Summer Time!

June's Collabor88 is another serious hit! All of the designers created "To The Lighthouse" themed items, in tones of steel blue, khaki, terracotta, beige and tan. All the light and sun washed shades that make you reminisce about past vacations at the ocean. I really LOVE this round! For this post, I wanted to create a laid back and casual feel with primarily Collabor88 exclusives, so here goes...

I am a huge fan of this relaxed Summer look from Sunami Beck of Emery. It is composed of beautifully made mesh separates, which include this-off shoulder Imogen Sweater that and coordinating Hailey Summer Shorts. Of course they can mixed match with other items, but I really liked both pieces together.

Isn't this hair AMAZING? It is the latest from Bubbles Clawtooth of Clawtooth for Collabor88, called Under the Sea.The style is absolutely gorgeous and it comes with star fish accessory, which is texture-change. You have got to love that, especially since you match it to whatever outfit you are wearing. You can also choose not wear it at all!
The talented aida Ewing of  -Glam Affair-, created a stunning new skin for June's Collabor88, called Summer! Summer is soooooooo lovely and comes in 8 summer inspired make-ups and a choice of 4 skin tones. As always, there are 8 different brow shades to choose from that are embedded into the skin. There is also a pack of 16 lipsticks on tattoo layers, so please make sure you demo this skin ASAP!

Snow Martiel of :..:: BenS Beauty ::., created these beautiful and bold Florina Necklace and Earrings, They come with a texture-change script that allows you choose just about any color imaginable for the stones. You can also choose from gold, black and silver metals. So make sure you check this out at her mainstore!
Gyorgyna Larnia of LaGyo, went all out again for June's Collabor88, by creating a ton of wonderful items!For this post I chose to wear her Whale Tail Necklace and Pirate Nose Earring! Both of these perfectly rendered items are available in gold and silver metals and are another Collabor88 MUST!

Oh! One more thing! Charming Meiler of ::{u.f.o}::  created these uber adorable Intro Run Slip On sneakers for The Mens Dept. I love the streamlined looked to these kicks, which can be worn with almost any casual attire. She made them in both a male and female versions that can be easily re-sized and edited to fit Slink and Just Design's bare flat feet (if you so choose). I chose to wear them sans mesh feet for once and they look great! So run and pick-up yourself up a pair in one of the many fabulous colors!

Can you see the cute anklet that I am wearing? It is another one of Caelyn Hancroft's amazing ankle bracelets. This is her Zodiac anklet and you can change your Zodiac sign via a HUD, as well as choosing from Gold and Silver metals! Another must have!

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

Collabor88

..:: BenS Beauty ::..

The Mens Dept

Cae

Location: Trace

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Promise Eyes - Hazel (XS) by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: [LeLutka]-2011 lashes/natur/touch me by Thora Charron
Hair: Clawtooth:Under the Sea - Bombshell Blonde by Bubbles Clawtooth (avail @ C88)
Skin: -Glam Affair- Summer skin - America 06 A by aida Ewing (avail @ C88)
Nose Ring: LaGyo_Pirate nose earring Gold by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ C88)
Earrings:..:: BenS Beauty ::.. Florina Earrings Gold - (tex change -click it)  by Snow Martiel (NEW)
Necklace (short):..:: BenS Beauty ::.. Florina Necklace Gold - (tex change -click it) by Snow Martiel (NEW)
Necklace (long): LaGyo_Whale tail necklace Gold by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ C88)
Sweater: Emery -Sweater Imogen Bone by Sunami Beck (avail @ C88)
Shorts: Emery - Summer Shorts Hailey by Sunami Beck (avail @ C88)
Bracelet L:  Izzie's - Eternity Bracelet rose brown l  by Izzie Button (NEW)
Bracelet R:  Izzie's - Eternity Bracelet rose teal  r by Izzie Button (NEW)

Hand L: Slink (av) Elegant1 by Siddean Munro

Hand R: Slink (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Appliers: -Glam Affair- Slink Hands Skin Appliers (America) by aida Ewing
Nails (Mani): (NO) Art Nails for SLINK - Hello Sailor Nails by Nylon Pinkney (avail @ C88)
Notebook (pic 1): Noodles -  Lighthouse Diary Closed [Attach] by Natalee Oodles (avail @ C88)
Anklet:  Cae :: Zodiac Anklet :: by Caelan Hancroft
Sneakers: ::{u.f.o}:: :Intro run slip on - grey (girls) by Charming Meiler (avail @ The Mens Dept)
Pose 1: -.label motion.-  Karina Pose Series by anne Dakun (NEW)
Pose 2: {Imeka~} juliette- Pose Series by NatiWilliams (NEW)

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 

The Last Couple of Days Before Arcade Ends....

Sadly, this round of The Arcade is coming to an end. I can't tell you how much I adore all the amazing creations The Arcade designers made for this round. It is practically overwhelming. The following look that I am going to show you is mostly made-up of brilliant Arcade exclusives! Except, of course, for the new 'Patent Leather Slingbacks', which were created by Jin Elfan of Belgravia. They were just too fabulous not to include. Oh! And also the new TDR Fusion items from Gyorgyna Larnia of LaGyo. So, RUN! And get your butts to The Arcade, just in case you missed some of these awesome goods!

The Arcade Venue

(fd) Radio Headphones - Navy by Toast Bard, PIDIDDLE - Bottle Cap Shades - Natural Tortoise Shell by Bru (brutus.martinek)

Emery - Mesh Crop T Shirt Aztec Black by Sun (sunami.beck), Baiastice_Triple Skulls Leather Cuff-black- Right by Sissy Pessoa, *BOOM*  Knit Friendship Bracelet (two beat as one bottom) LT by Aranel Ah & Overhigh . Demi Shorts - Black by Marry Lemur (not Arcade item, but fab)

[PF] Harley - Arcade 01 (RARE) by Mochi (mochi.milena) -in ♥ with this skin! &  /Wasabi Pills/ Lory Mesh Hair - Wild honey - RARE by MissAllSunday Lemon

Belgravia - Patent Leather Slingbacks - Noir by Jin Elfan

Location: BCC

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Scoria (ML) by Ikon Innovia (NEW)
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button
Liner: -Glam Affair- Couture Eyeliner 03 by Amberly Boccaccio
Skin: [PF] Harley - Arcade 01 (RARE) by Mochi (mochi.milena)  (avail @ The Arcade)

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Lory Mesh Hair - Wild honey - RARE by MissAllSunday Lemon (avail @ The Arcade)

Headphones: (fd) Radio Headphones - Navy by Toast Bard (avail @ The Arcade)
Sunglasses: PIDIDDLE - Bottle Cap Shades - Natural Tortoise Shell by Bru (brutus.martinek) (avail @ The Arcade)

Earrings:  LaGyo_Toni earrings by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ TDR Fusion)

Necklace: LaGyo_Toni necklace by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ TDR Fusion)
Top: Emery - Mesh Crop T Shirt Aztec Black by Sun (sunami.beck)  (avail @ The Arcade)
Shorts: Overhigh . Demi Shorts - Black by Marry Lemur
Ring:  LaGyo_Toni ring by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ TDR Fusion)
Hand L: Slink (av) Elegant1 by Siddean Munro
Hand R: Slink (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: -Belleza-  Slink Hand Appliers SK by Shyla Diggs 
Bracelet L: *BOOM*  Knit Friendship Bracelet (two beat as one bottom) LT by Aranel Ah (avail @ The Arcade)
Bracelet R: Baiastice_Triple Skulls Leather Cuff-black- Right by Sissy Pessoa (avail @ The Arcade)
Luggage Prop: .click. Chocolate Suitcase by Gracie Amelia Leandros-Kennedy (gracie.breuer)  (avail @ The Arcade)

Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes XXS

Shoes: Belgravia - Patent Leather Slingbacks - Noir by Jin Elfan  (avail on MP Here) (NEW)
Pose 1: .click.  World Traveler 1 (gracie.breuer)  (avail @ The Arcade)
Pose 2 and 3: -.label motion.-  Lisa Poses  by anne Dakun ♥ (NEW)

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

Location:

~ 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 Quick Fall LOTD feat. The Dressing Room

I am going to make this post really quick, becuase I have a terrible cold. I based this 'Look of  The Day' on my latest finds from The Dressing Room and The Dressing Room Blue. As you must well know by now, TDR is the best place to find fabulous designer creation at a seriously low price. I am also wearing the latest ,and most definitely fabulous, skin from Carina Larsen of Amacci. This new skin line is called 'Jenny' and it gorgeous! You absolutely MUST try on demo! I really believe this is one of Carina's best skins to do date. So, here are your limos:

TDR
TDR Blue
Amacci

{SMS} Knit Cozy Sweater Cherry & Emery - Skirt Pleated Victoria [Color Block]

Amacci Skin - Jenny (Nutmeg) - 10 Drama - Cleavage by Carina Larsen 

Location: Rural New England

~ Style Info ~

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

Skin: Amacci Skin - Jenny (Nutmeg) - 10 Drama - Cleavage

Hair: ::Exile:: Iona:Roots-Marone (For TDR Blue) by Kavar Cleanslate

Necklace: [glow] Studio Necklace - Taurus (For TDR Blue)

Earrings: LaGyo_Ewa ram earring bronze by Gyorgyna Larnia (NEW)

Sweater: {SMS} Knit Cozy Sweater Cherry (For TDR) by Irie Campese

Shirt: fri. - Longsleeve Scoop.Tee (Black) by Darling Monday

Skirt: Emery - Skirt Pleated Victoria [Color Block] (For TDR Blue) by sunami Beck

Purse: (Milk Motion) little leather bag by (For TDR Blue) Marie Lauridsen

Tights: Mimikri - Tights / Holly black by Mimikri Kit

Boots: {mon tissu} Provence Riding Boots ~  Black by Elie Spot

Pose (1st Pic): Label Motion   Inisha by anne Dakun ( Special Pack For XYROOM)

Pose (2nd Pic): *everglow* by Fanny Willis

CHANTKARE & Fleshtone at The Fashion Garret!

The Fashion Garret (aka TFG) has really made a name for itself. For those who haven't been there yet, it has a similar concept to 'The Dressing Room'. It features amazing designer exclusives at a ridiculously low price. However, what TFG does a bit differently, is feature a lot more new designers. There are still some fabulous established names, like 'CHANTKARE'. But there are younger names like 'Fleshtone' too. So, here are a couple MUST HAVE pieces that you can find at TFG. I think there is only one more week for this cycle, so hurry-up and check it out! Here is your limo to TFG: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Barcelona%20Virtual/234/39/30

CHANTKARE ISLEY DRESS by Applonia Criss

Fleshtone :: TFG Satchel [Forearm] by Stevenzuuh Gossipgirl

~ Additional Style Info ~

CHANTKARE:

Hair: !lamb. Mess - Kit Kat by Lamb Bellic

Skin:  LAQ ~ Linnea - [Peach] Dark brows - 05 by Mallory Cowen

Lip Gloss: ~Mynerva~Lipstick Style 1~Natural by Rhapzody Wilde 

Necklace: Indy&Co: Suha Stones: Noir Necklace by Indyra Seigo

Bangle L: LaGyo_Macula bangle gold (texture-change) by Gyorgyna Larnia

Bangle R: [MANDALA ] Pearl rain Bangle /Black by Kikunosuke Eel

Vest: SLC Crochet Vest black by Serina Lacava

Bag: The Secret Store - Handbag - Evil Pride - Hand by Maylee Oh

Shoes: [PM] Fae Wedge [C] - Black by Tya Fallingbridge (Available @ The Shoe Fair)

Fleshtone -

Hair:  !lamb. I'm a romantic - Honeycomb by Lamb Bellic

Skin: (AMD) Teegan - Peachy - Paper Doll (TFG Exclusive) by Apple May

Earrings: NHA! Earrings Joanna by kyrha Bouscario (TFG Exclusive)

Necklace: LaGyo_Contexus necklace gold (texturechange) by Gyorgyna Larnia

Bracelet:LaGyo_Chic charms bracelet gold by Gyorgyna Larnia

Top: {mon tissu} Gathered Frills Blouse ~ Cream by Elie Spot

Shawl: -MHFA- Shawl (Texture Change) by Fair Saeed - I found this thanks to CarolinaB who has the amazing blog, 'Who Ate my Jellyfish Soup?' You have to check it out, she is amazing! http://jellyfishsoups.tumblr.com/

Skirt: Emery - Skirt Pleated Victoria [Nastur] by Sunami Beck

Sandales: NX-Nardcotix MANA Chelo Wedge SLV.2 Ivory by Nardya Rousselot

All Poses: GLITTERATI by Katey Coppola