Second Life Fashion

Wanderstill, Ode & Thanking A Persistent Visitor

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Wanderstill, Ode
Wanderstill, Ode

I threw on this outfit the other day and I loved the cheery pastels so much I decided I wanted to take photos wearing it. But I didn’t want to shoot against a plain background and it didn’t seem to suit our beach home location. Luckily, I now have loads of destinations to visit, thanks to Berry’s Exploring Second Life Meme. I recalled one of the bloggers, Lolita Oleander, mentioning another very old favourite of mine, Wanderstill, Ode and I knew this lovely spring sim was the perfect location.

When I arrived, there was only one other person on the sim, so I knew I would be able to find a quiet place for my photo shoot. It didn’t take me long to discover this lovely glade, and attaching my LumiPro lights and HUD, I struck a pose. Just as I was about to take the first shot, the other visitor popped into my view. He said hello and asked if I owned the sim. “No,” I replied, “I’m just here trying to take some pictures,” hoping he would take the hint and move on. But he didn’t. He struck up a conversation with me and since he was polite and friendly, I answered his questions and replied to his comments while trying to find an angle to shoot from that didn’t include him in the frame. My replies were sparse since I had to wait for my screen to unlock after each time I refreshed my shot, and I told him that was what I was doing (again, hoping he would get the hint and go on his merry way).

And then, I hit upon this angle, with the daisies in the foreground, and I knew I had a winner. I began adjusting my lighting and was fully intending to continue chatting with him as I shot (hey, I’m a nice person and I won’t derender or mute someone who has spoken to me when I’m taking photographs unless they are being a jerk). Of course, that was exactly the moment he told me he would explore the sim a bit more and thanked me for my time. I felt a little guilty when I told him to enjoy his wanderings, but I didn’t continue the conversation.

I hope he found the area as enchanting as I always have. I hope he goes back frequently. And if he ever remembers the woman standing in the meadow taking photographs, I hope he thinks she was only preoccupied and not rude.

It is too beautiful a place for ugliness.

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:
Dress: Emery – Dress Gatsby Rose by sunami Beck (Available at Collabor88)
Boots: ::HH:: Hucci Akita Suede Boots – Collection by Eboni Khan
Ring: Maxi Gossamer – MG – Rings – 9mm Joli Petite Fatal – 1 finger – GOLD by Maxi Gossamer
Necklace: MG – Necklace – Florentine Lover’s – Short by Maxi Gossamer (Available at Collabor88)
Bracelet & Earrings: MG – Florentine Lover’s by Maxi Gossamer (Available at Collabor88)
Hair: Analog Dog – .b – wound up – COLOR CHANGE – sangria by Queue Marlowe
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK WineLight Lips MEB C2 by Hart
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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 & Feet Appliers SK
Eyes: Mayfly – Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Glacial River, w3) by Arkesh Baral
Lip Gloss: ::Modish:: Yndra lips 2(glossy) by Ele Brandi (Gatcha prize at The 24)

Poses by aDORKABLE Poses – Stroll Dork Pack by Adorkable Peapod (available on Marketplace only)

Not So Blah

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Just a quick post to show some more of my love affair with this month’s round of Collabor88. My outfit is from Tres Blah, and this little ensemble is anything but!

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Keeping with the vintage feel and popping hues of the Razzle Dazzle theme, this is a perfect example of an outfit that is timeless. Red and gold, sequins, the lovely flow of the shorts and beautiful texturing, I feel feminine and sexy in this hot little number. Lots of colour choices for these items *bemoans the fact there weren’t fatpacks*

Definitely the cat’s meow!

Pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: Tres Blah – Mesh sequined top by Julliette Westerburg (available at Collabor88)
Shorts: Tres Blah – Mesh paneled shorts by Julliette Westerburg (available at Collabor88)
Shoes: [Gos] Boutique – Sophia Peeptoe by Gospel Voom
Jewelry: Cae – Dazzle Necklace & Earrings by Caelan Hancroft (available at Collabor88)
Hair: [monso] My Hair – Daisy/ Red by Morphine Janick (available at Collabor88)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK WineLight Lips MEB C2 by Hart
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Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: [ PXL ] Creations [ PXL ] Slink Hands Appliers SK
Eyes: Mayfly – Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Glacial River, w3) by Arkesh Baral

Pose: Exposeur – Back To Black pose set by RubyStarlight Writer (available at Collabor88)

Everything Old Is New Again

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Give ’em the old razzle dazzle
Razzle Dazzle ’em
Give ’em an act with lots of flash in it
And the reaction will be passionate
Give ’em the old hocus pocus
Bead and feather ’em
How can they see with sequins in their eyes?

~ Lyrics from “Razzle Dazzle” from the musical, “Chicago”

In a way, I’m kinda glad I was ill for the first few days Collabor88 opened this month. No heebie-jeebies for me about getting the bum’s rush on my first attempt! I’d seen photos on Flickr of the nifty, spiffy, swanky, swell stuff in this month’s round and I was ready to go on the lam and flash some jack!

That 20’s speakeasy feel hits you from the moment the build rezzes and it carries through to the hotsy-totsy offerings. From flapper to gold digger to gangster’s moll, there’s something for every type of gal. But don’t think it feels old-fashioned – these designs are the bee’s knees.

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Jump in your jalopy, slide on your iron or hoof it on over. I’m not beating my gums. If you want something classy for your chassis, head on over and you’ll find that old razzle dazzle.

Oops! I hit “Publish” instead of “Preview”! Here’s the pretty stuff I’m wearing:

Top: Tee*fy Lillian Halter Top Cobalt Blue by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88)
Skirt: Tee*fy Florence Skirt CobaltBlue by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88)
Jacket: Tee*fy Faux Fur Coat Neon by Azure Electricteeth (available at Collabor88)
Accessory: (fd) Garter Flask – Cream by Toast Bard (available at Collabor88)
Jewelry: MG – Necklace & Earrings – Florentine Lover’s by Maxi Gossamer (available at Collabor88)
Shoes: Slink Lulu Addon Navy by Siddean Munro
Hair: “D!va” Hair “Layla” Garnet by Marisa Kira (available at Collabor88)
Skin: [PXL] Creations [PXL] JADE SK WineLight Lips MEB C2 by Hart
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Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: [ PXL ] Creations [ PXL ] Slink Hands Appliers SK
Eyes: Mayfly – Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Glacial River, w3) by Arkesh Baral

Pose with cigarette holder prop: flowey. i was within and without by Flutter Memel (available at Collabor88)