Walking the Boards at Sand Shack Surf Co.

So first and foremost my apologies to Sand Shack Surf Co designer, Emma Gilmour, as I told her I would have this feature last week as she kindly gave me the opportunity to review these shoes.

Summer is just around the corner and here in my area of Sunny Florida I am so ready to hit the beach. In the Summer the sand can get incredibly hot and if your feet are tender shoes are imperative.

Emma has created this cute little slip on shoe called the Boardwalker. It comes in 16 different fun colors and patterns!





I will admit I am very late in discovering Surf Co. But I am now a devoted fan. Some other new items include the Moana Bikini and Shack Shorts shown below. I was very impressed by the fit of the prims on the shack shorts.



Also new are her Belmar Jeans. When it comes to Pants I am a die hard fan of the prim leg attachment to give that finished look. Instead of prims Emma used the sock option to give the pants the lean supper skinny look. She gives the option of plain jeans or with a subtle polka dot.



I have again used the colorful Boardwalker shoe and one of her cute new Slouchy Thread Sweater in Violet floral.

So here is the deal! All clothing and shoes I am wearing can be found at Sand Shack Surf Co. Located in the Artilleri Sim. Be sure to check them out!

Here is your LIMO to Sand Shack Surf Co

Other Credits: Hair is Angie by Calico Creations, Sunglasses are Marla by Artilleri and Skin is from Gala's Cupid 2 Collection. IM me if you would like details!

Taking a Tumble for Stumblebum

I love the look of Goth. Its actually more then a look, its a lifestyle. But I fear I will constantly be on the outside looking in. Still I try and with the help of this new Stumblebum Edition of a Dress by Munchflower Zaius of Nomine, I may have reached the point of at least looking passable.




I have opted not to hunt the grid for a "Gothic" setting. Rather I stayed lazy and took it in Nivaya and I's little bunny meadow. In the backround is the new Hearts Desire Tree by Botanical. This tree is scripted with options to drop its heart shaped leaves and has a little carved heart that you can write things in.



To accessorize my look, I pulled out a few things in my inventory that don't get worn often. The boots are by Nevermore, I have had them since I first joined and they STILL look amazing. She is doing her stuff online now and her boots and clothing can be found online at Sovereigncrux.com At only 125L the boots are an absoulte steal!

Rounding it off I grabbed one of the new Cupid skins from Gala a classic hair called Epona from Calico Creations and the Glazed Heart (color change) Necklace from Accessories by Eolande.


If you want this great Stumblebum Exclusive dress from Nomine, run don't walk to her shop today!

So Happy Valentines day from the Dressing in Pixels staff. Think of this day to be not only for romantic lovers. But a day to celebrate love in all is wonderful facets.



Dress: Storm Dust Dress (Sugarpink) Stumblebum Exclusive by NOMINE
Necklace: Glazed Heart by Accessories by Eolande

Boots: Femme Dollfie boots by Nevermore/Sovereigncrux.com ( See link in blog)
Skin: Cupid - Amore 2 - By Gala Skins
Eyes: Tragic Eyes - Watercolor (shine) by Curio
Hair: Epona ( Dark Chocolate) by Calico Creations

Happy 4th of July Artilleri Style

Antonia Marat of Artilleri has dropped some new releases that scream Summer. I have to say I am a sucker for the high-waisted skirts and pants she puts out and her new Johanna high-waist shorts put me in a 4th of July Mood!



Plus she has released some new bikini's too!



JEANETTE BIKINI (FEATURED IN YELLOW AND RED)





NYNA BIKINI (Featured in Green)


So if you are looking for something different, hip, awesome! Head on down to Artilleri and add these goodies to your inventory.


Look 1

Top: Marcy top *white/red polkadots by Artilleri
Shorts: Johanna High-Waisted Shorts by Artilleri
Sunglasses: Marla Sunglasses in Red
Shoes: Olivia (Red) by Indyra Originals
Skin: Gala [sundust light] Pin Up - Apple Pie 1
Hair: Esme in Auburn by Truth

Look 2 and 3

Sunglasses:
Look 2 Marla in Red
Look 3 Marla in Orange
Skin: Gala [Sundust dark]June in Pure 2 (Sundust light in look 3)
Hair: Betty by Calico Creations in Light Chocolate
Earrings: Chandelier Earrings by Accessories by Eolande

BIKINI PICS TAKEN AT: Mori Pwani "Friends Beach"

.:Naive:. Newness Grand Re-Opening Party!!

.:NAIVE:. have a new store location and a party to celebrate it tonight! Leah has been quite prolific as seen below so this is a great chance to get out, meet people, have fun and SHOP!!!!



CLICK HERE FOR LIMO TO PARTY!!!

Below are some of her great new Releases!

POLERA LORENA SHIRT (RED) AND BLACK CORDS



CAJSA SUIT IN NAVY



ESTAMPOS JEANS (LIGHT BLACK) AND KNITTED TOP (ROSE)
Look 1:
Hair: Madelyn in Dark Brown by Calico
Skin: June1 in Pure1 by Gala
Shoes: Mary Jane Clogs in Black by Shiny Things


Look 2:
Hair: Isabella in Auburn by Truth
Skin: Pin Up in Apple Pie2 by Gala
Shoes: Olivia in Black by Indyra Originals
Bracelet: 7 Pearl Bracelet's Together ~ Romantic by Great Grandma's


Look 3
Hair: Twiggy in Auburn by Truth
Skin: June1 in Pure 1 by Gala
Shoes: Grace in Black by Maitreya

My Final Hair Fair Post...I think

After finally shopping my way through the Hair Fair, I realize I was a bit more circumspect in my spending then last year. This isn't necessarily a bad thing since I am on a budget. Still I got some awesome hair to show!

So here are the final hairs that I purchased. This entry is going to be heavy on pictures and light on words.


PAPER TIGER 1 in Auburn by Curio (Has 2 hair versions in pack and color change head band)




TARAE III in Umber by JR*Republic ( This one adds very little to ARC if that matters to you)


TIARA in Firebrick by TEKUTEKU (Tiara included by attaches to nose. I had to mod a lot. Hair has resizer script)



Madeline in Brown Shades by Dernier Cri - (Has hair color HUD with several shades to choose from.)



MEGAN in Dark Brown by Calico Creations


BETTY BOOP in Dark Brown by Curio


Hair Fair dates have been extended to July 6, 2009, be sure to check it out


All Skins but Betty Boop Picture are Makeups from June 1 by Gala Skins
Betty Boop picture: Pin Up Skin Jitterbug 1 by Gala Skins

Nifty Newness and Other Stuff

I have discovered a great appreciation to the dedicated bloggers that regularly post. I get an idea in my head and then finally get around to taking the pics and posting. So what you are seeing in this blog is new or mostly new outfits from a few of my fave designers.

First off we start with Indyra Originals. Indyra was on of the first places I ever bought lingerie from and not a year later I was lucky to be chosen for her modeling troupe. Right now Indy has been releasing items for her Spring/Summer Line. The newest is called Spiced Diamond.




This outfit has a selection of 5 colors to choose from including the richly hued deep sea blue I am wearing in the picture above.

La Capitaine shows a flirty yet modern side.



The Jacket is primarily sculpty/prims and works great with so many different items. The other day I wore it with Jeans and a tank top. This look is perfect for that afternoon Garden Party. The dress colors are red/white, black/white and yellow/white (show above)


Outfits and shoes can all be found at Indyra Originals


Kellie Iwish of Elate! has released a great new mini-dress called Silvia!


Silvia comes with several color options including, red, green, chocolate and blue.

With this dress I am wearing Prim Feet shoes from SLink! I finally took the plunge and after playing with a color picker and the omni-hud was successful in making a good skin match! Thanks to Alicia Chenaux for her great Tutorial "How Do I Tint My Prim Feet"

Reading the tutorial (link above) is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ before you go off and get a pair. There have been to many What The Fug blog entries over badly tinted feet. Don't let the next one be you!

Next on the newness is by designer Hyacinth Tiramisu of "Silent Sparrow". This dress is called Selador and its totally retro classy with 3 skirt options as well as some naughty pastie option if you want to go for a teasing topless look.

These 2 pictures, I believe show great examples of how versatile this outfit is.

Look One is with the Woofie Skirt ( I will someday be brave enough to ask what Woofie means)



Look 2 is with the Pencil Skirt. I find I am among the few that actually love system skirts. Really its just a matter of creating a skirt shape to get the right look.

The Jewelry featured is by Violet Voltaire. As many of you may have heard she is going to be focusing on her RL Jewelry Designing and is closing her store. Currently she is having a 50% sale on many of her items.

If you would like assistance in creating the perfect skirt shape take a look at this great "Skirtshape Tutorial" by Miko Origamu of Icing


My Good Friend Leah McCullough as just Re-Opened her store .:Naive:. with lots of new items and a men's line too called Magnesium.. The "Persephone's Nightgown" I featured in a previous blog is now up for sale along with some great dresses and casual wear.

First is a new dress in her Catwalk Collection called Grace.

The sequin texture has great sparkle without being over the top.

Then on the more casual side is The Cleo Hoodie and Shorts.

The Cleo Hoodie and Shorts are sold separately. Plus you get both white and black with a color stripe. (green, pink, yellow, blue and purple)

So there you have it. Links to stores can be found above.

See you in the shops!

Look One:

Silent Sparrow: Selador
Woofie Skirt Look:
Hair: Calico Creations -Seelie by (Dark Chocolate)
Skin: Curio/Gala Skins: Sundust Pin-up- Apple Pie 1
Jewelry Violet Voltaire-Glitterati in Black
Shoes: SLinK- Lovely Legs - Black

Pencil Skirt Look:
Hair: Calico Creations- Betty
Skin: Curio Gala: Sundust Pin-Up - Apple Pie 1
Jewelry: Accessories by Eolande - Cascade Set - Silver
Shoes: SLinK - Lovely Legs - Black


Look Two:

Outfit: Indyra Orignals - La Capitaine - Yellow
Shoes: Indyra Originals - Josephine -Black
Hair: ::69:: - Miracle - Faded Brown (may have new textures by now)
Skin: Curio/Gala : Sundust Pin-Up - Bee Knees 2
Earrings: Laughing Academy - Tisiphone Pendant Earring

Look 3

Dress: Elate!-Silvia - Plum
Skin: Curio/Gala: Sundust- Pin-Up- Starlet 2
Hair: Truth-Felicity 2 in Auburn
Shoes- SLink -Desire Sandal - Taupe
Jewelry- Accessories By Eolande Necklace and Jade Bangles


Look 4-Modeled by Tru Bohemian
Dress: .:Naive:. Grace Dress
Shoes: Maitreya- Grace Sandal in Black
Hair: Elle F - Cassandra Hair
Jewelry: Accessories by Eolande- Petite Pearl - Silver
Skin: Dutch Touch Skin - OnYx- Purple Special Ed. Sunkissed
Lashes- Miriel- Feathered
Eyes- Miriel- Light Brown


Look 5- Modeled by Tru Bohemian
Outfit: .:Naive:. Cleo Hoodie and Shorts and short socks in Black & Purple
Shoes: Baby Monkey - Dannie Sneaker- Charcoal
Hair: Elle-F - Jude Hair - Black 1
Skin: ::Tuli:: Faith Skin (Tan)