Love Among The Ruins

"Where the quiet-coloured end of evening smiles, Miles and miles..."
- Love Among the Ruins by Robert Browning

 

Beauty and grace are never out of place. One designer who has long represented not only beauty and grace, but also nod to the classic, is Donna Flora's Squinternet Larnia. I first met this generous designer  a few years ago when I invited her to bring her beautiful dresses and accessories to Retrology, later I blogged her often, and modeled her clothing on the the SL runway multiple times. I found her to be sweet, and friendly, and oh so talented. Recently myself, and the rest of the SL community, became aware of her battle with cancer, and as often is the case, SL answered with its usual outpouring of affection for one of our own. The Love Donna Flora fundraising event was created by some very caring individuals and it was quickly supported by dozens of designers and bloggers, all hoping to make a contribution to celebrate and support this wonderful and talented individual.

 

I am not only wearing some beautiful Donna Flora accessories, but also a new skin by longtime friend of the designer Hart Larson of PXL Skins. Jade just hit the store in full release yesterday, and she is a beguiling sweet face with beautiful options, and an incredible body. The gown is a creation by Sissy Pesoa of Baiastice, created specifically for the Love Donna Flora event, it is a perfect dress to create a canvas to display your Donna Flora jewels. The shoes are another perfect fit from Gos Boutique, these ones feature a removable heel cup, so you get two looks in one. I have merged the two styles into the one photo so you can see with and without the heel cup.

 

I urge you to visit the Love Donna Flora event starting July 25th and running until the August 11th. See the generosity and creativity of the designers who are participating, shop and be sure to visit the Donna Flora Mainstore to buy some beautiful things directly from the designer! (complete shopping info below.)

 

Hair: Amacci, Éclair - Dark Brown *New at Hair Fair*

Hairbases: Amacci, League.
Skin: PXL, Jade - Sunkissed (Cherry Lips/Freckles) *New*
Skin Tattoos: PXL, Jade (Sunkissed) Smokey Eyes *New*
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from PXL.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 110

Dress: Baiastice, Giulia Dress - Pearl *New at Love Donna Flora* (Opens July 25th)
Earrings: Donna Flora, Ravesc Set - Coral

 

Shoes: Gos Boutique, Lauren d'Orsay - Jewel Collection *New*

 

Setting: Botanical -  Forest Ruins Tower  *New at  Collabor88*

 

Poses by Everglow.

 

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

 

 

 

 



Dressing Room

 

You haven't seen me in shoes for a few posts now, I promise that will change very soon. In the meantime, more fantastic hair releases from Hair Fair 2013 and a few more fashion highlights from Collabor88. (complete shopping details below.)LOOK 1
Hair: MIAMAI,  Loroi - DK Brown (includes hairbase) *New at Hair Fair*
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 01E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 96

Dress: Milk Motion, Lace Dress - White *New at  Collabor88*
Earrings: Donna Flora, WILLA.

LOOK 2
Hair: ISON,  Heidi - Darks 03 *New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 06E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 96
Dress: ISON, Ruffle Dress - Cream *New at  Collabor88*
Necklace: Donna Flora, WILLA.

 

 

LOOK 3
Hair: Exile, Time and Sound - Dark Browns *New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 06E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 96

Dress: Baiastice, Ayoun Dress - Iceberg *New at  Collabor88*

Necklace: Donna Flora, Rosalinda.

 

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir.

 

Furnishings by Pilot & Scarlet Creative  *New at  Collabor88*

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

Light It Up

Three more looks inspired by Hair Fair (OPEN NOW!) and Collabor88, so much variety to satisfy your many moods, each one worthy of the light side of summer. (complete shopping info below.)

LOOK 1 Hair: Slink, Marling Hair - Coffee*New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 10E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 114

Dress: Decoy, Odette - Floral Baby Blue *New at  Collabor88*
Necklace: DECO, Woodland Necklace - Lake*New at  Collabor88*


LOOK 2
Hair: Baiastice, Emma  - Chocolate*New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 06E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 114

Top & Pants: Milk Motion *New at  Collabor88*
Earrings: Yummy, Midsummer Blossom Earrings - Egg Shell *New at  Collabor88*

 

LOOK 3
Hair: eXxEsS, Chimera - Dark Ash (with Hairbase)*New at Hair Fair*Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 12E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 112

Dress: Auxiliary,  Belted Pencil - Geo Nudes *New at  Collabor88*Necklace & Ring: LaGyo, Axila (Type A) *New at  Collabor88*

 

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir.

Props by iTuTu and TokiD

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

Growing Up

 

Hair Fair 2013 starts tomorrow... and there be so many beautiful styles to share, I decided to start today with a trio of beauties from LeLutka. (complete shopping details below.)

LOOK 1
Hair: LeLutka, Lorella w/ Floral Crown - Bournville Fade *New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 10E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1, Gloss Lips 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 103

Dress: Baiastice, Ayoun Dress - Thai Print *New at  Collabor88*


LOOK 2
Hair: LeLutka, Dulcina w/ Pin - Burnt *New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 04E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1, Gloss Lips 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 102

Top: The Secret Store, Elsa Ruffle Shirt - Sunflower *New at  Collabor88*
Skirt: Baiastice, Didi Skirt - Brown Suede
Ring: Maxi Gossamer, Singapore Daisy Flower Ring

 

 

LOOK 3
Hair: LeLutka, Alvina w/ Floral Crown - Bournville *New at Hair Fair*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Europa 11E
Skin Tattoos: GLAM Affair, Cleo - Freckles 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Medium Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 112

Outfit: Tee*fy, Bella Camisole and Heather Shorts - Passion *New at  Collabor88*Bracelet: LaGyo, Axila Bangle - Type B *New at  Collabor88*

 

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir.

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

Licorice Soft Whip

I have been trying to work with the new 'materials' feature for mesh in SL, unfortunately I am still working out the kinks and trying to 'make nice' with the official viewer. Properly lighting my photos using the new feature is challenging. I love the idea of having this as an option, I do still wish that the content creators who have quickly jumped onto the bandwagon of this new feature, would offer their items in a non-materials version too. When using my preferred viewer and light setting without a non-materials option the accessories look flat and dark, so while they are really wonderful items, I sadly will have to largely forgo wearing them for now.

 

I wanted to feature these accessories by Maxi Gossamer, as they appear using the materials feature in the main SL viewer, they are great and the texture certainly comes to life a bit more with this option. I am also enamored by the light ruffled wrap style dress by ISON, and the equally soft and romantic hair by D!va. The shoes, the latest from the exceptional Gos Boutique are another must have item, by my calculation, I love the options to select different fabrications for various parts of the shoe, which makes getting the full color set even more irresistible (shown here in a combination of black and silver.)

 

This look is comprised of items mostly found at the current round of Collabor88. This round is, in my humble opinion, one of the best and most cohesive in recent memory. It is easy to pull together effortless summer looks from the numerous pretty dresses and separates, exceptional add-on shoes (for Slink feet), and accessories on hand, not to leave out the wonders of décor and prefab builds you will find there. (complete shopping details below.)

 

Hair: D!va, Hair Ange - Brown Diamond *New at  Collabor88*
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Lulu - Europa 03D *New at  Collabor88*
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands - Casual *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 111

Dress: ISON, Ruffle Dress - Black *New at  Collabor88*
Bangle: Maxi Gossamer, San Remo *New at FaMESHed*
Necklace & Ring: Maxi Gossamer, Positano - Night Jewel *New at  Collabor88*

Shoes: Gos (Boutique), Eva Slingback, Colour Collection. *NEW*

 

Poses by aDORKable.

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

Fireworks

 

 

A dazzling batik print on a beautiful Baiastice dress is the inspiration for this post, the streaks of color reminding me of the fireworks we enjoy this first week of July. So perfectly matched with the latest from Redgrave, the Deborah shoes, with color customization, the dress and shoes create a summery holiday mood. I relied on some of my existing items to round out this look, the wind tussled hair from LeLutka and casual jewelry from Maxi Gossamer. (Complete shopping details below.)

Hair:  LeLutka, Moss Hair - BurntHairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark

Skin: Belleza, Ava Pale 1 

Freckles: League, Jen Freckles - Medium
Skin Tattoos: Blacklace Beauty, Summertime Shadows - Sea
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Peak (M)
Lashes: LeLutka - Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands.

 

Dress: Baiastice, Arya Dress - Batik *New at Fameshed*

Ring: Maxi Gossamer, Roho.

Necklace & Earrings: Maxi Gossamer, Milano.

Shoes: Redgrave,  Deborah Shoes -  12 Colors

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir.

 

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