Givin' It Up for a Good Thing

I had hopped to get this post up last week, but another major computer meltdown put the kaibosh on that idea :/ Oh well, Shoe Fair ends this weekend, so, if for some cockamamie reason you *still* haven't been, or are sitting on your demos, now is the time to go! :O


Shoes - *GF* Knot Wedge Sandal -green- $180

Shoppers looking to add a little compassion to their fashion are spoiled for choice at this year's Shoe Fair. Everyone is pitching in to raise money for this year's charity Soles4Souls. Loads of shops are donating portions of certain sales, or all sales, and others still have set aside full 100% profits from special items. I picked out just 3 of my favorites for this post, but seriously, just go get them all. It's for a great cause, plus you get pretties for your feet by being generous. Win-win!
The shoes in the top picture are part of the much-celebrated new releases from G Field. The photo doesn't do them justice. The quality of the texture is stunning! The depth of the shading and the subtlety of the sculpt really give the feel of silky ribbon. In my opinion, these shoes are among the best designs of the fair, and that green is irresistible! You also have the option of getting these in silver - equally gorgeous. Plus they are totally affordable, so it's pretty much mandatory, right? Right!


Top - Armidi - Sheer Ribbed Tank - Violet - $100LJeans - Armidi Limited - A001 Jeans [Black Industrial] - $145L (set of 3)Shoes - MIEL FAR BOOTS - SOLID - $420L

The boots at Miel pretty much floored me. Not just because they are finely crafted, but because you get so much bang for your buck! In addition to being a totally affordable and fabulous pair of boots, they are color change! It's like getting a fatpack of some great stompin' boots for 1/2 the price of what others charge for a single pair. Completely practical, tons of options & combinations, absolutely a do-not-miss!


Top - Armidi - Sheer Ribbed Tank - Burgundy - $100LShorts - (Elephant Outfitters) Joan Jean Shorts - Dark Rustic - $63LShoes - GOS [Docs V2] 8 Hole - BLACK - $300LSkybox - The Rippen Vintage Beach Shack Skybox - $1L
Speaking of some gorgeous boots.... Kittens, the charity set of Docs from Gos are *stunning*! Like jaw droppingly wow! And OMG - you get sooooo much for such a cheap price! I honestly did not believe it when I first saw it. You get a pair of their famous 8-hole docs, in perfect basic black leather, plus an exclusive polish in old black (see inset photo) that makes them look worn in. In addition to all that, the base for the docs comes with 3 shoe shapes to choose from - Pristine (fully tied), Abused (half tied) and Loose (pictured above), all controlled by a blue drop down menu. To change the polish, just wear the little polish can to load the texture into the shoe script memory. Then it's ready for you anytime you want a change. I totally want to go back and get every other color now! :o
A lot of the clothes used in this post are from Armidi. And, yeah, I know you've already been there done that 5 times now about the Armidi sale, but on the off chance you've resisted or thought you were too cool, you're just being a doofus. The sale ends tomorrow! Go! Now! Stock up on some ridiculously well made basics. I've said it a million times, but it's the truth - they have hands-down the *BEST* denim on the grid. If you get nothing else, just fatpack all things denim. You won't regret it.
The setting for all of the pictures in this post is the latest Dollarabie Skybox from La Flat. It's a sweet little, distressed beach shack box, complete with kitschy wall decor and an animated window seat. Find it upstairs with the rest of the $1L items, which you should totally grab while you're there! There's even an in-store hunt on till the 21st - 10 little pillows filled with gifts, just $1L each! :D

It's My Birthday & I'll Blog What I Want To

Ok, so technically it was yesterday, but I got all distracted with Hempy coming back and, of course, there was all that shopping... Anyway, I had to show you some of the goodies I picked up along the way. None of the usual bargains. Just pure shopping indulgence! Weeee! :D



Top - &Bean - In a manner of speaking Black - $40L
Skirt - [LeeZu!] MiaCorset Dress /black - $290L

There are few stores more appropriate for a shopping spree than Leezu. I already have this skirt in another color, but I love it so much and it's so versatile, with its different skirt & fringe options, that I had to grab another. The strapless sequined bra from &Bean is the closest thing I found to a bargain. The box says it's $80L, but it was only $40L when I bought it. It's ridiculously adorable and totally vital to your wardrobe. Go get every color!



Dress - *Beauty Avatar* ZIWEN 03 - $400L
Shoes - J's Real Toe Cross Belt Sandals BLACK - $380L
Lashes - *Beauty Avatar* CELEBRITY - Eyelashes 14 - $150L

One of the insanely generous gifts I received this year was a gift card to Beauty Avatar Couture, from none other than our fabulous blog hostess Wrenja! What a treat! I spent hours pouring over every garment in the store before walking out with the first thing that grabbed me - this hot little black sequined mini-dress. I've got a weakness for anything that makes me look like a discoball.... The shoes were a gift to myself from J's Shoes. They are my first official foray into the realm of prim toes. I've been a very vocal opponant to the severed foot trend in SL fashion cause, for the most part, they tend to look like a great big fail to me, no matter how high the price tag, or how fancy the shop. But these toes are rather subtle & the menu was easy enough to manage. Plus, the shoes offer not just toe nail polish options, but shoe strap options, as well! It's like getting 3 great pairs of shoes for the price of one. And compared to most other prim toe shoes, these are a major steal.



Top - &Bean - 20L07 Plum - $150L
Pants - Armidi Limited - (F/Skinny) A001 Jeans [Black Classic] - $145L
Shoes - Maitreya Mishima Dawn - Patent Liquorice - $375L

I've had my eye on this top from &Bean for months now. Thanks to some more staggering generosity I was finally able to click the buy option as I drooled. It's freaking adorable and the prim frills are optional, so you can wear the top as a stand-alone tank. The jeans are a old favorite from Armidi. I've searched high and low all over SL and I have yet to find better jeans than the ones at Armidi. Each pair of jeans comes with classic, skinny and capri options, and both the quality and the price for the set make this the best damn deal for denim on the grid. And there is enough of a variety available to keep most people set for SLife. The Maitreya shoes are one of those must-own pairs that go with nearly everything. They look fabulous with both pants and skirts, and the patent ones come with both steel & black tips for the heels.

Hurray for padding the tired old wardrobe with some great quality items! Hurray for the weathered hag behind the avatar getting another year older! And double hurray for dear friends, who not only spoiled me completely rotten, but made this one fabulous birthday! Thank you so much! I love you guys! :D

Share That Beat of Love

Okay, so, I'm not going to try to act like I'm the biggest Michael Jackson fan in world, but when I was a kid... Dude was a giant.

I can't even tell you how many hours my friends and I spent sitting out on the stoop, with my little cassette player, listening to Thriller over and over and over and over... We knew every word by heart. And every time he performed or released a new video, we ran out the next day and practiced every move. I know this is true, not just for the kids on my block, but for kids all around the world, who grew up listening to his music.

I won't attempt to comment on the controversies of his later years. I just wanna celebrate the life of that fresh faced kid on TV with the best dance moves, perfect pop tunes, loads of soul, mountains of talent and a love of sequins. So much of what he created in his youth - from the soaring Motown anthems, to the booty shakin' Disco jives, to the 80s-defining Pop - stands the test of time, and frankly beats the crap out of the flaming shite on the radio today. His contributions to American music are immortal.

Deep thanks to all of the designers who have been passing out Michael Jackson-inspired gifts today. Personal favorite is this set of poses from Sugar Mill. You can find them in a giftie box set out by the entrance - totally FREE.



Poses - Sugar Mill - RIP Michael Jackson... - FREE

NOT free:
Hair - booN NMR32 hair black small
Skin - [Rockberry] Uma E Natural Dk Brows
Glasses - NiVEN - Sunglasses in Black
Top - {Gisaci} Hoja Top - Black 1
Pants - Mimikri - Star/Sequin Pants silver
Shoes - Armidi Gisaci - Vidalia Pump - Metallic Silver

Ok, now I have to share something else with you. You see, where I come from, when a celebrity who has brought us joy passes away, we don't really mourn them. We celebrate them. And celebrate my city did, last night in front of the world famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. Check out this spontaneous gathering. And then check out the original. Double dog dare you not to sing along & do a little chair dancing. I already know you know all the words. ;D

Mmmmm... Sales....

Regular readers are aware of just how much I loves me a good sale. Today there are two that you absolutely have to hit!

The first is Malt. They're getting ready for summer by slashing prices. Everything is either 50% off, or $100L. Plus, they've recently set up a bargain basement section in the... uh, well, the basement. Sale runs all week & there's loads of great stuff to get. I picked up two very versatile outfits, so it's like getting 5 outfits instead of just 2! (At least that's what I tell my wallet.)


.:MALT:. Fashions - ROXY Outfit - Cerulean - $100L

This next one is both a pretty sundress & a halter top. I paired the top with shorts from Twosome (previously blogged).


Dress/Top - .:MALT:. Fashions - TYRILHA BABYDOLL - Cerise - $100L
Shorts - *TS* Autumn Shorts - Black - $110L (part of a set)

All of the poses used in this post are from Striking Poses. And nearly every single one cost only $1L. Creator Zelly Mornington regularly sets out out dollarabies in the center of her store. And if you've missed one, you can find it up on her XStreet account.

The next big sale going on right now is at Marlys. Designer Marleen Vaughan has decided to close her store for good, in order to pursue RL stuffs. The Polly Jean sim is being sold & Marlys is closing forever. The sale is for this weekend ONLY. There's loads of stuff out right now - including some older stock - all at ridiculously cheap prices. And nearly everything you see is a fatpack. So get your butts down there and give the lady a proper send off.


Hair - .Marlys. Socially Awkward Cupcake licorice - $150 L for a Fatpack of 12 colors
Top - {Gisaci} Hoja Top - Black - $175
Bottoms - .Marlys. The Gernreich Agenda in Coral, Shark, Oceanic & Sunset - $150 L for a Fatpack of 4


.Marlys. Zaara's Wings Tattoo - $1L

To Marly & to all of the designers who are shutting their doors this month (and, sadly, there are an awful lot of you), I would just like to say goodbye & wish you all the very best in everything going forward. Thank you for all of your contributions to Second Life. The grid is richer because of all you have shared. <3