better luck next time

This post was supposed to feature items from Skin Fair 2024, but it doesn’t. While I did get into the event a few hours before it officially opened (thanks to the LeLutka group), I haven’t made my way back yet. This time, there wasn’t a media preview for independent bloggers like me, so not enough time for me to demo, shop, style, and blog anything in advance. Instead, I’m wearing a new skin from The Skinnery available at Collabor88.

My oversized “boyfriend” shirt-dress is from {amiable}, available at Collabor88 too. I added the coat, kitten heels, and tote to complete a smart but super comfy style. I could wear this IRL and be so happy but I’m not sure my RL pale legs are ready for spring just yet. Will work on that.

DeuxLooks - better luck next time

I’m away for a week so any planned Skin Fair haul will have to wait even longer as I will only have my laptop, which only allows me to sort inventory at best. I do have a well-organized folder of demos I am most interested in. I’ll try them on again when I get home to see if they still spark joy. Better luck next time, Waldman.

xoxo


better luck next time

  • Head: LeLutka Inez
  • BoM Skin: [the Skinnery] Sylvia almond BB **@Collabor88**
  • Eyes: AG
  • Lip gloss: Top1Salon Affection Lips **@TheFifty**
  • Hair: S.E LELUTKA EVOX FELL IN LOVE D BLONDE 16
  • Necklace: SIGMA/ Chain necklace
  • Earrings: David Heather
  • Dress: {amiable}Boyfriend Mini Shirt Dress03 **@Collabor88**
  • Coat: DAMI.TEDDYBEARCOAT#A1
  • Heels: (fd) Ballet Kitten Heels – FATPACK
  • Tote: MVT Ceo Tote

limelight

I spent last week in NYC again – in long meetings at my (new job) company’s headquarters. Less than one block away is an old church that used to be an pretty famous spot for “club kids” of the 80s and 90s. Google Limelight if you haven’t heard of it. It’s now a gym, I believe. I wasn’t a club kid (my parents were relaxed but not that relaxed), but Limelight was the first NYC club I went to long before I would have been officially welcome at the 18+ establishment. Ironic that I now work practically across the street.

DeuxLooks - limelight

So, today’s style is in honor of my youth in and around Manhattan. Now – much older obv – I prefer Boston to my hometown. But it is always energizing – and somehow humbling – to come back regularly for my now, very corporate job.

xoxo


limelight

  • Head: LeLutka Inez
  • BoM Skin: [the Skinnery] Saige almond **@The50**
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Highlights: Velour
  • Lips: Velour Monica Lipstick
  • Eyeliner: Velour Ophelia
  • Mole: DeeTaleZ
  • Eyes: AG Glassy
  • Hair: Stealthic – Trace
  • Necklace: Avanti:. Chunky Chain Necklace **@Tres Chic**
  • Dress: SN.SHOWROOM – Darina x Dress **@Level**
  • Heels: Salvadori – Leather ‘Louis’ Mary Jane Pumps
  • Ring: Orsini Jewelry FIDJY Bento Ring
  • Bag: MEMOIRE Hilt Dangled-Pochettes Noir

peace out

DeuxLooks - peace out

Back to NY all week for work. And, I’m bringing with me some new items that I have never worn! Tags still on! This is a big risk in a lot of ways because I will be presenting and very visible – but I’m hoping it will all pay off. Likewise, I am taking a few risks here in SL. A frilly headband (love love love) and shearling boots with silver buckles? ‘Kay. It’s not too early for long shorts tbh.

Every time I get on a blogging/styling roll, I need to skedaddle. Let’s see if I can pick up where I leave off when I am back at the weekend!

xoxo

ps – DDL, can you PLEASE start to add a texture of the item in your packs? Pretty plz.


peace out

  • Head: LeLutka Inez
  • BoM Skin: E.BEAUTY – KATARINA
  • Eyes: AG Glassy
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Lipgloss: Top1Salon Affection Lipstick **@TheFifty**
  • Hair: TRUTH / Flutter **new**
  • Headband: ::C’est la vie !:: Luda Headband **@The Warehouse**
  • Bracelets: (Yummy) Blake Bangle Set **@The Warehouse**
  • Sweater: -Pixicat- Maisie Sweater – FLF **new**
  • Shorts: COCO Bermuda Shorts (Navy)
  • Boots: $NT Shearling Boots LEGACY
  • Bag: [DDL] Single (Beige) **@TheFifty**

iykyk

DeuxLooks - iykyk

You can find these new high-waist trousers at the Dubai event. Click carefully tho, the colors on the vendor do not necessarily look like the color(s) you get when you purchase the actual item. If you want the creme trousers like I have on here, be sure to buy pack #4 (not #3, which is actually pink, as I came to find out)…as always, I bought it so you don’t have to.

To be clear, I love the style of the trousers. It’s refreshing to find items that don’t fall into the typical SL aesthetic that doesn’t seem to evolve…ever. However, the demo costs $1L, a practice you still see here and there, and one I have never understood (tho maybe there’s a totally reasonable reason). But per usual, I couldn’t help myself. I had to confirm the quality of the item and what the options were. I mean, since every avatar wanting to try the look has to pay a micro toll first, why not investigate? It turns out that my one main complaint is that there is no metal change option for the belt (at least in the single packs), so if you would prefer gold like me, you’re out of luck.

Despite my slight snark, I will definitely wear these trousers again, though I probably won’t bother with the blouse (which comes in black and white-ish options in the single packs).

So all in all, I spent $799 on two pairs of pants (1 in the wrong color) and a demo for the privilege. IYKYK.

xoxo


iykyk

  • Head: LeLutka Inez
  • BoM Skin: [Glam Affair] Nadia **@Kustom9**
  • Eyes: AG Glassy **@Access**
  • Hair/Bow: AD – Nique
  • Earrings: Gaury Petal Capiz Mirror Earrings
  • Necklace: TETRA – Vanity necklaces
  • Blouse: [COCO LOUIS] Tal Me Shirt Snow **@Dubai**
  • Trousers: [COCO LOUIS] Tal Me Set – 004 **@Dubai**
  • Heels: $NT Bow Down Heels LEGACY **@Dubai**
  • Bag: [DDL] Habit (Orange)