Clear Choice

WHAT I'M WEARING:

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

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana Minuet)

LIPSTICK: LipColor - Indulge Me in Matte [of Night Life Collection] (PIDIDDLE

 HAIR: Quirky in Brown 09 [of Rich Browns pack] ([elikatira]) - NEW!!!

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Olga Corset in Rose Lace (\/Remy\/) - store closed (?)

BOTTOMS: Rag & Bone in Red ({.essences.}) - NEW!!!

SHOES: Lightning Bolt Pump in Black (::Lethal Couture::) - NEW!!!

NECKLACE (Short): Ankh (::Amorous::)

NECKLACE (Long): Multi Triangle Necklace ([glow]) - previous TDR item!

BRACELET: Bracelet Trio (-B L E U-) - third bracelet - not worn - is color change! NEW!!!

RING: Multi Triangle Ring ([glow]) - previous TDR item!

BAG: Funky Tango Bag, Guinevere (The Secret Store)

POSES: (pda), -no wow- and Label Motion

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So, remember when I said that B L E U had no inworld store and only a MP one? Well... I LIED! Jelani has created an inworld store in which you can find all of her pretty, shiny things. YAY!

The Lightning Bolt Pumps are available in ten colors, and they are all wonderful. My favorite part about the shoes are the heels, which are color-change! You can change the heels to 12 different colors; I'd like to think you could accentuate any color (or match colors) in your outfit with that range of customization!

Aaaaaaand the Mesh Rag and Bone pants come in five colors and mesh sizes XS, S, M, L and XL.

That's it for today! But there's so much more new stuff to blog tomorrow.

A demain...

EDIT: If you already have Ankh, then I've great news for you! Matchbook has released an updated version. The update offers three additional metal colors! If you haven't already received the update, then you can go to Amorous redelivery terminal, find and click your Ankh transaction and voila! You'll have the updated version. The first one is pretty damned awesome; this one is even more so.

There are also updates for Retrospect and Ahki!

Invitation

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Molly in Tan ([IREN])

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana Minuet)

HAIR: Charlie in Jet [of Light Black Tones pack] (.: vine nine :.)

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Bologna Top in Brocade (*Crazy*)

VEST: Fur Vest in Beige ({So Many Styles})

PANTS: Aeda Slacks in Crimson (:[Plastik]:) - included in June 2012 freebie pack (still out)!

SHOES: Lou Bootie in Lavender (.:1990:.)

EARRINGS: Pearl Cross Earrings ([glow]) - previous TDR item!

NECKLACE: She & Him in Gold ([DDL]) - Available NOW at the VF2012!

BRACELET and RINGS: Namira Sets in White (-B L E U-) - Available NOW at fi*Fridays!

POSES: Marukin (Available NOW at August C88), Label Motion, -no wow- and .Pekka.

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You MUST pick up this dollarbie pack from The Plastik immediately! I'm not sure how long it's going to be there, but for now, it's there and up for the taking. It's only one linden, and there are - get this - 20 items for women and 3 items for men. And within those single boxes for women are, in some cases, two variations of the same article of clothing. I went through the pack and liked all gifts for women. There are shorts, shirts, dresses, pants and even eyes. Pick it up!

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Grace

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Love_Smoked in Cocoa ([Illusory])

EYES: Fall (Shakeup!)

LIPSTICK: Love Lips in Grape ([Illusory]) - included in Love skin pack!

HAIR: Rochelle in Nearly Black [of Darker Browns Black pack] (Jolie Femme) 

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

TOP: Queen of Hearts (:::Le Primitif:::) - previous fi*Fridays item!

SHORTS: Cross Shorts in Acid (.::PiCHi::.)

LEGGINGS: Sheer Studs Tights (mijn.boutique)

VEST: Gray Denim Splatter Vest (::No where::)

SHOES: C-003 Boots for Women (:VC Designs:) - store closed

EARRINGS: Conquistador [of set including earrings and necklace] (::Amorous::)

BRACELET 1 (right): Pleated Cuff in Braun (GOTZSCHE) - NEW!!!

BRACELET 2 (right): Faith ([DDL]) - group gift!

BRACELET (left): Hard (::Amorous::)

RING: Power On Ring in Black ({me.}) - Available NOW at Perfect Wardrobe!

POSES: (pda), Label Motion and -no wow-

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No where has got some pretty good things. It's a new store, but I've known about it for a while. Now that you have a LM, go check it out...

...while I go and check out my full, welcoming mattress. *zzzzzzzz*

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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! 

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Tart

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Love_Smoked in Cocoa ([Illusory])

EYES: Brown Eyes 01 [of Realistic Eyes Set BAG] (Vanilla C. Designs) - store closed

LIPSTICK: Love Lips in Burnt Red ([Illusory]) - including in Love skin pack!

HAIR: Magdalen in Bournville [of Dark Brunettes pack] (LeLutka) - Available NOW at HF2012!

NAILS: Classic Nails (Izzie's)

BODYSUIT: Bandage Suit in Orange (ISON)

SHOES: Starwalk Platform in Dark Indigo (::Lethal Couture::)

EARRINGS: Azhfey ([DDL]) - group gift!

BRACELET: Bangle in Fucsia (Gems & Kisses) - previous Cyber Hunt item!

NECKLACE: Ambrosia Collar (Zibska) - Structure Your Skin group gift for May 2012!

CLUTCH: Summer in Miami Clutch (:::Le Primitif:::) - previous Perfect Wardrobe item!

POSES: -no wow- and Purple Poses

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I took these pictures inside of an offensively beautiful demo at the Rustica store. It's called "Maison de Ville." 

I decided to change up my skin since I've bombarded you with Indy in the past few days. HOWEVER, I'll probably see Indy again tomorrow because she has finally been loosed! Get your own Indy at Essences now!

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

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Your River

WHAT I'M WEARING:

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

EYES: Enchanting Eyes in Dark Brown (Nana Minuet)

LIPSTICK: Matte Purrriwinkle Blue / No Teeth [of Imma Diva Collection]  (PIDIDDLE)

HAIR: Sunday in Brunette 4 [of Brunette A pack] (fd) - Available NOW at the HF2012!
HAIRBASE: Treacle (Truth)

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

TOP: Tee (Peqe) - previous Platinum Hunt item!

BOTTOMS: MetallicTrim Jean 3 (\/Remy\/)
SHOES: D'Ann Pumps in Coral, Limited Edition (::Hucci::) - previous subscribo gift!

HEADBAND: My Bunny Band in Sackdong ([monso]) - previous Bombi (Spring Rain) event item!

BRACELET: Friendo (*MIEL*) - previous FLF item!

BAG: No, You Boys... in Brown ([DDL]) - NEW!!!

POSES: Olive Juice and -no wow-

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I had to make another look for this skin. The third picture - the closeup - really shows why you'll have to get this skin when it debuts. It's simply beautiful.

Usually, items that were part of a past event ("previous FLF item") are still available for sale. However, creators often make special items for hunts. That doesn't mean that a previous hunt item is not currently available for sale; it just means there is a chance that this is the case. Please do check the creator's stores, MP pages (if available), or just ask the creator!

Speaking of "asking the creator," and I have probably said this before, do NOT be afraid to ask questions! I used to be this way. I felt that, as a customer, relying on the talent of the creator and needing something, I was probably a bother. But I have been so fortunate as to have mostly pleasant and fruitful exchanges with SL creators. I can say, with conviction, that most designers in SL are very friendly and interested in what you have to say. Out of all the interactions I have had with designers, and believe me, there have been a LOT of them, only perhaps two of those were bad ones. And one of those was just because the designer ignored me, meaning the wrong act was more an act of omission rather than commission. And the second one? I requested a refund, and after an argument (exchange of differing accounts, not a yelling match), I was refunded 67% of the linden I spent.

I'd like to thank the following people. They have been more than patient, gracious, and downright sweet:

Matchbook Monday (of Amorous)

Izzie Button (of Izzie's)

Inka Mexicola (of Essences)

Evangeline Miles (of Evie's Closet)

Drinkinstein Sorbet (of The Sea Hole)

Bubbles Clawtooth (of Clawtooth)

Ele Brandi (of Modish)

Jasmine Lisle (of JAStore)

Aimee Novo (of EiDOLAN Skins)

SOPHA Portal (of MYUGLYDOROTHY)

Maya Toki-Doki (of TokiDoki)

Bee Dumpling (of The White Armory)

Truth Hawks (of Truth)

Vivienne Daguerre (of Black Rose)

Karla Marama (of Pr!tty)

I have a feeling that these are only a few of the people I should be thanking. But some people helped me probably a year ago, and I'm just a 1.5 years old! Vivienne, for example, helped me to find a legitimate SL hennin, since you couldn't find one of those ANYWHERE. Well, you couldn't find a good one. That was probably three months or so into my SL experience. 

For each of these designers, I simply reached out. They are great, sweet people! If you have a question or concern, don't be afraid to ask! The outcome may be more positive than you could have ever imagined. SO DO IT!

A demain...

On the Surface

 

WHAT I'M WEARING:

SKIN: Emma in Ebony, Bare Face ([theSkinnery])

EYES: Monet Truffle (Shine)....

HAIR: Twinkle Toast in Black Beauty [of Silent Movie Star pack] (Clawtooth)

NAILS: Drop Dead Red Manicure Prim Nails (*Sexy Mamas*)
LIPSTICK: Sasha Lipstick in Appleblossom + Teeth B (Shakeup!)
EYESHADOW: Black Matte Liquid Eyeliner - (Cheap Makeup)

TOP: Top in Shoulder Pad Bow #Pure / Multicolor [without neck ribbon and shoulder pads] (Emery)
SHORTS:  Fit Shorts in Bright (MIEL) - 06/29/2012 FLF item! - MESH
SHOES: Fringe Morocco Sandal in Camel (ANEXX)

NECKLACE: Amida Necklace in Rose Pink (MANDALA)

BAG: Bow Baggu in Pocky (TokiD)

HAIR FLOWERS: Big Flower Headband in Blue (Schoen) - previous MOOLTO Hunt item

POSES: Label Motion and -no wow-

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First of all, I'm SO glad and relieved that FLF is back. And the just-past edition was out of this world. I bought nearly all items, and that is rare. I usually buy the MIEL item, no matter what it is - scarf, boots, watch, you name it. And I buy a few other items. But this time, I think I didn't buy only one of the 10 offerings. Is it Friday again yet? 

That said, these Fit Shorts were MIEL's yesterday FLF item. You can change what your butt says (hmmm...). The HUD to do so is super easy to use. If you didn't purchase these yesterday, you can still drop by MIEL to see if the item is still out for 50L. I'm sure it's still 50L because it is still 50L on the MP. You can purchase the bright version or the natural version.

I put "Sear Me" on my butt because one of my favorite songs from my favorite band (not one of my favorite bands, but my favorite band), My Dying Bride, is called Sear Me III. Here! Have a listen!

A demain...