And just like that, it’s time to start thinking of holiday events. It’s officially the Social Season with Thanksgiving week starting in the states. Parties and dances of a more elegant nature will start to pop up on your social calendar so it’s probably time to shop for something formal! Continue reading
I am cursed of late, the hated gridlines of SL Photography have followed me to over 4000Xwhatever size photos and at this point, I’ve decided eff it – imma just leave them.
We’ll call this proof that I’m not photoshopping my pics and misrepresenting what you’re going to get.
First of all, MySecondBox group has started releasing their gifts, and four of the five have been released with the last item coming soon from Adore & Abhor…I’m wearing today a perfect elegant pantsuit from Spyralle and I’m in LOVE with the pattern. Continue reading
Baiastice has released a sexy little slip dress. Is there such a think as a non-sexy slip dress? I love this dress. Made with mesh, it hugs the body beautifully. The white on white fabric gives it dimension and adds shapeliness. There are a lot of slip dresses, but this one races to the top of my list.
I added the darling DECO pumps I picked up on a discount day, but they are available in the store. I love this sassy hair style from Exile!
My jewelry comes from CAE, the fabulous new jewelry store that opened on Saturday. By Caelan Hancroft, CAE jewelry is modern. Its elegance comes through simplicity and boldness. It’s a stunning collection and this set of pearls is one of the highlights. It’s so much for fun, too, to wear a ring with SLink’s mesh hands. You can find CAE right by the landing point at Truth District.
The skin is the fabulous Taina by Sachi Vixen from Adam n Eve. And she’s already wearing a new skin she’s working on. Does that woman sleep?
Store info at Blogging Second Life
****SHOPPING LIST******
Poses: Status
Skin: Adam n Eve AE Skins – Laina T1 Lily
Makeup Tattoos: AE Eyebrow Tattoo Laina Red T3
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard
Lashes:Lelutka
Mani/Pedi: SLink Mesh Hands
Hair: Exile Almost Had You
Clothing: Baiastice Aida White
Shoes: DECO Mesh Sequined Heel Silver
Jewelry: CAE Timeless Parure
Background Texture: Distressed Textures
Many creators find it incredibly frustrating to produce beautiful creations that bloggers use in their pictures and then fail to credit in their posts. Now, sometimes that is deliberate. Understandably, some bloggers like to withhold what specific skin they wear or some other item because they don’t want to be copied down to the last detail, hoping to retain their individuality. Other bloggers who don’t credit everything, do so because they see their role as highlighting a new release, promoting the new dress, the new shoe, the new hair and don’t credit anything more than the one item that is the focus of their post. For me, I credit everything but my shape which is not for sale. Other bloggers use items they make and sell themselves and so don’t credit them for fear of looking opportunistic and also don’t credit similar items by competitors so that they are consistent. There are many reasons why people don’t credit everything and I can understand how different people come to their differing opinions.
Yet, I empathize with the creators whose work goes unnamed and unknown. In a business with such low barriers to entry, there is a lot of competition and marketing is integral to any Second Life business success. SL Bloggers Support has launched an initiative to address the frequent exclusion of credits for poses with a Pose Appreciation Week from Nov 19th through the 25th. This reminded me of Achariya’s PoseMaker Challenge back in 2009. I remember that challenge as being a very successful effort that resulted in more bloggers crediting poses after it was over.
How can you make sure you don’t forget key elements when you write up your credits?
The heavy mahogany canopy bed from Trompe Loeil was a perfect piece for my new skybox, and I was so excited to unpack this new chemise from Baiastice that I thought they really needed to go together. Continue reading
I had to smile when I saw the new Hana sweater from Redgrave. It made me think of my mother and the wonderful Scandinavian knit sweaters she would knit for me each year. I had one very similar to this one with the Yule pattern. Mine was knit with silvery gray, white and a dusty rose yarn with several rows of geometric patterns from the neckline and down the yoke with a solid silvery gray from the yoke to the bottom. My sweater was full length though I kind of replicated that with the tank top underneath. I loved my sweaters and always admired my mother’s ability to knit such delicate and intricate patterns. Of course, since it took so long to make them, I was never surprised at Christmas.
I’m in transition. I’m waiting to restart the 2nd Existence I put on hold. I didn’t stop it. I just stopped my forward progress for a bit, while I marshal my forces and sort out what is what. Continue reading
I love the new Sweet Sheer top from The Secret Store for faMESHed. It’s perfect for mixing and matching with pants and skirts with its beautifully tucked-in waist. It comes in a nice range of colors for all sorts of different looks. I chose this mustard top for a more fall ensemble with the madras plaid skirt from coldLogic.
Browsing through my contacts on Flickr the other day, I saw a batch of vendor ads from Countdown. They were so stunning, I didn’t just make a note to go check it out, but instead logged in right and snapped up a few of the dresses. Countdown is not new, but it is new to me and that makes me ask, “Countdown, where have you been all my SLife?”
Could there be designs more suited to draw me in? Look at the classic lines combined with the modern details like the sheer chevrons that embrace the belt and highlight the waist. The sheer elements at the neckline and waist flirt with sensuality, but never stray close to the line.
(Note to Designers: This is why you put vendor ads on Flickr.)
I couldn’t decide who I was today in SL. What is brilliant is, I don’t have to. New slacks and a sweater from Baiastice and gorgeous new shoes from Miamai. Really. Perfect day.
If you had a Monday – I recommend some shopping therapy – STAT!
Your Shopping List:
Red Headed Gidge:
Nails: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Gray Nails, French (glove layer)
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 1
Hair: ::Exile:: Almost Had You:Cayenne
Baiastice_Merino turtleneck sweater-SNOW-size M
Baiastice_Milano trousers-grey-size M
Miamai_Lois_Sinopia L
Miamai_Lois_Sinopia R
Shape: Gidge ~Savoir Faire Shapes~
Skin: -Adam N Eve – Samara cleavage
Eyes: Poetic Colors – Coral Reef
Blonde Gidge:
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 1
Hair: >TRUTH< Dolly w/Roots – swedish and champagne
Sweater: Baiastice_Merino turtleneck sweater-orchid-size M
Slacks: Baiastice_Milano trousers-cool Purple-size M
Wedding Ring: EarthStones Destiny Bridal Set – Gold
Shoes: Miamai_Lois_Charcoal
R
Shape: Gidge ~Savoir Faire Shapes~
Skin: -Belleza- Chloe Pale 4
Poetic Colors-classic – coral reef (m) bright
All Poses: STATUS