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This Is What Makes Us Girls

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:53:56 +0000

Style Notes:
Sweater: Leverocci – Buttonup Cardi_SL_Hot Lavender
Shirt: Zaara : Isis shirt *white*
Pants: JANE – wide leg pant.zooey.truffle
Shoes: Maitreya Alexa Wedges
Belt: *Linc* Wide Leather Belt Patterns
Ring: -[AddiCt]-APPLE Ring/Green Gold
Bracelet: erratic / leather ring bracelet / red
Scarf: MIEL LIA SCARF – flor
Purse: Tee*fy Mini Crossbody Bag (Leather Black)

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Cherilyn Mesh Hair – Cinnamon

Skin: Tres Blah Gatcha Skin: Mod (LS, dark brow)
Eyes: :: Exodi :: Vetro Eyes (Blue)(Lg)(Veins)
Tattoo Layers: Dutch Touch ::sTeRRe:: Lipstick – 3, L.Fauna EXTRA FRECKLES [Tan]
Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/curl, L.Fauna Lashes [False]

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Post tags: Addict, Dutch Touch, Erratic, Exodi, Jane, L.Fauna, LeLutka, Leverocci, Linc, Maitreya, Miel, Tee*fy, Tres Blah, Wasabi Pills, Zaara

I Don’t Like Change

Gabby Panacek — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:59:22 +0000

Really and truly I don’t. I swore I’d use a V1.xx viewer until it was pried from my cold, dead pixel hands…and then came mesh. I tried to resist. I told myself I could live without swishy skirts that moved with my body. That I wouldn’t let unforgiving sculpts bother me. But plurk is a cruel, cruel temptress. Everywhere I turned there were new pictures of these gorgeous mesh clothes and jewelry and furniture and …I caved.

So, here I am, trying to find a viewer that won’t make my graphics card whinge like a baby, playing with mesh and shadows and multiple layers and, as much as I hate to admit it, having a blast! Thankfully, I’ve received lots of great advice from plurk and, most generously, my dear friend Caer, who recreated her shadow-friendly skybox for me and passed along the ingenious follow spot she made and scripted.

Anyway. I’m dipping my toe back into the blogging pond after a long hiatus and I need to know…Who makes your favorite mesh items? What are your best tips/tricks for playing with shadows? Happy New Year!

ETA: Gidge Uriza blogged the lovely mesh furniture from Trompe Loeil and insisted I run, not walk, to Colabor88 to pick up the 18 piece set. Thanks, Gidgey, for the tip!

Style notes:
Dress: Celoe Awe Dress in Cod (mesh)
Belt: Celoe Abel Belt in Clay (mesh)
Bracelet: EarthStones Neisha Bracelet in Black/Spectrum (Colabor88)
Shoes: Mon Tissu Provence Riding Boots in Black
Hair: Wasabi Pills Nicole Hair in Gingerbread (mesh)
Skin: Glam Affair Layla
Freckles: L.Fauna Full Body Freckles in Tan
Eyes: Exodi Riven Eyes in Walnut
Lashes: LeLutka 2011 Lashes/Curl
Pose: Long Awkward Pose – Timid Flower (Socially Awkward Collection)
Sofa: Trompe Loeil – Simple Culture Curve Couch – Zing (Colabor88)

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Post tags: Celoe, Earthstones, Exodi, Glam Affair, L.Fauna, LeLutka, Long Awkward Pose, mon tissu, Wasabi Pills

Welcome Home

Gabby Panacek — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:37:53 +0000

After a year and a half of logging in to a giant green skybox, I’ve finally settled into my new home. Come on over, the door is open.

House: May a Stone Guide Your Way – Nordari by Jordan Giant
Bench: Who Has Been – LISP by Pandora Popstar
Framed Dog Pictures: Who Has Been Eating – LISP by Pandora Popstar
Entry Bench & Accessories: Laurel Hallway – What Next by Winter Thorn
Bed: Morning Tea Bed – What Next by Winter Thorn
Art: The Struggle – Art Dummy by Gala Charron

Jacket: Varsity Jacket in Bright – Miel by Mika Nieuport
Shorts: NORA Jean Shorts in Regular Wash – AddiCt by Kianna Noel
Boots: Shearling Boots in Choco – Maitreya Gold by Onyx LeShelle
Hair: Brigitte in SoySauce – LeLutka by Thora Charron
Crown: Boneyard Voodoo Tiara – Canimal by (no longer available)
Skin: Megan in Cream – Dutch Touch by Iki Ikarus
Freckles: From Blessa Sweetheart – Tres Blah by Julliette Westerburg
Manicure: Nail Colour in Pastels – Tres Blah by Julliette Westerburg

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Post tags: Addict, Art Dummy, Canimal, Dutch Touch, LeLutka, Lisp, Maitreya Gold, Miel, Nordari, What Next

Picture This!

Gabby Panacek — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:32:19 +0000

I love having my photo taken and when that photo is taken by one as lovely and talented as Harlow Heslop, all the better.

My dear friend, Caer Balogh, gifted me a sitting with Harlow and the photo above is the result. In addition to being a talented blogger, Harlow offers her photography services to individuals, couples and businesses. You can find information about her rates and packages here, or visit her Flickr stream to see more examples of her work.

Thank you, Harlow, for the gorgeous photo and for making the experience so much fun! And a double thank you to Caer, an excellent photographer in her own right, for the very generous gift!

Style Notes:
Jacket: BP* Denim Jacket/Vintage – BettiePage Voyager
Shirt: Last Call Gabrielle Lacy Beater – Ginny Talamasca (no longer available)
Necklace: Yummy Best Friends Trinket Necklace – Polyester Partridge (Caer has the companion necklace)
Skin: Exodi Sylvan Lumier 5 (Lt/F/C) – Ryker Beck
Glasses: Mon Tissu Favorite Readers (group gift) – Elie Spot
Hair: LeLutka SJ Hair in SoySauce – Thora Charron
Flower: Nylon Outfitters Headband Pink Rose – Polyester Partridge
What you don’t see:
Skirt: So Many Styles Chiffon Skirt Red-Blue – Irie Campese
Belt: Miel Troupe Belt Natural – Mika Nieuport
Shoes: Zero Number Petanko Cross Aza – Mai Runo

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Post tags: BP*, Caer Balogh, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Harlow Heslop, I Heart, Last Call, LeLutka, Miel, mon tissu, MV-SL-Fashion, Nylon Outfitters, Shopaholic Feed, So Many Styles, Yummy, Zero Number

2011 Shoe Fair: LeLutka

Gabby Panacek — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:26:23 +0000

The 2011 Shoe Fair is in full swing and there are hundreds of fantastic new styles to be had. I am, however, in a wedge mood of late so these new beauties from LeLutka caught my eye.

I love all the little details, like the tab on the side and the zipper detailing at the back and, as Gogo points out in her blog, the slightly distressed sole. These are the little things that bring SL fashions to life and add just the right amount of realism…

On the opposite end of the reality spectrum, the new Bloom dolls by Emma Gilmour of Surf Co. have made a huge splash! With their over-sized heads and tiny puckered lips, they are just too adorable for words and, for me, add just the touch of whimsy my Second Life has been lacking recently. Expect to see more of Gooby Bloom, as Turnip has renamed her, because I am having the best time dressing her up. Be sure to check out the Bloom Flickr Group and enter the Bloom Photo Contest!

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Shoes: LeLutka K.I.A. in Orchid
Avatar: Surf Co. Bloom Doll – Toonip Bloom
Shirt: Whippet & Buck Claven Lace Blouse in Rose
Jacket: Grixdale Deco Layered Necklace Top in Frost
Skirt: T.Z. High Mini Skirt in Winter Frost (FLF)
Ring: Yummy Pink/White Rose Bunch Ring
Bracelets: Pretties by JB (now MOOD) Moxie Bangles in Hues of Brown
Hair: LeLutka Inverted in SoySauce
Poses: Adorkable

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Post tags: Adorkable, Bloom, Grixdale, I Heart SL Feed, LeLutka, Mood, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, Surf Co., T.Z., Whippet & Buck, Yummy

Under My Skin

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:29:48 +0000

One of the most intriguing parts of SL is the ability to express our individuality in the way we dress our avatars. We can change hair color, eye color, clothing style on a whim depending on our mood or the persona we wish to portray. But for most of us our shape and skin selections are very personal.

Curio May in Sundust, Exodi Sylvan in Cafe, Glam Affair Layla in MedTan, all on my personal shape.

I fully admit to being a skin whore and as much as I love collecting skin from all over the grid, there are a few brands I always come back to. They just feel like “me”. And my shape, well, apart some tweaking here and there, it’s the same since my first month in-world.

It is the combination of skin and shape that gives avatars their “it” factor. Which is why I love the Skin & Shape Expo taking place now through May 20, 2011. Skinners and shape makers from all over the grid gathered together to display all of their newest creations. I picked up three skins, one from my beloved Exodi, one from tried & true Curio, and one from a new favorite, Glam Affair. I’ve paired them with shapes from two Expo participants, Savior Faire and Amacci. I’ve lined them up so you can see how the shapes and skins work together to create four distinct personalities.

Curio May Skin on Savior Faire Amelie & Helena Shapes and Amacci Kiki & Kiara Shapes

Exodi Sylvan Skin on Savior Faire Amelie & Helena Shapes and Amacci Kiki & Kiara Shapes

Glam Affair Layla Skin on Savior Faire Helena & Amelie Shapes and Amacci Kiki & Kiara Shapes

So? What do you think? Which skin and shape combinations are your favorite? Go to Skin & Shape Expo to find, or update, your unique look.

Also Wearing:
Riven Eyes by Exodi
2011 Lashes by LeLutka
Tess Hair by LAQ
Poses by Glitterati

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Post tags: Curio, Exodi, Glam Affair, Glitterati, LAQ, LeLutka, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, Skin & Shape Expo

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 WoC Challenge + Newness from Exodi & MichaMi

Gabby Panacek — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:10:00 +0000

I’ve been wearing a prototype of the new Sylvan skin from Exodi for months, so I can’t tell you how happy I am that Ryker finally released it! I love the eyebrows because they are so full and lush. As with all of the Exodi skins, there are loads of options to choose from…cleavage, no cleavage, freckles, even red brows for the gingers!

And finally, Milla Michinaga, whom I’ve mentioned before is my favorite fashionista/blogger cum designer, has released a new leather dress. It is beautifully textured and the tailoring is simple, classic and easy to wear. And, the Nude version of the dress works well for the ecru edition of the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge…double win!

For more information about the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge, check out Luna’s blog.

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Dress: MichaMi Leather Dress in Nude
Shoes: Cool Beans Plain Jane Pumps
Necklace: Yummy Best Friends Trinket Necklace (this comes with a transfer copy so you can give one to your bestie. I shared mine with the always lovely Caer Balogh)
Skin: Exodi Sylvan Lumiere No. 5, Light with Freckles
Hair: LeLutka RAIN in SoySauce
Eyes: Exodi Vetro Eyes in Blue
Poses: (I’m fairly certain) Glitterati

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Post tags: 52 Weeks of Color, Cool Beans, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Glitterati, LeLutka, MichaMi, MV-SL-Fashion, Shopaholic Feed, Yummy

52 Weeks of Color – Red

Gabby Panacek — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 03:32:45 +0000

For more information about the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge, check out Luna’s blog.

Style Notes [SLURLS]:
Dress: The Secret Store – Maylee Oh – Plastic Lips
Hat: Saikin – Saikin Inaka – Straw Floppy Hat Red
Jewelry: Mood – Jori Watler – Dream Rouge Ensemble
Shoes: Gos – Gospel Voom – Espadrilles in White
Hair: Aurora – Fugees Teardrop – Hair 002 (modded darker)
Skin: Tres Blah – Julliette Westerburg – Blessa Sweetheart
Eyes: Exodi – Ryker Beck – Vetro Blue
Lashes: LeLutka – Thora Charron – 2011 Lashes Curl
Scooter: 19MC – PaintO Jie – D-Hello 1.10
Pose: Di’s Opera – Di Hoorenbeek

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Post tags: 19MC, Aurora, Di's Opera, Exodi, Fashion Feed of SL, Gos, I <3 SL Feed, LeLutka, Mood, MV-SL-Fashion, Saikin, Shopaholic Feed, The Secret Store, Tres Blah