Stephanie is the latest skin from Exodi. Ryker Beck sent out her third and final pre-release gift skin to her group today called Hot Date. The entire line will be released on Valentine’s Day, so stay tuned.
I’m wearing Stephanie in the Panacek skin tone and the new Melissa Hair from Truth in Champagne. The frame is provided by FilterCam, of course, so there is no post-processing, just a quick crop. Happy Tuesday!
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
Sometimes, all a girl needs to feel pretty is a cute dress and some pearls. Last night, I happened to receive both. Rosie Barthelmess of Sable Rose has been making jewelry for a little while now and yesterday released the first set in her new Simplicity line. This line will feature timeless, classic pieces, beautifully crafted, to add a sophisticated polish to your look. The Pearl Jewelry set includes necklaces in two lengths, earrings and a bracelet. I love the texture of these pearls and they way they lay on the chest and drape just a bit on the back of the neck.
The dress is called Stacie’s Strength and is from Phoenix Rising. I say dress, but the set also comes with these adorable cropped pants and jacket. The bow at the waist adds a sweetness while the open neckline provides a little edge. The textures are beautiful and the prims were very easy to edit to my shape. I really love the selection at Phoenix Rising, there is a little of everything from casual to formal, separates to full outfits and the prices are very reasonable.
Style Notes: Clothing: Phoenix Rising – Stacie’s Strength in Black Necklace and Bracelet: Sable Rose Essentials Natural Pearls Ring: Paper Couture – Water Over Wine Ring Shoes: Maitreya Gold – Shanti in Black Skin: Lily by Exodi in Cygne Noir Hair: Grace by Truth in Champagne Eyes: Vetro by Exodi in Blue Lashes: Beauty by Calla Poses: Glitterati
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
Not that one would actually need a reason to take advantage of this kind of sale at Exodi, but here it is…
Ryker’s moving out of the country in just a few short weeks and her kitties need a new home! She’s having a sale to help raise some funds to offset the costs to send them.
The sale runs until the 15th of January, but there’s no need to wait! GO NOW!
From my seat by the window, I can look out across the water at the two floating lotus that Eshi Otawara created for Night Flower. What a gorgeous view to log in to each day, right?
Saiyge Lotus is doing most of the heavy lifting as we redesign the sim – the woman is amazing when it comes to sim design, terraforming and landscaping, and I’m not exaggerating even a little bit! Have you visited Oubliette? If not, you need to! And while you’re there, visit her store, Balderdash, where she turns tiny prims into works of wearable art…among other things.
So, even though I can do little more than move some pixel furniture back and forth while I bounce around watching Saiyge work her magic, I’m keeping my look comfortable. I paired a long sweater with some leggings and simple shoes. To ramp up the warmth factor, I snuggled into some fingerless gloves and legwarmers to complete the look.
Now, I’m heading back to the sim to rummage my inventory for more furniture. Feel free to drop in for a visit!
Style Notes: Sweater: Luck, Inc. Sweaterdress in Pale Silver Leggings: Kookie Ladybug Leggings in Grey Gloves: Fri.day Fingerless Gloves in Charcoal Legwarmers: Cubic Effect Leg Warmers in Grey Shoes: Zero Number Petanko Cross in Binchoutan Hair: Kookie Chiggy (beta) in Blonde Skin: Exodi Lily in Panacek Eyes: Exodi Vetro in Blue Lashes: Beauty by Calla
On December 26, Samara Barzane issued a challenge: Share the three things in our inventory we couldn’t bear to part with. I’ve been thinking about it since, and I think I’ve finally come up with my three…sort of. So, without further ado…
1. Vetro Eyes by Exodi Specifically, Vetro in Blue, Large with Veins. I’ve always loved Ryker Beck’s eyes, going all the way back to her Genesis line, but these are the ones I consider to be “my” eyes. I may wear them in different colors periodically, but I almost always come back to blue, and I always come back to Vetro.
2. Truth Hair I’m cheating a little bit and not selecting a single hairstyle, because I love everything Truth Hawks has made, particularly his most recent releases. Full disclosure time. I haven’t always been a die-hard Truth fan. I spent my first several months in SL as a blonde and I just couldn’t find the blonde shade that I loved at Truth. But I kept trying because I liked the styles so much. Eventually, I gave in to Truth’s yummy brunette shades and I’ve never looked back. Ironically, though, it is Truth, with his new textures, that has led me back to my blonde roots. There are other hair designers whom I love: Lamb Bellic, Autumn Hykova, and Aemilia Case are at the top of the list, but I would indeed be lost without my collection of Truth.
3. FilterCam HUD by Mechanized Life In my inventory, you will find every incarnation of FilterCam ever created by CodeBastard Redgrave. Every. Single. One. And I still have the first photograph I took using the very first MachinimaCam Filter 0.11 on October 1, 2008. Since then, I’ve watched Codie shape the FilterCam from concept to release, through upgrade after upgrade, and there is no other single item in my inventory that gets as much screen time as the FilterCam. There are so many frames and effects to choose from, I rarely open Photoshop for anything more than a quick crop…and to make new masks! This is one gadget that you will have to pry from my cold, dead pixels.
There you have it, my Three Little Things. What’s on your list?
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
Annah Whitfield passed me a copy of her Patricia jacket before Christmas and I have finally found time to blog it. And I’m so glad that I did as it is simply gorgeous. As with all of the designs at StoRin, this jacket is very well made and I love the fact that it comes with a color-change belt. For this look, I chose to pair it with simple trousers, a bustier with some lovely details and I made the belt blue to pick up the stone in the necklace.
Style Notes: Jacket: Patricia by StoRin in Black Bustier: Kate by Rebel Hope (part of dress) Pants: Georgie Tapered Trousers by Whippet & Buck in Taupe Grey Necklace: Vinca by Rozoregalia Skin: Lily by Exodi in Panacek Hair: Grace by Truth in Barley Eyes: Vetro by Exodi in Blue Lashes: Beauty by Calla
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
