The Deep Freeze

Well, it really should be freezing here in NY, but it is rather mild in comparison to Winters past. Don't get me wrong, I am NOT complaining, but something is definitely amiss. So, for my first post of the New Year... Oh! Happy New Years everyone!!! I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2012! I should have an 'official' New Years post up later today  ^^ Anyway, I figured I would feature some cozy looks from a couple of my favorite designers. I have a 'HERRINGBONE MAXI SKIRT' & 'ANNIE SWEATER', from Applonia Criss of CHANTKARE. This outfit is gorgeous!!! You have an oversized and super comfy wool sweater that is mixed with an beautifully tailored maxi skirt. Winter wear at it's most fabulous.
I also have an amazing and recently released 'Sangos Winter Cardigan', which was created by the uber talented Maya Levane of Tokidoki. This fleece lined wool cadi is the perfect winter staple and you can wear it with or without sleeves too. It comes in 6 beautiful colors as well. Maya also released the cutest new handbag that is also known as the 'Damsel Basket'. I just adore this wicker textured bag that comes in 3 different colors.
So, please check out the pics and here are your limos:

CHANTKARE
Tokidoki - (TokiD)

CHANTKARE HERRINGBONE MAXI SKIRT & ANNIE SWEATER by Applonia Criss

(TokiD) sangos winter cardigan (grey) & damsel basket bag (grey) by Maya Levane

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~ Style Info ~

Eyes: FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Light Warm Silver (M) by Ikon Innovia

Look 1 -

Skin: Amacci Skin - Liane (Nutmeg) - 06 Pink by Carina Larsen 

Hair: TRUTH Velvet w/Roots - clove by Truth Hawks (For Stumblebum Brigade)

Scarf: The Secret Store - Tube Knitted Scarf - Charcoal by Maylee Oh

Earrings: ::Happy Finds:: 50s Pink Pearl Rose Earrings by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur 

Necklace 1: :Happy Finds:: 50s Pink Pearl Rose Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur 

Necklace 2: ::Happy Finds:: Silver Swan Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur 

Bangle L: Zaara : Rupa kada bracelet *left* by Zaara Kohime (Part of past group gift)

Bangle R: Zaara : Eila kada bracelet *right* by Zaara Kohime (Part of past group gift)

Ring L: LaGyo_Mongrain ring by Gyorgyna Larnia

Bag: LaGyo_The Desperado bag - sangria croco by Gyorgyna Larnia

Pose: Di's Opera by Di Hoorenbeek 

Look 2 -

Skin:  :F:  Laika II . Tan . 02 by Alexandra Barcelos     

Hair: booN TUN247 hair brown by boo Nakamura 

Earrings: LaGyo _Ewa ram earrings gold by Gyorgyna Larnia

Necklace 1: LaGyo _Ewa ram neklace gold by Gyorgyna Larnia

Necklace 2:  LaGyo_Cecylia necklace tigereye-silver by Gyorgyna Larnia

Sweater: Izzie's - Winter Sweater grey by Izzie Button (Newish)

Pants: Emery - Trousers Kenia [Black] by sunami Beck

Bag:  (TokiD) damsel basket bag (grey) by Maya Levane (New)

Socks: LG Femme_Marlene socks plain Jet by Gyorgyna Larnia

Shoes: [Gos] Posh Bootie - Autumn Trio by Gospel Voom

Poses: (marukin) by Valencia Southard  & Di's Opera by Di Hoorenbeek 

A Lazy Saturday...

Although, I usually wear Truth's new releases right away in my posts, I still like to do a feature review on his amazing new creations each week as well. It has always been that way. This last week has been really crazy for me and I haven't had much time in SL, so my TRUTH feature will be have to be today. Now, today wouldn't be quite that bad, if it weren't the day he usually releases his latest styles. So, I apologize to Truth and my readers (if anyone actually reads this...*laughs*) from the bottom of my heart for my tardiness.
Truth had created two perfect Summer styles. We have 'Jordan', who is a very long, loose and slightly teased ponytail. She is too adorable for words! Then we have 'Zaria', who is long with sexy waves and pulled to the side. She also comes with two bang options. You can choose a full bang or one that is 'side-swept'. You have got to love that! Zaria is gorgeous!
Now, like all of my 'Truth Reviews', I usually have a bunch of other amazing stuff to show-off as well. This week I have just a couple of casual 'short and tank top' looks. However, you will also see that I am wearing Julia Merosi's (of je suis) new  .. bag. I absolutely LOVE it. they come is a ton of colors and are basically the quintessential Summer tote. So, with that all said, here are your limos......

TRUTH: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/102/50/26
je suis: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Costa%20dela%20Luz/119/93/48

TRUTH Jordan - honey

TRUTH Zaria  - caramel

TRUTH Zaria 2 - caramel

~ Additional Style Info ~

Eyes: FASHISM 'Sunrise' Eyes - Light Eggplant (M) by Ikon Innovia

Earrings: [glow] Earrings - Orcan by Anemysk Karu

Flip-Flops: Maitreya Gold * Flip-Flops Fawn by Onyx LeShelle

Jordan -

Skin:  :F: Alexandra . Fair . 04 by Alexandra Barcelos (NEW)

Eye Shadow: Grixdale - The Body Shoppe - Fiji - Surf by Tyr Rozenblum 

Necklace 1: ::Happy Finds:: Vintage Butterfly Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur  (Store is close for the momont :( )

Necklace 2: ::Happy Finds:: Vintage Flower Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur  (Store is close for the momont :( )

Bangle: Finesmith makume bracelet by Yula Finesmith

Bag: : ::je suis...prete::striped brown by Julia Merosi (NEW)

Vest: *BOOM* Mini Vest (Rose Garden-Vintage) by Aranel Ah (PooPee Hunt item..Look for Doll)

Tank: *BOOM*  Everyday Tank (sand)  by Aranel Ah

Shorts: -tb- Denim Cutoff shorts by Julliette Westerburg

Poses: *Le Poppycock* Pout Series by Olivia Lalonde (NEW)

Zaria -

Skin: :F: Alexandra . Fair . 07 by Alexandra Barcelos (NEW)

Eye Shadow: Grixdale - The Body Shoppe - Fiji - Breeze by Tyr Rozenblum 

Necklace Top: Grixdale - Deco Layered Necklace Top- Lavendar by Tyr Rozenblum 

Tank: ZC : 11 Mishti tank *lilac* by Zaara Kohime 

Shorts: Zaara : Denim shorts *indigo* by Zaara Kohime (NEW)

Bag: ::je suis...prete::striped green by Julia Merosi (NEW)

Bangles: Zaara  : Pallav clear bracelets by Zaara Kohime

Poses: GLITTERATI by Katey Coppola

Let It S H I N E!

Designer Sophy Violet is the designer behind this fabulous new brand S H I N E. I am extremely impressed with her use of scuplts and eye for detail. Her creations are gorgeous and a definite must see. I definitely have much more coming from Sophy, but for now I figured I would show you a couple of Spring dresses. I am sure you have seen these blogged already, but I couldn't resist showing them again. Here is you limo to S H I N E: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Larsson%20Estates%2015/98/18/22

S H I N E -Mia Dress/floral 01 & Naya Leggins/pink

S H I N E -Kyrha Dress/floral 03

~ Additional Style Info~

Skin: ~Mynerva~ Kianna Shade 5 Smokey Cleavage by Rhapzody Wilde (Vanity Skin Fair)

Hair: !lamb. Mess - Honeycomb by Lam Bellic

Earrings: LaGyo_Potas earrings by Gyorgyna Larnia

Watch: MIEL TROUPE WATCH - natural by Miel Nirvana

Shoes: *GF* Platform Shoes "Rosette" -brown by Cerberus Noel 

Poses: Posies by Anatalia Honi 

Mia Dress-

Shrug: {mon tissu} Loire Knit Shrug ~ Beige by Ellie Spot

Ema Dress-

Pendant: ::Happy Finds:: Vintage Owl Necklace by AnnoyingJapaneseChild Dinosaur

Leggings: [croire] sheer pattern leggings (5) by Emily Kaestner

One more day for the 'Call For Couture Festival'

Tomorrow is a big day. It's Halloween, it is the end of the month and it's the last day of the 'Call For Couture Festival'! So, if you haven't been there yet, or maybe want to pick-up a few things that you have been thinking about, you better hurry-up! Here are a few last items that I certainly wouldn't want you miss out on. Plus, fifty percent of all sales go to the Samaritans. I can't think of anything better than buying fashion for a good cause.
Anyway, today I was really getting into the feeling of the Autumn weather and scenery. So, suffice to say, I think the following designer reflected this feeling very well. I started out with 'The Secret Store's amazing ready-to-wear piece, which is quite appropriately called, 'October Bloom' It just screams Fall. I just love Maylee Oh's use of rich textures and expertly crafted prims. The belt she created for this outfit is amazing as well. I can definitely see myself getting a lot of use out it, since it would compliment so many pieces in my fall inventory.

CFC: The Secret Store - October Bloom - Ready-to-wear 

~Additional Style Info~
Hair: TRUTH Tamina - chocolate (NEW)
Skin: LAQ ~ Tess2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin
Eyeliner: [ glow ] studio - Pin up eyeliner (tattoo)
Necklace and Earrings: [MANDALA] Soul Necklace & Earrings /Cream Gold
Bangles L: [MANDARA] Takara Bangle Dark wood A
Bangles R: [MANDALA] Pearl Rain  Bracelet/Cream Gold
Shoes: [LeLutka]-Pow Pumps (Brown)
Poses: (marukin)



Next we have Irie Campese's pret-a porter creation. Once again, this is another outfit that fits so well with the Autumn theme. Irie really outdidherself with this piece. The scuplted prims are simply gorgeous and definitely made me feel warm, yet fabulous. This design is a definite win.

CFC: {SMS} Autumn Set

 I paired this outfit with an amazing pair of heels from Maitreya, which also can be found at the 'Call For Couture Festival'. Onyx LeShelle definitely designed one pair of sexy stilettos that go by the name 'Foxy Brown'. How can you not like that name? I am absolutely in love with these shoes. But, then again, I am in love with all my shoes from Maitreya. You definitely do not want to miss these!

CFC: Maitreya Gold * Foxy Brown-Champagne

~Additional Style Info~
Hair: Maitreya Piper - Cacao

Skin: LAQ ~ Tess2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin 

Eyeliner: [ glow ] studio - Pin up eyeliner (tattoo)

Pendant Necklace: ::Happy Finds:: Vintage Owl Necklace

Bangles L: [MANDARA] Takara Bangle Dark wood A

Bangles R: [MANDALA] Pearl Rain  Bracelet/Cream Gold

Poses: (marukin)

And Last, but certainly not least, we have [ILAYA]'s 'Autumnal Green/ BorwnJacket and Green Leggings'. Ilaya Allen is another incredible designer, whose pieces I adore. With this creation, she crafted a cool 'A-Line' Jacket that is perfectly paired with a sleek pair of leggings. Once again, this is yet another Fall classic that should be a part of any woman's inventory.

CFC: [ILAYA] autumnal Green/Brown Jacket with Green Leggngs

Now I know I blogged this 'Day Tripper' bag from [-Addict-] in an earlier post, but I simply adore it. Of course it was in another color, so I get to show-off his one in 'Garcia'. Kianna Noel named all colors after legendary musicians of the late 60's and early 70s, which make this piece even more desirable to me. *LOL*. I am also wearing Kianna's 'CHAINED Necklace' in Bronze.
Have you seen enough? I am sure you haven't. So, like I previously stated, you better hurry-up before the 'Call For Couture Festival' ends. You have until tomorrow, before this limo turns into a pumpkin, or something like that: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Project%20Donate/138/88/21

CFC: -[AddiCt]- Day Tripper Bag/Garcia

~ Additional Style Info~

Hair: Maitreya Piper - Cacao

Skin: LAQ ~ Tess2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin 

Eyeliner: [ glow ] studio - Pin up eyeliner (tattoo)

Bangles L: [MANDARA] Takara Bangle Dark wood A

Bangles R: [MANDALA] Pearl Rain  Bracelet/Cream Gold

Boots: [LeLutka-Illeid Boots-Coffee

Poses: (marukin)