Lashae or Someone Like Her

This past Monday Strawberry Singh posted her latest "Monday Meme Challenge" which was a bit more challenging than her normal.  Berry challenged her readers to recreate a movie poster inspired by the original.  I had to do a small Google search for movies beginning with the letter "L" and came across Life or Something Like It staring Angelina Jolie and Ed Burns.  I've never actually watching the movie, but I will definitely be adding it to my Netflix queue.

This blog post was honestly the most fun I've had blogging in a long time.  I didn't really want to search through thousands of poses to try and find one to match the pose in the original movie photo; that would have taken a lot of precious time that I don't have to give up at the moment.  So I instead did something that I have been wanting to do for a long time... I made my own pose!  I always thought that it would be extremely stressful and agitating, but I ended up having such a good time that I plan on doing it more often.  Who knows, perhaps some day I will gain the courage to open my own pose store.


Credits (Lashae)

• Hands: Mesh Hands Relaxed Right by Slink
• Nail Applier: French Nails by Izzie's
• Hair: Teddy in LightBlondes01 by TRUTH
• Skin: Lulu 07 BL by Glam Affair @ The Arcade
• Skin Applier: Slink Hands Skin Applier America by Glam Affair
• Makeup: Black Eyeliner in Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
• Eyes: Ardent Eyes in Skyfall by IKON
• Lashes: 2011 Lashes Curl by LeLutka
• Pose made by Lashae Karsin

Credits (Dryden)

• Clothing: Shaw in Void by FATEwear
• Hair: Aiden in Sable by Exile
• Skin: April Group Gift M in Tan by Filthy Skins (No longer available)
• Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Olive by IKON
• Pose: Pencil 1 by aDORKable Poses

If I Close My Eyes Forever

I don't typically take pictures with my husband's avatar.  I'm not sure why other than because (1) he never logs on, (2) he never goes shopping and (3) duo pictures take a lot of time.  Since I have a lot more time of my hands now that summer has arrived, I may spend a bit more time working with both avatars.  That of course means I will have to take Dryden shopping at some point since the world may end before he takes himself.  My husband is very much the same even when it comes to the virtual man.

The beautiful pose I'm using in this photo is a new release by !bang poses.  If you, unlike me, love taking group shots, you should really check out this designer.  Luna Jubilee has a wide variety of couple, friend and group poses.  If you are a VIP member (350L join fee) you can snag Moment at a discounted price for only 88L; this discount won't last much longer, though!  All group poses are modfiable and demos are available.

I spotted the skirt I'm wearing by C'est la vie! while browsing through flickr photos a few days ago.  To all designers who don't use flickr as a marketing tool... you are missing out on many potential buyers!  I have discovered and rediscovered quite a few shops by simply looking through photo pools.  I really love the shape of the Ribbon Belt Skirt.  I do, however, sort of miss the movement of the flexi prims when it comes to wearing skirts in Second Life.  If only we could have the wonderfulness of both types of "material" in one.  The skirt is available in six designs and a free demo is available.

Credits (Lashae)

• Clothing: [Bra] Jolie in White by Izzie's and [Skirt] Ribbon Belt Skirt in Budding Pink by C'est la vie! New
• Jewelry: Dewdrop Jewelry Set in Silver/Rose by lassitude & ennui @ The Boutique New
• Hands: Mesh Hands Elegant 1M Left and Right by Slink
• Feet: Women's Natural Barefeet by Slink
• Nail Applier: Springy Fingernails and Springy Toenails by HopScotch @ The Boutique New
• Hair: Enjoy in Brown 08 by [elikatira] @ The Boutique New
• Skin: Irene Skin Pale DB by Izzie's New
• Skin Applier: Slink Hands Applier and Slink Feet Applier by Izzie's
• Makeup: [Eyes] Irene Eyeshadow in Pink and Smokey by Izzie's (Included with purchase of skin) and [Lips] Glossy Lip Highlights 3D by Izzie's
• Eyes: Ardent Eyes in Skyfall by IKON
• Lashes: 2011 Lashes Curl by LeLutka

Credits (Dryden)

• Clothing: [Shorts] Carter in Wasteland by FATEwear Subscriber Gift
• Hair: Aiden in Sable by Exile
• Skin: April Group Gift M in Tan by Filthy Skins (No longer available)
• Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Olive by IKON

Credits (Common)

• Furniture: [Sofa] Rue Able Loveseat by Cheeky Pea and [Table] Spring Words Coffee Table by LISP
• Decor: Rugs From the Attic by [croire] and Save a Cow, Grab the Rug by Gabrielle Swindlehurst (No longer available)
• Build: Light Box by Scarlet Creative
• Skydome: Spring by Turnip
• Pose: Moment by !bang New

Alone

I hope you have all had an amazing weekend.  This is the first time I have had a chance to make any photos for my blog in two weeks, and I must say that I have really missed it.  I have a lot of fun putting outfits together and finding the perfect spot to take a snapshot.  My husband and I spent the weekend at my mother's house last week, and unfortunately I cannot pack up my desktop and take it with me for photos.  Spending some time away from the computer is definitely nice, but I always end up missing Second Life no matter how long I've been away.  It's kind of like home... You enjoy going on vacation every now and then, but you always want to go home eventually!

I'm honestly not sure how new the top I'm wearing from Ducknipple is.  I spotted it while checking out the designer's new releases and really liked it.  If you have never visited this store, you may want to pencil it into your schedule sometime in the near future.  Almost all mesh items include a color change HUD; it's like purchasing a fatpack for the price of one regular item.  The Leather Jacket w/Top that I'm wearing includes twelve color options for the jacket and twelve color options for the top; this gives you a total of one hundred and forty-four possible color combinations.  A free demo is available.

I picked the jeans that I'm wearing up from Cracked Mirror at FaMESHed.  I really love the shape of these pants and the fact that there isn't a huge gap in the crotch which seems to be a fashion epidemic lately.  I've never had that problem with this designer, however.  The Disclaimer Skinny Jeans are available in five colors and include five mesh sizes and a modifiable alpha layer.  It's rare for me to find jeans that I really like in Second Life; so, when I do... I stock up.  The texture on these jeans is fabulous; it contains enough realism to be credible with enough artistry to properly fit in world.  Although my tush isn't photoed, the butt of jeans really makes it or breaks it for me.  The pockets have to look good and the shape (with mesh) has to be nice and round.  These jeans score on all points!  If you want to try them out for yourself, a free demo is available.

I have to admit that I haven't always been the biggest fan of hair by Exile.  His styles have always been pretty, but I thought the tips of the hair were way too pointy.  That problem, however, seems to be a thing of the past.  I spotted his new releases this weekend and instantly fell in love with Crazy in Love.  This hairstyle is so dramatic!  The volume is fantastic, the textures are beautiful and best of all... there are no pointy tips!  The hair is available in thirteen color packs, and a free demo is available.

A new skin was recently released by Izzie's titled Harlow.  I love the soft but classy and chic look of this skin.  Harlow is available in eight skin tones and includes a modifiable body shape, freckles options, moles options, four brow colors (excluding the mocha skin tone), cleavage options, a nail base, twelve lipstick colors, twelve eyeshadow colors and a brow shape.  I particularly like the eyeshadows included with this skin; they are very shiny and shimmery.  A free demo is available.


Credits
Clothing: [Top] Leather Jacket w/Top by Ducknipple and [Pants] Disclaimer Skinny Jeans in Faded Light by Cracked Mirror @ FaMESHed
Shoes: Millside Flats in Taupe by [elikatira]
Jewelry: Lena Earrings by Donna Flora No longer available.
Hair: Crazy in Love in Drift by Exile
Skin: Harlow Skin Pale DB by Izzie's
Makeup: [Eyeshadow] Harlow Eyeshadow Silver Teal by Izzie's (Included with purchase of Harlow Skin), [Lips] Glossy Lip Highlights 3D by Izzie's and [Eyeliner] Black Eyeliner in Gentle Fume by Acid & Mala
Eyes: Lucid Eyes in Optimism by IKON
Lashes: 2011 Lashes Curl by LeLutka
Hands: Mesh Hands Elegant R And Relax L by Slink
Poses: [1] Honey 2 and [2] Legs 7m by aDORKable Poses
Location: Hazardous

Darla

I love mix and match clothing; if all you ever have is pre-made, already put together outfits, life can get a bit boring.  Eclectic Apparel recently released a Mix 'n Match line with pieces that could truly go with just about anything.  The Darla Blazer and Pants do have a dress feel to them, but you could easily pair the blazer with a stunning pair of jeans and get a more casual look.  The Bronte Top is the perfect undershirt; it's both delicate and feminine.  The top also is able to hold its own as a stand alone piece if you want to lose the blazer.  The Darla Blazer and Pants are available in fifteen colors each, and the Bronte Top is available in sixteen colors.  Five sizes and an alpha layer are included with each purchase, and a free demo is available for you to preview the items.

Eclectic Apparel's contribution for CHIC2 is a little more casual and a lot more sexy!  The Cheer outfit is a design that, like the name suggests, is designed after athletic outfits.  The outfit is available in nine versions of white and nine versions of black.  As with all other Eclectic Apparel mesh, five sizes and an alpha layer is included in the purchase, and a free demo is available for you to preview the outfit.


Credits
Photo 1
Clothing: [Coat] *Darla Blazer in Taupe, [Top] *Bronte Top in Vermilion and [Pants] *Darla Pants in Taupe by Eclectic Apparel
Jewelry: Essence Necklace in Gold/White by [ glow ] studio
Hair: Phoebe in Bournville by LeLutka
Pose: *Bag Lady II 8 by aDORKable Poses

Photo 2
Clothing: *Cheer Outfit in Black & Pink by Eclectic Apparel @ CHIC2
Hair: Late at Night in Maple by Exile (Former TDR Item)
Pose: Model 153 by Glitterati

Both
Skin: Pout Silver Spoon 2 (Sundust) by Curio

* Denotes promotional copy.

Copacati

You know I'm all about the dressy casual wardrobe, and I have always loved The Secret Store.  Put the two together with a brand new release and you will have a very happy me!  The Copacati Silk Sweater was released last weekend in seven colors.  Each purchase includes five sizes in standard sizing and an alpha layer.  I really love the geometric shapes the top features, but perhaps that is just the math dork in me trying to poke its head through.  A free demo is available for you to to try.

I haven't been a huge fan of mesh hair yet because most of the pieces I have tried have this weird crinkled texture problem; I'm not sure if it is a problem with my viewer or if it is a problem with the mesh.  Nevertheless, I absolutely adore the style put out by Exile at the latest edition of The Dressing Room Blue.  It's a short, sassy look and includes four colors (and doesn't have that weird crinkled texture problem).  At 70L, it's an absolute steal.  A free demo is available.

Credits

Clothing: [Top] *Copacati Silk Sweater in Raven by The Secret Store and [Pants] Zooey Wide Leg Pants in Raven by JANE

Hair: Late at Night in Maple by Exile @ The Dressing Room Blue

Skin: Love (Milk) in Frenchie by Illusory Skin (Former Collabor88 item - no longer available)

Pose: *Pencil II 7 by aDORKable Poses

* Denotes promotional copy.

Shadow♥Love

I truly cannot describe how ecstatic I am to finally have shadows on Second Life! I have been mesmerized by them since the first time I saw pictures with them on the feeds and have been terribly envious of everyone who could do this! My poor laptop just couldn't handle the extra oomph that it took to run them. Last weekend, my amazing husband purchased a gaming computer for me; it runs SL so smoothly... I still cannot believe that I'm seeing shadows and can take high rez photos without crashing. Thank you so much, sweetie face!

I do need some practice with using shadows; it's a tad bit trickier to work with than I thought it would be, but I am rather pleased with how my first go at it turned out!

I guess I should tell you about what I am wearing! As I mentioned in my last post, I absolutely adore layers both in real life and Second Life. When I saw the Empty Hearts sweater from Tulip, I just couldn't stop myself from purchasing it. The textures are beautiful and the sculpted pieces add a touch  of comfort and warmth. The sweater is available in four color combinations which can be purchased separately or as a fatpack.

One of the two shirts I am wearing is also from Tulip. The Henley is a well made system top that fits perfectly with the Empty Hearts sweater. The top come in sets of two shirts at L$75 per pack; these are beautiful tops at an extremely reasonable price! The undershirt that I am wearing is once again the Intrinsic Tank by JANE; this really seems to be my go to shirt when I need an under layer. Since these tops are free; there is no reason why you shouldn't have them all! They are also modify which allowed me to tint the shirt to match the sweater. You can get much better than free, well made and modify!

Filthy Skins released a new skin last week titled Maria. As with all of Alexandra Barcelos' designs, Maria is exceptionally made with beautiful shadows, highlights and makeup choices. Each skin tone comes with eight makeup options; I am wearing Tan 03. The smokey eyes with the beautiful pink lips simply got me! There is also a new group gift out from Filthy Skins!


Credits
Clothing: [Sweater] Empty Hearts - Tan by tulip., [Top] Henley - Brown by tulip., [Undershirt] Intrinsic Tank - Orange Melon (tinted) by JANE and [Shorts] Denim Shorts - Light by Zaara
Jewelry: Lish Necklace by MIEL
Hair: Rina - Chestnut by Exile (Clearance @ L$50 per color pack)
Skin: *Maria - Tan 03 by Filthy Skins
Pose: Model 03 by Glitterati
Location: Where it Begins

* Denotes promotional copy.

Final Hours @ CHIC Limited

Today is the last day of the first round of items at CHIC Limited. The goal of this monthly event is to introduce Second Life residents to amazing designers; what I particularly love is that enrollment is not restricted to the already very famous in Second Life. Each month, a new selection of at least twenty designers will place an item out to be featured. The item is not a discount item and it’s not a limited item that is ridiculously expensive; prices are set at normal retail prices.

I really should use props more often in my photographs. This amazing chair is the item offered by aDORKable Poses who is most definitely one of my favorite pose designers in Second Life. If you follow my blog often, you know that I use her Pencil and Poofy sets quite often. They are so perfect for many of the designs I wear! The Brazen Hussy Chair will be out at CHIC Limited for the remainder of the day; it contains five poses, and it also contains a texture change script for the cushion. Also, the chair is modifiable which allows you to change the color of the rest of the chair! I decided to leave it as is because the purple is simply beautiful! If you aren’t able to make it to CHIC Limited today… No worries!! This beautiful prop will be out at the new aDORKable Poses main store after the event. Oooo and btw… There is an absolutely adorable FREE pose bench out at aDORKable Poses right now!! ;-)

The shoes I am wearing are also a CHIC Limited item by G Field. Although they are not seen in the photograph, the shoes contain a beautiful flower attached to the side. They have the ability to be turned on and off, and since the flower looked odd with the pose, I turned them off. These shoes are Viewer 2 friendly as well as friendly for other viewers of Second Life. At first I was a little confused why an alpha layer was included in the box if the shoes themselves contained an invisiprim, but all confusion was cleared when I actually clicked the shoes. The invisiprim has a turn on/turn off option just like the flower! Options also exist for flower color and sole color. These shoes are absolutely beautiful. The color change pair I am wearing is available for L$220; a white color change option is also available. Six single color shoes are available for purchase for L$190 each; these also contain the on/off option for the flower. If you don’t want just one pair, you can purchase the entire all color pack for L$1900.


Credits:
Clothing: *1940 Bathing Beauty by Siss Boom (Currently Not Available)
Shoes: Flower Pumps in Black by G Field @ CHIC Limited
Hair: Tash in Chocolate by Exile @ Clearance Sale
Skin: *Nala Rose (Pale) by Filthy Skins
Pose: *Brazen Hussy Chair by aDORKable Poses @ CHIC Limited
Scene by Modd.G (FREE)

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Week 13 of 52 Weeks of Color - Emerald

When I think of emerald, I think of a deep, rich green and not so much the mild green proposed on Luna Jubilee’s 52 Weeks of Color. But, like so many other colors in this challenge, I suppose emerald has its various shades as well.

Although I have never blogged The Secret Store before, I have most definitely admired the designs of Maylee Oh since I first noticed her on the fashion feeds a month or so ago. Her sculpts are beautiful and the textures are breathtaking. The skirt I am wearing, titled Chiffon in Silk Kerchief, is a special currently available at The Dressing Room Blue where The Secret Store is appearing as the guest. Personally, I believe Maylee should be a permanent fixture at TDR! Who doesn’t love getting fabulous clothing at a discount?!

My shirt is actually part of a dress by Siss Boom who is now placing out designs each week to correspond to the theme for 52 Weeks of Color. Writing on the Wall was Lestat Reuven’s contribution to taupe, and honestly, I feel that this taupe is more ‘taupish’ than the color swatch on Luna’s blog. Once again, so many shades are available! I’m too OCD for this… Why can’t there just be one shade of each color?! ROFL But, then I suppose all we would be left with are primary and secondary colors; that seems a bit boring.

The pose I am rocking is by Luna Jubilee herself! Through January 31st, all six pose packs have been marked down to L$100. Luna is running out of wall space and having a major sale before she sends all her smaller packs to the Marketplace. All future packs sold in store will contain ten poses each. I used Wake Me Up 7 (Extra Curvy) in the photo above which is included in one of Luna’s new pose packs. Luna’s poses are so versatile and can be used with so many different outfit types. If you have never visited !bang, you should definitely stop by! … And especially since there is a sale!! Hehe ;-)


Credits:
Clothing: [Shirt] *Writing on the Wall by Siss Boom and [Skirt] Chiffon in Silk Kerchief by The Secret Store @ The Dressing Room Blue
Jewelry: Adele Bangles by Indy & Co
Shoes: Move Pumps in Clover by [elikatira] – VIP Exclusive Color
Hair: Suzy in Brown Mix by Exile @ Previous TDR Special
Skin: *Nala Breeze (Pale) by Filthy Skins
Pose: *Wake Me Up 7 by !bang
Scene by Modd.G
Window View by Angelia61 Stock

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Only one more...

Ok.... So, I told myself that I absolutely was not going to be on Second Life or post any new blogs while I was on vacation with my ever so amazing boyfriend (♥). But, I wasn't able to get these pictures out before we left, and as long as they are sitting here on my laptop completely unpublished it is going to annoy me. So, one last post, and you won't see me again until Friday!

A very good friend of mine, I won't mention names just incase, introduced me to Donna Flora last week, and I absolutely fell in love with her designs. Most of her styles are very vintage, which I absoultely LOVE. If I could have chosen an era to grow up in, it most likely would have been somewhere between the 20s and 40s. Yes, I realize that was a time of great hardship in the United States, but sometimes that can humble people and make them stronger. It would have been nice to have been able to teach a classroom (I'm a teacher in RL ;) ) and not have students who were rude and didn't care about anyone but themselves. Anyway... Donna Flora's designs are full of texture and color, and I highly recommend visiting her store! The outfit I am wearing, titled Brooke, was released late last week and comes in both gold and sky. You get both a flexi babydoll skirt with the outfit along with a 'normal' skirt and flexi top with beads!

Clothing: Brooke in Gold by Donna Flora
Hair: Allison in Timid Brown by fri.day
Skin: Ania (Peach) 2 by LAQ
Pose: Like A Rolling Stone by Don't Freak Out

The Dressing Room has a new collection! It's always amazing when great designers come together on Second Life to bring you AMAZING prices for their clothing. Among the designers you can find there are Tuli, R.icielli, Glam Affair, Exile, So Many Styles, and Kunglers (Blue Room). Here are a few outfits, with their prices, that I threw together from the collection!

Clothing: (Top) Carol by Glam Affair 50L$, (Bottom) Anita by R.icielli 60L$
Hair: Leslie in Caramel by Exile 50L$
Skin: Gina 2 by Tuli 65L$
Pose: Shirtless - Knees by Posies
Background by JoesSistah

Clothing: (Top) Sporty Grey Jacket by So Many Styles 50L$, (Bottom) Leggings by Kunglers 50L$
Shoes: Open Stilettos Pink by YS&YS 60L$
Hair: Leslie in Caramel by Exile 50L$
Skin: Gina 2 by Tuli 65L$
Poses: (Top) Wanna be Jump, (Middle) Want You, (Bottom) AE-F5 by Posies
Background by JoesSistah