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.

Floating

The cloud Zsa is floating on is the Seeds of Insiration prize when you play the Hopscotch gacha at Gacha Garden 20 times - the other prizes are rezzable clouds in lots of cute shapes.

My jacket/tank and jeans/capris are from RealEvil Industries. The jacket comes with an integral tank, and the jeans can be switched to capris with a click of the hud, so it is a really versatile outfit.  The textures are flawless and I am sure this is an outfit I will wear to death!

My nail and eye make up are both from the new round of Applique, which opens tomorrow, the 11th, and my lips from Alaskametro were at On9 but will soon be on the marketplace.

My eyes are from the brand new set by Avi-Glam, Melancholia, available at Sad November.  I am wearing the Lapis on my Catwa eyes using my Omega applier hud.  I didn't think Kendra could out-do her Serene eyes but she has, these new eyes are truly stunning.

I have changed my hair for the close up simply because I love this new hair from Exile for Collabor88 so much that I couldn't resist wearing it although I had already taken the full body pic with different hair.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair: Exile Rare Bird (brunettes) - available at Collabor88 (first pic is EnVogue Britney)
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Liya

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

Cosmetics
Lips:  Alaskametro Mage Lipstick
Eye Make-up:  Warpaint - Blair - available at Applique
Manicure & Pedicure:  Livia Autumn Bliss Nails - available at Applique

Clothing
Pants:  Real Evil Industries Avery Jeans

Jacket:  Real Evil Industries Brooke Suede Jacket  
Shoes:  Essenz - Malaysia (Black) Maitreya

Accessories
Jewelry Set:  Indulge Temptation - Easy Peasy Hud 6 - available at Pose Lover & Friends

Other Stuff
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System  
Prop:  Hopscotch Rideable Cloud - Seeds of Inspiration (won every 20 pulls) at Gacha Garden
Close-up Pose:  KoKoLoReS Portrait Me

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.

#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.

#523 Angel

Today's I bring more items from Collabor88, The Crossroads and Mesh Body Addicts Fair.  I am wearing a Glam Affair applier on my Catwa Destiny head and topping it off with hair from Exile.  

I was in love as soon as I saw this amazing "do" from Exile for Collabor88.  It comes with both the pearl necklace and pearl/jewel add on but can be worn with just one, or without either, so it is really versatile.  Both add on and pearls come with a texture change hud.

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:  Exile Liaison with Pearl Hair Add-on plus Pearl Necklace - available at Collabor88
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Fantasy Pack

Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Neutrals/Gold
Dress:  Blueberry - Scarlet - available at Collabor88

Shoes:  Empire Sundrop - available at  The Crossroads
Poses:  Diesel Works Shyla
Location:  Calas Galadhon

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.

#522 Elegance

Today I bring you a major mainstore release from Just Because, along with items from Collabor88, The Mesh Body Addicts Fair and Bon Voyage.

Second Life creating and blogging are so geared towards events these days that I find it really refreshing when a designer does a store release.  Annie Melson has done this with her truly gorgeous Giselle gown.  I honestly can't find enough superlatives for this gown, it is simply stunning.  It fits like a glove to my Maitreya Lara, both mesh and texturing are simply perfect, and of course, it comes in an array of gorgeous colours.  I have gone with black today simply because I rarely wear black gowns and fancied a change.

My hair is one of Vanity Fair's do's from Hair Fair.  I confess I have rarely tried their hair before but this updo is so good, I will definitely be checking out their designs more often.

I am using one of the Nantra pose sets from Collabor88 - this set is deliberately made with "quiet legs" making it perfect for long gowns. 

As you can't really see my fabulous nails in these photos, I am including the advert below because they are truly spectacular.  I love Alaskametro's work, and have fun with the "wear all five" (as in a column) options you get on many of her huds.  This Kimono set is brand new for Bon Voyage.

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:  Insol Marcela

Hair:  Vanity Hair Silly Games

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Nature hud
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Kimono Set - available at Bon Voyage
Shadow:  Veechi - She Chic Shadow

Gown:  Just Because  Giselle Gown with lace
Necklace:  Cae Burst Necklace
Earrings:  Cae Burst Earrings
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Mantra, Love
Poses:  Nantra High Society - available at Collabor88
Location:  SecondSnaps Photo Studio

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.

#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.

#520 In summer the song sings itself

Today I bring you a bundle of sumptious goodies from Mesh Body Addicts Fair, plus more from The Aloha Fair.

I was pleased to see DE Designs taking part in the new Mesh Body Addicts Fair - Doc has quite a few items for sale there, but I am showing you one of his exclusive items.  I fell in love with the dress in the texture I am showing here - it looks all bright and flowery till you look a bit closer :).  The dress is available in Doc's rich deep solid colours and a variety of patterns.

My necklace and earrings are just one of the packs available from Indulge Temptation at The Aloha Fair, including a gift (quite a few of the designers have gifts available so it's worth taking a look).  I am wearing the new head from Catwa, Destiny, who is exclusively available at the Mesh Body Addicts Fair.  Out of the box, I really like Destiny and I was able to wear my applier from Insol without any problems at all.

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:  Insol Marcela

Hair:  Alice Project Bellina ll 
Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Nature pack - Endwood

Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Muse

Dress:  DE Designs - Emily dress  - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Necklace:  Indulge Temptation  - Pretty Dolphins - available at The Aloha Fair
Earrings:  Indulge Temptation - Pretty Dolphins - available at The Aloha Fair
Bangle:  Cae Mantra - Strength
Shoes:  G & D - Carla  - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair
Poses:  Katink Haute
Quote: In summer, the song sings itself - William Carlos Williams

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.

#419 My body is here but my heart is at the beach

Today I am bringing you brand new items from Mesh Body Addicts Fair, Collabor88, Uber, FaMESHed, The Aloha Fair & The Gacha Garden.  I am wearing the LAQ head, Trinity, along with a Glam Affair applier. 

My shorts from Mon Cheri for Mesh Body Addicts Fair come in a whole heap of pretty colours, each with a separate belt with a texture change hud.  You can buy them in a fat pack or singly but you get an extra colour if you buy the fatpack.  I love the frayed hemline, the textures are very realistic and the fit absolute perfection my Maitreya Lara

My necklace and earrings are a brand new set from Cae for FaMESHed and I love love love it!  I have one very like it in real life, but this is better because it comes with a wonderful texture change hud - I wish they would hurry up and make them in real life!  The necklace is actually 3 in one, as you can use the hud to hide any of the three for different looks or to work with different tops.  My bracelet is also by Cae for The Gacha Garden - the bracelet itself is free, and the charms are won on the gacha.

Credits:

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

Applier:  Glam Affair Petra - available at Uber 

Hair:  Little Bones Reina, gingers - available at Collabor88

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes - Arctic pack
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Muse Nail Art
Shorts:  Mon Cheri Frayed Denim Hotpants - available at Mesh Body Addicts Fair

Top: The Secret Store - Olivia Lacey Blouse - Pure - avaialble at Collabor88
Necklace:  Cae Dakota - available at FaMESHed 
Earrings: Cae Dakota - available at FaMESHed 
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Sucre - The Gacha Garden
Shoes: Mutresse Kafa Espadrilles - available at Collabor88
Poses:  Image Essentials - Aloha - available at The Aloha Fair
Backdrop:  Munspain Beach Tent Green  - available at The Aloha Fair

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.