Monday 31 January 2011

Washed by the Water...

Washed by the Water...

Washed by the Water...

There's something so beautifully romantic about this Pretty White Dress dress from Saeya Nyanda of Kyoot. It's not even that it's pure crisp white either, the folds of fabric are so pretty, and the bustier with it's subtle patterned fabric. I feel like I'm about to be sacrificed in a pagan ritual, or something :-)

I've kept it simple, because the dress is so beautiful by itself, so I've just teamed it with this lovely slightly freeflowing haircut from Maitreya and this gorgeous leaf necklace from Nha!

Thank you to the beautiful Delusional, for the location suggestion :-)

Credits:
Skin - Kit/Golden/7 - LeLutka
Makeup layers:
Eyelashes - eyelashes 03 - Mozz
Blush - Everyday blush 03 - CheLLe
Hair - PiperII/Caramel - Maitreya
Necklace - Necklace Leaf - Nha!
Dress and headband - Pretty White Dress - Kyoot *NEW*

Listening to: Washed by the Water - Need To Breathe
(I'm not an overly religious girl, but I still <3 this song)

Saturday 29 January 2011

There's got to be more...

There's got to be more...

There's got to be more...

Credits:
Skin - Vilda [04 Peach] Glow Skin - LAQ
Lashes - Eyelashes 04 - Mozz
Hair - Tiramisu/Jet Black /w hairbase - LOQ
Earrings - Blanche Earring/Black - LaGyo Mademoiselle
Shrug - Zazie/Thistle - Mimikri *NEW*
Dress - Zazie/Black - Mimikri *NEW*
Tights - Sheer Tights in Black - Vive9
Boots - Curvaceous Boots/Black - Gos
Bracelets - Leather SINRA Cuff (B Type) - Mandala
(lazy me, it's late, ill add slurls tomorrow!!)

Somewhere deep inside, somethin's got a hold on you..

Somewhere deep inside, somethin's got a hold on you..

I took this picture a couple of days ago when Kit was released. Loving it, haven't taken it off yet, and that's a big deal for the skinwhore I seem to have turned into this last few weeks! Cuuuuuute Epoque skirt too!!

Tough week for the Dai - I'll be back on form soon :)

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Kit/Golden/Makeup7 - LeLutka *NEW*
Eyelashes - Tattoo Layer Eyelashes/03 - Mozz
Hair - Blinde2/Brown 10 - Elikatira
Necklace - Heart Window Necklace - Yummy This is the temp store location @ Lula
Top - Longtop/White - Ricielli
Skirt - Buttoned Military Skirt/Navy - Epoque
Clutch - "Chanel" Clutch/Blue - DeLa
Ring - Coraline Ring Rosee - LaGyo Mademoiselle Group Gift

Monday 24 January 2011

She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway..

She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway..

She thinks that happiness is a mat that sits on her doorway..

Some bargains today! This great jacket comes in a set from Izumiya that costs 25L$ for a complete outfit!! 50L shorts from Jane and this fab satchel which is currently free (in this colour only) as part of the introduction of the range, from House of Fox!! All worth checking out :-)

I'm still wearing the Gos Curvaceous boots, along with a couple of items from stores that are new to me. This cute little 'Geek is the new chic' tee is from a new store called Respect! and comes in two different lengths (this is the short one). The hair plus hat is from ++Ay.Line++. I'm really into hats and this store has loads of hair plus hat combos at really reasonable prices (Although I really wish the packs were bigger than just 2 colours!)

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/07 - LAQ
Beauty Mark - Crawford Mole - LFauna
Hair (with hat inc) - Re-Nico/Espresso/Headsize40 - ++AY.LinE++
Necklace - Flamingo Necklace/silver - LaGyo (Mademoiselle line)
Tee - 'Geek is the new Chic' TShirt (comes with 2 different length bottom parts) - Respect! *NEW*
Jacket - From 'Female set 22' - Izumiya
Shorts - Moody Tweed Shorts - Jane
Tights - Dot-ed After Tights/Black - Vive9
Boots - Curvaceous Boots/Black - Gos *NEW*
Bag - PS1 Suede Satchel/Turqoise - House of Fox *NEW*

Poses - Marukin
Location - Inaka

Location: The Mother Road

The Mother Road 1

The Mother Road 2

The Mother Road 3

The Mother Road 4

The Mother Road 5

Sometimes I think that because I do location shots for the blog, the locations get a little ignored, because I'm staring at shoes, or some fabulous jacket or hat...or focussing on getting a shadow in the right position.

So, I thought I'd change things up a bit, by doing what might turn out to be a series of posts on the locations I use for my blog. Some kindly folks, in my comments here on the blog and on Flickr have mentioned locations or asked about them recently, and I admit it'll be nice to have a little break from styling once a week or something, so I can just sit around in my underpants drinking tea and eating chocolate hobnobs :-)

I started with this location - The Mother Road, because I love it and it deserves tribute for offering a multitude of options for style and photo's in one place. I heart it bigtime!!

As a sidenote, all of the shots are raw snapshots, with just a border added, except the car picture to which I added some headlight glow. I've used a sunset windlight setting and had SL shadows enabled.

SLURL

Sunday 23 January 2011

Save me from myself...

Save me from Myself 1

Save me from Myself 2

Save me from Myself 3

If I were to be run over by a bus today, I'd die happy because I have worn and loved the new Curvaceous boots from GoS by Gospel Voom. There are -so- many things about these boots that make them perfect, yes really... and I'm not even bum licking because I got a review copy (I didn't). They really are that good, that I was almost having palpitations when I TP'd into the store.

The boots come in a big range of colours and really aren't that expensive at 695L$, but what I love is that if you want to wear another colour you don't have to purchase a new pair...you just spend 300L$ on a "polish".The boots also come with 3 heel options built in. I'm wearing the wedge heel in these pictures, but there is also a stiletto and chunky heel. Everything has been thought of!

I think these boots are so obviously sexy, that I decided to dress them down with this casual Sunday look with some of my favourite items, including the fab Yulia Blazer from Modd.G and this cute paperboy hat from Maitreya.

So much news that I almost neglected to mention another exciting event...the opening of 'Kozmetika'...a store dedicated to tattoo makeups and includes - CheLLe, Cheap Makeup, Mozz, and Booms own new makeup brand which I am wearing some eyeliner from, here (except my picture fails a bit) =D

Happy Sunday!

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/10 - LAQ
Makeup Layer1 - Liquid Glaze Silver - Boom@Kozmetika
Makeup Layer2 - Lashes v2/02 - Mozz@Kozmetika
Hair - Sour/KitKat - Lamb
Hat - Leather Cap/Mocha - Maitreya
Necklace - Found Charms Necklace - Yummy
Scarf - Long Scarf/Sepia - Maitreya
Top (under) - Lollia Tank Top/Slate - Mon Tissu
Top (over) - Teobaldo Vintage Shirt (It's mens, but meh, oh well) - Kapanga
Jacket - Yulia Blazer/Dark Green - Modd.G
Jeans - Denim 1929 Cigarette Jeans/Dark - Mon Tissu
Boots - Curvaceous Boots/Brown - GoS *NEW* (Dailyn Faints!!)

Poses - Everglow -so perfect for showing off the boots-
Location - Organica

Wednesday 19 January 2011

Pour le Monde

Pour le Monde Close

Pour le Monde Full

MY NEW SKIRT HAS KITTENS ON IT!!!!!!!!
(That is all...see you tomorrow)
=D

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/7 - LAQ
Tattoo Layer Lashes - Mozz (OMG why didn't I buy these before today?!)
Hair - Lover/Butterfinger - Lamb *NEW*
Top - Bow Neck Top/Brown - GField *NEW*
Stole - Part of &Beans Seasons Hunt Prize
Skirt - Chiffon Skirt/Vintage Kitten - The Secret Store *NEW*
Tights - Original Tights/Caramel - Vive9
Shoes - Bonnie/Brown - Kookie
Bag - Knit Bag/Brown - BareRose

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Gimme a minute to figure it out...

Gimme a minute to figure it out...

Gimme a minute to figure it out...

I've been wearing jeans alot...like ALOT! My last few blog posts have heavily featured comfortable looks for a reason I can't really fathom :)

Anyhoo - loving this tee from Milk Motion for this weeks Project Themeory, and it's still available for 75L at the front of the store. I'm a total victim of the Seasons Hunt too, having gone to find the KiiTos item, and instead buying this adorable pea coat.

This little clutch bag comes in the set with the bigger bag I featured yesterday! A bargain for 120L$

Revisiting my Illusory skins today too...just felt like it :D

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Paige/Tan/Winter A1 (DB) - Illusory
Hair - The Affair/Coffee - Atomic
Earrings - GHoops - Boom
Tee - My Loose Tshirt - Milk Motion for Project Themeory (still available, go go go!)
Coat - Pea Coat/Black - KiiToS
Belt - Part of Boyfriend Jeans - Maitreya
Jeans - Lou Lou Straight Leg Jeans/Worn - Mon Tissu (I live in these!!)
Bag - Connie Clutch Bag/Black - BareRose
Shoes - Cottage Flats/Black - Mon Tissu

Monday 17 January 2011

I hardly know, which way is up and which way down

I hardly know, which way is up and which way down

I hardly know, which way is up and which way down Full

Newness from Dutch Touch, Lamb, The Seasons Hunt, Addict and Mandala today!!

I had to offset the sheer amount of lindens I spent on this gorgeous new skin, by finding bargains elsewhere (shakes pixellated fist at Iki Ikarus <33). So I am wearing this cute blouse which was 30L$ at Ribbon and this GREAT bag which was only 120L$ from BareRose. Both TOTALLY worth grabbing when you can!! :) The blouse comes in different patterns too, of course and there's a cute little flowery dress instore as the current group gift. Click the Subscribo!!

I might blog that tomorrow, hmmmm...

Dai
xoxo

Credits:

Skin - Megan/Caramel/Basic CL1 EBBrown HB - Dutch Touch *NEW*
Eyeliner - Makeup Eyeliner02 - Dutch Touch
Beauty Mark - Crawford Mole - L.Fauna
Hair - Addict/Twix - !Lamb *NEW*
Scarf - Minnu Scarf/Soot - Addict
Top - Refined Top/Flower - Ribbon
Jeans - Denim 1929 Cigarette/Dark - Mon Tissu
Boots - Sora Boots/White - Addict for The Seasons Hunt
Bangles - SINRA Cuff and Bracelet/Black - Mandala *NEW*
Bag - Connie/Black - BareRose (Haute Couture section)

Saturday 15 January 2011

Maybe I'm the one...

Maybe I'm the one...

Maybe I'm the one...

A simple look today, created out of my current RL need to be comfy (Damn you Flu virus!) - and because I really wanted to blog a look around the fabulous new Scarf Belts from The Secret Store, and this 'Scarab' hairstyle which LeLutka released yesterday!

Have a great weekend everyone :-)

Dai
xoxo

Listening to - Psycho - Puddle Of Mudd

Credits:

Skin - Vilda/Peach/07 - LAQ
Hair - Scarab/Bournville with texture change headscarf - LeLutka *NEW*
Top - Sweetheart Tank/White - Mon Tissu *NEW*
Jeans - Denim 'Lou Lou' Used1 - Mon Tissu *NEW*
Belt - Scarf Belt/Coffee - The Secret Store *NEW* the Secret Store recently moved, so update your LM! ;-)
Shoes - My Ballerina Pumps - Milk Motion
Necklace - Carrolin Necklace/Gold - Luc
Bag - Leather Bag/Brown (black also comes in the pack) - Tee*fy for FLF

Poses by xBordeux @ Hate me, Eat me (LOOOOOVE these pose sets, and they're a bargain at 100L)

Friday 14 January 2011

You just gotta ignite the light, and let it shine...

It's Kaelyn and Dailyn!!

It's Kaelyn and Dailyn!!

Today I got to shop and mess around with poses and photo's with the lovely Kaelyn Alecto (Vorhees - darn name changing confusion :D) from SweetSexyCrazy. We'd chatted about doing a blog post for, well...months!

Today we're featuring some newness from both Mon Tissu and Vive9, with some favourite pieces thrown in for good measure!

You can read Kaelyn's stylecard on her blog *here*. Thanks Kae, I had a blast :D Where did those 5hours go!? :D Mwah!! xoxo

Dai's Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/02 - LAQ
Added Makeup Layer - Kyoot Makeup - Cateye Citrus 2 - Kyoot *NEW*
Beauty Mark - Crawford Mole - L.Fauna
Hair - Uma/Chocolate - Maitreya
Top (under) Sweetheart Tank/White - Mon Tissu *NEW*
Jacket - CHARLIE Jacket/Dirt - LeLutka
Belt - Ginger Belt - Nyte n Day
Jeans - Denim 'Lou Lou' Used1 - Mon Tissu
Necklace - Mala Beads/Black Onyx - Luc
Shoes - RITA Boot/FreshfromSoil - Vive9 *NEW*

Tuesday 11 January 2011

Let's see how far we've come...

Let's see how far we've come...

Let's see how far we've come...

Yesterday, I was wandering around some possible photo sites, wondering what the heck I was going to blog.I was lacking in inspiration and in a bit of a funk. Standing at the landing point of the Kaso sim, pondering lifes annoyances...when Sora Ashbourne literally fell from the sky and ontop of me :D So thanks Sora, for providing today's outfits inspiration with this fab new jacket from Sweetest Goodbye - Mwah!!

It's also the last day of the Oneeleven event today, so I am wearing the fabulous Nina skin from Glam Affair, as a reminder to go grab it, if you're feeling flush enough! God give me the strength to not go back for the two other makeups I didn't buy thus far ;-) Or, see me wearing them in tomorrow's blog lol.

I've also been wanting to use this funky Ricielli pose for a while now. So big thanks to the bench for allowing me to :P

Dai
xoxo

Credits:

Skin - Nina - Glam Affair@ OneEleven
Beauty Mark - Crawford Mole - L.Fauna
Hair (with hat inc) - Joy/Pitch (Blacks pack) - Maitreya
Jacket - RPG2/Hound Tooth - Sweetest Goodbye
Shirt under (bottom part only) - So Boho Blouse - Mon Tissu
Trousers - Camel Tweed Pants - Gawk
Shoes - G Wedges/Dark Leopard - Peqe Haven't hardly taken these off all week since I last blogged them!!
Watch - from Cashmere

Sunday 9 January 2011

If I Fall...

If I Fall...

If I Fall...

Yupyup, here I go again with the closeups of me looking at something very interesting just outside picture range.

Some bits n bobs from a great store called en Svale today. It's worth checking out if you're big into boho chic :-)

I guess you'd call this a Sunday stroll look (alternatively known as the 'I came dressed as my 60yr old secondary school science teacher' look)

Dai
xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/10 - LAQ
Added Makeup layers (tattoo)
1 - Cateye (Bardot) - Kyoot *NEW*
2 - Crawford Mole - L.Fauna
Hair - Lovely Lena/Brown3 - Head Mistress
Blouse - IRMA Shirt/Green - LeLutka
Vest - Knit Shawl Vest/Grey - En Svale
Skirt - Print Skirt/Red - En Svale
Necklace - Tropical Wood Necklace Style #1 - Lucas Lameth Jewellery
Boots - Autumn Boots/Sienna - Reek

Saturday 8 January 2011

You are a force, you're a constant source, Yeah you are a shining light...

You are a force, you're a constant source, Yeah you are a shining light...

You are a force, you're a constant source, Yeah you are a shining light...

Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/03 - LAQ
Added Makeup layers (tattoo)
1 - Cateye (Bardot) - Kyoot *NEW*
2 - Crawford Mole - L.Fauna
Hair - Tatum (Cocoa) - Truth *NEW*
Top (under) - Wooly Roll Neck Sweater - *TZ* for FLF
Jacket - Brown Leather Jacket - Bubble *NEW*
Necklace - Heartwood Necklace (Gold) - LUC
Coffee Cup (held) - Coffee with Sleeve *! To's !* - from the Marketplace HERE!
Shorts - Safari Shorts (Brown) - Fri.day
Belt - Leather Belt (Brown) - Maitreya
Tights - Crochet Tights (Brown) - Doux Petit (n/a)
Boots - Lia Boots - Miel


Listening to:

Friday 7 January 2011

I got my peeps, they're telling me they know where it's at

I got my peeps, them telling me they know where it's at

I got my peeps, them telling me they know where it's at

Some days, no matter how long I spend standing in a static pose, messing with sliders, my pictures just don't turn out quite as I'd hoped. However, I am loving some of the pieces I am wearing today, so you're gonna have to suffer my shiney forhead nonetheless ^^

New Kyoot eyemakeups make me happy!! As do these fabulous shoes from Peqe, which I am trying to stop myself buying in every colour (I'll probably fail on that one)

My dear friend Delusional also posted a little challenge of sorts, on her blog yesterday. She asked the question "Who is your fashion inspiration?" so I couldn't let the moment pass without mentioning a few of my favourite bloggers.

Carolina Sautereau's Blog and Nana Minuet's Blog are the blogs that inspired me to start blogging myself...their style, and photography are stunning and I constantly find myself thinking "Wow, why didn't I think of that?"

I should also mention Estrella Thespian and Estella Magic, and Demi and Poppy's blogs. All these girls have a style I am jealous of...I generally hang around outside their houses, hoping I can sneak in and steal their wardrobes and fashion sense. I don't let a day pass without reading and drooling over all these blogs!

Have a great day

Dai

xoxo


Credits:
Skin - Vilda/Peach/Makeup 1 - LAQ
Tattoo Makeup layer - Cateye 1/ Oceania - Kyoot *NEW*
Hair - Neva2/Thoughtful Brown - Fri.day
Cardigan - Nordic Knit Coat/Navy - Tram
Top (under) - Boatneck Tee/Black - Fri.day
Skirt - High Waist Mini Skirt/Navy - Peqe
Socks - Part of the Moxie shoe - Maitreya
Shoes - G Wedges/Dark Leopard - Peqe
Necklace and Earrings - Chakra necklace and earrings, Boho beads deep blue - LUC

Tuesday 4 January 2011

Before the lions take their share...

Before the lions take their share...

Before the lions have their share...

Credits:
Skin - Paige Deep Tan Stained A3 - Illusory *NEW*
Hair - Later/Brown 10 - Elikatira *NEW*
Dress - Tux Dress - Doppelganger *FREE gift to celebrate new store location - go go go!*
Vest - Scarrlet Vest/Chocco/Resizer - Ricielli *NEW*
Earrings and Necklace - Carollin Set in Gold/Black - LUC by Lucas Lameth
Bag - I <3 My City Bag - [glow]Studio *NEW*
Belt - Leather Belt/Brown - Maitreya
Shoes - Shearling Boots/Choco - Maitreya

Monday 3 January 2011

He said the leaves are falling down...

He said the leaves are falling down...

He said the leaves are falling down...

New year pressies from Maylee! Yay! I'm always so excited when I see newness from The Secret Store, because I know I will love it. This 'Les Bleuets' jacket, which comes in 4 colour combinations, is no excception. I love that Maylee teased us mercilessly by posting even her initial sketches for this, on her Flickr stream.

I've teamed it simply, with my current favourite jeans from Mon Tissu, and these cute flats which are reasonably new and from [e] Elikatira.

I also wanted to feature the new Illusory releases, as the sim opened last night while I was asleep...is it wrong that I woke up thinking about getting there asap? :D I always know that Ivy Graves skins will look great on my shape, since, well...she made that too!

xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Paige Deep Tan Stained A2 - .Illusory
Hair - Blind/Brown 10 - [e]
Lashes - Clean Thick 04 - [glow]Studio
Eyes - Dazzling Honey Eyes - LAQ
Top (under) - Longsleeve Boatneck Tee/White -Fri.day
Jacket - Les Bleuets/Brick - The Secret Store *NEW*
Jeans - Denim 1929 Cigarette Jeans/Dark 1 - Mon Tissu
Shoes - Millside Flats/Fire - [e]

Sunday 2 January 2011

Leave your number on the locker, I'll give you a call...

Leave your number on the locker, I'll give you a call

Leave your number on the locker, I'll give you a call

Anyone who reads my blog regularly will know I am a long time lover of Saeya Nyanda's fabulously cute store, Kyoot. This dress, vest and sock combo I am wearing today is Kyoot's widely blogged addition to this weeks Stumblebum hunt. Although soon to end, the item is still in store right now, and well worth grabbing!

I'm also wearing some fab jewellery from Pink !nc - a store that's new to me, but I am loving this choker! It goes so well with a ton of my cute Kyoot wear. I'm gonna call that Kyootness.

Until next time...xoxo

Credits:
Skin - Skye/Honey/Scene/DrkBrow/Freckles - Pink Fuel
Hair - Jessica 02/Chestnut - SixtyNine
Dress, Vest and Knee Socks - And it's love Minidress and Dear, Old Love Vest - Kyoot for Stumblebum *Still in store at time of posting*
Boots - Engineer Boots/Black - Coco
Jewellery - 'Take the Lead' Choker and Hermes Cuffs - Pink !nc

Saturday 1 January 2011

Hold me like a Pillow

Hold me like a Pillow (Closeup)...

Hold me like a Pillow...

Happy New Year everyone!! xoxo

Today is a cute look based around this hairstyle from Posh, that I found while browsing around the Project Themeory for this week. The skirt I am wearing today is part of the hunt and available from LMK with 2 colours in the pack - bargain!

I'm kinda ashamed to admit, that the skin I am wearing today is the first I have purchased from Pink Fuel, and now I am kicking myself that I didn't do it sooner...not only are her skins amazing quality and value at just 1/300L$ per makeup, they're also supercute on my regular shape.

More newness from Ricielli's 5th collection today, and a long time fave from my inventory...these Le Plateau heels from Magnifico Miggins <3

Credits:
Skin - Ember Scene (Dark Brow/Freckles) - Pink Fuel *NEW*
Hair - Sweet (Hazelnut) - Posh
Jacket - Paris Coat (Black) - Ricielli *NEW*
Top (under) - LONGTOP (Black) - Ricielli *NEW)
Skirt - Highwaisted Tight Skirt - LMK
Socks - Knee Sheer Socks (Black) - Magnifico
Shoes - Le Plateau Heels (Black) - Magnifico

Poses - Closeup (Croire@ the pose fair on now!!) Full Length (Ricielli)