Amidst the ruins of what used to be - Addams, Truth, Glam Affair, unKindness, The Epiphany, Izzie's

If you have traveled out west to Arizona then you know that the blending of cultures is sometimes almost seamless here with Spanish Missions falling to ruins on Native lands, and vice versa.  History has shown missionaries and the like bringing their Christian beliefs to the indigenous people of the West, with many embracing the new religion while continuing to follow their own traditions, making this area very rich in blended cultures.  I was excited to find The Epiphany up and running upon my return so I could do some shopping and do a little bit of catch up after being gone for three months.  And I was absolutely blown away by some of the offerings available only at the event, including this absolutely gorgeous ensemble from Addams.  With the release of unKindness's Pueblo Viejo for the event I jumped at the chance to pick up this outfit so I could put the Native Princess beside the Spanish Mission, creating a capture you can find duplicated throughout the history of art in the Southwest.

The Zara Collection by Addams comes with a necklace, bracelets, top and pants with several different color combinations as well as a RARE color, featured here on the top, at a reasonable pull price, meaning you won't break the bank trying to get your favorite ensemble put together.  I love the fit on both pieces and the detailing and texturing is absolutely exquisite!  If you happened to pass by the gacha and not stop do yourself a favor and head on back and grab yours today, I promise you won't be disappointed!  Truth has three different hairs available for The Epiphany all in one gacha, and I was tickled pink to get the RARE on my first pull, which means I am coveting the reds at the moment, and we know how much I love being a fiery redhead!  I love the flow and detailing on all three hairs but this one works well with most outfits with little cutting into the body, it is the perfect hair for a long, soft, silhouette, so hurry and pick one up for yourself!  

Upon my return I was delighted to see a trinket from Petit Chat.  The event has already ended but I know it will be making it's way to the store shortly and I think everyone needs to get their hands on this fantastic new necklace.  The Vintage Bows necklace comes in two versions, Heavy and Thin, meaning you will find the perfect fit, OH and it is Unisex as well, so even the men can have a casual, vintage look to accompany yours.  Every piece can be customized to your liking by simply changing the color, or playing with Glow and Transparency in Edit mode, making it an incredibly versatile piece of jewelry that just has to make it into your jewelry box!  And to complete the look make sure to stop by Izzie's and grab the Metallic Arrow tattoo to enhance your look once your picked up the Zara collection from Addams!

Decor Details

unKindness - Pueblo Viejo Gacha @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Runs through Feb 15th
75L a play
9 Commons
1 Rare
Exclusive for the Event - The Gallows (Copy NO trans)

Pictured here
Church - RARE
Building with Awning 2
Broken Building 1
Single Flag
Double Flag

Kaerri - La Joya Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maven%20Homes/227/9/497
Fountain
Chiminia
Couch
Couch Throw
Mosaic Donkey
Chair

HPMD
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/HappyMood/88/91/22
Garden Tree 8
Garden Tree 9

The Fashion Details
Head - LeLutka - Simone 2.2 Bento
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

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

Skin - Glam Affair - Susan - Jamaica 2 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Hair - Truth - Fire (LBrowns-Pastels-Reds) RARE @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

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

Tattoo - Izzie's - Metallic Arrow Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/115/125/31

Long Necklace - Petit Chat - Vintage Bows Necklace - 2 versions - Heavy and Light
Recently at an event so check the store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rayne%20and%20PetitChat/63/83/30

Necklace - Addams - Zara #39 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Top - Addams - Zara #25 RARE @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

Pants - Addams - Zara #10 @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/91/190/27

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

Artic Blast is OPEN!

It isn't officially Winter for another week, but it sure is cold up here in the mountains of Arizona!  Our peaks FINALLY are covered with snow and the chill in the air has brought the holiday season to my doorstep.  If you haven't managed to get in the spirit yet, or if you are searching for a perfect Winter outfit then head on over to Arctic Blast from SL Vogue.  Doors opened today and will be open through the first week in January so make sure you head on over to get your hands on some amazing items for this Season!

Loordes of London has released two outfits for the event, and the colors and pieces can be mixed and matched until your heart is content!  This morning I bring to you the La Mans and La Tour set.  The La Mans shirt is a henley jersey style shirt with black sleeves and different colors for the main body of the shirt.  The La Tour pants come in complimentary colors to enhance the look, or just pair it with your favorite jeans for a very casual look.  Which of course, having fallen in love with the Addams Worn Out jeans from the "Mary" collection exclusive at Arctic Blast, I just had to show off that look as well!  And this hat from Loordes of London also available in complimentary colors, is just adorable and a GREAT accent detail!  The hat has a resizer when you touch it, making it very easy to fit!  And if looking for a hair to fit under that hat....look no further than Tameless and their new release, "Gizella"!  I love the short cut that fits under a lot of hats, yet has the tendrils floating on the hair, giving it a very real feeling.  Head on over to the store and grab some new hair!  Which, while showing you this outfit, I just had to show off this hair from Catwa as well.  I love how the "Tina" hair falls over the face yet doesn't hide it.

Location - Nordan Om Jordan

Loordes has also released bracelets and earrings for this collection as well, in matching colors.  A wonderful collection from Loordes to mix and match with your existing wardrobe, making it an essential for this Winter season.  Don't get caught out in the cold and miss out on the Arctic Blast!

LOTS of details with this outfit and tons of pieces, so I made it easier for everyone to follow and listed them by color and then my basic avatar as well!

Brown Top/Teal Hat

Top - Loordes of London - La Mans #7 @ Arctic Blast

Pants - Loordes of London - La Tour #16 @ Arctic Blast

Boots - Addams - Dr. Addams (part of "Mary" outfit) @ Arctic Blast

Hat - Loordes of London - Glastonbury Chapka - Teal @ Arctic Blast

Hair - Tameless - Gizella NEW RELEASE!!

Gray Top/Wine Hat

Top - Loordes of London - La Mans #1 @ Arctic Blast

Jeans - Addams - Worn Out Jeans (part of "Mary") @ Arctic Blast

Boots - Addams - Dr. Addams (part of "Mary")@ Arctic Blast

Hat - Loordes of London - Glastonbury Chapka - Wine @ Arctic Blast

Hair - Tameless - Gizella NEW RELEASE!!

Green Top/Scarlet Hat

Top - Loordes of London - La Mans #3 @ Arctic Blast

Pants - Loordes of London - La Tour #12 @ Arctic Blast

Boots - Addams - Dr. Addams (part of "Mary") @ Artic Blast

Hair - Tameless - Gizella NEW RELEASE!!

Red Top/Charcoal Hat

Top - Loordes of London - La Mans #21 @ Arctic Blast

Jeans - Addams - Worn Out Jeans (part of "Mary") @ Arctic Blast

Bracelet - Loordes of London - The Serville War #28 @ Arctic Blast

Hair - Tameless - Gizella NEW RELEASE!!

Yellow

Top - Loordes of London - La Mans Shirt #8 @ Arctic Blast

Jeans - Addams - Worn Out Jeans (part of "Mary") @ Arctic Blast

Earrings - Loordes of London - The 7th Letter #28 @ Arctic Blast

Bracelets - Loordes of London - The Serville War #21 @ Arctic Blast

Hair - Catwa - Tina

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Shape - Mine

Skin - Belleza - Lily V1

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Storm

Eyelashes - Gaeline - Felicia

Teeth and Tongue Piercing - DeeTaleZ

Hands and Feet - Slink

Nails - Simply Chaotix - High Shine

Gloves - Izzie's - Fingerless for Slink

Necklace - Cae - Choupette

Hope you have a wonderfully wicked Sunday and make sure to hurry on over to Arctic Blast and stay tuned here for LOTS more teasers for what's available!

~Jade~

Winter Chic @ Arctic Blast

Happy Friday!  I hope everyone had a wonderful week and that you are ready to have a relaxing and wicked weekend.  SL Vogue kicks off its next event, Arctic Blast, in two days, and there are so many amazing goodies for you to get your hands on!  When I unpacked the "Mary" complete outfit from Addams Fashion, I almost squealed with delight.  This ensemble is so perfectly me, I can't even begin to explain!   If you have been following my blog for awhile, then you know I am a true Bohemian at heart, and when running around on the grid to shop or hang out with friends, that is usually how you will find me.  The combination of shabby chic coat, tailored shirt and sweater with cuffed, well worn jeans epitomizes the "Boho" look for me.  And of course, I just had to add this fabulous bag from Zenith, because I just HAD to add a fun pattern to the ensemble.  I must admit I went on a hunt to find the perfect hair I had pictured in my mind to perfectly compliment this outfit and found my way to Catwa and the "Rosalina" hair.  I just couldn't resist the "devil may care" feeling of this hair.  The hair comes in several sizes, including those for Lola's and rigged and non-rigged bangs so you can adjust things to fit your head.  I might  have picked up a few other hairs while at Catwa, and reminded myself that it had been FAR too long since I had been in the store.  Trust me when I say, my WANT folder from there is quite large now!

Ensemble

Complete Outfit - Addams - Mary @ Arctic Blast

Bracelet - Glint! - Womens Leather Ropes and Beads - Hunt Gift

CHECK THE STORE FOR HINTS!

Necklace and Earrings - Maxi Gossamer - Fern's Trinket and Beads Set

Ring L - E.A. Studios - Tribal Wings for Slink

Rings R - 7mad;Ravens - Noble and Virtue

Purse - Zenith - Ping Suo Handbag - Choco

 

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Shape - Mine

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kimber

Lips - DeeTaleZ - Custom Tint

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Silverleaf

Liner - Gaeline - V1 Black

Lashes - Gaeline - Felicia

Hair - Catwa - Rosaline

Hands and Feet - Slink

Nails - Crow - Baby, It's Cold Outside - Part of an Exclusive @ The Mad Hattery for the Month

And in case you missed it, Glint! is participating in 3 Hunts this month, all hints and information can be found just inside the store on the Bulletin Board!  I love the Leather, Ropes and Beads set, it comes with 3 individually styled and textured pieces that can be worn all together or apart.  Trust me when I say, this is well worth the hunt!  So hurry on over to Glint! and see what goodies Rainbow has created for you this week!  Don't forget to join the group while there to get your hands on some amazing items every month!

Have a wonderfully wicked Friday night and don't get into toooo much trouble!

~Jade~