Thigh High

 

Shoetopia continues until the 9th of October, which means there are plenty of fat-packs still available! Today I am expressing some undying love for the thigh high boot Ariana, a la Gos. Stepping thigh high into buttery soft suede has to be one of the best indulgences you can find in SL, the kind of fashion choice that makes it possible to forget to wear a skirt... as if you need one with these babies. I matched up with a brilliant high turtle neck from Erratic, and lingerie from Addams, and I didn't forget to bring along another fab bag from Baiastice!

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Chloe BENTO 3.0
Head/Brows Applier: Lara Hurley,  LeLutka  Becca Appliers (Pale)
Lips: Lara Hurley,  LeLutka  Becca Lips (Pale)
Eye Make-up: Izzie's,  Evening Glitter Eyeshadows, LeLutka
Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes - Storm (Mesh Eyes)

Hair: LeLutka, Cassie, Short Hair/Hairbase, Set.02

Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body 4.1 (includes BENTO hands & feet)
Body Applier: Lara Hurley,  Maitreya Applier
Sweater: Erratic, Laura Sweater, Salmon *New @ Collabor88*
Lingerie: ADDAMS, Joelle Lingerie, N*10 *New in Store*
Earrings: Maxi Gossamer, Cabo San Lucas, Leather & Shell *New @ Collabor88*
Bag: Baiastice,  Klum Bag, Nude *New @ FaMESHed*
Boots: Gos, Ariana Boots, Lapis Blue *New @ Shoetopia*
 

Poses by FoxCity (edited), Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)
Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)

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Urban Oasis

 

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Chloe BENTO 2.7 (Includes face freckles)

Head/Brows Applier: Lara Hurley,  LeLutka Iza Appliers (Dark)
Eye Make-up: Lara Hurley,  LeLutka Iza Eyemakeup Appliers (Dark)

Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes, Denim (Mesh Eyes)

Hair:  ARGRACE, Azami, Light Browns

Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body 4.1 (includes BENTO hands & feet)

Body Applier: Lara Hurley,  Maitreya Applier
Body Freckles: Lara Hurley,  Body Freckles Tattoo Layers
Shirt: Addams, Cristal Shirt, N*1*New*

Bikini Top: Addams, Cristal Bikini Top, N*28 *New*
Shorts: Addams, Pearl Short, N*40 *New*
Shoes: Friday, Nellie Sandals, Fawn

Necklace & Earrings: Maxi Gossamer, Laguna House Party
Iced Tea: Erratic Home, Drink/Long Island Iced Tea (Gacha Item)

Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)
Cactus Décor: Ionic (Gacha Item)
Chair: Cheeky Pea, Shelly Lawn Chair, Faded Rust *Gift*
Newspaper: Apple Fall, Crumpled Newspaper

Poses by FoxCity (modified), Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)

 

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Layered Love

 

Collabor88 time is here again! (ok, I am a few days late to the party... but I had to make my way through a snow storm to do my shopping.) So much warmth to celebrate, and the hibernation theme is just perfect. Be sure and visit and shovel up a few winter goodies. (details below.)

Hair: Magika, Sudden (01)
Hairbase: League, Hairbase - Dark
Skin: GLAM Affair, Mokatana - America 03H *New at  Collabor88*
Makeup Tattoo: GLAM Affair, Mokatana Lip Gloss - 02 *New at  Collabor88*
Eyes: IKON, Vanity Eyes - Platinum (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes

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

 

Scarf: Yummy, Chunky Scarf - Marshmallow *New at  Collabor88*

Sweater: Baiastice, Zoe High Neck - Zebra Silver *New at  Collabor88*

Vest: ISON, Raw Hide - Black *New at  Collabor88*

Leggings: Maitreya, Panel Leggings - Light *New at  Collabor88*

Boots/Socks: Eudora, Shelley Boots - BBG *New*

Undershirt: Erratic, Basics Long Shirt - Lights White

Bangles: Maxi Gossamer, Marbella Majestic *New at  Collabor88*

Bag: Maitreya, Leather Satchel - Black

 

Poses by Tuty's & Su Voir.

Take Two

It has been a while since any male feet have appeared on this blog, but every once in a while I find a willing victim participant, as is the case with today's post. It is a simple style really, monochromatic and modern, but the designers working magic with mesh in second life are doing a great job at enticing us to spend, and helping to make ourselves look great.

 

On myself, this great leather and textile combination shift dress from erratic, found at the current round of FaMESHed, you can never go wrong with a little black dress, I would like to say every woman should have one, but in SL it seems like every woman can afford to have more than one, I can't resist adding to my 'LBD' collection from time to time. I am also sporting more of the new hair from Truth, new textures, new styles, I am liking what I see so far, and I am eager to see more.

 

On Mr. Atomic Flux, the aforementioned victim du jour, a really smart new outfit from Razor, who has quietly been building a great collection of texture change menswear, and I know that the guys of SL are appreciating it. Timberlake is a complete outfit, it includes the gloves, pants and shirt with double layer vest, all are well made, and the vest has multiple fabric, button and color options, that will let you customize your style.

 

On my feet, something new to me, Similar footwear has been around for a while, yet believe it or not I have never owned any of their shoes, surprising perhaps, but the most recent release, Palermo, is an undeniably sexy shoe with some nice features for customization, and the option of simply being a highly arched bare foot too. On Atomic, the Runner Boots from NeurolaB Inc. are a futuristic but practical pair, that come with the option of very dark black leather, which is always a nice staple for men to have. (For shopping details, read on.)

 

On Anessa;

Hair: Truth, Denee - Brown05fade

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Glam (with hairbase)
Skin Tattoos: League, Jen Freckles
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - Silver  (M)
Lashes: LeLutka -Photoshoot II Lashes
Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Hands - Causal *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Note: The above are textured with skin textures available from League.

Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands & Feet- Set 52

Dress: erratic, Stacy Panel Dress - Black *Available at FaMESHed May.*

Accessories: Maxi Gossamer, Damasc Bangles & Shimmer Pearls Earrings.

Shoes: Similar, Palermo (3 Colors)

On Atomic;

Hair: Exile, Vindicated - Blacks

Skin: NIVARO, Vasean Skin - light tone, nohair/stubble/hair
Hairbase: Entente, Hairbase - Midnight Black
Facial Hair: Jaryth's Barbershop, 3D Prim Chops - Black
Eyes: IKON, Eternal Eyes - White (S)
Outfit: Razor, Timberlake Outfit (Includes Dealer Gloves)

Glasses: Gos, Custom Sunglasses v3.2 - COMPULSIVE

Boots: NeurolaB Inc., Runner Boots, Black
 

Tuty's & Su Voir (slightly modified)
Skybox: Abiss, Minime IV v2.  (full bright turned off)

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

Wear Me Out

A blog post featuring a couple of fun looks, perfect to get me through the weekend, and a little plea for all of you fashion fans... I am so in love with the recent mesh releases from Baiastice, I keep coming back to them and wearing them again and again, which is a big deal, because I have so many things to choose from. I am mixing up some items from FaMESHed and a find from the 'With Love' Hunt, hairs from Argrace; new and old, and even a freshly released jacket from Erratic that is really two.

 

This first look has the feel of something you might want to wear to a holiday cocktail party, do something unexpected and stay away from dresses and skirts and go for some classic shorts paired with tall boots. The shorts, of course, are from House of Fox, and I have blogged them before, paired with the new richly textured Emma Jacket from Baiastice, and the amazing Monaco Nights Necklace from Maxi Gossamer, they become suitable party wear (both at the current round of FaMESHed). The clutch is a Just Design goody from the 'With Love' Hunt,  and the new mesh hat with hair from Argrace makes me so happy, I love the versatility of a color change hat!

 

More Argrace was the starting point for the second look, though this style is an older one, I like to think this outfit would be great for a little holiday shopping or visiting with friends. If you are in the market for a great leather jacket, this newly released Vanity Jacket from Erratic does the trick, double time, you get both an open and closed version, it looks buttery soft and fits really well! The new mesh gloves from Baiastice are a great add on in blue, and the Celoe Chardonnay pants in the same hue add color and contrast to the orangey Pecan shade of the jacket. The bag is from DDL, they have a nice little selection of handbags and satchels, worth a look.

 

A special shoutout for Dutch Touch, a wonderful store that will be closing at the end of this month. I strongly urge you to make a final visit and be sure to pick-up some of the great system tops, lingerie and hosiery, these items hold up amazingly well and the quality is fantastic. Keep in mind that mesh on mesh layering can be tricky, but throwing on a great detailed under-piece like the Lizz Top I am wearing under my jacket, is a great option, and Iki Ikarus has a really great selection available!

 

For all the details from H to T, read on...

 

Black & White... and Red

Just a quick post today, wanting to show off the sexy new shoes from Redgrave. The Lilly Shoes come in 3 shades of latex, all in a mix and match HUD that will let you enjoy your shoes in black, cream and bright red. They are a super high heel on a platform base, the platform itself features a black insert that remains constant, and crisscrossing laces that tie in a nice bow. I started off by wearing them in red with an all white outfit from erratic. The hair, Sharlee from Ploom, is one of their newest dipped styles, brown hair with red dipped ends that I have accented here with a few photoshop tricks.

The black version of the Lilly Shoes provided a great opportunity to pull together some bits and pieces of black clothing that I have been collecting over the past few weeks. From the cute flouncy 'tap pants' from R2, found at the current Collabor88, to the sleek and interesting bralette from ISON, I kept it sexy but covered, adding a few items from epoque, like the super puffy sleeved Vinyl Jacket and a leather collar with black metal accents. The hair, Hanna, another newer style from Ploom has playful twists of hair that echoed the look of the jacket perfectly. Small details like the earrings and chunky ring from Maxi Gossamer, and the group gift clutch from HANDverk also fit the bill for this look.

 

For the details from Head to Toes, read on...

Pretty. Edgy.

One of the best things about Fashion in Second Life is the seemingly complete lack of rules, sure there are some basic Do's and Don'ts, for example 'do wear things you love' and 'don't wear bling or facelights... ever.', but really the possibilities are endless. When pulling together looks for this blog post, the first of our newly revived blog, I considered how easy it is to match cutting edge fashion with well made basics, and create outfits that are both pretty and edgy.

 

 

I was most impressed by the adorable new Birdie Skirt by The Secret Store, not only is it beautifully rigged and textured, the bird motif is a lovely subtle pattern that makes it easy for people who normally steer clear of prints to wear one. The Secret Store designer Maylee Oh also offers the skirt in solid shades and breathtaking photo skyline prints, each skirt includes a belt with bow detail that can be worn with other outfits as well.

 

For this first look I paired the skirt with the YmreBoots, newly released by Color.Me.H.O.F. (House of Fox), they come in plenty of dark neutrals and vibrant pastel shades, I was drawn to the delicious lavender shade and that became the theme that would run through this entire post. I just love the quilted suede panels, back zippers and black striped wedge heel on these, they are unlike anything I have seen before in SL. I layered on the sheer version of Mon Tissu's ruffle edged shell and 'Take Flight' necklace for an extra hit of femininity and whimsy.

 

 

Next I wanted to slip into the well made Zippered Skinny Jeans from Maitreya, in lavender again, these rigged mesh pants fit like a dream, and small details like the ankle zippers give them such a realistic appeal. I paired it with the silky Amy Blouse from Erratic, its soft flowing blouson effect skims perfectly over your form. I loved the studded flats from Toki Doki in black, and the sexy little Gotzsche City Clutch for that ultimate taste of jet-set rockstar style.

 

 

To round out this fashionable trio of looks I decided to vamp it up in Celoe's Clara Corset and Yasmine Pants, a perfect blend of softly flowing harem style pants against the rigid but oh so sexy construction of this classic leather corset. Slink's new Studded Booties with their high spiked metal heels, and this soft lacy veil made by LaGyo available at Collabor88 demonstrate once again that edgy and pretty are meant to be together. The striking Faith Skins by PXL Creations, with their many edgy eye and lip make-up options, and my hair fetish du jour LeLutka, gave me more than enough options to go with all of these styles.

 

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The Details;

 

LOOK 1

 

Skin: [PXL] FAITH Natural - NE MEB C2

Make-ups/Tattoos: [PXL] FAITH NAT Betty Eyes, [PXL] FAITH NAT Pale Lips, Amacci - Eyelash Tattoo 5

Hair: [LeLutka] HAIRBASE WalnutWhip, [LeLutka] KEELEY hair - WalnutWhip

Eyes: .ID. (Insufferable Dastard) Mirror Eyes/Gray

 

Outfit: {mon tissu} Ruffled Shell (Sheer) Black, The Secret Store - Mini - Birdie/Lavender,

Footwear: Color.Me.H.O.F  House of Fox [YmreBoots][Lavender]

Accessories: {mon tissu} Take Flight Necklace - Silver, [MANDALA] 7LUCK Bracelet A

 

Pose Used: Everglow Poses - Model535

 

LOOK 2

Skin: [PXL] FAITH Natural - NE MEB C2

Make-ups/Tattoos: [PXL] FAITH NAT Frozen Eyes, [PXL] FAITH NAT Rose Lips

Hair: [LeLutka] HAIRBASE WalnutWhip, [LeLutka] SALOME hair - WalnutWhip

Eyes: .ID. (Insufferable Dastard) Mirror Eyes/Gray

Outfit: Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Pastel Lavender, erratic / amy - silk blouse / black

Footwear: (TokiD) studded loafer (black)

Accessories: Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Marrakech Heart - Short - SILVER (at Collabor88), GOTZSCHE Wear - City Clutch Purple, [Armidi Gisaci] Glitz Bangle combo - Silver

Pose Used: Exposeur Poses, PrimaDonna22.

 

LOOK 3

Skin: [PXL] FAITH Natural - NE MEB C2

Make-ups/Tattoos: [PXL] FAITH NAT Cat Eyes, [PXL] FAITH NAT Frozen Lips

Hair: [LeLutka] HAIRBASE WalnutWhip

Eyes: .ID. (Insufferable Dastard) Mirror Eyes/Gray

Nails: [Detour] Nails - Metallics - Lavender 1 (Glove Style)

Outfit: [celoe.clara.corset.gloom] [celoe.yasmine.pants.ameth.]

Footwear: Slink Studded Booties Onyx

Accessories: LaGyo BonTon veil Strada (at Collabor88), Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Marrakech Heart - Long - SILVER (at Collabor88),  [MANDALA]SINRA  bracelet/Wolf Silver

Pose Used: Focus Poses, Casual Girl 2_4

 

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

 

Chair 1: :: Focus Poses Model Chair ::

Chair 2: {theosophy} Denham Deux Linen Chair (Cloud/Black)

Twisted Trees by Sky's Winter Trees Mesh (Marketplace) *trees tinted darker.

Camera (shown hanging): Tee*fy, Vintage Brownie Camera : Black (The Arcade - Gatcha Prize)

 

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