Limelight...

OR AN ARTISTIC EXPLORATION IN TECHNIQUE

This evening isn't really about Fashion or even about what the picture is of.  It is more about stretching some technical boundaries that I was curious about.  So with that in mind and due to the fact that you would really have to strain your poor little eyes to see what I'm wearing I'm not going to include a style card with this.  I'm just going to ask that you enjoy.

All That Jazz

This time I thought I would share this beautiful 50's inspired gown by Sonatta Morales. It was so amazing I thought it deserved a place on stage. This time I got a little help from Mr. Fred Dinkle om Piano. I really like how this came out, The mic stand and set really cooperated to give me something that I really liked without too much trouble.

Style Card

Me: The Dress is Sonatta Morales *8* Rapture. Sonatta is my go to gal for anything Vintage Elegance. She has some wonderful day wear as well and she told me that she is elbows deep designing more wonderful Mesh designs for us all...

The Necklace is from Dahlinks and it is called "Jazz Baby". I found it on Marketplace. The Bracelet is from Chop Zuey and my wedding band is from JCNY. (I'm not sure they still make it, I've had it for 3 years now.) Not that you can see them very well but my ears are courtesy of Mandala.

My Make up is a combination on Mons and Mock Cosmetics and my skin is League, as always. The little Tat on my chest is from Endless Pain and I'm wearing slink hands, The fist is around the mic stand and the other is relaxed. Last but not least my hair is from Amacci.

Mr. Dinkle: Fred's Tux is from Hoorenbeck. I looked all over for a nice tux and in my opinion this is one of the better ones. His shoes are Redgrave Classic loafers. You know, shopping for a male avi is hard!

His Skin is Logo (They make a very nice distinguished looking avi) and his hair is from Redgrave. They have a lot of nice things for males there.

I made the set (I mean 2 walls and a floor, how hard is that?) and piano and mic are from deviousMind in their Fetish Caberet selection. The pose is in the microphone (I did quite a bit of adjusting but I think it was worth it.)

Waiting at the Diner

It's been awhile I know and there probably aren't too many people following my blog at the moment but that's ok.  I've been trying to get some motivation back to shoot and write  and hopefully I have it.  I talked To Dizzy Kit of DRBC about retro styled latex clothing and she assured me that she was working on some and then suddenly she gave me this great skirt!  Not too many designers do latex clothing that isn't strictly fetish oriented, you know, like catsuits and such.  While I like that stuff too (what girl doesn't like to be held tightly) I often wish there was more in SL that was similar to what Miss Mosh wears on occasion (Outer wear that just happens to be made of latex).  I think with the inclusion of mesh in Secondlife it is time that we can start seeing a little more of this sort of clothing.  Anyway, enough ramblings of a silly girl, I hope you have enjoyed my offering.

Style Card

The Skirt is DRBC Latex Ruffle Pencil Skirt in black, the top is DRBC the Hell Bent Bettie Halter in Red

and the shoes are from Dirty Princess, The Bombshell Princess Platforms made for the Mid Slink foot.

I'm wearing The Hell Raiser bracelet from Chop Zuey and my favorite glasses from PurpleMoon the Dorothy Cat Eye Glasses. I also have a nose stud and lip ring but you can't see them so...

The tattoo is Memoirs of a Geisha from Para Designs and the make up is a combo of Mock Cosmetics and Mons Cosmetics (Mocky's lip gloss is sheer so I wear a two tone lip stick under a bright red gloss, I love the effect) I have the Jamman Nails that I'm so fond of but I'm wearing Slink mid feet, my new favorite.  My Skin is Isla from League as always and my hair is from Ploom, it's called Chelsea.

As always there is a little highlighting from Lumipro wearable lights, I don't leave home without them.  My pose is by Manifeste and the set is by Dirty Rat.  I've changed the tone in photoshop so you won't find the windlight settings to match this effect but hey, a girl has to have some secrets.

Hugs and kisses to all you sweet kittens and cool kats and I hope I have something rad to share with you again soon. 

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