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. 

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)

88 ~ The Magic Number

The magic number is indeed 88 at Collabor88.  Top designers have combined their talents and are offering some spectacular deals for 88L or less.  Here I am showing you Lace Kimono in Black from Tres Blah, Glitter Party hair in the Girl Next Door shade from Clawtooth, and the Golden Lucite Bangles in Noir from The Sea Hole.  My crochet tankini in Chocolate is from the Marketplace, but I think it looks terrific under the kimono and it's only 35L.

Collabor88:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tails/57/139/889
Crochet Tankini:  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/LB-Crochet-Tankini-Chocolate/1279205

Hucci and HOC Industries

The soft green color of this Hucci P Dot Dress, which is a group gift, suits the muted tones of fall.  Sweet polka dots adorn the sides and sleeves of this fun mini dress.  Here I've paired it with JOSS hair which was a former The Dressing Room find.  The band in the hat coordinates with the dress like they were made for each other.

Here you can see the full length of the dress and.......the most exciting fashion find of the week for me....these Color Change Platform Pumps from HOC Industries.  Not only do these shoes have oodles of color options for each part of the shoe, but if you join their group (which is free), you also have access to group only patterns.  These shoes are not free, but at only 175L for color change shoes, they are a steal!  I love these shoes!!

HOC Industries:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Upper%20Fenland/27/41/68
Hucci:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Luck%20Inc%202/68/208/23

Ashli Designs and Mamboo Chic

I have two incredible freebies to share with you today.  The first is this lovely flowered dress from Ashli Designs.  To celebrate 600 members, designer Ashlison Aboma sent out this gorgeous dress to the group.  I love the soft colors and the gentle pattern.  The gift also included the necklace and bracelet I am wearing.  To join the group, send an IM to Ashlison.  She is so generous with her group gifts!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Kilo/88/191/23

I'm also showing a lucky board win from Mamboo Chic, the delicious Anka skin in honey.  I love the natural looking make up and the soft tone of this skin. 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Give/147/103/297

The Dressing Room

I found so many wonderful things in the latest collection from The Dressing Room and The Dressing Room Blue!  First of all, I want to show you this gorgeous skin, Terry Autumn from *YS & YS*.  The eyes are included with the package, as well as a cleavage option, freckles, lashes....what an amazing deal for such a lovely skin!

Also in this picture you can see the Baroque Earrings from [MagicNOOK].  I love the look of the ribbons and the pearly beads and they coordinate perfectly with the LG Femme_Cross Top_sequin - Champagne which you can just get a glimpse of in this close up picture.  See below for the full look.

Here is the top from above combined with these cute TDRspecial Marylin Cream leggings and the TDR gift 2011 autumn shoes.

The glossy sheen of this Tropic of Cancer mini dress from *Fishy Strawberry* creates an elegant, sexy look.  This sleek wonder is also available at The Dressing Room.  Here I paired it with some group gift earrings called Glossy Drop from CS Shapes (not at TDR).

The Dressing Room:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/This%20Way/30/155/24
The Dressing Room Blue:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mimikri/214/51/22

VMC, Addiction and New Release from Al Vulo

I found a new store called VMC http://slurl.com/secondlife/Accessories/120/40/2163 that has very reasonable prices on outfits.  This casual button down top is perfect for fall and comes with a mini-skirt for only 10L.  It's called Guter Casual Outfit Blue, and there are several other colors available.

I'm a big fan of Al Vulo Skins, and in this photo, I'm wearing a new release called Jenny.  This is Orchid 2 cleavage fairy, and there are other make up versions available.  It's not bargain priced, but I *love* this skin and just had to share it with you. http://slurl.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/169/157/1351

My necklace and earrings are from Addiction Jewelery and Afflicted Clothing.  The lacey scrolls of silver combined with the pearl accents create an elegant design.  The set is only 75L.  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jewellery/204/129/38

Here is Mini Sexy Top Blue, also available for only 10L at VMC. 

Beauty Code's Designer Circle 14

Get ready for more fabulous bargains at Beauty Code's Designer Circle 14!!  All items will be priced from 50 - 100L.   http://slurl.com/secondlife/Greer/223/151/22  Here is a sneak peek at what will be available from September 19th to October 1st :

 

Mayden Couture's Kiss outfit adds up to end of summer fun!  A white tank with bright blue letters spelling out KISS is paired with frayed denim cut offs and fishnet stockings.  One thing I love about this outfit are the sneaker boots which are included. 

This angry muffin shirt from Kennedy's is sure to bring a smile to your face.

Also from Kennedy's, is this fun, flowery outfit called Fresh.  Bright yellow flowers dot a white tank top.  A cropped white jacket, jeans mini skirt, wrist bands and fun high heeled white, orange and yellow shoes complete the look.

This knuckle ring is also available from Kennedy's. 

Talented designer JaneDark Miles has created this fun bicycle chain necklace, earring and bracelet set for Designer Circle 14.  I love the glossy silver texture.

Lee, from Crank Design, is a cute, casual denim dress.  Also included are these white ballet flats, the tattoo, necklace, and rings which I am not showing in this picture.  Below you will see the outfit with the facial piercing and a white shirt which is also included. 

Crisp and white, this sleeveless Cindy dress from Crank Designs flows with every step you take.  The outfit includes the white pumps and necklace I am showing as well as a tattoo, facial piercing and rings.

It's hard to believe this *Jule* outfit from Crank Design is only 1 linden!  It comes with the top, bandana, bracelets, baggy pants and shoes.  Also included but not shown in the picture are facial piercings. 

Jungle Fever from Graffitiwear has a bold tiger print top and jeans with tiger print accents.  I love the cuffs on these jeans and the criss cross straps on the top!

Also from Graffitiwear, you can find this Zippertop Blue dollarbie.  The summery floral print looks good paired with capris.

This fun prop is available from Loordes of London and it is packed with poses!

Pure Contagion from Loordes of London

The coordinating handbag from Loordes of London.

Loordes of London is offering this Pure Contagion Bangle Set with Seven colors included.  The bracelet has a wonderful glossy sheen to it.

You'll feel red hot in these Bota Eternity boots from B&G.  A shiny, deep red with buckles on the side, these boots are sure to please.

The super-sexy MoN No!r dress from E-Clipse is a must-have for any wardrobe.  Zippers in the skirt and bodice offer a tantalizing peek at your soft skin while not revealing too much.  I love the contrast of silver and black in this mini dress and the bow on the shoulder.

The Cart Sale

Wow!  There are some spectacular bargains to be had at the Biannual Cart Sale....  It's laggy, but sooooo worth it! Nothing there is over 10 lindens!  http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/166/79/23

Before I get to my Wash's Cart Sale fashion finds, I just wanted to say a special thank you to my good friend and talented designer, Amethyst Domini.  She created this lovely diamond necklace and earring set.  Aren't they just gorgeous?

Sn@tch has this Fancey Dress in Blue....complete with sweet frills.  10L

Rawrrrrrrr!  I feel so sexy in this leopard print D=Day Dress (Lemon) from Sn@tch.

These Striped Lyric Jeans from Sn@tch look fantastic paired with the Boho Undershirt from Allusions 10L each.

 I was impressed by the incredible detail in this Flaming Hearts necklace from Bliensen + MaiTai.  So lovely!

Tied Front Blouse in chocolate, Boho Undershirt and Boho Jeans Ornate all from Allusions.  Together, they make a casual, yet classy look.  I love the lacey edge of the blouse.

Designer Circle 13 ~ Half Time

There is still time to scoop up some fab designer bargains at Beauty Code's Designer Circle 13.  You won't want to miss these spectacular designs...
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Greer/222/151/23

I love these pink pumps from Crank Design!

Kainus boots from Loordes of London - 50L

Kainus belt from Loordes of London - 50L

B&G Botin Leida Serpiente Marron boots - these classy, stylish boots are a must have for any wardrobe!

Time of Eclipse Necklace and Earrings - 99L

Mayden Couture Priscilla skin 95L

Abia Capalini Design has this versatile Janet bikini outfit available in both green and red.  It comes with the bikini, wrap, capris, summer hat, sunglasses, a cute summer bag and matching sandals.  It's a new release, and has a ton of options for wearing.  80L

Adorable Handbags!! Designer Circle 12

 .::BeautyCode::. Bag in white and black - 50L

I am *in love* with the quality of these highly detailed handbags from BeautyCode!  They are just perfect for a day of summer shopping or as a stylish accessory for your favorite outfit.  From the dangling moon, star, and heart charm to stitching and silver accents, the quality of workmanship by designer JaneDark Miles in these purses is outstanding!  They are available in black or white for a limited time only (until September 3) at Designer Circle 12. 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Greer/222/151/22