Look 39: Monochrome Night

Look 39:

SKIN: *MY UGLYDOROTHY | Serah04 (Burly) | 

EYES [MESH]: Anara | Custom Eyes | 

HAIR: Vive Nine | Poland Highlander Bun - Dirty Blonde (Rooted) |

LIPS: PIDIDDLE | LipColor - Glossy Gold Digger | 

LASHES: Beetlebones | Mesh Lashes V1.0 - Uptown Black | 

EYELINER: Vive Nine  | Shure Shocker Thick Eyeliner - Barbie |

COLLAR: PIDIDDLE | Necklature - Pink Sequin | ZPC Gift | 

RING RIGHT: LaGyo | Famous Lady Ring - Whtie | 

RING LEFT: LaGyo | BonBon Ring - Gold (Color-change) | past TDR |

EARRINGS: LaGyo | Alice Earrings (Color-change | Fairy Tales 2012 |

SUNGLASSES: Shade Throne | I-Rawk - Black 2 | 

CLUTCH: Fleshtone | Goo PVC Clutch - Black | 

BOOTS: Leverocci | Suede OTK Boots - Charcoal | 

DRESS [PARTIAL MESH]: RaMa RoWanberry | Cross the Line Dress - White | Fl.Friday | 

VEST [MESH]: Seymour | Hulst Vest - Garden Red | 10L - Story Opening Special |

POSES: Le Poppycock | "Cocky" Set |

SKYBOX: A:S:S: | Purity Skybox | 10L Promo Special | 

CHAIR: Tatty Soup | Junebug Chair |

Notes: 

I'm feeling quite the urbanista as the sun goes down in my city, so I've put together something a bit sleeker and more polished than my usual fare.  I've been taking advantage of some of the great sales going on around the grid; not just the usual weeklies like Fi.Fridays and TDR, but also Vive Nine's hair sale and Leverocci's store-wide sale.  Not sure how much longer those two are going on, but might as well get in there now to pick up some goodies.  While poking around flickr I also found out about a new store opening, Seymour.  The owner only has a  few things out so far, but they're all cute and priced at only 10L as an opening special.  Go and give her some business!  I'm kind of obsessed with LaGyo's jewelry right now.  Everything she made for the Fairy Tales even is so gorgeous, I can't even.  I bought all of the pieces, and I'll be showing them off over the next few weeks.  This time it's the "Alice" earrings, which are color-changeable - my favorite!  Also, after realizing that I never buy eyes and only wear group-gift eyes or hunt eyes, I decided to invest in a set of fully customizable mesh eyes by Anara.  They come with a hud that allows you to choose from pre-made presets, or create your own, with a whole range of color options, reflections, sizes, and so forth.  You can get a demo on marketplace and try them out to see if they suit your needs.  So far I'm having a lot of fun creating my own colors!   

Look 38: What's Eating Edie?

Look 38:

SKIN: Fashionably Dead | Bird Skin - Faded 1 | 

HAIR: D!va | Hair "Naomi" - Topaz | Group Gift | 

EYES: IKON | Summer | Group Gift | 

MAKEUP: Fashionably Dead | Sedgwick Brows + Makeup | June C88 |

CLUTCH: Aleida | Greta Fashion Clutch | (Store Closed) | 

EARRINGS: Aledia | Yelva Earrings - Sunrise | (Store Closed) | 

RING: Finesmith | Seeing Colors - Ring OPY | Summer Hunt Item - Group Only |

NECKLACE: Paper Couture | Amethyst Bead Necklace | 

TIGHTS: Izzie's | Tights Abstract Zebra | 

SHOES: Kyoot | Platform Wedges - Orange | 

TOP: Ladies Who Lunch | Tuxedo Jumpsuit 2 | 

SKIRT [MESH]: The Sea Hole | Lichtenstein (Mesh) Skirt - Punch | June C88 |

POSES: Label Motion |

SKYBOX: Cheeky Pea | VIP Group Gift (fee to join) |

SOFA, COFFEE TABLE, POSTER, PAINTING CIGARETTE, MARTINI: POST | Haarlem Deco Set (except for the poster and painting | 

Notes:


I don't really know much about Edie Sedgwick other than minor details of her exciting and tragic life (and death), and what clips of her I've seen in Poor Little Rich Girl.  It's easy to see why Andy Warhol was fascinated by her, though - for someone in the 60s, she seems incredibly modern and *now*.   While she's definitely not someone to really look UP to, she's also not someone you can easily look away from.  So as I'm channeling Edie here I've got the characteristic drawn-in eyebrows by Toast Bard, but gave myself an up-do instead of Edie's choppy locks.  A lot of 60s fashion seems to pair up bright, eye-popping prints with stark black and/or white, so I've put this summery skirt by The Sea Hole together with a more structured, tux-style body suit.  The skybox is a group gift by Cheeky, and it has the loveliest texture and shadows, making it the perfect little photo studio.  Furniture and decor all by POST - love, love it.

Look 37: Tastes Like Cherry

Look 37:


SKIN:  The Sugar Garden | Lumiere B - Sophistication |

EYES:  IKON | Sunrise Eyes - Summer | Past Group Gift | 

HAIR [MESH]: [DECO] | Mesh Hers Pigtails - Blaze | Past FLF Item | 

BROWS: The Sugar Garden | Innocent Brow - Brown | 

RING: Sweet Leonard | Striped Bow Ring - Rose | VIP Group Gift (fee to join) |

NECKLACE: [Glow] Studios | Ruffle Flower Necklace - Wisteria | Fairy Tales 2012 | 

EARRINGS: [North West ] | Chunky Hearts Medium - Color Change | 

BRACELET: MIAO | Madeline Pearl Ribbon Bracelet - Color Change | 

BELT: Toki-Doki | Flower Belt - Rose |

GLASSES [MESH]:  Mad Mesh | Mad Nerd Glasses - White | 

SOCKS: B!ASTA | Strapped Socks - Aqua | Xyroom Event | 

SHOES [MESH]: {u.f.o.} | Pikko Pikko Loafer - Yellow |

INNER TOP: Sn@tch | Cropped Tux Top - White |

OUTER TOP [MESH]: {u.f.o.} | Indian Summer Vest | SGB Summer Festa |

SKIRT: C'est la vie! | A-line Fit Flare Skirt - Plain Lilac |

POSES: Croire | Various | 

FENCE: Glitterati | 

HOUSE: Zigana | Bilj | 

ART: Thistle | Vintage Carnival Art | Zombie Popcorn Carnival | 

COTTON CANDY PROP:  Gilly Wycliffe | Yay! Cotton Candy! | Just 1L! | 

Notes: 

There are so many fashion-related events and salde going on in SL right now that I keep spending all my in-world time shopping instead of taking pictures.  At this point I have a pretty big back-log of looks to blog about, and items from all the different festivals and events are pretty much scattered in throughout.  Meanwhile, I also picked up a few things I've been coveting; mainly, this cute skin by The Sugar Garden.  I've been wanting some "tanner" looking skins for a while, and I love the lips and freckles on this one.  I also like that it comes with a eyebrow-less version, so that you can buy separate eyebrows like the "innocent" ones I'm wearing here - it's interesting how much eyebrows can change the whole look of the face, eh?  Another item featured here that I am MAD pleased with is the mesh glasses I'm wearing.  These come in a pack of 12, with both solid colors and checkered, and all designs are tintable.  They're also a complete steal for only 9L on marketplace!  

That's it for now - see you tomorrow with some new looks! 

Look 36: Pop Art Peggy

Look 36:

SKIN: Fashionably Dead | Bird Skin - Faded |

HAIR: Love Soul | Hair *093* - Black | 

EYES: Insufferable Dastard | Gem Eyes in Sunset | Past Gift | 

MAKEUP: Fashionably Dead | Moffat Brows + Makeup | June C88 |

NECKLACE: Paper Couture | Simplicity | 

BRACELETS: Erratic | Twisted Bracelets - Recolorable | 

EARRINGS: [North West] | Sissi Square Hoops Medium - Recolorable | 

TIGHTS: Izzie's | Tights Half Sheer Inside | 

SHOES: R2 | Nohea - White | Past C88 | 

TOP: Kyoot | Mila Bodysuit - Electric Mod | June C88 | 

SHORTS [MESH]: Jane | Shorts - Gingham, Black | On Sale (soon to be discontinued) | 

POSES/FRAME PROPS: Everglow | Free! |

Notes:

This is the second of my 60s fashion icon looks, inspired by the makeup Toast Bart made for the latest cycle of Collabor88.  I'm channeling Peggy Moffat here, who was a huge inspiration to designers and, perhaps, the glam rock movement.  I actually have no evidence of this, but her eye makeup was so glam, before glam rock was even a thing, so who knows?  This is definitely more of a "studio" look than a real-world look, but it's still a lot of fun.  I was kind of going for a "human Mondrian painting" thing.  I'm really obsessed with the store Love Soul right now... their hair isn't mesh or particularly "natural" looking, but it's really adorbs and is ideal for more stylized looks.  I also love their gatches and food items... I could just wander around in that place for quite a while, especially when it's so hot out that I don't want to leave the house.  Stay cool, everyone!

Look 35: Keep It Clean

Look 35:

SKIN: Mother Goose's | Cookie - SGB  |  Gift at SGB Summer Festa | 

HAIR [MESH]: Wasabi Pills | Alice Mesh Hair - Chocolate Mint |  Recent FLF Special | 

EYES: Insufferable Dastard | Gem Eyes in Sunset | Past Gift | 

LIPS: Pididdle | Hypergloss - Flossy Teeth | Gift at NYC Store Opening | 

NECK TATTOO: Duboo | Cloud's Tear Tattoo | 

BRACELET: Sweet Temptations | Xiena Bracelet (part of set) | Gift at Summer Fashion Festival |

NECKLACE: [Glow] Studio | Plume Collar Gold - Color Change | Past TDRB |

RING: LaGyo | BonBon Ring - Color Change | Current TDR | 

SUNGLASSES: Steinwerk | Heart II Glasses - Color Change | Free on Marketplace! |

SOCKS: Doppleganger Inc |  Button Me Up Socks - Frozen Pond Set - Off-white | 

SHOES [MESH]: Toki-Doki | Surmire Flats - Nature  |

CARDIGAN [MESH]: Toki-Doki | Summer Nights | 

DRESS [MESH] and BIKINI: Bonne Chance | Song of the Sea - Blue | Available at Korea Cafe B4 Horror Event |

POSES: Label Motion

BATH, SHEETS, AND BATH ACCESSORIES: Boathouse | "Glamping" Set | Available at Home & Garden Designer Warehouse | 

BIG PLANTS:  Funky Junk | SOM Gift | 

LITTLE PLANTS: {ililo} | Seedling | 

Notes:

"Glamping," aka glamorous camping, isn't something I've tried before, but it's probably the only kind of camping I could put up with.  I went to a hard-core rough and tough camp as a kid (no plumbing whatsoever!) and it scarred me for life, I'm afraid.  This cute outdoor bath set is a Boathouse creation that is brand new at the Home & Garden Designer Warehouse.  It includes privacy sheets, towels, mirror, bathing products, a lamp, and some other bits and bobs.  It also has lots of poses for both singles and couples, and rezzable props, like a book, a wine glass, etc.  Since my SL house doesn't actually have a bathroom, I figured that I could put one up on the rooftop patio.  Every pixel girl needs a place to cool off on a hot day, right?  I also wanted to mention that these sunglasses are an amazing Marketplace deal - completely free and they're color change, too!  I know I'm not the only one who picked up this Wasabi Pills hair last Friday - isn't it cute?  Aside from the style being adorbs, I think the colors and textures are extremely well done.  WP is fast becoming one of my favorite places to shop for hair.  As for the new Fifty Linden Fridays - I wasn't a part of SL the last time this event went on, but I'm certainly not complaining about it's return!  Fridays have become my big day to blow lindens in SL, haha.  

Look 34: January Victim

Look 34:

SKIN: Kooqla | Ojen - Sunner 03 | 

HAIR: Clawtooth | Modern Gibson - Coffee With Cream | 

EYES: IKON | Utopia Eyes - Light Silver + Blue | Group Gift | 

NECK TATTOO: Juicy Box | Black Bow | 

SHOULDER TATTOO: Cysleek | Shoulder Tattoo Red | Old Hunt Item |

HAIR ORNAMENTS: {nestle my bosom} | Little Bone Wing - Hair Piece | Store Closing Soon - Everything on Sale for 25L! |

BRACELET RIGHT: [DDL] | Faith Bracelet | Group Gift | 

BRACELET LEFT: The Sea Hole | Parisian Bangles Pearl | 

RING: Sn@tch | Darkness Ring | Swag from Culture Shock | 

EARRINGS: Finesmith | Empty Shell Earring | Past Group Hunt Item | 

TIGHTS: Izzie's | Tights Torn | 

SOCKS: Bonne Chance | Mico Lace Socks (cuffs only) | Free! | 

SHOES [MESH]: Toki-Doki | Surmire Flats - Cherry |

TOP: Whippet and Buck | Elisa Day Bodysuit - Rosy | 

SKIRT [MESH]: House of Fox | Color.Me.H.O.F. My Cross Skirt | TDRB Item | 

POSES: Croire | "Show Off Your Bling" | 

SKYBOX: Vespertine | Hidden Place - Head in the Clouds | Gatcha | 

STOOL:  Ililo | Stool | Midnight Dream Event | Only 1L! |

SKULLS: {theosophy} | Steer Horns - Black/Bone | 

ART/SCULPTURE: Nordari | And Birds | Free! | 

APPLE PROP/POSE: Uncertain Smile | Apple Offering Set | 

Notes: 

Crosses seem to be quite the thing in fashion at the moment - at least in SL.  In RL, I admit I still most often see them on nuns or Lady Gaga, but they are definitely a hot trend in SL.  This skirt by House of Fox is the first "cross" themed item I've bought, aside from actual cross necklaces, that is!  For some reason, I wanted to challenge myself to pair the skirt with something soft and romantic.  I actually really like the result, and have decided to call this "edgy meets romantic" look shabbygoth.  Think "black and crosses and skulls" meet "flowers and lace and peeling paint."   I'm now itching to decorate a whole shabbygoth house, in fact. This skirt is only available for another day or so, since TDRB will change out again on Friday, so get it while you can!  I'm also loving these new shoes from Toki-Doki...so much so that I actually fat-packed them.  They're versatile enough to be used in a dressy or casual outfit, so what's not to love?  

These pictures also have me REALLY excited for that upcoming Fairy Tale themed event.  Eeee, can't wait!  

Look 33: Bookish Brigitte

Look 33:

SKIN: Fashionably Dead | Bird Skin - Faded 1 |

HAIR: LeLutka | Brigette Hair - Glucose | 

EYES: IKON | Sunrise Eyes - Light Arabian Blue | Group Gift | 

MAKEUP: Fashionably Dead | Bardo Brows + Makeup + Teeth | June C88 |

RING: Beauty Code | Butterfly Ring | SGB Summer Festa Gift | 

NECKLACE: {I <3 FashiOn} | Unusual Flower Necklace | Old Creativevent | 

HEADBAND : Tram | Chain Headband - Black | In-store Hunt Item | 

BOW COLLAR [MESH]: ::FEED:: | iRawk Bow Collar | Part of 10L Promo Sweater on Marketplace |

SOCKS: Maitreya | Moxie Over Knees | 

SHOES: *Tea Time* | Ballerina Shoes - Orange/Gray | Group Gift | 

TOP: {u.f.o.} | (part of) Bashful Gypsophila Dress - Coral | 

SKIRT [MESH]: Whippet and Buck | June Mesh Skirt - Seagrass | June C88 | 

POSES: Label Motion 

BOOK PROP: {nestle my bosom} 

SKYBOX: [DECO] | John Holmes Skybox | The Mens Dept | 

BOOKCASE: Nik Naks | Wonkey Shelves | 

BOOKS and FILES: MMGrafitti's |

CANDLE: Abiss Interior | SOM Gift |

BOOK ON FLOOR: POST |

Notes: 


I love 60s fashion - or I love the look of it, at least, because when I find a 60s dress in a thrift shop and touch that scratchy fabric...eh, not so much, maybe.  Since the "Shindig"-themed Collabor pays homage to 60s-70s fashion, I decided that I would, too.  Scattered out over the next few weeks, I'll be showing four looks inspired by the 60s fashion icons that Toast Bard's (fashionably dead) C88 makeup sets refer to: Brigitte Bardot, Peggy Moffitt, Edie Sedgwick, and Twiggy. My goal isn't to make myself over to look like them exactly - I'm just attempting to capture the essence of them.

Unfortunately, Brigitte Bardot's essence is reportedly very racist, but mine isn't, so with this look you get the Bardot hair and makeup, but none of the controversy.  I've actually had this LeLutka hair in my inventory for quite some time and didn't know when I would ever get around to using it, even though I love the look of it, so thanks, Collabor, for giving me the opportunity.  The Whippet and Buck skirt is their first mesh release, and it's really, really well-made.  Fully-lined, and by that I mean not just "not invisible" on the inside, but actually filled out with texture so that your invisible alpha doesn't show when you sit down.  I'm really excited about the possibility of more releases from them that are like this!  As for the necklace - I know I recently blogged it, but hey, it's the perfect 60s necklace.  Quite by coincidence (I think), this skybox by DECO has out at the Men's Dept and provides the perfect backdrop for any swingin' retro look.