More Than Meets the Eye

LOTD090530, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

My grandmother used to say that you couldn’t mix blue and green. Now, my gramps was a wise woman, but on this statement , we’ve always passionately disagreed. I love green and blue, I’m just not fond of mint green and baby blue together. But then, I’m not a mint green fan, period. OK… rambling again, onto the outfit. I’m wearing Coco’s denim tailored jacket and, also from Coco, the white v-neck tee. The skirt is from LeLutka’s flora dress (green). My shoes are the Classics (Blue Sea) from Shiny Things. I’m wearing the cute umbrella that Annah Whitfield from Storin made to go with her umbrella poses (used for this photo).

I’m wearing Truth‘s Luna in Night and PXL Creations‘ Kim in light tan (beta).

Alchemy Immortalis is the brainchild of Alchemy and Immortalis Cyannis. Although apparently new to SL, their style and products are undeniably reminiscent of a great couple of content creators which recently decided to leave SL. And yet, It has a fresh touch, like starting over with a blank canvas.  Aside from my recommendation to visit their, not yet finished, bed and breakfast sim Empress & Hierophant, I wanted to share the latest addition to their expanding medieval/renascimental jewelry line.  The Ami amet deli pencet necklace is inspired by a 13th century French brooch, and is fully scripted. You can choose from a number of metals (Alchemy), and also customise the gems (Gemology). Also the script will let you resize the necklace, if required. What struck me in this piece is the intricate execution, the amazing textures of the cabochon gems and the baked shadow that is amazingly accurate.

Other need to knows: I’m wearing Truth’s Luna hair in Night, PXL Creations’ soon to be released Kim and Rebel Hope’s Handfasting gown

LOTD090529, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

and more colours we have… Although this time in the accesoires. The base of the outfit is really simple with a jeans from Kari and the alabaster Hykova tank from Whippet & Buck, but then I brought in happy colours with the necklace and bangles from Ume, Artilleri‘s pink snakeskin belt (tinted) and Skin Flicks new sunglasses. The hair, with scarf, is new at Aden (yes, Aden is back!) and I’m still wearing Tuli’s group gift Hope.

Voshie, a fellow blogger, owner of Nocturne and darling extraordinaire  is in acute financial need with the risk of being evicted, and some of her friends and fellow plurkers are putting together an impromptu yardsale to help out a bit.  I’m tossing in a couple of my total vintage DAZZLE’s (yep, you read that right, for Voshie I’m willing to part with some of the most wanted retired designs). I’ve just passed them to her, so she’ll be setting them up at Callie’s sim where the yardsale will be hosted for as long as needed (and PLEASE no ranting about Callie being spontaneous and generous to host this ad hoc event!).  Hopefully a lot of people will go through their transferables and donate, and please check back often, because there will be new additions constantly.

LOTD090527, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

Running between meetings today and it reflects in my outfit. I’m wearing Coco’s black jacket & blouse and Artilleri’s pink basic pencil skirt. Ume’s chain belt and Genesis’ Annah hoop earrings are the jewelry options for today. Last night it got late, so I’m glad I can hide my puffy eyes behind Skin Flicks pretty new sunglasses and on some days, even if I quit smoking in RL long ago, I just crave a pixel ciggy. FNKY! being my brand of choice.

I’m wearing Uncleweb’s Jeff hair in Angel shine and Tuli’s latest group gift, Hope (pretty, pretty, pretty!)

As usual, you can find all the slurls to the shops in this post at http://slurls.wordpress.com/

Fleur has marked down all skins 50%. Yup, you read that right, that’s 50% off, ALL SKINS! That’s Vivant, Allure, Parfait, Shoujo and the specialty skins.  NB: Vivant costs as little as 250 L$ now, the other skins are 500 L$

I love the Fleur brand. CJ is an amazing skinner who has never been doubted for his authenticity and originality (which apparently, these days, is quite an achievement) and Roslin is a great make up artist with an endless flow of ideas for classy and outspoken looks. I’ve worn their skins for ages and they have inspired me to many a photo. So yeah, I’m a bit sad to hear that they have decide to retire them all…

Ona brighter note,  there are good things to come. After the sale, Fleur will introduce a brand new skin line and I’ve had the pleasure of  getting to try on some betas.

It may be some time yet before they are ready, but in the mean time, get your discounted Fleur fix while you can, because I don’t know how long it will last!

Fleur: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fleur/166/128/27

Gala Phoenix has made this delicious purple skin for SLRFL Paint SL Purple Day, to be held on June 1.  You’ll find this pretty face  in the RFL vendor next to her regular skins at Curio. For 1000 L$  (all proceeds going directly to SLRFL) you get these 2 versions.  So what are you waiting for… go get it and go purple on June 1 and facepalm cancer!

(Hair: ETD’s Sea Nymph. Not available any longer)

LOTD090523, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

So yeah, this dress inspires me, the colourful combinations that Mara is available in leave plenty of room for playing and mixing with other items. I planned on going to a friend’s wedding like this last night, but then RL kicked in (Sorry Denise!). Anyway I thought I would feature it on the blog as a sample of how multiple looks can be achieved with the same dress. I’m wearing the lime Mara dress from KA designs here and looked for a strong contrast with Skin Flicks’purple Grace top and dito Taylor skirt. Not shown, but a good match are Maitreya’s lime slinky stilettos. I’ve accesorised with Genesis’Annah hoops, and Miriel’s LE Heart silver necklace (no longer available, it was a limited for Heart of Love charity). The lovely pink rose is from Artilleri.

I’m wearing Kim from PXL Creations (beta) again and another unreleased hair from Truth, which I’m sure will be out one of these days.

LOTD090522, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

So, today’s look is a pretty colourful mess again….. I’ve taken KA Designs’ Mira dress and used the top as a blouse, with under it W&B’s Hykova Tanktop in Valentino. Then I picked Kari/TW’s new school jeans (yeah, again… Torrid… make me some colours… pretty, pretty please!) and added the low hipster belt in purple from League and the coloured white plain belt from Kari. I’m also wearing Artilleri’s yellow Nora glasses and Lucas Lameth’s Nalah necklace.

Today’s skin is Cupcakes’ Seduction Topaz in Cameo, and the hair is an upcoming release at Truth… so keep an eye on theblog, because it’s gorgeous!!

Chryselda Evening Gown, originally uploaded by Grazia Horwitz.

Another designer who is making her way back to the grid is Shai Delacroix. After a hiatus of roughly 3 months, she’s back in action and she hasn’t lost her touch. The Chryselda gown comes in 2 combinations and is flamboyant and stylish. I’m wearing the gowns with the Hingis hair from Tukinowaguma, and I have recoloured the flowers to match the gown better. The ornament is colour change, but the options are rather harsh colours and the options are limited. I’m wearing Cupcakes’Seduction Brownie, in the skintone Cameo.

Check Shai’s blog for the latest news at: http://casadelshai.com/