SAPPHIRE

Yesterday, Junbug had this gown marked down for Fifty Linden Friday. The sapphire satin is simple, but the beadwork is yummy.



Ballroom ready.



This last closeup is really only here to show you the earrings. They are nibs like those used in calligraphy pens, in two sizes, with a texture-change HUD. Lovely.

Gown: Junbug "Alaia"
Earrings: Plastik "
Necklace: Supernatural "Lily #1" (gift)
Hair: Ploom "Sharla"
Skin: Essences "Rachel #Dark02"
Eyes: Song "Toki"
Makeup: Alaska Metro "Wytch"
Body: by Maitreya
Head: by Catwa
Ears: by Aitui
Poses: by Ma Vie and Marukin

Love,
Serene

THE EMBERS OF THE YEAR

Spring began innocently and fresh as flowers,
But now it's passing into the embers of the year.



But secretly I've always loved the embers best;
I sit at Peace with the last coals of the fire.



Jacket: Sassy! "November Jacket" (was at Sad November event probably at Mainstore now)
Shirt: Fri.day "Ballet Tee" (vintage system layer)
Belt: Ingenue "Bertille Belt"
Leggings: OVH "Leather Leggings"
Shoes: Pure Poison "Ilya Boots" (gacha)
Hair: Spellbound "Velvet" (gacha)
Skin: Essences "Quinn" (at the Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lipstick: Kooqla "Lips (Apple)" (only works well with pale skins)
Lashes: by Essences, LeLutka and Mother Goose
Ears: Aitui "Ear Gen 4 Naked"
Hands and Feet: by SLink
Poses: by Ma Vie and Marukin

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

THE DARK KAWAII

The Love Donna Flora event is still running through August 11, yes do go, but unless it's too obvious to say, why not also pop in at the Donna Flora shop and see what else is available? For example, somehow in the past I have never noticed this "Opera" Jewels set. How can that be possible? Its dark deliciousness is perfect for Goth Girls and Boys, or for upcoming Halloween revelries. Many of her Jewels are also transferable for gift-giving.



This cute little dress was just kismet. Texture-change HUD also to five bright Jewel Tones. I like the contrast between the cutesy cut of the dress and the dark skullyness. Mwah!



Jewels: Donna Flora "Opera" Necklace, Ring and Earrings
Dress: LIV-Glam "Abbey Ray" (coming at The Black Fair)
Leggings: Izzie's "Metallic Leggings Black"
Shoes: Coco ""Engineer Boots" (vintage)
Hair: LeLutka "Alvina"
Skin: Essences "Cho" (@ The Dressing Room)
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Eye Makeup: Nuuna "Sabe Makeup"
Hands: SLink "Mesh Hands"
Poses: by Ma Vie and Marukin

Love,
Serene

FOODIE HEAVEN

Do you love pixel food like I do? Yes? Well pop on by the Food Fair and treat yourself to some sugar! A mix of food-inspired clothing, food décor and a few poses. Gacha machines! Lots of good fun.



How about a mouse-ears headband made of donuts?



The fortune cookie purse is just adorable, and the fortunes printed on the strap change on touch to ten different sweet platitudes.



A messily eaten cupcake. And gacha sweets on rings.



Fruity knee tattoos and Cuppie Flats! These are a few of my favorite things! :D

Headband: Sugar "Yummy Bites Headband" (gacha at Food Fair)
Frosting: Sugar Heart "Messy Mouth & Rainbow Sprinkles" (Food Fair)
Knee Tattoos: Sugar Heart "Fruit Kneenja" (gacha at Food Fair)
Purse: Adore and Abhor "Fortune Cookie Bag" (at Food Fair)
Rings: Zanzibar "Mini Cake Rings" (gacha at Food Fair)
Shoes: A*S "Happy Food Flat Shoes" (at Food Fair)
Shirt: House of Fox "Puff Sleeve Blouse" (at Collabor88)
Hair: Analog Dog "Fablespoon" (at Hair Fair)
Shorts: Tres Blah "Denim Bermuda Shorts"
Glasses: Slug "Clubmaster Shades Pink"
Skin: Essences "Opera Summertime"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Poses: by Animazoo, Diesel Works, Estetica, 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

FOR SOPHIE

We all know what it feels like to feel out of place, but rarely does anyone lose their life for not fitting the common mold. After Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend were killed simply for looking different, her mother founded the Sophie Lancaster Foundation to educate people not to practice hatred or intolerance of people who like to dress outside the mainstream. World Goth Fair in Second Life raises funds for this charity. If you like anything gothy, alternative, or are a fan of black and red, this fair is a Win-Win-Win!



Each shop at the Fair has at least one charity benefit item. I am wearing this dark confection from Evie's Closet, and Lassitude and Ennui's delicious bony jewels. It also made me smile that many of the vendors are also giving out little gifts for those of us who have a limited wallet; for instance these cute shoes at The Little Bat, and a nice dramatic eye shadow by Beautiful Freak. Evie Miles also put back out an old gift, the lovely black and red Halloween Fable gown, for those of you who haven't seen it already.



Read more at the World Goth Fair website!

Gown: Evie's Closet "Morrow" (charity benefit item)
Jewels: Lassitude and Ennui "Macabre" (charity benefit item)
Shoes: The Little Bat "Sophie Pumps" (fair gift)
Hair: LaViere "Ambush"
Skin: Essences "Wednesday Living Dead"
Eyes: Dead Apples "Shattered - Silver"
Lashes: LeLutka "Photoshoot II"
Lip Gloss: Pink Acid "Witches Gloss and Teeth 04"
Eye Shadow: Beautiful Freak "Flamina" (from fair gift pack)
Poses: by Flowey, Juxtapose and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene

MISS PATIENCE

Lassitude and Ennui have served another delicious dessert of a dress at this month's Zodiac venue! Of course I believe wholeheartedly in gilding the lily, so I layered some lacy system layers underneath, and went for pure fantasy by adding these lovely horns that I picked up at the Plastik booth at Fantasy Faire.



I need to go back and get another HUD for the horns to texture change the gems, but when I was there I just couldn't choose! The basic HUD changes the colors of the leather straps and metal bits. Finally I put on a golden manicure and these cute little jeweled slippers that are some old favorites ... ready to go frolic in the faery woods!



Dress: Lassitude and Ennui "Patience" (at Zodiac)
Lace Collar/Gloves/Camisole: PixelDolls "Bella" (unavailable)
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui "Mojari"
Horns: Plastik "Arachzis" (at Fantasy Faire)
Nails: Nemezi "Gold Nails" (at Cosmetic Fair)
Hair: Truth "Elisha"
Skin: Auxiliary "Skin Love Fair Kitschy Blue"
Eyes: Ikon "Ardent"
Lashes: Lelutka "Photoshoot II"
Poses: by Del May, Frooti, and Ma Vie

Love,
Serene