Blog-O-Rama Saturday

Is it just me or did everyone release new shoes this weekend? I have once again decided to condense my reviews into one big posting, all outfit details will be at the end. So let's take a look at the latest from Biddle Boots, AOHARU Walk & enkythings.

The Ankle Boots from Biddle Boots, have a great satiny texture and are adorned with stylish gold chains and trims. I love the fresh pink color shown here, and the overall sleek shape. What seems to be the latest method of attaching footwear appears here once again, with an invisi-prim foot attachment and the actual boot attached to the lower leg.

Another cute release from Biddle Boots, shop here.

Next we have this surprising treat from AOHARU Walk Luxury Line, who has released a new foot in shoe Gladiator Sandal, called Enamel Gladiator shown here in white. I am really quite impressed with the detail and the style of this shoe, the skin adjustment was very simple using a hud with multiple color options, and then further fine tuning should you need it. One of my favorite feet in shoe styles that I have reviewed thus far.

Visit AOHARU Walk to view all colors.

Last but not least is a new style from Enktan Gully, enkythings, well actually its a variation on the previously released Sulaco Heels, These are not only a two tone version, but also come adorned with a sculpted flower in matching shades. A nicely textured shoe with a retro appeal.

Multiple Colors are available, so visit the main store to take a look.

The Stuff; with Biddle Boots; Redgrave Skin, Mikan Hair, Tangy Tank Top, Artilleri Pants, MichaMi Belt from Fearne Top (tinted). MiamMiam Charm Necklace, UR Dogs Bangle & Nautica Bunny Bag from Pampered Princess. with AOHARU Gladiator Sandals; Redgrave Skin, ::69:: Hair, Necklace and Bracelt by Violet Voltaire. with Enkythings; Redgrave Skin, Zero Style hair, Decolletage Outfit (belt included), Bangle from Ume Mode.

A Little Bit Kookie

And here they are, something kinda special from Kookie Lemon, and yeah more toes. Lovers of the Kookie brand will be very familiar with the more animated look to the shoes, they have a very unique quality to them that I have yet to see duplicated. Unique textures and shape, and now some very unique Chic Heels, complete with painted piggies and leg wrapping leather. They have a unique color match system for customizing skin tone, and a hud for selecting nail color - this method worked very well. And so, from the fabulous chunky wood sole and softly textured leather with Bow or without, to the metal accents and criss cross of straps, the Chic Heels are a fun shoe to be sure.

Visit Kookie to get your fix.

The Stuff; Redgrave Skin, :;69:: Hair, DP Serendipity Sweater and Lingerie, Maitreya Skirt, Sole Necklace, Tres Blah Purse.

[Hoorenbeek] Hops it Up!

A great freebie for all the shoe lovers heading out on those many grid-wide hunts, be sure and hop over to Hoorenbeek first to collect these great FREE Nylon Trainers. The shoes are unisex with both a male and female version included, gotta love that! Now, with new sneakers as nice as these on your avatar feet, finding all those eggs should be easy as pie. Have fun out there!

Get your FREE Nylon Trainers at Hoorenbeek.

Also wearing; Redgrave Skin, ::69:: Hair, Acid & Mala Creations Hoodie/Panties, NC Creations Tube Socks.

Organic & Roses

Yes, I'm double dipping with this post! Not only do I want to make you aware of the latest release from She's So Unusual Shoe's, but I want you to take a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd look at the newest dresses from Noena Hedges. 

First lets talk about the SSUS Peeptoe Organic Wedges. Rowan Carroll's shoes come in many colors, and are the perfect spring addition to your inventory. A natural material heel, with a shiny upper texture, these can work from day to night. 

If you haven't heard, Nonna Hedges has just released 30 different dresses for this spring/summer. Yes, 30! Featured here is the Dangerous Roses in purple/red. I liked this dress not only for the rich color, but something about the slim underskirt paired with a foofy outer skirt really appealed to me.

Take a look when you get a chance:

She's So Unusual can be found at:  Thistledown (202, 121, 25) and Nonna Hedges collection can be found at: Picasso (101, 23, 23).

More Feet, Pretty Shoes.

Digit Darkes is the latest to release a foot-in-shoe creation with her Spring 2009 release of the Lotus Heels. In true Digit Darkes style the attractive platform sandals have great detail and gorgeous accent gems. Both the Base and Leather upper parts have multiple colour/fabrication options, toenails and gem stones are customizable too, making for a very versatile shoe, which is always a nice value for your Lindens. Where I do offer some criticism here is with the foot itself.

For this shoe Digit created an invisi-prim foot attachment that basically makes your avatar feet vanish, and then attached the shoe to the lower leg, an interesting method that I found to work well in hiding the foot and ankle join. The shoe drop down menu offers multiple selections for skin tone, and even included a note card recommending what tone might suit some top selling skins, as was the case with my tan skin from Redgrave. The color itself did match my skin pretty well, but it seems to me that in an attempt to up the realism on the shoe a large amount of shadow was added to the foot, making for an odd break when looked at from certain angles, as I mentioned earlier the design of the shoe itself is really spectacular and perhaps it was a windlight setting issue that gave me the deep shadowed effect. These are very pretty shoes.

You can get a hold of these sparkling stilettos at Digit Darkes Main Store.

The Stuff; Redgrave Leona Skin (Tan - Cyan), ETD Gwen Hair (Espresso), Top Part of Retro Tube Dress (Black) from So Many Styles, Artilleri Pencil Skirt (Teal), M * A * ii * K * I High Waisted Belt (Patent Black), LeLutka Clutch Purse, UnTone Drops Earrings, UZURI Bracelet.

Hot Croc!

Yay! I am back... feels like I was under a mountain of commitments this past week, and I have been desperately been trying to find time to post about these great new pumps from House of Nyla, I have reviewed Nyla Cheeky's footwear in the past, heavily jewelled prim sculptures that match her costume creations perfectly. This time around Nyla has ventured into the land of sculpties, freely admitting that she did not design the sculpts here, but the custom texturing and decoration take these way out of generic shoe territory. The Crocodile Pumps, or mock croc as it where, come in loads of delicious colors of richly detailed reptile skin. There are black beads all around the foot opening and on the top of the heel, adding a bit of the traditional Nyla pizazz to these. Great shoes offered at a very reasonable price point, well worth a look.

Jog over to The House of Nyla for yours!

The stuff; Redgrave Leona Skin - Smokey, DejaVu Lady Crocodile Hair - Black, So Many Styles Animal Dress - Red, Armidi Grace Jeans - Bleached, Celestial Studios Patent Cherry Bag, Ume Mode Crown Pendant Necklace, Red Bangles by Cashmere.

Some Bargain finds...

So my friend Zach comes through for me again and sends me these cuties that he found when walking the street...you know, XStreet. The coolest part is that the HOC sneaker wedges found above are 30L's and the Cheeky Shoes were 25L! Now while both shoes have a great price, there are some differences, which makes it tricky to lump in one post. 

Lets start with the Sneaker Wedges by Guu Nishi of HOC. First off, they are a tenni-wedge, and as the notecard that comes with them states, they are made completely by Guu Nishi, who believes that, "free or low price items should not be of low quality, our items have taken many hours (or days!) to create." 

Now as far as the Cheeky shoes go, these are prim toed stilettos, they also are color changing, not only the skin or the toe polish, but the shoe themselves. They have a unique system for matching colors that I haven't quite seen before. Unlike the Sneaker Wedges, these shoes are created by purchased sculpties and textures.  

Kellyo Mayo, the creator of the Cheekys states in the enclosed notecard, "I freely admit I did not create the sculptie or textures for these shoes I bought them.  I modified a few textures and added the scripts for the color changing balls.  These are a decent pair of starter shoes with feet in them.  There are far far better shoes with sculptie feet in them..." 

So there you go, available on XStreet for a bargin price if you are in the market. I personally am now in love with the Sneaker Wedges and think that for the price the Cheekys are quite nice. 

Other stuff: Hair by ETD, Skin by Redgrave, Tops by caLLie cLine, pants by caLLie cLine in pic 2 and ETD in pic 1.