I MUSTACHE YOU A QUESTION

Do you like moustaches? I found two moustache-themed bits hanging in my bloggity folder and an idea for an outfit was born. Lassitude and Ennui's dress and the cream-colored stockings are new over at Collabor88. Sorry but the moustache tights are no longer available, I picked them up on clearance and they're gone. But they are still cute right? *happydance*



The "Salt and Pepper" skins are a little different from Inka Mexicola's usual, I look so red-eyed and desolate!  Also included, reddened cheeks and tears tattoos. Find them at the Creepy Kawaii event. I was also tempted by the cute dress with the eyeballs, but come on I have so many of those already! :D Some purple lipstick and off we go! Packs of yummy lipsticks are appearing at Essences that match several of the newer skins.



Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Vivianne" (at Collabor88)
Tights: okkbye "Mustache Tights" (unavailable sorry)
Socks: Atomic "Slouchy Knee Socks" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: Pure Poison "Ilya Boots" (gacha)
Ring: Emporium "Mr. Mustache" (gacha)
Earrings: Donna Flora "Eulalia"
Hair: D!va "Yunie"
Skin: Essences "Salt" (at Creepy Kawaii event)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Ears: Mandala "Steking"
Eyelashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Nail Polish: by Bamboo Nails (new)
Lipstick: Essences "Alice Lipstick 09" (new at Mainstore)
Poses: by Estetica and Frooti

Love,
Serene

PINKITY PINKITTY PINK

A few Candy Coated bits and bobs from Kawaii and School-themed events to satisfy your sweet tooth. Junbug is raising funds for girls to go to school through December 1 selling this lovely frock for 250L, yes that's ONE measly U.S. dollar.



I wanted to get up close and show some of the details of the outfit that are missed in larger photos. It's amazing how much sweet, sweet craftsmanship goes into the little things!



Dress: Junbug "Vintage School Dress" (charity benefit raising funds for "Do It in a Dress")
Purse: KatatOnik "Xiasumi Rainbow Purse" (at the Xiasumi School Festival)
Piggy: Birdy "Wilbur" (gacha)
Hat: Remarkable Oblivion "Sugar Rush" (gacha)
Ring: Yummy "Moon Princess Ring" (gacha)
Earrings: Sweet Thing "Violet Melty Moon Earrings" (gacha)
Shoes: The Secret Stoer "Juicy Spooky Heels" (gacha)
Glasses: Artilleri "Meredith" (vintage)
Hair: Lelutka "Vent" (group gift perfect under hats)
Skin: Essences "Ingrid"
Lipstick: Rozena "Baby Gloss v2"
Lipgloss: by Sugar Heart (unavailable)
Lashes: by LeLutka and Essences
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Nail Polish HUD: by Bamboo Nails

Love,
Serene

ALL MY SWEETIES

Even after eating all that pizza, I was still hungry so ... predictably I went looking for dessert. I'm glad that I can't really get chocolate and blue lemonade all over this white outfit, but it looks nice doesn't it? No need for a washing machine and bleach.



Shirt: GField "Sweet Blouse Vanilla"
Skirt: Pixicat "The Dark Skirt" (w/texture change HUD)
Tights: Sugar Heart "Sweet Factory Tights Jellybean" (gacha)(unavailable?)
Boots: Epic "Mesh Candy Cowgirl Boots"
Lemonade: VCO "Happy Summer Picnic Bluelemon Aid" (gacha)
Donut: Atelier Kreslo "Zen Zarco's I Love Donut"
Rings: Yummy "Chocolate Chip Cookie Ring" and "Soft Serve Ring" (gacha)
Glasses: Half Deer "Summer Delights Melty Sunglasses" (gacha)
Ears: Half Deer "Summer Delights Dragonfruit Ears" (gacha)
Crown: Epic "VIP Sparkle Pop Queenie Crown" (group gift)
Hair: D!va "Asami" (lucky chair)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Hands: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Bamboo Nails

Love,
Serene

CLOUDY SUMMER DAZE

Cloudy or not, I need some sand!! Summer is flying by and there are some lovely beaches we should see. I can't travel this year to any real sand, so this is the next best thing.



Shirt: Teefy "Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt" (w/texture change tank)
Shorts: Ingenue "Lucie"
Shoes: Muka "Ballet Flats" (gacha)
Camera: bbqq "Jomo Camera - mint" (gacha)
Popsicle: Flowey "Pink Lady Apple Pop" (gacha)
Hair: D!va "Norma" (group gift in store)
Skin: Essences "Galadriel"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Fingernails Applier: by Bamboo Nails
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

ROSY

Just another week left to visit this installment of Collabor88, where did the time go? This collection of vintage-retro inspired goodies is perfectly delicious, if you haven't visited yet. One of my faves is this cinch-waisted party dress. I think these new shoes from Junbug complement the white shirt collar and belt. (Yes, I finally gave in and bought the SLink High Feet; honestly because I keep seeing such gorgeous shoes to wear on them.)



Dress: The Secret Store "Betty Swing Dress" (at Collabor88)
Shoes: Junbug "Mon Cher Pumps" (for SLink High Feet)
Earrings: Yummy "Large Pearl Earrings"
Hair: Lamb "Peggy Sue" (at Collabor88)
Skin: Essences "Siggy"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
SLink Fingernails HUD: Bamboo Nails "SLink Applier Fingers Spring French"
Poses: by Label Motion and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene

LOLITA

This month's installment at the Genre venue is "Lolita" themed and I am loving it, so I am bringing you a sample: this outfit by Senzafine and hair Curio Obscura is black and blacker. But most of the Loli-inspired outfits are also available in lighter and happier colors. The theme is called "Cotton Candy Dreams" if that gives you an idea of the color scheme.



The Curio Obscura hair is texture change to a buncha colors and comes in this version, and another with hairbows. I am loving the ringlets but if you prefer thicker curls, another version of this wig is available at Hair Fair. One of my favorite booths this year at Hair Fair!!



The dress is mesh with a HUD that changes to textures to two shades of black. I like the lighter version, cause it's easier to see all the lace and frills.

Dress: Senzafine "Berenice" (at Genre)
Gloves and Stockings: Bubble "Floral Corset Gloves and Socks"
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Nostalgia"
Hair: Curio Obscura "Long Gothic Spirals Pigtails" (at Genre)
Skin: Essences "Cho"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Fingernails: Bamboo Nails (w/ HUD to change texture, hand size and nail length)
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Estetica, Frooti and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene

THE EARLY BIRD

The Early Bird gets the beach. Sometimes I used to walk down early, earlier than you would think it possible for a teenager to get up on a Saturday morning, to get there before the screaming little kids and the pale tourists.



Maybe someone else would have harassed friends to come along. But they would have missed ... this.



*smiles* I always came back barefoot and sunburned.

Dress: LIV Glam "Susilie"
Purse: Duh! "Crocodile Bag"
Jewelry: Pink Cherry "Emerald Cut - Mandarine"
Nails: by Bamboo Nails
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Boudoir Mules"
Hair: Truth "Nola" (sale extended thru May 10!)
Skin: PXL Creations "Sophia Nat Spring" (VIP Group Gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Eyeliners: Kooqla "Black Magic Eyeliner"
         and  Pekka "Metallic Under Eyeliner - Turquoise"
Blush: the Skinnery "Blusher - Sunburn"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose (unavailable) and Marukin
Location: Baja Norte
Music: Surf and a Breeze

Love,
Serene

DRAGON LADY

Today I had fun photographing a few beautiful new pieces from Finesmith and NV Corsetry! Finesmith has been putting out new jewels for us and I am wearing an avant-garde spiked hairpiece and lovely onyx beads. All resizable, and you can turn the full bright or glow on and off as you need for the occasion. I paired them with NV's Hatsuboku Corset in this subtle black and white print. You might want to click on the picture to get a closer look.



But it is too hard to pick just one of these corsets, there are so many sumptuous fabrics and prints from which to choose.



Here are the Pink Velvet, Kanji, and Gothic Blood Velvet Corsets. These velvets come in a couple more colors, but you get the idea.



Night Waves, Nippon Street Style, and Black Leather Corsets ... I love the Japanese inspired fabrics so hard!



Jaguar, Gold Baroque, and Tiger Corsets ...



and the Space Odyssey, Black and Silver Baroque, and White Wedding Corsets. Delicious.

Headpiece: Finesmith "Maniko"
Necklaces/Epaulettes: Finesmith "Shame"
Corsets: NV Corsetry "Underbust Mesh Corsets"
Bodysuit: House of Fox "Long Sleeve Unitard"
Hair: Exile "Crazy in Love"
Skin: Glam Affair "Amalie" (old Platinum Hunt)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II" and Finesmith "Lashes 02"
Nails: Bamboo Nails "Love Laugh Dream Noir"
Poses: Cheerno Motion

Love,
Serene

DARKFLOWER

Here's a cute little casual dress from Sassy, that I picked up at the Outlet Sales Room. Oh by the way, the Outlet Sales Room has moved to the Battlestar sim. If you are like me, you don't mind picking up a nice little bargain right?  ... I love this kind of old-fashioned lace.



And recently I started receiving review packs of nails from what I think is a newish nail store, called Bamboo Nails. I'll be honest, I put off unpacking them because I don't wear nails much. I guess I've got a bad attitude from past frustration with badly fitting nails. So I rather expected that I would try these nails on briefly and then feed them to the dog.

But actually several of the nail sets are really cute! They come with a nail HUD that lets you select from various polish colors, four nail lengths, and three hand sizes. The one drawback was that although they come with five different fingertip gloves (to cover the nail beds drawn on your skin), the gloves were not modifiable, so you can't tint them to match your skin. Once she fixes that, these will be very nice nail sets. For now, I borrowed the fingertip gloves from another nail set I already had.



Dress: Sassy! "Jubilee Dress"(The Outlet Sales Room)
Leggings: Dare "Lace Stockings" (unavailable)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Wanderlust Oxblood" (yummy two-tome!)
Nails: Bamboo Nails "Satin Gold" (w/customization HUD)
Hair: Exile "Stay the Night"
Skin: Kooqla "Ojen"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lipstick: Kooqla "Ojen Lips 03"
Poses: by Estetica and Marukin

Love,
Serene