style blog

how i got here

I got myself back to some level of inspiration purely by chance. As usual, it started with a sweep through my inventory where I cleaned out literally hundreds of objects – this time, mostly older hairs from Truth and Stealthic. Of course, I had to try on each hair from Stealthic because the creator doesn’t include a texture in the packs – although at some point long ago, they did (at least on and off). I have ranted enough about this issue for now. BTW, I also found several ancient hairs from both creators that have stood the test of time – and I could use again today, so I relabeled those and will revisit. I digress…

I wanted to style new shorts from ELEVEN available at The Fifty. Of course, that simple purchase spawned a multi TP rabbithole in search of a bodysuit to pair with the overcoat you see in one of the shots above (Spirit/Kitja still has the best bodysuits in the biz IMO) – and then something different to show off the shorts’ optional lace briefs (that you can change color or turn off completely). Oh, OH and ELEVEN provides options for belt textures and metals – even on their single packs! ps – I already had the bodysuit in another color, but I found the fatpack only on Marketplace \0/

I dug out positively prehistoric earrings from Zenith. TBH, I’m not sure that brand is still active today – but I still have a lot of their accessories. Then I decided to revisit one of my favorite skins from my secret Hall of Fame folder – this one from Stray Dog, because I haven’t seen any new releases that suit me. Finally, a hair that I must have overlooked in my “to blog” folder from Wings – with whimsical bows.

So that’s how I got here.

xoxo

how i got here

  • Poses: Ana
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BoM Skin: Stray Dog – Hinata
  • Eyes: AG Lucid
  • Hair: WINGS-NL0801-HAIR
  • Earrings: Zenith (Lemon&Cyan)Pearl Stone Earrings
  • Bra: Dhoma Kaelyn Bra
  • Cape: BTTB Mantel Cape Fatpack
  • Bodysuit: SPIRIT Alive Bodysuit
  • Necklace: NaaNaa’s Valansia Necklace Set Legacy [Gold] **@ The Fifty**
  • Sweater: ELEVEN – Finley Sweater Perky **@ The Fifty**
  • Shorts: ELEVEN – Finley Short **@ The Fifty**
  • Tights: friday – Ultra Sheer Tights (Midnight)
  • Booties: [Gos] Frenchie Ankle Boots

spark in the dark

I’m obsessed lately with Olivia Rodrigo’s “Stupid Song” – especially the lyrics in the chorus, “you’re a spark in the dark and my clothes are caught aflame...” Those words really speak to me – and seem to have affected my actual dreams even. I asked my AI assistant, Richard, to help me visually create the feeling that I was going for with my straight from SL screenshot. I think he nailed it.

Then I made my own collage because that’s something I can do quite easily on my own, thank you very much. I think I nailed that too.

♫”I DREAM OF YOU” ♫

I hope you like!

xoxo

  • Poses: Ana
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BOM Skin: Not Found Lola
  • Hair: DOUX – Lioness Hairstyle
  • Necklace: NovxChalo-Maria Diamond Heart Necklace (gold)
  • Top: (fd) Classic Mockneck – FATPACK **new**
  • Jacket: (fd) Classic Bomber – FATPACK **new**
  • Skirt: (fd) Bungee Cloud Skirt – Taupe **new**
  • Gloves: [Z O O M] Rannka Leather Set

losing me

I’m feeling a bit lost in SL fashion right now. I check out the new releases and scan the endless weekend sales, but not even my tried and true favorite events offer much inspiration these days. I gravitate to pre-loved inventory, struggling to even find a newer hair I can stand to use. Perhaps it’s time for a real break; recharge something that’s gone a bit flat.

IRL, I have been watching some creepy TV to couple with the season. Have you seen the new Carrie series? This new rendition is really interesting (tho parts of the acting are incredibly hokey) – a mostly new take on a very well known story. I’m also planning to try to watch the original Haunting of Hill House based on the terrifying book by Shirley Jackson. The original movie is black and white, and deeply unsettling.

I love the idea of Halloween but in reality, I am afraid of the dark and watch scary movies mostly through my fingers preferably during the daytime. Like my SL house where it’s always Fall and moody thanks to environments like this one from JuicyBomb Autumn Skies, my new RL house is now decked out with ravens, pumpkins and mums – everywhere. I hope we get a lot of kids, because it will be the first time out of the condo building with our own front door, perfect for knocking!

In closing, I’ll keep an eye out for new items that inspire, but I may be gone while I work up the interest again…we shall see.

xoxo

losing me

  • Poses: LOEL
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BoM Skin: Not Found – Loa Skin // L006
  • Makeup: The Skinnery Nuba Eyeshadow and Make Me Blush 3 light
  • Cheekbones: Velour
  • Eyes: AG
  • Hair: TRUTH / Subtle
  • Earrings: TETRA – Diamond stud earrings
  • Necklace: ChicChica::: Aurora (not sure if this is still available – but it’s gorgeous)
  • Dress: (fd) Fall Romance Dress – Navy
  • Cardigan: TETRA – Off-shoulder cardigan
  • Heels: Baiastice Nashira Pumps Brown **@Collabor88**
  • Candy Apple: Flair Joliet Apple **@FAVWAY October**
  • Nails: (NO) Art Nails – Almond – Sweetheart Colors
  • Ring: (Yummy) Solitaire Ring – Emerald

the daily edit

If you saw this past Friday’s FLF catalogue, you may have also made it a point to zip over to Zaara to pick up this (now fitted) FLF version (2 patterns to choose from) of a previously well-loved fatpack of knotted scarves. I first blogged this scarf in the fall of 2017 and held onto the full pack all these years. Wouldn’t it be great if the creator was planning to update the previously released version too? As of this entry, a redelivery of my ancient fatpack still yields only rigged/non-rigged versions as before. So, I’ll keep an eye out.

Elsewhere, I am still wearing the same skin but switched up eyes and added newer earrings from LaGyo. My sweater is the new perfect weekend staple from (fd) and the fatpack to get all the best yellows was a must for me.

Oh and it just started to rain here in Boston IRL so I think I’ll prioritize a glass of sauv blanc and some brie for a cozy Sunday evening in.

xoxo

the daily edit

  • Poses: LOEL
  • Head: LeLutka
  • BoM Skin: LeLAPEAU – Vanna Skin – GA L005
  • Hair: TRUTH Collective / Shadow /
  • Earrings: LaGyo_Ianira Long Earrings (check main store – was at last round of K9)
  • Scarf: Zaara : (legacy) Aria scarf indigo **new**
  • Sweater: (fd) Baggy Fall Sweater – FATPACK **@Collabor88**
  • Jeans: COCO_LooseFitJeans(FATPACK) **@Uber**
  • Tote: MVT – Zodiac Girl Code bag – Leo
  • Mules: BTTB silvia mule – floral yellow