Bandana Day at Hair Fair 2013

Tomorrow is the last day of Hair Fair 2013 and there is a charming tradition observed by caring fashionistas and hair addicts all over the grid on that day. Take off your hair and wear a bandana from Hair Fair. Blog in a bandana, post a picture on Flickr wearing one, go clubbing in one. It's a reminder of what Hair Fair was about in the first place - to raise money for Wigs for Kids. You forgot to pick up a bandana at Hair Fair? There's still time. Here's a direct TP to a Bandana Booth. 100% of your $50 Linden bandana purchase goes to Wigs for Kids.

While Hair Fair is winding down, another fundraising event is still going strong, Love Donna Flora! My earrings are a donation item from Lazuri and they're color change for amazing versatility. See my previous blog post HERE for more information about the event.

Credits:

LeLutka - ALINA scarf (at Bandana Booths at Hair Fair)
LeLutka - HAIRBASE AuburnHaze

Lazuri Maysoon Earrings (at Love Donna Flora!) 

Glam Affair - Cleo - America - 05 F

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)

Dancing In the Moonlight

Harlow Heslop has a blog challenge going called Blog the Beat, where the blogger's inspiration is a song. I really liked Harlow's photo this week and the song was upbeat and happy. So I thought I'd give the challenge a shot. I've always meant to attempt a moon photo.

OOPS! As I went back to link to Harlow's blog I noticed we're wearing the same dress! Oh well, we both have the good taste to wear the new Baiastice Giulia dress that is currently available at the Love Donna Flora! event.

Here's Dancing In the Moonlight by King Harvest.

Other Credits:

LeLutka - LORELLA hair and floral wreath - AuburnHaze (at Hair Fair 2013)
PXL Creations JADE NAT Chocolate Lips MEB C2 (FR)

PXL Creations JADE NAT TopLine Eyes (tattoo)
PXL Creations JADE NAT Eyebrows: Red (tattoo)
SLink eyelids - photo prop
Slink Mesh Hands (av)

I Can Walk In These Shoes

This post wouldn't have happened if Clay Cowen hadn't pointed out a series of Jimmy Choo shoe ads that made him think of me - a redhead with a shoe obsession. I passed the link on to Aprilmae Devin who made some very nice sitting poses (not yet released) for her store, Alterior Motions - some inspired by the ads. All I needed was a new pair of shoes and the Gos Boutique Lauren d'Orsay shoes at The Liaison Collaborative Boutique were the clear winners.

Botanicals is at Collabor88 this month with a romantic ruin that makes a terrific backdrop for photos. I of course had to snatch it right up.

Credits:

Baiastice Iman top-vanilla (at Liaison Collaborative Boutique)

Decoy Hair Hannah - Copper Red (at Hair Fair)

Gos Boutique - Lauren d'Orsay - Truffle Collection (at Liaison Collaborative Boutique)

Mon Tissu Cotton Pants ~ Khaki

Glam Affair - Lulu ( America ) 02 C (at Collabor88)

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)

Slink Mesh Hands (av)

Marnie and Dulcina

I've been wearing a new skin for the last few days and every day I think I like it better than the day before. And I liked it a lot the day before! It's Marnie, a new release from Adam N Eve Skins. The face is lovely, the lips are kissable and of course the SLink hand and feet appliers are flawless. There are three eyebrow color choices, a dimple tattoo and the most adorable freckles on a tattoo layer.

I'm also loving all of Lelutka's new fantasy hair releases for Hair Fair 2013. Dulcina is the name of this fluffy short do. It comes with a detachable star clip for a bit of elegance. HERE is a SLurl to drop you right in front of the Lelutka booth.

Credits:

LeLutka - DULCINA hair - AuburnHaze (at Hair Fair)
Adam N Eve Skins - Marnie T2 Amber (new release)

Adam N Eve Skins Marnie Eyebrow Tattoo Red T2
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Donna Flora ARTURO ring
Baiastice Zoroaide Mesh Maxi Dress-Mono-white glass
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore, w3)
Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual Left
Slink Mesh Hands (av) Elegant1 Right
Pose by Del May

Take Another Little Piece of My Heart - A Strawberry Singh Meme

Strawberry Singh posted her Monday Meme today, more questions. She's nosy that way. I told her on Plurk that I'd post my response as soon as I figured out which of my MANY new hairs to wear. I honestly look forward to these memes or challenges, whatever you want to call them. Through these exercises, some frivolous, some not so much, I think I've revealed who I am behind my avatar. I've been leaving pieces of my heart on the pages of my blog, so my choice of hair was a given - Exile's Piece of My Heart from Hair Fair 2013. I even tried to give myself a Janis Joplin vibe!

Meme instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers into your post. Delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a comment in Berry's post!

1. How do you deal with criticism? It depends on whether I've solicited a critique or not, and who is criticizing me. When I was building, Aprilmae Devin would turn a critical eye on my builds and make constructive comments to improve my build. She was usually right, and though I'd moan and grumble about the extra work, I would end up with a better build. We all need someone like April to keep us from getting lazy. Occasionally criticism comes out of the blue and I'm not as receptive to that kind, especially from people I don't know well. It doesn't happen often enough for me to have to develop a coping strategy, though.
2. What’s the most infuriating thing other SL residents do? I sometimes get a vibe from certain people that they see most of us like a gamer's NPC - non player character. The rest of us exist solely on the screen for their amusement. I think that is a big source of rudeness in SL and it drives me bonkers.
3. Which SL resident would you most like to have lunch with and why? Oh gosh, since Ayla Barzane and I live on different continents it would be such a miracle if we could sit down to big salad together. Aprilmae Devin should be there, too. I'd make them both drink iced tea. We'd have the best time even though I'd have to listen to them rage about people who would ice tea!
4. Who would you say is your “anti” role model? Someone who serves as a warning rather than an inspiration? I might not have been able to think of an answer to this if it hadn't happened just today. A male roleplayer sends me IM's out of the blue setting up a roleplay scenario. Not "Hi Dolly, how are you? Do you want to roleplay? Here's what I'm thinking..." but just sending the IM with the first paragraph of roleplay. He's been doing this a few times a month for almost a year and it's always the same line of roleplay! I used to politely decline, but now I just click out of the IM. Maybe it works on some, but for me it's a real turn off.
5. What was something you used to enjoy, but was ruined for you? Mesh ruined my prim building! I keep thinking that one of these days I'll learn to build in mesh, but so far I've been too lazy.
6. What’s something you want to do that you’d be embarrassed to tell other people about? I'm so easily embarrassed by my desires that the list would be too long to post. ;-P
7. What’s the oddest term of endearment you’ve ever used or that someone’s used for you? I'm hoping that when Ayla calls me "Doolally Dolly" she means it affectionately.
8. Have you ever fallen in love with another SL resident? Yes, both romantically and the friend sort of love. SL is amazing that way.
9. Describe a time/event in your slife that you’re nostalgic for. I get nostalgic for the now gone roleplay sim where I met most of my closest friends in Second Life. It's been gone for two or three years and we've moved on, but I still occasionally miss it.
10. What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you? Take me exploring. There are still so many fantastic places to see in SL. 

Credits: 

Bilo - Wild Tunic Zebra Frank (at Liaison Collaborative Boutique)
Dark Mouse glasses - Roundeye - John (on Marketplace)
Exile Piece of My Heart Natural Fusion 2 (at Hair Fair)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)
Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Peace Rocker
Slink Mesh Hands (av) Elegant1 Right
Slink Mesh Hands (av) Victory Left
Adam n Eve Skins - Marnie T2 Bare (new release)
Adam n Eve - Freckles
Adam n Eve Marnie Eyebrow Tattoo Red T2

Hair Fair 2013 - Fashionably Dead

Hair Fair 2013 has cute-as-can-be casual hair at Fashionably Dead. The styles I'm showing include a bun or pigtail/ponytail choice in both packs. Moon has a removable color change hat and Jupiter has a hud to change the colors of the flowers. HERE is the SLurl to teleport directly to the Fashionably Dead booth at Hair Fair.

Don't forget that you're shopping not only for hair but to raise money for the charity, Wigs for Kids.
 

Credits:

(Top Pic)

Fashionably Dead Luna Hat (click to change textures) (at Hair Fair)

Fashionably Dead Moon Pigtails - Brunette 5 (at Hair Fair)

Slink Mesh Hands (av)

The Secret Store - Elsa Ruffle Shirt - Sunflower (at Collabor88)

Adam N Eve Skins - Marnie T2 Bare

Adam N Eve Marnie Eyebrow Tattoo Red T2

Mandala Simple Ears Hutuu

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore, w3)

(Bottom Pic)

Fashionably Dead Jupiter Ponytail - Brunette 5 (at Hair Fair)

Fashionably Dead Skater Dress -  Orange S

Mandala Simple Ears Hutuu

Yummy Winter Flower Earring - Silver

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore, w3)

Adam N Eve Skins - Marnie T2 Amber

Adam n Eve - Freckles

Adam N Eve Marnie Eyebrow Tattoo Red T2

Hair Fair 2013 Is Open

Hair Fair 2013 is open and runs through July 28th. You've joined the Hair Fair 2013 Demo Group (Inworld:  Search > Groups > Hair Fair DEMO Group >  Join!), tried on a bazillion demos and decided on 50 or so must have hairs. Strip off your scripted items and enjoy the brightly colored Lego styled build. Remember you're shopping for a good cause -Wigs for Kids. At least 15% of every hair pack goes to charity.

Here's a new-to-me hair designer, Kumii Yoshikawa, whose new store is called Eaters Coma. Teleport directly to Eaters Coma at Hair Fair HERE. I paired my fabulous new locks with the new release Adam N Eve skin, Marnie. Damn I feel pretty!

Credits:

Adam N Eve Skins - Marnie T2 Amber (new release)
Adam n Eve - Freckles
Adam N Eve Marnie Eyebrow Tattoo Red T2

Eaters Coma - HAIR 27 / Light Mocha (at Hair Fair)

Cracked Mirror Slip Dress (blue)

Kunglers Gaia Copper Necklace
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore)

Hair Fair Begins Tomorrow!

There are some gorgeous new releases from my favorite hair designers for Hair Fair 2013. There are also beautiful hair releases from new-to-me designers, and designers not usually known for hair. See these two styles from Ison in the photos above. Who knew Ison could make fabulous clothes, shoes AND hair?

Go HERE to join the Hair Fair 2013 Demo Group and check out the new styles lag free in your favorite location before you head out to the event tomorrow. Designers are already sending out demos, so make sure to check notices when you join! I've been like a kid in a candy store buying hair and will definitely be sharing my favorites with you.

Kids are exactly what Hair Fair is about. At least 15% of every hair pack sold is donated to Wigs for Kids. For over 30 years, this organization has provided hair replacement and support for children who have lost their hair due to medical issues at no cost to children or their families. Wigs for Kids helps children suffering from hair loss look more like themselves, providing a boost of confidence that often aids in the healing process itself.

I'll post again tomorrow with SLurls to Hair Fair 2013! 

Credits:

ISON - Heidi (at Hair Fair 2013)

ISON - hairbase (reds 01) (included)

Tres Blah Frilly Dress - Rosey (at Collabor88)

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze)

Glam Affair - Cleo - America - 01 F

ISON - Leighton (at Hair Fair 2013)

ISON - Leighton (red roots) -tintable- (included)

Mandala Simple Ears Hutuu

Yummy Midsummer Blossom Earrings - Egg Shell (at Collabor88)