More Than Meets the Eye

For the edgy look I am wearing Gail hair in black by Gurl6, Linda natural smoke eyes from Pxl Creations, the fur collar that Caliah Lyon from Muse sent out as a xmas gift to friends (not in the shop), the exquisite blossom tatoo from Etchd and the unbeatable long black gloves from Tête à Pied. Finishing touch are the Black Thorn Earrings from Gothico.

PS. I am staying with edgy…. be nice to eachother ok?

So the other day I was over at Little Rebel and other than the things I blogged on Second Style, I also picked up another slip dress, with this cheetah print that, when I bought it, I knew was not likely to wear much but… the shading on the torso is so lovely so I just had to have it. And since it is a pity to let cute things just sit in your inventory “just to have it” I started playing around with it and made an outfit around it that is actually very wearable.

Clothes:

• Cheetah Teal Slipdress by Jonquille Noir @ Little Rebel, L$ 200
• Maggie shrug by Janie Marlowe @ Mischief, L$ 110
• Isabeaux black leather pants by Launa Fauna @ LF Fashions, L$ 200
• Dare pumps in teal by Fallingwater Cellardoor @ Shiny Things, L$ 300

Accesoires:

• CSR 2007 gift set from Shunta Watanabe @ Big Boob Boutique, not for sale… but you can collect stamps for it

Body:

• Crys FashionEyes, IceLips, Brown eyebrows by Hart Larsson @ Pxl Creations, L$ 1500
• Ginza hair in smoked walnut by Lola Marquez @ Armidi, L$ 295

Today’s look is inspired by the unisex hair Alfred that I picked up at Truth’s earlier today. It set my mind to an ironic glam/punkish outfit, a bit gamine, androgynous, but oddly enough very feminine at the same time.

Clothes:

• Ronja jacket in black from Antonia Marat @ Artilleri, L$ 150
• Scottish fold blouse and collar from June Dion @ Bare Rose, L$ 140 (full outfit)
• Red Skull Capris by Cyphie Zhong @ Diff!, L$ 75
• Black Suede Boots by Bax Coen @ Bax, L$ 800

Accessoires:

• Lady’s Hoop earrings in gold xl/stud 1 by Lucas Lameth @ Earthtones Boutique. I have not found them back at Lucas’shop so it could be that they are no longer available

Body:

• Hair Alfred in sable (with hat) by Truth Hawks @ Truth, L$ 100
• Skin Vivant Boudoir 2 in buff by CJ Carnot/Roslin Petion @ Tête à Pied, L$ 500

Oh my.. I remember a hilarious programme on BBC a couple of years ago about X-mas preparations. British women going crazy over over the top parties and dinners, last minute turkey shopping at Sainsbury’s and hysterious temper tantrums over small details that don’t quite work out according to the detailed plans. Well… I am feeling it this year… I just seem to not get things done, at least not the way I think I am supposed to and oh bleeeergh.. I wish everybody a merry, merry christmas… but please let January come quickly and without me seriously damaging something/somebody.

• Banana Jacket by Nylon Pinkney @ Nylon Outfitters, L$ 90
• Gabrielle Beater by Ginny Talamasca @ Last Call, part of Gabrielle outfit L$ 325
• Denim Skirt by BettiePage Voyager, L$ 180
• Knit Knee Socks Darks in denim blue by Fallingwater Cellardoor @ Shiny Things, L$ 99
• Rubber Ducky Wellies by Eponymous Trenchmouth @ Jeepers Creepers, L$ 300

Accessories:

• Ingrid Red Agate Rock necklace by Lyra Muse @ Last Call, Part of Ingrid outfit: L$ 325
• Snake Charmer Mud Belly by Noam Sprocket @ Kitty Gritty, L$ 75

Body:

• Adore t1, make up blush, red brows by Sachi Vixen @ Adam ‘n Eve. Unreleased. I have included a close up of the face, because I have been wearing this skin for the last couple of days and I am smitten with it.
• Nat hair in Ruby by Aemilia Case @ Philotic Energy, LS 150

A new, hilarious episode by the fabulous Phaylen Fairchild, starring Kit Maitland wheeeee!

The inspiration for this outfit comes from the lovely build that CJ Carnot made for the new Tête à Pied sim. It is a gorgeous french station, in the best neo classical tradition with high walls and ciseled pillars. As a matter of fact… I think it is the only space I know in SL where I am not that bothered with the sound of heels clicking, as your heels would make the same echoing sound in a similar RL station…. enough… or I’m going off topic. Anyway, it is reminiscent of the luxury train traveling of the 30′s, and this outfit matches the feeling of that.

The cloche is Siyu Suen’s entry for the EFA Design Awards that I fell immediately and madly in love with and the shoes.. omg the shoes… everyone has been drooling all over Stiletto Moody’s scultped shoes lately… but personally I was not that impressed when I saw them and I think the price is ridiculous. These are made by Storm Schmooz and they are at least as good as Moody’s and they cost only a fraction of the foresaid.

CLOTHES:

• Femme en noir by Miko Omegamu @ Icing, L$ 295
• Vanilla stockings by JW Russell @ Down Undies , L$ 75
• Désir de Noir shoes by Storm Schmooz @ Storm Schmooz, L$ 300

ACCESOIRES:

• Darling Cloche, hat by Siyu Suen @ Illusions, L$ 100
• Margeaux white pearls by Caliah Lyon @ Muse, L$ 250
• Celine pearl drop earrings by Caliah Lyon @ Muse, L$ 150 (2 sets)
• TaP Heiress handbag by CJ Carnot @ Tête à Pied , L$ 200
• Logo bracelet by Cora Lu @ Paper Couture, not found in the shop, possibly discontinued
• White gloves by CJ Carnot @ Tête à Pied, freebie on the sim

BODY:

• Skin: Vivant Buff Fleur by Roslin Petion @ Tête à Pied, sim opening skin hunt, not available after 18 December 1 pm slt.
• Hair Abyss 1984 in smoke by Khai Sinister @ The Abyss , L$ 200

Sachi Vixen’s new formal releases for the 2007 holidays are truly gorgeous. The understated design (I like to think of it as fashion without bling), the soft textures that almost seem to glow and the exquisite prim skirts are enough to win you over, not to mention that every outfit comes in multiple skirt options, so fit for every occasion in the holiday season, except for long walks with friends in the winter wonderland. The Elan gown in silver forms the basis of this festive outfit.
In the spotlight Random Calliope’s jewelry. What this magician does with prims is really unbelievable. These are untextured and unscripted… just bare prims in their most gorgeous self.

Clothes:

• Elan gown in silver by Sachi Vixen @ Adam ‘n Eve, L$ 800

Accesories:

• Boa and gloves from the 2006 Limited Edition Noelle gown by Ginny Talamasca @ Dazzle Haute Couture, discontinued (tinted in a very light grey to match the silver of the gown)
• Paillette evening clutch in silver by CJ Carnot @ Tête à Pied, L$ 100
• Earrings beloning to the Ice Queen set by Random Calliope, L$ 1000

Body:

• Vivant skin Paon in buff, custom version by Roslin Petion @ Tête à Pied, L$ 500 (regular single skins)
• Ginny hair in nickel by Elika Tiramisu @ ETD, L$ 200 (naturals II pack)

It’s a pattern…. have you noticed? I am hooked on plaid this season. And here is yet another plaid based outfit. I just think it is such a cozy yet elegant look. The skirt also comes in green, and when I TP’d back jusy now to check on the price I saw similar plain skirts too in white and deep brown. Very Lovely. The skin, although not yet released, is something special. For all you freckle fans out there, this skin has the softest freckles all over the body. Other skins I have seen so far don’t have that (unless they are mod and you use the system freckles)

Clothes:

• Yumyum Check Skirt red by Toraij Voom @ DP, L$ 80
• Blouse from Mars Outfit by CJ Carnot & Roslin Petion @ Tête à Pied, outfit L$ 300
• Alizee shrug (tinted) by Ginny Talamasca @ LastCall, outfit discontinued
• Black Tights from Sh Oluja @ Sheer, L$ 100
• Melisande Boots in Onyx by Lyra Muse @ Vamp, L$ 250

Accesories:

• Black tie from the Erotika Uniform by June Dion @ Bare Rose, L$ 120
• Tahitian pearl bracelet by Trixi Bumbo @ Trixi’s Treasures, L$ 450 (full set)
• Simple Snakeskin Belt black (tinted) by Fallingwater Cellardoor @ Shiny things, L$ 120
• Black clutch by Caliah Lyon @ Muse, RFL’07 special, discontinued

Body:

• Vivant Buff Rose 1 by Roslin Petion & CJ Carnot @ Tête à Pied, expected release December 16, L$ 500
• Crave hair in black by Stumbelina Ophelia @ Cake, L$ 300

Thx Tao for adding More Than Meets The Eye to Fashion World. xoxo

My main fashion inspiration comes from a friend I have known for about 12 years. When we met he was a booker at a modeling agency and when we started talking over drinks he told me about his passion for fashion and that he dreamed of becoming a couturier. A few years after we met I was involved in the organisation of his first big couture show, and nowadays he has a blooming fashion house in Antwerp. Although we don’t have frequent contact anymore, I never stopped following his collections and I am proud of what he has achieved.

What fascinates me in Stephan Badal’s fashion is the ultra femininity in design, combined with often very rich asian fabrics, not to mention impeccable detailing and craftsmanship. The designs he makes serve just one purpose…. to make women look as beautiful as possible. In the last year I have seen many of the things he uses in his designs in inworld collections too and it always makes me smile to see how RL fashion finds its way into our second lives.