Happy New Year

May 2012 bring peace, happiness, and fulfilled hopes to you and all your loved ones.

Caroline:

Dress: Salt, jetbeaded shiner vintage cocktail dress by Tammany Goodliffe

Skin: LAQ  Ebba Peach by Mallory Cowen

Eyes: Fashism "Sunrise' Eyes  Steel Blue Light by Ikon Innovia

Hair: CaTwA Jumana V2 by Catwa Clip

Bracelet: Chop Zuey  Grace Notes Slv/Wht Diamond Bracelet by Cory Hancroft

Earrings: Chop Zuey  I AM Shiva Gauri Earrings  (2011 Christmas gift)

Eliza:

Hair: >TRUTH< Helena – espresso by Truth Hawks

Skin: LAQ ~ Ebba Nougat by Mallory Cowen

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Eyes Clover Green (M) by Ikon Innovia

Jewelry: Mandala Milky Way Hawthorn Red by Kikunosuke Eel

Dress: Maitreya Mesh Nolita Dress Seashell by Onyx Leshelle

Poses: Juxtapose, Glitterati

Location: Two Moon Paradise

Fifty Linden Friday Farewell

Today began the last Fifty Linden Friday, and boy, am I sad to see this amazing event go. Fifty Linden Fridays not only got me excited when a favorite designer participated, but introduced me to so many new designers and stores that have become favorites in their turn. So thanks to all you designers and mostly to Barb for making it all happen for the last two years. Many of the designers are leaving their items up through the weekend, so check them out while you can, and say a fond farewell. My boots, necklace and clutch today are all from FLF.

I must also express the love for Kungler’s latest dress release. This is called Tiffany and it is available in four different colors. As usual, the colors are strong and appealing and the fit and draping are natural. Keep it coming, girls!

Hair: Analog Dog washu soft black by Queue Marlowe (Holiday group gift)

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Warm Silver (S) by Ikon Innovia

Necklace: (Caroline's Jewelry) Beaded Pearls Black by Caroline Apollo

Dress: (Kunglers) tiffany dress red by Barbara Kungler

Clutch: (epoque) Illusion Clutch - Studded Black by Vintage McMillan

Boots: *FIR & MNA* The Orann Boots Grey Womens by Rob Moonites

The list:

Zaara
Maitreya
The Loft
Tiny Bird
The Habitat
Olive Juice Poses
Molto Bene
Kari
LISP
Tee*fy 
Cheeky Pea 
FIR & MNA 
Cheap Makeup 
Clawtooth by Clawtooth
nordari
Split Pea
So Many Styles
North West
Fashionably Dead
Adore & Abhor
The Plastik (for real, y'all!) 
A.D.D. Andel! 
Schadenfreude
PDA
Tres Blah
Yummy! 
Whippet & Buck
Alphavillain
Willow
Kyoot
fri.day
Cluttered Flowey 
DECO
mocha
Milk Motion
Glitterati
House of Fox
Epoque

Three Days

My friend Isabelle was good enough to help me show this gorgeous gown today. Paris Metro is running a special now offering three gowns in three locations for three days—each at 300L.  It is available in three colors--this one is called Arabian Magic Santorini Blue. You’ll find the landmarks below, but I’ll leave you to find out what the other two lovely colors are!

Another great new release is this gold heart locket by Jamman. The letter on the locket can be changed to whatever letter you like. It also comes in a double heart version for those of you who like your honey’s initials right next to yours!

Hair: [LeLutka]-QCX hair – Sookie by Thora Charron

Skin: Glam Affair by Aida Ewing

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Deep Azure (S) by Ikon Innovia

Necklace: Single heart letter gold chain Neclace V by Jamman Resident

Dress: Paris Metro Couture: Arabian Magic Santorini Blue by RFB Morpork

Other gown LM’s:

Four Seasons Plaza

Paris Couture

Poses: !Bang

Location: Saudi Arabia

Warm Wishes

May the light of love and laughter be yours this holiday season and always.

Best Wishes,

Eliza Quixote

Hair: ::Exile:: Veronique:Swiss by Kavar Cleanslate (new)

Skin: LAQ ~ Ebba [Peach] (DB) Christmas Gift 2011 by Mallory Cowen

Outfit: Carisma Creations Paprika Coat and Stripe Suit Pants by Antonin1 Resident

Gloves: Sindecade Knit Gloves [White] by Trin Trevellion

Boots: [Gos] GTFO Boot in Black by Gospel Voom

Location: Torvaldsland

Pippa

I happened to run across this lovely gown from Dashwood while I was doing some shopping the other day. Named Pippa, it does bring back to mind that gorgeous Sarah Burton bridesmaid dress that Pippa Middleton wore so elegantly. Today I was in the mood for color, though, so I chose the deep red option. When you are going to be formal, one of the best-known (and crowded) places to go is Franks. This place has been around as long as I have been in SL, and I have never seen the place empty. That’s saying something. It’s a beautiful place, once everything rezzes! More on that further down…

My gorgeous ring is a promotional release from Addiction Jewelry—a steal at only 55L!

I also have to give a plug to Firestorm. Ever been frustrated by things or people not rezzing properly in SL and sitting there as grey as can be? Me too.

See all those folks behind me? After half an hour most of them still hadn’t rezzed yet. This is usually the case in a location where there are lots of avs hanging out. Firestorm/Phoenix has included a texture refresh option on the pie/context menu so that you can make those darn folks rez! You can right click on the person who isn’t rezzing and choose Texture Refresh:

Works like a charm, and on objects, too. (In Phoenix this will be in the pie menu) Well done, Firestorm!

Hair: Analog Dog tangent raw umber by Queue Marlowe

Skin: LAQ Ebba Peach by Mallory Cowen

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Arabian Blue (S) by Ikon Innovia

Dress: Dashwood - "Pippa" - Formal Dress (RED) by Dashwood Muircastle

Ring: Addiction Diamond Snowflake Cocktail Ring by Atiya Masala

Location: Franks Place 2 by Nancee Sinatra

Snowshoeing

A fantastic group gift from Miel inspired me to do a bit of trekking around my cabin this week:

Please no catcalls from you experienced snow-shoers out there about my stride! My outfit is from Severed Garden and my red cheeks and dry lips are again from Miss Izzie Button. This girl needs to get herself some Chapstick!

After all that it was time to go in and sit by the Christmas tree and relax a bit. This tree is from Cierra Anatine at Kismet. I am a bit particular about my Christmas trees and the truth is that there are just not a lot that really look like a tree as much as a bunch of linked prims in SL. This one is my favorite this year, with it’s perfectly wound ribbons and individual ornaments. A word of warning though, this tree packs a punch at 126 prims. There is a basic version with no ornaments that doesn’t use quite so many prims. Wonder what’s in those boxes, hmmmmmm?

Hair: ::Exile:: Caramina:Roots-Swiss by Kavar Cleanslate

Skin: LAQ Ebba Peach by Mallory Cowen

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Arabian Blue (S) by Ikon Innovia

Outfit: Severed Garden Kaja Blue by Berta Avro

Socks: [knickknack] knitted sock sculpt BEIGE by Levia Larsson

Legwarmers: Gawk! Brown Wool Legwarmers by Mell McMahon

Snowshoes: Miel Snow Shoes (Group Gift) by Mika Nieuport

Christmas tree: Kismet Christmas Tree 2011 by Cierra Anatine

Cottage: What Next Snow Summit Cabin by Winter Thorn

Vero Modero Light Play

Some fun newness from Bouquet Babii this week. Catwalk, here I come!  I had some fun playing around with lighting changes in Photoshop for these shots, but I’ve tried to stay true to the colors. And amazing colors they are!

This last photo is not photoshopped at all beyond cropping, so you can see the difference, and the beautiful cardigan texture.

Hair: ^;^CaTwA^;^ Marina/Espresso by Catwa Clip

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Deep Lagoon (S) by Ikon Innovia

Necklace: *** Just You *** Necklace Fantasme by Clyde Avon

Skin: LAQ Ebba Mocha by Mallory Cowen

Outfit: Vero Modero Muge Cyan by Bouquet Babii

Shoes: SLink Tiger Heels Brown by Siddean Munro

Sweet Caroline

One of the sweetest people I have met in SL is Caroline. I’ve known her since my earliest days in SL and have wanted to do a shoot with her for some time. Now, not everyone wants to have their picture taken—I know because I’ve asked! However, Caroline readily agreed and turned out to be a natural, so you’ll probably see more of her! One thing I admire about this talented lady is her ability to rock the blonde look. Being a resigned brunette myself, no one appreciates this more than I do. And when I saw this cute pink winter outfit from Cameron Vasiliov, I knew it would be a perfect fit:

We had some fun trying to catch snowflakes courtesy of a new pose set from Juxtapose.

One other relatively recent release is a new tattoo layer set from Izzie Button, who most graciously allowed us to temp-rez at her store so we could do the photo shoot. My cold-flushed cheeks are due to her amazing ability to create facial color variations. Thanks, Izzie!

Caroline is wearing:

Hair:  CATWA Hadeya Hair Blondy  by Catwa Clip

Eyes: Fashism "Sunrise Eyes" Caribbean Blue (S) by Ikon Innovia

Skin: LAQ Pearl Glow Nougat by Mallory Cowen

Jewelry: Chop Zuey Hocus Pocus Earrings by Belle Roussel

Outfit:  Beautiful Dirty Rich Baby It's Cold Outside –Pink by Cameron Vasiliov

Eliza is wearing:

Hair: ^;^CaTwA^;^ Priyanka/Espresso by Catwa Clip

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Arabian Blue (S) by Ikon Innovia

Skin: Apple May Designs Eliza Tan by Apple May

Scarf: *Fishy Strawberry* Scarf Model 2 Woods A by Fae Eriksen

Jacket: {mon tissu} Wool Blend Jacket – Beige by Anouk Spot

Pants: Friday Designer Jean (Regular Wash) by Darling Monday

Legwarmers: [BUKKA] regwarmer by Yano Hyun

Shoes: [ hoorenbeek ] Lucille Boots – Brown by Ansor Hoorenbeek

Red cheeks and nose: Izzie’s Baby It’s Cold Outside by Izzie Button

Poses: !bang, Juxtapose

Location: Izzie’s

Solaria

A couple of days ago I stumbled upon this beautiful build by Maizon Rayna and Maveryck Breen. Maizon is well known for her fashion designs at Terra D’Ombra, and in my opinion is one of the best builders on the grid. The textures and design are gorgeously done. If you get a chance definitely take a wander around the place.
To do the locale justice I chose a form fitting mesh design from Pretty Lady Designs and a chic fur stole from Laville. Izzie Button’s warm golden leather clutch helps me blend into the sunny, Mediterranean locale.



My shoes are a new release from Nardya Rousselot. This color is actually a hunt gift available for just 10L—aren’t they sweet? My jewelry is from Dandara Swords at the Pumpkin Head. Dan was one of the first friends I made in SL and she has really been a great resource for me in a lot of ways—but today I show one of her Vintage Fair creations in pearl and green opal, which perfectly match my deep green eyes from Ikon Innovia.



Hair: >TRUTH< Isla w/Roots – treacle by Truth Hawks
Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Deep Green (S) by Ikon Innovia
Skin: (AMD) Eliza – Tan by Apple May
Jewelry: Pearl and Opal Dreams by Dandara Swords
Stole: ! Laville ! Ribboned Fur Wrap by Lilibeth Laville
Dress: Pretty Lady Malina Mesh Dress Black by Shelby Zabaleta
Shoes: NX-Nardcotix MANA Moshi L SLV.2 Glitter (With Love (again) Hunt) by Nardya Rousselot
Clutch: Izzie's - Clutch amber by Izzie Button
Location: Solaria

I <3 Kunglers

I have been wanting to blog this knitted coat ever since I saw it, but I had a really hard time deciding what to wear with it. It is just such a gorgeous piece that it kind of overshadows everything else you put on, with it’s detailed stitches and cute floral accents. Finally I decided to combine these adorable knit socks from Knickknack with comfy and stylish wedge boots from Ayla.

Truth is definitely where I go when I want casual hairstyles, particularly the soft, wavy kind—and this new offering, called Helena, is in keeping with his always excellent work. There is regularly fabulous newness at Truth—the man is so prolific I can barely keep up! (Let it be noted that I fully enjoy barely keeping up!!!)

Hair: >TRUTH< Helena w/Roots – espresso by Truth Hawks

Skin: Apple May Designs Eliza – Tan by Apple May

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Arabian Blue (S) by Ikon Innovia

Coat: (Kunglers) Brigitta - Knitted top – golden by Ava Kungler

Mittens: *League* Sheepskin Mitten -Hand –Berry by Nena Janus (@ Zombiepopcorn)

Pants: A&M:. I <3 my jeans - Dark Blue by Mala Oh

Socks: knickknack knitted socks BROWN by Levia Larsson

Boots: Ayla's - Nora boots Caramel by Ayla Verity

Location: The Far Away by AM Radio (rumors are swirling that it will be closing soon, so see it while you can, it’s truly a masterpiece of artwork)

Underwhelming

When I moved to New England from the Southern United States I came with some expectations about the winter. Like that it would be cold, and that there would be snow. I grew up in the western United States where there was always abundant snow and my home state is one of the most popular for skiing in the country. But we always heard about this super-wintry Northeast weather. So we have been here about six years and on only one of those years have I actually had to wear my winter coat. And also only one year have we had any snow to speak of. So it’s a little disappointing to have to get my snow fix from SL, but there you go. Today I wandered around the North Pole Sleigh Adventure sim and it was really quite enchanting. It’s worth checking out. Just watch out for the sleighs, I did almost get run down a couple of times!

My scarf, earrings and pants today are all from the Designer Circle this week. This cycle won’t last much longer so get over there while you can!

Hair: [LeLutka]-WATSON hair – Burnt by Thora Charron

Skin: Apple May Designs Eliza Carmel by Apple May

Eyes: Fashism Sunrise Eyes Silver & Green (S) by Ikon Innovia

Earrings: Beauty Code Black/white Roses Earrings by JaneDark Miles @ Designer Circle

Scarf: E-Clipse Scarf liliac by Thetra Blackheart @ Designer Circle

Jacket: Riddle Winter Blues Coat by Chrystina Noel

Top: Fishy Strawberry Jeweled Sweater Grey by Fae Eriksen

Pants: Indyra Originals Campus Slacks- Blackboard by Indyra Seigo @Designer Circle

Boots: Gos Posh Bootie-Obsidian by Gospel Voom

Location: North Pole Sleigh Ride Adventure, Atrum Complexo

Drab

The leaves have finally fallen off the trees and New England has taken on its characteristic gray. It has definitely had an impact on my mood lately. Fortunately there is always SL fashion to help me reflect my mood! My outfit today comes from Debbie Dotterkelch at Pixxis, and it’s on sale at the Designer Circle this week. The whole outfit is comfy and practical, and I especially love the boots! My skin is the lovely Piper from Beauty Code, also on sale at the Designer Circle!

I wandered around Death Row Designs and found this dead, drying Christmas tree just outside the store entrance. A remembrance of festive times, but a little bit sad. It makes me want to go turn on the lights on my fake green Christmas tree that will never die, listen to cheerful carols and wrap presents!

Hair: Analog Dog Ciera Raw Umber by Queue Marlowe

Skin: BeautyCode::. Skin Piper by JaneDark Miles @ Designer Circle

Outfit (Scarf, Sweater, Pants, Boots): Pixxis Outfit Drab by Debbie Dotterkelch @Designer Circle

Long Socks: JANE - lil piggies socks.rugby.wh milk by Janie Marlowe

Location: Death Row Designs

It Begins

December. The last month of the year. It always feels like everything that got left undone during the rest of the year gets smashed right into December, which is always a busy month just by itself, with all the holiday hoopla. So today I took a leisurely stroll through one of my favorite winter sims: Satis Island.

Truth Hawk’s new style includes a woolen cap that looks like it was knitted just to be worn with my sweater jacket from Ever Courtois. And I am of the opinion that you can never have too many boots, especially if they are as cute as these from Ravens—and they are on sale at the Designer Circle this week!

Hair: TRUTH Blair – treacle by Truth Hawks

Skin: Apple May Eliza Carmel by Apple May

Sweater/Jacket: Ever An' Angel Snow Day Chamborde Sweater (MESH) by Ever Courtois

Jeans: Snatch Camp Jeans Green by Ivey Deschanel

Boots: Ravens Autumn Boots by Raven Arcana (@Designer Circle)

Location: Winter Scenes 2011 by Incendia, Satis Island