I Love Cupcakes

It is with much sadness that Cupcakes announced recently they are closing their shop and sim on 23rd May. 

You have a couple more days to get any remaining merchandise for 50% off or at the Cupcakes Developer Center creator kits for buy one get one free. 

Cupcakes has long been one of the best designers for cute, affordable skin and clothing. Also one of the most generous. In my first days I got a great start with all the wonderful gifts they offered in their bargain basement. One of my earlier much longer post 5 years ago,featured many of the goodies they offered at the time as a result they gave me the first review item I ever got as a blogger. Rosemary Galbraith and Mimi Coral are talented and will be moving onto their own individual projects and we wish them all the best and look forward to see their new brands. 

Hair: Truth 

Skin: Cupcakes- Lovespell Lucky Board Skin

Lingerie: Cupcakes 

Pose: NoWow

Day At the Beach

       

Esta semana Kawaii Kloset mostro sus nuevos diseños de trajes de baño. Viene en 5 diferentes colores. Incluye Sombrero, gafas de sol y traje de baño. Los puedes encontrar en El Retreat a tan solo 45L.     

    This week Kawaii Kloset shows us their new line of Bathing Suits. Its available in 5 different colors, includes hat and  sunglasses. Can find this amazing set in The Retreat for 45L each.

The Sea Hole Closing Sale

Sadly another great and long standing shop in sl, The Sea Hole, is closing and from now until 31st May everything in the store is just $50L!!

 Drinkinstein Sorbet has been creating some of the cutest and most unique clothes in sl since 2008. I for one am a big fan of her work and will be sad to see her and all her wonderful creations gone. The good news is she is on to bigger and better real life adventures!! Best of luck in all the new things ahead and thank you, Drinkinstein, for what your work with The Sea Hole and Collabor88  has added to the sl of so many people. You will be greatly missed!!

Adorkable Poses is closing!!

Sadly news of another shop closing, from now until June 9th you can get anything at Adorkable for 50% off, more in some cases. Thanks to Adorable Peapod for 4 great years of some of the best poses and props in sl, you are admired and will be missed. We would like to wish you the best of luck in all your upcoming endeavors, Thanks again for sharing your gift with us. 

NEW ROUND AT THE RETREAT

Brand new round of goodies at The Retreat, check out  The Retreat Blog for pictures and info on what you can treat yourself with for $50L and less.

N.Core Group Gift!!!

As a show of gratitude for all their group members and loyal customers N-Core currently has out a fantastic new group gift! Right now when you join the N-Core design group you can get these lovely Lulu shoes in red!! What a wonderful and generous gift of some of the best shoes that linden can buy. The group is free to join and as a member you will be the first to learn about new releases, gifts and other events going on at N-core. Be sure to check out the shop and discount sections while you are there. Thanks N-Core!! 

Summer is Here

I don't know about where you live but here in my part of the world a proper spring is a little over due. A few times we have seen the temperatures soar only to crash soon there after with some bitter cold days. Luckily for me in second life, summer is here. While I wait for nature in rl to work out the weather I can enjoy a summer day anytime I like. Vibes beach is the perfect place to showcase all the great goodies I have to share with you. 

Denim is a great casual wardrobe staple, this Eva Bustier by Lark here in the abstract features worn denim bustier with a patterned insert. Color change hud gives you 5 different denim and pattern options each for you to mix and match creating countless possibilities. 5 different styles of patterns will ensure that you will find one that is just right for you.  Watch out for Lark in upcoming round at The Retreat!! 

Classic denim Laura shorts by Ducknipple (shown in warm tone) is a wonderful version of this summer must have. Rich texture and fun details like the tacked cuffs are sure to lend itself well to any summer wardrobe.

Lucy hair by Miss C and Arial Necklace  by  [7891.] are both available at the current round at Stuff At Stock

Tanita skin by WoW is one of the group gifts available now, also for limited time the group is free to join, read more about here. 

and last but not least Yay Me2 pose by Ciss Poses one of a set of poses you have a few more days to pick up at The Retreat where you can treat yourself with quality retail therapy for $50L and less. A new round of goodies will be out there on the 7th, so get your favorites now!! 

A little long winded but I had so much to share with you, until next time. 

Mxx 

WOW SKINS

Wow Skins recently reached 10K  members  and it was the owners birthday so to celebrate the WoW Skins vip group is FREE to join until midnight 3rd May. It is usually $200L to join. Getting in the group now and staying in you will get all past and upcoming group gift skins. So be sure you get down there and check it out before it is too late. Congrats and Happy Birthday Sawsan Secretspy.

Rendezvous

Just a quick post to let you know that you have just a couple more days in this current round of Stuff in Stock. Right now you can pick up this gorgeous Zinia dress by Masoom. This dress features jeweled neckline, rouched bodice and mesh tutu skirt, perfect for a nice date or any semi formal event. 

This Aisha-Barbie skin from Al Vulo, the newest group gift (group is free to join), has wonderfully soft lip color and  here I am wearing it with dramatic extra thick Pick Up Liner from Boom, and Lovers eyes in Jade by TheSkinnery that I picked up at the Cosmetic Fair, see previous post for more info.  Long flowing Larissa hair by Tameless tops off this elegant look. All pics for this post were taken in The Retreat gardens. The Retreat has many great items for your retail therapy needs including poses by Ciss, (you can see here in the top picture). Stop by enjoy the Two Moons gardens and quality designer goodies for $50L and less, you can read more about the new round here. 

Happy Shopping and See you around the grid

Mxx 

Pose: Bottom Pic Eternal Dream

Cosmetic Fair 2013

The Cosmetic Fair recently opened and it is chock full of some of the best makeup options on the grid. Boom for one has an impressive array of affordable make up options, some as low as $20L. 

Nemezi has a nice selection of products as well as a couple of the generous gifts you will find while you are shopping. You have until 30th April to get all the great cosmetic treats here.

Happy Shopping 

See you around the grid 

Mxx 

On The Dance Floor

Getting Hot Outside... Getting Hot on the Dance Floor....

Make it Hot.... Make it Burn... Hafta Drop It... Hafta Turn...

Gonna Sizzle In These Threads.... Gonna Dance Until We're Dead....

 

Skin: Dulce Secrets Orazia Chardonnay Bare

Hair: Tameless Nellie

Pants: Monet Grass Mesh Pants

Bra: Willow *(store closed)* Sweetheart Valentine Bra

Shoes: Punky Chicks Black Mesh Peep Toe Heel

Earrings:Zibska Severine in Gold

 





New Round at The Retreat

Spring has sprung at The Retreat. Come and enjoy our wonderful new spring gardens, newly expanded shop and updated exclusive gifts in the Freebie Fashionista gift lounge. The week also brings a brand spanking new round of goodies to The Retreat as we welcome new designers Ecce Bellus and Butterfly Effectz. Come take time to relax in the garden and treat yourself with designer retail therapy always $50L and less. To see some of what we have for you and to keep up with new releases at The Retreat, please see our blog here.

You are more beautiful than you think

Dove® launched the Campaign for Real Beauty in 2004 after a major global study proved the hypothesis that the definition of beauty had become limiting and unattainable, finding that only 2% of women around the world would describe themselves as beautiful. Provoking discussion and encouraging debate, this campaign has resulted in some short films and ad's designed to challenge people to widen the definition of what real beauty is. 

In this video they show the shocking results of an experiment that illustrates the big difference in how women see themselves versus how others see them. We all know that sometimes we are our own harshest critic but to see it this way made a big impression on me. As a result I wanted to remind all my ladies out there that...

YOU ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN YOU THINK!!

So those little things about yourself that you take as flaws, are really the things that others notice that make you unique. Embrace them and today look at yourself in the mirror and pick one thing about yourself that you love. 

Click here to find out more about the Dove® Campaign for Real Beauty 

Happy Songkran!!!

Foam and Water PARTY!!

Today is the start of Songkran festival, it is the time that Thai people traditionally celebrate new years. Water battles and foam parties are a big part of this celebration in current times. In the beginning they would collect "blessed" water that had been poured over Buddhas for cleansing.  Pouring this "blessed" water was seen as a sign of respect and to give good fortune for the coming year. Now the water is just part of the fun in the hottest month in Thailand.

  Today the good people at Rangsit University are hosting a celebration all day. Swimsuit dress is suggested, and there is a free swimsuit available from MAMD if you need one. This celebration will be going on all evening long so be sure to stop in for some of the fun.

Happy Songkran everyone!!!

To learn more about Rangsit University check out their blog here 

Shine

 This awesome mesh Bodysuit and thigh high Zarr boots by Ducknipple  is sexy and will have you turning heads all over the grid. Ducknipple has long been a designer of great quality items and now they have a new line of mesh items out that doesn't disappoint. Besides the wonderful details and amazing texturing every mesh item comes with a color change hud . That means for the price of what you would pay for one item in some other places you essentially get a fatpack, sure to make these items a valuable staple in your wardrobe. 

Here I have it with Flames collar and high fashion lashes by Finesmith Designs. When you are looking to take your styling to another level be sure to check Finesmith Designs, her unique and one of a kind pieces will make any look you are styling stand out from the crowd. Hope you enjoyed this post , there will be more to come soon. See you on the grid. 

Mxx 

Hair: DrLife

Skin: Glam Affair

Eyes: Ikon

Poses: Eternal Dream