Sparkle

I had planned to publish these pictures as a special New Year's post, but as it often happens, real life simply got in the way!  Going back to work after a week and a half off was overly tiring.  I absolutely love my job, but it can really take a lot of me sometimes.

The dress I'm wearing is from a store that has been around for about a year, titled One Store by Ju Sands, but the store is completely new to me which is always a fun experience.  The dress does show a little more skin than what I am used to; let's just say that I was feeling a bit festive when I was getting dressed.  I really love the texture of the dress; the sequins are more elongated than typical which gives the dress a reptilian feel.  One Store currently exists solely on the SL Marketplace.  Six colors of the 2013 Dress are available and each includes four sizes and an alpha layer.  There is no demo specifically for the 2013 Dress, but there is a demo for the Rock Dress which is the same style.

I picked up the jewelry I paired with this dress at Donna Flora.  I have always loved how dramatic her pieces are.  They really add a little bit of flair to any outfit.  Both the necklace and the earrings are included in the purchase, and the flower is color change with eight preset colors.  The only thing that I have never liked about Donna Flora jewelry is that the permissions are no copy/transfer.  I would much rather prefer it to be the other way around since I do have a tendency to lose things.  Nonetheless, her designs are amazing!


Credits
Clothing: 2013 Dress in Green by One Store
Jewelry: Fabiola Set by Donna Flora
Hair: Escape in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: Jadis Natural A TDR #24 by Glam Affair (This makeup is no longer available)
Makeup: Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Glass by IKON
Lashes: 2011 Lashes Curl by LeLutka
Hands: Mesh Hands Elegant 1 by Slink
Poses: [1] Model 21 and [2] Model 90 by Glitterati
Background texture by JoesSistah

Fashion for Life [Clio]

Looking for something simple yet elegant? Clio, another new to me designer, is offering two black and white versions of the Yvonne Gown at Fashion for Life. One version is predominantly white while the other is predominately black. I really love how simple the textures are with this gown. Sometimes overdone textures can really distract from the beauty of a gown… or any other outfit. I also love how many prim attachments are included with this gown; no matter which way my AO moves me, I don’t have some weird piece sticking out. For a donation of L$250, you can add this beautiful gown to your inventory.

Credits
Clothing: *Yvonne Gown in White by Clio @ Fashion for Life
Hair: Witch in Ink by !lamb.
Skin: Elf 2 [Dark] Sprite 2 (Sundust) by Curio
Pose: *Model 424 by EverGlow
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Designer Showcase

If you haven’t checked out the Designer Showcase lately, you may want to head on over. Since my last post, the event has fallen under new management and lots of new designers have joined up. As they say… Variety is the spice of life!

One of my favorite designs currently being offered at the showcase is Swan Lake by Riddle. I’m not typically a huge fan of sweaters in Second Life since they tend to have large prim pieces that many designers do not know how to blend correctly. Not that I could do it any better, but I tend to be a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to adjusting prim pieces and small details drive me crazy! You will not find non-blending with these shirts, however! Prim attachments are included for the arms and of course for the bottom of the shirt. Not only does this shirt blend beautifully, but it has an amazingly gorgeous design on the front as well. Six colors of the shirt are included with your purchase for only L$99!

I paired Swan Lake with an amazing pair of sculpted heels by Jaqueline’s titled Calla. These black shoes contain bling on/off scripts, options for jewelry on/off, a hud to control texture, skin color and toe color, and an AO. The shoes also contain heel sounds. I haven’t had a pair of shoes with heel sounds since I first started playing Second Life; I had forgotten how much I like it! I love the sound of heels in real life, but unfortunately I cannot wear them due to tendonitis in my feet. It’s nice to still be able to experience the sound in my second life! You can pick these shoes up for only L$99!

As you have probably noticed if you have read my blog for any length of time or kept up with the blog feeds at all, Lemania Indigo Designs ALWAYS offers some pretty amazing deals. Lemania’s contribution to the showcase is no exception. Debutante is a lovely short blue dress with delicate floral designs. In true Lemania fashion, shoes are also included with your purchase. I love how the skirts on Lemania dresses flow.  If you love to go dancing, you should try one of her designs!  The effect is absolutely beautiful.  This dress is perfect for Spring and is available for only L$99!

I know I have said it before, but I really love that I have opened up to wearing different skins by various designers. A few months ago, you couldn’t have paid me to wear a different brand of skins. I truly love the Abigail 01A skin offered by Style by Kira at the showcase. The highlights and shadows blend beautifully with the skin, and the makeup is very soft. I so love the lips on this skin! The shimmer is absolutely beautiful; I wish I had some gloss like this in real life!! You definitely cannot beat a skin this pretty for only L$100!

I have wanted a set of pearls that had a mouth attachment for several months, but every time I saw one in a store, something just wasn’t right about them. Thankfully, my search is over! Bonita’s Jewelry has contributed a black pearl necklace titled Messy & Broken to the discounted collection at the showcase. I really love that this set of jewelry comes in two pieces just in case I don’t want to walk around Second Life with pearls stuck in my mouth. These pearls are very pretty and add just the right amount of class to any formal or casual outfit. To get the shine on the pearls as pictured, make sure your graphics are bumped up a bit. These can be yours for only L$75!


Credits:

Photos 1 and 2:
Clothing: [Shirt] *Swan Lake in Grey by Riddle @ Designer Showcase and [Pants] Mona Pants in Ice by Phoenix Rising @ L$25
Shoes: *Calla by Jaqueline's @ Designer Showcase
Hair: Mood in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Abigail Skin 01A by Style by Kira @ Designer Showcase
Pose: [1] Saw Her Standing There by Estetica and [2] Tea Party Whore by Olive Juice
Background by JoesSistah

Photos 3 and 4:
Clothing: *Debutante by Lemania Indigo Designs @ Designer Showcase
Jewelry: *Messy & Broken in Black Pearl by Bonita’s Jewelry @ Designer Showcase
Shoes: *Included with Clothing
Hair: Midori in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Abigail Skin 01A by Style by Kira @ Designer Showcase
Poses: *Poofy by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

No More Mondays, Please

Why are Mondays always so long? I often wonder if Tuesday would be as bad as Monday if I had Mondays off. Probably so… It’s so hard to get motivated to get up and moving after the weekend. I really need a job that allows me to sleep in every day. I know… Keep dreaming, Alice. Lol

Just because the weekend is over doesn’t mean that all the great deals are gone. The new collection at Chic Boutique is being placed out, and Siss Boom has an adorable mini available for only L$50. With all these great discounts, I’m starting to wonder if I will ever pay full price for anything again. Of course Siss Boom has daily specials where NEW designs are placed out at L$100, which is typically about 75% off regular prices.

Credits:
Clothing: *Siagon by Siss Boom @ Chic Boutique
Shoes: Province Riding Boots in Vintage Red by Mon Tissu
Hair: *Rylan 2 in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Swedish Essential Stygian Makeup V2 by Siss Boom
Pose: *Model 427 by EverGlow
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Week 16 of 52 Weeks of Color - Teal

Teal has been a much easier color for Luna Jubilee’s 52 Weeks of Color than I originally thought it would be. As it turned out, I already had a lot of teal clothing in my inventory. Who knew? I really need to get organized!

The dress I am wearing is another beauty from Phoenix Rising. The last time I featured this store, I stated that it was closed and only select items were available via the marketplace. A very sweet person left me a comment with a SLurl to Phoenix Rising’s permanent discount store. I just assumed, I suppose, that this store would already be closed since the closing sale happened months ago. I guess amazingly crafted clothing set at only L$25 really continues to sale! So, if you missed the sale last summer, don’t worry! Click the link below for a TP to the discount shop.

A month or so ago I discovered a new fantastic skin designer while I was visiting one of the many discount shops in SL. Filthy Skins has now joined up with another newly formed discount shop titled The Fashion Garrett. Like many other discount stores, all items are between L$30 and L$70. I’m still amazed, but very thankful, that so many good skin designers participate in these stores. At one point in Second Life, good skin was a luxury. Until next weekend, you can pick up this skin, titled Annabelle, for only L$50… Super affordable!

While I was visiting The Fashion Garrett I picked up this stunning necklace from NHA, titled Nancita. When I was younger, I always thought pearls were for old women. The older I get (and I’m really not that old), the more I am falling in love with them. They speak elegance and beauty to me now. At only L$50, this set is a must have!

The hair I am rocking is the new design released from [elikatira], titled Novel. I really love how the style mixes playfulness with a touch of nostalgia. The beautiful flower and adorable hair band (which have a preset teal color!) are definitely a nice touch. It reminds me of a sweet spring or summer day and has me longing for warmer weather. I’m so tired of freezing!


Credits:
Clothing: Encounter by Phoenix Rising
Jewelry: Nancita/Pearl Necklace by NHA @ The Fashion Garrett
Hair: Novel in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Annabelle by Filthy Skins @ The Fashion Garrett
Pose: [1] ILY Tyra and [2] You Betta Work! by Olive Juice
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Naturally Blue

Just a quick post tonight… I’ve had a rather long and exhausting day. I so cannot wait until summer finally gets here! The outfit I am wearing, titled Naturally Blue, is a current L$100 special at Lemania Indigo Designs. You get the pants, sweater, shoes and earrings (not pictured) with your purchase! The necklace I am wearing, titled Stone Pebbles Neckalce, is also by Lemania and is available for L$150. Don’t let these specials pass you by!

Credits
Clothing: *Naturally Blue by Lemania Indigo Designs @ L$100
Jewelry: *Stone Pebbles Necklace by Lemania Indigo Designs @ L$150
Shoes: *Included with Clothing
Hair: *Keiko in Bournville by LeLutka
Skin: Elf 3 Bluebird 3 [Dark] by Curio
Pose: *Freestylin’ 1 by !bang
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Juicy

Looking for a bold, new skin? If so, CandyDoll’s new release, titled Juicy, is just for you! Six luscious designs are included with this new line. I love that one makeup is a very clean, natural look; it is perfect for the tattoo makeups we all love playing with! The eye shadows that come with this skin line are absolutely beautiful. With the exception of the Natural skin, they are most definitely not subtle. The skin is available in four tones which include pale, tan, tanned and dark; each makeup in one tone is L$700. A fatpack is also available for all makeups of each tone at L$2,500. What I especially love about the fatpack is that it includes a tattoo layer of all the lip options! So, if you aren’t digging that color combo for the outfit you are wearing, just apply the tattoo lip layer from another skin! Problem solved! Demos are available for all tones and all makeup options at L$0.

Credits:
Clothing: *Midnight by Siss Boom @ L$100
Hair: *Pam in Bournville by LeLutka
Skin: *Juicy in Tan by CandyDoll
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Week 9 of 52 Weeks of Color - Silver

Happy New Year!! 2010 was honestly the best year of my life, and I cannot wait to see what 2011 will bring. I have completely fallen head over heels in love with the most amazing man, and I could never ask for anyone better. Are those wedding bells I hear chiming in the coming year? Keeping my fingers crossed!

Luna Jubilee’s color for this week was, of course, perfect for the New Year! Silver is one of my favorite colors; it speaks elegance and sophistication to me. I wanted to wear a more formal type outfit for this color and was reminded of a gown I already had in my inventory while visiting Paris Metro’s L$200 sale (2nd floor main store). Electric Platinum is a modern, slender gown which features a metallic texture and a long, flowing skirt. Small to medium sized holes are in the shirt and pant layer of the dress to give it a touch of sexy. This gown is still available at Paris Metro for L$200. The sale was set to end December 29; so, I am sure that this price will not last much longer!

The skin I am wearing is from Heartsick Skins, a new to me store. A few months ago I decided to expand my skin inventory beyond one brand, and I have not regretted it! The skin options available at Heartsick are absolutely amazing; I love the realism these skins feature. It is evident that the designer has taken time and extreme care to add small details, such as freckles and moles, to make these skins look natural. Each skin comes with multiple options including breast size and birthmarks/no birthmarks. A hunt of sorts is currently going on at Heartsick; several skins have been marked at L$50 and two have been marked at L$10. The skin I am wearing above, titled Enchant: Cheesecake in Rapture, is currently being offered as a special for L$50 in four skin tones.  I absolutely love the lips on this skin!  They are so luscious and colorful.  There are also several dollarbie skins which are all extremely well made available on the second floor and a couple freebies placed throughout the store. This is a designer which I will definitely be featuring more of in the future!

Credits:
Clothing: Electric Platinum by Paris Metro
Jewelry: [Necklace] Tempest Gothic Cross Necklace in Jet and [Earrings] Radiance Diamond Dangle Earrings by EarthStones
Hair: Lovely Lena Brown 3 by Head Mistress
Skin: Enchant - Cheesecake in Rapture by Heartsick Skins
Poses by Glitterati
Background by JoesSistah

On the Move

I was not very happy when I logged into Second Life yesterday only to discover that the SIM I lived on was being done away with and that I needed to immediately move. I would have appreciated just a little bit of notice so that I could be searching for somewhere to relocate to. It also saddened me because the island was so green and pretty. Thankfully, it only took me about thirty minutes to find a suitable replacement that was green with very little lag. I love an ocean view both in real life and second life, but I’m not a fan of sand. I much prefer and ‘Irish’ green. My new home provides the luxury of both!

House: Amelie Cottage by Awesome Blossom
Trees by Wondrous Strange/Lestat Reuven
Railing and Picnic Table by MMGraffiti’s

In the rush to move my Second Life home yesterday, I didn’t really have time to make a new post. On Saturday, I posted a review on English Rain, the new skin from Siss Boom, which has turned out to be my most popular post of all time! I did not include a picture for the makeup layer in that post due to some technical difficulties, but I have taken a picture of it and would love for all of my readers to see how beautiful it is! The Makeup 01 tattoo layer is included with the English Rain skin and can also be purchased separately for L$95.

Clothing: *Winter Basics by Siss Boom
Hair: Quinn in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *English Rain by Siss Boom
Tattoo: *Enlgish Rain Makeup 01 by Siss Boom
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

English Rain

I was extremely impressed with the release of the Wind Chill skin by Siss Boom last week. The designer, Lestat Reuven, typically specializes in clothing and home décor. As with all her other designs, it is evident that she has taken extreme care to make her skin line realistic. The newly released English Rain skin is a freckled look, which in my opinion makes it look even more real. Random moles are placed throughout the body, and the ‘seams’ of the skin blend very well together. English Rain comes in both a bare version and a bare with dimples (super cute!) version. One makeup tattoo is currently available for the skin which adds a hint of gloss to the lips. For a limited time, English Rain (including bare and bare w/dimples) is available for L$100 and the makeup tattoo is available for L$35!

Clothing: [Bra] Pink Mumu by Zenith and [Shorts] Wei Shorts in White by BOOM

Jewelry: Poseidon Pearls in Rose by Lucas Lameth
Hair: Quinn in Mocha by TRUTH (New)
Skin: *English Rain by Siss Boom @ L$100
Pose: [Top] Glitterati Model Pose 009 by Glitterati and [Bottom] *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Free Shoes Excite Me

Purrfect 10 released two new FREE pairs of shoes yesterday! To receive both pairs, you must be a member of the VIP group (L$510 joining fee). By joining the VIP group, you are guaranteed ten exclusive VIP gifts per year. Seeing that the going price for a pair of Purrfect 10 shoes is upwards of L$1000, I think L$510 for ten pairs of shoes per year is a pretty good deal! The Christmas version of the Serenity Heels is available to all members of the free Purrfect 10 update group. Both pairs of shoes are exceptionally well made and give customers and excellent example of the quality they can expect to find in all Purrfect 10 creations.

Shoes: [1] Amara Heels Christmas (VIP Exclusive) and [2] Serenity Heels Christmas by Purrfect 10 @ L$0
Skin: *Wind Chill Bare by Siss Boom
Pose: I’m Just a Small Cog in the System by Don’t Freak Out!
Background by JoesSistah

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Week 6 of 52 Weeks of Color - Yellow

I’m not entirely sure that I could have stomached an entire picture of this week’s color for Luna Jubilee’s 52 Weeks of Color. Yellow is not a color I have ever completely loved to wear, and it definitely doesn’t remind me of anything having to do with December. Perhaps the last bit has something to do with the two inches of snow in my yard right now, however. I’m sure if I lived in the southern hemisphere I would have a different perspective.

Clothing: [Shirt] *+4 Warmth Thermal in Goldenrod by BOOM and [Pants] *London Fog by Lemania Indigo Designs
Scarf: Righteous Muff in Coal by BOOM
Shoes: Ellie Boots in Yellow by [ hoorenbeek ]
Hair: Midori Streaked in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Wind Chill in Bare by Siss Boom
Tattoo: *Pouty Pink Makeup by Siss Boom
Pose: *Bag Lady 2 by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

I am so proud that I only bought one new item for my picture this week, and even that item I could have gotten a review copy of if I had wanted to wait! Several designers in Second Life have joined the “Do You 52?” movement; this means that if you want to use one of their items in your weekly color post, all you have to do is send a notecard to receive the item for review! BOOM, the creator of the shirt and scarf I am wearing, is one of the stores participating in this. I already had the thermal shirt in my inventory since the designer of BOOM sent it as a review item several weeks ago. Unfortunately, I was MIA when the review copies for the scarf were sent, but the scarf is so beautiful and so well designed that I had to go pick up a copy anyway which resulted in my one purchase for the week!

The pants I am wearing are part of a complete outfit, titled London Fog, from Lemania Indigo Designs. The outfit even includes an adorable pair of red boots! I’m not sure exactly how long I have had this in my inventory as I acquired it when I worked as a live model and personal stylist for Lemania. I checked to see if Lemania still has this design in store for all my lovely readers, and I couldn’t find it. Not to worry though! The outfit is still available on SL Martketplace. You really cannot go wrong with a complete outfit including shirt, pants, coat and boots for only L$395!

The shoes that I am wearing have been in my SL inventory for 10,000 years. Ok… not really, but you get the idea. Actually, I have never even worn the boots before I took this picture, but when [hoorenbeek] first released the shoes many months ago, I just HAD to have them! Not like me at all…. LOL! I knew that I would need them some day. I’m just good like that I suppose. Lol As with all other purchases I have made from [hoorenbeek], I am not disappointed in the quality of these shoes. They are exceptionally made with all the care that the designer puts into every release. Although the boots are titled Ellie, they are unisex. The boots are available in six colors including black, green, orange, purple, red and yellow at L$520 per pair or L$2,100 for the fatpack.

I am super excited that next week’s color is a shade of pink! Pink is my absolute favorite color; however, I am a little worried that I may not be able to find the exact shade of pink that is being featured. I’ve never even heard of cerise! I’ll do my best though… promise! =)

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Week 5 of 52 Weeks of Color - Sepia

Yes, I know I'm running a little behind, but at least I will get the color in for this week before Luna Jubilee posts the new color for next week, yellow, tomorrow morning. I thought I would look in my inventory for this week's theme, sepia; however, when I did an inventory search, the only thing I came up with was a sepia colored tent. I have no idea where it came from or why I even have it, but obviously, that wasn't going to do!

Clothing: [Dress] Lia Dress in Pancho and [Socks] Lia Socks in Spice Medium by Miel
Shoes: Lia Boots by Miel
Hair: Clover in Snickers by !lamb. @ one.eleven (SOLD OUT)
Skin: *Wind Chill by Siss Boom
Tattoo: *Copper Penny by Siss Boom
Pose: Long Hair 6 by Glitterati
Background by JoesSistah

When I saw the new releases from Miel this week, I knew the items would be perfect for the color challenge! Like all other designs by Miel, the new additions to the Lia Collection are absolutely fantastic! This skirt, belt and shoes are all sculpted; so, I would definitely recommend purchasing a demo pair before committing yourself to any of the items. As IRL, not all sculpts are friendly to every shape in SL. However, the great thing with SL is that you can change your shape! Why can't it be that easy IRL?!

The hair that I am wearing is a One.Eleven exclusive from !lamb.. Unfortunately, the hair is now sold out; however, !lamb. released a new hair design this week with the opening of their new main store location on Lula with Tres Blah! It's a definite must see.

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Cyber Monday @ Apple May Designs

Apple May Designs is holding a Cyber Monday Sale with super low prices! Items on sale have been placed out just beyond the entrance of the store. All single colors on sale are available for L$75; fatpacks have been included at a discount as well! I'm wearing the Gossip Girl Tank in Red (bra/no bra versions are included with purchase), Everyday Denim in Classic and Shiny Belted Pumps in Red. This sale will end at midnight SLT!

Clothing: [Top] Gossip Girl Tank in Red and [Pants] Everyday Denim in Classic by Apple May Designs @ L$75 Cyber Monday Sale
Shoes: Shiny Belted Pumps in Red by Apple May Designs @ L$75 Cyber Monday Sale

Hair: Paige II in Brown 8 by Dernier Cri @ One.Eleven
Skin: Pearl 5 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Take a Look 5 by !BANG
Background by JoesSistah

Shox!

Oh, how I love a new, fantastic pair of shoes! It has been quite a while since [hoorenbeek] released a new pair of athletic shoes, but the wait was well worth the amazing pair of shoes released yesterday! Shox, a virtual remake of the famous Nike Shox, are extremely well made and come in six fantastic color options including black/grey/green, black/grey/orange, black/grey/red, black/white, white/black and white/red. For this weekend only, you can purchase individual pairs for L$200 each or the fatpack for L$600. Normal prices for shoes at [hoorenbeek] are L$520 for single colors and L$2,100 for fatpacks including six colors.

Shoes: Shox in White/Black by [ hoorenbeek ]
Skin: Pearl 4 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: it gave you a momentary wiggins by Don't Freak Out!
Background by JoesSistah

Week 4 of 52 Weeks of Color - Plum

Plum is most definitely an easier color to put together an outfit with than goldenrod. I had a lot of fun shopping for this challenge, and I discovered a few new stores which I will most likely become a regular of in the near future.

Clothing: [Undershirt] The Instinctive Tank in Eggplant by JANE, [Sweater] Knit Cozy Sweater in Lila/Light Grey by So Many Styles and [Pants] The Waffle Knit Tights in Eggplant by JANE
Jewelry: Aubade Purple by Mariposa (No Longer Available)
Shoes: Flidais Flats in Red Soil by Concrete Flowers
Hair: Paige II in Brown 8 by Dernier Cri - one.eleven exclusive
Skin: Pearl 4 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: heartless look by flowey. - one.eleven exclusive
Background by JoesSistah

My undershirt and leggings (they are actually the pant part of tights) are from JANE, a cute little store I found via the feeds when they were having a huge sale last week. Unfortunately, the sale is over, but their regular prices are extremely reasonable as well! The Instinctive Tank is a freebie from JANE which comes in thirty-one amazing colors! The Waffle Knit Tights come in packs of three shades of each color at L$50 per pack.

The sweater I am wearing is a new release from So Many Styles titled Knit Cozy Sweater. I know that lilac is not exactly plum, but I enjoy putting different shades together in an outfit. If everything was the same color, it would end up blending all together, and you wouldn't be able to tell anything apart. The sweater fits extremely well and the textures are absolutely beautiful! It makes me want to curl up beside a fire and read a good book! Six color options are available for L$180 each.

The necklace I am wearing is by Mariposa, which is unfortunately now closed. The purple color was an exclusive version of the Aubade necklace that can no longer be purchased. However, you can still purchase other colors of this necklace via the Second Life Marketplace.

My shoes are a Project Themeory exclusive from Concrete Flowers, also newly discovered to me. These adorable flats, titled Flidais Flats, are available in five colors at L$75 each or in a fatpack for L$299. The items in this store look so adorable, and I cannot wait to visit it again!

Like so many other people yesterday, I HAD to visit the exclusive one.eleven shop. As expected, the prices were extremely expensive, but as I tell my real life students - the less you have of something, the more valuable it becomes. I picked up three different items from three different designers which include !lamb., Dernier Cri and flowey. I have been a customer of !lamb. since I was probably only two or three months rezzed in Second Life. Dernier Cri and flowey. are entirely new to me, and I cannot wait to visit their regular shops to see what each designer has to offer. The hair I am wearing is Paige II in Brown 8 by Dernier Cri, and my pose is heartless look by flowey.

My skin is one makeup option of my very favorite skin pack that I own. Makeup 4, which features purple eye makeup, in the Pearl skin pack from LAQ is extremely well made, as are all other skins released by LAQ. I have had the skin for many months, and it never bores me. The makeup options are fantastic; they are very elegant and classy and not at all overdone.

Luna Jubilee's color for next week is sepia, which I am sure will be very interesting. If you are interested in blogging the 52 Weeks of Color, please visit Luna Jubilee's blog.

The Perks of Being a VIP

Purrfect 10 released two new group gifts today. Regular group members can stop by the store to pick up their free pair of Serenity Heels in Denim. VIP group members will receive the denim pair along with Serenity Heels in Paisley. These shoes are absolutely stunning and well worth the L$510 membership fee. VIP members are guaranteed to receive ten exclusive group gifts each year! If you are a shoe lover as I am, you cannot miss this!

Shoes: [Top] Serenity Heels in Denim (Group Gift) and [Bottom] Serenity Heels in Paisley (VIP Group Gift) by Purrfect 10
Skin: Pearl 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Mistakes We Knew We Were Making by Don't Freak Out!
Background by JoesSistah

Week 2 of 52 Weeks of Color - Blue

Last week, Luna Jubilee proposed a blogger challenge with the theme being to photograph a different color each week. This week's color is blue. If you would like to participate, please visit Luna Jubilee's blog.

Clothing: Decadence by Wondrous Strange
Scarf: Included with Clothing
Shoes: Included with Clothing
Hair: Deena in Happy Blond by fri.day
Skin: Pearl 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Tease 1 by DeePosed
Background by JoesSistah

Opulent Pop Rawks

{ r a n g s } has a new Top Shelf Collection release as well as a Taste of Second Life special for this weekend! The Top Shelf Collection release, Opulent, is a fabulous oval shaped cocktail ring available in bleu, noir, rouge, vert and violet. The Taste of Second Life special, Pop Rawks, is a black beaded ring with a delicious pink 'Pop Rocks' style gem on top; at only L$50, you cannot pass this up! The Top Shelf Collection { r a n g s } can be purchased for L$595; all other { r a n g s } are available for only L$100.

Clothing: Spanish Peony by Lemania Indigo Designs
Jewelry: (1) Opulent in Noir and (2) Pop Rawks by { r a n g s }
Hair: Madeline in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: Ania 3 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Pencil 10 Mirror by aDORKable Poses
Background by JoesSistah

Baby Monkey Pumps

Dear Blog Readers,

I have a confession that I must make. It appears that I have come down with an illness that is not soon to be cured. That is right, I am addicted to Second Life shoes. This illness is showing symptoms much like my incurable addiction to Second Life hair. I hope you will understand if I make many random posts involving my feet as it is a side effect that cannot be stopped. As a temporary fix, Baby Monkey has supplied me with copies of their beautiful new pumps, Mia (Color Change) and Simone (Nude Color FREE Group Gift). I hope you find these as irresistible as I do.

Sincerely,
Lashae Karsin

Shoes: (1) Mia Pumps Color Change in Navy and (2) Simone Pumps in Nude by Baby Monkey
Skin: Ania 3 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Bored Now by Don't Freak Out!
Background by JoesSistah