Second Life Fashion

The Hell’s Haven

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I have felt a bit lost since Furillen closed a couple of weeks ago. It is where I would go to just unwind and as it turned out, where I took some of my favourite photos. So I have been wandering around the grid, trying to find someplace that gives me the same inspiration.

I have visited a lot of wondrous sims, but more often than not, I have just been a spectator, never pausing long enough for a photo.

That changed yesterday when I visited The Hell’s Haven. It is misty and haunting, but much more of a haven than hell. Snoobjohnson, the builder, has chosen a very effective Windlight setting – something that I have discovered few builders have done. While this photo is post-processed, I used the region settings for the shot.

The whole point of my trip – other than to explore – was to find a setting to show off the Harper clogs from fri.day for Shiny Shabby. Maybe I’m a bad blogger for not just doing a “look of the day” shot that shows nothing but the fashion l’objet du jour, but that’s just not my style. I prefer to try to make them a focal point in a lovely location.

At Hell’s Haven, I hope I accomplished that.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Stories&Co. by Flowey / Dakota Blouse – Luxebox Lace Maitreya by Flutter Memel (Luxe Box gift)
*Skirt: Mimikri – Ruffle Mini Skirt / Candice bone by Mimikri Kit
*Shoes: fri.day – Harper.Clogs (Rawhide) by Darling Monday (available at Shiny Shabby May 20 – June 15)
Hair: Magika – Luxe Box: May by Sabina Gully (Luxe Box gift)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Pose: Included in Frayed Knot pipe floor by 6astoria6

Location: The Hell’s Haven

I Suppose It Will All Make Sense One Day

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Running her fingers through scattered petals like so many shattered dreams, she has to believe it will all make sense one day.

I visited The Outer Garden this weekend. Owned by bisou Dexler, it is a softly beautiful space. It could easily be a romantic location, but for me it was a place for contemplation. While the photograph may seem a bit melancholy, I left feeling light and refreshed.

Do check out my stunning sandals. They are newly released at Kustom9 by fri.day. Exclusively fitted for Maitreya Lara, they are one thing that makes perfect sense.

I don’t even have to wait for “one day” to know this.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:

Top: Mimikri – Tank Top / Delphine duck egg_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri Kit (available at ON9 through May 28th)
Skirt: Mimikri – Lace Mini / Delphine duck egg_FM_Maitreya by Mimikri Kit (available at ON9 through May 28th)
*Sandals: fri.day – Beth.Sandals (Stone) by Darling Monday (available at Kustom9 May 15 – June 10)
Necklace: =Zenith=Belt Necklace (6Colors) by Miffyhoi Rosca (Anniversary gift at FaMESHed May through May 27th)
Hair: MINA Hair – Marion by Mina Nakamura (available at Hairology through May 30th)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle

Pose: Del May DM – Sad reflection by Del May

Location: The Outer Garden

A Face I Can Live With

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I took the Mesh Head plunge at CATWA this weekend. I have tried others, but they just didn’t seem to suit me; unlike Alice, which just seems to be a good fit for me. With the addition of having a CATWA applier for my current skin by Elysium, I think I have switched for good. I have been so tempted by the beautiful appliers for mesh heads, but for the first time, I found a face I can live with. I haven’t taken it off since I rezzed it out of the box and started adjusting my shape, my eyes, fiddling with hairbase appliers, makeup and expressions. And she photographs like a dream.

I really like this cozy little corner I created to showcase some of the items from The Liaison Collaborative. I was going to do a second photo for the dress from Salt & Pepper, but I decided to try out the poses in the couch and it worked. Even seated, it shows off the sexy little number Salt has created for The Dark Style Fair 3. I didn’t even take dozens of shots; well, close, but under 2 dozen 😉

TLC runs through May 30th and the Dark Style Fair through June 4th. Do check them out and discover something new you can’t live without.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Top & skirt: Salt & Pepper S&P dress Daria by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at The Dark Style Fair 3, May 14 – June 4)
Shoes: Pure Poison – Dixie Pumps – Maitreya by Shaleene Kenin (available at Uber through May 23rd)
Necklace & Earrings: LaGyo_Beatriz Statement Set – Pink by Gyorgyna Larnia (available at FaMESHed through May 27th)
Hair: .:EMO-tions:. * JAILY * by Mirja Mills (available at Hairology through May 30th)
Head: CATWA HEAD Alice V4.9 by Catwa Clip
*Skin & Catwa Head Applier: Elysium – Candice skin (red brow) – mocha freck by Aleida Rhode
Body, feet and hands: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Eyes: Mayfly – Luminous – Mesh Eye (Ghost Persian Blue, w3) by Arkesh Baral

*Couch/pose: hive // worn garden bench v 1.1 by TheHiveStore
*Table: DaD DESIGN “Soho Console” by sheerpetal Roussel (available at The Liaison Collaborative through May 30th)
*Decorative tray:DaD DESIGN “Soho Composition Tray” by sheerpetal Roussel (available at The Liaison Collaborative through May 30th)
*Candle: Serenity Style– Bring it to me – candle by Hanstrid Inshan (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through May 30th)
*Sphere: MINIMAL – Sphere Gold by Ors Quan (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through May 30th)
*Plant: [Toiz] 2. jungle pot by Marinestella (gacha prize at The Liaison Collaborative through May 30th)
Build: Scarlet Creative Mockingbird Nook by Charlotte Bartlett (available at Collabor88 May 2016)

Photo taken using LUMIPro 2016 HUD by Stefan Buscaylet