Sophia Alena Free*Style

While perusing at the Wash Cart Sale, the muted jeweled tones of Sophia caught my eye.  This strappy mesh top and coordinating mesh skirt feature a pale, mint green fabric accented with rose and deeper-mint colored stripes.  The effect is soft and feminine, just the look I wanted for Alena, a skin that is available for only 50L at Shop Free*Style, which had its grand opening on February 27.  I'm looking forward to returning again and again to check out additional bargains at this store.  My pose from Ma Vie is also from Shop Free*Style as part of a pack of six poses.  Surrounded by Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations and Funsies Eyeliner in Smoked Senna from Mock Cosmetics, my Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris sparkle and shine.  These eyes are an example of the high quality peepers available from IKON.  Although they are no longer free, they were bestowed upon group members as one of the generous monthly gifts that are in the shop the first weekend of every month.  The IKON VIP group is free to join, and it's almost time for the March gift to be set out.  Finally, Brianna hair in seasand from Truth Hair completes my look.

The Details:
Top:  Sophia by J Stylez - (10L at the Cart Sale)
Skin:  Alena by [Pink Fuel] - (50L at Shop Free*Style)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes by Gaeline Creations - (180L)
Eyeliner:  Funsies Eyeliner in Smoked Senna by Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris by IKON (group gift, no longer free)
Hair:  Brianna by Truth Hair (300L)
Pose:  Free*Style Poses by Ma Vie (25L at Shop Free*Style)

My Faithful Yvy

 While I was searching for the Lavender Hill Hunt icon at Intrepid, I spotted this cozy knotted My Faithful flannel shirt for 120L.  It was love at first sight!  I knew the muted pink and gray tones would be perfect for Yvy, a new skin I picked up at =kokane=.  Now, both the flannel shirt and skin are not freebies, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Yvy for the price of 350L.   If you scroll down, you'll see a more direct view of Yvy's lovely face. 

Also included with Yvy, but not shown in this picture are Real Eyes, but I am wearing my absolute favorite eyes, Sunrise Eyes in light green from IKON.  I seldom wear any other eyes, for the quality of IKON eyes is top notch!  If you haven't joined IKON's inworld group (free to join), you should soon, because on the first weekend of the month, group members can pick up a free set of eyes, and oh, my goodness, they are all stunning!  My only added touch to this gorgeous skin is that I swept on Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations which are available on the Marketplace for 180L.  What I love about these lashes is that they are completely adjustable with an easy-to-use HUD so that you can make them fit your shape perfectly. 

Under my flannel shirt, I chose to wear a fashion staple of mine, an Intrinsic Tank from Jane.  These tanks come in thirty-one colors, and, best of all, are free!  I accessorized with an almost-freebie from the Marketplace - my Hammered Silver Necklace (Pink Crystal) from Beloved Jewelry, which I thought coordinated perfectly.  At only 1L, this necklace will fit just about any budget!

Finally, Ursula mesh hair from Truth, in seasand from the fades pack (300L), and a pair of Rolled Skinny Jeans in a dark gray tone (#03) from Maitreya (250L) completed my look. 

I'm curious to know which format you prefer for the blog.  Do you like the links embedded in the text as I have done with this post, or do you prefer the links listed below? 

Dark Angel

Body Suit:  Jim:  Amore Black by ::JIM:: Designs by India-Ray (10L Marketplace gift)
Pants:  Isabeax Leather Pants by Launa Fauna (49L)
Boots:  Kboots black by Ju Weissnicht (450L)
Bracelets & Gloves:  Enigma by LouLou & Co. (175L)
Skin:  Chloe Tan04 by Belleza (900L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Soft Brown by Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes by Gaeline Creations (180L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Green by IKON (150L)
Hair:  Courtney by Truth Hair (250L)
Wings:  Black Angel Wings by ..::DeliciouS::.. (269L)

So Alive

I'm feeling alive; I'm feeling the rush

So energized, nothing standing in my way

I'm feeling the beat, The beat of my heart

I'm feeling the spark; I'm feeling the flame

Lights up the dark, now I'm shining like the stars

~ So Alive by Tiffany Alvord

I'm listening to "So Alive" by Tiffany Alvord....such an upbeat, happy song, and it really fits this look.  First, this gorgeous skin is the lighter version of Brilliance, the group gift (lL) skin from Deetalez that I blogged here.  Gogo Rose 4 Med/Fair looks fantastic with my blonde Caramel hair from Elikatira.  I scooped up this hair at the huge retirement sale at Elikatira for only 75L.  Unfortunately, the sale ended yesterday.  However, when I teleported to the store today to grab the landmark, the hair was still priced at 75L, so if you hurry there, you might still be able to purchase it for that price.  I added a free eyeliner from Delirium Style (more on that in just a moment), Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Soft Brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L), and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations (180L), all of which beautifully surround my Sunrise Eyes in Light Green from Ikon (150L). 

My jeans are part of the latest group gift, called Diamons, at Delirium Style.  Included in the gift is the eyeliner I mentioned earlier plus tanks, piercings, panties and a tattoo.  Instead of the shirts from Diamons, I chose to wear a simple black bikini top and this lovely lace cropped Echo Tank from Chemistry (250L).  Finally, Kboots, black engineer boots from Ju Weissnicht (450L) completed my outfit.

Sn@tch Up Some Deals at the Wash

Busy weekend for me in RL, so just a quick post to show you an outfit I picked up at the Cart Sale at the Wash.

The Details:

Top:  Rue Cami from Sn@atch - 10L (at the Wash)

Shorts:  Hard Alley Jeans Shorts from Sn@tch (included with Rue Cami)

Skin:  Kate Medium Frost from Belleza - 500L

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris from Ikon - old group gift, no longer free

Hair:  Brianna from Truth (fades pack) - 300L

Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations - 180L

Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics - 40L

Gorgeous Group Gifties

Just a quick post tonight to share with you this amazing skin that I picked up for only 1L!  Brilliance Skin Gogo, shown here in rose 2 med/dark is also available in a lighter shade from Deetalez to group members.  The best thing is, the group is free to join.  The skins come with additional features (not shown here) such as add-ons for prim nails, freckles, push up cleavage, different options for body hair and eyes and a shape as well.  I love the subtle sheen to the lips.  I've added my usual Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations, but otherwise let the natural beauty of Brilliance shine through.  My Eternal Eyes in Storm, from Ikon, and Tomorrow hair from Magika, complete the look.  My cropped top and shorts are part of a group gift from Ydea called Eryly.  Also included with Eryly, but not shown are a vibrant pink sweater and boots.  I chose to layer on yet *another* group gift, a black and gray jacket, from Chandelle.  Since I saved so many lindens with all my group gift finds, I splurged a little (just a little) on my Silver Love Tags necklace from Maxi Gossamer, which I discovered at FaMESHed. 

The Details:
Skin:  Brilliance from Deetalez (1L - group gift, free to join)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations (180L)
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Tomorrow from Magika (250L)
Top and shorts:  Eryly from Ydea (0L - group gift, free to join)
Jacket:  GG Jacket, black and gray from Chandelle (0L - group gift, free to join)
Necklace:  Silver Love Tags from Maxi Gossamer at FaMESHed (199L)

Sultry Alyx

Alyx, this amazing skin with sultry lips and a fair complexion is a group gift at Pink Fuel.  I added Honoriable Eyeliner (black) and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations to bring out the beauty in my Sunrise Eyes in green from Ikon.  My hair is a new release from Exile called American Woman in the cashmere shade.  I love the way it falls in long waves past my shoulders.  I have been trying to win this playful red sweater with white polka dots from My Own Way and last night when I teleported there, I saw a K on the lucky board right away!  (Pauses for a celebratory happy dance).  Under the sweater, I donned a pearl-toned Whippet and Buck bikini called Dear Ones.  Honestly, the sweater can be worn alone, as well, for a sexy, revealing look.  White capris from a Marketplace freebie called Moulliez Aqua Halter White Capris complete my look.  I am definitely ready for spring weather! 

The Details:
Skin:  Alyx from Pink Fuel Skins (0L - group gift, free to join)
Hair:  American Woman from Exile (280L - new release)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in green from Ikon (150L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations (180L)
Sweater:  Red Dot Open Sweater from My Own Way (0L - Lucky Board prize)
Bikini:  Dear Ones Bikini in Pearl from Whippet and Buck (90L)
Capris:  White Capris from Jeanne Mouillez (0L - Marketplace Freebie)

2 Day Affair

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

~ Henry David Thoreau

I guess that quote should include women, too.  I crossed my fingers and cast out my line many times at Sn@tch, but it wasn't fish I was after....it was this 22 piece outfit called 2 Day Affair (fishing prize - 0L).  It took me a few days, but I was finally able to reel in all 22 pieces.  Actually, this is not just an outfit, it's a complete ensemble including the fun, fur covered boots, pants, a skirt, an organza bow, jacket, fish net tights, garter socks, and the necklace and earrings shown below.   Since this is such a long post with lots of pictures, I'm going to embed the links right in the text and list the prices there, too, rather than at the end of the post as I usually do.

You can get  the hair in all but the last photo in tons of colors at (red)Mint.  It's actually a free demo (!), but is a wearable hair, too.  I love the way it cascades over the shoulders.  The hair in the last picture is Hollana from Truth Hair, which is available at Collabor88 for only 88L per color pack.  My skin is one that I blogged already, but I love it so much, I haven't taken it off yet!  Joelle is a free group gift at Lara Hurley Skin.  The only make up touches I've added are Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in neutra from Mock Cosmetics (40L) and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L).  My light aqua peepers are Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris and were a group gift from Ikon (sadly, no longer free).  Head on over to Ikon, tap the group join, and wait for the first weekend of the month - that's when group members are treated to free eyes. 

Sn@tch an Early Flower

Sn@tch has a new fishing prize called 2 Day Affair that I am working on collecting one piece at a time, and hope to blog for you soon.  While angling in the azure indoor pool, I am also keeping an eye on the Lucky Boards, and I've scooped up a few prizes to show you (more to come in future blog posts).  This buttoned floral cardigan called Early Flower was the first goodie I received.  The prize is actually a fat pack of six different colors.  I am showing taupe right now.  I love the floral print and the way the sweater is slightly open.  It shows off the flawless texture of Joelle, the gorgeous group gift from Lara Hurley.  I had never tried one of her skins before, and wow, am I impressed!  I will definitely try more in the near future!  Joelle features subtle blush and shimmering pink lips....she is simply beautiful.  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in neutra and Mysteria mesh lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics are my only additions to the subtle, yet sexy, girl-next-door appeal of Joelle.  My Sunrise Eyes in light green from Ikon are one of my all time favorites.  My Touches of Heart necklace is one of the offerings from Fifty5 Thursdays this week.  I know it's not Thursday any more (thank goodness for that!), but you can still scoop up the Fifty5 Thursdays items through the weekend.  Shhhhh, don't tell anyone, but this actually is a guy's necklace.  I saw those dangling hearts and I knew this necklace was destined for my inventory.  I took a chance that I'd be able to re-size it, and I'm so glad I did! My jeans are part of a Valentine gift from Prim & Pixel (unfortunately only available through Valentine's Day) that I was planning to blog, but real life has been super crazy lately.

The Details:
Sweater:  Early Flower from Sn@tch - 0L lucky board prize
Necklace: Touches of Heart from Finesmith - 55L (through the weekend)
Skin:  Joelle from Lara Hurley Skin - 0L group gift
Eye Shadow:  Miss Vanity from Mock Cosmetics - 40L
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics - 180L
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes from Ikon - 150L
Hair:  Hollana from Truth Hair - 88L from Collabor88
Jeans:  Black Jeans from Prim and Pixel - 0L (part of Valentine gift - sorry, no longer available)

Ravishing

I stopped by Sassy! to tap the midnight mania board there, and it must have been my lucky day, because I immediately spotted the icon for the Mon Amour Hunt.  Not missing a beat, I purchased the prize for 0L, moseyed over to tap the mania board, and then scurried home to check out my find.  Now, Simply Ravishing is meant to be a sexy little mini, but I chose to dress it down with a pair of dark gray Larry Jeans and my favorite gray Porter Denim jacket from {mon tissu}.  I think you'll like the look as much as I do.  At Collabor88, you can scoop up this delightful Moon Vine Lover's Heart Necklace from Maxi Gossamer as well as the side-swept pony tail hairdo from Truth called Hollana, shown here in toast from the fades pack.  Truth Hair fades packs are usually 300L, so when I saw that this hair was only 88L..... oh my (fans self)!!!  I think this shade of Hollana matches well with my Polly skin from al vulo in cacoa.  I swept on Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics, and added tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics.  My eyes are Horizon Eyes in Deep Antique from Ikon.

The Details:
Top:  Simply Ravishing from Sassy! (0L - Mon Amour Hunt Prize)
Jeans:  Jeans 001 from Larry Jeans (149L)
Jacket:  Porter Jean Jacket - Grey from {mon tissu} (325L)
Necklace:  Moon Vine Lover's Heart Necklace from Maxi Gossamer at Collabor88 (188L)
Hair:  Hollana from Truth Hair at Collabor88 (88L)
Skin:  Polly in cacoa from al vulo (800L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)
Eyes:  Horizon Eyes in Deep Antique from Ikon (150L)

Just a Sassy Cali Girl

Well, East Coast girls are hip,

I really dig those styles they wear,

And the Southern girls with the way they talk

They knock me out when I'm down there

The Mid-West farmers' daughters 

Really make you feel all right

And the Northern girls with the way they kiss

They keep their boyfriends warm at night

I wish they all could be California 

I wish they all could be California

I wish they all could be California girls

The West Coast has the sunshine 

And the girls all get so tanned

I dig a French bikini on Hawaiian Island

Dolls by a palm tree in the sand

I been all round this great, big world

And I seen all kind of girls

Yeah, but I couldn't wait to get back in the States

Back to the cutest girls in the world

~ "California Girls" by The Beach Boys

You'll be one of the cutest girls in the world in the Jack or Jill Hunt Prize from Sassy!, Cali Cutie.  This knotted mesh top comes in five sizes and also includes black mesh shorts which I decided not to wear in this photo.  Instead, I chose to don Lily jeans in light blue from even.flow.  The floral trim on these jeans looks like it was designed to coordinate with my latest hunt prize.  A double stranded pearl necklace and vintage heart necklace from the Vintage Jewellery Set from *League* contributes to the soft, feminine feel of my outfit.   

Over my Chloe Medium Skin from Belleza, I've layered a lip color gift from Mock Cosmetics called Hypershine Lipcolor in Raspberry Wine.  The Mock Cosmetics group has a fee to join, but Mockie is so generous with the group gifts she bestows upon members.  I'm also wearing Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Neutra, also available at Mock Cosmetics.  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics frame my Sunrise Eyes in Light Green from Ikon.  Caramel hair from [elikatira], available for a greatly reduced price during the 70% off sale frames my lovely face.


The Details:
Top:  Cali Cutie Top from Sassy! (0L- Jack or Jill Hunt Prize)
Pants:  Lily Jeans in Light Blue from even.flow (195L)
Necklace:  Vintage Jewellery Set from *League* (245L) 
Skin:  Chloe Medium from Belleza
Lip Color:  Hypershine Lip Color Raspberry Wine from Mock Cosmetics (0L Group gift, fee to join)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Green from Ikon (150L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Neutra from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Hair:  Caramel from [elikatira] (75L - 70% off sale)

Listening to:  California Girls by the Beach Boys

A Valentine Cutie

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?  ~Author Unknown

Ahh well, even if love is not blind, you will definitely look gorgeous in this Valentine Nightie in Rose which is the Cupid's Arrow Hunt Prize from Sakide.  Featuring a soft pink texture dotted with white hearts, this silk nightie also comes with slippers and a companion nightie in lavender if pink is not your color.  Who could resist the off-the-shoulder strap?  Coordinating beautifully with the mellow pink tone of the dress is Chloe Pale (cleavage), a group gift from Belleza.  I chose to layer Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Neutral from Mock Cosmetics and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics over this creamy skin.  Gazing out from beneath these lush lashes are Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon.  My necklace is almost free...it's just one linden.  Hailing from Beloved Jewelry, this hammered silver necklace will fit into just about any budget.  Elikatira's 70% off Retirement Sale is still going strong, but will end soon.  I scooped up Sound (okay, and just a *few* other hairstyles - wink) there.  Head on over and stock up before the sale comes to an end!

The Details:
Dress:  Valentine Nightie Rose from Sakide (0L)
Necklace:  Hammered Silver Necklace from Beloved (1L)
Skin:  Chloe Pale (cleavage) Group Gift from Belleza (0L - fee to join)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity in Neutral from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Sound from Elikatira (75L purchased during 70% off sale)
Pose:  Pose 22 of 25 from aDORKable Poses: 25 days of Poses (250L for pack)

Jewels by the Shore

In striking, jewel-toned stripes, you will surely turn heads while on a stroll down the beach or wherever you wander.  Valentina E. Couture's Tank Dress Stripes is a gift you can find at FaMESHed, and it's destined to become one of my favorites.  The package contains five sizes, so finding one to fit your avatar is a snap.  London, my newest purchase from Truth hair, falls in soft waves to the waist.  Just barely peeking out from behind my tresses, and more visible in the picture below, is my Emily Necklace from Burroughs Jewelry, which I have customized to match the rich hues of my frock.  To better display this lovely accessory, I switched to Cheyenne hair from Truth for my second shot. 

In both photos, I am wearing my favorite skin from Belleza, which I keep returning to time and time again:  Chloe.  Layered over this gorgeous skin, and creating a stunning combination, are some more fashion-can't-do-withouts from Mock Cosmetics:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in soft brown, Deeply Moving Eyeliner in Black, and Crema Lipcolor in Cranberry Crush.  My eyes in both photos are from Ikon, which has the best quality eyes in all of Second Life.  In the top photo, I am wearing Sunrise Eyes in Light Green and in the photo below, I switched to Eternal Eyes in Storm.  Mysteria mesh lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics completed my look.

The Details:
Skin:  Chloe SK 11 from Belleza
Eyes:  Top Photo ~ Sunrise Eyes in Light Green from Ikon (150L)
           Bottom Photo ~ Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon (150L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyeliner:  Deeply Moving Eyeliner from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Hair:  Top Photo ~ London from Truth Hair (300L for fades pack)
          Bottom Photo ~ Cheyenne from Truth Hair (300L for fades pack)
Necklace:  Emily Necklace from Burroughs Jewelry (99L)
Dress:  Tank Dress Stripes from Valentina E. Couture available at FaMESHed (0L)

Vivid Wednesday Candy

With fun, striped purple and black sleeves, this mesh hoodie from Ducknipple snuggles your arms, but shows off those sexy abs, too.  Best of all, it's free as part of the Jack or Jill Hunt.  After all those hours in the SL gym (yeah right ;P), I can afford to indulge in some Wednesday Candy, as long as it's from Essences at TDR Fusion.  Here, I am showing the light rose version, but you can also pick up the pale dust and sunkissed tones as well.  Also included with the skin is a contour blush which I have on in the picture.  I toned down the lips in this skin by smoothing on Alluring Lip Color in Mythic from Mock Cosmetics, a gift recently sent to group members.  Honoriable eyeliner in black, also from Mock, and tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics completed my make up.  Vivid hair from Elikatira comes with a color change hair ribbon, shown in amethyst.

The Details:
Top:  DN Mesh Hoodie from Ducknipple (0L-hunt prize)
Skin:  Wednesday Candy in light rose from Essences at TDR Fusion (70L)
Lipcolor:  Alluring Lip Color in Mythic from Mock Cosmetics (group gift)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)
Hair:  Vivid from Elikatira (66L-purchased at the 70% off sale)

A Unique Vixen

The Details:
Skin:  Ava Best Buys1 from Belleza (400L - limited time offer)
Hair:  Caramel from Elikatira (75L purchased during 70% off sale)
Outfit (including jewelry):  Vixen-Rose from Unique (group gift)
Boots:  Prestige Black Leather from Bax Coen (875L)
Eyes:  Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Deep Green from Ikon (150L)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)

The Details:
Skin:  Ebba from LAQ (990L)
Hair:  Capture from Magika (250L)
Dress:  Roxy from Unique (group gift)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Deep Green from Ikon (150L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)

The Details:
Skin:  Ebba from LAQ (990L)
Hair:  Sound from Elikatira (75L purchased during 70% off sale)
Outfit:  Gretchen from Unique (group gift)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris from Ikon (old group gift, no longer free)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)

The Details:
Skin:  Ebba from LAQ (990L)
Hair:  Only from Elikatira (75L purchased during 70% off sale)
Outfit:  Elise Red from Unique (45L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Hazel from Ikon (150L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)
Shoes:  Sneakers Black from In Her Shoes (0L)

Lost Angel

Ever felt an angel's breath in the gentle breeze? A teardrop in the falling rain? Hear a whisper amongst the rustle of leaves? Or been kissed by a lone snowflake? Nature is an angel's favorite hiding place. 

~ Terri Guillemets

La Nuit du Chasseur from World's End Garden is a fabulous gift for group members.  With a sexy, gathered bodice, elbow length gloves, a floral waistband and a long, flowing skirt that is bare in the front to give a glimpse of gartered stockings, this gown is one hot number!  Best of all, the group is free to join, and there are several other gifts available for members as well.  I chose to don my favorite pair of boots from Bax rather than the shoes that are included with La Nuit.  My lost angel wings from Dirtyland Clothes and Accessories add a whimsical touch.

It's hard to believe this gorgeous skin from Dulce Secrets is just 55L!  It's offered as part of Fifty5 Thursdays (and will be available through the weekend only, so if you like it, don't delay).  Machelle in Malibu bare is a flawless skin with a tiny beauty mark under the right eye.  In the photo below, you get a better look at this lovely skin.  To accent Sunrise Eyes in Deep Steel Blue from Ikon, I have added a freebie from Mock Cosmetics called Miss Vanity Eye Sampler.  I like the soft violet tone of this eye shadow.  Honoriable Eyeliner in black and Priscilla Eyelashes also from Mock Cosmetics completed the look.

My hair is a new release from Truth called Laurie.  This style features long hair pulled back from the face into a loose braid that reaches all the way down the back.  It makes for a softly feminine, romantic look.   A lacey looking heart-shaped -necklace called Forbidden Crest from .phresh. is my only accessory.  

The Details:
Dress:  La Nuit from World's End Garden (0L group gift)
Boots:  Prestige Boots from Bax Coen (875L)
Wings:  Lost Angel Wings from Dirtyland Clothes and Accessories (180L)
Skin:   Machelle from Dulce Secrets (55L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes from Ikon (150L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Sampler from Mock Cosmetics (0L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyelashes:  Priscilla Lashes from Mock Cosmetics (40L)   
Hair:  Laurie from Truth Hair (250L)
Necklace:  Forbidden Crest from .phresh. (May no longer be available - I could not find the store)
  
 
 

Cynful Shyla

In a carton of strawberry milk, I found a wonderfully Cynful surprise.... Vale's Sweatshirt dress, which is a prize in the Hello Titty Hunt.  You can read about the hunt here and access landmarks and hints.  The deep teal shade of this dress matches the eyeshadow on Shyla, a new release from Belleza.  The only additions I have made to this lovely skin are lashes which were an old group gift from Filthy Skins (no longer available) and Honoriable Eyeliner in Black from Mock Cosmetics.  In this photo, I am wearing Shyla Medium 15, which is a perfect combination with another new release from Catwa called Ladymana.  The texture-changing hooded shrug is included with this hairstyle.  I used the optional Ladymana HUD Pro, which allows the ability to select from 44 different textures.  It's an additional fee of 250L, but it opens up so many possibilities!  My mesmerizing gaze comes from Sunrise Eyes in Carribean Blue from Ikon.

The Details:
Dress:  Vale's Sweatshirt Dress from Cynful (0L)
Skin:  Shyla from Belleza (1200L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Hair:  Ladymana from Catwa (250L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes from Ikon (150L)