Bird Song

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." - Lou Holtz

The Skin Fair and The Boutique hit my pocket book at once yesterday making it almost impossible to determine my first must have purchases from these events. Finally, after teleporting from sim to sim and trying on demo after demo I chose today's look "Bird Song".

Casa Del Shai has been a label that I have worn since I first rezzed into SL. I loved the style, colors and that all items were hand painted. Casa Del Shai was not only a favorite of mine, but my better half, Frankie Palliard also loved this label. We used to spend hours shopping together trying to coordinate our outfit and Casa Dl Shai was one of the first stores that allowed us to do this effortlessly because the quality was beautiful for not only women, but men too. Often Casa de Shai made male and female outfits which complimented one another. I really can't begin to tell you how excited I became when I saw Shai's announcement on plurk that she was releasing a new skin for The Skin Fair. I knew this would be a skin that I would have to try out.

Song is one of Shai's new skins and is available at The Skin Fair. You can find Shai Skins on sim 1 at The Skin Fair. Song has ten different makeup options. Each skin contains four brow options, sculpted lashes (not worn in the photo) a bare skin and a makeup version with two cleavage options. I personally think Shai has done a great job on this skin line. Song brings together fantasy, fashion and flair into one skin.

To be fair, I am going to mention that I have altered the original skin by adding a lipstick stick tattoo, mole tattoo and mesh teeth to moderately enhance and achieve a unique personal style. I hope these small changes do not deter you from trying a demo of Song.

The Look- Bird Song
Hair-Exile- Daniela- Naturals- Sunset
Skin- Shai Skins- Song- Bird- The Skin Fair
Mole Tattoo- Okkbye- Moles-Fashion Week 3/2013
Lip Tattoo-L. Fauna Lipstick- Red 2
Teeth- Okkbye-Mesh Teeth- Fashion Week 3/12
Earrings-Je suis tente- Fire Earring
Dress-Baiastice- Rie- Dress Orange Red- The Boutique
Stockings-erratic- patterned stockings- skulls- white- FLF
Shoes-Gos Boutique- Grace Sandals- Red Glitter
Pose- !Bang- Carefree- pose 1- The Boutique
Location- Botanical Landscaping- Water Lily

*All LM marked as "The Skin Fair" are for Sim 1, which I found to have the lowest lag each time I visited. 

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Gangnam Style

This week I was introduced to PSY and his song "Gangnam Style".  I have no clue what is being sang in the song (because I don't understand Korean) yet I am finding myself unable to stop playing this song over and over again. Seriously, I have a "Gangnam Style" problem and might need an intervention soon. The main reason I love this song so much is because it's hypnotic beat and extremely catchy chorus. In order to attempt to purge the song from my OCD loop I am stuck in I've decided to make, "Gangnam Style" today's theme. I'm also tying in Week # 29 of Luna's 52 Week of Color challenge, Persian Rose. Next Color Challenge post will be on Aqua Island.

There are currently two version of the Gangnam style song out.
1) Psy Version
2) Psy featuring Hyuna (My favorite Version)

I've even found a mash-up between Sexy I know It and Gangnam Style I am enjoying.

The Look- Gangnam Style
Hair-Exile- Nomi- Frost- (Tinted Pink)
Skin- PXL- Kate-Sunkissed
Closed Lashes- Slink- Mesh Lids and Lashes- (Shadow Tinted)
Eye Tattoo- L. Fauna- Shadow Edge
Shirt- Surf Couture- August One Piece- Raspberry
Skirt- Tee*fy- Skater Skirt Colour Collide- Saffron
Stockings- Doppelganger-Suspender Tights- (no longer available as store has closed)
Shoes- R2 Fashion- Mino- Pink
Pose- Diesel Works- Groove 
Location- Torley Island

52 Weeks Of Color- Week 17- Shuttle Gray

"The moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars." - Arthur C. Clarke

I decided to have a bit of fun with this color challenge and play on the wording of today's color. Shuttle Gray. The first images that came to mind were a space shuttle, traveling to far off lands and adventure.

I know I'm not wearing a real technical space suit, but I figured that since we're in Second Life I could get away with a bit more space fantasy. Today's look is more of a sexy Barberella/ Star Trek mix. It seems that I've lost my way and am no longer tethered to the space shuttle...Um Houston we do have a problem here. 

I think the next post I'll pick somewhere safe and comfortable to visit. Gotta keep myself grounded. :D

Next Color post is Thistle, I've got my outfit all picked out already. :D

The Look- Space Shuttle Uh oh
Hair-Exile-Violetta- Pecan
Skin-PXL Skins-Kate-Sunkissed-Nude
Tattoo-L.Fauna Shadow Edge
Necklace-Mon Tissu-Take Flight Necklace
Outfit-Nylon Outfitters- Winter Catsuit- Silver
Boots- Bax-Prestige boots- Black Leather
Pose-Striking Poses- Ciara Pose
Location- International Spaceflight Museum

My 300th Post!

"We should not judge people by their peak of excellence; but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started." -Henry Ward Beecher

Today I'm celebrating my 300th blog post! I can't believe I've been blogging for over five years now. I started my blog on March 21, 2007. In the beginning my blog was more of a journal as a way to document my experiences within Second Life, slowly over time it became a fashion focused blog.

My first posts were very novice and crude, but they were personal and now they serve as a memory book which I can always look back on. I'd like to think my style of blogging has improved over time and will continue to improve as time progresses. Of course I had help: meeting other bloggers, reading tutorials and practice practice practice. I'll never consider myself an expert in both Second Life and Blogging, I think there is always something new to learn and ways to improve upon yourself.

I know some might be thinking five years and only 300 posts, but I did some calculations (I know, I'm a nerd): 61 months and 300 posts roughly estimates to 5 posts per month. Which to me is a big deal. I've taken several months off of Second Life in the past, had blogging holds because of Real Life situations. However the one thing that remains is my love for Second Life and Blogging.

In an effort to mark my 300th post I did a bit of cosmetic work on my blog and created a new template design using Photo Shop and the tools within blogger.  I feel a bit more "official" and unique with the new look. It was only with the new update to blogger that happened recently that I noticed I was able to make these changes. Took me long enough, huh?

I'm not sure what the future will hold if I will be able to continue on to another year, perhaps I will be lucky and be able to continue on for another five years. (Wishful thinking)  I do have some ambitions for my blog: I hope to improve upon my photography skills and perhaps return to exploring the gird.

Thank you for supporting me over the last 300 posts and five years. It's been a fun journey. 

The Look- 300 Celebrations
Hair-Exile- Take it Off- Naturals Pack
Skin-Dutch Touch- EsmEE- Dark Olive
Lips Tattoo- L. Fauna Skins- Pink Lipstick
Body Suit-The Secret Store- Circus- Vanilla
Pose Chair- Diesel Works- Barstool V.2011
Circus Tent-Chanimations- Vintage Circus