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)

Spooky Haunted House........Enter if You Dare!

Unless you have a brave soul.....don't accept an invitation to go exploring a spooky haunted house because THIS is what happens!  Today's post is not mostly about free and inexpensive items....it's just for fun.  Jerry and I went exploring the Spooky Haunted House (http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solo/171/28/17 ) and snapped these pictures while there.   

Oh dear..... I forgot to tell Jerry to watch out for that sofa........it's a real killer!

The Details:

 Poses:  LOSTANGEL Halloween Poses ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/LA-LOSTANGEL-Halloween-Poses-Poseset-GIFT/2759522  (1L)

Kathryn

Hair:  Courtney from Truth Hair ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/114/35/27 

Skin, horns, legs, tail:  **JOMO** Girl Kylin Avatar ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/JOMO-Girl-kylin-Avatar-New/2591376 (not free)

Lip Gloss:  Mock Cosmetics ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/144/23 (not free)

Wings:  Sikkabus from Violet Studios ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Violet-Studios-Wings-Sikkabus-Demoness-Wing-with-Flight-HUD-Suite-Female-Version/1029829 (not free)

Necklace:  The Shadow Lord Choker from Ronsem ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pluto/155/196/28  (free)

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Green from Fashism (now Ikon) ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/39 (not free)

Top:  Kenzy from Erratic ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/erratic-kenzy-plain-wraptop-black/1581757 (125L)

Shorts:  NHD Denim Shorts from NonaHoo Designs ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/NHD-Denim-Shorts-Black/1036978 (100L)

Jerry

Necklace:  M Pentacle Necklace ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Solo/171/28/17 (free)

Hair:  "Lesley" in black from EMO-tions ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/VALHAL/162/200/502 (not free)

Shorts:  **JOMO** ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/JOMO-MANS-Shorts/2044357

Skin, horns, tail and legs:   **JOMO** Men kylin Avatar ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/JOMO-Men-kylin-Avatar/2092571 (not free)

Wings:  Sikkabus from Violet Studios ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Violet-Studios-Wings-Sikkabus-Demon-Wing-with-Flight-HUD-Suite-Male-Version/1029816

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Arabian Blue from Ikon ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/39 (group gift, no longer free) 

Venus Was Her Name

Ramel's Bananarama shirt is just one of the free goodies awaiting your discovery at the Womenstuff Lounge.  It's a fun, tropical print tank that also comes with pants, a jacket layer Boldero, a belt and jewelery set that I have decided not to wear for this look.  Instead, I chose to pair it with simple white capris from the Mouillez Aqua White Halter Capris set available on the Marketplace for free.  You probably already have my Female Bollywood Bangles in your wardrobe as they are part of your basic library items.  The colors blend perfectly with the bright hues of my leafy tank.  My hair is a recent release from Truth called Siri in cocoa.  Over my Al Vulo Polly Natural Skin in cacoa, I have layered Lucir Lip Color in Venom and Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics.  My Horizon Eyes in Deep Antique from Ikon are framed with lashes from Mozz, available on the Marketplace.

The Landmarks:
Tank:  Womenstuff Lounge ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gizza%20Creations%20II/46/32/72  (group gift, 50L to join group)
Capris: Marketplace freebie ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Moulliez-Aqua-Halter-White-Capris/1243652
Hair:  Truth ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/114/35/27 (not free)
Eyes:  Ikon ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38 (not free)
Lip Color/Eyeliner:  Mock Cosmetics ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/144/23  (not free)
Lashes:  Mozz Cosmetics ~  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mozz-Cosmetics-Eyelash-Pack-1/1647368  (not free)

Listening to Venus by Bananarama:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26q1BNZJ4v8&feature=relmfu

Wild Coqettish Violetta

I have some lovely group gifts, a Marketplace Freebie and a special deal to share with you this evening.  First, Violetta, shown here in Goldrush, is one of three hair styles (in ALL colors) available to Exile Subscriber members.  It is seldom that you see one hairstyle being given away in all colors, let alone three!  Best of all, the subscriber group is free to join.... all you need to do is check the subscriber notices.

My eyes are Kaleido Eyes - Night  from Ikon, which are an older group gift (sadly, no longer free).  I mentioned in a previous post that in my opinion, Ikon's eyes are the highest quality I have found in SL.  Best of all, Ikon has a group that is free to join and offers monthly gifts. Join now so that you can take advantage of November's group gift which will be available soon.

I'm wearing another group gift, this one from Belleza.....although this group is not free to join, there are a number of past gifts still available to members, and Belleza skins are among my favorite in SL.  Here, I am showing Chloe SK Cleavage.  The Firestorm viewer allows me to wear multiple tattoo layers, and I have taken full advantage of this capability to create this look.  First, I wasn't overly fond of the pink eyeshadow and lips included in the Chloe gift skin, so I began by adding Mythic Neutralizer (lip/eye) from Mock Cosmetics (which is an old group gift). Next, I layered a Make Over from Mock called Indigo's Smoldering Brown Winterberry (lip/eye) which is currently available for group members on the desk at the Main Location for only 10L.  Finally, I added my favorite eyeliner from Mock Cosmetics called Funsies eyeliner in Smoked Senna.  Mesh lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics finished the look. 

My dress is a Marketplace find called Jungle from Herbie Loire Fashion Design.  It includes the bodice and skirt shown, as well as a frilly collar and system skirt which I opted not to wear.  You get this sexy leopard print frock for....0L! 

One final group gift from N-core completed my outfit.  These sexy Coquette Platforms called "Wild" coordinated perfectly with the animal print in my dress.  The N-core group is free to join.  N-core footwear always fit my feet perfectly.  Some of their styles include a HUD to customize skin tones, and I find I am able to quickly and easily find a perfect match for my skin.

Details:
Violetta Hair:  Exile ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/122/96/29 (Subscriber Gift - 0L)
Eyes:  Ikon ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/39 (old group gift, no longer free)
Skin:  Belleza ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/127/127/25 (group gift, fee to join)
Neutralizer, Make Over and Eyeliner:  Mock Cosmetics ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/126/144/23 (group gift, special purchase - fee to join group)
Lashes:  Gaeline Cosmetics ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Gaeline-Cosmetics-Mysteria-Mesh-Eyelashes-just-sublimate-your-eyes/3376270 (not free)
Dress:  Herbie Loire Fashion ~ https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/HL-Fashion-Design-Jungle/2149505 (0L)
Shoes:  N-core ~ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heels/126/127/24 (group gift, free to join)