Sophia Alena Free*Style

While perusing at the Wash Cart Sale, the muted jeweled tones of Sophia caught my eye.  This strappy mesh top and coordinating mesh skirt feature a pale, mint green fabric accented with rose and deeper-mint colored stripes.  The effect is soft and feminine, just the look I wanted for Alena, a skin that is available for only 50L at Shop Free*Style, which had its grand opening on February 27.  I'm looking forward to returning again and again to check out additional bargains at this store.  My pose from Ma Vie is also from Shop Free*Style as part of a pack of six poses.  Surrounded by Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations and Funsies Eyeliner in Smoked Senna from Mock Cosmetics, my Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris sparkle and shine.  These eyes are an example of the high quality peepers available from IKON.  Although they are no longer free, they were bestowed upon group members as one of the generous monthly gifts that are in the shop the first weekend of every month.  The IKON VIP group is free to join, and it's almost time for the March gift to be set out.  Finally, Brianna hair in seasand from Truth Hair completes my look.

The Details:
Top:  Sophia by J Stylez - (10L at the Cart Sale)
Skin:  Alena by [Pink Fuel] - (50L at Shop Free*Style)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes by Gaeline Creations - (180L)
Eyeliner:  Funsies Eyeliner in Smoked Senna by Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris by IKON (group gift, no longer free)
Hair:  Brianna by Truth Hair (300L)
Pose:  Free*Style Poses by Ma Vie (25L at Shop Free*Style)

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? 

Dark Angel

Body Suit:  Jim:  Amore Black by ::JIM:: Designs by India-Ray (10L Marketplace gift)
Pants:  Isabeax Leather Pants by Launa Fauna (49L)
Boots:  Kboots black by Ju Weissnicht (450L)
Bracelets & Gloves:  Enigma by LouLou & Co. (175L)
Skin:  Chloe Tan04 by Belleza (900L)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in Soft Brown by Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes by Gaeline Creations (180L)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Green by IKON (150L)
Hair:  Courtney by Truth Hair (250L)
Wings:  Black Angel Wings by ..::DeliciouS::.. (269L)

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.

Sn@tch Up Some Deals at the Wash

Busy weekend for me in RL, so just a quick post to show you an outfit I picked up at the Cart Sale at the Wash.

The Details:

Top:  Rue Cami from Sn@atch - 10L (at the Wash)

Shorts:  Hard Alley Jeans Shorts from Sn@tch (included with Rue Cami)

Skin:  Kate Medium Frost from Belleza - 500L

Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in Light Verdigris from Ikon - old group gift, no longer free

Hair:  Brianna from Truth (fades pack) - 300L

Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations - 180L

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

Gorgeous Group Gifties

Just a quick post tonight to share with you this amazing skin that I picked up for only 1L!  Brilliance Skin Gogo, shown here in rose 2 med/dark is also available in a lighter shade from Deetalez to group members.  The best thing is, the group is free to join.  The skins come with additional features (not shown here) such as add-ons for prim nails, freckles, push up cleavage, different options for body hair and eyes and a shape as well.  I love the subtle sheen to the lips.  I've added my usual Miss Vanity Eyeshadow in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations, but otherwise let the natural beauty of Brilliance shine through.  My Eternal Eyes in Storm, from Ikon, and Tomorrow hair from Magika, complete the look.  My cropped top and shorts are part of a group gift from Ydea called Eryly.  Also included with Eryly, but not shown are a vibrant pink sweater and boots.  I chose to layer on yet *another* group gift, a black and gray jacket, from Chandelle.  Since I saved so many lindens with all my group gift finds, I splurged a little (just a little) on my Silver Love Tags necklace from Maxi Gossamer, which I discovered at FaMESHed. 

The Details:
Skin:  Brilliance from Deetalez (1L - group gift, free to join)
Eyeshadow:  Miss Vanity in soft brown from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations (180L)
Eyes:  Eternal Eyes in Storm from Ikon (150L)
Hair:  Tomorrow from Magika (250L)
Top and shorts:  Eryly from Ydea (0L - group gift, free to join)
Jacket:  GG Jacket, black and gray from Chandelle (0L - group gift, free to join)
Necklace:  Silver Love Tags from Maxi Gossamer at FaMESHed (199L)

Sultry Alyx

Alyx, this amazing skin with sultry lips and a fair complexion is a group gift at Pink Fuel.  I added Honoriable Eyeliner (black) and Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations to bring out the beauty in my Sunrise Eyes in green from Ikon.  My hair is a new release from Exile called American Woman in the cashmere shade.  I love the way it falls in long waves past my shoulders.  I have been trying to win this playful red sweater with white polka dots from My Own Way and last night when I teleported there, I saw a K on the lucky board right away!  (Pauses for a celebratory happy dance).  Under the sweater, I donned a pearl-toned Whippet and Buck bikini called Dear Ones.  Honestly, the sweater can be worn alone, as well, for a sexy, revealing look.  White capris from a Marketplace freebie called Moulliez Aqua Halter White Capris complete my look.  I am definitely ready for spring weather! 

The Details:
Skin:  Alyx from Pink Fuel Skins (0L - group gift, free to join)
Hair:  American Woman from Exile (280L - new release)
Eyes:  Sunrise Eyes in green from Ikon (150L)
Eyeliner:  Honoriable Eyeliner in black from Mock Cosmetics (40L)
Lashes:  Mysteria Mesh Lashes from Gaeline Creations (180L)
Sweater:  Red Dot Open Sweater from My Own Way (0L - Lucky Board prize)
Bikini:  Dear Ones Bikini in Pearl from Whippet and Buck (90L)
Capris:  White Capris from Jeanne Mouillez (0L - Marketplace Freebie)