Fall Romance

Sometimes the best romance is the promise of romance yet to come. As Fall hits its stride in SL it means that the Fall 2012 Collections are ripe for the harvest, and Celoe is poised to release a truly wonderful collection in the next few days. I was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek and gravitated instantly to the beautiful Poppy Dress, in many solid shades and prints inspired by the glory of galaxies far far away. What better way to share these gowns than surrounded by falling leaves and the sunlight dancing between them as they fall.

The Celoe Fall 2012 releases will begin to arrive at Mayfair starting on November 2nd. For a more detailed summary of these looks from Head to Toes please see below.

 

The Details;

 

Hair Worn:

1. LeLutka, Demeter - WalnutWhip

2. LeLutka, Adele - WalnutWhip

3. LeLutka, Keeley - WalnutWhip

4. LeLutka, Toni - Overcooked

 

Skin (All): League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos:

1. Blacklace Beauty, Eye Liner 1

2. PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)

3. Elymode, More Drama Eye Shadow - Color matched to Dress

 

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands

 

Dresses:

1. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Print) - Vulcan

2. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Solid) - Chart

3. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Print) - Nebula

4. Celoe, Poppy Dress (Solid) - Olymp

 

Accessories:

1. N/A

2. LeLutka, CLAIRE clutch - darkolivegreen

3. Paper Couture, Faceted Dark Garnet Necklace

4. Paper Couture, Topaz Crystal Necklace

 

Poses by Exposeur Poses.

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

 

Tree, Falling Leaves - Botanical - Japanese Orange Maple Small

Tree Pot - Mosq by Sql Miles

Skybox Setting - Y's House, KOUBOU

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Comfort & Color

Fall is one of those magical times of year when pretty much any color palate can be acceptable, the last of the late summer pastels, the rich and bright colors of autumn, and the muted shades of winter are all fair game. With the mega release of comfy casuals at Maitreya this week, I decided to kick off my fashionista tendencies and lounge around in some of what are easily among the cutest drawstring pants, sweatshirt dresses and simple sweaters that you'll have to pry off of me for the next little while.

 

I took these photos in my very simple skybox setting, and really just took quick snapshots of the looks because they really don't need any of the fancy extras. With the majority of the items coming from Maitreya, the Lux Sweaters, Stefani Pants and Milia Sweater Dresses, I also added a new top from Emery, and some great complimentary footwear from Zaara, TokiD, Maitreya and Kitties Lair.
 

 

Accessories were kept to a minimum, all part of my clever casual style, but regardless of what I chose to wear it plays into a general colorful theme that matches whatever else I had on. The sweet fresh faced skins are League Jen and the hair by DeLa and LeLutka are favorites too. All the other notes from Head to Toes are included below. Stay comfy!

 

LOOK 1

Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Julia II' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium - GlamGoth (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat R & Gesture L)

Sweater: Emery, Mesh Top NYC - Mustard

Pants: Maitreya, Stefani Pants - Cardinal

Accessories: Miam Miam, Circle Charm Necklace 

Shoes: Zaara, Ilaida Mojri - Tan

Pose Used: Exposeur, Fashioneestoh 17


LOOK 2
Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Amanda' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Medium - Lipstick Feline
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat R & Gesture L)

Dress: Maitreya, Milia Sweater Dress - Paynes Grey

Accessories: Maitreya, Allure Tights - Sangria, Magic Nook, Parisian Romance Clutch - Burgundy

Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Allure (Tights)

Pose Used: Exposeur, Prima Donna 20

 

LOOK 3

Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Sophie' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Bloom  (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Medium - Lipstick Feline
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat R & Gesture L)

Sweater: Maitreya, Lux Sweater Wool Mix - Lilac

Pants: Maitreya, Stefani Pants - Baby Blue

Accessories: Undefined Lillies, Be Mine - White/Silver

Shoes: TokiD, Le Ballerins Shines - Sky

Pose Used: Exposeur, Top Model Erin 2

 

LOOK 4

Hair: LeLutka, Swish Hair & Bun - Bournville
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1, PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat R & Gesture L)

Dress: Maitreya, Milia Sweater Dress - Starfish

Accessories: Maitreya, Allure Tights - Neutral03, Miam Miam, Wood Bangles, Tram, Nordic Scarf (Rigged).
Shoes: Kitties Lair, Bulldog Booties - Brown

Pose Used: LAP, Luring.

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

Living Room Furniture; LISP & {what next}

Kitchen Decor by Trompe Loeil

Skybox by [ba] (Barnesworth Anubis), NYC Apartment Skybox

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In The Bag

Inspiration for a new outfit can come from many sources; a mood, a color, a great pair of shoes... and oh yes, a great little bag. Sometimes the pieces don't come together all at once, but I am constantly collecting bags whenever I find one that is a little special, and sometimes the pieces fall into place just like that. My taste in purses, bags and clutches is as eclectic as the rest of my wardrobe, running the gamut between practicality, fashionability and whimsical cuteness.

 

The little hedgehog clutch by Snowboa, was a Marketplace find and I was thrilled to see the level of detail was as good as the picture made it look. This sweet little thing haunted me, wanting to find just the right outfit to wear it with. When I saw the latest little cocktail dresses released at Eaters Coma, my memory for color kicked in and I just knew I had found the right thing. I added a few darker touches, the little bolero sweater from Innoc, and these perfect Ren lace-up boots from LeLutka, and the result was as cute as the clutch.

 

The Jewel toned and chunky gold accented stud bag from Swallow was the next gem to make the cut. I found the button down shirt from House of Fox, the gold studded collar was a perfect match. I pulled out more color from the bag with the cute skirt from Whippet & Buck, the tights from Koda and even the laces on the my G Field boots became and accessory. I gave myself bonus points for the color matched lipstick and chunky gold jewelry, and cute hair from DeLa.

 

The Cala Seona bag from YS&YS has always been a favorite, I can't resist the touch of the contents of the bag peeking out. It was a bit of a chicken and egg riddle pulling this look together, I fell in love with the new trench from Mon Tissu, I opted for the bright blue color and then remembered the amazing Fame Pumps from LeLutka, a marriage of the right colors for the bag and trench, I needed just the right bottom to go under the coat, and the Celoe Nikka skirt was a great option. The final touch, the sunglasses from Yummy (worn up), made for a great unexpected accessory on an outfit that would have gotten a bit too 'old' with the addition of a necklace or scarf.

 

For all the details from 'H to T' see below!

 

LOOK 1

 

Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Mercy' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1, League, Jen Medium - Freckles
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat L & Gesture R)

 

Bag: SNOWBOA, Hedgehog Clutch

Dress: Eaters Coma, Cocktail Dress - White/Beige

Sweater: Innoc, Cassiopeia Bolero - Onyx

Accessories: UM (Ume Mode), Feather Necklace, Maitreya, Allure Tights - Black

Boots: LeLutka, Ren - Black

Pose Used: Striking Poses, Playboy Cover 0109 Venezuela

 

 

LOOK 2

Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Amanda' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium -  Glam (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1, League, Jen Lipstick - Aubergine, League, Jen Medium - Freckles
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Bag L & Gesture R)

Bag: Swallow, Bag Studs - Multicolor 2

Blouse: Color.Me (House of Fox), Button Down - Blue

Skirt: Whippet & Buck, So Basic Mini - Liquid Chocolate

Accessories: Koda, Leggings - Cyan, Donna Flora, Elisa Earrings & Ring, Miam Miam, Resin Bangle - Single.

Shoes: G Field, Short Lace-Up Boots - Brown

Pose Used: Exposeur Poses - Top Model, Erin 3 1

 

 

LOOK 3

Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Evita' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium -  Aqua (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Bag L & Relax R)

Bag: YS & YS, Cala Saona Bag - Desert

Trench: Mon Tissu, Bristol Trench - Blue

Skirt: Celoe, Nikka Skirt - Solar

Accessories: Yummy, Round Shades, Battered Boudoir, Tan Seamed Stockings

Shoes: LeLutka, Fame Pumps - Earth

Pose Used: Exposeur Poses - Top Model, Nicole 4

 

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

 

Chair 1 - The Loft - Artisan Chair Ebony

Chair 2 - The Loft - Wareham Side Chair Plum

Chair 3 - LISP - Peacock Chair


PS brushes were purchased for my use from Renderosity.

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A Little Bit of Skin

 

 

Not really much to say about these, I think they speak for themselves... just me playing with some sexy and fun looks in the spirit of Halloween. Hope you enjoy them, full styling details and notes are below.

 

The details from Head to Toes;

 

LOOK 1
Hair: MINA Hair, Kat - Black & Grey
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage E) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1, League, Isla Lipstick - Black Cherry
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Splayed L & Gesture R)

Lingerie: Blacklace Lingerie, Phoenix Mesh Corset - Black & Amor, Black Embroidery.

Accessories: MG (Maxi Gossamer), Rejuvinated Stitched Heart - Medium

Boots: Slink, Tall Leather Thigh High Boots - Black

Pose Used: Striking Poses, SP_Fay Wray_8

 

 

LOOK 2
Hair: LeLutka, Blake - Bournville
Skin: League, Jen Medium - ChinaDoll  (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Dusk Shadows - Steel, League, Jen Lipstick - Aqua
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat L & Gesture R)

Dress: 1bp (One Bad Pixel), Blossom Cheong and Thong - White

Accessories: U&R Dogs, Cembalo Bracelet - Gold

Feet: Slink, Barefeet Mesh Feet (Medium)

Pose Used: Striking Poses, SP_Hello Lover_9

 

 

LOOK 3
Hair: DeLa, Mesh Hair 'Shell' - Dark Brown 3
Skin: League, Jen Medium - ChinaDoll (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands  (Flat L & Gesture R)

Lingerie: Armidi - Intimizzio, Amore di Valentino Knickers - Vera
Wings: Material Squirrel, Israfiel Golden Angel Wings

Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Aequus (All Colors)

 

Pose Used: Striking Poses,

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:
All background art and PS brushes were purchased for my use from Renderosity.


I also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

Five Easy Pieces

I have never been the type to attach an accessory to every possible point or layer random items just because I can, instead dressing my avatar is as easy as 1, 2, 3... 4, 5.  In the same spirit as the popular cooking show 'Five Ingredient Fix', I decided to attempt three looks that have only five clothing and accessory components to them. The basis for each of these looks include the newly released rigged mesh jeans from The Secret Store and brand new footwear by Donna Flora. That left only three additional items per outfit, not as easy as you might think, but still fun!

 

My first look today is a colorful mash-up with a seasonal feel, inspired by the great Hello/Goodbye Floral Bag by DDL here, the soft sunny peach color of the denim and bold blue of the Donna Flora Ermes Pumps work well with the beautiful green shade of the sweater. My final touch was the skinny chocolate colored scarf from Maitreya. The very casual mix of elements here is complimented by the All For Love tresses by Exile, this style is a new release for the current edition of My Attic at The Deck, I love the softly flowing shape of this rigged mesh style.

 

I love the look of the rigged mesh Leather Biker Jacket from Grasp, it is one of those stores that, sadly, I keep forgetting is there, and when I do visit again I always find something neat, this jacket was no exception. Though the color is described as brown, I found it black enough to go perfectly with the black Rise Skinny Jeans from The Secret Store and these grey Ermes Boots from Donna Flora. For a pop of color underneath I added a Maitreya Bra Top and completed this rock and roll five-some with a funky long necklace from Maxi Gossamer, complete with peace sign.

 

Things take a considerably sweeter turn when I make three of the five in pretty pinks, from the pastel high waisted jeans in the Candy shade and Pink Ermes Boots, and the soft cropped look of the cardigan sweater. To add some interest I wore a wrinkled and tucked tank from Dutch Touch, and the amazing Ceramic Flower Headpiece from Piddidle, another goodie from My Attic. The outfit has a touch of Hollywood glamour and the ease of casual separates, five more reasons that less can be more.

 

For all the details from 'Head to Toes' see below.

 

LOOK 1

Hair: Exile, All For Love - Sable (available at My Attic)
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Summertime Shadows - Cyan
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Gesture L & Hand Bag R)

Pants: The Secret Store, Rise Skinny Jeans - Apricot

Top: Maitreya, Athena Sweater, Emerald

Accessories: DDL, Hello/Goodbye Bag - Floral 2 and Maitreya, Long Scarf - Brown

Shoes: Donna Flora, Ermes Shoes - Teal

Pose Used: aDORKable Poses, Lean 10(M)

 

 

LOOK 2

Hair: Elikatira, Studio - Brown 07
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Glam (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Medium - Freckles, League, Jen Medium - Aqua Lipstick
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Casual L & Gesture R)

Pants: The Secret Store, Rise Skinny Jeans - Black Denim

Jacket: Grasp, Leather Biker Jacket - Brown

Accessories: MG (Maxi Gossamer), Peace Rocker (Group - Cord)

Shoes: Donna Flora, Ermes Boots - Grey

Pose Used: Focus Poses, Wall Set_4

 

LOOK 3

Hair: Wasabi Pills, Veronica Mesh Hair - Chocolate
Skin: League, Jen Medium - (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Medium - Freckles, Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Splayed L & Flat R)

Pants: The Secret Store, Rise Skinny Jeans - Candy

Tank: Dutch Touch, Wrinkle Top - Grey 2

Sweater: DETOUR, Borrowed Cardigan, Pink 2 (short version worn)

Accessories: PIDIDDLE, Ceramic Flower Headpiece - Orchid (available at My Attic)

Shoes: Donna Flora, Ermes Boots - Pink

Pose Used: Focus Poses, Wall Set_8

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:
Mesh Letters/Numbers, Number 5 byYammari.


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Risqué Business

Ris`que´ (rės`kã´)

 

 

a. masc.

1.

Hazardous; risky; esp., fig., verging upon impropriety; dangerously close to, or suggestive of, what is indecent or of doubtful morality; as, a risqué story.

A bare shoulder, a hint of stocking, a dangerously deep open neckline, not the most daring of fashion statements unless they make an appearance at one of the places you wouldn't expect to see them, the workplace. I decided to play 'take your avy to work' day and file a report on some looks that border on the risqué, making Monday mornings at the office something to look forward to.

 

Inspired by the Nyu Debut Peplum skirt, I put together a proper look complete with stockings and stylish but practical heels, Pow Pumps from LeLutka, and then added the unexpected Cowl Bodysuit by Epoque. The Pantone Satchel, the perfect size to hold important papers, also from Epoque and the flowery Vera accessories from Donna Flora, add polish to this monochromatic outfit. Hair tossed up in a tidy knot complete with loose pieces the frame the face and  back of the neck add the final dimension to this 'mix business with pleasure' makeover.

 

Finding a way to make covered up professional wear sexy is a snap with this ISON Shift Blazer Dress, it has beautiful clean edges and nice details like the double rows of buttons and flat pocket flaps. A feminine silk blouse like this classic one from Shai, gives the impression of softly billowing sleeves and a bow tied neckline. I carried the tone of the blouse into the over the knee Jazz boots from Maitreya, in nude, and then filled in the space between with a tease of thigh high lace topped stockings from Blowpop, still one of the sexiest collections of well made hosiery you can find.

 

Next I went for the more obvious approach, a sexy suit, this one from Paper Couture Fall 2008, is an effective argument for well made non-mesh clothing, the hand painted subtle pattern in the rich grape color, even the use of a system skirt for shape, sans shirt, becomes daring. By adding the corset style Traveler Belt by Ingenue, and some soft suede boots the look is elevated. Flashes of gold jewelry, like the Aviary Claw Bracelet from ISON, and an 'Entangled' collection of pieces from talented (and fellow OYT Blogger) Caelyn Hancroft, her line of Cae accessories will be available soon, complete this outfit.

I'd love to stay and tell you more about my office antics, but I have an important meeting (see shopping trip) to get to. See you around the water cooler!

For the rest of the details from 'Head to Toes' see below.

LOOK 1
Hair: LeLutka, Knotted Hair - Burnt
Skin: League, Jen DeepTan - Lush (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: MONS / Makeups, Eyeshadow Ales - Black
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Relax L & Relax R)

Bodysuit: Epoque, Vinyl Cowl Bodysuit - Black

Skirt: Nyu, Debut Peplum Skirt - Charcoal

Accessories: Donna Flora, Vera Set, Zaara, Aksaka Lila Stockings - Oreo, Epoque, Pantone Satchel - Black

Shoes: LeLutka, Pow Pumps - Black

Pose Used: Everglow, Model 459

 

 

LOOK  2
Hair: LeLutka, Magdalen Hair - Burnt
Skin: League, Jen DeepTan - Olive  (Cleavage D) Hairbase
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Relax L & Relax R)

Dress: ISON, Shift Blazer Dress - Gray

Blouse: Shai, Volpe Silk Blouse - Peach

Accessories: Blowpop, Lace-Top Stockings - Taupe (40), Indy & Co, Ireben Carry-All, Zaara, Ansuka Pearl Drop Earrings - Night

Shoes: Maitreya, Jazz Boots - Nude

Pose Used: Luth, Shoe Fair 2010 - 04 (no longer available)

 

LOOK 3
Hair: Elikatira, Thrive - Brown 09
Skin: League, Jen DeepTan - Grape  (Cleavage D) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Freckles, PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Tan to DarkTan)
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Relax L & Elegant R)

Suit: Paper Couture, Learning Suit.

Belt: Ingenue, Traveler Belt - Camel

Accessories: ISON, Aviary Claw Bracelet - Gold, Cae, Entangled (Necklace, Earrings, Ring)

Shoes: Maitreya, Radical Boots - Chamoisee

Pose Used: Diesel Works, Floored 2

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

Skybox: Scarlet Creative,  Lyla Prefab (Furnished)
Office Furniture: Kasha Office Furniture, Out of Style (Store Closed) by JC Eun

Office Extras: MBW Laptop, Corn.

 

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Girls in White Dresses

Be it sweet, sassy or sexy, the perfection of a white dress is not lost on me. Without being bridal, the gentle white on white textures and interesting shapes allow you and your accessories to shine even brighter. I am featuring three very different white rigged mesh dresses, personalities as different and unique as the girls who wear them... luckily I got to play all three of those girls. Hooray for wearing white!

 

The first style comes to us a collaboration between NyuNyu Kimono, Nyu and Maylee Oh of The Secret Store, a sweet as pie babydoll dress with soft floral tone on tone print and long slightly belled sleeves. The sweetness and innocence of the dress inspired me to hop into a subtle Lolita look, knee socks from Maitreya and T-Strap shoes from G Field, and a sweet bunny ear headband from Y&R add to the appeal of this pretty little dress.

 

Next up, the Adele dress from Donna Flora, the dimensional tucking across the bustline and ruffled hem make this one pretty irresistible, an elegant oversized flower printed directly onto the dress make this much more than just a white dress. Simple white pearl accessories fit perfectly with this style, I love the generous pearl cuff from U&R Dogs and the simple necklace from Miam Miam (yes, Pearlie Pedro has listed some of her treats on Marketplace for 10L each, you might want to grab the whole bunch!). Shoes that have a little something extra special, the reflective magic of mirrored soles, these from Kitties Lair have been updated recently, they now have a HUD and alpha layer, and are a nice balance between sexy and stylish in white patent leather.

 

Deadly curves, deadly sweet that is, in the white version of BOOM's Hye Tube Dress. Interesting details like the rouching and floral printed centre panel with piped seams elevate the dress to simply eye catching, even in the absence of color. Elegant accessories like the Aliena set by Donna Flora and the petit fours bag from Paper Couture add sparkle and sweetness, the shoes are Breezie Stilettos from Nardcotix, the bow on the back of the heel is a great touch.

 

For the rest of the details from 'Head to Toes' see below.

 

 

LOOK 1
Hair: TRUTH, Jemima w/Roots - Frappuccino
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Freckles, Blacklace Beauty, Summer Shadow - Cyan
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat L & Casual R)

Dress: Nyu and The Secret Store, Fall Babydoll Dress - Snow
Accessories: Y&R, Bunny Ears - White, Maitreya, Allure Socks - White

Shoes: G Field, Alex Shoes - White

Pose Used: Olive Juice, They Like Me (store closed)

 

 

LOOK 2
Hair: LeLutka,  Yippie - Burnt
Skin: League, Jen Medium - ChinaDoll  (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos:  League, Jen Medium - Lipstick Aqua
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat L & Gesture R)

Dress: Donna Flora, Adele Dress - White Silk
Accessories: U&R Dogs, Cembalo Bracelet - Gold, RO (Remarkable Oblivion) Clutch - White, Miam Miam, Bamboo Pearl Necklace, Donna Flora, Willa Earrings

Shoes: Kitties Lair, Gina -  Patent White

Pose Used: KoumB, Standing 63.1 (store closed)

 

LOOK 3

Hair: TRUTH,  Skai w/Roots - Mocha
Skin: League, Jen Medium - Feline  (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoos: PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)
Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Bag L & Casual R)

Dress: BOOM, Hye Tube Dress - Milk
Accessories: Donna Flora, Aliena - Diamond & Pearl, Paper Couture, Petir Fours Bag - Bleuet

Shoes: Nardcotix, MANA Breezie Stiletto

Pose Used: Pose: Everglow, Model 281

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

Skybox & Loose Door Panel: ModestHouse, Caffrey Skybox. (some textures tinted/changed) No Longer Available, store closed)
Dressmakers Dummy, Carpet & Framed Art: From Exposeur Shadowbox, The Dressing Room (Cinema Exclusive)
Cabinet: KOPI, White WardrobeCurtain: ba (Banesworth Anubis), Dingy Curtains (tinted)
Flowers: Hanaya, Tulips in Glass Jar (White Delightful)
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Natural High

 

Neutral colors, naturally inspired textiles... leathers, suedes, wool and cotton are just some of those featured in today's post. I was impressed by the simplicity of these silhouettes and the richness of the textures that they are made with, easy and comfortable and things you can feel good wearing. Accessories made of wood, bone and feathers add a special earthy touch, but no actual animals were harmed in the creation of this post, a few errant crows however, did have to cooperate for a long day of shooting pictures.

 

The first look is all about the beautiful strapless Awe Dress from Celoe, with a fitted leather bodice and wheat colored skirt. I added the oh-so-long Blake hair from LeLutka, and to round out the look I added some chunky wood and metal jewelry, and the Maitreya Devi boots, that are quickly becoming a staple in my wardrobe. Unfortunately, because I have been away from SL for a while, my inventory is in need of some updating, some of the accessories I am wearing here may no longer be available in SL (see notes at the end of the post), the trade off however, is looking back at some great items that may be 'new' to someone else and are still around to purchase.

 

Nothing has quite the same natural feel as a heathered cotton t-shirt, this one, an exceptional tucked in version from tres blah, is just perfect with the Fanatik leather pencil skirt in a rustic finish, and combination that I stole from Sasy Scarborough when she blogged a similar combination on her blog Sasypants. I went with an edgier look for my hair here, wearing Teeloh from Wasabi Pills, I am wearing it with a normal hairbase instead of the shaved versions that come with the hair, it still has that unique feel without the razor's touch. I loved the look of the Feathers Cape necklace from Glow Studio, the combination of layered chains and a fistful of feathers stands out against such a simple top. The rest of the goodies are from the depths of my inventory, the shell purse from Cachet (Thora Charron) may still be available at LeLutka, the suede SoHo boots are Maitreya, I love the slouchy style with the cute heel.

 

A little more digging and I was able to pull together a fun third look, none of these items are new, or mesh... but they still have the appeal of nature. I started with the feathered skirt from COCO, which lead me to the Salience shoes from Maitreya Gold, the combination of Leather, feathers and beads make these shoes memorable. I added the Bone Feather set from Paper Couture, and relied on an old trick... hand tinting a few of the bone feathers of the necklace to match the accent colors of the shoes, not something I could have done with most mesh accessories available as new releases. The short Corseted Tweed Jacket from The Sea Hole, had just the right amount of shape in the shoulders and sexy details to finish off the look. I am also wearing the Slink Mesh hands again for this post, I am loving working with them and the many interchangeable hand 'expressions' available.

 

The details from Head to Toe;

 

LOOK 1

 

Hair: LeLutka, Blake - Bournville

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 1

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

 

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat L & Casual R)

 

Dress: Celoe, Awe Dress - Dune

Accessories: SOLE, Irregular Wood Necklace & Bracelet. (no longer available)

 

Boots: Maitreya, Devi Boots - Black

 

Pose Used: Pose: Everglow, Model 533

 

 

LOOK 2

Hair: Wasabi Pills, Teeloh Mesh Hair - Black Coffee

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair), Blacklace Beauty, Summertime Shadows, Gold, League, Jen Medium - Lipstick Aqua Matt

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Handbag L & Flat R)

Top: Tres Blah, C88 Tucked Tee - Beige

Skirt: FANATIK, Pencil Skirt Leather - Coffee

Accessories:Cachet, Day Bag - Shell, UZURI, Inaya Bangle (no longer available)

 

Boots: Maitreya, SoHo Boots - Champagne Suede

Pose Used: Pose: Everglow, Model 554

 

 

LOOK 3

Hair: LeLutka, Knotted Hair, Burnt

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Feline  (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Flat R & Point/Splayed L)

Jacket: The Sea Hole, Corseted Tweed jacket - Coco

Skirt: COCO, Feather Skirt - Black

Accessories: Paper Couture, Bone Feather Set, UZURI, Sunflower Ring - Gold (no longer available)

Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Salience - Brown

Pose Used: Pose: Everglow, Model 443 & 531.

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:Skybox: C Decay, Aralise Flat Home.

Crows: Dead Centre Watching Crows

Chair: iTuTu, Bent Wood Chair.

Stool: iTuTu, Small Wooden Stool.


I also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

 

What Your Hands Say

I remember clearly the almost angry cries from the fashion in-crowd when 'Frankenfeet' started to hit the grid. "I'll never wear them!" they proclaimed, and sure enough as time has passed the tables have turned, now the reaction is reserved for when we see our own paddle-like basic avatar feet... "I can't stand to look at them!" we say. The same can be said about mesh hands, for most people they seem like an awkward leap forward, for those of us who have been quietly editing our fat little fingers and pointy wrist bits for the past five years, they are a gift, and the wonderful thing about the ones that Siddean Munro has released at Slink is this... hands communicate in ways our feet never could. A soft relaxed hand, a pointing finger, a rock'n'roll gesture, and so many more, these subtle expressions can change the way our avatar expresses its mood in person and in pictures.

 

I decided to put together a few fashionable looks and play with my new hands, I found them to be wonderful for showing off a costume jewelry ring, or delicately clutch a strand of beads or purse. I started out with the gorgeous Hedda Leather Dress from MichaMi, curve hugging and with perfect details and shading. There is something so wonderful about pretty much everything MichaMi releases, each item is so carefully created, there is no rush of releases week after week, but when Milla (Michinaga) does give us something new, you can bet it will be unique, well-made and the colors chosen with care. To help accent the use of the mesh hands I played with lots of accessories, and a great bag from Veschi, along with the sexy spike healed Lulu shoes from Slink.

 

A perfect example of how well these hands can convey emotion is the soft way they hold the Vyomini Chained Bracelet by Zaara, the mood for this image is introspective and casual, much like the shirt and pants from Emery. The whole thing felt like a very private moment, I was inspired to kick off my flats and pose in the mesh feet (also from Slink). The artworks that serve as the backdrop for this series of images are by Illustrator/Animator, Akira Yoshida, who had a presence in SL a few years back, I purchased these at YUMEJI and they lived on the walls of my SL studio for quite a while. I was reminded of them when I looked at the elegant positions of the Slink hands, so they made their way into my photos.

 

Lastly, I wanted to have a little fun with a sexy skin baring look that manages to remain classy, the little Maitreya top is covered partly by the LeLutka Jacket, and even over the tiny tailored House of Fox shorts and super high Maitreya boots, this girl looks like she is headed to a fun party or club for the night. I love the way my hand is finally able to hold onto that clutch purse without awkwardly having a thumb stuck inside the back of the bag, like it often does with basic SL hands. the texture of the purse compliments the boots well, and I added plenty of silver jewelry to bling out (without any actual bling) this outfit.

 

My review of the Slink Rigged Mesh Hands, I happen to love them. I am sure I will use them often. If you are a blogger, or model, or even if you just love taking pictures of yourself in SL, these are an investment you can afford to make. Please visit Slink to demo the hands and see which ones speak to you. As a side note I'd like to humbly beg Siddean to consider making me some leather gloved versions of these lovely hands, winter will be here soon enough! ...talk to the hands.

The stuff from Head to Toes;

 

LOOK 1

 

Hair: booN, RUMI51 Hairpiece - Chocolate (modified), LeLutka, Swish -Burnt (Hairbun Only - sized up).

Skin: League, Jen Medium - GlamGoth  (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: League, Jen -Medium- Lipstick CandyRed -Matt, PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

 

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Bag L & Elegant 1 R)

 

Dress: MichaMi, Hedda Leather Dress - Indigo

Accessories: MG (Maxi Gossamer), Barcelona Set (Earrings & Bracelets), Donna Flora, VERA Ring, Veschi, Blinged Out Beggar bag - Black (store closed)

 

Shoes: Slink, Lulu Stilettos - Black

 

Pose: AnaLu, Fresh Poses 445

LOOK 2

Hair: LeLutka, Blake - Bournville

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural  (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Summertime Shadows - Sea

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Relax L & Flat R)

Top: Emery, Mesh Shirt Kafka - Black

Pants: Emery, Mesh Leggings Contrast - Leather Smoke

Accessories: Zaara, Vyomini chained bracelet - OnyxSilver

Feet: Slink, Barefeet Mesh, Medium

Shoes: (on ground) Elate!, Kate Flats - Onyx

Bag: (on ground) Armidi Gisaci, Focsani Bag - Lare

Pose: Everglow, Model 570

LOOK 3

Hair: LeLutka, Versage - Bournville Fade

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Glam (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoos: PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair), Blacklace Beauty, Eyeliner 2, Amacci, Eyelash Tattoo 5

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands (Gesture L & Splayed R)

Top: Maitreya, Bra Top - Midnight

Jacket: LeLutka, Gether Jacket - Black

Shorts: Color Me (House of Fox), Tailored Shorts - Black

Accessories: RO (Remarkable Oblivion) Clutch - Black, Mandala, Hannya Necklace - Silver & 7Luck Bracelet

Boots: Maitreya Mesh, Radical Boots - Smoke Reptile

Pose: Everglow, Model 435

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:Artwork by Akira Yoshida, YUMEJII also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!