Saturday, July 11, 2009

Spanish summer

Hi hi! I've been quiet for a few weeks, first due to holidays, and then due to having to catch up with work after those days off... (Life is hard!) At least the holidays gave me a break from this cruel, hot weather, but now I'm right back into it, and it doesn't look like getting better for at least a month. As you will understand, with these temperatures we have in Spain, I'm not really looking forward to getting dressed, so I've been this close to doing a bikinis post (and maybe skins) but then Fury was faster... clever girl! So, I tried to put together something light, cool and summery, that I would very much wear to combat the Spanish summer in style.


The dress is the Silk organza dress from Armidi Gisaci - which I first saw on Autumn Hykova (owner of Tiny Bird) on her Flickr, and I instantly fell in love with it, so I did not hesitate to ask. Hers was in a darker plum colour, but the fabrics are so incredibly light that I thought a light shade would be the most appropriate choice here. So I picked immaculate white for the challenge to make it look non-bridal. With that purpose, I put the accent on non-discreet accessorizing, with bright colours that totally speak of summer - yellow and orange. The shoes are the Saturday flats from Shiny Things, in the shade so aptly called sun. The necklace is an oldie, the Han Hana Bead Necklace by Earthtones (now Luc), and the bangles and earrings are part of the Melange set by Zaara, in this case in yellow.

The hair you've seen me blog before, it's Sehra in cranberry by Truth, with the yellow flower - I just can't get enough of it, it goes well with pretty much everything and it totally screams of summer, plus the textures... (sighs) This man is a genius. The skin is also by a genius, and I think it's safe to say I'm madly in love with it - it's still Tuli's Hope in natural. But let me share something: today I made up my mind and went off to Journey to get myself the whole Hope fatpack. Concentrating this much love on just one skin can't be healthy, so I decided I have to share it with the whole 10 makeups!! (cuddles the pack)

The other items you see in the picture are the Miriel Vivid Hazel eyes and Glamour lashes (no longer available) and some of my 170 LAP poses. For further info and slurls, check here.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Hair Xplosion!



It started with *X*plosion hair Kayli. This wonderful, casual updo with a wide headband is just fantastic, I love it. From the too long fringe and wisps of hair to the huge bun at the back…the hair colour, texture and styling is brilliant. The headband comes with both a colour change and shininess menu…so clever…so it can be paired with virtually anything. Included in the folder are both small and big sizes of hair, modifiable, plus both sizes again but this time including jewels…to give even more variation on what you can wear with it.

So, the hair chosen…what to wear with it? I went through all the unsorted folders and clothes in my inventory and came across the MichaMi: Soraya Limited Edition Gift. This is a simple yet stunning green bikini. Thank you MichaMi for quality piece of free clothing.

Shoes (not seen) are ETD Peep Sling backs tinted green and the jewellery comes from (Caroline's) Natural Wood & Jade Set.

I spent the rest of my day dressed this way on my beach…lol.

PS. Fun shot here...


Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: Fleur Allure Cinnamon Smudged 1
Hair: *X*plosion Hair *Kayli Normal* (Onyx)
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Peacock (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake - Separated Lashes - Tintable*
Beachwear: MichaMi: Soraya Limited Edition Gift
Shoes: ETD Peep Slingbacks
Jewellery: (Caroline's) Natural Wood & Jade Set
Tattoo: custom, SGSTattoo_Belly_Button_Sun_white

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sum - sum - SUMMERTIME!



It's my third "summer" in SL and time to bring out my favorite /artilleri/ dress, Carrie. It comes with and without a sash AND the underside of the skirt is bright red! Such a nice detail that is!

I'm wearing Antonia Marat's Heart of Love skin with it. It's one of my absolute favorites from that project. It's red lips, pink cheeks and tender eyeshadow just match Carrie nicely.

Other style notes: Hair is Truth's "freebie", Jess in Sahara. The two bobbypins and the flexi bits add up to a really fine look with the dress I think. Shoes are Vanessa in silver by Lyra Muse, no longer available alas, but perfect for a summery look. My necklace is Lucas Lameth's redo of his Heirloom Locket with color change crystals. In the locket is my later friend, Artistic Fimicoloud, the pink fox for whom I relay.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

The *ICING* on the Cake!



One result of being unemployed and not able to spend my lindens so freely has the need to explore my inventory for forgotten gems. I saw the notice for the ICING sale and as I was searching for the landmark I came across Passion Flower, which I popped on as I *am* a "Passionate Redhead." So off I went to the sale, and, in my new thrift, only fell for one, Tradewinds, which I had admired for a while. One of the reasons the poses are sideways and the same side is that I wanted to show off the seashells in the Tiny Bird hair :) Also the backs of the dresses are as well done as the fronts. In both dresses Miko Omegamu's skill at shape and texture are evident.

Credits for Passion Flower:
Jewelry: Puarangi Designs: The DJ Amethyst Set
Shoes: ETD Starley in Violet




Credits for Tradewinds:
(luc) Fashion Jewelry: Heart Earrings w/teardrop Gold
Kitty's Lair: High Heel Pumps Tease! Vintage White

For both:
Hair: Tiny Bird She Sells Seashells
Skin: Tuli Hope Fair/Natural [Group Gift]

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Red, White & Blue!

HAPPY FOURTH FOLKS!

Thanks Fury for your celebratory post and thanks for photoshopping my images for THIS post!

Without further ado...



Red, White & Blue:)

From left to right:
Red is from Indi Designs
White is the Azul 25ans gift
Blue is from Sam's Secret Boutique

Other credits in tags

Friday, July 3, 2009

Uncle Sam


Happy 4th of July to all my American friends.

I put this outfit together last year for a very dear friend of mine. However, he has never seen it as he always goes away for the holidays…lol.

So, I figured I’d blog it instead…lol.

I started with SFD uncle sam costume for females. It consists of a lovely tailored, navy waistcoat with a flash of white stars down the one side. The hotpants are the classic red and white vertical stripes with a navy, white starred belt. The belt has a solid looking USA silver buckle. All are system and come in many layers so you can wear however you want. The top hat is included , this is basically a red and white striped hat with an American flag tied as its hat band. It fits beautifully. Also included in the folder are matching boots but I decided not to use them.

Instead I used the Juicy Classic Pump - Stars And Stripes , which I am not sure are available anymore…so apologies if not. As you can see, beautifully crafted high heel pumps with navy with white starred heels and the front of the shoe are red and white stripes.

When choosing the physical attributes I went for the girl next door feel. The Fleur Allure Cinnamon Smudged 1 skin seemed to fit very nicely for that tanned, ‘no make-up’ look. Of course I had to have blonde hair and blue eyes…yes I know I stereotyped. I used ETD Sideswipe - Dirty Blonde and (Miriel) Eyes - Blue Opal (Big).

I kept the accessories simple…the TWEED heart necklace tinited red and a custom tattoo commissioned by me about 2 years ago.

I thoroughly enjoyed putting this together but I got ribbed by a Canadian friend for turning up like it to his studio..lol. Needless to say, it was Canada Day so I went and appeased him with a Canadian outfit..lol. ..but that’s for another day.

Styling:

Shape: custom, FuriousDesigns
Skin: Fleur Allure Cinnamon Smudged 1
Hair: ETD Sideswipe - Dirty Blonde
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Blue Opal (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake - Separated Lashes - Tintable*
Outfit: SFD uncle sam costume female
Shoes: Juicy Classic Pump - Stars And Stripes
Accessories: TWEED heart necklace
SGSTattoo_Belly_Button_Sun (Custom tattoo)

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Summer Time





I saw this dress on the fashion feed earlier this week and thought ‘Brilliant for Summer and the beach!*. So I teleported over to *Reale* and found the dress in four gorgeous colours. I stayed true to form and bought the red roses one. The bodice has flowered material over the chest and shoulders with a wide red, cummerbund like, waistband. At the neck is halter with a flexi tie at the back. The flexi skirt falls beautifully from the waist in the red roses material. The textures are shading are stunning. The whole dress gives a floaty, cool Summer feel.

To go with it I am wearing Fleur Kitten 1 skin n cinnamon. Taboo Paris ribbon shoes tinited red, Etd Marisela hair in black and Miriel eyes in platinum.

To round the look off I decided to wear a hair accessory *GF* Rose Hairpin –red-. This gives the outfit a slight Mediterranean feel to it.

Styling:

Shape: custom, Furiousdesigns
Skin: Fleur Allure Cinnamon Kitten 1
Hair: ETD Marisela II – Black
Eyes: (Miriel) Eyes - Platinum (Big)
Eyelashes: Cake - Separated Lashes - Tintable*
Dress: *Reale* Floratta long dress (roses)
Shoes: Taboo Paris Ribbon Edition set all...tinted red
Accessory: *GF* Rose Hairpin -red-