My Faithful Yvy

 While I was searching for the Lavender Hill Hunt icon at Intrepid, I spotted this cozy knotted My Faithful flannel shirt for 120L.  It was love at first sight!  I knew the muted pink and gray tones would be perfect for Yvy, a new skin I picked up at =kokane=.  Now, both the flannel shirt and skin are not freebies, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Yvy for the price of 350L.   If you scroll down, you'll see a more direct view of Yvy's lovely face. 

Also included with Yvy, but not shown in this picture are Real Eyes, but I am wearing my absolute favorite eyes, Sunrise Eyes in light green from IKON.  I seldom wear any other eyes, for the quality of IKON eyes is top notch!  If you haven't joined IKON's inworld group (free to join), you should soon, because on the first weekend of the month, group members can pick up a free set of eyes, and oh, my goodness, they are all stunning!  My only added touch to this gorgeous skin is that I swept on Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations which are available on the Marketplace for 180L.  What I love about these lashes is that they are completely adjustable with an easy-to-use HUD so that you can make them fit your shape perfectly. 

Under my flannel shirt, I chose to wear a fashion staple of mine, an Intrinsic Tank from Jane.  These tanks come in thirty-one colors, and, best of all, are free!  I accessorized with an almost-freebie from the Marketplace - my Hammered Silver Necklace (Pink Crystal) from Beloved Jewelry, which I thought coordinated perfectly.  At only 1L, this necklace will fit just about any budget!

Finally, Ursula mesh hair from Truth, in seasand from the fades pack (300L), and a pair of Rolled Skinny Jeans in a dark gray tone (#03) from Maitreya (250L) completed my look. 

I'm curious to know which format you prefer for the blog.  Do you like the links embedded in the text as I have done with this post, or do you prefer the links listed below? 

Debby

This fair, fresh-faced beauty is Debby, and she's only 70L at The Boobies Planet (and yes, it felt strange to type THAT...lol).  I love the beauty mark above the left corner of the mouth in this skin.  The Lolas tango applier is included with this skin, but I chose not to wear it...I know a lot are wearing them in SL, but it's just not my style.  Pink lips and baby blue eyeshadow tattoo layers are also included, but not worn in this photo.  I did add two freebies from Mock Cosmetics, though.  First, my eyeshadow is a group gift from Mockie called Love Cycle eyeshadow (two).  On my lips, I added Opal Lipcolor, Contessa, also from Mock, which is a free tester.  A touch of Simpatico eyeliner from Mock (part of the truck sale I mentioned in my last post) and Mysteria mesh lashes from Gaeline Cometics completed the look.  My hair is an adorable, casual style called Lavinia from Truth.  I am wearing one of the colors in the fades pack.

This cute cropped, knotted plaid top is part of a freebie outfit from FA Creations which I picked up on the Marketplace.  The Tartan Ripped Jeans Set includes this tied up blouse and also some tattered jeans and a bandana, which I chose not to wear for this picture.  Instead, I am wearing Skinny Jeans #4 from Maitreya... an old favorite.

My accessories today are available from Maxi Gossamer at Collabor88 for only 88L each.  Erzulie's Love Charm Necklace comes in two different lengths in silver and gold.  The chunky Damasc bangles allow for a choice of several combinations which can be worn on the left or right arm.  I would LOVE to have these bangles in rl!

The Details:
Skin:  Debby by Mystique at The Boobies Planet (70L)
Eyeshadow & LipColor from Mock Cosmetics (0L)
Eyeliner:  Simpatico from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Green from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Lavinia from Truth Hair (300L)
Shirt:  Tartan Ripped Jeans Set from FA Creations (0L)
Jeans:  Skinny Jeans 04 from Maitreya (250L)
Necklace and Bangles from Maxi Gossamer (88L each)

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)

A Perfect Wardrobe

You can find this striped sweater from Sourires and these Knit Digi Warmers shoes from Epic in Sea Green at The Perfect Wardrobe.  Both are only 90L for a short time only.  I am also wearing Jersey Leggings in white from the Marketplace which are part of a pack of four colors for a whopping 10L!  My hair/scarf are from Maitreya and are the Voluminous Scarf in Pure and Voluminous Scarf Hair #3 in Chocolate.  This gorgeous skin is from Al Vulo and is Vero in Black Bronze.  My eyes are Fashism's Sunrise Eyes in Green.

Jersey Leggings:  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/CMORE-Jersey-Leggings/1723114
Sweater & Digi Warmers at The Perfect Wardrobe:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockhopper%20Harbour/59/97/2549
Skin:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ReMix%20Yo%20LIfe/178/160/1351
Eyes:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/48/181/37
Hair:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/178/175/23

Dreaming by the Fire

This soft flowered dress called Not Forgetting from Agnes Finney has a balloon hem and a pretty tie at the sash.  It's only 10L.  My shoes are a group gift from Maitreya which I blogged previously.  My hair is a group gift from Yuna's hair and is a fatpack which contains a ton of colors!

Agnes Finney:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Agnes%20Finney/196/144/25
Maitreya:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/178/175/23
YunA's Hair:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/BANKSY/192/167/531

Baiastice and Maitreya

Milla - chocolate from Baiastice ~ Platinum Hunt Gift - 10 L
http://slurl.com/secondlife/BAIASTICE/154/127/26
Chocolate perfection in glimmering satin.
Shoes are the latest group gift from Maitreya:  Treaders in Rosewood- 0L 
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/178/175/23