Annual Anti-Valentine's Day Post

Let me say up front - I do NOT hate Valentine's Day! I just don't like the fact that one day of the year should be the end-all and be-all of romantic days. Show someone you love them every day of the year. Doesn't have to be in big ways. Just in the little things that let you know someone you care.

With that said, here are my Anti-Valentine's Day picks for 2012!

From E-Clipse we have Celeno, or what I would like to call The Harpie.

This is an amazing look for when you just want to scream (and claw) at the world.

For that dark place I selected Alecto from House Of Rage Evolution.

Sometimes you just feel blue!

What better way to end an Anti-Valentine's Day blog than with an anti wedding dress from Son!a.

He left me at the altar. I left HIS heart in San Francisco.

Forget the flowers, the candy and romantic dinners. Surprise someone you love on a week night with a neck massage. Rent their favorite DVD; the one you never want to watch. have the oil changed in their car or check the air in the tires. It is the little things in life done every day for no reason that means more than all the treats given once a year.

Fur Fun For The Winter

*Disclaimer - No animals were harmed in the creation of the following designs.

As the snow fall outside exceeds 6 inches, I sit here wrapped in blanket and fuzzy slippers and escape into Second Life and the warm and fashionable designs from Tres Beau.

Thank goodness Kimmera Madison released two new designs for those long winter months - FOX TAIL and NOVEMBER.

Fox Tail, shown here in Blonde Mink, is a luxurious mink coat and hat, accented with fox tails, giving the coat a stylish and playful fun feel. Hidden beneath the coat is a must see sheer cami with lace edging along the bodice and the bottom. Sexy leather pants finish the ensemble, adding to the overall warm feel and fashion fun.
















Fox Tail is available in 5 lush fur textures.


November, modeled here in Sable, is a beautiful fur texture coat with a pompom tie and matching fur hat. Beneath the coat is a cozy, warm sweater with a cowl neck. Again, the sweater beneath can stand alone as an accessory to any outfit. However, Kimmera didn't stop there! I also fell in love with the high-waist, checked pattern stretch pants, adding another dimension to this stylish outfit.
















You might ask where are you going to find the boots to match November? Travel no farther than Tres Beau, for Kimmera added matching boots to the outfit!

November is available in Silver Mink and Golden Mink, as well as Sable.

If you want an outfit to keep you warm and toasty, you love the look and feel of fur or you just appreciate quality designs, head over to Tres Beau and pick up Fox Tail and November today. And if you are like me, you won't be able to decide which colors to buy!

CREDITS

Outfit #1: Tres Beau Fox Tail - Blonde Mink

Boots: PIXELFASHION Sandy Shoes - Brown
Skin: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
Hair: Exile Who Knew/ash
Eyes: Aimesi Eyes Grey
Eyelashes: ***Chaisuki*** lashes 27


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Outfit #2: Tres Beau November - Sable (Boots included)

Skin: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
Hair: Exile Who Knew/ash
Eyes: Aimesi Eyes Grey
Eyelashes: ***Chaisuki*** lashes 41

Boho Berkeley Dress from Kaliko

Kaliope Kara's has created a cute new denim dress with 2 skirt options! A cute babydoll option and a sexy mini dress look.




I am the one on the left by the way.

This weekend her Brick color option is being offered at 60L. Other colors are at regular price of 200L and include; Plum, Forest, Brown and Rose. Each a slightly different pattern.

With the shape of the babydoll dress, she has also included an alpha to hid the hips and butt so they don't stick out. Also, she kept in mind that some have viewers that only support 1 alpha, so a second alpha was done to include the hip/butt and the feet for those who would like to wear sandals that include prim feet.


In the picture we are both wearing these cute brown sandals from J's. They can be found on the SL Marketplace


If you have any questions about other items worn in the picture, please feel free to IM Persephone Paine In World.

60L Weekends begin today (Friday) at 6 PM SLT and she usually leaves the vendor up until Monday Morning.


Be sure to check out Berkely and other great outfits at KaliKo!

M.O.C.K-ing Is Not a Bad Thing!

You have to love the tattoo layer. It opens up so many more avenues when it comes to skin and hair and more. I have been part of the M.O.C.K cosmetic group for a few months now. Mocksoup Graves does charge a small fee to join, but her generosity of gifts makes it more then worth it.

Today in Group Chat she mentioned that she has a couple of eyelash tattoos. In the 4 years in SL I have worn prim lashes, but adjusting them is so time consuming if you want to have a different lash look.

I immediately TP'd over to the store to check them out.

Currently she has 2 styles, Pandora and Victorina. Each has a Noir and one that you can tint. I have featured them on my Gala Skin (Yum- Sundust Light - Cranberry)

Here is the Before, I am wearing an alpha to hide my system lashes and you can see that there is a more natural looking lash on the skin itself.


BEFORE






PANDORA LASH











VICTORINA






So if you would like to check out these lashes or her other great skins and make-ups just Click Here for M.O.C.K Cosmetics!


OTHER ITEMS WORN:

HAIR: TRUTH HAIRS - BREE IN AUBURN (GINGERS COLLECTION)
TOP: FRI.DAY - POET HALTER IN ROSE.
NECKLACE: MOCHA - CHARM NECKLACE - BUNNY - GACHA
EARRINGS: NAIVE- SMALL SILVER HOOPS (STORE CLOSED)
EYES: CURIO - TRAGIC EYES -HAZEL (MEDIUM, NO SHINE)

New Addition for KaliKo 21! Dottie Mae

Ok so I am blatantly promoting my BFF's store. Especially since she used me as the model. This is the latest in her KaliKo 21 line. The dress is called Dottie Mae. I love that she doesn't make the glitch pants actual pants so you have the option of wearing pretty panties underneath. There will be more to come. She also participates in 60L weekends.

Click Here to Visit KaliKo!

My fellow blogger Nivaya Barbosa pointed out that this would also make cute retro lingerie. I have also paired it together with Jeans or Capris. So its quite versatile.

Dress: Dottie Mae by Kaliko
Hair: RiRi By Truth
Necklace: Little Bit of Pretty by Whippet & Buck

Shakespeare Beware!

"Out, damn'd spot! out, I say!"

If Lady Macbeth lived in Second Life today she would never curse this creation by Chop Zuey Couture Jewelry! Trust me when I say, this is no ordinary spot!

Out Damned Spot! is a sharp and edgy design from Belle Roussel, owner and creator Chop Zuey. The brushed silver collar necklace is set with black moonstones with large black crystal balls dangling from the bottom edge. A smaller version of the collar graces the wrist in bracelet form while geometric shaped brushed silver earrings include a single dangling black crystal.
Belle Roussel inspired me to step outside my comfort zone and present Out Damned Spot! wrapped in a haute couture ribbon of sorts. A quite Grave wrapping, too! I have always wanted to go shopping at Graves Leather/Latex/Metal and now this gave me the perfect excuse. Savage, the strappy design from Graves, jumped up a screamed 'Take me home'. How could I resist?

No ordinary shoes would do to finish off this outfit, so I found Raptor, my favorite pair of Mea Culpa shoes. An exclusive skin from sYs and one of Miamai hair pieces and I am transformed. Thank you Belle!

Out Damned Spot! does not need Shakespeare to speak its praises, for it takes center stage all on its own.

CREDITS:
Jewelry: Chop Zuey - Out Damned Spot!
Outfit: Graves Leather/Latex/Metal - G304 Savage - Black
Shoes: **=__MEA CULPA_=** Shoes - RAPTOR
Skin: [sYs] Skin MODAVIA - Exclusive Gift (pale)- hairbase black
Hair: Miamai_Pari Black
Eyes: Aimesi Eyes Grey
Eyelashes: ***Chaisuki*** lashes 47

KaliKo Celebrates the 4th of July

My friend Kaliope Karas saw a need and has been working to fill it. For those that like to roleplay in Victorian or Wild West sims there seemed to be a lack of simple, well constructed day dresses. Her latest is her Summer Day Series, her colors are based on flowers. Below see her Rose and Sunflower and Carnation. Call me lazy, but I just had her send her advert copy since she did such a lovely job on them. Her gowns are pretty similar, but she has improved on it and added more pattern options. Gowns come with 3 top styles with Jacket and Shirt layers and the skirt comes with or without the Apron, I look foward to see what more she has in store.




Plus in honor of the Independence day she has created this cute patriotic version of the dress. Currently on sale for only 50L!
KaliKo has shops set up in the Deadwood 1876 Sim and the Idaho Sim (2nd floor of Merchant Area). However the easiest way to view and purchase her items is the Second Life Marketplace. Just click here for KaliKo!

Hair in Pictures Nicola from Truth in Dawn and Jessica in Light Blonde by Amacci.

Both models are wearing the Helen Skin from Amacci.

Other colors available for gowns include, Morning Glory, Lavender, and soon, she will have Forest (Green), Weeds (Black), Gentian (pale green with purple trim) and Pansy (Purple)