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

ON SAFARI

Ready for an adventure?



This tweedy poncho is great for staying warm in the high desert plain, but it sometimes wears oddly in extreme poses. I recommend trying a demo. The crisp little collar with metal points and button is lovely but I wish it were resizable. I adjusted my shape a bit to wear it.



The pants are handy with nice deep pockets, and a hefty pocket watch on a chain. Love the detailing and the long relaxed fit of the legs. One suspender dangling making me feel like the girl Indiana Jones!

Hat: LeLutka "Safari Hat"
Glasses: Crie Style "Grave"
Collar: Epoque "NeoClassicist Collar" (not Modifiable)
Bracelet: Erratic "Owl Bracelet" (yesterday's Fifty Linden Friday)
Poncho: LeeZu "Scarf Poncho"
Pants: LeeZu "Tic Toc Pants" (includes the attached pocket watch)
Shoes:  Maitreya "Alexa"
Hairpieces: booN "JOPE57" and "YURI15" (hair for under hat, and separate bangs)
Skin: Essences "Opera Chic"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Bang and CheerNo Motion

Love,
Serene

SEASON'S FAREWELL

Job well done (again!) for the all the shops and organizers of the Seasons Hunt, which has been one of the few must-do hunts in Second Life. I loved so much discovering a few new shops, squealing while I opened the boxes ... and knowing beforehand that none of the prizes would be junk. *happy sigh*

Last week I had this year's first real cold snap, so I wanted to try putting together one of those mega-layered-supa-primmy outfits that some (other) bloggers do so well. I tried combining three tops but the prims didn't work, so I took off the Teefy shirt. I stretched the heck out of the scarf to fit it around my hair. And oh yes, a slider diet to keep my bum from sticking out of my clothes.

Dressing warmly can be a lot of work. But so worth it.

Sweater: Pivaaca “Cable Knitting Vest” (Seasons Hunt)
Sweater Dress: Addict “Lucille Sweater Dress/Moss” (Seasons Hunt)
Leggings: Magic Nook “Indian Summer Leggings” (Seasons Hunt)
Hat/Hair: fri.day “Apple – Natural Ginger” (multicolor pack)(Seasons Hunt)
Scarf: Naith Smit “[NSD] Seasons Scarf” (Seasons Hunt)(very modified)
Purse: Epoque “Illusion Clutch – Afrique” (Seasons Hunt)
Boots: Deco “Madison Boots” (Seasons Hunt)(mesh)(tinted)
Skin: Tres Blah “(Pale) C88 Dewy Skin – Red Brows” (Collabor88)
Eyeliner: La Malvada Mujer “B.N. [black segment]”
Eyes: Fashism “Sunrise”
Poses: by Long Awkward Pose

Love,
Serene