Me, Myself, and I

photos and text by: Bliss Windlow

Sometimes you are lucky enough to have a friend like Whinter who shares everything and shows you some of the best shops - like N-Core and these heels which are probably one of my all time favourite pair of shoes. And probably the best thing about SL is that your little avi can wear any heel and never once have to slip into something more comfortable or practical!!!

But today I was by my lonesome wandering SL and enjoying the day. I headed over to Sway's village and enjoyed all the little amusings provided ... not the least of which were the beavers which made me smile (High fiving all the Canadians!!!). I had a great time until I got into an argument with myself and decided to leave the other two and just have some "me" time.

Leezu's is such a beautiful shop an such a talented designer. Usually I get lost in all the glamour and wow factor of the amazing pieces she does but sometimes it is nice to just pick up the smaller pieces and really appreciate the attention is in the details. This beautiful white shirt with its pebbled textured material is cut with a deep V and almost met with the open cut up from the waist.. The stand up collar and criss crossing narrow red belt caught in a large buckle adds signifcant interest to the piece.

I paired it with a red leather pants etched and printed with silver threading taken from a larger ensemble from RFyre - and of course what is better than high high black heels??? Hair by Truth, Linda in dark brown, is a great casual look and of course my Cupcake Skins. Rumor has it there will be new skins available this weekend some time and I cannot wait to see them!!!

Oh ... and if you happen to see Myself and I wandering around Sway .... tell them for me they can find their own way home .... and pick up a bottle of wine on the way ...

JACKET: LeeZu - *LeeZu Baxter* Henrietta Plain /white - $150L

PANTS: RFyre - ! RFyre Dalliance Rouge - Treasure Hunt

SHOES: N-CORE - STYLUS XtremeHeel Black - $495L

SKIN: Cupcakes – Cupcakes Seduction Copper Natural

HAIR: Truth – Linda Cocoa - $225L

LASHES: Silhouette Lashes – Dangerous – Gift

Rainy Noir

The weather in Second Life is nearly always perfect with the exception of seasonal spots, so when I happened upon a severe rainstorm at Trilogy, I was in awe of something rarely seen. In RL I love storms, the wilder the better! Later, I thought again of this place and thought it would be wonderful to take some rainy night photos. While selecting my outfit, I wanted something stylish and appropriate to wear. I started with the new ARGrace fedora hat with hair I purchased at the Hair Fair. It's color change options allowed me to select just the right shade of White with a black band to match my Armidi Gisaci Lima Trench Coat in Blanca with Nero belt. To give a "film noir" look to my ensemble, I chose red accessories to complement the starkness of the black and white. The Unhappy Flower necklace tinted to red, Nif Nif Gloves, smart ankle boots and of course a red lip. To complete my look is the wonderful umbrella from Trilogy in black and white checked houndstooth. This umbrella comes with it's own ao's for single and couple as well as several cute animations such as twirling the umbrella and floating away with it ala Mary Poppins! If you love rainy nights do check out this innovative sim and it's shops located here. Hair: ARGrace – Fedora Hat – Glamorous Wavy in Blonde Necklace: Fashionably Dead – Unhappy Flower Necklace Tinted to Red Trench: Armidi Gisaci – Lima Trench Coat – Blanca w/Nero Belt Gloves: LeeZu Baxter – Nif Nif gloves in Red Boots: Bax Coen – Ankle Boots in Red Suede Umbrella: Trilogy – Umbrella in Houndstooth

A Blush of Pink

photos and text by: Bliss Windlow

Retro Lingere is often characterized by conical bras and thicker rigid bodice coverings. Here Scarlett Niven's Pink Lingere designed by Insolence gives us the look of the retro while completely embracing all the dainty beauty of today's softer lingere.

The thicker middle panel with its classic lines gives an illusion of slimming while giving way on the sides to a much more sheer and softer material. The trail of peekaboo gathered lace at the bottom of the bodice panel at the front provides modesty while following a straight line to the back giving us a flirting glimpse of butt cheek. Longer garters complete the look. The soft pink color of the whole outfit creates a decidedly soft, feminine appeal.

Again, the entire outfit is generously available to everyone - a free gift from The Niven Collection and one every woman should have. I chose a soft pair of matching pumps from Lemania and the Pink Opal Flower set for jewellry from Leezu. The entire set is one of the several gifts she has available in her store. Skin by League is one of my favourites and hair by Je Republic I picked up at the hair fair in several colors. LINGERE: THE NIVEN COLLECTION - Scarlett Pink Lingerie - My Gift To You-Designed By Insolence – FREE!! JEWELLRY: LEEZU- [LeeZu!] Pink Opal Flower Set – FREE GIFT SHOES: LEMANIA - [LI] Peaches & Cream Shoes Box - $200L SKIN: LEAGUE - *League* Skin Medium -Misty- Apricot Glow HAIR: JE REPUBLIC - JE*REPUBLIC- LOVIS-Light Blonde Pack - $200L EYELASHES: GLOW - Avantgarde. eyelashes - eyeliner 01 updated