Did You Spring Back?!?

Spring is almost here!

 

Sunday night at midnight we, in the US, rolled our clocks back an hour for daylight savings time! Some of us may have forgotten... some may have done it but gone thrown off because SL did not do it! hahaha! This is one of the signs we have that winter is almost over and spring is about to arrive. Whew... I am soo glad! Not that the SL creativity has slowed it's pace, but I for one am ready to start concentrating on a more sunny environment!

 

There is SO much going on right now it's totally NUTZ! Here's a little of what I know is happening:

 

The World Tour Hunt 2014

(This brand new Kastle/Electric hunt features 7 small paths of

no more than 20 stores each, themed after the continents.)

Moolto Sister's Hunt (all this month)

(http://moolto.ning.com/group/mooltosistershunt)

Relay For Life

(American Cancer Society & too many designers to name across the grid)

Women/Menstuff MegaHunt

Mardi Gras

FaMESHed (almost over)

Whore Fair (almost over)

Love Is In The Air (over or almost)

St. Patrick's Day (next Sat)

 

I have been traveling and hunting quite a bit and searching for information you, my readers, have expressed your appreciation about in the past (i.e. up-to-date where to find lists for everything SL). Drumroll please ....

 

An updated shoe list is on the way! Especially Slink add-on designers since they seem to be the most popular at the moment. I will list the other alternative options you have for Slink feet on this list as well. I look forward to getting this information to you and having your feedback on updates I may have missed or just happened.

 

 

In the meantime...

 

I eagerly bring some formal Gems I found!

 

KRC's SILVER GOWN

 

 

As I shiver delightfully in the remnants of winter around the grid in this wardrobe essential from Kastle Rock and Spooky Mistwallow, this mesh one-piece gives you the look of a two-piece formal gown.  A classic styling of silver sequins make up a provocative deep V'd sleeveless, tunic length, halter styled bodice.

 

 

 

 

Gathered in a V at the bottom around the hips and belted with a stunningly detailed wide steel belt. The bare back of halts just above the belt exposing just enough skin to lure that special male into a close dance or soft embrace.

 

The form-fitting, glittery bodice covers a long A-line satiny black skirt that elegantly swirls in what's called a "trumpet" around the ankles in a tickle of soft perfection. This is a gown you would picture adorning one of the greats like Greta Garbo or Marlene Dietrich! I need a wrap!

 

Come get me at http://slurl.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/79/234/21

While winter at midnight offers some interesting color tones to compliment the enticing outfit, I found a more suitable, slightly warmer climate to show my admiration of this captivating gown! A contrasting but suitable spring background and an aristocratic setting where no wrap is required!



Taken at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Land%20of%20Glory/36/136/31

A combination of Finesmith's edgy Grapa Darkness necklace and bracelet, Emo-tions stylishly disarrayed updo, Tyra, in flames and Look At Me earrings creates a daringly innovative look.


Taken at The Lost Town
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Land%20of%20Glory/36/136/31

Tulip's Twisted Sandals, I found at Collabor8 for Slink feet, compliment my styling of the opera-worthy design.







Skin: Belleza-Mellisa, Slink hands adorned with ZOZ Silver Swirl Polish, Makeup is enhanced by Game in white/black by White Widow surrounding Fashism's Sunrise Pale Turquoise eyes and Bliss' Princess gloriously long prim lashes.

White Widow's Game in black/white

Snowpaw's Rosazul

Carnation Gown

 

This delectable strapless gown is an impeccable choice for either the Love we've recently shared in February or the season of Spring, which is right around the corner! Carrie Snowpaw of Snowpaw Fashions has provided her loyal followers with another masterpiece!

Taken at Image Essentials Studio, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/119/114/48

Starting at the top of this form-fitting silky mermaid gown is a romantic sweetheart bodice in a bright floral pattern of tie-dyed orchids. One of the bewitching details Ms. Snowpaw put so lovingly into this gown is the eye-catching diamonds set in gold that outline the top of the bust. She continues with an intricate lattice work of shiny copper and amethyst gems laying delicately across the open expanse of chest.

Includes Zuri Rayna's Embrace Set, Amacci's Caryn Updo, White Widow's Valentine Pink & Glamorize Bright Berry Lips

The back dips precariously down to the top of the buttocks dipping dangerously to show all the sensual curves of the back and held together by thin crisscrossed straps and a large cut amethyst gem at the end of the dip. A fragrant orchid lei rests exquisitely on the hip. It has several flowing prim skirt choices to choose from. From  short to long skirt lengths, it leaves a train of gauzy layered chiffon confection to follow in your wake or whirl around your feet as you saunter or dance your way to wherever you may be going. It also comes in several colors of soft silken orchid prints.

Amacci's  Maria

Part of the February finery, Zuri Rayna's enchanting Embrace collection brings out the green in the leaves of the floral texture of the gown adding another layer of elegance. Zuri Jewelry's use of alexandrite is stunning in this gold collar design necklace that has a large pear shaped gem pointed up at the point then another gem of equal size dangling below in a pendant of detailed thick waved gold setting.
The earrings are made to match also with two alexandrite gems in a gold setting to match the pendant.

Amacci's  Caryn; Chop Zuey's Heart & Soul Set

I found three (3) hairstyles I thought enhanced Ms. Snowpaw's ensemble and all were from Amacci.





Amacci's  Estra; Chop Zuey's Heart & Soul Set

All have delicately stunning flower(s) adorning the updo which are comprised of sophisticatedly woven locks giving a unique look in each coiffure. Each have color-changing flower attachments with 15 colors to choose from. Maria offers three (3) flower versions and a resize option. Caryn includes the 15 colors and a necklace and handwrist flower.

 

For makeup, I was equally entranced by White Widow's Valentine Pink eye tattoo and Amacci's Eye Tattoo Divine in Green Lash. Each creating a dramatic effect to complement Snowpaw's exciting spring creation!

More exciting spring and holiday choices to entice and fire your imagination to come! HUGS!

 

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

 Y  Valentine's Day is just 4 days away! For my Valentine, who's birthday was on the 4th, I got a little something that will remind him of me every time he starts the car! Combined with his favorite animal... it seemed the perfect starter for more birthday fun! It's a little pink pig keychain that lights up on the nose and oinks when you push the button!! HAHAHA!  Hmmm, wonder what you'll be getting your Valentine... and what you're going to wear!?!

    Well, in case you're going out or decide just to have a snuggle in by the fire with your Valentine, here's a few suggestions from my favorite and amazingly unique friends! This is the first installment of several outfits. The two that I've chosen are from the same designer; however, each have a unique flair. The first is a mix and match where each piece is sold separately and great for those high altitude romps through the snow before warming up in front of a roaring fire to snuggle!

Taken at Image Essential Studios at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/149/23/43

    Spooky Mistwallow of Kastle Rock Couture has designed a form fitting white mesh Valentine jacket. Incredibly trendy with etched silver buttons over a silver zipper. Spooky included buttoned pockets as well to keep your hands toasty for the few weeks we have left of winter. The jacket has been left unzipped to show a high collar made of fleece in a holiday trendy pink heart print. Her customary flair for detail is fantastic!

     Choosing the stylish brown and pink theme, I chose KRC's Midwaist Skinny Pants in brown to wear with GOS Pink Triumph boots for trekking through the snow or cold rain, depending on where you are. Asymetrique jewelry by Je Suis is the perfect titivation afforded by the color changing options provided. Marzia Ackles created a "gem" with this one! Although this jacket can be worn without an undershirt for a more sexy appeal, I chose to wear a light sleeveless mesh sweater tinted in a matching color by Shelby Silverspar. Belleza - Melissa tan skin and Slink elegant hands are a staple for me along with Fashism's Sunrise eyes in Pale Turquoise. Lastly for the perfect snow bunny look, I chose Amacci's Karen hair in Henna that has a delightful color changing wool hair band over a pulled back and teased retro casual style.

     Second outfit on the agenda is KRC's Chanell Trench Coat. A modish mesh coat made of a gorgeous paisley print mixing red, burgundy, coral and black colors within the material. Black satin/linen  mix trims the collar, a belted trim at the cuffs and waist. The belt is jauntily tied instead of buckled.

     This coat grants an impeccable picture as you jet around the grid looking for that unique gift or exploring with your Valentine.  Stunning by itself as a dress, as I chose to wear it or over pants or a skirt (carefully chosen) to wear underneath. My Audrey Hepburn inspired styling was spruced up a bit by the romantic Venice Rose jewelry set by Zuri Rayna. An impressive array of old world elegance entwined with modern vogue, these glittering rubies set in gold surround your neck with glamour finding a single rose on the right illuminated by a spray of gold filigree concluding the effect. The earrings of just a single smaller rose adorned by the spray of gold filigree are a flawless accompaniment.

     Following the motif, I added an Audrey hat by Ellysium adjusting the beige band to a burgundy on top of Truth's Fernanda, an elegantly dashing updo with a braided side part leading to a loose knot behind the left ear and a light lock escaping confinement on the right.

     WWI Army Girl Garters in Jet Black by Minde Mills, which I found on the marketplace, adds a pinch of burlesque and Prestige boots in grape (a choice of the red leather package) by BAX always add that certain distinction to any outfit. I also added BBE's Subtle Pink Shadow to my Belleza-Melissa skin and Zuri's Ruby Princess ring set in gold patina to my Slink elegant hands... and VIOLA! a stunning travel outfit!

MORE TO COME!!