Splash Vintage Gift - Pimp jacket!

I know I've been really remiss from posting lately. Been gearing up for the "womenstuff hunt" that starts Friday, November 2nd! So, be ready ladies!!

...but I digress. 
I wanted to warm you all up with a smart little mesh gift I picked up at "SPH Splash Vintage!"

The Splash Pimp Jacket! Comes complete in 4 colors and multiple mesh sizing for each! 

*hair: "Alice Project - Bella lucky black"

Have no fear ladies - I'm back on the blog pony and ready to ride!! 

~* Welcome the Return of "The Runway Perfect Hunt!"

Hugely successful in its previous two appearances is "The Runway Perfect Hunt." #3 - and along with it some fantastic gifts for hunters! Morgane Batista has once again put together a wonderful hunt with models in mind. (and photographers) 
 Full of gifts from respected and sought after designers from all over the fashion grid. Here's just a taste of what you might expect to find! 

Four adorably cozy pullovers in one! Ala Folie has put together a relaxed mesh ensemble with a fun twist! A texture change pull over! Come with a HUD so you can choose the texture to suit your mood!   

 

CHG Fashion has come up with a '50's inspired jeans & gingham top outfit complete with shoes, jewelery belly tattoo and make-up tattoo! Great weekend gear with a retro flare! 

Bubble's Design reminds us that the weather is turning cooler and invokes the beauty of the season to come with their "Wire" dress.

 Finally, my personal favorite so far.... Paris Metro's - Rapture gown!  Just stunning!! Part mesh and part traditional prim. The combination turns out a gorgeous piece anyone would be proud to wear! 

The Designers and merchants participating in this hunt have really gone out of their way to offer fantastic examples of their wares! Please make sure to let them know if you find a piece you just can't live without!! They love to hear from their customers!  

Happy Hunting!

Autumn colors start to dot the landscape and a chill begins to greet our mornings as the seasons change. Summer is officially over and we welcome Fall with it's warm colors as the days get shorter.  But....that doesn't mean we stop hunting!
Old Europe is mid-swing with their "All about Autumn" Acorn Hunt!  (September 21 - October 15)
Plenty of time to go grab up the over 30 little (and some big) acorns hidden amongst the vendor carts lining the streets, filled with high quality gifts just ready for the hungry hunters!  Also be sure to check their schedule of Autumn events happening! Parties, music, gifts and great shopping!!

Here's a little taste of what you might find! 

Dress: Flame Fashion: Acorn hunt mesh dress!

Outfit: Arisaris - AG74 Eve (open jeans, jacket & undergarments)

Shoes: [dirty.little.secret] - 6pack from FFH 61 - Black and Red Ombre

Dress: LIV-Glam - Countess Satin Gown Mesh parts
Earrings & Ring: Hollyweird - Flare 
Armband: LeeZu - Dunes
Necklace: Bliensen - Maitai - Autumn Chunks
Clutch: BSD Design studio - Prestissimo clutch - Chilly
Tattoo: Rams Tattoo - Chinese flowers

Also Featured: 
(top pic) Hair: Wasabi Pills: Veronica - Rouge
               Shoes: [dirty.little.secret] 6Pack High Heals: Citron
               
(other pics) Hair: EMO-tions Hair! - Fame - black
                   Bracelets/Bangles: Chop Zuey Birthday Gift - Harvest Bangles (available only in store, no group needed - FREE!)

Unexpected Mesh from HoWear!!! What a TREAT!

As some of you might know, I have been a huge fan of HoWear for quite a while. Ever since a friend introduced me to Heidi's  $25L weekday outfits I've been hooked! Her dark, gothic but suggestively sexy style appealed to me.  The fact she almost never uses templates made by someone else, dragged me out of the cookie-cutter shops and introduced me to a whole new world of couture and designer shops in Second Life.

After months of vowing to not torture her devoted clients/customers with mesh that didn't fit their very customized avatar shapes this week she released two mesh outfits.
One "Mystic of Dread" - what looks to be a Disney inspired "Evil Queen" gown. Smooth and Satin-y and textured to stretch without distorting. A high color, staff and comic crow complete this outfit.

Pictured: "Mystic of Dread" in Charcoal- By: HeidiHo Huet Owner/Creator - Ho Wear
Boots: #2DUCE2# Banshee - Black - (Color HUD used to "red" the Chrome)
top: with hat
middle: without hat
bottem: EMO-tions Hair! - "Lyra" black - w/Hairbase/black curls

*Skin - Lara Hurley - Claudia - Pale/red w/clvg tattoo
*Lashes - .:Glossy:. Tattoo Eyelashes - cilios (available on Marketplace)
*Lips -  ::MM:: (Miss Murder) Glossy lip stick tattoo - Glossy 1 (Available on Marketplace)
*Eyes - .:Glamorize:. Dance - Eyes (Available on Marketplace)

The second - today's selection: "Dark Vengeance"
A form fitting catsuit with highly detailed body contours and curves in all the right places!  YUMMY!

Also featured today is Emo-tions Hair! They're having a store-wide sale on ALL hair - "Black" Color only!!
Perfect to stock up before Halloween!
Grab some TODAY before they go off sale Saturday!

2nd Set  Shown: 
top:  "Dark Vengeance" RED - By: HeidiHo Huet - owner/creator - Ho Wear 
$25L TODAY ONLY! 
Boots: #2DUCE::2#  Posh - Black Widow 

Bottom: 
EMO-tions Hair! - RISEN - Black

Skin: Lara Hurley - Claudia - Pale/Red
Lips & Eyes:   ::Glamorize:: Rival - Deep Red

Model:  Justine Kingmaker (myself) 
 

Better Late Than Never ... (a few snips of what you might have missed)

I know, you hate to be teased and I can understand that but...

There have been some amazing hunts out there and I've been super busy gathering, sorting, organizing and photographing these finds just for you.
(And my inventory now hates me)

Honestly I have been really surprised at the quality of hunt gifts lately. Some merchants have really gone out of their way to make sure their name is recognized and with good reason! There's some real talent out there lately and those of us who love to hunt are rewarded with great stuff that only makes us want more! It's that "I want more!" attitude these talented designers are banking on!
Our job as Bloggers is to help them get their names and the visual appeal of their wares out to you, the consumers.

As a blogger, a photographer and a consumer, I'm more than happy to oblige!

What's not to love here?
The look: Hunt gifts, Group Gifts and Wearable Demos!
You really can look AWESOME and spend nothing! 

Hair: the Alice Project  for SHH (Summer Harvest Hunt) - Mesh hair w/color change HUDs
Sweater: NiNi Creations for SHH#4 Loose Sweater mesh
Earrings: Needful Things for SHH #29 - Good-by Summer (amber acorns)
Necklace: For FFH #33 Bliensen - MaiTai - Samedi - necklace (amber)
Skin: Lara Hurley September Group Gift - Chloe Lemon (group gift)
Slacks: American Bazaar - (sp?) automn pants (non-mesh)
Boots:  SHUSHU - Trend Boots - Mesh - Wearable Demo! 

If You've never worn a wearable demo I highly suggest searching them out on Marketplace!
There aren't a lot and some are not the best...but some are totally worth the time and effort in searching them out.

Coat: ABL Leather Coat - Mesh - Wearable Demo $0L on marketplace

Also:
Don't forget to grab the September Group Gifts while you still can!
PurpleMoon Creations is celebrating 17,000 members this month with a stunning golden gown!

Gown: PurpleMoon Creations - Elwing - September 17,000 Member Group Gift



Get out there, do a little work - The pay-off will totally be worth the effort!




 

Officially, it's still summer...for a few more days anyway.
Sure the air is starting take on a chill in the mornings but the sun is still warm and the days are still long enough to enjoy, even after a long day at the office.
These two outfits are also from the "Finding FabFree Hunt" and are perfect for weekends or playtime after work!

Barely Legal - Chai Tea Time outfit for FFH#83 (Bitch Jeans & Mesh Tube Top)
[dirty.little.secret] 6pack for FFH#61 (Lime Print)
~Artistry by E~ (Haley Group Gift - Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet)

PurpleMoon Creations - For FFH#17 (Mesh - Fab Top & Skinny Jeans)
[dirty.little.secret] 6 Pack for FFH#61 (Lime Print)
~Artistry by E~ Jordan Set

Riding the Mesh Wave!

Oh yes, I was one of those who hated mesh when it first came out. Why? Because it never seemed to fit my avi and I was so reluctant to adjust my shape to fit my clothes, I expected (from my prim experiences) for my clothes to always fit perfectly.  Until...
The first time I tried on a mesh piece and saw how fluidly it moved with my body, never contorting like standard prim-wear did. That's when I thought, "Ok, a little adjusting can't hurt."
I still have trouble with the idea that I now have nearly as many shapes saved as I do mesh pieces owned. Even though they say they all use "standard body types" we all know one sculptor's idea of "standard" is going to be different from the next. So, once you get that through your head and realize yes, you really will be adjusting your shame a LOT more often...mesh is really fantastic!

As I said, I've become a total convert. The styles and shapes of clothing has really been revolutionized with the advent of mesh. Couture has been taking to much greater heights as well as the bar being raised for the "ordinary."

In that today I have for you a really cute matching.  It's a pair of mesh body shorts by Dirim I found I simply couldn't do without while I was visiting the Vintage Fair and an adorable cropped mesh top from what looks to be a new designer for "Rare Wave." Paired up it makes for the cutest vintage separates for those still slightly warm Autumn days.

Top: Mesh_off-shoulder tie top $50L on Marketplace - by: Rare Wave
Shorts: Body shorts, black $200L in-world only - by: Dirim
Model/Photographer/Stylist: Justine Kingmaker