Summer Lovin’ @ The Arcade

If you ask Dwight what my favorite type of swimsuit is, he would tell you with a wicked gleam that it would have anything to do with ruffles! So, it goes without saying that this new bikini from Paper Doll for the Arcade was a must have for my wardrobe!

I’ve been wanting to do another retro inspired look for sometime now, ever since I saw this new Sadie hair by Truth and with Ingenue being a leader in vintage inspired looks, I knew that these new Delphine heels would be a perfect back for my ruffle-kini. That the new Shakeup ring also matched these shoes was fate!

I still can’t get over how awesome the new Ellie skin is by Tricky from Belleza. I am in love! I’ve managed to take off the #1 in exchange for the #3 (and all the rest!) and the sexy red lips and luscious Monroe beauty mark that really pulled my vintage look together. I really hope Tricky expands on this new release after the Arcade closes, because I would love to own the full line! ♥

Eboni Kahn of Hucci has these cute roadsters out for the Arcade and I swear, you can’t get a better bargain than at 50L per play. There are four RARES to collect and 15 total to win and every one is well worth the gamble!

Finally, in case you haven’t heard, I am so sad to report that Katey Coppola of Glitterati is closing the doors after five amazing years of creating poses and props in Second Life. Though she is by no means leaving the grid she will be, for the most part, retiring from creating and so everything in her mainstore is on a major markdown until the end of June. For more information on her decision, check out her flickr page (with letter) here.

My Outfit :

Belleza – Ellie (#3) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Paper Doll – Ruffly Kini (mesh) (white) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Ingenue – Delphine Heels (mesh) (cherry) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Conspiracy Theory – Cat Glasses w/ HUD (mesh) (white) NEW RELEASES @ The Arcade

Shakeup – Fabric-Flower Ring (mesh) (vichy) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Truth – Sadie Hair (mesh) (browns03) NEW RELEASE

SLink – Mesh Hands

Hucci – Roadster (mesh) (candy cane ekx RARE) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Poses from Apple Spice & Glitterati

Location @ Artilleri

Native American @ The Arcade

No better way is there to spend the summer than by playing games with friends on a sea-side dock with the scent of popcorn and the sound of music filling the air. The Arcade is really heating up in its first week open for the June Edition! The sim has been full nonstop, but don’t let that deter you from entering. The list of gachas and prizes to be won are well worth the wait!

You can definitely tell it is the summer season from the heat, the excited frivolity and the awesome Aztec and Native American inspired pieces from Tee*fy and Emery. I  love the bold colors and patterns from the High-Low dress (Tee*fy) and the Cropped Top and Shorts (Emery) and they are a perfect match to some of the other great pieces also available at the Arcade.

After you’re done playing the games, don’t forget about some of the other great opportunities awaiting you around the pier, provided to us by some of our favorite SL designers! Souvenier props including mugs, plates, balloons, lanyards and t-shirts (provided by Allegory Malaprop) are available on a cart near the entrance. There is also the famous carousel and pinball machines we’ve all come to love (from Suetabulous Yootz and Anya Ohmai,) a fortune teller & skeeball machine (by Katharine McGinnis,) and even a claw machine with adorable octopus and fish toys (by Azure Electricteeth & Maylee Oh.)

For this picture, I am at the Tableau sim, home of Clawtooth, Nylon Outfitters, Intrigue Co. and other fantastic designers (many of who are at The Arcade!) It provided the perfect backdrop for these two outfits, as well as to show off the new suitcase pose props I grabbed by Click.

Look #1:

Belleza – Ellie (RARE #1) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Tee*fy – Aurelia Summer High-Low Dress (mesh) (aztec) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Tee*fy – Leather-Made Goat Head Backpack (mesh) (sunny desert) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Tee*fy – Feather Headdress RARE (mesh) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Maxi Gossamer – Summer Ladybird Necklace (mesh) (yellow) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Wasabi Pills – Lory Mesh Hair (mesh) (gingerbread RARE) NEW RELEASE @ the Arcade

SLink – Mesh Hands & Mesh Barefeet & Illena Sandals (mesh) (brown)

Look # 2: 

Belleza – Ellie (#12) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Emery – Crop T-Shit Aztec (mesh) (sommelier) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Emery – Running Short Zolof (mesh) (cotton burlap) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Clawtooth – That Pretty Lady Hair (mesh) (girl next door) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Fashionably Dead – Bossy Boots (mesh) (plain dark brown) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Tee*fy – Feather Crown Headband RARE (mesh) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Maxi Gossamer – Summer Ladybird Necklace (mesh) (green) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

SLink – Mesh Hands

Click – World Traveler Suitcases (mesh) (#1 & #6 RARE) NEW RELEASES @ The Arcade

Location @ Tableau

Belleza @ The Arcade

Meet Ellie. Isn’t she beautiful? She is the newest addition to the Belleza skin line and currently only (I hope not exclusively) available at the Arcade [June Edition] for 100L per play. Even though I have loved all of Tricky’s designs over the years, I really, absolutely love this skin! I stopped by the Arcade yesterday and played well over 200 times and though I wasn’t able to procure the rare that I coveted (freckles for my red hair!) I still got all of the other common editions and they are fabulous!

With three skintones, three brow options and an assortment of makeups, Ellie would make a fabulous edition to any Belleza fan’s collection. You won’t be disappointed!

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ellie (multiple skintones) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade (opens June 1st)

Wasabi Pills – Lory Hair (mesh) (assorted colors) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade (opens June 1st)

Tee*fy – Aurelia Summer High-Low Dress (mesh) (aztec) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade (opens June 1st)

Kiss Pose by Peter Jackson (Thanks, Peter!)

Working Out

For the longest time I have been looking for a great mesh outfit to hit the gym with. So, when I saw this work out set from Gizza for Limited Bazaar, I was super thrilled to be able to grab it up before they were all gone!

I picked up various exercise equipment from Pilot, Exposeur and Tartessos Arts some time ago and had a great time getting fit and tones on my front porch!

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ava (medium)

Gizza – Work Out (mesh) NEW RELEASE @ Limited Bazaar

SLink – Mesh Hands

Truth Hair – Cece w/roots (mesh) (pumpkinpie) ON SALE until May 10th

Neurolab Inc – ShoKs Shoes (mesh)

Poses & Props from PILOT, Exposeur & Tartessos Arts

Fantasy Faire 2013

I finally got around to hitting up the Fifth Annual Fantasy Faire today and I am so glad I made it! Not only is this event a stunning display of creativity and the fantastical, but it is also a Relay For Life event. Really, what better way to spend our $L than to help a worthy cause like the American Cancer Society?

With eight gorgeous sims of shopping and exploration, I really had no idea where to begin. It took me hours to browse, picking up some favorites along the way, but what I really admired was the ingenuous hunt that was also a part of the event. The Key of Hope Hunt, though I haven’t gotten started (yet) has a terrific back-story that you can read here and really gets you in the spirit of the surrounding sims.

I had a lot of fun posing at the Fairelands Junctions portion of the event, which not only offers teleports to the other shopping sims, but is also a beautiful display of greenery and winding rivers, perfect for playing the fairy in this cute little dress and wings set I picked up by Sparkle Skye from SS Designs. Analog Dog also has some pretty offerings at their booth, including two new releases for this event, as well as this Trouble Clef hair I am wearing above.

The poses I am using are from F*cking Ninjas (above) and D.Luxx poses. They are both fairy related and though they are not new releases, I couldn’t resist showing the spirit they helped me capture for my pictures.

Fantasy Faire 2013 ends on April 28th, so if you haven’t had a chance to stop on by for some shopping and exploring, it’s not yet too late to do so! Grab your taxi here!

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ava (sunkissed)

Sparkle Skye – Iris Fairy Mesh Dress (mesh) (golden) NEW RELEASE @ Fantasy Faire 2013

Eternal Darkness – Rhinestone Eyes Face Jewels

SLink – Mesh Hands & Womens Medium Height Barefeet (mesh)

Analog Dog – Trouble Clef Hair (coral) @ Fantasy Faire

Maxi Gossamer – Crystal Glass Teardrop Necklace (mesh)

Izzie’s – Glitter Eye Makeup

Poses by F*cking Ninjas & D.Luxx Poses

I Dream [Print] of Genie

I still can’t help but continue to play around with poses from Pose Fair 2013! These ones are from Dream Print and so fun to explore the Kingdom of Sand sim with! If you aren’t familiar with KoS, even as a visitor, you have to go! Wow, is this sim beautiful! It is an MMORPG in a desert setting but luckily there were visitors tags at the entrance, so I was able to get in for a few hours and just wander around! It is stretched across two sims and everywhere you turn are picture perfect backdrops!

The new cycle of faMESHed is also out now and my trip to Kingdom of Sand was inspired by this oh-so-pretty and modern take on a sari and skirt by Valentina E. Couture. She’s also released ‘Barely,’ a teeny tiny dress with a matching print [with the sari/skirt] as well, both of which are perfect for the encroaching hot summer months. Or, unless you live in the South, the past couple of weeks!

Of course I couldn’t wear a sari and not wear some jewelry by Zaara and though her Nizam jewel collection isn’t exactly a new release, Zaara’s work is still always stunningly beautiful!

My Outfit -

Belleza – Ava (sunkissed)

Valentina E. Couture – So Sari Wrap (mesh) (ocean) & Kerchief Skirt (mesh) (ocean) NEW RELEASES @ faMESHed

Eaters Coma – Hair 19 (mesh) (dark mocha) NEW RELEASE

Maxi Gossamer – Crystal Glass Teardrop Necklace (mesh) (gold) NEW RELEASE @ faMESHed

SLink – Mesh Hands (elegant l & r) & Mesh Barefeet & Illena Sandals (mesh) (aqua)

Zaara – Nizam Jewelry Collection (gold/white)

Dream Print – Kimono Poses & Vogue Packs 6, 7, 8 NEW RELEASES @ Pose Fair 2013

Bizarre

With so much going on in the Second Life world of events, sales and fairs, it is almost impossible to keep up! After receiving the honor of blogging for The Hottie Cooterati Experience and finally integrating myself in, I am better able to get back to some regular posting on the home front!

These highwaist shorts with hive texturing at the bottom from Shi were just too cute to pass up. They are available at Limited Bazaar and though I am often too late to get to the limited quantities of items before they are sold out, I was lucky enough to grab these up before they were gone!

Also huge this month was the Arcade and with only a few hours left before it officially closes (until June) I just had to sneak in one last shout out with the Epaulette Set from Gizza.

Last but not least is Pose Fair! Definitely one of my dream events! ♥ There are so many great new releases from some of Second Life’s top pose creators that you don’t want to miss this! I was at Just Visiting and really loved playing around with poses from oOo Studio and Picture This!. Pose Fair runs until April 14th, so you still have plenty of time to stop on by and snatch up some of the great deals available to us!

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ava (sunkissed w/ Lipstick glossy 5)

.Shi – Hive Highwaist Shorts (mesh) (pastel pink) NEW RELEASE @ Limited Bazaar

[monso] – My Tied Bratop (mesh) (black)

Gizza – Epaulette Set (mesh) (pink) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Truth Hair – Magdalena Hair (mesh) (mocha)

Maitreya – August Ankle Boot (mesh) (raven) NEW RELEASE

SLink – Mesh Hands (mesh) (elegant l & r)

Chelle – Everyday Blush (2)

oOo Studio – Lookbook2 NEW RELEASE @ Pose Fair

Picture This! – Demure Sits NEW RELEASE @ Pose Fair

Location @ Just Visiting

The Arcade: March 2013

Finally, the new round of the Arcade has arrived and I am super excited to be invited to blog for the event this time! Don’t know what a gacha is? Well, it is all about betting against the odds. Pay a vendor to receive a random item from those available, then either keep playing to get what you want, or wait around and trade with others to possibly get the whole set!

For those who’ve never been to the previous Arcade Gacha Events, it is definitely worth at least one visit! When you arrive at the Country Club sim, you’ll find yourself at a sunny dockside where you’re greeted by the smell of popcorn, carnival music, the jingle of coins and silly old Archie Gachum, reminding us all to have fun.

Once inside, there is a wide array of gacha machines set up throughout. Each vendor offers their wares for prices ranging for as little as 25L up to 100L in price. Play one or play ‘em all, then don’t forget to join the Arcade Group to get in on the trading!

This month, so many fantastic new gachas have been released from returning designers and ones that are new to the Arcade. For a full list of the creators and a listing of everything that is available at the event, be sure to check out the Arcade Shopping Guide.

When you’re finished playing the gachas, feel free to check out what the rest of the Arcade sponsors have created for us to enjoy. Souvenirs, a carousel and lots of fun arcade style games are set up for us to enjoy and help support the event.

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ava (sunkissed)

Truth Hair – Video Games (mesh) (light ginger RARE) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

*BOOM* – Sailor Cap

Maitreya – Mesh Pencil Skirt Lth2 (mesh) (navy)

Paper Doll – Bow Bandeau (mesh) (nautical RARE) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

SLink – Mesh Hands (bag r & elegant l) (mesh)

Milk Motion – Mini Leather Suitcase Bag (mesh) (navy RARE) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

Hucci – Lavan Wedge (mesh) (lemon) NEW RELEASE @ The Arcade

[NSD] – Anchor Ring

Storin – Kit Nautical Bangles (blue/gold)

FineSmith – Pearl Choker (red)

Poses from Diesel Works

Location @ Ymer Yacht Club

Imagination

The new cycle of Collabor88 launched yesterday and I am in love with the new items many of our favorite creators have come up with! The theme for February is imagination and the bright and bold color trends of 2013 are definitely captured this round!

My Outfit:

Belleza – Ava (sunkissed)

Tee*fy – Stella Highwaisted Short Skirt (mesh) (mint) & Polly Tucked Blouse (mesh) NEW RELEASES @ Collabor88

D!va – Mayumi3 Hair (mesh) (red amber/typeB) NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

LaGyo – Hummingbird Necklace & Earrings (mesh) NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

Maxi Gossamer – Khaleesi’s Temptation Necklace (mesh) (medium) NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

Maitreya – Shiki Sandals (mesh) (nude)

(O&N) – Studs Purse (roses)

SLink – Mesh Hands (mesh) (casual l&r)

Poses by Flowey

Location @ Armenelos

Amae

There are so many great new releases out this month and I am so excited to finally get back to checking them all out! Tee*fy has wowed at Collabor88 this month with this super cute slouchy tank and flare skirt that instantly make me think of warm, breezy summer days. The tank comes in a solid or sheer version and both tank and skirt each come in thirteen assorted colors for a lot of great mixing and matching!

Also released just yesterday are these amazing Amae Sandals from Celoe. I am in love with the quality and design of these heels and the ease with which I was able to match my skin tone using the HUD. Amae comes in ten colors, three metals options and a great set of nail polishes to choose from! If you haven’t already, I definitely recommend stopping by the Mayfair sim and checking out these heels.

My Outfit :

Tee*fy – Ana Slouchy Satin Tank (mesh) (pure) & Emily Mini Flare Skirt (mesh) (butter) NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

LeLutka – Alice Hair (mesh) (blondefun) NEW RELEASE

Celoe – Amae Sandals (mesh) (biscotti) NEW RELEASE

LaGyo – Starla Necklace & Ring (mesh) NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

Milk Motion – Studded Clutch (mesh) (leather brown)

SLink – Mesh Hands (mesh) (casual l&r)

Poses from Marukin NEW RELEASE @ Collabor88

Location @ Las Lagunas