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]