Wintery Jinelle

When Josey woke up and saw the feathery frost on her windowpane, she smiled. Finally, it was cold enough to wear long coats and tights. It was cold enough for scarves and shirts worn in layers, like camouflage. It was cold enough for her lucky red cardigan, which she swore had a power of its own. She loved this time of year.  

~ Sarah Addison Allen, The Sugar Queen

Perfect for a winter day and for only 60L this weekend, you can scoop up this warm woolen long sleeve dress in a variety of plaid textures.  Although it covers your arms to keep you snugly warm, Jinelle, shown here in gray multi, leaves plenty of sexy legs showing.  I love the added touch of the low riding black belt.

My fresh, lightly freckled skin is Eleonor, the current group gift from Al Vulo.  I decided to apply two testers (yup, free!) from Mock Cosmetics.  First, my eyeshadow is Mock's eshadow in Bright Beige Tester, and I added a touch of Sweet Coral Lipstain from Mock, which is also a tester.  Finally, Mock Cosmetics is having a truck sale on eyeliner right now.  You can get a package of ALL of Mock's eyeliners for only 100L.  Here, I have applied Simpatico Eyeliner in brownish black.  I finished with Andromeda lashes, also from Mock.  The soft makeup complements Eleonor's simple, fresh appearance.

Maitreya's Voluminous Scarf and hair with its softly draped neck shrug provides a welcome warmth against the winter chill.

Picture taken at Lovely's Photo Studio which is a free photo studio.  Wonderful poses and a TON of backgrounds all free to use!  Check it out:  Lovely's Photo Studio

The Details:
Dress:  Jinelle from Sweeter Than Candy (60L for a limited time only)
Skin:  Eleonor from Al Vulo (group gift - free to join)
Eyeshadow:  Bright Beige Tester from Mock Cosmetics (0L)
Lip Color:  Sweet Coral Lipstain tester from Mock Cosmetics (0L)
Eyeliner:  Simpatico Eyeliner from Mock Cosmetics
(part of the eyeliner truck sale 100L for a pack of 9 eyeliners or 40L for one) Lashes:  Andromeda lashes from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Green from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Voluminous Scarf Add On Hair from Maitreya (185L)
Scarf:  Voluminous Scarf in black from Maitreya (200L)

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)

Forbidden

By chance, I came upon "Forbidden" when I was browsing the Marketplace.  For only 99L, you will get this floral, feminine dress, perfectly coordinated, sculpted heels with an easy-to-use color change HUD, golden resizable bracelets, necklace, earrings and golden glasses which I am not showing in the pictures.  It's a sweet deal! 

The creamy fabric looks great against my Chloe skin in sunkissed from Belleza.  I just love the way this Trend hair from LeLutka drapes over my shoulder.  My eyes are Sunrise Eyes in Deep Green, made by Fashism, which is now known as Ikon.  In my opinion, these are the BEST eyes made in SL.  My latest purchase on the Marketplace, and my new favorite fashion accessory are my Mysteria Mesh Lashes....they don't show through hair!  These lashes come with a HUD so you can customize them and shape them to fit perfectly.

The combination of Sunrise Eyes, Mysteria lashes and Funsies eyeliner in Smoked Sienna from Mock Cosmetics creates a look that is simply stunning!

The look:
Dress, jewelry & heels:  Forbidden - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/FORBIDDEN-COMPLrETE-OUTFIT/3987583
Hair:  Lelutka ~ Trend:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/127/26 
Skin:  Belleza ~ Chloe:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/127/127/25
Eyes: Ikon (formerly Fashism) ~ Sunrise Eyes:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hot/250/82/38
Lashes:  Gaeline Cosmetics ~ Mysteria Lashes: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Gaeline-Cosmetics-Mysteria-Mesh-Eyelashes-just-sublimate-your-eyes/3376270
Make Up:  Mock Cosmetics ~ Funsies eyeliner:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Delta/124/146/24

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

Nemesis ABBH and a New Release from D!VA

The brilliant blue of the ribbon in my hair from D!VA's new release, Ema2 seems to be made to coordinate with this lovely blue Monday Dress, which is the ABBH prize from Nemesis (0L).   The dress has a romantic high neckline with strapless shoulders and a peek-a-boo slit in the back.  Simply gorgeous! 

D!VA:  Special Light pack of Ema2, 200L  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Special-pack-of-the-limited-release-Ema2-Light-color-pack/2693332

Nemesis:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/CHIC/192/182/26

Gossamer Beauty from the Twisted Hunt and + eX + ezura Xue

I feel so magical in this skirt and lace trimmed cropped top with the delicate wings from + eX + ezura Xue.  As I turn and twist the gossamer wings float lightly on the air.  Although it is frustratingly difficult, the rewards of the Twisted Hunt are incredible!  I know this outfit will be one of my all time favs! 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Vardimorg/178/189/80

Ashli Designs

Talented designer Ashlison Aboma has given this gorgeous Mariella dress to members of the Ashli Designs group.  This dress features lots of lacey layers, a necklace and a sexy bodice.  I love the way it shows your long legs off to perfection! 

Ladybug, also from Ashli Designs, is a lovely formal gown that is sure to make you the belle of the evening.  It features dramatic red and black contrasting fabric and a long red scarf.  Full arm gloves compliment the look.  Simply stunning!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Business%20District%20Kilo/36/165/23