#466 Here's looking at you, ZsaZsa

Now I am using a good pc, one of my favourite things to do is search for locations to take my blog pics, and I really liked this Casablanca styled sim.  I will definitely be back for more pics as Zsa spotted a few great photo opportunities here.

I am a little late with this release due to my unexpected hospitalisation, but here it is, and well worth the wait.  I love all Doc Eldritch's work but this dress is definitely one of my favourites.  It comes in a selection of beautifully rich deep colours, which can as always be bought separately or in a hud controlled fat pack - but Doc's fatpacks are so reasonably priced, I say, don't think twice, get the fat pack!  It is compatible with Belleza (all 3 bods), Slink (2 bods) and Maitreya and also comes with a fitmesh version for classic avvie.

My heels are so hot off the press they burned my toes a little.  They from KC Couture and are truly fabulous and of course as always come with their fantastic texture change hud.  They are compatible with more mesh bodies than you can shake a stick at - I have no idea how Klari does it.

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
7 Deadly s{K}ins - Izadora v6 taupe
enVOGUE Isabella - Diversity Hud

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 16 

Clothing
DE Designs - Taylor 
KC Couture - Excite heels

Accessories

Maxi Gossamer - Earrings - Matinee Shimmer

Poses
Nantra KK

Location
Pelican Point

Info

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#464 of Shooting Stars and Sunflowers

After a couple of posts using backdrops, today I am thankfully back "on location".  I love exploring new places for shoots but it took me ages to find somewhere I was happy wtih - but as soon as I saw these cheerful sunflowers at the Shooting Stars sim, I knew this was it. 

Today I am sharing one of 7 Deadly Skin's gorgeous new fresh skins which is available now at Designer Circle, and a lovely new "do" which is by Amacci for Tres Chic - I am such a fan of updo's and this one is versatile enough to wear with a lot more than just formal outfits.  My jewellery is from Indulge Temptation, which also comes with a range of colours available via hud.

My pretty dress is from Lavian & Co, and comes with a texture change hud, as do my gorgeous strappy sandals from K C Couture. I love the huds from both designers as there are so many faces you can change independently making it easy to find the colours you want.

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
7 Deadly s{K}ins - Julya Pineapple - available at Designer Circle
Amacci Hair - Kendra - available at Tres Chic

IKON Promise Eyes - Clarity 

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 17

Clothing

Lavian - AW1516 - Essentials You're The Inspiration
KC Couture Jane Heels

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Majestique necklace & earrings, Hud 5

Poses

Nantra Pics 2 & 3 Chelsea, Pic 1 Heaven Sent

Location

Shooting Stars

Info

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#462 Keep Calm and Triangles

Today I am sharing a lot of items from current events.  My mini dress is by Just Because for Whimsical - as you would expect from Annie Melson, it is beautifully made and textured, and comes in a wide array of gorgeous colours.  Each colour comes with a hud allowing you to change the belt and hardware colours. 

My hair is brand new from Amacci for Shiny Shabby, and my skin new from 7 Deadly Skins for Suicide Dollz.   A special mention goes to my poses which are from Exposeur, which has a special sale going on to raise funds for Ruby StarlightWriter's rl kitty's veterinary treatment - please read the info on her flickr post here.  All poses & props are between 50L - 100L and gachas 15L a pull, so this is a a great opportunity to stock up on some new poses at a fantastic price, and help a sick kitty get the treatment she needs.  

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
7 Deadly s{K}ins - Daryll Ann pineapple V2 - available at Suicide Dollz
Amacci Hair - Lorene - available at Shiny Shabby
Mon Cheri Falsies

IKON Charm Eyes 

Cosmetics
DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails - Ombre

Clothing
*Just Because - Moka Dress - available at Whimsical
KC Couture - Alivia heels

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Keep Calm & Triangles Earrings Hud 1  - available at The Hipster Fair

Poses

Exposeur - Blissful  

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).

#457 The future belongs to those who believe

...in the beauty of their dreams - Eleanor Roosevelt

I get such a kick out of being able to play with shadows!  I still have a lot to learn, and a lot of playing with Lumipro too, so my posts are taking a little longer than usual to finish, but hopefully in the end it will be worth it.   

My skin is new from 7 Deadly Skins at The Makeover Room.  My outfit comprises 3 items from Lavian's new capsule wardrobe, Claudia.   I absolutely love the selection of textures and colours that run through the set, accessible via hud, meaning you can mix and match to your heart's content.  I have shown two options from just this top, skirt and shoes.

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
7 Deadly s{K}ins Sacha v1 Caramel - available at Makeover Room
Mon Cheri Falsies

IKON Promise Eyes - Green
Elikatira Miya hair

Cosmetics
Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 14

Clothing
Lavian DS Sept Collection - Claudia Top
Lavian DS Sept Collection - Claudia Skirt 
Lavian DS Sept Collection - Claudia Sandal 

Accessories
Kibitz  ABC Bracelet - available at The Dressing Room

Poses
KaTink - Haute

Decor
Sway's WallArt [quote] dream (thank you so much!)

Tools I use in most blog posts
Pose Anywhere Hud
Lumipro 
Anypose 
Body Fix Combo

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).

#455 Kitten I'm Smitten

Apologies for stealing the name of this outfit for my blog title, I couldn't help myself!

Apologies also that this post is rather late, I have had health issues in real life which I won't bore you with but which have made doing much of anything a bit of a struggle.  My outfit is from Lavian and comprises three pieces that can be worn together or separately - the top is just the front part that shows under the jacket, but I find this works very well as there are no mesh clashes.  The outfit comes with a hud with an extensive set of pantones you can texture all parts with, plus additional patterns for the top.  For some reason I wanted to go black and red today. 

 One thing I noticed immediately when I cranked up the graphics to take these pics is that I see materials!  This is my first time, I think my old pc would have exploded had I tried to take pics on high graphics.  I am so happy that I can now see them, and I really like how materials bring this jacket to life.  

My fabulously chunky boots from Essenz are currently half price for this month's Mix event - you will find them in the Essenz mainstore.  My hair is new for Shiny Shabby from Amacci - another stylishly short asymmetrical style which I absolutely love - I decided to go with a much darker colour today, from the variants hud.  If only changing hair colour were so easy in real life.

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

7 Deadly s{K}ins - Izadora v6 taupe (mainstore gacha)

Amacci Hair - Natia - Variants hud - available at Shiny Shabby

 Mon Cheri Falsies

IKON Promise Eyes - Clarity

Cosmetics

DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails - Ombre

Izzies - Double Wing Eyeliner

Clothing

Lavian Kitten I'm Smitten pants, top & jacket

Essenz - Stockholm (Black) Maitreya - half price for Mix (in mainstore)

Accessories

Meva Spheres on Spheres Earring 

Meva Spheres on Spheres Necklace 

Poses Diesel Works - Scarlett

Location: KiLu

Info

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#453 There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in

...Leonard Cohen

Zsa is shading her eyes to the light that has suddenly started to flood in, allowing her to experience a new (to her) fresh and vibrant Second Life, suddenly alive and exciting after her years languishing in the dark.  Since I started blogging, much of my time has been spent stifled in a studio using backdrops because my pc couldn't handle much more.  Just a few weeks working on a good pc has me seriously questioning how I managed to cope with such inadequate technology for so long.

 Anyway, onto the outfit.  I have a thing about short hair in Second Life,  and as soon as I tried on the Amacci Kittycats Advent prize, Simon (unisex), I was in love and ran to buy some other colours.  Simon is beautifully textured, the layering is sheer perfection and I absolutely love the way it flops over one eye - I will definitely be wearing it again and again.

My pretty skin is one of the rares from 7 Deadly Skins at the OMG - Oh My Gacha event.  My outfit from Lavian comprises of separates and an extensive texture change hud for maximum versatility.  My heels are a favourite from KC Couture - I have blogged them before, click here to see a close up.

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

Mon Cheri Falsies

Adored - dawn eyes - green
7 Deadly s{K}ins -Ofelia apricot blonde CL RARE - available at OMG Gacha
Amacci Hair - Simon - Variants hud

Cosmetics

DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails - Ombre

Clothing

Lavian  Love ON Top Jacket

Lavian Love ON Top Pants 

Lavian Love ON Top Shirt Maitreya
KC Couture Stardom Heels

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Halcyon Bracelets Hud 1

Indulge Temptation - Futuristic Necklace Hud 1

Indulge Temptation - Futuristic Earrings Hud 1

Poses & Location

KoKoLoReS - Drama
Location - Embryo


Info

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#451 ZsaZsa wears the blues and tells you about free shoes

My gorgeous skin is new from 7 Deadly Skins for The Makeover Room and is fabulous value, you get 8 skins in 4 skin tones and a variety of appliers.  I absolutely love this dress, jacket and scarf (scarf shown in last pic) outfit from Lavian.  It comes with a hud giving you lots of options for texturing each part independently, including the sleeves - and you can wear dress, jacket and scarf separately, so it is a really versatile outfit.  There is also a sister set available which gives a great selection of patterned textures for the dress.

My shoes are from Glamistry (close-up below) and  with their revolutionary hud every colour you buy is added to your "pool" from which you can mix and match.  Glamistry currently have a promo whereby you can get 3 extra random colours if you buy any colour of these Crocus heels.  You can buy your heels via the marketplace, instore, or via your Crocus hud if you already own it.   Then go to Glamistry Promo and enter the code ZWYTVF and 3 random colours that you don't already own will be added to your hud.  This offer ends January 24.

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

7 Deadly s{K}ins - Liesje pineapple v2 - available at The Makeover Room
Catwa Jolie
Mon Cheri Falsies

IKON Promise Eyes

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 13 (manicure)

Clothing

Lavian - AW1516 - Essentials Nothing Like Us Dress - for 55L Thursday
Lavian - AW1516 - Essentials Nothing Like Us Jacket - for 55L Thursday
Lavian - AW1516 - Essentials Nothing Like Us Scarf - for 55L Thursday
Glamistry Crocus Heels (see above for how to get 3 colours free)

Accessories

Cae :: Refresh :: Necklace & Earrings

Poses

Infiniti - Chill - available at Season's Story from 10th Jan
Pretense - My Foot Obsession (shoe close-up)

Info

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#450 Keep your face always to the sunshine

...and shadows will fall behind you - Walt Whitman

 This skirt and top outfit from Flippant comes with a texture change hud. I had trouble choosing which colours to wear, but I think this combo is particularly pretty. The set also comes with a cowl scarf and some cute boots which I am not wearing - they are also texture change via hud.  The outfit is compatible with just about every fitting and mesh bod option you could want. 

I am wearing one of my favourite hairs ever, which comes from Elikatira - I am using the ravens hud and really liked this unusual colour which has the fabulous name of haze mist.

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

Elikatira Nataline - Ravens

7 Deadly s{K}ins - Izadora v6 taupe

Adored - dream eyes - stornborn

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 20 (manicure)

Clothing

Flippant - Chill Skirt (Maitreya Fit)

Flippant - Chill Sweater (Maitreya Fit)

KC Couture AIileen Heels (compatible with most mesh bodies, and with huge texture change hud)

Accessories

Meva Spiral Spheres Earring Copper (Advent gift)

Poses

Kirin - Florence

Info

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#448 Floating away on a tulle cloud

Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of  its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength - Charles Spurgeon

I am a huge lover of vintage clothing, particularly 50's, so on my first sl incarnation, almost 9 years ago, I searched the grid for months for some kind of 50's style circular skirt outfit.  I eventually found a couple - they weren't great but I still had fun dancing in the pretty flexis.

I am still drawn to vintage styling in sl, so I was thrilled when I saw this dress from Sakide at the Frost Fair.  It isn't actually a dress, it is a skirt and matching top, and comes in 6 gorgeous colours but as mine was the fatpack I have shown a few different mix and match options.  I totally love that frilly underskirt!  The delicate snowflake texture is really lovely, and the outfit itself just feels fresh, pretty and classy.

Each dress comes with a matching pair of shoes, but I have worn one of Baby Monkey's recent releases instead (admission time - this is because I didn't notice the shoes in the box till I had already taken the photos!).  My skin is one of the beautiful gifts in the 7 Deadly Skins group advent.  

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

Fiore Sondra - available at Hairology

IKON Eyes

7 Deadly s{K}ins  Noellia red brows apricot (group advent gift)

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Designer 01- 10L at The Bi-Annual  Wash Cart Sale)

Clothing

Sakide Flocon Skirt & Top available at Frost Fashion Fair

Baby Monkey Lizzi Pumps Basics

Accessories

Indulge Temptation- Enchanted Roses Bracelet Set 2 

Indulge Temptation- Tangled Earring Set 1

Poses

Eternal Dream - Linger

Info

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

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