Last Day for Sept Collabor88!

I am going to try not writing anything and get straight to the credits. I am having major problems with my viewer window constraints, which is causing my pics to look all squishy and weird. I was hoping this post would have gone up last night, but I am still up and have not slept. Talk about crazy and persistent! Anyway, please make sure that you have grabbed everything that you wanted from September's Collabor88, because it ends at 3am SLT tonight (technically tomorrow morning). This was yet an another amazing round with beautiful Fall designer exclusives.
Oh! Before I forget!It is the first weekend of the month and  Belleza Best Buy's are back! You have the end of the weekend to grab the Belleza Best Buy exclusives for just 400L. For this round, Shyla Diggs created 3 gorgeous new Mya skin make-ups.Each make-up is available in a choice of four skin tones (tan, medium, sunkissed and pale). I am also showing the Angelica skin from Glam Affair-. So, please make sure you try some demos ASAP!  Stay tuned for a huge shoe post too! Here are the pics, LMs and credits:

Collabor88
-Belleza-
Glam Affair-

Location: My Home

~Style Info~

First Look -

Eyes: IKON  Perspective Eyes - Green (ML) by Ikon Innovia  (avail @ The Boutique)
Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/natur/touch me by Thora Charron

Skin: -Belleza-  Mya SK Oct BBB 1 by Shyla Diggs (BELLEZA BEST BUYS)

Hair: Clawtooth:Merci beaucoup - Girl Next Door by Bubbles Clawtooth (avail @ C88)

Necklace 1(long): LaGyo_Asuncion necklace gold by Gyorgyna Larnia

Necklace 2(short):  MG  - Necklace - Tibetan Horn Of Happiness - Long - GOLD (avail @ FaMESHed)

Dress: *League* Etta Dress -Old Lavender by Nena Janus (avail @ C88)

Bag: : *BOOM*  Studio Tote (Black) pose/hips by Aranel Ah (avail @ C88)

Hand L: Slink (av) Elegant1 by Siddean Munro

Hand R: Slink (av) Casual by Siddean Munro

Appliers: -Belleza-  Slink Hand Appliers SK by Shyla Diggs

Tights: Izzie's - by Izzie Button

Shoes with Socks: JD - Catty XXS - Fat Pack by davidefre Resident 

Pose: {Imeka~}from 'moca' Series by NatiWilliams Resident (NEW)

Second Look -

Eyes: IKON  Perspective Eyes - Hazel(ML) by Ikon Innovia  (avail @ The Boutique)
Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/natur/touch me by Thora Charron

Skin: -Glam Affair- Angelica - America 12 H by aida Ewing (NEW)

Hair: :Exile::Falling For You:Light Browns by Kavar Cleanslate(avail @ C88)

Scarf: [Decoy] Mraz Scarf - Sand *Chest* by Annette Voight

Necklace 1(long):  (Yummy) Tiny Acorn Necklace - Gold (long length) by Polyester Partridge (avail @ C88)

Necklace 2(short):  (Yummy) Tiny Acorn Necklace - Silver (Short length) by Polyester Partridge (avail @ C88)

Sweater: The Secret Store - Scallop Sweater - Taupe/Lace  by Maylee Oh (avail @ C88)

Bracelet R: Izzie's - Belt Bracelet (r) gold buckle by Izzie Button (NEW)

Bracelet L: Donna Flora - SAMARA bow watch diamonds by Squinternet Larnia

Hand L: Slink (av) Elegant1 by Siddean Munro

Hand R: Slink (av) Casual by Siddean Munro

Hand Appliers: -Glam Affair- Slink Hands Skin Appliers (America) by aida Ewing

Pants: Baiastice_Cigarette Trousers-choco by Sissy Pessoa (avail @ The Boutique)

Backpack: DECO - MESH Her Ursula Pack (brown) by GutterBlood Spoonhammer  (avail @ C88)

Feet: Slink Med Mesh Feet (Av) Toes XXS by Siddean Munro
Feet Appliers: -Belleza-  Slink Feet Appliers SK by Shyla Diggs

Shoes: : Ingenue Delia Heels (Slink Feet Add-On) :: Latte by Betty Doyle (avail @ C88)

Pose 1: Kirin - Azure Series by Carolina Sautereau  (NEW)

Pose 2: -.label motion.-  by anne Dakun (NEW)

~Home Decor ~

House: L2 STUDIO West Lake House by Lindini2 Lane

Patio and Railing: Trompe Loeil - Dardon Stone Fireplace Patio Paver 10m x 5m & Fireplace Wall by Cory Edo (avail @ C88)

Chairs: CP: Margarita Chair Dark  by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Table: CP: S'mores Camp Crate Table by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Drinks: CP:  S'mores Camp Coffee & HotChoc by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Pouffe: CP: Outdoor Movies Pouffe Hessian by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Coffee Cart: {what next} Bicycle Decor (Girls) by FrankLee Anatra (NEW)

Leaves: 3DTrees - autumn trees - fallen leaves C/M by Nadine Reverie

Trees:  HPMD*  by Sasaya Kayo

Major Graphic Card Problems and End of Summer Post

I know you MUST be sick of my laptop rants, but my graphic card did a final crash. Hence the lack of posts. I did find out that there was a driver update that I did not see on the website. Even though I can now log back into SL, I am still having issues. So, please ignore the crappy graphics and please bear with me. I think my laptop days in SL are coming to end. I will have to get a desktop, becuase SL just eats laptops and all their hardware.
So, LOTS of newness from  -Glam Affair- ad ::Exile::. I also missed the posting this uber cute 'Ribbon Kini' from PIDIDDLE, which was an Attic exclsuive, on time. Stupidly, I mixed the days up with another event. So, I am praying it will be available in the store or at least on Market Place.
aida Ewing's lastest skin 'Lilith' has to be my fav to date! Her features are so delicate and beautiful. And I LOVE that she has new skins tones that we saw with Cassiopea. aida works hard to constantly improve and update her skins. This is why she is one of my most favorite skins designers.
Kavar Cleanslate has also been working on new textures! I simply adore his new 'Fusion' hair texures. They look amazing. Please check them out here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54832439@N03/7906259316/in/photostream
So, let me stop my babbling, so you can check out my post. I hope you like ^^ Here are your LMs too:

PIDIDDLE
 -Glam Affair-
::Exile::
 

PIDIDDLE - Ribbon Kini - Polka Dot Remix - CreamBrown by Brutus Martinek  

-Glam Affair- Lilith - Jamaica 05 D by aida Ewing & ::Exile:: Set Free:Cashmere by Kavar Cleanslate

 

 

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Bleached Sky ML by Ikon Innovia

Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.03 by Izzie Button

Mascara: *BOOM* Express Mascara (three coats) by Aranel Ah

Eyeliner: -Belleza- Eyeliner 4 by Shyla Diggs

Skin: -Glam Affair- Lilith - Jamaica 05 D by aida Ewing (NEW)

Hair: ::Exile:: Set Free:Cashmere by Kavar Cleanslate (NEW)

Sunglasses: PIDIDDLE - Fleurir Sunshades - C'est Chic by Brutus Martinek  (avail @ C88)

Earrings: LaGyo__Petite beaute earrings by Gyorgyna Larnia

Necklace: undefined lilies - mingle mangle (yellow/gold) y Liliana Barrs

Bikini: PIDIDDLE - Ribbon Kini - Polka Dot Remix - CreamBrown by Brutus Martinek 

Skirt: [Crash Republic] Boho Skirt (brown ruffle) by Isabelle Requiem

Bracelets: *League* Wanderer Bracelet by Nena Janus

Bag: *Tea Time* Cute Tree Bag *Tea Time* by tea Xofan (Harvest Hunt) 

Barefeet: :FANATIK: Bare Feet Flat by Kendra Zaurak (NEW)

Pose: -.label motion.- Julia by anne Dakun

I saw a highway of diamonds with nobody on it...

It if finally starting to cool down a bit in my area of the world. So, I still feel like showing as many cool Spring looks as possible. Maya Levane, of Toki-Doki, has been releasing so many wonderful 'pre-Summer' designs. One of these gorgeous creations, would be her 'Naoko' jacket. And guess what? It is not mesh! So it is great for layering and obviously beautifully made. It comes in a bunch of fresh muted colors (such as mint, pink, blue, peach,yellow and magenta) mixed with funky patterns. I just fell in love with these jackets immediately. Now, since I am not the only one who fell in love with Maya's jackets, I had the challenge of trying to create an outfit that wasn't too similar to someone Else's. *LOL* It wasn't too hard, since this jacket can make just about any outfit stand out and look uber chic. I paired it with the stunning 'Debut, Hi-Waist Pants', from NyuNyu Kimono of Nyu. I have become such a huge fan of her as well. She hasn't been designing in SL that long, but she is quickly making quite a name for herself. I am sure you can clearly see why these are definitely one of my new favorite creations. I also chose a fabulous lace crop top from Camille Bellecoeur of urbana., in order to complete the look.
And of course, I am still covering the Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase. So, I decided to feature a stunning new and exclusive skin from Inka Mexicola of {.essences.}. This exclusive skin is called, 'Moana'. 'Moana' is available in 5 lovely skin tones. Each skin tone comes equipped with a TON of tattoo options! There are 10 lipsticks layers, 10 shadow layers, 2 mascaras, 2 different types of freckles, a mole tattoo, 2 different blushes and 4 pubic hair options. Whew! Please forgive me if I left anything out. I just love how easy it is to customize this skin. Inka really thinks of her consumers needs and what they desire for their skin. You have got to love that! So, let me just give you some LMs, so you can check-out all of these wonderful creations for yourself:

Toki-Doki
Nyu
urbana.
Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase
{.essences.}

(TokiD) Naoko jacket (mint) by Maya Levane & Nyu - Debut, Hi-Waist Pants, Tan by NyuNyu Kimono

{.essences.} Moana skin - Medium by Inka Mexicola

Location: SoLaRia

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Horizon Eyes v2 - Barely Aqua (ML) by Ikon Innovia (NEW)

Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.03 by Izzie Button 

Mascara Tatt: *BOOM* Express Mascara (three coats) by Aranel Ah

Skin: {.essences.} Moana skin - Medium by Inka Mexicola (@ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase)

Eyeshadow: {.essences.} Moana Eyeshadow 10 by Inka Mexicola (@ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase)

Lipstick: {.essences.} Moana Lipstick 05 by Inka Mexicola (@ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase)

Blush: {.essences.} Blush: pink sherbet by Inka Mexicola (@ Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase)

Hair: Miss C. - Laila_Brown by DjAngeI Fallen  (NEW)

Earrings: FINESMITH- seeing colors - Ring Pastel by Yula Finesmith (Part of FINESMITH SUMMER HUNT - avail until June 30th)

Necklace: (Yummy) Featherweight Necklace by Polyester Partridge (avail@C88)

Jacket: (TokiD) Naoko jacket (mint) by Maya Levane (NEW)

Top: urbana. Justine Top Day by Camille Bellecoeur

Pants: Nyu - Debut, Hi-Waist Pants, Tan by NyuNyu Kimono

Ring: FINESMITH- seeing colors - Ring Pastel by Yula Finesmith (Part of FINESMITH SUMMER HUNT - avail until June 30th)

Bracelet:FINESMITH PLAYCUBE BRACELET COLORCHANGE by Yula Finesmith (Part of FINESMITH SUMMER HUNT - avail until June 30th)

Bag: FINESMITH- seeing colors - Ring Pastel by Yula Finesmith (Part of FINESMITH SUMMER HUNT - avail until June 30th)

Poses:*Everglow* by Fanny Willis

Last Day for April Cycle of Collabor88

The April cycle of Collabor88 is coming to close around 12pm SLT tomorrow, so you better hurry and check-out all the stuff you may have missed. As usual, as a last minute reminder, I am showing some more of of favorite Collabor88 exclusives. The theme for April was 'Paris', which obviously  served as a fabulous inspiration to all the Collabor88 designers. Let me stop my rambling, so you can check out the pics! Here is your limo to Collabor88:

Collabor88

*BOOM*  Marin Ray brassiere & culotte (mandarine)  by Aranel Ah

 

Kyoot - Josephine Cropped Sweater (Pink Stripes) & Etienne Capris (Sepia) by Saeya Nyanda

 

-tb-  C88 Camille Outfit / Pale Pink by Julliette Westerburg

 

The Sea Hole - (MESH)  Parisian Glitter panel Dress - Coal by Drinkinstein Sorbet

Locations: Eurydice's SIM (Thank you so much Eurydice!!!) & Seraph City

~Style Info~ 

Eyes: IKON Horizon Eyes - Pale Blue (ML) by Ikon Innovia (NEW)

Lashes:  Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.03 by Izzie Button

Look 1-

Hair: ::Exile:: Bring it On!:Honeycomb by Kavar Cleanslate (avail@FaMESHed) 

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Giselle MedTan D 11 by aida Ewing (NEW)

Necklace: je suis....voyante necklace *gemstone* by Julia Merosi

Bra and Panties: *BOOM*  Marin Ray brassiere & culotte (mandarine)  by Aranel Ah (avail@C88)

Bangle: MONS [Summer Love Collection] Clamp Bracalet Golden by Ekilem Melodie (avail @ Culture Shock)

Feet: Slink Mesh Feet S (Rigged) by Siddean Munro

Look 2-

Hair: TRUTH  Georgina w/Roots - macaroon by Truth Hawks (NEW)

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Giselle MedTan - BL HB 04 by aida Ewing (NEW)

Sunglasses:  (Yummy) Karina Glasses - White by Polyester Partridge (avail@C88)

Necklace 1: (Yummy) Found Charms Necklace by Polyester Partridge

Necklace 2: (Yummy)  Vintage Camera Necklace by Polyester Partridge

Sweater: Kyoot - Josephine Cropped Sweater (Pink Stripes) by Saeya Nyanda (avail@C88)

Capri's: Kyoot - Etienne Capris (Sepia) by Saeya Nyanda (avail@C88)

Belt: Leverocci - Crocodile_Thin_ Belt_SIZE-_Brown by Jin Elfan (NEW)

Bracelets L: EarthStones Tumbled Stones Bracelet - Sand n' Surf &  Nature Walk by Abraxxa Anatine (avail@C88)

Bangle R: MONS [Summer Love Collection] Clamp Bracalet Golden by Ekilem Melodie (avail @ Culture Shock)

Ring: W&B Enough of That Ring PINK (R Hand) by Dakota Buck (avail@C88)

Bag: Leverocci - Amanda Handbag_Sand by Jin Elfan (NEW)

Shoes: [celoe.xylia.pump.spicymix. by Jaden Celoe

Pose: label Motion -Be Series by anne Dakun

Look 3-

Hair: Clawtooth: Bon voyage - Girl Next Door by Bubbles Clawtooth (avail@C88)

Skin: -tb- {Tan} C88 Anna Skin - Dark Brows by Julliette Westerburg (avail@C88)

Necklace: *League*  3Vintage Necklaces -Working Clock -Warm Silver by Nena Janus

Outfit: -tb-  C88 Camille Outfit / Pale Pink by Julliette Westerburg (avail@C88)

Bag: Fleshtone:: Karmen Satchel Bag R2 [Blush] by The Fleshtone Team (NEW)

Bracelets :EarthStones Tumbled Stones Bracelet - Newsprint by Abraxxa Anatine (avail@C88)

Socks: Izzie's - Izzie's - Overknee Socks white (I tinted them to go with outfit)

Shoes: Leverocci - Mary Jane Pumps_Velvet by Jin Elfan (NEW)

Pose: label Motion - Bell Series by anne Dakun

Look 4-

Hair: [e] Looking - Black 08 by Elika Tiramisu

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Giselle Natural - 08 D by aida Ewing (NEW)

Earrings: The Sea Hole - Parisian Earrings - Coal by Drinkinstein Sorbet (avail@C88)

Jacket: .S H I : Black Leather Jacket by Joy Laperriere

Dress: The Sea Hole - (MESH)  Parisian Glitter panel Dress - Coal by Drinkinstein Sorbet (avail@C88)

Bangles: The Sea Hole - Parisian Bangles Coal by Drinkinstein Sorbet (avail@C88)

Cigarette: The Sea Hole - Parisian Cigarette & Holder (Reg Cig) - Coal by Drinkinstein Sorbet (avail@C88)

Tights: Izzie's -  Tights fishnet by Izzie Button

Clutch:..:: BenS Beauty ::.. Dream Clutch Bag (BLACK) by Snow Martiel

Pose: marukin by Valencia Southard (avail@C88)

More From BOOM!

Lila (Left) - *BOOM* - SKREAM Mini-Dress - Black
Kierra (Right) - *BOOM* -Call Me Baby - Hot Chocolate

Lila (Left) - *BOOM* - Getting Low Jean - Black, Hope's Tank - Earth2, Take It Easy Tote - Rising Sun
Kierra (Right) - *BOOM* - Pantime Pants - Pitch, Hope's Tank - Doll Pink, Take it Easy Tote-Dia de los Muertos
*BOOM* -Seaman Pants - Navy and The Cashmere - Tan

This is the second installation of our *BOOM* review. Unfortunately, toward the end of our last one, we encountered some technically difficulties. So here we are again, showing some more amazing pieces from designer "Aranel Ah"! In the top picture, Kierra and I are wearing two very hot mini-dresses. Of course my "SKREAM" mini-dress is a bit more daring than Kierra's "Call Me Baby" mini-dress, which is a slightly more modest. I just love the way my uber little black dress fits in all the right places. The "oh so low" open back, displays the perfect amount of curve appeal. I just adore the fine detailing of the little prim bow in the back. Kierra's is wearing a soft cashmere dress with a turtleneck top. You have got to love how it accentuates her curves without being too obvious. BTW, don't call Kierra "Baby" ::Giggles::

In the middle picture, our look is definitely a bit more casual. Perfect for shopping or going out dancing at a club. We both chose "Hope's Tank", which is a cute and flirty little top that will compliment any woman's summer wardrobe. I love the gorgeous detailing that makes this top so appealing. I paired this top with a pair of the "Getting Low" jeans. They certainly are low too, but not drastically so. I really like how "Boom's" clothes can be daring and sexy, but not trashy. Analeh definitely has an eye for this type of styling and surely does it right. Kierra, is also wearing another fairly low pair of pants as well. The "Pantime Pants" have a more refined texture and a generous flared leg.

In the bottom and final picture, it is Kierra alone, I'm probably back on the beach sunning myself. *LOL* She is wearing an outfit with a real nautical feel to it. The "Seaman" pants live right up to their name with the ultra flared leg. She also chose to wear the "Cashmere" top, which is very similar to the "Call Me Baby" dress, she is showing up top. This top has an delicious texture, that really hugs one bust line. The delicate shadows and highlights give it that extra bit of realism that we all love so much. So stop reading this blog and get you pixelated butt on down to *BOOM*. Your limo is waiting: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Existence/181/40/21

~Additional Styling Info ~

Lila (Left)

Skin: -Belleza- Alyson Deep Tan Group Gift (Cleavage)

Hair (Top Pic): Maitreya - Jaiden-Coffee

Hair (Middle Pic): Exile - Claudia-Mink

Jewelry: Mariposa - Oceanic Set

Bangles (Left Hand Top Pic): TDR - Big Bracelets Brown (no longer available)

Bangles (Left Hand-Bottom Pic): [}Jasha{] - Spring Bangles-Grey/Brown

Shoes (Top Pic): Maitreya - Esprit-Black

Shoes (Middle Pic): Maitreya - Shanti-Ecru

Eyes: Poetic Colors - Cosmic Dreams

Eyelashes: TF - SweptAway

Kierra (Right)

Skin -:: DUTCH TOUCH :: - CleO V2 Olive - Smokey
Hair - fri. - Deena - Moody Brown
Eyes -:: Exodi :: - Look Into My - Reflection (Dusk)
Lashes -[DK] - Deviant Prim Lashes
Shoes - Pic's 1 & 2 - *ByKay* - Vivianne - Black, Pic 3 - *GF* Platform Shoes - Rosette -brown
Bangles -YS & YS - Wooden Bangles
Necklace - :::LiNe::: Shelly Necklace - Pink-Gold

EXOTIC SWIMWEAR from *BOOM*

Tahiti Sweety with Wrap: Lila(left) in Sand/ Kierra(right) in Exotic
Tahiti Sweety Sans Wrap: Kierra(left) in Exotic/Lila(right) in Sand

It is hot out and *BOOM's* bikinis are even HOTTER!!! So in order to cool ourselves off, Kierra and I decided to take a walk down to the beach and show off our hard earned bikini shapes. *BOOM's* latest "Tahiti Sweety" bikini and matching wrap is the perfect choice for our summer debut. This ultra "tini 'kini" hugs our shape in all the right places. I just love keen stripe detailing on the bikini, which gives it that extra wow factor. If you are feeling a bit more modest, you can opt to wear the gorgeous sheer wrap, which would look fabulous with pair of strappy sandles or with a pair of sculpted prim feet from *ByKay*.

Besides the "Tahiti Sweety" set, *BOOM* has a huge collection of mix and match bikini separates that will surely fulfill any of your swimwear needs. The limo awaits to take you to *BOOM*

~ STYLE CARD ~

ALL SWIM WEAR BY *BOOM*

Lila

Hair: fri.day - Marie-Moody Brown w/ Flower Option

Skin: -Belleza- Alyson Deep Tan Group Gift (Cleavage)

Jewelry Set: Mariposa - Oceanic Set

Bangles (L): [}Jasha{] - Spring Bangles-Grey/Brown

Bare Feet: *ByKay* - "Sam" Bare Feet

Eyes: Poetic Colors - Cosmic Dreams (Free Gift)

Eyelashes: TF - SweptAway!

Tattoo: .::::dEVOL::::. - Sexy Gun Star Tattoo

Kierra

Hair: W&Y - MAKIMAKI Gift

Skin: -Belleza- Elle Group Gift

Barefeet: *ByKay* - "Sam" Bare Feet

ALL POSES BY: VIVAPOSES and *EverGlow*