There's No Gravity To Hold Me Down

I wasn't going to blog the new Xarra tunic by Maitreya. It's super cute and I do love it, but I figured it would be blogged a whole lot by much better bloggers than me. :) I was right, of course! [And let's face it, I'm also super lazy and figured it was a good excuse to not blog.] But I cannot resist blogging an outfit if I actually think I look pretty because I struggle at styling myself!




Truth released new hair today, and I just fell in love with the Bria hair! Long and pinned to the side? Yes, please! Not gonna lie, I'm probably going to try to replicate this style on my real hair and then be sad that it doesn't look as good.

I hopped over to The Dressing Room today [I THINK it's the last day for the current cycle, but don't quote me on that] and picked up these cute Brera pumps by YS&YS. I'm wearing the version with socks, but there is a prim foot-no sock version as well. And I couldn't resist snatching up Glam Affair's Cassiopea Retro skin while I was at TDR! It's just so pretty!

For someone who didn't plan on blogging today, I sure have written a lot!

In This Post:

Skin: Cassiopea Retro by Glam Affair [The Dressing Room]
Hair: Bria w/Roots in Seaspray by Truth
Dress: Xarra in Striped Lake by Maitreya
Shoes: Brera in Cognac by YS&YS [The Dressing Room]
Jewelry: Beatrice Necklace & Earrings by Maxi Gossamer
Bag: My Oversized Tote by Auxiliary [Group Gift]
Pose by aDORKable Poses
Tower of the King Skybox by Trompe Loeil [Collabor88]

When I Dip, You Dip, We Dip!

I used to dye my hair a lot when I was younger. I've had hair that was platinum blonde and jet black and cherry red and many other colors. I haven't done more than touching up my dark roots or getting highlights in the past few years, but I'm a HUGE fan of the dip dye hair! I'd do it myself if I didn't think someone would look at me funny. When I saw the Secretive hair by Magika, I loved the style. But more than that - I loved the dipped color!




The dipped colors come with Color Pack #3, so remember that if you're interested in just dipped colors. I really adore how Magika does the HUDs for the hair because it's like getting a small fatpack for a low price.

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Cupid by Aura
* Briar Glossy Natural lips added
Hair: Secretive, Color Pack 3 by Magika
Top: Slouchy Tank in Sugar Skull by Auxiliary [Collabor88]
Shorts: Soley in Used Washed Denim by NV
Accessories:
* Indra Painted Stacked Bangles by Zaara
* Glitter Nails by Izzie's
* Devotion Bridal Set by Earthstones
Pose by aDORKable Poses [Zodiac]
Photo taken at B&B Spiritual Designs

Living At The Vintage Fair

I've always loved vintage homes. When I was younger, my older sister used to decorate with all this stuff she'd find at thrift shops and she'd create amazing things with what others would consider "old junk." I've never had the luck she's had in finding the best old things, but luckily in SL, I can have my vintage style without having to sift through peoples' used china.

At the Vintage Fair, Funky Junk has brought us the Salinas house. It is too adorable! Of course, I always say that about Funky Junk houses, but I always mean it! There are two bedrooms and a sunken living room, along with the bathroom, dining room, and generously sized kitchen. You can choose to get it without a garage as well.




I learned how to type on a typewriter. Setting it between pica and elite, hearing the satisfying CLACK CLACK CLACK of the keys, it's definitely a whole different ballgame than typing on a computer. What Next's Nouvelle Study has the cutest little typewriter on it! Oh, and a rotary phone! There are plenty of cute animations in the set, too.




And finally for today, you should check out the RemiRetro furniture set from Bella Rose. There's all kinds of cute pieces in it, and the colors remind me of something you might find in the Brady Bunch house! I think my favorite item in the whole set might just be that clock! Or the radio! Or... well, it's all so cute, I just can't pick one favorite!




Go on, now. Go to the Vintage Fair and find some home stuff!

Funky Junk at the Vintage Fair

What Next at the Vintage Fair

Bella Rose Designs at the Vintage Fair

I'm A Unicorn

I really hadn't planned on blogging this outfit. It was just a fun thing I threw together before heading out to a party last night. But I showed a pic of the skirt on plurk, and Gogo said I reminded her of a unicorn. How could I not blog my unicorn outfit after that??




Auxiliary has these cute Alluring Mini Skirts out at Collabor88 and I have never been one to pass up a cute mini skirt! It is mesh, and you will probably need to wear underpants with it unless you are either A) good at modding alpha layers, or B) don't mind flashing cooter. Auxiliary isn't officially open yet, but from the sneak previews they've given us so far, I cannot WAIT until they do!

Also at Collabor88, Ploom has this lovely Tart hair. I used to have my hair like this ages ago where it's a little longer in the front. I'm wearing the dipped color and there is a HUD to change your colors! If it came in a rainbow dipped color, I'd be in heaven!

My Butterfly necklace by Maxi Gossamer and Pinwheel pose by aDORKable Poses are also out at Collabor88 this month. What did I tell you guys about this being a fantastic month there??

I have to go prance around like a unicorn now! Bye!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Cupid by Aura
* Briar - Doll lipstick added
Hair: Tart by Ploom [C88]
Top: Layering Tee by JANE
Skirt: Alluring Mini B by Auxiliary [C88]
Socks: Overknee Socks by Izzie's
Boots: DOCS 8-Hole by GOS
Necklace: Jeweled Butterfly by Maxi Gossamer [C88]
Pinwheel Pose by aDORKable Poses [C88]
Photo taken at Wanderstill, Ode

Baby, My Mind Is On Love

You know what I love? Collabor88!! And oh you guys...this month? AMAZING. I know, it's amazing every month. But this month is special because it's the one year anniversary!! Almost EVERY designer who has participated in the past year is BACK for August! I'm so happy! Exclamation points all over the place!! The theme for this month is Baroque, so think jewel colors, drama, and all kinds of richness. You know the C88 designers always bring the most amazing things every month, and this month is certainly no different!

Collabor88 starts tomorrow, August 8th, and I'll definitely be covering more during the month!




In this post:

Skin: Briar in Starlight by Aura
* Sophie lips in Crushed Cranberry by Exodi [No longer available]
Hair: Thrive in Brown 05 by Elikatira [C88]
Corset: Ninon in Ruby by Ingenue [C88]
Panties: Trikaya Knickers by Zaara
Necklace: Fleur de Lis in Gold/Gothic by Caroline's [C88]
Mesh eyelids & lashes by SLink
Pose: Ruffles pack by aDORKable Poses [C88]
Lamin Longhouse w/furniture by Barnesworth Anubis

Vintage Fair Starts Today!

Vintage Fair 2012 kicks off today! SO EXCITED! I'm short on time this morning, but I just HAD to show you guys a little more stuff!




I know, I'm not usually a redhead, but I was simply called to this color when I put on the Veronica hair by Wasabi Pills! I've been looking for a good Veronica Lake style hair in SL forever, and this one is perfect! Especially paired up with the new Vintage Hollywood skin from Adam n Eve! You get a bunch of lipsticks, eye shadows and nail colors with this skin as well, so you can definitely make your own look.

One Bad Pixel brings us the Vintage dress, and I'm not sure when I'll take it off. It also comes with a smart cropped jacket, which I'm not wearing in the photo but can't wait to pair with many other things! And of course you know SLink never disappoints your feet, and these adorable Vintage Two Strap pumps are so very yum!

Vintage Fair begins at 4pm SLT, and THIS PAGE will give you the map and SLurls. [I'll add the direct fair SLurl to my credits.] Remember, events are VERY VERY VERY LAGGY the first few days, so take off your scripted items and your flexi ball gowns and your crazy wings. No one is looking at you anyway, they just want to see the stuff! Have fun, vintage fans!

In This Post:

Skin: Vintage Hollywood in Moonkissed Red by Adam n Eve [VF2012]
Hair: Veronica in Flaming Cherry by Wasabi Pills [VF2012]
Dress: Vintage in White by One Bad Pixel [VF2012]
Shoes: Vintage 2-Strap Pumps in White by SLink [VF2012]
Nails: Sculpted Nails by Pixel Mode
Pose by Status [VF2012]

Oh Miss Brady!

Sometimes I think I was born at the wrong time because I just get such a thrill out of more vintage/retro clothing!




When you get to go to Vintage Fair on Saturday, be sure to stop by Coldlogic and pick up the Brady dress. I mean, really? Why wouldn't you? It's adorable! And YES, quite Brady Bunch! I really wish I had a dress like this in RL!

I wasn't sure what shoes I'd pair with this and then I saw the 1970s Heel from new-to-me store ChaChaDee! They are just the perfect little Marcia Brady shoe, don't you think?

FaMESHed started today and Wasabi Pills put out the Sylvie hair. It's a simply sweet ponytail style and what I like best about it is that you can wear it with shorts or jeans, but it would also look just as good with a pretty cocktail dress. You all know me - I love versatility in things!

More shopping to do!

In This Post:

Skin: Briar in Fawn by Aura
* Sophie lipstick by Exodi added [No longer available]
Hair: Sylvie in Lemon Tea by Wasabi Pills [FaMESHed]
Dress: Brady in Blue by coldLogic [Vintage Fair 2012]
Shoes: 1970s Heels in Reptile Nude by ChaChaDee [Vintage Fair 2012]
Pose by aDORKable Poses
Skybox - Di Mare Home by Zigana