Case Closed

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Jen in Dark, Feline (*League*)

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana Minuet)

LIPSTICK: La Creme Lipstick in Virtuoso (Soiree)

 HAIR: Girlfriend in a Coma in Snickers [of Chocolate Bars] (!lamb)

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Minturn Sweater (Fleshtone) - previous Limited Bazaar item!

BOTTOMS: Nacha Leggings in Navy (\/Remy\/) - store closed (?)

SHOES: Amen Distress Bootie (::Lethal Couture::) - August 2012 group gift!

SHADES: Sports Glasses in Kaugummi (GOTZSCHE) - Coming tomorrow, September 15th, at new L'accessoires collection!

EARRINGS: Dangly (::Amorous::) - NEW!!! (But gift to group members!)

NECKLACE: Marrakech Heart (Maxi Gossamer) - Available NOW at September C88!

RING: Mother's Pearl Big Ring (LaGyo) - Available NOW at September C88!

BELT: Luna (::Amorous::)

CLUTCH: My Drawing Clutch Bag, Booin (u.f.o.) - previous 

POSES: dfo!, Label Motion and Marukin (Available NOW at September C88!)

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I'm excited! A new brand and new stuffs (from a familiar store) makes me so!

I was on the quest for new makeup, lipstick specifically. I LOVE my Shakeup! lipsticks. They match well with every single skin I have in my favorites folder (All 33 of 'em - although some of those skins include lipsticks already). However, I wanted to try something different! Plus, all of us bloggers aim to bring notice to new brands, not only for that brand but for blog readers and/or fashionistas. 

Thus, I started looking for lipsticks on the Marketplace and I came upon Soiree! It's just a baby - less than one month old - but one can easily tell that Soiree will blow up! The lipstick that I am wearing, La Creme, comes in 30 colors. Each color comes in teeth / no teeth options for 80L; you can see the teeth/no teeth options above. And you can buy the fatpack of 60 lipsticks for 800L. There's also a wonderful "tool" (it's actually a tattoo layer) that does WONDERS for your facial bone structure (that's why I call it a tool) and an upcoming line of SOMETHING which I will not reveal (:P). So visit Julep's MP store now!

There's also new stuffs at one of my favorite jewelry store, Amorous! Damn, that Matchbook Monday can do amazing things with her brain, fingers and computer, yeah? I can't really do justice to these beautiful, "dangly" earrings. So here's the vendor art:

That should help you better understand the awesomeness of the earrings I'm wearing in these pictures.

This is not all of her new stuff; there's also some bracelets, which will probably be in the one or more of the next few posts. You can head on over to Matchbook's blog to get a preview of those bangles, called Bangled, in case you can't wait! 

I'm off to hover over the new TDR Blue, FLF and fi*Fridays collections!

A demain...

Get in Line

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Indy in Dark ({.essences.})

EYES: Eyes in Fall (Shakeup!)

HAIR: Kiss Me in Sin [of Blacks pack] (::Exile::)

LIPSTICK: Bright Matt Lipstick in Fuchsia (Shakeup!)

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Seashell Blouse in Old Lavender (*League*) - previous FLF item!

SHORTS: High Waist Vintage Short in Teal (Milk Motion) - Available NOW at the VF2012!
LEGGINGS: Desert [of Patterned Tights II pack] (Izzie's)
SHOES: Alexa Wedges (Maitreya) - previous FLF item!

NECKLACE: Amelie Pearl Necklace ([glow]) - previous TDR item!

RING: Multi Triangle Ring - current TDR item!

CLUTCH: City Clutch in Black (GOTZSCHE)

POSES:Marukin (Available NOW at August C88!) and Label Motion (previous Perfect Wardrobe item!)

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It's been too long! I've been having some internet connectivity problems. But I've had the present connection for what seems like a whopping five hours, so I'm hoping the issue has passed. 

Speaking of Exile (:P), there's FOUR new releases! FOUR! Behold.

A demain...

Phoebe

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Indy in Dark ({.essences.})

EYES: Beaute in Warm Kiss (Agnes Finney) - Coming August 4th at the Vintage Fair 2012!

LIPSTICK: LipColor Matte in Princess Rehab (PIDIDDLE)

HAIR: Lotte in Walnut [of Nuts pack] (Maitreya)

NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure Prim Nails (*Sexy Mamas*)

TOP: Retro Sweater in Orange / Teal (*Tea Time*)

SHOES: Fae in Black ([Pixel Mode])

NECKLACE: The Coin Collector Jewelry Set (*League*) - set includes earrings, necklace and bracelet

BAG: Lang Suede Satchel in Dark Brown (PRISS) - customer appreciate gift; store closed

POSES: -no wow-

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I'm SO excited about the Vintage Fair 2012 (VF2012) that runs from August 4th until August 29th! We're all in for a treat because the list of participating designers is pretty handsome and plenty hefty. There are over 250 of them! Use this page and this page to keep up with the VF2012! The latter page is the home page for the CHIC Management website; thus, you can use it to keep up with updates from CHIC in general.

VF2012 is sponsored by Aura, Belleza, Indyra Originals, oOo Studios, Cheeky Pea, ColdLogic, GizzA, Tromp Loeil, and PurpleMoon Creations, and, of course, those brands are also offering amazing products at the Fair. Over the next few days, I'll be showing you just what you can get at the Fair. I've already started; these eyes are so fabulous. I got the brown pack, but there are also other color packs, such as blue, green and fantasy colors. If the latter three are anything like my brown pack, you'll get 18 sets of eyes. That's three sizes (S/M/L) for each of six variations for the color you choose! 

A demain...

Jennifer

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Indy in Dark ({.essences.}) - Coming Soon!

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana Minuet)

LIPSTICK: Sasha Lipstick in Cherrywood + Teeth A (Shakeup!)

HAIR: Bruna in Waldorf [of Brunette Tones pack] (.: vive9 :.) - Available at Cupcake sim ONLY!

 HAIRBASE: Onyx (Amacci)

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Azie Top in Sunset Ombre (.MarieDoll.) - MESH; Available NOW at fi*Fridays!

SHORTS: Sparklez Skirt in Purple Absinthe (FAB.PONY) - EVERYTHING only 30L at closing sale!
LEGGINGS: Patterned Tights II, Stripes (Izzie's)
SHOES: Flower Flats in Brown (Izzie's)

NECKLACE: Wanderer in Oak [of set including bracelet, earrings, and necklace] (*League*)

RING: Bonbon Ring (LaGyo) - past TDR item!

POSES: Olive Juice, -no wow-, GLITTERATI, and (pda)

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Bruna is only at the Cupcake vive9 store because it's an older style. All older vive9 hairstyles are located at the Cupcake sim. And that reminds me; there's a hair sale going on at vive 9 now. Sanya needs room for more hairs, so the hairs at the mainstore are only 100L! GO GET 'EM!

Also, WHY are SL hands so UGLY?? :P

A demain...

Lost

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Love_Shindig in Cocoa ([Illusory])

EYES: Fall (Shakeup! Cosmetics)

LIPSTICK: Love Lips in Hot Pink ([Illusory]) - Included in Love_Smoked in Cocoa pack!

HAIR and HAIRBASE: YOKE in Black ([INK]) - Available NOW at the Hair Fair 2012 event!

NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure Prim Nails (*Sexy Mamas*)

TOP: Round Top (::BND::) - only 1L!

BOTTOMS:  BW Oink (Tee*fy)

SHOES: Baby T's_Plain in Hot Yellow ([PM] Pixel Mode)

EARRINGS: The Coin Collector Jewelry Set [of set including necklace and earrings] (*League*)

NECKLACE:Studio Necklace_Taurus ([glow]) - past TDR item!

RING: Velouria Ring (Kunglers Extra) - Available NOW at TDR Blue!

BAG:  One Voice Bag (::EM::) - FREE at One Voice event!

POSES: * Purple Poses *, Di's Opera, and **Frozen**

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/me breathes in deeply and sharply. I'm doomed to forget SOMETHING; there's just so much!

Well...  to celebrate her Facebook page reaching 1,000 likes, Gogo (of Juicy Bomb) shared five of her studio windlight settings with her readers! I'm using one of those that I edited just a tiny bit. It didn't need editing, but I like messing around with stuff. THANK YOU, GOGO! I am very thankful for those because I SUCK at making my own windlight settings.

I usually don't mention my shape in my credits. That's because, unlike skins, for example, the shape I have used in almost all of my entries for the past three months is modifiable. Because it's modifiable, I'd hate to say "This is this shape" and have readers think their face and body shape will resemble mine in any way. It's mod, and because I like to make stuff my own, I've messed around with my staple shape. That shape is Izzie's Cassandra shape, which is including in each Cassandra skin tone pack. Izzie always includes a shape in her skin packs, AND those shapes are always modifiable. This time, however, I'm using another shape called Dublin from Shakeup! While Carrie finds another mainstore location for Shakeup!, her shapes and other products are on sale! This shape, and the others, are on sale for only 100L! I provided the link above; use it frequently! Well, I didn't use it freely because I bought three at the same time! For only 100L each, you can buy several of her awesome shapes. 

Now, hair. This [men's] hair is from the Haaaiiir Faaaiiiir 2012! I just had to provide a shot of the hair from the side, so you could see the awesomeness of the hair AND the hairbase. This is now one of my favorite pixie cuts, along with Exile's Nina and Burley's Ethan. This is what I used to get around the HF2012; it really made things much easier.

Finally, I think, is the ring. You can get the ring and earrings in a single set at the current TDR Blue collection. You'd have to go to the Kunglers Extra store to complete the set with the matching necklace; it's 70L just as the set is at TDR Blue. So what are you waiting for? GET!

If I've forgotten something, I will update the entry tomorrow. I'll also add the pictures to my Flickr page and update some SLurls!

A demain...

Personality

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Paige in Latte, Bronzed ([Illusory)

EYES: Monet Truffle (Shine)

HAIR: Amanda in Night [of Black-White pack] ^;^CaTwA^;^) - NEW!!!

NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure Prim Nails (*Sexy Mamas*)
LIPSTICK: LipColor Matte in Classic Red [of Night Life Collection] (PIDIDDLE)

DRESS: Suede Wrap Dress in Dark Brown (*League*) - past FLF item!
SHOES: past Mix and Match Hunt item (PsyChoTroPia)

EARRINGS and NECKLACE: Gala Black Set (Donna Flora)

BAG: The Messenger Bag in Black (R.icielli)

POSES: (pda)

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I've got another Illusory skin! Illusory skins are, from what I have seen so far, are 1,000L each. For what you get in each pack, that's a pretty sweet deal. However, it's not so easy to come up with 1,000L every time a new Illusory skin is released. Now that Illusory and Aura are teaming up to offer their items to us lucky SL residents under ONE brand, there was (and still exists) an awesome sale at Illusory and Aura. Most things are 50%, including this skin. I got it for 500L! So can you! This is the Paige skin, and the Love skin (which I've blogged many times and which you can see up above, in my banner) is also on sale for 500L. The sale will last for an undetermined amount of time, but I wouldn't risk missing the sale, since that could mean the sale will end at any time. Look to the right to find the link to Illusory!

I should really start hunting like I used to. These are some of my favorite pumps, and I paid nothing for them. Hunts = win!

A demain...

Mickey Mouse is Dead

 

 

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Estella in Cocoa (Izzie's) - NEW!!!

EYES: Monet Truffle (Shine)

HAIR: YNO421 in Black [of Black/Chocolate/Purple pack] (*booN)
HAIRBASE: Twilight (Exile)
LIPSTICK: Dark Red (Izzie's) - included in Estella skin pack
NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure (*Sexy Mamas*)

TOP: DEADMM Sweater in Grey (R.icielli)
BOTTOMS: Denim Quarry #4 (Emery)
SHOES: Cassia Sandals in Teal (SLink)
BAG: My Duffel Bag in Blue Sequins (Milk Motion) - previous event item, but I can't remember which!

EARRINGS: Super Spike Unisex (Gems & Kisses) - previous MOOLTO hunt item

NECKLACE: Kandula Necklace in Gold (*League*)

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What is HAPPENING to me? I think I'm starting to like GIMP! *gasp*

Izzie's got a new skin! Her name is Estella, and she introduces two new tones, cocoa and ebony. They both are darker than Izzie's previously darkest tone, mocha, with ebony being the darkest. I am SO happy with this release. As usual, you get a modifiable (and copyable) shape. I love that so much because shapes are so vital for the way you desire to look. You won't find many creators who give you a skin (and, actually, several skins because of options) AND a modifiable shape for 990L. Now, the dark tones (mocha, cocoa, and ebony) only include one eyebrow option. The skin tones that come with more eyebrow options (dark, light, red, and blonde brows with cleavage/non-cleavage versions of each) cost a mere $1,170L! Also inside each skin tone pack are two freckles tattoo layers (face only or body and face), 12 lipsticks on tattoo layers, 12 eyeshadows on tattoo layers, a nail base on the glove layer, a modifiable/copyable shape, and an eyebrow shaper. Izzie Button, I luvs you!

Also, up until now, the group has not been a VIP group. But now it is at a cost of 250L. Don't be bummed; VIP usually implies, and definitely does mean in this case, monthly gifts that are exclusive to group members! One creator comes to mind who charges a group join fee but does NOT give monthly (or any) gifts that I have seen so far. So this is a 250L well spent!

And the Cassia sandals? They are really neat. You can change the color of the leather (brown or black), the color of your nails, the color of your skin, of course, and the color of the toe rings. You can wear a toe ring on BOTH feet, one feet, or none! I love these things!

I HATE when I can't remember which event from which I purchased an item. I will probably dig and dig until I find out where I got this duffel bag from. I'm thinking it was a discontinue sale where all items headed for retirement were only 50L. I could be wrong, but I am definitely going to try to remember this. That's why blogs exists, so you can know what events are really, really worth your time! It's pretty lame to put "ummmm, I can't remember where I got this from!"

I'll update as soon as I find out. Even if it's discontinued, I'd still like to provide as much information as I can!

A demain...

Raven

 

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Jen in Dark (*League*)

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana)

HAIR: Wild Wild! in Jet [of Blacks pack] (.: Vive9 :.)

NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure (*Sexy Mamas*)
LIPSTICK: Glam Gloss in Sangria ({D.A.} Dead Apples)

TOP: Dominatrix Corset ([PXL] Creations) - Previous Hunt Item!
BOTTOMS: Cross Shorts in Acid (.::PiCHi::.)
LEGGINGS: Heart You Tights in Sheer Black (** [RIDDLE] **)
SHOES: Mia Wedges in Purple (SLink)

JEWELRY: Aubade in Onxy Pearl (:Amorous:)

BAG: Reid Bag in Red ([PRISS])

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I told myself I wasn't going to purchase the Jen skin. I felt it wasn't dark enough. But it's just such a beautiful creation; I HAD to get it.

This reminds me of something I care dearly about - customer service. I'd contacted the owner of League, Nena Jamus, to ask if she'd make Jen in a darker tone. This request of mine was or was seemingly ignored.

Now, first let me say that Ms. Jamus is CERTAINLY not obligated to respond to me, let alone create another tone of her skin simply because I asked for it. However, a "I'm sorry; I don't think I will satisfy your request" would have been very appreciated. I cannot recount to you just how many creators have at least answered me. Some have even gone so far as to answer my request with an entirely new and separate creation or correct a transaction problem. When I contacted Izzie Button (of Izzie's) and Umazuma Metaluna (of The Skinnery), both responded and created darker tones of their skins. I am forever grateful to both of them because ... I am but ONE customer out of, I'm sure, so many. In the grand scheme of things, I couldn't matter that much. But they surely treated me as if I matter. They didn't have to, but they did! Thank goodness for those designers who regard their customers as not only that but people.

That said, the Jen skin is breathtaking. I could stare at Jen all day. She comes in six tones; I am wearing feline Jen in the dark tone. Each pack (distinguished by makeups, such as "Feline") comes with six skins (three different cleavages, each with and without a dark hairbase), nail base (in glove and tattoo layers), landing strip (in glove and tattoo layers), freckles, two cleavage dehancers (in undershirt and tattoo layers), matte lipstick, six "blonde" layers (two blonde brow layers, two blonde hairbase layers, and two blonde hairbase and brow layers), and an eyebrow shaper. WOO! You get a lot for 1,195L. 

And what can I say about Amorous? Matchbook Monday, the creator, is so creative, so talented, and EXCELLENT in terms of customer service. People who don't know Amorous don't know one of THE best designers in SL. The textures, the color options, the shapes... perfection. 

A demain...

JAX

WHAT I'M WEARING:

TOP: Anka, Seeing Spots 1 (Jazumi)

BOTTOMS: Ri Ri Shorts in Light (Lethal Couture)

SHOES: Ankle Boots, Black Widow (A.L. - a steal on the marketplace!)

GLASSES: Hipster Peepers in Tortoise Shell (Miel)

NECKLACE: Kandula Necklace in Gold (League)

BRACELET: Golden Lucite Bangles in Noir (The Sea Hole)

BAG: The Desperado Bag (LaGyo for past TDR collection)

I'm standing at the colorful and exciting Tableau sim, one of my favorite sims. Some of the best stores are on the Tableau sim, including the one from whence my hair came! That store is Fashionably Dead. Additionally, Clawtooth, Paper Couture (or p.c.), Nylon Outfitters, and many many others wonderful designers are here. I consider myself to be a bit hipster, so this place is heaven for me.

Raisin

I took these pictures either yesterday or the day before. You expect me to remember what I have recently done? Pfft.

 

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Skin: Phoebe [Ebony] (LaQ)
Hair: Soma (Lamb)
Top: Seashell Blouse in Old Lavender (League)
Bottoms: Zebra Jeans in Dark Grey (.:Beatnik:.)
Shoes: Mia Wedges in Tan (SLink)
Earrings: Super Spikes (Gem and Kisses)(H)
Bracelets: Ladies Bandana Bangles (Mustang Trading Post)(H)

I'll update this entry shortly; I'd like to discuss getting what you pay for.