My Padded Room

This post has seriously been the most fun I have had with blogging in quite a while even though it took me quite a bit longer to do than intended, but that is simply because my real life job started back this week. (Insert sad face here) Today, aDORKable Poses released a padded room pose prop, and it is unbelievably adorable... or adorkable! This prop is going to be so perfect for a new blog that I'm working on which will be announced at a later date. ;-)

My Padded Room contains seven poses with position adjusting scripts. The entire setup is only fifteen prims which is extremely low compared to some props that I have. The build is copy and modify; so, feel free to play to your heart's content! And, best of all, it's only 10L! The prop is part of the Platinum Hunt which runs through August 31. You are searching for a small blue jewelry box with pearls hanging out.

I know that I look a little insane in my pics (that was the point though, really), but I really do love the outfit that I'm wearing. Black as Night is a recent release from Siss Boom and is actually a dress, but the skirt didn't work well with the poses. Lestat Reuven has a new location with a new setup and some possible Meeroo nests in the near future! It really is pretty, and you should definitely check it out.


Credits
Clothing: *Black as Night by Siss Boom
Hair: PUN448 - black by booN
Feet: Bare Feet Tip-Toe by Maitreya Gold
Skin: Sundust [Dark] Elf 2-Enchant 2 by Curio
Pose: *My Padded Room by aDORKable Poses

* Denotes promotional copy.

Fashion for Life [Fab.Pony, LOGO and Elikatira]

I remember being completely awe inspired during my first Second Life Relay for Life Clothing Fair last year. I first joined Second Life in late October of 2009, and nine SIMs of international wonder was simply amazing. All year I looked forward to the next RFL Clothing Fair, and I was extremely disappointed when I first read that there would not be one for this year. Thankfully, new coordinators stepped up to give those who had organized the fair in years past a break, and thus, we now have Fashion for Life.

I am so completely honored to have been accepted as an official blogger for the event; I, like so many others, have been personally affected by cancer. Many people in my family have suffered from the horrible disease, including both my grandmothers, one of my grandfathers and one of my sisters. I am happy to do anything possible to raise awareness and funds for research. Many fabulous designers have donated their time and creations to help raise money which will be donated to the American Cancer Society. To keep track of the funs being raised, please visit the official Fashion for Life blog.

One of my favorite parts about fashion fairs is the discovery of new designers. Many times in Second Life, it is difficult to find new stores because of the vastness of the grid. Unless the designer is included in a special sale or event, I’m more than likely not going to know about them. Fab.Pony is a new to me store that is full of color. You know me, I’m not typically a fan of mini dresses with prim pieces stuck between the legs, but when I find a design like this that matches up extremely well, it is a definite win. The Own the Night Dress has a very interesting zig-zag pattern with an amazingly shiny and realistic texture. While many colors are available, the fuchsia and black version is the version offered as a Relay for Life donation. This beautiful dress is perfect for a night out on the town and is available for a donation of L$310.

To match your fab new dress, you can try your hand at Fab.Pony’s gatcha for the chance to win the pair of Fantasy60 Earrings with matching fuchsia and black colors! Nine colors are included in the gatcha with a three color pack being the lucky rare item (fuchsia/pink version found in rare pack). Even if you don’t snag the three color pack with your first L$60 donation, honestly all of the colors are a win.

I matched the dress from Fab.Pony up with another new to me store item from LOGO. I think I may have heard of LOGO on the fashion feeds, but I have never visited the store. I am most definitely putting that on my ‘to do’ list for the near future. The Stone Chip set includes a necklace, bracelet and a set of earrings. The design reminds me of the very popular design my real life sisters wear. The classic black color allows you to pair this jewelry set with so many different outfits, and the donation price of L$325 makes this a true bargain.

I really love when clothing is sold as outfits in Second Life. With the endless tones and shades designers can choose from for their clothing, sometimes it is a challenge to find items that match each other. Fab.Pony has put together two items for another of their donation items. The Samantha Stripped Tank in White and Fog and the Chloe Jeans in Charcoal are being offered for a donation price of L$399. Sold separately, these items would cost L$425; so, you are saving money while giving a worthwhile contribution to the fight for a cure! The jeans are amazing and include attachment pieces for both heels and flats.

It’s no secret that one of my favorite designers in Second Life is the owner of Elikatira. I first discovered ETD when I began modeling for Lemania Indigo Designs in February 2010. I was still relatively new in world and asked a co-worker where I could find good quality hair at a fair price. She sent me the landmark to ETD, and it has been love ever since. I was heartbroken when the doors closed for a few months and was overly excited when Elikatira opened for business a few months ago. Hye is the newly released design from Elikatira for Fashion for Life. I was truly touched when I read the subconscious inspiration for the style on Elikatira’s blog. The design is a style her mother wore as a young woman; unfortunately, she lost her to cancer more than ten years ago. Hye is being offered in a special twelve color pack for a donation of L$400.


Credits:

Photos 1, 2 & 3:
Clothing: *Own the Night by Fab.Pony @ Fashion for Life
Jewelry: [Earrings] *Fantasy60 Earrings in Legacy Pink by Fab.Pony @ Fashion for Life and [Necklace and Bracelet] Stone Chip Set by LOGO @ Fashion for Life
Shoes: Bow Slingbacks in Black by Cherry
Hair: QTP129 in Black by booN
Skin: Elf 2 [Dark] Lore 2 (Sundust) by Curio
Poses: [1 and 2] Don’t Stand So Close to Me and [3] I’m Just a Small Cog in the System by Don’t Freak Out!
Background by AshenSorrow

Photos 4 & 5:
Clothing: [Shirt] *Samantha Stripped Tank in White and Fog and [Pants] *Chloe Pants in Charcoal by Fab.Pony @ Fashion for Life
Shoes: Move Pumps in Smoke by [elikatira]
Hair: Hye in Brown 08 by [elikatira] @ Fashion for Life
Skin: Elf 2 [Dark] Lore 2 (Sundust) by Curio
Poses: [4] *Second the Motion 6 and [5] *Just Shut Up 8 by !bang
Background by Chulii Stock

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Feelin' a Little Sassy

Sometimes I feel like being a little sassy. After all, that is what my nephew nicknamed me when he first began speaking. ;-) Hehe...  I have really been loving grayscale outfits lately…

I have a mixture of brands for you today. =)

Le Fashions has two new releases out this week. The Argyle Sweater is a shorter type sweater that looks fantastic with an undershirt (or as is if that is your thing). As its name suggests, the sweater features an argyle pattern on the front with solid colored sleeves. Six color combinations with gray are available for purchase including black and plum, cocoa, deep red, electric blue, gray (featured above) and hunter green for L$75 each. To accompany the Argyle Sweater, Le Fashions has also released an adorable pair of corduroy pants; honestly, who ever has enough corduroy pants in their inventory? I know I don’t. Colors available include cocoa, deep red, dove gray (featured above), electric blue, hunter green and plum at L$75 each.

Although no longer available at The Dressing Room, the undershirt and eye makeup (Tattoo Layer 05) I am wearing were the New Year’s Special by Glam Affair. The shirt is part of a dress type outfit titled Marta that looks beautiful even on its own. I’m not certain if these items are available at Glam Affair’s main store location; but if you love the texturing of the shirt as I do, it is definitely worth a shot to look around!

I always love discovering new jewelry stores!! Jewelry is as important in my second life as it is in my real life. Accessories most definitely add that extra special touch to the perfect outfit. The Ynez set is a new design by ByKay. The chunky design and straight lining give this set an independent yet very feminine feel. Although only the earrings are featured above, you also receive a necklace, a bracelet, a ring without nails and three rings with nails (nails color change via hud). All pieces include a size change script which I personally love. I am not the greatest at manual resizing and always appreciate when designers include those scripts in their designs so that I don’t have to! All pieces are copy, no modify and no transfer. ByKay does have a shop set up in world; however, you cannot purchase the pieces there. The set is available on the marketplace for L$1,150.

I only recently began purchasing hair from booN. Before I began blogging, the style was a little too dramatic for what I was looking for. Now, I am all about drama! Well, in hair at least. The QPT129 (What a name, huh?) style is actually a design I may have also worn prior to blogging had it been out then. This updo features a very bold, yet elegant, front design with a simple pull up look in the back. It is definitely not too over the top to be wearing around as your everyday style in world. Three color packs are available at L$280 and fatpacks are available at L$980.

Finally, my boots (Oh, how I love them!!!) are by Mon Tissu, the love child by the designers of Surf Co. and Tres Blah. The Provence Riding boots feature an amazing texture, as I would expect from these amazing creators! Colors available include balck, caramel, chestnut, dark brown, gray and vintage red at L$350 per pair or L$1,785 for the fatpack. If you are a Mon Tissu VIP group member (L$1,000 joining cost), you can receive 25% off of the fatpack price by wearing your nametag which makes each pair of shoes approximately L$223 per pair! If you purchase a ridiculous amount of shoes like I do, the $1,000 joining fee for the VIP group will quickly pay for itself in savings.


Credits:
Clothing: [Sweater] *Argyle Sweater in Gray by Le Fashions, [Undershirt] Marta by Glam Affair and [Pants] *Corduroy Pants in Dove Gray by Le Fashions
Jewelry: *Ynez by ByKay
Shoes: Providence Riding Boots in Black by Mon Tissu
Hair: QPT129 in Black by booN
Skin: Isabel 01 (Peach) by LAQ
Tattoo: Tattoo Layer 05 TDR Special by Glam Affair
Pose: Centerfold 1 by DeePosed

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.

Azoury

With the increase in allowed group slots yesterday, I was able to join a couple groups which I wouldn’t have had room for otherwise. One of those groups lead to the discovery of a new to me store, and I am so excited to share it with you (even though I’m sure those of you who have been around longer than I have probably already know about it!).

Azoury is unique in that it offers complete outfits as well as separate pieces which allow you to mix and match colors. The complete outfits include both clothing and shoes! How fantastic is that? And, when I say shoes… I’m not talking about shoes which lack visual appeal as standalone pieces. The shoes found at Azoury are beautifully sculpted pieces of artwork with amazing textures.

So, how many Lindens will this cost you? Complete outfits start around L$300; if you want to purchase the shoes only, they cost L$99 per pair! My ava could have fallen over yesterday when I saw shoes with this amount of detail for only L$99. I do believe I have found shoe heaven!

Credits:
Clothing: La Robe by Azoury
Shoes: Les Bottines Lyame by Azoury
Hair: UKA687 in Black with Gathered Raised Hairbase in Black by booN
Skin: Isabel 01 (Peach) by LAQ
Makeup: Doe Shimmer Eyeshadow in Ashes by PixelDolls and Emily Lipstick in Gold by Apple May Designs
Brows: Black Eyebrows (Peach) by LAQ
Poses: [1] Life is Too Short and Death is Too Long by Don’t Freak Out! And [2] Luth Shoes 03 by Reel Expression

Envision

It has been too long! With returning to work in real life after the holiday break this week, I haven’t had as much time as I would have liked to blog. I suppose I got too used to sleeping in until 9 – 10 every day; I have taken a nap almost every day after work. --Sigh--

As many of you know, EarthStones is one of my favorite jewelry stores in Second Life, and it absolutely tickles me pink every time Abraxxa Anatine releases a new set of diamond jewelry! Diamonds are most definitely my gem of choice in both my real life and my second life. Last Monday, the new Envision line was released, and my oh my, is it a beauty! The sheer number of small prims speaks volumes to the amount of time Abraxxa puts into all of her creations and the tremendous amount of talent she possess. The necklace is composed of 188 prims, the earrings are composed of 88 prims total and the bracelet is composed of 255 prims. The details in the metal and in the gems are extremely impressive as well. This line is available in white diamonds along with your choice of white gold/rubies, white gold/London blue topaz, white gold/black diamonds, yellow gold/champagne diamonds, yellow gold/emeralds and yellow gold/fire opals.

To go with such an exquisite set of jewelry, I, of course, had to have an equally exquisite gown. Lestat Reuven of Siss Boom must have been reading my mind when she recreated her Letters to You dress today in black and white. It is just what I was looking for! If you have been searching for a designer with an extreme amount of talent who offers amazing deals, search no more! All Siss Boom creations are released at the rock bottom price of L$100 for the first twenty-four hours only. Normal prices range from L$400 to nearly L$1,000 with her skin line.

Credits:
Clothing: *Letters to You by Siss Boom @ L$100
Jewelry: [Necklace] Envision Necklace in White Gold/Black Diamonds, [Earrings] Envision Earrings in White Gold/Black Diamonds and [Bracelet] Envision Bracelet in White Gold/Black Diamonds by EarthStones
Hair: QPT129 in Black by booN
Skin: Elf 2 in Lore 1 [Dark] in Sundust by Curio
Pose: [1] Long Hair 3 – 8 and [2] Long Hair 2 – 2 by Glitterati
Background by RubyBlossom

* Denotes item provided by designer for review.