Peaches & Dreams

 

Still making the rounds at the Holiday Party circuit, this time I am stepping out in the sugary sweetness of The Secret Store's latest, just visit Collabor88 to get your hands on the Uma Skater Dress and Mia Bolero, I love the bow closure details on the jacket and the subtle lace texture on the dress. Exile has New releases out at Collabor88 too, among them Persuasive, half up and half down, and altogether festive! A perfect match for the dress, and sweet hairstyle is the frilly socks and Mary Jane's look from Nardcotix, the Lindy shoes have a perfect patent look, and delicately crinkled socks, you can find these at Uber. That is two party looks down, more to come... stay tuned!

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Chloe BENTO 3.0

Head/Brows Applier: Lara Hurley,  LeLutka Iza Appliers (Dark) (includes freckles)

Lips: Izzie's, All the Colors Matte Lipstick, LeLutka

Eye Make-up:  Izzie's, Gloom Eyeshadow, LeLutka

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

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

Body Applier: Lara Hurley, Maitreya Applier

Nail Applier: ZOZ, Fall/Winter Solid Double

Hair: Exile, Persuasive, Reds *New @  Collabor88*

Dress: The Secret Store, Uma Skater Dress, Salmon *New @  Collabor88*

Bolero: The Secret Store, Mia Bolero, Coal *New @  Collabor88*

Shoes: NX-Nardcotix, Lindy MJ, Full Pack *New at Uber*

Earrings:  Maxi Gossamer, Ritzy Shimmer Pearls
Bracelet:  Maxi Gossamer, Ritzy Shimmer Pearls

Ring:  Maxi Gossamer, Gigi Shimmer Bow

Clutch: Baiastice, Yara Clutch, Black

Poses by Everglow (edited)

Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)

Additional animations by Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)

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Nature and Art

 

 

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Greer 3.0 BENTO (includes freckles) 

Head/Brow: Glam Affair, Pia Applier (America) for LeLutka *New @ Kustom9*

Lips: Glam Affair, Pia Applier (America) for LeLutka *New @ Kustom9

Eye Makeup: Glam Affair, Pia Applier (America) for LeLutka *New @ Kustom9

Eyes: IKON, Sovereign Eyes, Glass (Mesh Eyes)

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

Body Freckles: Izzie's, Body Freckles HUD

Hair: Exile, Rich Love (with Headband), Reds  *New @  Collabor88*

Outfit: Hazy, JK's Look, B/7 (Maitreya Fit) *New @ Arcade Gacha*

Boots: N-core, Tiana Boots, Gray *New @ Arcade Gacha*
Socks: N-core, Tiana Socks, White *New @ Arcade Gacha*

Watch: MANDALA, Sitennoah, Black

Bag: NX-Nardcotix, Finlay Packpack (Static Version), all Colors *New @ TMD*

Troll Pencil by Disorderly
Notebooks & Pencils by Sari Sari

 Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)

Tree/Leaves by keke
Pose by FoxCity (Modified)

Additional animations by Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)

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Summer Work

 

Denim is a year round fixation of mine, I love the comfort and ease of it. CandyDoll has been doing some great denim clothing this summer, this Adela Jumpsuit is no exception. I love the fit and the low scoop back, and the detailed floral embroidery on the top. Summer is winding down and for many it is time to head back to work or school, luckily that doesn't interfere with shopping time in SL too much, there is always a new event opening somewhere!

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Greer 3.0 BENTO *New @ LeLutka*

Head/Brow: Glam Affair, Greer Applier (America) for LeLutka Undivided *New @ LeLutka*
Lips:  Glam Affair, Greer Applier (America) for LeLutka Undivided *New @ LeLutka*

Eye Makeup: Glam Affair, Greer Applier (America) for LeLutka Undivided *New @ LeLutka*

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

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

Hair: DOUX, Fashionista, Fades
Jumpsuit: CandyDoll, Adela Jumpsuit *New at FaMESHed*

Shoes: NX-Nardcotix, Alba Wedge, Full Pack 

Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer, True Hearts, Earrings
Duffle Bag: Pretense Poses, Escape Duffel (Pose Prop)

Newspaper: Apple Fall, Crumpled Newspaper
Coffe Cup:  Tres Blah, Coffee to Go (Group Gift)
Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)
Pose by Pose by Le Poppycock (Modified) *New at Collabor88*

Additional animations by Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)

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Electric Dreams

 

A little 'fun with filters' for today's post featuring more items from the current round of Collabor88. I love the bright vibrant colors, and shiny textures of these new booties from NX Nardcotix, the fun of polka dots and brights against white accents are refreshing and perfect for summer. The jelly-like shine of the Tres Blah bodycon dress is great too, and it comes in many mesh body style options, you will love it. Exile has a couple new styles out at C88 too, we are so spoiled this month. Happy Shopping!

The Stuff

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Bianca 3.0 BENTO *New*

Head/Brow: Glam Affair, Bianca Applier (Jamaica) for LeLutka Undivided *New @ LeLutka*
Lips:  Glam Affair, Bianca Applier (Jamaica) for LeLutka Undivided *New @ LeLutka*

Eye Makeup: YS&YS, Flash Makeup for LeLutka *New at Collabor88*

Eyes: IKON, Charm Eyes, Starfall (Mesh Eyes)

Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body 4.1 (includes BENTO hands & feet and Skin Applier)
Hair: Exile, No Promises, Grayscale (BENTO Movement) *New at Collabor88*

Dress: Tres Blah, Bodycon Dress, Green *New at Collabor88*
Shoes: NX-Nardcotix, Josie Bootie, Full Pack *New at Collabor88*

Jewelry: MANDALA, Haramita, Choker
Clutch: Baiastice, Diamonds Clutch, Fuchsia

Backdrop by RAMA (Gacha Item)

Pose by Le Poppycock (Modified) *New at Collabor88*
Additional Poses by Maitreya (BENTO hands) and LeLutka (BENTO facial expressions)
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Face It

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Mesh Head - STELLA v1.2 w/ Expressions *Coming 10/21/2015!*
Make-Up/Skin: Glam Affair, Eline Applier (America) for LeLutka Undivided *New!*
Hair: LeLutka, Rosamund Hairbase & Dash Pony, Set 02
Eyes: IKON, Sovereign Eyes - Storm (ML)
Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body v3.3 (includes hands & feet)
Dress: Emery, *New @ FaMESHed!*
Shoes: NX - Nardcotix, Libby Platform MJ *New @ Tres Chic!*
Necklace, Arm Cuffs: LUXE, Cleo - Silver *New @ Kustom9!*
Clutch: Milk Motion, Box Clutch - soft leather/grey
Poses by Tuty's.

Filtered Light

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Mesh Head - STELLA
Make-Up/Skin: Lara Hurley, Iza Appliers for LeLutka - Dark *New at Summerfest*
Hair: Chemistry, Mila (v2) - Color Pack 1
Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes - Storm (M-L)
Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body v3.3 (includes hands & feet)
Top & Skirt: COCO, Sheer Panel Crop Top & Skirt, Navy *New at The Chapter Four*
Shoes: NX - Nardcotix, Lola Heels- Red *New at ROMP*
Clutch: Tony, Daytona Slouchy Clutch - Crimson *New at Custom 9*
Earrings & Bracelet: Maxi Gossamer, Ritzy Shimmer Pearls.

 Poses by Everglow *New at Candy Fair* 

Back to the Beach

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Mesh Head - STELLA
Make-Up/Skin: Lara Hurley, Iza Appliers for LeLutka - Dark *New at Summerfest*
Hair: The Secret Store, Sugar Hair *New for Mix!*
Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes - Storm (M-L)
Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body v3.3 (includes hands & feet)
Bikini: Baiastice, Fringe Micro Bikini - Lurex *New at Summerfest*
Hat: Baiastice, Delilah Mare Big Hat - Black *New at Summerfest*
Shoes: NX - Nardcotix, Jordan Wedge - Silver *New at ROMP*
Bracelet: Mandala, Sinra Bracelet - Wolf Silver
Necklace: Random Matter, Vera Neclace - Silver *New at N21*

Poses by Tuty's.

Darling Karin

Mesh Head: LeLutka, Mesh Head - KARIN *New Today at the New LeLutka Sim!*
Make-Up/Skin: Glam Affair, Karin Skin/Make-Up Applier - Asia *New at LeLutka Undivided!*
Hair: Exile, Starcrossed *New*
Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes - Denim (M-L)
Body: Maitreya, Lara Mesh Body v3.3 (includes hands & feet)
Dress: The Secret Store, Caroline Ruffle dress - Prussian *New*
Shoes: Nardcotix, Astrid Stiletto - Melon *Available Now @ Tres Chic*
Clutch: Baiastice, Yara Clutch - Gold
Necklace & Earrings:  Maxi Gossamer, Tallulah Drop - Gold

 Poses by Everglow, Flora Poses. *New at Liaison Collaborative*

Sweet Nothings

Hair: LeLutka, Heather - Bournville Fade *New*
Skin: Lara Hurley, Fae - Pastel, Midtone, Beauty Marks, Soft Freckles
Lips: Blacklace Beauty, Kismet Lips Pastel - Lilac
Eyes: IKON, Hope Eyes - Storm (M)
Lashes: LeLutka - Photoshoot II Lashes

Hands: Slink, Mesh Rigged Flat Hands *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Feet: Slink, Mesh Rigged High Feet *Avatar Enhancement* Version
Body: Slink, Physique v1.4
Note: The above are textured with skin appliers available from Lara Hurley.
Nail Art: Flair, Nail HUD Add-Ons for Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Set 200

Lingerie: Luxuria, Lita - Mauve Mist *New for Fifty Linden Friday*
Shoes: Nardcotix, Liz Stiletto Suede - Orchid *New Today*
Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer, Ayla Moon Goddess

Poses by Tuty's.

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

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Sparklers!

A little tease for all my American friends on this 4th of July. Nardya Rousselot sent me an exciting preview of an upcoming release, these stunning satiny MANA Letti Sparkle Peep-Toe shoes are covered in glitter and seemed like a perfect fit for today. I glitzed it up even more with this amazing group gift creation from !dM deviousMind and (*chanimation by Chandra Mehan, and decided to end the tease with a sneak peek at an upcoming release from PXL Skins, this delicious olive toned Faith Skin is simply radiant, I adore her!

Wishing you all a wonderful celebration!

The Stuff;

Shoes: Nardcotix MANA Letti Sparkle Peep-Toes in Nude. (Soon to be released)

Skin: Unreleased PXL Faith Skin in Olive.

Hair: LeLutka, Blythe, Blonde Fun.

Outfit: !dM deviousMind, July 4th Outfit. (Group Gift)

Nardcotix Iceli Spiked Stilettos

I've been wearing Nardcotix's Iceli Spiked Stilettos for the last couple of weeks and I have to say, they are my new favorite shoes of the moment. Nardcotix creates wonderful shoes and when they had a small sale I couldn't resist purchasing a couple of pairs to add to my shoe collection. If you haven't taken the time to visit Nardcotix I suggest you do, the shoes are wonderful and can't be passed up.



What I fell in love with most about these stilettos are the metal studs that surround the shoe as well as the bow highlighting the front. To me these shoes have the perfect amount of edgy style to them which made it only natural to wear when I began looking for a shoe to accessorize the Metallic Corset Dress from Nylon Outfitters.  

The Iceli spiked Stiletto is available as full spike version (not shown) as a separate purchase. The full spike version is slightly different because the studs are all over the shoe and are black rather than metalic. Both versions of the shoe are available in ten color options.

The Look- Spiked
Hair-Truth- Janice- Dark browns
Skin-Adam and Eve- Paige- Natural
Tattoo- L. Fauna- Maryilyn
Dress-Nylon Outfitters- Metallic Corset Dress- Black (Collab 88 exclusive)
Shoes- Nardocotix-Spiked Stiletto- Black
Pose Prop set- Glitterati-Garage

Viva la Vintage

A long time ago, when I first discovered Second Life, my real life twin sister and I came up with the notion of opening our very own Retro themed burlesque club, a classy joint that would be as much about friends as it was about great music, PIN UPS was soon born. At that time there were a few retro designers in SL; Antonia Marat of artilleri, Nefaria Abel of Ivalde, and new up and comer, Betty Doyle of Ingenue, were among the best. We realized very early on, that combining our love of retro fashion with our night club was a winning choice, and it wasn't long before the idea mushroomed into a labour of love named Retrology.

My retro roots run deep, and my love of the vintage designers, new and old, in SL has never diminished. With the opening of Vintage Fair, CHIC Management's daring new venture, it gives me great pleasure to see that despite the fact that Retrology is long gone, Vintage and our love of it, is still very much alive!

What I was hungering for, some new vintage inspired heels, Esther in 4 beautiful shades, were delivered to me this afternoon from the hands of the talented Nardya Rousselot of Nardcotix. She manage to stop me in my tracks when she also delivered this gorgeous dress and chapeau too! An outfit that was just too easy to put together with a little help from Caroline's Jewelry, Curio and oOo Studios poses, all new releases that can be found at Vintage Fair 2011!

I  urge you to embrace retro in SL, and pay the fair a visit or two over the next few weeks, there are so many lovely creations to explore, not just women's fashion, but also men's clothing and hair, home decor and novelties. So no matter if your inner avatar is a silver screen starlet, pin up girl, or rockabilly baby, there is something for everyone at the incredible Vintage Fair. Viva la Vintage!

The Stuff;

The Shoes: NX-Nardcotix, Esther Shoes, All Colors. *Vintage Fair Release*

Skin: Curio/Gala Phoenix,  Sundust [Dark] Vintage-Ritz 1 *Vintage Fair Release*

Cosmetic Tattoos: Curio/Gala Phoenix, Vintage Brow Pencil. *Vintage Fair Release* & TuTy's - dark brown base hair. 

Hair: TuTy's - Romantic - Vintage hairstyle '40s - dark brown.

Eyes: MADesigns, PROMISE eyes - brown pale 15.

Dress: NX-Nardcotix, Riva Black Dress *Vintage Fair Release*

Hosiery: INSOLENCE, Light Tan Seamed Stockings.
Accessories: Caroline's Jewelry, Onyx Trillion Ring Silver. & Caroline's Jewelry, Simple Pearl Drop Set. *Vintage Fair Release*

Clutch: Orta, Stella Clutch in Ruby (Silver).
Hat: NX-Nardcotix, Innocence Claude Brick.*Vintage Fair Release*

 Poses by oOo Studio. *Vintage Fair Release*

***Note: At time of posting NX-Nardcotix may not yet be set up for sale at Vintage Fair, you can expect them to be available as soon as the creator is able to place them on the Sim. Thank you!

A Little Bit of Magic

I am slowly embracing Mesh, it took me a while, I am typically cautious and wary of viewer updates and often wait till the kinks are worked out before I buy in to the hype. Here I am, a believer, and although I don't think Mesh is anywhere near it's full potential in SL fashion, there are glimmers of greatness and some very beautiful applications of the technology. Lucky for me, Nardya Rousselot of Nardcotix has released her first pair of Mesh shoes, these beyond amazing NX Zoe Platforms, they posses a sophistication and timeless oxford style that cannot be ignored. They are pure magic.

Even more magical, these shoes have been released as part of a fundraising effort, as part of O Glam's Birthday celebration, these exclusive shoes (in Monochrome color) are donating 50% of the proceeds towards the United Nations World Food Program, in aid of Crisis in the Horn of Africa. These shoes are exclusively available at Nardcotix's O Glam location. You will also find a variety of other great footwear at 50% Off in this location, and what could be better than that?

I let the shoes inspire the rest of my look, all I need is a bowler hat and some taps and I am ready for a Fosse dance number, too bad I can't dance. Though hidden in a gorgeous mass of LeLutka Hair, the Paper Couture Tulle Wrapped Earrings added an element of sparkle that I loved for this look. All in all, a little bit of magic goes a long way!

Please visit Nardcotix at O Glam for these great shoes for a great cause!

The stuff;

Shoes: Nardcotix (NX), Zoe Platform - Monochrome.

Skin: PXL Gaia, SunKissed MEB.

Skin Tattoos: PXL Gaia, SK Red Lips & Emo Eyes.

Hairbase & Hair: LeLutka, MARIA in Walnut Whip and matching Hairbase.

Top: VictoriaV, Gill Bouse, Cream.

Bottoms: Gawk!, Ultra High Waist Panties, Black.

Earrings: Paper Couture, Tulle Wrapped Earrings.

Poses by GEEZ.

Still Heeling

 On the heels (pun intended) of Modavia Fashion Week, Donna Flora impressed with her gorgeous jewelry, fashion outfits and gowns, this week Nardcotix presented these fantastic Shana Pumps in a Color Fusion series, which logically made for perfect pairing! I love to celebrate the beautiful things, and Squinternet Larnia of Donna Flora, not to mention the consistently stylish Nardya Rousselot of NX-Nardcotix, certainly give me reason to share!

 As Fall Fashion begins to flood the SL Fashion Feeds, my love of coats was ignited again by this Helena Peach Jacket and chunky turtle necked sweater/skirt combination. An amazing all in one outfit that includes detailed broach on the oversized jacket lapel and  holey tights that up the modern feel of these classic pieces. I added a hot studded satchel by A-Bomb, along with some more  Donna Flora Accessories, the great  new 'Blue' Onyx earrings and a sassy cocktail ring. That sweet skin is a sneak peak of the soon to be released PXL by Hart Larsson, I am sure you will be seeing more of it soon.

The shoes offer sophisticated textures and color combinations, (check them out in-store to see the glorious cerise, aqua and orange... and more) but also offer stylish neutrals that suited the Donna Flora Helena outfit perfectly. Leather, Wool Felt and tinted metal toe caps make a great team when stacked upon that delicious hot pink sole that is becoming a Nardcotix signature.

Look for the Shana Pumps Color Fusion at NX - Nardcotix!

The Stuff;

The Shoes: NX-Nardcotix, Shana Fusion Full Color Pack.

Hair: [LeLutka]-JOLIE hair - WalnutWhip.

Cosmetic Tattoos: [LeLutka]-HAIRBASE WalnutWhip

Skin: Un-Named PXL Skins Beta. (coming soon.)

Outfit: Donna Flora, HELENA. (includes; coat, sweater, skirt, stockings, broach & hat - not shown)

Accessories: Donna Flora, BLUE onyx earrings (from set) & Donna Flora,  ABIGALE ivory ring. & A-BOMB, studded satchel-charcoal.

Poses by Everglow.

A Moshi Moment

Leopard, and ribbons and toes... oh my! Nardcotix introduced the MANA Moshi at the recent CH1C event, and if you haven't visited yet there is still time to explore (these will likely end up in her Mainstore before long). As per usual these NX shoes are well made and in this case have a unique almost retro personality. There are great color combinations of leopard prints and accent ribbon and trim, but my favorite feature would have to be the daring hot pink sole!

To really play off the vibrant hue of the sole I went for a look that combined neutral beige and punches of bright color. A new bag, that I couldn't resist, from the recent LeLutka Summer collection, and a kicky skirt worked well with a sexy hot pink halter from BOOM. I limited the accessories to really bring attention to the great shoes and interesting textures of the outfit, overall it is a great summer ensemble with a shoe that will work with many styles.

Visit Nardcotix at CH1C to get Moshi now, or at the NX Mainstore some time in the future.

The Stuff;

Shoes: Nardcotix, MANA Moshi (All colors).

Skin: PXL Gaia, Light Tan, MEB C2 Freckles.
Hair: Analog Dog, GO (Black)

Outfit: Top - BOOM, Thrill Halter, Lipstick. & LeLutka, Triumph Skirt, Light.
Accessories: LeLutka, Tairona Bag (Gold). & M.R.M. Bangles.

Happiness Is...

A sexy summer sandal with more than just a sexy shape, the Nardcotix Rosa Maria is part of the impressive MANA collection of foot in shoe designs. You will love the intricate layers of snakeskin stamped leather and vivid color combinations, each of the shades offered has its own distinct flavor, and will be a joy to style with some hot summer looks.

Before you dance on over to Nardya Rousselot's store on the Reek Sim, you will also be happy to know that the MANA collection still offers one of my favorite user HUDs for skin tone matching and specialty nail options, its very simple to use tab format allows you to customize your choices easily and quickly, a detail that will make these great shoes even easier to love!

The stuff;

Designer: Nardya Rousselot
Shoes: NX Nardcotix, MANA Rosa Maria, All Colors.

Skin: PXL Gaia, Sunkissed, SE DEB C2 FR
Skin Tattoo: PXL Gaia, Sunkissed, Red Lips.
Hair: TRUTH, Lucia, Espresso.

Outfit: Armidi (Gisaci), Buone Vacanze Blouse, Red. & Dans Le Ville Corset Shorts, Prussian Cape.
Accessories: Mon Tissu, French Poof, Orange. & Zaara, Niti Skirt Belt, Lemon Gold. & Secret Store, Girly Briefcase, Coral.
Other: Detour Manicure, Metallica, Saffron.

Calling Gloria!

Great things come in wedge form; cheese, cake, cheesecake, and shoes! As we saw at Shoe Fair 2011, the wedge is back in a big way, and while there are plenty of summery wedge sandals around, inviting you to slip your toes into, there is yet another wedge that deserves a heap of attention for its vivid colors, curvaceous design, and all around stylishness.Nardya Rousselot or NX Nardcotix introduced the Gloria Wedges a short time ago, and is about to release them in a full on range of colors in her mainstore on the Reek Sim. Not for the timid, these sexy shoes are perfect all year round, so head on over to Nardcotix and grab yourself a slice of style.

The stuff;

Designer: Nardya Rousselot
Shoes: NX Nardcotix, Gloria Wedge, Color Pack.

Skin: PXL Gaia, TAN CE DEB C3
Skin Tattoo: PXL Gaia, Hairbase + Dark Lips + Emo Eyes
Hair: bOON, IUN307 Hair, Chocolate

Outfit: Baiastice, Alsea Bodysuit, Gold/Olive
Socks: Maitreya Allure Socks, Neutral 03

Accessories: Paper Couture, Organic Hoops. Muhi, Uma Ring & Bangle.

Just Teasing

Warning: This post contains shameless self-promotion, or rather, clothing from the *New* DCNY because my shopping time has been severely limited lately... but much more important than that are the shoes, and it should always be more about the shoes, dontcha think?

Nardya Rousselot is a busy girl, she is a hard one to catch online these days... but whenever I do catch her I usually harass her with questions about her next shoe release, when is it coming? what is she making? etc. But as recently as this past weekend, she finally had an answer for me, and today, a sneak peek at the lovely MANA Edith, an elegant ankle strap heel from Nardcotix.

It has all the quality we have grown to expect from well made foot-in-shoe styles, and it also boasts one of the most user friendly hud designs I have used. It was one click for me to match my PXL Linda G3 Light Tan Skin perfectly, and there are enough shade presets to make it easy, and any custom tinting and darkening is a piece of cake.

If you have owned MANA styles before you will pleased to note that your existing hud will work perfectly here, so if you have saved your personal skin settings they are available, as are any custom nail art options you may have already added to your hud. The color variety that will be offered on this style is bigger than ever, real eye candy shades too!

Nardya promises to have these out on the shelves as soon as Friday, so please keep an eye out, or join her subscriber group to get the release notices! Visit Nardcotix here.

The stuff;

Look 1 (Grey)

Shoes: Nardcotix, MANA Edith, Metalic Black.

Skin: PXL, Linda G3, Light Tan - Nude Lips (freckles)

Hair: TRUTH, Tanya - Espresso

Eyes: MADesigns, Dimensional - Twilight

Clothing: DCNY Crossover Top - Warm Grey (Coming Soon), DCNY High Tide Pants, Black.

Accessories: Sigma, Myrina Earrings & Necklace - Charcoal/Silver

Look 2 (Teal)

Shoes: Nardcotix, MANA Edith, Teal.

Skin: PXL, Linda G3, Light Tan - Bronze Lips (Aqua Eyes)
Hair: TRUTH, Piper - Espresso
Eyes: MADesigns, Promise Eyes - Blue Pale 8
Clothing: DCNY Crossover Top - Teal (Coming Soon), DCNY Everything Jeans - Black Wash (RollUp Capri)
Accessories: Miel, Troupe Watch - Bright.

Poses by Everglow.