I've been a bad, bad blogger

Hi folks. Long time no see. Between family emergencies and those pesky holiday gatherings, I've been away for most of November and December. I didn't get to blog nearly as often as I wanted to, and I feel terrible about it.
Alas, it's a new year, and I plan to blog more often. A lot more often. If you're not sick of seeing my face already, you will be soon!

So let me show you what I've been wearing for... 2 weeks? I love it all so I haven't taken it off.

Sileny passed me her newest shape and I fell in love with it. Bettie is petite and curvy, and absolutely adorable. Though I've been tweaking my av's body for a year or so, I usually refuse to change my face. I've been walking around with hers for a while and I love it. She also goes fantastically with a number of skins and that's always a good thing.
And the eyes... Oh, the eyes. I went to L.Fauna to check out the skins and fell in love with these on the way. There's a ton of options in each pack (large pupil, small pupil, prims or no prims, and "soul prims" that illuminate you) and all of them are striking.
And last but certainly not least, the cheongsam has to be one of my favorite clothing items in SL. I was amazed by the beauty and superb construction of the Tender Blossom dresses from Musashi-Do, and when a blue version was offered up as an SL Daily Deal exclusive on December 24th, I snapped it up and haven't taken it off since.
There will be a lot of changes coming for me this year. Perhaps I should start by changing my clothes...

Nah... :)

A happy, healthy, and prosperous new year to all.

Style Sheet:
Shape: Shape It Up! - Bettie
Skin: Belleza - Alyson Pale group gift (L$250 join fee)
Hair: Diversity Hair - Natsumi - Hi-ho Silver (full bright turned off)
Eyes: CHAI Eyes +Allure+ [GRAY 2] small pupil (with prims)
Dress: Musashi-Do - Tender Blossoms (Winter Night) (this color is no longer available, but other colors are in the store.)
Poses by Long Awkward Pose: [Photo 1] M-Depressed [Photo 2] M-Quiet Glance [Photo 4] Shoe1-Classic Shuuz
(The chair in the first photo is from Elisa, but I didn't use the poses in it.)

I'm not on break...

I'm not usually a full ensemble type of gal, nor do I claim to be a fashionista. I admit I'm more functional than fashionable. I sort of throw something together and if my bits are covered, I'm happy. Sometimes I think I look cute; other times I'm just "meh."

Today I put together some recently acquired items and was pretty impressed with myself. I loved each of the pieces, and I think I did a pretty good job color coordinating and accessorizing. Let me know what you think:

Ain't I cute? I love this yellow shirt, and the jeans will make your butt look positively biteable!

I think this is my new favorite hair style.

Focus on the shoes, people. I know I'm a self-proclaimed sneaker whore, but kitten heels tickle me.

I know you weren't looking at the shoes, so here's a booty shot for you to enjoy. Love those jeans.

Style Notes:
Hair: Assassin (Nickle) The Stringer Mausoleum and Shrine (wearable daggers included but not shown.)
Shoes: Tweed Shoes (Autumn) .hc&co.
Pants: Basic Jeans (Brown) .hc&co.
Top: Off The Shoulder Top (Yellow) ::EmJay::
Jewelry: Morski Pas (Female) :: Genesis ::
Eyes: Halftone Eyes (Power & Softness) =HooT=
Lashes: Deviant Prim Lashes 01 - Deviant Kitties
Poses: all from [Long Awkward Pose]
photo 1 - Casually Chill Pose Set / Swagger
photo 2 - Chub / Debating (poop hunt gift)
photo 3 - My Shoe, Your A#% Pose Set / Check My Shuuz
photo 4 - Chub / Aw Cheese (poop hunt gift)
Skin: This particular skin has been retired, but do check out the other beautiful skins available at LionSkins
Shape: not for sale

Photos taken using Caliah Lyon's windlight settings with high resolution snapshot checked. If you click on the photo to view the larger version, it won't look so pixelated.