Blood

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara
Mesh Head:  Catwa Catya
Applier: Pink Fuel Alabaster
Lipstick and eye shadow:  Alaskametro Wytch Makeup Palette
Eyes: Avi-Glam Solstice
Hair: Navy & Copper ConPanna (free group gift)
Gown:  Belle Epoque Halloween Queen (free group gift)
Pose & Prop: Nantra Mr Pointy

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

Practice

Real life has kept me away from my blog for the longest time since I started blogging, but here I am again, and with a whole heap of new stuff to share.

My dress and boots are both from Just Because for Uber - the dress comes with a scarf which I am not wearing here, but both are available in the gorgeous Just Because palette.  The boots are also available separately at Uber - I have never seen footwear from Annie Melson before and all I can say is that I hope she does more.  They are so easy to wear and come in her extensive palette with plenty of options to customise via hud.  

 I didn't wear the scarf because I wanted to show off this pretty necklace from Cae for FaMESHed.  Unfortunately you cant see the earrings but I have given a closer look at the necklace.

My freckles are by La Boheme, and my eyes, lips and manicure are all from different designers at the current round of Applique.  

My first pose comes from the Nantra set currently at The Liaison Collaborative, and are actually skating poses but I didn't trust Zsa on the ice, so made her practice on the soft snow first.  Wise move as she spent more time on her bum than she did standing.

Oh, quick mention, Lumipro have released their 2017 update and it is amazing - I didn't think they could improve on it but they have.  I can say honestly that I can't imagine blogging without my Lumipro hud now.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair including hat:  Exile Snow Fall - available at The Arcade
Mesh Head:  Catwa Destiny   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Liya

Eyes:  Catwa eyes using Soley Inc Cassie eyes applier - available at Applique

Cosmetics
Lips: Arte Isabel Lips  - available at Applique
Freckles:  La Boheme  Face Paint Freckles & Moles  - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure:  Kosmetik Chrome Nails, glitter - available at Applique

Clothing
Dress:  Just Because  Emily Dress - available at Uber 

Boots:  Just Because Anna - available at Uber 

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Eira - available at  FaMESHed
Earrings:  Cae Eira - available at  FaMESHed

Other stuff:
Poses:  Nantra Pic 1: The Agony of Defeat- available at Liaison Collaborative,
Pic 2:  Paparazzi (older release)
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System - 2017 update

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.

Candy

My outfit today comprises separate bodysuit, leggings and straps by Just Because.  It is a brand new mainstore release, and comes in solid colours as well as 4 skeletons.  I couldn't resist this skeleton one, and have been wearing this since the moment I first put it on!  This is quite a change from Annie Melson's normal style, but as always it is a fabulous piece of mesh with great textures bringing it to life, and it is such fun to wear.

My lipstick and eyeshadow/eyeliner combo are both at the current round of Applique.  This is a new to me event, but as a lover of all kinds of appliers for mesh heads it is just perfect for me - not only lots of pretty stuff to play with, but also introducing me to new designers such as the ones whose makeup I am wearing here.  I should mention that they do applier clothing as well as everything you can think of for the mesh head lover.  

My poses and the skeleton stool are both from Nantra for Candy Fair which finishes tomorrow, so if you want it, you need to hurry.  It comes with 12 poses and 12 sweetie props, but I have chosen not to use it in the pic above (actually, I couldn't, because Zsa ate it).

Credits:

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

Eyes:  Catwa eyes with Avi-Glam Serene Omega applier 

Cosmetics
Lips:  Jullytobe Bloody Mary - available at Applique
Eye Liner & Shadow:  Kosmetik - available at Applique
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Vamp/Silver

Clothing

Bodysuit, leggings & straps:  Just Because Willow: 
Boots:  Essenz - Copenhagen (Black) Maitreya

Accessories
Necklace:  Real Evil Industries Halloween Necklace (group gift)
Earrings:  Real Evil Industries Lux Sazcha earrings
Gloves:  Real Evil Industries Coraline Glove

Other stuff:
Props & Poses:  Nantra Trick my Treat - available at Candy Fair
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System  

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.

Don't take my T-Bird away

Although I have to admit to getting a bit event-sick at times, one of the positives is finding new designers who I might otherwise not have come across. The new designer in this post is LX, with their original mesh top and bolero, currently available at the Boho Culture Fair.  Each pack contains both bolero and top in two shades, so you can mix and match.  The mesh is beautifully made and the textures stand up to close examination.  I really look forward to more from this designer.

My car prop is by Nantra - the T-Bird is texture change and is loaded with great animations;

Credits:

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

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Serene Eyes, essential pack 1 

Cosmetics
Eyeshadow:  La Boheme Sydney - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure - Danemarkz Fashionably Dead

Clothing
Pants:  Neve Donna Lively

Bolero & top: LX - available at Boho Culture Fair
Shoes:  Reign Jane Heels - available at Collabor88

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Mermaid
Earrings: Cae Mermaid

Other stuff:
Poses:  Nantra - Don't Take my T-Bird Away (includes car), Kokolores - Portrait Me
Lighting:  Lumipro Lighting System 

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.

Windows

Today's very belated (due to rl stuff) post brings together items from Uber, N21, One Word, Inspiration SL and Cosmopolitan.  This includes new dress, new hair, new eyes, new eyeshadow and new shoes.

Yet again Annie Melson has pulled it out of the bag - this dress is sheer perfection right down to the smallest detail - the zip, the folds and creases, all make for an incredibly realistic, beautifully crafted piece of mesh.  It is available in Annie's gorgeous palette, and comes with intrinsic panties which you can switch on or off (I recommend on, particularly if you fly round sl most of the time like I do!).  You can find this dress exclusively at Uber.

My poses are from a new set by Nantra for OneWord, it includes 6 posts plus mirrors and I thought I would show you a few. 

My gorgeous eyes are from a new set released by Avi-Glam for Cosmopolitan.  I have loved Avi-Glam eyes since the moment I found them, and am always amazed at how Kendra Parfort can top the last release, but this new Serene range is even better than her previous releases!  I have added the advert pics so you can see their gorgeousness close to.

Credits:

Body
Mesh body (including hands and feet): Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Hair:  Clawtooth - Girl Power - available at N21
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica   
Applier:  Pink Fuel Morgana

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Serene Eyes, essential pack 2 - available at Cosmopolitan

Cosmetics 
Eye Shadow: Indulge Temptation Sensuality Hud 8 - available at InspirationSL
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Diva/Silver

Clothing
Dress:  Just Because Silvia dress - available at Uber 
Shoes:   Reign Versanni Heels - available at N21

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Mila - available at Cosmopolitan
Earrings:  Cae Mila - available at Cosmopolitan

Other stuff:
Poses:  Nantra  Paparazzi - available at OneWord
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.

#528 Route 66

Doc Eldritch of DE Designs has released a new pair of leather pants for We Love Roleplay - in my opinion Doc's leathers are some of the greatest in sl, and these are my opinion the best he has ever done.   The texturing is superb and I particularly love the lace detail on the front - both lace and hardware can be changed via hud.  You can choose from 6 colours which include huds to change the laces and hardware, and during We Love Roleplay there is a 25% discount.

 I have teamed the pants with a cami/corset from Just Because - it is one of Annie Melson's older releases but still works really well. You have a choice of leather or lace and you can wear the corset alone if you feel daring!

 My shoes are brand new from Essenz - two colours were available for the Monthly Midnight Madness event at the weekend.  They are no longer available but the full release is, and I am showing you one of the colours from Hud 1.  

My lip applier is, as far as I am aware, Aina of Indulge Temptation's first foray into make-up/appliers, and comes in 3 different palettes plus a free gift at the new-to-me event, Beauty Me.  I certainly hope Aina does more make-up!  My jewelry from Meva is a firm favourite when i want something bold.

Credits:

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

Applier:  Pink Fuel Morgana

Hair:  Tukinowaguma - available at  The Crossroads

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 
Lips:  Indulge Temptation - Kayshla's Kisses HUD 3 - available at Be Beauty
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Classics/Gold
Pants:  DE Designs - Nefarious - available at We Love Roleplay

Top:  Just Because CamiCorset Combo - Leather 
Necklace: Meva Spheres on Spheres
Earrings:  Meva Spheres on Spheres
Bracelet/Bangle:  Meva Spheres on Spheres
Shoes:  Essenz - Ghana - for Monthly Midnight Madness
Poses:  Nantra - close ups Don't Stand so close to me, others It's My Party
Location:  Hide & Seek 

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.

#527 The $100L Challenge

And now for something completely different!  One of the YouTube channels I love to watch is Alicia Chenaux's, and in her latest vlog she issues a challenge to put together an outfit, including clothing, hair, accessory and shoes, for just 100L!  If you haven't already seen it, watch Alicia's video here - and give the challenge a go yourself!  If you do, please share your link in my comments so I don't miss it.

I love this kind of challenge but I couldn't go to two of the places I would have normally headed for right away - Hilly Haalan and Pure Poison, as Alicia used them in her video, so I wanted to find somewhere different.

  

After a while searching mp with no luck, I suddenly remembered a store I loved in my pre-mesh days and I was happy to see Sharodie still does gorgeous flexi gowns but now with omega appliers - and she also does mesh dresses.   To say her items are reasonably priced is an understatement and a half - and that is why I am giving you 2 mesh dresses with texture change huds, plus bracelet, hair and 2 pairs of shoes for the grand sum of $99L!

The two dresses I am showing cost 35L each and come with texture change huds but other items from Sharodie usually cost around the 25L mark but are often less. 

I went to the SL Frees & Offers group for both my hair and shoes, and already knew where to find the goodies.  My hair is the current gift for SL Frees & Offers group members from Alice Project - you get the hair plus a basics hud with a variety of naturals and colours.  Both pairs of shoes are from Livalle, again for SL Frees & Offers members.  My accessory is a bracelet from Golden Fleece who used to have a store inworld but I was thrilled to find them on mp, and this texture change bracelet costs just 29L. 

On a final note, the sofa, tables and pots I am showing are part of the Mauricette set by Serenity Style for SaNaRae.

If you are not already a member of SL Frees & Offers, click here to bring up the inworld group.

Credits:

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

Applier:  Glam Affair - Calliope

Hair: Alice Project Namie Basics - SLF&O free gift

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro "Cosmic" nail art 
Bracelet/Bangle:  Golden Fleece Alisa on marketplace here 29L

1st Pic
Maxi:  Sharodie's Strappy Fitmesh Gown Summer Florals mp here 35L
Shoes:  Livalle Wednesday Platform Mary Janes, mint - SLF&O free gift

2nd Pic

Dress:  Sharodie's Bette dress Floral mp here 35L
Shoes:  Livalle Rhiannon Platform Heels Lavender - SLF&O free gift

Poses:  Nantra - Effortless
Decor: Serenity Style Mauricette set - available at SaNaRae

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.