Then and Now

Having a bit of a sort through my inventory and I'm coming across real gems that I haven't blogged

Like this bikini that I'm wearing as a bralet from Adore and Abhor, the pattern is so bold and fashionable right now, I teamed it with Tee*fy's skirt that they have out now for Fifty Linden Friday

This beautiful statement necklace and earrings set is by Maxi Gossamer from last year's The Accessories Hunt, I'm not sure if it's still available but I think they were selling it with different colour variations.

Saff/B xx

Taken at Tableau

Credits:

Necklace and earrings @ Maxi Gossamer - Ashanti in Cerise
Skirt @ Tee*fy - Odette (FLF)
Bralet @ Adore & Abhor - Hot Heat Bikini
Eyeliner @ Adore & Abhor - Payback eyes
Hair @ elikatira - Parade in red 05

Summer Beach

To feel the lapping
of the summer surf
the most wonderful thing
on God's green earth

These beautiful eyes are the group gift from Ikon, they're only available for the first 7 days of the month so you best hurry and get them.
I don't usually favour photo realistic eyes because I never thought they matched the cartoony look of SL skin, however this set is growing on me.
Thankfully they have a nice greenish hue which is my usual colour of choice.

I've been finding it difficult to find lipsticks or gloss that look good on my av, without making me look like I have a trout pout.
The lip stain I'm wearing is from (Ag), it doesn't cover my skin's lips and still looks quite a natural shade.

Saff/B xx

Taken at Solelua Beach

Credits:

Hair @ Wasabi Pills - Momo in cinnamon
Dress @ coldLogic - sarin in linen (new release)
Necklace @ .:Evilkyoot:. - starfish necklace
Lipstain @ (Ag) - bitten lipstains (50L)
Eyes @ Ikon - Destiny Eyes in Maya (group gift)
Eyeshadow @ Mons - Sunny Smoke Eyeshadow

Disneybound - Mad Hatter

No wonder you're late.
Why this watch is exactly two days slow.
- Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland

The book and classic Disney movie "Alice in Wonderland" is a classic in so many respects.
My family home is around the corner from the birthplace of Charles Dodgeson (Lewis Carrol) based on a tall tale told on the Isis to the Other Alice. The tale he told to Alice and her sisters became a respected, world renowned book.

Saff/B xx

Taken at: Vespertine

Credits:

Shirt @ coldLogic - lockheart in mango
Skirt by (Milk Motion) @ The Dressing Room Fusion - silk skater skirt in emerald
Boots @ *G Field* - Wedge bootie "beth" in black
Hair @ Truth - Jayney in Jupiter

Controversy

Within Second Life there's always going to be some form of drama, controversy or whatever. (See the most recent SL secrets as proof!)

Because of this it can be incredibly difficult to portray what you're not without causing someone offence. For example, this beautiful saree warrants, in my opinion, Eastern jewellery.
I would love to wear a bindi, jhoomer or a matha-patti but because I'm so afraid of treading on people's toes I'm too reluctant to experiment,
I don't know all the connotations and background of each piece and it's not nice to have to worry about being criticised if I did choose to wear them.

I could do research and I could ask more knowledgeable friends for advice but I don't want to detract from the fun of blogging and the fun of putting an outfit together that I feel comfortable in.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticising or chastising people for having pride in their heritage and knowledge, I'm just asking for lenience. I'm also not picking on people of Eastern heritage, it's just gorgeous saree I picked to blog!

Thankfully not many people read my blog so hopefully I won't cause too much offence by voicing my opinion.

All I'm trying to say is that people need to really lighten up. It's a virtual world and we just want to play dress-up!!

Saff/B xx

Taken at: It all starts with a smile

Credits:

Saree by 22769 @ Numberology - Asmita Bustier in pink and Asmita Sari brown/pink
Jewellery @ berry.berry - Ultra Lush Green Earrings/Necklace (10L each on the MP)
Hair @ LeLutka - Jasmine in It's Not Ginger
Lipstick @ Action - Lustre Lips in Cherry (Prev TDR Fusion)
Eyeliner @ Tuty - Audrey

Legs

Legs.

That's what they called her.

Legs.

In Venice, the beautiful city, the sinking city.

How would she have known that a masquerade would be formal? Black and white yes, but formal?

Straightening her tuxedo jacket she tottered away in the hope of a gondola spotting her.... yet this late in the afternoon in the backwater alleys she had to keep walking.

With a sigh she carried on, her head held high, and walked towards the Campanile de San Marco and prayed she remembered the winding route to her hotel.
She was sure it was around here somewhere...

This lovely tuxedo jacket (and dress) is a free group gift, I love the design of it and it teamed perfectly with the necklace I wanted to blog (also a cheapie).
A few points to make about the dress, however, be aware it only comes in three sizes, considering it's free there's no need to demo but it's disappointing if you really like it and it won't fit your shape.
Another point, the rigging is good however in certain poses my arms do poke through the sleeves and the padded shoulders aren't complimentary for the more energetic poses.

Saff/B xx

Credit:

Dress @ *COCO* - tuxedo jacket with sequin dress (free group gift)
Necklace by [glow] @ TDR Fusion - Wild shoulder drape in brown (70L)
Hair @ Magika - Little
Shoes @ Deco - Mesh sequinned heel in silver
Eyeshadow @ Huit - Parrot
Eyeliner @ Tuty - Blooming2

Location @ Venexia

Disneybound - Mr. Smee

Oh dear dear Captain, shooting a man in the middle of his cadenza? That ain't good form, you know
- Mr. Smee, Peter Pan

This dress is PERFECT for Mr. Smee, it incorporates the stripes AND the red of his red hat, can't get any better!

Smee is such an underrated character, the sidekick of the baddie, who probably doesn't even want to be on the team in the first place but his mummy made him go play

Saff/B xx

Credits:

Dress @ coldLogic - lutz in cherry
Boots @ *COCO* - belted ankle boots (free group gift)
Hair @ Magika - plenty

Classic Mini

This dress really reminded me of the 60's, something you'd see Twiggy wear

The design is flawless and fits like a dream, the picture doesn't show the length but it's a classic mini design

Saff/B xx

Taken at Rhi's Poem

Credits:
Dress @ The Secret Store - bowlicious dress in floral
Eyeliner - Tuty's - audrey and khol
Hair @ Elikatira - parade red 05