Saturday, April 30, 2016

Look of the Moment #9 (LOTM9) - Uber for Dead Dollz

This look of the moment mixes in some of my very favorite things in SL.  This little washed look skirt and top is from one of my gotta have from stores, Dead Dollz.  

This post is one of the first of hopefully many that state my location shoot as 'My Studio Set'.  Today I grabbed up a little piece of land, did some outdoor 'scaping on it and rummaged around in my closet.  I have a fierce love for Gachas; especially if they have anything to do with something I can add to a photo scene.  Over the last few months, I have hit those babies up every time I run across them in events.  Now I get to set up little studio scenes to work into my Flickr and blog photos! 

So anyway..enough with my silly little addictions..on with the Look of the Moment!

LOTM9a

LOTM9b



Shoot Details:

Location:  My studio set

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Queen Light 01
Water: Blackwater
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
{NANTRA} Effortless 1 and 6 - Effortless Pack
{NANTRA} Poses Store

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector
LUMIPro World Headquarters

Worn:
CATWA Annie Mesh Head

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype
DeeTaleZ

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Maitreya

TRUTH HAIR Kasimire [Light Blondes] Boxed
Gacha Item purchased from Market Place

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky
IKON

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
MANDALA

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley
SALT & PEPPER

~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring Dreamcatcher for Maitreya Lara
Market Place Purchase

**RE** Bad-Kitty Gloves Pack 1 - RARE
Real Evil 
Epiphany Gacha Event

REIGN. - Promiscuous Heels
Main Store:  REIGN.

.::Dead Dollz::. Dixie - Washed Skirt and Top
UBER - UBER



Thursday, April 28, 2016

Look of the Moment #8 (LOTM8) - REIGN @UBER

So I went a little crazy at UBER, but I can't take responsibility really.  It's not my fault that most of my favorite designers get a spot there every round!

I'm trying to pace myself, even though this blog says Look of the Moment.  The pressure was too much and I had to confess my lying ways to Ariance.  She thought my punishment should be that I take a picture of every outfit I bought and send to her.  I told her that's why I made this blog!  She will be back in World before long tearing up the UBER isles.  I'm sure I won't even have all my blog posts filled with everything I got this round before she gets back!

This pretty summerish/springtime dress is from REIGN and they had it paired up with these lovely kickers so I had to snag them too.


LOTM8a

LOTM8b

Shoot Details:

Location:  Heavenly Groove

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Fashion Path Light 01
Water: Default
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
!bang - lennox 10
!bang - lennox 4M
!bang Main Store

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector
LUMIPro World Headquarters

Worn:
CATWA Annie Mesh Head

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

*ARGRACE* RILEY - Whites in Vanilla

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
MANDALA

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley
Salt & Pepper

Kibitz Jewelry - Crystal ring set (silver) and Olzen ring set (silver)
See Kathya Szczepanski profile for creator details. Or copy/paste the link to her Flickr page in your browser:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/96181120@N03/ 

Black Bantam - Time is Love Pearls Bracelet Silver
Pink Acid Store
Creator Stasey Oller (search in World)

LUXE - Whitley Bracelet Silver
LUXE. Main Store

REIGN. - Rhone Boots - Chocolate - RONNIE DRESS - WHITE @UBER
UBER EVENT
REIGN. Main Store

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Look of the Moment #7 (LOTM7) - UBER

Ahhh my favorite friend UBER.  You've done it again.  You made me wait and wait; trying for days to come see you.  Always too long of a line even when I try to bully my way through your doors.  Ultimately, when I finally get to that wooden landing, you give me such lovely pretties.  Tempting me to dig deep into my pockets and scatter my Lindens to the winds.  You break my bank, make me lie to my friend Ariance and give me yet another Blueberry fatpack that I cannot live without.  It's a sickness really. I NEED all the colors in everything that woman ships out of her beautiful creative mind.  

Oh and I lied to Ariance because she's on a text only application this week while in SL.  I had to tell her that UBER was horrible and she wasn't missing anything.  Promise to look for my body buried at Sassy Sweet Poses if I come up missing.

Anyway, back to this post which does NOT have one Blueberry item in the credits.  I saw this outfit and it reminded me of girly springtime.  Listening to the thunderstorms raging outside my window, I realized I needed a little of that for my LOTM so here it is ladies.

Miss Chelsea presents...Lise..@UBER!


LOTM7

LOTM7 - mouselook shot of Izzie's rings @UBER

Shoot Details:

Location:  Balamb Garden @ALUZ

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Dream Book Light 02
Water: Default
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
Exposeur & The Loft - Room of Balloons - photo prop on sim

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector
LUMIPro World Headquarters

Worn:
CATWA Annie Mesh Head

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

*ARGRACE* NAO - Vanilla

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
FEMALE_[MANDALA]SITENNOAH_watch&bracelet_brown
MANDALA

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley
Salt & Pepper

Izzie's - Spring Midi Rings (gold) @UBER
UBER
Izzie's Main Store

.miss chelsea. Lise Top Coral @UBER
.miss chelsea. Lise Skirt Coral @UBER
UBER
.miss chelsea.'s Main Store


Saturday, April 23, 2016

Look of the Moment #6 (LOTM6) - Epiphany Angel

Most of what I'm wearing for this post is from the Epiphany Gacha Event. 

The shoes are from REIGN and out by their Saturday Sale stand in front of the main store. There are a limited number of them left so chop-chop.  I'll say now the black and white were gone unless you invest in their fatpack.  

I'm going to be really sad if I see these shoes included in one of their 'Everything half off' sales in the future!


LOTM6a

LOTM6b


Shoot Details:

Location:  Skye Neist Point

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Hufflepuff Light 01
Water: Default
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
PURPLE POSES - Ariana 01

[Shi.S.] When flowers bloom Pose

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector

Worn:
CATWA Annie Mesh Head

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

ARGRACE Megumu - White

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley

**RE** Bad-Kitty Gloves Pack 1 - RARE @Epiphany
**RE** Bad-Kitty Necklace - White - Common - @Epiphany

~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring Dreamcatcher for Maitreya Lara
(Purchased on Market Place)

*LODE* Head Accessory - Violets Wreath [forest]
*LODE* Brows - Violets [white]
Creator chirzaka.vlodovic - search profile or LODE :: VRSION store

Blueberry Oakley from Epiphany Gacha Event
#2 Blueberry - Oakley - Rare - Maitreya - Gold Wings

Asteria - Body Acceroies For Maitreya - [Gold]

REIGN. - Promiscuous Heels



Friday, April 22, 2016

Look of the Moment #5 (LOTM5) - StoryBrooke Gardens

Have you ever been to StoryBrooke Gardens?  It's a Lauren Bentham owned and designed sim.  I'm going to list links to many of her properties for you in today's post. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit any of them, I encourage you to do so.  I remember back years ago when I first experienced one of her marvels. A bunch of us, probably 10 in all, were looking for something to do for Halloween. We had heard of a hunt, a quest like hunt that was around the time of Halloween and we decided to go check it out.  

I fell in love.

The entire concept was brilliant!  The quest was fun, the prizes were unique and my friends and I had a wonderful time.  However, the creativity and quality of the build itself is what imprinted Lauren Bentham's name into my memory.

Years later, only a couple months from today's date, I came across Lauren Bentham's name again.  

I had invested in the LumiPro2016 photographers hud and was at a loss of where to take pictures.  But I was hungry and went to the SL Destinations page on the SL website looking for photogenic places in SL.  Netherwood was in the listing so I decided to take a trip.  I recalled Lauren's name immediately and was not disappointed with the SL Destination Guide's recommendation to visit Netherwood.

Since that time, I have had the wonderful opportunity to take even more pictures at Netherwood, Everwinter, Baja Norte, Baja Cove and StoryBrooke Gardens. Click on the linked names of the locations for a taxi to each of these amazing places to take photos.

Below is my Look of the Moment that I want to share with you from StoryBrooke Gardens today.


LOTM5a

LOTM5b

Shoot Details:

Location:  StoryBrooke Gardens (A Lauren Bentham Sim)

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Owlery Light and Phototools - Quidditch Light
Water: Default
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
an lar [poses] The Restful Series II - Five (m)
See katya.valeska profile for updates of which Events she is participating in and when her home store has finished construction.
I think I picked up this Series @ROMP.

PURPLE POSES - DAISY - 02

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector

Worn:
CATWA - Annie mesh head

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

*ARGRACE* Riley - Whites in Vanilla

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley

Kibitz Jewelry - Crystal ring set (gold) and Olzen ring set (gold)
No LM, pretty sure I found these at Kustom9 Event. 
See Kathya Szczepanski Flickr 

~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring Dreamcatcher for Maitreya Lara
(Purchased on Market Place)

E-Clipse Design - Asia Top, Asia Pants - White
Purchased from Shiny Shabby
Main Store






Thursday, April 21, 2016

RIP Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016)

In loving memory... 


Look of the Moment #4 (LOTM4) - The Black Fashion Fair

I promise, really, this blog post is going to be about the amazing outfit that I got from The Black Fashion Fair. 

However, I need to take a moment to give a public announcement about customer service.  We have so many incredible designers to choose from in SL.  What sets some apart from the others?  For me, it's the one thing that sets RL stores apart from one another. Amazing customer service.

Yesterday a newer version of the CATWA Annie mesh head arrived in my inventory.  Let me just say, awesome to only have two huds now!! One for animation and the other for stuff I won't use except to make my hair base bald.  I'm still happy with the upgrade though so if you haven't gotten yours be sure to do that STAT!

Anyway, twice when I had logged out of SL and back in again, my newest mesh head had reverted back to the original Annie look.  For those who understand the world of mesh heads, I use a DeeTalez Mara face for my look.  My face animations had also froze and I could not get them to release to save my life. So I finally dragged myself to bed to deal with it another day.

This morning I logged into SL and yet again my DeeTalez face had to be reapplied.  The technical nerd in me sent CATWA Clip a note card. If it was happening to me, I needed to let her know in case she had received reports from others too.  She contacted me a few hours later and we chatted for a bit.  She didn't sound like she had been getting reports of my issue from any other mesh heads out there on the grid.  Therefore we chalked it up to SL being her usual glitchy self.  

The animations worked fine for me this morning, so I'll wait to see what happens when I log in next time. We parted ways, CATWA and I, with me promising that I would send another note card to her if my face should revert back to the original Annie again.  The thing is, the reason for all my rambling, is that I was genuinely impressed with her quick response and concern for my issue.  Such incredible customer service and for that, she deserves for this little story to be told.

So I guess that I'm saying, don't lose who you once was after you get to that YOU that you were meant to be.  Thank you CATWA Clip; not only for my amazing Annie mesh head gear, but also for keeping your perspective that great customer service is what separates you as one of the best designers out there!

Now on with my Look of the Moment...


LOTM4a

LOTM4b

The Look starts here...

Shoot Details:

Location:  Winter Moon

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Never Night Light, Phototools - Owlery Light
Water: Default, Raymond's Water
Day Cycle: None

Poses:
.GlamRus. Honey Pack - Honey 02
Store under construction, see MP link:

PURPLE POSES - CLAIRE - 03

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector

Worn:
CATWA HEAD Annie 

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

*ARGRACE* NAO - Whites in Vanilla

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley

**RE** Raven Leather Gloves Maitreya @ROMP

UC_Leather_High_heel_boots_Slink_Belleza_Maitreya_Black
UC_leather_bikini_with_belts_Black_Hourglass_Maitreya

E-Clipse Design - Aria Top, Hotpants and Jacket
Purchased from The Black Fashion Fair







Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Look of the Moment #3 (LOTM3) Confessions of an Argrace Hair Addict

Hello, my name is B and I'm addicted to Argrace Vanilla flavored Whites packs.

I don't know about you, but finding that perfect shade of platinum for your favorite look can take ages!  Look no further if you like to wear adorable blondish platinum locks because Argrace is the place.  Right now, I can't get enough of Argrace Vanilla shade in the packs of Whites.

Different things give me inspiration to take pictures in SL. Sometimes I'll visit a SIM and think to myself that I have the perfect outfit for this one. Other times, I'll try on an adorable pixie cut vanilla hair style and a little blue polka dot dress will call to me from my closet. Mash them together and you get this Look of the Moment...


LOTM3a

LOTM3b

Shoot Details:

Location:  Calas Galadhon Park Sims

Environment:
Sky: Phototools - Dream Book Light 04
Water: Default
Day Cycle: None

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector

Poses:
an lar [poses] The Kellie Series - Two (m)
See katya.valeska profile for updates of which Events she is participating in and when her home store has finished construction.
I think I picked up this Kellie Series @ROMP.

PURPLE POSES - CLAIRE - 03

Worn:
CATWA HEAD Annie 

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

*ARGRACE* NAO - Whites in Vanilla

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley

Kibitz Jewelry - May ring set (gold) and Olzen ring set (gold)
No LM, pretty sure I found these at Kustom9 Event. See Kathya Szczepanski profile for creator details. Or her Flickr page @ https://www.flickr.com/photos/96181120@N03/ 

BREATHE - Danny Heels (white) for Maitreya

Mon Cheri Nitley Plunge Dress/Mini Pack/Dots
Purchased from The Black Fashion Fair






Look of the Moment #2 (LOTM2) Epiphany Gacha Event Outfit

Epiphany Gacha Event really went deep into my pockets this round!  I should be posting a picture of the Oakley Black Set, but I was feeling like red today.  Those black panties were my elusive unicorn for DAYS!  I'm pretty sure from listening in on all the Gacha Trade groups I'm a member of they were an elusive unicorn for many other shoppers too. 

I persevered, uploaded more Lindens, crossed my fingers and eyes and legs with every pull. To no avail, those beautiful panties covered in silky black fabric with chains that swoop down over a girl's round hips at just the right angle, were nowhere to be found.  Until that 1,453,278th pull. But enough of that, I don't want to sound like I'm bragging.

I wish you all luck in capturing your own elusive unicorns; whatever flavor they may be.

 LOTM2a

LOTM2b

Here are the details for this photo shoot:

Shoot Location:  Elysion
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Les%20Reves/104/180/21

Shoot Details:
Sky: Phototools - Never No Light and Phototools - Owlery Light
Water: Phototools-Gallery Water 01
Day Cycle: None

Secret Weapon: LUMIPro 2016 HUD
Face lights and projector
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Phenomenal/246/177/1501

Worn:
CATWA HEAD Annie 
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Catwa%20Clip/144/114/24

DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Face Mara" and mesh skin applier - Mixedtype
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/154/80/63

Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/174/192/23

Exile::Memory Bliss Natural Fusion
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Covet/134/94/29

IKON Triumph Eyes - Sky
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

TattooMania
CHILL OUT - Maitreya Applier
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ayaku/162/118/610

UNISEX[MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season 5 
UNISEX[MANDALA]OKAKI Bracelet set/Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TEMPURA%20SOBA/97/119/23

~Misha Jesuil~ Belly Ring Triskelion PROMO!
(Purchased on Market Place)

**RE** Dark Queen Rings - TMP - Maitreya - Belleza
Purchased from The Black Fashion Fair
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hype/130/130/34

TABOU.Floral Head - Pack2
Purchased from The Black Fashion Fair
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hype/130/130/34

Shape - Mine

S&P Collar Riley
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sand%20Dunes/106/188/23

Blueberry Oakley from Epiphany Gacha Event
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/112/130/56

#17 Blueberry - Oakley - Common - Maitreya - Black Bodychain
#22 Blueberry - Oakley - Common - Maitreya - Black Armchain
#5 Blueberry - Oakley - Rare - Maitreya - Red Panties
#9 Blueberry - Oakley - Common - Maitreya - Red Wings
#13 Blueberry - Oakley - Common - Maitreya - Red Bra
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Palau/104/131/26