She's beautiful but deadly

"The true man wants two things: danger and play.  For that reason, he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything." Friedrich Nietzche

A beautiful woman is something many take for granted as being vapid and easily manipulated, which makes her in all reality, incredibly dangerous.  But a beautiful and intelligent woman is probably the most dangerous creature on earth, male or female, you won't ever see her coming.  She ends up with the house, the money, and the car right before she disappears into thin air, leaving you aching and wondering how you could be so dumb.  But don't worry, you won't be the first or the last of her victims so at least you might find someone to drown your sorrows with because this is the kind of woman who will never get caught!

The Fashion

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Hair - D!va - Amanda @ Collabor88

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Apex

Lashes - Gaeline - Fantasia

Lips - Pink Fuel - LeLutka Lipsticks - Black @ Collabor88

Jewelry - Maxi Gossamer - Mata Hari @ Collabor88

Dress - Zaara - Thalia Draped Gown @ Collabor88

Pose - An Lar poses - The Helena Series @ Collabor88

The Décor

Build, Clock, Bookshelf, Lamp, Chair, Rugs, Phone - 8f8 - The Storyteller's Burrow

Table - DRD - Special Agent - Secret Table (opens to reveal a weapon) @ Collabor88

Gun, Case on Floor, Box of Bullets, Loose Bullets - Soy - Pocket Gun and Prop Set @ Collabor88

Bars of Gold and Silver - A.D.D. Andel - Metal Bars @ Collabor88

Safe - A.D.D. Andel - Safe - Open - Black @ Collabor88

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~

 

Something in my chemistry always calls me back to the sea

With the holidays fading into the background as the new year starts I can feel the weight of the last year lifting as hope grows for the future.  Some stressors always follow us into the new year and this one is no exception.  I have always found my peace either in the mountains or on the shore of the nearest ocean which is probably why I make the mountains of Arizona my home.  If the ocean's call is too strong then I can simply jump in my car and be wiggling my toes in the sands of Mexico or California, depending on which way I headed, in just a few hours.  The bitter cold and foot of snow has me longing to stick my toes in the sand of a sun warmed beach with my eyes closed, simply breathing with the waves.  So when I unpacked my goodies from EvelineIntheBox for Alchemy I was excited that I could get to,at least virtually, spend some time at the beach at Baja Cove.  Dressed for a perfect vacation in the Sun on some distant shore I let my imagination wander and for a little while I forgot about all the snow outside and the chill in my bones.

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Marlow

Hair - Truth - Ishya

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Tigrish

Shadow - Alaskametro - Zara

Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss

Earrings - Maxi Gossamer - Maharani

Choker - Zaara - Banjara Silver

Tattoo - White-Widow - Deadman

Top and Skirt - EvelineIntheBox - Jinell - Cream @ The Alchemy

Pose - double take - Back Talk - All the Things

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if 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~  

Last few hours to shop Solaris Fashion Week AW15

Tomorrow, October 24th marks the closing day of Solaris Fashion Week's retail area which means you only have today to check out the amazing venue and all of the fantastic releases from over 70 of the hottest designers on the grid.  In case you missed the fashion shows last week then you didn't get to pick up the grab bags from all the featured designers but lucky for you they are available in the individual stores until the doors close.  Virtual Diva stunned the crowds with her amazing creations on the runway, including this fabulous ensemble!

The Euridice ensemble is a gorgeous pantsuit with an intricately lace detailed bodice and flowing train attachment with fluffy faux fur collar the fits the frame wonderfully.  This design is perfect for the upcoming holiday season or other events.  The ensemble can be worn with or without the train making it a much more casual outfit for that night out with a special someone.  Do yourself a favor and hurry on over to the event venue before it's too late.

The Details

Hair - Elikatira - Karee

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Sam

Eyeliner - DeeTaleZ - E - Black

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Glass

Earrings - Zenith - Earrings of Fury - Silver

Bracelets - Zaara - Banjara kada

Ensemble - Virtual Diva - Euridice @ Solaris Fashion Week AW15

Shoes - Topazia - Veronique

Prop/Pose - Exposeur - The White Rooms

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~ 

Versatility is the key!

I woke up this morning and came to sit down to write this post thinking I had nothing to say.  But as I put together the pictures I was reminded that when it comes to shopping on a wardrobe often times it is the versatility of pieces that can make or break you and this newest offering from Alaskametro for Apply Me epitomizes this concept.  The Nathalie skirt/legging combos come in standard layers as well as with appliers for all of your favorite mesh bodies!  If you haven't picked up the Omega system for Maitreya then you really should as I have suddenly been able to wear all kinds of things I hadn't in the past without having to change mesh bodies.  This makes me a very very happy girl!  The skirt/leggings come in Navy, Noir, Olive, Plum, Snow and Storm meaning I am sure you will be able to find the perfect set for all your needs this Fall.

Alaskametro - Nathalie - skirt/leggings - Full @ Apply Me!

Alaskametro - Nathalie - Skirt/Leggings - Leggings @ Apply Me

Alaskametro - Nathalie - Skirt/Leggings - Skirt @ Apply Me

I haven't had a chance to check out the latest round of Mesh Avenue yet, but from what I have heard and seen in the previews it is well worth the visit, and I am sure you will find me there later!  Serenity Style has created this gorgeous piece for this round of the event and I absolutely love it!  A bit of vintage fashion decor for any platform or home!  Had to toss in my favorite rug from [CIRCA] as well to add a pop of color to the scene! 

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Justine

Hair - Little Bones - Chorus

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Glass

Shadow - Pelle - Smooth - Brown

Liner - DeeTaleZ - A - Black

Jewelry - Zaara - Banjara

Top - Lush by Coco - Crossed Top - Grayed

Skirt/Leggings  - Alaskametro - Nathalie @ Apply Me 

Shoes - Pure Poison - Daya

Pose - Kirin - Namie

Decor Details

Serenity Style - Dizzie @ Mesh Avenue

Rug - [CIRCA] - Gypsy MoonSea - Velvet Area - Emerald

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~  

Ferocious and precocious

This whole trying to play catch up thing while still feeling like crap is proving harder than I ever thought it would be, but that's mainly because it's two steps forward and four back at the moment with my health.  The date is approaching quickly when I find out the surgery date for my back and at this point I'm not nervous anymore.  It has been too long and I am just looking for relief.  As I was sitting here this morning kind of procrastinating on writing this post, as, well, I couldn't find my voice  until my morning texts pointed me in my direction for the day.  Only true friends or partners can pick up your mood in an instant and say something that kick-starts you, and this morning it really only took being called a "brat" to find my voice.  Because yes I am!  And I am not ashamed to say it.  It makes me "ferocious and precocious", yes had to snag that little gem from Jessie J, and I think honestly those qualities are what help make me such a fighter.  I don't believe in sitting back and just letting life happen!  You have to be engaged and you must WORK at anything and everything in this life because nothing is free.  It drives me crazy when I hear entitled teenagers, or 20 somethings telling me what I owe them.  Pfft, how about what you owe me?!  That's a switch up, and they rarely know what to say to that, which always amuses me, ask my son.  My father raised me believing that anything worth doing, is worth doing right the first time, and that is something I have tried to teach my son as well.  Seriously, why do a job and have someone tell you it's not right, or not done well and have to do it again?  What a waste of time and energy!  Which is how I feel about giving you all half assed posts.  I know sometimes they may be a little less wordy, which I am sure some of you are very thankful for; and at other times I don't have much to say.  But isn't that about how every day goes?  Some days we have a lot to say and on others, the reflection turns inward and there aren't a lot of words to be found.  When that happens I often turn to tunes to help me out, and this morning Jessie J and I are busy working on our "Masterpiece."

I took this picture last week before I left for the weekend and at the time I thought I had the whole post planned out, might have even written something to go with it, but well it didn't fit my mood today!  But the total "brat" feel of this ensemble, which has been saved to my everyday outfits, made me change directions, which means this post is a bit rambly.  However, I hope my point has come across......be true to yourself and be a bit bratty, and ferocious and precocious, and this adorable set from femme.couture is a perfect way to let the world know how you are feeling!  

The Details

 Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Leyna

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Industrial NEW!!! @ Shiny Shabby til 9/15/15

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia

Hair - Elikatira - Lillian

Tattoo - The Wicked Peach - Always

Piercings - Glint - Studs and Piercings

Necklace and Bracelets - Zaara - Banjara Collection

Dress - femme.couture - Jumper @ Sneak Peek til TOMORROW

Shoes - MODA - Pamela Platforms

  

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 Gloaming

Ok everyone the time is nearing for Sneak Peek to end and if you haven't been over you are truly missing out on an amazing event!  Group gifts for members, so make sure to touch and join while there, and fantastic exclusive releases by some of the hottest designers on the grid.  Get your chic peek into the upcoming season's designs!

Green Gables Cafe

I absolutely love the atmosphere at the Green Gables Cafe and surrounding area, and thought it was a perfect place to showcase this amazing outfit from LRD, an exclusive currently at Sneak Peek.  The houndstooth print on this ensemble is very well done and the whole thing fits amazingly well.  The matching shoes make a MUST for every closet!  

Ensemble

Jacket, Pants, and Shoes - LRD - Gossip - Print @ Sneak Peek

Jewelry - Zaara - Banjara Collection @ Collabor88 if you HURRY!

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Shape - Mine

Skin - Lumae - Nima Honey/Loved

Brows - LAQ - Alva

Eyeshadow - blackLiquid - Chic Collection

Eyes - IKON - Mortal - Storm

Lashes - Gaeline - Felicia

Hands and Feet - Slink

Hair - Soonsiki - Bambi

Tattoos - ReeA Tattoo - Lonely V2

 Nails - Crow - Holiday Metallics

If you have seen me wandering around lately then you have noticed that I have been unable to take off these tattoos from ReeA.  I love the detailing and color and the fact they come in 2 versions, for those who want a "group" or just a pair, this tattoo is perfect.  And you really need to head on over to Crow to check out all of her goodies for the Holiday season, including the newly released "Baby, It's Cold Outside Collection, and the Holiday Metaillics for Slink that I am wearing in the gorgeous black!  

Hope you are having a wonderfully wicked Wednesday and stay tuned for more wonderful Winter goodies!

~Jade~

 

Confessions

So I have decided to start a new little section, when I make enough posts that is, to start doing "Jaded Confessions" featuring what I am wearing when just out and about running around.  The "Getting Lost" posts, I am finding it harder and harder to have to time to just go get lost for awhile.  And I am discovering that being involved with events brings me to Designers and Creators I don't normally come across.  A perfect example would be Lush by CoCo, though I hear she might be renaming that store.  If I hadn't seen the amazing work at Sneak Peek I might have never wandered on over to the store and absolutely fell in love.

The simple, yet classic lines of the clothes at Xi Zane's store immediately drew me in, as part of being an eclectic, and/or "Bohemian" dresser, the ability to have pieces to mix and match with clean lines, is important.  The "Experiment" dress comes in a variety of wonderful neutrals and the mesh fits perfectly.  The textures are very well done and the added touch of the darker seam, just like you would have on a real life piece, makes it quite gorgeous.  So what are you waiting for?  Hurry on over and check out all the wonderful goodies from Xi Zane!

The Secret Affair will be wrapping up soon, which means there isn't a lot of time left to hurry over and grab this stunning hair from Little Bones.  I have loved the parted hair looks Little Bones has been releasing lately, but this has to be my favorite.  The two sizes mean those of us with larger assets don't have to worry about the hair cutting in where it shouldn't and the waves lie just perfectly along the chest.  This hair made it into my daily wear folder very quickly, which doesn't happen often!  If you haven't made it over to Collabor88, you better hurry because you are almost out of time for this round!  The "Banjara" Collection by Zaara is one of my favorite jewelry collections in a long time and I find myself wearing it quite often.

Ensemble

Dress - Lush by CoCo - Experiment

Shoes - Bushu - Pagan Sandals - Charcoal

Ring R - Reign - Darling Ring - Heart - Silver @ N. 21

Necklace - Zaara - Banjara Talisman @ Collabor88

Choker - Zaara - Banjara @ Collabor88

Bracelets - Zaara - Banjara Kada @ Collabor88

Ring L - E.A. Studio - Tribal Wings @ WEIB Special Sale Room

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Shape - Mine

Skin - Lumae - Nima - Honey

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Rustic

Brows - LAQ - Alva

Lashes - Gaeline - Felicia

Hands and Feet - Slink

Hair - Little Bones - Snow Spell @ The Secret Affair

Nails - A.S.S. - November

Poses - PosESion - Miss Bulloch

PosESion is having a wonderful sale, and of course I just had to run over and grab a few new pose sets, three to be exact!  The "Miss Bulloch" collection I find to be simple, yet stunning.  You won't have an issue finding a pose to show off your newest goodies with this set, especially with the MIRRORS!  So if you haven't been by the new store, then hurry on over because you just might find a few things on sale until tomorrow night at midnight!

I hope you had a wonderful week and that you are staying wonderfully wicked this Saturday!  Happy shopping and remember to stay true to yourself and your style!

~Jade~

Stalking Prey

Well, we have officially passed the midway point of the month, which means Thanksgiving is RIGHT around the corner and the month of December is knocking on the door.  This also mean, the Fall Fest from SL Vogue will be closing its doors soon and sweeping up those sidewalks.  Which means, you don't have very much time left to TELE on over and have a look at the amazing venue and grab your exclusives!  &Y is a new creator to me, but I have to say I have loved every outfit I have been given to blog from the store!  If you are like me, the radio is always on in some part of the house, which means "Animals" from Maroon 5, is playing quite often.  I have become a tad bit obsessed with it, and this particular outfit seemed to SCREAM for it!   I love the fit of this dress and the boots are to DIE for, honestly!  And it takes a bit to really make me happy when it comes to a tall boot.  Felt a bit like a business woman who had slipped into her favorite boots after work to hit the bars with the girls!  Hmm...that sounds like a brilliant idea!  I am grabbing my favorite pair of thigh highs and heading on out, you should go grab yours tonight!

Ensemble

Dress - &Y - Collar Giraffe Dress @ Vogue Fall Fest

Boots - &Y - Knee High - T/Z @ Vogue Fall Fest

Bracelets - Zaara - Banjara Kada @ Collabor88

Purse - David Heather - Frange Bag - Black

Ring R - Zenith - Butterfly Ring

Ring L - Zenith - Ring of Fury

Glasses - Crie Style - Etoile

Poses - PosESion

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Shape - Mine

Skin - Poudre - Kerli Nude

Brows - Poudre - Kerli Dark

Lashes - Gaeline - Felicia

Liner - Gaeline - Black V2

Eyes - IKON - Immortal - Storm

Hair - Spellbound - Velvet - Vintage Blonde (from TAG Gacha)

Hands and Feet - Slink

 

Beautiful Nightmare

BodyFanatik opened last night at midnight for another amazing round of exclusive and limited edition skins, tattoos and anything "body" related!  LOUX has released this simply STUNNING skin for this event, and only a small number will be available!  LOUX has all appliers and choices between small, natural and pushup for cleavage on the skins.  I fell in love with it so much I didn't add any lashes, liners, blush or lips.  Stay tuned for my next post for the SL Bareface Challenege!

The XY Room ends in 5 days and there are some amazing deals that you are missing out on!  I love this tattoo from Endless Pain, "Nightmare", and it comes in two versions with and without the full back tattoo; also a bird or no bird option as well.  The detailing is perfect and the tattoo does not look too overdone.  Really quite a good piece, especially for the price!  Because of course, anything at XY Room is discounted until the items head back into their creators Mainstores. 

Outfit

Top - Cheeky! - Chain Neck Top @ XY Room

Panties - Alyce - Mesh Panties

Shoes - *Promagic* - Hit

Rings - 7mad;Ravens - Noble and Virtue

Bracelets - Zaara - Banjara Kada @ Collabor88

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Shape - Mine

Skin - LOUX - Bella Nude Lx20 - EXCLUSIVE @ BodyFanatik

Eyes - Adored - Dream - Hazel-ish

Hair - Tableau Vivant - Wicca @ Collabor88

Hands and Feet - Slink

Nails - Supernatural - Glitter Nails @ XY Room

Back Tattoo - Lagniappe - Do It 4 the Vine EXCLUSIVE @ BodyFanatik

Body Tattoo - Endless Pain - Nightmare V2 @ XY Room

And last, but most assuredly NOT last, is the "Do It 4 the Vine" tattoo available at BodyFanatik NOW from Lagniappe.  The tattoo comes in all appliers and just a tattoo layer as well, so it works for EVERYONE!  I love the detailing of the flowers curving around the rise of the butt and draping slightly onto the front of the thigh.  A wonderful tattoo, that is exclusive and will be sold in a limited amount, so what are you waiting for?!  Hurry on over to BodyFanatik to be the first of your friends to own these exclusives!

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your weekend!

~Jade~