The Refuge & Expansion by AM Radio

The Refuge & Expansion by AM Radio

Be sure to visit the Refuge and Expansion by AM Radio exhibit sim. Wear your boots because it’s snowy and set in the Midwest. Not glamorous, but so charming to visit. Warm yourself up by the black kettle inside the house and be sure to stop at the workshop across the road and pick up a pair of free goggles.

Wearing LeeZu Baxter’s wool scarf and top, which is on sale and available in quite a few colors. Also have on Boom’s Rough Tartan skirt, which available for men as well. What’s not to like about a man in a skirt?!

Wearing:
Boots: * =DeLa*= Boots “Liddell” Black
Skirt: *BOOM* Rough Tartan womens (red)
Scarf: *LeeZu Baxter* Vaugn AdOn1 scarf /red
Sweater: *LeeZu Baxter* Vaugn Flexi Dress /red
Stockings: ~*LaLa FooFoo: Patterened Sweater Stockings – DARKS
Hair: Dernier Crier – -DC- Mariko (custom color)
Poses: AnaLu

Love, Marleen

Love, Marleen

It’s only the end of December and I’m fed up with winter already, so excuse me if I temporarily lose my mind and shed my sweaters and boots for something suited to a more warmer climate, say Brazil or Puerto Rico, which is pretty much where I’m at mentally.

Thimble’s sexy underwire dress hugs my curves and is perfect for a night out tormenting the boys. Available in 7 colors, including a sassy pink, the color lines accents a woman’s curviness and gives miles of legs even if you only have a couple blocks. Pair this up with a pair of Audrey pumps from Stiletto Moody and it’s guaranteed to put the boys on rock rock and line up the street to see what you got.

Wearing:
Hair: >TRUTH< Makayla >
Dress: *Thimbles* Love, Marleen Sassy Pink
Shoes: Stiletto Moody Bare Audrey (Taupe Patent)
Necklace: Violet Voltaire – No Love Lost Jewelry Set – Pewter
Lashes: Boom – Flutter
Poses: AnaLu

Mad for Plaid

Mad for Plaid

Hot this season is anything plaid. This quirky trench coat comes in 4 colors from Thimbles, a shop with odd, cute, sweet, cozy clothes. (Hey, that’s what they bill themselves as. And here I thought I <3 to hyperbole the most. Ever.)

The coat has a sweet hand painted corsage and a great asymmetrical hemline that flows with authority. I think I could rule the world in this coat and these boots. Of course, I’ve been known to rule some men’s hearts in these BlackLace panties and Stiletto Moody Audrey pumps. Although I must admit, I’ve been having a tough time matching skin tone consistently with the Audrey pumps. Seems like I have to change the tone to match the lighting. God forbid I should have different-toned feet.

And you’re getting four, count ‘em, big honking pictures from me, so just deal with it.

Wearing:
Boots: *REDGRAVE* Girls’ Biker Boots Black
Shoes: Stiletto Moody, Audrey, Black Patent
Coat: *Thimbles* – The Angel of Your Plaid Nightmares Coat – Red
Jeans: Zaara : Jeans {classic} Charcoal
Panties: ~Blacklace~ Sexy: Pearl
White Top: :: DUTCH TOUCH :: PlaidTops Grey
Hair: Maitreya – Sophie
Necklace: Violet Voltaire – No Love Lost Jewelry Set – Pewter
Lashes: Boom – Flutter
Poses: AnaLu

Saturday Morning at the Coffee Shop

Saturday Morning at the Coffee Shop

At the coffee shop on a Saturday morning. Looking feminine, comfy and flirty in Gypsy Soul’s latest release of a soft jersey white tunic with flexi ruffle comes paired with cappuccino-colored trousers. Waiting patiently on my Macchiato from Gos’s coffee machine, which is available from The Cafe Collection in more colors than you can shake a sugar stick at.

Wearing:
Tunic, Pants: ~GypsySoul~ Courting
Shoes: *Redgrave* Girls’ Biker Boots
Hair: ETD Yvette
Necklace: ::Violet Voltaire:: Dollie Jewelry Set
Watch: *chronokit* watch no.33 *Zefu2* Female

Dress Me Up Challenge – Unraveled

Dress Me Up Challenge – Unraveled

Ana Lutetia has given me a very fun dress up challenge. She suggested a Neko/Grunge/Punk look. Indeed this was stepping outside of what I normally wear. And I did scour the grid for ears and a tail, which I must admit, once I donned, I felt quite like a kitty. There’s something enchanting about the flick of a tail or ear.

I did, however, totally cheat at this challenge. I had help…lots of help. I originally went to different designers looking for some inspiration. I was about to give up hope when League sent a notecard announcing their new release of WoolStrapped. When I saw the picture of the outfit, I knew it was it! The look I was going for. I consider it cheating, because I didn’t really mix and match anything.

Woolstrapped is an unraveling beautiful black and white woolen mess of a dress, complete with leg, arm warmers and boots.

I’m doing a self-imposed punk challenge the next time with more mix and matching.

Sorry for all the pics! I couldn’t help it!

Wearing:
Dress/Leg Warmers/Boots/Scarf: * *League* WoolStrapped
Hair: Gritty Kitty: Creative
Ears: Urban Dare :: Neko Ears with Diamonds
Smeared Mascara: *Acid & Mala Creations Main Store* – Messy Makeup
Skin: (DN) Vogue Skin – Last Call/Fishnet – Bronzed
Poses: Long Awkward Poses

Divine from Callie Cline

Divine from Callie Cline

A girl could get married in a gown like this. Just in time for fancy holiday parties, a new gown release from the talented and effervescent Callie Cline. This gown features many style options, including a mini skirt option, a plain skirt and fullness options  and beautiful ruby jewelery. You’ll be beautiful coming and going with the unique heart-shaped back. The jewels are changeable to 12 different stones with just a click and the jacket layer on the dress can b tinted to match your jewels! Sheer perfection indeed. <3

Wearing:
Gown & Jewlery: Callie Cline – Divine

Santa’s Favorite Helper

I’m the helper that Mrs. Claus doesn’t know about. Wearing cute naughty bikini and arm warmers from JuJu’s Closet. (While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the sweet antlers.)

Is that a candy cane, or are you just happy to see me?

Wearing:
Bikini: JuJu’s Closet:  Xmas Special-Santa Bikini
Arm Warmers: JuJu’s Closet Xmas Special- Knitted Glove
Boots: * =DeLa*= Boots “Maureen” Black

The latest challenge–staying warm

Here in the “glamorous” Midwest winter has its icy grip. Even my home in SL is a Great Lakes wonderland and is quite chilly. So staying warm in both worlds is a bit of a challenge for me.

To help stay warm and cute, Gypsy Soul’s new Wine release is an outfit made up of a deep purple soft cotton long-sleeve undershirt decorated with delicate wild flowers. Paired up with an adorable wine-colored soft jumper that’s hem and neckline are punctuated with purple embroidery. Gypsy Soul knows how to stretch a fashionita’s budget by not only including pieces on each layer, but also including a beautiful soft scarf and gray patterned tights.

(Style note: If you have a size 50 head, you might have to re-arrange some of the prims on 69’s hair. Not a big deal to do, but just so you know.)

Wearing:
Jumper/Undershirt/Tights/Scarf: ~GypsySoul~ Wine
Boots: * =DeLa*= Boots “Maureen” Black
Earrings: (Caroline’s) Diamond Snowflake Collection
Hair with hat: 69 – Escape
Poses: AnaLu
Photo Location: Magic of Oz

Dress Me Up Challenge 2 ~ 80s Rocker Chick

Dress Me Up Challenge 2 ~ 80s Rocker Chick

Phire Zuhra challenged me to dressing up like an 80s rocker chick ala Pat Benatar from Love is a Battlefield. (She even gave me a video!) I must admit, I was a little bit out of my comfort zone and spent a few hours researching and prowling the grid for a look that I had in my mind. Kudos to GiGi Couture, House of Heart and Emery, I think I need to go find a band to front.

So thanks for getting me out of my comfort zone, Phire. I hope I kinda hit the mark for you. I guess that’s what this challenge is all about, eh?

What’s next?! Anyone?

Wearing:
Shorts with Belt: *GiGi Couture* Leopard Hotpants (red)
Tank: Emery – Top Irka Shirt
Undershirt: >TRUTH< Update & Halloween Gift
Tights: Armidi Limited – Metallic Tights [Black]
Boots: BAX Ankle Boots Black Patent
Bracelets: Bebe – Sazerac Bangles Black
Necklace: House of Heart ~ N.Y. Beads black
Hair: ~House of Heart~Bedded~Burnt Tips
Poses: AnaLu
Location: MIXTAPE: A Place for Muziks, A Place for Lovers – Side A

Dress Me Up Challenge 1

Dress Me Up by Cajsa

The ever-stylish and beautiful Cajsa Lilliehook suggested that I give  a lovely dress by Lady Thera Taurog of Lady Thera’s Art & Fashion a try. She also suggested Baba Yaga pumps from Enkythings and ETD hair. I was not familiar with Enkythings or Lady Thera. But of course, now I’m a fan. I was familiar with ETD hair having folders full of blond from back when I was a blond.

Lady Thera Taurog designs her dresses after famous painters and paintings. The dress I’m wearing below is based on the very well known, Post-Impressionist Vincent Willem van Gogh style.

Initially, van Gogh worked only with sombre colors, until he encountered Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism in Paris. He incorporated their brighter colors and style of painting into a uniquely recognizable style.. This dress captures his love of color and captured my heaert. When I first saw it, I knew that was the one I had to pick!

Anyone else want to dress me?

Wearing:
Dress: Lady Thera’s Il Giardino – red dots
Shoes: - enkythings – Baba Yaga Sevah Shoes
Hair: ETD – Yyvette, Chestnut