Pearl Flower and Lady Sapphire

Image by Starlight Skyther, used with permission

Image by Starlight Skyther, used with permission

Starlight Skyther is the talented designer of House of Starlight (SLurl). Here is what she writes about her new outfits:

"The outfit is available in two colors, a bubblegum pink and royal blue. Matching shoes are included. There are two jewelery sets that match to the outfit – “ Pearl Flower” and  “Lady Sapphire” which include earrings, ring, bracelet and necklace/choker. They are available in 2 versions – transfer only and copy only".

August already

Summer has gone by so fast. I can't believe it's August already. I have done a few blog posts here and there but mostly the hiatus has been on since last spring. I have so much other stuff to do. I love the blog and I especially love the gorgeous designs sent to me to blog. If I had 48 hours in a day, I would blog just as much as I used to. But things change, and I just have to accept I can not be everywhere at once.

Here is an outfit that is great for a warm summer day. I love poses by Bent, btw. The prices are really fair, too.

Outfit details:

Top: MGS (SLurl) Off-shoulder shirt Group Gift (Thanks for the review copy!)
Prim mini skirt: MGS: Tropical Collage (Thanks for the review copy!)
Shoes: Duh (SLurl) Mary Janes, Sea Green
Hair: Exile: (SLurl) Dandy for the Dressing Room Blue
Skin: Atomic (SLurl) Grace, Buff, Fuschia Frenzy
Eyes: Barones (SLurl) Heart Eyes 1.1 Cool Grey
Lashes: Cheap Makeup (Website) Babysitters Club Lashes
Pose: Bent (Website) Deux. Simply no side effects

2 years old

31st July is my second rezzday and my dear friend, the talented designer Starlight, sent me an early gift, this gorgeous gown called Pearl Mesh, black and white from her upcoming new line. It is mesh and comes in several sizes. It includes shoes and both a black feather boa and a white fur stole, that are not shown in the image. I of course was speechless and so happy and honored. I am not sure when the gown is going to be out but keep your eye on the House of Starlight Marketplace shop or visit her store inworld. She has a sale coming too with a lot of items for half price.

Here are rest of the outfit details:

Hair: Exile (SLurl) Bring it On! Frosted (old group gift)
Skin: Atomic (SLurl) Lien, Honey (LB) Love (TDR Exclusive)
Eyes: X line (Marketplace) T Eye Jess Hazel
Pose: Bent (Website) Deux, Simply no side effects

Location: The Afganistan Museum (SLurl)

And on the topic of my second rezzday. It feels a bit strange that it has been so long, and yet it seems like I have been here forever, and not just two years.

I have a very busy SL schedule, and as I am having more stuff to do rl too, I am not sure I can keep doing the blog as much as I used to, even after my hiatus.

I have even been considering quitting the blog, but it just feels like a part of me now and would be difficult to let go of. I think I will just go less on my "rounds" for it and use more of things that I get sent by designers. And nobody has to blog three times a day every day like I did at some point. Plus it is not just a fashion blog, so I can babble about some of my projects, too.

Welcome to my third year on SL. Thank you for all your support and friendship.

Suitable for summer

Been running around a lot, so much to do and see. This is my current favorite outfit, a bit more suitable for summer.

Outfit details:

Hair: Raw House (SLurl) Kannibal, Black 01, old stock sale
Eyes: X line (SLurl) X line Eyes 02 Grey (10l sale until tier runs out, after that only available in Marketplace)
Top: Howear (SLurl) SunShine bikini, charcoal
Pumps: TDR and TDRb (SLurl), 2 years  (5 colors), dollarbie gift
Skirt: Tee*fy: Skater, Mesh,  Black Dot, TDR Blue
Tote: House of Fox: Shoppers Tote TDR Blue
Skin: MONS (SLurl) Happy Valentine's Day, Gift
Skin Base: Back to Black, version1
Pose: Frooti (Website) Dandelion 2, Group freebie

My SL9B finds, part 2

The Friendly Tree (SLurl) by Fluke and Gallery Barzane

KittyCatS SL9B BirthdayBash 28 (SLurl) is an interesting installation by Misa Delight and Ti Mosienko of Columbia University, which let's you participate in the art making process. They also have a Networked art section with information and kindly included my invite to the Friendly chat café.

Great photo

Crap Marine took a great photo of the Friendly Chatter Café while exploring SL9B:

Image by Crap Marine

Wheel of Fortune

USC Texture Tomb (SLurl) has a new lucky game (upstairs), with prizes and linden wins. I love it!

SL9B finds by me part1

Here are some of my findings at SL9B.

The Virtual Museum of Architecture (VMA) Main location: (SLurl) At SL9B: (SLurl) 

From their notecard:

The Virtual Museum of Architecture (VMA) is a SecondLife entity that is dedicated to the education and exploration of various types of architecture.

Born from the Frank Lloyd Wright Virtual Museum, the VMA has expanded its interest into other styles of architecture, such as 19th Century Plantations, Sustainable Homes following LEEDS guidelines, the Art Deco designs of commercial buildings in the 1920s and most recently, the eclectic styles of Drive-in Restaurants of the 1950s.

Here in SecondLife, the VMA has a campus where we rotate our displays and hold educational lectures and fun building contests. We'd love to have you stop by and visit.

Tahby Photography has a really nice promotional plot at SL9B (SLurl). Simple and to the point, while being pleasing to the eye. And I enjoyed the relaxing athmosphere. They have a free gift.

I have been watching the development of the build in my neighboring plot and waiting to have a chance to visit. This build must have the best view on SL9b. You walk a long slide up, and all the while sigh at the breath taking look you get over the sims. And there is a hud in the works for the top platform. I found a lift, too. Fittingly the build is called The Engine of the Gods (SLurl).

Another great piece of SL architecture, and some really good photo art at the Show me Yours gallery in SL9B (SLurl). If you are interested in participating, they have an information sign about their next themed photo competition.

More about my experiences at SL9B coming soon.

SL9B Friendly Chatter Café

My SL9B plot, the Friendly Chatter Café (SLurl) is finally done. I was going to spend two days on it, but got a bit "inspired" with all the treats and drinks and gifts etc. I hope you can visit at some point. SL9B is a huge celebration with a bunch of sims full of attractions and entertainment. But I figured, everyone needs a break sometimes. :) With so much to see, even virtual legs get tired sometimes. The sims open for public on 18th of June, 2012. SL9B ends 27th of June. Have fun!

Taking a break at SL9B building site

Tiny Rhinoh in a fairy costume, taking a break at SL9B building site. Taken at The Friendly Chatter Cafe at SL9B by Alana Pyara (SLurl)

 Not that there has been time for many breaks. Have been building like a busy bee for days now. Hope to see you visit, when the sims open 18th June. You will get free treats and drinks (for tinies and biggies), and free gifts. The picture is a sneak peek at what the café looks like. There is room for several groups to enjoy themselves and talk to friends or meet new people. Or you can park there while you go afk.

A lot to see at the SL9B. Our neighbors are really interesting. There is a huge light tower right next to the café that is going to be awesome. And on the other side an artistic looking pyramid. There's some really cool pop art in a big circle on a field close by. And so much more. Plus there are so many sims to see. Take a pod and have a look. :) Keep an eye out for events. Lot's of entertainers have signed up. Live music, dj's etc. And volunteer greeters giving gifts and advice. This is gonna be an awesome event!

Better than a cake party!

Rhinoh has a new niece!

MSNBC Photoblog

Like From Anonther World

Outfit details:

Shoes: House of Fox (SLurl) Acapella Pumps, Metallic
Dress: Jane (SLurl) Grace, Khaki, Subo Gift and News
Skin: Atomic (SLurl) Grace, DB, Buff, Irish Green
Earrings and Necklace: Jewellery Exchange (SLurl) Ivanna, Silver/Onyx, March at Brandy's Attic (Thanks Belinda!)
Hair: Exile (SLurl) Paige, Cranberry, TDR blue
Eyes: Poetic Colors (SLurl) Moon, Autumn, m, bright, freebie
Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) Poses & hat pack, #1, new location!, Group Gift

How about some inspiring art? I recommend you take a look at Bryn Oh's "Annas Many Murders" on Originalia (SLurl)

Alana sends Fanmail

Ok, so you know I have been a huge fan of Howear (SLurl) and Duce (SLurl) for ages now. Well today I have great news for you. Duce is now doing mens shoes as well! And today there is a cool set on the 25l promo wall at Howear.

This is what Saint, the owner and designer of Duce said in the notice:
"Today on the L$25 wall at Ho Wear, DUCE has a his and hers boots Over Lord for the MEN and Over lord Goddess for the ladys. Heidi has an outfit in 5 colors called "Lexy" HAVE A GREAT DAY".

Well great day indeed.
I was staring at Heidi's outfits and Saints boots and going "man they make all their hard work look effortless, and do such a damn good job, constantly".

Congrats Saint!

Amsterdam

 

Outfit details:

Skin: YS&YS (SLurl) Alice, cool, TDR
Hair: Exile (SLurl) Jules, Maple, TDR Blue
Shoes: Duce (SLurl) Speed Metal, Grape
Eyes: Poetic Colors (SLurl) Moon, Autumn, m, bright, freebie
Tattoo: Cannibelle (SLurl) Khloris, Faded Black Ink, pack has fresh and faded, colored and black ink (Thanks Annabelle!)
Top and panties: Cannibelle: Karin Lingerie, Black 3
Pants: MGS (SLurl) Damage jeans, Brown (I used without the cuffs)

Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG  6, freebie

Location: Amsterdam, since 2004, Centraal Station, DeJordaan Damrak Holland, Amsterdam (SLurl)

Dark side of the moon

Outfit details:

Gown: Paris Metro Couture (SLurl) Singed Sequin II, Platinum (Thanks Kalli!)
Eyes: Poetic Colors (SLurl) Moon, Autumn, m, dark, freebie
Tattoo: Cannibelle (SLurl) Siri, Faded Black Ink, pack has fresh and faded, colored and black ink, out 10th of March (Thanks Annabelle!)
Hat: The Mad Hattery (SLurl) Gothic Valentine's hat
Skin: Chandelle (SLurl) 2Pale, Make 2, Skins and hair hunt (Website)
Hair: Mina (SLurl) Puk, black, SAHH

Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) NYG  2, freebie

Location: Raynewind's Lothlorien, Alurel (SLurl) Residental area, free to roam, but respect privacy and do not enter lived in houses. Read rules available in kiosks.

Leather and chains

Congratulations to Heidi of Howear for hitting the 5000 group members milestone! Her outfits are always great quality, very detailed, and uniquely her style. I love the way she uses fabrics and other materials. The clothes are easy to mix and match with Howear items and other stylish fashion brands.

Heidi has a new outfit out every weekday. The outfits are available for 25 lindens during the first day of their release.
Neighboring sim, short walk away, houses a shoe store called Duce, which has a great group too with free group gift versions of shoes sometimes shown on the 25l board at Howear.

Several colors of the outfit, shown in these pictures, are on the 25l promo board for today. Blue one is a free gift to celebrate 5000 members.

Outfit details:

Outfit: HoWear (SLurl) Biker beauty, blue.
Collar: Lolapop (Website) Triple Goddess Posture Collar, dark blue
Boots: HOC (SLurl) Noir
Earrings: Eluzion (SLurl) Xanthia
Hair: Dura (SLurl) Wood Bark, Celebration, Group Gift
Skin: Censored (SLurl) Aimi, MMP
Mouth Chain: Beauty Code (SLurl) Knuckle, Designer Circle, freebie
Eyes: Redgrave (SLurl) Air

There's only butterflies

Outfit details:

Ankle Boots: SLC (SLurl) Suede, brown, mesh, 60l we
Sweater: Secret Store (SLurl) Kimono Sweater, Bamboo
Skin: Al Vulo (SLurl) Corinna, Love Motion, Porcelain, group gift
Hair: D!va (SLurl) Yoko, Ruby, limited color, group lucky board
Leggings: Sleeping Koala (SLurl) Bandage, Sunshine Yellow (Thanks, Koala!)
Hair accessory: Naminoke (SLurl) at SGB (SLurl) Rose Hair Stick, freebie
Bag: GoK (SLurl) Slime Bag, Zombie Popcorn Hunt (Website)
Bracelet: Smexy (SLurl) JD, Blue, Designer circle, freebie
Eyes: Redgrave (SLurl) Air
Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) JCee Pose 2, with hud and stand (Thanks Anne!)

Texture: USC Textures (SLurl) Japanese 1, sit&win today

Warrior style

I thought I was too busy and kept putting off changing my windlight settings for ages. Now that I finally got around to it, I see how silly I was being. Everything looks so much better. It's like a completely new virtual experience. Here is how you do it.

Outfit details:

Hair: Red Queen (SLurl) Envy, Dirty, Locks@01, 99l sale
Pants: RunoRuno (SLurl) Baggy Pants, Blackish, 75l
Bikini: RunoRuno: Ribbon Bikini, 50l
Shoes: 20.Five (SLurl) Flored, 25l
Skin: Al Vulo (SLurl) Chen Blackpearl, Choco, group gift
Eyes, lashes: Redgrave (SLurl) Air

Happy in green

Outfit details:

Skin: Lara Hurley (SLurl) Happy Valentine, subscribo gift
Scarf: C'est la vie at Sounds Gravis Beach (SLurl) Crochet neck warmer, mint, gift
Earrings: Silvery K. at SGB: Green diamond, gift
Dress: Pesca at SGB: Yosoiki onepiece, green, gift
Shoes: Roly-Poly at SGB: Josephine, teal green, gift
Glasses: KGS at SGB: Optino 3, gift
Hair: Dura (SLurl) Celebration, blonde, group gift

Furniture and deco:
Shelf: Ponitee at SGB: JP Rec Low shelf, gift
Lamp: Ponitee at SGB: Chikuwabu cyouchin, gift
Cloth: NP at SGB: Lunch mat, khaki, gift
Potted heart: Yoshikawa Architect at SGB: Momo No Tokei, gift
Carpet/texture: USC Textures (SLurl) Worn Leather 01

Neko or nice?

Outfit details:

Skin: Miss Roux/Essencial (SLurl) Rayna, Dark Tan, Red, 10l special (make sure to check price) (cooperation with A.Antiesse)
Bodysuit: 1 Hundred (SLurl) Dare, Xyroom (SLurl) $80L (Thanks Sira!)
Hair: Fashionably dead (SLurl) Pebbles, Red 2
Shoes: Apple May Designs (Website)  Glitter Heels, Red
Eyes: BSN (Marketplace) Deep, bright blue (30l for 4pack)

Neko tail and ears: Rag dolls (SLurl) Springs and gears neko, red, 25l

Pose: Label Motion (SLurl) JCee Pose 4, with hud and stand (Thanks Anne!)

Location: Daytime Dreams (SLurl)