Author: Lisa Millar

Top one, nice one, get sorted at Collabor88!

Top one, nice one, get sorted at Collabor88!

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Now first up, this is me not being a cowbag and having a total toys out of the pram moment. It could be, it has the potential to be, but it’s not, because I realise that being a designer of quality is hard work and opens you up to a LOT of hassle from customers continually mithering you about stuff and things.
I may be a lot of things, but a mitherer ain’t one of them. When I buy something I would love it to fit out of the box, but quite often it doesn’t, so I’m used to a bit of faff. I’m NOT a stick thin avatar- I’m not the size of a tank either. I’m kind of middling; I have a belly, boobies and a bum to park your bike in and rest a pint upon. So I kind of, somewhat sadly, expect that some items are going to be out of my league or need a lot of work to fit me properly. In an ideal world more designers would allow for this, by putting a number of versions of the same outfit in say a small, medium or large size in each box, or even better providing detailed instructions on how to fit. I honestly do not see the problem with doing that, seriously I don’t. It would save a lot of frustrated IM’s and make a designers life a TON easier I’m sure…
Anyway, I was very excited to receive details of the latest Collabor88 event in my inbox and scooted across to get my hands on some goodies. I was particularly in love with the Kimono top and jeans that I had seen advertised from the label -tb- (Juliette Westerburg) and let’s face it, L$88 a pop ain’t going to kill me is it? ( I know-I sneaked a few extra lindens after my splurge yesterday. Bad kitty)
But to say I was disappointed when I got home and tried to fit the ruddy kimono top to my shape is an understatement akin to saying that Kim Kardsashian is an expert on marriage and took her vows seriously..
I have faffed and I have fannied and I have linked and stretched and unlinked and tweaked and pulled and done everything I can to make this beautiful top fit me perfectly, but I’ve given up. I just cannot do it, which is such a shame, because as you can see it is totally beautiful, and matches the jeans perfectly. (No problems with them at all incidentally) The root prim that gives the top definition and the suggestion of folded material is just too darn faffy to manipulate. As you can see from my picture it’s not a perfect fit on me at all, and that is such a shame because I look yumsome in it…sadface. BUT that’s not to say that you shouldn’t give it a try because it is a gloriously dressy item and one I would love to own in real life, let alone Second.

But enough of the wibble and the lip-wobble, there is PLENTY to love about this event. As well as lots of fashion, hair and boots there are some pretty neat housey-happy things to be had. Barnesworth Anubis has provided a fantastic furnishing set featuring my fave plum shade (alas, my living room is NOT getting fannied about with again, I’ve only just got it looking how I like it as is) BUT if I was after new furniture for L$188 for 8 pieces of BA quality you can’t go wrong. There’s even a matching cat bed for the limited edition Kittycats that are on sale here! The Kittycat Collective will go mental for these, although I think they should be called ‘Liberace’ cats owing to the waistcoats and ruffles:) Avies are limited to one each but at L$88 they’re a purry fun-filled bargain:)

Star of the show has to be from Lisp Bazaar. Can Pandora Popstar do no wrong? Answer: Unlikely. I bet she poops rainbows and pees glitter. For this event she’s provided some sublime retro record collection inspired pieces, featuring Hi-Fi units, record players, rugs and wall art. Just frigging fabulous as always, and worthy of a place in your home. It’s already installed in mine:)

Taxi to event: CLICK HERE   Event Blog: CLICK HERE

(Where I am sat in front of it listening to Mark Ronson and the The Buiness International’s amazing ‘Record Collection’ Album because it just works:)

(Oh, and a final note. Isn’t there some neo-Nazi organisation that makes a reference to 88 or something? I only ask cos there was an alsation that appeared and asked if the event was racist…I kid you not. I’m hoping he was being ironic…)

Kitty’s In A Mood…..

Kitty’s In A Mood…..

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I haven’t treated myself to any jewellery in ages in Second Life. This is because I’m uber fussy, and a lot of the jewllery that is available frankly doesn’t hold any appeal. I prefer simple structured shapes to outlandish cut-throat fashionism 99% of the time, and then very infrequently I’ll want something so totally mad bonkers that I’ll only ever wear it once. So, me being a lazy chuff, I don’t tend to bother UNLESS it’s something uber-amazing from somewhere like Deco, or Miel, or Mood.

And it’s Mood that I’m writing about now because Jori Watler has just released a rather fabulous necklace and earring set that is so versatile that I can see it becoming a quintessential part of my SL wardrobe. It’s called ‘Chaos’, but there’s nothing haphazard or chaotic about the construction-it’s a perfect arrangement of loops and links. Think belcher without any belch, elegantly aligned and formed into a perfect ensemble to wear every day. It’s just as adaptable to special occasions too; the earrings in particular with their clustered-drop effect look sensational. The necklace looks great with backless gowns too; the fastening at the back is a cluster of loops that sounds as though it could look messy, but it just works. Totally unpretentious, classy styling that will last a virtual lifetime.

Of course, it comes with sizing options to ensure a perfect fit, and there are also texture change options too, making this even more attractive as investment pieces go. You can choose to wear Antiqued, Bronze, Gold, Gun Metal, Military and Platinum stylings. I was a bit worried when I selected the antiqued choice, as I half expected Bam Margera to come at me with a bag of flour but I needn’t have worried; the finishing and textures are all spot on, EXCEPT I’m a bit disappointed with the Military option. To me, that would be a dark green; in this set it seemed very light, almost lime and I wasn’t keen. Still ny not liking one option out of the six doesn’t make this any less of a worthy buy. I didn’t spot the option to demo this set, which I would have appreciated, because L$475 is a LOT to shell out but needless to say it’s entirely worth every penny. I won’t be taking it off anytime soon, and because it’s not nickel I’m pretty damn sure my neck won’t turn a funny colour either:)

Check out the blog and visit the store to get your mitts on this very special set. (I was trying to be so good with my spends today..I now have three lindens to last me a week. Woe is me, Fabfree for me it is then!)

Whisky a go-go!

Whisky a go-go!

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I felt like a bit of a change of hair today, as you do.

Now, my normal hair of choice is practically always something by Truth Hawks, but I tend towards bobbed styles for some reason and although he has a few superb examples amongst his repertoire, I often have to look farther afield. The problem is, you find yourself used to a certain set of colours and textures; and I know where I am when it comes to Truth’s hair; I know the colours that work best on me and quite often it means I can be really naughty and purchase a pack without even trying it on, gasp-the horror!- because I know it won’t look bobbins.

But it’s good to try new things, and that was what I found myself doing today. I was on a meander, cruising for nicies (cue Sinitta!) when I happened across the latest post about the new Fashion Garret Collection on The Rumor blog. I toddled off to investigate, and found myself not looking at the wares that were advertised, but somewhat off-course and drooling at hairstyles in a highly unladylike fashion.

The styles I had come across were by a new designer to me; Gia Pawpad ( Best. Surname. Ever.) The brand being called ‘LoQ’ (Which confused me a tad, any relation to LAQ?) I’d found myself in a bijou outlet, and being the nosey type I took a LM and went to the main store. And promptly jizzed in my pants.

It’s places like this that make me GLAD I’ve come back to SL, seriously…

After I’d wiped the drool off my chin I elected to try two styles; Liqueur and Whisky (sic) ( Note: Hair named after booze, +1 million internet points!) The colour options are to die for, no shit. Absolutely top notch hair textures, oozing with colour and styles that are so high fashion as to make ‘Uncle’ Karl Lagerfeld spontaneously combust (Oh how I wish that would happen..pompous prick) There’s even a discount store adjacent to the main featuring catwalk-worthy hair that would make Gaga squee with envy.

The only problem is knowing which hair to choose when you’re on limited funds. I made an executive decision, and elected to purchase ‘Whisky I’ in the brown pack, featuring Chocolate Copper, Dark Brown, Brown, Light Brown and Caramel. Hairbases are also included in the pack and the total cost is a very reasonable L$220.

So, am I happy with my new hair purchase? Well, you take a look at the picture and tell me what you think, am I not seriously worthy of some uber-nommage or what? I’m only sorry that my extended hiatus meant that I’ve missed out on some recent offers, but no matter.

LOQ and Gia Pawpad’s details are now firmly stashed away in my Second Life little black book…. Click here to go see for yourself!

(True you know; I do have a black book of SL stuff. Because my memory is shit and I can never remember where I see stuff and things. Seriously!)

The ‘C’ Word….

The ‘C’ Word….

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Ok….deep breath. CHRISTMAS!!! ( A Crackberry Christmas, to be precise)
GAHHAHAHAHAHHHH!!! Run away right now, flee I tell you, FLEE!
Actually, Christmas is pretty damn near perfect in Second Life because you can decorate in whatever way you see fit without any of the real life hassle of drawing pins popping your phallic balloon arrangement (never gets old that one does it?) and blu-tack staining your Mum’s best wallpaper. Crackberry has started early, and is offering a rather yumsome knitted Christmas Tree. I Know, KNITTED!! Can you imagine?! No pine needles falling off that baby, just dropped stitches! (I’ll get me coat) It looks fab actually, really fun and different and for L$60 you get two versions; one resplendent with flashing decorations at 20 prims, and one without all the deco that weighs in at a measley 6 prims.

There are some other items of interest too; a Christmas shelf called ‘Christmas Gathering’ featuring some nice decor and a cushion arrangement which is part of the L$55 Moody Mondays offering. There’s also what can only be described as a minimalist Christmas Tree, well it’s called ‘Simple Christmas Tree’ and for L$10 it is just that. Reminiscent of Charlie Brown’s festive effort, it’s a branch. Really. There’s also the misfit reindeer collection- these are pretty groovy although to be honest the reindeer looks like he may have hemorrhoids (check out his expression; that is NOT a happy reindeer)

While you’re visiting have a meander and check out some of the other amazing stuff Crackberry has to offer. I’m especially enamoured with the floral arrangements-in particular the glorious bamboo plants which would look fantastic in a Chinese styled home. In fact, if you have friends in world who are moving into a new abode, might I boldy suggest that you treat them to a nice plant or two from Crackberry? Bamboo is a lucky plant y’see..hopefully that luck extends to the virtual! Or if bamboo doesn’t appeal, why not try the potted Lily Of The Valley, or even the mosaic vases that are available on the first floor? Kittywitchin’, meeting all your gift buying needs and then some, eh?

Taxi to Crackberry ahoy!