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

Chill Out - Vintage Style

Vintage Beach (Click here for larger image)

Today, I'm taking the chill out train straight to the beach, vintage style, with a preview of more retro finds from Vintage Fair 2012, which opens on August 4th.  With Skin, hat, skirt, top, shorts, belt, tote, eyes and poses all found right at Vintage Fair, there's not much else you'll need to put together this look, other than the beach!

Boho Sea (Click here for larger image)

I've always loved the bohemian 60's look with the long peasant skirts and organic fabrics.  That's the feel I was going for here, with the long flowy Boho mesh skirt by Crash Republic, and the romantic handkerchief sleeved 70's girl top and belt from Lil'Lace. A quick slip out of my skirt to my frayed cutoff Crash Republic shorts below and I'm ready to cool off in the surf.

Chill Out Girl (Click here for larger image)

Adding the Spring Mesh hat by Baiastice and ZigZag tote by Crash Republic, also found at the Vintage Fair, I decided to kick the hippie vibe up a notch and opted to include the sizzling glamorous Jaci Belle Amie skin with freckles from Aeva with her hot all-eyes-on-me red lipstick and feline eyeliner.

Cool It Off (Click here for larger image)

Musical enhancement... feel the retro vibe with Scarborough Fair by Simon and Garfunkel

Muah!
Boudi Loves You!


Style Credits - Vintage Fair
Jaci - Belle Amie Skin w/Freckles and Teeth by Aeva // Heartsick @ Vintage Fair
Baiastice Spring (Mesh) Hat @ Vintage Fair
Boho Skirt / Brown Ruffle (Mesh) by Crash Republic @ Vintage Fair
70's Girl Top by Lil'Lace @ Vintage Fair
70's Girl Belt by Lil'Lace @ Vintage Fair
Second Hand Shorts (America) by Crash Republic @ Vintage Fair
Eyes-Guarana by Plastik @ Vintage Fair
Zig Zag tote (Mesh unrigged) by Crash Republic @ Vintage Fair
Pin up girl Poses by nani @ Vintage Fair

Also worn:
Silent Wings (Mesh) Hair with feathers by Exile
Babette necklace by Maxi Gossamer (they do have a booth at Vintage Fair but this necklace wasn't there)
Lashes 6 by ploom

Model and Photographer: Boudica Destiny


If you're going to Vintage Fair, be sure to show some extra special Vintage Love to the event sponsors: Aura, Belleza, Cheeky Pea, coldLogic, Gizza Crations, Indyra Originals, PurpleMoon Creations, oOo Studio, Trompe Loeil, and of course Kiera Seerose and the Chic Management team, without whom this event would only be a gleam in the dreamy eye of vintage lovers everywhere.

Wide Awake

Sometimes I do my best work when I'm supposed to be sleeping... unlike other people who do amazing things all the time.  I'm talking about the new Cassiopea skin by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair, and (wow!) this is a gorgeous skin!

She's a darker shade than I normally would wear, but being half asleep I bought the wrong one, and now that I have her, I'm absolutely in love with her.

The rest of my ensemble was gathered together mostly at Collabor88, so hurry over while they've still got the current collection, or you'll miss out on some great deals!

Feeling like a goddess, I went in search of a beautiful and surreal place to take pictures in and found the Mysterious Wave art installation.

And now... off to sleep I go...

Goodnight!
Bou

Style Credits:
Eala Dress (MESH) Bisque by Schadenfreude for Collabor88
Cygnette Shoes - Bisque by Shadenfreude for Collabor88
Cassiopea Skin - India 04 by Glam Affair NEW!
Wide Awake (MESH) Hair - Rouge by Exile at Hair Fair - Sand
Catalina Headbend by LaGyo for Collabor88
Sea Trinkets Charm Necklace by (Yummy) for Collabor88
Pearl - Arctic Sea Eyes by Poetic Colors
Photoshoot II Lashes by LeLutka
Poses by Del May
Location: Mysterious Wave

Sirens of the Sea

The perfect music for this set... please have a listen, and enjoy!  Oceanlab - Sirens of the Sea

Take my hand, take my hand, yeah take my hand
Follow me, follow me, yeah let's go

To the sand, to the sand the purest sand

Into the sea, into the sea, yeah let's go...

Out beyond the water's edge

Far across the coral ledge

Underneath the diamond dancing lights...

Chase the world from far below

Silent sleeping indigo

Drifting down into the endless night...

I can not resist your call... 

Today I wanted to just log in quick and share a few things, but I got swept away in the moment.  It's something that Sea and Sky and Sand always do to me... even in a virtual world.  

Sending a big thank you out to Strawberry Singh for her PicMonkey tip, without which these pictures wouldn't have nearly as much awesomesauce.  Wow what a big difference a few clicks can make!  Thank you Strawberry!

I'm wearing the alluringly simple Whitehaven Beach Dress by Kyoot, found at Collabor88.  It's such a lovely dress and is partial mesh, so that means it only has the skirt area in mesh, which is really great!  No invisible underside, and no worrying if my shape will fit the dress.  A perfect blending of two worlds.

I must admit, while at Collabor88 this go around, there were so many fabulous things, I bought the place out.  Sadly, I don't have time to blog them all today because I'm packing for a week of vacation in my own personal paradise! Also shown here from Collabor88, the Shells & Pearls set by Earthstones. Answering the call of glowing beachy skin, this new Group Gift from MyDear was just the thing I needed to feel ready to hit the sands.  

This sea inspired look was perfectly complimented by the new Sea of Love mesh hair by Exile, found right now at the Hair Fair.  Yes ladies... it really is worth the lag!  I couldn't get to his booth on Hair Fair - Sand, so I started waaaaay at the other end in Hair Fair - Garden and slogged my way there, barefoot and bald, pounding on three full sim border crossings before I was granted entrance.  It took me a half hour, but I wanted this hair so bad.... it's so utterly perfect!

You feel it... I know you do... the Sea is Calling... Calling You......

Ocean Kisses,

Boudica~

Style Credits

Whitehaven Beach Dress (Partial Mesh) - Kyoot at Collabor88

Shells & Pearls Earrings and Necklace - Earthstones at Collabor88

Sea of Love Mesh Hair - Exile at Hair Fair

MyDear Group Gift Beach Skin - Cain

Photoshoot II Lashes by Lelutka

Photo-Editing Tool - PicMonkey
Pearl Eyes - Poetic Colors

FaMESHed

The new FaMESHed Collection is out, and if you join the group, you'll be able to get these great Mesh group gifts.

I'm wearing the Long Summer Dress in Black Zebra by Valentina E., the current group gift for FaMESHed women.  Also found at FaMESHed, the un-rigged mesh Coral Jewelry by Handverk.

Galahad is wearing the Kauna Open Shirt in Red, FaMESHed Men's Group Gift.  Head on over to FaMESHed and devour these gorgeous gifts up before they're gone.


Enjoy!
Boudi Loves You

On Her:

Long Summer Dress - Zebra by Valentina E. (FaMESHed Group Gift)

*GF* Strap Shoes "Alex" -patent:red- (L)

[HANDverk]Coral Jewelry Set

::Exile:: Catwalk Mesh Hair

Melissa Skin by -Belezza-

On Him:

Kauna - Open Shirt - (FaMESHed Group Gift)

Kingston Jeans by Electric Feel
Keats Hair - Dry Earth by Uncleweb Studios
Knox Blond skin by FRUK

Fallen for Gabriel

I admit it. I've fallen for Gabriel.  Thanks to a post by Diana Blumenfeld on Bluemchensworld Blog, I've fallen for another new-to-me store called Gabriel where, if you hurry, you can get this beautiful black sleeveless mesh dress for only 99L, until 8am on June 20th.

Also shown, the Gladiator Sandals and Angel Heart Necklace are free gifts from Gabriel.

Love!
Boudica XOXO

Style Credits:
Sleeveless Mesh Dress - Gabriel
Gladiator Sandals - Gabriel (FREE)
Angel Heart Necklace - Gabriel (FREE)
Melissa Skin by Belleza
Maren Hair by Exile

Hopelessly Addicted to Mesh

I just can't get enough Mesh.  Ever since it came out on the grid last year, it's pulled me back, longing for each new creation like a drug addict.  I'm hopelessly addicted to the incredible things that fashion designers can do with mesh, and there's just no stopping such a good thing. And no stopping my Mesh habit either, so don't try.

I'm wearing the Heather mesh top by Baiastice and love how realistic it feels and moves with me. Taking the plunge a little deeper, I went and finally got my first pair of mesh hands from SLink, and can't imagine wanting to go back to using the default SL avatar hands.  The difference is night and day.  SLink de Jolie Hands come with a hud that allows you to shift the position of each hand independently, to either curved, straight or flexed.  You can slide the skin tone to match yours, choose nail polish, and either silver or gold jewelry.

Meshy kisses XOXO,
Boudica


Style Credits:
Baiastice Heather Mesh Shirt
Fishy Strawberry Moto Pants
SLink de Jolie Hands (Mesh)
Exile Tempest Hair
Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eye - Icy Blue
Belleza Melissa Skin

Lazy Summer Days

Allirium Dawn

Sometimes the best times are the spontaneous ones!  I had never been to Allirium before and wow that place is gorgeous!  I didn't do any photo retouching at all on this... just played with windlight settings and captured a beautiful lazy summer moment adventuring with a friend <3 and thought it was too pretty not to share!


Love,
Bou

I wasn't focusing on a fashion blog for this so I didn't get all the details, but here are a few:
On Me:
Kiss Me Hair (Mesh) by Exile
Mellissa Sunkissed skin by Belleza
Xtens (Mesh) dress by sYs for Chic2
Cherry Necklace by [glow studio]
Eyeshadow and lip tint by PEKKA at Chic2
Hearts earrings and bracelets by Smexy at Designer Circle

On Him:  
Radiant Midnight Hair by LAQ
EWAN Skin by Belleza
Kal Rau Shirt
Some really nice jeans I have no idea where they're from (sorry!)

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!

Chandellerina

Daring to bare it all for Chandelle skins... here is Anna2 in Pale from Chandelle.  I love this skin!  Anna 2 comes in four tones - Light, Pale, Medium and Tan, with 4 makeup/lipstick colors per skin.

I'm also delighted with Exile's Jules hair found right now at The Dressing Room Blue in four beautiful colors.  Such high quality hair at bargain prices... you just can't beat the Dressing Room.  Exile often features new and exclusive styles or colors at the Dressing Room.  And, being a long time Exile fan I can't help but swing by The Dressing Room to see if he has anything new out.

While at The Dressing Room, I also got myself "Boomified".  I fell in love with the fun Early Summer Days set from Boom. Shown here with the Everyday Tank in Lime and the Feel Free shorts in bleached blue, the set also comes with another tank option not shown but great for layering.  The whole set was such a steal.  Everything you find at The Dressing Room is less than 70L.

Also from Chandelle, these delicious Shoe Barbie heels in Guava, an exclusive color available only at the  Tropicalia Big Bazaar event on Reale.

Photo Tips - You can take beautiful raw photos in Second Life with no photoshopping needed.  It helps to find a nice backdrop or setting to take your photos in.  I also prefer to use the AnaLu Studio 5 windlight settings to give a nicely lit appearance to the skin.  Also, play with having Atmospheric Shaders on or off.  In the bare skin photos I have it set to on, but I don't really like the harsh glow it gives to the skin.  The close up skin pictures I've unchecked Atmospheric Shaders. Here I found a beautiful setting in a faerie wood near the Del May mainstore and also standing on the back of a dragon, with colorful glowing wings.  He didn't seem to mind.


XOXOXO,
Boudica Destiny

Style Credits:
Skin: Anna2 by Chandelle
Hair: Jules by Exile for TDR
Tank and Shorts: Early Summer Set by Boom for TDR
Shoes: Barbie in Guava by Chantelle for TBB
Poses: Del May

A Lot to be Happy About

It's a great thing to be Happy!  Today there's a lot to be happy about... especially if you're shopping at the {Happy} store.  I had not heard of {Happy}before, but was tugged along to go shopping by one of my dear friends. From the moment we arrived, I felt a breath of fresh air that lifted my spirits, starting with the happily crafted signage over the entrance.

{Happy} carries some delightful things, sure to lift your mood!  I found the lovely blue Flirt shirt with ruffled collar, the Vive cuffed pants, and Argyle tights there.

Take a peek and see if something brings a smile to your heart, like it did mine.  It's a New Year... and hopefully a Happy one... but if things are getting you down, scoot on over and don't worry... Be {Happy}!

Thanks to Leanna Caerndow for the heads up on this delightful shop... it's always a Happy Day shopping with friends <3

Cheers!
Boudica


I'm wearing:

Flirt Shirt by {Happy}
Vive Grey Pants by {Happy}
Argyle Tights by {Happy}
Jewelry by Dark Mouse
Linn Light Party! Skin by Glam Affair
Daniela Hair by Exile
Riding Boots by Tameless
Sevilla Belt by [ glow ] Studio
Lashes  and Piercings by Tameless
Emerald Doll Eyes by Tameless

Soul of Angel Milk

Dreams my Love, like ancient raindrops

Falling through my tattered heart,

Weave the fallen embers

Where the phoenix had his start.

I knew once an angel,
Felt you in my tears...
Wash away my deepest sorrow,
Wash away my fears.

Oh the doves are crying now,
The sky has fallen down.
My love I couldn't save you,
Didn't see you falling down.

Every morning sun is rising,
In the shadows of my heart.
Every day sweet love, I feel you...
There's an angel in my heart.

Waxing poetic today in the lovely Stella cocktail dress by G Field complete with matching hair adornment.  I admit, I went a bit crazy at the G Field Red and White sale, with 50% off on all items of those colors found in the store.  But when I saw the Rose Lace Jewelry, also at G Field... sale or not... I had to have it!  My shopping partner was a bit aghast at my shopping flurry and quoted me as being "high as a kite".  Perhaps she's right... you can get high on shopping right? I certainly was!


The skin... a truly beautiful and generous gift from Al Vulo, Nana in soul of angel milk.  I love the feathery detailing over the eye. Join the Al Vulo group and hurry over to find this latest group gift.


While searching for the perfect place to highlight the dreamlike qualities of this look, I stumbled on a landmark to "Arctica Dreams", an art installation by artist Rebeca Bashly running until January 11th. Hope you enjoy! Take some time to visit this breathtaking exhibition and help support art in virtual worlds.

Happy New Year!
Boudica Destiny



Style Credits:
Stella Cocktail Dress and headpiece by G Field
Skin: Al Vulo - [Nana] [soul of angel milk] (group gift!)
Hair: Pulse by Exile (holiday group gift)
Rose Lace Jewelry set by G Field
Shoes: Alex strap shoes by G Field
Poses: .synt. 
Lashes: Lelutka
Location: Arctica Dreams Art Installation by Rebeca Bashly

Lacecapade

My last photo blog of the Georgette Lace Cocktail dress by Connors was missing one very important feature... the beautiful front rosette detailing. This piece went *poof* when I wore my necklace as they both share the same attachment point (chest), and I completely missed it. Here is another view to show you just how fabulous this dress really is. Find it at the Vintage fair while it lasts, or at the Connor's mainstore.

Mwah!
Boudi loves you!  

Style Credits:

Georgette Lace Cocktail Dress by Connor's
Adriana Skin by Glance
Bianca Hair by Exile
Sunrise Eyes by Fashism
Secret Eyes Lashes by [ glow ]

 

Vintage Lace

Strolling along the Jersey Shore, winter teases along the waters edge with feathery touches of snow...

I'm wearing the lovely new vintage Georgette Lace Cocktail dress by Connors and I love the way the fabric moves with the tiered skirt draping delicately from the thighs, accentuating my hourglass figure. The delightfully lovely rosette tie detailing nestles at the back, adding movement and furthering the vintage appeal of this great dress.

It felt so perfect to tie in the rosette detailing from the back, by adding the LULU rose necklace by Donna Flora. 

Stepping into perfect pair of footwear for my stroll I added the stylishly well-turned ankle boots by Bax Coen.

Come - stroll with me...
Boudica


Style Credits:

Georgette Lace Cocktail Dress by Connor's
Ankle Boots by Bax Coen
LULU Rose Necklace by Donna Flora
Adriana Skin by Glance
Bianca Hair by Exile
Sunrise Eyes by Fashism
Secret Eyes Lashes by [ glow ]

Location: Jersey Shore in Second Life