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New Kid In Town

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I have been a fan of Annie Melson’s for a long time. I dug deep into the depths of my inventory a few weeks ago and found an outfit from *Just BECAUSE* dating back to 2011. That’s about 294 years in Second Life time! So I was especially excited and honoured to have been selected to blog for this well-established and talented designer.

The top I am wearing is the first release I am blogging as an official *JB* blogger. Like a lot of her casual wear, on first glance it is just a simple tank. However, if you look at the details, such as the way it rides up around the hips and the sweet little drawstring on the side you can begin to understand why this brand has enjoyed such enduring success.

I may be the new kid in town, but I’ve been around the block a time or two and I know great quality when I slip it over my head.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Top: *Just BECAUSE* *JB* Tess TankTop by Annie Melson (NEW RELEASE at the main store)
Shorts: Addams // Sienna Ripped Short // Maitreya by AmaliaRainwood (available at Collabor88 through September 6)
Shoes: fame femme : Chucks – Kori – texture 03 – Maitreya (Female) by Clarysa Damiano (available at TMD August 2016)
Hair: tram F312 hair by moca Loup
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: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia
Lipstick: Deesses Boutique: CATWA – Sublime lipstick set (5 colors) by NatalieWells
Eyeshadow: Veechi – Monsoon Shadow [Catwa] by Aiubrey Snoodle

Pose: oOo Studio Poses seductress_five by Olaenka Chesnokov
Location: New .:revival:. main store

A Glass of Red, Please

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The 5th Birthday Round of Collabor88 is really quite spectacular. The designers have gone all out for this event, which is borne out by the near-impossible entry after 6 days and the quality of the wares. Another of my favourites this month are the Rowena Heels and optional stockings from fri.day. When Darling Monday paired classic strappy heels with optional lacy socks, she hit on a real winner!

I needed just the right outfit to showcase them, so how could I go wrong with this stunning jumpsuit from ISON in the purest red (also available at Collabor88) and this stunning hairstyle from NO.MATCH from Hairology? There was only one other thing I needed to complete the look…

A glass of red, please. And leave the bottle.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Outfit: ISON – baroque jumpsuit -Maitreya- (red) by Harry Hyx (available at Collabor88 through September 6)
Necklace: Necklace [MANDALA]LEGACY-Kilimanjaro by kikunosuke eel
*Shoes/stockings: fri.day – Rowena.Heels (Coal) – Maitreya & socks by Darling Monday (available at Collabor88 through September 6)
Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.PRESSURE. by viking (available at Hairology through August 30)
Wine glass: Dutchie wine by Froukje Hoorenbeek
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: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia

*Pose: oOo Studio Poses dangerous_three by Olaenka Chesnokov
Photo shot using LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet

Location: Furillen

Sparkly, Shiny, Silky, Satiny

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Wasn’t I a happy girl to find these sparkly, shiny pendants from [ keke ] and the silky, satiny shoes from Apple May Designs waiting for me? These are just the kinds of things that send my squee-factor off the charts!

[ keke ] has released these pendants for the August round of The Forest. It has just opened today (August 11th) and runs through the 25th. This is the second month for this unique event, where you pay one flat group joining fee, then collect all of the pretties scattered through the forest. There are no surprises; you can wander around the venue to see what is offered before joining the group and picking up your items. With 21 top designers participating, it is well worth the investment. Just remember you need to rejoin the group each month. All details can be found on The Forest Event blog.

If you are one of the fortunate ones who has been able to make it into Collabor88 this month for the 5th anniversary edition, you are not only lucky but have probably seen these shoes from Apple May Designs. If you are still waiting to get in, then mark them down on your “must have” list – they are gorgeous! The texturing is divine and the bow at the ankle makes these the perfect date night heels. Perfect….did I mention that they are perfect???

Feast your eyes then scroll through the credits to find all of these sparkly, shiny, silky, satiny things I know you’ll want for your own.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Dress: Tee*fy Jayla Dress -Maitreya – Blush by Azure Electricteeth (July Luxe Box)
*Shoes: Apple May Designs Birthday Heels (Maitreya High) – Vintage Silk by Apple May (available at Collabor88 August 2016)
Hair: Moon. Hair. // Once Oak by Silent Acoustic (July Luxe Box)
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: IKON Spectral Eyes – Azure by Ikon Innovia

*Pendants from [ keke ] by Kean Kelly for The Forest August 11-25 (1000L join fee to collect all items from all creators):
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant old gold S
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant rosegold S
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery L
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery M
[ keke ] tivoli pendant silvery S

Feathers: {anc} feather chips {moon} by aki69 (available at TMD through August 31)

Pose: *PosESioN* Black Inspiration 7 by Dahriel

Photo shot using LUMIPro 2016 by Stefan Buscaylet