Robbing the Closet

What can I say about G-DUBS Closet, my new modeling employer .. except that I think it's a good fit? Just like this outfit. The jeans and jacket are both adorable and embellished with special details.

I love the back of the jacket and the design there. Isn't that lovely! And the collar and cuffs. Such cute trimmings to the leather.

What I did not choose to wear, but which shows on the vendor board, is the matching shoulder bag. G-DUBS outfits have such nice accessories!

Thanks, V0na and Greg!

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Pants and jacket:

**G-DUBS Aline Fur Pant Set

Jewelry:

[Mistwood] Simplicity - Earrings, Necklace, Ring

Shoes:

EMPORIUM - Cross Platform heels for Slink high feet

Hair:

.:cheveux:. F056 Hair in Black 04

Eyes:

Kyxe - Eyes - Cayenne Small

Makeup:

Izzie's - Glitter Eye Make-Up lavender water

Blacklace Beauty Kismet Lips Pastel Lavender

{MUA} - Contouring - Light - Cheeks

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The Way to a Woman's Heart: Pure Poison

.::Pure Poison::. designer Shaleene Kenin wows me with her unique and beautiful creations. This dress is just one of them.

What can i say about the dress? Just wow! Black Liquid Gown lives up to its name and fits like a black sheeting of water flowing down the body. I feel like a beautifully gowned seal just waiting for a pat on the head!

You all know I love Avant Garde, and this dress and its accessories give a teeny little hint of that styling while staying true to Haute Couture.

The neckpiece and earrings also hail from .::Pure Poison::. and match so perfectly that I wonder if the designer created them with the dress in mind.

I paired some .::Pure Poison::. shoes, as well, to complete my tribute to designer Shaleene Kenin. Jasmine Sandals give their own special look to this sensual outfit.

I'm sure I will find many more lovely and edgy things at Pure Poison that I can blog about and enjoy wearing. For now, you really should go take a look around the store. So many great buys!

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Dress:

PP - Black Liquid Gown 

Shoes:

Pure Poison - Jasmine Sandals for Med Slink feet - Black & Silver

Jewelry:

PP - Brandy Jewelry Set - Black & Silver

MG - Bangles - La Certique

Hair:

.:cheveux:. F012 - HairGray03 

Makeup:

.::BEAUTIFUL DELUXE::. AMANTE SMUDGE EYELINER (Full Moon)

KOSH- GALA EYESHADOW -SILVER-

Izzie's - Lipstick cherry

Nails:

Hello Dave: Slink Avatar Enhancement- High Gloss Reds - #26

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Fall for Fall

I think one of the things I love about Sabra Style is the designer Kylie Sabra's ability to use texture in her creations. 

  

This deceptively simple slacks and sweater outfit has so much detail and texture that you can almost feel the fabric right through your viewer screen. 

The Moira sweater and slacks in tawny by Sabra Style are just the things to wear as we fall into fall.

I love the detail on the hip pockets and the open back of the sweater.

I've paired some lovely jewelry from Maxi Gossamer with this autumn outfit. I love the way the necklace and earrings and huge ring carry through on my favorite color palette of browns, golds, oranges ... fall through and through.

Who wouldn't enjoy wandering through a forest path or garden overtaken by the season wearing this lovely set? I know I don't want to take it off!

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Top:
Moira Sweater Tawny - Sabra Style - Kylie Sabra.

Pants:
Moira Slacks Tawny - Sabra Style - Kylie Sabra

Nails:
[LB SunflowerCelticGold] - LB2 - for slink hands - by La Boheme.

Makeup:
Izzie's - Fuyu Lipstick rust
Izzie's - Autumn eyeshadow brown
-Glam Affair - Leah Freckles A
{MUA} - Contouring - Light - Cheeks

Jewelry:
MG - Earrings - Karina Court
MG - Necklace - Karina Court - Long
MG - Ring - Karina Court - Large - L

Hair:
[LeLutka]-ADDISON hair - FireTop, designer Thora Charron.

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Don't I look pleased?!!

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Sabra Style Rose Gallery Artist Series 2014

Welcome again to a gorgeous dress from Sabra Style, classic couture for elegant women! 

I'm so excited about the following announcement:

In conjunction with Kylie Sabra's position as Director of The Rose Art Galleries, she will be producing a monthly selection based on one of the artists' works. It will be called Rose Gallery Artist Series 2014. 

Based on the artwork of Cullum Writer, today's beautiful dress is a collectors edition and will be given away for free at the artist's reception Friday October the 10th at 1:00 pm at The Rose Theatre & Art Gallery. Afterwards, the cost to obtain this fabulous dress will be 1250L$.

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I love everything about this dress -- from the vibrant colors to the way the skirt dances about my legs when I walk. 

Such a romantic offering from Sabra Styles!

Paired with colorful jewelry and makeup, this dress screams, "Here I am! Look! Admire my fabulous fall colors and style!"

This vendor board pic is taken by Kylie Sabra and added with her permission.  

See those words: Nail HUD Included? 

What a great addition to the package!  

Thank you so much for creating this beautiful dress, Kylie!  It is going to be one of my favorites to wear this fall ... and beyond.

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Styling --

Dress:

Rose Artist Series - Cullum Writer - Sabra Style - Kylie Sabra.

Nails:

C. Writer nails for Slink, part of dress package from Sabra Style.

Shoes:

BM Amal Sandal for Slink high feet . 

Jewelry:

Lazuri Kaya Stone Bracelet 1 - designer Zuri Lyric.

Lazuri Kaya Earrings - 2 - designer Zuri Lyric.

Hair:

.:CHEVEUX:. F057 Blacks 02, designer Yøωl (mariru.catnap).

Makeup:

Izzie's - Lipstick rust

!Face Paint Front Queen Gold no lip

{MUA} - Contouring - Light - Cheeks

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Sabra Style is located in The Rose Theatre & Art Gallery in Second Life.

Visit in Second Life:

Sabra Style

Second Life Marketplace:

Sabra Style on the Marketplace

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Daytona Dreams Fashion Show for Velvetrythms

Instead of modeling a gorgeous outfit for Southern Style modeling agency this go 'round, as I've done in the past, I'll be hosting a show. Something new for me! 

But joy! joy! 

I still get to wear one of the beautiful creations from the show's line of clothing: Velvetrythms. Franchise store owner Chick Willowind has gathered a collection of amazing designs for Southern Style models to present for viewing.

As a teaser, here are pics of my own hosting outfit. Enjoy!

Love the way this dress flows when I move!

Not just sexy, but elegant, this dress is so much fun to wear. It moves as if alive!

The model/actress comes out in me when I wear this dress, and I have to strut and pose.

I just had to show you the back of this lacy flowing dress.

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Styling Card:

Dress:

Velvetrythms Black Looninda dress.

Jewelry:

EarthStones Gothique Earrings - Silver/Onyx

Hair:

.:EMO-tions:. *LOVE*

Shoes:

!!SSD ~ Mata Hari jeweled Stiletto ~LBP for sLink high feet

Makeup:

CB ~ Senora make-up red

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Come see the show tomorrow (September 27, 2014 at 1 pm SLT) at the beautiful Star Dust.

For more of Velvetrythms beautiful clothing, check out Chick Willowind's store:

Velvetrythms Official Franchise

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Backtracking a little: a little story about my sunshine ...

My whole life has been filled with sunshine... the sunshine of a loving family and a passel (yes, that's a word in my neck of the woods) of friends.

Now my husband is gone to the source that sent all of our spirits into this wonderful world where the sun shines on our faces and in our hearts. I'm not alone, though I live alone and am quite comfortable in my alone-ness. But I am easily bored. I couldn't spend all of my time going out into the real life world around me. There are times when I prefer my sole pursuits, when I enjoy the time I have to be my own person and create my own enjoyment. Yes, I admit it! I'm a loner by nature.

When I rejoined Second Life after being gone for a while, my goal was to find an outlet for the creative energy that churns within my soul. I've always had an imagination that would drive a normal person crazy. There are so many things going through my mind at any one moment that I'm surprised I don't live in the loony den.

So on with my story... I entered SL again in January of 2014 with an avatar created several years ago. There was a need to find new friends and reacquaint myself with old. But that wasn't all. I also wanted to make my mark... to be creative... to accomplish something... to find an occupation that would keep me busy and give me a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day.

For a month or so I wandered aimlessly around the grid searching. Then one day I saw some store models doing their thing at one of the SL stores. Hmmm.. I thought.. I could do that! What is so hard about standing on a pose stand or pedestal and just moving around occasionally? Simple. Easy peasy! (I was very naive back then.)

Sooo... how to go about becoming one of those beautifully clothed and coifed models? I ran a search and came up with some names of modeling agencies and academies. That was the start. I won't go into detail except to say that for a while I was like that college grad that just did not want to move on to a job or career. I became a perpetual student of modeling in whatever courses I could afford and get into. The outcome however proves that nothing was wasted.

I met so many great people, mentors, sisters in modeling, friends, etc. that I am overwhelmed by the generosity and love in this industry. I am so happy and having so much fun with my career as a model in this virtual world we either love or hate. My inner sunshine has brightened into a glow that is blinding in its intensity and burning in its heat. 

Thank you, SL! And thank all of you who touched me along the beginnings of my journey and continue to touch me as I travel the catwalks with that cat-that-ate-the-canary smile. 

I am one contented cat! Watch me curl up and stretch in the sunshine of it all!

Some of My Favorite Things

Surprise! I don't always match things exactly.
Like most of us, I'm still learning. But I know what I like and what I don't like. Some of my favorite things are presented here. The styling card will share the whats and where-to-gets. So, here goes ...

This dress feels so "right" on me. I think the shininess makes me believe I am wearing a second skin, and it's slightly rubberized ... like a deep sea diver on land.

BAX boots are the absolute best in my opinion! Before the days of sLink feet, these boots were always my go-to for whenever I wanted perfectly fitted and beautifully styled footwear. There are days even now that we have those wonderful sLink feet when I just want a system foot and want it to look exactly right! BAX does it in spades!

This is about my favorite things, including my dream man ... seen here as I stare off into the mystical future. Are you out there, lover? I can always hope. (See ya at the Junkyard Blues ... hint hint!)

Signing off now with a hope and a dream ... and some of my favorite things.

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Dress:

Baiastice_Riana dress, designer Sissy Pessoa.

Leggings:

*League* Merino Leggings - Long - Black, designer Nena Janus.

Boots:

BAX Prestige Boots Black Leather, designer Bax Coen.

Hair:

.:cheveux:.F047 Blacks 1, designer Yøωl (mariru.catnap).

Eyes:

IKON 'Sunrise' Eyes - Gold (S), designer Ikon Innovia.

Jewelry:

EarthStones Gothique Earrings - Silver/Onyx, designer Abraxxa Anatine.

Blushed - Native Turquoise Ring and Bracelet Set for sLink hands, 

Makeup:

{MUA} - Contouring - Light - Cheeks.

.:Glamorize:. Back to Basics - Black

Izzie's - Geanna Lipgloss pink

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