The time of year that makes me think of home

Around this time of year, every year, I tend to get a bit nostalgic for where I grew up.  The bonfires on the weekends with the suns rays warming you through the day and a slight chill in the air as the sun sleeps for the evening, making it perfect sweatshirt and jeans weather.  Though I migrated West into the desert, most people forget there are huge mountains out here, with trees that change colors, lose their leaves and SNOW!  As I drive the boys to school in the morning I am stunned by the amazing colors showing up on the mountain as the trees are well into their fabulous Fall display, all seeming to try to out due the other.  But there will always be something missing here where I have made my roots, and I think maybe, for everyone, no matter where you are, it's never quite like home.  I love being able to wear the same things I have all Summer with a sweater added on top, or a pair of leggings on underneath.  It's the perfect time of year for layers, and if you don't like to dress that way, you will learn, because it's the only way to get through a whole day in Northern Arizona because the weather tends to change very rapidly this time of year.  The peaks have already had a dusting of snow, the wood has been split and stacked for the Winter and the flowers are making their last dying effort to provide a little brightness before the bleakness of Winter comes.  No matter where I go, from October to November, I will always miss those Missouri Autumn evenings, growing up in the Boondocks.

For those of you who follow along, I posted the hair, eyes and necklace yesterday, because I hate trying to cover it all in one!  It just seems like the individual pieces don't get the attention they deserve.  So today I am showing off this absolutely adorable new dress and boots collection from KiB Designs.  The Zaira dress comes in a variety of colors via HUD and the boots come in 3 different shades to choose from as well.  I loved the back home, country feel of this ensemble and you can bet I still love to wear boots with skirts and dresses!  The dress is well made with a wonderful attention to detailing meaning you can mix and match it with tons of different jewelry options as well as boots, or heels if you prefer, or maybe a cute pair of flats.  No matter what you choose to accessorize the design with, you won't be disappointed because this is definitely a MUST have for this Fall season, so hurry on over to the store today and get yours today!  

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

Hair - Entwined - Dani
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Entwined/131/151/21

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

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Dookin @ Steampunk Carnival - Closes TOMORROW!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dragonsworn/195/182/30

Earrings - Noodles - Le Kitty - Silver
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Illusory/129/128/3997

Necklace - Glint! - Silver Heart Choker
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonlit%20Cove/38/185/22

Dress and Boots - KiB - Zaira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heavenly%20Views/115/224/21

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

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~

"Don't be afraid, take the road less traveled on." - Lauren Aliana

I have never been one to run with the "in" crowd, just because of who they were.  I might have ended up on the fringes due to having friends in those groups, but my friends have always been a very eclectic group of people.  One of the things I have noticed about the majority of those I call friend, is that they never took the path others did, they forged their own way, and took the roads less traveled on, which makes my little rebel heart happy.  As I was wandering around today trying to find a spot to take pictures I realized that even on SL I never take the main road.  I always seem to just head off in one direction or another, through trees, and water, sometimes falling under a SIM, but off the path, in those more hidden places, you often find the hidden gems.  I think that applies to all areas of our lives, to be honest.  Too many people have gone the same direction, followed the exact same path, because someone told them that is how to get there, when in reality, there are a thousand different roads that lead to the same place, you just have to find the perfect one for you!  So, "trust your rebel heart, ride it into battle; don't be afraid, take the road less traveled."

I have gotten so far behind this month with everything going on, that I am playing catch-up and I truly hate that, because I don't want to rush through a post and not give the proper attention to the creators.  For example, these absolutely amazingly detailed eyes are only available for two more days at the Steampunk Carnival from Lone Wolf Studio.  The eyes are expertly designed with hand drawn textures from the creator of Lone Wolf and are unisex, meaning they are perfect for just about everyone!  Whether into the fantasy roleplay side of Second Life or not, these eyes are sure to stun anyone who happens to catch a glance, so hurry on over to the event and grab yours today!  I was quite pleased to see a wonderful piece from Glint in the We Love to Blog group, as I just love getting to blog jewelry from time to time.  The Silver Heart Choker is currently only available at the Outlet SL for 99L, unless of course they have already closed their doors, and if so, then head on over to the store today and check out all the other amazing recent releases!

The Fashion Details

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

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

Hair - Entwined - Dani
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Entwined/131/151/21

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Dookin - Gacha @ Steampunk Carnival until the 30th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dragonsworn/195/182/30

Earrings - Noodles - Le Kitty Earrings - Silver
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Illusory/129/128/3997

Choker - Glint! - Silver Heart Choker @ Outlet SL for ONLY 99L
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lorrey/89/18/22

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~

The world in my eyes

I have to be honest and admit that I am truly feeling out of my element being so incredibly busy and I have fallen behind in my dedication to keeping RL and SL life balanced.  I use my blogging as a sort of stress reliever in many ways, and the past week has seen me so busy that I haven't been able to post much which has left me feeling a bit out of sorts.  So many wonderful things have come my way since my return from neck surgery and I haven't been able to honor my new sponsors in the ways I have wanted due to being so busy with the move and having to commute into the old house to work, because we still don't have internet at the other house, and the latest estimate is next Spring.  So my posts are scattered, my thoughts are jumbled and I hope you all just bare with me during this incredible time of change.

I find it strange that the world is in as much turmoil as my personal life is right now; it seems to be the current state of affairs for most people I know right now, but like all things, this too shall pass.  When I opened my latest box from Lone Wolf Studio an old song started playing through my head which helped me find a direction for this post today!  The Medieval Fantasy Fair 6 continues for a little less than a week which means you don't have much time to head on over to the event and grab the newest, fantasy eyes from Lone Wolf.  I am wearing the RARE, called Princess and I love the swirl effect as it reflects the current state of confusion in my head and in the world.  I also want to encourage everyone to head on over to the Hair Fair 2016, where each purchase goes to fund Wigs for Kids, an absolutely AMAZING organization that is well worth your Linden, and we could all use new hair, in my opinion!  To grab a map and to get all the information check the website >HERE<, I promise you won't be disappointed and make sure to grab the gifts most designers have up in their stalls.

It has been a long time since I have gotten to blog anything from Glint, so I was excited to see a blogger box in We Love to Blog.  The Gold Opal and Pearls collection is a brand new release in store with each piece created with an incredible attention to detail with fabulous textures, and can also be purchased in Silver; so pick your favorite or grab both!  Stay tuned for my next post where you will get to see this entire dress from POSH Pixels, which I have absolutely fallen in love with, and I am sure you will too!

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 - Runaway - Romy Hair @ Hair Fair 2016
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rhodium/128/212/26

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Princess Eyes (Rare) @ Medieval Fantasy Fair 6
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rockin/240/121/2028

Earrings and Necklace - Glint - Gold Opal and Pearls NEW!!!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonlit%20Cove/37/195/22

Tattoo - White-Widow - Chocolat
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/129/135/22

Dress - POSH PIXELS - Bohemian Rhapsody @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/191/15/2004

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~

The credit company called and apparently I am going to need those hooker heels

It is one of those months where half of my luck is good and the other half is well, bordering on somewhere between crappy and abysmal.  Which I guess is kind of par for the course as of late.  As I was browsing through a favorite page on facebook today I found this little meme that made me laugh much louder than I probably should have, " My credit report said,"return everything you just bought, except the hooker heels...you're going to need those."  If you are like me, then this rings true at some point in your life.  Lucky for all of you NoName has FABULOUS new shoes as a group gift for you to pick up, and check out this amazing new jacket and tank combo for SLF&O group, which means you won't have to be hanging on the street corner contemplating a new lifestyle anytime soon!

As always you can count on a fantastic HUD with lots of options for the shoes and the jacket/tank combo meaning you can mix and match them with your favorite jeans or skirts, or in my case the ripped jeans also from NoName.  Do yourself a favor and head on over and check out all the wonderful goodies available at the store.  Psst...it's that time again at Glint for The Mega Hunt meaning there are 40... yes F O U R T Y different gifts to pick up in the store for 5L each.  There are 14 female gifts, 14 male gifts and 12 unisex gifts hidden through the store all marked by different colored beach balls, so check the board at the front of the store and get your hunt on!  

Over the last year being involved with We Love to Blog I have fallen in love with Pulcino's nail designs and their newest release is no exception so head on over to the Sequin Event before it closes its doors on the 15th for this gorgeous set named Cognition, which isn't the only offering there so check out all the new releases for the event.

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Hair - Olive - The Steamer

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Justine

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Apex

Shadow - Pelle - Smooth - Green

Liner - DeeTaleZ - A - Black

Nails - Pulcino - Cognition @ Sequin Event til the 15th

Ring - Glint - Lions Eye Ring Black for the Mega Hunt

Bracelet - Glint - Butterfly for the Mega Hunt

Necklace - Cae - Seeker's Quest

Jacket and Top - NoName - Fanny - SLF&O Gift

Jeans - NoName - Remi Ripped

Shoes - NoName - Rita - Group Gift!!!!

Home

House - Storytellers Burrow; Stairway to Knowledge; Whiskey Set; Table Lamp; Old Rugs; 8 Minute Mints; Lantern Cage; Old Chair - All from Storytellers Burrow @ The Arcade

Wreath - unKindness - part of Autumn Vanity Set @ FaMESHed

Map - NOMAD - Antique World map - A

Now that I have looked over my finances and realized how much of a hole I have ended up in with my income being $300 short this month I think it's time for a stiff drink, oh look the whiskey is right here!  Cheers and I hope you enjoy the rest of your night and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!   

  

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~  

Come seize the day at Sneak Peek

Happy Tuesday everyone!  Sorry I didn't check in yesterday, but my relaxing weekend away apparently wiped me out and I literally slept all day!  So here I am all bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning ready to show off this wonderful ensemble I put together featuring all kinds of goodies only available at this round of Sneak Peek!  The event only runs until the 5th, so put on your shopping shoes and head on over before it's too late!!!  I know from time to time my pictures can be a bit muted and it isn't often I get to express myself as creatively in my fashion blogs as I do in my home, or furniture blogs.  Today is different and I am pleasantly surprised and quite happy!  This round of Sneak Peek has lots of wonderful items for your to peruse that will surely turn your head towards Autumn, at least in the Northern Hemisphere!  LaVian & Co. has once again brought us more than one fabulous new release and one of the rompers comes in two different pattern/color choices, so I am sure you will find your favorite among the group!

I absolutely love this color combination and I was very excited to discover that the "violet" theme was running throughout the designers so I could put together an entire ensemble that you can go and grab at Sneak Peek!  The romper from Lavian fits wonderfully with my Maitreya body after just a few clicks, which is always a plus and there are so many colors to choose from that I know everyone will find EXACTLY what they were looking for!  Loovus has 2 exclusives for the event, the Kulinda Sunglasses and Mahats heels in matching colors and different metal selections making them a MUST have this late Summer!  I absolutely love the big, chunky, yet well designed pieces from Glint for this round as well and they also come in a variety of colors to mix and match with the other items you grab while at the event.  And if you are looking for a purse to go with the gold in your wardrobe then make sure to check out Petit Chat's exclusive purse for this round of Sneak Peek as well.

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Leyna

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Silverleaf

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia

Hair - Lamb - Want You

Sunglasses - Loovus - Kulinda - Amethyst - Black Frame @ Sneak Peek

Necklace and Bracelet - Glint - Centerstone Collection - Purple Fluorite (also comes with earrings) @ Sneak Peek

Romper - LaVian & Co. - Sweet Disposition #3 @ Sneak Peek

Purse - Petit Chat - My Lady Bag @ Sneak Peek

Shoes - Loovus - Mahats - Amethyst @ Sneak Peek

"Lunge and thrust to pout and pucker into the face of the beguiled"

Of course I am an 80's baby, being 43 they were the height of my teens and I wasn't your typical cheerleader as I have discussed before.  I listened to what most called punk or alternative and though it didn't majorly influence my style, torn fishnets, short skirts, combat boots, chains and lots of black found their way into my daily wardrobe.  I do believe you can browse through old photo albums and find me all dressed up for a dance still with my leather and metal bracelets on.  I had to keep my edge people!  This month AnaMarkova Designs brings you all kinds of wonderful releases at Designer Showcase including this fabulous ensemble that took me straight back to my youth and Siouxsie's voice started tumbling through my head!

Peek a Boo

Creeping up the backstairs
Slinking into dark stalls
Shapeless and slumped in bath chairs
Furtive eyes peep out of holes

She has many guises
She'll do what you want her to
Playing dead and sweet submission
Cracks the whip deadpan on cue

Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo
Peek-a-boo, peek-a-boo

Reeking like a pig sty
Peeling back and gagging free
Flaccid ego in your hand
Chokes on dry tears, can you understand?

She's jeering at the shadows
Sneering behind a smile
Lunge and thrust to pout and pucker
Into the face of the beguiled

The top and skirt fit perfectly with my Maitreya body with very few alphas turned on, which of course ease in dressing is always a plus, especially now with the mesh bodies, that isn't always true.  This ensemble is currently only available at Designer Showcase until the 26th of the month, then will go back to full price in the store, so hurry on over and get yours today!  While there, check out the other designs AND AnaMarkova also provides one of the group gifts this month, so what are you waiting for??!  Go get your hands on amazing fashions!

The Details

Body - Maitreya

Hair - Tameless - Wren 

Skin - Lumae - Niska - Gateau 

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim

Plugs and Earrings - Glint - Plugs and Rings

Choker - Pekka - Solid Metal Spiked

Bracelets - unKindness (heathenesque) - Lil Stinger

Top and Skirt - AnaMarkova Designs - Siouxie Punk @ Designer Showcase til 8/26

Shoes - Reign - Monarch Heels

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

 

"Tight rope walker feeling dizzy"

As many of you know I used to do my fair share of roleplaying but since I came over to Second Life I chose to not RP anymore, however, there are days when I want to toss on a costume and not be me for just a little while.  Heydra's newest release immediately put me in a bit of an edgier mood and suddenly the new wave, punk girl in me came streaking out of her hiding place!  In those teen years of finding who I was and what my style was, I might have dabbled in the punk look, including an 11 inch black mohawk so this ensemble today truly took me back to days of experimentation and dancing on the razors edge.  I will leave it up to your imaginations to figure out what that means, just know I had a blast running around the grid to some seedier locations last night and I might just be back again soon!

Needless to say, since music is often my gateway to inspiration, I hit youtube and started surfing through old favorite bands and stumbled across one I hadn't thought about in years.  Every day after cheerleading practice (with my mohawk in a ponytail) I would jump into my car to drive home and the radio would automatically go to the local "alternative" station where my friend Scott worked as a DJ.  At exactly 4:55pm a dedication came across the waves that simply said, "Hey Crash, keep it under light speed!  This goes out to you!"  And by the time I hit the back roads of St. Louis County I was flying to "Crash" by the Primitives.  Of course nostalgia set in a bit deeper and an old tune by the same band started tiptoeing its way through my grey matter and seemed a perfect song to accompany this post!  (So yeah, hit play down there!  Follow me back to the 80's)  

I know I have been a bit quiet the last couple of posts but I have been feeling much like a tight rope walker on a razors edge with my life and which way to go.  Transitioning from IMVU a year and a half ago to SL wasn't hard but, the learning curve when it comes to creating is HUGE!  So while I watched tutorials, talked to friends and listened I began to blog.  I have found my voice in that time and no longer feel like your run of the mill fashion blogger, which is exactly what I had hoped for when this all began.  In the back of my mind a dream formed that included me creating on Second Life and taking my hobby to a whole new level and making it a career.  It seemed a far off dream, but now, I stand on that tight rope, dizzy with happiness as I watch that dream become a physical reality.  For that reason you will all notice that I have cut my sponsor list down quite a bit to free up more time for me to create so that in the next few months I will be introducing you to a new creator and it will be ME!  I am incredibly grateful to all of my Sponsors and appreciate the opportunities each and everyone has provided me along the way.  The vast amount of knowledge I have gained from them is something I can never repay, but I hope by me moving forward they know I couldn't have done it without them.  The days as a lost "punk/alternative" kid and all of the lives I have lead that brought me to Second Life were all spent following a dream, with my head in the clouds.  It isn't always a bad place to be, because after all, dreams often do come true!

Style Card

 Body - Maitreya - Lara

Hands and Feet - Slink

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Max + Custom Lip Tint

Hair - HOMAGE - Laith GIFTY @ Hair Fair 2015

Eyes - IKON - Charm - Nymph

Shadow - The Stringer Mausoleum - Roxy - Speed Racer

Necklace - Pekka - Supernatural

Earrings - Glint - Plugs and Rings

Tattoo - The Wicked Peach - Always @ The Wizarding Fair

Jacket and Top - HEYDRA - Rockstar Jacket - Pink @ Stuff Sales Room 7/6 - 7/28

Bracelets - Indulge Temptation - Halycon 1

Shorts - Awear - Danne

Prop and Pose - WetCat - Smoke

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~ 

   

A Tempting Classic

I am starting to notice as I get older, my choices for gowns tend towards the classic style versus the avante garde of my youth.  I think that is more a sign of maturity for me than a change in my over all style, as the choices still are bold in comparison to others.  The Apply Me event has been up and running for a couple of days now and I just need to gush for a moment.  This is the first round of this event from Solaris and so far the results have been outstanding.  I am literally buried in boxes and the offerings are truly fantastic.  No matter what mesh body you use, or mesh add-ons you are sure to find exactly what you have been needing at Apply Me, including this stunning new gown from Cherished Creations.

The "Temptation" gown is a combination of mesh and prim pieces combined to make this magnificent dress that you can only pick up at Apply Me.  The delicate rose detailing along the straps continues down the back giving a very alluring profile for all those who happen to have their eyes turned your way.  The dress is wonderfully designed and textured making it a hit in my book and you can be assured this dress will find its way to an event or two this Summer.  HSe's Walk the Night With Me, a Gothic Wedding Event is also in full swing on the grid, but will be closing soon which means you don't have a lot of time left to go and pick up this amazing new jewelry set from Glint.  The Sacred Heart collection comes in a wide variety of colors to choose from, but I loved the "Raven" with this ensemble and thought it was a perfect match. 

If you are looking for a glamorous skin to add to your collection then make sure to check out this gorgeous new skin from Poudre.  The Kamilla collection comes in several makeup color selections in the same tones you have come to love and they are available in all current appliers, which means you will find exactly what you need at the store!  I am going to head out for the evening and enjoy a little dancing in this gown, so have a wonderful night of shopping and I will see you all in the morning!

Style Card

Body - Maitreya - Lara

Hands and Feet - Slink

Skin - Poudre - Kamilla Sparks - Gold NEW!!! NEW!!!

Hair - Elikatira - Lillian - Gift @ The Hair Fair 2015

Jewelry - Glint - Sacred Heart - Raven @ HSe's Walk the Night with Me - A Gothic Wedding Event

Gown - Cherished Creations - Temptation @ Apply Me

Prop and Poses - Exposeur - Spanish Patio    

Like, Oh My God! She's a Valley Girl

Due to some technical difficulties around here the past week, mainly me back, my series on dressing styles is going to have to wait for a bit since I can't sit for long periods of time right now.  In the meantime, I will be bringing you all kinds of cute goodies for this Summer from various creators and events, so keep an eye out!  Guess what?!  A brand new event from Solaris opens on the 10th, called Apply Me, which of course, is exactly what you think it is!  An event designed with the mesh body in mind!  Here is your first tease!  Enjoy and hope to see you on the 10th!

Total Valley Girl

I have to share a secret today with everyone....the movie "Valley Girl" is a secret obsession and I have loved that movie since the first day it came out.  I was really a little young to have been sneaking into the theater after my sister and her friend thought I had gone into some Disney flick, but I did it anyway.  The stupidly catchy tune from Frank Zappa to the goofy language to the daring, spunky, eclectic way of dressing had me hooked!  So you can imagine my delight and surprise to see this adorable, and aptly named "Valley Girl" ensemble from Pink Pearl Designs, an exclusive release for Apply Me!  From head to toe this entire ensemble is perfect!  The sunglasses sit well on top of your head and I didn't have a hard time finding a hair that looked good, which is always a plus in my book.  The phone and earbuds fit well and I didn't do any adjusting, which was fantastic since the earbuds sat perfectly!  The jacket and skirt are both mesh and the top comes in standard layers as well as with some of the most current appliers.  If you are looking for a bit of a retro look, or if the Summer has brought up some 80's nostalgia then make sure to head on by the store and let your inner Valley Girl come out to play!

Valley Girl Tease

Check out the new nail release from DaneMarkZ adorning my pretty little fingers!  I love the "Tropicana Slant" collection as the colors are perfect for Summer and come in both silver and gold selections making them very versatile.  I also had to get a close up of that popsicle and the cute sunglasses, so you knew that Valley Girls aren't as innocent as they look!  I absolutely adore this look, and it brings out the brat in me, which means it quite possibly may get a lot of wear!  Again, the retro, eclectic look fits in perfectly with my bohemian style, so remember that sometimes it is all in how you put an ensemble together that defines it's style, not just the pieces themselves.  

Style Card

 Body - Slink - Physique

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Leyna - Exclusive Makeup - No Longer Available

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim

Ear Studs - Glint - Piercings and Studs

Nails - DaneMarkZ - Tropicana Slant

Ensemble - Pink Pearl Designs - Valley Girl - Pink @ Apply Me - July 10th!

Pose - EverGlow - Sweet

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 Beached Bunny Hunt 5 has begun!

I hope everyone had a fantastic and safe weekend and that you are done recuperating and are ready to head into a week full of shopping!  I know work has to be mixed in there, but at the moment all I can think about is The Beached Bunny Hunt that started on the 3rd with 67 stops and all kinds of goodies for you to get your hands on, including this adorable new dress from Heydra!

Bummin' Around at Calypso

I know on my last post I promised a follow up piece about dressing styles, and that will happen later today, I was held hostage by a back issue over the weekend and my best friend's birthday.  But, I am back! And I have lots to share with you!  Heydra is a sponsor of TBBH5 and has hidden this little gem somewhere in the store, and while there make sure to check out ALL the different colors the "Fiona" dress comes in, as it is a brand new release!  I love the flirty and casual feel of this dress and I am always a fan of the hibiscus flower as it transports me immediately back to nights spent on the beaches of Maui.  Whether you want to dress it down for a casual stroll or maybe you want to dress it up a bit and toss on a set of jewels from Glint, like this collection currently available for ONLY 55L through the 8th, so HURRY!  As usual, the Slink body does make the tank mesh break in the back, but this is a common issue with the physique and has nothing to do with the mesh.  It is amazing what a good camera angle and a great hair can do when the inevitable glitches arise in our mesh bods!

Style Card

 Body, Hands and Feet - Slink

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Leyna - exclusive makeup no longer available

Eyes - IKON - Charm - Nymph

Hair - D!va - Rosa

Jewelry - Glint - Caged Ice - Lavender - 55L 7/2-7/8

Dress - HEYDRA - Fiona - The Beached Bunny Hunt 5

July 3rd - July 31st

Hunt Info

Start Location

Hunt Hints

Pose - PosESion - Dulce  

Sweet Sun Tea and the buzz of the bees in the afternoon

Though I have been out West now since 1994, I will always consider myself to be a Southern girl at heart, and those who spend a lot of time around me could tell you the accent still kicks in and my kitchen seems to always be bubbling with some staple from the South.  I rather like it that way, for there is a certain pace that holds true in the South that I truly enjoy.  Those long, lazy, lovely days spent basking in the sun, or relaxing on the front porch swing with a glass of fresh sun tea in hand, and evenings full of lightning bugs, barbeques and secret kisses in the dark.  With the heat wave that has the West Coast broiling this week, my thoughts of course drift back to home and nostalgia has swept over me.  These terracotta tiles don't feel like home and I swear if I close my eyes, I can remember the sweet smell of honeysuckle still on the vine and the soft buzz of the bees singing on the wind.

If you are looking for that perfect swimsuit this Summer season then make sure to head over to NoName and get your hands on their newest release, "Amy."  The suit has a retro, classic styling and the mesh fits incredibly well on my mesh body with just a few clicks of my alphas, which is always a plus in my book.  The suit comes with a color change HUD for the suit body, the bow and the studs across the bodice, making it very versatile and sure to fit your style and mood this Summer.  I know it did today as my mind drifted back to those Summers of my youth and I took some time to relax and reflect under the Arizona sun.

Style Card

 Body, Hands and Feet - Slink

Skin - DeeTaleZ

Hair - Catwa - Lazy

Eyes - IKON

Piercings - Glint - Studs and Piercing Set

Earrings - ieQED - Niobe

Necklace - Cae - Love Lock

Swimsuit - NoName - Amy

Prop/Pose - Exposeur - The Spanish Patio @ FaMeshed

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~

   

"Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet"

Spring was something that never really hit the high country here in Arizona this year, but Summer is peeking around the corner and the temps are rising.  I remember Summer's growing up in St. Louis and how as the temperatures grew so did the evening adventures into the Central West End; with its sidewalk cafes, retro clothing stores, restaurants and my favorite place, Vintage Vinyl.  Though I spent my teens listening to cassette tapes there is something so classic and pure about a record printed on vinyl.  I hate that my son and the majority of his friends have no idea what a "record" is, let alone know what to do with it if they ever found one!  Vintage Vinyl had cubicles you could play records in and I remember stuffing 4 or 5 teen girls into one to hear the newest release from one of our favorite bands.  Needless to say as I was out wandering around looking for a place to inspire me for a picture, I headed by Indie Heights, and to my surprise found Vintage Vinyl.  Though a little modern, I was immediately transported back in time and I closed my eyes for a moment and I swear I could smell the fresh pressed vinyl.  If you too have a love of records and are looking for a spot to just chill out and think about the times gone by, then head on over to your favorite Thrift Shop and grab an old player with a couple of albums and get nostalgic with me for simpler times.

Style Card

 Body, Hands and Feet - Slink

Skin - DeeTaleZ

Eyes - IKON

Shadow - Alaskametro - Tropika @ Anybody #7

Hair - Exile - Rising Tides

Necklace and Earrings - Maxi Gossamer - Fern's Trinket

Ensemble - AnaMarkova Designs - Gretchen NEW!!! NEW!!!

Bracelets - Glint - Womens' Leather and Beads

Shoes - Zenith - Summer Platforms @ FaMeshed

Three little birds sat on my window
And they told me I don't need to worry
Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet
Little girls, double-dutch on the concrete

Maybe sometimes we got it wrong, but it's all right
The more things seems to change, the more they stay the same
Ooo, don't you hesitate

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans
I hope you get your dreams
Just go ahead, let your hair down
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

 

I absolutely love the retro Boho feel of this fringe top with its tailored shorts.  Both are very well made, though I will say you might have some breaking through when wearing a mesh body when twisting and turning.  But as you can see here, it is very pose specific and doesn't interfere with wearing it at all.  Do yourself a favor and head on by AnaMarkova Designs and check out all the gorgeous new releases including the one featured here.  

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~

As long as the sea is bound to wash upon the sand

The month of June is upon us which means, traditionally this is the "Wedding" month.  Thought to be the perfect time of year for garden weddings, the days before the solstice, which marks the start Summer, are filled with the clinking of Champagne glasses.  The Stuff Sales Room joins in this month of wedded bliss with their newest round which started on the 6th and runs until the 28th featuring gorgeous designs at discounted prices perfect for the blissful month of June.  HEYDRA brings you the stunning Lea Gown for only 199L, exclusively for the event.  The elegant, strapless gown is well structured and intricately detailed, making it a perfect dress for either a wedding or formal gathering.

 Gown - HEYDRA - Lea Gown @ The Stuff Sales Room

Shoes - Reign - Glitter Pumps - Silver

Glint has fantastic deals this week, as you have come to expect, including this adorable flowered jewel set.  The Silver and Pearl Flowers collection is resizeable and you can move them to adjust them on your shape, which of course is always a plus.  Jewelry can be so very difficult at times, and Rainbow makes sure her pieces are all easy to fit.  The necklace features a wonderful, long drape accenting any back baring ensemble this Summer.

Body, Hands and Feet - Slink

Hair - D!va - Giz - In Store Gacha

Skin - Poudre - Dia - Reddish - NEW GROUP GIFT!

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Industrial

Earrings and Necklace - Glint! - Silver and Pearl Flowers - on SALE! This week ONLY!

Bracelet and Ring - Glint! - Flower and Bracelet - Green - RARE @ Audace Summer Fair

  Prop and Pose - Exposeur - The Spanish Patio @ FaMeshed  

The atmosphere that seems to inherently come with the month of June had me reflecting on wedding songs.  Which isn't really surprising with as important as music is to me, but I thought about what song I would want if I ever chose to walk down the aisle again, RL or SL, and a tune started playing it's way through my head and I thought it matched perfectly.  

How long will I love you
As long as stars are above you
And longer if I can
How long will I need you
As long as the seasons need to
Follow their plan

How long will I be with you
As long as the sea is bound to
Wash up on the sand

How long will I want you
As long as you want me to
And longer by far
How long will I hold you
As long as your father told you
As long as you can

How long will I give to you
As long as I live through you
However long you say

How long will I love you
As long as stars are above you
And longer if I may

How long will I love you
As long as stars are above you

How Long Will I Love You

Ellie Goulding

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 play of smoke and light on the window pane

Last fall I happened upon a wonderful organization for bloggers and creators called SL Blogger Support, and it was by far one of the best choices I have made over the last year.  Recently, the posts there have been discussing how to get more traffic on your blog and after today's article I had to sit back for a bit and think about everything presented in "4 essential blogging secrets to help you write seductively readable SL blog posts."  Along the way my blog has evolved, and actually took a turn I had not expected at the start.  I am a Bohemian at heart and when out and about shopping, or hanging out with friends, you will find me in an eclectic mix of designs, colors and textures.  But, what you won't find, are baggy, form hiding designs, poorly textured fabrics or pieces that interfere with walking, sitting or dancing.  Often times this style of my own, leans toward the more haute couture, but always with an artistic, or Bohemian flair.  This why I close every post by saying make today's fashion trends work for you, because that is after all what it means to have personal style.  The ability to take new and trendy items and use them in a way that fits your personality, not the way the newest magazine tells you to wear it.  Looking back at my posts along the way, I have to say I still truly believe that is what my blog is all about, showing all of you how to integrate the newest, high fashion designs into your more artisan lifestyle wardrobes.  Stay tuned as I take to heart some of the advice I have come across lately and start to tailor my blog more directly towards my original goal.

Today I took some time to head out to a few events and do a little retail therapy as I love to call it!  First stop Cosmopolitan since I know this round will be ending soon and I wanted to check out some of the pieces I had been seeing on FB and other blogs.  New to the scene for me is WetCat but this FANTASTIC pose and prop has made it's mark.  The "Smoke" Window Prop is a well textured piece perfect for any studio with 14 unisex "smoking" poses that also comes with a Cigarette and Lighter prop.  The windows also have 3 positions, Open, Closed, and Half Way meaning you can truly capture the feeling of the scene you are creating.  I also stopped by FaMeshed, and Designer Showcase as well, so stay tuned for those posts soon. 

A new Gacha event has hit the grid this month, Audace Summer Fair and Glint! has LOTS of goodies for you to check out including this gorgeous bracelet and ring combo.  This is the Rare, and though it says "Green" I would really call it more of an Aqua, which made it go PERFECTLY with this adorable new ensemble from NoName. 

The "Shari" set comes with the Top and Suspender Shorts as one with a HUD to change the Shorts, Suspenders, Top and Metals, and for those a little more daring you can also choose to hide the top!  The mesh fit incredibly well with my Slink Physique and the textures are truly wonderful, so head on by the store and get yours today!  And while you are out, make sure to head by HUDSON's Clothing Co. for the grid wide Silk Road Hunt VI that runs June 1st through the 30th and get your hands on these stunning new necklaces especially designed for the hunt.  The "Roman Coin and Cross Heavy Necklaces" are Unisex and can be worn together or separately.  Check the board as you land for the hint!  

Style Card

Body, Hands and Feet- Slink

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Max

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Apex

Hair - Mina - Mientje

Necklaces - HUDSON's Clothing Co. - Roman Coin and Cross Set - Unisex - Silk Road Hunt VI

Tattoos - White-Widow - Lost River

Top and Suspender Shorts - NoName - Shari NEW!!!

Bracelet and Ring - Glint! - Flower and Bracelet - Green - RARE @ Audace Summer Fair

Pose and Props - WetCat - "Smoke" Window Prop @ Cosmopolitan    

Well, I hope through the window tonight that I have you glimpse into the grid out there and that you have gotten a few ideas for things you can add to your wardrobe.  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~

I'm no Angel but I wear it well

BEWBAPALOOZA opened May 20th with all new goodies for all you mesh lovers.  Whether Lolas or Mesh bodies this event is definitely one you should check out!  HEYDRA brings you a new, Limited and Exclusive outfit that will ONLY be available for the duration of the event then it will be gone FOREVER!

Everything in nature has two sides, including a woman.  Some may call it a mask, but truly the side you see depends all upon you!  She can be your Rebel with an Angel side or an Angel with a Rebel side but don't be fooled into thinking she is only one of those.  If that one you have been watching seems like a perfect angel, then be assured, behind closed doors you will discover she's no angel.

The Tribal outfit comes in "Angel" and "Rebel" versions in Black, Pink and Purple with standard layers and appliers for all the latest mesh bodies for only 99L at BEWBAPALOOZA until June 10th.  Indulge your inner angel or rebel and head on over to the event and get your hands on this sexy ensemble before it's too late!

Body - Slink

Tattoos - White-Widow - Les Fleurs du Mal

Hair - Analog Dog - #42

Collar - PixelGeek - Chained Heart Collar - Black

Bracelets - unKindness/heathenesque - Lil Stinger

Earrings - Glint - Plugs and Earrings

Top and Shorts - HEYDRA - Tribal - Angel and Rebel @ BEWBAPALOOZA

 

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~

Draped in Silk @ .PENUMBRA. SS15 Fashion Week

Sometimes, I honestly believe a picture speaks a thousand words and that trying to describe or discuss simply takes away from the simple beauty of the ensemble.  This is one of those moments.... 

The delicate softness of silk and the daring lines of this dress exude femininity and for a moment I might have been transported to days in the past when I might have dabbled in a bit of RP.  This silk is available exclusively at .PENUMBRA.'s SS15 Fashion Week from Rayne Couture which is only open until the 23rd of May, so hurry on over, you will not be disappointed!

Style Card

Shape - Mine

Hair - Mina - Elvira @ FaMeshed

Skin - DeeTaleZ - no longer available

Eyes - IKON

Lashes - Gaeline

Tattoo - Identity Body Shop - Guenkyo

Arm Bands and Leg Band - Glint! - Diamond and Sapphire Silks Set

Dress and Necklace - Rayne Couture - Urban Silk @ .Penumbra. SS15 Fashion Week

Come along on the journey with me tonight and click play!

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~   

Holding on for Life

Summer is right around the corner which means we are all on the hunt for our perfect summer nights ensemble.  Virtual Diva's brand new romper release, "Eclipse-Glitter" is exactly what you have been searching for this season.  An elegant, yet flirty ensemble with a plunging neckline that fits wonderfully, even with a mesh body on!  Which is always a plus in my book!  Now that I made the switch to my Slink Physique I find myself rarely, if ever, venturing back into my standard SL avatar shape.  So I am always mindful of the fit on our mesh bodies.  If you haven't headed by Glint to check out the weekly sales and specials then you are missing out on some amazing items, including the "Spiral Flowers and Beads" set I am wearing here.  The set comes with a Color Changer and Resizer upon touch and is currently ONLY 55L at the store!  I love that you can mix and match colors in this piece with the silver, making it a very versatile set and a MUST have for your jewelry box.

Head to Toe

Body - Slink

Hair - CATWA - Aura

Skin - DeeTaleZ

Eyes - IKON

Lashes - Gaeline

Jewelry Set - Glint! - Spiral Flowers and Beads

Romper - Virtual Diva - Eclipse - Glitter

With all the work I have been doing lately I am thinking it is time for a little break tonight.  Hopefully I will find something to do tonight so I can show off this ensemble since I simply just fell in love with it!

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~