Bubbly

Every time I see your bubbly face

I get the tinglies in a silly place

It starts in my toes

and I crinkle my nose

Wherever it goes, I always know

That you make me smile

~Colbie Caillat

Petal [light] Party Girl Bubbly is just one of the skins included in Gala & Rita Design Announcement's Generous Party Girl Mega Pack.  There are so many lovely variations in this gift from Curio.  The group is free to join...just look in the group notices.  I have added a few make up layers from Mock Cosmetics:  including the free Opal Lipcolor Contessa Tester, Honoriable Eyeliner (black) and Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in soft brown.  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics beautifully frame my Sunrise Eyes in Carribean Blue from Ikon.  My braided mesh hair from Truth is called Tyler.  

My off-the-shoulder Campanula [Ggift] blouse is available to group members at Lo Momo.  I love the airy layers of creamy lace on this feminine top.  Here, I have paired it with dark jeans.  

The Details:

Skin:  Petal [light] Party Girl Bubbly from Gala & Rita Announcements (group gift - free to join)

Lipcolor:  Opal Lipcolor Contessa Tester from Mock Cosmetics (0L)

Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner (black) from Mock Cosmetics 

Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Carribean Blue from Ikon (150L)

Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)

Hair:  Tyler from Truth Hair (300L for fades pack)

Blouse:  Campanula top from Lo Momo (group gift - free to join)

Alira's Angel Wings

With a laced corset, striped tights and distressed fabric textures, Alira's Favole is perfect for fantasy role play or just a shabby chic fairy look.  Although I am showing this outfit with my shape and skin, for only 99L, the complete package on the Marketplace contains the outfit shown, including ballet flats and tiny crow's wings, and also has a shape, skin, eyes, hair flowers and shoulder raven which I am not wearing in this photo.  It's hard to believe that this is alisson Kira's first creation of an outfit!  It's a hit with me and I'm looking forward to what this talented designer creates next!

For this shot, I'm wearing Chloe Medium skin from Belleza accented with Honoriable Eyeliner (black), Miss Vanity Eyeshadow (soft brown) and Crema Lipcolor (Cranberry Crush), all from Mock Cosmetics as well as Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (which I very rarely take off!).  My eyes are an old favorite from Ikon (formerly Fashism), Sunrise Eyes in Green.  Cascading over my left shoulder is a newer release from Truth Hair called Moxie.

I had to include the shot below so you can get a better look at the adorable crow wings included with Alira's Favole, which you could not really see in the top photo.

The Details:
Complete Outfit:  Alira's Favole from ~Alira~ (99L on the Marketplace)
Skin:  Chloe Medium 0 from Belleza
Eyeliner, Eyeshadow and LipColor from Mock Cosmetics
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes from Ikon

Hair:  Moxie from Truth Hair

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)

Mystical Lyala

At TDR Fusion, I discovered a mystical side of myself in Lyala, a lovely skin from Al Vulo.  It features a luminous, sun-kissed tone with a delightful sprinkling of freckles and is adorned with soft pink lips and eyeshadow.  This skin package also includes the doll lashes and mesh lashes I have combined here, as well as mystical eyes, tango appliers and dark and red brows which I am not showing.  Gazing out from under the Al Vulo lashes are Ikon's Eternal Eyes in Blue.  Falling sleekly to my shoulders and beyond is Steph II from Alice Project.  This infinity hair style comes with a dye HUD so you can customize the tint of the hair.  I had never seen hair from Alice Project before the Advent season gifts, which, by the way are still available to pick up for a nominal price, and I am just in love with the quality of the hair!

 I wanted to include this shot so you could clearly see my silver heart choker, which is a gift for Gossamer Jewellery members.  The group is free to join, and if you check the notices, you will find this necklace in additional short, medium and long lengths.

Coordinating perfectly with the soft pinks and sun-kissed hues of Layla is Kitja Cherie's white mesh top and jeans.  A bargain at only 25L, this outfit features a softly draping, sleeveless mesh top and pale blue jeans.  Ivory colored boots from Decoy completed my look.  These boots were an old freebie that I got my first year on SL.  Decoy has a VIP group with special gifts and offers to VIP members.  I am not sure if these boots are still available.

The Details:
Skin:  Lyala Mystic Blonde Brows from Al Vulo at TDR Fusion (70L)
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Steph II from Alice Project (350L)
Necklace:  Silver Heart Choker from Gossamer Jewellery (free - check group notices)
Outfit:  Top and Jeans from Kitja Cherie (25L on the Marketplace)
Boots:  Jully Boots - Ivory from Decoy (old freebie)

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)

Can I Keep Him?

While out and about exploring, I found this adorable little guy, and wanted very much to bring him home.  Sigh, but the answer was, "Errrrrrr.....exactly how huge is he?"  Sadly, I had to leave the cub with a kiss on the nose and a fishy snack, but I did get to bring home this sweet outfit.  At only 25L, it was an affordable addition that will easily fit into any closet.  Winter Day's Outfit (Grey) is currently available from Faded Ink on the Marketplace, and includes the sweater, scarf, dark jeans and boots above as well as a sweater dress that I chose not to show.  My shoulder-length Argrace hair falls in soft waves from under the tintable beanie.  My skin, lashes and eyes have all been blogged previously. 

The Details:
Outfit:  Winter's Day from Faded Ink (25L)
Hair:  Beanie - Long Layered Waves from Argrace (250L)
Skin:  Chloe Tan 11 from Belleza
Eyes ~ Sunrise Eyes - Deep Carribean Blue from Ikon (150L)
Eyeshadow ~ Miss Vanity in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes ~ Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L) 

Wishes for the New Year

When you are LONELY, I wish you LOVE,

When you are DOWN, I wish you JOY,

When you are TROUBLED, I wish you PEACE,

When things look EMPTY, I wish you HOPE,

May you be surrounded by HAPPINESS, PEACE, and JOY always.

Just a quick post to send to you these inspiring words that I read in Glitterati's Group Chat.  My most sincere wishes for a year filled with only the best for you.

The Details:
Outfit ~ Let it Snow black (including boots) from Faded INK (25L - 50% off sale on the Marketplace)
Hair and Ear Muffs ~ Moonlight from Argrace (group gift)
Skin ~ Chloe Tan 11 from Belleza (not free)
Eyes ~ Eternal Eyes - Storm from Ikon (150L)
Eyeshadow ~ Miss Vanity in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes ~ Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Cosmetics (180L)