Couture Conundrum

Shoe Fair Finds Day 2 – Periquita

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:20:43 +0000

I love shoes from Periquita, they always have a touch of whimsy. And what is Shoe Fair if not a chance to buy whimsical footwear for a good cause, right?

The Silly Wedges take the simple wedge that is so on-trend for this season and curves the heel, carves it out and fills it with beads. And, like all shoes from Periquita, they are ridiculously well priced and have a color change HUD. You can change both the texture (lots of colors, both striped and solids) and the bead color…or you can take the beads out altogether. The possibilities are endless!

Visit Periquita at the Shoe Fair on the Osmium Sim!

Style Notes:
Sweater: Nylon Outfitters Beaded Sweater
Tank: WoE Manda Butterly Tank
Bra: Ilex Lace Halter Bra by Caer Balogh
Shorts: StoRin Heather Nautical Shorts
Jewelry: alaMood Daring Collection in Gold (also available at Shoe Fair)
Socks: Zaara Nishar Leggings
Skin: Exodi Isolde Vivante 1
Hair: LeLutka Amanda – Sookie
Poses: !Bang – It’s All About The Shoes (available at Shoe Fair)

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Shoe Fair Finds Day 1 – Pixel Mode

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:13:58 +0000

Until the 2010 Shoe Fair started, you would have been hard-pressed to get me out of my Baby T’s by Pixel Mode. Now, though, I have a new favorite in Jori. I love a strappy stiletto and Tya gets this one just right.

The skin texture is very well done, the foot and the shoe is shaped nicely, and the HUD is very easy to use, so getting a good skin-to-prim match is a snap. I love the shading around the ankle and the detail on the straps. There is a separate HUD for changing the metal color on the shoes, also. Oh! And, Tya has included a set of Prim Nails that responds to the shoe HUD, so your mani and your pedi will match.

You’ll find Pixel Mode at Shoe Fair on the Iridium Sim. The 2010 Shoe Fair runs through August 22.

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Post tags: 2010 Shoe Fair, alaMood, Exodi, Pixel Mode, Truth

ONE MORE DAY

Gabby Panacek — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:59:37 +0000

That’s right. Just one more day until the HUGE :: Exodi :: & :. WoE .: Sim Launch and Skin Release party! And there is so much excitement planned, you won’t want to miss it.

Isolde is the latest skin release from :: Exodi :: and she is gorgeous! I’ll do a more complete feature very soon, but first I want to make sure you know all about the amazing events happening tomorrow starting at 5pm SLT!

Between the hunt, the gachas, the fishing hole and the lucky chairs…there are close to FIFTY free items up for grabs. Not to mention chances to win one of FIVE fatpacks of Exodi skins! Alicia Chenaux is the DJ for the evening, so you can count on a fantastic party!

Here are some teaser pics of the new releases and prizes that will be available from both :: Exodi :: and :. WoE .: (click the image for full size)

All the Details:
Event Name: :: Exodi :: & :.WoE.: Isolde Skin & Sim Launch Party
Date: August 3, 2010
Time: 5PM SLT – 7PM SLT
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Exodi/169/133/29

I’m My Own Dance

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:46:16 +0000

New Hair + New Poses = Happy Gabby
LeLutka recently released some all new hairstyles and, like pretty much everything that comes from the LeLutka team, they are both gorgeous and well made. The new textures seem to have a lot of shine and there are dozens of color options available.

I went on a shopping spree at Dare and picked up some fantastic new poses and…hello, Bonus! Each of the four new “Single Ladies” sets includes a bodysuit by !Ohmai. I have no idea if I have the right bodysuit with the right pose or not, because I just sort of threw them all in a posestand and started playing. Sorry!

Happy Wednesday!

Other Style Notes:
Hair: LeLutka (L to R) Luisa in Coalmine, Isha in Sweden, Gwyn in Bambie and Becks in Soy Sauce
Gloves: Royal Blue Punch The Jester (Designers United Exclusive, No Longer Available) and Addict Doubs Gloves
Jewelry: alaMood Celestial in Platinum, Artelier AM Feather Bangle, Zaara Vyomini Chained Bracelet
Skin: Exodi Isolde Group Gift (Isolde Launches August 3, Click for Details)
Shoes: Pixel Mode Baby T’s

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Post tags: Addict, alaMood, Artelier AM, Dare, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, LeLutka, MV-SL-Fashion, Ohmai, Pixel Mode, Royal Blue, Shopaholic Feed, Zaara

LOTD: Time To Pack

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:53:56 +0000

Anyone who wanders into my skybox during the next month or so will find me sorting and packing away hair to make room for Hair Fair 2010.

Style Notes:
Shirt: Phoenix Rising Intake Shirt with Plum Belt
Pants: LeLutka Nora Jeans in Denim
Earrings: SiSSi Squarish
Necklace: SiSSi Where Are My Glasses
Shoes: Maitreya Frenzy in Retro

Skin: Exodi Isolde Group Gift
Hair: Truth Tia in Champagne

Skybox: Spry Get Lost/Get Found
Paintings: Ling Serenity – Poppy 2 and Louisa
Rugs: Nordari Peachy and Me Was Used
Suitcase and Easel: What Next
Pose: !Bang

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Aria Pompadour

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:54:26 +0000

One of Eshi Otawara’s latest releases, Aria Pompadour is a whirlwind of tulle and silk. Hand-painted layers and meticulously-sculpted prims combine to create five (at least) different looks, including the full gown shown here.

Visit Eshi Otawara to see all of the designs…each more fantastic than the last.

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Addicted.

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:06:23 +0000

I’ll admit it. I’m addicted to the Graecyn Capri Jeans from :. WoE .: and from now until August 15, you’ll find a previously unreleased color at the NEW :. WoE .: Main Store as part of the Addiction Hunt. Oh, and they are packaged with this little Trinity Ribbed Tank…not bad for a few minutes of hunting, right?

Visit :. WoE .: to pick up your hunt prize and be sure to spend some time exploring the New Main Store. For more Addiction Hunt news and all of the hints…check out the hunt blog. Happy Saturday!

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Post tags: Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, Truth, WoE

Feels Like Home

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:06:06 +0000

A bit ago, Annah Whitfield of StoRin sent me her Around The World poses. Like a good blogger, I put together an adorable little outfit and took some photos on my home sim. Then, like a good procrastinator, I let them sit on my desktop, untouched, for far too long.

On Thursday, I visited Jordan Giant’s Nordari, specifically the min.poegin skybox. It just felt like home to me. So, I pulled out Annah’s bags and prepared to unpack. I do hope Jordan won’t mind if I move in.

Oh! And Annah recently plurked a teaser of her new pose pack…you’ll definitely want to keep on the lookout for it as it is full of summery fun!

Style Notes (SLURLS):
Dress: Tiny Bird Painted Flower Dress
Shoes: Shiny Things Ginger Boots
Socks: Shiny Things Knit Knee Socks
Glasses: Nordari Birdy. My Little Friend
Hair with Hat: Lamb Dog Roses
Poses with Suitcase Prop: StoRin Around The World

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Post tags: Annah Whitfield, Fashion Feed of SL, Jordan Giant, Lamb, MV-SL-Fashion, Nordari, Shiny Things, Shopaholic Feed, StoRin, Tiny Bird

Checkmate

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:59:26 +0000

Checkmate is the new wig from Eshi Otawara, and it is too fantastic not to photograph!

This sky-high fantasy hair comes in three colors: Black, Cherry and Majestic Purple.

Also Wearing (SLURLS):
Bodysuit: Maitreya Bodysuit de la Ruche in Red
Shows: Pixel Mode Baby T’s in Black
Skin: &Bean Hounds of Love Clammie
Pose: Just A Pose by Glamouramama Boa

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His…and Hers? Sure!

Gabby Panacek — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:09:17 +0000

I saw Grazia wearing these jeans a couple of weeks ago and finally got around to tracking them down. I remembered that she told me Hunain had turned her on to them, but I didn’t realize until I went looking that they only came in a male version. After making some adjustments, though, I really love the way they fit. Thanks, Graz…and Hunain, for the tip!

Style Notes:
Jeans: Zoobong Cali Jeans in Sky Blue
Bandeau: LeLutka Ahura Top in Pattern/Blue
Sunglasses: Artilleri Marla Sunglasses in Red
Shoes: Maitreya Gold Allure in Nude
Skin: LeLutka Lola
Hair: Fri.day Cameron 2 in Anxious Blond
Poses: Geez by Grazia Horwitz

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