Category: Skins

Adieu Ivalde and L’abel

Adieu Ivalde and L’abel

by Lisa Millar ♥ 5 Comments

Tomorrow, the 8th, will see bloggers from all over the grid posting their favourite looks created by Nefaria, the genius behind the labels Ivalde and L’abel. Yes, I’m a little early- I needed to get this done now because I start night-shifts in RL on Monday, but I wanted to pay tribute to a Second Life instituition. It seems that so many esteemed names are leaving the grid at the moment; first we had Miriel and now Ivalde and it’s a worrying trend. These are the designers who helped establish the benchmark for metaverse fashion, and we really should be thankful for that.

Ivalde leaves behind a huge legacy. Nef’s store was always busy when I visited, was often featured in the hunts, and her Christmas gifts are legendary..but it was her ability to create evocative fashion from throughout the ages, be it a roaring 1920’s flapper dress or a 1970’s pantsuit ( I have that!) that established her as a favourite across the grid. Whatever look and era you were after you could find it at Ivalde.
I have a number of items from Ivalde, but I wanted to feature this one, the ‘Marilyn Wiggle Dress’. Ivalde produced a collection based upon classic Marilyn Monroe styles which I absolutely adored, and this was the epitome of the collection for me. The colour and texture and styling are just beautiful and I utterly adore it. I’ve teamed it with jewellery from Purple Rose for a beautiful classic look…lovely isn’t it?
Thank you so much Nef for the wonderful creations that you made for us all to enjoy, and the very best of luck with all your future endeavours xx ( Which you can read about here)

STOP PRESS! Ivalde’s friends have created her a store on the Retrology sim..how amazing is that?!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT!!!

Who’s That Girl?

Who’s That Girl?

by Lisa Millar ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

 

Now hang on..I’m getting really confused here. …..

This girl isn’t Kitty either, but *wowser*! She’s that special kind of lady, confident enough to know that being beautiful doesn’t mean you have to be a size zero. She’s super-sexy, classy, beautiful…dare I say it?

I think she’s….KITTYLICIOUS!

 

( Snigger! Chortle! I’ll fill you in when I get back! =^..^=)

As Rolf once said…Can you tell what it is yet?

As Rolf once said…Can you tell what it is yet?

by Lisa Millar ♥ 3 Comments

“Hey Kitty! Stop blogging in your undies you tart..oh, excuse me! I Thought you were Kitty?”

I’ll forgive the mistake:) There are some definite similarities here..but hang on a mo, the curve of the hips, the ever-so-slightly Sophie Ellis-Bextor jawline..the glint in the eyes, the gently rounded stomach..nope this definitely ain’t Kitty!
I recognise the hair, that’s definitely Zero Style. I know that the skin is a Curio, and I’m damned sure that the underwear is Insolence, and the eyes are of course Miriel..but there’s something else here that I can’t quite put my finger on…

…well whatever it is, it’s definitely KITTYLICIOUS!

I’m off on my jollies…

I’m off on my jollies…

by Lisa Millar ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

..just for a few days I’m off for a short break down to London for a culture injection.  Hopefully I’ll get to take in a show, visit the British Museum for the umpteenth time and get very, very drunk.  I’m sure you’re going to miss me dreadfully and will be at a complete loss for what to do with yourselves without me to entertain you but fear not dear reader, here’s a suggestion to keep you occupied until I return next week, and that is..HUNT YOURSELF SILLY!

Yes, it’s a veritable banquet on a stick of hunts in summer and many start 01 June.  Scroll down the page and you’ll see my mention of the ‘Make Him Over Hunt’ ,but just so you know the ‘SL Discovery Hunt’ is STILL ON until June 30th. The aptly titled ‘OMG it’s another hunt’ begins tomorrow. It’s supposed to be about having fun this one, so look for the cupcakes and expect something silly as your reward. The ‘Fun in the Sun‘ hunt is all about items to enjoy outdoors and that begins  01 June and lasts until the 30th.  Look out for beachballs for that one!  Finally, there’s a hunt called ‘Bedtime Treasures’ that will again be running throughout June .  A heads up; ‘Agent Orange’ is going to be featuring items in some of these hunts, and of particular interest is the news that their gift for ‘Bedtime Treasures’ will be based on the book, ‘Where The Wild Things Are’.  ( This will also be followed up by a ‘Max’ pyjama/avatar in the very near future..so if you’re a fan, look out!)

I’ve just found a great blog that will keep you up to date with all things hunt-related, called ‘SLHunts’ 

make sure you also check out ‘The Hunt Locations’ which currently features a massive post relating to the ‘Through The Looking Glass’ hunt that is on through July.

Lots to keep you occupied then, but be careful you don’t get huntstroke!  Oh, and if you can’t be bothered with all this hunting malarky, how about a pyjama party at Republik instead?  I’m hoping Amanda is reading this so she can reply in comments  with the details because I’ve forgotten start-times but I do know that it’s a Candy Girls event happening tomorrow and should be an absolute scream..so make sure you get your best jim-jams ready! (Obviously I won’t be there so have a great time for me!)

Oh, and one last thing before I go…..