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Yup — I’m still wearing these fantastic mesh shorts from *G* Field — this time in gray (I’m starting to think I should just have gotten the fatpack… ) You can also see another example of a Redbird lipstick… and be sure not to miss the gift necklace from Apple May Design (pencils– very cute!)

I also have to mention this super-cute newish hairstyle from Truth … if you like ponytails and/or casual, slightly messy hair — this is a must have. I have a feeling I’ll be wearing this one most of the summer! I’m also loving the newest eyes from Insufferable Dastard (click thru to my flickr stream to see them closer up). The ones I’m wearing were the VIP group gift for April — and I believe they are still available in the store. These are actually my favorite color in the whole set — but there’s a large variety of colors also available in the store.

Shirt: Apple May Designs ~ City Work *Mesh* Sweat Shirts – Varsity (at Culture Shock)
Shorts: *G*Field Frill Shorts [mesh] (at Culture Shock)
Lashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08 [tattoo layer]
Lipstick: >Redbird< Candied Lips / Strawberry (at Culture Shock)
Freckles: [Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Necklace: Apple May Designs ~ Eccentric Pencil Necklace (Gift at Culture Shock)
Sneakers: CC Design ~ Basic Sneakers Pink
Socks: *G*Field ~ Button Socks :KneeHigh: -gray-
Hair: TRUTH ~ Tisha – carrot [tinted]
Skin: -Glam Affair – Giselle – Natural R Clean
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard April Gift / Gem Eyes in Sunset
Poses: !bang

Culture Shock May 4 – May 26
Culture Shock 2012 Website
Culture Shock 2012 Landing Point
Map & SLURLS
Flickr Group

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I’ve got a couple more double-duty posts this week for the color challenge, and to show you some more great finds at Culture Shock (you’ve still got time!!) I have kind of a love/don’t-love relationship with mesh clothing still. I don’t really think it is so much the mesh’s fault as my own shape-shifting laziness. But I was really pleased to be able to fit myself into these cute jeans from Onyx Wear with only a little tummy-tuck. They are fun and easy to wear — and I’m counting them as bright turquoise!

It’s a little hard to see on this photo unless you look at the enlargement, but I am wearing a lipstick from new-to-me designer, Redbird. I’m not a big lipstick wearer generally — but these makeups are really lovely and not too overwhelming. I’m wearing the nude shade, on a clean version of the Giselle skin from Glam Affair. If you are enjoying the tattoo layer makeup, definitely take a look!

Shirt: *League* Garage Shirt White
Pants: Onyx Wear~ “MiSH” Mesh JeansXD Neon Aqua (at Culture Shock)
Ring: Donna Flora ~ ZSAZSA leo ring turquoise
Necklace: {Violet Voltaire} Black Hearts: Wicked Necklace
Shoes: CC Design – Sneakers No8 Turquoise
Hair: >TRUTH< Sophie - carrot [tinted]
Skin: -Glam Affair – Giselle – Natural R 05
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard ~ April Gift / Gem Eyes in Sunset
Eyelashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08 [tattoo layer]
Freckles: [Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Lipstick: >Redbird< Matte Nudes / 3
Poses: Sway’s

Culture Shock May 4 – May 26
Culture Shock 2012 Website
Culture Shock 2012 Landing Point
Map & SLURLS
Flickr Group

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Some personal events have put me a little behind on my blogging… so I’m going to be doing some double-duty posts this month! I couldn’t resist dipping into my Silent Sparrow stash for something very royally purple … and the horns from Rue are the perfect complement.

The pose prop I’m using here is from Sparrowtree Studios, and is available at Culture Shock. The prop includes floor and backdrop, as well as the balls that you pose on. Note that I re-textured the props to work better with my busy outfit Scroll to the bottom of this post to get the whole scoop on the Culture Shock event!

Poses & Pose Prop: Sparrowtree Studios (at Culture Shock)
Corset: Silent Sparrow ~ (sugarplum) seraph corset
Jabot: Silent Sparrow ~ (sugarplum) beloved jabot (with collar)
Pants: Sn@tch ~ PVC Striped Jeans (Black)
Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui ~ Reckless
Hair: >TRUTH< Enisa – carrot (tinted)
Skin: -Glam Affair- Leah MedTan – 01 Red
Eyes: (Miriel) Realistic Eyes – Watercolor
Eye Makeup: *elymode* makeup – solstice – purple w / liner
Freckles: [Stellar] Freckle Face Tattoo
Eyelashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08 (tattoo layer)
Lip Gloss: Insufferable Dastard ~ Fade Gloss/Purple
Earrings: (Magpie*) Cassana Earring Silver/Drk Purple
Horns: .{Rue}. Horn’d/Intercessor: Elemental (ridged)

Culture Shock May 4 – May 26
Culture Shock 2012 Website
Culture Shock 2012 Landing Point
Map & SLURLS
Flickr Group

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In case you haven’t heard — Culture Shock 2012 is open! This is my first year covering this event, but so far I’ve been quite impressed. The event has been quite organized, and I think you’ll find the event fairly easy to navigate. You can get all the info to get you to the event at the bottom of the post — including a link to a list of SLURLS that will help you get to any specific store you are looking for, or trying to get back to. But do take the time to just walk around and visit all the stores — you’ll find a great variety of merchandise. Every vendor should have an item out that will donate either 50% or 100% of the proceeds to the event’s charity, Doctors Without Borders. So shop, and contribute, and have a great time!!! The event runs until May 26, but I’m thinking you may want to plan more than one trip!

The terrific dress and boots I’m wearing in this picture are both donation items — and look at that … they go very well together! I especially love these mesh boots from Ingenue — great fit and great style! These are the mustard color, but there are several other colors available as well at the Ingenue booth.

Picture Credits
Dress: Peqe – Jullie (mesh) (at Culture Shock)
Boots: Ingenue ~ Jude Boot (mesh) ~ Mustard (at Culture Shock)
Necklace: Izzie’s – Owl Necklace (mesh) (at Culture Shock)
Poses: Glitterati ~ Bitch (at Culture Shock)

Hair: >TRUTH< Anastasia – carrot (tinted)
Skin: -Glam Affair – Giselle – Natural R Clean
Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Deep Absinthe (M)
Lashes: [[Mozz]] Lashes – 08 (tattoo layer)
Jacket: AOHARU_NoCollarLeatherJK_Brown
Ring: (Magpie*) Synthetic Cocktail – green (left)

Culture Shock May 4 – May 26
Culture Shock 2012 Website
Culture Shock 2012 Landing Point
Map & SLURLS
Flickr Group