It’s been awhile since Leah and I blog together, so today we bring you two different styles, styled around the same h.m.a.e.m.’s moddish trousers, in different colours.  We picked this pants because of its’ unique prints.

I love how Leah styled it, especially her belt!  You gotto check her blog to find out more.

On me, I am wearing the Simple dress from DRIFT as a top and accessorizing with the new BonBon bag from LpD and the Fashion Editor shoes from BSD, made for the The 100 Block event starting May 10.  You will find BSD’s booth here.

Check out Leah’s style (on left) here!

Ai’s (on right)  STYLE CARD below!

Hair: *ARGRACE* Equestrian Cap/Fiona – Mocha

Dress: DRIFT Simple Dress [MESH] -Knit Cottons

Pants: h.m.a.e.m. – moddish trousers b/orange

Scarf: {mon tissu} Skinny Scarf ~ Coral

Bag: *LpD* – *BonBon* Bag Brown (Deco)

Ring: [HANDverk]Hammered Metal Ring.copper.

Shoes: {{BSD Design Studio}}Fashion editor’s choice

Lipstick: Pink Acid Baby Soft Lips – Tangerine

Pose: LAP (store closed)

Location: Ooot Ooot

Tagged: Ai Hienrichs, Argrace, BSD Design Studio, Drift, Handverk, hmaem, LAP, Leah McCullough, Les Petis Details (LpD), Pink Acid, The 100 Block Event, {mon tissu} » View author and full post…

Collaber88 has opened for this month and it is absolutely full of wonderful goodies! There are so many things I want and after a full day of trying to get in, once I was finally there I was too overwhelmed by everything I wanted I only bought one thing. For now at least, I will go back to get more later.

The one thing i did get right off was the Just Frills top from Aux. I had been seeing the work in progress pictures and I was already dying for this top before it came out. It’s so cute and perfect for summer!

Also a bit more silliness from me today. I went searching for a nice beach to take my picture and after a kind person tossed me an LM to a cute beach I totally forget the main idea and basically crop everything but water out of the picture. *facepalm* there had been cute scenery in the back, but I am kind of ditzy today I guess. Maybe I need a nap so I can better remember my plans just five minutes after making them.

eyes: IKON Ardent Eyes Machine
skin: Dutch Touch Esmee
Freckles: Dutch Touch Moles and Extra Freckles
hair: Taketomi Baby

top: AUX Just Frills (May C88)
shorts: Decoy Caleigh Shorts
feet+shoes: slink natural feet + Slink Aussie Thongs
bag: Mon Tissu Straw Tote Bag
Sungalsses: Artilleri Keyhole Sunglasses
piercings: Pekka
tattoo: catastrophe sparrows in flight

pose: [LAP] Barbie 9 (closed) + pose in tote bag.» View author and full post…

Ohai!

What’s that I smell? *sniff sniff* Yup, I think I smell the awesomeness of a new round of Collabor88 in the air and oooo do I have something to show you!

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I’m often tempted by Severed Garden’s adorable outfits, which always boast beautiful colour combos and loving attention to detail. Usually I resist buying because these ensembles look so much better on girlish bloggers than they do on Portia. A quick trip to Anatomy got me the button-cute av I needed to make the Fiona outfit work. (Btw, Fiona is insanely inexpensive.) One of the latest releases from Bamboo nails gives this look a high-fashion twist. RubyRedRusset’s Spring Orange can be worn with feathery white tips. They’re guaranteed to make you crave a Creamsicle.

Gala Phoenix of Curio skins is planning to retire all of her old skins as of May 4. I can’t decide whether I should retire them from my inventory. I certainly haven’t been willing to give up my Dutch Touch skins. But I always feel as though a blogger has to emphasize the new and available rather than follow her whims. On the other hand, Portia ain’t exactly a trendsetter, so why shouldn’t I follow my own muse?

Credits to creators
.:.*{ Severed.Garden }*.:. Fiona Skulls
{Anatomy} Marlly shape [modded slightly in the bübs]
[7891.] Reply Necklace – Gold (at fi*friday)
[Bamboo] Nails – Spring Orange [NEW; ty RubyRedRusset Resident!]
Curio, Summer-Wild Strawberry 1 in Moonbeam [Dark] tone
[HUZ]-Oriental-Henna-Faded
::dUTCH tOUCH:: AddOns – EyeLashes (not available)
:[Plastik]:-Vaele Coll://Galaxia-Nala eyes
>TRUTH< Claudia – jupiter (big sale at Truth until May 10, not possible to get into sim to see if this is one of the retiring styles)
poses: LAP
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I have often heard the saying “You’re drawn to that like a moth to a flame.” It’s a warning. Moths try to get close to light for warmth, but if they get too close, their wings are damaged with imminent peril closely ensues. So many things tempt us. We want to be near the warmth of that thing, but no one wants to be burned.

The smallest flickering flame can light the world at night. Such power. I have to be careful that I find balance and moderation so I can enjoy things like cheesecake and shopping in Second Life without getting too close that I get burned. I also carefully seek friendships, business relationships, and connections in Second Life. Occasionally those too can spark like a flame with acuity and power, and on those occasions when it burns, it’s painful. Thankfully, I’ve had far more positive connections than negative ones!

How close should I get to the flame’s bright light? I have a few little singe marks on my wings, but for the most part, I have joy and balance. I hope the same is true for you. That warm feeling is so intoxicating whether it comes from shopping or hanging out with the latest trendy crowd.» View author and full post…

Yet another skin to review and more by VCB Designs are shared here.

I found the perfect location to snap a few photos of Renesme Buckskin Coat and Outfit. Violet has released an incredible number of items this month and I’ve only shown you a few. Her sense of style works with everything from the carefree and casual to the elegant and even fanciful.


Featured EMO-tions Shima
Featured Candy Metal Spring Gift Skin
Featured VCB Renesme Buckskin Coat and Outfit
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Quicksilver
3. Natural Beauty: Prim Lashes 4
4. Face Paint: True Custom 3
5. Sexy Mama Valentine Sculpted Nails
6. Liv-Glam: Faux Leather Boots
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I enjoy the compilation of pieces in this photo. The different designers bring quality to Second Life regularly and so much more. I respect them all and feel more alive and elegant in Second Life when I use their products. I think that’s how it’s supposed to be!

I have the cutest gold headband from Zanze tucked in my bright and wild hair, Lavina in fire from EMO-tions. With the arrival of 2013, EMO-tions has added an array of beautiful new colors in each design and many designs to suit every occasion.

The headband may tease you to check out the new location of Zanze in Zenshi because it’s a free gift! If you haven’t seen the newest array of content creators gathered in one location and presenting the best of their best exclusive items at this location, you should go and be sure you check out Zanze’s collection. 

Baboom presents such positive energy drawn into her creations from her special personal spirit. Putting on this Mesh Blue Tunika from Baboom made me feel like running and playing. I found this gorgeous garden and romped in it, letting my hair down, so to speak, and played. All the warmth imbued by these creators flows through me each time I’m blessed with the opportunity to put on their designs.» View author and full post…

The wonder of EMO-tions remains in the exquisite creativity that yields a wide range of looks. No matter where I go in Second Life, or what I do or play or say, something from EMO-tions fits the setting.

As I zoom in to show you the dramatic way the braids layer into a full and long ponytail, you’re also treated to an up close and personal view of Zanze’s newest Cardigan release (black).  

As a full length image, from head to toe, you’ll see how long Siiri hangs down the back and how long the sweater from Zanze is as well.

Sometimes seeing things from another angle makes it even more appealing and with a slight shift in poses, even more details become visible.

I’ve been enjoying the many light settings built in to the program itself and how the lighting affects photos. Using a basic monochrome look with primarily greys then adding unique colors in the unique make-up from Face Paint and brilliant blue in the jewelry from Chop  Zuey all works towards my goal of making a basic photo evolve into art.


Featured Zanze Long Cardigan
Featured EMO-tions Siiri
1. Custom Shape
2. CapCat Ragu: Silver Skin 7
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