The Window

My dress today is brand new by DE Designs for the Mesh Body Addicts bi-monthly event - it comes in a wide array of beautiful colours, and in each box you get both the sweater dress I am wearing here and a shorter length sweater.  I love it when designers give us different wear options.  The dress and sweater are of course beautifully made mesh pieces which fit my Lara like a dream.

The lighting I am using in these photos is the brand new beta from Lumipro.  I quite simply could not take pics in sl now without Lumipro, and the new version brings some tweaks and tricks that make it even more fantastic.  To learn a bit more about the new version, take a look at the video here, and if you have never seen Lumipro before take a look at some of the other videos, it really is an invaluable tool for bloggers and photographers in sl.

Credits:

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

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

Cosmetics
Lips:  Birth Willow Catwa lipsticks Matte Set 1 - available at Applique
Eye Shadow:  Alaskametro Fall Essentials  - available at Sad November
Manicure & Pedicure:  Dark Passions - Koffin Nails I believe (free gift at Nowhere, Pulse Games).

Clothing
Dress:  DE Designs - Liz Sweater Dress - available at Mesh Body Addicts Bi-Monthly

Boots:  Reign Anaiya (group gift) 

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Everly - available at Cosmopolitan
Earrings: Cae Every - available at Cosmopolitan

Other stuff:
Poses:  Diesel Works - Prima Donna
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.

#525 Marbelized

Today's post brings together a beautiful and brand new mainstore release from DE Designs, a fantabulous Fifty Linden Friday (still available as I publish this post, but don't delay grabbing it!) fatpack of heels from Reign, plus goodies from DeeTaleZ, Truth, Meva and more.

 I love all Doc Eldritch creations, but I absolutely love love love love this one!  This brand new cami is absolute perfection on my Maitreya Lara, is beautifully crafted and the textures are simply gorgeous.  It comes in an extensive range of colours which made it very hard for this Libran to choose which to wear today!  It comes in standard sizing and is also compatible with just about every mesh body you could want - including TMP. 

I have teamed my cami with my favourite pair of white pants from Neve (previously Cold Logic), which come with with a texture change hud and a boot helper which make them wearable with just about any length of heel without poke through.

As for my heels from Reign, they cost just 50L for a fatpack including 2 massive (in scope, not size!) texture change huds.  They are for Fifty Linden Friday and yep, the whole bundle for 50L!

Credits:

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

Applier:  DeeTaleZ Cynthia

Hair:  Truth Isolde

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Ardent Eyes, nature pack
Manicure & Pedicure:  Dark Passions - Koffin Nails  Marbelized Pastels

Top:  DE Designs - Sara Cami
Necklace:  Meva Alis
Earrings:  Meva Alis 
Bracelet/Bangle:  Maxi Gossamer Damasc bangles 2 & 5
Shoes:  Reign Hierarchy Heels - 50L for Fifty Linden Friday
Poses: Kirin Florence
Peacocks:  Jian Peacocks - available at Collabor88

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.

# 507 The promised kiss of summertime

Today's post brings together goodies from Crossroads, The Pulse Fundraiser, Cosmopolitan, and two different designers for Gacha Guardians.  I am wearing my Maitreya Lara mesh body with Catwa Jessica mesh head, using a Pink Fuel applier.

I am thrilled that Doc Eldritch of DE Designs has released a new version of one of my favourite tops, the Lori, this time with some seriously pretty floral prints.  As always with Doc's stuff it fits like a dream on my Maitreya Lara.  It can be bought singly or in a hud controlled fatpack.

My jewellery is from Cae for the new round of Gacha Guardians - you pick up a free bracelet from the Cae mainstore then play the gacha for the charms.  If you play 10 times you aer entitled to the exclusive Summer necklace and earrings with a texture change hud.  In case this event is new to anyone, I have linked the Gacha Guardians "how to play" page in the credits.

My eyes from Avi-Glam are brand new for the current round of Cosmopolitan - they are quite different to the previous releases but they are absolutely stunning.  Avi-Glam are basically the only eyes I ever wear now, they are so beautiful and also fanstastic value,

My shoes from Essenz are another Guardians prize from Gacha Guardians - I am wearing the exclusive hud controlled fat pack which is the prize after 10 pulls. 

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  Pink Fuel Morgana

Hair: Wasabi Pills Grace - available at Crossroads

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Elysian pack 2 - olive - available at Cosmopolitan
Manicure & Pedicure:  DP - Koffin Nails - Marbleized Pastels
Pants:  Neve - Bitten Cotton

Top:  DE Designs - Lori Top Summer
Necklace & Earrings:  Cae Summer - Gacha Guardians exclusive (texture change hud)
Bracelet:   Cae Summer Bracelet & charms - Gacha Guardians
Bracelet:  Izzie's Pride bracelet - available at Pulse Fundraiser
Shoes:  Essenz Boa Vista - Gacha Guardians (fatpack of 6 colours)
Poses:  Lalochezia - Somewhere

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.

#504 I'm just a natural flirt...

.....but I don't see it in a sexual way.  A lot of the time I am like an over excited puppy....source unknown

Today I am sharing meshy goodies from no less than four current inworld events.

My hair is a wonderfully classy vintage style do from Elikatira for the Vintage Fair. I do love Elika's textures, and that makes it hard to choose which hud to go for, but I finally decided on my favourite red, which kind of fitted the mood of this outfit. 

 My dress is from a new-to-me designer, Plastix, and is available at the current round of Tres Chic.  The dress comes in a selection of pretty colours, and In each colour pack you receive both gown and dress, plus a hud allowing you to choose the lace panel as shown above, and the cut out shown below.  As well as being so versatile, it is a truly beautiful dress - and gown - with an ethereal gauzy skirt floating over the main fabric which somehow gives the illusion of movement.  This is the first thing I have seen from Plastix, but if this is indicative of what's to come from them, I can't wait!

My poses from Signature Pose for Gen Neutral are just one of the goodies they have available at the event.  The pose pack I am using contain a wonderful selection of 10 quality poses, suitable for all kinds of blog posts or profile pics.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Candy

Applier:  Lara Hurley- Gia - available at Summerfest

Hair:  Elikatira Betty - reds hud - available at Vintage Fair
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial eyes - Fjord pack 

Manicure & Pedicure:  Koffin Nails - Maitreya HUD - Dark Crazy Daisy - available at Cosmetic Fair
Dress:  Plastix - Sunkissed Dress & Gown - available at Tres Chic

Jewellery:  Cae Alchemy Set 
Shoes:  Essenz - Lancaster
Poses: Pose Set 019 Signature Pose at Gen Neutral

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.

#489 The real voyage of discovery

.....consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes 

- Marcel Proust

 (and you can have new eyes too if you go to Cosmopolitan - details below :))

My outfit today consists of top and shorts from Entice, both taken from different sets.  As with almost all Entice items, they are available in colour packs, with each pack giving you 3 or more colour choices via hud.  I have used one hud from each and done a bit of a mix and match.  As of when I publish this post, the tank plus denim skirts and boots are still available for just 99L for a 3 pack.  The shorts are available alone or in hud operated packs.

ZZ feels that this is a great outfit for running round events so I added some cute sneakers from KC Couture to avoid the chance her of falling and breaking a pixel or two if she runs around in her usual sky high heels.

Avi-Glam are at this month's Cosmopolitan with two packs of eyes.   At the risk of repeating myself (because I am!) I am so happy that my quest for eyes has finally ended, I can't say enough good things about these eyes.  They are just 75L for one colour, or 229L for the fat pack.  A huge bonus for the fat pack is that you only ever need one set of eyes, and any fat pack huds will work with them.  For someone who changes her eye colour as often as she...well, changes her eye colour.. this is a massive plus.  I have included the full hud below so that as well as seeing the gorgeousness of the colours, you can also see how easy it is to adjust them all from the same hud.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

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

Hair: Argrace Yume

Eyes:  Avi-Glam  Ardent Eyes - Nature pack - available at Cosmopolitan 
Manicure & Pedicure:  Koffin Nails - Sweet Serenity

Shorts:  Entice Cool for the Summer Shorts, solids
Tank:  Entice When we Dance tank, blues
Bracelet:  EarthStones Tumbled Stones Bracelet - Sand & Surf - still half price for HelloTuesday at this location only - Earthsones
Necklace:  Cae Flutter - available at FaMESHed
Earrings:  Cae Flutter  available at FaMESHed
Ring:  Cae Flutter - free gift at FaMESHed
Shoes:  KC Couture Phoenix Sneakers
Poses:  Nantra Effortless
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.

Poses

Nantra

#473 Smoke Signals

Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world.  I know because I've done it thousands of times - Mark Twain

Were you aware that you are only able to add 38 attachments to your avvie?  You'll never use all of them, right?  I thought so too, till I realised that while I was putting this outfit together, I was using 36 out of 38 - and this doesn't include the huds I use when taking pics (which are listed below the credits).

Onto the outfit - I love love love these new dresses from Doc Eldritch, which are a Maitreya Lara exclusive.  I particularly the ombre style - ombre isnt the right word but my brain is tired and refuses to offer up the right one right now.  I love all the colours available but continue my love affair with purple, not sure what is going on here but the slightest hint of purple has me rummaging through my inventory for more awesome purple-ness.  Anyway, as it was a bit nippy outside I added one of Doc's leather jackets to the outfit so that Zsa would stop shaking long enough for me to take my pics.  This jacket is compatible with all 3 Belleza bodies, Maiteya Lara and Slink Physique, as well as fitmesh.

By the way, Zsa wants me to tell you that she doesn't really smoke, she just borrowed a pixel ciggie for a short time for the taking of these pics.  She doesn't however want me to tell you that she did take a small drag and coughed so much we almost had to abandon the shoot :).

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
Amacci Hair - Natia - Crazy hud
WoW Skins Roxana Bronze
Mon Cheri Falsies
IKON Odyssey Eyes

Cosmetics

Alaskametro Angel lipstick - Cyber
Alaskametro Extreme Wing II eyeshadow - black

Clothing
DE Designs - Revolution dress
DE Designs - Sashi jacket 
KC Couture Alivia Heels

Accessories

The Plastik Nohm Bracelet
The Plastik Sahaze Cord Necklace & Earrings

Poses

Infiniti - Blowing Smoke 1 & 2 - available at The Pose Fair
Location
Entropy II

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).

#472 A triptych in the hand is as good as.....

....well, maybe not quite as good as a triptych on a blog

This is a first for me, just one pic, and a triptych at that - I have given myself a challenge - to get a post done, start to finish, in 2 hours.  To many bloggers that might be the norm, but I take a lot longer usually, and I want to "streamline" my blogging so I can show more good stuff.

So, my challenge involved putting the outfits together, choosing poses and location (I cheated and used my new home, on pretty much the only piece of furniture I have down right now!), writing credits and adding links, taking pics, tarting them up in Picmonkey (which means cropping, basically, plus triptyching for this one of course), loading pic to flickr, writing these words, and adding triptych.  Previewing and checking everything.  I have 2 minutes left, help!

Read the next two paragraph very fast without pausing for breath so you are sharing in my adrenalin rush.  So, get down to the 10 Fashion for Life sims - you have till the 20th to buy lots of goodies for a fantastic cause.  I have shown you three items from The Vintage Touch because I love them all and couldn't choose just one - there are lots of colours to choose from, I just went with blues because.....well, I just went with blues.  Oh, my nails are also from Fashion for Life and are lovely, though unfortunately you can't see them clearly.

Hang around the FLF sims too, as there is plenty of great entertainment going on too.  30 seconds to go - I will try to get more posts done before FLF closes, wish me luck!  Whoohoo, I did it, I did it!  Ok, adrenalin rush might be slightly hyperbolic, but not entirely :).  I apologise for the proliferation of exclamation marks in this post - please blame the adrenalin!

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 Yasmine Bronze
Amacci Hair - Kendra, blondes hud

Mon Cheri Falsies

IKON Hope eyes

Cosmetics

Koffin Nails - Maitreya HUD - Winged Hope - available at Fashion for Life

Clothing

Vintage Touch items available at Fashion for Life
1.  Charisma Strapless in midnight
2.  Grable Pinup dress in shadow
3. Chloe Floral Coat in sky
Baby Monkey Milena (come with texture change hud

Accessories
Glint - Multi colored Oval charm necklace & earrings (seen best in first pic - they are texture change) - available at Fashion for Life 

Blissiere two-tone celtic cuff - lapis - available at Luck of the Irish Fair

Poses

Hopscotch  - Friday Night (two packs) - Hopscotch  available at Pose Fair

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).

#434 Sometimes when...

...things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place (source unknown)

My gorgeous skin is a past Lumae 75L Sunday item, but even bought at full price it is an amazing bargain as along with the skin, Lumiya Rae also gives you lots of extras, including every applier you could possibly want.  

My pants are brand new from DE Designs, and are available in fabric and leather - I am wearing the leather.  They are compatible with Maitreya Lara, Belleza Venus Isis and Freya, and Slink Physique and Hourglass, as well as standard sizes plus alpha for classic avatar.   You can buy any of the four sizes separately or buy the fatpack and get the hud system - the fatpack is so reasonably priced, I would definitely recommend it.

I have teamed the pants with an earlier release from DE Designs, a fabulous leather corset.  Again you can buy it in single colours or in a fatpack and it is compatible with Slink Physique, Belleza Venus natural and push-up, and Maitreya Lara. 

My boots from Baby Monkey are on their new release wall which means they are half price for a week, but I think they must be coming to the end of the week, so you need to snap them up now.    They come with the Baby Monkey basics hud, with 9 textures, plus 3 choices for the studs.  You can see the colours here just before the credits.

Credits:

Body

Maitreya Lara, Lara hands, Slink feet

 Lumae  Jewel : 4 - Peach :: Plum Delight {DarkBrow}

Elikatira  Nataline, reds - available at FaMESHed

IKON  Charm eyes

Cosmetics

Mon Cheri Falsies Eyelashes

 Koffin Nails - Maitreya HUD - Pumpkin Fright (Slink and Maitreya)

Izzie's - Double Wing Eyeliner

Clothing

DE Designs - Tara Halter Corset -Black- Maitreya

DE Designs - Andrea Pants - Maitreya - Leathers
Baby Monkey Babbele Boots 

Accessories

Maxi Gossamer - Bangle - Ramona 77 - Spikes
Maxi Gossamer - Bangle - Ramona 77 - Studs Large
Maxi Gossamer - Earring - Voodoo Rocker - Skull Heart
Maxi Gossamer - Love Rocker Necklace Combo 2

Poses
Diesel Works

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).