Aiko Aiko

Even though the theme for this month's Collabor88 is 'Chill Pill', which is mostly 90's retro (love this theme!), I actually found some soft and romantic Collabor88 exclusives for this post.

For the last three cycles of Collabor88, aida Ewing of -Glam Affair- has been releasing her 'Margot' skin line in different skin tones each month. For June's Collabor88, she released  'Margot' in her beautiful and delicate 'petal' tone. All the make-ups are so lovely and subtle. So, I could not resist doing a portrait of this gorgeous skin. 

Gyorgyna Larnia of LaGyo, created a unique an fabulous jewelry line called "Aiko" for this cycle of Collabor88. Each piece is in the shape of an eternity symbol and adorned with tiny beads. She created a whole a collection that includes a headpiece, earrings, a necklace, a bangle and a ring. Each item comes with a HUD that changes the texture the of the metal, as well as the beads. Please make sure you check out both items from -Glam Affair- and LaGyo at Collabor88 NOW!

As I mentioned in my previous post, Ikon Innovia just released more stunning new eyes. They are called  "Ascension Eyes" and are absolutely STUNNING! I am wearing the "Deamon" color for this post. So, please make sure you try on a demo ASAP!

With that said, here are your LMs and credits:

Collabor88

IKON

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Scoria (ML) by Ikon Innovia (NEW)
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button

Liner: -Glam Affair- Colorful Eyeliner  Black by Amberly Boccaccio (avail @ Cosmetics Fair)

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Margot - Petal 02 - Blonde by aida Ewing  (avail @ C88)
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Colbie - LightBlondes01 by Truth Hawks (NEW)
Headpiece: LaGyo_Aiko headpiece by Gyorgyna Larnia  (avail @ C88)
Earrings: LaGyo_Aiko earrings by Gyorgyna Larnia  (avail @ C88)
Necklace: LaGyo_Aiko necklace by Gyorgyna Larnia  (avail @ C88)
Dress: (Kunglers) Tufi dress - Salmon by Ava Kungler (NEW)
Pose: Del May - by Del May ( I modified it a tiny bit)

I Wake-Up In The Morning To The Beat Of A Drum...

The Summer Solstice has arrived and Summer is now officially here. Because of all this, I have not been around much this week. I was really only able to log in temporarily to check NCs and messages. So, suffice it to say, I have A LOT of catching-up to do! Not to mention more events to blog too! It is really hot and I am super tired, so I will try to keep it brief. However, I am so in love with all of these new releases that are in this post! First off, I know you have seen these new creations from Azure Electricteeth of Tee*fy all over the feeds! They are Arcade Gacha Event exclusives and have an amazing native/bohemian feel to them. In this post, I am wearing her 'Aurelia Summer High-Low Dress', 'Feather Crown Headband' and 'Leather-Made Goat Head  Backpack'. These are all items that can be won in many colors and styles via The Arcade gacha machines. This is one machine worth playing! Azure's creations are always brilliant!

I have been dying for Jin Elfan of Leverocci to release more hair. She said she was not planning on doing so, but she ended up releasing this absolutely stunning new style called 'DIVA'. The name definitely suits the hair. It is long, super straight and gorgeous. It is all rigged mesh and I am positive that she baked the hair textures, since they are unbelievably realistic and perfect! 'DIVA' comes in every color imaginable and is also available on Marketplace. So DEMO it NOW!

aida Ewing just released a beautiful new skin, called "Summer". It is a Summerfest '13 exclusive and comes in several lovely make-ups and in 2 skins tones - America and Jamaica. I sincerely hope aida releases a whole a line of this skin, since it is simply divine. I strongly urge you to check-out Summerfest '13 now and try on some demos ASAP. 

Oh! I almost forgot! Ikon Innovia just releases more awesome eyes! They are called 'Ascension Eyes' and are basically a continuation of his 'Destiny Eyes', which were available at the 'The Boutique'.I am in love with  these eyes and he created 15 new colors to add to the collection. So, make sure you go to the IKON ainstore and try some on!

With that all said, here are your LMs and Credits:

The Arcade

Leverocci on MP

Summerfest '13

IKON

Location: ISON

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Scoria (ML) by Ikon Innovia (NEW)
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button

Liner: -Glam Affair- Colorful Eyeliner ( L ) Black by Amberly Boccaccio (avail @ Cosmetics Fair)

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Summer - Jamaica 03 B by aida Ewing (avail @ Summerfest '13) 

Freckles: -Glam Affair-   Cleo - Freckles 2 by aida Ewing (NEW)

Hair: Leverocci - Diva_Golden Brown by Jin Elfan  (avail on MP Here) (NEW)

Headdress: Tee*fy Feather Crown Headband RARE by Azure Electricteeth (avail @ The Arcade)

Necklace (short): *League* Native Necklace (chest) by Nena Janus

Necklace (long): (Yummy) Featherweight Necklace by Polyester Partridge

Dress: Tee*fy Aurelia Summer High-Low Dress Black Tie Dye by Azure Electricteeth  (avail @ The Arcade)

Tank:{mon tissu} Sweetheart Tank - White 4 by Anouk Spot

Jeans: -tb- Juju Jeans - Dark Rinse 1 by Julliette Westerburg

Backpack: Tee*fy Leather-Made Goat Head  Backpack  Prism by Azure Electricteeth (avail @ The Arcade)

Bracelet 1 L: *League* Wanderer Bracelet -Wrist (4 Strands) L by Nena Janus

Bracelet 2 L: *BOOM*  Knit Friendship Bracelet (two beat as one bottom) LT by Aranel Ah (avail @ The Arcade)

Bracelet R: *League* Wanderer Bracelet -Hand (Discs) R by Nena Janus

Hand L: Slink (av) Elegant1 by Siddean Munro
Hand R: Slink (av) Casual by Siddean Munro
Hand Appliers: -Glam Affair- Slink Hands Skin Appliers (Jamaica) 
Ring L: LaGyo_Hummingbird ring by Gyorgyna Larnia
Ring R: LaGyo_Santa Fe ring gold by Gyorgyna Larnia
Boots: [SC] Surf Couture - Olea Boots - Worn by Emma Gilmour
Pose 1: aDORKable Poses by Adorkable Peapod
Pose 2 & 3: oOo Poses  by Olaenka Chesnokov

Lavender

I guess this is pretty much a 'Look of The Day' type post. It is mix of amazing new releases and some fabulous not-so-new releases. The main inspiration for this post, is this gorgeous 'Formal Blazer' from the uber talented Jin Elfan of Belgravia/Leverocci. It is a fairly recent release and also an updated version of her former 'Sleek Blazer', which is sadly no longer available for sale. As always, Jin's textures are perfectly rendered and portray a huge amount of realism. The 'Formal Blazer' is an inventory MUST have! Speaking of Belgravia MUST haves, I am also wearing Jin's sublime 'Patent 120' pumps, which I have already written about in previous posts. Not only are these shoes beautiful, but they are made to be worn with Siddean Munro's (of Slink) rigged mesh feet in 'medium' height. It goes without saying that these are two more items that your SL wardrobe can NOT be with out!

One of my favorite things about classic blazers, is that they can be worn in so many ways. They can be worn with more classic and formal attire, or you can play them down with jeans and shorts. I obviously chose the latter. I have a tendency to show more formal looks, so I wanted wear something more casual. I decided to pair the blazer with these charming belted denim 'Scallop Shorts' from Toast Bard of (fashionably dead). I had been meaning to blog these amazing shorts for so time now. Toast is another one of SL's texturing geniuses, who makes the most stunningly hip clothes. The shorts were a Collabor88 exclusive a couple of months ago, but I am almost positive they are available her in mainstore by now. Please do yourself a favor and check-out all of her delightful creations.

I needed a top to complete my ensemble. As most of you know, I have a rather large inventory...to say the least! Sooo, I dove in frantically and tried on as many different styles as I could think of. I finally decided I wanted a bustier-like top. I had found this fantastic 'Dash Cropped Chain Bustier' from the talented Dakota Buck of Whippet & Buck. I had no idea I had even had these amazing bustiers in my inventory. Suffice it say, I could not resist putting them! Dakota Buck and Twiggy Whippet are two extremely brilliant creators and have played a huge part in SL fashion. I had not heard much news from them, as far as new releases go. So, I had to check to see if they were still selling their content. I am almost positive they are and sincerely hope they release some new items too!

It is time again for another round of the 'Whore Couture Fair'. For this month, Shyla Diggs of -Belleza-, created a lovely and exclusive edition of 'Mya' for this event. She is available in all skin tones and just so pretty to look at. Please make sure you grab a demo!

I also chose to wear this alluring hair style from Tabata Jewell of Vanity Hair, called 'Vendetta'. I simply adore the coy and sexy side-part that partially covers one eye. It added just the right amount of innocent sensuality to my look.

Oh! I almost forgot the namesake of my whole post! Adorkable Peapod of Adorkable Poses, made these beautiful and clever poses for The Arcade. They are are called 'Gacha Blooms' and feature one of my all time favorite flowers as a prop - lavenders. There are ton of different poses that you can win, so make sure you get over to The Arcade to try your luck! 

With all that said, here are some LMs:

Belgravia on MP

 Slink

(fashionably dead)

Whippet & Buck

Whore Couture Fair (WCF)

Vanity Hair

The Arcade

Location: Small Town Green

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Destiny Eyes - Skyfall (ML) by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button
Liner: -Glam Affair- Couture Eyeliner 03 by Amberly Boccaccio
Skin: -Belleza-  MED WCF by Shyla Diggs (avail @ WCF)
Freckles: -Glam Affair-   Cleo - Freckles 2 by aida Ewing (NEW)
Hair: Vanity Hair: Vendetta-Brown by Tabata Jewell
Necklace: MG - Necklace - Cross of cordelia - Group All by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ C88)
Blazer: Belgravia Formal Blazer_Black by Jin Elfan (avail on MP HERE)
Bustier: W&B Dash Cropped Chain Bustier HAZE by Dakota Buck

Shorts: (fd) Scallop Shorts - XS Denim by Toast Bard

Bracelet R: Baiastice_Triple Skulls Leather Cuff-black- Right by Sissy Pessoa (avail @ The Arcade)
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 
Nails: Izzie's - Slink Avatar Enhancement - FINGERNAILS (pastels) by Izzie Button
Bag: (fd) Heart Purse - Strapless (Black) by Toast Bard
Mesh Feet: Med Mesh Feet - S (Rigged) by Siddean Munro
Shoes: Belgravia Patent 120 Spikes_Black/Blackby Jin Elfan (NEW) (avail on MP HERE)
Poses: aDORKable Poses Gacha Blooms 4 & 7 by Adorkable Peapod (avail @ The Arcade)

Bad Reputation

The last few days my cable connection has been on and off. I wanted to show another close-up of the new 'Cleo' skin from -Glam Affair- , but time was not on my side. I will probably create one tomorrow and add to my Flickr and this post.
The look for the post was so easy to create. Nevery Lorakeet of*LpD*, created this amazing *Marina* set. It is a full ensemble that includes shorts, a jacket and a top! Usually I like to mix and match different designers, but I really fell love with adorable casual outfit. As always, Nevery's creations are all original and beautifully made. I highly suggest trying them on ASAP!

I mentioned earlier that I wearing the new 'Cleo' skin from the talented aida Ewing of -Glam Affair- . This skin is so fresh and gorgeous. Plus, it comes with every option you can imagine! You get so many different looks for your money, not to mention a lovely face and body! Try on a DEMO NOW!

I also chose to wear Kavar Cleanslate's of ::Exile::, latest release. It is called 'Bad Reputation' and she is fabulously short and wavy. I am also in LOVE with his new HUDs and textures. What more can a girl ask for?

So with that said, here are your LMs:

*LpD*

-Glam Affair-

::Exile::

Location: Hazardous

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Destiny Eyes - Oak (ML) by Ikon Innovia
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button
Liner: -Glam Affair- Couture Eyeliner 03 by Amberly Boccaccio

Skin: -Glam Affair-  Cleo -America - 04 B by aida Ewing (NEW)

Freckles: -Glam Affair-   Cleo - Freckles 2 by aida Ewing (NEW)

Hair: :;Exile::Bad Reputation:Naturals 2 HUD by Kavar Cleanslate (NEW)
Necklace: ..:: BenS Beauty ::.. Nidya Necklace Mix by Snow Martiel (NEW)
Outfit: *LpD* *Marina* Outfit Brown-Black by Nevery Lorakeet (NEW)
Bracelet L: LaGyo_Aiko bangle by Gyorgyna Larnia  (avail @ C88)
Ring L: LaGyo_Aiko ring by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ C88)
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) 
Tote: ISON -  scout boho bag -right hand- (black) by Harry Hyx (NEW)
Shoes: Color.Me.H.O.F  Mesh [Vivian Platform[Black] by fashionboi Landar
Poses: oOo Poses  by Olaenka Chesnokov

Candy

My allergies have been hitting me in an awful way. So, suffice it to say, my brain is not working too well. This post will probably be short and not as descriptive as usual. Please accept my sincere apologizes.
 Ahhhh! There is so much going on and may events ending either today or tomorrow.
Sissy Pessoa of Baiastice, created the cutest mesh 'Lari' halter tops, as well as these lovely 'Didi' skirts. Both pieces are extremely versatile. They can be worn together or with anything other matching separates in your Spring/ Summer wardrobe. The halters and skirts come in ton of colors and patterns and are a 'Boutique' exclusive. The Boutique will be ending tomorrow (Monday) at 11:59 SLT, so make sure you hurry-up and grab these fab creations before they are gone!

It is the first full weekend of the month, which means it is time for Belleza's Best Buys!!! Tricky Boucher really outdid himself with 3 stunning versions of Ava! She is available in all skin tones and for a VERY nice price. Best Buys ends tonight at 11:59 SLT, so RUN and demo these gorgeous skins!

Truth Hawks released more amazing new styles this weekend. I am in LOVE with this new long sultry style, called "Candy". Her waves fall so perfectly and seductively.It is a definitely MUST have!

I also wanted to mention that Dave Freeman of Just Designs (aka JD just released some fabulous new shoes for Summer. Besides the beautiful design, the one feature I especially love about the shoes, is that they have a new PERFECT SKIN MATCHING SYSTEM! This means that it has tons of your favorite skin tone presets, which are saved into a database and are retrievable via HUD (like [Gos] and N-core ). It takes only a matter of seconds to match you skin to the feet! So, make sure you check out his new new releases! I am wearing the 'Infra' wedges for this post too.

So, with that said, here are your LMs:

The Boutique 

-Belleza-

TRUTH HAIR

Just Designs

~Style Info~

Eyes: IKON Destiny Eyes - Peach (ML) by Ikon Innovia (avail @ The Boutique) 
Lashes: Izzie's - Eyelashes v1.01 by Izzie Button
Liner: -Glam Affair- Couture Eyeliner 03 by Amberly Boccaccio
Skin: -Belleza-  Ava Sk BBB 1 by Tricky Boucher (BELLEZA BEST BUYS)
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Candy - Browns01Fade by Truth Hawks (NEW)
Necklace (short): MG - Necklace - Solitaire Heart - Short - GOLD by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ FaMESHed)
Necklace (long): MG - Summer LadyBird - Pink by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ The Arcade)
Halter: Baiastice_Lari Halter Neck Top-linen by Sissy Pessoa (avail @ The Boutique) 
Skirt: Baiastice_Didi skirt-floral print peach by Sissy Pessoa (avail @ The Boutique) 
Bracelet L: LaGyo_Aiko bangle by Gyorgyna Larnia  (avail @ C88)
Bracelet R: *BOOM*  Knit Friendship Bracelet (two beat as one top) RT by Aranel Ah (avail @ The Arcade)
Ring L: LaGyo_Aiko ring by Gyorgyna Larnia (avail @ C88)
Ring R: MG - Rings - Atlantis Moon - Small - GOLD - R by Maxi Gossamer (avail @ FaMESHed)
Ice Cream: ::{u.f.o}:: i scream, you scream - straberry with cone by Charming Meiler (avail @ The Arcade)
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 (NEW)
Shoes: JD - Infra  - Fat Pack by Dave Freeman (davidefre) (NEW)
Bag: {mon tissu} Straw Tote Bag - Dark Brown by Anouk Spot
Poses: aDORKable Poses by Adorkable Peapod

~Decor Info~

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

Umbrella: :CP: Margarita Beach Tiki Parasol by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Mobile:  :CP: Margarita Beach Cap Mobile by Isla Gealach  (avail @ FaMESHed)

Table: {sa} My Little Beach Table by Charlotte Bartlett (NEW)

Tea Set: LISP - Mesh - Charlotte Home Lemon Tea Tray by Pandora Popstar

Bike: {what next} Bicycle Decor (Girls) by FrankLee Anatra