Holiday Mix

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Clothes by /artilleri/ & Ivalde
Hair by elikatira & BooN
Shoes by Shiny Things, Maitreya & Tesla
Jools by MOOD
Skin by Adam n Eve
Poses by Fluke

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah!

Sam Goes Shopping... learns to read

This is a tale of two very chic stores. MiaMai & Baiastice and one clueless avi who doesn't read carefully! I looked at the new MiaMai Black Label designs. Totally awesome, but wasn't sure what would suit. Then I saw the Chod collection and immediately bought what I thought was a nice strapless dress. WRONG! It was the Dakini Rosed pants! Hence the first shot. They're amazing pants, but left me a little bare...

So I thought.. why not match the tops from 2 of the new and lovely Baiastice dresses. First up is the Liksye dress in rose, which was a very subtle match I thought. Jewelry is the paper couture Riverstone set.
Then I thought well the black texture and white sparkles of the Baiastice Zoey in red might make a nice foil for the MiaMai Dakini pants in Rose. Earrings are paper couture Faceted Black Diamond Arrangement. The little cuff on the neckline precluded wearing a necklace. On the right is the Zoey dress on her own worn with Pixel Mode Baby T's in black.

Then, having shown the BaiasticeLiksye dress with the Dakini pants I felt it deserved to be shown on it's own. It comes with the back draped necklace. My earring are Muse Elle Orchid [NA]. Shoes are again Pixel Mode Baby T's in berry.

My skin in all shots is Liane Natural from Adam n Eve [R] with part of sachi's Christmas pressie to me, maples lips. [R] Hair is elikatira Breathe in Blonde 02.

52 Week Colour Challenge, 15 Favs

1. Week 2, Blue, 2. Flower Field, 3. Week 5...Sepia, 4. Yeah! Hot Pink!, 5. Green Burlesque, 6. The Cat, 7. 52 Week Colour Challenge..Ecru, 8. A Kiss of White, 9. 52 Week Colour Challenge, Eggplant..., 10. 52 Week Colour Challenge, Tangerine, 11. Stonewashed, 12. Wish you were Here II, 13. Lunar Ballet, 14. 52 Week Colour Challenge, Wenge, 15. 52 Week Colour Challenge, Orange

Tadaima!

That's Japanese for "I'm home!" It was a wonderful 12 day trip to Kyoto, Japan. This blog post doesn't have anything to do with Japan though ;) Just explaining my absence.

Details:
LeeZu's Westwood Coat in Palace Flowers.
Ingenue's Leslie trousers in Tiffany.
MichaMi's Laila top in Wine. [R]
Adam n Eve's Piper in Tan Bare. [R]
elikatira's Breathe in Red 05.
Ingenue's Wanderer in . [NA]
Mandala's Senjyu earrings in Snow.

Details:
Artilleri's Auntie Elsie dress in Green.
Mon Tissu's Montsegur pumps in White.
Adam n Eve's Piper in Tan Bare. [R]
elikatira's Breathe in Red 05.
Dark Mouse's Anzac set in Gold

All poses by STaTus http://shrimp56.kodakgallery.com/

52 Week Colour Challenge, Orange

Orange...I have plenty of this colour, so what to choose?

It's gone past Halloween so I steered clear of the cliche. Instead I opted for Riddles Hawaiian print bikini. Beautifully textured and just so very pretty.

This has to be a a short post so find the rest below, sorry folks!

Original shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6336418449/in/photostream

Styling:


Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT Orange DEB
Hair: [Shag] - Siren - kitten
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Snow (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Bikini: ** [ Riddle ] ** Orange Hawaiian Print Bikini
Feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes

52 Week Colour Challenge, Cream

Cream...love it, i have loads to choose from.

As such, I went back to an old favourite...DNR Sassy Sandra in pearl.This wonderfully designed and hand textured dress is part of a versatile collection of clothes that are a must for every avatars wardrobe. Simple yet elegant dress and I love it.

The rest is listed below.

Arty shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6331970914/in/photostream

Styling:


Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: [Aden] Tuli Hair hazel
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Honey (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Dress: *DNR* Sassy Sandra Dress in pearl
Shoes: Slink Lulu Stilettos Cream
Jewellery: Bliensen + MaiTai Necklace & Earrings Agroglyphe -gold-
Make up: Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Wood Smoke)
               *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Muted

52 Week Colour Challenge, Mulberry

Mulberry...pretty colour, but still pink and still not me.

I do have it in my inventory and when I rediscovered Phoenix Risings Oda Blouse I knew it was what I wanted to blog. A pretty ruffle, 'v' necked blouse with rolled up sleeves. Beautifully crafted.

I immediately thought office and went for Maitreyas high waisted pencil skirt. To match this I knew I had to wear SLinks seriously delicious Sydney Stilettos.

The rest is listed below.

Arty shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6321678817/in/photostream

Styling:


Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: >TRUTH< Evie – espresso
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Arctic Ocean (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Top: -Phoenix Rising- Oda Ruffle Top (Pink)
Skirt: Maitreya HighSkirt - Raven
Shoes: SLink Sydney Stiletto Black
Jewellery: Momento Locket (not sure where from)
Make up: Another Fundraiser - Newdoll - Glitter Liner Pink
               *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Muted

52 Week Colour Challenge, Wenge

Wenge...never heard of it. However, having had it explained to me I do have some items of that colour.

I chose Sn@tch Athena top. I love the babydoll aspect of it and the floaty openess of it. A really lovely item of clothing. Plus sexy as Hell...lol

So, thinking sexy I thought of hotpants. Initially I wanted high waisted black hotpants to set off the top. Then, having tried several options from my inventory I settled on Vogues silver, sequined hotpants. All glittery and hot.

Of course, the next logical step was to sport Slinks mesh thigh high boots.

For once I changed my skin, I chose one of  Glam Affairs Castalia skins. The make up is heavy and smokey...a sultry look but still fresh looking. To top it all off I wanted a hairstyle with a heavy fringe, so I can shoot smouldering looks from under it, and [e] lasting hair fitted the bill.

The rest is listed below.

PS. Full bodyshot can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6311588445/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: -Glam Affair- Castalia Skin - natural -Night
Hair: [e] Lasting 2 - Brown 08

Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Arctic Ocean (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Top: :::Sn@tch Athena Top (Brown-J):::
Hotpants: *VoguE* Winta High Waist Hot Pants
Boots: Slink Tall Leather Thigh Boots Curvy V1.1 Silver (Mesh)
Jewelry: (Caroline's Jewelry) Eva Chandelier Earrings (including 1 made into a belly ring)
              (Caroline's Jewelry) Eva Gemstone Statement Necklace & Ring (Quartz)

52 ORANGE (with grateful thanks to Luna Jubilee!)

I can't believe that I have done 52 posts in Luna's challenge,. Not always on time mind you, but I did it! Thanks again ms luna :)

While I've done inventory diving for most of the posts, for the last one the right dress fell into my pixel paws thanks to Anessa Stine of DCNY. It is her new Mesh Knit Dress in Harvest. [R] I'm still not a fan of mesh as it makes my shape "not sam", but it is nice to not have the mini-skirt flap. I also like the way the sleeves can be longer without looking icky. But more on mesh another time.

Other details:
Hair: Breathe in Red 05 from elikatira
Skin: Piper in Tan from Adam n Eve [R]
Jools: Anzac set in Gold from Dark Mouse
Shews: Sloane Pumps in Caramel from Mon Tissu
Poses: STaTus [R]

52 CREAM

The next to last of the 52 Week Color Challenge, brought to us by the indefatigable Luna Jubilee proves that the CREAM rises to the top! Thank you Luna:)

I know some of us have taken this as an excuse to go shopping, but I had a lot of fun diving into my inventory to find the items needed. In this case it's an old DNR gift dress, the Satin Shine Cocktail Dress in Yellow. It's still available at Nicky Ree's store. I am wearing the Samara Shoes in Champagne [yes named after me by the uber-sexy Damen Gorilla], alas now [NA]. My skin is also AnE, Ariadne Natural Lemongrass from the talented fingers of sachi Vixen. Hair is from Clawtooth, Good Evening in Strawberry Cream. The Cream Pearl Flower Necklace is from Dark Mouse. Poses from STaTus.

52 Week Colour Challenge...Moss Green

Moss green....ok, shoot me I am soooo late blogging.

This proved to be another challenge but eventually i did find PIDIDDLE's one-piece beachware. A pretty off the shoulder number with a cut out torso on one side. Detailing includes a horizontal stripe and pretty buttons.

I teamed it with my usuals, listed below.

Short & Sweet as another is coming soon.

Flickr shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6291587982/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [[PXL] Candy NAT Lime DEB
Hair: [ 69 ] OLIVIA 01 - Noir -
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Swimsuit: PIDIDDLE - Gulf Silence Onepiece Gift
Shoes: Slink Lulu Stilettos Metallic black
Make Up: Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)

52 MULBERRY

Thanks again to Luna Jubilee for the 52 week color challenge. It's been quite a ride! I've taken the tack of combing my inventory for items to wear, and in the case of MULBERRY, I waxed nostalgic...

I'm wearing Claire in Raspberry [NA] from Mischief, Janie Marlowe's well-know and love brand before she rebranded as just Janie. I bought it to wear to my art opening at Tricia Aferdita's gallery in the long gone Cetus Art District. It still wears well! The skin is a memory lane visit also--*blowpop* Elizabeth tone2 in Mulberry Wine, still available. The hair is from RubisoHo in wine and is called Duri. The store still exists. Shoes are new, from Pixel Mode, the Lady T's, a kind gift from Jori Watler.

Collaboration 88

Lot'sa goodies at the current Collaboration88, including some lovely hair from Clawtooth, elikatira and Lamb that I'm not wearing. What I *am* wearing is Kyoot's Antiqued Autumn Dress in Orange, R2 Kapua shoes in Orange and the Tres Blah C88 Dewy Skin in Light. The detailing on the dress is really beautiful. The eyes are by Fleur de Male--more fantasy than I usually wear, but quite subtle. They come in 3 sizes so are unisex, despite the store name.

Other Details:
Hair: Beloved by Detour in Smoked/Streaked-Glazed
Earrings: Chandelier Topaz by Donna Flora
Poses: STaTus [R]
Eyes: Fleur de Male Alive Copper Medium Light [R]

52 WENGE-ish

I had a WENGE outfit all lined up, then got sidetracked by inspecting a dress at a FLF stop and it led me to Carrie Snowpaw's store. I first ran into her work in the early days of InWorldz, but hadn't really sought her out in SL. This honey of a dress was on sale so I snapped it up. Then I realized well, it was Wenge-ish. Let me explain. Wenge is the name of a blackish & brownish African wood. Black -- check, brown --check, and the underlying pattern is a bit tigerish... so here we are!

Details:
Dress: Galiah Summer Floral in Caramel by Snowpaws
Shoes: Verve in Brown by Maitreya
Earrings: Sally by Donna Flora
Hair: Isa in Auburn by Truth
Skin: Ariadne in Lemongrass Natural from Adam n Eve
Poses: STaTus

Hatched!

This outfit started with the new Tres Blah Relaxed Kimono in "Hatched," one of the newest goodies from the nimble pixels of Juliette Westerberg. After a bit of fitting, the draped sections worked wonderfully. And the flower pattern on the "hatched" background is very Japanese.

To show off the lovely pattern and drape of "Hatched" I headed for some favorites of mine: the soft scoop tank in Midnight from DCNY [R], the Laila pants in Navy from MichaMi [R] and the old ETD Heel Strap Platforms in Navy [NA]. Jewels are the Prato set from MOOD. Hair is Ana in Copper from Truth and my skin is the new Adam n Eve Adriane in Natural Lemongrass. Poses are from /GEEZ/[R].

52 MOSS GREEN

For me MOSS GREEN is yellower and darker than Luna's color example, so I went with that.

An inventory search revealed the Off-Shoulder Chiffon top in flowers/moss green from G Field. [a past group gift] and the leggings from MichaMi's Ida dress [marketplace only]. Hair is Fastball from Exile in Pyre. Skin is sachi's new Ariadne in Lemongrass Natural. Shoes were a desperate inventory grab and I'm not happy with them. [Stiletto Moody/Elegant Slingback in Rosegold]. Otherwise I'm liking the look.

These Boots were made for Walking...

OK, so I haven’t been too impressed by mesh clothing items so far. Mainly because I like my shape and hate adjusting it for anything. Can you imagine how many shapes you are going to need if you have a variety of mesh items? Either that or you spend time every clothes change adjusting your shape. No thanks, not for me at the moment.

So, I can hear you ask, why am I blogging a mesh item? Well, when I finally got round to visiting Slink again and saw their new mesh Tall Leather Thigh Boots I just had to try the demo. On trying the boots on and settling on curvy fit (me, curvy? Omg!) I then returned and purchased the silver ones. They were just a 'must have'. The textures are brilliant, the choice of tall or taller boots divine and the no losing bits of leg when crossing legs a joy, care of mesh.

To show off these sex on heels I chose Nyte'N'Day Stringy Bikini. It has quite a retro feel to it that just matched the boots perfectly, with a 3 strings theme on both bikini bits.

Then I decided that I was too pale to show off both these gorgeous pieces at their best, so I swapped my skin for one of PXL’s Efe skins.

The hair I knew straight away was going to be *X*plosion Hair*s Kayli as the headband allows both colour and shininess changes. So white on high shine became silver.

Then I added [glow]’s NoRound Earrings from a past TDR.

I did walk around inworld a little like this; it felt amazing like I was another avatar. It was great fun.

Back shot shot here, showing crossed legs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6194884982/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Efe CopperLips CatEyes
Hair: *X*plosion Hair *Kayli Normal* (Onyx)
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Platinum (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Bikini: Nyte'N'Day - Stringy Bikini - Silver
Boots: Slink Tall Leather Thigh Boots V1.1 Silver (mesh)
Earrings: [ glow ] studio - No round Earrings TDRsil
Make Up: *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Muted
                 Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)

Thursday Mix n Match

Old, new and in between.

Adam n Eve, Maitreya, MichaMi, Primagine, GEEZ, DCNY.

52 Week Colour Challenge, Khaki

Khaki…it’s not green and it’s not brown. I love this colour but could I find anything of it in my inventory…well, not actual khaki itself but items named khaki…might as well go with the flow.

*COCO*s Tank Top in khaki is actually a favourite of mine so was a surprise to find it labelled as khaki. Anyway, a simple system vest that’s a classic design.

I teamed it with *COCO*s open denim jeans and Slinks bare feet for that casual chilled look.

The hair and the pose came as one in 69’s Model Hair 01.

The rest is listed below.

PS. I was very close to blogging my rl tabby cat as he has that khaki colour down to a tee.

Full body shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6188105523/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: ::69:: Model Hair 01 - offblack -
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Top: *COCO*_TankTop(Khaki)
Jeans: *COCO*_LooseStyleDenim(GenevaBlue)
Prim Feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes
Make Up: *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Muted
                  Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)

52 KHAKI

WOOT! I'm actually posting this in the right week. *waits for everyone to pass out*

A search for Khaki didn't reveal much, but eventually I settled on the Chifone dress in Khaki, a gift from oyakin. I have to say that I am enamoured of the fluffy skirt. The "jools" are new, from Dark Mouse. They are called Dreaming of Camelot and the stones are colour-change. This "colour" is some sort of pale green that works well.

Hair is from elikatira, Details in White 05. And I am still wearing Liane from Adam n Eve with the Pinkade eyeshadow.

Poses are from /GEEZ/

52 BRONZE

Bet you thought I had forgotten BRONZE. Newp! Here she is:) And yet another near nekkie blog post from us.

The details are short and sweet. The undies are the Bronze set from Chic Boutique, a store long gone:( [NA] The rest is Lamb's Opal in Carrot, Adam n Eve's Liane with Pinkade eyeshadow [R], and poses from GEEZ [R].

Purdy Flowers

I don’t often buy or wear tattoos. However, when I saw Pekkas Blossom Passion tattoo I knew I had to have it.

It trails along ones torso in a fall of flowers. In this shot I am showing the coloured version but it also comes in good old fashioned plain ink. The blossoms start just below the bustline, cupping the left breast, then trail down ones side, over the hip and down the thigh. A pretty loose petal falls away from the main branch midway down ones torso. Just too pretty not to have.

There is one major personal dislike though…what is with the ugly characters that sit just in the centre of the collarbone? Are they a signature? A logo? Why not tuck into the tattoo so it doesn’t ruin the wearing of it? Unless I get a skin patch to cover this character intrusion then I probably won’t be wearing this tattoo out and about…shame really.

Alternative shot here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6177202257/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Prim Feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes
Tattoo: .Pekka. - Blossom Passion

My SL Evolution

The newest meme on plurk.com is "Your SL Evolution". Ta DA!
Most of these images have already been blogged one way or another.

52 FIRE BRICK and 52 BRICK RED

Arrrgh...behind again:) Fire Brick took a bit of a search, but Brick Red fell into my lap thanks to the new Paper couture collection.


FIRE BRICK started with the top of the Lune Chic Sweater Dress from MG Fashion in brick and continued with MichaMi's cropped and slouchy pants in black [R] and Naith Smit's Rock'n'Rolla Uggs [NA] Other items are elikatira Details in White 03 and sachi's beautiful Liane Natural with Pinkade eyeshadow from Adam n Eve [R] Picture was taken at the wonderful Mother Road sim.


BRICK RED was mine with the new Dark Rain gown from Paper Couture. Hair is Truth's Eden in Copper. Still wearing Liane from sachi [R] . Jewelry is new from MOOD; the Cae earrings and the Parade Pearl Statement Ring [R] .

Poses are the female blogger ones from [LAP]

Hopefully that's it for BRICK.

52 Week Colour Challenge, Red Brick

Red Brick… cool colour

After a quick look through my inventory I decided to show something that I can’t remember where it was from nor if the creator still exists. Naughty I know. The NJ***Lust is a pretty set of semi-lace undies that are both sexy and elegant. For such ancient pieces, for I bought them in my first 6months inworld, they still look as good today as they did back then.

The rest is listed below.

Arty shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6158027563/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: [LeLutka]-INVERTED hair - IronHotcake
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Platinum (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Underwear: NJ-*** lust
Prim Feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes
Make Up: *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Red
                 Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)
Pose &Props: Glitteratti

52 Week Colour Challenge, Bronze

Bronze...such a pretty colour and so little of it in my inventory.

In the end, as this a quickie, I settled for something I have blogged before a Rebel Surfs bikini. This one I was more bronze than orange so I thought qualified for the challenge.

Details are below.

Original pikkie here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6146334967/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: Fleur Allure Truffle Lounge 2
Hair: Cake - Berlin - Black
Eyes: Various, (Miriel) Eyes - Honey (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake, bedroom lashes, separated, tintable
Prim Feet: SLink Jolie Pied Barefeet Tiptoes
Bikinis: Rebel Surf Co - OMG!Orange Dot Kini

Ingrid



Nicky Rees latest release, the DNR Ingrid Collection, contains stunning dresses. Above I am wearing the DNR Satin Lace Gown V2 in white. A simple, lace covered tulip corset sits atop a svelte skirt with train that has a lace over skirt. Gloves are included with this gown. Beautiful in both design and textures I think this is a must for any formal wardrobe.

Not shown is the DNR Ingrid Bridal Lace Gown V1 which is of the same material but with small differences in design. The corset top for this dress has a lace over top that elegantly clads the shoulders and arms in delicate lace. This gown includes 2 types of skirt...a svelte with train and a grand ballgown skirt...keeping any bride happy. Also included is a short veil made of the same lace as the overlayinglace of the gown. Demure and elegant I think it is a truly stunning bridal gown.

For the next couple of days the DNR Ingrid Satin Lace Gown V2 and the DNR Ingrid Bridal Lace Gown V1 are on group offer with 20% off the normal retail price. Both gowns are absolute head turners, so remember to put your group tag on and pop over to take advantage.

I haven't been taking these dresses off which just shows how much I love them.

Arty shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6139554619/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: [LeLutka]-BRIGITTE hair - Pitch
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Snow (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Gown: *DNR* Ingrid Satin Lace V2 White
Shoes: Slink Lulu Stilettos Metallic Silver
Jewellery: Alienbear design 2009 Avenue Necklace (white)
Make Up: *Fishy* Kokeshi Gloss - Muted
                 Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)

52 LIVER (and Onions)

Man I had problems with this until I got the ideal of Liver & Onions and found this photo gathering dust on my hard drive. So here we go! LIVER & Onions. To confess, I took this for the long ago inventory challenge and *coughs* well you know the story.

Soooooo.
skirt from Whippet&Buck
shirt from Coco
skin from Fleur [NA]
earrings from Alienbear
hair from Truth
shoes... not a clue!

52 Week Colour Challenge, Firebrick

Firebrick…lovely colour but tricky.

I finally settled on the complete outfit from Sparkle Skye Designs. The Harvest Fae has just the right colour in the skirt for this challenge. A stunning gown with flowers on chest and waist plus a full ball gown skirt makes for a wonderful formal if nothing else. The head wreath, cuffs, wand and fantastic wings are like icing on the cake…making this intoa beautiful gown for any Autumn Fae.

The rest is listed below.

Other shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6122998453/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT Orange DEB
Hair: [kik]hair-Kath
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Copper Cat (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Dress: *SS* Harvest Faerie
Shoes: Slink Lulu Stilettos Chocolate
Make Up: Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Basic Black)

52 JAZZBERRY & 52 CHARTREUSE

Late again:( So here are both JAZZBERRY and CHARTREUSE.

For Jazzberry the centerpiece are the Thread Leaf Wings from Seven's Selection in Magenta. Other clothing items are the corset from Ivalde's stephani dress also in Magenta [R] and the Sunny Leggings in Magenta from Prelude. [NA-I think]. Hair is Exile's Glory in Cayenne/Roots. Skin is Liane-Natural with Pinkade Eyeshadow from Adam n Eve.



The only two items in my inventory labeled as "chartreuse" are these two. The dress in an old one from Celestial Studios, the Phoenix Sweater Dress. [NA] I remember IMing Starley and thanking her for the system skirt. The belt has been a useful one for me. The lace-trimmedcami and leggings came with the dress. The shoes are from Ingenue called Tallula. Skin is PXL Creations' Gaia with copper lips. Hair is, again, Exile's Glory in Cayenne/Roots.

All poses are from /GEEZ/ [R]

52 Week Colour Challenge, Liver

Liver...my least favourite food type…lol.

Again I knew what I wanted to blog for this colour. Another oldie…{Gisaci}Little Mary dress is not the most fashionable of dresses but does have the artsy twist to it. A tight, sleeveless bodice sits atop a short ‘A’ line skirt. This dress creeps out of my inventory every so often.

I wanted to keep the arty feel to it so kept my hair short and sported a pair of ballet pumps.

All is listed below.

Arty shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6105925994/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT CE PaleLips DEB
Hair: *eha~ Sang Black
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Arctic Ocean (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Dress: {Gisaci} Little Mary - Dark Gray
Shoes: SLink Ashia Point Ballet Slipper Onyx

52 Week Colour Challenge, Chartreuse

Chartreuse…such a pretty colour.

I definitely knew what I wanted to show you all for this colour…and again it’s an oldie. In fact it is one of my oldest cocktail dresses I own and I have almost forgotten who designed it. Shyone and Dulce were the forerunner to Dulce I believe. This very pretty, flighty dress has seen a few events in its time. The deep ‘V’ neckline system top sits above a pretty flouncy skirt of net, with a pretty net flower at the waistband. I adore this dress and, although time is showing on it a little bit, I still think it can hold its own.

I kept things simple to show off the dress…so the rest is listed below.

Sorry, short and sweet again.

Flickr here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6102938320/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT Lime DEB
Hair: Maitreya Green – Charcoal
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: [ glow ] Clean thick 04
Dress: Spring Collection soft yellow by Shyone and Dulce Skirt
Shoes: SLink Lulu Stilettos Metallic Gold

52 Week Colour Challenge, Jazzberry

Jazzberry...another colour I have never heard of, ah well.

Another short and sweet post, just trying to catch up in the short time I have.

I chose one of Nicky Ree's older gowns to blog as it fitted the colour perfectly. Although a few years old now it stands the test of time with great textures and design. Simple and elegant, a must for a wardrobe staple.

The rest is listed below.

Arty shot here :
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6099891002/in/photostream         

Styling:
Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [PXL] Candy NAT Lime DEB
Hair: forgot to note it down…sorry
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake, Seperated lashes, tintable
Gown: *DNR* Betty Gown in Pink
Shoes: SLink Lulu Stilettos Metallic Silver
Jewellery Alienbear Design (Avenue Set white)

                                                                  

52 Week Colour Challenge, Apricot

Apricot…somewhere in my inventory I do have something of this colour.

Eureka! LaLa FooFoo’s Print Bikini fitted the bill. Simple but pretty.

As this is a short and sweet, everything else is listed below.

Back shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6092574578/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: [PXL] Efe Copper Lips CatEyes
Hair: [ 69 ] OLIVIA 01 - Mocha -
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Arctic Ocean (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake, Seperated lashes, tintable
Bikini: ~*LaLa FooFoo: Tangerine Print Bikini
Feet: SLink Jolie Pied BareFeet Tiptoes
Make Up: Kyoot Makeup - Feline (Wood Smoke)

Sea Foam

Long time no blog…rl work to blame.

I have been meaning to blog this outfit for a while, for 2 reasons. 1, I loved it the first time I saw it on the fashion feed and 2, the excellent customer service I received.

As usual, with a ‘must have’ moment. I dropped straight into MEILING Couture to find the Sea Foam outfit. I did look around before purchasing and liked what I saw but decided only to purchase that which I had come for. The Sea Foam consists of a flouncy white long skirt topped with a frilly neck lined, vibrant green, backless blouse. It has a ‘hippy chick’ feel to it but also quite and elegant feel to it. Anyway, did the obvious and shot it in water…lol.

Now, when purchasing this outfit I realised, after unpacking it, that the wrong gown was inside. I immediately contacted Meiling Couturier to let her know that the contents of the vendor were amiss and wasn’t expecting such a prompt response. Within an hour or so she had dropped me the right gown with an apology, a thank you and a ‘please keep and enjoy both gowns’. That’s what I call great customer service…Thank you Meiling.

So, there you have it…a lovely Summer gown fit for a beach party or shopping during the day.

Art shot here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6084928185/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [[PXL] Candy NAT Lime DEB
Hair: [ 69 ] JESSICA 02 - Dark Mocha
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake, Seperated lashes, tintable
Dress: MEILING Couture Sea Foam Gown
Feet: SLink Jolie Pied BareFeet Tiptoes
Jewellery: [} Jasha {] Oceania Necklace (Cold)

52 APRICOT erm MELON

Since I blogged Apricot for Melon, I should have no scruples about blogging Melon for Apricot--except that I'm stealing Fury's dress ;) I might note that the image was uploaded to Flickr on June 11, but that wouldn't be nice ;)

Yep it's Nomine's Milkmaid Dress in *coughs* Melon. Other items are Miel's Pez necklace, Hyasynths in Black from Shiny Things, Dany from Adam n Eve, and hair by Clawtooth

52 Week Colour Challenge, Melon

Melon...hmmm, I think I can do that.

Short and sweet again this week, rl is really taking it's toll on me. Nomines milkmaid dress. Short, sexy, part- time see through; everything a girl could want to make those boys knees go weak and still be fully clothed. Wonderful textures and great design make this dress a must have.

Grim Bros shoes matched perfectly, so much detail in them too. A truly magnificent creation.

The rest are my usual listed below.

Another shot here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/furystapleton/6017458614/in/photostream

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns

Skin: [[PXL] Candy NAT Lime DEB
Hair: >TRUTH< Audrey - espresso
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake, Seperated lashes, tintable
Dress: Nomine Milkmaid Dress - pink
Shoes: Grim Bros dragon strength heels blugold
Jewellery: [} Jasha {] Oceania Necklace (Cold)

52 MELON

Well sort of ... probably more apricot, but them's the breaks ;)

I started with the Henley tank in Melon from SWA [NA]. I miss Sioxie:( And the new Exile Aroha hair in Marone. And then I got lost. Leggings are from M*A*ii*K*I in Orange. On my feet are the Female Bollywood Shoes from Adam n Eve that we all have in our Library. Liane is a new skin from Adam n Eve that I am enjoying.[R] Poses are new from /GEEZ/ [R]-- yes she's back and making nice poses too!

Call it melocot, aprilon, whatever... I declare this week done!

52 Patriarch

I've been assuming is is Royal Purple so what better than a beautiful kimono made for RFL of SL 2010? It's the "*(ichigo-ya)* RFL_SP_KIMONO from *:Sweet Strawberry:*. It comes with the appropriate shoes and socks as well as the prettiest obi I've seen in SL. Their kimonos are reasonably priced, including several for L$1 and a gorgeous pink one for Tsunami Relief at $300. I'm wearing Tiny Bird's Nantes hair in Copper, Adam n Eve's Astrelle Fae skin in Violet and poses by [LAP].

This is all in honor of my impending fall trip to Japan. It's #1 on my bucket list and I can't wait!