Please Don't Talk About Love Tonight

I went out to a roller disco event last night - the first time I've gone out in SL for years - and I had a blast. I'm going to try to make sure there are more of such things in my future.

Hair: Kissing Stranagers by Exile

T-Shirt: Boardwalk Beach Tees (Omega Applier) by Sn@tch

Shorts: SL16B Gift - Pride - Shorts - Bluemood by Blueberry (SL16B gift)

Socks: Mary Jane Knee Socks (Maitreya Applier) by Uh-Oh

Skates: Sparkle Motion Roller Skates by Carnival Punk

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

Lavender Afternoon (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Rising Tides by Exile

Eyes: Daisy Eyes - Mint by Demicorn @ July 2019 GachaLand

Lingerie: Fuchsia Bisou Lingerie Set - Fuchsia by Petite Mort (lucky board item)

Rings, Bracelets & Fingernails: Bethy by Idealia @ July 2019 GachaLand

Tattoos: Iole by Juna @ July 2019 GachaLand

Plant: Tall Terracotta House Plant by Dreamland Designs @ July 2019 GachaLand

Clock: DigiClock - Wisteria by Kindred Soup @ July 2019 GachaLand

House w/ String of Lights: Simple Skybox by Hive

All Other Decor: Lux by Oubliette @ July 2019 GachaLand

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to GachaLand **

GachaLand is a Gimme Gacha production.

♥ Tea Biscuit ♥ Has Moved!

The Gimme Gacha Shops have moved from the SL mainland to estate regions and that means ♥ Tea Biscuit ♥ has a new location and a new look! Please update your landmarks accordingly, because I have nooooo idea where the old ones will drop you.

You can see some photos of the beautiful new beach-themed Gimme Gacha sims here.

Hair: Rising Tides by Exile

Top: Mermaid/Sailor Shark-Bite Tank by Petite Mort

Jeans: Stonewash Distressed Skinny Jeans by Petite Mort

Tattoo: Kendra tattoo RARE 2 by Juna

Rings: Sea Treasures by Yummy

Head: Catwa
Body: Maitreya Lara
Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body Bento Hands

Rolling in the Deep (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Windsong by Exile

Skin: Aria Mermaid - Blue RARE by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Eyes: Nocturnal by Elemental (non-gacha item @ June 2019 Imaginarium)

Lipstick: Atlantis by Elemental (non-gacha item @ June 2019 Imaginarium)

Nail Polish: Mystique by Frick

Bra: Medina Top RARE by Zephyr @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Panties: Estela Panties Gold by Beauty Factory (Group Gift - $99 to Join)

Armband: Aruna Night - Shell Armband by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Earrings: Aruna Night - Shell Earring by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Fins: Mermaid gacha by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Bubbles: Mer Themed Particle Hud Set 1 by Elemental @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Pose: Dita 4 by Belle Poses (Vintage Fair Exclusive - Ends June 16th)

Glass, Curtain, & Neon Sign: Burlesque by Belle Poses (Vintage Fair Exclusive - Ends June 16th)

Wallpaper: Victorian Wallpapers by Vivid Textures

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

Partially inspired by the novella Rolling in the Deep by Mira Grant.

♥ Pride ♥ (A Gacha Event Post)

Hair: Twist and Shout: 5. Fantasy 2 by Exile (in-store gacha)

Eyes: Cursed Eyes - Gold by Demicorn @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Eyeshadow: Wylla Set 3 by La Boheme

Lipstick: First Kiss by Shiny Stuffs

Tattoo: Cats and Love by Carol G (former group gift)

Mask, Outfit, & Whip:Bad Cat by Zephyr @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Pose: Festival - Heart Hands by Estetica

Backdrop: Columns Light by Since 1975 @ June 2019 Imaginarium

Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: Catwa

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

Be Unique

Recently a friend sent me a link for 3D Unicorn Horn Panties, so I decided to see if I could find something similar in SL. I was surprised I didn't find any panties with 3D horns, but these Derpicorn panties amused me enough to suit my purposes.

Edited-to-Add: Now that I think about it, I suppose I could have bought a prim horn designed for my head and put it elsewhere. WHY DO I ALWAYS THINK OF THESE THINGS TOO LATE?!?



Hair:Minutes In Reverse (Wild Fusion) by Exile
Top: Be Unique Novelty Cami by Petite Mort (Imaginarium December 2018)
Tattoos: Orange Blossom (Hip & Waist) by Artisanna
Panties: Derpicorn! by Yoji's (Marketplace)
Rings (Left Hand): Cadence Rings by Elle Boutique
Rings (Right Hand): Emma Rings (Onyx) by Nova
Bracelet: Free Pride Bracelet Set by Lapointe and Bastchild
Nails: Chrome Nails by The Little Bat
Socks: Applier Overknee Socks (Maitreya Lara) by Izzie's
Background (Pose NOT Included): Cosy Christmas 5 by Paparazzi (Arcade December 2018)
Pose: Vintage Pinup 34 by Digital Dragon Designs (No Longer Available)

Reindeer Games (A Gacha Event Post)

Wall Art - Trittico 02: Velvet Whip @ Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Reindeer Decor - Snowflake: The Green Door Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Ceramic Holiday Tree: The Green Door Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Yuletide - Ornament Antlers - Silver - RARE: Venge @ Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Glow Up Eyeshadow Catwa - Frost: Demicorn @ Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Papillon Feerique 5 Choker: Nord Embel'Lys @ Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Winter Jacket Red (Maitreya): Lybra @ Dec 2018 Imaginarium

Tree - RARE: Sese Christmas Shop Gacha @ Sese (in-store non-event gacha machine)

Scandinavian Fir Garland & Wreath: by Vespertine (non-gacha item from Nov 2018 Tannenbaum event)

Hair: Walking on Sunshine by Exile (in-store non-gacha item)

Lipstick: First Kiss CATWA Appliers by Shiny Stuffs (non-gacha item from Nov 2018 Brothers Grimm event)

The Imaginarium is a Gimme Gacha production.

** Taxi to The Imaginarium **

Black & White

I won 2nd place again in a costume contest a couple of weeks ago, but RL has kept me much too busy to blog the outfit until now.

The theme was simply "black & white." All I had to buy for this outfit was the Glam Rock Suit, bracelets, and hair. Okay, I didn't have to buy new hair, but I'm not one to let a good excuse for shopping go to waste. Plus, this style is simply too reminiscent of Cher for me to resist adding it to my wig collection.


Hair: Erase and Rewind by Exile ($1250L FatPack)
Skin: Nellie 02 - Fair - Glow Skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyeshadow: Barbarella Set 6 - 5 by La Boheme ($75L/10pk)
Eyeliner: Mile High Eyeliner - Black by Mock ($40L)
Eyelashes: Victorina Lashes - Noir by Mock ($40L)
Lipstick & Teeth: Ink Lipstick - Teeth by Pink Fuel ($75L/4pk)
Monroe Piercing: Metal Mouth MESH Round Dermals - Silent Rage by Haus of Darcy ($75L/16pk)
Tattoos: Shooting Star - Full Version by Para Designs ($175L)
Bra/Corset/Panties/Feathers: Glam Rock Suit by Gizza ($250L on the Marketplace)
Boots: Thigh High Boots - Liquorice Leather by Maitreya ($750L)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)
Ring - Left Hand: Paragon Ring by Sn@tch (included with the Basic Latex Gloves set) ($155L)
Ring - Right Hand: Nebula by Kosh ($99L)
Bracelets: Boudica Armband - Black by Lassitude & Ennui ($120L on the Marketplace)

All poses by !bang.

Faerie Flirtation

Something else I love about SecondLife is that I sometimes I get invited to events with themes like Wings & Underwear. I spent a mere $250L on new wings, clothes, and a tattoo for tonight's event and was lucky enough to win 2nd place in the contest, so I figured I should snap a few shots before bed.



Hair: Day The World Went Away by Exile ($1250L FatPack)
Wings & Antenna: Butterfly Elf Wing by Jomo ($150L)
Ears & Earrings: Fantasy Elf Ears by Mandala ($777L)
Skin: Nellie 09 - Fair - Glow Skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyeshadow: Glamour Eyes - Cosmopolitan - Teal by La Boheme ($75/10pk)
Lashes: Victorina Lashes by M.O.C.K. ($40L)
Lipstick: Glossy Rose 10 by La Boheme ($75/10pk)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant by Slink ($450L)
Butterfly Ring: Butterfly Rings V2 by Iced ($99L on the Marketplace)
Bra & Panties: Tiffany Diamonds Lingerie - Mature Version by Hollow Angel Designs ($25 on the Marketplace)
Tattoo: Winged Sisters by Letis Tattoo ($75L)
Feet: AvEnhance Feet Female High by SLink ($675L)
Shoes: Floreal Slink Heels by FashionNatic ($380L)

Leaf on the Wind

One of the things I enjoy about SecondLife is the sense of community. Aside from all of the benefits for things like cancer research, there are often benefits thrown to help individuals who've been thrown a curveball by life.

Amy, also known as Scarlet Chandrayaan (owner of Alouette), is extremely ill with an unfortunate prognosis, so several SL designers have come together to create a sort of Make a Wish benefit for Amy so she can fulfill her dream of visiting London. The event - called Leaf on the Wind - has a London theme with a lot of clothing, accessories, and housewares. Even if you aren't as crazy about London as this little anglophile, there are many items that aren't London themed, and several kiosks around the sim where one can make donations to the cause without making a purchase.

Because my inventory is bursting at the seams, I exercised restraint and only bought this mesh dress with a gorgeous sparkly London skyline around the bottom, and these cute peeptoe plaid heels. Because I wanted to help a bit more, I also made a donation at one of the kiosks.

Leaf on the Wind runs through February 1, 2015. You can read more about Amy on the official event site.

Taxi to Event: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Adept/126/185/22

Dress: Leaf On The Wind exclusive dress by Fission ($99L)
Shoes: Paddington Peep (for SLink mid heel) by DMZ ($149L)
Hair: Nina - Marone by Exile ($1000L Fatpack)
Ears & Earrings: Steking_ears_ver2 by Mandala ($497L)

There Will Be Guns

I got a new job, so my SL time has been significantly reduced. I hope to be able to keep this blog alive, but that may mean the focus shifts toward more arty photos and away from the more straightforward fashion blog photos.

Speaking of photos, my friend Nigel and I played dress up this afternoon as he indulged my request for an updated photo of the two of us. While he was setting up the shot, I snapped a few photos of my own. The two featured below are completely unedited.



Of course, as always, Nigel's work made me squee and want to stare at it forever...


Nigel is wearing Razor, Exile, Schadenfreude, Breach, and Lost Haven

Information about my Harley Quinn outfit can be found here.

Signs by 7 Emporium.

Collabor88 - Janary 2015

I'm gearing up to start a new job next week, so this one is going to be short 'n' sweet.

The first Collabor88 of the year has kicked off and the theme is Unicorns. Exile's contribution, Windsong, (seen above) would be perfect for a fae or mermaid look, or even just to a little zing to your usual look. According to a friend, "the wicked curly bits are separate - so you can color it separately than the main body of the hair and get really wild with it."

You can see some more of this round's offerings in the Collabor88 catalog.

A Very Merry Unbirthday (Lapointe & Bastchild)

As you may remember, shortly after my return to SL my dear friend Orlando buried me in gifts from Lapointe & Bastchild. I spent an entire afternoon trying on clothing and taking photos, with the intent of making several detailed blog posts about the outfits. Unfortunately, after the first post, I got distracted by limited-time event items and group gifts while the Lapointe & Bastchild photos sat neglected and sad on my hard drive. Today, I decided to start off the new year by giving some love to those photos and L&B's fabulous designs.

In order to keep from overwhelming my readers with a flood of information, I won't be providing my usual in-depth descriptions for every single outfit. However, if you want to know the details of anything featured in this post, please feel free to drop me a notecard in-inworld (Ezerbet Nitschke) or contact me up Plurk (EzerbetNitschke). (Please don't IM me, those get capped fairly quickly and I might miss your message.)

Unless stated otherwise, all clothing is from Lapointe & Bastchild.



The photo above shows several variations of L&B's S'Wear Insolent set ($499L). The boots are NOT included, they're L&B's Elise Ankle & Knee Boots - PATENT BL ($699L), a set which comes with both ankle-high and knee-high boots.




The outfits above are made up of both solo pieces and by mixing and matching items from sets with solo pieces. For example, the jeans in the 2nd photo and sweater in the 3rd photo are both from L&B's S'Wear Mischief Hoodie fatpack ($699L) which contains 7 colors of argyle sweater hoodies, jeans with matching argyle swatches on the back pockets, and matching belts.




The 2nd outfit in the photo above is L&B's S'Wear Tempt Black Leather set ($499L) paired with the same L&B Elise Ankle Boots I mentioned earlier in this post.

The shirt I'm wearing in the 1st and 4th photos is L&B's Death Royale Beaded Halter ($399L) which has 8 HUD-driven texture options (all black).

The cropped tee I'm wearing in the 3rd photo above (and a couple other photos in this post) is L&B's S'wear Mesh Cropped T-shirt ($399L) which has 4 HUD-driven design options in 3 colors (cream, black, and pink).




The pants I'm wearing in the 1st and 3rd photos above are L&B's S'Wear Zipp Women's Leather Pants - Color Set ($599L) which have 23 HUD-driven color options for the pants and 2 options for the zippers (silver and bronze).

The boots I'm wearing in the 1st and 4th photos are L&B's L&B S'Wear Carissa Ankle Boots ($599L) which have 24 HUD-driven color options for the boot leather, 11 options for the metal studs and buckles, and 2 options for the soles (black and beige).

The heels I'm wearing with the blue outfit in the 3rd photo are Kristen Slink Heels High Feet by FashionNatic ($380). They have corset lacing on the back and underside of the shoe, and have 20 HUD-driven color options for both the main part of the shoe and heels (changed separately so you can create your own combinations), 2 options for the metal rivets on the back (silver and gold), and a plethora of "create your own color" options for the fabric behind the laces on both the back and underside of the shoe (also changed separately). You can get a better look at them on the Marketplace.

The heart-shaped sunglasses I'm wearing in the 3rd photo are the Puppy Love Shades by Sn@tch ($100L). They're mesh shades which are touch-scripted for size and have 22 touch-scripted color change options for both the lenses and frames (changed separately).




The 1st outfit in the photo above is L&B's Swear Candy" Zipp Mini Skirt - Tartans ($499L) which has 20 HUD-driven tartan/leather combinations and 8 options for the zipper and studs. It also has 19 leather and 22 tartan options so you can create your own pairings. The top is L&B's S'Wear Beaded Halter - Knit Brights ($399L) which has 12 HUD-driven color options. The boots are the knee-high version of L&B's Elise Ankle & Knee Boots - PATENT BL ($699L) - the ankle version of which is shown in the very first photo of this post.

The 3rd outfit is the S'Wear Mischief Hoodie fatpack ($699L) that I talked about in detail beneath the 2nd photo in this post.

The 4th outfit is the S'wear Mesh Cropped T-shirt I mentioned earlier and L&B's S'Wear Pencil Skirt FatPack2 ($499L) which has 24 HUD-driven color options. The boots are L&B's S'Wear "Bianca" Ankle Boots - Smooth Neutrals 2 ($599L) which come with 16 HUD-driven color options for the leather, 3 for the soles, 18 for the straps, and 2 for the zippers and buckles (silver and bronze). I'm also wearing Ebony Stockings by Bettie's ($50L) which have a lovely seam on the back.

Lapointe & Bastchild's In-World Store: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//128/128/28
Lapointe & Bastchild on the Marketplace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/6435

ALL PHOTOS:
Hair:  Nina by Exile ($1000L Fatpack)
Skin: Nellie 07 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)
Bare Feet: AvEnhance Feet Female - Flat by Slink ($675L) (Only Worn in the Bare Feet Photos)
Necklace: Signature necklace 2013 - Silver by Lassitude & Ennui (Free)
Tattoo: Joan ~ Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle (No Longer Available)
Mobile Phone: Smartphone with Typing AO by L'Anguisette ($100 Gatcha - Custom Designs Also Available from Vendor)

Location: My then still-undecorated townhouse.

Post-Holiday Bliss

Ah, post-holiday sales! They're even better in SL, because no one is running into your heels with shopping carts or cutting in front of you in the checkout line.

Tonight, I bring you news of a holiday gift and deeply-discounted items.

The hair I'm wearing is one of 3 holiday gifts from Exile. All 3 styles are available for purchase in the store, but these are a limited-edition Candy Cane color. (They're all red & white; the style I'm wearing has white streaks in the back.) The box (which is on a table directly across from the store's entrance) contains After the Rain (female - 2 sizes), Day The World Went Away (male and female versions), and High and Dry. High and Dry is sold in the shop as a male hair, but I love the way it looks on my avatar, I feel like P!nk. (It's mod, but required very little editing to fit my head.)

Exile: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/131/140/33

The eyeshadow and lipstick I'm wearing are part of La Boheme's Year-End 60% Off Sale, which runs through December 31st. La Boheme's eyeshadows and lipsticks are NOT skin tone specific, so you can wear them with the skin of your choosing. That said, avatar shape DOES matter, so it's a good idea to try the free demos before buying. Due to the No Transfer nature of the products, La Boheme has a No Refunds policy.

La Boheme: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/218/78/23

Hair: High and Dry - Candy Cane by Exile (Limited Edition Holiday Gift)
Hairbase: Babydoll - Tinted by Me (Free In-Store)
Skin: Nellie 02 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Ears & Earrings: Steking_ears_ver2 by Mandala ($497L)
Monroe Piercing: Metal Mouth MESH Round Dermals - Silent Rage by Haus of Darcy ($75L/16pk)
Eyeshadow: Glamour Eyes - Cosmopolitan - Red by La Boheme (Currently $30L/10pk - 60% Off Sale)
Lipstick: Glossy Puce 3 by La Boheme (Currently $30L/10pk - 60% Off Sale)
Jacket: Paris Jacket by FashionNatic ($350L)
Necklace: "Love My Cat" Unisex Necklace by Lapointe & Bastchild (2014 Advent Calendar Gift)
Tattoos: Joan - Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle (No Longer Available)

Happy Holidays!

Since the holidays are fast approaching, I've provided SL Marketplace links for your shopping ease. (Unfortunately, I won't be able to do this for all of my posts due to the extra time it requires.)

Lingerie: Poison Love - Poinsettia by Blacklace ($199L)
Boots: Holiday Boots by Deviance ($300L/5pk)
Necklace: "Oh" Christmas Tree by Two Sisters Treasures ($25L)
Hair: Dream of Paradise by Exile ($1250L Fatpack) - (DEMO available here.)
Hair Poinsettia: Poinsettia Hair Flower - Red by Rosa's Creations ($100L)
Lipstick: Matte Red 2 by La Boheme ($75L/10pk) - (DEMOS available here.)
Eyelashes: Fantasy Curls by MiaSnow ($45L/2pk)
Skin: Nellie 07 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk) (Only Available In-World)
Tattoos: Joan - Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle (No Longer Available)

Location Design by Orlando & Zaaf Gascoigne

Boheme Beauty

As I've mentioned before, Santana Lumiere has been one of my favorite SL creators since I was just a wee little avatar back in 2006. When she was the sole creative force behind Nevermore, my home was filled with her furniture, my closets stuffed with her clothing, and my vanity covered in her makeup and nail polishes. These days, she's focusing solely on beauty and has renamed her brand La Boheme. Nails have been her primary focus for awhile now (I've previously blogged about her gorgeous Slink nails), so I was thrilled to hear she's expanding her eyeshadow line and is once again creating lipstick.

In addition to the high quality of Santana's work, there are two things that sets La Boheme above the rest...

1) Her eyeshadows and lipsticks are NOT skin tone specific, so you can wear them with the skin of your choosing. That said, avatar shape DOES matter, so it's a good idea to try the free demos before buying. Due to the No Transfer nature of the products, La Boheme has a No Refunds policy.

2) The prices. A new look from La Boheme isn't going to to empty your wallet. Not to mention the store regularly participates in hunts and gatcha events. In fact, there are currently 5 hunt items in her store, one of which is a gatcha hunt item filled with sparkly fae-like face paints. The regular hunt items are $0L or $1L each and the gatcha item is $25L per play. (Click on the treasure chest on the front counter for hunt hints.) As if that wasn't enough, every week in December Santa Santana is putting new freebie items beneath her Christmas tree, just look for the packages with the bronze ribbons. Here's an slurl so you can pop right over to the store and grab all of the goodies: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/230/75/24

Below is a small sampling of the items that are already available in-store. Most of them are fairly dramatic because I wanted to show you the new Feline Instinct collection of eyeshadows and some of the Glam style lipsticks. Santana tells me there are more eyeshadows on the way as well as gloss versions of her lip colors, and I can not wait until they hit the shelves! Details are listed with the eyeshadow first and then the lipstick. As always, prices can be found at the bottom of the post.



1) Bare Skin without Makeup
2) Feline Instinct 1 & Matte Aubergine 3
3) Feline Instinct 4 & Matte Wine 2


1) Feline Instinct 6 & Matte Redwood 2
2) Feline Instinct 3 & Matte Glam Leopard 2
3) Feline Instinct 9 & Matte Glam T-Shape 4


1) Feline Instinct 8 & Matte Glam T-Shape 5
2) Feline Instinct 7 & Matte Glam Leopard 6
3) Feline Instinct 2 & Matte Redwood 3


I also want to show you some of La Boheme's less-dramatic makeup. Once again, I've started with a photo of me in the barest version of my favored skin (see above).

EDIT: The eyeshadows I'm wearing below are no longer available. However, they've been replaced with gorgeous updated versions called Electric 1 and Electric 2. Stop by the store and try out the demos!


1) Electric Eyeshadow - Coal & Matte Red 3
2) Electric Soft Eyeshadow - Chocolate & Matte Redwood 4


1) Electric Soft Eyeshadow - Pewter & Matte Wine 6
2) Electric Eyeshadow - Pink & Matte Aubergine 8


Feline Instinct Eyeshadow: $75L for a pack of 10 colors
Matte Lipsticks: $75L for a pack of 10 colors
Electric Eyeshadows and Electric Soft Eyeshadows: $25L each or $180 for a pack of 10 colors - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Hair: Kissing Strangers by Exile ($888 Fatpack at Collabor88) (Individual color packs are $88L)
Skin: Nellie 02 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyes: FATEeyes v3.0 by Fate ($395L on the Marketplace)

Orange is the New Blog

RL has been kicking my butt something fierce, leaving me with little time for SL and no time at all for this blog. However, tonight I found myself with a bit of time to kill before an SL movie night with friends, so I popped over to see what this month's Collabor88 had to offer. As usual, there were many cute items, but I was most pleased to see a new hairstyle by Exile.

I was wearing my glasses when I tried on the demo, and immediately thought "OMG! I look like Alex Vause!" When I mentioned it to Kavar Cleanslate, the genius behind Exile, and he admitted he's also a fan of ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, I immediately began to quietly scheme.

I popped over to the Marketplace and found this super affordable tan prison uniform by Inscribed. (They also offer an orange set if you want to rock the new inmate look.) The top and pants are one mesh piece that comes in 4 sizes, and the long-sleeved white undershirt is a system item that's worn on the shirt layer. (The ad shows a black undershirt, but the item is actually white, which matches the outfits in the show.) It also comes with a prim badge that's texture change, containing the IDs for Vause, Chapman, Crazy Eyes, Nichols, and Pennastucky. (You can also IM or send a notecard to the creator for a PSD file to create your own custom badge.)

I then grabbed a background image from ye olde interwebs, popped down to the photo studio in my basement, and started shooting. Now if I could only find me a Nichols.

Hair: Kissing Strangers by Exile ($888 Fatpack at Collabor88) (Individual color packs are $88L)
Skin: Nellie 03 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyes: FATEeyes v3.0 by Fate ($395L on the Marketplace)
Clothing: OITNB Scrubs - Tan by Inscribed ($100L on the Marketplace)
Glasses: Nerd Glasses - Black by Voxxi ($10L on the Marketplace)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)

Clubbin'

Another of my favorite stores for well-made, affordable clothing is Sn@tch. Not only can you often get Fatpacks of clothing for $200L, but they have riot vends, lucky boards, and a fishing area. I recently spent some time fishing for the Club Kid outfit because I was drawn to the feathered jacket - which I just now noticed I'm wearing the XL version of instead of XS, but I kind of like the way the over-sized version plays up the fluffy aspect. I know the coat can be purchased separately in a variety of colors, and I suspect most or all of the other outfit items can as well. The whole outfit is fabulous, but I wanted to show how the pieces can be mixed and matched with other items.

You can see the full Club Kid outfit over on the Sn@tch blog (scroll to the bottom of the post).



As you may have noticed, I sometimes wear items that are from my previous time in SL. To make my lindens stretch as far as possible, I try not to buy all new pieces for every outfit. At first, I wasn't going to do that for my blog posts, but I decided it would be good to show that some older items can still hold their own when worn with newer releases.

CLUB KID ITEMS:

Eye Makeup: 19 - Temptress Eye Makeup (Teal) by Sn@tch
Long Earrings: 13 - Winona Earring (Teal) by Sn@tch
Jacket: 15 - Disco Fur Jacket (Teal) by Sn@tch
Top: 6 - Fusion Latex Top (Black) by Sn@tch

OTHER ITEMS:

Hair: Nina - Raven by Exile ($1000L Fatpack)
Ears & Stud Earrings: Steking_ears_ver2 by Mandala ($497L)
Lipstick: Glossy Pout Lipstick - Deep - Plum by Pink Fuel ($250L Fatpack)
Piercing: Metal Mouth MESH Round Dermals - Silent Rage by Haus of Darcy ($75L/16pk)
Skin: Nellie 07 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyes: Harley Quinn by Topazz (See This Post for Information)
Tattoo: Rasalhague - 50% by Letis Tattoo ($150L - Over 2 Years Old)
Ring: Devilisly in Love by Burroughs (Old Lucky Chair Item)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)
Nails: Glitter Minerals *Slink* Manicure by La Boheme ($50L)
Belt: Gothic Cross Belly Chain by Twisted Rose (Over 2 Years Old)
Pants: Zipp Women's Leather Pants - Tucked by Lapointe & Bastchild ($599L)
Boots: Carissa Ankle Boots by Lapointe & Bastchild ($599L)

Poses: All Poses Are Over 2 Years Old

Exiled BreadHeads

If you're a regular reader of my blog, you've probably noticed that I've only been wearing Exile hair since my return to SL. That's because I think their hair is, hands down, the best on the grid.

The mesh hairstyles are colored and streaked through the use of a HUD - allowing for more customization than ever before. These styles are marked “MESH+HUD” on the vendor, with new black bottles. (Every time I get one of these, I spend way too much time playing with all of the color options.) The sculpted styles (like Nina, the one I'm wearing here) don't have streaks and each color is a separate item instead of a HUD, but they're still gorgeous and fun to play with.

Prices are as follows:

MESH HAIR:
"All or Nothing" Fatpack - $1250L
5pk of colors - $250
8pk of Fusion colors - $280L

SCULPTED HAIR:
"All or Nothing" Fatpack - $1000L
5pk of colors - $250

As I mentioned in my previous post, Exile currently has a mesh hairstyle in this month's Collabor88, where individual color packs are $88L and the fatpack is $888L. Please note that, while the sculpted hair can be edited, the mesh hair can't, so I recommend trying on the demos before making any purchases. (The mesh demos come with HUD demos for colors. Color demos for the sculpted hair are in the SE corner of the store. Your mini-map can help you locate them.)

I hope to do a post showcasing a few different Exile hairstyles at some point in the future, but that will have to wait until I get through my backlog of posts about all of the Lapointe & Bastchild gifts from my friend Orlando. Maybe I can even talk one of my friends into modeling some of their men's styles for my camera.



Speaking of a different kind of hair (the type that likes to cling to your clothing), this KittyCats display for their BreadHead "hats" for their cats is quite possibly the best retail display I've ever seen in an SL store. It's definitely the most amusing. Each slice of bread is $80L and comes in 4 different types (each sold separately).

Ringmaster

As promised in my sneak preview the other night, here's the second outfit I bought at Cirque de Seraphim. For just under $200L, you get all of the clothing items except the hat and tights. Both the bolero jacket and corset come in 5 sizes and fitted mesh versions and alpha layers so you can wear each item separately or together. The outfit also comes in a lovely white/gold version. Cirque de Seraphim runs through November 26th.



Don't even talk to me about that hat. It's beautiful, but I loathe adjusting prim items - especially when hair is involved. I was glad I'd chosen black hair for this outfit, because it hides the little places where the hair pokes through the hat a bit. The swoop of the hair in the front also helped with positioning, because it's so well-constructed that it looks like it's falling over the brim of the hat.

Speaking of hair, the style I'm wearing in these photos is Exile's contribution to this month's Collabor88. You can get each color group for $88L or the entire Fatpack for only $888L!. Why are you still here? Go grab some bargains!




Hat: She Loves Black Hat w/o Veil by LaGyo (Old Hunt Item)
Hair: Dancing Horses by Exile ($888L Fatpack at Collabor88 Nov 2014)
Skin: Nellie 07 - Fair - Glow Skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Eyeshadow 1: Star by Mons ($175L/5pk)
Eyeshadow 2: Electric Eyeshadow _ Red by La Boheme ($180L/10pk)
Lipstick: Glossy Pout Lipstick - Deep - Red by Pink Fuel ($250L/36pk)
Eyes: FATEeyes v3.0 by Fate ($395L on the Marketplace)
Eyelashes: Fantasy Curls by MiaSnow ($45L/2pk on the Marketplace)
Bolero, Corset, Shorts, & Boots: Ringmaster set - red by Sassy! @ Cirque de Seraphim ($195L)
Tights: Bow Seam Tights by Cannibelle ($70L/3pk w/ Slink Appliers)
Ring: Citrine Ring by *R+a* ($0L on Marketplace)
Nails: Funhouse *Slink* Manicure by La Boheme ($50L)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Gesture by Slink ($450L)

Pose 1: Catrina 07 by Eternal Dream Poses ($40L)
Pose 2: Daphne Pose 5 R by Icons of Style ($15L)
Pose 3: Sexy Back 04 by Eternal Dream Poses ($40L)
Pose 4 & 5: Linger 09 by Eternal Dream Poses ($40L)