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.

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)

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)

Wishes and Fairies

Once upon an enchanted evening, fireflies danced and fairies made wishes come true...

~Author Unknown

In my ruby red Elora II Fantasy Gown from Evie's Closet and Alyss, the new gift from Al Vulo, I certainly feel like a magical fairy.  Complete with lightly speckled wings and a floral vine arm band and necklace, Elora comes in two lengths.  I opted not to wear the ruffled trim on the gown.  I picked up my hair at the fantastic Retirement sale at Elikatira.  All styles are 70% off from now until February 23rd! Only, an updo with softly falling tendrils, has a color-change ribbon.  The close up below clearly shows the beauty of Alyss and the sparkling intrigue of my Horizon Eyes in Deep Antique from Ikon. 

Eden Fairy, Autumn Edition, is also free at Evie's Closet.  With beautifully detailed, scrolled wings, a sparkling skirt, leaf-trimmed leggings, jauntily perched hat and flats with an adorable criss-crossed detail, you will instantly transform into a woodland fairy.  In this photo, I switched to Caramel, another sale-priced hairstyle available at Elikatira.  My pose is a new release from Diesel Works called Fairy 4.

The Details:
(Red Dress Photos)
Skin:  Alyss from Al Vulo (group gift)
Hair:  Only from Elikatira ( 75L purchased during 70% off sale)
Eyes:  Horizon Eyes in Deep Antique from Ikon (150L)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz - Skins, Shapes, etc. (150L)
Dress:  Elora Fantasy Gown from Evie's Closet (0L)
Shoes:  Mesh Ballet Flats (full perm) from Meli Imako (200L)

(Woodland Photo)
Outfit:  Eden Fairy Autumn Edition from Evie's Closet (0L)
Hair:  Caramel from Elikatira (75L, purchased during 70% off sale)
Same skin, eyes and lashes above
Pose:  Fairy 4 from Diesel Works (75L)

Ginevra

Ginevra is the stunning New Year's gift for VIP members of Izzie's.  With pink lips, a rosy-cheeked complexion and delicate eyeshadow, she is certain to become a favorite of mine.  Here, the only added touch are Mysteria mesh lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics to frame my Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon.  Although these eyes are not free, I wanted to remind you that it's almost time for the monthly gift eyes from Ikon, which are available the first weekend of the month to group members.   The Ikon group is free to join, and I am always thrilled by the quality and shimmer in the gorgeous eyes.  My blonde tresses are called Caramel from Elikatira, and happen to be one of my most worn styles.

Evale is offering this bold, chocolate and navy striped mesh cardigan, belt, mesh jeans and winter boots on the Marketplace for only 99L.  Aren't the pom-poms on the boots fun?  I love the way the warm colors complement the ivory tone of Ginevra.  Under the sweater, I am wearing one of my wardrobe staples, an Intrinsic Tank from Jane, in charcoal.  These tanks are free, come in a ton of colors, and frequently find their way into the images on Kat's Korner. 

The Details:
Skin:  Ginevra from Izzies (group gift - fee to join)
Cardigan, jeans, belt and boots:  Look 06 from Evale (99L promo)
Tank:  Intrinsic Tank from Jane (free)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Caramel from Elikatira (250L)

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)

Boho Flowers

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

~ Thornton Wilder

I hope those of my readers who reside in the United States had a joyous Thanksgiving holiday.  I am grateful for all of the blessings I have in my life and for the time spent today and every day with family and friends. 

This bohemian style dress, called 1968 is part of Fifty5 Thursdays this week.  I wasn't going to blog it, but I had several compliments on it, so I decided to do a quick post.  Although it may be too late for you to get these items for 55L, you can bookmark the Fifty5 Thursdays website and see what they have to offer next Thursday.  I love the large patchwork squares and the retro prints of the fabric in this dress and the way it sweeps all the way down to my toes.  The blue necklace and earrings which I am not wearing are included with 1968.  My shape, Chelsey, is also from Fifty5 Thursdays, and the great news is it comes with a modify version!  To go along with the sixties feel of this outfit, I wanted a long, braided hair and Interrupt from elikatira was the perfect style for the look!  I am wearing Polly in cacao from Al Vulo and Ikon Horizon Eyes v2 in Caramel.  Tattoo layer lashes from Mozz Cosmetics are my only make up addition.

The Details:
Fifty5 Thursdays
Dress:  1968 from Victoria Endsleigh Couture (55L)
Shape:  Chelsey from Coco Sands Shapes (55L)
Hair:  Interrupt from Elikatira  (250L )
Skin:  Polly from Al Vulo (800L)
Eyes:  Horizon Eyes v2 in from Ikon (150L)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz Cosmetics (150L)

Shhhhhh.....it's a Secret

All three of the outfits in today's post were designed to raise awareness of breast cancer and are available outside of Dirty Little Secrets.  First, with its sexy off-the-shoulder drape, shape-hugging curves, and delicate rosey blush, the BCA Mesh dress is sure to flatter your figure.  It's available for only 10L, as are the coordinating mesh high heels.

On a cold, rainy Tuesday, what better way to spend the day than curled up by with a mug of cocoa and a good book in a flannel shirt and a pair of leggings?  This cozy boyfriend shirt, BCA mesh leggings and BCA mesh ballet flats are also available from Dirty Little Secrets for 10L each.

In this dark pink dolman mini, you will wow that boyfriend!  With a lighter pink collar and cute ties on the skirt, it has plenty of style too.  At only 10L for the dress and the matching wanderer high heels, you will have plenty left in the budget for a night out on the town.


The Details:
BCA outfits:  Dirty Little Secrets  10L each item
Hair:  Caramel by Elikatira(not free)
Skin:  Chloe SK by Belleza (not free)
Make Up:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black and Crema Lip Color both from Mock Cosmetics  (not free)
Lashes:  Tattoo Layer by Mozz Cosmetics (not free - marketplace)

Sweet Golden Caramel

With a delicate floral pattern and soft yellow hue, Sweet Gold Tunic Dress from Victoria Endsleigh Couture is sure to flatter your avatar.  It was one of my fashion finds from FIFTY5 Thursdays this week.  I don't know how much longer it will be available for this bargain price, but even at full cost, this feminine beauty is well worth your linden dollars.

The Details:

Sweet Gold:  Victoria Endsleigh Couture ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Natural%20Island/56/132/21 (55L)

Skin:  Belleza Chloe Tan ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/128/127/26  (not free)

Hair:  Caramel from elikatira ~  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/62/127/34 (not free)

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Deep Green from Fashism (now Ikon) ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38 (not free)

Lashes:  Mozz Tattoo Layer Lashes from Mozz Cosmetics ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mozz-Cosmetics-Eyelash-Pack-1/1647368 (not free)

Eyeliner:  Funsies Eyeliner in Smoked Senna from Mock Cosmetics ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/144/23 (not free)

Lip Color:  Crema Lip Color in Sanguine from Mock Cosmetics ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/144/23 (not free)

Sweet or Tart?

For a limited time, you can find this Sweet Tart Tartan Orange Plaid Tank on the counter at Prism.  White ribbon trim is a perfect accent to the autumn colors in this top.  My skin in this photo is from [Aura] and is called Briar - Starlight - Honey - breast option which I picked up at The Knitting Circle Rummage Sale.  I have layered some gifts from Mock Cosmetics over the lovely tones of this skin:  Dark Kiss Lipsmacker and Crema Lip Color Light Rose.  The group is not free to join, but the gifts are generous and frequent.  My Spark hair in Blonde 07 from [Elikatira] goes beautifully with the fair tone of the skin.  To finish the look, I am wearing Deep Hazel Horizon eyes from Ikon framed with Diva lashes from Wow.

Tank Top:  Prism -  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bal%20Harbour/38/160/22
Skin:  The Knitting Circle Rummage Sale - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Atomic%20Island/226/92/23 (not free)
Hair:  Elikatira - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/62/127/34
Eyes:  Ikon - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38  (not free) Shape:  Shapes by Anna - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Harquire/161/89/58 (not free)
Make Up:  Mock Cosmetics - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/124/146/24
Lashes:  WoW Skins - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Infinity%20Club/204/111/23