View from the Mesa

Her eyes were those of someone who's just fallen in love, someone who sees nothing but her lover, someone who has no fear of anything. The eyes of someone who believes that every dream will come true, that reality will move if you just give it a push.

~ Banana Yoshimoto, Asleep

It's that special weekend of the month when group members can pick up Ikon's latest gift.  Mesa, January's offering, has a clear, luminous intensity that is unparalleled.  The group is free to join, but this month's free eyes will be available for just a few days, so don't put off your visit.

While browsing the Marketplace, I came across Eve White Lace, this flirty lace corset with airy, romantic flexi sleeves.  Now, since it's January and rather nippy outside, I was glad to don the jewel-tone shrug in an emerald shade which is included.  The package offers sweaters in a rich, purple tone and a pink shade in addition to the green, as well as lace pants, coordinating earrings and brooches, which I opted not to show.  Instead, I chose to wear casual white capris from Jeanne Moulliez's Aqua Halter and White Capris, a sweet Marketplace freebie.   My silver and diamond necklace from Mistwood Jewels provides the perfect, budget-friendly accessory for only one linden. 

The Details:
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes - Mesa from Ikon (group gift, free to join)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from  Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity - Soft Brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Eyelashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Skin:  Chloe Tan 11 from Belleza (not free)
Hair:   Tomorrow from Magika (250L)
Corset and Shrug: Eve White Lace from Alanis Ryba MIA (119L)
Capris:  part of Aqua Halter and White Capris from Jeanne Moulliez (0L)
Necklace:  Silver and Diamond Necklace from Mistwood Jewels (1L)

Simply Sophia

Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes.  It is not something physical.

~ Sophia Lauren

Gazing thoughtfully over the rippling fields at Alirium, there is beauty to behold not only in my Sunrise Eyes in Pale Arabian Blue from Ikon, but also in Sophia, a pre-release skin from PXL Creations which can only be found at Around the World.  This creamy, sun kissed skin comes in your choice of a variety of lip tones, but here, I've chosen to have naturally bare lips.  I've added Sophia Smokey Eyes, the tattoo layer also available from the skin vendor.  Mysteria mesh lashes finish up the light touch of make up around my eyes.  My Four Seasons corset is part of the outfit awaiting your discovery of the autumn leaf in the Falling into the Season Hunt at Bitch Tail.   This corset dresses up beautifully with the skirt included in the hunt gift, but also looks fantastic with a faded pair of blue jeans.  I think this hunt ends very soon, so if you like this corset as much as I do, don't delay on this one.  My Shadow Lord Choker, a gift from Ronsem provides a simple, color coordinated accessory.  Side parted, blonde tresses from Elikatira fit the dreamy mood of the scene perfectly.

The Details:
Skin:  Sophia from PXL Creations (1,000L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Pale Arabian Blue from Ikon (150L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Necklace:  The Shadow Lord Choker from Ronsem (0L group gift)
Hair:  Follow from Elikatira (250L)

Death Row Designs 50% Off Sale

You can be Santa's Sexy Little Helper in this red corset - part of the Real Leather Corset pack (50L) from Death Row Designs and these Lazy Boots XMAS Version 2 (80L).  My torn leggings are also from DRD and are only 25L.

Death Row Designs:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/169/101/22

Vero Modero - Free Gifts

Vero Modero has some freebie gifts out and that includes complete avatars!  These gifts await your discovery at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vero%20Modero/125/138/28  Check out these goodies:

Special Reopening Gift ~ Includes the safari shirt, cute green shorts, belt, earrings, ballerina shoes. earrings, as well as a shape and skin that I am not showing here.

The June Gift is still available.  A purple corset top, worn jeans, matching purple boots and a skin (not shown) are set out for you.  I love the ruffles on this top paired with the rugged blue jeans.  It makes an interesting visual contrast! 

July Group Gift.  Sassy bathing suit with patriotic wrap and hat.  The ballet shoes, bangles, sunglasses and a beach ball are also part of this gift. 

Flora Silk Dress Blue ~ While shopping in the spacious store, this lovely dress caught my eye, and I knew immediately it was destined for my wardrobe.  The softly flowing skirt swishes when I walk and the neckline plunges in a daring way.  I've had so many compliments on this dress!  It wasn't a freebie, but some days you just have to splurge!

Now, don't start feeling left out guys, there are gifts for you, too!  First is this summer outfit that matches the ladies' one I showed at the beginning of my post.  There are also 2 other gifts for men. 

Fifty5 Thursday :)

Once again, I found some great bargains as part of Fifty5 Thursday.  Here are a couple....more to come later today!

Ceren Silver from Flowerdreams Creations - 55L
Sexy leather corset over a silver and black mini dress with soft, flowing sleeves...what's not to love?
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fashion%20Boulevard/27/119/22

Judy Pink is also from Flowerdreams Creations - 55L

Pink Label

Memorial Day Gift from Pink Label (still available) 0L
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Whisper/63/224/21

Also, at Pink Label, you can find the following dollarbies:

Teal Camo Trimmed Tank - 1L
Teal Camo Printed Jeans - 1L

Pink Camo Trimmed Corset Top - 1L
Pink Camo Printed Jeans - 1L

Sexy and Sohpisticated

Sexy and sophisticated - that's how I describe this look.  I'm wearing a gift called Corsett from IrEn.  I've paired it with black pearls from another outfit, a black mini skirt from Kastle Rock Couture, and J'Adore ankle boots from Drakke (an old gift). 
Corsett 0L :  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blackmoore/69/157/35