Second Life Fashion

Fighting The Winter Blues

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Don’t get me wrong – I like winter. I like it better than summer, especially now that I live in Australia. But when you live on the opposite side of the world from the majority of SL content creators, it can cause a bit of a seasonal confusion.

As we are well into spring and heading into summer here in the Antipodes, I find myself suffering the same problem I have every year I have resided in SL. As I am in the mood for springy colours and summery sundresses and shorts, SL is either adorned in autumn hues or wintery sweaters and mittens. It does cause me a bit of consternation. It is probably silly, but I get overheated looking at my avatar dressed in woolens when it is a sweltering 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) outside!

I finally made it in to Collabor88 yesterday, and while I admit to stocking up on my fair share of boots, it was this sweet little pair of shorts and top that were my prized finds. And what better way to show them off than on a glorious yacht? Of course, when one goes out sailing, one must wear a chapeau to protect one’s fair skin and this wide-brimmed hat from JfL was just the ticket! With sunscreen, iPod, lip balm and a set of warmer clothes packed away in my bag, I ventured aboard for a day of sailing (you know it gets cooler on the water at sunset, right?)

I love sailing. I’m not a sailor myself, but I do love being out on the water. I remember fabulous days reclining on the deck of a friend’s 40 foot sailboat as we skimmed the waves of Lake Huron when I lived in Michigan. There is something so serene about the breeze on your face as the sun shimmers on the lake, the soft whooshing of the boat cutting through the water, the sounds of the occasional seagull wishing you a good day, dozing a bit then waking to stretch cat-like before offering to help with the sails, only to be told just to relax and enjoy the experience.

Although, truth be told, I often thought the kind refusal of help was more because my host was afraid I would snarl the halyard rather than just an invitation to let her and her partner do all the work 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Hat: JfL Hats – JfL wide brim felt hat (Ivan/a) khaki by Johnfrancis Laville *NEW RELEASE*
Top: -tb- Banded Cropped Top (S) – Vintage by Julliette Westerburg (available at Collabor88)
Shorts: -tb- Metallic Glitter Shorts (S) – Floral by Julliette Westerburg (available at Collabor88)
Earrings: [MANDALA]Otsumami earring/GOLD by Kikunosuke Eel
Bag: Maitreya Leather Satchel * Lion by Onyx LeShelle
Hair: Amacci Hair Nicky ~ Sangria by Carina Larsen
Hairbase: Amacci Hairbase Tattoo – Sangria by Carina Larsen
*Makeup: ::DS:: Mystical Pumpkin Makeup by AnneAlyce Maertens (available at Cosmopolitan Sales Room)
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Cherry Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Pose: aDORKable Poses: Bam 1 by Adorkable Peapod (available only on Marketplace) plus bag hold pose included with Maitreya Leather Satchel

Location: Nat’s Place

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I Don’t Always Hate Green

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I’m not sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m not a huge fan of the colour green. Yes, as a redhead in SL I probably should embrace this hue, but most tones just make me think of sea-sickness or mushy peas. But I do love jewel tones, and this shade of emerald is no exception.

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This dress is a classic – a simple sheath that is made special with the details – the crisscrossed back, the ribbons that form the cap sleeves, the shimmery satin fabric that just skims your curves. It’s perfect for an evening out for dinner, a party or the theatre.

What is even better about this particular dress is that it comes with a 10-colour texture change HUD and today (Tuesday, November 12) it’s only 50L at the Liv Glam Boutique for the SLebrity SLection Street Sale. Make sure you take the limo attached – you can only find it at this event!

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

*Dress: [LG] Boutique-[ FALL-13] Walk on By Dress by SamanthaSJones (available on Tuesday for SLebrity SLection Street Sale)
*Bag: FINESMITH CLUTCH BAG- SEQUINS GOLD MESH by yula Finesmith (available at Cosmopolitan Sales Room)
Jewelry: Cae :: Flourish Mini Set (With Love ❤ Hunt) by Caelan Hancroft (last year's hunt gift)
Shoes: Slink Lulu Addon Teal by Siddean Munro
Hair: Analog Dog – AD – norma – dark reds by Queue Marlowe
Tattoo: Letis Tattoo :: Pink Rose :: Back :: 50% :: B12019 by Leti Hax
*Makeup: ::DS:: Mystical Silver Lining Makeup by AnneAlyce Maertens (available at Cosmopolitan Sales Room)
Hair: .:EMO-tions:. * ALISHA*/darkred by Mirja Mills
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Cherry Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av Enhance) Medium by Siddean Munro
Hand & Feet appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers & Feet Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Poses: fri.day – fri. – sweet.sour poses by Darling Monday

Photos taken at Hesperia of Templemore

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My Impulsive Wifey

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My Wifey, Cyn, surprised me yesterday. She messaged me to see how I was doing (I’ve been fighting a virus for a week) and then told me she had something for me. Of course, that perked me up because I love pressies! I’ve mentioned before that Cyn is a designer in Second Life, so when she dropped a new dress on my head I was excited. And then I saw the name – PEEPS PINK – and I totally SQUEEEEED!

As she wrote on her IMPULSE by Cyn Facebook page:

I’ve been told before I need to do more colors and get away from black. but I love black!! Still I’ve tried to do more colors. My wifey (Peeps) says more PINK!! Wifey likes flowers too.. So I’m making this dress and its got PEEPS written all over it.. done in flowers and pastels… including PINK!! So…. I named this one after her. And had to do a black one for more MY style :p ♥ ya wifey!!

So, naturally, I had to drag her over to shoot photos, me wearing the PEEPS PINK version and my wifey wearing the PEEPS CYN version (black, of course!) I can’t even tell you how much I laughed while trying to adjust the dress so that my bits weren’t showing! “Spread em, Wifey! Cleavage and buoyancy are your friends!” were just a couple of the encouraging comments my oh-so-helpful Wifey gave me as I giggled until I nearly cried. “I’m used to raising and lowering them but I don’t spread ’em for just anyone, ya know,” was my reply. And I have to admit, I don’t let just anyone touch my cleavage, but Cyn was right…down and out a little and this little maneuver had my rosy bits hiding like a candy egg on Easter Sunday!

I have to say I took the photos rather hurriedly since Cyn and I wanted to get to my bubby’s (her boyfriend’s – yeah, I know…only in Second Life could my wifey be dating my brother!) DJ set, so I didn’t snap any photos of the back. Click on the link to her Facebook page or hop on over to her store to see the sweet V-shaped back with horizontal straps and the peek-a-boo hole that shows off the small of your back. We are showing only two of the seven colours available at her mainstore: pink, blue,lavender, peach, lime, white and black.

I slipped out of the dress to head to The River to watch Bubby DJ, but I’ll be showing it off tonight when I DJ my set there from 12-3am – with my Wifey in the front row, showing everyone she is PEEPS CYN.

♥ you Wifey…I have never had a better marriage-by-titler-while-my-back-was-turned in my life. And no, you CAN’T divorce me! 😉

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Dress: IMPULSE by Cyn – *CYN* PEEPS PINK by Cyn Huntress
Necklace: EarthStones Karin Necklace – Red Jasper by Abraxxa Anatine (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Bracelet: EarthStones Karin Bracelet – Red Jasper (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Earrings: EarthStones Karin Earrings – Red Jasper (Halloween Hunt 2013 Gift – I’m not sure if this is still available)
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – [Gos] Isabella Sandal by Gospel Voom
Hair: Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Kelly Mesh Hair – Cinnamon by MissAllSunday Lemon
Skin: [PXL] Creations – [PXL] JADE SK Cherry Lips MEB C2 by Hart Larsson
Makeup: [PXL] Creations – [PXL]JADE SK Smokey Eyes (tattoo) by Hart Larsson
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand appliers:[PXL] Creations – [ PXL ] Slink Hand Appliers SK by Hart Larsson
Eyes: Amacci Gaze Eyes – Ocean Blue by Carina Larsen
Lashes: Mon Cheri *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash by Freya Oliveri

Cyn is wearing the PEEPS CYN version of the dress. I didn’t get the rest of her credits…sorry!

GLITTERATI – Surprise by Katey Coppola (Marketplace only)