A Breath of Fresh Hair

Posted 22nd August 2008

Well, I'm about to go AWOL for at least a week as RL work gets the better of me. Before I log off from SL for any period of time I always like to clear out my inventory and this time is no exception.

Whilst doing so I found I could finally bring myself to trash several of the gowns and formal outfits that I never ever wear once I've done the blog post/photo-shoot. It was a great relief, although I still cannot part with my Last Call outfits no matter how impractical they might be.

As a result of this purging process, I realised it was time for a bit of an overhaul of my general look. I really have a hankering lately to bring it more into line with the RL me.

So here I am, casual and a little bit dorky. A honey brunette with somewhat sad-looking, rich brown eyes (my best feature) and a tendency towards the ethnic and the grungey. Now she really is like a cutesied up version of ME. And I'm quite pleased about it!

When I return in a few days time, it will be with a bunch of new hairstyles fresh from HAIR FAIR '08 which cranks up tomorrow. I hope you won't be completely over it by then :)

I'll miss you! ~Waves~

You'll need to flit over to my Flickr stream for a better look at the fab detail in the earrings and bag.

Outfit Credits:

Flower Bag from Five Minutes After

Floral Tank from Slow Kitchen

Puff-sleeve Blouse from AnnaH Couture (treasure hunt freebie)

Denim skirt from *BP

Pornstar Xtra Hi-Top Sneakers from UBU

Hair from Uncleweb

Fruits Earrings from Slow Kitchen

Clothes peg texture-change bracelet from Kari

Poses from Persona and Dorcas

Deco Blue

Posted 20th August 2008

So much about this outfit seems reminiscent of the Art Deco forms of the 1920's and it all happened by accident as I tracked down and rummaged out pieces to mix and match with these sensational new shoes by Tesla Miles. Please check them out as the color choices are wonderful.

There's a superstition that peacock feathers are unlucky, especially if brought into a house and mythology tells us that the peacock hates gold and will not go near it, so I may be breaking a few taboos here, but I think it is worth it!

The combination of the rich clay brown and chinese blue is one of my very favorites. I wouldn't usually add in white as a third color but I think it works OK and the vibrant gold tones sprinkled throughout help to hold it all together.

Outfit Credits:

Marie Blue heeled T-Bar pumps, new from Tes Miles

Circle skirt white from Artilleri

Jeweled Moonlight bustier from Chic Boutique

Sheer shrug from AnnaH Couture (treasure hunt freebie)

Yummy Feather Necklace (colour modified) from Nylon Outfitters

Tintable metallic tights from G.L.A.M

Bangles from Turnstyle and Gisaci

Art Deco earrings (heavily modded to downscale some elements) from P.C

Hair by Kin

Poses by Alaska Metropolitan, Dorcas and Glanz (who have a new skin line out)

Retro a go-go

Posted 19th August 2008

Just a quickie! I've had these retro glasses on my wish list since I spied them at Mariya's blog recently. And then it happened! I came across this fabulous hair at Sugar Cube. It was desperately trying to be an EGL style do complete with a little crown and veil, but I could instantly see another side to it's personality. In fact I think it's got incredible versatility and I really love it although I don't often buy black wigs.

Here it is showing the beehive aspect of it's nature along with a classically monochrome ensemble with strong retro overtones, spiced up with a few little touches of bright true red.

I also ran across a bunch of crackpot poses in a freebie AO and managed to salvage about 3 for future use here. The last pic uses a pose called (obviously) "Regency Elf Flight" made by Ulrika Zugzwang (whose profile is rather intimidating). It's pretty awful from the waist down but celebrates the slightly dorkish undertones of this look quite nicely I figure.

Outfit Credits:

Felicidade Peacock Pie wig from Sugar Cube

Chic Coat, houndstooth from Muism

Bustier from Michami

Cropped pants from Milla Milla set by Armidi

Tintable stockings from Veschi

Stiletto Pumps from Tesla

Moda earrings and Soft Clutch from Glitter Girl

Bangles from VG Republic

Glasses from Vintage Wear

Manicure from AnnaH Couture

Poses by Tuli, Luth, Sai Pennell and Ulrika Zugzwang

D-vine Skins

Posted 17th August 2008

Pink is rapidly becoming my SL signature. Ironic since its one of the hardest colors for me too wear in RL. I did say that I may be a little quiet on the blog front but I just had to let you know about the Japanese Skin Fair going on until midnight tonight at HarajukuBox.

You will find some really unusual skins alongside awesome exclusives from Mina Jun, DynamiteTanaka Payne and others. It's a while since I wore D-Skin (I think #28 was my last outing), but I instantly fell for the pink flushed cheeks and Mona Lisa-esque smile on #47. I guess this is soon to be available in-store, but I picked it up at a very good price at the Skin Fair and had lots of fun with some other "out there" demos!

Hope it's not to late for you to head on over!

Who wouldn't love that cute face? lol

Outfit Credits:

Bolero by FTV

Mini shift from Last Call

Boots by Lyanis Sin (I actually prefer them to the SM Gen2 Tall Boots)

Neck bow and tights from Veschi

Belt from Ume Mode

Manicure from AnnaH Couture (Treasure Hunt freebie)

Hair, Cadey by ETD

Earrings from Persona