After All, Tomorrow Is Another Day

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A new round of The Seraphim Social started a few days ago.  This particular event is near and dear to my heart because it was first started by Vixen Thibedeau, Liane Boomhauer and myself last summer.  All three of us share a passion for reading, and we thought it would be fun to have a book club in Second Life where designers create products for each month's chosen theme.  However, we have all went our separate ways from Seraphim since last summer, but that doesn't mean our love of reading and seeing those books come to life has diminished at all!

The selected book for this round is Gone With the Wind (if you couldn't tell from my post title).  I started reading this book when I was in high school or college and never completely finished; I think I may have made it about halfway through.  I have, however, seen the movie multiple times as I am sure many of you have.  To be quite honest, Scarlett O'Hara always got on my nerves.  She seemed very petty and self-righteous.  Not exactly the type of female I would get along with in real life.

The dress I'm wearing is available at The Seraphim Social and is by Coquet.  I really love how the shoulders droop off to the sides; it gives the dress a very casual and laid back look.  I could imagine Scarlett wearing something like this if she had existed in the modern day.  Although you cannot see the back of the dress in my photo, the draped design of the bottom portion of the dress is very interesting.  The drape begins just above the butt and flairs out sort of like a curtain (I wonder if that could be a reference to the dress Scarlett wore made of curtains) to reveal a more plain textured fabric underneath.  If you would like to see the vendor picture which clearly gives a view of both sides, please click here.

The necklace I am wearing is also available at The Seraphim Social, although you cannot see it very well in my photo.  The necklace comes with a color change HUD for the pearls and the stones found on the jewelry.  Matching earrings are also available.  To see the vendor picture please click here.

If you would like to see a gallery of everything available at The Seraphim Social, please check out Seraphim's coverage.


Credits
Clothing: Gone With the Wind Dress in White by Coquet at The Seraphim Social
Jewelry: Melly Necklace by Cae at The Seraphim Social
Shoes: Lola Heels in Cherry by Ingenue at Collabor88
Feet: Mesh Female Feet High by Slink
Hands: Mesh Hands Elegant1 by Slink
Hair: Hope by TRUTH
Skin: Summer II in America 08 with Lipstick 02 by Glam Affair at Collabor88
Skin Applier: Slink Hands and Feet Applier in America by Glam Affair
Eyes: Eternal Eyes in Storm by IKON
Pose: Scarlett #2 by elephante poses at The Seraphim Social
Location: The Pixel Bean Coffee House

Helpless

I seem to never be able to stay away.  I can go for months without thinking about Second Life, and then somewhere out of the blue I'm wondering about what kind of new shoes may be available.  I'm helpless.

My latest absence had to do more with feeling overwhelmed than anything else.  Second Life has always been a hobby for me, but trying to keep up with my blog, Seraphim and my pose shop felt more like a job than something I did for leisure.  I had to leave... I needed to breath.  I definitely have a new found respect for creators who are able to hold down a real life job and still design in Second Life.


Credits
Clothing: Blooming Moment Dress by ::{u.f.o}:: at Collabor88
Jewelry: Butterfly Neckalce by Izzie's VIP Group Gift
Shoes: Lily Flats in Prussian by Ingenue at Collabor88
Feet: Mesh Female Feet Flat by Slink
Hands: Mesh Hands Elegant1 and Bag by Slink
Nail Applier: Pearl Nails by Izzie's at The Dressing Room Fusion
Hair: Fleur by TRUTH at The Seasons Story
Skin: Mokatana The Diva by Glam Affair
Skin Applier: Slink Hands Skin Applier America by Glam Affair
Eyes: Summer Storm by Poetic Colors
Pose: Model 272 by Glitterati No Longer Available
Location: Frisland

On the Sidelines

Hello, loves!  It's been a while... for a number of reasons.  I think I burned myself out a bit being on Second Life all the time during the summer.  I simply needed a break, and real life work offered the much needed vacation from my 'second existence.'

I'm not sure if I have mentioned it before, but my husband was laid off from his mining job last February and hasn't been able to find a job since.  Needless-to-say, money has been a bit tight.  I never felt bad about spending money on Second Life since it was pretty much the only entertainment I spent money on (minus television and books of course).  I have never been one to go out and party or to sporadically go shopping in real life.  But, with only one household income, I have felt a bit guilty spending money on something that isn't an absolute necessity.  So, after some consideration, I think the focus of my blog is going to change.  I will always want to showcase fashion that I personally consider to be beautiful, but I most likely will not be blogging a lot of full priced items in the near future.  With the US economy in the shape that it's currently in, I know that my family isn't the only one out there effected by lay offs and a lack of extra cash.  I've always been a bargain hunter, and I plan to put those skills to use in my Second Life shopping.

I'm sure that most of you have already spotted the outfit I'm wearing on other fashion blogs since Collabor88 has been open for over two weeks this month.  But, I haven't been around and had to go check on the newness for myself.  I love the high-waist shorts by Igenue; at only 88L per pair, Hetty is very affordable and comes in seven pretty colors with standard mesh sizes.  The jacket, also available at Collabor88, is a tad bit more expensive at 188L each from House of Fox.  I consider jackets to be versatile pieces and don't mind spending a little extra on them.  The same concept goes for jewelry... especially texture change jewelry like the Mother's Pearl Necklace (188L) and Mother's Pearl Earrings (88L) by LaGyo also at Collabor88.

I'll admit that the lighting I used for my photos isn't necessarily one of the best for showing off skin, but since we are talking about bargain hunting, I had to use it and definitely had to mention it.  I know that producing a quality skin for Second Life takes a lot of time and a lot of skill; so, I understand why most of them are very expensive.  Izzie's is one of the very few designers who offers quality skin at a great price.  For a little over 1000L, you can purchase Faith, her latest creation, which includes a modifiable shape, freckles, four eyebrow colors, cleavage options, a nail base, twelve lip shades, ten eyeshadows and an eyebrow shape.  Anyone who has purchased a full price skin in Second Life will know how great of a deal that is!  It is easily 1/3 the price of most quality skins.


Credits
Clothing: [Jacket] Color.Me in Purple by House of Fox @ Collabor88, [Shirt] Intrinsic Tank in Brown Truffle by JANE and [Shorts] Hetty in Coffee by Ingenue @ Collabor88
Jewelry: Mother's Pearl Necklace and Mother's Pearl Earrings by LaGyo @ Collabor88
Shoes: *Ute Mesh Pumps in Coffee by Baiastice
Hair: Briony in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: *Faith Skin Pale DB by Izzie's
Makeup: [Eyeshadow] *Faith Eyeshadow Brown by Izzie's and [Lips] *Lipstick Dark Rose by Izzie's
Pose: *Bag Lady 1 by aDORKable Poses
Location: Warrumbungles

* Denotes promotional copy.

My New Trousers

Siss Boom released a new pair of mesh trousers trousers today that are simply stunning. The pants have a very loose look with a pressed crease down the legs. This definitely gives them a dressy casual feel which I absolutely love. Your purchase includes five sizes and an alpha layer. There are nineteen colors/textures to choose from; two of these are on sale for L$100 for a twenty-four hour period only! The regular price of the pants are L$190 each which is a very reasonable price... especially for quality mesh.

The top I matched with the pants is an 'old' JANE cardigan and undershirt. The undershirt may just be my new favorite; I have had the free JANE Intrinsic Tanks forever and wear them often, but the Femme Lace Camis are very soft and elegant. The lace adds an extra touch of class. I have several shirts like this in real life and wear them as undershirts on almost a daily basis. Each color pack costs L$50 each, or you can purchase the entire fatpack for L$250.


Credits
Clothing: [Top] Femme Lace Cami in Brown Khaki by JANE, [Sweater] *Chase Sweater in Lilac by JANE and [Pants] *Muted Tone Feminine Trousers by Siss Boom
Shoes: Organique Flats in Straw by Ingenue @ Collabor88
Hair: Soft 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 034 by Glitterati

Kimi

Lately I have shied a bit away from doing exclusive skin posts because it took me entirely too long to take the photographs (crash after every snapshot), and I have been running very short on time (planning my wedding and taking masters courses!). I am completely loving how my Second Life has been behaving since the last update. No more crashing after one snapshot! I was able to completely photograph the beautiful new line by Filthy Skins with the new skirt from The Secret Store in under thirty minutes. Words truly cannot describe how happy that makes me.

Kimi is the new face by Filthy Skins, and I absolutely love it! I have discovered so many fantastic designers by visiting discount shops; Chic Boutique is where I found the lovely Alexandra Barcelos. So, to all you designers out there who think that discount shops are a waste of time and effort, they are definitely not! You will attract more customers who always hunt for a bargain. Kimi is a soft, gentle skin for the most part. The eye shadows are evident but not overdone, and the lips are beautifully colored. I love how the designer has only added a touch of eyelashes; this gives you, the customer, complete freedom to add your own favorite eyelashes. I should have added a tattoo layer eye shadow to my pictures for an example; I’ll remember to do that with my next Filthy Skins post. Six makeups are available in four tones each. Also, a closed mouth and ‘teeth’ version are included in your purchase. Single makeups can be purchased for L$ 1,000 each or L$4,000 for a single skin tone fatpack containing all makeups. If you are a Filthy Skins VIP Member (L$199 joining fee), you will receive a 50% discount on your purchase if made in the first two days of the release (today and tomorrow)! Be sure to activate your tag BEFORE your purchase!

The Secret Store is another one of those amazing little shops with absolute beautiful designs that I found through, no… not a discount shop, but a hunt! Just another example of how designers who are so good to their customers can attract more traffic. Maylee Oh has added a new design to her shop at Euphoria titled Froufrou. I really love the super cute name! To go with the super cute name is a super cute design. I always love The Secret Store sculpts; they are all beautifully crafted with amazing textures. Of course, the new skirt is no exception. Three layers of beautiful ‘fabric’ give this skirt a very girlish look. I really love the belt attached to the top; it definitely gives the skirt a little extra personality. Resize scripts have been added to the skirt which allows you to easily make adjustments for your ava. The skirt is available in six adorable colors at L$189 each; a fatpack is also available for L$900.

Last, but most certainly not least, Ingenue is having a 25% to 50% Off Sale on everything through Saturday! I’m sure you are as happy as I was when I first heard about it. Angelique is just one of the many beautiful designs on sale right now. The body suit features a corset style design with a hint of an adorable floral texture. Ten colors are available in this designs at L$82 each. Love them all? Pick up the fatpack for only L$412!


Credits
Clothing: [Shirt] Angelique in Lilas by Ingenue and [Skirt] *FrouFrou in Purple by The Secret Store @ Euphoria
Hair: Details in Brown 04 by [elikatira]
Skin: *Kimi (Pale) by Filthy Skins
Pose: 062 by Glitterati
Background by FairieGoodMother

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

I ♥ Good Sales!

With Christmas fast approaching, we most likely will be seeing many designers putting items on sale. I was extremely excited when I received a notecard yesterday stating that Ingenue will be having a 50% Off Sale on all dresses through Wednesday. If you are an admirer of 40s fashion; you most definitely do not want to miss this! I picked up several dresses while I visited the store; the dress featured below is titled Kerria and is absolutely perfect for all the Christmas parties you are sure to attend over the next 25 days or so! The colors blend so perfectly between the system skirt and the flexi attachments. At L$175, you cannot go wrong! The dress is offered in four beautiful colors.

I wonder if it would be too much to hope for a shoe sale from Ingenue? =) ... Just sayin'. Hehe

Clothing: Kerria in Scarlet by Ingenue @ 50% Off Sale
Jewelry: Bullseye in Gold/Smokey Quartz by EarthStones (Group Exclusive)
Hair: Witch in Lady by !lamb.
Skin: Pearl 5 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: *Pencil 5 by aDORKable Poses
Background by E Dina




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Delirium Aquarellist

I am wearing a mixture of designers today. My amazing jeans are a new design from Miseria, titled Delirium. The prim bottom blends beautifully with the pant portion of the jean, and I absolutely love the faded, worn look at the top of the pants. My shirt and shoes are both from Ingenue. The sweater, titled Aquarellist, is only available at the LE.LOOK! location of Ingenue. The shoes, titled Clara, are available at Ingenue's main store in a gatcha machine.

Clothing: [Shirt] Aquarellist in Blush by Ingenue; [Pants] *Delirium Jeans in Fog 2 by Miseria
Shoes: Clara in Hunter by Ingenue
Hair: The Morning After with Bangs in Girl Next Door by Clawtooth
Skin: Ania 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: pose for you by estetica
Background by RubyBlossom




* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Albero Gatcha Festival + Mariposa Closing Sale

The Albero Gatcha Fall Festival started yesterday, and there are many amazing designers participating. If you aren't familiar with what a gatcha is, it is much like a gumball machine. You pay the vendor a set amount which is often very low compared to the designer's normal prices, and you get one of the items inside the vendor. The designer will often put multiple colors of a particular object in the vendor with two to three of those colors being a rare 'prize'. I got a lot of amazing items for my Second Life house yesterday, but I only picked up a few fashion items. I was extremely excited to see that Ingenue had a gatcha at the festival; the designer has included a beautiful blouse, titled Gamine, in ten colors. Unfortunately, even after four tries I didn't get the rare white shirt, but I was definitely not disappointed with the colors I did receive. A-BOMB also has a gatcha set up at the festival with an amazing pair of heels in eleven colors; as luck would have it, I actually got the color I most wanted on the very first try!

I was very sad to see in a fashion feed earlier this week that Mariposa is closing. I first discovered the store this past summer and instantly fell in love with the designer's jewelry. There is, however, an amazing closing sale underway; if you have never tried Mariposa jewelry, I suggest that you definitely pick up a few of the designs before they are gone. I purchased fatpacks of every design that I liked; at such low prices, it was a steal! Hopefully the designer will decide to not stay gone forever.

Clothing: [Shirt] Gamina in Mustard by Ingenue (L$45 Gatcha Festival); [Pants] Cara Trousers in Latte 1 by Ingenue (NEW)
Jewelry: [Earrings] Aubade Reloaded in Pearl by Mariposa (CLOSING SALE)
Shoes: Lavea in Beige by A-BOMB (L$100 Gatcha Festival)
Hair: Allison in Thoughtful Brown by fri.day
Skin: Pearl 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Poses by Don't Freak Out
Background by RubyBlossom

Happy Halloween!

I have had a lot of fun dressing up in so many costumes this week and attending some great Halloween parties this weekend! Of course, there are still many great parties left to attend tonight, and just incase you haven't picked up a costume yet, I've got some more for you! My first two costumes are from A Touch of Ireland. The Black and Orange Halloween Dress features a corset style top with poofy sleeves and a long, flowing skirt. An adorable pumpkin ring is also included with your purchase to wear on your head. I'm also wearing an adorable ring titled Pumpkin Spice from { r a n g s } that I found today for only L$25! Nothing in the store is over L$100! You definitely have to check it out!

Clothing: Black and Orange Halloween Dress by A Touch of Ireland
Jewelry: Pumpkin Spice by { r a n g s } @ L$25
Hair: Roxanna in Mocha by TRUTH
Skin: Pearl 2 (Peach) by LAQ
Pose: (1) Bag Lady 2 by aDORKable Poses and (2) Deliver Me to Destiny by .::DARE::.


If you are looking for a costume that is a little sexier, then perhaps Spell Caster is for you! This outfit features a bikini style top with an ultra short skirt! An adorable witch hat with a frog, a wand, black and white striped stockings and a skin are also included with the purchase!

Clothing: Spell Caster by A Touch of Ireland
Hair: Tamina in Lime by TRUTH
Skin: Included with Clothing
Pose: Bag Lady 2 by aDROKable Poses
Background by RubyBlossom


If you are looking for a costume that is a classic, you will definitely want to stop by Lemania Indigo Desgins. Mr. President is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe that is absoultely stunning and very true to the actual, real life design. At only L$100, you really cannot lose with this purchase!

Clothing: Mr. President by Lemania Indigo Designs @ L$100
Jewelry: Tennis Necklace by EarthStones
Shoes: Included with Clothing
Hair: Marilyn in Blonde by Ingenue @ L$35
Skin: Jessica 6 (Fair) by LAQ
Pose: (1) Pencil 3 and (2) Pencil 9 by aDORKable Poses