With the love of all things movies, you will have had the wonderful experience of Disney, and their magical adaptations of fairytales throughout the years. I remember seeing Snow White as a child, and then of course the ones that followed. I was already an adult by the time the Beauty and the Beast movie came about, but my friends daughter was so enamoured with Belle that it was definitely a film that touched our lives, over and over and over again.

The gown created by SySy’s for the Cinema event, is a beautiful take on the styles that are featured in that film, the almost bell like shape of the skirt is perfect, the tiered bottom and the lovely floral motif along the torso, all make this gown a really sweet and charismatic design. With it being mesh, it of course moves with the body, and it never gets old the joy of sitting in mesh that actually folds/bends with your legs when you sit. The gown comes in standard sizing, but make sure to try the demos, I did have to wear a medium in this gown so that it fit better across  the bustline.

The skin I am wearing is a new skin from Leafy, it is called Crow, and has an incredibly pale fantasy look about it, I was eager to try it with the new SLink mesh hands, so used to darker skin tones that I am this actually was painless to match and the skin blenders included on tattoo layers really help to get it really right. It is also a lot of fun changing hands to express a look or mood.

The hair and adorable fake crown I am wearing are by LaViere and are available at this months Collabor88/October. A different event item, but perfectly suited to this gown and theme. I especially like the zipper detailing on the front of the crown, so unique a look and definitely takes it to that fake place to avoid any confusion of it trying to be a real crown.

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Poses by : Adorkable Poses @ Cinema Event 2012

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Amethyst Pale Crow – Leafy 

Hair:

Miki – LaViere @ Collabor88/October

Clothes:

BelleGown – SySy’s @ Cinema Event 2012

Shoes/Boots:

Saffron Heels – LeLutka 

Accessories:

Mesh Hands – SLink 

Fake Plastic Crown – LaViere @ Collabor88/October

Hands, Hands, Hands…but first…

Only a short time to go until the Cinema event starts. If you want to know more about it, or see some of the marvellous sneak peak blog posts regarding the event, you can visit their website HERE . So many wonderful stores are involved in the event, so be sure to check it out from tomorrow until the end of the month.

I am really looking forward to the build itself, especially the concession stand that Anya Ohmai has been working on. There are going to be gifts available based on the stores featured throughout the event, so all of those extra touches are something fun to look forward to.

My pics today are a mix of Cinema releases, as well as other events and regular releases. Starting at the top for once, the hair is all by Wasabi Pills, the pigtails style is from this months FaMESHed event, and is a really lovely style, with bangs that are just really cute, how they part slightly in the middle. The other two styles are part of Cinema. Taylor is a beautiful full wavey style, with Nikki a really sexy sideswept longer style.

Another Cinema item, is these great trench style coats from Baiastice. They come in regular or tweed fabrics, and look great over their recent release of fall leggings. Also with the leggings I am wearing their new cashmere turtleneck which is really well fitted to the body and incredibly stylish.

Another event item, is the Boho set that is a Drift release coming soon for the Boho Culture Fair event, this event I am not really sure about to be honest, I have looked at the website, but it is not really clear on event times or location, but I was told it starts on the 15th so maybe check the website then for more information. The set is a beautiful long mesh skirt with add on mesh pockets that just make it an adorable look, also the bandeau top is really well fitted, I just needed to resize manually and reposition and I was good to go, great styling from Drift for sure.

The outfit went really well also with the Valencia necklace from Gossamer Jewellery that is at FaMESHed this month, a must have set as it has great lengths and wonderful colours to change to for other outfits. Other colour change items are the Kippen Wedge shoes now at Collabor88 from Ison. They are a fun chunky style, with the addition of a great hud that allows you to change the laces, sole and eyelets, so you can have a lot of fun making them mix and match to colour block looks, or keep them all one colour.

Now about the hands. Slink is in the process of releasing the NEW Mesh rigged hands. They are unlike the previous release which were a great addition to photography, but they just got a whole lot better. There are 15 different versions to choose from, you can wear either both of the same type or mix them, such as wearing a bag hold on the left and a relaxed on the right. There are even novelty types such as ‘prosper’ which is very Star Trek, Peace sign, smoking, pointing and more.

The wrists are rigged, so that they bend with animations, and they are separate from the hands themselves. There are also skin blender tattoo layer options that make it easier to blend in with your skin. The best way to use the blenders is to get your hands to match as close as you can, and then wear the tattoo of the base preset you used…click the rgb button on the HUD and then it will give you the numbers to input into the colour picker options in the modify option for the tattoo layer. There are instructions, so you will be able to work it out for sure.

Also just a note, when turning on shadows the wrists will show differently, one way to work around that was to wear only the wrists and get them to match, then put the hands back on and it worked itself out. They really add to pictures and you will have a lot of fun trying out the different options.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Status Poses 

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Isla – League 

Hair:

Izumi @ FaMESHed/October , Taylor , Nikki – Wasabi Pills @ Cinema Event (starts 13th October)

Clothes:

Boho Set – Drift @ Boho Couture (starts 15th October)

Mesh Cashmere Turtleneck, Fall Leggings, Edy Coat @ Cinema – Baiastice

Shoes/Boots:

Mesh Rigged Bare Feet – Slink 

Kippen Wedge Boot – Ison @ Collabor88/October

Accessories:

Ramona Ring @ Collabor88/October, Valencia Necklace & Bracelet – Gossamer Jewellery by Maxi Gossamer @ FaMESHed/October

Mesh Rigged Hands – Slink 

Dor Bag – Celoe 

Exciting NEWS on the mesh front, is that League is about to release her first mesh tomorrow. For a first release of mesh ever, these pieces are just beautiful and so many lovely colours to choose from. Other news worthy announcements from League, is that the whole store has been vendor updated with redelivery and store credit options, and at the moment you don’t need a group to get the 5% store credit with every purchase which is a new promotion for the store, and may change to include other options in the future. Once you purchase something the credit you have gained will be said in chat, but you can also find little store credit posters around the store near the entrances and click them to find out your balance. Once you have enough for something you right click the item, then choose menu then credit and it will ask you if you want to use your credit balance, and then yay you are done.

The first item to go gaga over are the Dhara boots, these are really cool in that they are kind of a mix of worker boot and western boot, which just makes them must haves. The other great thing about them is that they come in two options, one being resizer scripted and the other is modify, so you can resize manually, which can come in handy if you want to fit them over other mesh items like pants or leggings.

These leggings shown are not mesh though, just regular system layers, but the prints are really nice, and are called folklore leggings and with the boots are just too pretty. The tanks worn are called Trapeze Tanks, and first off I really like the backs of these, not only because of the great shoulder blade baring style, but also because they are slightly longer back there, and it creates a lovely look and a great silhouette. The tanks come in regular or dipped effect, and either way they are also must haves.

The last items of the league release, and so pretty! are the dipped feather earrings and necklaces, you can only see the necklaces in the post, but they can be purchased in five different metal options, and come with four sizes as well as either black or brown cord options. The sizing is based loosely on standard sizing so that they fit not only well to the body, but also well over mesh, which is great, they are also mod so you can still edit them if needed. The metal texturing on them is superb they look so real.

Other great accessories are the Ramona items from this months Collabor88 release by Gossamer Jewelry, great studded and chained bangles and bracelets, with a very cool ring to match. The Noodles store is a guest of this month and they made some really fun kitsch items, with the star bangles and rings, and the really awesome armband with hearts worn in the first pic.

Lastly and really gorgeous are the two new styles by ploom. The penny and penny II hairs are all sorts of fabulous, I will definitely see many making Penny their full time hair I am sure, it has that kind of Priscilla Presley meets Amy Whinehouse at the hairdressers kind of thing going on…LOVE! the poses used are also from ploom and some are from the new Lark set recently released, so check those out.

One last thing to mention is that I am wearing a tattoo cheek layer, these are by Pididdle and we took a trip to Kozmetika the other night and fell instantly in love with these as they definitely enhance the cheekbones in such an awesome way, I will be leaving these on for a while I am sure, if not it will be because they fell off lol.

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Poses by : Ploom Poses

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Isla – League 

Cheek Definition – Pididdle 

Hair:

Penny, Penny II – Ploom 

Clothes:

Folklore Leggings, Trapeze Tank (regular and dipped) – League 

Hanalei Shorts – Mon Tissu

Jules Jeanskirt – Maitreya 

Shoes/Boots:

Dhara Boots – League 

Accessories:

Dipped Feather Earrings and Necklace – League 

Ramona Bangles and Ring – Gossamer Jewelry by Maxi Gossamer @ Collabor88/October

Heart Armband , Plastic Star Bangle , Earrings & Ring – Noodles @ Collabor88/October

Mesh Shopper – Maitreya

Classic Nails – Izzies

The other day Whimsy, Anessa and I went to The SWAGfest , the event that is running at the moment. This event is a huge undertaking, so many stores, incredible booths, and so much content. based on a more urban feel. We had a great time swaggering about shopping, even running into Voshie Paine while we were there. When you arrive the landing point will tell you that you better reduce scripts or be booted, so make sure to do that before you go. Also some of the entrances to the stores were too high for us to enter, so page up (jump) is your friend in those instances.

While there I saw these fabulous Army bodysuits by DeetaleZ as well as the fabulous fake teeth Grillz that she has now available. the grillz are fun to have an give you a little more of a unique smile, some even come with braces and diamonds etc, so check those out for sure. The Army bodysuit is super sexy, and can be worn as a top only, but I went with the rawr factor on this one, I could have gone further, as appliers are available, but that I will leave for you to see for yourself.

The colours of the army bodysuit went really well with the new Equestrian boots by Gos, and these are the Autumn colour range, I can see these being released in others down the line, as they are just glorious boots and people will want more of them for sure. If you don’t already know, a few months ago Gospel Vooms cat Archie was hit by a car, and there was a fundraiser to help with vet costs etc. This release has an extra version of the boots for sale, and they come in houndstooth and you can purchase them with the knowledge that the money raised will be going to help the PDSA organisation. You can find all the info on that HERE . I ran over to get mine, because houndstooth is gorgeous and it is such a great cause, and a pay it forward kind of thing, with Gos having been helped in his time of need, he is now helping others…gosh I love Second Life and it’s community ♥

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Focus Poses 

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Isla – League 

Hair:

Reverie – LaViere

Clothes:

Army Bodysuit – DeetaleZ @ The SWAGfest Event 

Shoes/Boots:

Equestrian Boot – Gos

Accessories:

Teeth Realistic Grillz – DeetaleZ

Cashmere Flat Cap – LaViere

Classic Nails – Izzies

I have been having the last few days off, running around Second Life with Whimsy, Anessa and her Sister Jhuzen who has returned after a few years afk. We had a great time running all over the place, at the same time having to reteach her just about everything because the last two years have been the biggest changes overall.  With viewers and mesh being the most obvious.

Taking the days off though and nattering on and on about everything we could, was definitely a wonderful change to the usual routine, it was fun, I strongly suggest everyone takes a day off, even if while still logged in at least once a fortnight. Anessa herself had been having a hiatus of late from her blog On Your Toes, which has been a great shoes focused blog since 2007 and with her 700th post this past week, she has given it a clean out, and will be returning to blogging more regularly as well as featuring more of a whole look, which is great because she has always put together ensembles to feature with the shoes anyway.

All of that definitely worth mentioning seeing as today I am not only featuring some great footwear but also one of her dresses from DCNY, as well as a lovely dress from Fanatik.

The tweed belted dress is mesh and comes in standard sizes, it has this lovely sash ribbon type belted look in red on the various colours available. While I do really like the look, I do pine for the fact that there are no other belt colour options, that may be something they do in a future release though as these were part of their FaMESHed release for the month, so fingers crossed.

The dress is a lovely heavier fabric, and I just love how the Gea top from Celoe fits underneath it, giving it a more autumn/wintery look. The red belt also gave me a chance to pull out some old favourites in the form of the anklets from Maitreya that fit perfectly over the booties by Baiastice.

Other pieces worn with are the great jewelry sets from Maxi’s that are part of this months FAIR event. The tea and cupcakes set is just another reason why mesh is adding so much to the grid, the detailing is superb and the idea of it altogether is just lovely, as the FAIR event is based on the idea of times of the day or night, so this I am guessing is tea time.

Both the tweed dress and the following Pop Collar dresses by DCNY look just great with these platform ankle booties recently released by Baiastice, the ankle booties come in twelve different options, four of which are patterned so you will have to choose which are right for you, or just get them all.

The Pop Collar dress was actually a vintage fair release, and I should have blogged it yonks ago, but I am kind of glad I didn’t now, because with the fabulous hair from Exile that was last weeks release, it just looks so adorable. I also like the versatility of it, wearing it with the stockings all sexy like, or with the shorts from Celoe, for a more casual and carefree look, they both work, also thinking that those collars that come with will make for great accessories for other outfits in the future.

The bag I am wearing with is from The Secret Store and while it made me feel old as soon as I saw it, it also made me giggle at the knowing what it was, as I am old enough (40) to remember when Television did actually close for the night and being so frustrated waking up really early hoping for cartoons and there it would be the place holder telling you that TV was sleeping.

So this bag was a must have as soon as I saw it, and I got to feel young and crazy while in the store the other day with the girls, as the lovely Maylee and NyuNyu joined us and we played gestures and danced and had so much fun for an hour or so while shopping.

Another great accessory is the watch from Redgrave, it has been years since I have worn an SL watch and this one is just beautiful in the style and detailing and it does tell the correct time.

The hairstyle in the first pic is from Boon, it is an attachment style with the middle part hair base, you can buy the hairbases for the styles as a full pack for 100L but you do have to see which hairbase works with which style as they do vary, but are easily accessible next to the hair that goes with.

The other style is from Exile, and the flowers are just so delicate and sweet, a must have for everyone to enjoy. I do really enjoy when Exile releases hair with such pretty accessories or features, more of that is coming soon I hope.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Focus Poses

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Jen – League 

Hair:

KBO906 – BooN 

This Years Love – Exile 

Clothes:

Tweed Dress with Belt – Fanatik @ FaMESHed 

Gea Top – Celoe 

Pop Collar Dress – DCNY

Allure Gurdle and Stockings – Maitreya 

Shoes/Boots:

Amina Booties – Baiastice 

Accessories:

Cyrcle Bracelets, Chained Desire Watch – Redgrave 

Tea and Cupcakes set – Maxi’s @ FAIR/October 

Funky Tango Bag – The Secret Store 

Anklets – Maitreya 

Classic Nails – Izzies

So many colours and prints to choose from with the latest Boom release. I am wearing a medium size in the top, because I had a bit of clipping at the shoulders – this will vary AO to AO , which gave me a more buxom look which I am not going to lie, is not a hated look in our household.

The cropped style of the top made that possible, as the larger size was only in the top and didn’t add volume to the waist area, so definitely a fast and fun way to be all upper body wowza lol. I really like the fetish one the best, especially seeing as I had these wicked high boots from Utopia to wear with. It has been a long time since I have seen a Utopia release, and these boots are so hot, the HUD that comes with gives so many options for details, as well as pre-sets you can just choose from. I included pics of the HUD so you can see for yourself how much detailing can be done.

The boots also come with the options of zipper on the outside or not, so they really are a great boot for the upcoming winter looks, but as well as some incredible ensembles. The rings I am wearing are from Fanatik and there are two different style types in gold or silver options, I especially like the Gothic themed ones the best as the skully and large gemstone is really cool.  Other hotness is the latest Anya hair from Ploom that was just released and this pigtails style with the awesome rolled back bangs is a must have style.

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Poses by : aDORKable Poses 

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis – LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Isla – League 

Hair:

Anya – Ploom

Clothes:

Twenty Three Tee, Miami Linens  – BOOM 

Laser Cut Leggings – Erratic 

Poof Gloves (part of set ) – MAiiKI @ Maitreya

Shoes/Boots:

Sirius – Utopia 

Accessories:

Abihail Necklace – Celoe 

Knuckle Duster with Spikes Ring, Knuckle Duster Gothic Ring – Fanatik

Mini Bag Camo – Magi Take 

Classic Nails, Leather buckle belt  – Izzies