.( bewilderbeest ). is closing it's doors

Out having a wander tonight I came across this cute little seaside shopping complex with a few stores scattered along the boardwalk.  One store in particular was .( bewildebeest ).  Sadly they are closing their doors on January 16th.  But good news for all your jewellery lovers out there - they have MASSIVE reductions all ALL stock.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this head dress.  Best part is it comes in a major fatpack of black chains, gold chains and silver chains and about 10 different gem choices.  For $L10 you can't go wrong!

The minute little prims on this set would have sent me crazy trying to place neatly - but attention to detail was paramount here.  Each earring has 8 mini gems inlaid into the silver block, as does the necklace and ring (not shown) and his was a Gatcha item so only $L1 ...... :O   GASP!

I love these little mini fan pieces.  With the heat wave Australia is going through right now - I could sure use some extra fans.  This set in particular is in a nice neutral tone so will go well with lots of items of clothing.  Again a Gatcha item but there are other colours.  Come try your luck!

Skin:  [Pink Fuel] Elly Gunmetal
Hair: !lamb - Unbirthday Redux
Eyes: Aphotic Gloom Aquillius Eyes - Kiwi
Jewelery: .( bewildebeest ). Salome Veil - Silver Black Diamond

Skin:  -Belleza- Erika tan xmass gift
Hair:  [e] Away
Eyes:  ::[Mr Poet]:: Distint Eyes blue
Jewelery Set:  .( bewildebeest ). Panel Gatcha - Sasun
Outfit:  ::Poised:: Mel

Skin:  -Belleza- Erika tan xmass gift
Eyes:  ::[Mr Poet]:: Distint Eyes blue
Hair:  [e] Shine
Jewelery Set:  .( bewildebeest ). Dolce Jewelery  *Gatcha*

Nardcotix 70% off Storewide

Nardcotix is having a major 70% store wide sale.  I TP'd in 'just to check it out' which of course meant I was going to spend money!  make sure you get tot eh store quick though as this sale is only on until January 9th.

As soon as I spotted the white jeans I knew I had to have them, and only for $L37, SCORE!.  As a fan of white jeans I am always on the look out for good quality ones.  I was in luck today.  Just as I was about to leave I spotted a cute little shirt to accompany my jeans - only $28L, don't mind if I do.

Not only do they make womens ones, but they make a pair in mens wear (also only $L37) as well.  HORRAY!!!!  Men in white jeans = smoking hot!

So hot in fact I can't be blamed for wanting a little nibble!  Thank you Isabeal for prim teeth that don't bite into my lips, or on a tattoo layer that make me look like Bucky Beaver!


**HER**
Skin:  [Pink Fuel] Elly - Gunmetal (worn with cleavage enhancer)
Makeup Layer:  [Pink Fuel] Elly Doll Gloss Beestung
Hair:  /Wasabi Pills/ Amandine Mesh Hair
Eyes:  Aphotic Gloom - Aquilius - Kiwi
Ears:  [ATOMIC] Mystic Elven Ear  - Feather
Teeth: A Netherworld -  Moonshadow Vamp Teeth
Top:  NX-Nardcotix Kristy Buckled Shirt White (no prim cuff worn but is included)
Pants:  NX-Nardcotix 641 Jeans Women White
Shoes:  [e] Live Boots

**HIM**
Skin:  {.essences.} Ramses skin *medium (worn with Stuble Layer)
Hair:  [Shag] - Boys Don't Cry
Eyes:  .:Hermony:. -MP Eyes - Olive
Necklace:  .:Lapointe & Bastchild:. Gothic Jewelry - Mens Steel/Black Gothic Twist
Tattoo:  ~.:.Hysteria.:.~ Messages from Hell
Pants:  NX-Nardcotix 641 Jeans Men White (no cuff prim worn)
Boots:  *COCO*Homme_Lace_UpWorkBoots  (worn with additional rolled pants cuff option from HUD)

Doomsday Event

I was slightly late to the party on this one.  But it's still on for the remainder of today (January 6th) so make sure you pop on over and grab some great gifts!  The Doomsday Event is a small shopping complex with some great brands offering gifts in Christmas Stockings just inside their store doors.  All you gotta do is click on the stocking and when it asks if you've been good - well hopefully you say yes ( SI ), otherwise - no presents for you!

These are just a couple of the goodies you can get there.

Just a bit of fiddling needed with the prim on the bottom of the shirt to get it to fit right.  It either covered the tag on the bottom of the shirt or stuck out at weird angles.  So prim placement abilities needed for adjusting this one!

This cute little outfit is an all in one.  And bonus - the top comes with bra in the layer or seperates so you can wear the lacey shirt without the bra if you're feeling daring.  Or wear your own bra underneath.

Apologies on the very quick pics and lack of editing.  I wanted to get this out ASAP so that you all still had time to run and grab gifts before it closed!


Skin:  -Belleza- Erika tan xmass gift
Hair:  [LeLutka]-AWE Hair  (Tiara hidden)
Eyes:  .:Acid and Mala:. Element Eyes - Vulcano *Doomsday Gift*
Top:  Ducknipple - Le Sweatere turtleneck - Blue  *Doomsday Gift*
Pants:  [SAKIDE] Sassy Low Denim Black *Doomsday Gift*
Shoes:  [e] Live Boots

Skin: -Belleza- Erika tan xmass gift
Hair:  /Wasabi Pills/ Amandine Mesh Hair
Eyes:  [Plastik]VaeCollection-Majik
Necklace:  *HOE* FoRevEr Necklace  *Doomsday Gift*
Outift:  Impulse - *CYN* Black Jeans and Lacey Top with Bra  *Doomsday Gift*
Shoes:  Snow Laboratories - Girl Tops - Mesh Shoes 2.0

Everything happens for a reason.....

There are times when things go sour and you think you've had enough of everything and are ready to give up.  But it is during these times that the most unexpected things happen.  Or should I say you find someone in the most unexpected way.

If it weren't for a falling out and drama llama central, I would never have had the opportunity to meet the most amazing woman.   When you just click with someone, you just click!  

Ya stuck with me now!


Me -
Skin:  :Curio: Acorn Frex [Light] Elf-Soot 2
Hair: [e] Shine
Lingerie: ~Blacklace~ Harlot
Necklace: included in the ~Blacklace~ Harlot lingerie set



Jynxi -
Skin:  Body Co. - Orchid
Hair:  TRUTH - Clementine
Tattoo:  Para Designs - Sacred Heart
Lingerie:  ~Blacklace~  Kimiko

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Being an Australian, I have never witnessed a white Christmas.  So I just love how I can enjoy christmas however I like it in SL.



This cute little wintery outfit is from ...:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::... and comes in a stack of colours.  I love how cute and playful it is without being overdone with 'fluffy' cuffs and collars everywhere.



The one great thing I love about this pack - it comes with EVERYTHING.  Yup - EVERYTHING.  It even has neko attachments to match the outfit should you be so inclined!



And boots.   Now we should all know by now that I have a weakness for shoes.  I think I will be buying everything in brown to match these boots for a while.


Skin:  :Curio: Acorn-Elf-Soot
Hair:  [e] Wave
Eyes:  Negaposi Dreaming Eyes - Moonlight
Outfit:  ...:::Beautiful Dirty Rich:::... Snowflake (Brown) - Includes earmuffs and boots {neko ears & tail, wintery flushed cheeks and lip piercing also included but not shown}
Poses:  !bang - I Love My boots
Location:  Ayas 

It's Frosty Out!

As much as I like all black outfits.  Sometimes you just need to break it up a little and add a splash of colour.  So that's exactly what I did with this all black number from -siss boom-.  I've become quite attached to all thing high-waisted lately so these pants are a treat.  The outfit has sculpted cuffs and a turtleneck but I chose to leave the turtle neck off and add some colour with this scarf from Zaara.

Zaara also has these adorable little slip on's and they match the scarves.  Couldn't ask for more.  Since I was all rugged up I went out hunting for some nice scenic wintery places and found Alirium.  GORGEOUS doesn't begin to describe it.  You really have to go look for yourself.

Skin:  [CheerNo] Femme belina - Tan
Hair:  [e] Away
Eyes:  Negaposi Dreaming Eyes - Azur
Eyelashes:  Miamai_NoAlpha Lashes_N01
Make Up Layer:  Flirt - Baby it's cold ouside - Blush
Earrings:  *SO* 'War of the Roses' Earrings (Black & Turquoise)
Scarf:  Zaara : Tanya Dupatta (scarf) *turquoise-lime*
Outfit:  -siss boom-uptown
Shoes:  Zaara : Ilaida Mojri *turquoise*
Poses:   fri. - Winter.Song Poses (from Collabor88)
Location:  F R O S T.  alirium

Ironic

I was 'trying' to sort out my inventory the other night and came across the awesome halloween inspired snowglobe home that Isabeal Jupiter was kind enough to give to me as a gift.  I put it aside ready to do a blog post for it and then promptly got sidetracked and forgot =(  So I found it ironic that the day I log in ready to get to blogging her snowglobe that I find yet another gift from her aptly titled 'Ironic'.

So yes I am slightly late with the halloween blogging - however! - With a quick modification the halloween house is simply an old eerie house in amongst the trees.  When I say modification, I removed the jack-o-lantern and rat from the front door stop.  Simple as that.

This gorgeous little house is actually inside the 'snowglobe' with the inner walls of the globe looking like stormy clouds that move around the sky.  There is ample room around the house for you to remove the trees and add your own, or even just add to what is there.  There's even enough room out back for a pool!

Inside is actually bigger than it looks from first glance outside.  With a nice big open living area downstairs and a cute little loft bedroom upstairs.

So with my new ironic hipster inspired tunic, I'm all ready to get decorating and move into my new little home.....if only I could find a place to put it (sorry to those shopping at Somnia today if they looked up and saw a huge globe floating above the store, and Sanura I PROMISE I cleaned up after myself!)

House:
A Netherworld - Halloween Sky Dome

What Arora is wearing
Shape: My Own
Skin: Curio Acorn Frex [Light] Elf Soot 2
Hair: [e] Changes - Red 2
Eyes: Aphotic Gloom - Aquilius Eyes - Tirablue
Glasses: Artilleri - Buddy Glasses
Tunic: A Netherworld - Ironic Tunic
Shoes: ::Trixxy's Shop::  Aces Chucks

Poses:
Pictures 1, 2 & 3 from {exposeur} - Hispter Pack
Picture 4 from {exposeur} - I <3 The 80's.

Once Upon A Time.....

This was one of the many wonders I found during my search for the Sleepy Hollow inspired dress (more to come on that - I finally have the dress!).

The first stop on my journey was Evie's Closet. An absolute wonderland of magical, fairytale inspiring gowns and accessories. If you haven't been there - you MUST add it to your To Do List.

I really don't want to detract from the stunning gown with matching Collar & Crown (sold seperately - but with all matching colours to the different variety of colours this dress comes in) so I'm hoping the photos do all the talking for me.

All I can think of when I wear this ensemble is Once Upon A Time - The Evil Queen. I feel a little Lana Parrilla at the moment. I don't know why, I just do. probably because it's one of my favourite shows at the moment. But obviously I have a little more ....... hmmm .... 'niceness' .... to me with the wings and delicate touches of flowers on the accessories. Evangeline Miles really does go all out with her designs and I'm so glad she does!

Shape: My Own

Skin: [CheerNo] Femme Belina - Tan

Hair: [e] Shine - Black

Eyes: Aphotic Gloom - Aquilius Eyes - Tirablue

Lashes: MIAMAI_NoAlpha Lashes_ N01

Ears: Panda Express - Lil's Elf Ears -Repent

Crown and Collar: Evie's Closet - Tuala - Crown & Collar - Fortuna II

Dress: Evie's Closet - Tuala Gown - Fortuna

Shoes: Dilly Dolls - Stella Dollies Dark - Red Option

Newbie Style Challenge II

I participated in this last year and had a heap of fun so I had to take up the Newbie Style Challenge Part II again this year.

Now I could have made a brand new account and used some of the stores that have free gifts for accounts under 30 days old. I wanted to actually make sure I HAD to spend money to set up an account so I broke out some newb accounts that I made simply to secure my name when the 'First name only' Resident accounts were started. There were covered in dust and cobwebs from never being used though so it was a definitely a big challenge.

Now I decided to do both a male and a female avatar look since I do use a male alt from time to time when doing photography shots so I already had places in mind to start looking for my shopping. I had originally just planned on leaving these on flickr (hence he info written down the side of the picture) but then I got my blogging bug back again.

Credits in full will be at the very bottom.

Male Avatar - Total Cost L$542

Shape: Made by me - L$0

Skin: Group Gift from *Heartsick* - L$0 (although, this is now a paid group to join)

Hair: [Uw.7R] Aj - Hair Meteoric - L$210

Eyes: .:Hermony:. - Eyes - Herbs - L$5

Ears & Horns: [-B-] Becoming the Bull - L$1 (tail not shown, but included in pack)

Piercing: [-B-] Basic Piercings Pack, Septum II - L$1 (packs comes with over 40 piercings)

Shirt: .:Somnia:. Imported From Real Life {Black} - L$75 (comes in a pack of 3 shirts with different 'Imported from' locations)

Jeans: *COCO*Homme_Geometric_PrintPants_Black - L$50

Boots: *COCO*Homme_Lace-Up_WorkBoots - L$200

Female Avatar - Total Cost L$381

Shape: Made by me - L$0

Skin: Group Gift from *Heartsick* (shown wearing the alpha Teeth layer) - L$50 (one time joining fee)

Eyes: .:Hermony:. - Eyes - Jungle - L$5

Lashes: MIAMAI_NoAlpha Lashes N01 - L$150

Hair: [e] Soft - Black - L$88 (special from COLLABOR88)

Dress: Ingenue ::Brie Dress:: Plum (mesh) - L$88 (special from COLLABOR88)

Shoes: *Patulas House Black & White Ribbon Heels (tinted to match my outfit) - L$0 (purchased from Marketplace)