ROSY

The other day I picked up this little dress at a new-to-me store called The Sinners Collective Crossroads. It balances the season-appropriate darker colors with some flowers to remind me that spring will come back. Eventually. I wore it layered over a black turtleneck because its so bloody cold. :D



At Shoetopia G Field had these flowered deck shoes sitting out as a gift! More serendipity. But I have to say my legs are still too cold! And in real life here I sit in my coat shivering. Maybe some soup ...



Dress: The Sinners Collective Crossroads "Cute as a Button"
Shoes: GField "Deck Shoes - flower" (gift at Shoetopia)
Shirt: Aoharu "TurtleNeckKnit" (vintage)
Turtleneck Collar: Drift "Chic Collar"
Stockings: Izzie's "Cat Tights"
Earrings: Hatpins "What Wrought"
Hair: Lamb "Ambrosia"
Hairbase: by Truth
Skin: Essences "Olyvia FLF" (similar skins available)
Eyeshadow/Liner: by Essences
Lipgloss: Sugar Heart "Lip Shine" (gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: by LeLutka
Hands: by SLink

Love,
Serene

URBAN FRAME OF MIND

You know how they say in New York City there is only one color? Black isn't really a color, even though I love wearing it. So I added a patterned monochrome dress underneath. The coat is understated but the collar shape is lovely.



I wanted a pop of color and No. 7 has this nice glossy red lipstick out just now. It's serendipity.



These fabulous heels are a hint that there might be something hot hidden underneath the monochrome coat. The chain and heel ornaments are so delicate, but at the same time as tough as steel. Try them on and take a close look at the details. Wow.

Coat: LIV-Glam "K Collection - Angel in the Snow Coat"
Dress: LIV-Glam "Even Cowgirls Gets the Blues"
Heels: Miamai "Xanadu Chain Stiletto" (at Shoetopia)
Lipstick: No. 7 "Kissing Lipstick"
Hair: Lamb "Stay Don't Go" (at Collabor88)
Skin: Essences "Olyvia" (50L Friday but similar skins available)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Eyeliner: by Essences
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Diesel Works and Epiphany
Love,
Serene

STEAMPLAY

Hi! Okay I realize that this outfit is more Cosplay than Steampunk, but I like it so just deal with it. :D  ... The oldie system shorts fit reasonably well under this new mesh top from Marshmallows. And the stockings are a couple years old too, but I don't care, because I still love my vintage stuff in my closet.



Oh my and the shoes. A gratuitous shoe shot just because I can ... Amo, Amas, Amat. If you like Steampunk, these are a must have at Shoetopia, courtesy of Lassitude and Ennui.



[Heroic explorer stance]



And I lurve my new Ohmai cheeky little flying squirrel buddy, and also have to show you a close-up of the fingernail appliers that I got from Bliensen and Maitai. They come with a HUD that changes the background color behind the sweet little cogs. They've left the Genre venue but should be back at the Mainstore soon if they aren't already.

Squirrel and Goggles: Ohmai "Steampunk Light Squirrel Goggles" (at Collabor88)
Shirt: Marshmallows "Ellie Blouse Dress - Tweed" (at the Dressing Room)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Emily Steampunk Shoes" (at Shoetopia)
Hair: Lamb "Stay Don't Go" (at Collabor88)
Fingernail Appliers: Bliensen and Maitai "Steampunk" (new)
Collar: Epoque "Neoclassicist Collar" (sculpted, not resizable)
Shirt: DCNY "Ruffle Top" (vintage)
Shorts: Phoenix Rising "Taylor Shorts" (vintage)
Watch: DCCXXIII "W19 Watch" (vintage unavailable)
Stockings: League "Gartered Socks Overknee" (vintage)
Umbrella: Laughing Academy "Parasol Tarnished Brown Floral" (vintage)
Lipstick: Essences "VF Lips 01" (unavailable from Vintage Fair 2012)
Skin: Essences "Olyvia FLF" (very similar skins available)
Hairbase: by Truth
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Adorkable and Glitterati

Love,
Serene

CORALINE

I would love to be at Shoetopia right now, but I guess I will wait a couple of days instead of tearing my hair out while I wait for all the awesome shoe magic to download. While I wait why don't I show you this week's outfit from LIV-Glam? Not just the cute little dress, also some new shoes. I could be wrong, but I think these are their first shoes for SLink feet. They are some fairly unassuming pumps with a bit of flare on the heel and opalescent-looking finish. What makes them a sweet wardrobe staple is that each pair of shoes comes with a HUD that changes the shoes to Forty-two different colors! There are four HUDs color-themed for the Elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water.



Shoes: LIV-Glam "Anejo Pump Elementals" ( texture change HUD)
Dress: LIV-Glam "Linger" (only L$49 for now at the Mainstore)
( ... though this dress was for last Secret Wednesday, it was still at this price as of today)
Leggings: Tee*fy "Black Shine Leggings"
Hair: Exile "Tempest"
Skin: Essences "Song Goth 02 (at the Dressing Room)
Lipstick: Pink Acid "Sticky Bun Lip Gloss"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II" and Essences "Eyelashes 01" (tattoo)
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: oopsie I forgot.

Love,
Serene

QUEEN FOR A DAY

I would rather only be Queen for a Day. I'm not really fond of rigid ritual or endless cycles of obligatory appearances. One's lipstick must always be flawless, schedule adhered to, and manners strictly orthodox, or one is exposed to heartless criticism. Being perfect is an impossible job. Regarding the jacket, I am sure that the pelt came from some rare lavender Himalayan wildcat.



The crown is pretty, but a headache. Just imagine the hairpins.



(I think this version of Remarkable Oblivion's crown was only available at the Donna Flora fundraiser, but there is another darker version in the R. O. Mainstore. )

Crown: Remarkable Oblivion "Love Donna Flora Crown" (unavailable?)
Jacket: Valentina E. "Dita Vintage Fur Bomber" (at Fameshed)
Purse: Zenith "Timeless Bag" (gacha at the Chapter Four)
Shirt: DCNY "Ruffle Top" (vintage system /sculpt)
Skirt: Valentina E. "Dita Vintage Pencil Skirt" (at Fameshed)
Shoes: Ingenue " Volta Booties" (at Collabor88)
Hair: Exile "Maylee"
Skin: Essences "Olyvia"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains - Fall Colors"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Adorkable and Elymode

Love,
Serene

BACON

Why bacon? Because everything is better with bacon, that's why.



It's been cold lately so I wanted warm colors and texture. Am I wearing too many prints? I don't care. Oo! I need to go make some hot chocolate. I felt cold in this skirt so I dug out some nice sculpted legwarmers I bought a while ago at GField. I'm glad they aren't rigged mesh because I could adjust them for a better fit over my shoes. They are made to go over heels, isn't that awesome?



Jacket: So Many Styles "Native Cardigan Magenta" (The Dressing Room)
Skirt: LIV-Glam "Absent Minded Friends" (part of outfit)
Legwarmers: GField "Leg Warmer for Heels"
Shoes: Ingenue "Lydia Slingbacks"
Scarf: FATEwear "Granger - Bacon" (former Arcade Gacha)
Earrings: Schadenfreude "Little White Snowflake" (vintage gift)
Hair: LaViere "Ambush"
Skin: Essences "Olyvia"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II" and Essences "Eyelashes 01" (tattoo)
Lipgloss: Sugar Heart "Lip Shine" (group gift)
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Flowey and Glitterati

Love,
Serene

LIPS AS RED AS BLOOD

What's the big deal? Anyone can have red lips, if they just buy the right cosmetic.



I am so pleased that better quality fantasy wares are taking off in popularity. I mean, what is the point of having a second life if it's just like the first one? So today I am wearing a new mysterious mask from We Love Roleplay, and a lusciously tempting hair comb I selected at Enchantment. It's no wonder Snow White risked her life for something so beautiful.



The new Enchantment event is lovely, and sells furnishings as well as clothes. I had a lot of fun jumping up and down on the dwarfy beds. :D The build is prettified with chocolate sauce and a cherry on top. Lovely for photography. Stop in at my castle if you're in the neighborhood.



Mask: Chimeric Fashions "Branch Mask" (at We Love Roleplay)
Hair Comb: Half Deer "Poison Laced Hair Comb" (at Enchantment)
Corset: On a Lark "Dory Corset" (ultra mega epic rare gacha LOL also includes a hood)
Cape: Mystic Hope "Shadow Queen" (sculpt and flexi)
Shirt and Armbands: Silentsparrow "Thorns Gown" (vintage)
Pants: Silentsparrow "Severin Suit Pants" (vintage)
Earrings: Lassitude and Ennui "Bleeding Heart"
Circlet and Necklace: Lassitude and Ennui "Leaf Jewelry"
Hair: Exile "Collide"
Skin: Essences "Olyvia FLF"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains - Fall Colors - Classic Red"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Eyeshadow: Mock Cosmetics "eShadow Dark Winterberry"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Glitterati and Label Motion
Dwarf Beds: by Aisling
Dwarves: by Dwarfins
Location: Enchantment at Sium

Love,
Serene

AN EARLY SNOWFALL

I've been caught out in thin clothing by early snow. I guess I'll have to go shop for sweaters and jackets! Well today I am wearing an outfit of a type that I am hoping gets some traction in the stores. It's a hybrid, made of an old-school system shirt with separate sleeves, and a some nice mesh slacks. I like the system shirt because I could add a coat over it and leave off the puff sleeves. The only thing that needs improvement in my opinion is that instead of sculpted sleeves, it should come with mesh sleeves and collars. Unfortunately the makers of mesh have not been making much in the way of separate attachments. That would be such an improvement.



Outfit: LIV-Glam "Who Shot the Go Go"
Necklace: Lassitude and Ennui "Ophelia Cameo" (texture change HUD)
... you can put your own textures on the cameo HUD!
Shoes: Duh! "Floral Linen Flats"
Hair: D!va "Giz" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Olyvia FLF"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Fall Colors"
Eyeshadow: Mock Cosmetics "eShadow Dark Winterberry"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by Juxtapose, Pididdle and WetCat

Love,
Serene

A SHORT WALK

You can still pick up Ison's Assymetrical Jacket for a couple more days at Collabor88 before they change the collection, but after that no doubt it will return to their main store. Out of all the lovely bits from this month's lovely set, this was the most must-must-have for me. I love the unconventional cut. *yum* And dressed warmly, I went back for a second visit to the Winter Moon sim, with its disorderly trees and undergrowth, and I followed the path to the beach.



The path leads past water and through some lovely ruins. Along the way a few comfortable spots to stop and sit down to enjoy the scene.



Jacket: Ison "Leather Assymetrical Jacket" (at Collabor88 for a couple more days)
Pants: The Sea Hole "Squid Row Jeans" (available on SL Marketplace)
Earrings: Kunglers "Medusa" (at The Dressing Room)
Shoes: Absolution "Rose Flats" (vintage gacha)
Hair: booN "LCA518" with gathered raised hairbase
Skin: Essences "Song" (at The Dressing Room)
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Fall Colors"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails HUD: by Adore and Abhor
Poses: by Del May
Location: Winter Moon

Love,
Serene

A CLEAR DAY IN NEW ENGLAND

So I had some lovely garments in fall colors tucked away for after the Halloween orange-and-black fest. The TokiDoki oversized sweater has a nice soft knit and I love NuDoLu's owl jewelry gacha. Underneath I have some comfy new chocolate corduroys I picked up at Boom.



I ran across Mr. Boss at the Fishing Dock and he helped me with some of the finer points of drowning worms. He actually looks a lot like Mr. Friedman, who I worked for when I was nineteen years old. I'm glad he's having a nice retirement.



Noble New England is abundant in Fall charm, pumpkins, places to eat and drink, a playground, comfy places to sit and relax, I even spotted a horse riding ring ... I had a lovely time. Don't miss!

Sweater: TokiDoki "Juliana Sweater"
Corduroy Pants: Boom "Manchesters"
Ring and Bangle: NuDoLu "Hibou" (gacha)
Turtleneck Collar: Drift "Chic Collar" (mesh)
Shirt: Atomic "Frilled Shirt" (vintage system layer)
Hair: Exile "Like Lovers Do"
Skin: Essences "Amaterasu"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains Fall Colors"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Hands: by SLink
Nails: by Adore and Abhor
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Juxtapose
Location: Noble New England

Love,
Serene

THE FEAST OF ALL SAINTS

Acha invited me to come dress up for her over at Noble New England sim, so of course while she was taking a photo of me, I was taking a photo of her ... Ha! I'm liking her spooky look. The Schadenfreude vest is out for Fifty Linden Friday so go get it quicksome! And more holiday goodies ...

Vest: Schadenfreude "Electrocute Sugar Skull Deep-V Vest" (50L Friday)
Shirt: Schadenfreude "White Oxford"
Mask: Penny "White Cat" (gacha located at Silentsparrow store)
(... eep! Radio Signals is back from the Dead!)
Necklace: Maxi Gossamer "Happy Magick Skulls" (Collabor88)
Ring and Earrings: Ellabella "Blood Red" (Enchantment event)
Hair: Lamb "Ambrosia"
Skin: MiaSnow "Candy"
Hands: by SLink
Nails: by Flair
Eyes: Stringer Mausoleum "Catscratch Eyes"

Love,
Serene

INSIDE AND OUT

It's easier to look good than to be good, isn't it?



Tending to what moves you on the inside is so much harder than applying that lipstick and mascara. Just try to be classy and treat each other well, okay? Don't be a monster.



Parasite: Death Row Designs "Spine Centipede" (Horrorfest)
Dress: LIV-Glam "Walk on By"
Necklace and Earrings: Eclectica "Opulence"
Hair: booN "WMO003" with gathered raised hairbase
Skin: Essences "Amaterasu"
Lipstick: Dead Apples "Balm Stains - Fall Colors" (YUMMY LIPS!)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails: by Adore and Abhor
Poses: by Frozen Panty and Glitterati

Love,
Serene