Rebel Rebel

Mesh Body – Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head – Lelutka Chloe
Applier – Pink Fuel Anja
Eyes – Avi-Glam 
Lipstick Alaskametro “Lipslick” lip makeup
Eyeshadow – Alaskametro “Lumina” makeup palette
Hair – Truth Caralisa

Gown – Hilly Haalan  Nadia
Jewelery – Real Evil Avva

Nantra – Who are you wearing

Rise against the wind

Today I bring you brand new items from Tres Chic, ULTRA, Collabor88 and Whore Couture.

I have been running round in this outfit for about 3 days, unable to find poses or props that felt right, till I went to Tres Chic and saw this prop set from Frozen.  it comes with 5 poses and 5 kite props.  I LOVE this Teefy top for Collabor88, so much so that I keep running back to pick up another colour while they are still at C88.  I am a huge Lapointe & Bastchild fan so I ran very quickly to pick up these boho style jean shorts from ULTRA, and I am not disappointed, they fit perfectly and I love the texture change hud they come with.  

I did tell Zsa that kiting should not really be done in high heels but as always, she wouldn't listen.  Her shoes are brand new from Essenz, and to seek them out I paid my first ever visit to Whore Couture.  I was actually flipping between C88, home and Whore Couture while working out which top and shoe choices I liked best.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  Truth Azalea
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica   
Applier:  Pink Fuel - Morgana

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial Eyes, nature pack

Cosmetics
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Color Trend Rose Quartz

Clothing

Shorts:  Lapointe & Bastchild Boho Jeans Shorts - available at ULTRA
Top:  Teefy Rhea Unbutton Top available at Collabor88
Shoes:  Essenz Andorra - available at Whore Couture

Accessories
Necklace & earrings:  Cae Dakota

Other stuff:
Poses:  Frozen Kite - available at Tres Chic
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System

Tools I use in most blog posts

SecondSnaps Photo Studio
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.

#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.

# 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.

#423 You can't change the desert....

....you can only take the fastest course through it.  Wishing it's an oasis won't make it so.  - Nefertiti, Michelle Moran 

I have been slow to jump on the mesh head bandwagon.  I was maybe even more slow with the mesh body - but I eventually jumped on board, grumbling all the way about how blogging was hard enough and expensive enough without adding another component, blah blah blah.  However, within a very short time of finally jumping, I got to where I am now, where the concept of doing anything without wearing one of my mesh bodies is unthinkable.    

So I approached mesh heads in much the same way, the first few that came out I had no temptation to try, I demo'd a few heads and none of them felt right to me.  Then Catwa came out with their first mesh head, Jessica, and after a demo, I took the plunge - even though I didn't love it right away, I felt this was the head that I could make work for me.

I played around with it, not impressed, it has to be said, but I decided to put it away and try again next day.  I did, but again, not terribly successfully.  Next day I received an IM from SlackGirl asking if I wanted to blog her eye-shadows which are on sale at this month's Fashion Limited.  She told me they come in classic avatar too and I thought I would probably use those, not the Catwa applier - but I like a challenge and sat down to make these appliers work for me. 

It really didn't take long before I realised I had done it and it didn't look half bad.  I will admit, though I love the look, thanks to the amazing eyeshadows, I don't feel like "me", so I have a lot more playing with Jessica to do before I feel "me" wearing it.    

I absolutely love these eye-shadows though, they have a real Egyptian Queen kinda vibe, very dramatic, no wilting flower Zsa here.   Only 25 copies of this eye-shadow set (the 8 colours I show above) are available and are exclusive to Fashion Limited.  You get the applier plus the tattoo system layers in case you are still on the mesh head fence.  They come with some great hints from SlackGirl so you never know, she might just tip you over the edge like she did me, thankfully!

Credits:

Body
Maitreya Lara Mesh Body

Catwa Jessica Mesh Head

 WoW Skins  V2 Nour Tan

Catwa Anna Hair

IKON Sovereign Eyes

Cosmetics

SlackGirl Prue Eyeshadow - available at Fashion Limited

 Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers Set 23

Accessories

 Maxi Gossamer Bridget's Faith Heart earrings

Poses
 KoKoLoReS Poses - Portrait Me

 KaTink Backdrop

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).