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.

#517 There are always flowers

In today's post I am sharing items from no less than 7 events.  This includes new releases available at N21, Collabor88, The Aloha Fair, Tres Chic, Shiny Shabby, Cosmopolitan and Gacha Guardians.  

There are always flowers for those who want to see them - Henri Matisse

 Annie Melson has made some new capris for N21, and they are sheer perfection.  Beautifully moulded to my Maitreya Lara mesh body, they come with a fitted belt which you can leave off if you wish. The capris have realistic folds and creases and a sweet tie at the outside bottom hem.  You can buy them singly (which includes a hud to change the texture of various parts of the belt), or as a fatpack, and also the N21 exclusive I am wearing here, with a pretty flower motif on the front and back pocket.  My sweet sandals are brand new original mesh from Slipper Originals for Aloha Fair which opens January 27th.  

My charm bracelet is from Cae for the current round of Gacha Guardians.  My necklace and earrings, also from Cae, are from Cosmopolitan - but the round finishes on the 30th, so don't delay!  My hair from Elikatira is brand new for Shiny Shabby and comes in her usual array of generous colour packs.

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:  Elikatira Xaverie - avaiable at Shiny Shabby

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Eyes 
Manicure & Pedicure:  Alaskametro Pastels/Silver
Capris:  Just Because Jen Capris - N21 Exclusive 

Top:  erratic riri sports bra - floral - available at Collabor88
Necklace:  Cae Anchored - available at Cosmopolitan
Earrings:  Cae Anchored - available at Cosmopolitan
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Summer Bracelet & charms - Gacha Guardians
Shoes:   Slipper Originals - Oceana - available at Aloha Fair (opens 27th)
Poses:  Frozen Daisy Poses - available at Tres Chic

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.

#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.

#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.

#481 Young & Beautiful

This post has been a while coming as I am suffering a lot of hypos at the moment which have made it hard to put together a blog post.  I have been attempting but not liking the results - this is my third shoot for this outfit!   Things will improve as I tweak my insulin and get my blood sugars balanced, meanwhile I will keep on keeping on, just maybe a bit slower than usual.

I am still having fun experimenting with my mesh heads, and seeing what I can achieve by tweaking the sliders.  I am really loving this applier from WoW, one of their earlier releases and which comes with a choice of eye and lip make-ups, and various choices for freckles and beauty spots.  

I love these original mesh shorts and crop sweater from Entice which are available at Project Se7en until April 30.  They are exceptionally well made, and fit my Maitreya Lara mesh body like a dream.  You can choose from a wide variety of matching or contrasting colours, or go for the fat pack and mix and match to your heart's content.  There are also applier tights available which I am not showing.  

My heels are brand new from KC Couture atTres Chic, and are absolutely fabulous.  They come with a texture change hud allowing independent texturing of multiple faces for ultimate customisation.

Credits:

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.

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  WoW Skins Angelica bronze

Hair: No Match - No Angel - available at Hairology 

Eyes:  Ikon Odyssey

Cosmetics
Aalaskametro v2.1 skin nailpolish

Clothing

Entice  - Young & Beautiful Shorts - available at The Project Se7en 
Entice  - Young & Beautiful Top - available at The Project Se7en  
KC Couture Sura Heels - available at Tres Chic

Accessories

L&B Triskelion Hoop Earring - available at 100 Block Event

Poses

Hopscotch 

Location

My SecondSnaps Studio

Tools I use in most blog posts

Pose Huds: Pose Anywhere 

Studio:  SecondSnaps

Lighting:  Lumipro 

Eye focussing:  Anypose 

Fix for broken ankles etc:  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).

#474 Will you grasp the thorn ?

But he who dares not grasp the thorn, should never crave the rose - Anne Bronte

Zsa has been busy building herself a dressing room, but I dragged her aside for a little while to make her pose for these pics.  She has gone back to pulling stuff apart and has left me to write this blog post for her.  I adore this new mix and match set from Entice for Tres Chic.  Each item can be bought separately or you can choose a fatpack (which has my vote) - they all fit my Maitreya Lara mesh body without any issue, and there is a great selection of textures to choose from.  Entice are also offering a set of seriously cute nail appliers - anything with kitties on gets my vote :).  

My hair is one of 3 new hairs from Amacci for Hairology, I love that this one is cute without going overboard.  My shoes from KC Couture seem made for the outfit, and again the texture change hud gives you so much choice. My poses are from Pose Fair 2016 but it finishes tomorrow, so if you have not already been, run!

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
WoW Skins 2016 Hope Bronze
Amacci Hair - Zip - available at Hairology
Mon Cheri Falsies
IKON Sovereign Eyes

Cosmetics

Entice - What's New Pussycat Nails HUD - available at Tres Chic

Clothing

Entice - Bon, Bon Halter - available at Tres Chic
Entice - Bon, Bon Pants - available at Tres Chic
Entice - Bon, Bon Jacket - available at Tres Chic
KC Couture - Viv Heels

Accessories

Elysium - Partytime earings (R) - ivory
Elysium - Partytime necklace - ivory

Poses

xoxo - Pic 1 Hannah, Pic 2 Skyler - available at The Pose Fair * ends tomorrow, 26th March *

Location
Home

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).

#463 Hipster Alert

As soon as I saw this outfit from from Entice for The Hipster Fair, I loved it - it is something I might wear in rl.  The outfit consists of the knotted top, pants, cardigan and ankle boots which I am not wearing as I love long boots with long cardigans so I am wearing a pair from my inventory.

There are 2 different packs of this outfit available, the basics I am wearing and a colours pack, each coming with a hud containing 3 mix and match texture options. 

As I chose the greyscale for my outfit, I chose a pop of colour with one of the options on the crazy hud of Amacci's new stylish short hair which is available at Tres Chic.   My poses are again from Exposeur who are having a massive sale to raise funds for a kitty who needs veterinary treatment.  Please see the flickr post here to learn more. 

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
WoW Skins 2016 Olivia Tan
Mon Cheri Falsies
IKON Eyes
Amacci Hair - Brianna (crazy hud)

Clothing

Entice - Evening Sun Outfit (cardigan, top & pants (boots not worn) - available at The Hipster Fair
Baby Monkey Silva Boot

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Keep Calm & Triangles Earrings Hud 1  - available at The Hipster Fair
Indulge Temptation - Keep Calm & Triangles Necklace Hud 1 - available at The Hipster Fair
Indulge Temptation - Keep Calm & Triangles Ring - free gift at The Hipster Fair

Poses
Exposeur - Spring Singles

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).

#461 Waterfalls by Da Vinci

I'm back!  This has been my longest blogging break ever and I missed it more than I would have guessed, but my unexpected hospitalisation and recovery really took it out of me, and frustrating as it was, I needed to take the time to get well.  Anyway, that's the boring stuff over with, now to the first new blog post of the many I have lined up (I might not have been blogging but I cheated a bit and was spending a little time squirreling away in the background, setting up some posts).

My dress from Lavian & Co is so cute, and comes with their extensive texture change hud allowing you to mix and match the top and skirt textures independently.  There are 3 versions of this outfit available, all with different skirt textures.

I love love love these new boots/shoes from K C Couture so much!  They are original mesh, compatible with Maitreya, Slink, Eve, Belleza and TMP bodies/feet, and are available exclusively at the Tres Chic event.  They come with KC's fantastic texture change hud, which not only gives you tons of texture change options, but also the option to wear cute frilly texture change socks if you wish.  Click here for a close up.   

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

WoW Skins 2016 Irene Tan - available at Designer Circle

Mon Cheri Falsies

Elikatira Estelle - Blondes

IKON Odyssey Eyes - Starfall 

Cosmetics

DaneMarkZ - Maitreya nails - Ombre

Indulge Temptation -  Dazzling Dangling Necklace

Clothing

Lavian - AW1516 - Essentials Waterfalls

KC Couture Nancy Heels - available at Tres Chic

Accessories

Indulge Temptation - Enchanted Roses Bracelets 1 HUD 
Indulge Temptation - Dazzling Dangling Necklace 1 HUD  - available at Designer Circle

Poses

Label Motion - Agnes & Millie

Location

Da Vinci Gardens

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).