Cool Hues

While I was in the ensemble mode I ended up with this, a kind of cutesy winter throw-together. I started with the summer dress from <3 Cupcakes, a place I'm very fond of as the prices are always dirt cheap but the dresses are gorgeous and can be mixed with each other or into the rest of your wardrobe very easily. Again I love the ruffle collar and went with GLAM's from their Tweed and Ruffles outfit. I really wanted some kind of hat or headpiece and this anchor hat from Chapeau tres Mignon was perfect.

It's all very matchy matchy colour-wise but I took a break from trying to experiment with clashing colours and got this look fairly quickly without actually looking for too much blue.And here is the rest of it. I should also mention I just bought a load of poses from mela's and really it was sorting them and playing around with them a bit that led me to this outfit.


Credits:
Skin: Celestial - Fall Series - Champagne #4
Hair: COIF - 70's Flight Attendant - Black
Dress: <3 Cupcakes - A Summer Dress
Top: G.L.A.M. - Tweed and Ruffles Set
Jacket: Tuli - Ana Denim Jacket - Blue
Hat: Chapeau tres Mignon - Anchor Hat
Stockings: Veschi - Tintable Tights - Heavy Knit
Shoes: Armidi Gisaci - Barcelona Slingback - Maya w/gold

Yome Shoujo

Not professing any skill in putting together an ensemble, I give you my interpretation of a neat dress I found at Yome Shoujo. One of my favourite things about SL is that I know some truly creative and bizarre people, and they challenge and tempt me to broaden my horizons and think a little differently about things. Marni's own talents and her keen appetite for things japanese mean I've been exposed to some unusual and fantastic designs, and when I came across jigi, it was too quirky to pass up.

The trick for me is that with such a busy item of clothing, what do you add to it to enhance the look without going too far and just turning it into a loud screaming mess of colour? It's easy to wear youki's designs on their own as their bright colours and wild patterns stand on their own, but here I attempted to merge the jigi dress into something you might see on the street. See what you think, pass or fail?

Visit the Yome Shoujo Main Store.

Credits:
Dress: Yome Shoujo - Jigi
Skin: Gala Phoenix - Opaline - Monarch
Hair: Tukinowaguma - Nadeshiko 3 - Brown
Vest: Armidi - Itimo Leather Vest
Necklace: Earthtones - Boho Gypsy Necklace - Mixed Cherry Woods
Shoes: Maitreya - Dune Boots - Burgundy
Ring: Kandy Kitty - Mod Love Ring
Top: Gigi Couture - Style Stripes Chiffon Blouse

Lights, Camera, Pose [Peche Review]

I personally love poses in SL, i mainly end up buying silly ones one of my favorites is a chicken dance animation. As for good quality fashion poses i normally just stick to the obvious brands and don't venture out. But when i tryed these poses from Peche, i added them straight into my blog/modeling pose ball. I love simple stand poses, none of this big fashioney arms and pouting. So these are perfect for me.



Her animated stand one is possibly the cutest pose I've seen in SL point blank. It along with the rest of her stock is perfect for AO's. I always think simple Ao's are much more elegant than all the standing on your tip toes nonsense.



The owner of Peche Shayna Doobie from the name like peaches. She also has a cute necklace and bracelet set with the aforementioned fruit on. (i hope she makes a broach as well). You can also buy the Gina poses in a Premade AO, which is excellent if like me you cant work those damned Zhaos.



Go See Peche at:
Here!

P.S How cute are her Peach Pose stands!

What am i wearing?

Eyes: Decollage, Green Dreamer Eyes
Skin: MMS Zero, Light 7
Hair: MMS, Valena, s'n'p

Jeans: Cashmere, Penny Skinny Jeans Red
Shoes: Maitreya, Virtue Patent Black
Tank: La Foo Foo, T-shirt Tank in Ask

All Jewelery and Poses from ~Peche~

Marni

Accessories make the look

Today i was Thinking about the importance of Accessories and just how much they can change a look. So after this entry Accessories Dominate you Life had such a good response i thought id play with that idea more. This time i wanted to take an outfit and see how many ways i could change ti by adding Accessories' (its fairly self explanatory tbh)
Here is what i started with:




Look One: Girly Whirly Brights

This is basically a summer look using brights with no regard to whether they match perfectly. I personally like clashing colours and this is possibly a bit safe for me but over all i like it for a starting point in this little experiment.

The Pinks of coarse make it girley along with this soft looking flowery tote bag and Flowery shoes.



Look Two: Winter Warmer

Again i Kept the girly Theme but went for something more wintery. I am aware it summer, but i am also very aware I'm English therefor Summer is but a mystical season we just have Dull.
The Sunglass keep it somwaht seasona i guess. Whilst technicaly not directly accessories i feal layering always adds dimension to outfits in Sl or Rl.
Lastly i can probably see a few raised eyebrows at the fact im wearing my socks over my jeans... This was infact a trend for a calvin cline advert from fall 07 that i feal in love with. I do this alot in RL it just keeps you legs cozy even if you do look like your emulating superman a tad :P



Look Three: Anyone for a Pow Wow this Afternoon?

I felt it was Time to Crank up the oddness...
This War bonnett has been somthing im always trying to wear but well not really sure what with. Personaly whilst not the most sophicated outfit possibly my favorite even if i am bald under that hat. I think the pudding it in the picture on this one.



Look Four:I do Opulence How you do Breakfast

This was basically me standard snob look, Fur coat.... check, Tiny dog to attack toe rags... check.
Now were is my butler to carry this heavy bag?

My friend Miraya welcome post gave me the idea for the bag. This in fact the bag Tesla shoes come in but it works well as a shopping bag thrown into an outfit. Theses elton jhon glasses just scream diva a new release from [CRAP] the rhinstones say it all.



Look Five: Tough Glamor Bites

This is probably the most simple look here. I wanted the eyelashes and tattoos to be the main focal point. The juxtaposition of the feathers and Suicide Girl style tattoos makes for an interesting look. This necklace was a find after searching and searching for a cross necklace that was less Christ and more grungy. Found in a very good Japanese Jewelery store and is well worth a look if you haven't been yet.





Right now if anyone's still awake after this some what mammoth post the credits are below!

P.S if you want to see bigger images check my Flickr b/e i figure adding anymore volume to this post was a bit mean on the feed.

My Flickr Here


Base Items:

Tank : Last Call, Right Said
Jeans: PopFuzz, Denim Jeans (I'm wearing the Underwear layer to make them skinny)
Hair- Aden, Mariya in White
Skin- MMS, Zero Fair in Clean A

Accessories Look One - Girly Whirly Brights

- *GD* Pink Flower Totebag
-+Plus Adorable Sunglasses in Pink
-+Plus June Bangles
-::69:: Pyramid Necklace in White/Black
-Decoy, Mraz Scarf in Raspberry
-G-Feild, Tstrap Sandels
-G-Feild, Rose Earings

Accessories Look Two- Winter Warmer

- Atelier AM, Fur Boots
-Tres Blah, Knitted Scarf in Cupcake
- Paper Couture , Logo Frames (worn on head)
-Pochette, Knit socks in Charcoal Medium
- Versteck, White Stripes shirt (worn under tank)

Accessories Look Three - Anyone for a Pow Wow this Afternoon?

-The Tree of Second Life, Fruitylicious Ring in Red
-Domoco, Gloves Full Finger in Red
-The Hub, Venus Sandels in Sand
-:sey, Leather Belt Guys (i bought the mens acidently gah)
-Smitten, Orange Fizzler Necklace
-Kana-Na, War Bonnet

Accessories Look Four - I do Opulence How you do Breakfast

-Amidi Gisaci, Au Di Leather Belt
-Zoobys, Female Pug for Woman
-Cheapu tres Mingon, Zebra Net Hat
-Paper Courture, Dancing Bear Jacket
-Kitties Layer, Francine Silver Shoes
-[CRAP], Elton Jhon Glasses
-Tesla, Store Bag (the ones you unpack from)


Accessories Look Five - Tough Glamor Bites

-Madame Zsa Zsa, Black Feather Lashes
-Canimal, BodyGraffiti SG torso
-Artilleri, Magic 8Ball Cigarette
- Panjen Plum Biker Gloves
-Tesla, Athena shoes in Panda
-Whim+, Necklace Blackcross and Ring


Ahh after all that im throughly worn out!

Marni
xx

Brunhilda Does Fashion

And she does is quite well if you ask me....


Iv been long standing fan of BBBM, in fact i remember her very first store (the floating sky box with a roof terrance complete with AK). Sl needs more fashion brand who has such an honest humour in there clothes.

This is one of her new dresses just released in her retrology sim. Whilst she hasn't finished moving yet completely its worth heading down now for a look.

As for the some what odd photo, well i feel iv been getting a tad complacent and frankly dull with how I'm presenting things atm. This hair which is part of the hat has been a favorite of mine that i always wear but never really wear. I always feel its wearing me if that makes sense. This is of coarse a trait more often found in RL fashion but i seem to be transcending it.



The set this was taken on was one i actually built a while back and never really used. I enjoy building sets actually for clothes i think it make the photo seem more personal which is hard to do with pixels. Annie Leibovitz eat your heart out :D

Also sorry for just the one photo i took more but i felt this one summed the whole thing up so well, why add more?




What am i wearing?

P.S the store name is and SURl in this list

Hair: Bleach, Brunhilda Platinum (its almost silver :P)
Skin: Blowpop, Aden cream
Eyes: Detour, Sigma Blue
Lashes: Cake, Bedroom

Dress: BBBM,Epilogue Dress Wheatie
Shoes: Shiny Things, Belles Black
Shoulder Ties: Ensoleille, Chiffon

Pose: Torridwear, High Fashion 7

I've been Away Summering!

And Now I'm Back!

P.S can anyone help me with this read more thing on blogger, mine works but the feed doesn't seem to pick it up :(

Anyway as i said iv been away from SL, and well i logged in today and just had so much fun wandering sims and seeing build ect. I think Sl is something everyone needs a break from to truly appreciate the creativity in it. In fact shortly after this clothes post I'm going to post some of my favorite spots from today!

Also ill warn you now, the photo arn't that good. I have a new comp which is currently PS so i used mac iPhoto to crop these. After id taken the Polaroid ones i realized i hadn't set my image nearly high enough so sorry for the pixels! High rezz is my friend i know :P




This Outfit started with my surrounding actually(more in the next post)I wanted something suitable girly. This new dress is becoming a favorite of mine it encompasses nautical stripes (that i am oh so fond of) and the sculptie skirt is just so playful. Its just a happy piece.

The hair is the new curio (which I'm sure is filling the feed as we speak.I think this outfit sorta talks for its self tbh so more photos and the credits




What am i wearing?

Hair: Curio, Melinda White
Skin: MMS,Light 5a
Eyes: Detour, Sigma Blue
Lashes: Cake

Dress: Manatee, Scalleeeeewag
Scarf: Decoy, Mraz Scarf
Tank: (worn underneath) Itsy Lisel (Old owner of D!ff), White Cami
Socks: Sh*t Happens, Red tube Socks calf
Boats: ALG, Rubber Boots (freebie)

Jammy Toast: HANAUTA, Strawberry Jam Toast

Zero Sunbathing for Moi

Anyone get the pun..?

Newho I feel theses skin were judged before they were even released. In fact i think everyone in SL needs to take as THEY personally find. Not (Omg so and so said this, lets spam the biatch). Moving swiftly on because this isn't a drama blog, its a place for me and eyva to exhibit fashion and SL products as we see fit.

Personaly i have found the new zero line of skins, excellent. The other Gens were often to harsh on my shape but im loving how these look.

Onto the fashion :)

This isn't a totally Skin Review style post. I am planning on doing one but the next two weeks I'm busy taking over the RL world of fashion so one empire has to but put through to muzak hold.

I bought this Swimsuit Hoping to wear it a lot it being summer and all in RL, consequently England dreary weather has left me feeling thoroughly wintry even in SL. However we all need a ravey swimsuit after all there are so many rave swimming pools..... As ever being from AOHARU means impeccable technical skill, fun colours and designs and not everyone will have the stuff. I like to refer to them as the Japanese Armidi.


I dug out some of my favorite hair, i love this tone. Darker silvers i always feel make a more for more versatility skin wise. Any Hair designers out there only with a light silver (whilst being lovely I'm sure) I'd love a darker tone to!



I took these Pics at Hbox, i didn't realise you could do this with the water actually. Quite please i found this its a fun trick for some picks.



This Cover up was something a wonderful Japanese blogger pointed me to. Her name is Meru Lyle (Sofia has mentioned her before) I thinks she fabulous. So creative and always on the look out for new fashion.

On a Last note Before the Credits: No Doubt the Nameless blog commenter's are hitting the post buttons as we speak, asking why i choose to blog something about MMS Zero skins and which is why i intend to no shy away from this now somwhat controversial brand.



Credits For this blog Entry

Skin - MMS, Zero Makeup 7 Fair
Eyes- Decollage, Day Dreamer Blue
Hair- Etd, Lynne 2 in Nickel
Lashes- Cake, Bedroom

Ring- TOSL, Fruitliciouse Red
Cover Up- elDee, Atoll Silver
Swimsuit- AOHARU, Swimsuit Pink

Wearing your birthday Suit has never been so much fun!

Wearing your birthday suit and dancing all around. That's all you'll want to do in this collab from Mimi Coral of cupcakes and Rosemary Galbraith of Rosemar. Both skin designers in there own rights have teams up for this fresh faced line.



I think these skins have a definite mood to them. Theirs so cute and doll like (at least on my shape). I wanted to reflect that in some rather overly pure photos. I always think the technical side of skin its great but its when one really jumps up with a personality that makes it stand out. If it makes your pixel avatar have some life to it (i know a contradiction in every sense but stfu.)



When chooseing these skins i had such a choice over colour tone. In fact from knowing rosemars previous line she is never short of tones. No hair colour dare go unmatched. As with being a silver fox like moi i have to avoid overly pink tones and opt for a pale and ever so slightly yellow based tone.



You can definitely see elements of both the creators in these skins. I think as skin component they mix fantastically, you have a solid mix of hand drawn and photo real giving soft but convincing skins.


Now we've done about skin feelings let get onto the makeups and credits!



Cameo - Electric Blue



Cameo- Electric Gold



Cameo- Natural with Liner



Cameo- Natural Peachy

Above are some of my favorite makeups from the cameo tone which was the most natural on me. Each skin pack comes with four options,Freckle + Pubs, No Freckle + Pubs, Freckle +No Pubs,No Freckle + No Pubs.

Credits

Image one
Hair - Zero Style, Angie white

Image Two
Hair- AOHARU, Elise Twilight
Fur Jacket - Paper Couture, Dancing Bears
Underwear - Cupcakes , Catherine Lingerie Coconut

Image Three
Hair - As before (image one)
Underwear - Cupcakes, Mimi Pink

As skins R & M (Rosemare and Mimi) available in both main stores under the birthday suit line. Chchchcheck them out :)

Marni
xxxxxx

And on the 11th day she said let them be beautiful.......

Iv always liked Adam and Eve they have been one of the first stores i went to in SL, and i know a lot share this memory. I feel bad that i didn't think to look there for skins until now because I've been most certainly missing out. This new Jodie line is wonderful, fun make up and a range of tones (I'm trying to go more tanned atm with the silver hair).

Sachi Kindly sent me these two to try out and I'm pretty sure ill be back for more. Although i do like very real textured skins iv always learnt more towards the hand drawn variety. Lovey was my first full set of skins in SL and these Jodie skin share the same porcelain skin quality's that i feel compliments my doll like shape. They have strong highlights without being greasy or shiny looking which is something i find quite common in SL skins. Delicate features, particularly the eyes. I like how shes has lightly used a contrasting eye shadow to the lips. Really makes them pop.



The Skin packs are sold for 1200l but you get a lot for you money. Each skin comes with and without a Beauty mark option and with and without pubic hair. I don't know about the rest of you but i cant stand it when you realise you forgot your SL wax or you skin doesn't have a no hair option, not a good summer look :P.

They also come with complementary manicures and pedicures for the tone and makeup option, this is a lovely touch i haven't seen yet in skins in SL and i hope it catch on.





If your wondering were these photos were taken, i built a little set for the. I felt these skins had such a pure look to them i wanted to make the photos have a juxtapostion of slightly outdated decor.

Tp to Adam and Eve Here


Credits (i still seem to have a lot for not wearing very much!)

Darker Skin Tone Outfit

Eyes: Glanz, Fresh Blue
Lashes: Cake, Bedroom
Jacket: Viva La Glam, Metallic Bomber in Black (i love this thing I've posted it a few times now)
Pants/Undies: Twosome, Mix'n'match purple panties (sale is STILL on 50% off)
Shoes: Adam and Eve, Volar Bisque
Hiar: Armidi, Midnight 1 Future pony
Skin: Adam and Eve, T2 Ember + Matching Nails

Lighter Skin Tone Outfit

Eyes: Glanz, Fresh Blue
Lashes: Cake, Bedroom
Under Wear Set: Love Lace, Augustine in Gold
Shoes: Adam and Eve, Volar Bisque
Necklace: 69, Black and White necklace
Hair: Kin, Liya white
Skin: Adam and Eve, tone 1 Hot Pink

Head Shot
Hair: Truth, dianne in Black and Silver