The Fae, The Faun and the Wardrobe...

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Ten - Ka-Ching

2012-03-12T06:00:00.001-07:00

Hello!! I'm almost done catching up with Shay's Blog Hero Challenge! One more this week and I'm up to date! Yay! Plus this one fits the blog completely, since I have free things to show you.

Credits :

100l$ and cheaper :

Jeans : free from SLink (mesh)
Tank : free from Jane (comes in all colors)

The rest :

Mesh feet from SLink
Skin from Curio
Hair from Sixty-Nine (comes with the pose - I'm not sure it's still available)

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Nine - Pretty Woman.

2012-03-12T00:01:00.002-07:00

You wouldn't believe how hard this one was. Strangely, I know the movie by heart, I love the song and yet, it took me days to put together that picture. And I'm not even happy with it. Week 9 (already!) of Shay's Blog Hero Challenge is the ever so famous Roy Orbison's Pretty Woman, and I chose to go with Julia Roberts' look in the movie. Imagine in a minute, a handsome man in a tux is going to enter the room to take her away...

Credits :

100l$ or cheaper

Hair : Karena - Exile (free in all colors)
Earings : Purity - Krystal (100l$)
Eyes : Spring eyes - Banana Banshee (soon to be released)

Over 100l$

Gown : Beloved in ruby - Kouse's Sanctum
Skin : Pout - Curio
Necklace : Purity - Krystal

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Eight - Standing in the Rain

2012-03-07T13:03:00.000-08:00

Greetings! Forgive the heavy challenge posting this week (yes, 2 posts, I do call that heavy lol) but I'm trying to catch up on Shayariel's very cool blogger challenge (more info here). I've done it again, I've been shopping for this picture, and I will credit the gorgeousness even if most is way above the 100l$ rule. However, the adorable boots are only 40l$ and they are from Duh!

Hope you just don’t stop praying when the waters fall

‘Cause standing in the rain ain’t gonna leave you dry

People say your love pure one of a kind

But standing in the rain ain’t gonna leave you dry

Credits :

Boots : Ladybug Rainboots from Duh! (40l$ a pair, various patterns)
Coat : Kelley from ColdLogic (400l$) They have 3 lovely mesh dresses for free in their subscribomatic
Hair : Listen from Elikatira
Tights : Waffle knit tights from Jane
Shirt : Turtleneck from Fri.Day
Skin : Mardi-Gras from Curio

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Seven - I miss you like crazy

2012-03-05T02:16:00.001-08:00

This is week 7 of the Blog Hero Challenge, brought to you by Shayariel Teardrop.

I miss you like crazy

Ever since you went away

Every hour of every day

I miss you like crazy

No matter what I say or do

There's just no getting over you

Jane group gift

2012-03-04T06:38:00.001-08:00

Jane sent this lovely dress as a subscribo gift this week! You can still grab it if you join!

Happy Sunday!

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Six - Path to Decay

2012-02-27T12:30:00.000-08:00

Slowly, but surely, I'm going through the song lyrics the lovely Shay proposes each week. But this week, oh joy! I found out I could update my graphic card and I'm now able to get all these fancy features, like shadows and depth of field, which totally rocks. Anyway, week 6 theme is "Path to decay" :

Seems like I’m falling deeper

deeper inside myself

Feels like I’m growing weaker, much weaker each day

Along the path to decay

Wishbox

2012-02-14T22:08:00.000-08:00

Wishbox has a free dress for you if you help her win something. She explains it all on her Flickr page but hurry, I'm not sure how long the offer still lasts! Shady Grove is a lovely gown. Honestly, I would have never considered buying that color, but it would have been my loss. I love the details on the dress, like the little strings and the pouch and key on the belt.

Non free or cheap credits :

Skin from Curio
Hair from Elikatira (new and mesh)
Ears from SLink

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Five - So She Dances

2012-02-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

"She lifts her hands up to the sky

She moves with the music

The song is her lover

The melody's making her cry

So she dances

In and out of the crowd like a glance"

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Four - Forever in Blue Jeans

2012-02-13T06:08:00.000-08:00

"Money talks

But it don't sing and dance

And it don't walk

And long as I can have you here with me

I'd much rather be

Forever in blue jeans, babe"

Don't talk to me about V-Day

2012-02-13T05:13:00.000-08:00

It's always been my least favorite "special" day of the year, even when I was happily married. But at least this year I have something to be happy about : Kouse's Special Valentine Edition of Brianna, available in store for only 25l$.

Credits :
(under 100l$)

Brianna Gown, Deep Love, Valentine Special, Kouse's Santum - 25l$

(neither free nor cheap)

Hair from Elikatira
Skin from Curio

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Three - Girls with Guitars

2012-02-06T10:44:00.000-08:00

I know what you think. And you're right. I am LATE. I seriously need to catch up on Shay's Blog Hero Challenge. So, let's start with this "Girls with Guitars" thing. I had planned to only use stuff I already own for this, but my first idea was to recreate that scene from Forrest Gump when Robin Wright is singing "Blowing in the Wind" naked and I couldn't for the life of me manage to hide ALL my naughty parts behind the guitar. So, you know, I had to put on clothes. And I tried half my inventory and NOTHING would fit my idea of the theme... It's not my fault, you see, I just HAD to buy something new... ^^ Unfortunately it's waaaay above 100l$ and therefore shouldn't even be mentionned on this blog.

Spread the love!

2012-02-06T03:44:00.000-08:00

In case you haven't heard in the blogosphere, Luna Jubilee is having a mini challenge. The idea is to make a post about what and who you LOVE. Well that's an easy one.

I love my besties : Richy, Eithne and Mae, these three are like siblings to me. We've been friends for over 4 years now on SL and I love them with all my heart.

Left to right : me, Richy Vella, Eithne McBride

Me, Mae

I love my friends : Shay, Saffron, Ariana, Cux, Aryanna, Kouse, Evie.
I love my SL dad, even if we barely get the opportunity to spend time together anymore, Kiwi.
I love my little store on the Oubliette sim, Banana Banshee, where I put up and sometimes sell eyes.
I love my blog and my readers
I love the designers who make it possible to have a pretty SLife -in alphabetical order- : Curio, Elikatira, Evie's Closet, Fri.Day, Jane, Kouse's Sanctum, Magika, and so many others!

I love my SLhubby, Tan, who's not around anymore but who will forever remain the best pretend-spouse (and true friend) a girl could dream of.

Valentines, zombies and other hunts.

2012-02-05T13:20:00.000-08:00

The Sakide store is always taking part in a gazilion events, and that's great news! On the first two pics I actually mixed and matched outfits from two different hunts : the shirt is from the Gangster Girl Outfit for Jack or Jill Hunt, and the dress is the Heart Keeper Dress for ZombiePopcorn Hunt

This lovely Crimson Outfit for Rotten Valentine Hunt comes in two versions, a low cut and a high cut one. I accidentally left the shirt collar on for the pictures but I think it actually looks very good with the dress, so I left it on.

Credits :
100l$ or under :

Clothes from Sakide (free from various hunts)
Eyes from Banana Banshee (max price 80l$ - some of them are on sale, you should check them out)
Nail polish from RezIpsa Loc (50l$ a pack)
Piercings from Ellabella
The pictures were taken here.

Other stuff :

Skin from Curio (Uptown)
Hair from Elikatira

Free stuff.

2012-01-30T12:47:00.000-08:00

I know, I know, this post has the lamest title of the year, but at least you know what it's all about. Wishbox has a new Midnight Mania prize, this lovely romper dress. It comes with the scarf, the necklace, the cute optional pockets, 2 different skirts and the tights with garters and panties.

ColdLogic is opening soon, and before that they set up a subscribe'O'matic at their store with these 3 adorable mesh dresses. Grab them before they're gone!!

Credits (100l$ or cheaper)

Dress on first pic : Wishbox - See Jane, Jumper Dress (free in the Midnight Mania board)
Eyes : Sunrise Eyes - Deep Green from Fashism (on sale on the Market Place, currently 100l$)
Dresses on pics 2, 3 and 4 : Winter dress (free from the SoM at ColdLogic - beware, it's mesh, you need to come to 2012 and use a compatible viewer)

Other things :

Skin from Curio
Hair from Elikatira

Petite moi ?

2012-01-29T01:44:00.000-08:00

Hello !!
Do you know about the Petites ?
No ... well .. it doesn't go in the "under 100L" category, but I'm pretty sure it's still something you want to know about it !
After all, we're in the fae's wardrobe !

Visit Yabusaka to discover all about it, and for more pictures you may look here and here
Enjoy !

Credits:
Under 100L:
Hair : NMR122 red previous group gift available at the store (!! resized !!) by boon
Above 100 L:
Outfit : PETITES Will O The Wisp by Evie's Closet only available at Petites Market at the moment

Avie : PETITES -Elves (Sunkissed skin) by Fallen Gods
Pose by Everglow

Rockin' the day

2012-01-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hello Sweetpies !
So as promised here it is.. 22769's January Group Gifty.
I feel like wearing floral shirt and 22769 made me happy !

Grab it as long as it's here and make sure to follow this great store !
And since I love you .. here is a little teaser for more 22769 ..

Want to know more.. Read the Cat's blog !

Credits:
Style 1:
Outfit: January Groupgift by 22769
Hair: Shag - Pretty Please (Holiday's gifts)
Skin: January groupgift by Filthy
Boots: Philo Britian boots
Prop: Polywall v1 by Diesel Works

Blog Hero Challenge - Week Two - Bohemian Rhapsody

2012-01-10T12:54:00.000-08:00

Is this the real life?

Is this just fantasy?

Caught in a landslide

No escape from reality

Open your eyes

Look up to the skies and see

I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy

Because I'm easy come, easy go

A little high, little low
Anyway the wind blows doesn't really matter to me...

T'as le look, Coco

2012-01-09T09:22:00.000-08:00

Credits :

Skirt, turtleneck sweater and boots free from Coco (join group and grab them in store, along with a bunch of other lovely things)
Skin : Fall - Sundust from Curio
Hair : Lola in Timid Brown from Fri.Day
Piercings : Signs from Ellabella

Blog Hero Challenge - Week One - Gold

2012-01-09T02:54:00.000-08:00

This is a little different, as far as blogging goes. I've decided to go with Shayariel's weekly song, and I'm jumping on the bandwagon a little late, with an additionnal condition : display things under 100l$. Not easy, let me tell you.

This week's song is Spandau Ballet - Gold :

"Gold

Always believe in your soul

You've got the power to know

You're indestructible, always believe in, 'cos you are

Gold"

Credits :

Hair : Tiny Bird - Love you more (discontinued but was sold for FLF)
Top : Basic Turtleneck shirt in Gold from Fri.Day (90l$)
Tights : Cozy Tights in yellow from Riddle (they were part of a group gift)
Skirt : Ruflle skirt from Coco (free for group members)
Nails : RezIpsa Loc Golden Brown Nails (from the Autumn Nails pack, 50l$)
Skin : Well if you consider the mega pack is 3000l$ and there are 5 tones, each in both light and dark, 12 make-ups and a freckle option... that would be (((3000/5)/2)/12)/2 = 12.5l$ for the skin ^^ it's Curio's new face, Downtown
Make-up : IrEn Gold eye make up (it was part of the Jordan skin pack, not sure it's still available)
Eyes : Banana Bansheen (80l$)
Piercings : Signs from Ellabella (80l$)

Sunday Morning Treats

2012-01-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

Quick post for you this Sunday morning! Collabor88 started its new round and is packed full of fun things! Lisp has out these great piano pose/furniture props with several sits in them and in the bench. There are 2 versions, each in a bright color set or a natural wood tone set. One version is actually preloaded with music, the other is a silent pose version. Slink is also a part of this collection, offering this awesome mesh winter coat.

For Lazy Sunday and La Venta, A.D.D. Andel has these great sparkle trees (both brown base and grey base trunks) and gazebo up for grabs. Great outdoor décor!

$100L and Under-
Coat: Slink – Marigold Winter Coat (for Collabor88, MESH) $88L
Jeans: Jane – 52 Jeans – Ebony (year end sale) - $50L
Piano: Lisp – Piano Rustic Woods – No Music (for Collabor88) – $88L
Gazebo: A.D.D. Andel – Lighted Gazebo (for La Venta) - $50L
Trees: A.D.D. Andel – Sparkle Tree – White (for Lazy Sunday) - $75L

Everything Else-
Hair: Magika – Promise (new)
Skin: Iren – Dani - Light
Boots: Sakide – A Bit of Ostrich Boots - Black

A Very Berry Sunday

2012-01-08T06:24:00.000-08:00

It had been a while since my last visit to Katat0nik, and I have to say I still love the cute lolita dresses that can be found here, even if my everyday style is far more casual and close to my RL style. I went to grab the group gift and while I was there the lucky board gave me one R and one ? and I ended up with 3 dresses to show you!

Credits :

Dresses : Katat0nik free for group members Very Berry dresses. (top and bottom are lucky board prizes, middle is the current group gift)
Hair : Alice Project VIP group gift, Sunye, it's mesh and menu-driven color change
Skin : not free but it's the very pretty latest release from Adam n Eve, Harper.
Eyes : Banana Banshee

Special thanks to Sachi Vixen.

2012-01-07T10:07:00.000-08:00

Jane has a 50% off sale! The very serious blogger that I am simply had to go get as much stuff as possible, to show you... well, all right, I went on a total shopping spree... Here's what I brought back :

Credits :

Apart from the following items, every piece of clothing is from Jane and currently 50% off, from 60l$ to 100l$ each (oh and... it's mesh, so you'll need to update to a compatible viewer if you haven't already)
Shoes : Envy Boots in Damask from Adore & Abhor
Skin : Fall - Haystack from Curio
Hair : Amelia in Timid Brown from Fri.Day
Eyes : Kitten - Rose from Banana Banshee
Suspenders : oldd group gift from Luna's Boutique
Shirt : Longsleeve Boatneck tee from Fri.Day (tinted)

Last Minute Fri.Day

2011-12-19T14:12:00.000-08:00

Yikes, short notice on this one, sorry! Was a busy weekend and I just picked these up last night. Fri.day is having a short Holiday sale which started on Saturday and ends at 5pm SL the 19th, which is in a few hours! This is an excellent sale to hit up if you're looking to add some casual, versatile pieces to your wardrobe. Both outfits are entirely stuff from Fri.day, item credits below. Lots of great casuals and some hair, even some nice tops as low as $25L! Poses used today are also on sale for $55L, Moody Monday item from Magnifique. Happy Shopping!

$100L and Under – Everything and all from Fri.day! Sale ends 5pm SLT Dec 19.

Pic 1-
Hair: Fri.day – Cassie - $100L per color pack
Top: Fri.day – Rhapsody Tunic (winter song) - $75L
Jeans: Fri.day – Iuno Jeans (dark wash bootcut) - $50L
Heels: Fri.day – Basic Pumps (silver) - $90L

Pic 2-
Hair: Fri.day – Summer - $100L per color pack
Sweater: Fri.day - Comfy Cardi (brick) - $75L
Undershirt: Fri.day – Crewneck Capsleeve Tee (white) - $25L
Jeans: Fri.day – Low Rise Jeans (regular) - $90L
Heels: Fri.day – Dream Booties (red) - $100L

Addicted To Prefabs..

2011-12-17T23:15:00.000-08:00

Hello! Just a quick post for you tonight before I run away to bed.. Indie Rose is closing at the end of the year. The entire store has been marked to 50% off and will remain until closing on the 1st. There are also some $1L Christmas presents scattered about the store for some extra treats. I grabbed a couple of things, my favorite being this rhinestone top.

I’ve mentioned it in the past but I have a strange (and strong) addiction to prefabs/buildings/décor/etc even though I don’t have a “home” set up in SL. The only thing I really use them for is studio photo sets. I can’t help it though, honestly! I see them, I buy them. Sometimes I end up disappointed.. today, I definitely was not! If I did the whole housekeeping thing here, I could easily see myself using this house. It’s a really cute, two story skybox/house from Honey I'm Home, up for grabs for Project Themeory this weekend and so worth going to get either for the sale event, or at regular price after the weekend is over. There’s a demo set up in world so you can see the quality yourself before you buy. All credit details below as usual. Enjoy!

$100L and Under-
Skin: Mamboo Chic – Olive (group gift) $0L –note, there is a join fee-
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard – Shine v2 $40L
Top: Indie Rose – Rhinestone Bat Sleeve Blouse $100 (closing sale)
Pants: Indie Rose – Formal Trousers $90 (closing sale)
Pose: Marukin – TeePee $88 (for Collabor88)
Skybox: Honey I’m Home – Hawthorne Skybox $75 (for Project Themeory)

Everything Else-
Hair: Truth - Eloise
Feet: Slink – Natural Barefeet (MESH)

Skins and Formals

2011-12-14T13:12:00.000-08:00

Dress: Felicia's Fashion

Hey there! Tossing out a quick post here. I’m finally able to start playing catch up after school finals and have several pieces I wanted to get posted. I was able to get through a couple of the major hunts going on currently and find out where a couple good advents are for the Holiday but I’ve still got tons more events I haven’t started to browse yet! Anyway, couple softer, pretty ones for today, trying not to overwhelm posts.. or myself.

First up is actually a mention of 2 things. Free Dove and the FabFree Headquarters. Both of these are collections of designer donated free sample items. There are several vendors involved and plenty of quality things to get any new AV started at least, plus find out what kinds of designers a person can start becoming a fan of. FabFree I was aware of but Free Dove I wasn’t. Both were LM’d and noted in a recent update from Heartsick who just updated the free skins they offer at these two locations. Both places are worth a visit whether you’re new or not, you never know if some of your favorite designers have items up!

Anyway, in lieu of rambling the details, I’ll just list info in the credits. Some things are free or discounted advents, sale rooms, hunt items, etc. The poses I used are actually the only things that don’t qualify for the “under $100” list, including the backdrop texture!

Skin: Heartsick

Dress: Kouse's Sanctum

Skin: R.icielli

Dress: PurpleMoon Creations

Skin: Rockberry

$100L and Under

Pic 1 and 2
Dress (includes gloves and shoes): Felicia’s Fashions – Nancee (at FabFree HQ) - $0L
Skin: Heartsick – Devotion (at Free Dove) - $0L
Necklace: Caroline’s Jewelry – Paw Print in Heart (Advent gift at KittyCats for Dec 14) - $0L

Pic 3 and 4
Dress: Kouse’s Sanctum – Elizabeth (Advent item for Dec 11) - $50L
Skin: R.icielli – Tegan (R.icielli Christmas Hunt item #4) - $15L

Pic 5 and 6
Dress: PurpleMoon Creations – Nine Gown (at FreeDove) - $0L
Skin: Rockberry – Uma (at FabFree HQ) - $0L

All Pics
Hair: Exile – Sylvie (current for The Dressing Room Blue) - $60L
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard – December Gift (color pack) - $0L
Prim Lashes: Redgrave - Daily 01 - $90L
Backdrop Texture: Discount Texture Company – Decay 1.5 - $10L (have to give credit for this marketplace store because I love finding good backdrop and graphic layer textures!)

Everything Else
Poses: Manifest