I still like to visit Ode occasionally, especially if I am going to photograph something rather sweet and garden-party-ish. I thought this summery blouse from Fishy Strawberry might fit that description, especially paired with these daintily elaborate jewels.
Would you like a cup of lemongrass tea?
Top: Fishy Strawberry "Neo-Romantic Blouse"
Skirt: Snatch "Daydream Sculpted Skirt"
Jewels: Addiction "Sweet Romance"
Hair: booN "YNO421"
Hairbases: by booN and Tiny Bird
Skin: Kooqla "Secret Garden"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (go NOW and gather poses while ye may!)
Location: Ode
This color of Evie's Ellora II Gown and matching fae wings is no longer available, I believe, but other jewel toned colors are still available, including a version in vivid crimson that sells to benefit Relay for Life. The little sculpted flowers and tendrils at the neck and armband are making me smile right now. They also are available for Yabusaka's cutie little Petites.
And the brand new Kooqla "Okania" skin has debuted at the Skin Addiction Showcase in three four skin tones. This "Hydra" skintone really is tinged with purple; it doesn't just look like this because of lighting. And these lips are just juicy. (You can see the vendor photo here .)
Gown and Wings: Evie's Closet "Elora II"
Hair: Exile "Groove Theory"
Skin: Kooqla "Okania (Hydra)" (Skin Addiction Showcase)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (go now before the store closes!)
Location: Macbeth
Since the seventeenth century, Chinoiserie in art and architecture has reflected the influence of oriental textiles and ornament. From there it went to fashion ... and never really left.
And I'm so glad! The fabrics in this tote and slacks make me happy. I picked the blue shirt because it reminds me of Wedgwood blue, and makes this skin look like porcelain.
I added some cosmetics that I think are a little remeniscent of Geisha makeups. Just a little bit.
Altogether I think a modern casual redo of a classic idea. Most pieces shown available at the Culture Shock charity fundraiser. :D
Top: TokiDoki "Spring Top" (mesh)
Pants: Miamai "Mahvi Vintage Red" (mesh)(Culture Shock benefit item)
Purse: Miamai "Traveler Bag Sakura" (at Culture Shock)(includes poses)
Ring: La Gyo "Cube Ring" (Culture Shock benefit item)(texture change)
Shoes: Your Skin and Your Shape "Brera" (at Culture Shock)
Hair: Exile "Violetta" (at The Dressing Room)
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"
Eye Cosmetic: la Petite Morte "Diffused Makeup" (Culture Shock Benefit item)
Lipstick: Redbird "Pinup Lips" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes - pure"
Poses: by Miamai (incl. with purse) and Long Awkward Pose
Walking on the seawall wearing a windblown spring gown ... actually, the skirt looks remarkably like it's caught in the wind, but it is a sculpted piece. The vivid color makes me feel like a fabulous stained-glass butterfly. The dress is Bliss Couture's beneift gown at the Culture Shock fundraiser.
I added these gorgeous peep-toe pumps from Your Skin and Your Shape. The shoes come with/without cute ankle socks and a texture-change HUD. I am showing the color that is the charity item, but there are many others. The shoe includes a full sculpted foot that joins at the ankle. The color of the skin matches the Roxanne skin perfectly right out of the box ... two thumbs up.
Dress: Bliss Couture "Byrn" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Shoes: Your Skin and Your Shape "Brera" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Skin: Your Skin and Your Shape "Roxanne" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Eyeshadow: Cheap Makeup "Zeitgeist" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Lipstick: Redbird "Matte Nudes 6" (Culture Shock benefit item)
Hair: Esile "Take it Off" (mesh)
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Pose: by Long Awkward Pose
Little Wednesday Addams has grown up. But you know her style is still ... unusual. She fell in love with this menacing necklace she found at the Tekeli-Li booth at the Fantasy Faire. It's quite a statement necklace, but what is it saying?
And the Identity corset is a lot like Wednesday; it looks soft on the outside, but has to be strong on the inside. The little ruffle around the bottom softens the severe black. (It looks really sexy in the back too. You should go try it on.)
Necklace: Tekeli-Li "Drowned" (mesh)(texture change)(at Fantasy Faire)
Corset: Identity "My Lovely Corset" (mesh)
Lace Bodysuit: Boudoir "Lace Jumpsuit" (opaque undershirt underneath)
Skirt: Mon Tissu "Oxford Pencil Skirt (mesh)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Imogene Ankle Boots" (texture change)
Hair: booN "KED937"
Hairbases: by booN and Tiny Bird
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"
Lipstick: Kooqla "O - lips05"
Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise"
Lashes: Hebenon Vial "Dramatique"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose
I put on a reasonably low-prim and low-mesh outfit
before popping over to visit Pose Fair, Starting with this eye-candy hat from Deco. From there I had to dress classy and vintage.
And a few of the animations I found? These three are from Flowey, Olive Juice and Long Awkward Pose.
... And these two from Frooti and Label Motion. Pose Fair is loaded with loads of chocolatey animation goodness, photography poses, active animations, dancing, pose props and photography sets of all sorts. A must see!
Every year there is an indeterminate time between winter and spring. My crocuses stick their heads out, lulled by a few sunny days, and make me happy for a day or two.
Then, wham! A little snow freezes them.
Better luck with the Muscari and Irises.
Dress: Aoharu "Leather Dress with Knit" (mesh) Leggings: KatatOnik "White Leggings" (swiped from another outfit) Necklace: Kunglers Extra "Orchidea" (also includes earrings) Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Selene" (mesh) Hair: Fri.day "Apple II" Skin: Kooqla "Secret Garden" Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise" Lashes: Hebenon Vial "Dramatique" Poses: by Don't Freak Out and Long Awkward Pose
Of course if one is an art geek and also a math geek, one must love Escher. (I could draw you a Venn Diagram, but you would probably throw a shoe at me or something.) I was not going to miss this Escher-inspired dress offered by Nylon Pinkney at the Epoch Legend event. Looking for shoes I pulled out these sweet little boots from Bax that embrace the Black-and-Tan esthetic of the dress and off I go.
What are you waiting for? You should go too. There are three venues for this event, featuring Escher, Beast, and Clown themes. All lovely. You can reach all three locations from the Epoch Landing at Beetlebones.
Dress: Nylon Outfitters "Air and Water" (Epoch Legend event) Shoes: Bax "Booties Appaloosa" (this color was a past TDR but other colors still available) Hair: Lamb "Oleander" Skin: Kooqla "Aurora Snow Queen" Eyes: Ikon "Sunrise" Eyelashes: Glow Studio "Innocent. eyelashes" Poses: by Long Awkward Pose
The woods may be drowsy, but its Queen is not. I stalk the kingdom, assuring myself that every inch of it is always under my sway.
There is nothing left but the wild beasts of the wood and a few crumbling buildings that will soon be overcome by weeds and fungus. Few of the people who walk through even dare to speak.
But the Drowsy woods are still well worth seeing if you have the courage.
When I went to Chic Management's Back to Black Event I fell in love with this jacket from Molichino and I knew I had to style it into an Evil Queen's gown. I had fun swapping out pieces of Peqe's black outfits with all their sculpted pieces, and the gorgeous Lassitude and Ennui boots with their delicious stitched details. I will have to show one of the other colors of boots in brighter lighting :D ... please go see all the yummies!
Jacket: Molichino “Hope Jacket” (Back to Black Event) Skirt: from the Peqe “Back to Jet” Gown (Back to Black Event) Bodysuit: Nemesis “Friendship Bodysuit” Leggings: from the Bare Rose “Luchador del Ruedo” Outfit Lacy Undershirt: PixelDolls “Tintable Cami” (unavailable) Boots: Lassitude and Ennui “Flutter Boots” (Back to Black Event)(mesh) Crown: Eclectica “Regency Tiara” (texture change gems) Tattoo: White Widow “Dream” (Zombie Popcorn Hunt prize) Hair: booN “YNO421” Hairbases: by booN and Tiny Bird Skin: Mons “Back to Black Skin – cream lips” (Back to Black event) Eyes: Ikon (aka Fashism) “Sunrise” Lashes: Hebenon Vial “Dramatique” Poses: by Long Awkward Pose and Marukin Location: Drowsy
I stepped out into the sacred city of the feathered serpent and spent the day accepting its tribute.
At last the sun lowered in the west and reluctantly I turned back to the gate.
But I will return again. Wait for me.
Gown: Vanguard “Death Flower” Feathered Collar: Mimikri “Feather Collar Cosmic Snow” (TDR Blue) Gloves: Mimikri “Gloves Cloud” Hair: AVZ “Dark Garden” Skin: Fashionably Dead “Bird Skin Winter 3” Eyes: Plastik “Magic Floods Out of My Soul” prim eyes Tattoo: Miss Shippe’s Studio “Ta Moko Wakini” Poses: by Long Awkward Pose and Lost Angel Poses Location: Kukulcan (thanks to Honour McMillan!)
Love, Serene
p.s. I restrained myself from busting out one of those Stargate movie weapons and going all egyptian warrior princess on you all. You're welcome :D
I don't normally purchase "couture" but made an exception for another dress at Kunglers. In particular the square belt buckles and pleated waist tickled my fancy.
This new Beetlebones preview skin is available at the Collabor88 venue. I tried it on a pouty shape and found myself looking oriental. There is a bit of a seam showing on the neck under my chin, but its placement suggests a shadow perhaps. I still like it at the price, but please try on the Demo.
... I indulged myself with more booN hair again: I love the unique design of all their work, but lately Mister Boon seems to be cutting loose with very wispy, organic, assymetrical styles that make me happy even more than usual. :D
I added squared earrings and shoe buckles to reflect the geometric feel of the belt. I think they balance the ruffles and sequins, make the outfit more modern.
Dress: Kunglers Couture “Leilah Honey” Earrings: Addiction “Love Letter Pearl” Shoes: SLink “Aveela Stilletto” (w/texture change HUD) Hair: booN “WMO003” Hairbases: by booN and Tiny Bird (unavailable) Skin: Beetlebones “Karina” (Collabor88 preview special for L$88) Eyes: Fashism “Sunrise” Poses: by Long Awkward Pose
Looking for things to keep your pixels warm? I nominate this cute-cute cushy hat and some hot cocoa. O yes it is cold out here on the ice. How did you know?
Actually hoofies work fine as ice skates.
The Hat and Hooves are on sale today for Grenade Free Wedneday at Epic's store at the Jersey Shore sim, but they are also available in several other colors at the main store.
Hat: Epic “Kawaii Knit Monkey Chapka” (L$100 for Grenade Free Wednesday) Hooves: Epic “Knit Digi Warmers” (L$100 for Grenade Free Wednesday) Dress: LG Femme “Amber Dress – SnowcoveredReykjavik” Beverage: Theosophy “Hot Chocolate” (also available in coffees etc.) Skin: Curio “:GP: Acorn [Dark] Pout-Melancholy Baby” Hairpiece: booN “YURI15” (made for wear under hats) Eyes: Poetic Colors “cat –coal” Poses: by Frozen Panty and Long Awkward Pose
