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 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
The ombre top from Emery for faMESHed is so gorgeous I didn’t even mind showing a bit of tummy.
A friend of mine had a crisis in confidence this weekend. It surprised me because she is one of the most amazing people in the world. She’s the woman who can “bring home the bacon, fry it up in the pan and never let you forget you’re a man” of old songs that celebrate female power and confidence. Yet, careless words negated all her accomplishments, her skills, her successes, her loving friends and filled her with a feeling of inadequacy. How is it that someone so good could ever feel insecure?
But insecurity strikes us all. Myself, whenever someone writes a criticism of “bloggers” without naming names, I am certain that it is about me. Boring, just like everyone else, dull, they are all words I have internalized. I know very well that I am not nearly so imaginative and creative as some of the SL photographers that inspire me. I envy their abilities and most of all their creativity.
I love the contrast between the bold colored stripes on the sleeves with the solid black dress.
It’s typical, that life hands me something awesome and then gives me not awesome along side it. I’m not sure if that’s karma I’m burning off of simply the run of things but just as soon as I’m ecstatic about a temp spot to live and shoot pics, all my pics today show up with more grid lines than ever in them.
See how I cropped that vertical one above? I’m pretending it’s intentional. Go with it. Continue reading
…you must go to the Godswood. Trompe Loeil released this a few months ago and I’ve been saving it for a special occasion. Continue reading
I have to say first of all, that sequins have been ugly in SL for years. I’m ecstatic that suddenly sequins exist that don’t make me want to cry because – SEQUINS ARE WHAT SL IS ALL ABOUT.
It’s glamour and shiny and fun and festive. If your SL isn’t at least two of those things you are probably doing it wrong. Continue reading