Flat Ebbe and Me

I've been waiting for Strawberry Singh to do this meme ever since she plurked about stalking meeting Linden Lab's new CEO a week or so ago. I had such fun with Flat Rodvik and I figured Flat Ebbe Linden would be a fun date. However, Berry thinks we should just lecture poor Ebbe about how to be a good CEO. Sorry, Ebbe, our date will have to wait.

Meme instructions: Pick up a copy of Flat Ebbe Linden from Berry's marketplace store for free and take him to one of your favorite places on the grid. Also, share at least three things that you’d like to tell Ebbe. Please remember to leave a link to your post in Berry's comments and share your Flat Ebbe picture in the Blog memes flickr group.

So Ebbe, as we pose for a pretty picture standing in the courtyard of Cory Edo's beautiful creation newly released at Collabor88, the Cortona Villas, here are my thoughts:

1. I really like what you have said about Second Life so far. You have inherited a passionate and creative user base who created everything interesting to see and do in SL, so we don't really see ourselves as customers of a product. We are creators and supporters of a surreal visionary world. We built it, we feel connected to it. I think you get that and I really appreciate that you do.
2. You're in a honeymoon phase, but eventually you will tick off one group or another in SL. While this ire will probably be a by-product of some benefit you want to introduce, it will happen and you will be tempted to withdraw from your current accessibility so you don't have to listen to a lot of - well - let's call it counterproductive trash talk. As a communications professional in another life, I can tell you that once you have opened the conversation with your customers as you have done, closing that conversation when things get challenging is a mistake that leads to bad feelings and loss of trust for the entire community - not just the ones who were ticked off in the first place. Have a communications strategy to deal with these issues as they arise. Appoint other Lindens to speak on the issues and keep the messages consistent and honest.
3. Advice for retaining new users - here's one little thing that seems to have been overlooked for years - the waddle-walk of a newbie. I'm not suggesting you need to fix the dorky stands (you're using one of them in the picture), but couldn't that waddle-walk be turned into something more graceful? A script in the shoe with a nice smooth female or male walk? Anything? The new starter avatars with mesh outfits and hair are a good beginning, but give a poor newbie a decent walk.

Credits:

Argrace Hair HARUKA - Cinnamon (Unrigged / resize)
Mutresse Guzla Shorts (at FaMeshed)
Tee*fy Sophie Cut-Out Ruffle Top Bloom (at Collabor88)
Ingenue Pandora Flats (Slink Feet Add-On) Sepia (Gacha item)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat

Glam Affair - Vera - America 02 F
IKON Spectral Eyes - Amber

Bicycle and pose from What Next

 Trompe Loeil - Cortona Villas (at Collabor88)

Potted plants from Apple Fall and XED Designs

Evolution of an Avatar

The other day an old Second Life friend logged in for the first time in about five years. She had picked up new hair from Truth and new skin from Belleza when we got together, so I sent her off to SLink for mesh hands and feet (and a pair of boots), then back to Belleza for appliers to match them to her skin. I explained about standard sizing for mesh clothes and how to "add" versus "wear" alphas and attachments. She made some minor adjustments to her shape, then we headed out to coldLogic for some much needed style updating. I left her looking at Ikon eyes and searching for the perfect mesh eyelashes.

Seeing all of this through the eyes of someone who knew Second Life in the old days led me to a renewed appreciation for how far Second Life has come since the introduction of mesh thanks to the ingenuity of creators. I love you guys!

Credits:

coldLogic dress - loring.blush mocha (New Release)
Ingenue Pandora Flats (Slink Feet Add-On) - Sepia (at The Arcade Gacha Event)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Flat
Slink Visage Mesh Head - Becky

Glam Affair - Slink Visage Applier - Romy 3 ( America ) (at Skin Fair 2014)
TRUTH HAIR Perla
Glam Affair - Vera - America - Clean E
IKON Promise Eyes - Green

Pose from Diesel Works

Trompe Loeil - Valiano Bistro Chairs Copper (at FaMeshed)

Trompe Loeil - Valiano Bistro Table Copper (at FaMeshed)

TokiDoki at The Dressing Room Fusion

There are so many great new releases out right now, but I can't pass up a sale. The Dressing Room Fusion is all new and my favorite piece of the new collection is the long sweater from TokiDoki. I'm also loving my new Truth hair and again, that lovely Maya skin from The Skinnery (a gacha item at The Arcade), this time in toffee.

Credits:

TokiD Juliana sweater_medium (fusion hearts) (at The Dressing Room Fusion)
Ingenue - Odette Heels (Slink Feet Add-On) - Graphite
JANE - drew long sleeve tee.rd raspberry
Maitreya Flare Jeans #7
Maitreya Mesh Shopper - Mischka
TRUTH HAIR Melita (New Release)
the Skinnery Maya 11 (toffee) BB CL1
IKON Spectral Eyes - Amber

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid

It's December!

It's December and in Second Life that means new releases at events like The Arcade Gacha Event and FaMeshed. Pure Poison, one of my favorite jewelry makers, has this delightful star jewelry and clutch purse at the Arcade. I feel kind of bad ass in this eyepatch. Just don't call me the Governor. The D!va hair is also at the arcade. It comes with the option of starry hair decorations which you can turn off as I did for this photo. I love the versatility.

The jacket and skirt are new mix and match Baiastice releases at FaMeshed. My Arcade win of the Ingenue silver shoes was the perfect match!

Lastly, but certainly not least, an exciting new release at FaMeshed this month is Ikon's new mesh eyes. Finally Ikon mesh eyes and they're gorgeous!

Go to the Arcade HERE.
Go to FaMeshed HERE.

Credits:

D!va Hair Daisy (Type A)(Black amber) (at The Arcade)
Baiastice Kaji Jacket with top-orchid (at FaMeshed)
Baiastice Tulle Skirt-grey (at FaMeshed)
IKON Spectral Eyes - Green (at FaMeshed)
Ingenue - Noella Heels - Silver (at The Arcade)
Pure Poison - Star Broche (at The Arcade)
Pure Poison - Star Clutch (at The Arcade)
Pure Poison - Star Earrings (at The Arcade)
Pure Poison - Star Eyepatch (at The Arcade)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid
-Belleza- Leila Med 4 R

Cowboy Hats Are Cool

Bowties are cool, too. But I can't resist a man in a 10 gallon hat. I had a few ideas for a title for this blog post. My other top two were "How Do You Like My New Shoes?" and "But You Forgot the Pickles." I went with my first impulse since Clay's a Doctor Who fan and I'm working my way through the series. The sexy and fun pose is from Del May. The gorgeous Ingenue shoes (SLink feet add-ons) are a new release.

Credits:

FIR & MNA The Solas Shoes Brown Suede Mens
BlankLIne 014 Cardie and Shirt MENS Blue
FATEwear Pants - John - London
TRUTH HAIR Jack - LightBrowns01

Belleza Ashton Medium GG Bald (chest hair)

Cracked Mirror Bounty Jean Skirt (Faded)
Ingenue Claire Heels (Slink Feet Add-On) :: Pool (New Release)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid
TRUTH HAIR Anita (ginger shades)
tulip. V-Neck Sweater (Sky)
Belleza- Leila Med R 0

Cheeky Pea Quinn Sofa (at FaMeshed)
Apple Fall Mission Dresser (Antique)
PILOT - Burger Meal
PILOT - Homework
Apple Fall Empire Table Lamp

Ready for Fall? So Is coldLogic

The new Fall releases at coldLogic have everything from slacks, leggings, sweaters, dresses and skirt and top ensembles. There's something for everyone. I decided to split my focus between a slouchy comfy sweater and pants look, and the sexy librarian look below (that's for Clay who loves a good redheaded librarian look, especially when she shushes him).

Credits:

top photo
coldLogic pants - brewster.granite cuff1 (new release)
coldLogic shirt - noyce.blue (new release)
ISPACHI [Heuston Scarf] F. Medium : Col (at Liaison Collaborative Boutique)
D!va Hair "Kalli2" (Red amber)
Maxi Gossamer - Rings  - Venetian Fortune - Small - L - SILVER
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Aged Bronze, w3)
-Belleza- Leila Med 4 R (at Collabor88)

bottom photo
coldLogic outfit - leone.blue (new release)
Ingenue :: Delia Heels (Slink Feet Add-On) :: Midnight
Maxi Gossamer - Rings  - Venetian Fortune - Small - L - SILVER
MIEL HIPSTER PEEPERS - tortoise shell (wear/click for menu)
Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands 
Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance)
TRUTH HAIR Qopi [Roots] - Gingers02Fade
-Belleza- Leila Med 4 R (at Collabor88)
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

If It Had Been a Snake...

Obviously this post is about inventory because Strawberry Singh has made it her weekly meme. Trying to find things in my inventory reminded me of a phrase my grandmother used to say - "If it had been a snake it would have bit me!"

I can feel superior to Berry because my inventory is less than half of her size, but then again, I've blogged less than half as long. To be frank, my inventory gets scarier to deal with all the time. I love to talk strategies for inventory organization and management and I hate hate HATE to do it. So what does the snake have to do with inventory other than remind me of my grandma? They both frighten me. Snakes and my inventory, not my grandma.

Meme Instructions: Copy and paste the questions and answers below, delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a comment on Berry's blog (mine too, if you like) with your link so Berry and all the rest of us can read it!

1. What is your current inventory number? – 37,544
2. If you had to delete your whole inventory and could only keep one thing, what would it be? –Just feed me rat poison because if I have to choose one thing it will kill me anyway! (Who knew inventory was so traumatic, right?)
3. What is the last thing you purchased? – The Loft's Claryon Bedroom Suite at Collabor88. The curtains and chandelier in the picture are from that set.
4. Which item do you wear most often? – I never take off my Mayfly Mesh Eyes or my SLink hands.
5. When you search for the word penis, how many items pop up? (NO LYING!) – I'm way too embarrassed to say. OK, if you insist - NONE! ARE YOU HAPPY NOW, BERRY? That's why I took a naked picture with my new Diesel Works snake pose prop to bolster my naughty girl status! I breathed a sigh of relief, however, when I typed in an alternate word for the same thing. I got a couple hits. (wink)

Credits:

Yummy Faceted Solitaire Ring - Diamond (at Collabor88)

Wasabi Pills Haley Mesh Hair - Gingerbread

Glam Affair - Katya - Europa 02 D (at Collabor88)
Ingenue :: Pickford Heels :: Blush (at Collabor88)
Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore, w3)
Slink Mesh Feet (Av)
Slink Mesh Hands (av)
Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dollface brown)
Diesel Works - Serpent Pose and Prop (at Collabor88)

Dancing Deco Dames

We danced all night in my new Loft living room (available at Collabor88) until April overdid it with the bathtub gin and took off her blouse. Tsk, tsk, I warned her. Although I complain occasionally about April's lack of interest in shopping, when it comes to vintage she'll buy out the store!

We're both decked out in our 20's finery from Collabor88's second anniversary event. The pleated pants (and the sexy vest that April is wearing) from Ison are so well made I'm going back for another color or two. I've already bought two colors of the Tres Blah sequin top that I'm wearing. We both donned the darling flapper hair from D!va. It's so versatile with its hide function on the menu that we didn't feel like we were wearing the same hair. The fun couple pose from Exposeur (also available at Collabor88) kept us dancing into the wee hours.

Credits:

On April (left)

D!va hair - Layla in Cats eye (at Collabor88)

League Skin Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Ingenue Shoes Pickford Heels :: Ebon for Slink Feet (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle pleated pants (black) (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle vest (black) (at Collabor88)

Volstead Headdress Peacock Headband (at Collabor88)

Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes
Slink Mesh Hands (av) 

On Dolly (right)

PXL Creations KATE Vintage "Red" makeup (at Collabor88)

PXL Creations KATE Vintage '20 Style Eyebrows (tattoo)

D!va Hair "Layla" (Type A)(Onyx) (at Collabor88)

Yummy Faceted Solitaire Ring - Diamond (at Collabor88)
Tres Blah Sequined Top - Pewter (at Collabor88)
fri.day - Peggy.T-Straps (Midnight) for Slink Feet (at Collabor88)
ISON - razzle pleated pants (black)
Slink Mesh Feet (Av) Toes
Slink Mesh Hands (av) 

Vintage Glamour at Collabor88

I am so thrilled with this month's Collabor88, the event's second birthday. The new art deco build is lovely and there are three times as many stores taking part. It will take me awhile to go through what I've already bought, and I still plan to go back for some of the items I demoed. If you're a vintage glamour fan, this look is one you will want. The stole from Ryvolter (Vive 9) and the Deco pearl necklace are must haves. The Secret Store dress may be my favorite flapper dress ever and the Ingenue shoes are perfect for any period.

Credits:

Yummy Faceted Solitaire Ring - Diamond (at Collabor88) 

LaViere - Elizabeth/DriedChilli (at Collabor88)
Ryvolter - Mink Princess Stole - Champagne (at Collabor88)
DECO - MESH Marilyn Pearls (Cream) (at Collabor88)
Ingenue :: Pickford Heels :: Blush (at Collabor88)
The Secret Store - Sequined Flapper Dress V2 - Nude (at Collabor88)

Glam Affair - Katya - Europa 02 D (at Collabor88)
Beetlebones: Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Summer Shore, w3)
Slink Mesh Feet (Av) 
Slink Mesh Hands (av)

Poses By Flowey (at Collabor88)

Noob on a Budget - A Cinderella Story

It struck me that it might be fun to challenge myself to go from Noob to something approaching fabulous on a budget. I decided $2,500 Lindens, or about $10 USD, was a realistic but challenging budget goal. I didn't make a new account, I used my alt, Callie. She has less inventory for me to add to (and fewer Lindens so I'm not tempted to cheat). If it helps any noobies that may be looking for tips, I'll be happy.

I started by stripping Callie down and looking in the default avatars for something to suit her. We ended up using the Female Dancer avatar, mostly because she's blonde and Callie is such a blonde princess. I haven't looked in the default avatars for years, and Female Dancer was cuter than I expected. 

If she were really a noob, the next thing I'd advise would be to give Callie a nice first and last display name so she's not called "iduunowhatever69 Resident." Trust me, it's a cultural thing in Second Life. To learn how to change your display name, scroll down to Setting or Changing Your Display Name on this page of Second Life's Knowledge Base.

I've forgotten a lot about being a noob. Things are definitely better than I remember, but that silly duckwalk is still there. So the next step to shedding noob status is to get an Animation Overrider hud, commonly known as an AO. Body Language by Sweet Lovely Cute had some adorable AO's but they were beyond Callie's budget at $1400 to $1700 Lindens. Henimations was the next stop, but the AO's there were even pricier. She finally found a very basic AO priced at $190 at a place called Hijao, but ever hopeful, she passed on that and moved on to Vista Animations. Vista Animations actually had a basic older AO that I liked for $200 Lindens called Supasexy. Nothing fancy, but the transitions were smooth and Callie has no more duck walk. She bought it, added the hud and she was on the way to shedding her noob look.

We went to The Dressing Room Fusion. It's a bi-weekly sale event featuring some great designers. There are usually a couple of great female skins there for $70 Lindens. At this round there were four skins, but two of them didn't offer demos (what's with that?). That's no good for an avatar on a budget, so we focused on the two that did offer demos (they're free to demo). We also picked up a bra and panties there from Cynful, also $70 lindens so Callie could try on demos without baring absolutely all of herself. That's when I found out the default avatar's leotard and tights were part of the skin. OOPS! The bra and panties were not a strictly essential purchase. There are clothes in Library that will cover you, but not nearly as cute!

From there we went to Collabor88, a monthly sale event. Callie wanted to demo the Glam Affair skin, but unfortunately couldn't find the demos for it. They may have been there and not rezzed, I don't know. Glam Affair has always done demos before. It's a lovely skin for $288, but again, avatar on a budget! No demo for skin, hair, or mesh clothing, no buy. She did pick up a cute mesh tee from Tee*fy for $88 Lindens and the D!va Mimi hair for $188 Lindens. Normally I'd avoid a hair with a scarf in it for an avatar on a budget since it won't work with every look, but D!va hair has a script to make the accessories invisible so it's like having two hairs!

She headed back to The Dressing Room Fusion and bought the Essences Whisper skin for $70 Lindens. It's a lovely skin and quite a bargain.

One more thing before an update picture. Eyes. I hate the default avi eyes. So off to my favorite eye store, Mayfly. We lucked out there with a group gift set of mesh eyes! Callie messed around with her avatar's face until it suited her, then she posed for a picture.

Quite a difference from the noob picture, although she's only got undies and default avatar shoes below the waist. So, how much has Callie spent so far? I think she's done rather well.

AO - $200 L
Skin - $70 L
Hair - $188 L
Undies - $70 L
T-Shirt - $88 L

Total (so far): $616 L

So it's time for a splurge. Callie needs two items for the basis of a casual look - jeans and shoes. Because coldLogic is a great women's mesh clothing store with reasonable prices, we headed there and picked up a pair of skinny jeans for $300 Lindens. For shoes I decided an investment was called for. Callie got the SLink medium enhancement feet for $675 Lindens, then back to Collabor88 to pick up Ingenue's slingback pumps that fit them for $188. The skin applier from Essences match the feet flawlessly to the legs for $150. 

I finally allowed Callie to finish the body shape changes. Using the standard sizing guidelines, she adjusted the sliders that make standard sizing work to the medium size. Then she went back and played with the other sliders until she was happy with her look.

 Here's where we are now:

Prior total - $616 L

Jeans - $300

Feet - $675

Appliers - $150

Shoes - $188

New total - $1,929

Hmm. Barely enough for the SLink hands at $400 Lindens and the hand appliers at $150 Lindens, or enough for some nice accessories, or maybe a dress for a change, but not all of them. What to choose?

Although this is my challenge to figure out what it takes to take an avatar from noob to fabulous, I appreciate any comments or suggestions as to your way to do it. Also, if a new Second Life person actually does come across this post and has questions, feel free to contact me, Dolly Baroque, in world or in comments below.

Credits:

D!va Hair "Mimi" (Type A)(Rhodolite) (at Collabor88)
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Borealis, w3) (group gift)
Tee*fy Basic Knot T-Shirt Pink (at Collabor88)
Essences - Whisper Goth Sunkissed *Blonde* (at The Dressing Room Fusion)
coldLogic jeans - calle.01
Ingenue :: Lydia Slingbacks :: Blush (at Collabor88)
Slink Mesh Feet (Av Enhance)

I bless the rains down in Africa

I've not been able to blog all week and I've a lot of catching up to do, especially for the Around The World Event that began on the 15th and the Gallery Gift Shop which started it's new round for this month.

The Lynette outfit from 22769 at TGGS, is a boho/hippie flavored combination comprising of flared pants and a blouse. I love the rich earthy colours, the top shows off ample midriff and the flowing pants are lush!

The hair is available at Around The world, it's from Amacci and I have changed from my usual brunette to a shade that would blend with the rest of my outfit. I just hope Dolly doesn't go in a huff with me for going red again!

Lastly the pose is the mini series, Strength, from !Bang and it's also on sale at Around The World.

The rest of the details you can find below. Ta ta for now.

22769 ~ [femme] Lynette Outfit @ TGGS

Amacci Hair Agnes ~ Sangria @ ATW

Pose - Bang - Strength @ ATW

Ingenue :: Elements Necklace :: Sunset

Maxi Gossamer Boho Bangles - Laquered Gold and Diamonds 

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean D

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Pale True Grey)

::BeetleBones:: Mesh Lashes(Dollface black)

Tell me about it, stud

Collabor88 has opened it's doors to October and of course I was there as soon as I was out of bed.  When I got back and tried on this catsuit from Glam Affair, along with hair from Diva, I immediately thought, 'Oh my, I look a bit like naughty Sandy from Grease!'  This is why I LOVE Second Life, you can be whoever you want to be and all my life I have idolised Olivia Newton John, and now I got to be her for just a wee while. Though I reckon she didn't have my hips and thunder thighs. I nipped off to Carnival of Chaos to try and replicate the scene. Not quite the same without my Pink Ladies and my Danny, but it was fun all the same.

Glam Affair - Kim Suit - Black&Peach @ Collabor88

Ingenue :: Cindy :: Licorice @Collabor88

""D!va"" Hair "Jina" (Type A)(Citrine) @ Collabor88

[ glow ] studio - Cross and pearls

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

Beetlebones Dollface Lashes

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Pale True Grey)
Pose: Fri.day - Cheeky 03

A walk in the park

I saw someone post a picture of this sweater on Plurk the other day and I forgot to like it. Took me a while to try and remember the stores name, I only knew that it was unusual. Then I remembered one detail, it was the old Sixty Nine store. My detective work began and within 5 minutes and a couple of failed TP's I found it.  The place is called Eaters Coma and it has a small selection of mesh designs, including some hair. Might have to go back and buy a wig or two.

Eaters Coma -  Sweater With Collar / Nude

~Blacklace~ Adele: Black Mesh Skinny Jeans

Ingenue :: Ariane :: Noir RARE @ Arcade Gatcha

[AUX] Tiny Tote - Smog @ Collabor88

>TRUTH< Guinevere -  dark browns

(=CF=) Ribbon Choker (Colorable White)

*League* Vintage Heart Earrings

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eye (Twilight Steel)

Kumaki  Deeda Glasses

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

Making a Miel of it

It's Friday once again and what does that mean? It's Fifty Linden Friday time! Back when I was little, Friday meant time for Crackerjack, but I've grown more sophisticated since then (though, some would say that was debatable).  Anyway, I couldn't resist buying the natural and the bright versions of this jersey skirt and top and as usual with Miel creations it comes with a colour change hud with 6 shades to choose from. To jazz it up a little I added and scarf and sunglasses, also from Miel. I think it helped pull the whole look together.  Enjoy your Friday shopping adventures!

MIEL JERSEY TOP - natural for FLF

MIEL JERSEY SKIRT - natural for FLF

MIEL BELLA PEEPERS

MIEL LIA SCARF - flor

HouseofFox :: TheRoman Handbag

Ingenue :: Ariane :: Cocoa @ The Arcade Gacha Event

[e] Again - Rich Browns

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

And a scarf to polish

I'm wearing two Gacha items from The Arcade event and I built an outfit around them - the scarf from Tres Blah and the adorable heart pendant from Maxi Gossamer.  I spent a small fortune on the scarves and they're lovely.  I do wish there was a non-rigged mesh option so I could wear the scarf with more things, but it is a Gacha event - items are transferable, so no multiple sizes or other options.  I'll keep my fingers crossed for a store release soon.

I'd spotted this stunning hair in a few blog pics and HAD to have it.  I searched three times at D!va's main store before finding it upstairs.  I love the wispy messy quality.  It's not a rigged mesh hair which I prefer in longer styles, but gosh it is too pretty to pass up for pictures!
  

Credits:

Tres Blah - Wrapped Scarf - Floral (Gacha item at The Arcade)

Maxi Gossamer - Necklace - Candy Love Heart - Long - CHOCOLATE (Gacha item at The Arcade)

D!va Hair "Yuri3" (Amber)

Tres Blah - Maxi Skirt - Beige

Tres Blah - Tucked Tee - Faded

Ingenue :: Jude Boot :: Medium :: Nutmeg

Maitreya Leather Satchel * Mustard (hand)

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

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

Celoe.didri.bangles.extra

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America Clean RD

LeLutka - Hairbase SummerTime

In the Pink

The jacket from Fri.day inspired this look.  And I have gone blonde, just for a change!

fri. - Kristen.Jacket (Flamingo)
fri. - Cliquester.Tank (Jock)
[ JP ]:dsg. Superior JNS. *MESH* / FEMALE / DENIM
MaxiGossamer - Necklace - Candy Love Heart - Long - BLACK -@ The Arcade Gacha
Ingenue :: Ariane :: Dove @ The Arcade Gacha
.ploom. Whinxie - A Little of Everything
Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - 04
BENT. Inspire - Escher Prop 

Waiting to Exhale

Just because I have quit smoking in real life doesn't mean I have to in Second Life, does it?

Ingenue :: Hetty :: Coffee @ Collabor88

[W&B] Claven Lace Blouse - Rose

>TRUTH< Brenna (Mesh) -  dark browns

Slink Womens Natural Barefeet (Mesh Rigged)

(Yummy) Michelle Pearl Set @ Collabor88

Glam Affair - Lilith - Jamaica - Clean

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Twilight Steel)

[ba] new orleans studio - skybox @ Collabor88

Pose: flowey. bad habit 

August Collabor88 Goes for Baroque!

Baroque - extravagantly ornate, florid, and convoluted in character or style.

Yes, Collabor88's theme for August is Baroque, and what do you know! I'm Baroque.  Isn't that the very definition of Dolly Baroque?  So Collabor88 is all about me.  Thank goodness I have the feathery bit of poofery to hide the big head.  Maybe it's just a coincidence, but there is a washer and dryer set named Dolly that I promise I'll blog soon.  Uh huh.... I love you too Collabor88 and happy birthday!  I've loved having Collabor88 to look forward to every month for the past year.

If you still aren't convinced that this month's Collabor88 is all about me, how about this... Today is my rez day.  Really, it is.  Coincidence? I think not.

All kidding aside, almost everything in these pictures is from this month's brilliant Collabor88.

There's more good news to share - our little blog was invited to join SL Style Academy's feed.  We accepted of course and feel quite honored!

Credits:

!bang - poses and masquerade mask {black} (at Collabor88)

Yummy Moonsung Earring (at Collabor88)

Elikatira hair - Found - Red 04 (at Collabor88)

Glam Affair skin - Roza - BaroQ 03 - Red HB (at Collabor88)

Ingenue - Ninon :: Tourmaline corset (at Collabor88)

LaGyo - Bizarre flower headpiece (at Collabor88)

LaGyo - Bizarre flower necklace (at Collabor88)

LaGyo - Bizarre flower ring (at Collabor88)

Trompe DeLoeil - Tower of the King Skybox in background (at Collabor88)

Beetlebones - Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Mandala - medium nail/female

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (London Fog, w3) 

Vintage Fair Opening Tomorrow, August 4th

Vintage Fair starts tomorrow, so this is my last teaser post, I promise.  Here's a peek at Ingenue's new dress that comes in a variety of colors and patterns.  It's pretty and feminine, very 50's without looking like it belongs in a museum - you wouldn't hesitate to wear it as you bop around the grid.  The pose is from oOo, a sponsor of the event, who has fabulous single and couple poses with spot-on vintage feels.

Other items in this picture that you can find at Vintage Fair are the lamp and deco table from Kaerri and the bright nails from Izzie's.

Other Credits:

Chemistry Hair - Vines - Reds - Spice

Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

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

White South Sea Pearl - Earring - Long

White South Sea Pearl - Necklace - Single Strand

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 08 RD HB

52 Weeks of Colour - Rust by Ayla

Earthy tones always go down well and I love this top from Leverocci that I got in their sale this week.  The skinny leathers in chocolate from One Bad Pixel went nicely with it and my hair even changed colour for this picture. It's one of the Wasabi Pills styles (Princess), available at the Fairy Tale event.

Leverocci - Satin Ruffle Top - Blood

::1bp:: Skinny Leathers - Chocolate

*Wasabi Pills Princess Mesh Hair - Gingerbread @ Fairy Tales 2012

Aura - Spirited Rigged Mesh Boho Bag

Ingenue :: Elements Necklace :: Sunset (FLF)

*League* Skin Jen Suntan -Peach

Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Midnight Hazel)

Shape my own