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Cat’s Eyes~
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While I was putting together my “electric indigo” look, I ran across these wonderful feline eyes from Sn@tch in my inventory (yes! Ivey does things other than clothes!). Although I didn’t end up using them in my indigo fashion post, I couldn’t resist sharing them with you. The cat’s eye pupil is always fun for a bit of an exotic look (even if you aren’t a cat) … and the color and the light/reflections are just beautiful.
I also want to take this opportunity to highlight again how tattoo-layer makeup can really help you customize your look, or just shake things up a little bit. The base skin here is the lovely Atomic skin recently available at The Dressing Room. It’s a beautiful skin all on it’s own, but I was looking for something other than teal eyeshadow for this particular picture. With some new eye makeup, eyelashes, freckles, and lip makeup, I had a new face, customized to highlight these gorgeous eyes, and reflect some of my own style.
Hair: >TRUTH< Luana – carrot [tinted]
Skin: [Atomic] Grace Skin (DB)_Buff – Winter Kiss (TDR Exclusive)
Eyes: :::Sn@tch Illyria Eyes (Feline/Purple):::
Eye Makeup: *elymode* makeup – solstice – purple w / liner
Lashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08
Freckles: [Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Lip Makeup:.Pekka. KERE Lipline (purple)
Pose: Olive Juice
~Home On The Grid Roundup~
A Home & Garden blogger’s work is never done! Good thing we have a team at Home On The Grid! Here’s a roundup of the latest…
Sheila’s New Year’s Home~
Peri’s Basement Hideaway
The Seasons Gatcha with Dani
More from Sheila’s New Year’s Home
And some fantastic group gifts from HMPD!!
Whew! Check out all the details over at Home On The Grid~
52 Weeks of Color 2: Week 3 Electric Indigo
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When I saw this week’s color, the first thing that popped into my mind were these terrific, eye-catching leather pants from Deviance. I love to contrast a “tough” piece (like leather pants) with something at the other end of the spectrum — like a filmy white blouse, and romantic boots. To top it all off is a new-ish casual updo from Truth — I can never get enough of those! This one has hair clips that change color — or you can hide them entirely. Romantic, sexy, with a little bit of a contemporary edge — this look could take you almost anywhere!
Hair: >TRUTH< Evelyn – champagne
Skin: Laqroki ~ Ebba – [Fair] – 01
Eyes: Laqroki ~ Dazzling Grey Eyes
Eyelashes: Laqroki ~Flirty
Lip Gloss: .ID. Fade Gloss/Purple
Eye Makeup: *elymode* makeup – solstice – purple w / liner
Pants: Deviance ~leather pants-violet-dragon1
Boots: G Field~ Short Lace-Up Boots
Top: Sn@tch Cropped Tux Top (White)
Ring: EarthStones Dark Devotion Bridal Set – Garnet
Jewelry: PRIMALOT ‘Keera’
Poses: Everglow
52 Weeks of Color 2: Week 2 Coral
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Coral is not one of my typical colors… and in fact I had exactly one thing in my inventory that went by the name of coral. Fortunately, it was this beautiful dress from Vanitas Vesture. I love the gorgeous gradations of color in this dress, not to mention the subtle pattern of the fabric and the lovely, feminine shape. It was a joy to pull this out and wear it again. The turquoise and teal accents made the whole ensemble much more “me”, and provided that essential level of quirkiness to my look 
And, hey! I’m now caught up on the color challenge! Check out all the other coral stylings on the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge Flickr group~
Hair: >TRUTH< Pia – carrot [tinted]
Skin: -Belleza- Chloe Tan 0 (with light brows)
Freckles: [Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Pale Mint (M)
Lashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08
Dress: Vanitas Vesture – Flute Scribbly Dress – Coral
Gloves: Fleur Gloves Short Turquoise [no longer available]
Shoes: Shiny Things: Belles
Glasses: /artilleri/ Meredith glasses (nose) *bronze*
Jewelry: Zaara’s : Kaya Turquoise bracelet silver L
Pose: Olive Juice
52 Weeks of Color 2: Week 1 Champagne
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I’m not sure it bodes well that I’m already late on week ONE of this challenge! Then again, maybe I’ve just come to grips early that I’m not likely to always be on time In any event, I’m thrilled to be joining the newest iteration of the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge, Part Deux.
One of my most favorite parts of this challenge is that I feel encouraged to dig into the depths of my inventory to find beautiful things that I never wear enough. I think Blowpop makes some of the most beautiful lingerie on the grid. I haven’t seen much in the way of new releases… but this set is still available inworld and on the Marketplace.
Hair: >TRUTH< Faith – carrot (tinted)
Skin: -Belleza- Chloe Tan Light brows
Freckles:[Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Pale Mint (M)
Lashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08
Shoes: G Field ~ Bow Strap Shoes “Kate” (tinted)
Lingerie: Blowpop ~ Yvette – nude
Necklace: Miel Sen Necklace
Pose: Atomic
Home On The Grid Rings in the New Year
While I’ve been snowed under with RL, the talented women over at Home on the Grid have been blogging some terrific decorating projects.
Many thanks to Sheila for keeping up with some of the special sales going on right now…
And don’t forget to hop over to Collabor88 before this round is over!
If you, like me, have been tied up with the holidays, beginning of school, whatever — catch up over at Home on the Grid! I can’t wait to see what the new year brings in SL Home & Garden~
The Work of Christmas Begins
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This week after Christmas is actually one of my favorite times of the season. The hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas is over … my work has not kicked back into to full gear yet … there’s still an inkling of generosity in our midst. And for me, the moments before a New Year dawns seem bursting with possibility. I make no apologies for being sentimental and optimistic this time of year
This will probably be my last fashion post of the year, and I want to share a lovely yule outfit, and some enduring Christmas spirit. This beautiful dress is one of two limited-time dollarbie gifts at Mer-Elf creations. I believe these will be out ’til Jan. 1 — so there is still time to grab them. The one I’m wearing in the picture could be worn any time of year, and would be great for roleplay or period dressing/photography. There are skirt and sleeve options that give you a variety of looks. And/or, if like me, you are still collecting fantastic Christmas stuff to save for NEXT year — here’s your chance!
I want to close out my last fashion post of 2011 with a poem that I heard on Christmas Day that really touched my heart, and I offer it here as a wish for all the best of life and love in the coming year.
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.– by Howard Thurman
Hair: Tameless ~ Nadine
Skin: Belleza ~ Lily (group gift)
Lip Makeup: Insufferable Dastard ~ gold dot
Freckles: Stellar
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard ~ Light Sensitive ~ Ice
Eyelashes: Mozz
Dress: Mer-Elf Creations ~ Aurelina (dollarbie dress ’til Jan 1)
Boots: Sn@tch ~ Thigh High Suede Boot ~ Red
Jewelry: Magpie ~ Cassana
Antlers: Insufferable Dastard ~ Battle Antlers ~ group gift
Poses: Serenade
[SPRY] Holiday Pavilion for SUYS
Christmas Home~ at Home On The Grid
Sheila Yoshikawa has wow’ed me again with this gorgeous Christmas home she created in a greenhouse~ Check out her post and more stunning pictures at Home On The Grid~