Feeling a bit retro 80's @ Rock Your Rack

I felt so incredibly honored when I was chosen to blog for Rock Your Rack 2016, presented by Models Giving Back, benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, that when I was suddenly hit with a Cancer scare of my own I was devastated at the thought I might not be able to continue with my commitment.  But being the positive person that I am, I didn't let anyone know hoping things would turn out fine in the end.  Yesterday morning I got the best news I could right now, Cancer free, and I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders.  Not to mention that yesterday afternoon I locked my keys and garage door opener in my old home and said goodbye leaving behind a lot of bad memories and ready for my life to start completely without being financially strapped by living in two places.  With a bit of a spring in my step I jumped online today to dive into more goodies from Rock Your Rack and there might have been a little squeal that escaped from my lips as I saw the names of the ensembles from Mirror Mirror, taking me straight back to the 80's and the days of worrying about nothing more than how my hair looked, and that my grades stayed high so I could go to the big party over the weekend.  I remember when Some Kind of Wonderful came out and I went with all my friends to go see it in theaters and almost getting kicked out for being too loud, and with a host of other movies, will remain one of my favorites because of the memories of days gone by it brings to the forefront!  So I just had to run off and find a retro arcade and a jukebox and spend some time bebopping around the office with what seem like long lost friends.

Every designer involved in the event has a 50% Donation item, a 100% Donation item, and a Hunt item as well.  Today I am showing off Mirror Mirror's Exclusive for the event, Some Kind of Wonderful comes in 4 different color combinations, meaning I am sure you will find a favorite!  The pants are to die for with intricate laced detailing along the pants and they fit great too!  The top and pants come in the standard sizing but I didn't have to do much to make my Maitreya body fit, which we all know makes me happy!  So as you head over to check out the event make sure to stop by Mirror Mirror's booth and check out all the fantastic designs offered exclusively for the event!  And while there, go check out Semi-Precious.  One of the things I love about blogging events like Rock Your Rack, is that I am exposed to designers I haven't come across before, like Semi-Precious, and I am just blown away by the quality of design and incredible attention to detail.  The Jessica collection is absolutely gorgeous and comes in 3 different metal colors as well as a number of color HUD's to choose from making it an incredibly versatile piece that just HAS to make it into your jewelry box!  

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's 4th annual event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation providing mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2016 Event is all together on one sim and involves 63 designers including 9 Gold sponsors:  AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine.  Along with these designers,  14 DJ's, 11 Live Musicians, 22 2D/3D artists, and 22 models will participate in the two week long event.

Events during the fundraiser include 9 fashion shows, 11 live musical concerts,  12 DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt,  Two Silent Auction areas, an Art Exhibit organized by Kultivate magazine, Art Auction and 7Seas Fishing Tournaments.  Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well. 

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website:  http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00am SLT and will close at 11:59pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means. 

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Elikatira - Haley
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/128/122/3005

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Glass
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Jewelry - Semi-Precious - Jessica 50% Donation Item @ Rock Your Rack 2016
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29

Top and Pants - Mirror Mirror - Some Kind of Wonderful EXCLUSIVE @ Rock Your Rack 2016
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29

Pose - An Lar - The Still Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

The Dark Angel - featuring Marquesse

For months now the chances to do a bit of fantasy blogging seem to come few and far between, and I truly miss getting to step outside my comfort zone to do something a little bit different.  When I returned I got a lovely message asking me to return to blogging for Marquesse, which has expanded to a team of designers, meaning you get three brilliant minds to bring you fabulous designs, like this gorgeous new fantasy lingerie set.  The Angel collection debuted last week at the Whispers of the Night fashion show.  You will not be disappointed in this ensemble with it's incredible attention to detail and the multiple pieces completing the final look.  I got a little feisty last night after taking this photo, I think I might have been channeling a little Lady Death, since that is exactly what this outfit reminded me of, so do yourself a favor and head on over to the store and check out the rest of the collection from the Whispers of the Night event held July 9th.

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Ensemble - Marquesse - Angel Lingerie - Headpiece, Collar, Harness, Bodysuit - Black - for Whispers of the Night
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dongyeongju/88/136/3747

Pose - PosESion - Hope
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/49/61/22

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~

I can call you anytime, I've "Got Your Number" - Chop Zuey, NoName

For years now in the top fashion magazines from around the world quite often the advertisements for jewelry included scantily clad women, after all, isn't the old adage "sex sells"?  Whenever I get a piece of jewelry on Second Life that I want to show off my first instinct is to immediately head towards something a bit daring, making sure the ensemble blends with the piece and never detracts.  Today is no different with this absolutely stunning new set from Chop Zuey, exclusively for the 30/31 Event sponsored by Windlight Magazine.  The 30/31 Event is a bimonthly shopping experience featuring the best in 2D, 3D and decorative arts on Second Life bringing you directly to the stores instead of wandering around an event where you don't get to see all the fabulous designs that have been released.

I went digging through the newest releases from the wonderful people who send me their creations to blog, to find the perfect dress to accompany this jewelry set, and it didn't take me long to decide on this fantastic new dress from NoName.  The Jazz dress comes with NoName's amazing HUD offering you all kinds of color options and combinations, which means this dress will always be fresh and new to you with all of those choices!  So do yourself a favor and head by both stores today and pick up this daring little ensemble for yourself.  

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Elikatira - Karee
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Silverleaf
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Shadow - Alaskametro - Muse
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/1011

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30

Jewelry - Chop Zuey - I Got Your Number Set - Exclusive for 30/31
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chop%20Zuey/65/134/26

Nails - Alaskametro - Muse
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/1011

Dress - NoName - Jazz NEW!!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NoName/160/128/25

Shoes - CH - Karissa
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/41720

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion work for you!

~Jade~

A simple stroll on the beach

Hello everyone!  A brand new round of ReVamped, a Models Giving Back Production, benefiting the National Breast Cancer Foundation, has begun bringing a new twist to the typical sales event on Second Life.  Designers have taken a previous release and have “revamped” it, either turning something an old prim item to mesh, adding mesh body appliers, or a total remake of a previous release, bringing new and exciting items exclusively to ReVamped!  For my first post this round I tossed on this adorable tank dress, with belt from KL Couture, that is absolutely perfect for this Spring and Summer on the beach or the garden.  I love the color and the fit is fabulous, though make sure you take your body to about 50 on torso length to get the belt to fit right, if you happen to have a smaller waist like I do.  Combined with one of Indulge Temptations new jewelry releases I was ready for a long stroll on the beach for some me time and to just relax for a while.  Things have been crazy around here as I prepare to be away for an unknown period of time and I really haven't taken much time to just breathe and relax, so today was a pleasant surprise, when I found an excuse to get away for a bit.  I think we all lose sight of that sometimes as we try and be everything to everyone in our lives, sometimes we just need to be there for ourselves and enjoy our own space.  It is very good for the soul, and I can often be found referring to it as my recharging time.  Do yourself a favor and recharge a bit this weekend and just breathe and relax, right before you head on over to the event that is!

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Elikatira - Khloe
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Glass
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30

Jewelry - IT! (Indulge Temptation) - Nomad Princess
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/224/183/37

Dress - KL Couture - La Croisette - Maitreya @ ReVamped
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alabama%20Sunshine/184/169/22
All the event info - http://revampedevent.wordpress.com

Pose - An Lar Poses - Sought After Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/163/73/24

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~

We're runnin' out of moonlight

It's getting late and the moon is rising high in the sky, time is flying away from us as we travel down this winding, wild road together.  As I stare into your eyes I am reminded of a song and I can't stop thinking of how it applies tonight.  Just you and I, runnin' out of moonlight!

Runnin' Outta Moonlight

Randy Houser

Don't you worry 'bout gettin' fixed up
When you wake up, you're pretty enough
Look out your window at the cloud of dust
That's my headlights, that's my truck
Come on baby, don't you keep me waitin'
I gotta go, I've got a reservation
Tailgate for two underneath the stars
Kiss on your lips when you're in my arms
Whoa
Girl, every now and then you get a night like this
Whoa
This is one that we don't wanna miss, no
Come on baby let me take you on a night ride
Windows down, sittin' on my side
Tick tock now we're knocking on midnight
Me and you girl runnin' outta moonlight
I wanna hold you till the break of dawn
Hear the crickets sing a riverside love song
Hey baby, all we got is all night
Come on now we're runnin' outta moonlight

Tonight I got to run around for quite a bit of time in this fantastic new ensemble from NoName that is currently in the store as an SLF&O gift!  The Lili ensemble comes with the top and leggings with the amazing hud you have come to know and love from NoName, meaning you will have all kinds of colors to mix and match.  So do yourself a favor and head by the store and find out all the details for joining the group.  While there make sure to check out all the other new goodies that have been introduced since the grand re-opening last weekend, you won't be disappointed!  I have moved this ensemble into my daily wardrobe, so don't be surprised if you find me out and about on the grid looking just like this!  

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Hair - Elikatira - Khloe

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira @ Skin Fair

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia

Tattoo - White-Widow - Legend - RARE (past Epiphany item)

Earrings - Meva - Boho - Sept - Gold

Top and Leggings - NoName - Lili - SLF&O Gift

Shoes - AnaMarkova Designs - Toyah Chain Heels - Storm

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if you happen to be on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~ 

 

Oops! I've gone and fallen down the rabbit hole at the Tea Party, again!

I hope all of you have taken the time to head over to the Tea Party Fair and if you haven't you only have  more days to get there, and if you haven't heard about the White Out Event then you need to check it out as well, if you happen to be a lover of white things!  When I put on this adorable dress from ORQUIDEA and these eyes from Lone Wolf Studio I truly felt a bit dizzy and was thinking about taking a trip down the rabbit hole with Alice into Wonderland!  So join me on my little adventure!

The little girl

just could not sleep 

because her thoughts

were way too deep

her mind had gone

out for a stroll

and fallen down

a rabbit hole

Lewis Carroll

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Hair - Elikatira - Khloe

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira @ Skin Fair 2

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Fossil Mesh - RARE @ White Out Event

Necklace - Stockholm&Lima - Princess Pearls Collar

Nails - Lone Wolf Studio - Lace - 10L Gift @ White Out Event

Dress - ORQUIDEA - Teacup - Rose Dress @ Tea Party Fair

Shoes - Ricielli - Astrid Heels

Prop - {exposeur} - The Keyhole

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~

  

Caught celebrating Spring's return

Yesterday marked the first day of Spring, and as always I took some time to spin around out in the Sun, under the freshly opened Cherry Blossoms, listening to the birds chirping with my eyes closed I was again amazed by the beautiful bounty brought to us by Mother Nature.  This moment inspired me to go try on a few new goodies I have gotten and I absolutely fell in love with the newest creation from Rayne Couture, which happens to be an exclusive for InspirationSL.

The Lambkin sweater dress comes in five colors and a variety of sizes meaning you are sure to find your favorite, which won't be hard since the fit is fabulous and didn't break or stretch oddly in any pose.  I wandered over to PosESion last night and picked up a new set of poses since mine were feeling a bit stale, and I just fell in love with the whimsical Elfaba set, which added the exact feel I wanted for this photo.  As usual, PinkRayne makes it easy to find a pair of shoes for that gorgeous new dress with her coordinating heels.  The Lambkin Wedges are also an exclusive for InspirationSL and come in five coordinating colors for the dress, so do yourself a favor and head over to the event, as soon as you can get in, since it started yesterday!!

As usual, I am a sucker for the nail polishes from DaneMarkZ, and I got to spend a bit of time with the incredibly talented Hannah Daviau yesterday, who was kind enough to send me over a couple sets of polishes I didn't have, which means I just HAD to show them off today!  The Blizzard Vibrant nails come in a wide variety of colors with cute detailing.  I love the deep, jeweled tones, even though heading into Spring, as sometimes I think you need to make a statement and bring some attention to that new manicure!  I hope you all spent some time out celebrating the return of Spring yesterday, as I did, and that you have been inspired to head to InspirationSL so you can get your hands on this adorable ensemble too!

The Fashion Details 

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Elikatira - Becca
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira NEW @ Skin Fair - Sim2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bikini%20Bottom/128/129/22

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Nails - DaneMarkZ - Blizzard Vibrant
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/District%20Gold/153/206/27

Dress - Rayne Couture - Lambkin - 5 colors @ InspirationSL
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nolan/93/102/2998

Shoes - Rayne Couture - Lambkin Wedges - 5 coordinating colors @ InspirationSL
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nolan/93/102/2998

Pose - PosESion - Elfaba
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lima/204/137/2201

The Décor Details

Deck - M.Law - Saanich Deck
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Yellow%20River/115/99/21

Trees - Bee Designs - Romantic Willow Tree w/out pillows
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bee%20Designs/90/136/23

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

Late nights, video calls, commitment and packages filled with the little I love yous.

For years now those close to me know that there has always been a certain someone I truly missed.  With every part of my soul I longed for our wrongs to be righted, for us to grow and find our way back to each other.  After about 4 years this dream began to fade from thought, and now, 5 and a half years later our friendship was for more important than trying to rekindle what once was.  I don't think either of us expected to find our way back to each other after all these years, it is the same but new, fresh yet familiar and for the last month and a half we have begun to discover who we have become since we parted in 2010.  Long distance relationships are never easy, don't let anyone ever tell you differently.  It is very rare to find that special person in your own time zone, if you happen to date online, which leads to late night calls and lost hours of sleep.  But we all make sacrifices when in love, specifically for love, and in long distance relationships these are the kinds you make.  The perks far outweigh the negatives though, because the world seems so much smaller when you can answer a Skype call and suddenly be face to face, with the ability to watch movies, eat together and share your lives.  I also happen to love the packages that arrive in the mail with the simple little I love yous.  A package arrived recently, and since I wasn't expecting anything, the first thing I did was check the return address.  Seeing it said from over the ocean I let out a little squeal of delight and headed inside to rip open my goodies.  Seeing his flannel shirt and finally getting to inhale his scent literally made my year and reminded me that it is often the little things that matter the most, and when you don't get to see each other very often, if not only once a year, the little things are very important!

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24
Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26
Hair - Elikatira - Quinn
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Paige Applier
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30
Necklace - Cae - Refresh
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violet%20Skies/105/182/22
Shirt - Zed Sensations - Fiona @ ReVamped
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alabama%20Sunshine/185/194/22
Pose - An Lar Poses - The Sought After Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fall/151/114/23 

The Home Décor Details

Build - Dust Bunny - Willow Farmhouse
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mockingbird/175/142/25
Table, Chairs, Cabinet, Live, Laugh, Love, Love sign - Seed of Inspiration - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Gacha Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feel%20Beautiful/141/146/503

Curtains - junk - Boho Curtain (got on the mp)

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/junk-boho-curtain/7453657

Coffee - *ionic* - Spring Coffee (2015 Release)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soul%20Reaper/27/115/22

Laptop, Notebook, Lamp, Ashtray, Trashcan - SORGO - Writer's Collection @ The Arcade
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/190/120/32

Rug - unKindness - Battered Rug V2

Eyes are the windows to the soul - Lone Wolf Studio and Alaskametro

The Eyes are Windows

Cynthia BuhainBaello

The eyes are windows of the heart
Wherein transparency will show
A myriad feelings to impart
From where in sadness, tears do flow.

The eyes will say contents of heart
The speech two lovers freely speak,
For Silence eloquently starts
Romance in muted communique.

The eyes are windows of all cares,
Display the sad and wearied soul;
Distant looks and empty stares
Reveal a man who is not whole.

His weak attempts to somehow hide
What's clearly felt and seen-
Will showcase all the stuff inside
Deep secrets of where love had been.

The eyes are windows too of kindness
Touching looks that give embrace,
Blessing one words of forgiveness
Of bitter hurts there is no trace.

The eyes of Love are open windows,
Giving joy, shared happiness;
Reaching forth to let one know
It always seeks to bless with goodness.

KTN Creators Festival Gacha from Lone Wolf Studio

 Benefiting the Tibetan Education Fund

The Details

Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Elikatira - Katharine
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Paige applier
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Mandala Eyes - Khadija @ KTN Creator's Festival - March 5th - 12th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fashion%20Boulevard%20II/159/154/22

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30

Eyeliner - Alaskametro - Lana @ The Skin Fair
Classic avatar and Mesh Heads - Slink, Omega, TMP and LeLutka
Free Tester in Forest Green!
75L - 15% off @ the event
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alanya%20Bay/128/128/2

Lips - Alaskametro - Cole @ The Skin Fair
Makeup Tattoos + Appliers for Slink, Omega, TMP, LeLutka and Loudmouth
75L - 15% off @ the event
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alanya%20Bay/128/128/2

Earrings - IT! - Keep Calm and Triangles - Should be in the mainstore soon!!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/224/183/37

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~

Some of the best pictures happen when you aren't looking.

Yesterday I moved into my new home and there happens to be an absolutely AMAZING dock on the property that I immediately went and sat on for a bit enjoying the water and playing with windlights.  As usual I settled on a stunning sunset and settled in for a bit, just taking in the view before starting my first post for Rayne Couture.  As I started going through poses I was struck by the fact the scene and ensemble reminded me of so many vacation photos from my youth where my Dad caught my Mom while she wasn't looking.  Thumbing through a photo album after I took this shot I realized those photos of her are still my favorites, almost like when she didn't know the camera was focused her direction, her inner beauty shone brighter.  For me, there is something thought provoking in this shot, and I hope you enjoy the view and the ensemble as much as I do!

I am lucky to have been picked to blog for Rayne Couture, who I have been a huge fan of during the times of Sneak Peek, and with their hiatus I truly have been missing her designs.  So I feel truly blessed and I have to admit terribly excited, but as you all know my time has been taken up recently with the Home and Garden Expo.  With that wonderful event ending last night I can once again dive into showing you BOTH home and garden items as well as fashion!  It is all about an attention to detail after all.  

The Willow top comes in several different colors indicative of Spring being right around the corner and the fit is amazing, you can almost feel the flow as you move around, which made me fall in love with it immediately!  Paired with the new Skinny Jeans release which come in Basics and Candy colors meaning you can mix and match with all your Spring tops, making them a MUST have addition to your wardrobe, so do yourself a favor and head on over to the store today!  If you are looking for adorable Spring heels then make sure to check out the Ravish heels, also a brand new release at the main store.

The Ravish heels come in a wide variety of color combinations, so I am sure you will find your favorite in the bunch!  I love the little bow and foot revealing spike heel, perfect for this Spring and no better way to show off a new pedicure either, so head to the store now, you wont be disappointed!  

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Hair - Elikatira - Katharine

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Paige

Top - Rayne Couture - Willow - Blue NEW!!!

Jeans - Rayne Couture - Skinny Jeans - Basic Black NEW!!!

Shoes - Rayne Couture - Ravish

Pose - An Lar Poses - The Sought After Series 

A little peek behind the scenes

The last couple of posts have had me behind the camera, which most of my friends know, is where I like to be from time to time; and the last month has had me out shopping quite a bit compared to other months, but not all of those purchases were for my home.  I like to chat with a friend or two as I decorate scenes as it can get a bit monotonous, and the other day someone asked me why I rarely show what I wear behind the scenes; what I wear when I am just Jadey.  I realized that I had tried to get into the habit of sharing what hangs out in my closet but with new sponsors, new events, etc. I had let it slide.  So today I give you a little peek behind the camera again, to see what you can find me in when lounging around the house or hanging out with friends.

If you haven't become a huge fan of the Cosmopolitan Show Room then you seriously need to check it out.  From home decor to the latest in high fashion you can find it all including this gorgeous new ensemble from Sweet Kajira.  The Susanne outfit includes the earrings, necklace with resizer, bracelet, belt with resizer and the pantsuit and is available in a variety of colors meaning you are sure to find a favorite like I did.  For lounging around the house, chilling with friends or decorating and taking pics this ensemble needs to find its way into your closet, you won't be disappointed.  And whether this hair comes in a gacha like it currently does at The Epiphany, or if it had been a new release in the store, I would have beg, borrowed and stolen to get my hands on the red version.  Lucky for us all I happened to get The Redheads after only two attempts, which made me giddy as I LOVE this style.  The loosely gathered, front pigtails are casual yet sultry and come in the wonderful color packs always offered from Elikatira so hit up that gacha and grab yours today.  Remember when thinking of your next gacha stop that The Epiphany gives "reward" points, as I like to think of them, for those pesky extras that always seem to happen when dealing with gachas, so check out all the info on the boards when you load and happy shopping!  

The Fashion

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Paige

Hair - Elikatira - Khloe - The Redheads @ The Epiphany

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia - Mesh

Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss - Gold

Complete Ensemble - Sweet Kajira - Susanne - Includes earrings, necklace with resizer, bracelet, belt with resizer and pantsuit @ Cosmo til the 30th

Pose - An Lar - The Honour Series @ Shiny Shabby

 

I am going to plop down in a chair over at my house now and return to being behind the camera at least for another post of two.  Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

Thief in the night

I love when I am going through blogger boxes and I unpack something and a persona, or character is born.  Today, this complete ensemble from Masoom, suddenly turned me into a cat burglar and I was on the prowl.  Sneaking through windows, light on my feet, a thief in the night, slinking off into the inky blackness with precious jewels.  Like so many, I wondered how cat burglars don't get caught, but as I looked at myself in the darkness of my bedroom I actually laughed.  Who on earth would call the cops if they found someone who looked like that in their bedroom in the middle of the night?!  I might hesitate, ask for her fashion tips and my jewelry before watching her leave.

The Mahagony outfits is 100% original mesh work currently an exclusive for the Mesh Body Addicts event.  The bodysuit comes in Fitted Mesh, sizes for Maitreya, Slink as well as standard sizes meaning you will find a PURRFECT fit!  The complete ensemble includes Suit, Mask, Necklace and Gloves all available separately in 4 gorgeously rich colors.  Do yourself a favor and head by the event today and surprise someone in the middle of the night and see what their reaction is.  I have a feeling there won't be any police called either, but I can't say you won't be a little "tied" up.  

The Fashion

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Jolie Applier

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn

Eyes - IKON - Charm - Nymph

Mask, Necklace, Bodysuit - Masoom - Mahagony @ Mesh Body Addicts

Pose - PosESion - Coquette @ On9

The Décor

Vanity, Stool, Hat Boxes, End Table - Zerkalo - Precious Collection

Night Stand - Zerkalo - Tenderness Bedside Table

Votives on floor - Revival - Votives

Candles on Night Stand - Zerkalo - Vintage Treasures

Build - Scarlet Creative - Moon Rise Cottage

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~ 

Time for a little redecorating

As my readers know, I finally settled on a home awhile ago now and I haven't changed much since I moved in, just a few things here and there.  My attic eclectic look had kind of taken over which suited me just fine, until The Liaison Collaborative opened yesterday with their Bohemian theme.  Now my two sides are fighting with each other and in the end I called a truce picking up a few new pieces from Zerkalo at FaMESHed and a whole bunch of Bohemian items from The Liaison Collaborative, satisfying both sides of my personality.  Now the trick will be to make everything go together seamlessly in the house, but that after all is the appeal of haphazard styling!

DIGS brings the Malabar Set to The Liaison Collaborative with wonderful coordinating pieces and colors tailored to the more Bohemian side of life.  The Love Seat and Chair come in PG and Adult versions with the art work, rugs and wall hanging as accessory pieces.  You can purchase the items individually or as a set so be careful when clicking to make sure you are grabbing the right set.  I loved the living room sets from Clustered as well, but I had to make a choice, but I just HAD to have this adorable ladder with it's bright pattern, a perfect accent to the DIGS set.  Since I happened to be wearing a new release from NoName while out and about shopping I decided to share it with you all as well since it's just so damned cute!  The Bonita top comes in several solid colors as well as a couple of innuendo embossed tops that coordinate with the high-waist shorts, which offer more colors than the tops!  You can always count on NoName to bring you a fabulous HUD making every purchase incredibly versatile, which is always a plus in my book.  So when you head out to check TLC make sure to head by NoName as well to check out all the new releases!

Home Décor Details

Build - Trompe Loeil - Tulia Greenhouse

Rugs, Love Seat, Chair, Wall Hanging, 3 prints - DIGS - Malabar Set @ The Liaison Collaborative

Ladder - Clustered - Bohemian Corner Ladder @ The Liaison Collaborative

Shelf Artwork - Artisan Fantasy - Milltown Frames

Shelf Clock - Zerkalo - Love Nest Clock

Lanterns - Artisan Fantasy - Milltown Lanterns

Hanging Plant - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Set

Cabinet - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Set Cabinet - RARE

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Neele

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Industrial

Liner - DeeTaleZ - Black - A

Necklace - Cae - Layered

Top - NoName - Bonita NEW!! NEW!!

Shorts - NoName - Blair NEW!! NEW!!

Shoes - Ricielli - Star

Pose - Di's Opera - Inspiration

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home décor work for you!

~Jade~   

Destination Anywhere for Christmas

For the past 15 years I have lived in the mountains of Arizona, and for my health the low temps and low humidity have been beneficial to my health until NOW!  It's like the cold targets my neck and makes even the tiniest of movements hard when out and about.  I can't warm up no matter what I do and suddenly I am thinking of a destination anywhere but Arizona for Christmas, especially when we have been colder than the entire rest of the country.  I am going down to Phoenix which will be warmer than it is up here in Flagstaff, but still some of you people are having a lovely Spring this Winter and I want some!  So over to the North Pole I headed to grab a ride on the train hoping Santa can drop me off on a sandy beach warmed by the Sun, hopefully with a Cabana Boy there to meet me with a Mai Tai!

North Pole Sleigh Ride Adventure

The December round of Swank opened recently with the debut of this adorable ensemble from AnaMarkova Designs.  The Sleigh Ride outfit consists of sweater and jeans with a HUD for the sweater offering several different pattern choices, but I stuck with the traditional Christmas red and green argyle since my mood is most definitely centered around the Holidays at the moment.  I love the off the shoulder design of this sweater with body hugging curves that fit perfectly over the slim cut, straight jeans.  This is an exclusive to the event so make sure you head on over before it comes to a close.  The grand re-opening of The Dressing Room closed yesterday, which is where I picked up this hair from Elikatira, but I am sure if you check back later this week it will make it's way into the main store.  I love the soft framing of the face and loose ponytail on the Quinn hair and think everyone should have this in their wig assortment!  Last week I saw a promo ad from Ben's Beauty for these AMAZING ankle boots and immediately clicked the link to make them my own!  Most ankle boots have the terrible issue of NOT coming to the top of the ankle leaving about an inch of skin exposed, which we all know wouldn't happen in the real world when the temps dip below 30, and it makes me NUTS seeing it on SL.  So you can imagine how happy I was to see that these boots not only go up high enough, but give the impression of tights or socks being worn so there is no gap between the bottom of leggings, pants or jeans.  Trust me I have tried them on with several different pants and they have quickly become my favorite pair of boots in my closet.  Check out the marketplace link and see what other promos happen to be going on and grab these and maybe some other shoes while you are there!

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn (TDR ended yesterday so check the store later this week)

Eyes - IKON - Silverleaf

Jewelry - Cae - Phases

Sweater and Jeans - AnaMarkova Designs - Sleigh Ride @ Swank

Shoes - Ben's Beauty - Dream Booties

Pose - PosESion - Mona

Location - The North Pole Sleigh Ride Adventure 

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!

~Jade~

The final day for the Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase and the SL 2015 Christmas Expo

Complete Christmas Living Room - Kaerri @ Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase

I hope that everyone has headed by SL 2015 Christmas Expo and the Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase  to give a little back this holiday season, but just in case you haven't had the time then make sure you do it SOON, the events both end TODAY!  I waited til a little after midnight for me to do this post (though now it's almost 1 a.m. lol) so I could remind everyone that it is the 14th, which means that you will no longer be able to see the amazing art featured at the Windlight Winter Art Show and have a chance to donate directly or through purchases from the showcase to Team Diabetes of SL; or all of the fantastic creations featured at the SL 2015 Christmas Expo.

This elegant, and tasteful Christmas themed living room comes from the mind of Kaerri and is only available at the Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase.  The build by unKindness is the only thing not by Kaerri in these pictures, meaning you don't have to worry about where anything goes, or if your Christmas pieces go together.  You are guaranteed a perfect Christmas celebration with your friends and family in this magnificent set so HURRY before it's too late!

Cocktails anyone?

 Of course, if you haven't had time to do any shopping at these events yet, that means you haven't picked up your Holiday party dress either, Entice makes it simple to answer that dilemma with this gorgeous new release for the SL 2015 Christmas Expo.  Entice has several releases for the event but this dress called "Don't", which kind of made me giggle in a bit of an evil way, combined with the "Extraordinary Heels" also an Entice design, makes quite a striking ensemble, exactly what you are looking for if you are wanting to make a statement this December!

Don't - Entice @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

There are so many wonderful goodies at the Christmas Expo that I just couldn't decide what all to show off to you in the last two weeks, but I wanted to share with you my favorite pieces as the events close, so you can go get your hands on your own today!  

Epiphany - Tantulum @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

This necklace and ring set are just stunning, and I absolutely love this creation from Tantalum, an exclusive for the Christmas Expo and you don't need a better reason to go grab yours when a portion or all of the proceeds of the sale go to Relay for Life.  These adorable nails from ZOZ can only be found at the event as well and they come in a wide variety of colors meaning you will find the perfect match to your holiday ensembles.  I know I won't be taking off these two accessories for awhile which means you need a set of each in your inventory today!  Remember, both the events end TODAY so HURRY up!  What are you waiting for?!  Why are you still reading?!  GO!  SHEESH!

The Build

unKindness - Abandoned Loft

The Decor

Kaerri - Complete Christmas Living Room @ Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase

The Fashion 

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Marlow

Hair - Elikatira - Karee

Shadow - Alaskametro - Zara @ Anybody

Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss @ Anybody

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia

Earrings - Maxi Gossamer - Nattalle Wirework Pearls (were at Uber so check the store this week)

Necklace and Ring - Tantalum - Epiphany @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

Nails - ZOZ - Snowflake Glitter @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

Dress - Entice - Don't @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

Heels - Entice - Extraordinary Heels @ SL 2015 Christmas Expo

Pose - PosESion - Dulce

Hand Pose - La Jolie Rose - Hands Poses @ The Fantasy Collective (closes soon so if you miss it head to the store)

I am heading off to bed as soon as I finish this post and I hope everyone who is waking for their day has a great one and to the rest of you who haven't let their heads hit the pillow yet, sleep sweet when you get there and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion and home decor trends work for you!

~Jade~

Caught Daydreaming

I love those moments when you just plop down somewhere to set up a scene and I realize that the pose I just randomly sat in captured my mood perfectly.  I often find myself staring out the window when it's cold outside and daydreaming of the beach, or a warm fire, or cuddles with a special someone and today is one of those days where I seem to be doing a whole lot of nothing besides staring out the window.  When I spotted this pose in the Battered Chair from unKindness I knew I had found the place to capture my mood.

Drifting off into the shadows I can hear the waves lapping at the beach as it creeps forward as the tide comes in; the warmth of the sun on my skin and the feel of your hand clasped in mine as we walk along the beach.  Perfectly at peace with a smile on my face, the chill of the storm on the horizon fades from my bones and for a moment I am caught in a daydream.

The Fashion

Body - Maitreya

Skin - Alaskametro - V2.1 - Rose @ Anybody

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening!!

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation

Shadow - Alaskametro - Zara - Silver @ Anybody

Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss @ Anybody

Necklace and Earrings - Cae - Linked @ FaMESHed

Rings - LUXE - Knuckled Up Rings @ Uber

Vest and Turtleneck - Serendipity - Gabriella (male version available) @ Twisted Krissmuss Event - Starts TODAY!!!

 Leggings - Alaskametro - Nathalie

Shoes - Ben's Boutique - Dream Booties

The Decor

Table and Chairs, Cabinets, Hanging Plant, Vases, Live Sign, Hanging Plaque, Love Sign - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Collection (from Gacha Garden, don't think they will be in the store, so if looking for items, contact me inworld, JadedPanther Resident or on Facebook at Just a Spoonful of Psycho, or Jade Samsara)

Wall Art - Reverie - California Kicks - Colour My Life

Vase - Willow Home - Aged Vase

Stars - HIDEKI - Stars

Rugs - unKindness - Battered Old Rugs

Chair and Love Seat - unKindness - Battered Set

Floor Lamp - Trompe Loeil - Tulia Floor Lamp

Books - [Lark & Co.] - Favorite Faded Fantasy Books

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

~Jade~  

All work and no play leads to Retail Therapy!

I absolutely love what I do; I love to blog; I love to be able to advertise for various and assorted stores on Second Life.  I love being a part of large events, especially those that happen to benefit causes near and dear to my heart.  Right now the SL 2015 Frozen Christmas Expo, a Relay for Life event is up and running on the grid with four sims full of goodies for you to get your hands on, and on the 7th I am very proud to be a part of the Windlight Magazine's Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase with Team Diabetes, spotlighting some of the grid's best artists, along with creative designs from some of the grids hottest developers.  After heading over to that event for Blogger/Press day I went home and honestly, I was suddenly overwhelmed at the sheer amount of items I had gotten to blog, and humbled.  The fact creators put their trust in bloggers to showcase their designs in the best way possible is incredibly humbling, to me, especially for an event such as this.  But overwhelmed is truly  how I felt and I decided the best cure for that was a bit of shopping therapy to add to my everyday wardrobe.  A blogger's day is rarely spent in clothes they have chosen themselves, but that is part of being a blogger.  It is nice to have a section dedicated to just yourself where you can toss on something you went out and spent the time to find and not worry about representing a Sponsor.  All of the stores I blog for happen to make it into my daily wardrobe quite often, but heading out to current events to check out what else people are designing can be freeing.  After all, being a blogger is often a lot like being an actor, you put on a costume, create your set and put on the best performance you possibly can, which over time can be very stressful.  So when I feel like my performance would suffer I go shopping, after all my Momma taught me that retail therapy could fix almost anything!

Now I have to confess I had plans to go shopping this weekend because of this fabulous new jumpsuit from David Heather.  When I saw the ad I knew I would be making an addition to my wardrobe.  When the need for some retail therapy arose I tossed on my shopping shoes and headed on over to the Grand Re-Opening of The Dressing Room to pick up the pantsuit and to see what else had been released for the relaunch of the venue.  Although I didn't add many pieces, as I am incredibly picky when it comes to my daily wardrobe, I was thrilled to see this chic ponytail hair from Elikatira.  Quinn comes in a variety of colors, and at the discounted price available only at TDR, there is no reason to not add this style to your wig closet, as my friend Anna calls it.  

If you follow my blog you will know I have fallen in love with the Bogo set from Meva that was available last month at the Gacha Garden.  Due to the nature of that event I don't think this set will be available in the main store location but I have extras! You can find my fan page on Facebook at Just a Spoonful of Psycho, or inworld, JadedPanther Resident if interested in seeing what extras I have left.  Do yourself a favor if you are feeling like you can't put your best foot forward and spend a few Linden on yourself for a change and do a little retail therapy, I promise it's good for the soul.

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja

Hair - Elikatira - Quinn @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia

Jewelry - Meva - Bogo

Pantsuit - David Heather - Palazzo Jumpsuit - Navy @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening

   Shoes - CH - Karissa - Silver

Pose - Di's Opera - Inspiration 2 @ Inspiration

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if you are on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for  you!

~Jade~