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less is more

They say, “less is more.” But “they” aren’t always right; especially when it comes to bows. If only I could get away with adding a bow to most of my daily styles IRL, I sincerely suspect I would be a much happier person.

In the opposite column, my avatar appears significantly crankier than usual – particularly in the middle photo. I sometimes crack up at the juxtaposition of thousands of Second Life avatars’ vacant stares against otherwise thoughtful, dramatic, or beautiful scenes on Flickr. Avatar facial emotions have never really been fully embraced across fashion blogging, lol. However, using poses from OMY offers the option to use the expressions version – or at least the eyes are expressive. Love that.

I am way behind and should have posted this days ago but once again, real life keeps getting in the way. Next week, I’ll be away again!

xoxo

less is more

  • Poses: OMY
  • Head: LeLutka
  • Eyes: AG
  • BoM Skin: Not Found – Elara Skin – L007 A
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Mole: DeeTaleZ mesh beauty mole
  • Hair: nova. Andi
  • Headband: C’est la vie !:: Meg Headband **@Anthology**
  • Scarf: Zenith Sweater Scarf
  • Sweater: JustBECAUSE Blakely Sweater **@Uber**
  • Flower Pin: Mimikri – Rose Brooch
  • Dress: JustBECAUSE Blakely Dress **@Uber**
  • Heels: [Gos] Florence Bowknot Pumps – Boutique
  • Bag: ryvolter

stay gone

This style was inspired by a poem written by Marty McConnell that I heard read out loud recently. It truly stopped me in my tracks. Like someone finally put words to a deep hurt for the first time.

The look – as always – is a bit this and that. Mostly new and kinda sorta somewhat recent. I felt like with Spring fighting hard to make its way to my neck of the woods, it was time to lighten up. I suppose I shouldn’t mention last week’s 3 feet of snow and yesterdays additional 4 inches? Let’s just put on a light blazer and a lot of gold jewelry, shall we? Oh I should mention that these new earrings have been resized by about one million percent to actually attach to my avatar’s ears. YMMV.

And now, back to work. Or maybe pour over the poem once more. You know, “stupid girls are always trying to disappear as revenge.”

You lucky, lucky girl.

stay gone

  • Poses: OMY
  • Head: LeLutka
  • Eyes: AG Breeze Eyes **@Access**
  • BoM Skin: Not Found – Jiya Skin – D002
  • Hair: Navy+Copper – Merve [PBR] **@Fameshed**
  • Earrings: November Lola Square Gem Earrings **@Level**
  • Necklace: (Yummy) Petit Coeur Necklace
  • Necklace 2: NaaNaa’s Sabrina Set **@Anthem**
  • Blazer: amias – JELENA jacket sky **@Fameshed**
  • Dress: JustBECAUSE Blakely Dress **@Uber**
  • Heels: Marchese – Elowen Heels **@Dubai**
  • Bag: MVT – Everyday Luxe Bag 1 – Blue
  • Nails: kotti. firstlove nails – almond short
  • Ring: ORSINI Jewel Care LULU **@Fameshed**

from insult to injury

Just when I dared to hope winter would relent after a thorough thrashing month after month. But no. Adding insult to injury, a blizzard is upon us…again. I’m furious! I’m so frikkin mad, I made my avatar wear a ridiculously puffy coat and pink hair. What other choice did I have? This winter has been absolutely stupid and it’s apparently not done with me yet.

I saw no other option but to channel the Stay Puff Marshmallow Michelin Tire Man. Go ahead and jump right into my nightmare.

That’s it. That’s the post. *spits*

xoxo

insult to injury

  • Poses: OMY
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BoM Skin: [Glam Affair] Florence
  • Eyes: AG
  • Freckles: [MR] Lily Freckles for EVOX 4
  • Hair: Stealthic – Techno
  • Earrings: BRADFORD – Aegle Earrings
  • Puffer/Scarf: Mug – Aspen Jacket – White
  • Trousers: AMITOMO – Taste – Legacy – SET5-C
  • Kicks: Addams // Kiki Sneakers
  • Cup: Flair – Versailles Love Cup – PBR **new**
  • Nails: .kotti. firstlove nails – almond short

buttoned up

If you’ve already been to the new round of Kustom9, then you hopefully did not miss this structured, military-style jacket from BTTB (seemingly, a serious new obsession). The texture on this beautiful floral single is like a heavy silk brocade; detailed and delicate, but somehow also sturdy. Imagine the dry cleaning bill!

I picked up another single in the dusty pink option, foregoing the fatpack this time around – though, I was tempted! My skin is new from Not Found, also at this round of K9. I have a similar skin from the same brand that I haven’t worn yet (much heavier makeup on that one), but despite the similarities, I really wanted this one too.

I think it’s safe to say my current favorite BoM skin creators are Not Found and leLAPEAU. They both have similar components that I’m especially drawn to atm. But then, these things are cyclical. I’m sure another shift on the horizon…

Speaking of shifts, I am away all next week, but perhaps will be back before I go.

xoxo

buttoned up

  • Poses: OMY
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BoM Skin: Not Found – Elide Skin // L006 **@Kustom9**
  • Eyes: AG Breeze Pack **@Access**
  • Hair: nova. Youth
  • Earrings: Revienne: Fleur d’Amour Earrings
  • Jacket: BTTB napen jacket – floral blue **@Kustom9**
  • Skirt: amias – ZARA skirt coffee **@Fameshed**
  • Heels: $NT Rodeo Mules
  • Nails: kotti. firstlove nails – almond short **new**
  • Ring: Orsini Jewelry RACHEL Ring