Dolly Does Laundry!

Remember me crowing about how August Collabor88 is all about me because the theme for the month is called Baroque?  Here's the clincher - the Dolly Laundry Room from LISP Bazaar.  How does a washer and dryer fit into the theme of Baroque? Why just name it after Dolly!*

See the pink shoes covered in roses?  They are a brand new release from SLink to fit on her new medium height bare feet.  Go to Vintage Fair, pick up SLink's vintage 2-strap pumps which come with the feet.  That way you'll save some lindens, because after Vintage Fair the feet will be sold separately.  Once you have the feet, both styles of shoes fit over them and there will be more to come!

*I really have no idea why the talented builder, Pandora Popstar, named her washer and dryer set Dolly, but in the spirit of fun I'm claiming it!  

Credits:

Truth Hair - Jessie w/Roots - marmalade

 
coldLogic top - lauren.pink

 
Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans #7

 
Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eye (Steel Blue, w3)

 
Slink Rosy Pumps Pink

 
Slink Womens Medium Height Barefeet (Rigged)

  
Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 02 RD
 

Born to be Wild

I am not an official blogger for the Vintage Fair, that's Dolly's job, but I have been sent a number of things by designers I blog for and it's only fair to oblige!

I am wearing a quirky little number from Cracked Mirror. To get the full 60's vibe I adorned a cute hairstyle from Exile and I changed to skin to something retro.  To the skin I added a wee beauty spot and eyeliner to really bring out that 60's kitten look.

(CM) Vintage Gogo Dress MESH (canary)

Poses - BENT. 60's Fashion Models 

-Glam Affair- Leah MedTan - 02

::Exile:: She Loves You: Dark Browns

-Belleza- Beauty Marks

-Belleza- Eyeliners

::BB:: Mesh Lashes V.01 (minimalist black)

Mayfly - Liquid Light Mesh Eyes (Twilight Steel)

Vintage Fair - Audrey by Cracked Mirror

In 1961 the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's cemented Audrey Hepburn's credentials as a style icon, especially when it comes to that little black dress - simplified elegance for a new era.  Cracked Mirror has released her Audrey dress for Vintage Fair.  Don't you love it? 

“Everybody has to feel superior to somebody," she said. "But it's customary to present a little proof before you take the privilege.”
― Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's 

Credits:

Cracked Mirror Audrey Dress MESH (black) (at Vintage Fair)

Reasonable Desires - Cabaret Cigarette in Holder

DECO - Pearls in a Rush - Black & Cream

MANDALA nails - medium

Maitreya Mesh Jackie O Sunglasses

Nardcotix MANA Edith strappy sandals

LeLutka -QCX hair - StrawberryShortcake

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 09 RD

Sometimes Vintage is Timeless - Jackie by Purple Moon

Purple Moon Creations is one of Vintage Fair's sponsors, and she has a wonderful affinity for vintage clothing.  Her new release blows me away.  I'm hard pressed to date this lovingly detailed Chanel inspired outfit to an era - it's timeless.  I'm going to go with the early 60's, though.  I can almost see Jackie Kennedy wearing something like this on the campaign trail in 1960 (it doesn't hurt that the outfit is named Jackie, too).  The pose in this top picture is by another of Vintage Fair's sponsors, oOo, from her elegant Rouge collection.

In other Vintage Fair news, SLink has done it again.  Siddean has come up with a wonderful solution to all those pesky tinting of feet for every new pair of shoes you buy.  First she introduced sandals, ballet slippers and flip flops (she says thongs) for her rigged mesh bare feet.  And now she's expanded the idea for heels as well.  Tint the tippy-toe looking bare feet once, then just change shoes at will.  Brilliant!  This pair of shoes is the first of what I hope are many styles to slip on these new pretty feet of mine.  They're only at Vintage Fair, and while Vintage Fair is open, the shoes come with the medium sized feet.  After that they'll be sold separately.  Aren't they darling?

Credits:

Purple Moon Creations - Coco Sunglasses in Cherry (at Vintage Fair)

Purple Moon Creations - Jackie Skirt in Black & White (at Vintage Fair)

Purple Moon Creations - Jackie Vest in Black & White (at Vintage Fair)

Zenith - Cherry Ostrich Leather Bag (at Vintage Fair)

Slink Vintage 2-Strap Pumps Red (at Vintage Fair)

Slink Womens Medium Height Barefeet (Rigged) (sold with shoes at Vintage Fair)

Maxi Gossamer - Earring - Madrah (at FaMESHed)

Fashionably Dead Hair - Marie - Brunette 5 

Mandala Nail/female medium

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 02 RD

Photos taken at Neva River sim

The 80's is VINTAGE?

Sigh.  Apparently it is and I'm taking a walk down memory lane.  An actor was elected president and I had a cotton knit jersey dress from the Limited (remember the Limited? It was HUGE in the Midwest during the early 80's) that looked just like this one from Lily Bird for Vintage Fair.  Hair was big, jewelry was plastic, neon yellow, green, pink, orange and teal were cool to wear all at once together.  The headband - well, that's in case I had time to "Fonda" later.  Oh look!  I aerobicized!

I know, I'm really showing my age (hangs her head and cries for the 80's).  I'd still wear that dress.

Credits:

(Top Pic)

Lily Bird Superstar Ruffle Dress - (Yellow) (at Vintage Fair)

Izzie's - 80's Headband (click to change texture) (at Vintage Fair)

Izzie's - 80's Rainbow Bangles mesh (l) (at Vintage Fair)

Izzie's - 80's Round Nails (at Vintage Fair)

Pose by Status (at Vintage Fair) 

Truth Hair Sophie w/Roots - marmalade

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

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 01 RD

 Beetlebones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

(Bottom Pic)

Lush Limited: Stockings (black) (at Vintage Fair)

""D!va"" Hair "Sayaka2" (Type A)(Black amber)

Izzie's - 80's Headband (click to change texture) (at Vintage Fair)

Lush Limited: Slouchy Sweatshirt - (jem) (at Vintage Fair)

{theosophy} Pumpkin Spice Latte

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America 02 RD

52 Weeks of Color Challenge - Jonquil by Dolly

Jonquil is a funny word.  I keep thinking I spelled it wrong, and when I say it I want to say it in a southern accent.  People up north just say daffodil.   I think I nailed the color anyway, thanks to the guys at 22769 Casual Couture.  This dress is one of their new items for Vintage Fair!  Thanks Paco and Manu!

Credits:

22769 ~ [femme] Liz Dress Batik Sun (at Vintage Fair)

Beetle Bones Mesh Lashes V.01 (Dainty brown)

Truth Hailey w/Roots - marmalade

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

Dolly's Sunflower for hair (my own)

Celoe aelia wedges - desert

 

Glam Affair - Cassiopea - America Clean RD

Bicycle Pose and prop from What Next

Vintage Fair is OPEN!

Squee!!!!! Vintage Fair is open as of 4:00 P.M., Second Life (and Pacific) time! Here's the Chic Management web page that will guide you to your favorite stores at the three sim event sponsored by Chic Management and coldLogic, Cheeky Pea, Trompe Loile, Aura, Indyra Originals, Belleza, Purple Moon Creations, oOo Studios, and Gizza Creations.

Take off as many prims as your vanity can spare and all those scripted objects and huds.  Vintage Fair is sure to be busy and we can all make the experience a little better for ourselves and others.  Want to reduce your lag even more?  This blog post by Sasy Scarborough is a smart guide to easier shopping.

Thought I'd do a 70's look for this post - the skirt is perfect.  Peace, man.  Let the sun shine in and all that jazz.  Have fun! 

Credits:

Perception Boatneck Top - Turquoise (at Vintage Fair)

Izzie's 80's Sunglasses (brown lenses) (at Vintage Fair)

Crash Republic Boho Skirt (floral) (at Vintage Fair)

Crash Republic Zigzag Tote (at Vintage Fair)

DECO Recycled Necklace

Slink Mesh Feet (Rigged) and Sandals

 

LeLutka -Yippie hair - IrishRed

Glam Affair Cassiopea - America Clean RD

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

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