#498 Happiness is the sublime moment when you get out of your corsets at night

Joyce Grenfell

 My outfit today is a very "me" in so many ways - sometimes I just have to do the black thing from head to toe, same irl.  I am wearing Catwa Alice with WoW's new applier for Designer Showcase.  Another very pretty face from Sawsan Secretspy, Kassie is available in Omega applier and system skin.  I tend not to use Omega appliers much, simply because I prefer all the make-up options that often come via dedicated appliers.  For this look I have added some eye make-up from Sawsan's Mimi Catwa applier.  

Onto the jewellery - I love this chunky statement set (necklace, earrings and bracelets - my cuff is from another Meva set) from Meva which comes with a texture change hud allowing customisation via a very stylish metallic palette.

 Onto the outfit at last!  Doc Eldritch of DE Designs has released another fabulous corset - actually, in my opinion, it is his best corset ever.  It fits over my Maitreya Lara beautifully, and the detailing and texturing are as superb as you would expect from Doc's work.  Although not created specifically to go with them, the corset fits like a glove over one of Doc's earlier releases, the Rhea pants.  Both corset and pants come in Doc's beautifully rich colours palette, and you can choose from a hud operated fatpack or individual colours which come with a hud to change the laces, hasp and buckle hardware. 

 I had to share a back view, and momentarily whip ZZ's hair off (don't tell her, I don't think she noticed) because Doc does not spare the detailing here - look at the lacing, I can almost feel myself taking a deep breath while someone straps me up.  Even the textures and hardware on the neck band are beautifully done, even though unless you wear very short hair, they might not be seen.  Actually, it's a great reason to bring out the short hair.  I top - I mean bottom - the outfit with KC Couture's great open toe and ankle boots, and I am off to do me some dancing.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Alice

Applier:   WoW Skins Kassie for Designer Showcase
Hair: Catwa Jolie

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes, Fantasy Hud - purple
Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ Nebula

Pants:  DE Design Rhea Pants
Top:  DE Design Azrael Corset
Necklace:  Meva Spheres on Spheres Necklace double
Earrings:  Meva Spheres on Spheres Necklace double
Bracelet/Bangle:  Meva Spheres on Spheres Necklace double *& Banjee Bangle Silver Black 
Boots:  KC Couture Denver ankle boots
Poses:  Nantra Effortless
Location:  SecondSnaps studio

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.

#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.

#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

#488 Trust in dreams...

.....for in them is hidden the gate to eternity - Khalil Gibran

Annie Melson of Just Because has outdone herself with this absolutely stunning gown for FaMESHed.   Coming in a vast array of gorgeous colours (I have shown just a few of them), it fits like a glove on my Maitreya Lara and is a joy to wear.  It is also compatible with all the other major mesh bodies.

My armband is the Just Because gift for this month's FaMESHed anniversary round, and comes with a hud to change metals.

The back of the gown is absolutely beautiful too as can be seen in the picture below.  I have no idea how Annie manages to make her mesh so absolutely perfect, but I am glad she does!

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica 

Applier:  WoW Skins Layla bronze - available only on Marketplace for the Buy Now event
Hair:  Amacci Effie - black hud

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Arctic Pack
Manicure & Pedicure: DaneMarkZ Romantica

Gown:  Just Because Sammy Gown - available at FaMESHed
Earrings:  Mon Cheri Sway
Arm Cuff:  Just Because Elegant Arm Cuff - free gift available at FaMESHed
Poses:  Nantra Social Climber
Backdrop:  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.

#486 Will someone catch my hat please!

Today's outfit is from a new-to-me designer, The Beautiful Ones - I love boho/hippy styling so these items are right up my street.  The cardigan comes with an extensive texture change menu to change cardigan and t-shirt, and the pants come with a choice for either denim or leather.

My bike is a pose prop from Luane's World and can be found along with some other great stuff at Tres Chic, but it finishes 10th May, so hurry!  My flats from KC Couture also come with a huge hud, allowing complete customisation.
  

Credits

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa

Applier  WoW Skins 

Hair: Amacci - Vivien

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - HUD (Earth Pack)
Manicure & Pedicure:  DaneMarkZ Nebula

Pants:  The Beautiful Ones Kim BoHo pants
Necklace & Earrings:  Indulge Temptation Roselle 
Top:  The Beautiful Ones Lupe - boho fringe cardigan & top
Shoes:  KC Couture Ginko Flats
Poses:  Luanes World - available at Tres Chic till 10th May

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.

#484 The butterfly counts not months but moments

.....and has time enough - Rabindranath Tagore

I felt kinda springy today and wanted to wear this truly gorgeous skirt form Mon Cheri.  Apart from the fabulous selection of patterns to choose from, you also get the skirt in sheer and not so sheer.  What is even better though, is that it comes with undies attached!  This made me jump for joy, confident in that if my studio was full of people, I would not be flashing my bits at them :).  I find this a real issue when wearing short skirts over a mesh body - I dance a lot and last night found myself camming up my own skirt to check I had my undies on - with this skirt, no need!   Whatever skirt texture you choose, the undies coordinate, I so wish more designers would do this for short skirts, I think it is such a great idea.

I am including the pic below simply because I wanted to show the skirt pattern, which is my absolute favourite.  I have worn this sports bra from Just Because but it remains one of my favourites, and most tops don't work great with a high waistband, whereas this one fits perfectly.

I am wearing my Avi-Glam eyes again, this time using the Nature hud.  This will probably be my leisure time hud, as I am pretty much always a green eyed redhead when not blogging, but I like experimenting with different styles and colours on my blog.

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier: WoW Skins Fatma

Hair: Wasabi Pills - Ryleigh - available at FaMESHed

Eyes: Avi-Glam Nature pack
Manicure & Pedicure:  Wicked Peach - Mani/Pedi - Ethereal

Skirt:  Mon Cheri Alice Skirt
Top:  Just Because Casey Sports Bra
Shoes: KC Couture Caty Wedges
Necklace & Earrings:  EarthStones Butterfly Necklace & earrings, tickle
Poses:  Hopscotch - Pose me Pretty

Props
Greenhouse and all it contains - Aphrodite - this was an offer so may no longer be available as a conglomerate
Tortoise - Hopscotch tortoise pet gacha - this is the treasure chest rideable tortoise

Tools I use in most blog posts:

SecondSnaps Photo studio

Pose Anywhere 

Lumipro 

Anypose 

ComboFix

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.

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.

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).