Hello all!  It's been a while!  Today I had my daughter help style my avatar so this look is a little bit weird, that's for certain.  Everything in it is great though!  Hope you find something you like. :) (The wings flap and are my favorite thing ever, btw.)

I am not going to post all slurs and stuff right now due to time constraints but hopefully I can get most of them right.  Ciao!
Details:
Wings: Lassitude and Enui @ The Gacha Garden (opens the first), 75L per try
Suit: Valentina E., past FLF item
Tattoos: Silent Sparrow @ Kawaii Project
Hair: Mello @ Kawaii Project
Skin Applier: La Petite Morte, past gift
Body: Maitreya
Head: LeLutka
Foxes, Ears, and Tail: Fawny @ Epiphany, gacha items, 75L per try
Eyes: Banana Banshee, 99L for color packs HERE, 39L for individual colors HERE.
Pose: Status

It's Been a While!

  Hi guys!  It's been about 50000 years since I have blogged here because of my long SL break.  Well today I wanted to make a post!  I found this outfit from Lassitude&Ennui and I just had to show it.  My photography skills really need brushing up after this break so I am not sure if you can really see how awesome this is but I promise it's great.  Lots of colors available!  See it on Flickr HERE.

WORN:
Outfit and Boots: Lassitude & Ennui @ The Gacha Garden, gacha items
Hair: Wasabi Pills
Tattoo: Silent Sparrow
Body from Maitreya and head from Lelutka

Past and Present

 When I saw these boots from Lassitude & Ennui  for We Love Role-Play my first thought was "These are freaking amazing."  My second thought was "Something about these boots remind me of something else."  Well, I figured it out.

  Back when I joined SL in 2007 I went to this shop looking for old fashioned boots to match a gown I had.  I found L&E and my jaw dropped.  This was everything I wanted!!   I bought one pair of boots at the time and more later on.  One pair of the boots I bought?  Ankle boots with a brocade type pattern in a light color with shiny buttons.
  I am so, so happy to have a new version of this type of boot.  As you can see, mesh has brought us a long way.  Whether you were for against mesh coming to SL you have to admit that it has brought some really, really beautiful clothing to SL.
  These boots are available in several sizes that are rigged and they are also available in an unrigged version for those who maybe can't fit properly into the rigged sizes.  Several other colors available for only 180L each.
  Check them out at We Love Role-Play hrough July 31st now!  The 2006 version has, of course, been retired. :P

Sky Captain

When I put this outfit on yesterday I instantly felt like I could be a villain or something in a movie like Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. The eye patch, the stockings, the shoes, everything just screamed vintage vixen villain. Love!!!

I am also loving red lately so this jacket is great. Apparently it has materials enabled but I have no idea how to use those or if my computer can even handle it so it isn't shown. :P It should also be noted that unless you wear a larger size or the jacket over the smallest size of the dress they won't work together.

These shoes are made by Lassitude & Ennui and are as amazing as everything that has been release there since the dawn of time. Well, the dawn of L&E anyway. So many color available too. Check it out! Details below.

WORN: Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui Jacket, Stockings: Uncertain Smile @ Gothmas Dress: NYU Patch: Hate Me and Eat Me for Solidea Folies Hair: Analog Dog, free in the free hair bubble Lipstick: Pink Fuel, part of a large pack Skin: Birdy, past group gift, still available in the store

Smudge

  More Goth Fair!!!  You have a little over a week left to hit the World Goth Fair.  I keep hearing people say they don't want to go because they aren't goth but omg there are so many great things!!  Like this dress from Volstead, for example, is shown here in classic black lace but there are other colors too!  Does not have to be style "goth" at all.  I wore this dress with the group gift earrings from Ladies Who Lunch and a necklace from Lassitude & Ennui, to give it a more vintage feel.  Of course I added lots of other darker items (like this incredible skin!!!) to make it spooky like I like though. ;D  More information below!

Worn:
Dress: Volstead @ World Goth Fair, charity donation item
Earrings: Ladies Who Lunch, group gift (500L join fee)
Necklace: Lassitude & Ennui
Skull: Half Deer @ World Goth Fair, 100% donation item, other colors included (meant to be worn but I rezzed it for the photo instead)
Skin: Jalwa @ World Goth Fair, 100% charity donation item! (Includes multiple brow options, cleavage option, and even SLINK AVATAR ENHANCEMENT APPLIERS for the feet and hands.  I can't tell you how much of a bonus getting the appliers with a skin purchase is to me!)
Hair: Shag (does not include the bangs, see below)
Bangs Attachment: Alice Project @ Fameshed (comes with the "Disna" hairstyle)

Working

  The worst part of working on something all day is when you try to sit down and relax you still see the task every time you close your eyes.  I feel like the shadow angle here (one of the Bryn Oh ones on firestorm, I can't remember which) makes it look like, even though the avatar has her eyes closed and is taking a break from work, the shadow of herself is still concentrated on working.
  Today is a break from things for me in a way so I am keeping the writing to a minimum and will just let you read the details below.

Details:
Blouse w/Tango appliers included: Sn@tch, part of a pack
Black corset part: Blacklace, free as part of a hunt gift lingerie set
Skirt: The Sea Hole @ The Arcade, gacha item
Socks: Dirty Lynx
Skin, Hair, Head: Fashionably Dead
Table and Pot: Post, part of FLF from yesterday
Eggs: Schadenfreude , part of FLF from yesterday
Collar: Lassitude & Ennui @ L'accessoires

A Sleepless Night

  Well, who could sleep really when they have a corset on?  But ignore that thought because it's a picture and it has a night time feel and shhhh I am tired. :P

  My corset is one of three colors from Lassitude&Ennui for the Adore&Abhor 5 year anniversary celebration.  I was on vacation so I didn't get to put an item out and I missed the start of it (which made me SUPER SAD) but it's still going on and there are so many great deals so check it out!  My collar is also from L&E and is available at the L'Accessoires event.  It's romantic and lovely as L&E does perfectly.  I added an underwear set from Sn@tch (an older item but still good!) that also had the romance vibe going on to match.  More details below!
Worn:
Corset: Lassitude&Ennui @ Adore&Abhor anniversary, other colors available
Collar: Lassitude&Ennui @ L'Accessories, other colors available
Lingerie: Sn@tch, several colors included in the pack w/transfer permissions
Hair: Analog Dog
Skin and Eyes: YS & YS, past TDR item, not sure if this exact skin is available in the store
Stitched Eyebrows: Miss Shippe's Studio
Adore&Abhor anniversary blog post HERE
L'Accesoires blog HERE

Worms

A bazillion while ago I told the owner of Squeek! that she should make some worms.  I don't exactly remember the context but it happened somehow.  The other day she was all "Hey remember when you said I should make worms?  Well, I finally did!"  I did a little happy chair dance which seems sort of odd when you consider I am happy about mouth worms but it's SL so hey. :P

My gorgeous to the max top is from Fameshed from Valentina E.  You can't see it that well but it's cropped and red and mesh and awesome.  Because it's sort of loose and flow-y it doesn't come with an alpha so, if you ca, make sure it fits you first!  My skin was a marketplace special from Pulse skins and it was cheap and limited time only I think so grab it before it's gone.  More item details below!
Worn:
Skin: Pulse, 200L marketplace special
Shirt: Valentina E. @ Fameshed
Lipstick Tattoo Layer: Aimi, 7L
Hair: Exile
Necklaces: Lassitude & Ennui @ Shop Free*Style, free, includes more colors too
Worms: Squeek!, 25L gacha priza
White Prim Eye: By Snow, 1L
Button Neck Tattoo: Mes Petites Coutures, 1L
Eye Makeup: Chelle @ Shop Free*Style, 50L part of a pack of lots of colors

Pretty Pink Princess

I was wearing this outfit and it creeped Isabeau out so of course I had to blog it. :3  Cute + creepy = my one true love and I am going to have a very hard time taking this skin/makeup combo off!!. :D  Details below the photo!

Worn:
Momo Skin and Makeup Layer: Cupcakes @ The Deck's My Attic event, 95L (comes with other makeups too)
Knotted Pearl Necklace: Lassitude & Ennui
Stacked Pearls Necklaces: Lassitude & Ennui @ Shop Free*Style, 0L (not open yet!)
Sweater: Cracked Mirror, was a gift for My SecondBox and this version is no longer available but you can get THIS sparkly sweater which is just as good, in my humble opinion.
Skirt: Elate!
Arm Warmers: DCNY @ Marketplace, 5 colors included
Tattoo: Para Designs, free
Eyes: Insufferable Dastard, subscriber gift (other gifts included)
Hair: Elikatira (I think the store has closed and all items are retired now so no LM)

Cupssitude and Ennuake

  I have a few things I want to show you today that I love.  I took these pictures a while back but I have had so many computer issues I am just getting to posting them now.  Look how cute I am!

  My skin, scarf and dress are from Cupcakes.  The sim has been redone and it's so gorgeous!  There are new stores all over the sim and the all have items out for 70L or less to celebrate the opening.  The items I am wearing are not part of the sale BUT you can get the mesh scarf in a full pack of three pastel colors for only 50L and you can get this skin in a different makeup, exclusive to the opening event, for only 70L per tone.  I chose to wear this slightly more nude version of the Emilia skin because I just wanted to highlight how lovely the lips and eye are are.  Keep a watch on Cupcakes because they are planning some great things in their quest to reinstate themselves as a top original brand and get out of the template-creator rut.  I can't wait!!

   My boots are from Lassitude & Ennui and are one of the more recent releases.  They are currently at the L'Accessoires event only but I am sure will be released into the main store once that is over.  There are six colors available and each has different sizes so you don't have to worry about if they will fit your legs or not.   here are demos anyway in case you aren't sure. :P

OK, enjoy!
Worn:
Skin, Dress, Scarf: Cupcakes
Boots: Lassitude & Ennui @ L'Accessoires
Hair: Elikatira, 70% off sale
Tights: Sheer
Tattoo: Para Designs (not sure if still available)

Gray

I got these horns from Lassitude & Ennui a while ago and didn't know what to wear them with since I am not normally a horns type of gal.  Then today I saw the group notice for this super awesome skin from MiaSnow and I was like oooh those would match well!  Then I was like dang, I am broke, I hope it's cheap.  AND IT WAS.  Only 299L and it comes with matching bloody face tattoo layer too, which you can see HERE.  Also cheap is my super cute mesh hair from Catwa, only 99L per color pack.  There are lots of nice shades in each pack so there should be a color for everyone, plus each color comes with a roots version as well.

Also from Lassitude & Ennui is my pretty necklace for Cinema.  It has a supernatural feel to it so I thought it would be good with this look.  Options for gold metal instead of silver on the pack also.
Worn:
Skin: MiaSnow @ Marketplace, 299L
Hair Catwa @ Marketplace, 99L for the pack
Horns: Lassitude & Ennui @ Starlust Monster Beach Party
Necklace: Lassitude & Ennui @ Cinema
Bodysuit: Pididdle @ Cinema (you can't really see much of it but hopefully I can show the whole shebang at some point)

Some Kind of Post Title

I just have a mix of things I wanted to show today, almost all of it mesh.  I have a total love for mesh now, whereas a year ago I was like bleh this is kind of lame.  I have a hard time even getting interested in things that aren't mesh these days unless they are super awesome cool.  I just love that I can do unusual poses and move around freely and the items move with me.  Like this dress from C'est La Vie, for example.  If this was a sculpted skirt it would likely poof out all weird when I tried to do bending poses.  Blargh.  Also, mesh are my boots from Lassitude & Ennui for the L'Accessoires event this cycle and are out in multiple colors.  I love having ankle boots that move with me and don't make my ankles look all broken-y.  The boots come with options for a light or dark wood heel/platform.

OK so see below for more info., gotta run!
Worn:
Dress: C'est La Vie
Boots: Lassitude & Ennui @ L'Accessoires, event runs until October 8th
Hair: Alice Project
Tights: Sheer
Skin: Mother Goose's, 1L (yay!!)

A Difficult Post

I hate trying to mix mesh pieces from different brands together.  Hate it.  I wanted to challenge myself, though, so I tried.  I sort of succeeded, lol.  The outfit is finally together and I like the way it looks but I had to alter my shape pretty dramatically to make it happen.  I had to fit into a XXS on the corset for it to be able to work under the skirt and my av normally wears a medium or small. 0.0  See, the problem is, the skirt from Bare@Rose only comes in one size.  That size is, I would say, around a medium in standard sizing.  It's rigged so no resizing allowed.  I was dumb and didn't try a demo before buying five new outfits from there, thinking I could use them all for mixing and matching. Blargh.  The wonderful thing about it is that all the pieces from Bare@Rose come in multiple colors, usually with a full out, not just one item, and they are dirt cheap.  So, even though the items are very difficult to mix and match, I am still happy with my B@R purchases.

My top is from Ingenue for Collabor88.  The top is available in a zillion sizes (standard sizing plus more) and the alpha layer textures for downloading to edit in case the alpha layer included doesn't work.  Lots of colors available and only 88L!  My necklace is part of a jewelry set from the MySecondBox group samples this month.  Ring and earrings also included.  My head wrap is from Vaughan's @ Fashion Voodoo.  The head wrap comes with two hair base tattoo layer options (I am not wearing them, I just felt like mixing it up and using a subscriber gift Hairoin base) and the wrap itself is texture change to three different patterns.  My skin is a new-ish release from JM:Mai that I just kind of decided I loved based on the fact that the lips and eye area definition was awesome.  It comes with two lip options and also eyebrows colors on the tattoo layer.

My shoes are new from Lassitude&Ennui for L'Accessoires.  There are lots of colors available for 350L each or you could be a rich girl and get the fat pack for 1000L. xD  The feet come with a skin tinting HUD that is pretty easy to use (color picker and RGB options, as well as various skin texture starting points) and also has twenty nail color options.  Rigged mesh and unrigged, resizable, mesh included.

Worn:
Top: Ingenue @ Collabor88, 88L
Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui @ L'Accessoires, 350L per color
Head Wrap: Vaughan's @ Fashion Voodoo, 93L, texture change
Hair Base: Hairoin, subscriber gift
Skin: JM:Mai, 950L
Skirt w/Attached Belt: Bare@Rose, 175L, includes four skirt colors, five shirt colors (not shown) and shoes and choker (not shown)
Necklace: Caroline's Jewelry, MySecodBox monthly item, group fee is 300L per month with guaranteed gifts from up to five designers each month (also includes earrings and ring, not shown)

Bootsies

Lassitude&Ennui has new mesh boots out for sale.  I am loving these boots!  They are so tough yet so feminine.  That is a hard thing to accomplish!  There are lots of colors available and they aren't super expensive.  They have lots of size options too so if you have tiny legs or thick ones you should be able to find a fit.

Check them out HERE.

SHOES

I have acquired sooooo many shoes lately.  Some I bought, some were gifts from friends, some were freebies, a couple were review copies...they are just clogging up my inventory with their awesome.  I figured it would take me far too long to do a post about each of them and, frankly, I don't have time to post every single one even if I tried.  So, I chose the five most recent acquisitions to show you in one convenient spot!  First off, these Khan heels from Ingenue.  They are mesh but they aren't rigged so you can fit them easily.  Lots of nice, earthy colors.  I like how they did the spike on heels trend without going way over the top and making it look like a biker porcupine.

Next I have these shoes from Lassitude & Ennui.  These are the version that come with foot and toes are rigged mesh so that the foot actually moves with your leg and bends nice and doesn't look too Frankenstein-y.  There is also a version without the foot part and only the prim toes that is not rigged so you can move it around and do what you want with it.  They come in lusty colors like red, gold, purple, silver and black and you can change the toenail color via a hud.  The foot/toes are tinted via the same hud as the toenails.  It uses a color picker system but you can enter RGB if you like that too.

Now for some not mesh stuff! Haha.  I like the color combo on these boots from Loordes of London.  It's fun to see the baby pink and blue with the tough boot style.  They are only 50L, along with a few other boot styles, at the Love is In the Air event at the Cupcakes sim but the 24th is the last day so hurry!

Also at the Love is In the Air event are these cute boots from Duh!  They are only 10L. :O  There is a pink version also.  AND as a bonus I noticed a free pair of flats at the booth as well.

Finally I wanted to show these awesome/whacky shoes from Hate Me and Eat Me.  If you have read my blog long enough you probably know I love them for the out there styles they always bring and this time is no exception.  These shoes have a prim foot part, which is good because they way they push your foot forward just wouldn't work without it I don't think.  They are click to resize and the skin is tinted via a color picker hud.  They are available in a lot of very, very bright color combinations and since I am a huge fan of bright colors that is a total win.

I hope you find something you like!
Worn/Used:
Picture One:
Mesh Shoes: Ingenue @ Festival of Sin
Stockings: Sheer
Picture Two:
Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui @ Festival of Sin
Picture Three: 
Boots: Loordes of London @ Love is In the Air, 50L through the 24th
Socks: Niniko
Picture Four:
Boots: Duh! @ Love is In the Air, 10L through the 24th
Stockings: Vive9
Picture Five:
Shoes: Hate Me and Eat Me

B2B and Flux LOTD

I have so many things to blog!  Today I wanted to share some lovely things from Back to Black and Flux, along with a few other things.  I had a lot of trouble with V3 and getting lighting settings right so if you hate the light settings I use bare with me, I'll get better at it soon.  First off, look at this dress from Jack Spoon.  How adorable is this?  I love the color and the sheen on the fabric.  Yum!  I had to share these cute stools from Starstruck too!  Also,  my little picture is from Silent Sparrow for Flux.  NARWHALS!!  And if for some crazy reason you don't like narwhals there are other animals available as well.

My boots are new for Back to Black from Lassitude & Ennui.  I am loving how wonderful the textures on mesh items show and I am impressed with how they move along with the body without any stiffness.

I had to pimp myself out a bit and show you the skin I did for Back to Black.  It's one of my faves I have ever done so I hope other people enjoy it.  The lips, however, are a tattoo layer from Acid&Mala which I am seriously loving.  The pack comes in a variety of shades of pinkness to match your style.

Also check out this bracelet Airedine made.  It's non-rigged mesh which means you can resize, reposition, etc.  There are other positions for it, like upper arm, forearm, etc.  It also comes in a necklace version and a silver version.  Yay!

Here's the credits and I hope you find something you like!
Worn and Used:
Dress: Jack Spoon @ Back to Black
Mesh Boots: Lassitude & Ennui @ Back to Black (available in a variety of colors)
Lipstick Tattoo Layer: Acid&Mala @ Back to Black (part of a pack)
Stools: Starstruck @ Flux (available in several colors)
Skin: Adore&Abhor @ Back to Black
Narwhal Art: Silent Sparrow @ Flux
Hair: Elikatira
Glasses: Intrigue Co.
Ouroboros Bracelet: Adore&Abhor @ Back to Black

Meshy LOTD

I wanted to do a look with just about everything I'm wearing being mesh and I did it!  Woo!  I didn't even crash when I took the picture. :O  My shorts and top are from Beetlebones.  Every mesh release I have seen from Beetlebones has been fantastic.  I honestly am wondering why this store isn't insanely popular yet?  It's one of those stores that has consistently made excellent products and still gets only minimal coverage.  Such a shame!

The shoes I am wearing are at the Vintage Fair and are from Lassitude and Ennui.  My friend Acha TPd me to a club a while back and saw me wearing L&E boots and was like yay!  I then told her that whenever I do end up wearing shoes (which I really am lazy about :P) it's only ever a few brands and since like 2007 my go to brand has been L&E.  I was set against going mesh regularly until L&E started doing mesh releases.  Well, I had to give it a go then.  I still don't use the mesh viewer all the time, since it won't let me use shadows for pictures, but whenever I see a release from L&E I pop on that mesh viewer faster than you can say "zomg vintage unisex spectator shoes of love."

The skin I am wearing is from Heartsick.  It's a nice tone that could cover a lot of ethnic types and is a great change from the pale and tan only that so many stores do.  They even do very dark skins which is always a win in my book.  The hair is from Alice Project and is also mesh.  I was really worried this wouldn't fit my weird, kidney bean-shaped head but it does!  Yeeee-haw!  The one I am wearing is the "naturals" version which means it has all your essential colors like black, blonde, brown and red.  The bangs are separate but I am such a sucker for Betty bangs I couldn't not wear them.

Worn:
Shoes: Lassitude&Ennui @ Vintage Fair (unisex!)
Hair: Alice Project @ Vintage Fair
Skin: Heartsick @ Vintage Fair
Freckles Layer: Adore&Abhor
Stockings: Sheer
Top and Shorts: Beetlebones (the short come with a glitch layer but make sure you wear a bra or pasties or something under the tank when going on, otherwise people not using mesh viewers will see your boobies. loooool)

Waiting

Sometimes we wait.

Sometimes we know what we're waiting for will never arrive.

Sometimes we realize we no longer care either way.

Worn:
Dress: Somnia
Hair: Hinako
Boots: Lassitude & Ennui
Skin: JeSyLiLo
Nails: RezIpsa Loc

New and Cheap and Awesome.

WOO! New L. Fauna release. :D More about that in a second. I wanted to quickly show this dress from AuTre. It's not a new release but it's on sale for 40L for a bit and I think it's a very under blogged, quirky, fun store. I also wanted to mention my awesome hair. It's from Exile at the Chic Birthday event. It has roots and streak options as well as plain.

Now onto the skin! This new line from L. Fauna is a bit softer than the last line and I really like that. The skin comes with tintable brows, freckle option and three cleavage options. There are many tones to choose from but here I am only showing the lightest, a medium tone and the darkest. I really like most of the tones. My only criticism for this line would be that the darkest tone seems to have a slight purple/blue sheen. I tried a few lighting settings and it was there but it may just be my screen.

Worn:
Skin: L. Fauna
Dress: AuTre
Stockings: Sheer
Shoes: Lassitude and Ennui
Hair: Exile @ Chic Birthday Event
Undies: The Obscene, free at one point so check out if it's still in the gift boxes

Tartan Today

I got a bunch of pieces I adore yesterday and want to share.My muffler is from Deviant Girls, one of my fave stores in SL. The frayed edges of the fabric and the oversize safety pin are excellent touches. The dress is by Acid & Mala for the FTLO winter event. It comes with many options for skirt and neckline.My shoes are a new release from Lassitude & Ennui and...wow. They are gorgeous! Not that I would expect anything less from this brand. I have been shopping there since I was a newbie and am not going to stop any time soon.
Worn:
Dress: Acid & Mala @ FTLO Festival
Boots: Lassitude & Ennui
Scarf: Deviant Girls
Hair w/Hat: Cri-Cri
Skin: Cupcakes
Freckles: Mango, Mango!