Cracked Mirror's Trench Coat at FaMeshed

Every time any of my favorite designers release a coat for the season I tend to snap it up. When I'm cold in real life I tend to want to see my avatar all bundled up as well. The double breasted trench coat from Cracked Mirror keeps me warm and is also versatile enough to wear into Spring. It layers well over skinny jeans and leggings. You'll find this coat in a variety of colors at December's FaMeshed. Happy shopping!

Credits:

Rebel Hope Petra Bag
Cracked Mirror Royal Trench Coat (brown) (at FaMeshed)
League Snood -Tribal (chest)
Baiastice Ellen ankle boot-leather coffee
coldLogic leggings - hill.cocoa
TRUTH HAIR Fernanda (New Group Gift)
Maxi Gossamer - Earring - Hampton Boho
IKON Spectral Eyes (at FaMeshed)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands 

Belleza - Leila Med 4 R

Balancing Act

I can't get over how many great creations are being released this month, one after another.  The gorgeous fountain from Deco is available right now at Collabor88.  The Rebel Hope dress, Earthstones earrings, and Gos Boutique espadrilles were released today in a brand new designer showcase event from Liaison Collaborative's Boutique.

Did you notice I've gone blonde?  It suited this new lovely VIP group skin from PXL Creations. 

Credits:

EarthStones Maxine Earrings - Spectrolite
Gos Boutique - Lolita Espadrilles
PXL Creations - SOPHIA NAT SPRING (VIP Gift)
TRUTH - Teddy w/Roots - seasand
Rebel Hope - Bianca Dress
BeetleBones Mesh Lashes
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (True Grey, w3)
Slink Mesh Hands

Rebel

I know I'm not, but when I put on leather with studs and carry a tiger skin purse, I feel a tiny bit like a rebel.  Or maybe I'm just a slave to fashion.  FaMeshed is marvelous all the way around this month, including Rebel Hope's offering of a skin tight leather dress and furry hide handbag.

Credits:

Rebel Hope Petra Mesh Leather Dress

Rebel Hope Petra Bag 

Yummy Winter Flower Necklace and Ring - Silver

Gos Grace Sandal - Elegance Collection

Dura Girl*40(Sienna)
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (September Shadow, w3) R
Slink Mesh Hands
-Belleza- Ava Med Red 1

(SLurls are found on our Taxi page)

On the Red Carpet

Ayla and I had fun planning this photo shoot together to celebrate glamorous Academy Awards dresses for the 2013 Oscar Fashion Photo Contest recently announced here by Harper Ganesvoort.  We looked around for a location, but I ended up building a set from odds and ends in my inventory.  AprilMae Devin, our dear friends and sim mate, made the poses for us!  Shopping for and styling the outfits - well - that was sheer pleasure.

Ayla's been ill lately, but she's recovering, much to my relief - not to mention her own.  We're all glad you're feeling better Ayla.  You've been sorely missed!

Credits:

On Ayla

Rebel Hope Marilyn Dress - Pink

Gos Grace Sandal - Elegance Collection -  Mirror

TRUTH Adeline w/Roots - toast

Cherry K is for Kandy Bracelet

Yummy Teardrop Gemstone Earrings  - Diamond 

League Jen Suntan PinkChampagne
Slink Mesh Lashes
Slink Mesh Hand
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Midnight Hazel)

On Dolly

Baiastice Mana dress-stars black
Baiastice Velvet long gloves-black-left

MANDALA Silver metal POLLY Bracelets, Necklace, Earrings/Black

MANDALA Simple Ears Hutuu
TRUTH Soleil w/Roots - marmalade
BeetleBones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Deep Honey Hazel, w3) 

Belleza - Ava Med Red 1

Poses by Alterior Motions just for us!

Background items not made by Dolly are from:

 Post (vases and flowers)

Deco (palm trees)

City Builder (velvet security ropes)

(See Taxi page for Store SLurls)

 

I want to ride my bicycle

A bloggers work is never done. Even in the middle of winter, through blizzards, hail and high winds, we are out scouting for new inspiration. Just happens I didn't have to look far for this picture. My little corner of the grid is gorgeous and sometimes forget it when I am out looking at locations for shoots.

The bicycle is from What Next. I already had a few but this one is for bloggers so I had to have! Also the hair is new from Truth and comes with a colour change scarf. Adorable! The rest you can find below.

{what next} Camden Bicycle  (Blogger at Work) 

>TRUTH< Winter w/Roots - toast

[Pink Outfitters] Capricorn Sweater - pink

!Rebel Hope - Charlie Mesh Pants Dark Gray

::Hucci:: Tunxi Booties

*League* Jen Suntan Natural

FaMeshed

A brand new year and a brand new round at FaMeshed! This sweater from Auxiliary is beyond cute. I paired it up with pants from Rebel Hope and added a splash of colour with this gorgeous hair from Wasabi Pills. Shopping, the best way to start a new year I reckon!

[Aux] Printed Sweatshirts -  Penguin

 Rebel Hope - Charlie Mesh Pants

/Wasabi Pills/ Lumi Mesh Hair - Jellyfish

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica 01 

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Midnight Hazel)

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Amazon

It's time to say goodbye to the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge with a thanks to Luna Jubilee, its creator.  I managed to stick to the challenge for the entire year without missing one, which was my first goal in the challenge.  The second goal was to improve my photography with a weekly task.  I think I did that, too.  When I look back, I have to smile at the difference between the first (Champagne) and last challenge posts.  Still liking the bubbly, though!

Credits:

Rebel Hope Liz Mesh Dress Lime
Slink Mesh Hands
LeLutka CACHET hair - IrishRed

LeLutka CACHET pony - IrishRed
Ploom skin Harlowe_Cream - LB - Capricorn (at Zodiac)

Greenhouse by Apple Falls (at Zodiac)

Pose by Del May

We've Been Good This Year (mostly)

It's the one-year anniversary of Double Exposure, the collaborative blog of Dolly Baroque and Ayla Qinan.  How better to celebrate than to wear the same outfits (on purpose for once) and pose together using oOo's fabulous friends poses.  It's a wonder we have hair in these pics, we suffered so, keeping everything rezzed and gridline free.  Lots of blogs do interviews so on our first anniversary we thought we'd interview each other.  We do have the right not to answer and to ask for a lawyer if necessary.

Dolly:  So Ayla, what surprised you most about becoming a blogger?

Ayla:  What really surprised me was how bad my photography skills were when I look back to the start of our blog. I thought I was quite good but jeezo, how wrong was I? I think every blogger improves with time though, as they discover new tricks and find their own style. I think we have both improved immensely, and I love that we have our own unique styles but blend beautifully, making the blog consistent.

Ayla:  Dolly, what do you enjoy most about blogging?

Dolly:  It varies with my mood.  Sometimes I love putting an outfit together just so, and showing it off with a pic.  Other times it's about delivering on a challenge, like the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge.  Sometimes it's all about a pose that inspires me, or a new SL photography technique that I want to try.  I'm like the furthest thing from an expert with photo editing, but I kind of like messing around and trying things in GIMP.  I enjoy writing, but for blog posts I think the photos are the story, so I focus on them and keep the writing to a minimum.  And last but far from least, I'm very gratified when anyone tells me they like one of my blog posts.

Dolly:  Do you have a favorite blogger, Ayla? Other than us, of course.

Ayla:  I read the feeds and see many fantastic bloggers but there is one blog I subscribed to because of its quirky nature and its kookie cute style. I always look forward to getting the e-mail from Not Quite Pink because I know there is going to be something blogged that I need and Magenta DeVinna makes me smile.

Ayla:  How about you, Dolly? Who's your favorite blogger?

Dolly:   I'm predictable in that I never fail to read top fashion blogs like Strawberry Singh and Gogo's Juicybomb.  I like seeing what they post, how they put looks together, and I really like how their photos have a consistent style - each in her own way.  Neva Crystall's posts in How Neva Sees It make my jaw drop.  I wish I had 1/10th of the talent she displays in every carefully constructed picture.  And again, she's consistent in her style which to me is a blogger/photographer strength - and one that I lack.  I can dream though.

Dolly: What's your favorite type of thing to blog?  And what's the blog post you're most proud of and why?

Ayla:  Hmm, I do love my more risque posts. I like to show my sultry, seductive side with maybe a little hint of naughty. The blog I am most proud of has to be Wistful.  It's not spectaular, I'm no editing wizard, but I love the softness and the peacefulness of it. Also, it's the blog post that earned me most hits ever!

Dolly:  Oh, that pic for the Wistful post was gorgeous.  I loved it.  But really, what's with the naked pics?  Are you some sort of perv? (wink, wink)

Ayla:  Yes, yes I am.  The fact that naked pics get the most hits gives me a pervy little thrill.  And we both know you're a perv, too. You're just more embarrassed about it.

Dolly:  What? Me a perv? (cough, cough) Time to change the subject.  Would you prefer a less bossy blogging partner?

Ayla:  No, I just ignore you when you get bossy, like you are being right now about this blog post!!

Ayla:  OK, this is probably the most important question of all.  What drives you crazy about me?

Dolly:  This is where I ask for a lawyer, right?

Dolly First Picture

!Rebel Hope - London Mesh Jumpsuit - Champagne @ FaMeshed

Truth - Soleil w/Roots - Marmalade

MaxiG - Necklace - Paris Black Diamond - Choker - GOLD - With Love Hunt

Glam Affair - Amberly - America 09 Red - New release

Donna Flora GIULIA Earrings

*YS&YS* Brera GlossTaupe Shoes

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Desert Dawn Shadow)

Slink Mesh Hands 

Ayla First Picture

!Rebel Hope - London Mesh Jumpsuit - Silver @ FaMeshed

>TRUTH< Swift w/Roots - Cocoa

[ glow ] studio Amore Earrings - black/silver

MaxiG - Necklace - Mermaid's Heart - Choker - Silver

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean 

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Pale True Grey)

::BeetleBones:: Mesh Lashes (minimalist black)

Slink Mesh Hands 

Dolly Second Picture

Baiastice_Aida dress- Black

>TRUTH< Sara -  Pumpkinpie

Belleza Wynter Skin

DECO - MESH Sequined Heels (silver)

Ayla Second Picture

Baiastice_Aida dress- Chocolate

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

DECO - MESH Sequined Heels (bronze)

>TRUTH< Cyanne w/Roots - mocha

*YS&YS* Simoun Bangles TDR

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Bittersweet by Dolly

You know what was bittersweet? It was Luna Jubilee managing to post her color challenge photo while in the midst of cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy.  The least I can do is donate to the Red Cross and encourage others to do the same.  East Coasters, I know you've had a rough time and it's not over yet.  You're in my thoughts.
 

Credits:

League Dipped Feather Earring Copper

League Dipped Feather Necklace Copper-Brown Cord

  

Truth Portia - pumpkinpie

 

Rebel Hope Breeze Dress

 

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Desert Dawn Shadow, w3)

Slink Mesh Hands

Slink Vintage 2-Strap Pumps Black

 

Slink Womens Medium Height Barefeet

  

Glam Affair - Lilith - America 05 Red HB

    

Lady in Red

I love this Rebel Hope dress. It's simply elegant and beautifully designed. You can find it at this months Fameshed event, along with a whole array of other meshy goodness. My poor, poor bank balance. I'm going to have visit the bank manager and sweeten him up for an overdraft!

!Rebel Hope - Kennedy Mesh Dress Red Current @ Fameshed

[monso] My Hair - Minu/ Cookie Pack @ Fameshed

(O&N) Studs Purse CC (Roses) - Marketplace

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

NX-Nardcotix MANA Edith Ebony

*League* Vintage Heart Necklace 

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Twilight Steel)

~*GOD*~ Dream Scene - The Dining Room - Permanent Skybox

I'd like to thank the Academy

Just as I was beginning to look for inspiration for my next blog, Rebel Hope released this gorgeously slinky Old-Hollywood style dress in several colors.  Inspiration found.  Hurry and find me a red carpet so I can thank the academy!

Credits:

Rebel Hope Liz Mesh Dress

Dura-Girl Hair 31(Strawberry)

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mandala Nail/female medium

Pididdle - Gawdy Ring - Ruby

LaGyo - Ludovica double ring

LaGyo - Ludovica earrings

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Spring Teal, w3)

Celoe petal sandals black

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 08 BL

Vintage Fair Preview - Marilyn by Rebel Hope

"Happy Birthday, Mr. President..." Actually I think  Rebel Hope's floor length mesh Marilyn dress is from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, but I'm taking creative license, mostly because I don't have a bevy of tuxedo clad dancers to shower me with diamonds. How do I look as a blonde?  Damn, I love Vintage Fair!

Credits:

Rebel Hope - Marilyn Dress (at Vintage Fair)   

WTG [MESH] Foliage necklace (at Vintage Fair)

Izzie's - 80's Round Nails L (hand size 20) (at Vintage Fair)

Dura-Girl 31(Strawberry)

estetica: diva 2 - soul (posed prop)

Slink Mesh eyelids (photo prop)

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 07 BL HB