Pumpkin Spice

Orange has never been a favorite color, but sometimes I like to shake things up by challenging myself to work with the unfamiliar. I decided to embrace orange and combine it with graphic shapes and prints to create a series of looks that I call Pumpkin Spice.

For my first look I played with the scale of a dot covered outerwear coat by Saikin over tailored shorts by House of Fox, I loved the way the texture of the coat was layered shades of orange, rust and black in multiple dot sizes. The boots are a brand new release from Babette Ultsch over at Kitties Lair, if you have never checked out the footwear she designs you are missing a real treat, her latest are rigged mesh and the perfect fit over my socks by Maitreya.

 

I took advantage of some great orangey accessories, the flower by Mon Tissu was intended for the lapel, but works great in my hair too! I added some pretty pearly jewelry by Donna Flora and grabbed a bag by DDL. Never underestimate the power of a great bag in SL... I can't ever have enough of them!

 

For the second look I fell in love with the graphic print of the Graph It Up babydoll dress, and Flat Cube earrings, both by Maylee Oh from The Secret Store. More great footwear from Kitties Lair here, the Bulldog Booties have a great modern shape and look sassy over socks. Additional accessories here are by Redgrave, a great new watch, Chained Desire in Silver, and some sexy shades called Laurita, both fit in with the simplicity of this traffic stopping ensemble.



Lastly, I classed it up with this sexy mesh June Dress from Celoe, and necklace and earrings by Caroline's, out today at Cinema. The houndstooth booties, Hunter by Gos, add the eyecatching print this outfit needed, worn here with simple black tights, they strike a balance between the bright orange of the dress and the intricate pattern of the boots, neither steal the show. Skins for this post are by League, the Jen skins have great make-ups and lip options, and one of my favorite hairbases that are part of the skin, they made it possible for me to mix and match hair pieces from booN - a collection of bits and pieces, bangs and ponies, that can give you a one of a kind look, I have never regretted buying them.

 

The details from Head to Toes;

LOOK 1
Hair: booN, DARE82 and TANA01 Hairpieces - Chocolate

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Feline (Cleavage C) Hairbase
Skin Tattoo Layers: PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale to Fair)

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Coat: Saikin, Funnel Coat, Retro Dot - Orange.
Shorts: (Color Me) House of Fox, Tailored Shorts - Black.
Accessories: Mon Tissu, French Pouf - Orange  (hand tinted darker), Donna Flora, Ester Earrings & Lucia Ring.
Bag: DDL, The GodMother bag - Orange.

Socks: Maitreya, Allure Socks - White.

Boots: Kitties Lair, 7th Street Boots - Black NEWPose: Torridwear, Basics 03.


LOOK 2
Hair: booN,  HSO388 - Chocolate (slightly modified)

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Feline (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoo Layers: League, Isla Lipstick - Tangerine

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Dress: The Secret Store, Graph It Up Babydoll
Accessories: The Secret Store, Flat Cube Earrings - Koi, Redgrave, Chained Desire Watch - Silver & Laurita Sunglasses

Socks: Maitreya, Allure Socks - White.

Shoes: Kitties Lair, Bulldog Booties - Charcoal

Pose: Persona, Side Sit.

LOOK 3

Hair: booN, NEN102 and ANNA45 hairpiece - Chocolate

Skin: League, Jen Medium - GlamGoth (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoo Layers: League, Jenn Lipstick - Aqua Matte

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Dress: Celoe, June Dress - Lava.
Tights: SMS, Shiny Tights - Black
Accessories: Caroline's, Audrey Pearl Necklace - Black/Silver & Earrings from Shakespeare Cameo Set (Cinema Exclusive) Event Location **Event Opens 10/13/2012

 

Boots: Gos, Hunter Ankle Boots, Houndstooth.

Pose: Persona, La Penseuse.

ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:
Geometric Shapes - Rezzed & Textured by Me.

I also use the VR Studio Pose Stand & HUD by VR Foundry.
On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

 

Call Me Miss Cleo

 

Bright vibrant color and sexy shapes are the theme of the day. Inspired by some of the amazing goodies at the current installation of Collabor88, I pulled out all the stops and glammed it up with some great accessories and fringed hairstyles reminiscent of the diva of all divas, Cleopatra. Sure it is a little early for Halloween, but that doesn't mean we can't sink a little costumed flavor into our style.

 

The first piece of this puzzle was the fun patterned leggings, newly released from Baiastice, they demanded attention and after seeing the lips & lipstick adorned necklaces from Maxi Gossamer (out now at Collabor88) the colors just seemed so perfect. I grabbed a pair of ISON's latest footwear, the shoes have cute laces and a wedge heel, both can be color changed and allowed me to pick up some of the color from the pants, these are another Collabor88 steal. I rounded out the look with an ISON corset top in soft minty green, some pink armbands from an old Emery item, and some crazy long nails for extra drama. Experimenting with SL make-up layers is quickly becoming my new favorite thing, it wasn't long before I found the Cleo eye make-ups from a.e.meth adding in the heavily shaped and super fat fringed Keeley hairstyle by LeLutka, I was ready to climb the pyramids in style!



For my next look I went for more brights, and extended the Cleopatra theme with the Cleo Hair from LeLutka, the Cleo Jewelry from Donna Flora, a set with a wicked high golden collar necklace and a cuff bracelet with attached ring. The mesh leggings by Maitreya offer a couture foot option, so shoes are not neccesary, they add a unique sexy shape to the bottom of the leg. I am also wearing a new skin, I am loving the Jen skins made by Nena Janus at League, she sells the richer lip shade make-up layers, that I have worn with both of these looks, and I am so in love with the bold color options!

 

The details from Head to Toes;

 

LOOK 1

 

Hair: LeLutka, KEELEY Hair - AlmostGoth

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoo Layers: League, Isla Lipstick - Bubblegum, a e meth, Egyptian Glam II - Dark Silver, PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Tan To Dark Tan)

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Prim Nails: Love Soul, Prim Nails - Brilliant Glossy (Pink)

 

Top: ISON, Geometric Corset - Mint

Pants: Baiastice, Fall Mesh Leggings - Regal Rrint

Accessories:MG (Maxi Gossamer), Necklace, Juicy Love Lips - Long (at Collabor88), Emery, Gift Outfit - Call Me! (Arm Bands)

 

Shoes: ISON, Kippen Wedge Boot - Sky (at Collabor88)

 

Poses: Everglow, Model 484 & Model 447

 

LOOK 2

 

Hair: LeLutka, CLEO Hair - AlmostGoth

Skin: League, Jen Medium - Natural (Cleavage C) Hairbase

Skin Tattoo Layers: League, Isla Lipstick -Black Cherry, a e meth, Egyptian Glam II - Dark Gold, PIDIDDLE, CheekDefinition - Diamond Cutter (Pale To Fair)

Eyes: ID (Insufferable Dastard), Shine Eyes v2 - Gray/Basic

Prim Nails: Love Soul, Prim Nails - Devil (Gold)

Top: ISON, Geometric Corset - Purple

Pants/Shoes: Maitreya, Couture Leggings - Yellow

Accessories: Donna Flora, CLEO Set.

Poses Used: Everglow
ADDITIONAL PROPS/INFORMATION:

Feline Bastet Sculpture (Mine is no longer available but I have seen identical inexpensive ones on SL Marketplace.)
Geometric Shapes - Rezzed & Textured by Me.

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

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

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

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

 

 

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

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.

 

On Your Toes will always include complete shopping information (to the best of our ability) with each of our blog posts, including pose information and details about any props used by us in our studio shoots (location names for location shoots will also be included.) Thank you for checking us out again!

 

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. 

 

 

More Than Just Great Shoes

 

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Celina, Celina.... and 700 Posts!

 

New Shoes worth noting, these lovely cork-soled Celina slingbacks from REDGRAVE. If you are looking for great value these are a wonderful option, I have always been a big fan of shoes that give you more bang for your SL buck. With a multitude of color-ways (some combos shown below are just a few of what you can mix & match yourself), and gold and silver metal choices and nail polishes, these Celinas are versatile and sexy.

 

The color adjust system for these may take a few minutes to perfect, but the creator has also built in a color value option for those that prefer that time saving route. Since this post is really just about the shoes I won't go into too much detail about the outfit, to simply add that it is one of mine from DCNY, out now at Zodiac should suffice. Details about skin, and accessories are below. Enjoy!

 

 

Incidentally, this is the 700th post for 'On Your Toes', still hanging in there by a thread or two... if you are interested in becoming a Shoe Blogger (Male or Female) please send Anessa Stine a notecard in-world, always happy to add energetic and talented crew to the blog!

The Shoes: Redrave, Celina, 12 Colors. (NEW!)

Hair: [LeLutka]-RENTA hair - WalnutWhip & HAIRBASE WalnutWhip
Skin: [PXL] FAITH NAT NE MEB C2 FR
Skin Tattoos: [PXL] FAITH NAT Peach Lips & [PXL] FAITH NAT Winged Eyes
Eyes: MADesigns EYES_DIMENSIONAL - hidden
Dress: DCNY_Libra Dress_Olive/Sand (New at Zodiac)
Earrings: [MANDALA]Hoshigaki Earrings/Green Tea
Bracelet: -=UZURI=- Zamani Bangle

SLink's Aussie Thongs

SLink released another "add-on" shoe for their mesh feet. The Aussie Thongs are a classic rubber flip flop. Included are rigged versions for women AND MEN, as well as an unrigged pair that is resizable.  Like the previously released add-on shoes, these can only be worn with SLink's mesh flat feet.

 

The Aussie Thongs are available in a TON of colors. Thirteen colors in total, the twelve pictured above plus white.

 

Designer: Siddean Munro
Shoes: SLink - Aussie Thongs

Hair: Elikatira – Balance by Elikapeka Tiramisu
Skin: Glam Affair - Cassiopea by Aida Ewing
Eyes: Mayfly – Liquid Light Mesh Eyes by Arkesh Baral
Lashes: Maitreya – Mesh Eyelashes by Onyx LeShelle
Romper: ColdLogic - Briggs Romper by ColdLogic
Feet: SLink – Mesh Bare Feet by Siddean Munro
Poses: aDORKable by Adorkable Peapod