#521 Lace

Today I am teaming my Lelutka Karin mesh head with a new applier from Glam Affair and my Maitreya Lara, bringing together items from Mesh Body Addicts Fair, FaMESHed, Collabor88 and Designer Showcase.

  It's been a long time since I wore my Lelutka mesh head, Karin, though she was actually my first ever mesh head.  When I demo'd this very pretty applier from Glam Affair at the Mesh Body Addicts Fair I decided to give it a try, and here she is!  I am really not sure why I have not brought Karin out of her box much, I guess I am just very comfortable with my Catwa heads, but I have such fun playing with new heads, I must do it more.

My hair is brand new from Elikatira for FaMESHed and comes in the usual extensive range of huds.  The band is also texture change via hud.

One of my favourite parts of SL events is discovering new designers, and my outfit today is from a new-to-me (but I've probably been living under a rock) designer, Mimikri, and is available at The Mesh Body Addicts Fair.  I particularly love the very pretty lace skirt, and matched with the simple tank it is so easy to wear, and comes in a range of pretty muted colours.

My poses are brand new from Nantra for tomorrow's round of Collabor88 - they aren't really aimed at this kind of outfit but as I had this post already planned apart from poses, I went with them, and I think they work very well.

Credits:

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

Applier:  Glam AffairViolet available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Hair:  Elikatira Hani - available at  FaMESHed
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Arctic pack
Lipstick:  Alaskametro Color Trends lipstick for Lelutka - peach

Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ  Scandinavia - available at Designer Showcase

Skirt:  Mimikri - Lace Mini / Delphine kashmir blue - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Top:  Mimikri - Tank Top / Delphine kashmir blue - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Necklace:  Cae Dakota - available at FaMESHed
Shoes:  Essenz - Indiana (Olive Gray) - available at  FaMESHed
Poses:  Nantra High Society - available at Collabor88
Quote:   I consider lace to be one of the prettiest imitations ever made of the fantasy of nature - Coco Chanel

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.

#518 Summertime is always the best of what might be

Today I bring you a new main store release from DE Designs, plus goodies from Uber, Shiny Shabby, N21 and The Aloha Fair.

My dress from DE Designs comes in a hud controlled fatpack or singly in a range of solid colours and patterns, all of which come with a hud giving you 13 options to texture the sash.  My shoes from Reign are available at N21 and come with two huds - one in the Reign palette, the other in the Blueberry palette, both of which are very extensive, making it so easy to mix and match. 

My Catwa applier is by DeeTaleZ at Uber - the applier is made for the Cami head, but you get an add-on in the demo pack with lots of options to help it work with the Jessica head, as I have done here.  I have used the Catwa blush and lip colours.  

My beach scene is from Image Essentials for The Aloha Fair.  It comes with a selection of poses, I am showing two - the bag in the first pic is a prop from the set.

Credits:

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

Applier:  DeeTaleZ Evelyn - available at Uber 
Add-On:  DeeTaleZ Add-on

Hair:  Elikatira Xaverie - blondes - available at Shiny Shabby

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Ardent Eyes - Arctic pack - Aqua
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro 

Dress:  DE Designs - Kiylee Dress
Shoes:  Reign Whatever Heels - available at N21
Necklace:  Cae Aster
Earrings:   Cae Aster
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Aster
Ring:  Cae Aster
Poses:  Image Essentials - available at The Aloha Fair, Close-up from Portrait Me set by KoKoLoReS

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.

#512 Hair Fair 2016 Post #1

Here I bring you one of hopefully many posts where I will be concentrating entirely on Hair Fair 2016 goodies, thereby hopefully persuading you to go along and buy as much hair and as many bandanas as you can to make this year's Wigs for Kids donation the most successful ever.  As well as the well known participants this year, are some new (to me) designers I hope to show.

Elikatira

This first post brings together some very different hair styles from Elikatira and KoKoLoReS, all of which can be found right now at Hair Fair 2016.  

Firstly, the Elikatira - the hair shown here is Constance (sunset colours hud), Haley (red hud) and Nadia (blondes hud).  I love them all, but I think Constance would be great for anyone rp'ing as a mermaid so chose a fantasy colour to show here.  Haley and Nadia I would wear any day, and wouldn't be surprised if they both end up in my most worn hair folder.  

KoKoLoReS

Onto KoKoLoReS - I was just going to share a selection but couldn't decide which to leave out so you are getting 'em all, including the very generous gift.  I met Sisch many years ago when her shop was very small, and it has been fantastic watching it grow, and she deserves it - as well as being a lovely, genuine person, she is also supremely talented and hard working - not to mention that she is just about the most stylish person I have ever met.  

Top Row:  Cassidy (Hud 1), Mint (Bayalage Hud) Bexley (Hud 1)
 Bottom Row:  Rae (Hud 4), Nowles (Dichromic), Rae (gift) - Bayalage Hud (f you are interested in what Bayalage is, check out thi)s link:  Bayalage). 

On the Hair Fair sims landing points are forced but I will give you the tp for the sim so you can have a good wander round other shops on the way to the hair store you are looking.

Credits:

Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica 
Applier & Make-up:  Belleza Mila
Hair:  Elikatira & KoKoLoReS - available exclusively at Hair Fair 2016
Mesh Hairbase:  No Match

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Fjord pack

Top:  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.

#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.

#497 ZZ makes a decision

Because the slave typist behind ZZ hasn't been well this week, ZZ has been bored and chomping at the bit to get some blogging done - though I notice she has not spent any of her spare time constructively - for example in attempting to sort out the chaos that is her inventory. 

Today I am sharing some goodies from FaMESHed and The Tropical Summer Fair.  My hair is brand new from Elikatira for FaMESHed, and available in Elika's great selection of packs, all containing a great selection of solid colours and ombres.  My necklace and earrings are both by RealEvil Industries for The Tropical Summer Fair and come with a hud allowing a variety of textures to choose from.  

My shoes are new from KC Couture and come with their extensive texture change hud and range of sizes.  My dress is new from Lavian, and comes with a hud allowing a huge selection of colours and textures for both the main dress and the sheer overskirt.  As always, Sam Jones's eye for texturing really shows, but left this poor little Libran in a quandary as to which to show.  This quandary was quadrupled (say that quickly 6 times) as this dress also comes in 3 more packs.  I think I need to go and lie down in a quiet room to get over the trauma of being forced to make a decision.  I am Libran, after all!

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head:  Catwa Candy

Applier:  WoW Skins  

Hair:  Elikatira Felicity Reds - available at FaMESHed
Hairbase: EMO-tions Hairbase applier for  CATWA mesh head
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial - Nature pack 

Manicure & Pedicure: DaneMarkZ  Romantica

Dress:  Lavian & Co I Will Wait Bag 1
Necklace:  RealEvil Industries Lux Nia Necklace - available at Tropical Summer Fair
Earrings:  RealEvil Industries Lux Nia Earrings - available at Tropical Summer Fair
Bracelet/Bangle:  Izzie's - Assorted Beads Bracelet blue available at Tropical Summer Fair
Shoes:  KC Couture - Daisy Heels
Poses:  oOo Studio Glances - this week's Fifty Linden Friday

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 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.

#492 A tale of skulls and roses

Mentioning this first as my hair is a special for Fifty Linden Friday, so won't be available again in this pack after today. You get a great selection of colours in this Exclusive pack so this isn't to be missed.   

I am wearing a new Catwa head today, which is Alice - I fell in love as soon as I tried the demo, and think Alice may become my go-to head.  I am also wearing a skin applier from a new-to-me designer, Insol, and I really like it, particularly the freckles options, I do love a good freckle :).  I am a bit of a mesh head and applier freak now and love trying new ones out, but it sometimes takes me a while to feel "me" in new heads and/or skins, but this combo felt just right.

My original mesh dress is another lovely release from Entice, and is currently available at Tres Chic.  It fits beautifully on my Maitreya Lara mesh body.  You can buy the dresses individually, or in sets of 3 with a hud, or as a fatpack.  It was really hard to choose between the prints and solid colours available but I eventually settled on this one because my inner goth approves of the skulls amongst the roses :).

My shoes are brand new from Essenz for Shiny Shabby which opened today (20th) - and good luck if you try to get in during the first few days rush!

I just wanted to mention that Nantra are currently having a mega sale, so if you are a pose-a-holic like me, it is a good time to get some great poses at a fantastic price.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Alice

Applier:  Insol Marcela ST03 Peach

Hair:  Elikatira Aspyn Exclusives - for Fifty Linden Friday

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Ardent Arctic Pack - available at Cosmopolitan
Manicure & Pedicure:  Entice - What's New Pussycat Nails 

Dress:  Entice - Daydreamer Dress - Prints Set 2 - available at Tres Chic
Necklace:  YS & YS Ever Heart Necklace Silver
Bracelet/Bangle:  Meva Anchor Bracelet 
Shoes:  Essenz - Salvador (Sand) - available at Shiny Shabby
Poses:  Nantra - Effortless

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.

#480 The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it

Joan Rivers 

This post has taken me way longer than it should have, because I was doing it as a home & garden/fashion mix, even took all the pics, but then decided I hated them, binned them and am doing the two posts separately.  As you can see, ZZ is still having fun messing with her mesh heads, and took advantage of this great new pose pack by Nantra for The Instruments.  It comprises 6 poses plus mirrors, along with 2 mobile phone props with mirrors. 

These new ones capris from Doc Eldritch made me squee a bit, because I love capris and have struggled to find just the right pair - and now I have!  They are really well constructed, with realistic creases and shading and come in a great selection of colours (individual or fatpack), with a hud to change hardware and belt texture.  They are compatible with all the major mesh bodies (demo first of course!) plus classic avatar.

My shirt from Just Because comes in a plethora of beautiful colours and is compatible with Maiteya Lara, both Slink bodies and all the Belleza bodies.  Both of the designers featured have colour palettes that I adore - nothing so bright you need pixel sunglasses to look at them, but deep, rich gorgeous tones.  Add that to their fantastic original mesh builds and superlative textures, these are both designers I would recommend to anyone.

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
Catwa Jessica
WoW Skins 2016 Hope BRONZE Catwa applier
Hair Wasabi Pills Celine - available at Uber
IKON Odyssey eyes

Cosmetics

DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails -  Nebula

Clothing

Just Because Kathie Shirt - available at
 DE Designs - Nina Capri Fatpack
Baby Monkey - Toe Tipped Leather Flats (texture change)

Accessories

YS & YS Ever Cross Necklace & earrings - available at The Dressing Room

Poses

Nantra - Downtown - available at The Instruments

Location
My Attic using SecondSnaps Studio

Tools I use in most blog posts
SecondSnaps Studio 3 v3.07

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).

#479 To light a candle is to cast a shadow

....Ursula K Le Guin

I am so into my mesh heads now, I can't imagine I will ever be able to wear my system head again!  Today I am wearing Mila from Belleza on my Catwa Jessica head again but with the addition of some of the make-up from their new add-on which is available at The Liaison Collaborative.  

My dress and shoes are from a Hilly Haalan ouftit currently available at The Designer Showcase.  The outfit includes a clutch (not shown), and all three pieces are texture change via hud, giving a selection of mix and match solids and patterned textures to choose from.  The dress and shoes are compatible with most of the major mesh bodies plus classic avvies.

I used a new studio for these pics - when I got my new pc I was very much into the "on location rather than studio" mindset as I finally had a pc that could cope.  However, there are occasions when I missed using a studio so when I heard about this one in a youtube video by Morgana Hilra here I ran to check it out - long story short, I was impressed, I bought it, and I love it!   

For just $350 this studio from SecondSnaps has everything I need plus a whole heap more.  There is a great choice of backgrounds already loaded and there are more to purchase or you can load your own.  It comes with a pose stand loaded with quality female and male poses (I am using Nantra poses here though).  It also has a shadow menu giving some great shadow options, and you can alter the opacity of those shadows, which is really useful.  There are also colour change lights which you can choose to use, or not.  I have only had the studio a few days so still have to learn all it can do, but already I can say without a second's doubt that for 350L it is incredible value for money and I wish I had found it years ago! 

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

Body:  Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa Jessica
Applier: Belleza Mila - available in mainstore for The Mix
Add On Makeup:  Belleza - available at The Liaison Collaborative
Hair: Elikatira Nataline - Redheads
Eyes - IKON 

Cosmetics

Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Maitreya HUD - Soft Prints 

Clothing

Hilly Haalan  Sheer Panel Dress Spring - available at The Designer Showcase
Hilly Haalan Halle Heels 

Accessories

Cae Romantique

Poses

Nantra - Effortless - available at The Liaison Collaborative

Location
In my attic, using SecondSnaps Studio 3.07

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).