shoot (though I think she forgot the torch part and rocked it up a bit).  A quick search in her mammoth inventory brought up this great pose set from Nantra which includes 6 poses and 6 coordinating microphone props.

The dress comes with a texture change hud and also white pumps which I am not wearing here, opting for a classic pump from KC Couture instead.  A quick mention about the hair I have worn in this and my last post - both are by No Match for Hairology, and come with hairbase appliers which are absolutely fabulous!  EMO-tions have also included a hairbase applier, and I hope more hair sellers do this as it really makes wearing hair with a mesh head much easier.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  WoW Skins Angelica Bronze

Hair: No Match No Loss - available at Hairology
Hair Base:  No Match for Catwa Jessica - comes with the pack above

Eyes:  Ikon Promise

Manicure & Pedicure: Wicked Peach - Retro Chic Pastels

Dress: Vips Creations Sofia Pencil Corset Dress polka dots
Shoes:  KC Couture Vixie Heels
Jewellery:  Indulge Temptation Nomad Princess necklace, earrings & bracelets

Poses:  Nantra - Songbird

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo studio

Pose Anywhere 

Lumipro 

Anypose 

Combo Fix

Info

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.  

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).

I wear a mesh body, head, hands & feet in all posts. 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.

#481 Young & Beautiful

This post has been a while coming as I am suffering a lot of hypos at the moment which have made it hard to put together a blog post.  I have been attempting but not liking the results - this is my third shoot for this outfit!   Things will improve as I tweak my insulin and get my blood sugars balanced, meanwhile I will keep on keeping on, just maybe a bit slower than usual.

I am still having fun experimenting with my mesh heads, and seeing what I can achieve by tweaking the sliders.  I am really loving this applier from WoW, one of their earlier releases and which comes with a choice of eye and lip make-ups, and various choices for freckles and beauty spots.  

I love these original mesh shorts and crop sweater from Entice which are available at Project Se7en until April 30.  They are exceptionally well made, and fit my Maitreya Lara mesh body like a dream.  You can choose from a wide variety of matching or contrasting colours, or go for the fat pack and mix and match to your heart's content.  There are also applier tights available which I am not showing.  

My heels are brand new from KC Couture atTres Chic, and are absolutely fabulous.  They come with a texture change hud allowing independent texturing of multiple faces for ultimate customisation.

Credits:

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.

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  WoW Skins Angelica bronze

Hair: No Match - No Angel - available at Hairology 

Eyes:  Ikon Odyssey

Cosmetics
Aalaskametro v2.1 skin nailpolish

Clothing

Entice  - Young & Beautiful Shorts - available at The Project Se7en 
Entice  - Young & Beautiful Top - available at The Project Se7en  
KC Couture Sura Heels - available at Tres Chic

Accessories

L&B Triskelion Hoop Earring - available at 100 Block Event

Poses

Hopscotch 

Location

My SecondSnaps Studio

Tools I use in most blog posts

Pose Huds: Pose Anywhere 

Studio:  SecondSnaps

Lighting:  Lumipro 

Eye focussing:  Anypose 

Fix for broken ankles etc:  Combo Fix

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).

#474 Will you grasp the thorn ?

But he who dares not grasp the thorn, should never crave the rose - Anne Bronte

Zsa has been busy building herself a dressing room, but I dragged her aside for a little while to make her pose for these pics.  She has gone back to pulling stuff apart and has left me to write this blog post for her.  I adore this new mix and match set from Entice for Tres Chic.  Each item can be bought separately or you can choose a fatpack (which has my vote) - they all fit my Maitreya Lara mesh body without any issue, and there is a great selection of textures to choose from.  Entice are also offering a set of seriously cute nail appliers - anything with kitties on gets my vote :).  

My hair is one of 3 new hairs from Amacci for Hairology, I love that this one is cute without going overboard.  My shoes from KC Couture seem made for the outfit, and again the texture change hud gives you so much choice. My poses are from Pose Fair 2016 but it finishes tomorrow, so if you have not already been, run!

Credits:

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

Body

Maitreya Lara
WoW Skins 2016 Hope Bronze
Amacci Hair - Zip - available at Hairology
Mon Cheri Falsies
IKON Sovereign Eyes

Cosmetics

Entice - What's New Pussycat Nails HUD - available at Tres Chic

Clothing

Entice - Bon, Bon Halter - available at Tres Chic
Entice - Bon, Bon Pants - available at Tres Chic
Entice - Bon, Bon Jacket - available at Tres Chic
KC Couture - Viv Heels

Accessories

Elysium - Partytime earings (R) - ivory
Elysium - Partytime necklace - ivory

Poses

xoxo - Pic 1 Hannah, Pic 2 Skyler - available at The Pose Fair * ends tomorrow, 26th March *

Location
Home

Tools I use in most blog posts
Pose Anywhere 

Lumipro 

Anypose 

Combo Fix

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).