taking a good look at myself

These shoes, the Kookie Chic Heels, were one of my first “biggie” shoe purchases…I had to have them…even as I was putting them on for this shoot I was oohin’ and ahin’ all over like it was the first time I’d ever seen them. Kookie Lemon is retiring them, plus some other older styles forever..but not without first giving us the opportunity to get them for half off…click here to TP to Kookie!

How quickly our sl favorites become “vintage” items it seems…hell…how quickly we become “vintage”, lol….
So this lotd is some “vintage” sl mixed with some new sl, like The Secret Store’s hot new summer beach shorts.

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skin: laqroki mini
hair: !lamb. Lace – Ombre & Root Pack New!!
hat: [Gos] Floppy Hat
top: The Sea Hole – Nicosia Sun Suit – Persimmon New!!
shorts: The Secret Store –  Summer Beach Shorts FREE TSH!!
shoes: *Kookie* Chic Heels – Salmon Rose 1/2 off retirement sale!
necklace: *Kookie* Bird necklace
handbag: lelutka ~love junky~ bag
cuffs: :: Exodi :: Aubrey Bangles (texture change)
ring (l): Kyoot – Nine Crimes Ring v.2 (Antiqued Gold)
ring (r): paper couture Moon Ring
poses: marukin

friendo till the endo

I love Pepper‘s adorable messenger bag…plus they have some awesome jewelry, and there’s also always a good dollarbie to be found. The bag in the pic below is the boy version but they have a nice selection girls bags as well.

The Miel Friendo bracelet and necklace comes with a hud so you can personalize it with your name, or whatever you want it to say. It’s so well made and when I saw that they were both FLF items (last week) I nearly cried..not because they were such a good deal but because I didn’t have 50 linden, lol. Thank you to my awesome friend Dai for the lovely gift…how did you ever know?? It was just what I wanted!…I guess it could have been that IM I left you crying and whining about how I didn’t have the linden for it….:p

skin: Laqroki Phoebe2
hair & hat: [ Love Soul ] Hair+Cap*045*Mocha
shirt & pins: *Fishy Strawberry* Revolutionary Tees – Beige
vest: *BOOM* crochet vest(brown) demi edition NEW
shorts: *BOOM* denim cuffed shorts (vintage) demi edition NEW
belt: *Fishy Strawberry* – Billy Denim Shorts (belt only)
socks: *Fishy Strawberry* Knit Socks Brown
boots: [0N] Wo Boots-store is closed Coco has amazing black boots as well…and Gos also, just to name a few)
bag: ~Pepper~ Messenger Bag – MALE
necklace & bracelet: miel – FRIENDO bracelet & necklace (sold separately)
rings: Gypsys! cloth rings
poses: marukin

my famous best friend & Mynerva Group Gifts!

I’ve been dying to work on my blog the past few days but rl has been keeping me incredibly busy.

I’m so happy and excited for my close friend Ophelia Demina-she now has her own clothing line, demi, out at BOOM…and the pieces are awesome! When it comes to ope, or demi as most people call her, I know I’m very biased because I’ve always adored anything she’s ever made…but it’s not just me. When you see the pieces in the line you’ll love them to.

✿✿✿taxicab to BOOM✿✿✿

Mynerva’s new group gift is out…5 skins! I love the way Rhapzody Wilde thinks! Why just give away the tat or the makeup..put it on one of your skins and make that the gift…I’ll take a Mynerva skin with a tat on it verses just the tat anyday, thank you very much! They’ve decommissioned the old subscriber system and will now be doing everything via group. The joining fee is 50 linden, and the five skins below are the joining gifts…

✿✿✿taxicab to Mynerva✿✿✿

skin: Mynerva Kianna 5
hair: [e] Play – Rich Browns
shirt: The Sea Hole – I love My subscribers Ruffle Bodysuit (acorn) FREE subscribo gift! (pack of 3 diff colors!)
shrug: *BOOM* knit_shrug (teal)
shorts: *BOOM* highwaisted_VShorts (sand)
socks: Maitreya Moxie Over-Knee Socks * White
leg warmers: Kyoot – Knit Legwarmers (Sand)
shoes: [e] Move Pumps – Onyx
watch & bracelets (L): MIEL TROUPE WATCH – natural
bracelets (R): *Urbanity* Leather Bands (black)
necklace: {mon tissu} Take Flight Necklace ~ Silver
rings: Gypsys! Cloth rings
poses: marukin

baked boho

I loved this ethnic-boho look as it started coming together. It took some major editing of the neck prim, but it all worked out. Always remember to make a copy of any prim before you start fartin’ around with it…if it’s copiable of course. :p

I’ve been wanting to blog this hair for a while now..I tp’d over to Mach to make sure the gift was still available and it is..but as usual I have no idea for how long..so hurry!

The skin is another new one from YS&YS..Liu. I’ve become very attached to her. Just like her sister Susan she is available in 14 different m/u’s with cleavage, brow, hairbase, freckle, and lash options

…taxicab to Vanity Universe Skin Fair…

skin: *YS&YS* Liu – Vanity Universe Skin Fair worn with L.Fauna‘s megawing eyeliner tattoo.
hair & headband: =Mach= FREE!! Opening Group Gift (3 colors included) (hurry if you haven’t gotten this yet..it’s been out for a while now so I’m not sure how much longer it will be available..and it’s really super-cute!!!)
shirt: *LeeZu Baxter* Loui Pullover /warmbrown
vest: !Ohmai : Tomomo Loose Vest DARKDEPTHS
skirt: (Milk Motion) My black long skirt
necklace: (luc) Nalah Long Ethnic Necklace, Black
earrings: [glow] studio FATALE EARRINGS black
ring: p.c; Moon Ring
boots: [e] Secret Boots – Umber
pipe: [ glow ] Studio Smoke Pipe black
poses: marukin

sgt. pepper’s lonely hearts club

“…may I introduce to you…the act you’ve known for all these years, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band…”

I love this bag, I thought it was so perfect for my Lonely Hearts Club outfit. And it’s not just any bag either…it’s a special bag. I remember vividly the day I got it..

I was on a hunt..it was the first time I had ever been in [croire], which is now one of my favorite stores. As usual I couldn’t find the hunt item…so I asked the pretty girl in the store entrance if she had seen it. I ended up spending the afternoon with the pretty girl…we did much of the hunt together..she showed me some other great freebies, she knew so much about sl fashion!…the more I talked to her I thought, wow this girl has got it goin’ on!!  We “friended” each other and agreed to hang out again soon…

I was shopping the next day and I went to AtomicBambi, I think I was on another hunt, lol… as I rezzed in I saw a huge beautiful head shot of my new friend on the wall, I looked down at the bottom and saw her name, Flower Ducatillon..and IM’d her and said “wow…I didn’t even know my new friend was an sl-ebrity!!!!” Of course being the modest girl that she is she said “oh, that was just for a contest”…but she is an sl-ebrity….Her blog slupergirls is one of the most amazing ones I’ve ever seen….and she is one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met…I love you Flower! I’m so happy to be your friend!

skin: Iren ::::Jordan:::: fair/ Winter/group 20% discount worn with BOOM express mascara(if you’ve never tried Iren’s beautiful, unique skins this is a great time..20% off for group members, and I need to investigate it further but I believe they have one out at one of TDR’s right now as well ) (i loveeeee the new 40 group thingy its great isn’t it? boy am i chatty today or what??? )
hair: >TRUTH< Drew – dark browns
eyeglasses: Gritty Kitty: Prehistoric Glasses
top #1: (Milk Motion)My little cashmere *this top is awesome..the little sleeves hanging out of shirt cuff prims are tintable..you can tint them to any color you want! i was very excited about this! lol
top #2: [W&B] Sgt. Pepper Cropped Jacket TALL POPPY FREE!! Subscribo Gift
turtleneck prim: [Sassy Kitty Designs] Back Tease Turtleneck White (neck prim only worn)
earrings: “LoQ” Be My Valentine Earrings TVDH Item #14 FREE!! also perfect for my Lonely Hearts outfit…it was meant to be!!! lol
skirt: (Milk Motion) My short skirt *beige*
leggings: S@BBiA::Tights:Free
gloves: Digit Darkes Driving Gloves (no LM found at this time)
leg warmers: Kyoot – Knit Legwarmers (Dark Cozy Pack)
shoes: fri.day – Basic Flats (Red)
bag: [croire] – international affair hunt gift (several months ago )
poses: marukin (the pose on the right is named “living on beatles & drugs”..I had to use that one for a Lonely Hearts Club post!)

les bleuets

I had a very hard time deciding what to wear with Maylee Oh’s adorable new Les Bleuets cape….it goes with so many things!  Available in 4 different colors at The Secret Store. Give any outfit instant Asian flair.

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skin: :Curio: Happy Holidays from Gala <3 FREE!! in group gift (in notices)
hair: ++AY.LinE++Darjeeling[[Charcoal]]
flower(in hair): /artilleri/ Rose hair flower
shirt: SWA..::RuffleTOP::..AntiqueWhite
cape: The Secret Store – Les Bleuets – Olive NEW!!
pants: Tee*fy OPHELIA Pants Black
handbag: The sea Hole – Kokeshi Bloom clutch Purse-
shoes: Tee*fy Comic Inspired Wedges Project Themeory
bracelet (l): Zaara : Kaya Onyx
bracelet (r): Zaara : Vyomini chained bracelet
pose: marukin

it’s a wrap

Zaara has some beautiful new items out, one of my favorite being this Svara dress that I’m wearing as a top. (too cold to wear it the regular way!) It comes in 2 versions, a dress version and a wrap version (shown) I do plan on blogging this again because I feel like these shots didn’t show the full awesomeness of this dress.

skin: :Curio: Sundust-Ice Queen
hair: Truth Ramona dark browns New!!
flowers: TDR headband
top #1: Jane Aviator Turtleneck Cream
top #2/dress: Zaara : Svara dress {wrapped version} *forest* New!!
pants: Fishy Srawberry Corduroy Treggings – Brown
boots: [e] Secret Boots  Nude New!!
clutch: ETD Accessories: Casual Pochette (vintage elikatira :p)
poses: marukin

americana

skin: laqroki
hair & hat: clawtooth
scarf: league
jacket: armidi
top: emery
skirt: sms
socks: royal blue
gloves: whippet & buck
shoes: surf couture
bag: orta
necklace: shade throne
poses: marukin

blue tuesday

More newness from Vive9..also..this adorable hair is free! Just tp to Iruco, join the group, and touch the gift baggie. You also get some cool shades, and another cute short ‘do…Yayyy for free stuff!

Skin: -Glam Affair- Eva skin – Winter make up @ TDR
Hair: [Iruco]iruco-gift02(brown) FREE!
Poncho: .:Vive9:. Matte Wool Poncho – Blue
Top: *COCO*_Gift_TurtleneckSweater (black)
Shorts: *Crazy* Umma Outfit (shorts part only)
Tights: Bang Bang – Basic Wooly tights – pure grey
Gloves: [W&B] Riding Gloves INDIGO
Bag: {SMS} Big Clutch Navy
Boots: BAX Prestige Boots Black Leather
Earrings: paper couture; Diamond Curl Earrings
Poses: marukin

BOOM cubed

The new Fall Courd Shorts from BOOM were so cute that I couldn’t decide on a color to blog…so I ended up with 3 different outfits.  Thank goodness I only received 3 colors in my blogger pack! This post would’ve taken me a week to finish!

cranberry poppy
Skin: Laqroki Elena Fair
Hair: [LeLutka]-OLJA hair/Dark Brunette
Top: SMS Longsleeve Tee Brown
Scarf: Lelutka Chunky Monkey Scarf-Yellow
Shorts: BOOM Fall Courd Shorts (cranberry)
Socks: Aoharu Argyle Socks
Boots: BAX Prestige Boots Brown Leather
Necklace: *Kotolier SecretNecklace(Garnet)
Pose: London & Bird marketplace sl store only atm click here.

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Last night I popped over to the Magi Take Store to browse their freebie wall. I found a few cute pieces including the green argyle socks in the pic below. Join the group then go upstairs to the back of the furniture dept. to find the freebies.

The loafers in the pic below are from BeetleBones and I bought them at the Pookie Flea Market this past summer. I get the most compliments on these old clunkers and unfortunately, the last time I checked, I didn’t see them in the store.

brown poppy
Skin: Laqroki Isabel
Hair & Headbands: [Shag] - Ode (Stumblebum) 150 L$ color change head bands-3 hair colors included
Top: [LeLutka]-IRMA shirt/oGreen
Vest: Doppelganger Inc. – Sunday Vest
Shorts: BOOM Fall Courd Shorts (brown)
Socks: magi take Over Knee Socks
Shoes: BB* Worn-out Boy Style Loafers for girls in old leather
Poses: Adorkable Poses

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I forgot to mention that the new BOOM shorts come with 3 different cuff styles, modeled in each of these pics. The shorts I’m wearing in the pic below are my favorite cuff style BUT looking at the pic I see I needed to modify them differently.

Also a couple of freebies in the pic below to mention. The nerd glasses are a free gift from Berries Inc. (in the very front of the store)..they are so cute..I love the little ribbon tied on the side. The purple argyle sweater is another find from the Magi Take.

The backpack was a special promotion from Mayonaise this past summer. I’m not sure if they are available in the store or not anymore. My guess would be “not”, but only because I’m a huge pessimist :p

black poppy
Skin: Laqroki Phoebe2 Fair
Hair: [ATOMIC] Hair_Im a Lady – Browns
Glasses: Berries Inc. FREE! in-store gift
Shirt: ARAI linen shirt white with sleeves modified(shortened) and wearing the cuffs from my COCO white Broadcloth shirt. (whateva works lol)
Sweater: Argyle Sweater FREE!! at The Magi Take
Stole: Cubic Effect Gray Stole
Shorts: BOOM Fall Courd Shorts (black)
Bookbag: *MayoNaise* Filled With Books Leather Bags – Fash Rehab Special
Watch: Bandit Jewelers JPB Oyster DayDate Lady Size Platinum (cannot put into words the awesomeness of this watch!!!)
Shoes & Socks: DU<3-ANEXX_VaudevillianShoes/Black_[BOX]
Poses: marukin