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On The Dock Of The Bay

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 30 May 2010 19:34:04 +0000

When my very dear friend Caer Balogh asked me to pose for a photograph featuring the new Seaside Sweetie collection by 5th and Oxford, I was more than honored. Not only is Caer an amazing photographer, but Roslin Petion and CJ Carnot are two of my favorite designers.

This is the look I put together for that photo, with Caer’s guidance, of course. I love all of the hand-drawn details on both the halter and the shorts, especially the subtle shading in all of the right places. Roslin has an impeccable eye for these things, and she never ceases to amaze me with her skill.

Enough of my rambling, you have shopping to do!

Listening To: Sara Bareilles – Sittin’ on the dock of the bay

Style Notes (to be updated when SL decides to let me in):
Halter & Shorts: 5th & Oxford Seaside Sweetie
Necklace: mpb
Bracelets: Zaara
Sunglasses: Artilleri
Shoes: Surf Couture
Hair: Fri.Day
Skin: 5th & Oxford Brooke
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

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Pose Fair 2010: Couples Poses

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:48:53 +0000

I’ve found so many fantastic couples poses at Pose Fair, I thought I’d share a few of them with you.

In The Stillness by Vernice Burks for AVANT (review copy provided)

Lean On Me by HopScotch

Rowboat by Baffle

Always By Your Side by Poses4Posers (Review Copy Provided)

Be sure to visit Pose Fair 2010, shop your favorite pose makers and maybe find a few new-to-you creators. Remember that all proceeds will benefit Motivation, an international organization that provides aid to disabled individuals in low-income countries. So shop generously!

Thanks to Codie for taking time out of her busy schedule to pose with me, and thanks to Ana Boogiewoogie of Sh*t Happens who sent me her new Ruffle Skirt that inspired my outfit. AND She’s having a huge sale right now, so you won’t want to miss it! Click though to read all the style notes.(...)
Read the rest of Pose Fair 2010: Couples Poses (132 words)

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New Stuff! 5th & Oxford and [Gos]

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:53:28 +0000

Roslin was kind enough to pass me a sneak peek at the upcoming release from 5 th & Oxford, the Jori Blouse and Skirt.

Each piece will be available in eight spring-like colors that coordinate together beautifully, here I’m wearing the blouse in Egg Blue, the waist band from the Coral skirt, and the skirt prim in Twig. The ensemble is sweet and playful with a buttoned and ruffled neckline and a not-too-full, not-too-short skirt. Watch for this release soon!

I’m also addicted to my most recent find at Accessory Fair 2010, the Intuition Glasses from Gos Custom Eyewear. You can personalize them by adding your initials to the arms, change the lens tint and opacity, and if the four included frame colors (Black, White, Chrome and Tortoise Shell) are not enough for you, you can purchase additional colors in the form of really clever cans of spray paint.

That’s all for now, see below for a list of everything you should add to your shopping list.

Style Notes:
Blouse & Skirt – Jori by 5th & Oxford *coming soon*
Shoes – Chic Heels by Kookie in Creamy Latte
Ring – Raga Oyster Ring by Zaara in Paua (gold)
Eyewear – Intuition by Gos in Tortoise Shell
Hair – Soma by lamb in Butter
Skin – Stephanie by Exodi in Panacek 5
Eyes – Vetro by Exodi in Blue

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Day 17: Daydreaming

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:14:25 +0000

What a relaxing evening. Stretched out in a comfy chair, relaxing and daydreaming while Codie names her new turtles.

I really love the new Brooke skins from 5th & Oxford. Roslin and CJ have, once again, paid remarkable attention to the even the smallest details and Roslin’s experience as a makeup artist really comes through in this line. Here, I’m wearing the Kitty makeup, Number 4, in the Medium tone. I will have to show you more of the body at a later date…perhaps we’ll feature some lingerie since Valentine’s day will be here soon!

Also wearing, the Ebba Jeans and Fearne top from MichaMi, the new Joanna hair from Truth and my comfy petankos from Zero Number. I’m lounging on the Model Chair by Glitterati. Oh, and both photos were taken with the FilterCam HUD by MechanizedLife…just shoot and crop and tada! Instant framed photo!

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Day 6: A Late LOTD

Gabby Panacek — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:16:54 +0000

I really did take this photo last night, I promise. Time, though, is a cruel mistress and before I had time to blog, the clock struck twelve and I collapsed with a thud on my keybord. Trust me on this one, QWERTYface is not a good look. But, I digress.

Oh! And look for Day 7 on my Flickr photostream!

Style Notes:

Sweater: Aoharu Turtleneck in Nude
Pants: LeLutka Rockin’ Pants in Black
Shoes: LeLutka Saffron Pumps in Sand/Black
Ring: Paper Couture Bird Ring
Glasses: PrimOptic Maren
Hair: Lamb Poppyseed in Powder
Skin: 5th & Oxford Audrey Little Miss 5
Eyes: Exodi Vetro in Blue
Lashes: Beauty by Calla

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Rockin’ In The New Year

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:45:06 +0000

Some people may choose to ring in the new year, but I prefer to Rock!

The Rebel, Rebel collection from 5th & Oxford features two t-shirts and a halter, each in five colors and a denim mini with prim skirt and sculpted belt in four colors. There is also a coordinating home furnishings collection with wall and floor textures, two record mobiles and a sofa in two colors. As usual, Roslin Petion and CJ Carnot haven’t left a single detail to chance in creating these items. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to rebuild my home on Night Flower and you can be sure that I will find a place for all of these pieces!

Style Notes:
Clothing: Rebel, Rebel Collection by 5th & Oxford (Punk Princess tee in Pink, Rock Royalty tee in Lilac and Halter in Black, Skirt with Belt in Asphalt)
Vest: Tweedheart Vest by Djinn & Tonic
Socks: Loose Leggings ver.2 by Amerie
Necklace: Secret Necklace by Kotolier in Onyx
Bracelets: Love Cuff by GBL and Spangle Mixed by Kookie
Earrings: Deco Blocks by Beguiled
Shoes: Buckle Boots by ETD in Black
Skin: Brooke Winter Stars by 5th & Oxford
Hair: Noah by Truth in Champagne
Eyes: Vetro by Exodi in Blue
Lashes: Beauty by Calla

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Ain’t Miss-behavin’…Well, Maybe A Little

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:57:01 +0000

Fifth and Oxford, the brainchild of Roslin Petion and CJ Carnot, recently released the Little Miss Collection. This fun and flirty line features skins, lingerie, slips, and accessories that are at once the picture of doe-eyed innocence and pin-up smolder.

I love the smoky eyes and full lips that are expertly drawn, just as we’ve come to expect from Roslin and CJ. The lingerie is full of delicate details that really show off the duo’s talent. Add in the fluff of the mules and I was in a pin-up mood, so I used the Sissi & Glitterati collaborative Pearls Pose set.

Now, I’m all dressed up (erm, down?), so I think I’ll take my Little Miss for a little misbehavin’. *winks*

Also worn:
Hair: Truth – Gloria in Coffee
Eyes: Exodi – Old Hollywood Eyes – Dark, Large, Veins

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Cocktail Hour

Gabby Panacek — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:29:34 +0000

Roslin Petion and CJ Carnot of 5th & Oxford have released their Summer Cocktails collection. I’ve always known CJ was a gifted builder – each incarnation of their main store on Nouveau is a testament to his skills – but the bar set they have created is exceptionally designed and loaded with details. The glasses empty as you drink from them, you can douse your friends with the seltzer bottle (you might want to think twice before you give them one of the 3 extras that come in the set), there are little dishes of lemons and olives for garnishing your drink of choice and the bar and the bar stools feature a color change menu so you can easily integrate the set in your existing decor.

As if that wasn’t enough, along comes Roslin, with her eye for understated elegance, to make sure that we are properly attired. The Summer Cocktails collection features two dress designs. The mini (above in Cheeky Monkey and below in Blue Lagoon) is a sleek, one shouldered little number with a prim skirt. And the dress (below in Red Crush and Appletini) features a V-neck, sculpted sleeves and obi-style belt, and makes use of the system skirt for a slim silhouette. With names straight from the Bartender’s Bible, there are six vibrant colors to choose from. There is also a new Summer Cocktail makeup line added to the Audrey skin series that perfectly compliments the dresses. (Note: Click on the pics and view at original size to see more detail)

Now, the jewelry you will have to wait for. Jori Watler, of Pretties by JB, is gearing up for September’s jewelry expo and I managed to sneak a few pieces out of her studio while I was watching her work. Don’t tell her, though, I’m hoping she won’t miss these few I pilfered from her pile of amazing designs. I can’t wait to see the rest of her collection and I’ll try to sneak a few more out of the workroom…if she doesn’t ban me first. (Don’t forget to click through to flickr and view the pics in original size for a better look at the jewelry and the makeup)

For now, though, hop on over to 5th & Oxford and pick out your favorite Summer Cocktail, then relax at the bar with your friends!

Style Notes:
Dresses: 5th & Oxford Summer Cocktails Dress and Mini
Skin: 5th & Oxford Audrey (Tan) Summer Cocktails 1
Shoes: Tesla Natasha Heels in Tan
Bracelets: Pretties by JB (coming soon) – Hammered Gold Cuff, Tu Kala Golden, Hammered Silver Cuff, Il’Circo Silver Fleur, Santa Cruz Turquoise Cuff
Hair: Truth Marianne in Coffee
Eyes: Exodi Vetro Eyes in Blue
Poses: Penny Dreadful Arcade

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Summer Fun: Part 3

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:02:02 +0000

Magen Jigsaw is relatively new to the SL Fashion scene. But her debut line of swimwear makes a big splash! Designing under the brand name ::Emjay::, Magen’s selection of bikini’s are available in a fantastic array of patterns.

Available in 12 different patterns (probably more by the time this is posted) – florals, stripes, mod, paisley, you name it! – these bikinis are nicely crafted. I’ve decided to show you my three favorites: Mod Brown, Rainbow Paisley and Purple Teal. The new Emjay store has recently opened and you can also find her designs on XstreetSL. Drop in and say hello to Magen and check out her entire line of bikinis and casual wear. I decided to wear them with my Risque pumps from Pretties by JB…great styling, fantastic textures…I promise to give you more details on them soon!

Also, notice the close up of the Audrey skin from 5th & Oxford. This one is Medium Fresh 5 and I love the flush of the cheeks and the touch of pink and slick of gloss on the lips…very fresh and natural. I have always loved Roslin’s and CJ’s skins, and Audrey is no exception. I find new reason to love it with each passing minute.

Oh, the hair is Vesper by Truth and my eyes are Vetro by Exodi!

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Summer Fun: Part 2

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:14:15 +0000

It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Ryker Beck and her Exodi line of clothing, skin, shoes and jewelry. That said, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that I am a huge fan of her 2009 swimwear collection. Interesting shapes, just the right amount of sheen and an adorable cover-up…who could ask for more?

The Maci Bikini features a halter-style top with a center ring detail. The top is cut high on the breast for a little extra smexiness. The bottoms ride low on the hips and the hand-drawn designs of the top are echoed on the tush. The Natalie Cover-up comes in a variety of colors to compliment all of the Maci options.

The Olivia Unikini turns up the the heat by adding a double-ring detail and two straps to connect the top and the bottom. There are eight colors available and when your day at the beach is over, just toss on a cover up, some Nadia shorts, also by Exodi, and the Khea Summer Heels from Pretties by JB.

As in my last post, my skin is from the new Audrey Line by 5th & Oxford, but this time my hair is the new Turn It Around by @Waffles, available only at their le.look location.

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