Showing posts with label VR Foundry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VR Foundry. Show all posts

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Changing Light Bulbs

"Doth falsely blind the eyesight of his look.
Light, seeking light, doth light of light beguile;
So ere you find where light in darkness lies,
Your light grows dark by losing of your eyes."
(Love's Labor's Lost Act 1. scene 1)
 
William Shakespeare
 
 
Sometimes it just takes shedding a new light on things to see what was always there. In the immortal words of Shakespeare, and inspired by Caroline's brand new Shakespeare Cameo Set, a unique choker and earrings set that features the man himself in cameo form, soon to be released at Cinema, I bring you my interpretation of finding new light, new inspiration, and renewing my love of blogging SL Fashion.
 

I start with a look that I never expected to love, but absolutely do, these pants called Tweed Tucked Pants are by Tram, they are an unexpected wool deep-crotch style, complete with stylish darts and knit cuffs. I wore them with the very classy belted  Ava Jacket by Maitreya, a piece that can be worn with pants, skirts and even over some dresses. I can't say enough about the great soft folds of the sleeve and skinny belt, that manages to stay in the perfect spot on your waist because it is a part of the complete jacket. In this case the belt does double duty bringing the eye upward and extending the long look of the waistline created by the pants. Maitreya gets extra credit for the uber gorgeous Devi Boots, shapely booties with laces and sexy tall heels worn here.
 
“Love is heavy and light, bright and dark,
hot and cold, sick and healthy, asleep and awake-
its everything except what it is!”
( Romeo and Juliet, Act 1. scene 1)

William Shakespeare
 
 
Lighting up some older gems I had saved up in my inventory, I started with the satiny and sexy Dotty Basque lingerie from Oh LaLa!, by pairing it with a light as air skirt from Tram, it suddenly becomes a whole new dress (complete with garters and stockings). Accessories like the beautiful eyelet collar (also by Tram) and the Bonnie Boots by Redgrave, are worn with a simple pair of cuffs from an old DE set. The final picture, illuminated and clear, a sexy and sweet 'frock' with fun touches new and old. Exile Hair, with its tremendous array of variety and style, is worn in both of these looks, while the skin is a gatcha treat from PXL, called Gaia Dark and is available now as part of their Gatcha Event.
 

The Details from Head to Toes;

LOOK 1
 
Hair: Exile Nina - Raven
Skin: PXL Gaia Dark (Gacha)
Eyes: ID Shine Eyes V2 - Gray/Basic
 
Accessories: Caroline's, Shakespeare Cameo Set (Cinema Exclusive) Event Location **Event Opens 10/13/2012
Jacket: Maitreya, Ava Jacket - Black
Pants: Tram Tweed Tuck Pants - Grey
 
Boots: Maitreya, Devi Booties - Black
 
Poses: Exposeur Poses - Fashuneesta 13 & Indyra
 
LOOK 2

Hair: Exile Lost in Wonderland - Raven
Skin: PXL Gaia Dark (Gacha)
Eyes: ID Shine Eyes V2 - Gray/Basic
 
Accessories: Tram Scallop Collars (Color Change), DE Designs Glove Cuffs from 4YR Outfit
Lingerie Set: (Ooh LaLa!) Dotty Basque - Black
Skirt: Tram Chiffon Skirt - Black
 
Boots: Redgrave Bonnie Boots - NightSilver
 
Pose: [On The Cover] - no longer available
 
ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:
Table & Chandeleir by Abiss Interiors.
Loose Light Bulbs (NO TRANS v1.4) by FD Bajery - Sculpted Shop
Ladders - Bitter Vanilla *color tinted.
Hanging Light Bulb Fixtures by LOST DAWN
 
 
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Saturday, October 6, 2012

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)