The crimson Shadow, Take two

So I wasn't very happy with my post earlier today.  I just really couldn't get into the styling of it and there were issues with the costume and I could go on and on and on... I just thought it could be better so I redid the picture... Completely.  Here is the retake, let me know what you think.  (Style card available on request.

The Crimson Shadow Take 2

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The Crimson Shadow

Ok sweeties... I've been a little busy learning some new Photoshop techniques.  I have had a little bit of a creative outburst which has put my regularly scheduled blog on hold for a bit, not that I won't post here it may just not be your normal stuff.  But then isn't that what a blog is for?  Please feel free to comment on any of my work any time you like.

The Crimson Shadow

I have been exploring comic book art/techniques and thought it might be a lot of fun to create so here is my very first test into this pop art realm.  I'm actually making a page right now with villain and everything.  I'm not sure how far I will go but we'll see.  I just love this sort of creative exploration.  Right now I'm looking for poses and a nice grungy city location... I hope you enjoy and I'm looking forward to your comments.

Waves of fun!

Cully Catchin Waves

Are you looking for something different to do on your Friday night?  Maybe you have gotten bored with going to the nightclub or those once oh so exciting Adult location have lost their luster.  If that's the case then I highly recommend you check out the new surf beach at Eden Naturalists resort.  That's right, the place that has come to be the largest nudist resort in SL has opened a clothing optional wave beach.

When I saw it my first thought was that it reminded me of Braata Beach from years ago.  It's done very tastefully and uses the same set of beach etiquette guidelines as Braata used to.  That means that surfers have the right of way and we can all can have fun shredding and cutting just like we  used to.  There is a rumor that they even want to start surfing competitions and maybe even have a seasoned SL surfer there to give tips to those just discovering SL surfing.  I'm very excited for them and I look forward to spending as much time there as possible even if it's just laying on the beach and writing my blog for all you lovelies.

Analog Surf

If you have never been surfing in SL you may be asking yourself, "Gina, how can I get kitted out to catch some most excellent waves?".  Well I'm here to help.  One of my favorite places to get surfboards is Analog Surf shop.  The nice thing is that the boards are scripted to work with the most popular wave that is out right now which is made by the same people.

Slinky Dresses

Well it's getting cool outside and you know what that means?  That's right, holiday parties are right around the corner so we need go out and pick out our new gowns for the occasion.  Since Mesh has become so popular we have some totally cool options out there that look amazing!  I am show you lovelies three options today but don't think that this is all there is because lordy lordy there are just so many choices it's mind numbing.

First up is a beautiful new gown from Sugar Mesh Apparel.

She never fails to please.  I wasn't able to show you here

but the back is all laced up and a bit daring.

Eliza by Sugar Mesh Apparel

Next up is something Totally Glam from VM.  

This gown would look fabulous at any Holiday party.

Naz from VM

And Last most most certainly not least is and exquisitely

embellished gown  from LeeZu.

Laguna by LeeZu

All of these gowns will hug your curves and show you off not to mention make you the stand out at any of the holiday bashes you attend this season.  Even if you are planning on attending any parties you should go out and find a pretty gown just for you.  You deserve it!  

Style card:  

The gowns are all listed above

Shoes:  Sublime from N-Core

Glasses: Fraymwerk bt Eryn Republic Designs

Necklace: Forbidden Rubies by Lushish Catz

Bracelet is by FineSmith Jewelry 

My wedding ring is from JCNY (I'm not even sure it's still available)

My hands are Slink

Ears with plug are from Mandala

Hair is by Discord Designs

I'm using my Polywall from Diesel Works for the poses

A stop at the Diner

Hello all you sweet kittens and cool cats...Well today is very cool because I'm Not only blogging for Sugar Mesh Designs who does amazing Retro Mesh clothing but I have also started blogging for Mode Designs who Retro style is also very hip but different.  These two ladies have helped me put together this dreamy outfit to hit the road in.  I hope you all enjoy and you really should go check them both out as they are totally rad!

In this Picture:

Pin Up Capris and Mary Janes by Sugar Mesh Apparel

Karlie Cropped Jacket and a Jane Buton Tied top by Moda

My glasses are from PurpleMoon

My Hair is Annette by Alice Project 

Tattoo is  Memoirs of A Geisha Dark by Para Designs

My Make up is by Mock Cosmetics

and my Skin is Isla in Sunkiss by League

The Car is the Peanut from MLCC

and the Diner is from Dirty Rat

My pose is from Manifeste this time.

Rock Star

Today is something different.  I found these boots over at GOS and I wanted to make an outfit to go with them but I didn't want to just do some street outfit, I wanted something different.  This is what I came up with.  I hope you all like...

In these pictures:

Triumph Boots by Gos
Avril in Black by Rfyre
Ears are stretched Ears by Mandala (I have in the tunnel)
and my nose thingy is from Pekka
NAils are the Utlra pack by Jamman (She also makes an Ultra pack for Slink hands)
my Make up is a Mash up and if you really want to know send me a note either in world or here.
My fabulous Lashes are by CCD Luxury Nails
My hair is a. valasca by Adoness
and my Skin is Isla by League only this time it is in fair.

I'm using the Polywall again by Diesel Works, I really love it, it has so many options...

Yet another Second Life blog...: Sparrow Industries... it's been a while.

I don't know much about the alt tracking business but Potsies advice is really sound.  Be aware of what is happening to your avi cuz if your not bad things can happen...

Yet another Second Life blog...: Sparrow Industries... it's been a while.: Sparrow Industries in Second Life.  It had been a while since I've heard of that company.  Heck I had to actually go through some notes ...

Chocolate Chips and Cherry Pie...

So Sugar laid this Apron on us the other day and all I could think about was a kitchen and baking... Don't we all bake in 11 inch heels and pearls?  I had so much fun putting this together from building the set to styling my look, this was just so cool to do!  If you ever need retro furniture go to Artilleri, you can't go wrong.

In this picture:
Atomic Bomb Apron by Sugar Mesh Apparel 
Crystal Platform Heels by VvB
Pearl Rain Necklace by Mandala
Dorothy Cat Eye Glasses by PM
Hair is the Dusty Beehive by Ploom
My Tattoo is Sweet little Sin by Endless Pain
My Make up is by Mock Cosmetics
and My skin is by League

For those of you that might be interested, I have a custom shape that I have tinkered with for a very long time.

The cupboards, oven, chair and table are by artilleri and the baked goods are from KK
My pose is from the editorial selection at Manifeste

Just a little pit stop

Today I thought I would share with you another of my favorite Designers paired with the New Bax Regency Boots.  This sassy little Leather dress I'm wearing is from a very talented designer named Etchaflesh.  She makes a lot of excellent Mesh corsets as well as some very nice dresses along with some other wonderful items.  You just have to take a trip to her store and have a look at all her wares!

Bax Coen has been around for a very long time and always makes great boots and these are no exception.   They come in seven colors so you can pair them with almost anything.  Very much worth a look at no matter what your style preferences.

I would also like to mention my hair, it's from Discord Designs and if you are looking for braids or dreadlocks you need look no further.  I have never seen a larger selection of styles in SL and for you guys they also make beards.

I hope you have enjoyed my little post and everybody have a great day...

In this picture:

Nikita Skulls Dress in White by Etchaflesh
Regency in black leather by Bax Coen Designs
My Necklace is Nornir from Rozoreggalia
The bracelet is called Hell Raiser from Chop Zuey (hummm, that might be appropreate...)
My hair is Celene by Discord Designs
My Make up is as always Mock Cosmetics
and my Skin is League

The motorcycle is by MLCC 
The set is the Gas Station from Dirty Rat
and my pose is from Manifeste

More Shoes...

Yesterday Sugar Dropped these cute little sneakers on me so I just had to come up with something cute to show them off.  Considering I just got this really neat pose prop for from LostAngel Industries I figured it was a no brainer.  For some reason the the first thought was to pair them with something Vintage.  I know, they're not Vintage shoes, but you know me?  I'm a Vintage freak, so here is my offering.  I hope you all like it.






In this picture:
Sugar mesh apparel Concord High Tops
artilleri LeeLee bikini
Sonatta Morales Diva Sunglasses

Hair is Vanity Hair Pin Up
Nails are by Jamman, er Ultra pack
Make up is Mock Cosmetics
and my skin is League

The pose prop I'm sitting on is called "Shoes Structure" and it's by LostAngel Industries

Cupcakes for everyone...

Sugar has nailed it again!  She gave us this wonderful Vintage piece last night and I couldn't wait to get time to blog it.  I just love it.  I also Spent a bunch of L at the 24 Fair yesterday on poses and props so I am just going to go to town the next few weeks I'm sure.   Anyway, I hope you run out and get at least one of the many patterns that Sugar has made this in.  I just fell in love with the cupcake one...







In this Picture:
Sugar Mesh Apparel Vintage Vixen Pinup Dress
artilleri  Fancy Dice Earrings
PurpleMoon Dorothy Cat Eye Glasses

Hair by Damselfly
Nails are Jamman
Make up by Mock Cosmetics
Tattoo by ESSENTIAL SOUL
and Skin by League

And I am using Diesel Works Polywall for my pose today

Please go vist all the people on my list, they deserve our support...

One of those days

Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to throw on a little dress and a pair of tennies and call it done.  Well I have been having one of those weeks.  All this smoke and ickiness from the fires in California just wipe a girl out.  I think Sugar must have been reading my mind as she has just made this cute little mini dress that is so perfect for days like this.  I'm sure it would go with almost anything you choose and comes in 14 different patterns for you to have fun with.  I loved this one as soon as I saw it.  It's called "Monsters" and it's a brand new pattern.  Thanks for being a mind reader Sugar!

In this picture:
Sugar mesh apparel Loalas Loose Mini Dress
Etchaflesh Just a Misfit Sneaker Boot
The Glasses are Tortiose Shell from Miel Ray Peepers
My Hair is Aristra from Hairoin
My Tattoo is Sweet little Sin from Endless Pain
and my Skin is League as always.

I'm going to try and start sharing my poses too if I don't forget so this one is from the Manifeste Editorial set

Retro Retro Retro

I don't think Sugar ever seems to rest and I'm still catching up.  I just love her creations, after all I'm a retro girl at heart.  Well Sugar has done it again with this classic Pencil Dress.  It's slim and sleek and shows of your every curve perfectly.  As always it comes in so many patterns you may just have to get more than one.

I kept things simple this time as I didn't want to distract from the classically elegant lines of this beautiful dress.

In this picture:
Pencil Dress by Sugar Mesh Apparel
Oxford Platform shoes by VvB
Dorthy Cat Eye glasses by PM
Dice Earrings from Artilleri
Elaine Hair from Damselfly
My Tattoo is Koi Pond from Essential Soul

and of course, my skin is League

Shoes!!!

Do I need to say more?  You can never have enough shoes and Sugar has two amazing pair for us!  They are both totally awesome but totally different.  The Mary Janes have a really nice retro feel too them while the Rubber Boots in black could go with almost anything... I've paired them here with a Modern/futuristic look from Graves and a pair of headphones from Sys.  As far as the Mary Janes I thought I would do a little more Euro style ad and just go sans clothes.  I didn't want to distract from their simple beauty.  I did a Rock-a-billy/ Suicide Girls look and left everything else just pretty simple to let the shoes shine through.  I really hope you go out and get yourselves a pair as soon as you can, Sugar has made another hit!


In this post

Picture 1
Sugar's New Rubber Boots in black
The Latex Suit is from Graves, Its the Paradox in black
The headphones are SyS, DJTall
The Make up is a custom design by Mock Cosmetics
and no I'm not wearing any hair, your right...

The pose Chair is by Lost Angel Designs

Picture 2
Mary Jane shoes by Sugar
The Tattoo is from Endless Pain
The hair is by Truth
and my Make up is Mock cosmetics

The posing chair is from Diesel Works

As almost always my skin is from League

The cutest little skirt...

Sugar is at again...  She has been busy making stuff all week.  Us bloggers have had our mail boxes full of all sorts of wonderful goodies, So many that we just can't keep up.  It's absolutely the coolest thing to blog for somebody that is so prolific.  I picked this little skirt out of all the stuff and just fell in love with it.  It's the sort of thing that no wardrobe should be without!  I mean really... Go get it!  It's perfect!  It comes in so many colors and patterns, get two... Or Three!  My only problem was that it would go with so many things that I couldn't make up my mind what to wear on top, so I just gave up.

In this outfit is Sugar's Mesh Apparel Vintage Pencil Skirt
N-Core  Delicious Sandals
My favorite glasses from PurpleMoon The Dorthy Cat Eyes

My Bracelet is from Bewildebeest who are no longer in business and my earrings are from a little company called Po's Fantasies who has also left SL unfortunately.

The Monroe piercing is from A.S.S who is fortunately still around (and it is a free gift, or at least was)  and my beautiful necklace is from Mandala

Make up from Mock Cosmetics
and Route 66 hair from Vanity Hair.
My skin is League once again

For those of you that might be interested I use Lumipro for all my lighting.

Please find all the links in this post, I used the names of the various designers as the link.

 

Sugar's perfect little Ruffles

Well I'm running a little behind, I know, imagine that but I wanted to tell you all about this outfit before I moved on.  Sugar actually put this out last week and I thought it was so cool, then RL got away with me.  Such things do happen I guess...  Oh well, what can I say?

This out fit comes with a pretty slinky black skirt but the top comes in 20 different patterns or so.  I fell in love with this one.  It's skulls and roses, how cute is that?  I got the hair at the recent hair fair so I did my part, I found about a dozen or so that really caught my eye and I will be sharing them in the weeks to come

In this outfit: Sugar Perfect Fit Ruffled top and skirt
Bracelet and necklace from Chop Zuey
Choker from Magically alluring
Nails Ultra Mesh by Jamman
Ears/piercings by Mandela
Lip ring is ROZOREGALIA
and the nose piercing is Pekka

My hair is from Adoness
My tattoo is by Para Designs and it's called "Memoirs of a Geisha"
Make up is buy Mock Cosmetics
As almost always my skin is from League.

I hope you enjoyed it.

Betty certainly isn't ugly anymore...

The term "Ugly Betty" certainly doesn't apply with this flirty little dress!  Sugar has done it again with her "Betty Dress".  It's perfect for those hot summer days or a hot night clubbing. Just pop over to Sugar Mesh Apparel and check out all the great colors she has in this!

In this outfit:

Sugar Mesh Betty Dress

Boots from Versa 

Bracelet is from Finesmith

Glasses are from Purplemoon

Ear piercings are from ROZOREGALIA

Lip piercings are from Knock

Make up is from Mock as always 

Hair is Ploom 

Eyelashes are from Wasabi Pills
My Tattoo is from Endless Pain

and my skin is League 

The pose is Manifeste and the Set is CRIMARIZON

I hope you all enjoy!  

Midnight in the garden...

Sugar has been working her fingers to the bone on new designs for all of her adoring fans and here is her latest creation.  She is calling it "Dahlia" and it's absolutely divine!  As usual she has made it in a plethora of fabrics so you are bound to find just the one to suit you.  This one caught my eye right away, I guess I was just feeling a little feline.

In this outfit:

Sugar Dahlia Dress
Glasses by Purplemoon
Make up by Mock Cosmetics
Hair by Osmose
Skin by League
Tattoo by Endless Pain
Pose by LostAngel Designs

and last but not least the background is by Crimarizon

Always remember not to let anybody tell you what is beautiful, because only you can be the judge of that.

Trying something new...

Today I just wanted to see if I could add a light beam to a picture and I think it came out pretty good for a first try.  For those that might be interested the outfit is a mash up of Graves.  This was taken at the Insilico Sim.  It's a great place to do Science Fiction themed pictures.  Thank for stopping by and feel free to leave me a message if you like.

Back to what I really like to create...

I've been doing a bit of fashion the last few days but I really wanted to get back to what I really enjoy, editorial imagery.  I was exploring along route 66 today and I found this gas station .  I thought it was a perfect place for a picture so I stopped and made one.  It's titled "Out of Gas"

It's lit with my Lumipro which I love and all of the depth of field work is done in Photoshop as is the vingetting.  The motorcycle is by M19 and my wardrob is a Mash up.  This is one of the few images I've created without my signature glasses but I just didn't like the way the pictures were coming out so there you go.  I hope you like it, I really enjoyed creating it.

Burlesque and other funness!

I logged in this morning and lo and behold, what did I find!  Sugar over at Sugar Mesh Clothing has delivered another incredible treat for all of us that just love glamour and who doesn't?  This is a lovely corset with an attached ruffled mini skirt that is reminiscent of classic Burlesque!  You all need to run over and have a look,

It is the cutest thing and it comes in nearly 40 different fabrics so you can get one to go with almost anything or any occasion.  Here I have modeled a pretty little pink pinstripe and a leopard print and paired it with some gorgeous vintage stockings and a garter belt.  The skin I'm using is by League as always and the make-up is by my favorite designer, Mockie over at Mock Cosmetics.  Oh! And that bad girl tattoo is from Endless pain...

Remember not to let anybody tell you what is beautiful, because only you can be the judge of that.

Teasers and catch up

It's been a little while sence I had time to add to my blog and sense I had anything new for that matter but here we are.  I'm working on an editorial project with my wonderful wife Cully and I wanted to do a test shot of the outfit I've styled for it.  We will be shooting it for a contest she is entering in association with Assis Gallery.  If you haven't been there you really should go check it out, they have some amazing artists showing there.

In this photo I am wearing Caprices from Sugar, my top is Candy Doll, my jewelry is older FineSmith, my shoes are VvB and my hair is Tiny Bird which unfortunately has retired her business.
As always my skin is League and my make-up is from the incomparable Mock Cosmetics.  The Glasses are something new I found from PM and I just love them!  They are color changeable in all sorts of ways!  I totally recommend if you are into retro.   If you have any question you just feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer.

Love you all and stay creative and remember not to let anybody tell you what is beautiful, because only you can be the judge of that.

Dirty Jobs

Yesterday I had had the privilege of working with Sydney Bonde again. I always enjoy it but this time was extra special.  Last week during the alley shoot we did that I should take off my pretty dress and just crawl around in the dirt.  Well Sydney thought that was a great idea and this is what came from  that simple suggestion.

As you can see, an SL models work isn't always cushy, in fact I really got dirty on this one.  She Took a lot of pictures during this shoot and I'm glad she did because I think we really got something special this time around.  I have found myself more interested in telling a story with my stylings than show what so many other blogs do so well with high fashion and the latest thing to hit SL.  Don't get me wrong, I appreciate those things but I figure you all have enough places to look for that sort of thing and it is my job to bring you something different.  If any of you have any ideas please leave a comment and let me know, I will be happy to consider them.

You can see the rest of the images on my Flickr page here.  There are 7 in all and I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did making them.  In the coming weeks we have plans for a lot more ideas and off beat stories as well a few twists and turns on some old favorites. So please keep coming back, or better yet follow my blog, you will find out that it isn't your normal  SL Fashion blog.

I'm including a Style card/listing in case you want to turn yourself into a retro grease monkey As well

Skin: League Isla Sunkiss
Hair: Artilleri Trixie hair cinnamon
Grease marks: [:[T]:] Grease Monkey Stains - Torso & Face
Tank: NanoGunk Tank Top
Coveralls: [19]C02ODF-Coveralls
Work boots: Bovver Cherry

And the wrench is from Tripgear

All Make up is M.O.C.K Cosmetics as always.  Have fun with your SL and maybe I'll run into you in world sometime.

Until next time Muah!

Time again

Hello there, I know it's been a long time but I finally decided it was time to start creating outfits again So I have Hooked up with my friend Sydney Bonde (Whose link is on my page) and we are creating some wonderful looks again.  

This one is a Sonatta Morales dress.  I really love Sonatta's attention to detail with all her clothes.  For historic Retro she is one of the best, go see her in world at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Old%20Time%20Prims/142/165/752.  You won't be sorry. I decided to go go more historic than retro with this outfit although the shoes are N-Core and the jewels are Earthstone.  I started using Laegue skins recently and I really like them.

I hope you like my first entry from a long time away.  If you have any questions about this outfit or where I like to shop please look me up in SL and drop me a IM.  Kisses to all my friends and fans.  Stay tuned because Syd and I have two more shoots already planned and they both are going to blow you away.