Back From Break

In case anyone has been wondering, I had to take a tiny break from SL and blogging. It was only about a week, but I needed to attend to RL priorities and my health. If you follow my blog, then you know I had not been well and never really took off the time that I needed. I am sure I could have taken off another week, but there are too many things I am committed to. One of these amazing commitments, which is really one of SL's most fabulous events (and commitment is bad word to describe it), is Avenue's Fall/Winter Fashion Week. Avenue's Fashion Week is a month long affair that is kicked off by a week's worth of fashion shows. These fashion shows feature SL's most talented designers. So I am honored to be a part of it. All of the creations that were seen on runways, can be bought at the Avenue Fashion Week Retail Center until the 29th of October.

One of the most stunning designs is this *DAMA* gown, which was created by Nevery Lorakeet of *Les Petite Details*.

I love the dreamy look of this bow-tied full skirt that breaks away, showing off the perfect amount of leg. Like all of Nevery's designs, it is sexy and elegant. This is not always an easy mix to pull off, but she always does it in style. 

PXL Creations just released a brand new group gift for their VIP Group Members! Even though this skin is gift for Halloween, it is anything but frightening (see above image). It is actually an exclusive version of the JADE skin in the PALE skin tone. As you can see, the make-up is absolutely gorgeous. If you are not already a PXL VIP Group Member, then I highly suggest that you join. There is an initial join fee of 250L, but it is worth every cent. Members are entitled to special sales, group gifts and an additional 10% off all purchases. This is definitely on gift you do not want to miss! When you go grab this gift, make sure you wear your PXL Group Tag and click on the TP to go to the VIP room. 

So, with that said,  here are you LMs are credits:

Avenue Fashion Week Retail Center 

PXL Creations

Location: My Home

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON  Perspective Eyes - White (M) by Ikon Innovia

Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/natur/touch me by Thora Charron

Skin: [PXL] JADE PA Halloween VIP DEB C2 by Hart Larsson (VIP Group Gift)

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Felicity - Dark Browns by Truth Hawks (NEW)

Earrings: Cae :: Riviera :: Earrings by Caelan Hancroft (avail @ FaMESHed)

Necklace: Cae :: Riviera :: Necklace by Caelan Hancroft (avail @ FaMESHed)

Dress: *LpD* - *Dama* Dress  by Nevery Lorakeet (avail @ Ave Fashion Week)

Hand L: Slink Mesh Elegant1 by Siddean Munro

Hand R: Slink Mesh Hand Bag by Siddean Munro

Bracelet: Cae :: Riviera :: Bracelet (R) by Caelan Hancroft (avail @ FaMESHed)

Clutch: 22769 ~ [accessories] Seconds Clutch Brocade White by Paco Pooley

Shoes:  JD - Charme XXS - Fat Pack by davidefre Resident

Pose: ~Tableau Vivant~ She & Him - Fashion Bag by LouLou Teichmann - Modded Slightly for Clutch and Dress (avail @ SHE & HIM)

~Decor Info~

Build: [we're CLOSED] ruined cottage * by Mandingo Quan

Tree: [we're CLOSED] tree 02F bare by Wendy Xeno

Log: [we're CLOSED] tree 02 log bare by Wendy Xeno

Shrub:  [we're CLOSED] shrub bare M by Wendy Xeno

Flowers: [we're CLOSED] wild flowers lavender by Wendy Xeno

Glam Affair's Shanna for C88

I am still in catch-up in mode! Unfortunately, since I am THE MOST UNLUCKY person in the world (well, I do exaggerate a bit), my laptop has been overheating. So, I had to the following skin review in 2 parts. I snapped the first 6 skins before my laptop shutdown. In fear that it would shut down again, I decided to just snap 6 remaining pics. Normally, I would do a full re-take of all 12 images, since I prefer all the pics to be of the same angle position. I hope you do not mind.
Anyway, aida Ewing of -Glam Affair- introduced a beautiful new skin for this month's Collabor88! Her name is 'Shanna' and she is available in 12 different make-ups in the Europa skin tone. Actually, there are 13 make-ups, since a 'bare' skin option is included with each make-up. So, you are basically getting 2 gorgeous skins with several brow color options for a very nice price! This definitely one opportunity you do NOT want to miss!

'Shanna's' make-ups vary from more artistic avant garde type make-ups to fashion forward everyday make-ups. As always, aida's facial features are delicate with beautiful detailing. The body, also reflects aida's careful attention to details, with a nicely defined stomach, neckline and legs. 

I also have to announce that for grand re-opening of the Glam Affair SIM and Mainstore, aida has just released a couple new full skin lines, which are amazing! So, please stay tuned for upcoming posts featuring these fabulous new skins, as well.  

When I was putting together my look for the portrait shot, I really had no idea what I was going do. More, like, I had nothing really planned yet. I decided to go with a sleek modern look. I absolutely adore the 'Yoon' hair that I am wearing, which is from Morphine Janick of [monso].This sleek, short and chin length blunt cut looked so great with this skin and make-up. A new round of L'accessories is here again, so I could not help but add a couple of this month's exclusive limited edition items to the mix. Once such item, is this brilliant 'Osiris' head piece is from Dahriel Resident of  *PosESioN*. I also chose this wonderful 'Itzel Statement Necklace' from Gyorgyna Larnia of LaGyo. This necklace was a L'accessories exclusive last month, but it should be in the LaGyo Mainstore soon, if it is not already. 

As far as the rest of my look goes, I wanted to follow suit with sleek black pieces. I had this uber chic 'Gatsby Dress' from sunami Beck of Emery. It was a Collabor88 exclusive last month, which I really had wanted to blog, but had ran out of time. Thankfully, since most of the Collabor88 designs can be found in the designer's Mainstore after the cycle is over, I can still post it. I seriously love the simple and elegant look to this dress. The clean lines, short hemline and amazing use of texture, make this dress irresistible. 

To top off  look, I added another September L'accessories exclusive, which is this sensational 'Seconds Clutch' in a wonderful brocade texture. This clutch was created by the talented Paco Pooley of 22769. It is available in a ton of yummy colors and a couple of different textures too.

So, with that said, here are your LMs and Credits:

Collabor88

-Glam Affair- 

[monso]

L'accessories

LaGyo

 Emery

~Style Info~

Pics 1-4 -

Eyes (Pics 1 & 2): IKON Ascension Eyes - Bronze (ML) by Ikon Innovia

Eyes (Pics 3& 4): IKON Ardent Eyes - Platinum (ML) by Ikon Innovia

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Shanna ( Europa ) 01 -12 by aida Ewing (avail @ C88)

Hair: [monso] My Hair - Yoon by Morphine Janick (Various Color Packs)

Necklace & Earrings (Pics 1 & 2):  ..:: BenS Beauty ::.. Ice Cream Necklace & Earrings by Snow Martiel

Necklace (Pics 3& 4): Glam Affair-  Vintage PeterPan Collar by Amberly Boccaccio (Various Colors)

Pics 5 & 6 -

Eyes: IKON Ardent Eyes - Platinum (ML) by Ikon Innovia

Skin: Glam Affair-  Shanna ( Europa ) 05 ( Black ) by aida Ewing (avail @ C88)

Liner: -Glam Affair- Couture Eyeliner 03 by Amberly Boccaccio

Hair: [monso] My Hair - Yoon/ Black Brown by Morphine Janick

Headpiece: *PosESioN* [Jewelry] Osiris - Black  by Dahriel Resident (avail @ L'accessoires)

Necklace: LaGyo_statement necklace 2 by Gyorgyna Larnia

Dress:  Emery - Dress Gatsby Black - XS by sunami Beck

Clutch: 22769 ~ [accessories] Seconds Clutch Brocade Black by Paco Pooley (avail @ L'accessoires)

Pose: Del May - by Del May