So it’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to blog. RL work has been hectic as always and my SL has been happily busy as well. However, the new releases by one of my favorite stores, Entente, pulled me away long enough to put something together.
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Alexander McQueen transformed fashion with his iconoclastic designs that overthrew fashion convention. He altered the gestalt of the fashion world before his tragic surrender to despair and suicide. But his influence continues, not only in Sarah Burton’s designs for his design house, but in the more theatrical fashion shows, the extreme silhouettes with fantasy hair and makeup and more diverse and interesting models that continue to bring excitement and vision to the runways. The rebirth of tailoring and the renaissance of rich textured brocades, prints and other fabrics all are part of his influence continuing. And here in Second Life we can see his influence with some of the work of designer Rollyn of Vangaurd. Vanguard is new to me. I saw the store at The Ashraya Project and fell in love with the fabrics and silhouettes. It has certainly been around since last December, but I only came across it this month. This rich, detailed dress with the amazing epaulettes is one of my favorites from her collection.
It was all bathing suits and bikinis at the Velvet last night as Cajsa DJ’s us through a set with lots of Dick Dale, Beach Boys and other beachy tunes. I popped over for a while to dance and enjoy some non-work related time online.
Mesh shorts are cropping up all over and I am in love with these from Baiastice I’ve had them on for two days (which is a long time for me). They fit nicely and don’t give me weird body distortions. I didn’t have to alter my shape to get the S to work.
I found this little prop when I popped over to Juicy Beach sim to pay my rent to Gogolita, and was poking around the little shops around me. It’s a freebie from VivaLaVida and there is also a ladybug chair for free, but this was my fave. It’s got three poses in it and – hey, FREE. Amirite?
For a summery look I am wearing PXL Creations KATE which is a pretty youthful face. I thought freckles were perfect for a sunny weekend day. The freckles are kind of growing on me, I might have to wear them more.
And now our weekend of remembrance/partying/etc is over in the states and it’s back to the business of being serious.
I hope everyone has a great Tuesday!
Shop for it:
Bikini Top: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Nautical Bikini, Red (Top)
Manicure: [ PXL ] Manicure – Blue #5 BlackFrench
Bikini Bottom (worn not shown)* RezIpsa Loc * ~ Nautical Bikini, Red (bottom)
Lipstick: [PXL] KATE NAT Nude Lips Glossy (Tattoo)
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 6
Hair: ::Exile:: Groove Theory:Vanilla
Shorts: Baiastice_Denim Mesh shorts-lilac-size S
Shoes: Ingenue :: Bridget Flats (l) :: Rouge
Shape: Gidge ~Savoir Faire Shapes~ (new)
Skin: [PXL] KATE NAT NE DEB C3 FR
Brow Shape: Juicy – Maribella Shape Brows
Eyes: Vision by A:S:S – Enaid – Alexandria
Prop: VivalaVida – Chanel no 5 Barrel –Juicy Beach Location Freebie
I swung by the Gulf of Lune for a visit. It’s such a lovely sim, peaceful and relaxing. Perhaps it comes from growing up on a lake, but I love the lakes and marshes of Second Life. For my travels, I wore this lovely top. It’s from Kunglers who have begun making mesh now, too. It comes in five sizes though I had to wear the large instead of my usual medium. The top is sexy as all get out as you can see. The pants are from Peqe. Oddly enough, I had to wear the large size in those as well. I think I must have accidentally added some weight.
I invited my friend Harrison over to BBQ with me yesterday and he refused to use the spatula. “I AM A MAN!” he declared, turning hot meats with his bare hands and only crying like a baby some of the time.
I said “Did you get the spatula?” He said “I did, but I declined it.”
[23:35] Harrison Gearz: I dont need no fucking spatula
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I was going to blog this lovely gown I picked up at Culture Shock, but I ran out of time. Culture Shock closed yesterday and I am eager to hear how much was raised in total. Anyway, although this was a donation gown at Culture Shock, it will be available after the event at Vanguard, a store that features wonderfully bold and provocative clothing.
I wanted an additional dock for my houseboat and when Funky Junk released the SUMMERTIME DOCK it was the perfect solution to an absolute need over at my house. How else would I leap and frolic into the water, if not from a well made wooden platform? Continue reading
Today is the last day of Culture Shock. I popped by last night to do some last minute shopping and there were only about 6 to 10 other people, making it a delightfully lag-free shopping experience. If you have been deterred by lagophobia lo these many days, now is your chance to find delightful dresses like this one from Spright and fun fashions and shop until you drop knowing that your lindens are saving lives for people whose time literally is running out without the fabulous work of Médecins Sans Frontières MSF (Doctors Without Borders).
It’s the beginning of summer vacation for most of us in the U.S.A. so I decided to kick it off by embracing Gogolita’s bubblegum weekend idea and try a fun hair color for grins. I don’t even know if she is still doing this but I don’t care, I loved this texture from Magika the second I saw it and ran over as soon I logged in to pick it up. I just can’t get that ONE bit to lay down. Continue reading
Tomorrow is the last day of Culture Shock and time is running out for you to save lives by spending your lindens on fabulous fashions. I know buying a dress at Culture Shock rather than somewhere else seems a pittance, but your lindens make a difference. Your purchase of this dress buys the antibiotics to treat 3 children with pneumonia. The skin or the jewelry will buy vaccination against meningitis for 10 years! You see, many of the things that can save lives are relatively inexpensive, but it’s getting them to where they are needed that makes all the difference. That is what makes Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders so very important. Unlike many other aid organizations, they have no affiliation with any government, ideology or religion and have no agenda beyond providing the health care that saves lives where it’s most needed. This means they are uniquely trusted and able to operate in places where others are not welcome.
With projects in over 60 countries, MSF is saving lives not only around the world but here at home, wherever home may be. We like to think we are secure and isolated from the ravages of famine, disease and hunger but illness is infectious. No man is an island, particularly when it comes to viruses. People who are not motivated to support good health care for everyone out of a belief in access to health care as a human right, should be motivated by self-interest and the need to combat diseases before they become international epidemics.