Running to Stand Still

OMG, I cannot tell you what a freaking bear and a half RL has been these last two weeks. Between the neighbors from hell and another major computer meltdown, I've totally had it with RL. I don't care how pretty it is outside, the real world can suck it. :P So much catching up to do, so let's get to it!



Dress - Lark - Mourning Dress
Earrings - Donna Flora IRENE silver earrings
Bracelet - IrEn- Prayer beads

Yeah, okay, you've all been to Melt by now, or at least you should have. If for some crazyfaced reason you haven't, there's still time. The Melt exhibit closes on March 21st and there are some truly lovely pieces to stop in and get. Lark debuted two fabulous new dresses: the mini (below) elegantly incorporates the image of an industrial wasteland into the bodice of the dress, and the gown (above) comes with a wonderfully rendered and fully functioning clock at the waist. There are piles of options and layers and pieces to this dress, so it's worth way more than the humble asking price. Run down to Melt and grab them all before it's over!



Dress - Lark - Consequences Dress
Skin - !Imabee: Light - Vivian - Vivian feels pretty
Necklace - GSC Draped chain necklace SILVER
Bracelet - +RR+*VINCA*BRACELET

SL is overflowing with events these days, among them the incredible Accessory Fair! Sure, I'm a little biased, but there's just so much great stuff on offer, and so many exclusives, you're just going to kick yourself for the rest of the year if you miss out. The Fair runs until March 27th, so you still have time to shop your butt off before it's over. Plus, the major mobs have petered out, so you can browse all day without all the laptop killing lag. In addition to the earrings from Donna Flora, the prayer beads from IrEn and the bracelet from Rozoregalia, one of my favorite discoveries was the Draped Chain necklace from G. Sloane Couture. It looks entirely handmade and folds over the shoulder in the most perfectly casual way. Plus, the gems are color change, so you can rock it with a bunch of different outfits. It even comes with matching earrings. Love it! Little jealous. Go get it!

I also need to mention the skin in that last pic. It's from a new-to-me shop called Imabee that I discovered during the new Super Bargain Saturday sale event a couple of weeks ago (before all RL hell broke loose). The skin set was just $60L for the event and comes with both freckle and cleavage options. You can stop in now and grab a different makeup from this skin line for just $300L - such a great price. Be sure to check this place out!

traipsing in the dark

Bare Rose is one of many stores you'll find at the Clothing Fair, located on the Tokyo sim. Like many there has been a large release of Alice in Wonderland themed sets, but unlike so many others, the sets at Bare Rose, are AMAZING. I love that June is exploring areas of the story other than the obvious, with a fantastic Jub Jub bird set, and an impressive Jabberwock avatar, all at the amazingly low prices you can expect from Bare rose.

:::B@R::: Naiad RFL dress - 100L

Through out the fair, there will be a new release every day, so make sure to check back every day, I know I am. The first release of the fair made me all kinds of excited. It's this gorgeous White Queen dress, which comes with optional pink or gold accent pieces, the dress is richly textured and beautifully made.

:::B@R::: White Queen dress - 160L

Are you ready?

Yes, it's been quiet around here lately. But it's only because we've been trying to prepare ourselves for RFL Clothing Fair 2010. I starts today at 3PM and is nine sims of beautiful, fantastic clothing. There is so much good stuff, but as a teaser, I'm going to show you my absolute favorite RFL outfit I've found so far. It comes from Solange! a store I discovered at the Clothing Fair last year. I was totally in love with her outfit then, but seeing this set blows everything out of the water. The details are amazing, the gears move, and have fun trying to find any seams in those rich and delicious textures.

*Solange!* Traction (RED/BLACK) - 675L

Right now is an interesting time as I find myself reflecting a lot on the past year. Last year at this time I came clean with my Mother's cancer diagnosis and my only request of you was to go spend a pile at RFL. The outpouring of love and support I received from all of you helped me in such an immeasurable way, and I still thank you to this day for every thing you did for me, no matter how small. I never asked for much, I could never do so to begin with, but the generosity I encountered was spirit lifting and really helped me get through that hard time.

Today my Mother is cancer free. She'll be on watch for about five years, but she is totally dedicated to being a soldier for her own cause, and is living a happy and full life. It is because of the money that is poured in to cancer research that this is possible. Even five years ago my Mother's diagnosis would have been far more grim. So please take today to think about your family and loved ones who have found themselves face to face with this demon, those that could and tell them you love them. Then GO SPEND YOUR BUTTS OFF AT RFL :D

Black and Blank

For the first time ever *Cobrahive* is having a sale. Not just any sale either, 50% off of EVERYTHING. Well, save for the 10L area, but please, the 10L area is a ridiculous deal to begin with. Everything from hats, to piercings, gloves, belts and everything in between. There is a neko area too, but we all know how I feel about that. I'm so in love with their neck braces, and the glam piercing is hot, but that doesn't even get me started, cause I could talk about the officer caps alllllll night. So get to, the sale will be on until the 24th of March, so you have a pretty fair amount of time to get some seriously cool accessories.

*Cobrahive* 'Officer Cap V1' (Black) - 90L
*Cobrahive* 'Kusari Collar' (Black) - 60L
*Cobrahive* 'Evil Hand Claws'(Silver) - 75L
*Cobrahive* 'Big Waist Belt' (White) - 60L

*Cobrahive* 'Bater Necklace' (Black) - 60L
*Cobrahive* 'Chained Sleeves' - 75L
*Cobrahive* 'Big Waist Belt' (Zebra) - 60L
*Cobrahive* 'Kusari Collar' (White) - 60L

*Cobrahive* 'Glam' piercing - 50L
*Cobrahive* 'Camouflage Headphones' - 75L
*Cobrahive* 'Sureibu Collar' (2) - 75L

*Cobrahive* 'Officer Cap V2' (Black) - 90L
*Cobrahive* 'Sureibu Collar' (1) - 75L
*Cobrahive* 'Evil Hand Claws' - 75L
*Cobrahive* 'Big Waist Belt' (Polka Dot) - 60L

I admit it, I will wait and wait and wait for a sale. But, you don't want to wait because the deals aren't going to get much better than this. Drop some well earned coin on some fantastic pieces to add to your collection so you can be the baddest bitch on the block ;x

a sky like diamonds

New goodies from U&R Dogs! Today the lucky chair and the camping chairs were restocked with some fun pieces. You'll find my necklace, which is color change, hiding in the lucky chair. The earrings? Camp. There are two camping chairs, one with silver the other with gold. Each is a 15 minute camp, not half bad for such lovelies.

U&R Dogs 'Isolde' necklace (silver) - Lucky Chair gift

U&R Dogs 'Hellolove' earrings (silver) - Camping Chair gift

Her name was Lola

In the past few days, one of my favorite purveyors of lingerie had a new release. Seldom Blue has released the new Lola line, with all kinds of options to wear the set, lingerie, body suits, a dress, and fat packs come with a darling feathered head piece. There are a pile of colors, and a couple of different ways to buy the set. There is the full set, then a less expensive set with just the dress version, and another set with just the lingerie. You can buy the set you love, or everything, it's nice when you have that option.

Seldom Blue 'Lola' lingerie set
fatpacks - 700L
single sets - 380L

As always, with the new release comes a special edition, at a special price to get you excited. The white and red lingerie set is *so* cute, with frills you can wear, or pass on. For only 99L, you can't really pass it up, and there is also a flamboyant purple head dress available for 1L (not shown)

Lola Lingerie special offer - 99L

P.s. - Gloves not included ;x

Pluto still got it

In recent days one of my favorite Jewelry stores has closed their group and joined one of the proliferating numbers of stores grouping together to better serve their clientel. Pluto+ is a new group consisting of the stores PERTURB/ation, >>Zacca<<, Clematis, Nonino and Miyazu. On top of that, they are all on the same sim, and right now as a sim/group opening event, each store has a gift out for Pluto+ group members.

PERTURB/ation choker - Pluto+ group gift
Zacca small house - Pluto+ group gift
Silent Sparrow 'Gutter Glitter' half top (sanguine) - picks reward

Also, the lovely Hyasynth Tiramisu of Silent Sparrow put out a new picks reward gift, a four pack of cute little tops. You'll find them sitting next to the lucky bird at her store. You'll find a new dress in the bird, but remember, you have to be a Silent Sparrow group member to claim the lucky bird prizes.

PERTURB/ation 'Periapsis' set - free!
Zacca Small house - Pluto+ group gift