Persuasive Colour

Hiya, a little quickie about goodies, but then... hey!... I only do goodies, no? *dives behind the sofa* I suppose that ALB Dreamfashion group 'monthly' dollarbies have become a staple for me. They most often includes something real yummy and it's always a big excitement when the call comes: 'New gift out! Come and get it!' Then of course there's the polite wait a few hours to not appear TOO eager *face palms* Then, of course, it's show and tell time...

There are gifts for both men and women, but whatever the gender, they are usually like candy, rich and sweet. This group is one of the most generous ones I'm a member of... and no, AnaLee Balut hasn't paid me to say this, promise. I'm just a genuine passionate fan *grins*





I blogged the latest gift (dollarbie) for men here => X, which is still available. This time it's the ladies turn. I'm just wearing a few items from it and the words of the month is mesh and mix and match! It's a collaboration between Ana and her daughter, ShuShu, who's real busy learning mesh. Beside a colourful sunny shorts and top set, there's a mesh short dress, the jacket above and the boots... Oh, don't forget the boa. I THINK that's about covers it. They don't claim the results are perfect, but with the textures... yum yum! There's plenty of different sizes for the mesh items, there're sizes that fits even me. 
As you can se, I've rather limited myself above... but this is my 'andro choice' even if I wished I had bigger boobs so I could wear the dress. The jacket is wonderfully 'unisex' and the textures of the boots were just too much... I HAD to wear them... even if the fine heels does give the visual impression of struggling with my mass. 
More good news... Ana has put out all her yummy leather pants from the last advent calendar I blogged about during the holidays. They're on sale separately and very decently priced. Those with the cutouts as well... For the ones who don't know what I'm babbling about, you can see these scrumptiosnesseshere => X.
Photos taken on a visit to Spirit, show casing the rather 'unusual' natural history of Claudia222 Jewell on Art Screamer. Poses by Davinel and Momomuller. The long leather and bead necklace, Pocahontas, comes from Chop Zuey.

D!va Daisy

Hi all!! Just a quick post to show an absolutely adorable and generous group gift from D!va. To celebrate an astounding 30,000 members they put together a sweet gift package. BTW the group is free to join and gets gifts regularly. The package includes a fatpack of  Diva2  hair that has a ton of options. You have the option to color change all the different flowers, put them on and off and also has a fun wig option to make the hair just a little bigger. You can see the wig on option on my good friend Andie Lavender. It also comes with this scrumptious dress that is covered with sweet flowers, also color change, with both long and short options. It even has a separate head dress of just the flowers alone for the hair so you can wear it with other styles as well. A fantastic gift by any standards so don't miss out.

That is all for now...
Dufaux out!!

On me
Hair:D!va
Skin:Mynerva
Dress:D!va

On Andie
Hair:D!va
Skin:Glam Affair
Dress:League

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Luxury, luxury, LUXURY! I'm still trying, however ineffectively, to sort out my inventory. Here's another look with stuff that might not be amongst the newest on the grid anymore. It's probably well known as well but, if not, they deserve some attention.

I have been a bit slow in discovering LeLutka outside the hair department, but better late than ever as they say. It has been a great experience. The textures are like rich water colours on quality paper with that distinct wonderful feel of the handmade. Scrumptious.
The discovery of the Irinushka Bolero, brought out some other favourites of mine. I've blogged Gizza's male Rococo Shirt before and to some extent this is a repeated look. This furry little bolero, not much more than sleeves, recreates it completely, however. 

The Velvet Elvis Paisly Pants (just had to type it all out) from Faster Pussycat slips right in as well. Hair  from BooN, GGL309. 
The result is very romantic and old-worldly aristocratic, just the thing to use as cover to explore Venexia. It's a stunning build reflecting the idea of Venice in a way I doubt the real thing can offer. 
Venexia is a role play community, but visitors are very welcome. A three day 'visitor pass' can be collected which permits tp to the surface in an out of character role. It's well worth the visit but be respectful, dress to melt into the scenery and don't interfere in any rp. Also, I advice to leave before sunset. *Wipes the blood still running down my neck* The mosquitoes are dreadful.

Bubbles

With the weather starting to warm up it is a great time to be outside. I enjoy blowing bubbles in rl so I was thrilled when I found this great bubble soap gift from Blow Up at the Whore Couture Fair.The Diamond ring by Twins Fashion is a also another awesome gift from WCF.

I know you have seen this adorable Polka Dots Blouse by Piccara all over the blogs and it is available now at the Stuff in Stock discount shop. This shop has some real bargains nothing is over $80L. Last but not least this smexy Linn skin from Glam Affair now at The Dressing Room. Something completely different for me but I really love the make up and the smoldering chocolate tone of this skin. This was just a super quick post, but there will be more to come soon

Ty for reading and see you around the grid
Mxx


Hair: Elikatira
Skin: Glam Affair
Sweater: Piccara
Skirt: Cynful
Stockings: Cynful
Bubbles: Blow Up
Ring: Twins Fashion
Nails: Scrub
Boots: J's 
Pose: Frooti

Interlude

Weekend, time to kick loose and relax a little. My partner is away for the weekend so I'm left to my own devises. Not to fear, though... I found another dance partner. She was a bit on the thin side and didn't speak much, but the evening was amicable enough.

Maybe she was schtumm with my gear. You see, I've found the perfect andro solution for formal wear *nods nods* I found a little giftie at G&T Creations on my way home from work as they say.





Ok, so the tux is supposed to be for men and the dress for ladies... or is it the other way around? Anyway, I liked the idea of a jacket together with a close fit long skirt. Here I needed to use the glitch system skirt, however, which might be a bit unfair of me. You can get an idea of the big prim skirt by looking at the texture of the big bow.



The Darling Ms. Betty face can be found at Ms Shippe's Studio and is a good natured laugh. Vanity Hair's 60 Linden Weekend offer dropped into my inbox JUST as I was contemplating my hair. The Babette with its 'hair boa' is simply perfect.
The pose is my own and my sweet dance partner is a modded version of one of those little usefull things you stumble across on the marketplace, Wearable Skeletons by Creative Prims (95L). 
Photo location is Rebeca Bashly's contribution to Invisible Cities, Lea15.
And the music that inspired me (the best sound version I could find):

PS. I need to inform you that some of my posts will contain material from the sims where I work now. This is a bit of a moral dilemma to be resolved. I'm not interested in selling out so I'll be upfront and hold back on false superlatives. I trust you're smart enough to judge for yourself if something is worthwhile or if I'm talking crap. 

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Doh! The life and tribulations of a shopaholic! Heee... wanted to sort my inventory out a little, it has grown with a worrying exponential trend lately. To avoid filling it even more, I thought of an outfit with what I've already got. You know the idea and you know what happens. You wake up some time later with some few thousand lindens less and a fresh pile of stuff to unpack. Of course that item needs that, which would go perfect with... now, where did I see it? *face palms*

Anyway, it's all in my inventory now, so in THEORY I didn't stray. 

A short time ago, Faster Pussycat released their Neo-Geisha collection, a rather wild heap of clean cuts and fresh colours... with some extrapolation thrown in for good measure. 

The Geisha Glitter Bodysuits evokes a bit of a 'need' response for sure. The texture ranges across a spectrum that are quite intoxicating. This red one has colour details ranging from yellow to blue, evoking the glittery reflections of a busy city street at night. The lack of outright fem chest shading gives it a tick in the andro potential box.
I matched it with the sort of new release from Vanity. The Potion updo is fem, of course, but I can see a visual association with the flair of renaissance male berets. Most definitely a tick in the andro box IF you're ever in need of an updo.  
OK, so both these are fem... the tulle around the neck is, however, NOT *sticks hir tongue out* It's from one of the older collections from CheerNo, Deuil - Mortifera and totally male. Looks a bomb, but unfortunately it's a bit script heavy without a kill option, which makes it a bit of an indulgence. Still, a HEAVY tick in the andro box.



If you suffer from any form of foot wear fetish, you rapidly start to recognise the sculpties used and in most cases shopping becomes an assessment of the personal twists of the designers using them. I don't mind the least, but my attention goes red alert when something different turns up. 
Like these new release Vogue ankle boots from sYs. Solid but still with some elegant line work. It's mainly the platforms that give them their height, the foot sits quite comfortable in them. Very different indeed. Comes in a range of colours and with or without spikes. I recommend you check them out. The skin tone in the cut outs is easily customised with an easy to use hud. 
The massive ring comes from the Bleeding Mars set, Chop Zuey. The stone texture is animated, a valid alternative to the plastic look that so easily happens with large 'precious stones'. It glitters away and actually manages to capture some of the fiery nature of a cut gemstone. 
Pants are my old favourites from Niven, Monocrome II - Yaza Pant.



I was a bit concerned about the predominance of fem stuff in the outfit and in my pursuit of finding suitable MALE poofy pants, I came across Gizza's outlet. I kept my fem Niven pants on and, there you go, another outfit happened instead... featuring another pair of fem poofy pants :P
The Shalvar outfit comes in that vivid silvery grey I can't resist. Matching soft mesh Suede Boots are the latest group gift from COCO. I'm real happy to say that for once, a mesh item fitted me... or rather... I fitted a mesh item. They are beautifully sculpted with mouth watering textures (What else? It's COCO). Two different colours are included as well as rigged and... un-rigged (sic?) versions. True MUST haves and you can't beat the price.


I also picked up the scarf from the outlet. Hair is a new release form Maitreya, Nadja. Bracelet is an old group gift, or something, from Miel.
Photo locations are Markus Inkpen and Romy Nayar - Leona Khia - Ux Hax's installations at Invisible Cities on LEA15. It's great that LL advertises these places on the log in screen. However, they do tend to attract a certain 'clientele', I've discovered. Glammed up with frills and wotnots even I get my IMs filled with those legendary 'Hi'.  What a grim pleasure it is to be able to reply 'sorry mate, not a woman'
There're you have it... 'til next time, take care and have fun.

Bloody Valentine

Well if you have not heard about it by now the Bloody Valentine Horror 2012 is just about to an end. This event features an interactive adventure as well as a special market place area that is set up with some exclusive items just for this event. Drop is one of the featured designers and they offer this special wedding set at the market. So sweet, you can get the dress, with veil (not shown) or the full suit with pink tie with 2 options (open tie not shown see Sweetness) . I love the soft coloring and ruffles on the dress and the men's suit has great cuffs and also subtle pin striping. You have the option also to get trans or copy versions so they would also make a great gift. The market  has every kind of item, much valentine themed or special couples versions. So please take time to check it out.
                           
Besides the market you can take an interactive journey to help a long lost friend  by making your way through this town and collecting pages from a journal and helping the people of the town. You help save the day for your friend and her love earning an awesome gift at the end.  The town is great looking and there are many cool surprise and twist along the way. The gift also by Drop has something for men and also something for the women. If you would like to know a little more about the event check out my post here on it.

Well better late than never. You have until March 10th 7pm slt  to complete the journey and visit the market, don't miss out on wonderful event and experience.

Thanks to Kurenai Jun for posing with me and taking these pics. If you would like to see more of his work you can check it out here ...









Hair: Truth 
Skin: Mynerva

Dress: Drop 
Shoes: GOS 

Spanish PurpleMoon

Poulet Konenkamp of PurpleMoon is fabulously creative and generous. Besides always having an assortment of superb items on sale, she showers her group regularly with marvelous gifts. You can see previously blogged PurpleMoon group gifts here. The Spanish Lady Gown is a group gift to mark 12K members in the PurpleMoon Group. This group is only $50L to join. That is an amazing deal as just one gift alone is usually many times that in value. This full length gown is just a little taste of what you can expect.

As if this gorgeous gown was not enough she also sent out this stunning Tears Me Not, ruby, onyx and diamond jewelry set. This high fashion necklace and earrings set is made up of a delicate design of tear shaped jewels echoing the tones in the gown.

Adding to the subtle drama of this outfit these La muerte psicodelica nails by Scrub, available now in the newest round at  Stuff in Stock You have another week or so to pick these up. I love the intricate design on these nails with loads of astounding colors and details. Be sure you pick up these goodies before they are gone.

See you around the grid
Mxx

Hair: Sugarsmack! 
Skin: Glam Affair 
Poses: Diesel Works 
Location: DeePosed  

Special Special !!

I have been eyeballing these special edition Didi pumps by Mstyle for a while. These decadent hot pink and black peep toe pumps with studs are currently being offered for half price when you get the code from Mstyle's Facebook page. I like that you only have to tint the toes and it makes skin matching a snap.

When I got these pumps I immediately thought of this sexy limited edition Chastity lingerie set from BlackLace. This special hot pink and black version was made for a round of the TOSL . I love the details on this set the sweet prim lace and bows, it also comes with other options (not shown), like stockings and a skirt you can wear with it as a dress. Unfortunately this color set is no longer available however you can still get the set in a few other colors.

Wrapping up this look is the March Group gift skin from Filthy, sexy WMO003 hair from Boon and  La muerte psicodelica Nails by Scrub. now available at Stuff in Stock!!

Enjoy these goodies and see you around the grid
Mxx 

Poses:
Pic 1 DeePosed  
Pic 2 Bent!
Prop w/ last pose: LostAngel Summer Ottoman  multipose

Battleship hair From Vita's Boudoir

This amazing hair from Vita's Boudoir will let you fly with your imagination and your hair as well. this is why i have to say I simple love Vita's she use all the things in this world to make a couture item that you can use to be the one will make head turns to see you when you walk in a room.!!

FABULOUS!!!

                                Vita's Boudoir

VITA'S BOUDOIR NEW OUTIFTS

Spring Fairy-Gardener Needed its one of the newest additions on the already amazing couture sets from Vita's Boudoir. 

This floral set come with hat and chest attachments to cover just enough to let the rest to your imagination.

                                             Vita's Boudoir

Love DOES grow on trees

Now when Valentine's Day is well out of the way, I feel free to talk about love. Valentine always upsets me for some reason. Every day is a celebration of love, shouldn't need especially allocated ones.





After all, love is the only emotion that really exists. They say all emotions are rooted in either love or fear. Fear has the same relationship to love as darkness has to light. Since darkness is nothing but the absence of light, fear is nothing but the absence of love. Logical conclusion, love is all there is. *nods nods* 



This wasn't really what I wanted to blog about, really... but when faced with Love doesn't grow on trees, you sort of can't help yourself. I don't have a clue how profound Yula Finesmith wanted to be when she gave her striking organic set this name, but I enjoy it twice over because it makes me think. 
I hope you notice the face ornaments. They in particular creates the feeling of these pieces not being worn but actually being one with you. There's a feeling of pure life force in them.



I guess you could say I find these pieces inspiring *grins*



Maybe it's something new being added to our drinking water, but I have this definite feeling of an imminent change and I personally can't wait to see what it is. Maybe it's love *smiles*

Other stuff:
Horns: Aries Horns, Illusions (colour change)Hair: Lotta, special colours for LVE, Discord Designs... I love love LOVE 'em!Eyes: Satyr eyes (Ice), By Snow. Bought on Marketplace.Makeup: Eyeliner from closed store over Bodycross Makeup, Nuuna, special for the past 4.44.444 event, no longer available. I'm getting old!Thing: Sockers ringed, Jungle Wear. Purchased on Marketplace.Nails: Unisex short nails, Mandala (hud with shape and many colour options)Satyr legs: Old hunt gift, Gilded. A couple of colours available in the store.
Props and poses my own. Photos from Primtific Island. 

The Sea Hole Lightning Wish

In some parts of the world it is starting to warm up and spring is just around the corner, along with the confused temperature it makes for some hellacious storms. One such storm came across our dear Drinkenstein Sorbet down at The Sea Hole. I am not sure of all the details but I know that her minivan will never be the same. So to take the attention from that she is having a $50L lightning sale. Until March 6th, there will be one item from each set in her shop set at $50L. Each one will be marked with funny little marker that looks like minivan getting struck with lighting. As well as a gift out in the shop. This Savage Garden Dress in plumb was just too sweet to pass up for $50L. I will blow this dandelion and make a wish for Drinkenstein to get back to normal asap.

Speaking of wishes, I LOVE This adorable Three Wishes necklace by Miao. It is tiny but the details are astounding. A simple chain with a tiny jar that holds 3 tiny dandelion seeds aka wishes. It also has color change metal so it will be sure to go with anything you want to wear it with.You have til midnight March 4th to get this at a special price at the current round of Disco Deals. So if you want this you will want to get down there and snap it up now. There is also a demo available.

The Savage Garden Dress has this version in plum as the $50L item for this set. I really like the neckline details. Low scoop neck that has lacy peek-a-boo details in the front, cutting down low but not too low in the back and has the great tie on the belt. It is great dressed up for a more classic or vintage look, however it is very sweet and also lends itself just as easily to more casual looks as well. All kinds of good stuff in every range of style at The Sea Hole so run down there before it is over get your $50L shop on!!

See you at The Hole!!
Mxx


Hair: Elikatira
Skin: Mother Goose's  $1L
Glasses: Miel
Dress: The Sea Hole
Bracelet: Icing
Necklace: Miao
Shoes: Robin (Sojourner) Wood's AV Store

You Down with BDE ?

 
Yeah you know me!! Lol I would like to tell you about a brand new fashion event called Best Designer's Exile. It is a new event that offers exclusive items ranging from $30L - $80L every 2 weeks. Some really stellar things for the inaugural round so let me tell you about them. The first thing to catch my eye was this sexy Love Time dress by Retro. I like the quirky clock graphic, strapless sweetheart neckline, and the ties across the back. Next I found these awesome Wing Nails by Hysterical. Super long, magenta stiletto nails with detailed wing ring also comes with colorful square bangles. The Ornament belt by Pepper has nice details and was easy to fit, it is color change with 6 colors. A studded leather belt with adorable little ornament that hangs from the buckle. If that were not enough from BDE  this cute Riding Black Bag from ILoveFashion is perfect for casual wear and it has great colorful charms that hang from the side.

 This look is almost completely BDE goodies, including this July shape by Forme. I don't usually change shapes but for less than $100L can afford to try something new. If you are looking for a petite shape this one is a good place to start. I wear it as is but it is modifiable so you can make it your own. The Tasha skin by Wertina with just a peek of the teeth shown here with Magenta Lipcolors one in a 3 pack by Tea Time compliments the shape well and the lip color really pops with the skin. All this and more at BDE.

Thanks to clementina Criss , Marilena Ryba , Patina Edwardstone , Danni Pfeffer , Tea Xofan , Chrystal Galicia, PaTTy90 Paule, and all the other designers at BDE

Pics for this post taken at Vinyl Cafe


Hair: Boon 
Skin: Wertina BDE
Makeup: Tea Time BDE
Piercings: Sour Pickles
Necklace: YannaRoxx on Marketplace here $1L
Dress: Retro BDE
Tights: Sheer- gift in shop
Shoes: House of Fox - gift in shop
Belt: Pepper BDE
Bag: ILoveFashion BDE
Nails: Hysterical BDE
Tat: HUZ on Marketplace here free

Feeel Shade Hearts Ablaze

Today is the first day of March and the Hearts Ablaze Hunt is coming to an end soon. You only have til March 3rd to snag these goodies before they are gone. So lets not waste any time and get right to it . First up my lovely props, the decorated side table from Sleepy Hollows Farm Home and Garden Design and festive Love Hearts Tree from Feeel are great hunt items that will enhance your decor. Great for valentines or anytime you want to show a little love in your home. Also not to be missed this massive gift from Shade. The Juliet dress very cute and a little sexy, is a generous gift on its own but there is so much more.

As part of their gift Shade has included all that you need for a complete night of romance with someone special. Besides the dress you get this lovely jewelry set. It consist of dangling triple heart earrings, L.O.V.E. charm bracelet and super sweet necklace with linked hearts and hud to customize the initials. Soo sweet and nicely made this alone would also make a great gift, but if that was not enough also included in this gift but not shown here is a lingerie set, cuddle blanket, flowers, chocolate and candles to help set the mood. The flowers, chocolate and candles are transfer so fellas if you want to pick up this gift to get the perfect date night box, you will surely amaze and delight your love when you surprise them with these sweet gifts.

Enjoy and see you around
Mxx 



Hair: Arata Shouten
Skin: Filthy
Outfit and Jewelry: Shade
Nails: Finesmith Designs
Shoes: GOS 
Tree: Feeel
Table: Sleepy Hollows Farm Home and Garden Design  
Pose : Dare