I'm not a foe to a fringe...

Highlights:
Today I am blogging a look that I've been keen on showing you for some time. I've worn it for days in a row (Thank goodness this isn't RL otherwise I'd have to be handing out nose pegs!) just because I feel so comfortable in it... In a metaphorical sense. It's not too fancy, but very feminine, smart and extremely sophisticated. Clean lines are accented with soft laces that tame the harsh, angular look that seems to be a strong note in this outfit. Cute is not a crime here, however, as LeLutka's Pow Pumps deliver just that - Suiting perfectly with the femininity of the lace and making my legs look skyscraper tall! And this is an SL shorty talking! Have I died and gone to heaven? And, for the first time on my blog, I am wearing a fringed 'do ^_^ Somehow I just felt it fit perfectly with the whole look and adds an extra touch of cute.

This outfit looks just as good without the tights, if you'd prefer!

Grab it:
Hair: Maitreya Nimue - Cacao

Skin: Elise Bare Tan

Eyes: !tb- Blue Eyes

Eyelashes: [ glow ] Hollywood lashes - Brigitte Bardot

Top: BP* leaf lace Smock/natural/

Skirt: AOHARU_LaceRuffleSkirt_Black

Tights: {SMS} Shiny Tights Black

Shoes: [LeLutka]-Pow Pumps (Neutral Black)


Poses: 1st & 2nd pic: My own. 3rd pic: [ImpEle] Allure - 05

Free spirit

My apologies for the poor quality photos of this and the previous posts, I was oblivious until I went on SL on my new PC and realised how different things looked! So yeah er.. Slightly embarassing xD...*SNORT*






Highlights
Today I came across the fab new mens hair store from the creators of the popular womens hair label - Sixty Nine. The new department is called Ego, and as soon as I TP'd in I could see why. The textures are so detailed, the prim positioning so precise on each curl and flick that you're left staring in awe at something that is not just a cut and a colour, but a work of art on your head. What man wouldn't feel good sporting such exquisite hairstyles? I liked them so much that I bought a couple to wear myself, one of which inspired me to create the look above.

I've never worn dreads in SL, but I actually think they quite suit me! When I saw them I couldn't help think of my sister in real life. Ever since a teenager she's had dreadlocks and with them always dressed in a laid-back, earthy style that I was really fond of. She travelled to so many continents I couldn't keep up, exploring all sorts of places and moulding into each culture like a duck to water. This outfit reminds me of her, and although she has now settled down in her favourite country, India, I enjoyed replicating the essence of the free-spirited days that she for so long enjoyed!

Grab it:
Hair: [ EGO ] MAR - Chestnut

Skin: Elise Bare Blush Tan

Eyes: ID 2043-3_EYES [Pine]

Eyelashes: [ glow ] Hollywood lashes - Brigitte Bardot

Top: FAB.PONY "Twizzler" Top (Steel)

Shorts: (5th&Oxford) Seaside Sweetie Shorts - *olive*

Tights: {SMS} Shiny Tights Brown

Necklace: ~Scribble~ Hemp & Glass Beads/Red {! Previous Fifty Linden Friday item !}

Bracelet: ZC : Kaya Turquoise bracelet gold L

Belt/Bag: Meriken Co. scissors bag KIWI traveler B

Sign: Duck Soup Protest Sign (Pie)

Shoes: {theosophy} Dowlais Sandal (Tan)


Poses: Photo 1-3: My own. Photo 4: Self-configured AO


Region: Garden Of Dreams

Newbie Style Challenge! Woop

Browsing the web yesterday, I came across Gogo's Newbie Style Challenge and decided to join in. This is the first interactive thing I have done with my blog in terms of challenges and the like, so it was a little daunting at first!

I managed to come up with four looks. With the first look, I ended up with a sexy and girly ensemble. I then threw myself into the deep end with my second look - An outfit to wear underwater! And the third, well it's a little more sophisticated but no less sunny! Then with the fourth... Well I think it's self-explanatory really! As you can probably tell, once I started creating looks it was hard to stop myself from noticing a couple of items and thinking to myself "Ooh, they go well together... I think I know an item of clothing that could compliment that nicely..." And so the ball started rolling again.
The fantastic thing about assembling outfits that are completely free or incredibly cheap is that there are far less items you can work with, therefore the job of putting a whole look together is a lot more challenging. However, it's rewarding too, knowing that you've just made your avvie look fantastic without spending much at all! If you have a blog or a Flickr, I really suggest you join in, and give yourself a pat on the back for not denting your linden balance! :P

PLEASE let me know if I've missed anything out/got an item wrong, etc etc. I've triple checked but I can never be 100% sure :P Thank youuu!

Look 1:
Grab it:
Hair: Side Parted Bob with Flip (Black) {! Under Library > Accessories > Hair Design Options > Side Parted Bob with Flip In your inventory!} FREE

Skin: (V9) Joy LIGHT Pure B Skin FREE

Eyes: Eyes (Baby Blue) {! Under Library > Accessories > Eye Design Options In your inventory!} FREE

Dress: [CoL] - GNUbie - The LBD 1L$

Nails: [ Love Soul ] Nail*Modern girl (Gray) FREE

Scarf: ::[ Mr.Poet ]::Wide Scarf (Free Gift) FREE

Belt: fri. - Wide Waist.Belt (Fruit.Punch) - Med FREE

Bag: *COCO*_Gift_ClearToteBag-Black(L-shoulder) {!Group gift!} FREE

Shoes: TRUTH Bootielicious [coral] FREE


Pose: dfo! [faces] it was a bad thing NOT FREE


Look 2:
Grab it:
Hair: booN IRK178 hair blonde {!Group gift!} FREE

Skin: .::Mother Goose's::. Ellen Skin LB {!Lucky board prize!} FREE

Eyes: GSH- #010 - Poetic Colors FREE

Bikini: /artilleri/ strawberry delight bikini 1L$

Goggles: GSH - #002 - Reek FREE

Flippers: GSH - #002 - Reek FREE


Pose: estetica: Pixie Dust NOT FREE


Look 3:
Grab it:
Hair: On the skin

Skin: [LeLutka]-LOLA_lgt-ORTA(D Brows)hairbase {!Subscriber gift!} FREE

Top: fri. - free.kini Coverup Tee (White) FREE

Bikini: *SI Freebie* biquine FREE

Hat: *SI Freebie* chapeu de praia FREE

Sunglasses: Decollage - Summer Fun Shades (White) 1L$

Bag: *SI Freebie* Bolsa de praia FREE

Flip-flops: NL-FLIP FLOP -BROW FLOWER FREE


Pose: Built into *SI Freebie* Bolsa de praia FREE


Look 4:
Grab it:
Hair: Long and Layered (Black 2) {!Under Library > Accessories > Hair Design Options > Long and Layered In your inventory!} FREE

Skin: (vive9) Grace v2 [light] Pure *brown brows* Skin FREE

Eyes: =TEKUTEKU=Eko-eye(Wine Pink) FREE

Eyelashes: F*S Foxy Lashes (tintable) FREE

Lingerie set: ~Blacklace~ Laced Obsession: White Satin & Lace {!Subscribo gift!} FREE

Shoes: Maitreya Group Gift Pumps - Black {!Subscribo gift!}


Pose: [LAP] - DG-Strip Tease PR4 NOT FREE

Have YOU made yourself beach-beautiful yet?

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Highlights:
We've been having the hottest days lately over here in the UK, and although I haven't seen any weather warnings plastered over any newspapers yet, I have to say that I've been feeling the heat. Immensely. Beach-beautiful wouldn't be the term I'd use when describing my RL self at the moment, although after stumbling over a few free finds in my second world I can now happily say that my avatar is just that! Thanks to LeeZu releasing their new bikini sets WITH sarongs, I can no longer blame all bikini's on being shapeless! I LOVE the petal-like decorations below the bust, and the energetic, joyful colours used in the patterns. I am so in love!
Mirai Style's "Ofif" hair has had me hooked lately - I've whipped it on so many times because it just seems to fit with so many styles, be it casual, vintage, hippie or beachy as worn in the photo above. It's multi-use! Additionally, the huge "mane" of hair (As I like to call it!) draws full attention to the face of whatever avatar that is wearing it, which can't be a bad thing right? ;)
I bought the wedge-sandals because for shoes with pretty prim toes, I thought they were good value! I wore the wedge sandals only to find out that they are SUPER CUSTOMIZABLE too! You can colour the base, the straps, the skin, the nails... Yes, as you can tell, I was one happy customer! However, I must quickly crack on and mention the absolutely awesome freebies included in this look. Do you hunt? If you don't, you better! Or you'll miss out on the stunning skin I am wearing from Bodyline. I read the hype about Bodyline, but seeing to believe was what really blew me away - These skins are exquisite, I am not going to lie. With teeth option too, for a lovely zero linden, I felt like I'd hit the jackpot :D Likewise when I stumbled across the bag worn in the picture too, by Atomic for Project Themeory. I adore all the little objects inside, and the pretty little flower decorations.
Tropical, flirty and fun... You can't go wrong!

Grab it:
Hair: .+*Ofif*+.Lightbrown [MS]

Skin: GSH 33 - (bodyline) SARA _ goodshitHUNT (teeth) {!Part of the Good Shit Hunt!}

Eyes: :: Exodi ::Zbilja v2.0 - Deep (Green)(Sm/V)

Eyelashes: [ glow ] Innocent lashes - Gentle

Bikini: [LeeZu!] Boho Bikini /pink

Bracelet: ZC : Kaya Turquoise bracelet silver L {!Part of Zaara : Kaya Turquoise !}

Bag: [ATOMIC] Vacation Time! FREE

Shoes: *Envy Designs* Madison Avenue Shoes v1.1


Pose: [LAP] - Shoe1-Pinup Shuuz PR4 {!Packs on sale for 50L$ for a limited time!}

An English Rose

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Highlights:
As soon as I put this outfit together, I couldn't help but think of the English countryside, and the sights, the sounds and the scents that go with it. This gorgeous dress by So Many Styles really creates an enticing centrepiece, the main attraction, hugged by LeLutka's Simple yet sophisticated belt that, resting upon the voluptuous plume of the tulip skirt, really eccentuates a girls best bits! ;)
booN have come up with this truly beautiful new hairstyle. A rose made out of hair? I can't say I'll be achieving that in a hurry in RL, although arm me with a tonne of hairspray and I'll sure give it a go! But why bother, when you can look effortlessly pretty thanks to booN :)
I am absolutely in love with the Madrid bag, from Creamshop, and that isn't an exaggeration! Oh my, I just seem to be whipping it out all over the grid! Wherever I am, whatever I am wearing, I don't care - IT'S there! Aside from the high quality, my favourite feature is the poses built in, that can combine with your AO, so no more losing your bag in your torso and all that bad stuff. I'm sure there are others out there, but this is the first bag I have personally come across with such great features, being traditionally quite avoidant of bags. I don't think I will be now somehow!

Grab it:
Hair: booN XFE275 hair brown

Skin: :[P]:-LionHeart-Fable-Bare:Bare

Eyes: eyes by LL - sunny glade - small

Eyelashes: &Bean - Awesome lashes basic (recolorable) {!Included when buying a skin!}

Dress: {SMS} Floral Tulip Dress Pink

Belt: [LeLutka]-TORY belt/goldenrod

Bracelet: Golden Bracelet (wear on RH) {!Part of =Zenith=elin(DeepBlue)!}

Bag: {creamshop} Madrid - Leather weave bag(Lightbrown)

Socks: {SMS} Knit Socks Orange

Shoes: [LeLutka]-Saffron Pumps


Pose: F*S Clutching at Nicole FREE {!Combined with "Front" pose built in to {creamshop} Madrid - Leather weave bag(Lightbrown)!}