I am excited, I cannot help it, it is like 4 more hours until the Juicy Crush on You event starts at Midnight SLT. As I mentioned before, Whimsy and I have made some items for the event. The main item is the Ballina Crush set, which is going to be 50% off during the event only… we had such an awesome time making it. The second is the Crush Rug, which is a pose prop and fun decoration, and the third is the Crush Cactus Planter which is actually a FREE GIFT. I hope that you get the chance to visit the event, it is a beautiful set up, and there are so many lovely items as well as some gifts and great deals to be had. One other FREE Gift is part of todays post, so do not miss out, because it is way sexy.

This first outfit is the FREE one, and the pink and shimmer to it is tres magnifique, or just straight out YUM. Fishy Strawberry has it out at their stand for free, there is also two sets of superb lingerie, one set of which I am wearing in this post also. The orange and teal jut made me so happy, it is like being a sexy superhero on her day off. There are so many options in the set, and you do get a choice of either triangle shaped bra or the strapless one that I am wearing. I decided to also add the necklace I was wearing yesterday, the one that has the long back, so pretty, and this time you get to see it properly thanks to the beautiful La Petite Morte pose. The adorable Teddy Bear is part of the Back to Black event and comes with pose included as a wearable.

The other poses I am using in the first pic are from Status, there is a great set of show me your nails poses also at the Juicy Crush on You event, and Status is set up right beside Whimsy and I at W.Winx and Flair booth…YAY.The nails are a Glitter set of the Izzies ones, again so pretty and shiney, with real glittery pieces in the polish. The eyes I have on are also from Izzies and Mesh, these make fantastic looking eyes, as the MESH doesn’t distort the image and it looks super high resolution, so much clearer and such beautiful colours to choose from, there are demos, so check them out. The hair I am wearing with the first pic is from Amacci, another Back to Black item and so pretty, I especially love that the feather attachment is a separate attachment so you can wear it with lots and lots of other styles. Other Mesh items in the post are the Over the Mountain boots, also by Fishy Strawberry, these ankle boots are so cute for non hiking fashionista wearing, you know for when you want to look like you are all fit and funky but really the idea of sweating up a mountain is just OMG MY HAIR WOULD FRIZZ worthy.

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Poses by : Status Poses  @ Juicy Crush on You Event starts 10th Feb  and  La Petite Morte @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Soft Green MESH - Izzies 

Lashes:

MESH Lashes – Beetlebones 

1st Me:

Skin Worn:

Gina – Tuli 

Hair:

Emma – Amacci @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Clothes:

Pink Crush Gleam set FREE by Fishy Strawberry @ Juicy Crush on You Event starts 10th Feb 

Shoes/Boots:

Over the Mountain Boot MESH - Fishy Strawberry 

Accessories:

Make a Wish Necklace - Artilleri  @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Glitter Nails - Izzies 

2nd Me:

Skin Worn:

Emma – Tuli 

Hair:

Hairbase – LeLutka 

Fierce – Fashionably Dead

Clothes:

Desiderio Lingerie – Fishy Strawberry @ Juicy Crush on You Event starts 10th Feb 

Shoes/Boots:

Move Pumps – Elikatira

Accessories:

Backward Necklace – The Pink Bandaid  @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

My Best Friend Pose Prop - La Petite Morte @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

There are moments worth waiting for, and today’s hair is definitely one of them. That may seem over the top, but having been a hair fan since day one of landing in Second Life, there are definitely moments that stand out in hair creation. Today after my earlier post, Bryony said that she was going to try a Mesh viewer now, because she had been waiting her whole SLife for a braided hair that would move with her. I am so glad of that, that it happened for her, and she will get to grin with satisfaction that she held in there.

The hair I am wearing in this post, while I wasn’t exactly waiting for it, as in the style isn’t one I had hoped and dreamt about…it is rather the idea of it being something so beautiful and so totally in keeping with the creations of the designer thus far. The hair was actually inspired by the T.V Series Downton Abbey, which I actually stumbled across some months ago and managed to watch most of season one in two days. Even without having to go and look at images, I know how this hair came about, it is in my mind a mixture of Mary and Sybil with their fierce determination and innocence mixed together with passion and love. I adore this hair, because it may have taken years to get to, but it is now because of the brilliance of Mesh that is can be all that it is.

The dress I am wearing is also Mesh, such beautiful shaping around the breast area with this strapless cocktail dress, it fit me to perfection. The dress is actually two pieces of Mesh and once I found that out I UNLINKED and wore the top portion with another fabulous hybrid Mesh skirt to show that you can make this dress so versatile. The dress comes in so many other colours that you will find one to suit your style easily.

I am wearing items from Back to Black today as well, it starts on Saturday as mentioned in an earlier post. The Jewelry I have on are pieces from the event, and the delicate little heart chain is actually long at the back, which I love as a feature for necklaces. The gold necklace worn in the first pic is the Serenity Necklace, it has three discs that have the words Courage, Serenity and Wisdom on them…a beautiful and inspiring piece of Jewelry. The last necklace is the Hyperion with stunning pear work with chains and that divine heart in the centre. The back to Black event is definitely one worth taking the time to explore and shop at.

The nails I saw last night and bought a set for both Whimsy and I, these glitter nails are just gorgeous, the nailpolish is so realistic. There are beautiful colours in the HUD and the nailcovers are so well done, I didn’t even have to tint them at all which makes me so happy. Also a must mention is that I am wearing MESH Lashes, so be sure to look for them too, they are similar to the regular alpha based lashes, but seemed much easier to fit, and come with lots of options. I also must point out that bag, is that not a piece of art, it is so amazing and totally has to be Kill Bill inspired, it is brilliant, and comes in three different metals, also from the Back to Black event coming soon.

The beautiful Amaris skin comes with an abundance of options, nails, cleavage, pedicure brows and more. The skin is just lovely on so be sure to DEMO DEMO DEMO.

Quotes are from the series Downton Abbey and can be found here.

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Poses by : C’est La Vie , Diesel Works

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

MESH Lashes Dainty Black  - Beetlebones 

1st Me:

Skin Worn:

Amaris – Adam n Eve 

Hair:

Abbey MESH - Elikatira 

Clothes:

Be Mine Mini Dress MESH (MODIFIED BY UNLINKING AND WEARING TOP ONLY) – Beetlebones 

Facil Skirt MESH Micro prim Hybrid - Elymode 

Shoes/Boots:

KIA – LeLutka 

Accessories:

Serenity Necklace - Carolines Jewelry @ Back to Black Event Starts Feb 11th

Glitter Nails – Izzies 

2nd  Me:

Skin Worn:

Amaris – Adam n Eve 

Hair:

Abbey MESH - Elikatira 

Clothes:

Be Mine Mini Dress MESH - Beetlebones 

Shoes/Boots:

Gatsby Heels MESH – Ingenue @ Collabor88/Feb

Accessories:

Belt , Glitter Nails - Izzies 

Backward Necklace – The Pink Bandaid 

3rd Me:

Skin Worn:

Amaris – Adam n Eve

Hair:

Abbey MESH – Elikatira 

Clothes:

Be Mine Mini Dress MESH - Beetlebones 

Bandage Leggings with Fishnet – Sleeping Koala @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Shoes/Boots:

Bonnie Boots – Redgrave 

Accessories:

Leather Gloves,Glitter Nails - Izzies 

Spiked Around Bag – Glow Studio @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Hyperion – LouLou & Co @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb

Just like the inspiration for this beautiful dress, there are always Great Expectations of Collabor88 for all those that attend. This dress is just delightful, there are actually two options, the old and the new, but I couldn’t resist the beauty of the old, giving a sense of opportunity shop purchases and vintagey inspired looks. There are so many wonderful items this month, the necklace is also just perfection, you will definitely want to collect these stunning keepsakes of a beautiful tragedy.

I am loving the style of these boots they look especially fierce in black, but this cream version definitely worked with the overall look, and the heel of them is just divinely tall. The clutch is part of the Back to Black event that is starting on Saturday as mentioned in the previous post, so be sure to look out for that. The beautiful hair I am wearing is MESH, and I just love the two braids in their very innocent style, these move beautifully with your avatar as they are rigged Mesh, and fit so well if you have a size 50 head.

Words used from Charles Dickens ” Great Expectations ”

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Poses by : aDORKable Poses 

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Amaris – Adam n Eve 

Hair:

Kamiko MESH – Wasabi Pills 

Clothes:

Miss Havishams Wedding Dress OLD – Nylon Outfitters @ Collabor88/Feb

Shoes/Boots:

Bonnie Boots - Redgrave 

Accessories:

Croco Clutch Bag – MONS @ Back to Black Event starts 11th Feb 

Love & Hate rings – Addict 

Coming this Saturday is the Second Back to Black event. Originally the Black & Blue this is an awareness event for Mental Health issues. The event has many incredible designers taking part, and every designer has been given a theme to inspire them. I have had a sneak peak and I was blown away by the incredible items that have been created, especially the poses and props, and it is incredibly interesting to see how one word can evoke such strong reactions in people.

If you want to read a very thought provoking post about this event, by its organiser Keira Seerose, you can find that here. Also more information on the event, and the stores that are participating can be found here.

I was lucky to have the pleasure of helping Ashia Tomsen with the vendor for her Back to Black item, she got the theme of Family and she made an adorable child avatar skin called Imogen, the skin comes in Natural and Pale tones, and will be a special price for the event with both tones included…you can see it here. This skin has no down there parts at all and has no breast shading, this is definitely a child avatar skin.

More info on the event location will be available at the time of opening at the website, or here when I do a post again in the future :).

Today I attended a Firestorm class in world, it was mainly because I have found that my memory usage – in my processes tab of the task manager of my computer (ctrl shift esc ) runs at over 2.5 million, where as on the regular viewer it only runs at 700K. This is a huge difference and lead me to believe that it was because of all the bells and whistles that come with many of the Third Party Viewers. Apparently not though, as I found out at the meeting, many are suffering from Memory leak issues which they assured me would be fixed to their best ability in the next update…so fingers crossed.

Being an 80′s teen it was all about neon and glow as we called it mostly. I remember begging for glow socks from my Mum for ages, and she kept saying no because she thought they were silly. But then one night she came home with 4 different pairs for me, my Mum rocks so hard. The 80′s was a dangerous time for clothing, with a pair of scissors and some safety pins you could recreate a whole look into another look, and oh lord did many of us get into lots of trouble for doing that to our clothes lol. But fashion was definitely fun, and with some spray paint and netting you could be stylish and fabulous all over the place, you just needed the right inspiration and the perfect pair of kitten heels to pull it all together.

I am not wearing kitten heels as such, well the heels are definitely in the kitten realm, but these are boots and MESH rigged boots to be exact. They are the latest by Insolence and I love the style which is also very reminiscent of the 80′s more so around the 86 – 87 area to be exact. The hair is the latest from Red Mint and this style is so funky, with the asymmetrical bangs, and the duo length cut. I did add some extra tint in edit to the pink as the pink option was a touch too light for the look. Sticky Fingers just released some Neon pieces in highwaisted skirts, cropped tops and belts, and all mixed together they make for lots of sexy nights and sleepy days.

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Poses by : aDORKable Poses

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Linn Light Party – Glam Affair (past TDR skin)

Hair:

Hair No.20 (tinted in edit )- Red Mint 

Clothes:

My Pink Neon Crop Top, My Black Neon Skirt – Stinky Fingers 

Garter Socks (Tinted) – Izzies 

Shoes/Boots:

Christine Black Boots – Insolence

Accessories:

Collar from Fantasy Dress – VR Foundry 

Fantik Line Skull Ring MESH ( available at The Fashion Garret) , Fanatik Pink Belt  - Sticky Fingers 

COMING SOON, very soon in fact, this friday the Juicy Crush On You event will start. The booths are being set up as you read this, and there are wonderful stores involved. The items will be exclusive to the event for it’s duration, and some items may be offered at a lower price for this event – not promising for other stores, but I know the collaboration item by W.Winx and Flair made by Whimsy and Me will be 50% off only at the event.

The location is pretty and spacious, and there is already a Flickr Group for you to watch as the stores list their items in advance. Make sure you make time for this event as it is only a week long, and lots of beautiful items will be available.

Hope to see you there…

(Slurls will be available once the event opens)

Gogo has started a 12 days of Lingerie Challenge for all posts between now and Valentines Day to be posts in underwear/lingerie. I don’t know that I will be able to keep to that for every post, but I did want to at least do one post with this newness, and of course also mention that there was a SALE. I also get to show off New hair and a poseprop Polywall that has so many poses and backgrounds to choose from, as well as a gorgeous New skin.

The Lingerie is NEW from Ooh lala by Nylon Pinkney, and if you haven’t already bought out the whole store – I know we all did when we first went there – then you will definitely want to take advantage of the SALE items, in reds and pinks that are reduced to only 88L. The store has a divine assortment of styles to choose from, and the prices are so low to begin with that you will think it is all on Sale. The New hairstyles I am wearing are both from Ploom, and I am loving them both, but Abelle the loose bun at the base of the neck is my standout favourite of the two. The styles are really pretty, with loose tendrils and just enough Rawr sex appeal in them to be the perfect Valentines Hairdo’s.

The skin I am wearing is Lola and from Glance. The skin is inspired by Jennifer Lopez, as if you couldn’t tell that yourself, and with my shape it still looks close enough to the real thing IMO. The default skin has a small amount of down there hair, but the skin comes with an additional tattoo layer to cover that up for more revealing clothing pieces which is a great option if not going fully shaved to begin with. The skins also come with 12 lovely make ups, and breast minimisers and maximiser layers. There are also dark and light tattoo layer brow options, make sure and DEMO DEMO DEMO because the skin is definitely hot.

Lastly the poses I am using are from Diesel Works and part of a Polywall poseprop set. The prop comes with 26 poses and 15 textures for the inside of the prop. Now I did have a moment at first where I thought I didn’t fit in the tight confines of the prop, as my hands did go through the walls, but I was helped out by Rogan and he explained that I just needed to adjust my position with the menu to bring myself further forward where it is wider at the front. Voila I fit, but I do wish that it was mod, as I would then be able to add other backgrounds, but other than that it is great for people that like the dramatic and very sexy pose props like this one.

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Poses by : Diesel Works PolyWall Pose Prop

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Lola – Glance

Hair:

Stevie, Abelle – Ploom

Clothes:

Kitty Set, Swirly Corset – Ooh Lala

Shoes/Boots:

Alex – G*Field

So February has started, and it is a short month, but this one is going to be huge. There are so many events this month it is going to be hard keeping track – lucky we have sites like the Second Life Events Calendar to keep track. From here on in everything is going to be busy this year, I can feel the shift in the universe coming…so hold on folks it is going to get choppy from here on in.

I am all Mesh love today, but I am also aging at an alarming rate, lucky I still get to look fabulous doing so. I have seen different variations of aged skins over the years, but this one shown today is seriously stunning. I had the feeling of looking at either Sasy much older, or if my own Mum was in world this is what she would look like as Sasy’s Mum, and that thought was really nice…so if you are wanting to age with grace this skins is definitely a must DEMO DEMO DEMO. The other is a newer skin from the same creator, and I think it is incredibly beautiful also, with different colour hair and brow options. I could not resist the red, and the soft freckles add on option, or you can go with more freckles as you do get both on tattoo layers.

The older skin is Sophie and the regular is Nico, both by Baiastice, and so gorgeous. The make up options for Sophie actually come on layers and are really nice and subtle for a skin of this maturity. The Nico skins have ten different make ups, as well as brows, hairbase options and breast and freckles add ons. So many options.

I decided that the new Peplum Line Knit sweaters were perfect for both young and older Sasy, as they are definitely a fashionable look with a definite classic quality. The slimline belt is just an extra bit of flair that looks great, and takes it from being just another sweater, to something  very stylish. The sweater is from Aoharu and is part of their new MESH range of items, look for many more releases from there soon, as there is going to be a Mesh explosion, and with Aoharu always a creator of both Male and Female items, the guys will be happy.

With the more youthful me, I am wearing the Ava skirts and socks from Elymode. I love these skirts so hard, and wanted more, even tping over there half dressed in hope of more colours, but alas only 5 in Ava and there are also the Felice ones to get as well…but I really want a hundred colours STAT! they are so sexy, and I love that they come with the socks as well, last time I didn’t show those, but they are perfect with boots such as these, or maryjanes for a sexy coquettish look.

Again I am wearing new hair from Elikatira, this time the Over hair, and the long braid was just perfect for both older and regular me. This is Mesh and just looks and moves so well and is just a delight to wear. I am looking forward to more Mesh hair from Elikatira, but also would be really excited to see Elika do some more shoes and bags also in Mesh, as she has always created some really beautiful items of both in the past.

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Poses by : PLOOM

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location

shoots- VR

Foundry Mainstore, VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

1st Pic:

Skin Worn:

Sophie - Baiastice 

Hair:

Over – Elikatira MESH

Clothes:

Peplum Line Knit MESH – Aoharu 

Trousers – Fri.day

Arina shirt Nostalgia – LG Femme 

Shoes/Boots:

Move Pumps - Elikatira 

Accessories:

Nika bag Ivory – La Gyo

Owl Pendant Necklace - Le Bloom

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2nd Pic:

Skin Worn:

Nico – Baiastice 

Hair:

Over , Locked - Elikatira MESH 

Clothes:

Peplum Line Knit MESH – Aoharu 

Ava Skirts (Part Mesh) – Elymode 

Shoes/Boots:

Charlie Boots - Treads

Accessories:

Nile Hat – Celoe MESH

Bret Bag - Shade Throne 

I was all over the place yesterday. First off on a completely different side note, Daniel Voyager has started a NEW Group to help New Residents when they join Second Life. The Group is called Resident Greeters, so if you have interest in helping in this way, then please contact him to be added to the group. I have often gone to Help Islands over the years and tried to help out, but it is definitely exciting to be part of a group of like minded Residents that want to help New Residents adapt to Second Life and help them understand that what they have joined is something amazing.

Then after I got all that sorted out after logging in and finding the group invite way down the bottom of my popup things – has anyone else noticed that group invites are never at the top they seem to randomly slot in there, so if you do think you didn’t get it, and yet have 47 notices archived, check all of them, you may find it is there just hiding. Whimsy and did some more work on our latest collaboration build, we are excited to be part of the upcoming Crush on You Juicy event at the Malt Sim from the 10th of Feb to the 18th…it is shaping up to be so adorable which may or may not be biased, but I love it.

Wow aren’t I tangenting today, ok focus. So Whimsy and I took a break – well I kidnapped her really – and went over to the Sn@tch sim. First stop was Somnia and laughed as Whimsy rode around on a washing machine in the store. After running through there and buying lots, we went exploring the other stores and of course ended with lots of Sn@tch. One of my standout purchases was of course the new PVC suits, I love good latex, and unfortunately often I get disappointed by the quality or reflection work…but Ivey doesn’t disappoint at all. These suits are fantastic, not just stunningly sexy, but the black portions are part of, so it is a really lovely finished look.

My legs are tucked into the NEW Latex Prestige boots by Bax Coen, these too are beautifully textured, and having been a fan of the ankle boots that were done in latex too, these are definitely hot and worth grabbing. The boots come with other colour alternatives also, so you do not just get one colour per boot.

Mesh fans will rejoice as Elikatira has stepped up to the platform with her latest hair release Locked being a stunning rock a billy inspired look – well that is my opinion anyway – the style is ultra feminine with that extra bit of ‘I am woman hear me roar’ on top. The hair fits me like a dream, I may consider adding a hair base, but really like it without. Another fine reason to upgrade to a MESH Viewer if you haven’t already.

Yesterday I got a bug that took my eyes away, and when I just had two holes in my head I said to Mel that it would be cool to have glass eyes with exploding atomic particles in them. So while I was cuddling with him he was making me eyes that may look white on screen, but are actually bursts of particles that he scripted to not leave the eyes…I love them, he is so awesome.

A big thanks to Second Life Stock Images Group on Flickr yet again for the background images that I used for this post…both are actually by Cajsa Lilliehook and were just perfect for these two pics, so thank you very much.

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Poses by : PLOOM

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location

shoots- VR

Foundry Mainstore, VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Custom by Mel Vanbeeck

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

1st Me:

Skin Worn:

Lea Smoke – Ploom (Coming Soon)

Hair:

Locked – Elikatira MESH 

Clothes:

Spell on you PVC – Sn@tch 

Shoes/Boots:

Prestige Boots LATEX - Bax Coen 

Accessories:

My cold black heart Jewelry - Sn@tch

It is actually incredibly humid at the moment down under, and even though I have the fan blasting at me, I do wish for cooler weather. This hair was perfect for me, to pretend it was windier than it is, and maybe forget for a bit that it is hot hot hot.

Also in keeping with the cold theme, the skin I am wearing is in the Cold tone, and has such a great look when worn with subtle colours such as the ones I am wearing. It brings up the green in my eyes, and the red in my hair, and the soft colour of this sexy tight mini dress I just had to grab last week when out and about. I especially love the side panels, and the keyhole cutout accentuating the chest area, and am really impressed that it has an additional collar prim to give off a more finished look that the neck area often needs.

I was actually playing around with PS a lot today. This pic was at first just a play around, but it ended up coming out better than I expected, so had to follow it up with a post. I watched about 5 different tutorials today, none of which were anything really relevant to this, but I do like to keep learning, and there are so many great little tutorial videos done by photoshop artists and technical know how instructors, it is very cool to watch something that can then lead to you going a little further with your work. There are also so many amazing tutorials from our very own residents as well, you should definitely check those out on YouTube, search Second Life and Tutorials and away you go.

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Poses by : PLOOM

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location

shoots- VR

Foundry Mainstore, VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

R A W ~ coldSKIN – RedMint 

Hair:

WINDBLOWN III*/darkred – EMO-tions

Clothes:

Illusions Dress - The Sugar Garden