Secret Angel

Snow Angel - click here for larger image

If you hurry, you can get this beautiful Secret Angel dress right now at Sn@tch for the holiday VIP group gift.  There is a cost to join the group but it's so worth it as everyone knows Ivey lavishes her fans with gifts and discounts, in addition to tempting us with weekly new releases.  Go on... snatch it up!

Secret Angel - click here for larger image

Also for the snatching... the Winter Berries necklace and bracelet from Chop Zuey, along with at least a dozen other beautiful holiday jewelry gifts for both men and women. Wow... the generosity that designers share with us during the holidays never ceases to amaze me.

Sneaky Angel - click here for larger image

The wings.  Ah, the wings.  Well they are an old time throw back from the earlier days of Second Life.. and well, they kind of work don't you think?  Prim wings, created by Obunnywan Manimal.

Wherever you are this holiday season, I hope you're staying bright, keeping warm, and having fun!


Muah!
Boudi loves you



Credits:
Dress and Halo: Secret Angel by Sn@tch (Gift)
Jewelry: Winter Berries Necklace and Bracelet (Gifts) by Chop Zuey
Shoes: Glitter Peeptoes by Slink
Hair: Beyond the Waves by Exile
Prim Wings: Obunnywan Manimal
Skin: Shyla by Belleza
Eyes: Eternal by IKON
Lashes: Lelutka

Of Lace and Flowers

Lace Breeze - (click here for larger image)

While exploring the blogger's preview of the Vintage Fair 2012, I happened upon a scene so lovely and lit with light and lace, I was immediately drawn to take a closer look.  Through the breezy lace doorway, there stood a remarkable woman, wearing a gown of lace eyelet in such delicate colors, I was mesmerized on the spot, as the folds of fabric swayed and flounced upon even the lightest breeze.  Her name was Garance Ashland, and she is a new and very talented designer of a store called Lace.

Lace store by Garance Ashland - at Vintage Faire 2012

Being the shy sort I am, it was all I could do to not plaster my face to the window and peek inside, and so I lingered outside while she set up her shop, hoping not to disturb her, but longing to see what beautiful creations she was carefully setting on display.  I left the fair that day with a lighter heart, and a carefully packaged box with that lovely gown, "Breeze" by Garance Ashland of Lace.

Poetic Breeze - (click here for larger image)

Highlighting such a lovely gown took some attention to hair, skin and accessories, and here, I decided to combine the look with the beautiful and delicate Glorya skin in Pale, by Funka, and the delightful filigree Foliage earrings and necklace by WTG, also found at the Vintage Faire 2012.

Morning Glorya - (click here for larger image)

For the crowing glory, my beautiful tresses and hair flower are Unfold, the newest mesh creations by [elikatira], which I am beyond in love with.  The flower can be worn separately or with other hairstyles and has a color-change hud.  My eyes are Sunrise in Pale Rose by IKON, and while not my normal blue or green, they seemed the perfect touch for this romantic look.

Foliage - (click here for larger image)

Be sure to visit Lace on the Classic sim at Vintage Fair 2012 and show some linden love to a dreamy new and up and coming designer, Garance Ashland.  Find these, and other beautiful designs at Vintage Fair 2012 and be sure to take a Map.  

Happy Shopping!

Boudica

Style Credits:

Breeze dress by Garance Ashland of Lace - on the Classic Sim @ Vintage Fair

Foliage necklace and earrings by WTG @ Vintage Fair

Glorya skin in Pale by Funka @ Vintage Fair

Unfold (Mesh) hair and flower by [elikatira]

Sunrise Eyes - Pale Rose by IKON

Lashes by .ploom.

Poses by Del May

Flowers for Ashraya

I first saw this gown from across the room while out shopping, and was so taken by its beauty and by the elegance and poise of the person wearing it, I simply had to compliment her on it.  She delightedly told me more about the gown and that I could find it at the Ashraya Project.

Her name was Skylei Caproni, and as I found out later, she is the current Miss Virtual Mexico 2012 and the face of ALEIDA.  Thank you Skylei, for your kindness and for pointing me in the right direction to find this gown. I simply adore it!

Siobhan is a lovingly crafted sculpted gown offered by ALEIDA in this exclusive coloring at the Ashraya Project this month.  Delicate flounces of lace and flowers adorn the gown with matching hair flower.

The Siobhan gown has a lavishly long train, yet with a flirtatiously coy skirt which tastefully reveals and frames the legs. Also shown, the Oubliette Abalone & White Cabochon jewelry set by Chop Zuey, available at the Ashraya Project and the lovely and glamorous Yvonne hair by Tameless.

The Ashraya Project - "Giving hope and love to the children of India" runs from May 5th - June 4th.  You can find out more about the project at the official Ashraya blog.


Lovingly,
Boudica

Style Credits:
Siobhan Gown by Aleida - Exclusive Color for Ashraya Project
Jewelry: Oubliette Abalone & White Cabochon by Chop Zuey (Ashraya Project)
Hair: Yvonne by Tameless
Skin: Aida by Lara Skins
Eyes: Sunrise by IKON
Shoes: Alex Strap Shoes by G Field
Location: Blossom

Double Trouble

I knew I was in trouble when I walked into The Dressing Room today.  Not only were there a lot of must have designs, skin, hair, jewelry... but there was mesh too.  Oh and check out this skin!

The gorgeous male Andrej skin by Tableau Vivant beckoned to me from across the room, and I thought.... hell with that I'm wearin it, even if it's boy skin!  Love it, and such kissable lips!  Guyliner FTW! Male or female this skin has it going on.

Always managing to get myself into some technical difficulty trouble one way or the other, today's trouble was with getting my viewer to show shadows. Try as I might, I wasn't able to both have shadows, and show all the mesh I was wearing, often having either my top or skirt disappear, as well as dark streaks show up in my hair.  That was no good... so I threw my hands up in dispair and said... Mesh wins... I'll Photoshop (well GIMP) my own shadows in.  I was in a bit of a hurry so there are jagged edges where I didn't erase the outline of my avatar close enough, but good enough for the feel of the look I wanted, at first glance.

While I was striking a pose, or three, a flood of fantastic mesh skirts from Alexehol arrived at my doorstep.  Wow thanks... these are fab!!  And they just happened to look perfect with the look I was trying to accomplish.

Shown here in two designs of two colors each, all MESH skirts from the new and improved Alexohol! As seen on their blog after a bit of a break, Alexehol is back and kickin' it big time on the Jamaica sim! Welcome back!  Don't know about you, but I'm loving the music streaming on that blog.  Might just have to go back often to get my Alexehol fix!

The double bubble part of this little escapade happened when a friend tossed me a pipe he had just finished making.  I had such a blast posing with it while I did my photoshoot, I decided to keep it on and share it with you!  You can find the Double Bubble Scripted Pipe from [FE] on the Marketplace, and there's also this nifty little YouTube video about it. Though, I think it looks better on me, don't you?

XOXO!
Boudica Destiny




Style Credits:
MichaMi Call Me Top - Mesh (TDR)
Violetta Hair by Exile (for The Dressing Room)
Andrej Serpent Skin by Tableau Vivant (TDR)
Hoop Slice Jewelry by Glow Studio (TDR)
Madame Bangles by Glow Studio (TDR/SoC)
All Skirts Shown are MESH by Alexohol
Alex Strap shoes by G Field
Sunrise Eyes by IKON/Fashism
Double Bubble Pipe by [FE] on Marketplace
Poses by Del May

Heads up on The Dressing Room teleport link.  There are *two* Dressing Rooms and I get stuff from both locations every time.  There is a TP board in each shop that takes you over to the other location.  So if you're looking for something that's not in that shop, be sure to hit the TP and go check out the other location. Happy Shopping!

Mix n Mesh

Hello Gang,

It's been awhile since I last posted and I want to apologize to my friends and fans for the disappearance.  Real Life grid has been a hectic place this spring, and while it's been keeping me busy, I've been longing for a little "Me" time to log in and enjoy SL.

While I've been gone, the Petites craze has been taking off, and I'm looking forward to blogging about some Petite looks soon.  But today, I'm playing catch up on opening up and enjoying the generous gifts of some very talented designers that have sent me some things while I was away.  Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your beautiful talents with me!

Today, I will be highlighting a sexy little black dress from Stars Fashion called "Lovingly Black", and I adore it.  The flouncy ruffles at the bust are sure to be a tease, and the tempting bow tied at the front also a nice touch.

A fun dress that you can dress up or down, and would even be lovely as a tunic top over jeans, leggings or tights.  The dress also comes with a pair of black ankle booties, though I decided to show another pair of shoes with this dress today.

The shoes are the new mesh "Pry." heels by Chandelle with rhinestones and little bows dressing up the back of the heel.  Love these!  Also from Chandelle, the super adorable Emie Rabbit skin with painted on whiskers and "kiss me now" lips.  Je t'adore!  Shown here with hairbase.  Chandelle, I adore it!  Thank you~

Crowning the look, the beautiful mesh Sybille2 tresses in cinnamon from Wasabi Pills.  Can't say enough good about this hair.  Oh, and they make hair for Petites too!  I *love* having full lovely hair draping over my chest without prims poking through.  Mesh mesh mesh... love it!


Much Loves... Muah!
Boudica Destiny




Style Credits
Lovingly Black Dress - StarsFashion
Chandelle Skin Emie Rabbit2 Pale
Chandelle Shoe Pry. (Mesh)
Wasabi Pills Sybille2 Mesh Hair
Fashism Sunrise Eyes - now IKON
Glow eyelashes Clean 03 thin+long
Pose - Art Body Store Sensualite 05

My Corinna

Join the Al Vulo group to get this beautiful group gift skin free. Just wear your group tag and touch the board.  It really is that easy!

Hiln Bluebird of Al Vulo is one of those designers that makes incredible high quality skins and always lavishes her group members with wonderful gifts like this beautiful Corinna love motion porcelain skin I am wearing today.  

Why so generous?  You'll see.... it's easy to get hooked on such beautiful skins if you just try them.  Thank you Hiln... we're loving Al Vulo!

Mwah!

Boudi Loves You!

Style Credits:

Skin: Corinna love motion porcelain group gift - Al Vulo

Hair: Banged Up Braid in Ginger - Vive Nine at Collabor88

Dress: Sheer Knit wrap - Ce Cubic Effect

Piercings: Tameless

Earrings: Rings of Silver - Elemental

Lashes: Clean thin and long [glow] Studio

Eyes: Pale Gray-Green Utopia Eyes - IKON (was Fashism)

Photography notes: Screenshot taken in world then cropped, no photoshopping.  Windlight setting: AnaLu. studio05 on generic "Mid" graphics setting because I forgot to play with it.  No atmospheric shaders.  Posing in front of a vanilla colored backdrop with .02 glow.  That's it, point shoot... marvelous!  Mwah!

Violante

I was chatting with a friend of mine about her daughter who is sick.  I sure hope she feels better soon and I know how worried she is for her daughter.  I don't know what it is lately, but so many people I know are sick or have family members who are struggling with colds and flu (or worse) lately.  Wherever you are, I hope you're staying safe, happy and healthy!

It got me thinking again though about plants and herbs and wanting to grow a bigger garden again this spring, and how something seemingly so simple could be so healing in a natural and gentle way.  I suggested to my friend that she find an herbal store in her area and get some Lemon Balm tea for her daughter.  It's one of those soothing plants that when you're sick, if you cannot even keep down water, you'll be able to keep down Lemon Balm tea.  One of my favorites, and if my friend were not halfway around the world I'd go out to my yard and snip her some fresh leaves and brew a fresh tea for her now.

It's a strange thing the synchronicity of the universe.  My thinking about herbs, and being given this beautiful herbalists outfit and hair from Fantavatar & Moonstruck!! Here is the Violante dress in purple and I just LOVE it!  I did have to edit the sleeves to be small enough for my avatar since I'm short, but once I got it adjusted I just love how it fits.

It comes with two belt options, one plain or this beautifully detailed herbalists belt with pouches, fresh herbs, a little knife, and little scrolls.  The dress also comes with a modesty shirt, but I couldn't get mine to rez well for the photo. And the hair... oh the hair!!  Fantavatar and Moonstruck is now making hair! The braids and tendrils and wonderful silk ribbon details are color change.   I love this style... called Medieval 006.

I love the way Fantavatar and Moonstruck send my deliveries in this cute little cart.  Just gets me all in the mood to go adventuring.  Now.. you may have noticed this beautiful skin I'm wearing.  This is Anna2 from Chandelle and I just love it!  I will be doing a more in-depth review of this skin soon, so keep an eye out.

If you are looking for beautiful and very realistic clothing for Medieval, Renaissance or Fantasy role-play, or if you want beautiful hair for a wedding or other event, please take a visit over to Fantavatar & Moonstruck for some lovely and high quality creations.  You can also keep in touch with them on the Fantavatar blog.

Good health.. and good fashion to you!
Boudi Loves You!


Style Credits:
Dress: Violante by Moonstruck
Belt: Violante by Moonstruck
Hair: Medieval 006 by Fantavatar
Jewelry: Rings of Silver by Elemental
Skin: Anna2 by Chandelle
Piercings: Tameless
Lashes: [ glow ]
Eyes: Sunrise by Fashism (now IKON)
Shape: Scarlett by .synt.