Cutie Cupid

Happy Valentines Day, Wishing you lots of Love and chocolate. XOXO Bells
 
The Look- Cutie Cupid
Hair- Elikatira- Again-White: then tinted blue
Skin- PXL Creations- Faith- Sunkissed With tattoo makeup: Cat Eyes, Wing Eyes and Red Lips
Mesh Breasts- Lolas with PXL Creation skin-tone sunkissed and 
Wings- Boom- Found at Collab88
Lingerie- Ooh Lala!- Valentine Playsuit- Red
Prop- Glitterati- In the Clouds

Vacation Time

Summer is here which means it's time to pack up your suitcase and head to the beach for some much needed rest and relaxation. For me planning seems to be the hardest part of any vacation. Deciding what to wear, what to bring and where to go. It's so stressful, but I guess that's the price to pay when your taking a week off.

Since we're planning a beach vacation I knew packing a swimsuit or several swimsuits would be necessary. Luckily, Boom has just released "Ellio", a new set of mix and match bikini separates. So I knew I would be packing these cuties in my inventory. "Ellio" is 256 mix and match separate bikini pieces so choosing from the entire set and picking only one bikini was going to be tough. In the end I choose a couple of bikini sets because when I purchased a full set I received a small discount. (Gotta love a bargain.) One thing I'd like to mention is each bikini set has tin-table tan lines included which help show off your glorious time on the beach and all the hard work you did on your tan.

Once we arrived at our beachy destination I got all dolled up ready to relax and play in my little Oasis, but wouldn't you know I had a little accident tripped and fell off my swing. Darn my klutzy nature. I think I'll just spend the rest of my vacation under an umbrella with a drink in my hand. 



*Photo 1, part of Luna's 52 week of color challenge, Week 26: Rust. Next color challenge post is Cadmium Red.

Photo 1
The Look: Vacation Time 1
Hair- Maitreya - Siobhan- Dark Brown
Skin- Glam Affair- Leah- Medium Tan
Beach Coverup- Nylon Outfitters- Crochet Dress- Rust- Past Collabor88 Item
Bikini- Boom- Ellio- Coconut
Sandals- Surf Couture- Freedom Flip Flops- Gold
Pose- LAP-CC-Bringing it-PR4

Photo 2
The Look: Klutzy Beachy Bells
Hair- Elikatira- Sparrow- Browns Pack
Skin-Glam Affair- Leah- Medium Tan
Bikini-Boom- Ellio- Chevron- Doll Pink
Pose- Glitterati- Head shot- 2-7

Fancy Hair

If you have been keeping up with any of the blogs on the feeds you then you surely would have noticed a trend emerging. Everyone is talking about Hair, Hair, and Hair. It's this special wonderful time of year where I get all tingly from my head to my toes.... Hair Fair Time. This has to be one of my favorite fairs, following shortly behind is the skin fair and pose fair.

The Hair fair is my favorite because of the charity that is attached, Wigs for Kids. Each SL Wig purchased will donate 15% of the sale to the charity. It's a generous gift from Hair designers of Second Life. The Hair Fair opened it's doors on July 14th and will close on July 29. Wigs for kids is such a wonderful charity, because they help bring hair to children who have lost their hair due to a medical related illness. Last year SL residents helped raise $8,935.96. You can view the official letter here. It's always so touching to see what our community can do when we get together.

There are a few thing I'd like to point out about the Hair Fair and some tips you can do to help ease the lag of the fair.

1) Phantom Buildings- The hair fair has set up with phantom buildings so don't be alarmed if you walk through walls it's ok and made this way to help reduce lag.

2) De-Prim and Wear a Low Lag outfit- DCNY has been generous enough to donate a low lag fashionable out for you to wear during the fair.

3) Photo Spots- Pose ball are setup, courtesy of Adorkable Poses around the sims which are perfect for photos.

4) Can't get in the fair because it's too full?? Use the Hair Fair Demo Group to help you get your shopping in order. You can click the in world kiosk located here, or type this: secondlife:///app/group/2e30d166-f3e5-e2de-ff72-b3da2d06ded2/about directly into the SL chat and click to join the FREE group.

5) Purchased and Item and didn't get it? Don't worry, The Hair fair has provide redelivery kiosks so your hair can be redelivered with ease.

There is a complete list of tips and ideas located on the official Hair Fair page.

Hair Fair Sims
Garden Sim
Sand Sim
Flower Sim
Water Sim


*This post is also my 52 weeks of Color challenge photo, Week 22- Cobalt, Next Color Challenge Post will be on Pistachio Green.


The Look- Fancy Hair
Hair- Gotzsche Hair- Josefa- Chocolate
Skin-Dutch Touch- Esmee- Dark Olive
Shirt- Artilleri- Carlita Top- Blue
Location-Solaria
Pose- Glitterati- Purse 2

52 Weeks Of Color- Week 21- Lemon Chiffon

This color challenge was a very hard because lemon chiffon is a color that I don't have in abundance. I really looked hard within my inventory...sorting..and sorting. I even tried to go shopping for Lemon Chiffon, but it wasn't entirely easy. I almost skipped this color all together and went on to the next color block, Cobalt. Thankfully, I found this cute bathing suit hiding deep in my inventory and It was a very close match to this posts color challenge. Luna you are a tricky devil when picking these colors.

Today's look was actually brought together by the Wooden Sand Castle earrings from Intrigue Co. These earrings are totally cute, totally mesh and sizable to fit your ear and head shape. Intrigue Co. has released these cuties as part of this month's Collab88, which is Bleached Themed. If you're on the fence on purchasing the Sandcastle earrings I suggest you try a demo pair to see if they are for you. Oh and if you're wanting a complete set to go with the earrings. Intrigue also has a matching necklace for sale to compliment the beachy look.

The Look- Sand Castle Dreams
Hair-Exile- Daniela-Marone
Skin-Dutch Touch- eSmEE-  Dark Olive
Swimsuit-The Closet- Embroidery Bikini - Sorry no longer for sale.
*Earrings-  Intrigue Co.- Sandcastle earrings- Collabor88
Sun glasses- Yummy-Karina Glasses - White
Ring-Whippet & Buck- Enough of That Ring- Cream
Beach-Poetica- Beach Bubble
Pose- Glitterati- 231

Dark Tails of Dragons

“Fairy tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” G.K. Chesterton

Today's post is a bit of Fantasy. The whole look was prompted by two things, The Evita Headpiece from Glam Affair and a photo of Angelia Jolie as Maleficent I found on the web.

For those that haven't seen Disney's Sleeping Beauty you are missing out on a childhood classic movie. It's one of the original Disney films back when everything was hand drawn. Maleficent is the Villain in Sleeping Beauty. She's pretty wicked cool too because she has the ability to transform into a dragon.

I want to point out some newness in today's post. First The Evita Headpiece from Glam Affair, this headpiece is available at the Dressing Room. Once I saw it I knew I would create a look centered around the darkness. It's 100 percent Mesh and a great addition to an Avant-garde or Couture look. 

Next, is a skirt from House of Fox, Also purchased at the Dressing Room. Unfortunately, this skirt is no longer available at the Dressing Room, But House of Fox has other unique outfits available in their main store. What I enjoy most about this skirt is the cross pattern and mesh quality. House of Fox has done a great job on this skirt.

Finally, I want to point out the skin from PXL Creations. This skin was a bit of serendipity, because I was in the market for a pale gothic looking skin. Luckily PXL Creations released a Vampire version of Kate for their group members. It's still available for free to the paid VIP Group. If you are a member be sure to pick it up and if you are not and would like to join it's only 250 Lindens. PXL Creations does deliver group gifts from time to time plus you can receive discounts on Fat Pack skin purchases. I've found it to be worth the entry fee in lindens.

***After I finished working on this photo I saw a gorgeous shot of Maleficent done by Grazia Horwitz, I hope she dosen't mind me sharing her flicker page. It's really beautiful. Soft lighting, Wonderful areas of light. Grazia really shows her artistic flare in this photo. 

The Look- Maleficent Dark Dragon Tail
Hair-Elikatira- Again- White 05
Skin- PXL Creations- Kate PA- Vampire
Headpiece- Glam Affair- The Evita Headpiece
Horns, Legs and Tail-Sn@tch-Demonic Influence
Top-Luxuria- Belinda- Black
Skirt- Color Me. House of Fox- My Cross Skirt- Mesh
Necklace-Deco- Black Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Pose-Glitterati- 156

52 weeks of Color- Week 15- Seashell Peach

"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Finally working my way back to Luna's Color Challenge, Today is Sea Shell Peach. I might be a bit more of a cream color than peach today, but I figure it's close enough, right?

Collabor88 has a new line in this month. The Theme this month is DayDream, all items in the Collabor88 group are fantasy themed. I made my first trip though Collab88. (I usually visit every week until I have all the items I want.) I picked up two items from Collab88 today. Nylon Outfitters', Crochet Applique Dress in a Touch of Melon and Yummy's Featherweight Necklace. Both were too cute to not purchase on the first round.

Next posts color is Bright Turquoise.

The Look- She Sells Seashells
Hair- Shag- Pictures of You- Dark Shades
Skin-Dutch Touch-Esmee- Basic
Dress- Nylon Outfitters- Crochet Applique Dress- Touch Of Melon
Necklace- Yummy Accessories- Featherweight Necklaces
Earrings- League- Antique Lace Earring
Shoes-Paper Couture-Bow Soiree Platform Wedges
Bridge-Glitterati- Bridge
Beach- Poetica- Beach Bubble

The Great Heist

She made it past the first three lasers and looked over her shoulder giving a knowing wink. This was going to be a piece of cake. She only had to cross a couple more obstacles then she was home free. She was the best in the industry, known for her flexibility and grace. As she maneuvered her way across each laser effortlessness her catsuit provided a tight snug fit moving with her seamlessly.

Adam and Eve has a new Latex outfit, Sweetheart which is a combination of both a catsuit and micro mini. I thought it might be a bit fun to wear mine as a mission impossible, robbery outfit. I'm dressed from head to toe in white, because like from that scene in Charlies Angles we have to be invisible and stealthy to break into the vault. 



The Look- The Great Heist
Hair- Lamb-Soma- Milk
Skin-Adam and Eve- Piper- Natural
Catsuit-Adam and Eve-Sweetheart- White
Shoes- GOS- Curvavacous Boot-White
Prop- Glitterati- Safe

Office Chic with L'Abel

As I've been exploring L'Abel's new fall line I noticed two outfits which exuded Office Chic, Mikki (shown above) and Miss Charlie (shown below) command respect and demand you be taken seriously by saying, "I'm the boss". These two suits says are wonderfully styled creating a balance of female empowerment and fashion trend. Tailored cut to show all your attributes these dark smoky charcoal gray hues are lively and perfect in accommodating any color you wish to accessorize with. The extra details added to each outfit such as the belt, flower pin (shown on Mikki) or black fur lined collar (shown on Miss Charlie) only illustrate how much care and detail Nef places into her work.

I really enjoy how Nef's has created her fall line. Each piece has been crafted to incorporate a style for any discerning women, by maintaining both a sensual and demure appearance. Wearing L'Abel provides the ultimate sense of confidence because when wearing L'Abel you know you are sporting the best of SL.

I am planning on writing one more post on L'Abel's fall line to showcase the beautiful elegance that Nef has to offer. 



The Look- Office Chic
Photo 1
Hair- Truth- Kelsey-Browns
Skin -Apple May Designs- Vixen-Dark- Prada 4
Outfit-L'Abel- Mikki
Bra- Artilleri- Denna Bra
Shoes- Stiletto Moody- Elegant- Ruby
Ring-Kunglers- Lotus Ring
Pose prop set-Glitterati-Office

Photo2
Hair- Lamb- Isolation- Browns
Skin-Apple May Designs- Catalina- Dark
Jacket/Pants- L'Abel- Miss Charlie
Ring- Kunglers- Lotus Ring
Pose prop set- Glitterati- Office

Last Friday Night with Avale

When Amara Myoo of Avale recently sent me a package that contained her newest release Lastadia my mind instantaneously swirled to Katy Perry's Last Friday Night Video, which I love BTW. Lastadia is a sexy party dress and it's perfect for hitting the clubs at the start of the weekend, like on Friday. Available in eight different color options for both the top half and bottom half of the dress. This means you can mix and match each design to create your unique look in your favorite color. Wearing Lastadia is so much fun and a perfect way to release your inner vixen.

The Look- Last Friday Night
Hair- Truth-Cleo Streaked-Hot pink
Skin- Belleza-Chloe SK Group Gift
Tattoo- Chelle- NeonNeturaks 3
Top- Avale-Lastadia- Pink
Bottom- Avale- Lastadia- Limon
Bra-Somina-Untamed Heart Bra
Stockings- 5th and Oxford- Fair Isle Socks- Hot Pink
Neckace- Whippet&Buck- Pretty Lady Skull Necklace
Pose/Prop Set- Glitterati- Into the Black

52 Weeks of Color Challenge Week 45, Bronze

Whooo Hoo!! I finally caught up on Luna's 52 week of color Challenge and will be on track for the remainder of the time that's left, which is only 7 more weeks. I can't wait to see what colors Luna has lined up for us. I hope she throws us some pink towards the end. Next Week's Color is Brick Red.

I might be slightly cheating on this challenge because my dress is not completely bronze but is more of a gold color. I really couldn't help it because I fell in love with this dress from CLEO Couture. Gold Shimmies as this dress is called is a fun retro flapper inspired dress. Encased with bits of Gold, Bronze and Silver this dress is designed to move as you grace the dance floor or strut your finest walk. CLEO Couture has a large selection of formal and retro inspired gowns and is a bit of Old Hollywood Glam. I can't wait to see what Cleo creates next.

I recently went shopping for some shoes and found some great pumps at Shiny Things for more information on the shoes please check here...I have completed an entire post dedicated to their beauty.

The Look- Bronze Party
Hair- Shag- Bombshell- Truffle
Skin-Glam Affair- Jadis-Natural B
Dress-CLEO Couture- Gold Shimmies
Shoes-Shiny Things-Party Pumps- Tan
Pose Set-Glitterati- Disco

Happy New Years!

So it's here, the day to make resolutions and start over fresh. I've been thinking about what I would like to have as a New Years resolution and so far here is what I've come up with for Second Life. 


1. Send more IMs to friends and start making Second Life more fun again. 
2. More comments and favorites on people's blogs and Flicker streams that I admire and read. 
3. Clear the clutter from the my SL inventory. 
4. Explore to find new Sims and Stores...(This sounds like a star trek resolution, :P)


I know it's only four resolutions and they're really not big ones, but I think that perhaps these might make SL a bit more of a social place again, and open new doors to friendship. Recently I've been feeling a bit left out and isolated in SL. I've decided that the only way this can change is if I make the attempt first and put effort into building relationships again. I might be changing the blog a bit as I start exploring this new part of Second Life, but I will always continue to post my, "mishaps in fashion".  


I hope you have a wonderful New Years. May 2011 be the best year you ever had and bring new possibilities and a brighter future.
XOXO 
Bells Semyorka

***News** 
Special Sales and Group Gifts Available


Glitterati- one more day for the huge sale, sale ends Jan 1
New Pose used in post will be available after New Years Sale Ends.
!Bang-Group Gift Pose.
L'Abel-50-75% off all items


The Look- New Years Eve 2010/2011
Hair-LeLutka-Pompai hair-Blue Night
Eyes- Curio-Tragic Eyes-Light Grey
Skin-Dutch Touch-SjOrs-Caramel-Snow
Eye Makeup-Cheap Makeup-Bright Lights 7
Neckalce-Paper Couture-Topez Crystal Necklace
Dress-L'Abel Ydi Black Dress
Pose-Glitterati- pose 151

La Dolce Vita

Ahh The Sweet Life. Somedays life seems so overwhelming for me and these are the moments I stop and think about the sweet or good things in my life. I close my eyes and think about the positive not the negative that surrounds me. Try to accept the changes that this world is presenting and think of ways to bring a smile to the face of loved ones. Yes, I truly believe you can have the sweet life anywhere. It's not exclusive to a location but rather is a mindset that we could all share with others.

The Look- La Dolce Vita
Hair- Amacci, Carina Larsen, Laura-Dark Brown
Skin- L.Fauna Skins, Launa Fauna, Lola-Candy, Tan2
Dress-Katat0nik, Katat0nik Pidgeon, Confetti Dress-50L friday
Jewerly-Caroline's, Caroline Apollo, Cupcake Charm Set
Pose- Glitterati, Katey Coppala, Headshot 6

*Special thank you to Strawberry Singh for releasing a video tutorial on how to get a closed eye effect.

"La La Love" with Ooh La La

The other night I was walking along Tableau and found a store that totally caught my eye. It's called Ooh La La, which became the answer for the new lingerie hunt I was on. I immediately went into this cute lingerie boutique and purchased a couple of sets. Ooh La La is created by Nylon Pinkney, a total Fashion Guru.  I really hope Nylon continues creating more lingerie, perhaps costumes?....I can dream right?

Currently there is a total of 4 different Lingerie sets. The Betty Body Suit, Candy Body Suit (Shown above), Veronica Bows Set, and Lacy Slip (Shown below). All are moderately priced and do not exceed $150L, the quality surpasses the price. In addition, there are 11 stockings and 3 garter clips in the collection.

<3 Ooh La La, it makes your unmentionables, worth mentioning ;)

The Look-Ooh La La 
Pic 1
Hair-LAMB-Whoop Dee Doo-pale Blue
Skin-Exodi-Dael Solei-5-(arriving June 1, 2010)
Eyes-Exodi-Zbija- Deep-Pale Blue
Lingerie-Ooh La La-Candy Bodysuit-Blue
Pose-Glitterati-Sci-fi Hallway-Pose 8

Pic 2
Hair-Friday-Rashelle-Thoughtful Brown
Skin-Exodi-Dael-Soleil-3-(arriving June 1, 2010)
Eyes-Exodi-Zbija-Deep-Rowan
Lingerie-Ooh La La-Lacey Slip-Red
Pose-StoRin-Something Cute-Pose7

Dial up my number now
Weaving it through the wire

Switch me on
Turn me up
Don't want it Baudelaire
Just glitter lust
Switch me on
Turn me up
I want to touch you
You're just made for love

I need la la la la la la
-La La Love-Goldfrapp