Ripped Stripes

 

I cannot believe it's been four weeks since I've been able to make a post. Even worse, the day that I made my last post I also took three pictures of three new outfits with the expectation that it would make it easier to post during the week. I guess I was a little off on that assumption. As many of you know, I am a teacher in real life, and April/May seems to be the absolute busiest time of the year. I have had a baby shower, field trips, prom, state testing and two graduations to attend in the past month. Needless to say, I'm so ready for summer! 

The above photo was one of those that was shot a month ago; at least we continue to get warmer so it is even more 'in season' than it was then! I have always loved stripes; so, the Striped Summer Top immediately caught my eye when it was released by Izzie's. Ten color choices are available, and your purchase comes with the 'tucked in' look as well as with a prim for a more flared out version.

Admittedly, short shorts are not typically my attire of choice, but I absolutely love the ripped look and the denim texture of these Ripped Denim Shorts by Izzie's. As with the top, the shorts are also available in ten colors. The belt I paired with the shorts is also from Izzie's and is a mesh item! The idea of mesh belts really tickles me pink since I find it so difficult to make prim/sculpt belts stay in the correct place. Five colors are included with your purchase. 

Credits 

Clothing: [Top] *Striped Summer Top in Purple/Mint by Izzie's and [Shorts] *Ripped Denim Shorts in Light Blue by Izzie's 

Accessory: *Leather Buckle Belt in Brown by Izzie's 

Shoes: The Twine Shoes in Pink & White by FIR & MNA (Gatcha Item) 

Hair: Just in Brown 08 by [elikatira] 

Skin: Pout in Indulge 1 Sundust by Curio 

Pose: *Model 459 by EverGlow 

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 17 of 52 Weeks of Color: Shuttle Gray

Finally caught up!  I'm determined with this round of the color challenge to not let myself get too far behind because I know me... I'll never finish if I do.  Two posts in one day isn't so bad though.  Hopefully summer will get here soon so I will have more time to blog!

I really love the outfit I threw together for shuttle gray, and you will probably be happy to know that it is super cheap!  One of our bloggers at Seraphim wasn't able to cover her usual Super Bargain Saturday post today; so, I covered it for her.  One of the stores in the event, who unfortunately didn't have an item out, was a treasure trove of cuteness.  There aren't actually many designs out by Ohmarie Couture yet, but the few that are only 20L each!  I don't believe there was a reduction in price for a sale because there were no signs.  Adorable mesh for such a low price is a complete win.  The top is available in five colors and includes five sizes.  I made sure to slap the subscribo because I definitely want to keep an eye on this designer.

My so very cute capris are one of the new items out by Kyoot for Collabor88.  I look forward to the new rounds each month and snag up all of the items I know will definitely be staples of my inventory.  Five colors of the Etienne Capris are available through the beginning of May.

Credits

Clothing: [Top] Adelheid in Grey by Ohmarie Couture, [Undershirt] Femme Lace in Honey by JANE and [Pants] Etienne Capris in Grey by Kyoot @ Collabor88

Jewelry: Tumbled Stones Bracelet in Newsprint by EarthStones @ Collabor88

Hair: Pretend in Brown 08 by [elikatira]

Skin: Pout (Sundust) in Brat 1 by Curio

Pose: Model 157 by Glitterati

Week 16 of 52 Weeks of Color: Bright Turquoise

I wonder at times if life could possibly get any busier. I'm sure that it could, but sometimes that is difficult to imagine.

The outfit I'm wearing for my color challenge post was found by chance. I was asked to make a post about a moving sale on Seraphim for a store I had never heard of. I always like to check places out before I post about them; so, I teleported on over and ran right into the perfect outfit for bright turquoise. The Tally outfit by Leri Miles Designs is sold separately and comes in six different colors. The top is composed to system layers and prim pieces that contain convenient resize scripts. I absolutely love the color combination of blue and orange, but that could be a bit of bias on my part since those were close to my high school colors. The sale lasts through the end of the month.

The necklace I'm wearing is a recent item from Izzie's. I've always thought owls were so beautiful and even a bit mystic. They are very intelligent birds, and their eyes give them such depth and intrigue. The necklace is included in two metal options, and the eyes and 'feather' jewels are color change.


Credits 
Clothing: [Top] Tally in OrangeTurq and [Pants] Tally Leggings in Blue by Leri Miles Designs
Jewelry: *Owl Necklace Silver by Izzie's
Hair: Away in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: Pout (Sundust) in Big Baby 1 by Curio
Pose: Model 148 by Glitterati

 * Denotes promotional copy.

Week 15 of 52 Weeks of Color - Seashell Peach

I was having a difficult time finding a color so light for this week's challenge when sweet Luna suggested to do nude poses. My first thought was that there was no way this side of the Mississippi that I was going to pose nude even in a Second Life snapshot. I consider Lashae to be a digital representation of my real life self; so, she has to have some modesty, too! But, then I remembered that I had picked up the super cute mesh towel pose prop from Glitterati when I had shopped the 100L pose sale (which is still going on). I'm extremely pleased with how my photo turned out, and I have to give thanks to Luna for planting the seed that inspired the final product.

Filthy Skins released new designs recently; the one I am wearing is titled Melody and comes in four skin tones with eight makeups each. I know that I have said it countless times, but it is really true that I fall more in love with this designer's work with each new release. Her products are simply stunning.


Credits
Clothing: Mesh Wrapped Towel by Glitterati
Hair: Carrie in Timid Brown by fri.day
Skin: *Melody in Cream 07 by Filthy Skins
Pose: Towel 6 by Glitterati

* Denotes promotional copy.

Kate

Such a pretty mesh dress just in time for Easter! Or, as I like to call it, Resurrection Sunday. Whatever you celebrate (or don't celebrate), you will definitely want to visit Eclectic Apparel if your taste in clothing is dressy casual to formal. This recently opened store features a variety of mesh clothing including tops, bottoms, coats and dresses. I really love the softness of the textures used by the designer; they definitely have a very feminine feel to them. The Kate dress is available in eight colors. Your purchase includes five sizes, an alpha layer and shadow layers which I absolutely love. A free demo is available for your purchasing convenience.

I really love jewelry from EarthStones, but unfortunately the pieces are on my 'not to purchase frequently' list because they are a bit pricey and I live on an SL budget (Poo!). However, there is good news! EarthStones is one of the many talented designers who participates in Collabor88 where the Neisha Set is available. The necklace and earrings are sold separetly with a combined price of 276L. Six different colors are available, and if you like the set you better not wait too long to snag it up because the new collection of Collabor88 will be out April 8th.

Like my hair? This is truly and oldy but goody. I used to live in my fri.day hair but it kind of faded to the background when Parvarti Monday (aka Elika Tiramisu) stopped making hair for the store. Dylan is still available with four color pack purchase options.


Credits
Clothing: *Kate in Puce by Eclectic Apparel
Jewelry: Neisha in Black/Rhodochrosite/Sugilite by EarthStones @ Collabor88
Shoes: Montsegur Pumps in White (edited) by mon tissu
Hair: Dylan in Thoughtful Brown by fri.day
Skin: *Brianna Pale by Izzie's
Makeup: [Eyes] *Brianna Eyeshadow Black by Izzie's and Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala; [Lips] *Brianna Lipstick Rose by Izzie's
Pose: Model 136 by Glitterati

* Denotes promotional item