Silver Streak

I don't usually use On Your Toes to promote my own releases for DCNY, but I am making an exception, and I hope you won't judge me too harshly for breaking my own rules. The dress in question is an exclusive release for 'The 100 Block', a dip dyed silk dress with a metallic collar, and it is available at this event at 50% off the typical release price for the duration of the event. I hope you will love it as much as I do!

 

Now on to the really great stuff; GLAM Affair has some impressive new releases at the current round of Collabor88, wonderfully priced and so beautiful, are the Skins and Earrings. GLAM Affair is also getting on board with skin appliers to match the Slink Enhancement series of rigged mesh hands and feet, I am wearing the perfectly matched feet, complete with more amazing nail art from Flair and some great new shoes from Belgravia.

The shoes have me very excited, more than usual, why? you may ask, simple, these are the first footless shoes I have purchased for my Slink medium rigged mesh feet, that are not made by Slink. That clever Siddean Munro at Slink has made the genius move of facilitating the creation of footwear to fit the Slink feet, like these great new shoes by Belgravia, they are sold expressly to be worn with the Slink feet, now perfectly matched to my skin. You can now dress your avatar like you would dress yourself, slip the shoes on and away you go! I can't wait to see which other designers will get on board with designing footwear for this clever system.

(For complete shopping details, read on.)


Hair: LeLutka, Pocahontas - Bournville
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Margot - Europa 02 *New at Collabor88*
Skin Tattoo: League, Jen Freckles - Medium
Eyes: IKON, Vanity Eyes - Platinum (M) *New*
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands - Elegant/Gesture *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above is textured with skin applier available from League.
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged Feet - Medium *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above is textured with skin applier available from GLAM Affair. *New*
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 10

Dress: DCNY, Dip Dyed Silk Dress - Abyss *New at 100 Block*
Shoes: Belgravia, Paradise Sandals - Flint Grey  (only available on Marketplace.)
Earrings: GLAM Affair, Victoria Earrings - Black *New at Collabor88*

Bangles: Armidi Gisaci, Glitz Bangles (some have been tinted).

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir (slightly modified).

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

Come Closer

I love the Night Life, so I am back again with my second in a series of posts featuring the new collection from Maitreya. The real stars of the collection are the Shiki Platforms, I showed them to you in my previous post, now we can get down to business and talk a bit more about what this great style has to offer. There are 9 different strap colors for the shoes, with each individual pair purchased you select the strap color and you get an assortment of 10 platform styles to mix and match with the straps, or you can buy the fatpack and get all 9 strap colors and 30 platform styles. I am no math wiz, but that is like a billionty possible combinations.
 

 

Another fabulous feature of the shoes is that you can make them disappear... 'what?' you say, yes, now the bare feet inside your shoes are your bare feet to wear alone too! Completely brilliant, I know! Perfect for those nights when you leave the club and suddenly decide to skinny dip with your date, you 'slip off' those amazing platform shoes and are left with perfectly manicured toes. Very impressive. So even though I am only giving you a tease of the shoes in this post, they will be back again in the next one, I promise!

 

A little music to enjoy while you read the outfit details below...

 

Hair: Argrace, Ashley - Dark Brown
Hairbase: League, Isla Hairbase - Dark
Skin: Belleza, Ava Pale 1
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Sand (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands

Top: Maitreya, Mignon Top - Emerald
Jeans: Maitreya, Flare Jeans (for heels) - #2
Necklace: League, Beaded Necklace - Aqua

Bag: Armidi Gisaci, Porta Corsico Bag - Brown & Teal

Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Shiki - Wild Teals Platform/Chocolate Strap

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir (slightly modified)

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

Willing To Trade

Time for my second week of 50 Shades of Sexy, the Blogger Challenge issued by Unapologetic Second Life Fashion Blog. This week the theme was 'Better Than Chocolate', and being the shoe girl that I am there is pretty much only one thing I crave more than that sugary treat... Shoes! I figured out a sweet and sexy way to have it all... hope you enjoy.

 

Hair: DeLa, Jules - Dark Brown 3 (tinted a shade warmer with pale rosey pink)

Hairbase: League, Isla Hairbase - Dark
Skin: Belleza, Ava Pale 5

Freckles: League, Jen Freckles - Fair

Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver (M)

Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands.

Lingerie: Armidi (Intimizzio), Aufiori Chambre Lingerie Set - Chocolate

Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Liaison - Lollipop

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir (slightly modified)

Ladder: White by Bitter Vanilla (hand tinted blue)

Giant Kiss: Builder's Depot, Christmas Kiss Kit (flag is modified and altered in photoshop)

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

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.

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StyleCard: Kitties Lair London Boots

It was an amazing and busy weekend, but I did manage to sneak in a little bit of shopping. One of my stops was to Kitties Lair where I often find great footwear, sure enough a new release from the lovely Babette Ultsch, the London Boots. The London Boots are a pumped up ankle boot with a great rolled down cuff that features and inside zip and an outside row of buttons, all balancing on the skinniest of stilettos. I also like the look of the silver tipped toe. They come in all the basic shades, and some nice fabrications; leather, patent & textile, so it's possible to find something to suit your tastes.

My other big find of the weekend was shoparmidi.com, which had some great new Armidi goodies not available in the store. My top fave was the Polo Dress, this one in Black and Grey Argyle... very easy to wear and great prim work. The belt from the Lulu set by MichaMi seemed to fit well and the woolen tights from Persona added warmth. I added bracelets, the stacked bangles from Caroline's and my new favorite little accessory shop U&R Dogs Dorothy Bracelet.

Check out Kitties Lair for these great looking boots.

Sasche Flats

Every new release from Armidi creates a stampede over to the store. Shoppers show up in droves and fight the lag with enthusiasm (ok maybe not really enthusiasm, but they tough it out none the less). So I, like so many others...ran over and had to get my hands on the new goodies. These Sasche flats are adorable, and great quality. Available in many colors, I picked up the pearl. These are another shoe that would be great dressed up and dressed down (as shown here). If you haven't picked them up, run on over. I bet the lag isn't as bad now (I'm an optimist). There are demos available. Visit Armidi InWorld!



Other Stuff: Skin by Abyss, Hair by ETD, Top by Vette's Boutique, and shorts by Armidi.

New Viniani at Armidi

...say that 10 times, fast!

Oh, what sets my heart a flutter more than release day at Armidi? Surely I do not know. And there I was thick with lag and determination, I needed to see the shoes. Yesterday's massive release included accessories, Men's and Women's Gisaci items... and these, the Viniani Heels.


Oh joy, what bliss - so many colors... possibly too many colors! It was near to impossible to decide, and even harder after I saw the new clothing and wanted them to all cooperate well. I am going to have to learn to browse then buy! But decisions were eventually made, my picks; Chocolate - those sneaky Armidites tried to make me choose between 3 equally awesome browns (tisk, tisk!), Eggplant - irresistible shade, and Reja Pink - because I'm a girl darn it!

As usual the shoes are great, nothing bad to say about them - they just keep getting better! Take a closer look at the Viniani Heels by trying a demo, and see all the new releases at Armidi. You can also visit the Armidi Blog for fancier pictures than I could ever take. :)

Wearing; PXL Skin, Aden Hair... and everything else NEW at Armidi! Note: Second photo is of store display created by Adian Armidi, photo by Anessa.

My pose by KoumB.

10 Seconds in Paradise

Graci wins the shoe sleuth award of the day, her afternoon visit to Armidi netted us quite the little discovery. 'TP me!' was all I could say, and then fingers crossed that I didn't crash on the way. By the time I reached the site Graci had already made her first purchase - and there they were the new Dhali Bow Platforms. I had been waiting for these - ever since I saw the spread in Second Style Magazine about the Armidi gals - you can bet I noticed their feet more than anything else.

Unfortunately SL had it's way with us today, I made my first purchase - amazing and red on a dark wood stacked platform heel, and by the time Graci tried to grab a second pair transactions were failing across the grid. 'No Worries' I said, let's go snap some shots of these on the beach (not willing to risk another TP). So here they are... I would love to share all the names of the shades for you but Armidi booted us out soon after these photos were taken on the beach, a protective measure against stale transactions. But as you can see many combinations are available.

In any case - they are clearly fabulous, and worth any number of crashes and the like. As soon as you are cleared to shop without fear by the Linden's again, make your way over to Armidi to pick up the Dhali Bow Platforms. (Or check out the Armidi Blog.)

Also wearing; On Anessa - Minnu Skin, Armidi Hair, Elephant Outfitters Top, GLAM Capris, Miam Miam Accessories. On Graci - Wax Poetic Skin, ETD Hair, LaLa FooFoo Top, (to come)Capri Jeans.

On Sales and Shoes

The good thing about a sale is adding all the new goodies to your wardrobe and knowing that you paid less. This has been an incredible time for sales in SL - something for everyone (who can surf the lag and remain cool headed in the process). With all this money that I must be saving on clothes and great hair at ETD and Last Call... I should be able to get some great shoes too, right?

I was just so happy this week when I heard there were some new items at Armidi, another fashion mecca to which I am drawn like a moth to flame... or err, boucle sweaters. I roamed in my usual circuit... hair, casuals, footwear... and OMG there they were... the Barcelona Slingbacks - OK, not 100% sure that they are new new - but they are new to me!

And so many flavors to choose from - some with contrasting gold soles, others that wrap edge to edge in those signature Armidi shades that I just love. But how to decide... then i remembered all my recent sale 'finds' - and I settled on 2 pairs (amazing restraint I thought) - the Seagrass (green is a weakness) and the rich Bole with it's brown upper and golden heeled sole. They are like little sculptures, so nicely shaped with a lovely matte sheen and slightly curled toe box. And once I paired them with my new Last Call casuals and ETD hair - I was positively gleeful. Aren't sales great? Now I just need to get that white pair off my mind, ooh the white. Happy lag everyone!

Also wearing; ETD hair, Last Call Clothes, Accessories by Earthtones Boutique (with exception of Griffe Belt).

All That Glitters

With so many Holiday and New Year's Parties in SL it is a great time to throw on that LBD (Little Black Dress) and then add that touch of glamour with a great pair of glitzy shoes. I scoured my closet, and the closets of some of SL's shoe magicians to pull together some of my favorite golden footwear. Enjoy!

My Top Faves;

1. TESLA - Shiny Vixens -GOLD

2. Storm Schmooz - Carat - 24

3. ZHAO - SHIM - GOLD

4. Armidi Gisaci - Vidalia Pump - Metallic Gold






More Golden Girls;

5. ZHAO - VIVACIOUS - GOLD

6. ZHAO - HONEST - GOLD

7. ZHAO - CHELLE - GOLD DLX

8. Tekilah Elytis - Crisis Pumps I - Color Change, Set to Gold.

9. ZHAO - TESLA - GOLD

10. ZHAO - MIABELLA -GOLD

11. TESLA - 'Diva' Heels - GOLD

12. G.L.A.M. - Color Scripted Metallic Pumps - Set to Gold.

With Great Gold Accents;

13. Stiletto Moody - Foxy Slingback - Litchi White

14. Sylfie's Prim Seduction - *SM* "Embraced" - Gold/White (4th Series)

15. Digit Darkes- Mary Janes - SEQUIN GOLD (1L Item)

16. Sylfie's Prim Seduction - *SM* "Wicked" - Gold/Black (3rd Series)

Review copies provided by ZHAO, Storm Schmooz & TESLA.

Also Wearing; Armidi Hair, Minnu Skin, Accessories by UnTone and Second Mirage, Clothing by Armidi and LAST CALL.