Ophidiophilia

Today I am wearing another fabulous creation from Annie Melson of Just Because, and wow, wow, wow.  Annie has created a simply stunning gown that gives you curves a screen siren would be jealous of, and then topped it with a snake slinking it's way round the bodice.  Not just any old snake either, a texture change snake, so you can match, blend or contrast your snake to your gown, or your hair, or eyes, as you wish.  I will wear it next time I go out dancing, and I am sure it will turn many heads - and maybe send any Ophidiophobics running for the nearest exit, whoops.

Credits:

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

Eyes:  Catwa eyes using Avi-Glam Melancholia omega applier, fall  - available at Sad November 

Cosmetics
Lips:  Alaskametro Dryad Lipstick 
Eye Shadow:  La Boheme Emilia - available at We Love Roleplay
Manicure & Pedicure:  La Boheme Mohini Silver - available at The Alchemy

Clothing
Gown:  Just Because  Venom Gown - available at Collabor88

Accessories
Necklace:  Cae Serena
Earrings:  Cae Serena
Ring:  Cae Enchanted

Other stuff:
Poses:  Exposeur (no inworld store, gacha will not be available after the event ends) Clean Scenes, Stars - available at The Gacha Garden
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.

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.

#506 Green

Today I bring you new goodies from the Pulse fundraiser, Uber and FaMESHed.  I am very happy to share with you Annie Melson's latest creation, currently available at Uber - the gorgeous Mirage gown.  This mesh is simply stunning, fitting every curve of my Maitreya Lara like a glove.  It comes in an array of gorgeous colours, and very happily I can tell you it comes with intrinsic undies which you can colour coordinate with your dress - and you can also change the bead colour on the straps.  

My jewelry is another gorgeous offering from Caelan Hancroft of Cae - the necklace and earrings are from the Mila set, now available at FaMESHed.  The full set includes a choker which I have not worn here, and comes with a hud allowng multiple wear options, plus gem and metal choices. I am also wearing one of Cae's earlier creations, the mantra bracelet - I featured the Peace bracelet with a close up here, and am wearing the Love one in this post.  These bracelets are now one of my most loved jewelery pieces and at some point I am sure Strength and Life will appear on this blog.

My nails from Alaskametro are from Pulse and I have added a pop of colour to my outfit using one of the "mix it" options.  This pack has loads of options, is really good value, and best of all, 100% of the sale price is going straight to the Pulse fundraiser. 

Credits:

Mesh body: Maitreya Lara
Shape:  based on  Strawberry Singh Zara but tweaked 
Mesh Head:  Catwa Jessica

Applier:  Pink Fuel - Morgana  

Hair:  enVogue Enya

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Celestial eyes, earth pack
Manicure & Pedicure:   Alaskametro - available at Pulse 

Dress:  Just Because Mirage dress - available at Uber 
Necklace:  Cae Mila set - available at FaMESHed
Earrings: Cae Mila set - available at FaMESHed
Bracelet/Bangle:  Cae Mantra - Love
Poses:  Glitterati Head Shots (1st and 3rd pics) & KaTink Haute (2nd pic)

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.

#500 Our lives begin to end

 the day we become silent about things that matter.

I have been photo-bombed by Spike again!  My t-shirt dress is a new mainstore release from Just Because and as always with Annie Melson, it is absolute perfection in how it fits my Maitreya Lara body.  The creases are so well done as is the neckline and the knotted material on one side. Annie provides a plethora of colours to choose from, or a hud operated fatpack.  Each colour comes with the plain version I am wearing, and the same colour with a slogan on it.  I have never been a slogan type girl so I went with the plain.  The hud also allows you to wear panties at the click of a button, quite useful with a dress this short!   

I am wearing some brand new jewelry from Cae for FaMESHed.  The beautiful Nova set is very versatile, coming with a hud allowing you to wear all three necklaces together as I have done, or just one or two of them.  This is a great idea, making it so easy to fit it to all kinds of necklines  The earrings are really unusual, with graduated stones getting smaller as they climb the ear lobe.  Very pretty.  You can buy the earrings and necklace separately if you wish.  My bracelet is one of the sets also available from Cae for FaMESHed - there are 4 different "themes" - I went with Peace on this occasion, the others are life, love and strength.  You can hide any of the individual bands, and also mix and match with gold.  I have a feeling that these bracelets are going to become a staple of my wardrobe  

Credits:

Mesh Body:  Maitreya Lara

Mesh Head:  Catwa Alice
Mesh Hairbase:  No Match

Applier:  WoW Skins 2016 Hope bronze
Hair: enVOGUE HAIR Britney, reds hud

Eyes:  Avi-Glam Ardent - Arctic pack
Manicure & Pedicure: ZOZ Starfish for Cosmopolitan

Dress:  Just Because Zoe T-Shirt Dress - FatPack
Necklace & Earrings:  Cae :: Nova - available at FaMESHed
Bangle:  Cae :: Mantra :: Peace :: Bracelet - available at FaMESHed
Shoes: Essenz - Zagreb (Sand) 
Poses:  Close-ups Icons of Style Jewelery, Others: Diesel Works Prima Donna

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.

#466 Here's looking at you, ZsaZsa

Now I am using a good pc, one of my favourite things to do is search for locations to take my blog pics, and I really liked this Casablanca styled sim.  I will definitely be back for more pics as Zsa spotted a few great photo opportunities here.

I am a little late with this release due to my unexpected hospitalisation, but here it is, and well worth the wait.  I love all Doc Eldritch's work but this dress is definitely one of my favourites.  It comes in a selection of beautifully rich deep colours, which can as always be bought separately or in a hud controlled fat pack - but Doc's fatpacks are so reasonably priced, I say, don't think twice, get the fat pack!  It is compatible with Belleza (all 3 bods), Slink (2 bods) and Maitreya and also comes with a fitmesh version for classic avvie.

My heels are so hot off the press they burned my toes a little.  They from KC Couture and are truly fabulous and of course as always come with their fantastic texture change hud.  They are compatible with more mesh bodies than you can shake a stick at - I have no idea how Klari does it.

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
7 Deadly s{K}ins - Izadora v6 taupe
enVOGUE Isabella - Diversity Hud

Cosmetics

Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 16 

Clothing
DE Designs - Taylor 
KC Couture - Excite heels

Accessories

Maxi Gossamer - Earrings - Matinee Shimmer

Poses
Nantra KK

Location
Pelican Point

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).

#465 First "Sneak Peek" at goodies coming to Fashion for Life soon

On 6 March, Fashion for Life in support of Relay for Life open their 10th anniversary event with the theme of "That's Entertainment".  I always like knowing my lindens are going to a special cause, and find it a very good reason to spend spend spend - I hope you feel the same and will spend spend spend at FFL!  I will add the slurl when the sims open - yes, sims - 10 of 'em!

The first sneak peek I am showing you is a dress I am totally in love with, from a designer I have heard of but must admit to never checking out.  The designer is Plowwies and the reason I have not visited is that I thought they only made jammies (pyjamas if you are posh :) ) - and I don't wear jammies in either life.  Plowwies do indeed have some cute jammies available at FFL, and also a cute critter gacha, but they also have this fantastic dress.  It comes with a hud allowing you to change multiple faces independently, and the colour choices are absolutely gorgeous.  

My shoes (close up below) are brand new from Glamistry and I think they just might be my favourite ever pair of Glamistry shoes.  My poses are again from Exposeur where you will find all poses and props reduced to 50L-100L and gachs 15L a go to raise funds for veterinary bills for the owner's sick kitty - please read the flickr post here to learn more about it.

Most of the time, when I have blogged an item I delete the outfit, but sometimes I like them so much I add them to my "keepers" outfit folder - and this is definitely one of those. 

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 Tan - available at Designer Circle

enVOGUE Reyna - Dark Red Hud

IKON Promise Eyes

Cosmetics

Encore  Maitreya Nail Appliers - Designer 08

Clothing

Plowwies sheila dress - available at Fashion for Life 

Glamistry Azalea Heels

Accessories

Meva Spheres on Spheres Earring 

Meva Spheres on Spheres Necklace 

Poses

Exposeur  It's Casual (all poses and props under 100L

Location
Venice @ Prada

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).

#440 Look what else I found in My Attic, November edition Part 2

l am back with a bevy of goodies from the current round of My Attic at the Deck, but firstly I must mention my skin which is a new group gift at Lumae.  You get every tone in the pack, along with every applier you could ever want - and an added bonus for this redhead (usually) is that Lumiya includes ginger and red brow options and freckle options too.

My hair is one of the goodies from this round of My Attic at the Deck, and like everything during the course of the event, it is just 95L per hud.  I have very little experience of enVogue but I love, love, love this wonderfully high and exquisitely coiffed updo - I will definitely be watching out for more from them.  My dress and shoes are also available at My Attic, both from Fission and both in an array of colour choices.  The final My Attic element in this post is the pose pack from Kirin which I had fun playing with.

Not at My Attic, but definitely worthy of a mention, are my necklace and earrings which are from Indulge Temptation and currently available in 7 different hud versions at Designer Circle.  As with everything I have tried from IT, they are beautifully crafted and the huds make it so versatile.

Credits: 

Please note that if an item is for sale at an event, I give the slurl to that event, but in case this blog post is read this blog after the event, I also include the slurl to the mainstore.

Body
Maitreya Lara
Lumae :: Jewel : 4 - Peach :: Cocoa {Freck/RedBrow} - group gift
enVOGUE Hair - Patricia - available at My Attic at the Deck
Adored - dawn eyes - green

Cosmetics
Mon Cheri Falsies Eyelashes
Encore Maitreya Nail Appliers - Set 24 
Izzies - Double Wing Eyeliner

Clothing
Fission Gina dress Teal - available at My Attic at the Deck
Fission Strappy Slink stilettosTeal - available at My Attic at the Deck

Accessories
Indulge Temptation - Majestique 2 Necklace & Earrings - available at Designer Circle
Indulge Temptation - Enchanted Roses Bracelets 5 - available at Designer Circle

Poses 
Kirin - Himawari available at My Attic at the Deck KaTink 

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).