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Don’t Rain On My Parade

Gabby Panacek — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:10:38 +0000

I’m fully aware this hair is probably the most blogged item on the feeds today, but I don’t care! As it is raining buckets in the world outside my window, my hair would probably look like a less-chic version of the new Rykiel style from LeLutka if I were to release it from its elastic.

When I was putting this look together though, I really wanted to show off the Parade necklace from MOOD. You can find it at the mainstore this weekend as part of Project Themeory. There is also a ring (which I LOVE!) available as part of the ensemble. Be sure to pick it up before it is gone…though, personally, I’ll be begging Jori to release more colors because I adore the chunky, bold pearls!

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Whippet & Buck Claven Lace Blouse in Aubergine – Dakota Buck
Grixdale Millers Wife Vest in Sage – Tyr Rozenblum
Addict Nora Jean Shorts in Regular Wash – Kianna Noel
Dutch Touch Legwarmer No 8 – Iki Ikarus
L.inc Garter Nylons (Long, Torn) in Eggplant – CK Winx
Mood Parade Necklace in Chocolate – Jori Watler
Mstyle Nails Animals on the Moon in Pearl/Black – Mikee Mokeev
Coco Wrap Skinny Belt in Gold – Cocoro Lemon
Earthstones Mosaic Cuff Bracelet in Jubilee – Abraxxa Anatine
Maitreya Scrunched Prim Socks – Onyx LeShelle
Maitreya Gold Shearling Boots in Choco – Onyx LeShelle
B@re Rose Connie Bag in Brown – June Dion
Exodi Sylvan Skin in Lumiere 13 – Ryker Beck
Addict Aki Eyeshadow/Liner in Grass – Kianna Noel
LeLutka Rykiel Hair in Soy Sauce – Thora Charron
Exodi Riven Eyes in Starry Night – Ryker Beck
DelMay Pose from the Mhm Collection – Del May
Atomic Pose from the Soggy Bones Collection – Ivy Graves

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Post tags: Addict, Atomic, Bare Rose, COCO, DelMay, Dutch Touch, Earthstones, Exodi, Grixdale, L.inc, LeLutka, Maitreya, Mood, Mstyle, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, Whippet & Buck

The Road Less Travelled

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:17:31 +0000

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
MichaMi Print Dress in Green – Milla Michinaga
Fri.day Low Rise Jeans in Faded – Darling Monday
Coco Leather & Canvas Flat Boots in Cream – Cocoro Lemon
Mood Bandara Fleur Necklace – Jori Watler
Sigma Jewels Siren Bracelet – Sofi Trenkins
LeLutka Scarab Hair in Soy Sauce – Thora Charron
BareRose Blanca Bag in Green – June Dion
LAQ Maria 03 Glow Skin – Mallory Cowan
Exodi Riven Eyes in Starry Night – Ryker Beck
Long Awkward Pose from the Gown with the Wind Set – Dove Swanson

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Post tags: Bare Rose, COCO, Exodi, fri.day, LAQ, LeLutka, MichaMi, Mood, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, SIGMA Jewels

52 Weeks of Color Challenge: Shopping Away The Blues

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 01:46:31 +0000

It is week two of the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge and this week it’s all about the blues. I’ve spent the entire weekend shopping as though my life depended on it, so Glitterati’s Shopping pose set and props came in very handy.

If you’d like to participate, visit Luna’s blog for all the details. And check out the Flickr Group to see what others have put together!

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Shirt: Coco Bow Shirt in White
Jacket: Izm Puff Sleeve Cardigan in Sky
Pants: Celestial Studios Suede Pants in Blue
Belt: Linc Wide Leather Belt
Shoes: A-Bomb Ingrid Ankle Boots
Glasses: u.u KaWai Glasses in Blue
Hair: Lamb DIY Haircut in Butterfinger
Skin: Exodi Sylvan Vivante in Beloved
Eyes: Exodi Spiritus in BlueAqua

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Post tags: A-Bomb, Celestial Studios, COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Glitterati, izm, Lamb, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, u.u

Muted.

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:13:09 +0000

The last several days have been spent trying to organize the over-bloated mess that is my inventory. I took a break last night to pick up a few things that have been on my shopping list for a while and found this tunic while picking up skirts at So Many Styles. I finished the look with some accessories in muted colors I found while sorting.

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Tunic: So Many Styles Asy Tunic in Beige
Sweater: Coco Gift Turtleneck Sweater
Tights: Zaara Nishar Leggings in Dirty Black
Necklace: Atelier AM Feather and Bullets
Ring: Paper Couture Bird Ring
Shoes: Kookie Enya in Ash
Manicure: Exodi Manipedis in Black
Hair: Lamb Honey in Honeycomb
Skin: Exodi Isolde in Vivante
Eyeshadow: Chelle Smoke in Leaves
Eyes: Exodi Spiritus in BlueAqua
Pose: Glitterati

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Post tags: Atelier AM, Chelle, COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Glitterati, Kookie, Lamb, MV-SL-Fashion, Paper Couture, Shopaholic Feed, So Many Styles, Zaara

Which Way Did He Go?

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:39:40 +0000

I love fall. And LeLutka‘s latest fall collection has me wishing for crisp Autumn evenings and piles of fallen leaves.

LeLutka Lumberjack Jacket

LeLutka Cadmio Bag, Naomi Skirt, and Ibero Cardigan

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
*Jacket – LeLutka Lumberjack Jacket in Decent
*Cardigan – LeLutka Ibero Cardigan in Gray
Skirt – LeLutka Naomi Skirt in Choco
Jeans – Armidi Limited A001 Jeans in Twilight Classic
Sweater – Aoharu Turtleneck Knit in Black
Belt – Coco Wide Belt (Embossing) in Black
Handbag – LeLutka Cadmio Bag in Teal
Shoes – Coco Flat Ankle Boots in Black, Pixel Mode Baby T’s in Russet
Earrings – Creamshop Glam Earrings in Black
Jewelry – Primalot Aspect Bracelet with Ring
Hair – Lamb and Truth
Skin – Exodi Isold
Eyes – Exodi Vetro
*Poses – Just a Pose and !Bang

*Denotes Review Item and/or gift

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Post tags: !Bang, Aoharu, Armidi, COCO, Creamshop, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Just A Pose, Lamb, LeLutka, MV-SL-Fashion, Primalot, Shopaholic Feed, Truth

LOTD: MichaMi Rocks My Plurk!

Gabby Panacek — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:45:37 +0000

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, I’m building a super highway. When 2010 began, I resolved to keep a more consistent blogging schedule and complete the 365 Day Challenge. I’ve failed miserably at both. The only thing to do, at this point, is pick up and try again, right? Okay, here we go!

Milla Michinaga moved her MichaMi mainstore to the Glitter sim a couple of weeks ago, and with the move, released some new separates. The Pia is a pair of cut-out leggings, and Maisie features a sweater and leggings with a subtle, tone-on-tone pattern that can be worn casually or dressed up, together or separate. Both Pia and Maisie are available in a range of colors.

I’ve been wearing this particular look for almost a week now and I loved it so much, I had to use the image to update my Plurk page. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: The thing I love best about MichaMi’s clothes is how well they mix and match into my entire wardrobe. Milla creates everything on all possible layers, so it is a snap to mash her styles with just about anything! Or wear them all on their own. Milla has impeccable taste, and her talent and style really shine through with each new design.

Now go! Rush over and buy everything she’s ever made. You won’t regret it!

Style Notes:
Top: MichaMi Maisie Sweater in Plum
Skirt: League Thermal Skirt in Multistripe
Leggings: MichaMi Pia Leggings in Black
Boots: Tesla Angelina Boots in Seductress
Jewelry: alaMood Celestial Cuff in Platinum, Mandala Takara Bangle/Metal in Silver, Mandala Takara Nail/metal in Silver
Belt: Coco WideBelt (embossing) in Black
Skin: Exodi Stephanie in Panacek Tone, 2010 MakeUp
Hair: Truth Grace in Champagne
Eyes: Exodi Vetro Eyes in Blue
Pose: Glitterati by Katey Coppola

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Post tags: alaMood, COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Glitterati, League, Mandala, MichaMi, MV-SL-Fashion, Tesla, Truth

LOTD: Blonde Moment

Gabby Panacek — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:31:30 +0000

I’ve decided to go back to blonde for a while, so I chose a creamy, neutral color palette to go along with it.

Style Notes:
Cardigan & Blouse: Skin Flicks Casy Cascade Sweater in Beige
Pants: Zaara Ishaya Velour Pants in Espresso
Belt: Coco Wide Belt in Brown and Gold
Boots: J’s Ankle Boots Round
Skin: Atomic Winter in Porcelain Frost (group gift)
Hair: Sarana in Champagne by Truth
Eyes: Vetro in Blue by Exodi
Lashes: Beauty by Calla
Poses: Sci-Fi Hallway & Individual poses by Glitterati

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Post tags: Atomic, Calla, COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Glitterati, J's, MV-SL-Fashion, Skin Flicks, Truth, Zaara

Quite The Lookr

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:21:46 +0000

Adam Soler opened Lookr in 2007 and his designs ranged from formal to casual and everything in between. Fayne Khandr joined the label in 2008 and their success as designers and content creators continued. Somewhere along the way, their real life work experience led them to the decision to change directions a bit. As mentioned in the notecard received from Fayne over the weekend, they decided it was better to excel at one thing than to be “quite good” at many. Behold the new Lookr.

From this point forward, Adam and Fayne will showcase their talents by focusing on male and female tees and tops, which will feature their own artwork. Their designs are interesting, witty and stylish. No crude slogans here. But you will find a bit of sass combined with urban art and, in my never-to-be-humble opinion, even the fussiest fashionista/o will be hard pressed to walk out without snatching up everything in the store.

But, wait! That’s not all! With the reopening of Lookr, Fayne and Adam will be donating 15% of their sales to charity. They’ve chosen to support the A21 Campaign, an organization dedicated to the abolishment of human trafficking. After reading the information on the A21 website, and finding myself appalled by the atrocities and broad reach of this issue, I implore you to do whatever you can to support their efforts.

And, still, there’s more. Lookr has also set up an online store, where you can purchase their designs for both your second life AND your first life avatar. According to Fayne, the tops are high quality, comfortable, and wash very well!

Yes, there’s even MORE! Each shirt that you buy for your avatar is available in two layering configurations, a complete jacket or a shirt/underpant (where appropriate) layer combo. So, you get 2 shirts for L$100 (no, that’s not a typo, all shirts are priced at L$100) . AND you will also receive a gift wrapped copy of your purchase for gifting to a friend or your alt erm, other friend. If we do the math, that’s FOUR shirts for L$100 and you’re contributing to a worthy cause. Guilt-free shopping at its finest, no?

After the jump, you’ll find some Lookr Q&A provided by Adam and Fayne, and my style notes. And I want you to read that part too, I really do, but first, I want you to RUN to Lookr and buy out the store! Oh, and check out my new hair, it’s from Aemilia Case’s new brand, Fusemelon! Hit her up in-world, also, k?

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Post tags: A'la Mood, Adam Soler, Avebury, Beguiled, Belleza, COCO, Fashion Feed of SL, Fayne Khandr, Fusemelon, Lookr, MV-SL-Fashion

Look of the Day 08.23.09

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:59:01 +0000

This should actually be dated 08.15.09, because I’ve been wearing it…changing out pieces and parts here and there…since I picked up the dress and poses during last week’s 50L Friday. I have a few pieces from Whippet & Buck, but this dress caught my eye almost as soon as I rezzed. Penny Dreadful Arcade is one of those new-to-me pose shops that I had to rush back to, a couple of times, to pick up the entirety of their pose collection.

For this look, I chose the Art Teacher hair by Tiny Bird and the long denim shorts from CoCo to turn the W&B dress into a more casual tunic. The Tiny Dancer necklace and Freshwater Pearl earrings from Sable Rose are two pieces that I wear constantly (I <3 Rosie Barthelmess). And I am positively enamored by Balderdash’s Rosary (I may not make it to Mass as often as my mother would like, but I still find the Rosary fascinating and collect them in RL). Saiyge Lotus’ version is beautifully designed and loaded with details. To round out the look, I added bangles from Zaara and, for a touch of whimsy, the Kitty Ring from Puarangi Designs, which has a texture change script and is just adorable!

Just a couple of final details. The shoes are Tesla’s latest release, Klaks Clogs in Lemon. As usual her sculpting and texture work is absolutely flawless. With each new release, Tesla Miles blows me away with her mastery of the sculpted prim. I chose glasses from primOptic. Nibb Tardis uses standard prims and feature-packed menus to create realistic and customizable designs.

That’s all for now, happy shopping!

Style Notes:
Dress: Whippet & Buck – Haver Tiered Frock in Winter Gloom
Shorts: Coco – Knee Length Denim in Dark Blue
Socks: Maitreya – Prim Sock in Olive
Shoes: Tesla – Klaks Clogs in Lemon
Hair: Tiny Bird – The Art Teacher II in Brownie
Necklace: Sable Rose – Tiny Dancer in Tri-Color Silver
Earrings: Sable Rose – Naiad Freshwater Pearl Earrings
Rosary: Balderdash – Rosary on the Hand
Bracelets: Zaara – Sadaf Paua Bangles in Silver
Ring: Puarangi Designs – Kitty Ring – Texture Changing
Glasses: PrimOptic – Maren
Skin: Exodi – Lily in Cedar, Fusion Exclusive makeup: Osmosis
Eyes: Exodi – Vetro Eyes in Blue
Poses: Penny Dreadful Arcade

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Post tags: AVANISTA, Balderdash, COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Maitreya, MV-SL-Fashion, Penny Dreadful Arcade, Puarangi Designs, Shopaholic Feed, Tesla, Whippet & Buck, Zaara

Come Sail Away

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:10:59 +0000

As of 4:30 this afternoon, I am officially on vacation and at 3:00 tomorrow morning (just 5 short hours from now…eep!) I’ll be sailing off to visit Codie in Montreal. Okay, so I’ll actually be flying to Canada, but Fleur‘s latest clothing release has me in a nautical mood…and sailing sounds more romantic, don’t you think?

Roslin Petion has been focusing on clothing design lately and I really like what she’s doing. The textures seem touchable and realistic, with wrinkles and creases in all the right places. The high-waisted sailor pants, V-neck sweater, and available tube top are available on all appropriate layers for easy mixing and matching. There are six colors available and are perfect for a casual, comfy summer look. You can see all of the colors on the Fleur blog, as well as a sneak peek of the new Abby skin that Ros and CJ are working on. And you know I can’t wait for that release!

In the meantime, hoist your sails and let the winds guide you to Fleur.

Style Notes:
Shirt: Striped V-Neck (blue) by Fleur
Pants: Sailor Pants (blue) by Fleur
Shoes: Loafer Mules (white) by Coco
Hair: Bonjour Operator (snickers) by Lamb
Bracelets: Stripe Bangles by VG Republic
Skin: Alure Lounge 3 Cinnamon by Fleur
Eyes: Vetro Eyes (blue) by Exodi
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

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Post tags: COCO, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Fleur, Long Awkward Pose, MV-SL-Fashion, Yummy