Friday, July 9, 2010

The Little Wind Up Doll.

Just for something different, and to liven things up I give to you
The little wind up doll.

Both outfits are from Luna's Boutique. The cupcake dress (above) comes with the cute tiny hat. And if you, or your friends, touch the cupcakes on the dress you get given one. The clown outfit (below) comes in a full avatar set - skin, shape, eyes, hair, red nose, jumpsuit with cuff bottoms and fuzzy buttons and slip on shoes with pompoms on the toes. (Shape, hair, eyes, nose and pants cuffs not shown).

The reason for my lively blog post today stems from the turn key I was given as a bloggers review gift. It's a new release out at Rabbit Hutch Clothier. Included in the package you get two keys (one attaches to spine the other to chest) and a colour change hud so you can change your key to suit your outfit.

To make the doll experience more 'real' I added the Puppet Doll AO from ## CI ##. It has 5 different stand poses; 2 of which are shown above, a run, ground sit, object sit and flying animations.

Style Notes:

Cupcake Dress
SKIN: *Lunas Boutique* Clown Skin
HAIR:>TRUTH< Gloria espresso
EYES: NegaPosi Dreaming Eyes - melon
DRESS: *Lunas Boutique* Cupcake Dress
SHOES: .::TNY::. Colour Change ballet Flats
POSES: [ImpEle]

Clown Jumpsuit
SKIN: *Lunas Boutique* Clown Skin
HAIR: >TRUTH< Darla streaked - snow
EYES: NegaPosi Dreaming Eyes - melon
JUMPSUIT: *Lunas Boutique* Clown - including shoes
POSES: Poses from the ## CI ## Puppet Doll AO

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Newbie Style Challenge

A challenge that turned out to be very useful for me at the moment. Meet my new store account alt. Since I was reopening my store I wanted to seperate work from play so decided that a store account to rez my vendors and look after things for me was the way to go. And just after making my newb I see a bloggers challenge posted about making your newb look good for less. Perfect! I wasn't going to do much with her since she won't actually be used for anything other than rezzing etc at the store. But hey, who am I to pass up a challenge.

So here we have a day old newb. Not bad. They've certainly come a long way from when I first rezzed a few years back.

Let the transformations begin.



And yes I realise my order of looks is back to front. I like to be different *shrugs*. Style credits below. No lindens spent. Just a bit of time traipsing around the grid. One free item I did pick up that is not "shown" here is an AO from [LAP] for accounts 30 days and under. They have one for guys and girls.

LOOK 3
SHAPE: Starter newb shape with some modifications from me.
EYES: Starter newb eyes in green.
HAIR: LUZ - SKUNK from KMADD group gift.
SKIN: LOLA_lght-ORTA (dk brows_hairbase) from Lelutka ORTA Subscribo gift - in store.
CLOTHES: (pumpkin) Suites from ~silent sparrow~ in store gift for accounts under 30days old.
SHOES: Flower Pumps from ::S@bbia:: group gift - in store.

LOOK 2
SHAPE: Starter newb shape with some modifications from me.
EYES: Starter newb eyes in green.
HAIR: Susan brownsugar from EXILE - in store.
SKIN: Dahlia - Sienna - Potpurri from *Cupcakes group gift.
CLOTHES: Group Gift No.10 from ::S@bbia:: - in store.
SHOES: Group Gift Pumps (Fuschia) from Maitreya Subscribo - in store.

LOOK 1
SHAPE: Starter newb shape with some modifications from me.
EYES: Starter newb eyes in green.
HAIR: Susan brownsugar from EXILE - in store.
SKIN: Dahlia - Sienna - Potpurri from *Cupcakes group gift.
SHIRT: Ballet Sweater (Berry) from Fri.day - in store.
BELT: Wide Waist belt (sugar.plum) from Fri.day - in store.
LEGGINGS: Tights Grey 1 from ::S@bbia:: group gift - in store
SHOES: Group Gift Pumps (Violet Blue) from Maitreya Subscribo - in store.


Wednesday, June 30, 2010

It's a Squeegee Mash Up

By now, if you haven't heard the buzz around the grid of Operation Squeegee, I think you need to poke your head out of your turtle shell or from under your rock and take a look around. It's a buzz all over the blogs and across plurk. I think my plurk in particular features something about OpSquee in every second post =D

Today was bloggers day at the Operation Squeegee Merchants Area. Now while I am on the books as a Merchant Wrangler and a Merchant showcasing designs there, I couldn't resist the urge to jump in with the bloggers and grab a few things that had caught my eye as I watched others setting up. So here is a bit of a mash up of a few of my favourite things.

These cute Tees are from *Dreams*. All colours shown above are available at the fundraiser. With cute little critters on the front and a larger sized one on the back of the shirt. Featuring the Dragonfly, Whale, Dolphin and Praying Mantis. They are unisex too \o/ and, as always, Sanura makes them available on ALL layer options.

Another set from *Dreams*, this time in collaboration with LaLa FooFoo. The Lacey Tease comes with both colour options, black on white or white on black. The cute leggings are a new release from *Dreams* but only available in this colour combo from Operation Squeegee and LaLa FooFoo designed the superb matching ribbed tank to go with them.

This little tub is just too adorable from Slash Me Poses (/me poses). It suits my beach deck awesomely so I think it's going to become a permanent fixture there. And since I was out in the sun in my little tub I just HAD to have the bikini from SySy's Designs which was just a couple carts down from Slash Me poses. SySy's bikini comes in three other colour choices.

Fire GOOD!! have this summery little number, right beside my cart \o/ woohoo. The dress comes in flexi and sculpted versions. Also available are extra stockings packs sold seperately and these antlers with matching flowers. How adorable are they!

Sn@tch is at Operation Squeegee *does a little chair dance*. Ok, fangirl moment over. The Frankie Bikini set comes in three colours in the one pack and can be worn with or without the skirt. Also at the Sn@tch cart you'll find those cute little Shore Drive sandals with a a couple of flowers atop the toes. Too cute! Time to have some summer fun in my bikini so I hit the beach with the Beach Ball photo prop from [Lyndz-Matic]. All seven poses in the one ball. Just wear and click to change.

A Netherworld put together a super miniskirt dress, complete with shoes. Both colours AND shoes all in the one package. Skirt prim is in both sculpted and non sculpted versions. Wear it as is for a summery feel or throw some legging and a cami underneath and dress it up. Such a versatile little number.

All my purchases today were from vendors that advertised %100 of their sales going towards Operation Squeegee. There are also vendors offering %50 of their sales to the cause. It was so great to see so many talented designers offering up their merchandise for this wonderful cause. If you want to read more about Operation Squeegee please head over to the blog page with all entertainment, news, blogs and more all in the one handy location.

The merchants area officially opens to all on July 1st and will run for 2 weeks finishing on July 15th. Live music acts will perform on the Centre Stage throughout the two weeks plus many other activities planned. I hope you all take a few minutes to pop over and pick up a bargain or two to help donate to the cause. Or even pop a few linden in one of the donation buckets scattered around the sim.

And to end this post on a high, a secret hunt has been planned for Operation Squeegee. The 'Eleventy Hunt' (yes yes I know no such thing as eleventy) has 8 green ribbons scattered around the merchants area. Each ribbon containing some novelty from Operation Squeegee. All designed and donated from `*~Zanzibar creationZ~*` (yup me) and %100 of all ribbons bought, for $11L each) go towards donations to Operation Squeegee. So for $88L you can pick a handful of cute little novelties and knick knacks available only through Operation Squeegee and one off designs.

Other style credits in this post:
Hairs: Makenzie, night from Truth. Short Sweet, RedC from Magika. Green, Bistre from Maitreya. April, sangria from Truth.
Skin: Elf Soot2, Frex [Light] from Curio.
Poses: Glitterati and {.:exposeur:.}

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Operation Squeegee July 1st to 15th

Operation Squeegee will run from July 1st - 15th, and will have lots of events and publicity associated with it, as well as a vendor merchandise area with donated items for sale!

Funds raised through Operation Squeegee will go to The National Wildlife Federation. Funds that are donated to the federation will support the following efforts:
  • Development and deployment of the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams, a volunteer network that is being organized to monitor the coast for wildlife impacted by the oil spill. Beyond the initial surveillance needed, this effort will then shift to long term volunteer restoration programs.
  • Restoration of vulnerable nesting and breeding grounds, as well as other delicate ecosystems found throughout the Gulf Coast for water birds, sea turtles and other animals.
  • Public education about the oil spill and its impacts on wildlife, including our online efforts at www.nwf.org/oilspill and informing the press and others about the impacts the oil spill is having on coastal communities and wildlife.
  • Policy work at the national and state level to support restoration of habitat in the Gulf Coast and better protection of our waters and coastlines. ~ As seen on the Operation Squeegee Blog.

Although I have closed `*~Zanzibar creationZ~*`, for the time being, I could not pass up an opportunity to make something for such a worthwhile cause as this.

My items will only be for sale at the Merchants Area for the duration of the fundraiser and with %100 of sales going towards the National Wildlife Federation. See below each picture for details of what is included. And make sure to click the pictures for a larger view =)

Poseidon Purple and Twilight Red Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Cut off denim shorts with knee length tights under {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt in both a long and a short option {prim sleeve cuffs}
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride {High Top & Ankle Top} scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Poseidon Purple - carry him above your head, Twilight Red - hold under your arm} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.

Sunrise Orange and Barnacle Blue Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Cut off denim shorts with knee length tights under {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt in both a long and a short option {prim sleeve cuffs}
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride {High Top & Ankle Top} scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Sunrise Orange - Carry him under your arm, Barnacle Blue - Carry him above your head} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.

Ocean Blue and Seaweed Green Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Cut off denim shorts with knee length tights under {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt in both a long and a short option {prim sleeve cuffs}
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride {High Top & Ankle Top} scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Ocean Blue - Carry him under your arm, Seaweed Green - Carry him above your head} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.

Ocean Blue and Seaweed Green Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Standard jeans (above the butt crack) {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Ocean Blue - Carry him under your arm, Seaweed Green - Carry him above your head} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.
*Jeans and boots can be worn with just the foot attachment of the boot under the prim cuffs of the jeans OR no prim cuffs and full boot attachments.*

Poseidon Purple and Twilight Red Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Standard jeans (above the butt crack) {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Poseidon Purple - Carry him above your head, Twilight Red - Carry him under your arm} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.
*Jeans and boots can be worn with just the foot attachment of the boot under the prim cuffs of the jeans OR no prim cuffs and full boot attachments.*

Sunrise Orange and Barnacle Blue Octopus Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Standard jeans (above the butt crack) {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Octopus {Sunrise Orange - Carry him under your arm, Barnacle Blue - Carry him above your head} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.
*Jeans and boots can be worn with just the foot attachment of the boot under the prim cuffs of the jeans OR no prim cuffs and full boot attachments.*

Tomkin Turtle and Tiller Turtle Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Cut off denim shorts {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride {High Top & Ankle Top} scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Turtle {Tomkin Turtle - Carry him under your arm, Tiller Turtle - Carry in front of you in your hand} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.
Neck Tie

Tomkin Turtle and Tiller Turtle Rescue
You get both outfits in this package.
Standard jeans (above the butt crack) {prim cuffs}
Two layer shirt {prim cuffs and collar} can be worn seperately or together
Wellies with a little frog hitching a ride scripted to 'squelch' and leave behind muddy/oily prints & a 'ribbeting' frog when you touch him
Animated Rescued Turtle {Tomkin Turtle - Carry him under your arm, Tiller Turtle - Carry in front of you in your hand} can be worn with all AO's so you can still use your standard walk/run etc.
Neck Tie
*Jeans and boots can be worn with just the foot attachment of the boot under the prim cuffs of the jeans OR no prim cuffs and full boot attachments.*

I would like to thank Lucien Brentano and Rubystarlight Writer for their help in putting these outfits together. Lucien provided the script to make your Wellies 'squelch' and Rubystarlight provided the poses that animate the Octopus and Turtles. Without the help of these two amazing creators, this little outfit of mine would not have been a success.

Make sure you keep an eye out in the coming week for updates as to the location of the Operation Squeegee Merchants Faire, join the group inworld and following along with the blog to keep up to date with events and news.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Tank Dress coming to *Dreams*

Let me just say...I love this little dress. I got a message in SL yesterday from one happy kitty, Sanura, telling me she had just made her first dress. As well as telling me about her new dress she passed over a fat pack folder for me to check out the goods myself. What may appear to be a simple tank dress can be....just that. A tank dress to just chill out in.

The beauty of this dress, along with all Sanura's other designs at *Dreams*, is that it comes in ALL layers so you can mix it up or wear it just as a dress and not lose your tattoo underlayers. I decided to try out a few styles just to give you some sort of idea just how versatile this dress can be.

Although the dress is not yet released at *Dreams* I can tell you that if you want a sneak peak, Sanura will be putting out two dresses tomorrow for Humpday Happiness. A light blue and light pink dress will be available for 69L. When they are released fully you can purchase them individually for 100L or the rainbow fat pack of 8 colours for 400L. You can't go past a bargain like that.

Styling Credits:

Main Picture
Hair: Joanna in sangria from Truth
Skin: Acorn Frex [Light] Elf-soot2 from Curio
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in azur from Negaposi
Jewellery: Banded Ring - Earth from EarthStones Designs
Shoes: Hampton wedge in black from ETD
Poses by Glitterati and SEmotion Studio

Styled Picture
A)
Hair: Soon Enough in dark brown from Tiny Bird & Reek
Skin: Acorn Frex [Light] Elf-soot2 from Curio
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in azur from Negaposi
Jewellery: Lampir Cross red/silver-Jasper from EarthStones Designs
Belt: White leather belt from BAX
Pants: Churidar slacks in white from Zaara
Shoes: Bella sneaks from MK Fashion
Pose by {.:exposeur:.}

B)
Hair: Sylvia streaked in swedish from Truth
Skin: Acorn Frex [Light] Elf-soot2 from Curio
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in azur from Negaposi
Jewellery: Slandra 105 silver necklace from Maylo Designs
Belt: Taken from White satin pants from Redgrave
Shoes: Thigh high huntress in black from Aluinn
Pose by Sinsity

C)
Hair: Makenzie in night from Truth
Skin: Acorn Frex [Light] Elf-soot2 from Curio
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in azur from Negaposi
Tattoo and Stockings: Taken from Evil Kitty outfit from !K&L!
Shoes: Biker girl from Redgrave
Pose by Glitterati

Monday, May 31, 2010

What is DSN?

Upon going through my mountains of folders and finding that I 'had nothing to wear' today I decided it was time to sort my 'DSN' folder. I was talking with Bill at the time, him being newly introduced to the SL world had no idea what I was talking about. It was then during one of my outfit changes that, my RL housemate/SL Sister, Ember walked past my computer saying "Oooo cute, where did you grab that from"?. When I said it was a DSN gifty, she too looked at me like I had a third eye protruding from my brow. So it seems that it's not only just the 'noobs' that have no idea what DSN is.

DSN - Designer Showcase Network - is a group of designers that offer select items from their store as free gifts to anyone registered in their category with a DSN Kiosk. I checked this afternoon and there were currently 362 Designers registered as offering gifts to subscribers.

The process is all quite simple. You locate a kiosk (there's one here in one of my favourite boutiques) and click the sign. A pop up box appears on your screen and you select which group/s you would like to be registered in. You can select one or all. The choice is yours. Then sit back and wait for the designers to release new items into their DSN vendors, you then get said item delivered to you. If at any time you decide you don't want to receive the free gifts (like who would want to give up freebies, huh) all you do is locate a kiosk, touch it and remove your choices. Simple as that.

The categories to choose from are:
1) Full Avatars
2) Vehicles, Weapons & Gadgets
3) Skins & Hair
4) Animations & Poses
5) Jewellery & Accessories
6) Female Fashion
7) Male Fashion
8) Home Decor
9) Business, Services & Tools

The fact that the two closest people to me SL at the moment, one being fairly new and one being over 3 years SL old, had not heard of DSN spurred me on to take a few happy snaps of recent items I have received via my Female Fashion subscription and spread the word to you all.

OUTFIT: Cristallina Dress in Pink (also available in red, purple, green, black, eggplant, golden yellow, beige and blue) from Reale*
SKIN: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
HAIR: Sylvia Streaked in Swedish Blonde from >Truth<
EYES: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<<>>>
SHOES: Shandria V2 w/Tita Toes in Dark Wood from Pixel Mode
POSE: Model Pose #215 from SEmotion Studio

OUTFIT: Evita Set from **CIA Designs**
SKIN: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
HAIR: Green II in Crayon from Maitreya
EYES: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<<>>>
SHOES: Bella Sneaks (colourable) from MK Fashion
POSE: Model Pose #60 from SEmotion Studio

OUTFIT: Exclusive Layered Combo from .hc&co.
SKIN: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
HAIR: Poppyseed in Obsidian from !lamb
EYES: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<<>>>
SHOES: Girls Biker Boots (foot only worn) from Redgrave
POSE: Female Pose # 3 from Sinsity

OUTFIT: Cherry Babydoll from ^^Moulliez
SKIN: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
HAIR: Joanna in Sangria from >Truth<
EYES: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<<>>>
SHOES: Frenzy in Pearl from Maitreya
POSE: Cute Charlotte from [LAP]

Saturday, May 22, 2010

I very rarely shop on Xstreet. I'm more of a wander around SL and cruise the shops, get out and about type of shopper. But when I hear there is a sale on Xstreet, I am the first one there with my coin purse full.

Janie Marlowe, Owner of MISCHIEF (also branded as **Mis**) is having a sale exclusive to Xstreet. Her entire collection is for sale for only $30L each. That includes the fat packs. Every item ONLY $30L.

There are over 50 pages of products - 100's of items to choose from so there is bound to be something for every taste. I perused each and every item let me tell you. And I had trouble narrowing down my purchases to my budget. So just to give you a sneak peak as to what sort of things you can find in her listings, I have pictured my purchases below. Each pic has style credits below it rather than at the end of the post.

I hope you all find something you like. The sale is not on for much longer. (There is no end date given all I know is her group advertised sale for 'limited time') so hurry and grab a bargain while you can. And my apologies for my piccies. I am on the craptop at the moment so what looks great graphics on this looks likes a dogs breakfast to others. But I'm sure you'll be able to appreciate the outfits all the same. And one other thing. All my URL listings are on my desktop so I can't link to stores for accessories. But I will still put store names so you can search inworld.

Hair:Sylvia, Streaked (streaks tinted black) in Swedish from >Truth<
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Late for Class in Grey from Xstreet
Shoes: Ace's Card Chucks from Trixxy's
Pose:The Temptress #4 from {.:exposeur:.}


Hair: Poppyseed in Ink from !lamb
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Professor's Pet in Blue from Xstreet
Shoes: Super Sneaks Platform-Wedge V1.2b (colourable) from MK Fashion
Pose: Pocket Dress #4 from {.:exposeur:.}


Hair: Egomaniacal in Powder from !lamb
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Get Shorty Full Pack (Blush, Celery, Charcoal, Khaki & Sky) from Xstreet
Shoes: Ace's Card Chucks from Trixxy's
Pose: Female Pose #5 from Sinsity


Hair: Joanna in blood from >Truth<
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Ringleader in Forest from Xstreet
Shoes: Hampton Wedge in Black from ETD
Pose: Prim Skirt Stand #1 from couverture


Hair: Joanna in cherry from >Truth<
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Davis in Forest from Xstreet
Shoes: High Top Chucks from Mondira & Viviane Fashion
Pose: Model Pose #215 from SEMotion Studios


Hair: Joanna in sangria from >Truth<
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Fallen in Azure from Xstreet
Shoes: Hampton Wedge in Steele Blue from ETD
Pose: Strut Your Pose #1 from Sinsity


Hair: Egomaniacal in Onyx from !lamb
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Gimme Shelter Full Pack (Blueberry, Onyx, Cranberry) from Xstreet
Pose: Strut Your Pose #7 from Sinsity


Hair: Egomaniacal in Obsidian from !lamb
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Change in Steele from Xstreet
Shoes: Hampton Wedge in Steele Blue from ETD
Pose: Posh Pose #13 from Luth


Hair: Baby's on Fire in Resturant Ketchup from !lamb
Skin: Acorn Frex [light] Elf-Soot 2 from Curio Skins
Eyes: Dreaming Eyes in Azur from <<>>>
Oufit: Dahlia from Xstreet
Shoes: Shandra V2 w/ Tita Toes in Dark Wood from Pixel Mode
Pose: Model Pose #201 from SEMotion Studios