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Memories Of Days Gone By

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Bento has brought a lot of new innovation to the grid. In addition to changeable mesh heads and hand gestures, the addition of new bones to the head has allowed movement of mesh hair. There are several designers who have Bento hair available at Hair Fair 2017, my favourite of which is the No.50’17 ( A N I M A T E D ) from redMint. This is a fabulous style with gentle movement; a far cry from the fast-flowing locks of flexi days. Paired with the asymmetrical cut and we have a winner.

I have linked to the Hair Fair location of the designers I am featuring in the credits, or you can refer to this post for the full list. Find your favourite Bento animated hair and strut proudly, thinking of your own memories of days gone by…hair swaying, not flapping.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
Top: ISON – asturias shirt -maitreya- (navy striped) by Harry Hyx (available at Collabor88 through July 6)
Rings: Meva Bento Maitreya Ring Left Middlefinger 3 Gold, Left Annulary Gold, Left Annulary 2 Gold & Left Pinky Gold by Mea Carnell (gacha prizes)
Hair: redMint (r)M Hair No.50’17 ( A N I M A T E D ) by Moni Schulze (available at Hair Fair 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
*Eyes: CATWA RIGGED EYES Lona v1.1 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

Pose: Happy Dispatch @HD@Pose[F-01]10-(M)8 by hiko Nino (available at eBento through July 7)
Location: Elysion (members only)
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet

A Summer Classic

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The title of this post is a bit ironic, considering I am sitting in front of my computer in layers of clothes, trying to stay warm as the temperature hovers slightly above freezing. Although it is winter in Australia, Hair Fair 2017 is a Second Life summer classic that you can’t miss. If you click the link in the previous sentence, you will go directly to an incredible post that gives you not only a map of the fair, but also previews of the designs available, along with SLurls directly to the stores. After the cut below, I have a list of the store SLurls, but I certainly can’t match the work on the Hair Fair blog. It is an incredibly detailed post, but by viewing the images, you can easily work out your plan of attack. Once you are there, your navigation is simplified by colour-coded shutters on the buildings and guys, you can easily identify the shops with male styles by the hovering ♂ symbol above the store.

The hair I am featuring is from [DUE] at Hair Fair 2017 and is one of a huge number of short, flirty styles available this year. The fringe (bangs, wisps) are a separate attachment, so you actually have two hairstyles in one. It is a perfect summer hairstyle with a carefree look, and one of my personal favourites.

I have teamed it with two summer classics from Just *BECAUSE*: the shorts, which are now out at FaMESHed and the tube top that is still available at Collabor88. The shorts come in both a lace and solid version, so it’s a great two-for-one purchase. The tube top is nostalgic yet contemporary and a great, versatile piece for your wardrobe.

Make sure you check out the credits below to find all the details on some amazing summer classics.

Credits & SLurls to Hair Fair 2017 Stores

On The Threshold

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We are finally on the threshold of Hair Fair 2017. It starts in just a few hours (midnight, if I’m not mistaken). In the meantime, I have a couple of things you can do to keep you occupied.

First, visit Japonica. This is a themed event that celebrates the Japanese culture. The Niche dress from Salt & Pepper is a beautiful example. The flowers across the bodice preserve your modesty, despite the sheer top. The dress can be purchased in either single colours and of course, the amazing fatpack. The flowers are colour-change via HUD and with the fatpack you can mix and match the tones of the bodice, waist and skirt for your favourite combination.

After you have completed your shopping excursion, you need to join the free Hair Fair demo group, to get you ready for your shopping spree. To join, copy and paste the following into local chat in Second Life and join the Hair Fair DEMO Group

secondlife:///app/group/2e30d166-f3e5-e2de-ff72-b3da2d06ded2/about

The designers are loading this group so you can choose your favourites before heading out to shop. With four full sims, that’s a lot of designers and a lot of demos! Best of all, a portion of all proceeds go to Wigs for Kids, a fabulous charity that donates wigs to children with illnesses or treatments that cause hair loss. Hair Fair is a wonderful way to feel good about spending your money, knowing that you will be helping to make a difference in a child’s life.

Step over the threshold; you have things to do.

Pretty stuff I’m showing off:
*Dress: Salt & Pepper S&P dress Niche – Maitreya by xxSaltandPepperxx (available at Japonica through July 23)
*Shoes: fri.day – Anya.Heels (Scarlet) by Darling Monday
Hair & flowers: .:EMO-tions:. * CALANIA * hair by Mirja Mills (coming to Hair Fair 2017)
*Mesh head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.12 by Catwa Clip
Mesh body, hands and feet: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara by Onyx LeShelle
*Mesh head applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen ‘Freya’ Catwa (Catya_bento) Applier – 03. Tone by Silent Alchemi
*Mesh body applier: *Birth* 3rd Gen Maitreya Body Skin Applier – 03. Tone v1.0 by Silent Alchemi

Pose/prop: Exposeur – Sartorialist Showcase by RubyStarlight Writer
Photo taken with LUMIPro 2017 by Stefan Buscaylet