52WoCC - Pueblo

I'm still so far behind on my 52 Weeks of Color posts, but I promise that I will get caught up!  Week Nineteen's color 'pueblo' was really difficult for me.  It is a color that reminds me of rust, but a very orange rust.  I honestly don't think that I captured true pueblo in my picture, but I really love the dress... That counts for something.  Right?

The dress I chose is a newish design from JANE titled Jenelle.  The dress is available in three color combinations as well as a different texture in three different colors under another name, Sparrow.  As with all JANE mesh designs, a free demo is available for you to try before your purchase, and each item contains five sizes and an alpha layer.


Credits
Clothing: Janelle in Copper by JANE
Jewelry: *Honey Drop Earring by Chloe @ CHIC2
Feet: Bare Feet Tip-Toe by Maitreya
Hair: Oh Baby Doll in Kit Kat by Lamb.
Skin: *Airhead Pure 2 in Sundust by Curio
Pose: *Diva 1 by aDORKable Poses

* Denotes promotional copy.

52WoCC - Thistle

Just what I wanted not to happen during this round of 52 Weeks of Color... getting behind.  And, five weeks behind at that!  Summer is almost here though, and I'm confidant that I will be able to catch up soon.  I really love the color for week eighteen; it is such a light and delicate shade of purple.  It's very classy!

I picked up the Impromptu Cardigan from Fishy Strawberry a few weeks ago when it was featured at The Dressing Room.  It is a mesh piece with brown and black options for the belt.  The color is still available at the main store location along with seven other colors.  Five sizes and an alpha layer are included with the purchase, and a free demo is available.

I was wondering what I was going to pair with the cardigan while surfing the fashion feeds and saw these adorable Balloon Shorts from Perle.  I had never been to the store... had never even heard of it, but I teleported in to grab a demo and see if the mesh shorts would work with the cardigan.  I really don't like paying for demos (1L), but I suppose it was better to see if it would work before paying full price for an item that wouldn't.  The shorts are modifiable which is definitely a good thing since the belt that comes attached to the shorts (not photoed) doesn't quite fit the shorts the larger in size you go.  If I set aside the fact that the demo was not free and that the belt doesn't quite fit, I really do love the shorts.  The design is pretty and the texturing is nice.  Eight colors are available and each pair comes with five sizes and an alpha layer.

The skin I am wearing is Izzie's contribution to the Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase.  I am always extremely impressed by her skins; her skill seems to increase with each new release.  The skin is available in six tones, and each tone includes a modifiable shape, freckles, four eyebrow colors, cleavage/no cleavage options, a nail base, seven lipsticks, five lipglosses, twelve eyeshadows and a brow shape.  For just a little over 1,000L per tone, this is an extremely great value!  A free demo is available for you to try.  Just a little side note... you may want to strip down to just system layer clothing before teleporting into the event since the number of scripts you can be wearing is limited.  Be sure to detach your AOs!


Credits
Clothing: [Undershirt] Femme Lace Cami in Eggplant by JANE, [Sweater] Impromptu Cardigan in Wine by Fishy Strawberry and [Shorts] Balloon Shorts in Brown by Perle
Hair: Jessie with Roots in Mocha by TRUTH (Group Gift)
Skin: *Delusional in Pale by Izzie's @ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase
Makeup: [Eyeshadow] *Delusional Eyeshadow Purple by Izzie's @ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase and [Eyeliner] Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
Pose: *Legs 5 by aDORKable Poses

* 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.

Week 14 of 52 Weeks of Color - Royal Purple

I'm a tad bit later than I would like to be with my Color Challenge post this week, but SeraphimSL has kept me sssoooo busy! Blame the girls over there. Lol There is so much awesome newness in my outfit for this week. The first is that Pixel Mode now has mesh! I really love that so many talented designers are embracing this fluid form of design. The dress I chose for my photo is titled Missy; it is available in eight colors and four sizes are included with your purchase.

I have been wearing my Brianna Skin from Izzie's nonstop ever since its release a few weeks ago. I love it so much that I was almost afraid to take it off to try on the new skin, Cassandra, also from Izzie's. But, not to worry... I like this one as well! Cassandra is available in six tones, and your purchase includes cleavage/no cleavage and freckles/no freckles options as well as ten tattoo eyeshadows, ten tattoo lipsticks, a nail base on the glove layer, a brow shape and the modifiable Cassandra body shape. You get so much product for your money in this purchase!

The jewelry set I'm wearing is a new release, titled Turquoise, from je suis for the ZombiePopcorn Collection. This set contains so many small, detailed pieces. I absolutely love the color combinations; it definitely makes the set very versatile. A ring is also included with your purchase of the necklace and earrings.


Credits
Clothing: Missy in Mauve by Pixel Mode
Jewelry: *Turquoise by je suis @ ZombiePopcorn Collection
Hair: Here in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Cassandra in Pale by Izzie's
Makeup: [Eyes] *Cassandra Eyeshadow Purple by Izzie's and Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala; [Lips] *Lipstick Soft Pink by Izzie's
Poses: [1] Three Quarter 3 by !bang and [2] Stand 124 by !bang

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 13 of 52 Weeks of Color - Tea Green

I absolutely love the color for this week's challenge, and I knew exactly what I would be wearing when I saw JANE's new mesh releases this week. The Easy Day Trousers are spectacularly designed. I have come to expect high quality from this designer; so, it wasn't much of a surprise. They are a very loose fitting style of pants... very free flowing and easy. I would love to have a pair of this style in my real life wardrobe! The pants are available in several colors and come in standard sizing.

To match the pants, I added the also new from JANE Dandy Tank. I really love the style of this top. It looks very comfortable and cool for summer, yet it has a high enough scoop to still feel classy. This shirt is available in six textures (three of those under a different tank name) and also comes in standard sizing.


Credits
Clothing: [Top] *Dandy Tank in Ochre by JANE and [Pants] *Easy Day Trousers in Green by JANE
Jewelry: *Monica Earrings in Bronze by Phoebe
Shoes: Montsegur Pumps in Beige by mon tissu
Hair: Story in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Brianna in Pale by Izzie's
Makeup: *Brianna Eyeshadow Black by Izzie's and Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
Pose: Model 106 by Glitterati

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 12 of 52 Weeks of Color - St. Patrick's Blue

I really loved the color for this week's challenge. St. Patrick's Blue is such a beautiful shade... almost boarding on a vibrant purple. This challenge has truly made me search for colors that I would not typically add to my inventory. I always seem to purchase the pink products!

I grabbed the Gathered Frills Blouse at the new store opening of Mon Tissu. I'm not sure if this is actually a new product, but the color was almost perfect, and it has that look of dressy casual that I simply love. It isn't a mesh top, but the prim pieces are very easy to edit and move beautifully with the avatar.

I finally purchased my first mesh hair from Wasabi Pills! Sybille 2 is a very sexy and classy style. The hair is completely wrapped around to the front of the avatar so that no hair hangs down in the back. I do wish that there was a bit hanging back there, but the hair is perfect for those pictures that you really want to dress up without having to do a whole lot!


Credits
Clothing: [Top] Gathered Frills Blouse in Blue by mon tissu and [Pants] Wide Leg Pants Zooey in Pewter by JANE
Hair: Sybille 2 Mesh Hair in Chocolate by Wasabi Pills
Skin: *Brianna Skin - Pale by Izzie's
Makeup: *Brianna Eyeshadow Blue by Izzie's, *Brianna Eyeshadow Black by Izzie's, *Brianna Lipstick Pink by Izzie's and Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
Pose: Stand 160 by !bang

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 11 of 52 Weeks of Color - Aquamarine

I cannot believe that it has been two weeks since my last post!  Life seems to sneak up on you so quickly that it is sometimes hard to catch your breath, and being sick never helps!  Thankfully I am over it now.

The outfit I am wearing is by Nylon Outfitters and is available now at Collabor88.  I was actually surprised that I liked it so well since I typically detest system skirts and now prefer mesh over prim pieces.  The two fit so well together and move so beautifully with the avatar that I really don't mind that it isn't mesh!  The outfit comes in three colors and is only 88L each.  Can't beat pretty and cheap!

The very cute guitar prop by {u.f.o} is also available at Collabor88.  Four different versions are available, and they all contain playing animations and three songs.  The guitar contains scripts for resizing which makes it very easy to customize to fit your avatar.  It really is an adorable piece, and I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys relaxing music.

The skin and makeup I am wearing is a new line from Izzie's.  Brianna is very well made with lovely shadings and highlights.  I full review of this skin will be coming soon; so, be sure to look for it!


Credits
Clothing: Rosey Outlook by Nylon Outfitters @ Collabor88
Hari: Breeze in Brown 08 by elikatira
Skin: *Brianna - Pale by Izzie's (NEW)
Makeup: *Brianna Eyeshadow Black by Izzie's (NEW), *Brianna Lipstick Pink by Izzie's (NEW) and Black Eyeliner Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala (NEW)
Pose Prop: Vanila Acoutis in Antique Flower by ::{u.f.o}:: @ Collabor88

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 10 of 52 Weeks of Color - Avocado

I feel so very fortunate to be able to make this post tonight. Living in the Appalachian Mountains in Southern West Virginia near the Kentucky/Ohio border in my real life, the place I have always called home doesn't really receive any extremely severe weather such as tornadoes or hurricanes... until yesterday that is. We have had the occasional threat for a tornado (once every five years perhaps) which never develops, but I never remember (and neither does my mother) having an outbreak of actual tornadoes especially those reaching EF3. After getting married last fall, I moved an hour away from the place I had lived for nearly twenty-six years. I was keeping an eye on the ongoing weather coverage and saw the tornado symbol pop up over a town a mere ten minutes from my mother's house. The symbol stayed there for what felt like an eternity. The entire area was covered in 'radar red' rains which continued for well over an hour; the area had already been saturated with heavy rainstorms just two days previously. I couldn't reach my mother who I thought was home alone at the time; actually, one of my sisters and her boyfriend had returned home when the weather started to get bad. Electric outages are very common in the rural areas of West Virginia during storms since there are so many trees. I just kept imagining my mother's house crumbling with her alone inside and none of the neighbors being able to see what had happened because without electricity it would have been completely dark. As soon as all the severe weather passed where I lived, my husband and I went to check on my mother who was thankfully safe and sound with my sisters. But, the small town ten minutes away was not so fortunate; I have never seen the scale of total destruction in this area before. Thousands of trees were flattened or snapped in half while people's homes were left in shambles. I hadn't been able to see the destruction when I had driven by the area the night before since there was no power and you could only see what was immediately in front of your vehicle. My heart is so broken for all the people affected.

The outfit I am wearing from my post is one of the new outfits by JANE being offered at the March Mesh Madness event. I love that the color is actually titled 'avocado.' I do believe this is the only outfit that I have worn for this entire challenge with the real name the actual color of the week's challenge color. The dress is very beautifully made, but I have come to expect this from JANE even before the introduction of MESH. There are a lot of other really beautiful designs being offered at the fair; I just wish I had more money to spend on them!

The hair I am wearing is such a sassy design from Shag who is participating in this week's round of Project Themeory. Two packs are available at only $L75 each; anyone who has purchased hair in Second Life knows that this is a great price! I absolutely love the extreme volume this hair features; it is definitely a statement piece!


Credits
Clothing: Trellis Oversize Tee in Avocado by JANE @ March Mesh Madness
Shoes: Move Pumps in Java by [elikatira]
Hair: Pussy Galore in Bittersweet by Shag (Project Themeory Special)
Skin: *Vanessa in Cream 08 by Filthy Skins (New)
Pose: *Bag Lady II 1 by aDORKable Poses (New)

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 9 of 52 Weeks of Color - Dandelion

This color screams Spring to me! I really cannot wait until I don't have to carry a blanket all over my house with me anymore; I really, really hate being cold all the time. I fondly remember playing with dandelions when I was a child; I loved to blow them in the wind and watch them fly away.

The dress I'm wearing is from coldLogic; I honestly cannot get enough of this store. I'm sure that I will eventually own everything that is released.  It's just too bad that I cannot have these designs in real life as well! I love how realistic the designs and the textures look. I do believe that this is my favorite new store on the grid!


Credits:
Clothing: [Dress] Reed in Butter by coldLogic and [Shirt] Billie Lace Tank Top in White by Pink Outfitters
Hair: Lovage in Snickers by !lamb.
Skin: *Nathalie in Tan 03 by Filthy Skins
Makeup: LipGloss 03 by Filthy Skins (1L)
Pose: Model 071 by Glitterati

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 8 of 52 Weeks of Color - Dark Raspberry

Ok... I know I'm running a bit late with this one, but my real life has been so hectic lately. I'm sure that most everyone can understand where I'm coming from there. I actually took this picture a few days ago and am just now getting an opportunity to post it. Hopefully this coming week will be a bit slower!

Every ten days I blog the new collection at Designer Showcase for SeraphimSL. I always love the outfits by 1 Hundred. but had never really heard of the store before I started blogging the showcase. I had wondered what the name of the store meant and finally understood when I visited the other day. All the items at 1 Hundred. are ... you guessed it ... 100L. There are some very pretty designs offered by this creator, and the price is so reasonable especially if you are on a budget. It is definitely worth a visit!


Credits
Clothing: Glamour in Plum by 1 Hundred.
Hair: Lovely Lena in Brown 03 by Head Mistress
Skin: *Nathalie in Tan 03 by Filthy Skins
Makeup: LipGloss 03 by Filthy Skins (1L)
Pose: Model 050 by Glitterati

* Denote promotional copy.

Week 7 of 52 Weeks of Color - Folly

It has been such a busy, hectic week that I really haven't had time to shop for my Folly post. I was honestly getting ready to 'cheat' and tint a modifiable shirt and put a mesh jacket from JANE over it when I saw this cute little dress at the JANE shop. I know that it isn't quite the correct shade of pink, but to be honest, I'm not sure that any of my photos have been correct! I think that is a common problem with this challenge, however.

I finally grabbed my first mesh hair with the latest new release from Elikatira. I always love her hairstyles anyway but being mesh just makes it all the better! It was so much easier to pose with a hair that moves with me opposed to one that I have to modify to fit the pose. I will most definitely be looking to add more mesh hair to my already bursting inventory.


Credits
Clothing: Cinch Waist Dress Leeanne in Raspberry by JANE
Hair: Abbey in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: Sundust [Dark] Pout-Big Baby 2 by Curio
Pose: Mini Three Quarter 2 by !Bang

Week 6 of 52 Weeks of Color - Alice Blue

I really love how soft the color is for this week's edition of Luna's Color Challenge. It is definitely a color I can see myself wearing more often; so, I was not sad at all to add it to my inventory. I was really glad to find an outfit at a new store that I was really looking forward to shopping at. coldLogic is a collaborative effort between Janie Marlowe, Zyrra Falcone and Damien Fate which focuses on my latest obsession... mesh! I know you are probably getting tired of me talking about how fabulous mesh clothing is, but I really love the movement of the pieces and cannot see myself purchasing a lot of non-mesh clothing in the future excluding undershirts and the such of course.


Credits
Clothing: Mattison in Ice by coldLogic
Jewelry: Radiance Diamond Dangle Earrings by EarthStones
Hair: Carla with Roots in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: Sundust [Dark] Pout-Tantrum 2 by Curio
Pose: Model 023 by Glitterati

Week 5 of 52 Weeks of Color - Patina

This week's color has proven to be the most difficult for me yet. The cute mesh dress I'm wearing was not my first outfit of choice. I began with a really adorable dress from Donna Flora, but the translucent skirt proved to be a bit too much for shadows, and I found myself shopping once again. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the Oxford Dress by LeeZu, I just wish that I hadn't spent money on something that I didn't use. Who knows though... it may prove to be useful at a later date. If you drop by LeeZu in the near future, be sure to check out the tops section of the store; there is a mesh shirt in four different colors for only L$50 each! What a steal!

I had never tried an Atomic skin until they started showing up in The Dressing Room Blue a few weeks ago. I have a habit of snagging up the discount skins every week from the two shops even though I typically have no idea when or where I will use them. But, you never know what will pop up with this challenge, so I'm really glad that I bought it! I do believe that this may be one of my favorite new skins; Ivy Graves' work is absolutely amazing. I will most likely be making a trip to the main store location soon to check out what other goodness she has. Unfortunately, the skin I'm wearing is no longer available at TDRB, but there is a new Atomic skin with luscious red lips just waiting for you to buy it!


Credits
Clothing: [Dress] Oxford Dress Mesh in Wool Turquoise by LeeZu and [Pants] *White Cotton Leggings (edited) by Siss Boom
Jewelry: *Leah by je suis
Hair: Faith in Mocha with Roots by TRUTH
Skin: Grace Skin - Buff - Winter Kiss by Atomic @ The Dressing Room Blue (No Longer Available)
Pose: *Poofy 8 by aDORKable Poses

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 4 of 52 Weeks of Color - Iron

I'm so proud of myself for keeping up with Luna's Color Challenge for four weeks in a row! I tend to be a terrible procrastinator which is perhaps why I didn't finish the last one. I know it is only week four, but I'm trying really hard to not get behind.

The adorable outfit I am wearing is The Sea Hole's contribution to the January collection of Collabor88. Both the Herron Skirt and the Minna blouse come in six colors at 88L each. There is also a cute parasol that has been designed to go with the outfit which is also available in six colors at 88L each. Now, I know this outfit isn't the mesh that I have been loving for the past month or so, but it is still a really pretty and classy outfit. Hopefully, Drinkinstein will start releasing some mesh items soon!

I couldn't have asked for a more perfectly matched accessory than the recent release from Izzie's. The necklace is part of a set that also includes rings and earrings titled Turquoise Jewelry Set. The set also comes in four additional colors including onyx, pruple stone, red stone and white stone. Two versions of each are included with your purchase: a set with resizers and one without.


Credits
Clothing: [Top] *Minna Blouse in Slate and [Skirt] *Herron Skirt in Slate by The Sea Hole at Collabor88
Jewelry: *Turquoise Jewelry Set by Izzie's
Shoes: Flats by tram (Group Gift)
Hair: About 2 in Brown 08 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Sundust [Dark] Summer-Pure 2 by Curio
Pose: M Betty 1 by Olive Juice (Closing Sale)

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 3 of 52 Weeks of Color - Electric Indigo

I hoped to get so much more accomplished this week blog wise. I had at least three posts planned, but real life continues to wear me out. Uuuggghhh Two hours of travel time per day to and from work has got to end soon!

When I saw electric indigo was the color for this week, my first thought was 80s! I really didn't have many ideas of where to go looking for my outfit; so, I checked out some blogs to find stores I had never been to or hadn't been to in a while. This random search landed me at Emery.

The Skinny Jeans are a perfect addition to my wardrobe; at first the color was a little much for me, but I've actually developed a fondness for them. The color is really fun and girly. The Zebra Top on the other hand... not so much. Remember those quality pieces that will last that I mentioned wanting to add to my inventory last week? Well, I wouldn't exactly classify this shirt as one of those. Although it does match very well with the jeans, it's really not designed for anything other than posing. The sleeve pieces are very oddly shaped and attached to the shoulders; talk about not being AO friendly! The stripes were also extremely hard to deal with when it came to matching them up with the prim piece. If this shirt were mesh, it would be a total win! However, I wouldn't recommend it as is.

The necklace I'm wearing is a new piece from je suis titled Voyante Necklace Plain. It includes scripts for resizing, stone color texture, 'chain' texture and metal texture. A very neat aspect of this necklace, is that it also includes an option that allows you to input your own RGB for the stone color which allowed me to make the color perfectly electric indigo! You can never go wrong with a piece of jewelry you can custom color!


Credits
Clothing: [Top] Dressy Zebra Top in Violet by Emery and [Pants] Jean Skinny Passe in Violet by Emery
Jewelry: *Voyante Necklace Plain by je suis
Shoes: The Solas Shoes White by Fir & Mna
Hair: Andrea with Roots in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Nathalie . Tan . 01 by Filthy Skins
Tattoo: Rainbow 1 ll by DAMNED at Fashionably Late
Pose: Model 157 by Glitterati

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 2 of 52 Weeks of Color - Coral

Yay! I didn't wait a week to do a new 52WoC post! Last year when I started the challenge, my goal was to use as many pieces of clothing from my inventory that I already had as possible; I kind of want to do the reverse this year though I'm not sure that is the smartest idea with an inventory that is already over 60K. I would really love to get rid of the pieces that I know I will never wear again and replace them with quality items that will be staples of my wardrobe.

In all honesty, this week's color challenge was just an excuse to go pick up one of the new mesh shirts by Maitreya. I've been eyeballing Onyx's new items since I saw them pop up on the feeds but couldn't convince myself to purchase a piece. Now that I have, I'm afraid that I may find myself there more and more often. The Silk-Neck Tie Blouse is exceptionally well made with beautiful textures; it has a very classy and quite conservative look... Very school teacherish.

The skin that I am sporting is the new group gift from Filthy Skins. Alexandra always puts out amazing gifts every month for both male and female avatars, and with a joining fee of L$199, twelve free skins and shapes per year is really a steal that more than pays for the group fee.


Credits
Clothing: [Shirt] Silk-Neck Tie Blouse in Coral by Maitreya and [Pants] *Flared Pants in Cream by The Secret Store
Hair: Jess in Cocoa Brown by Raspberry Aristocrat (50% Off)
Skin: *January Group Gift Female Tan by Filthy Skins
Pose: Stand 127 by !Bang

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Week 1 of 52 Weeks of Color - Champagne

I tend to not make resolutions for the new year anymore because I never keep them. I do have a goal for this year, however... even though I'm about a week late getting this up here! My goal for this year is to participate in every week of the second round of Luna Juiblee's 52 Weeks of Color. Hopefully real life won't kick my butt as badly as it has this week for the rest of the year!

Two of the pieces I am wearing are from the current collection at The Dressing Room. The bodysuit and pumps by R.icielli aren't technically champagne (they are beige and creme), but the color was so close to Luna's champagne swatch that I couldn't pass these items up for my photo. You get both pieces plus seven more for a mere L$70! What a great deal!

The skirt I'm wearing is another piece of evidence to support the fact that I am totally addicted to mesh. I have found myself in the past couple of weeks passing up coats, dresses, skirts, etc that aren't mesh. I don't think I have totally given up on prim pieces; I just prefer to not have to deal with them when I don't have to! The Oxford Pencil Skirt by {mon tissu} is so pretty and classy; I think I eventually want to own the entire pack.


Credits
Clothing: [Bodysuit] Pietra by R.icielli @ The Dressing Room and The Oxford Pencil Skirt in Dark Brown by {mon tissu}
Shoes: Carmeelia Pumps by R.icielle @ The Dressing Room
Hair: Adora Hair in Brown Cocoa by Raspberry Aristocrat (50% Off)
Skin: *May [Sundust] Blackbird 2 by Curio
Pose: Stand 158 by !Bang

* Denotes promotional copy.

Week 38 of 52 Weeks of Color - Patriarch

I started off last week all excited because I knew that I had the perfect item already in my inventory for patriarch. As it turned out, I couldn't find it. I know I bought it... I'm pretty sure I didn't delete it, but I have no idea what it is called or who it is by. Just another reason why I really need to get my inventory sorted!

Thankfully, I was still able to find something in my inventory to match the color and didn't have to go out shopping! The Secret Store is one of my favorite places for clothing on the grid, and the reason why should be rather obvious. Maylee Oh's creations are always beautiful and impeccably made. But, what impresses me even more than her ability is her kindness; Maylee recently started a new blog in which she shares her knowledge of making clothing in Second Life and gives step by step instructions on how you can make your own. How incredibly amazing is that! So, check out her blog and go buy her stuff!! Lol

Love the hair? Yeah... Me, too! Though I have to admit that there is hardly a time that Truth Hawks has a release in which I don't like what he has come up with. Zaria is a beautiful long style with wavy strands of hair draped over the right shoulder. Two bang styles come in your purchase: straight bangs like the one I am wearing and bangs that are swooped to the side. Color packs are available at L$250 each or L$1,500 for the fatpack.

If you haven't noticed (or if you haven't heard me say it a billion times), I absolutely LOVE poses! I honestly couldn't tell you how many I have in my inventory, and in all seriousness... no matter how many I have, it will never be enough! I really love the poses put out by aDORKable Poses not only because they are unique, but because all of the singles poses also come with a mirror image! Anyone who has used poses for pictures knows how amazing having that ability is. There have been so many times I have thought that a pose would be perfect if it was just done the other way. The Side Pony is one of aDORKable's newest releases which was absolutely the perfect set to showcase the new hair from Truth. When you visit her shop, also check out her discount room where you can find some pretty amazing things!


Credits
Clothing: [Shirt] Poppy Neck Ruffles - White by [Pink] and [Skirt] *Froufrou - Purple by The Secret Store
Jewelry: Boheme by je suis
Hair: Zaria - Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Annabelle by Filthy Skins
Pose: Side Pony 4 Mirror by aDORKable Poses
Location: Lo Lo

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.