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Sing it Whimsy
I was chatting with Whimsy about Aussie v’s US teen shows last night. Growing up watching as much American TV as I could, with all of the fabulous UK shows mixed in, it is so obvious that there is some kind of gloss that deservedly belongs to US TV. I was comparing teen sex for instance, in Australian shows, it is rare for a couple of teens to just have at it, usually the build up can take months of debate and drama filled angst, that parents have enough time to make sure their kids never see the result, if in fact it does even happen, and you would probably never see anything more than them fumbling around. In US Shows that are geared towards teens – and no this isn’t a bash or me saying they are all like that – there is more of a lets do it, and there they go lol.
I remembered one such Aussie movie though that went all out, and that was the infamous Puberty Blues, so I went to Youtube in hopes of a snippet and somehow managed to watch the whole thing with Whimsy lol. Oh My Goodness what a crazy movie. Aussie’s everywhere probably just groaned remembering some of the worst scenes. Anyway, as nuts as the movie is, Whimsy was really surprised at how busy our beaches were, and what better way to celebrate that fact than to do a post on beachwear today.
Especially with the timing of the latest releases from Sand Shack Surf. The cafe shorts with their slit and rounded sides are pure 70’s – 80’s flashback shorts, and the colour range in those is brill, I especially love the faded navy, as only lots of sun can do, that and keeping them on the clothesline longer than they should be…I ruined so much black that way as a teen lol. Feeling all girly girl, the New skirts are divine, highwaisted and so pretty, they also come in oodles of gorgeous colours, and i love how well they work with the new tanks.
I not only love the skirts but also the highwaisted underpanty shorty thingamajiggers underneath. It looks so cool how it is finished off, and the type of fabric used, that I would totally wear them on their own with a cute belt and top as shown. So that is way more bang for your buck when buying the skirts. Another great bargain are the shoelace sandals, these come with not only sole options, but laces too with so many colours to choose, so mixing and matching with your outfits is never an issue.
I am wearing the latest hair from Fri.day which is actually on sale until the 12th, it is so nice when people release during a big sale, so that those that already have everything still benefit from the savings. This hair is just YUM, and even though there are two, I just had to save the second for another post and get as much wear out of this one as I could.
Mmmmmm Hairy Shoulder Pets and Pink Flamingo Balloon Sticks, bliss to be had.
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Hair:
Brande – Fri.day
Skin:
Lola – LeLutka
Clothes:
Moana Bikini, Cafe Shorts, Summer Stripes Skirt, Hermana Tanks – Sand Shack Surf
Shoes/Boots:
Shoelace Sandals – Sand Shack Surf
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Backstabber Sunglasses, Darkspring Bracelet– Shade Throne
Brass Rings Leather Belt, VW Thing Sunglasses, Beach Pass Bracelet – Sand Shack Surf
Hair Roses – Essentia
Poses by :
Body Language SLC
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Lifts and Seperates
Back to the 70’s is what it feels like for this post, and I LOVE THESE JEANS!
Kianna has been a busy bee over at LeLutka, crochet and highwaisted flares, OMG the love. The Crochet bodysuit is just fabulous, whether worn casually with the new skirts also from LeLutka, or dressed up with a stunning shoulder shrug by BOOM and a long skirt, it all works. Now the other night I ran over to Le.Look to grab some info on something, and stumbled across I love Olive, new to me hair, which kind of boggles my mind a bit, but I have been way busy lately, so would have missed it had it rezzed on my head on it’s own.
The Doris style is the perfect 1920’s do reworked into a modern look, so incredibly elegant in the right setting, or again can totally work the cute.
Speaking of perfect, OMG THESE JEANS, the perfect high waisted yummyness ever, they accentuate and lift the bum to its absolute glory, these are the jeans your Mummy had in the 70’s or at least mine did. They elongate the legs and are just so well put together I love love love them. I got some great long straight hair from Zero Style. Showing off also the lovely new tops by LeLutka with and without the sculpted part, I love the stripes of these, and just the comfy one shoulder look, kind of like you shredded up and old fav sweatshirt.
Also worn are the cute strapless bra’s from Epoque, part of the stumblebum release for the week, they have matching highwaist undies and are a steal, so be sure to grab those asap.
Get thee to the Jeans!
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Hair:
Doris , Valerie – I Love Olive
Skin:
Lola – LeLutka
Clothes:
Mia Bikini Top, NEAUX BodySuit, Minerva Skirt – LeLutka
Warm Shoulders – BOOM
Shoes/Boots:
Saffron Pumps – LeLutka
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Deluge Earrings – Essentia
Poses by :
LAP – Long Awkward Pose
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Hair:
Yuka – Zero Style
Skin:
Lola – LeLutka
Clothes:
Nora Jeans ( I LOVE THESE JEANS) , Georgia Top – LeLutka
Strapless Bra – Epoque
Shoes/Boots:
Saffron Pumps – LeLutka
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Vanisri Wrap Necklace and Bracelet – Zaara
Classy Shades – Old Epoque
Bratty Beads – Woo’s
Poses by :
LAP – Long Awkward Pose
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Print-sess Sasypants
After the wall and window, a billboard just had to be next, right? I found it hilarious that the background sky in the stock image was so clear, devoid of any clouds, it had me wanting wind light in there, which is funny, because with my settings so that I see things the way I need to, I don’t have clouds either, pretty much other than the tone, that is exactly how I see the sky day to day.
One of the hardest things with clothes making to work with I think, would have to be prints. The way the mesh works, and distorts, and then of course the upper and lower portion of the top half of the body. Who knew you had to make the bottom part larger to get it to match? well luckily for us, many creators do know that, and LeeZu actually did a great tutorial on just that recently on her website.
Side seams however do not phase me, some people get all wanky about it, but when is the last time you saw print in RL match on the sides, it is just not economically viable in RL to cut fabric that way because of waste and time. Possibly if the item was screen printed after being made into clothing, then it would work, but still, I am just not that nutso about it. The difference though in seam speak is that people need to explain when they mean print meeting, and not sides joining…because they are two different things. If the front doesn’t join to the back without a big obvious flaw gap with the underarm area looking all crazy, then that is just not so cool. Worse still if it isn’t hidden under the arms at all, like socks or the tops of pants, then that should never go to the wall – by that I mean set for sale.
Anyway I am rambling, and what I am rambling about, other than a great use of prints, has nothing to do with this post lol. Tutti Frutti is a store that boldly goes to the wall lol, the prints in her store are marvelous, and the pants are just HOT HOT HOT, recently Bela had a set of pants for a gift at The Deck and they were all I wore for a few days, so comfy and fun. These new pants just released are gorgeous, hard to choose which ones to favourite, as they all have such stand out qualities. I would have to say though I am partial to the Under Roses jeans, and the ones featured on the billboard are my ode to Newdolls Feet :P.
With the NEW Aequus shoes by Maitreya Gold having the ability to two tone it, I found it a must to go with as much colour as possible. Toning it down with the stunning skin by Tuli that has been created for The Dressing Room – Info about that in Tuli’s Group notices – at a phenomenal discount. The Aequus shoes are a stunning pvc sheen leather with ankle wraps kept on with delicate straps and buckles, I really like the ankle wrap addition, because it gives the straps a nice background, letting them stand out more as a feature than practical workings of the shoes.
I am wearing more Fri.day Hair, that SALE was and still is awesome, so make sure you take the time to get over there, and creators, if you often take pics because of vendor ads etc, now is the time to stock up on hair for future ads, make the most of the bargains. You will also notice when looking at the Fri.day ads that Pavarti wears a lot of Tuli in her ads, YAY Tuli.
Go out and get your print on!
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Hair:
Jules, Jennifer 3 , Cameron 2– Fri.day
Skin:
Gina (Dressing Room Special) – Tuli
Clothes:
Los Muertos Ultra Low Legging, Under the Roses UltraLow Jeans,Feline Ultra Low Legging – Tutti Frutti
Mia Bikini Top – LeLutka
Seaside Sweetie Halter – 5th & Oxford
Carmela Bustier Top – MichaMi
Shoes/Boots:
Aequus – Maitreya Gold
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Hair Rose, Tortoiseshell Bangles, Tiger’s Eye – Essentia ( SALE until 7th June)
Poses by :
aDORKable
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Mi Mi Mi So La Ti Dooooooooooooooooooo
One of my favourite things as a blogger, is when colour palettes just work. Even more exciting is when one has nothing to do with the other, and yet somehow they match.
Such was the case with the latest releases from MichaMi and Kookie, the new City Wedge shoes have colours that work so well with the latest from Milla, it is so easy to put looks together, or just make life simpler and slip your feet into the shoes and your body into the clothes and be done with it.
I went the simple route today, as it is my Sunday, and I have lots of work to do. The Nina pieces are a mesh lovers delight, with the tanks being ever so versatile, and the capris and crop having a sort of futuristic sporty theme going on. I guess the mesh would cool your body down much faster, so that works, mind you not sure how I would go running in those shoes, but then again all good fashionista’s can run in heels right?
The hair I am wearing is newness from SHAG, it is actually out for one of the get it cheaper now pay more later kind of groupy things that seem to happen a lot lately. The Hawke is a male style but I couldn’t resist. Hawkes look so cool with hairbase skins, and the Lola by Lelutka works a treat.
Underneath the Mesh tanks, I have on the Fri.day sweet.heart dress bodysuits, YAY for a SALE at Fri.day until the 12th. I was able to grab the colours I didn’t have in the dresses that have the bodysuits, such good value.In the next pic I am wearing the beautiful Kat Dresses and Samara Tops, both such easy to wear items. If you are not a fan of sculpted skirts the Kat dress has a system skirt option also, it is really awesome how much Milla does with her clothes to provide for every variation.
Some great socks from DeLa, they come in all different lengths and colours as an all in one pack, and the City Wedges again which are so much fun.
Have a great weekend everyone, make sure you spend some quality face time ( meaning actually leave your skyboxes and talk to your friends in front of them) with friends and colleagues.
FYI . In the top pick I have on a Tattoo layer I threw together so it is not part of the skin.
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Hair: Riot Act – SHAG
Skin: Lola – LeLutka
Clothes:
Nina Capri, Nina Crop, Nina Mesh Tank, Leggings in Beige (From Outfit) – MichaMi
Bodysuit tops from Sweet.Heart Dress – Fri.day
Shoes/Boots:
City Wedge – Kookie
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Jolie Prim Nails – SLink
Poses by : Fri.day
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Hair: Star Me Kitten – SHAG
Skin: Lola – LeLutka
Clothes:
Kat, Maisie Leggings, Samara Tee – MichaMi
Socks – DeLa
Shoes/Boots:
City Wedge – Kookie
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Jolie Prim Nails – SLink
Moon Necklace – Essentia ( On Sale until 7th June)
Poses by : Fri.day
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Mei Mei Mei
WOOOHOOO Mannequin skins, with a kind of kinky twist I guess lol.
While I won’t be needing the xrated version of these skins, they do make great RP skins, or work perfectly for showing products. So as I had doing a window display in my head for the past few days now, this was the perfect excuse to give it a whirl. I am not a hundred percent happy with my layout, for one I should have a door in there somewhere so that the windowdresser person can get in and out to change the windows, but lets pretend these ones open from the front, and that if that was true the window wouldn’t be too heavy for the hinge and fall and crush my foot.
Yes these are things I think about, it is Mel and Fia’s fault, they both instilled in me too much of the ‘ It has to be possible” even in this virtual world, if you are trying to create something based on reality, you kind of cannot cheat. how about a sliding door mechanism? where the glass slides up above on rollers of some sort, hiding in the frame work? Nah, now I worry about the power going out and the poor window person getting trapped in there with no oxygen * Le Sighs.
Ok ignore all of that and lets get to the goodly stuff. So the skin is a new release by Adam n Eve and is a liquid metal style effect, there is actually a gold version as well, these are very cool, and just the thing to show off the Rosamund Gowns. Now while I didn’t ask for confirmation, I am going to say that the gown is named after Rosamund the Mistress of King Henry II, mostly because Sachi is from the UK so it works with my story. Either way it is a lovely gown with a pretty veil look and even has a kind of spanish thing going on there.
Coming back to the street though we have the Mei Li skin, an asian skin by Adam n Eve also that Sachi keeps tweaking. I remember actually blogging one of her asian skins in 2007, back when it was almost impossible to find ethnic skins. Adam n Eve has always striven to cover as much as possible when it comes to content. The skins now have a freckle option on the tattoo layer, as well as all the other usual extras an A&E skin has. The body is very toned, and while that is a popular look from many, I do prefer options in that area, especially a little softer, so that all shapes get the benefit.
That is why DEMOS rock right, whoever came up with the DEMO idea for skins, is someone we should really appreciate.
The hair I am wearing in the pics is all by Dernier Cri, it is that time of the year when Asuka has more time off College and works on her store YAY. Looking forward to more fab styles like these ones. I have to admit I still get such a kick out of watching the hair dye process in her wigs.
All of the Jewelry I am wearing is from Essentia, they are having a 50% off everything SALE until 7th June and seriously you have to buy everything, because it is all incredibly crafted. There are demos to try on which is such an awesome way to look at Jewerlry and Accessories. Drag your partner over and have a look for them also, there are Unisex pieces also.
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Picture :Window
Hair:
Sanura – Dernier Cri
Skin:
Chrome Natural – Adam n Eve
Clothes:
Rosamund Gown – Adam n Eve
Shoes/Boots:
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Poses by :
Glitterati
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Picture :Street
Hair:
Ann 03 , Keya – Dernier Cri
Skin:
Mei Li – Adam n Eve
Clothes:
Off The Hook, Leather Pants, Leather Top/Vest ( Beating the Blues event ) – Adam n Eve
Shoes/Boots:
C’Mere , Anessa Boots – Adam n Eve
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Byzantine Necklace, Medallion Set, Hair Rose – Essentia ( 50% off Sale until 7th June )
Poses by :
Fri.day
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck
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Black & Blue Fair COMING SOON
On the 4th of June the Black and Blue Fair – Fashion for Mental Health Awareness –
will open it’s doors, or at least open it’s airspace to the public, seeing as I don’t think I actually noticed a door while there.Keira Seerose and her team have put together an amazing event, combining space for dozens of stores all over Second Life, some familiar and some new to me brands, which makes this event a MUST ATTEND. All of the items are available only at the fair for it’s duration, but it is not only the range, but also the pricing that will have you right click buying everything in sight.
:: T HEÂ P U R P O S E :: Explained by Keira Seerose
The purpose of this fair is twofold… firstly, FASHION. Who doesn’t love a good fashion event? Brand new items, some at discount rates, all in one glorious place. Lovely. Secondly though, there will be information about all sorts of mental health issues and illnesses throughout the venue. Mostly these will be visual aids around the precious couture so that people don’t have to read huge chunks of text. The main purpose of the fair is to de-stigmatise mental health issues. A lot of people in Second Life have unhappy “real lives”… for whatever reason. Some of us are unwell, disabled, depressed and other people are just lonely or don’t like who they think they are; but no one is alone and in SL we can be ourselves. So don’t let it beat you black and blue… couture can help!Whimsy and I were so impressed by this event, and did see all of the subtle ways of sharing information, such as the international crisis centre phone numbers on the wall etc. This is such a positive event, one of many that Second Life residents put on each year to help others, another reason to appreciate this Virtual World that gives so much of it’s time and heart to others.
For more info on the event, and of course info as to the location when it opens, please go to http://www.trashfashblog.com
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Hair:
Angela , Poof , The – Magika (Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Skin:
Sabrina – Tik Tok
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Clothes:
Buttons Dress – GLD
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Sassy Kimono – Sassy Kitty Designs
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Andrea Top – Just Me
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Knit Capris – Relentless Couture
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
No Sweat in Teal – Twisted &Â Spoiled
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Lacey Babydoll – Blacklace
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
B&B Fair – Auntie Latica Corset – III
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Holed Leggings – Acid & Mala
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Shoes/Boots:
Funny Girl Flats – Periquita
Accessories/Jewelry:
Lashes – LeLutka
Pearls are for Girls Necklace – III
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Bangles for B & B Fair – Sigma Jewels
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
COLOUR CHOICE SCULPTED NAILS ONE PALETTE SPECIAL – Hello Dave
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
collar marquis diamond – Just You
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Pretty Hand Black and Blue – Urbanity
(Black & Blue Fair 4th June – 3rd July)
Byzantine Cross Set – Essentia
Poses by :
Glitterati
Equipment Used:
VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck