Monday rolls in

Like a bad penny..Monday is here…dont fret though..cause the one bright spot on the horizon is Monday Mania ! I’ve got two distinct looks for you..first up is SF Design’s leather booty shorts and cropped top…rock chick yeahhh! I teamed it up with this absolutely stunning necklace, bangle & earings from n @ n @ , Love it !

Then a more sedate look…this bright red classically styled mesh dress is from Serenity Fashion. Simple yet elegant no? My bag was a real find from DUH..just 20L and you get silver and gold options for the chain, plus hand or shoulder versions!  Worn with a beautiful jewelry set from Beloved…the “chandelier set”, comprises earings & necklace

…as last week, this designer treats you royally…you can buy either item for 35L  orrrr the set complete for just 50L – guys, please note, this jewelry set is transferable..sooo…treat your ladies!

  All these items are Monday Mania, with the exception of the bag, and will be priced from between 25-50L, for Monday only !

SF Design

n @ n @

Beloved Jewelry

Serenity

DUH

If I aint got you…

Ohhhh cmon, you KNOW the tune…its been whirling through my head all morning..so I had to listen to it fifty gazillion times on your tube (here, you be haunted now – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju8Hr50Ckwk&ob=av2e ) . Anyyyyhoooo…it got me in the mood to lounge around in my new photo box and try on a few of the new releases from coldLogic. I know right?  The team must be burning that midnight oil like crazy ! I chose the new “Lockhart” shirt in pink to show you…along with the crackin new denim capris called “wells”. The capris are JUST what Id been longing for…casual…a great fit and simply ooodles of shades of denim…Im thinking the shirt is gonna be on of those “what did I do before I bought this” things..so easy to wear and shockingly pretty…ton of choice in colours also !

Soooo…with fluttery fingers I opened up the dress boxes…since mesh came along, Ive renewed my passion for frocks. No more panels poking out…its slinky fitting allllll the way…”gish” is elegant..and definately sleek…you get a choice with this dress of a toning cleavage insert, or not…I went for the blue dress and co ordinated a yellow belt and insert…if you splash out on a fat pack, you’re really getting SO many different ways to wear this…nice touch of the linen look fabric…love it !

Next up is one little number I will wear and wear…”wood”, plaid-goes-to-hollywood , cute but sophisticated look…the mesh belt is really working for me…again quite a few colour choices in this…so go see and try a few demos out.

Lil bit retro with this next one..50′s glamour and spotty..a winner for me and my look of the day ! You dont have to wear the belt..and initially I didnt…but but but..the belts are soo adorbs…so my long necklace came off and on with the belt…incase youre wonderin…I dont have a modify shape…so I cant fiddle with it (just as well probably- Id only mess it up) soooo I’m wearing all this gear as is..with no shape editing at all…there are many sizes included with each item…so grab up the demos and give it a try.

Okkkk last up *sighhhh*…is “drew”, another dress…this time with a cheery print all over…Im being bolder with colour these days yay! This is the white version…and red is such a great contrast with it…red shoesss…white shoesss…decisions decisions…This is just a small sample of the new collection (yes really !) There are muchos more pairs of capris…and a whole bunch of those halter tops in jazzy prints & colours…thanks coldLogic team <3

coldLogic inworld store

coldLogic on the market place

coldLogic blog

All jewelry by : DarkMouse (thanks Mouse !)

Pose box by: Juxtapose

Miaooo & Mesh

I have a new-to-me store to share with you called [Chloe] , they have some pretties for you at very reasonable prices (60L upwards if my memory is correct) . Above I’m wearing a version of a summery mesh dress called Julia…super stripes in candy colours, always a winner ! I added a bag that I snapped up at Croire (shoulder strap versions and hand-held included) and pumps also from [Chloe] called Melissa. My necklace, earings (and ring) are a new release from MIAO..gawd I adore this set..big ole chunky stones that have a colour change system , plus you can change the metal surround yay!

Also wanted to share this dress, same style “Julia” but looks different with the bold bright flowers and butterflies ! I changed my necklace to gold around the gems and red stones…sooo versatile. Its called Angie and is available at the mainstore now.

Pop over to [Chloe] and join the group (its free join !) . There are two gifts for you to collect, I’m showing one of them above, its called “Sophie” and comprises of a natty stripe top, black skirt and a really lovely belt.

Clothing & shoes : [Chloe]

Jewelry: MIAO

Bag : Croire

On a Wing and a Prayer

If you guys like your jewelery, I’ve got some great new group gifts to show you from Gabriel and +grasp+. First up is the Angel’s Heart necklace from Gabriel. This is a super piece, the details are fantastic and the use of angel’s wings to make a heart shape is lovely. You get two versions of this necklace, one is wearing the full heart like I have above, or you can just choose to wear one half of the heart, whatever you fancy. You also get a female version of the necklace in the pack that is transferable, how awesome is that?

After I grabbed that necklace I sped down to +grasp+ to pick this  Silver Lilly Ring up from their group gift boards. Another work of amazing detail, you have to zoom right on in and check this out close up when you get it; it looks fantastic in its dark metal. It slips right on as well, no minute fiddling around like I’ve had to do with rings I’ve had in the past. As with the Gabriel necklace, there is also a female version of this in the gift so it’s definitely suited for all comers.

So there you go guys, a couple of cool little items to spruce up your wardrobe that will cost you nothing, although the +grasp+ group does carry a tiny, tiny L$50 join fee. While you there, check out the other wonderful group gifts both stores have to offer and enjoy.

Get the gear here:
Necklace: Gabriel
Ring: +grasp+

Let me be your Fantasy

I havent been this excited in a while..I decided to apply for the first time everrrr..to be a blogger for the Fantasy Faire , I was sooooper pleased when I was accepted, wriggly with excitement to get to the sims and take a peek..and all-around-unbearable for a few weeks ! From a bloggers perspective..its all been  so painlessly thought out.. although I dont expect the brill organisers & designers have had much in the way of sleep the last month or so..I was assigned to three designers, on a sim that I was asked to give my prefs for..awesome! My *home* sim is called Nu Orne – Lost City..which if youre into fantasy wear , or not..is worth a visit too. I stood for ages on my first trip…soaking it all in..it really is an incredible build – built by Elicio Ember and sponsored by Arcanum…lots of nooks and crannies to explore..heaps of lush vegetation…huge stone crumbling buildings..very beautiful…very mesmorising…I headed over for one more look around before blogging..and found what HAS to be the most terrific low-lag free outfit ever! Still wearing it now…hair & shaved hairbase by the wonderful Wasabi Pills..and the glorious skin by Alia Baroque of Fallen Gods..male & female versions available of this out..grab it and make your journey into these sims lag free…whilst still looking sensational!

This event runs from From Saturday April 21 to Sunday April 29. Fantasy Faire 2012 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world.  Nine days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts and roleplaying to benefit Relay for Life and the fight against cancer.  Avatars, clothing, furnishings, gadgets, goodies and exclusive items are available from more than 130 of SL’s  top  Fantasy Creators, spread across nine stunning sims designed by some of the visionary artists behind many of the hottest spots on the SL destination guide. The Fantasy Faire 2012 is made possible by the generous support of Sim and Event Sponsors: Arcanum, Booshies, Epic Toy Factory, Fallen Gods Inc., Rustica, –= Solarium =–, The Looking Glass, T R I D E N T, and Vaengi Wings.

Sooo onto the donation items I have to show you. Dont forget…these are items that the designers are donating the proceeds to finding a cure for cancer..more specifically to the American Cancer Society…over the years the Fantasy Faire has raised so much cash for this …thats people like you and I…all of us joining together..and helping ..warm huggy feeling huh?

My outfit above is by SAKIDE…called “Runes Fairy dress” its a frothy little number with two skirt options..I slipped a pair of old fishnet leggings on underneath (just because I lovvve them)..and then…from Star Kindler Designs, this fantastique Filligree Masquerade  mask ! The work in it is amazingly detailed (this item is also appears in the FF auction, in a special colour!) Can you spot my darling brooch? Its by Amaranthus , the Starburst Brooch. In the pack are three sizes S,M,L handy! (The earings are also from this designer) None of these items will break the bank..so snuffle them up while you can !

Something a little more slinkier is this mesh  floor skimming gown from SAKIDE..gawd I adore it..The Lotus gown..wraps you up…and stuns the guys (or girls!) ruched around the midriff…simple balconette style bodice…it has five sizes in the box ranging from Large to xxS…so you should be ble to find one thats purrrfect for you! The arm bands come with it..and set of the exposed upper body beautifully..theres also a ring just for added glam.

Last pic of today is one more donation item from SAKIDE..the shepherdess dress…YES, you dooo get the ever-so-cute bow topped staff with it yay! YES the fahhhbulous wellington boots also ! Seriously how adorbs are those boots *squeee*..had to get Kevin my sheep out to add some pop to the pic -  “say cheeese Kev” *grin*…Im also wearing some Elf ears with this..they just completed the whole fantasy appeal for me..and gawd there are a lot of choices of these little wonders..made by SouthPaw..the “wood elf ” ears have a menu driven system thats pretty simple dimple to use..and a great choice of charms you can wear with them..you can change the colour of the jewels..the skin tone also !

Ive got to go back later and explore more of the sims..Im really curious about the “Shifting sands” one..looks deelish…have a ball and drop a few pennies if you are able, to the cause. Heres the url’s and further info for you:

Ruins of Nu Orne 

Fantasy Faire web site

Fantasy Faire on Flickr

All makeup worn in the above pics are  group gifts from MOCK cosmetics – thanks Mocksoup Graves <3

Hair by Ronsem (its for guys but I so so SO loved it for meee!)

April Showers….us with gifts !

We have certainly had enough showers this month ! Had a little package from Ally at Awear to let me know that there was a newwww Lingerie set out as a gift…its deeelish…lovely shade of blue, with a choice of garters or not.(lingerie is upstairs)..thanks Ally <3 Also hot-offa-the-press news…the ever lovely Kesseret Steeplechase of MIAO fame…is branching out in a collaboration with House of London & London Dailey ! Mmmhmm…so I’m expecting more pretties that’s always a grand thing yay! The new line is going by the name of [cherry]…and Im wearing the beaded bracelet in black..with feather earings. (other shades available) Have to say the earrings are SO going to be a warm weather fav of mine..great casual style…easy to wear… I visited the store and wowser…some fantastique bags & totes…shoes…plusss the new jewelry line *squeee*…pop over and snoop ! thanks Kess <3

Awear April gift

{cherry} @ House of London

The streets of London…Echo with mesh…

I had a little time to wander around SL’s version of my favourite real life shopping haunt…yes, its London. What better way to see the sights…than in a brand-spankin-new dress from [Echo] “Intermezzo”. It’s a lil bit punky…and lot hot…very cool leather look fabric…with slashes of colour…you get five choices of size, and sex er, I mean SIX choices of colours *grins*…

What I sooper love is that you can also snap up some hot-to-trot add ons for it…just to complete the look… a whole range of these accessories that you can mix-n-match and fool around with…huge ring…that despite its size is actually really an intricate design…the co-ordinating necklace (with attachment point options and resizer script in one version) plusssssss a darling mesh clutch purse *swoon*..I grabbed up one in hot pink..but you’ll find a heap of other shades plus some that would pep up any outfit with Hawaii inspired flowers. The clutch has some sweet poses all built-in - nice touch !…they wont set you back oooodles of cash either hoooray! (think around 60L price line for the jewels)

Dont forget to join the group while you’re there- its free and you can collect some awesome group gifts! Thanks Echo xx

[ECHO] mainstore

Top Notch

Yes its all about the top…two superb mesh blousey type shirts from coldLogic this week…I really havent stopped wearing em. Above I’m wearing “castillo” in a funky fresh bluey green called “ocean”…a simple style..beautifully executed..hangs just right, and with a ginormous selection of sizes in the box, you’re bound to be able to get the perfect fit (demos available instore and inworld)…heaps-o-colours also…

Then we have “kimura”, I chose to wear it in the pink tone…with my trousers of the moment…the coldLogic ”mazza” pants..(just totally in love with the mazza look..someone needs to blowtorch them offa me!) I added the “happy” bow necklace from Dark Mouse..just cause it’s so adorbs..my newwww  mesh hair is from wasabi pills “amandine”..first time for me from this store..Im impressed ..250L for this mesh do…you get four shades of your chosen colour..awesomesauce! There are more new releases to swoon over at coldLogic…two dresses …go see !

Tops:  coldLogic

happy bow necklace: DarkMouse

Amandine hair: wasabi pills

 

 

Sing me a lullaby

Some terrific news from The Secret Store today, if you go join the subscribo you can collect this darling dress as a gift ! Bright cobalt blue border stripes make it a stunner…pretty sash tied in a bow around your waist…love it ! My necklace is a new release from Addiction Jewelry..its called “tranquility” and is created in a Balinese style.

Intricate detailing around the sphere that dangles makes it  winner for me..available with a black or silver inner ball..tres chic ! All this for just 49L ..there is another release out for 49L also..go see !

Lullaby dress gift: The Secret Store

Tranquility necklace offer: Addiction jewelry

 

A bit of a find today for you..[Amarelo Manga] has left out some lovely gifts for group members (free join). My favourite item is this “overall” outfit..really different and unusual…and PINK yay! Great ruched prims on each thigh..a simple thin white belt…and some 80′s inspired pants cuffs…fantastic ! I couldn’t resist wearing the new release from Finesmith with it..”Aesthetic Value” stunning necklace,earings & bracelet…a big choice of metals and gemstone tones also…Im also using Finesmiths recent clutch bag release,if you havent seen these..go look…totally beautiful, the details on this are just incredible…again many colours to choose from..

Gifts: Amarelo Manga ( the gift area is to the left of the store outside - group joiner is there also)

Finesmith

Be still my beating heart

As the day of love fast approaches Ive got a few more items to share. Wether its for the guys to gather as gifts, or for us girls to treat ourselves..above Im wearing part of a set from Addiction Jewelry..amazingly its just 49L !! Im showing it with both versions joined together, the long & the short..butttt..inside the box are both versions also…so really three in one. If you want to purchase it as a gift, just drop the maker Atiya Masala a notecard, she will help you !

Another heart type neck adorment and this time form Caroline’s Jewelry, it sooper twinkly and delicate..you can grab it in gold as above..

or in silver…one perfect heart is suspended beneath two angels wings…if you touch the heart it has a colour change option..which makes it just that little more versatile..only available at the Juicy crush on you event !

Last up…is a dollarbie from Pink Label for Vday..as usual great quality and amazing value..for just one of your linden dollars, you will receive… a pair of beigey cream jeans..a tee and a sweet pair of matching slingback sandals! Thanks Talena xx

Addiction Lace Heart necklace: Addiction

Angel wing necklace : Caroline’s Jewelry @ the Juicy crush on you event

Heart pose : Eternal Dream Poses

Vday dollarbie outfit: Pink Label

Antiquated Love Hunt

Purely by chance I happened upon the Antiquated Love Hunt, in a new-to-me shopping area ! Such a pretty place to wander around and so many stores with things I want *squeee*. As I was there I thought Id try my luck at hunting…surprisingly I found a few. Youre looking for a small pink heart, no hints given..but fairly easy to locate. I found this stunning “hall” table set in Sweet Sorrows…I thought it looked rather nice in our bedroom actually..beautifully made..and is menu driven with single poses & couples…

I was fortunate enough to also find the gift from Spargel & Shine…how stuning it is too…a vignette…stool, long mirror and lingerie box on the floor..read the noteacrd with this so you dont miss what you can do! If you touch the box on the floor it gives you a wearable lingerie gift, choose the pose for opening gift…et voila ! If you touch the cherub card on the mirror, youll get a card to hold for the read pose..absolutely gorgeousss, low prim too !

Just because I can..Im wearing that lully lingerie again,  from Awear that I found last week on the market place (dont forget guys, its transferable and free, so treat your bebe) Im also showing the latest release from Finesmith..”scatterheart”, deeliciously decadent necklace, bracelet and earings…a real scene stealer…it comes in other metal tones also but I just adored the black & red , just 659L per set, they arent transferable, but they might be added to the market place in time for V day..you can also get gift cards in the main store .

The Place : Antique Square

The web site: Antique Square Blog

Lingerie: A wear

Etheria

Have to get your roller skates on for this event…because Im all behind …theres just two days left sorry! Etheria is well worth a trip…a collaboration with clothing & jewelry designers…making items to come together in harmony…from the notecard :

“What is Etheria? It is a collaboration between jewelry and clothing designers to create outfits that complement each other. I’ve invited several of my favorite jewelers to create new pieces and they’ve invited their favorite clothing designers to join them! I’m honored and pleased to announce new and exclusive creations from:~ Caroline’s Jewelry & DCNY
~ Dark Mouse & Lark!
~ Lolapop! & Schadenfreude
~ MIAO & Somnia
~ Undefined Lilies & Whippet & Buck“

Dark Mouse has this stunning set out called *My lady love*, its something I will wear regulary. Drop necklace,with vines and roses spilling along the strands, bracelets, a ring & earings…this is what Id call a *heritage* collection, meaning…you will wear and wear and wear it for years. Its classic and wont go out of fashion- the ring was actually the VIP gift for this month, so if you havent joined up to Dark Mouses group, make sure you do for next months gifty!

Somnia & Miao got together for this look, the dress is by Somnia “Christine” and wow…what a fantastic idea.. you buy the outfit and it comes with seven (yes seven!!) colours of bodice , bow & skirt sash. The skirt remains grey plaid and you can alter the accent colours by means of a menu  and changing the shirt/ jacket layer…cool huh? It also has two further leg parts on the skirt to give a full length look, but I was totally digging the 3/4 style with my boots.

Heres the MIAO necklace (there are also earings that match) its named “Heather stone”, the awesome thing that I adore about MIAO items, is the flexibility of them..you can change almost every part via a menu, gemstone,acccent stones,metals etc..makes it hugely wearable. Very sweet teardrop stones..and the colours co ordinate so well with the dress by Somnia…superb! Dashhhh over and check it all out before the 8th ! Thanks Mouse,Sanura & Kess xx

Etheria 2

She’s the Devil on my shoulder !

You may recall me mentioning Ms Carmella Ruby before…mmhmm….well Im gonna tell you…yes Iam…shes that naughty voice in your head…you know, the one that whispers “go onnn…do it do it do it “…hmm? I had a note from her today- which is alwayssss a lovely thing, BUT..this one was showing me STUFF…adorabubble STUFF…stuff that I wanted…neeeeded…HAD to have…tsk..soooo off I went all meek and mild , thinking to myself..”I will just look…I dont need anything…yes indeedy…just LOOK”…pah! Look my ass…*laughs*…

Carmella had found Miamai, a place I havent been to for eons..and whatsmore..shed snapped up this gorg outfit called “Feeling”, fabbo denim pants and a camisole/ bustier style top…really really lovely texturing for a lived in appeal to the fabric…and at just 90L the set…steal! I love love loved it so couldn’t resist buying it in PINK…great faded pink…carmella preferred the *goldfish* version, which I have to say totally rocks on her ..both these items can be found in the “Discount” section….(photo above is the one she lurrrred me to go shopping with-thanks xxx)

I tossed on a sweet little jacket from RibboN over mine..only 25L and available in 3 colours…thought the light grey would compliment my newwww outfit purfectly…Im also showing a new necklace from Dark Mouse, the dainty bow is colour change, so lotsa flexibility for ooodles of outfits..as is usual with DM items, you get a choice of spine or chest attachment which is sooper handydandy! Its called “Happy Bow” and is out for  Project Themeory priced at only 75L…yay! Thanks Carmella for the tip  xx

Feeling outfit: Miamai

knitted jacket: RibboN

Happy bow necklace: Dark Mouse

Carmellas necklace: Spangle

Carmellas pea coat: SF Design

Carmellas hair: Sale at Analog dog

Carmellas booootz: Ruby Skin

Getting in the Pink with MHOH

Ok..so theres a couple of things you all prolly know about me..1) I love PINK 2) I’m really into shabby chic,vintage …soooo…how did I come across both of my favourite things for free? Simple dimple..I trotted over to Pink Label and grabbed myself the MHOH prize hooray! Seriously pretty outfit in scrummy faded pinks, dainty floral vintage look fabric *happy sigh*. The shirt has two options to wear it, like I have above, cropped tight with a side tie( that I helpfully managed to hide with my arm sawry!) and also a fine lacey hem that flutters across your midriff…the skirt has just the right amount of “flounce” and is sooper feminine…my necklace is from Dark Mouse, called “spring fling” and is one of my treasured items from the store..matching bracelets also…such a beautiful collection of flowers & leaves and beads…

There is also a new pair of shooooz in the box to complement the outfit…sweeter than butterscotch candies…same delicate floral print…with a little knotted tie at the heel..that great easy peasy HUD with them to make fitting and skin matching a breeze ! Thank you Talena xx

MHOH gift: Pink Label (you need to join the MHOH group to collect this prize- joining board is in store)

Spring Fling jewelry: Dark Mouse

All poses: Magnifique Poses (thank you Scarlet xx)