First up, we have some hair from a brand that’s totally new to me, called  ’Tameless’. This is the ‘Elizabeth’ hair style which is a sort of short, messy bob held up on one side with a hair grip. The grip is colour change, and I like this style very much. I particularly relish the way that there are a few tendrils of hair framing the face and some limited movement when you walk. It’s a great, casual style and if you’re a fan of the bob, which I am, this is a must-have for your collection.  I took a flight to the store and had a wander round off the back of this style, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I spotted some really nice styles (including a new one called ‘Bonnie’, a bob, natch:) that are well worth a looksy. Go see:)

I’ve teamed the hair in a couple of shades with a few outfits from a brand that I’d never heard of until today; ‘VMC‘. The blogger package warranted a trip to the store, and I was astonished by the size of the place. Not only that, but there are tons of outfits to choose from.I have to say I was impressed by the mesh tops and frocks that I’m wearing in this post, I particularly like the patterns and designs that are available in store too. I recommend you check this place out,some designs are perhaps a little dated by current SL fashion standards  but the majority are more than acceptable. Also, most outfits in store are a mere L$10 each. TEN LINDENS!! Mesh outfits are a tad more expensive at L$25 (!) but that’s a steal isn’t it? There’s a vast range of clubwear, trousers, fitted frocks as well as shoes, shapes and even eyes in store too, so if you have a friend who has just joined Second Life and you’re feeling generous you could do them a favour and donate them a couple of hundred linden and kit them out just by visiting this one store!

Finally, the skin I’m wearing is by [Acide!]  Acide Innovia is a new skin maker to me but someone that I will surely keep an eye on in future because I love these skins that she has placed on sale at the ‘Culture Shock‘ event. In both these shots I’m wearing ‘Muriel’, and the body shading on both the pale and tan variants is excellent. I really love the eyebrow illustration and the colours that have been selected for eyeshadow. The skin has a delicate feel to it, and I really rate it. You can also find the ‘Ashley-Bleu’ skin there too; this is the skin I’m wearing on the headshot down the page. I wouldn’t normally wear a skin with bright blue lips but it actually works beautifully, and I think it would lend itself really well to certain urban or even fantasy looks, should you be so inclined:)(Incidentally, should you be so inclined there’s a special edition of ‘Muriel’ available at Culture shock in  Violet with 50% of proceeds going to ‘Medecins sans Frontieres’, a worthy cause if ever there was one)

A final note: the VMC outfits include jeans as worn in the snaps, which is pretty bodacious innit? The skull and crossbones necklace is available from the [Acide!] store at culture shock.

Here’s a sneaky preview, this is the only picture I could take because a) my body was greyed out, and b) I borked soon after.

I’m now in a mood……GRRRRR!!!

As soon as I’m back in I’ll share with you the details on this lovely skin, super hairstyle and show you the rather lush outfit I was wearing too..until then I’ll kick my PC heartily.

So, I pootled on over to FaMESHed, thinking I’d not get in, and yet..I did. There was only about three other avis there at the time I visited, so it wasn’t packed like I had anticipated..But do NOT be put off by that statement, the items that are here are indeed as good a quality as you would expect from such well-known creators. There are representations here from The Loft, Cracked Mirror, House Of London, Hoorenbeek (not out when I visited), E!, Geometry, Nya, Starstruck, Exile, Valentina E., GOS, Aura, Handverk Kaun, Alice Project and Maxi Gossamer.  Predominately female fashion then, a few furnishing items, a quartet of hairstyles and a few items for the boys.

There’s a ‘Look Of The Month’ collaboration betwixt Mon Tissu and Celoe, which is lovely BUT I tend to steer away from them because you can occasionally see doppelgängers in the same outfit and quite frankly that just won’t do Still the trousers (ok, slacks) are rather festive in their tangerine hue and the look has been styled with creativity and flair. Kitty like.

However, for me what really stood out was this uber fancy Godiva-esque mesh hair style from Wasabi Pills. It’s called ‘Jacqueline’ and it just clicked with me in a way that long hair styles have been doing recently. I love the way it sits over the shoulders and the flicks that frame the face. Very girly, very natural..not groundbreaking by a long shot but special nonetheless. You get four colours in a pack for L$250, which for mesh hair is good, and it’s a sound investment because you can dress up and down this style with ease.

My other favourite item are the Cracked Mirror bootcut jeans. There are four denim colours to choose from (blue, faded blue, black or just faded) and they really look the part. L$295 isn’t bad a price either, and if you’re clever you’ll click the Subscribo that’s next to the jeans because if you do you receive a rather lovely tank top for your trouble!

So there you have it, faMESHed. A successful if somewhat unspectacular launch methinks (and I don’t mean that in a nasty way; it’s good, but not grid changing) featuring some nifty mesh items that are sure to appeal. A gentle start then, but  I look forward to much more to come in the months ahead.

Here’s your ride to FAMESHED.

Check out the blog by clicking HERE.

Ripe for the taking is a freebie at Inaya, a set of ‘Soha’ skins in three tints and all you have to do is join the group to be able to get your mitts on them! This is a really gorgeous, dark skin with beautiful lip detail and a real boon to add to your collection. Of course, when you visit be sure to take a look around, there are some really lovely skins in some amazing tones that some manufacturers tend to overlook. I was especially taken with ‘Raakhee’, ‘Nanthwan’ and ‘Avnah’ while I was there, although to be honest you may as well make yourself a brew and park your bum there for a few hours while you try skins on..they’re sublime. I would have stayed longer but I’ve been blogging/taking photos all day and my bum was sore, I kid you not! Mind you, any excuse for a repeat visit!)

Click HERE for a direct TP to the freebies and group joiner, but be sure to stay a while, OK? 

(PS  Kitty looks a bit Naomi Campbell in this shot..dont’cha think?)

Because, as per usual, there’s a fabulous array of nice wares available for you to snaffle up, including this dress for only L$60.  It’s by BILO, a brand I wasn’t familiar with but I will check out now. Of course this is a mesh frock, which tends to be my clothing option of choice these days so it fits in a rather smashing way.

One thing I love about Second Life is I can wear stuff in-world I never could in real life. For example, in reality if I wore dress I’m ashamed to say the horizontal stripes would do nothing for me (making me look like a hippo in distress) But in a virtual world you can try anything once, and come back for seconds…and thirds..and I might just do that with Bilo.

Click HERE to visit Bilo on the marketplace, HERE to check out the blog  and HERE for The Dressing Room Blue..

I have fiddled about with the picture for basic effect ( I don’t have photoshop, I use Picmonkey, I’m a pauper:) BUT the shading and surface texture are what you find on this unusually defined skin. You get four tones in the pack, plus beauty marks, brows and lipsticks as well as a shape (but as always I prefer my own) As always demo, demo, DEMO. There are colourful skins, goth skins, freckled skins..lots of choice and super fun trying them all on:)

For L$100 you’d have to be soft in the head to miss out on these deals..take lots of Lindens and get ready to splurge! 

Details can be found on the blog here: http://miasnowinslblog.wordpress.com/  and HERE is your taxi…

..but you can’t have this one; he’s mine:)

MIASNOW is having a sale this weekend on fatpacks of skins for both males and females; styles vary but most are a little, shall we say ‘left of centre’ to the normal grid skin-tastes.  And this is a good thing; it would be terribly boring if we all wandered around resplendent in the same skin wouldn’t it?

Anyway for L$100 various fatpacks of skins can be yours. In Jez’s case, that means ‘ADAM’, which includes 8 (count ‘em!) options as well as shape. It’s ridiculous really, and a cracking good deal. There are some amazing skins for chaps included in a myriad of tones, as well as fantasy and Gothic inspired choices, so you’re doing yourself a huge disservice if you don’t go and investigate.

Oh, and yes there are some amazing girl’s skins in the sale too..check out ‘Fresh’ and indulge yourself, then splash out on the make-ups too! 

Miasnow is located at Two Moons Island. Happy Shopping!

In keeping with the romantic theme I teamed the hair with the stunning ‘Mons Summer Love Collection Vintage Long Dress’ mesh dress offering from The Dressing Room Blue. This is summer perfection, a beautiful ankle sweeping summery dress with cut out back and delicate red floral print..very Russian peasant. Peasant style pricing too, a very reasonable L$70.

Which leads me neatly on to the skin I’m wearing, it’s called ‘Laika II’ and is a mere L$99 from Filthy this weekend only and it’s a bloody bargain of enormous proportions. The make-up is outstanding on this skin, I’m completely taken by it and you should be too. For your L$99 you get 8 make-ups from a subtle daytime look to dramatic winged eyeliner, via various compositions including green and blue eyeshadow choices. (The lips are glossy and kissable, but you can enhance them even more for L$1 because there are some separate glosses for sale in store too)
Love it, this is a steal of a skin for just L$99 so beg, steal or borrow the dosh because you mustn’t miss out!

It’s one of those stores that you can only find in Second Life. In other words, it’s totally mad bonkers. Lots of over-sized books and crazy colours and crayons conjure up a world of LSD induced fashion madness, but don’t be put off. The clothes here are actually rather stupendous, especially the numerous mesh items, and I want to tell you about two things in particular.

First up is the ‘Bloom’ dress. This is a rigged mesh short frock, with big patch-pockets, available in a veritable myriad of styles to suit all tastes; provided you like prints, <chuckle>There’s some that are quite naive, some that are quite bold and floral, but all of them will look great worn alone or with leggings or even jeans. It’s worth noting that now is a good time to join the ‘Go’ update group in store; not only is it free but you also get a special Bloom frock for your trouble, see picture below: 

Swish innit? In fact, so taken was I with teh styling that I purchased the Bloom black dress with the bold floral on it.  It has an almost Asian feel to it so I treated myself. And rather pleasing it is too, although I think I can do without it saying ‘Bloom’ in big letters down the side. But it looks the part, the mesh fits well (note: for me that’s slightly on the baggy side, not all of you will like your mesh to fit that way) and when all is said and done I was rather taken with myself in it.

My Fab Friday Find though has to be this mesh over-sized ‘Big’ t-shirt. There’s a plethora of prints to select from and it’s outrageously large and perfect for slobbing out in Second Life. There are male and female versions available too, and I imagine it would look especially good on a boy avi wearing his pants on the ground. (Something I find bloody annoying in real and virtual life I’m afraid. Mate, sort it out because no-one wants to see your arse crack, and your thighs must be chafing so pull your trousers up!)

All 27 Big t-shirts (should you want that many) will set you back L$2, 222 or they’re available for just L$111 each.

Go (Har Har!) and take a peek and have a mosey around; the prices for mesh are good and there’s a very popular lucky-board ( the shop was busy each time I visited today) as well as a nice array of dollarbies to snaffle up while you’re there. (Oh, and before I forget look out for the mesh linen tunics and smaller tees that are in store too..it’s a proper candy box of treats this one, well done Gocha Merlin!)

Here’s your taxi.

And should you fancy perusing the goodies on the web, here’s the link to the market place, whoop whoop!