CLOCKWORK LOLITA

I hope you don't mind my combination of Steampunk and Gothic Lolita. I'm loving the RO Necromancer crown with Una's fantasy gacha wings and Violent Seduction's corseted frock. In SL I claim the privilege of being as eclectic as I wanna be. (Nyah!)



Crown: Remarkable Oblivion "Necromancer Crown"
Wings: Una "SteampunkWingDown" (gacha)
Dress: Violent Seduction "Versailles" (also includes an under-bust version)
Shirt: Coco "Bow Shirt" (vintage sculpted collar)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui "Jolenta"
Hair: Curio Obscura "Long Gothic Spirals Pigtails"
Skin: Essences "Harper" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Hands: by SLink
Poses: by LAP (unavailable)

Love,
Serene

MOUSIE

Some days an umbrella doesn't help. Some days the cloud is right underneath your bumbershoot.



Oh well. It's one of those days.

Outfit: LIV-Glam "Broken Hearted Girl" (coming soon)
Ears: Epic "Mousey Glitter Bow Ears" (VIP Group gift)
Umbrella: Curio Obscura "Polka Dot Umbrella" (gacha)
Leggings: Tee*fy "Cloud Layers Leggings"
Shoes: J's "Rose Pumps"
Hair: Exile "Bad Reputation"
Skin: Essences "Qopi"
Eyes: Ikon "Horizon"

Love,
Serene

HUNGRY

Well hell-O there!



You look ... delicious ...



Mouthwatering.



*urp* excuse me.

Head: Curio Obscura "Hungry Mouthface" (at Horrorfest)
Boots: Curio Obscura "Abomination Bitey" (last Arcade Gacha)
Corset: Schadenfreude "Underbust Corset" (at Horrorfest)
Hat: Schadenfreude "Scratch Tophat" (also comes with tail)
Pants: Schadenfreude "Bloody Stripe Pants"
Tank: Schadenfreude "Black Crimson Skelebeater"
Sweater: Sassy "Rock Me Sweater" (vintage)
Hair: LeLutka "Vent" (old group gift, great under hats!)

Love,
Serene

AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

C'est bon, mon petit chou, c'est vraiment bon.



Souriez pour moi! J'ai bien joué vie.



Collar: Aesthetica "Choke Collar"
Shirt: Coco "BowShirt" (vintage)
Shorts: House of Fox "LolaShorts"
Tights: Sugar Heart "Sweet Factory JellyBean" and "Scalloped"
Shoes: Bliensen and Maitai "Griselda 2"
Left Ring: Maxi Gossamer "Black Boho Large" (Black Fair gift)
Right Ring: Remarkable Oblivion "Famous Ring" (Free*Style Shop)
Hair: Curio Obscura "Stackable Hairstyle Curling" (gacha)
Whiteface: Curio Obscura "Rococo Smoochy Whiteface" (giftie)
Lipgloss: Sugar Heart "Lip Shine" (gift)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Poses: by Del May "Mime" and HelaMiyo "Silly Steps" (vintage vintage)

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

BRONZE & TEMPERED STEEL

I bought this cute little jacket and shorts a while ago from L'Abel and finally found it. (Pfft I should be more prompt.) What I find intriguing about it is the combination of old fashioned with futuristic touches as there are flaring cuffs on the jacket and shorts, and angular shoulder pads. There is also a dramatic upstanding collar but I opted to wear the demure shirt collar instead. I think the Hat and Whip make it look more like a riding outfit.

Perhaps she is a time traveler who forgot to remove her glasses? This careless oversight may disrupt the space-time continuum.

(Mmm ... boots. Thank you for the delicious craftsmanship Ms. Ennui.)

Hat: Curio Obscura “Top Hat” (gift in store includes several colors)
Suit: L’Abel “Valja”
Shirt: Pink Outfitters “Bella Camicetta”
Socks: Tyranny Designs “Grandma’s Crusty Socks” (unavailable)
Boots: Lassitude and Ennui “Thecla”
Whip: Albion Importers “Hunting Whip” (unavailable)
Monocle: LPP “Doll Scouter” (comes with two versions)
Skin: Glam Affair “Eva Skin Winter Makeup 1”
Hair: Maitreya “Zoe”
Hairbase: booN “gathered lower hairbase”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Alpha Layer: Imabee “System Eyelashes Begone!”
Poses: by Diesel Works and Snooky’s
Photostudio: by N30

Love,
Serene

GETTING ALL STEAMY

The first annual Steampunk / Cyberpunk Festival is underway and will continue through August 28th at the Pavo Isle Sim. I was a little surprised by how small the Cyberpunk side is but I suppose it's a new event and it should improve next year. I couldn't resist another period gown from the Laughing Academy. I am only wearing the top half here but I want to point out the detail on the bodice. The front has a window showing you my inner robotic workings. And I am wearing some Fall-Front trou's that I nicked out of my husband's closet.

You can see the lovely keyhole detail on the back of the bodice, in case those inner workings need maintenance. And the tattoo is an unlikely but interesting combination of gears and poetry.

And these shoes! The copper heels! little copper cog ornaments ... even the eyelets for the shoelaces are cogs.

Now this is why I "borrowed" some trousers instead of wearing the skirt. The Horseless Gown is simply a fabulous drive, the gown portions are color-change. To use it, rez it on the ground, then sit on it. When it appears the door is open so you can see the luxurious upholstery inside. When you sit the animation shows you climb inside and the door closes. Lovely.

Shirt: Laughing Academy “Katinka Clockwork Bodice” (part of gown)
Pants: XCentricity “19thC. Fall-Front Trousers, Walnut Pins”
Shoes: Laughing Academy “Industrial Strength Steampunk Court Shoe”
Hat: Hatpins “Steamy Victorian Ladies Top Hat”
Earrings: Bliensen+Maitai “IndustrialRevolution”
Tattoo: Silentsparrow “toxine dress tattoo” (part of outfit)
Hair: Sky Everett Designs “Kiera”
Skin: Your Skin & Your Shape “Emma Milk – 02 – SmokeyRose”
Eyes: Poetic Color “Night Rain”
Vehicle: Curio Obscura “Horseless Gown”
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene