Blackhearted Plum

Remember the nifty mobile phone that I got from a gatcha machine at L'Anguisette a few days ago? Well I finally got a chance to check out what the store is really all about - skins and shapes!



The skin is smooth and flawless and the included appliers provided a seamless match with my Slink hands and feet. In addition to appliers for nearly every prim body part out there, the skins also come with cleavage and no cleavage, glossy lip and pink lip, and light, medium, dark or no brow options.

The shape is much curvier than my usual look (moreso than is evident in these photos), but it was a nice change of pace, and what mesh clothing I tried on still fit (though I did downsize the breasts just a teeny bit to assist with that). Along with the No Mesh option shown, shapes are also included for those who wear mesh breasts and/or butts or the Wowmeh Oversize mesh body.



The little guy who's waving his staff around is a Battle Squirrel from November's Fantasy Gatcha Carnival. You may think, "Why do I need a Battle Squirrel?" but I think the real question is, "Who doesn't need a Battle Squirrel?"




Note: L'Anguisette Skin & Body Shoppe is in the midst of revamping the look of their shop, so some of their inventory is currently only available on the SL Marketplace.


Hair:  Glory - Rouge by Exile ($1000L Fatpack)
Skin: Kendra - Honey - #1 (Cleavage & Med Brow) by L'Anguisette ($900L - Includes Appliers)
Makeup: Mocha Dippped Lipstick - Strawberry by L'Anguisette ($300L/5pk)
Shape: Alexa - No Mesh by L'Anguisette ($500L - Includes Shapes for Mesh Body Parts)
Eyes: Babydoll - Sage by L'Anguisette ($200L/3pk - Mesh and System Eyes Included)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Elegant by Slink ($450L)
Manicure & Pedicure: Oiled Blocks *Slink* Manicure & Pedicure by La Boheme ($50L)
Shirt: Blackhearts Rock Club (Free at Club Location)
Jeans: S'Wear Mesh "Coated" Straight Zip Jeans by Lapointe & Bastchild ($999L Fatback) (Color Changing HUD)
Shoes: Kristen Slink Heels by FashionNatic ($380L) (Color Changing HUD)
Tattoo: Joan ~ Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle ($79L SL Marketplace Only)

Poses (Top to Bottom): Hold Sign, Bashful, and C-Baby Got Back Too by Long Awkward Pose (Past Freebies)

Squirrel: Battle Squirrel - Necro (RARE) by Swagga @ Fantasy Gatcha Carnival ($50L)

Happiness is...

I have the best friends EVER! Today while I was getting in some sorely-missed SL social time, my friend Orlando was off shopping and dropping bags from Lapointe & Bastchild on my head. I was buried in them by the time he was done! I'm pleased that L&B is still around, as they're one of the best fashion designers in SL, and thrilled to have a bunch of new clothes from them to try on. (I'm sure a photo or several will show up here.) THANK YOU, ORLANDO!

I also want to mention the mobile phone I'm holding in the photo below. While wandering around yesterday looking for interesting and PG-rated gatcha machines for adults, I stumbled across L'Anguisette Skin & Body Shoppe and their smartphone gatchas. One is Halloween themed and the other has a variety of phones with Jessica Rabbit, Marilyn Monroe, Marla Singer (!!!!) and other fun designs. At just $50L a play, I couldn't resist - especially since each phone comes with a typing animation. (A "no animation" version is also included.) I was excited when my first play yielded one of the Jessica Rabbit phones, but disappointed to receive a script error when I wore it. I contacted the store's owner, Phedre Lowtide, said "hello," and politely explained my problem. She responded very quickly, apologized for the problem, and cheerfully fixed it right away. I was so impressed by her stellar customer service, that I commissioned her to make 2 sets of custom smartphones with photos of my friends and their partners on the back. They're gorgeous and I'll likely be ordering more in the future. L'Anguisette Skin & Body Shoppe is a fairly new vendor, but one I think is worth keeping your eye on.




Hair:  Nina - Fern by Exile ($1000L Fatpack)
Skin: Nellie 07 [Fair] Glow skin by LAQ ($1999L/10pk)
Ears & Earrings: Steking_ears_ver2 by Mandala ($497L) (Appliers Sold Separately)
Hands: AvEnhance Hands Female - Casual by Slink ($450L)
Necklace: Signature necklace 2013 - Silver by Lassitude & Ennui (Free)
Dress: Leopard by BN Designs (Group Gift - Free to Join)
Phone: Halloween Smartphone - Jessica Rabbit (Rare) by L'Anguisette ($50L Gatcha)
Feet: AvEnhance Feet Female - High by Slink ($675L)
Shoes: Kristen Slink Heels by FashionNatic ($380L) (Color Changing HUD)
Manicure & Pedicure: LeopardGlitter *Slink* Manicure & Pedicure by La Boheme($50L)
Tattoo: Joan ~ Faded Coloured Ink by Cannibelle ($79L SL Marketplace Only)
Madonna Piercing: Metal Mouth MESH Round Dermals - Silent Rage by Haus of Darcy ($75L/16pk)

Pose: Fantasy Voila by Long Awkward Pose (Over 2 Years Old)
Expression: Expression v1.0 by AnyPose ($0) (Over 2 Years Old)

Location: My new and still-undecorated townhouse.

Sweet Tooth

Since the I Love Cupcakes Hunt is full of things which aren't really my style, I enlisted the adorable Annika here to help me show you some of the items offered in this month-long hunt. For a more complete preview of the gifts, you can visit the SL Freebie Hunters blog. (One of the most helpful SL blogs out there, in my not-so-humble opinion.)

I Love Cupcakes Hunt - Ends 11.30.11
Hair: Pink Frosting by Draconic Kiss (5 colors)
Dress: Pinkie Cakes by Lethe (1 of 3 gifts)
Shoes: Cupcake Heels by Pink Promise
Background: Cupcake Wallpapers by RO!ACT Designs

iTouch Hunts Perly Touch Hunt - Ends 11.15.11
Shape: Story Tale Collection - Tinkerbell by Anatomy ($1L)

Miscellaneous
Skin: Alice by Rotten Toe ($15L)
Pose: Poofy Dress Pls by Long Awkward Pose

Yippie Kai Yay

My always-entertaining friend Vivianna Quandry stopped by while I was setting up a shot the other day and I couldn't resist snapping a photo of the two of us. This is an unusually subdued look for Vivianna, but keep an eye out here for more of her fashion pairings in the future.

I'm sad to report that Frick will be closing it's doors on April 1, 2011. However, until then, there's still a heck of a sale going on -- everything in the store is at least 50% off. For example, the dress I'm wearing in this photo is available for $50L or in a fat pack of 5 colors for only $199L. (Each outfit also comes with stockings, garters, and a choker, which are not shown here.) Fat packs of 24 skins can be had for $299L, individual skins can be had for as low as $10L, and full outfits can be purchased for $15L - $75L.

VIVIANNA'S LOOK:
Skin: Minima Violetta [Snow] by Sindecade (Currently FREE)
Hair: Ki - Color Pack by Magika
Eyes: Shine - Mint by MiaSnow (From the March Mint Madness sale.)
Dress/Stockings/Boots/Gun: Phoebe Gunn Ensemble by Wretched Dollies (Steam Hunt #139 - Ends 3.31.11)
Necklace: Wanderer Jewellery Set by League
Collar/Gloves: Bella Black Lace by Pixeldolls


MY LOOK:
Skin: Fresh - Pale - Drama by MiaSnow
Makeup: Black Lip, Liner, Smokey (Makeup Pack #3) by MiaSnow
Nails: Raven by Nevermore
Eyes: Shine - Mint - by MiaSnow (From the March Mint Madness sale.)
Tattoos: Absinthe by Para Designs (Depraved & Luckless Hunt #19 - Ends 3.30.11)
Hair: OMFG 2 - Oddities by House of Munster
Necklace: Wonderland Collection - White Rabbit Necklace by Violet Voltaire
Earrings & Bracelet: Dia De Los Muertos Set by Violet Voltaire
Dress: Sour Cordial by Frick (Closing April 1, 2011)
Stockings: Vertical Stripes - Yellow by Canimal (sadly, now defunct)
Shoes: Buckled Dollie Pumps Floral by Dilly Dolls


Pose: Party Boys by Long Awkward Pose (previous Pro Posers Hunt Gift)
Expressions: Lemmontree Emote HUD 1.1 (FREE)