Leaves of Grass

Lots a great new stuff to talk about! First, Winter Thorn of {what next}, just released this charming 'Poet's Bench'. It is the perfect piece of outdoor furniture for your Spring home. It has seven different texture options and tons of poses!

Maylee Oh, of The Secret Store, just came out with this super cute mesh 'Lua's Cropped Shirt'. It comes in a ton of yummy colors and is definitely a wardrobe must!

I also had been meaning to blog these awesome 'Cross Shorts', from Marry Lemur of Overhigh. I simply adore these shorts and they go well with any casual look.
The gorgeous skin I am wearing is from the new FULL RELEASE of Belleza's Mya skin. I know most of you got a sneak peek of it at the Skin Fair. But let me tell you, the full line is simply stunning. It comes with a 11 base make-ups, which are embedded in the skin. There are also 3 brow options (red, blonde and dark) that also come embedded in the skin. Then, of course, there is an optional lip pack with 8 gloss lipstick tattoos and 9 matte lipstick tattoos! If you buy the whole skin pack, it is included.You simple MUST try on a demo now! Shyla Diggs did an outstanding job with this new skin!

Oh! I almost forgot! I am sure you can't help but notice these fabulous flip-flops. They are actually the flat mesh 'BAREFEET' from N-core. These 'BAREFEET' come with a Sandal (Flip-Flop) option via HUD. They also have additional HUDs that you can buy with other colors/ textures for the sandals (flip-flip)!

So, with that said, here are your LMs:

{what next}
The Secret Store
Overhigh
N-core

Location: My Home

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Ardent Eyes - Blossom (M) by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.03 by Izzie Button
Skin: -Belleza-   Mya Med Bl 8 by Shyla Diggs (NEW)
Lips: -Belleza-   Mya Med gloss Peach by Shyla Diggs (NEW)
Hair: ""D!va"" Hair "Flora" (Type A)(Black amber) by Marisa Kira
Earrings: MG -  Earrings - Sybil's LadyBug - GOLD by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ C88)
Necklace (short): (Yummy) Vintage Camera Charm Necklace (w/ shadow) by Polyester Partridge
Necklace (long): MG - Necklace - Sybil's LadyBug - Long - GOLD by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ C88)
Top: The Secret Store - Lua's Cropped Shirt - Mint  by Maylee Oh (NEW)
Shorts: Overhigh . Cross Shorts - Sky by Marry Lemur
Ring: LaGyo_Cherub ring by Gyorgyna Larnia
Bangle: MG - Bangles - Copacetic Tallulah - Small - L by Maxi Gossamer
Hands: Slink Mesh Hand Elegant by Siddean Munro
Bare feet and Flip-Flops: N-core  BAREFEET &FlipFlops Flat by Claire Messenger
Pose 2:  oOo Poses  by Olaenka Chesnokov
Pose 3:  oOo Poses  series by Olaenka Chesnokov
Furniture and Landscaping -
Bench: {what next} Poet's Bench by Winter Thorn (NEW)
Bicycle: {what next} Kensington Bicycle Pose Prop (Mens) by FrankLee Anatra (NEW)
Birds:  Trompe Loeil- Flying Bird Display - Group Flight no wires by Cory Edo
Camera: {what next} Picture This #1 Camera (from "Picture This Couple Poses) by Winter Thorn
Notebook and Pen: {what next} (comes with Poet's Bench) by Winter Thorn
Foliage:  HPMD* by Sasaya Kayo
Grass: KIDD GRASS GREEN MEADOW WILD FLOWERS C*8x2.5x1*WILD HEDGEROW by Research Projects

*BOOM* - LOVE ME!

Now, I know that I previously blogged one of these new fabulous 'Love Me' skirts from *BOOM*. However, I felt it needed a more extensive review. First of all, this super high quality skirt is part of new line of clothes that *BOOM* has priced at a more budget friendly price point. I think the limit is $100L, but I will have to double check. When I found this piece of info out I was floored! It's almost too good to be true! The tweed texture with the plaid lining, is sheer brilliance on Aranel's part. Plus the perfect bow, which is made out of thick courd-type texture, completes this look in very unique way. This is definitely my favorite new winter skirt. I still can't get over the low price point for such a high end design. This is definitely a wardrobe MUST! So, what are you waiting for?  The limo to take to you to *BOOM* is waiting: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Existence/173/46/21

*BOOM* (v) Love Me Skirt - (indigo & beige)

*BOOM* (v) Love Me Skirt (lipstick)

~ Additional Style Info ~

Skin: LAQ ~ Tess2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin
Hair: ""D!va"" Hair "Chisato" (Topaz)(Forelock)
Cheek Tattoos: A:S:S - Frostbite, strong

Beige Skirt-
Sweater: "NINIKO" Basic Turtle Neck -Black
Necklace: CONCRETE FLOWERS - Oz Necklace Gold (NEW)
Socks: MIEL LO SOCKS EBONY
Shoes: [LeLutka]-Pow Pumps_ (Black)
Pose: Olive Juice

Blue Skirt-
Top: Grixdale. A little Frayed - Jersey Top - Grass - Style 1 2 (Stumblebum Exclusive)
Scarf: Izzie's - *resize* Knit Scarf blue
Leggings: Grixdale - Snug Leggings (Opaque) - Tone 3
Shoes: :Kookie:  /Vo pumps / Green grass
Pose: Olive Juice

Lipstick Skirt-
Hair: [e] Season 2 - Brown 04 (1:11 Event)
Sweater: {SMS} Winter Sweater Black
Necklace: Gypsys! scissor necklace (silver)
Socks: MIEL LO SOCKS EBONY
Pose: (With Love & Squalor)

New Boots from Berries Inc.!

Summse Sands used her design genius to create the perfect boots for the Winter season. These boots are also known as the 'Linda Boots'. They come in 6 yummy colors and a creamy leather texture. The smooth leather is complemented by a soft fur trim and adeptly finished off with a pair of incredibly rendered wooden buckles. The hand drawn texture is absolutely stunning. But then, of course, I would expect no less from Summse, since all her creations are of this high caliber. I know that you are just dying to see the 'Linda Boots' for yourself, so I sent you a limo to Berries Inc. : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sweet%20Strawberry/128/126/23

Berries Inc.  Linda Boots - Chocolate 

Berries Inc.  Linda Boots - Chocolate  - Close

Berries Inc. Linda Boots - Black, Chocolate, Fir Green, Midnight, Purple & Sand

~ Additional Style Info ~

Skin: *JeSyLiLO*:::Xmas:::*LightSkin*J1* ( Matte ) (NEW)
Hair: [elikatira] Season 2 - Brown 04 (From the 1:11 event)
Hat: ""D!va"" Fur hat (group gift)
Jacket: *KUROTSUBAKI*  leather jacket_dark brown
Scarf: Izzie's - *resize* Knit Scarf brown
Skirt: tram chiffon skirt black(mini)
Leggings: +KiiToS!!+ - Nordic Knit Leggings *Brown*
Poses: Olive Juice

Take a "Glance"

:: Alatiel Fashions :: - Blast of Summer (comes with the hat)

ANUBIS Style - Rainbow (comes with sneakers but sl wouldnt let me attach them grrr)

[dekade.] *Micro* Bikini complete with hat, bag and glasses

MEB - Cameron purple
PurpleMoon - Pink Orchid Dress


I finally managed to find some time to go through the goodies I grabbed recently at the opening of Glance. Packed with some fabbbb stores all your shopping can be done in one place and as a taster lots of the stores are offering gifts YAY !!! So I took a gentle stroll around the sim checking out all the awesome stores and grabbing the bargins as I went along so heres a taster for you so head on down to Glance its well worth a trip. Im not sure how long the gifts will be available so heres the Limoooooooo go grab while you can :- http://slurl.com/secondlife/Glance%20Style/131/121/22


~Additional Style Info~

Skin --Belleza- Elle Dark Deep Tan HB
Hair -Pic 2 - .:MINA:. GIA - Cranberry(Available at Glance), Pic 3 - ""D!va"" -Haruka - Onyx, Pic 4&5 -""D!va"" -Akane - Onyx
Shoes - B! Shoes - Fiocchetto ( Available at Glance)
Jewelry - Burroughs - Emily Necklace, Eva Bracelet (love these they have sooo many colour options) - Available at Glance

Izzie's

Kierra (Left) -Izzie's - Frill Suit - Brown, Pic 2 - Blue
Lila (Right) - Izzie's - Frill Suit - Red, Pic 2 - Black


Lila (Left) -Izzie's - Tulle Cocktail Dress in White, Pic 2 - Ocean
Kierra (Right) -Izzie's - Tulle Cocktail Dress in Magenta, Pic 2 - Forest

I have been in SL for about 6 months now. Some people could say that I am still a "noob" and some days I still feel like one. However, fashion was one of my instant obsessions here and I completely immersed myself in it. One would think I should know about every designer on grid by now, but am still finding new and beautiful pieces everyday.Izzie Button is one of those "new to me" designers, who is creating such fabulous pieces. Izzie's clothes have a very feminine feel without being too "frou frou". She really knows the female form and has a keen eye for detail. She is one of the few designers who can master a dress with an empire waist that actually doesn't make you look pregnant while you are wearing it. A perfect example of this, would be Izzie's "Tulle Cocktail Dress" (pics 3&4). This gorgeous number comes in deep jewel tones that are utterly scrumptious. This dress flows instead of poofs. I just adore the delicate texturing mixed with such rich color. This dress can not help but make one feel and look absolutely stunning. It was also one of the first dresses of this styling that I did not have to edit! Usually they are way to big and I have to shrink them way down to size. If you do need to adjust the size, it comes with a skirt that has a resize option.

I know I am skipping around a bit, but I am in LOVE with that dress! I also was amazed at how much I adored Izzie's "Frill Suit" (pics 1&2). When I first saw it, I had my doubts that it would work with my type of style. However, when I tried it on, I did not want to take it off! This again is a very feminine design, but with a masculine edge. It made me feel very sexy and in charge! Kierra said it reminded her of something a female "Jame's Bond" would wear. She is definitely right. This suit can be worn like it is in the pictures or paired with skirt. You can opt to wear it with the frill or without. This too come in variety of rich colors. If you are looking for something fun, different and very sexy, this is the way to go.

I also wanted to mention that Izzie is also participating in the "Fashion Is Love" hunt too. I know you can't wait anymore, so here is the limo to Izzie's Shop:

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fashions/77/176/37

~Additional Styling Info ~

Lila ~

Skin: LAQ - Martina - 05 (pics 1&2) and Martina -03 (pics 3&4) [Nougat] Glow skin

Hair (pics 1&2): fri.day - Allison- Thoughtful Brown

Hair (pics 3&4) LAQ - Tess-Black

Bangles: Izzie's - Wood Bangles: Black (pics 1&2) Red(pics 3&4)

Earrings (pics 1&2): *ByKay* - Prim Almighty-Silver

Earrings (pics 3&4): Zaara - Urvi Earrings- (colored) silver

Necklace: Zaara - Parnini Necklace-Clear

Shoes (pics 1&2: *ByKay* - Mayaka-Black

Shoes: (pics 3&4): *ByKay* - Kate-Color Change/White

Kierra ~

Skin - (Pics 1&2)::DS:: - Selima Bordeaux
Skin - (Pics 3 & 4) Belleza -Elle - Tan
Hair - (Pics 1 & 2) >TRUTH< - Tina - night
Hair - (Pics 3&4), ""D!va"" - Haruka -Onyx
Necklace - MIEL - SEY
Bangles - Izzie's wood bangles -Brown (Pic 1), Blue (Pic 2) black (Pic 3&4)

Shoes (pic 1&2) - Sole Sisters -Carrie-white (1L)