October 1st, 2008 by Candy Flanagan
(Full Size and Credits)
I love this jewelry. It makes me squee! Violet Voltaire (URL, SLURL) has released the “Wonderland Collection” in four versions: Mad Hatter, Queen Alice, Queen of Hearts and White Rabbit (pictured above). The necklace and earrings feature the original Alice in Wonderland illustrations and intricate themed pendants. It’s hard to pick out just one set, but at only L$200 you can easily afford two or three … or all four! There are also matching accessories available separately, a crown and doll key, with all four motifs.
As if that weren’t enough, Violet has also released the “Eternity” necklace as freebies. Six gemstone choices are available at her main store (URL, SLURL), in a small church near the entrance, with two further freebies at Lucky Kitty Crew Headquarters (SLURL) and Free Style (URL, SLURL)
(Full Size and Credits)
The outfit was built around the jewelry, but it also includes a number of other remarkable pieces. I have such faith in Cubic Effect (URL, SLURL) that I bought a fatpack of the “Suede Half Coat” without hesitation. I chose a red coat, intending to build a casual outfit with jeans, but a spontaneous trip to Sn@tch (URL, SLURL) led me to one of Ivey Deschanel’s secondary stores, The Hunger (SLURL), where I found the gorgeous “Beauty of Poison” gown. I chose to wear only the system clothing layers and came up with an artsy, gothic look, while still managing to stay casual. The look was topped off with the “Creative” hair from Gritty Kitty (URL, SLURL), a “Classic Tank Watch” from Muse (URL, SLURL) and “Button Boots” from Shiny Things (URL, SLURL).
Now I’m off to find a way to get into a 90’s Dark Wave music video … XD
August 3rd, 2008 by Candy Flanagan
Sometimes a topic will sweep the SL fashion blogosphere. These memes often have nothing at all to do with SL, but every so often a real gem will shine through. If you read any fashion feed whatsoever, you will have noticed the “Ruth Challenge.” The premise is simple: take the default “Ruth” shape and make it over, with as little shape editing as possible. Who started it all? Alaska Metropolitan, with her post “Who’s That Girl?”
I’m not usually one to jump on a bandwagon, especially not ones that travel as quickly as they tend to in SL! Trends come and go in the space of a few days. Here today, gone tomorrow. Ruth has been with us all for so long, though, that I couldn’t resist. I’ve never found Ruth unattractive - her shape is quite similar to my own in SL, after all! I did three looks. It’s hard to stop, once you’ve started!
Emvee Cuba (SLURL)
(Full Credits)
My first attempt was also my favorite. I fell in love with this skin from Sin Skins (URL, SLURL) immediately, it is so deliciously dark that I had to trick both SL and Photoshop into lightening things up. The other photos haven’t been so heavily edited, though!
Emvee Cuba (SLURL)
(Full Credits)
I haven’t been able to change out of these “Sweet Death” jeans from Calypso Giano (SLURL) lately, they are just so cute! I keep finding adorable matching accessories, like my belt and shoes from Kari (SLURL) and the top from Momo (SLURL).
Emvee Cuba (SLURL)
(Full Credits)
I have to admit, this shot is all about the dress. It was a Lucky Chair exclusive at Silent Sparrow (URL, SLURL) recently and I was ecstatic when I finally got my copy. Thank you, hya!
To find out what other fashionistas have been able to whip up, check out these blog posts:
This is the kind of meme I like to see on the feed! If I missed you or you post a new Ruth Challenge after this goes out, feel free to leave a message - I can’t get enough of Ruth!