And It Was Love

It’s hard to believe that a couple months ago I only owned one brand of skin and had no intention of ever changing that. I just didn’t look ‘me’ in another skin. One of the great things about Second Life, however, is that you can change ‘me’ on a daily (or hourly lol) basis! You don’t have to be stuck with one look or one style. When I first started modeling for Lemania Indigo Designs and Wondrous Strange (now Siss Boom) in Second Life at the ripe old age of three months, I was always fascinated and awe struck at the beautiful skin in the vendor pictures. When I finally figured out about two months later… I’m not really sure why I never asked… who the extremely talented creator was, I quickly teleported to Curio. Still being relatively young in Second Life, I was not about ready to pay ‘that’ price for skin! Haha… No way! Not me! I went on about my merry way and didn’t really think much more about it.

Last week, a friend IMed me and told me that Curio had a free skin in the Gala & Rita Design Announcements group. My curiosity perked back up, and I joined the group to try the skin. Let’s just say that I instantly fell in love all over again. The skin looked absolutely beautiful on my ava; the lips were so colorful and luscious and the eye shadow had just the right amount of color. Needless to say, I once again teleported back to Curio to drool over all the amazing skins. Although L$3000 is still quite an investment to me, it’s not an absolute out of the question purchase decision to me anymore. I took a few demos and tried them on periodically over the next couple days. As I said, L$3000 is an investment for me as I am sure it is for most people in Second Life, and I wanted to make sure without a shadow of a doubt that I really LOVED the skin I would buy. Of course, I could have purchased a single makeup pack, but then I would just end up wanting the rest. In the end, I decided to purchase the Elf 2 Sundust makeup pack, and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.

I think the vendor pictures at Curio may be a bit misleading; you actually get an extreme amount of skin options in the pack that I didn’t realize way back when by just looking at the pictures. Each makeup comes in two versions, two skin tones (light and dark), and an option for freckles in both makeups and both skin tones which gives you a total of eight options for each ‘makeup’. If you purchase the fatpack, that is a total of fourty-eight skins! When you look at it like that, L$3000 doesn’t seem quite as bad; that is only L$62.5 for each skin.

The skin from Curio looks amazingly realistic. Apart from the face, my favorite part is the collar bones. It almost looks as if Gala has taken a picture of someone with beautiful collar bones and uploaded it on her skin. I’m sure, however, that they are hand painted, and that, my dear readers, is pure and amazing talent! The colors on each of the eyes blends so perfectly together, just the right amount of blush is added, and even in the very light lips, they are all still so luscious. If you have never tried Curio, I urge you to at least join the Gala & Rita Design Announcements group (free to join) to try the free skin. If you are anything like me, you will soon be falling in love, and it probably won’t be long until you are wanting more!

Credits:
Clothing: [Dress] Wisk by Phoenix Rising (No Longer Available) and [Tank] Billie Lace Tank in Black by Pink Outfitters
Jewelry: White Pearl Set by Alienbear's Designs
Hair: End of Summer in Brown 3 by Head Mistress
Skin: Elf 2 (Sundust) by Curio
Pose: Model Pose 026 by Glitterati
Background by RubyBlossom

Love Me Some Hair!

I could barely control myself yesterday on my first visit to Head Mistress. Never in a million years would I have believed that you could find hair at the quality offered in this chic little shop in fatpacks for only L$150. Yes, you read that correctly, dear readers... L$150 for fifteen amazing colors of exquisitely sculpted hair. The textures this hair features are very beautiful and blend very well. It will be very difficult for you to leave this shop without purchasing something!

Don’t you just LOVE the skin I’m wearing?! If not, you need that pretty little head of yours checked. Hehe . Ice Queen Happy Holidays is the FREE Christmas gift from Curio. Yes, I just said FREE Curio skin. Woot! A normal and freckled version of the skin is included in the holiday package in every skin tone available from Curio. To grab this skin before it disappears, search for and join the Gala & Rita Design Announcements group in world. This group is free to join. As my first ever Curio skin, I can honestly say that I am falling in love♥, and you just may be seeing me in a lot more Curio skins in the future!

The clothing I am wearing in my first picture is the Taylor sweater from Pink Outfitters at House of London which features multiple wearing layers (Thank you, London Dailey!!) and two prim attachments. I absolutely fell in love with this sweater as soon as I saw it in the notice. The prims are beautifully sculpted and blend well with the shirt/sweater layers of the top. At only L$50 each, this sweater is really a steal! Eight colors are available at the sale price until January 4, 2011.

The clothing I am wearing in the second picture has been featured several times before but is definitely worth featuring again. Actually, it has kind of become my emergency grab shirt. I simply LOVE it! The shirt is part of a complete outfit by Siss Boom titled Winter Basics. The ensemble features jeans, a shirt layer and the sweater layer that I am wearing above. Prim attachments are also included for the jeans and the sweater which gives the outfit a more realistic look. If you want to grab this, you will have to hold off until January 1st as the Lemania SIM is being remodeled. I’m really excited and cannot wait to see what Lestat Reuven creates! I so love, love, love her builds!

The jewelry featured in both the first and second pictures is from EarthStones. If you are anything like me, you simply cannot stay away from the exquisite sculpts created by Abraxxa Anatine. There are very few pieces released that I don’t love. The best part about both items featured here is that they are available in the Bargain Loft at a discounted price! The dangle beads set features tiny, little beads ‘dangling’ from a silver linked chain. The necklace, earrings and bracelet are all sold as separate pieces in ten color options at L$150 each. If you have ever been to EarthStones, you know that is definitely a bargain! The Diamond Circle Drop Set in Silver/Red Jasper features a linked chain and a stone suspended inside of a diamond circle. I absolutely love this set! It is offered in four center stone options and two metal options (eight options total). The set includes both the necklace and the earrings for L$175.

Style Card
Clothing: [1] Taylor Sweater in White by Pink Outfitters and [2] *Winter Basics by Siss Boom
Hair: [1] Lovely Lena in Brown 3 and [2] End of Summer in Brown 3 by Head Mistress
Skin: Ice Queen – Happy Holidays (Sundust Dark) by Curio FREE
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Black Friday @ PIDIDDLE

It isn't too late to catch the Black Friday deals at Pididdle! Select colors of each item have been marked down to L$55, L$75 or L$95. This is the perfect opportunity for you to grab that item you have had your eye on! The outfit included in my picture below features the Obsessions Top Plain in Egg Shell (L$55) and the NEW High Waisted Tube Skirt in Hot Pink (this color not on sale). I absolutely love the little bow at the top of the skirt! It gives it such a cute look and feminine character. The owner and designer of Pididdle has set out an exclusive color (forest) of the High Waisted Tube Skirt for customers absolutely free! Be sure to drop by before midnight to grab the gift!

Clothing: [Top] Obsessions Top Plain in Egg Shell and [Skirt] *High Waisted Tube Skirt in Hot Pink by Pididdle
Shoes: The Alice Cullen Flats in Ivory by Cherry
Hair: Felicity in Chestnut by ETD (No Longer Available)
Skin: Pearl 8 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: *Pencil 6 by aDORKable Poses
Background by RubyBlossom




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

These are Hot Pants!

After a long break, *LP* Design has returned to the to the fashion world in Second Life! Several new pairs of pants have been put out as the designer's first new releases. If you are looking for your perfect pair of flashy holiday pants, you will definitely be able to find them at *LP* Design. The Moonlight pants are slim fitting and very shiny! These pants are available in five fantastic colors including black, blue, green, pink and red. Single colors are available for L$170 while the entire fatpack is available for L$500.

Clothing: [Top] *Danni Top in Green by Total Knockout (No Longer Available) and [Pants] *Moonlight Pants in Black by *LP* Design
Shoes: Aura Ankle Boot in Nickle by Cherry

Hair: *Enix in Cocoa by TRUTH
Skin: Nina by -Glam Affair- @ L$10 With Love Hunt
Pose: Glitz 5 by !BANG
Background by RubyBlossom




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Just One More...

Just a mere hour or so ago I was so tired and didn't think that I would be able to stay up much longer. However, now that I have learned how to take better photographs, I just had to do one more before I went to bed! The outfit I am wearing is from Siss Boom which is titled Winter Basics. The red sweater with undershirt and beautiful jeans are perfect for casual Christmas or even Thanksgiving wear. The top and bottom are sold as a set which is available at L$100 for a limited time.

Clothing: *Winter Basics by Siss Boom @ L$100
Shoes: The Alice Cullen Flats in Blood Red by Cherry
Hair: Sonya in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: Pearl 3 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Softly Standing by estetica
Background by RubyBlossom




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Lorena

Tribal Soul Designs recently launched their new Perfecta Skin Line in Lorena which is absolutely stunning! The skin comes in two shades, contrast and fair, and will be released in a third, darker color in the near future. Lorena is available in twelve makeups, two naturals and two nudes. Each of these comes in twelve variations which include:

• Bald Full Breasts
• Bald Full Breasts Freckles
• Bald Small Breasts
• Bald Small Breasts Freckles
• Hairbase Full Breasts
• Hairbase Full Breasts Freckles
• Hairbase Small Breasts
• Hairbase Small Breasts Freckles
• Hairbase 2 Full Breasts
• Hairbase 2 Full Breasts Freckles
• Hairbase 2 Small Breasts
• Hairbase 2 Small Breasts Freckles

Individual makeups are available for L$1000 each or L$5000 for a fatpack. Add-ons are also available in the tattoo layer which include extra freckles, blush, age marks and messy mascara. Add-ons are available for L$100 per pack.

***Please click picture then zoom for a high resolution image.***

Clothing: Billie Lace Tank Top in Gray by Pink Outfitters @ House of London L$50 Sale

Hair: Cameron in Timid Brown by fri.day
Skin: *Lorena by Tribal Soul Designs
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Fifty Linden Friday

I'm so extremely happy when Friday arrives every week. Not only is it the first day of the weekend, but it is also the day when a group of amazing designers places an item out for only L$50! Many great designers are on this week's list including Miel, !lamb., Glitterati, Callie Cline, 5th & Oxford, DECO, HooT, Kookie, Artilleri, Young Urban, Turquoise Unicorn Studios and Kyoot. Pssttt... DECO sent out a group gift to the Fifty Linden Friday group since their item was put out late, and it's free to join!

Clothing: Fi Cardigan & Cami in Green by Pink Outfitters @ House of London (L$50 Sale)
Scarf: [Left] Lia Scarf Flor (Color Change) and [Right] Lia Scarf Plaid (Color Change) by Miel (L$50)
Hair: DIY Haircut in [Left] Butterfinger and [Right] Ink by !lamb. (L$50)
Skin: Pearl 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses




* Denotes items provided by designer for review.

Warm & Comfy

Sometimes there is nothing better than sitting by the fire drinking a hot cup of cocoa on a cold fall day. The new release from Elymode is perfect to snuggle up in as the temperatures continue to drop even farther! The Ellen Open Sweater features an adorable texture which reminds me of many of the sweaters that I have in real life. I love the vividness of the colors and the simple line that highlights your avatars mid section. The sweater comes in six fantastic colors (black, blue, green, purple, red and wine), one of which is available at 50% regular price in celebration of the opening of Elymode's new main store. Elymode's Slouchy Leggings match perfectly with the sweater and is available in the same beautiful colors. A free gift is also set out for customers!

Clothing: (Jacket) Ellen Open Sweater in blue by Elymode, (Undershirt) White Tank by Tres Blah and (Pants) Slouchy Leggings in Blue by Elymode
Jewelry: Simplicity in Onyx by Mariposa
Shoes: Alice Cullen Flats in Ivory by {Cherry} at House of London @ L$50
Hair: Tiana in Chestnut by ETD (No Longer Available)
Skin: Ania 3 (Peach) by LAQ

Strolling Leaves

I cannot believe how fiercely fall has taken hold of the little region of the world that I live in. Last week it was warm enough to wear capris outside, and this week we have a chance for snow. I typically do not like to see the summer go; I absolutely detest being cold. I do, however, love to watch the leaves change colors and drift to the ground. There is something very calming about the entire process.

For my stroll through a Fall park in Second Life, I'm wearing the Jenae Tie Front Sweater in Russet (NEW) by WoE, French Twist Bodice by Lemania Indigo Designs, Mona Pants in Ice by Phoenix Rixing (no longer available), Alice Cullen Flats in Ivory by {Cherry} at House of London (L$50) and the Ari Handbang in Snowball also by {Cherry} at House of London (L$50).

Clothing: (Jacket) Jenae Tie Front Sweater in Russet by WoE, (Shirt) French Twist Bodice by Lemania Indigo Designs and (Pants) Mona Pants by Phoenix Rising (No longer availalbe)
Shoes: Alice Cullen Flats in Ivory by {Cherry} at House of London @ L$50
Bag: Ari Handbag in Snowball by {Cherry} at House of London @ L$50
Hair: Nina in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: Ania 3 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Back Lady 9 by aDORKable Poses

L$50 Sale @ House of London

House of London is having their 2nd Annual Birthday Sale, and the prices are absolutely too good to miss! Beginning today through November 30th, House of London will be rotating a L$50 sale through their various brands. Items at Cherry (Shoes, Accessories and Jewelry) and Sugar & Spice (Lingerie) are marked at L$50 through November 11. I fell in love with the Cherry shoes last summer; so, I of course bought every color of my favorite styles today!

Shoes: (1) Alice Cullen Flats in Mint/Silver, (2) Aura Ankle Boots in Pearly White, (3) Bow Slingbacks in Lemon, (4) Classic Pumps in Cherry Red and (5) Rosario Ballet Flats in Byzantium by {Cherry} @ House of London
Skin: Pearl (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: Ask Me Tomorrow by Don't Freak Out!