On the 30th of November the “With love ” hunt is going to begin. This event has been something many look forward to each year, a great group of designers all setting out an item in their store for only 10L. I have seen many of the items that will be available during this hunt event, and they are lovely.

The first item is the ruffle shirt by DCNY. The ruffle shirt actually includes 5 wonderful colours, so this is a definite must have item. A little bird told me that there will be other colour packs available at a later date, so be sure to grab this pack at this great price. It fit perfectly underneath this beautiful mesh dress by Baiastice, also a ‘With Love’ hunt item. The lace overlay look of the texture on this dress, just adds so much to its rich look. Whether worn this way, or on its own, it really is a beautiful dress. The stunning blue, made it so easy to wear with the skin.

The skin is from La Petite Morte, another hunt item. The make up has a bokeh look to it, and I added the eyeliner from Chelle to give the eyes a bit more depth. The make up definitely gives it a winter feel, so a perfect look for the colder months ahead.

Another event about to begin, is The Arcade. This is a Gacha event that was last seen in September/October and was a huge success, this next session will be amazing, and you can see the list of participants HERE . The Arcade will start on the 1st of December, so be sure to visit it often while it is on. The bag I am wearing is from The Secret Store, and is their item for the event…a stunning array of options to get, so pack a lunch and enjoy the event when it starts.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

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:

Birgit – La Petite Morte @ With Love Hunt (starts 30th November)

eyeliner Cleo called Navy – Chelle 

Hair:

About – Elikatira 

Clothes:

Ruffle Top – DCNY  @ With Love Hunt (starts 30th November)

Syl Mesh Dress – Baiastice  @ With Love Hunt (starts 30th November)

Shoes/Boots:

Knee platform stretch boots – Baiastice 

Accessories:

Tiny Satchel – The Secret Store @ The Arcade (Starts 1st December)

Knotted Bracelet – Cae 

Mesh Hands – SLink 

NEW Boots always make me happy. This is my favourite time of the footwear year, because boots are so hot, and these are just gorgeous. The new Snare boots from Celoe have just been released, and they have great detailing and are the perfect height for the fantastic leggings in mesh that I have on from MichaMi.

Because of the name, I went with a rock n roll kind of ambiance for my picture. The earrings and ring are by OverHigh which was a new to me store until the other day. I really like the ring and the earrings , as they are made with a nice tubular styling to them, and you get black and cream versions together in the one pack.

The great sweater top I am wearing is from DCNY. This mesh top has an ample breast shape, and seriously I was starting to get shy in this top standing around looking all fine. It is really great ribbing to the knit and I love the line detailing down the arms and the front. It comes in wonderful colour combinations, and if you wear slink hands, you just need to not wear the wrists for a proper fit.

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Poses by : Custom (not available)

Marshall Amp Prop  –  Studio 2K on Marketplace

Guitar – Glitterati (part of pose set)

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:

Amberly – Glam Affair 

Hair:

Lana – LeLutka 

Clothes:

Tilda Suede Leggings – MichaMi

Stripe Crop Top – DCNY

Shoes/Boots:

Snare ankle boots – Celoe 

Accessories:

Cross set – Overhigh

Drum Bag – Sey

Mesh Hands – SLink 

I mentioned the Bees through the Seasons event in my last post, and it is now underway. The day it opened, Whimsy, Sofia and myself teleported over and spent hours there dancing, and meeting and greeting some new and interesting people. We met a guy called Little, he was hilarious. Whimsy was trying to corrupt him, and he seemed all for it…you have to watch out for that Whimsy Winx. Evion Ember also showed up and danced with us for a while, it was a great time under the large tree amongst all the fabulous bee hives, so be sure to visit.

One of the items that I am wearing from the event is the large bow by Pididdle, there is also an amazing one covered in bees that I wore while dancing, which is a must have. The clothing I am wearing is a mix of The Secret Store, DCNY and a collaboration of The Secret Store and Nyu. The sheer top is is a really beautiful top that has been featured this month at FaMESHed and looks amazing whether with great jeans like the Lean ones from DCNY, or with something a lot dressier.

The dress is also a great look, the shape of it with the beautiful collar detailing makes it a must have. The bell like skirt, and the great colours are more reasons to get this dress. A wonderful collaboration project, I am looking forward to more from these two designers. Worn with both looks is new Jewellery from Cae. This is a brand new store by Caelan Hancroft, and she has been crafting this beautiful Jewellery. What I especially like about the items, is that they look handmade, like in RL handmade, they are uniquely styled and really pretty. There are even metal options with a drop down menu when you click on the items. I also especially like that there are left and right options for the rings and the bracelets which makes getting dressed so much easier.

The hair I am wearing in the pics is the New Effect hair by LeLutka, that has an amazing hair stencil which has been hand-drawn for the hair. This is an on/off option you can use by just clicking on the hair. I love the sleek bob look of the style, and with the stencil it just brings it to a whole new level of fun. The skins I am wearing are from Essences, this is the Maria skin which has 8 make up options, which have some very vivid eye-shadows. I kept the lips bare as the lipsticks were more neon like in some cases, and it was a bit too over the top for the outfits being worn. The eye make-up also has painted on lashes on the upper lids, which just added to the heavyness of my own lashes, so these are definitely more night time looks than everyday wear.

The footwear I am wearing is the recent-ish release from Redgrave. The style has a marvelous cork sole/heel, with the usual mix and match hud features for colour. I showed all the colours the shoes come in, as well as six variations as you can change the texture underneath the foot. These are a great style of shoe, and wearable with just about everything.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

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:

Maria – Essences

Hair:

Effect, Electra  – LeLutka 

Clothes:

Sweet Sheer top – The Secret Store @ FaMESHed 

Camille Dress – The Secret Store & Nyu

Lean Jeans – DCNY

Shoes/Boots:

Celina – Redgrave

Accessories:

Entangled Jewellery set, Elegance Jewellery Set – Cae 

Bowtastic – Pididdle @ Bees through the Seasons event 

Mesh Hands – SLink 

As soon as I saw the Ella hair by LeLutka, I knew that I wanted to do something sex kittenish with it. I had a slew of ideas, and then a centerfold idea came to mind. Seeing as it is not that far from the way I have been laying out my pics lately, that seemed a good idea. The bed from Trompe Loeil even though not shown, made a perfect backdrop for the satin sheets look…also perfect was the silver they came in, seeing as I wanted the red on my lips to be the only rich colour in the image.

The hairstyle is divinely sexy, the high backcombed look is something I have always loved, being a big fan of Ann Margaret, Jane Fonda ( as Barbarella) and Priscilla Presley, all women who had great big hair looks in the past, and were such amazing women. Also to note is that there are some amazing highlights in the texturing of this style, which makes the Powder blonde especially platinum looking and so beautiful.

I was going to go with leopard or tiger for my animal print lingerie, but instead reached for the great Zebra print. The deliciosa set has been featured in the past on this blog, but not in this print, so I just had to again because I really like everything about the design and the way it flatters the body. Also what a body to flatter.

This is the NEW about to be released Amberly skin by Glam Affair…not a new body, but still HOT HOT HOT, and the face is even more so. The mouth on this skin is stunning, and the moist gloss effect is outstanding on the lips. There are 12 make up options as well as bare, and there are also freckles and body freckles as well as hair bases. The freckles are a mix of different types and for those looking for the all over redhead kind of look, these are definitely going to hit the spot. It will be out over the next few days, so be sure to try on the DEMOS when it is released, the mouth is just divine.

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Poses by : Model Hair Pose 69 Hair – no longer available

Trompe Loeil – Barrel Bed White & White Satin

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:

Amberly Skin – Glam Affair (COMING SOON)

Hair:

Ella – LeLutka 

Clothes:

Deliciosa Lingerie Zebra – Cynful 

Shoes/Boots:

bare feet rigged – SLink 

Accessories:

Mesh Hands – SLink 

Every once in a while I put out a random challenge for people to comment on blogs. In the past it has been 10 comments in one day, but some find that difficult, so I changed it. I approached Katya Valeska with the challenge, and she was kind enough to put it on the SL Bloggers Support blog, spreading the word through the group, and letting people know of this idea. I was over the moon when I couldn’t sleep the other night, opened up Iheartsl and there at the top of the feed was this post by Sophee Mojo about it, I had not seen the SLBS post as of yet, so I was so excited to see Sophee do this.

I wrote:

This would hopefully turn into an ongoing practice. The idea is that ten times a week you comment on a blog post by another Second Life blogger. Each comment should be on a different blog, and should show support for what it is that bloggers do. A small comment such as ‘ great pics’ or ‘ really loved the styling’ or ‘ I found that information useful’ depending on what type of post it is, can really bring a smile to the faces of bloggers. If for some reason the blogs you choose do not have commenting available, then consider commenting on their Flickr pictures.

 We all know how much effort and passion goes into blogging, so with that in mind, go forth and comment your hearts out.

I do hope that you take on this challenge, and even if you don’t do ten a week, just one could really have an impact on someones day. It can be months of radio silence, and I have heard comments made to the effect of “does it matter that I blog at all ?” or “Do people like what I do ?” I think it is incredibly important to let people know that it is, and that it does matter. Without blogs Second Life can be a very big and overwhelming grid, and with the help of bloggers and their insight and tips, tricks and tutorials…it can definitely make it a little more manageable. I love when I get comments, and I love hearing from people in world about my blog, sometimes the IMs are to help find something I blogged, or just to ask questions about blogging, but it is because of blogging that those IMs come my way and I am grateful for that.

Now onto the fashion. This Electra hair is one of the three NEW styles released by LeLutka. I was lucky enough to have this one early, so for a week or so, off and on, I was hiding away in my sky platform loving it.. The longer I wore it, the more I became smitten by it, and especially the fact that the baby tendrils at the front are wonderful, if you also wear the hairbases that have similar tendrils at the hairline.

The style can be worn with many items, but I was definitely thinking of the Boho Baby dress from DCNY when planning the post, and it came out a great look. The dresses have incredible texture work, and the colours and vibrancy of the print, really make them something special. The solid contrast details add a lot to the look too, and I was especially excited that the blue was a great match with the shoes I chose to wear by Celoe.

The jewellery I have on is a mix of Epoque, which I am excited to see doing more mesh…with this great shard necklace and earrings on the left. It comes in five different colours, and this obsidian one was just perfect. The ring I have on is from LaGyo and is part of the fantastic Bees through the Seasons event that starts tomorrow…the designer list for this event is fantastic and the build is just stunning, so be sure to set aside the time to attend that, over and over again, as it will run for a month. The long silver necklace is one of the single strand versions of the Santa Fe necklace by Maxi Gossamer, that is at FaMESHed this month, so be sure to get over there before it ends, which is really soon.

I got a sneak peak at Bees through the Seasons, and it is such a charming build. I took a pic of some of the items that will be part of the event, not all of them as not everyone is set up yet. There is also a guest book when you enter and you can leave a message, which is so cute. I also could not resist a pic of the sign when you land, not sure if you can read the last line well enough, but it made me snicker, as that is what my friend did the first time he ever showed us SL via his camera.

In this post I am wearing the Geanna skin by Izzies. I had not featured this skin yet, don’t know how it managed to slip past me, but it really is a great looking skin. Be sure to try on the demo, and take full advantage of all the wonderful tattoo layer options for lips, freckles and eyeshadows that the skin has.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Ploom 

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:

Geanna Skin – Izzies

Hair:

Electra – LeLutka 

Clothes:

Boho Baby Dress – DCNY

Shoes/Boots:

Aelia Wedge – Celoe 

Accessories:

Shard Necklace and Earrings – Epoque

Santa Fe Necklace – Gossamer Jewellery @ FaMESHed/November

Beehive Ring – LaGyo @ Bees through the Seasons Event (Coming Soon)

Studded Clutch – BeeHive 

Mesh Hands – SLink 

Visiting so many events lately, it is so great to see such marvelous home-ware items having an equal standing with fashion. In the past years, fashion and home-wares were often different ends of the grid. Now with the events mixing that up. We now get to see both under the one roof, and as a fan of both, I am very pleased.  The home-wares items in this post are both from Collabor88 by Cheeky Pea and Pilot, two beautiful sets based on the painted desert theme.

I have combined the two into the one setting, and even if you are not planning on doing up your home at this time, these are definitely pieces you will want to grab. The sweetwater set is the actual building structure that is so perfect and quaint, it has an open roof with beautiful beam work, that will create wonderful shadows – there are also shadows baked into the texture.Then you have the bed which is either pg or adult pose packed…as well as other bits and pieces to decorate either this home or any.The Larkin set by Pilot has the gorgeous hanging chair, which is beautifully shaped and also there is a great vase and cabinet that comprises of that set.

The colours of the sets together work perfectly in sync, and worked as a great backdrop for the slip dress I am wearing from Baiastice that is about to be released at the Fair event starting tomorrow…the inspiration for the slip was 3am as every store at the event has a specific time of the 24 hour day.

Also new and at an event is the Sophia skin by PXL, it has been a long time since I have blogged a PXL skin, and this one is a pre-release for the full line. So to get it in either of the two tones, you will have to visit the Around the World event. The skin comes in four lip colours and eye make up and freckles are on additional tattoo layers. The skin looks really nice on, and you can even now purchase add on features such as freckles, beauty marks and hairbases. In the Sophia set too you even get a buzz cut hair base tattoo, for a shaved head look, which I think is very cool for those half hair do styles that may not come with one. So if you cannot wait until the full release, or at least want to try it out early, then DEMO DEMO DEMO at the event.

The beautiful hair I am wearing is from Exile, and does come with amazing rigged flowers as an attachment, but I have saved those for another post, this hair is so pretty, so definitely grab that too.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Miseria 

Larkin Set (sit post part of seat)- Pilot @ Collabor88/November

Sweetwater Set (lay pose part of bed) – Cheeky Pea @ Collabor88/November

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:

Sophia – PXL @ Around the World (pre-release)

Hair:

Beyond the waves – Exile 

Clothes:

Aida Dress – Baiastice @ Fair/November

Shoes/Boots:

Medium Bare Feet – SLink 

Accessories:

Mesh Hands – SLink 

The colder weather is bringing out some great layering opportunities, best of all some fabulous jacket options. This new about to be released trench coat by League is all sorts of amazing. Not only is it true to trench coat traditional shaping, but it even has the slight overhang flap at the back at the shoulder blades. I also really like that even though the belt has the slide buckle in place, it is tied, which is what happens with most coats of this style eventually.

After all the regular features though, it is the details that League have added that make this trench a MUST HAVE. First off each colour comes with a HUD that adds incredible features to the coat, and gives you over 20 different options of wear. First you have the collar, which has the full trench colour, the half colour half leather, and then full leather options – the leather texture is amazing. Then the same but with the added edginess of studs at the lapel, so cool and definitely gives the coat some extra flavour. Then you have the sleeves in leather or colour, which in leather is so hot, and then belt with leather or colour options, and lastly the metals of the studs and buckle. This is amazing value, and such a great way to wear a coat.

I wore the coat over the mesh leather leggings from Maitreya, and the fit was great, also from the rear you can see that the shape of the coat in the back is really well constructed and moves very well. Great over pants, skirts or perhaps nothing at all. The coats options make it agreeable with so many looks, how will you wear yours ?

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Poses by : Miseria 

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:

Taryn II, Lara  – Maitreya 

Clothes:

Trenchcoat – League (COMING SOON)

Leather Leggings – Maitreya 

Shoes/Boots:

Suave – Maitreya Gold 

Accessories:

Satchel Bag – Izzies 

Mesh Hands – SLink 

First thing I did today was make some changes to my head. The LOGO Chloe head that is. I first off grabbed the Izzies mesh eyes and fit them inside of it. Then I grabbed the SLink teeth/lips rezzed them on the floor, unlinked the lips and wore just the teeth, fitting them nicely inside if the mouth. This is very handy also, as the teeth are individual teeth and can be edited to have a slight gap if so desired. Then it was on to the getting dressed part of the day.

When I first saw the NEW Audrey Jumpsuit from Celoe, I was immediately transferred to Saturday afternoons of my childhood. Watching the Midday old movies,  while gazing in wonder at all the incredibly beautiful women, and their clothing. Women such as Lauren Bacall who would have definitely worn a jumpsuit just like this one. The shoulders are so well styled, giving a great broad shouldered effect, even if you don’t have them underneath. This then draws attention to a narrow waist and curvy hips, all very feminine even in a pant-suit …which back in the 60’s was definitely a balancing act at giving women a sense of empowerment, but also keeping everything still girly.

I especially liked being able to layer the sweater from Celoe under the Audrey jumpsuit. When I saw the cream I knew I wanted to mix it with deeper browns, I had just imagined I would do so more with accessories rather than other clothing items. I also love that the length of the pants allows for a perfect fit of the Suave shoes with socks, so that I can either keep to the warm wintery look with socks, or the bare toes look if feeling a little lighter styling wise.

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Poses by : Marukin Poses

Equipment Used:

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

Eyes:

Mesh Eyes – Izzies (resized to fit inside head)

Lashes:

Part of HUD  – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Skin Worn:

Default Skin – Amber Tone – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Teeth – SLink ( Edited to remove lips and fit inside head)

Hair:

Lana – LeLutka

Clothes:

Audrey Jumpsuit, Gea Top – Celoe 

Shoes/Boots:

Suave – Maitreya Gold 

Accessories:

Times Square Ring – Paper Couture

Envelope Clutch – Mon Tissu (edited to size) 

Mesh Hands – SLink 

Whimsy Winx, Anessa Stine and I dressed up tonight and went frolicking all over Second Life. It was full of fun and sillyness, as is usually the case with us.I even had the opportunity to use my stern face, which was funny because I forgot to put it back to regular, I imagine I scared a few people. While gasbagging – slang for talking lots – I was perusing Flickr and found that Ricielli was having another of its Mesh hunts. All items in the hunt are 15L each, there are twenty items, so you get a lot of bang for your buck. The large soft glowing cupcakes are not hard to find either, I think some of the vendors in the store are smaller to be honest.

Then I found a SALE banner for Bliss Couture’s HAT department. This had me tping very fast, I have these sudden cravings in SL for hats every so often, and I had not been to Bliss Couture in such a long time, so off we went. I bought up half the hats, I am pretty sure I will be back for the other half before the sale ends. Anessa purchased the other half, and then I was lucky to find in their fur department that they had a bolero jacket that matched the so awesome Jade hat that I am wearing. Seriously these two pieces are just must haves all over the place. I especially liked that the net veil I made earlier fit the hat, and looked so cute together over the Logo hybrid head.

Because I can’t wear a hairbase over the head, I went to my Gurl 6 folder knowing instantly this was the perfect job for Olive, a flapper hairstyle that is very short and close to the head. This helped with the occasional gap in the hat. I was going to originally wear Coco from Celoe with the bolero, but as I only blogged that the other day, I went with a mix of Maitreya with the bodysuit, and the great mesh corset I grabbed the other day from Etchaflesh. The corset has a great range of sizes and fit really well, I especially like the ruched sides and laced up back.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Geez Poses 

Equipment Used:

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

Eyes:

Part of HUD  – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Lashes:

Part of HUD  – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Skin Worn:

Default Skin – Amber Tone – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Hair:

Olive – Gurl 6

Clothes:

De La Ruche Bodysuit – Maitreya 

Underbust Corset – Etchaflesh 

Shoes/Boots:

Jazz Boots – Maitreya 

Accessories:

Net Veil – Flair by Sasy Scarborough 

Jade Hat , Kaxh Bolero – Bliss Couture 

Mesh Hands – SLink

So many new and gorgeous things today. First off though I will mention that I made the netting veil I am wearing in the pic. It is an attachment I made, to add a little more to the gorgeous ceramic flower by Pididdle. So if you want one – it is mod so you can tint the net to black or whatever colour and change the size – just IM me and I will send you one over :).

The new gown is called Syren and was released earlier today as part of the Fall 2012 collection from Celoe. The style is elegant and sultry. I could not get past how perfect for a wedding the white one is, as I am sure was the plan. So with that in mind, and a great background image from the Second Life Stock Images Group by Cajsa Lilliehook, I created a simple bridal look.

The hair is the new Lana hair by LeLutka, I love this style, pulled back from the face and shoulders. The hair lets you still have so much length and height to it, but you can still see everything I am wearing and my face, this is really important right now with so much detailing in clothing. the height of the hair is also stunning, and I really imagine a proper wedding veil would look incredible cascading from it.’The jewellery I am wearing is by Paper Couture, older pieces that are still classically stunning, and at such an amazing price. You would be crazy not to grab everything in sight.

The face is of course the LOGO Chloe hybrid face and skin set, more info on that if you missed it HERE.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

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

Eyes:

Part of HUD  – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Lashes:

Part of HUD  – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Skin Worn:

Default Skin – Amber Tone – Chloe Mesh Head/Skin – LOGO

Hair:

Lana – LeLutka 

Clothes:

Syren Gown – Celoe 

Shoes/Boots:

Petal Sandals – Celoe 

Accessories:

Ceramic Flower Headpiece – Pididdle 

Diamond and Pearl Menagerie set – Paper Couture 

Net Veil – Flair by Sasy Scarborough

Mesh Hands – SLink