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