LOTD: October 17, 2014 - Tightly Laced

POSE: STaTUS-  Brick 4


The Following can be found at this months Collabor88!

CORSET SET: PixiCat - Vintage Corset (Dark) *

SHOES: Ingenue - Grady Heels

EARRINGS/RING: Maxi Gossamer - Sister Catrina Muertos (Silver)

HAIR: Exile - Check Out Time (Naturals)

EVERYTHING ELSE: 

CHOKER: Junbug - Highland Ribbon Necklace (Red) *The Gathering Gacha*

EYELINER: Elate!- Double Cateye Eyeliner

LIPS: Izzie's - Lipstick Cherry (Olive Skin)

EYES: Mayfly - Luminous Eyes (Twilight Steel )

* Due to the nature of the alphas, I am not wearing my Physique Mesh body for these pictures. 

Surviving the Holiday Heat

As you may know, July 4th is Independence Day in America. Picnics in the park, afternoon at the beach and spectacular fireworks in the evenings are just a few of the activities for this holiday weekend.

Hot summer weather doesn't mean you cannot be cool and fashionable. I found the ideal outfit for celebrating the 4th at Simay Design. Check out Panama, a stylish short ensemble. A strapless top tied provocatively between the breasts to allow the hot July sun to tan your shoulders.

Loose fitting shorts tied with a cloth belt made of matching material are perfect for a stroll down the beach or down the main street of fashionable boutiques. The texture is unique with an equestrian motif in black, orange and yellow/gold on a white background.

I loved the matching jewelry so much I decided to snatch up the tiered disk necklace and earrings in gold and orange. A floppy straw hat is the perfect topper with two matching material flowers off to the side. Bright orange flowered flat sandals finish off this summer style.

Enjoy Panama in the sun or in the shops.

Outfit: Simay Design- Panama Dress
Skin: Unique Megastore - Afrodite_2G-A2_M6_by_Nany_Merlin
Hair: Exile Posh/mink
Shoes: *LOTTA_Anne Marie Orange
Necklace: Simay Design- Panama Necklace
Earrings: Simay Design- Panama Earrings
Bracelet: =DeLa*= Bangle "Carmen - b" Orange
Hat: Simay Design- Panama Hat

In For The Night

Table set for two. Candles burning softly. Romantic music playing in the background. Now all you need is an outfit to make his eyes pop out of their sockets. Well, here it is!

morea Decosta of Morea Style has brought us another stunning outfit. Savanah reminds me of the beautiful lounging sets of the 1940's movies when women dressed well just to relax around the house. The sleek, form-fitting body suit hugs every curve of your shape except one leg exposed from ankle to hip. Off-the-shoulder sleeves are draped with long flowing, lacy sleeves. morea even provided two different styles of sleeves to choose from. Matching flexi pant prims run from knee to ankle, giving the pants a soft and feminine appeal.


Don't want to stay in for the night? Not to worry, because Savanah changed from pants to elegant dress in a click of a mouse. Simply add the long, prim skirt and you are ready for a formal ball or an evening of dancing.

Mayur necklace, earrings and bracelet from Alienbear add to the elegance. Soul shoes from N-Core helps give your exposed leg that extra ooh-la-la!

Whether staying in for the evening or spending the night out on the town, Savanah is ready for both.

OUTFIT: Savanah from Morea Style Evening Collection
HAIR: Love Story in Twilight from Exile Hair
SKIN: Belle sk Smokey Rubies from Belleza
JEWELRY: Mayur set in Black from Alienbear Jewelry
SHOES: Soul Xtreme Heel II from N-Core

Happy St. Patricks Day - Wearing my Luck

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.

I am told we Americans make a much bigger deal of St. Patricks Day then Ireland does and I can surely believe it. Leading up to this week I have been trying to put together looks with green. This one jewelry set is the one thing I have not taken offer. The lovely celtic knotwork with stylized shamrock comes in silver or gold and I can easily see myself wearing this all year long.





Be Sure to Click this link or on the picture to enlarge it. This is the best way to view the intricate detail of the work.

So I leave you with one of my favorite Irish Blessings.

May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!

Jewelry:
Accessories by Eolande - Eolande's Celtic Shamrock Earrings and Necklace (silver)
Top: Elate!- Kaia in Emerald
Hair: Exile - Amelia in Auburn
Skin: Gala- Cupid 2 - Pure 4

Elated! Nyte and Day

Due to an attack of Real life, my chance for early shopping was limited so I only hit 2 of the RFL Clothing Fair Sims. I figure I can so at least a little a day to share my favorites. Hopefully there will be more shopping in my future.

My first outfit features this great Moitie Coat (RFL 2010 Edition) in a hot fuschia pink. I have paired it with the Kaia dress in Night by Elate and the Josephine Pump by Indyra Originals. Nyte N' Day can be found in the Melbourne Section. Elate! is located in the New Dehli sim. Stay tuned for more great Elate items I can't wait to show off.



I ended up using my skirt shape to get the perfect line with the coat. The prim fits very well with minimal editing for me.
The Kaia dress also comes in a wide range of colors with pretty and subtle striping.

The hair I am wearing is a new release from Exile called Majandra and the skin is one of the new Makeups from Gala in her Cupid 2 pack.





Dress: Elate - Kaia (clothing fair New Dehli)
Coat- Nyte N' Day - Moitie Coat(RFL Edition)( Clothing Fair Melbourne)
Hair- Exile - Majandra in Auburn
Necklace- Violet Voltaire - Harajuku Necklace
Shoes - Indyra Originals - Josephine
Skin - Gala - Cupid 2

Professional and chic for today's business woman

Have you ever seen a photo of a new release and say to yourself, 'I have got to have that!'? That was my reaction when I saw Celine, a new release from !Terra D'ombrA.

maizon Rayna, a gifted designer, has created a statement that the modern day business woman does not have the sacrifice style for practicality. Each of her creations has a life of its own.

Celine is a smart and sharp black tweed suit, with clean lines lines that flatter a woman. Fashionable, yet at the same timeless in its style and form. The standing V-shaped sculpted jacket collar and sculpted shoulders create a striking frame for the wearer's face. The tailored jacket is fitted at the waist, accentuating a woman's figure rather than hiding it. The jacket bottom ends with a slight flair and is fastened with a large single silver swirled button. Adding to the elegance, a simple white silk shell is all the top needed.



The A-line skirt, a business suit staple, has not been overlooked. A wide sculpted ruffle is offset to the side. It begins wide at the waist and tapers down to end just a little passed the skirt hem. This added prim give the skirt unique styling and flair that makes it stand out without being overpowering. This suit enhances the wearer's strength and confidence in herself and her abilities. If you have ever heard the term 'power suit', this is it for a woman.

maizon did not stop with the suit. She also includes a bold and daring hat in the matching tweed. A wisp of a black netting for a veil and and a flexi feather fashioned to the hat with a deco styled hatpin and a chic look to the suit. Also, earrings matching the suit button are included, making this a truly ready to wear ensemble.

All I added to this stylist suit was a small silver crocodile clutch from DeLa and Indyra Original's black Coquette Noir pumps.

In the executive boardroom or at the Paris fashion shows, you cannot help but be noticed in Celine from maizon Rayna at !Terra D'ombrA. A suit that would make Coco Chanel proud.


OUTFIT: !Terra D'ombrA - Celine
HAIR: Exile Hair - Who Knew in harlow
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
SHOES: Indyra Originals - Coquette Noir Shoe: Medaille: Wrought Iron
ACCESSORIES: =DeLa*= Clutch bag "Zazu" Crocodile Silver

SPRING - if we blog it, it will come!

If I see one more flake of snow, I will most certainly scream! So, in the hopes that Spring will come soon, I am preparing my spring wardrobe.

And what better way to start then with a recent release from Phoenix Rising appropriately named Innocence.

Pictured here in white and green, Innocence is a sweet halter dress that dances in the wind like wildflowers.

The halter top has a dark hunter green corset-style waist with a white and green floral patterned bra that ties behind the neck. The back is bared and very alluring, inviting the warmth of the sun or the caress of a lover's fingers.

The white skirt flows long and soft to the floor, ending with a wide border of light green flowers at the bottom. This dress floats as you move as if a gentle breeze stirs it.

Ideal for a picnic along a babbling brook or casual stroll in the park, Innocence will surely turn heads your way.

With Easter approaching, I added the romantic touch of a hat. Lady Effie from Hatpins is reminiscent of the Easter Parades of the 1900's.

Reghan Straaf, an extremely talented designer, specializes in quality hats. This shamrock green chapeau (also perfect for St. Patrick's Day) is adorned with green, black and white roses, light green ribbon edging, a black bow and black and green feather plumes.

Even under a hat, Exile hair stands out. Time and time again, Kavar Cleanslate creates hair styles for women and men for all occasions. Here, a soft up sweep and gently curling tendrils beautifully accent the femininity of Innocence.

With a sweet smelling white and green rose corsage fastened around the wrist from Cazenove Creations and the rose adorning Melody shoes in white from B&G, I am ready to welcome spring with open arms.

Are you ready for Spring? Watch for more posts on spring fashions here at Dressing in Pixels.

OUTFIT: -Phoenix Rising- Innocence (Grass)
HAIR: Exile - Love Story in Ash
SKIN: [LeLutka]-New York SunKissed-makeup1
SHOES: B&G Shoes - Melody in Blanco
HAT: Hatpins - Lady Effie Hat in Shamrock
ACCESSORIES: Cazenove Creations - Green & White Roses Wrist Corsage

A Tribute to Alexander McQueen

Many of you may or may not know the name Alexander McQueen. A brilliant British fashion designer, Alexander McQueen died last month at the age of 40. He won the British Designer of The Year award four times for his shocking and unconventional fashion statements.

DESIGN: -AZUL- Reine in Amethyst
HAIR: Tukinowaguma Empress ebony
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Lace in the Rubies
SHOES: Maitreya Gold - Shanti Grape







As a tribute to his incredible creative and vibrant talent, 38 Second Life finest designers have created their own unique and striking designs to honor his memory. 100% of the proceeds from the sales from this collection are to be donated to the real life charity Keep A Child Alive, that provides life-saving treatment to children in Africa and India infected with the HIV/AIDS virus.

AVENUE, one of Second Life's premier modeling agencies, presented the collection on February 28th to the delight of the virtual world's fashionistas.

DESIGN: Baiastice_Lena Fair in blue
HAIR: >TRUTH< Cyndi - crow
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
SHOES: Nardcotix Kurvy T-Strap Mary Jane Blue





Today, I would like to present to you a few of the amazing creations from some of the generous designers who gave their time and talent to share their enthusiasm for Alexander McQueen.

I am always amazed at the ability of the Second Life community to come together during these difficult times of global conflict, natural disasters and economic hardships, to set aside their own troubles and reach out to people in need.

DESIGN: Indyra Originals-Sakura du Mort
HAIR: >TRUTH< Mary - Night
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Meows & Cherries
SHOES: Indyra Coquette Noir Moxie: Pink Python




It is important to note that the McQueen collection is available ONLY until March 31, 2010! Please, take the time and visit each of the contributing designers soon and purchase the McQueen collection.

After the end of March, these designs will no longer be available.

DESIGN: -Phoenix Rising - Tribute
HAIR: Head Mistress - Foxy/oil slick
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Smokey Rubies
SHOES: Indyra Coquette Noir Medaille: Wrought Iron
EYELASHES: [the Obscene] Lashes-ARAKHNE










Thanks should also be expressed to all the men and women of AVENUE Modeling Agency and their media partners, along with the builders, machinima artists, stylists and sponsors, whose support and contributions made the show possible.

DESIGN: RFyre For the Love
HAIR: Exile Amelia/crimson
SKIN: -Belleza- Belle sk Cherries: The Morning After
SHOES: Indyra Coquette Noir Medaille: Wrought Iron









The world of fashion has lost a bright and shining star.

His death has shocked and sadden the world of fashion and his many fans and colleagues.

Alexander McQueen will be greatly missed.

DESIGN: Tres Beau Missing You
HAIR: Deviant Kitties - Sash - Black
SKIN: [LeLutka]-NewYorkSunKissed-makeup6b
EYELASHES: [LeLutka]-Photoshoot II Lashes

Remember, act now before these Second Life designs disappear!

For a complete list of all the designers and store landmarks, please visit the AVENUE Models website.

Flirtatious Fae!

Yesterday the Fae of the Realm of Sylvhara had their Annual Fae Dae Festivities. Being Fae Royalty it was important I look my best for my fellow Fae brothers and Sisters. The set up was lovely with these great bubbles that were a gift a couple of years ago.



So a few pictures later, I thought I should blog this!





Dress: Evie's Closet- Ariel (purple)
Headpiece: AC Girl - Butterfly Headpiece (Sadly this store is closed)
Wings: Wing Song by Ely _ Ely's Gold Transparent Wings (color change)
Hair: Exile - Love Song 2 in Auburn
Skin: Gala - Cupid 2 - Crave 2
Pose: Happy Mood - Bubble Chair ( can win in prize chair)

Luxurious Lingerie for Valentine's Day

I admit it! There are days I want to feel all soft and feminine. So I would like to present five sexy sets of lingerie from five gifted designers perfect to catch the eye of that special person in your life. Hey, wear it just for yourself!

First from SOLANGE! Fashions, Nightlife Lace Lingerie in white. Any groom would be awestruck to see his bride wearing this exquisite design.

This can be worn in a number of combinations; from bra and panties, to a teddie (shown here), or to a corset, with or without the bra. Change the style to change your mood!

Please don't be fooled by the bridal white. Nightlife is available in 9 different colors.

Partnered with Alienbear's Ambroisa II white pearl jewelry set, lacy white Lolita Crown cuffs from ezura and the sweetest pumps from Tribal Bamboo called Like A Princess.

You will feel like a Princess wearing Nightlife.


Next, I present a colorful ensemble from Nicky Ree called Summer Jenna.
Early to bed, but late to rise if you wear this alluring outfit.

Seen here in red, you can choose from 9 rich and vibrant colors. As always, Nicky Ree finds amazing textures and colors.

Paired with Stiletto Moody's Pinup pumps, you will turn the head of anyone who sees you.

Let your hair down and lounge around the house.



OK, I admit it. I have a dark side, just like everyone else. A girl needs something wicked now and again.

And I could not resist when I saw Dark Temptation from Alphamale & Blacklace. Feeling oh so sinfully sultry in this black leather teddie. Laced leather gauntlet gloves and black fishnet stockings brought out the devil in me. Available in 3 colors.

Once again, Stiletto Moody's Pinup pumps (what a perfect name for these shoes) and daring necklace called Nornir from +ROZOREGALIA+, you can be ready for a wild night!


Who ever said less is more had in mind Ophelia from Nomine. Bare more than a little skin in this lacy duster that covers the necessities, but not much more. You'll tease that special person in your life when you walk into the room wearing this.

The outfit is made from beautiful off-white lace from the duster with its flexi jacket and wrist cuffs to the thong panties.

A bit of glitter from ~Muse~ Triste Coeur necklace and earrings and Zhao Shoes color changing Bella pumps adds to the soft and feminine mystique of this lovely negligee.


Last, but certainly not least, a new release from Son!a Luxury Fashion - Flirt! Aptly named, this lusty lingerie can go from bedroom to ballroom by adding the short skirt (as shown) or a full length skirt.

The sheer gauntlet gloves and stockings with garters and sheer black lace teddie, both accented with that touch of diamond, add an elegance to this seductive ensemble. Choose from 4 delicious colors.

The Medaille Coquette Noir shoes from Indyra Originals and Black Tie Affair choker and earrings from P&M Designs add to the sparkle.

Whether you prefer soft and romantic or wild and wicked, this Valentine's Day lingerie collection will make even the strongest hearts race.



Outfit #1: SOLANGE! Fashions - Nightlife Lace Lingerie in White
Skin: Fior di Perle - Liz Pale smokey pink makeup natural2 lips
Hair: Exile - Love Song champagne
Shoes: * Tribal Bamboo* - Like A Princess Pump
Jewelry: Alienbear Design - Ambroisa II white Pearl set
Cuffs: + ezura + - Lolita Crown *White Cuffs

Outfit #2: Designing Nicky Ree - Summer Jenna Lingerie Set in Red
Skin: - Belleza Skins - Belle sk Smokey Mocha
Hair: Exile - Carrie Remix/coffee
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pinup (Patent Color Set)

Outfit #3: ~Blacklace~ - Dark Temptation: Black Leather Teddy Set
Skin: -Belleza Skins - Belle sk Cherries: The Morning After
Hair: Exile - Ayumi twilight
Shoes: Stiletto Moody - Pinup (Patent Color Set)
Jewelry: +ROZOREGALIA+ - Nornir Necklace

Outfit #4: Nomine - Ophelia Duster
Skin: Fior di Perle - Liz Pale smokey makeup red1 lips
Hair: +LALA Moon+ - BabyRose Black
Shoes: ~*ZHAO*~ - BELLA STILETTO
Jewelry: ~Muse~ - Triste Coeur Earring in Silver/Diamond

Outfit #5: Son!a - Flirt black lace black satin SET
Skin: Unique Megastore - Afrodite 2G-A2_M12_sexy_breast_by_Nany_Merlin
Hair: Exile - Love Song 2/charcoal
Shoes: Indyra Originals - Coquette Noir Shoe: Medaille: Wrought Iron
Jewelry: P&M Designs - Black Tie Affair Choker and Earrings

10 Lords A Leaping

On the Tenth Day of Christmas, Moxie sent to me, the 10 Lords a Leaping Gown.

This is a Red Carpet gown if ever I saw one. Three separate panels of sheer silk cover this floor length skirt, moving as if you are walking on air.

The corset bodice is covered in mosaic patterns with three vibrant colors of blue, green and purple. By now, you should know Moxie has a hidden surprise for us. Upon closer inspection of the mosaic patterns, you will see 10 Lords Leaping with joy.

A charming black feather boa is draped over the shoulder for that added touch of sophistication. Sheer black stockings and matching black pumps completes the outfit.

Men will be leaping into your arms when you wear this gown.


Credits:
Gown: 10 Lords a'Leaping Gown from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Jewelry: Pearl Teardrop Pearl Set (deep black) from Alienbear Design
Eyelashes: JEZEBETH-Tintable from [the Obscene]
Hair: Wild Orchid w/flower bluevelvet from Exile
Skin: Altonia ll/ooOOoo from Pulse Skins

5 Golden Rings ....

On the Fifth Day of Christmas, Moxie sent to me, the 5 Golden Rings Gown.

The first word that came to my mind when I slipped into this gown was sleek! The Golden Rings gown is like wearing a second skin. The bodice is wrapped by, that's right, 5 golden rings of satin that end tied off in two different bows for the right hip. Moxie has also given us a choice of a strapless (which I am wearing) or a golden cross strap top. So you can wear this gown in several different ways.

The black skirt hugs the hips and legs, then gives us fabulous mermaid flair at the end, with a slightly longer train in back. Matching black stockings and pumps are also included in the package.

What better way to treat yourself to a Christmas gift!


Credits:
Gown: 5 Golden Rings Gown from Moxie Polano's Haute Styles
Jewelry: VIRIDIAN Arubino from !Terra D'ombrA !Maizon Rayna
Skin: Climax Tone3 Makeup 11 from Pulse Skins
Hair: Love Story 8ball from Exile