Sweetest Goodbye - Goodbye Sale!

Hey, guys! Sweetest Goodbye is going out of business. It's a bummer, though, because there are a lot of fun clothes there. On the upside, this also means: Closing Sale! 50% off, to be more precise, until Augest 31st! I headed over there and picked up a few items (ok, SEVERAL items). I've put together just a few of the things I purchased as a teaser.

Black Widow:
Skin: Lara Hurley - Odette
Hair: Truth - Bea
Outfit: Sweetest Goodbye - Yozo (including hat!)
Shoes: BAX - Prestige Boots

Ripped and Torn:
Skin: Lara Hurley - Odette
Hair: Truth - Madeline
Top: Sweetest Goodbye - Herangsa
Pants: Tableau Vivant - Rhett pants
Shoes: Pixel Mode - Baby T's

Sassy Girl:
Skin: Pink Fuel - Elle (Pure with Glam Lipstick - Burgundy)
Hair: Lamb - Oh Sugar
Outfit: Sweetest Goodbye - 2nd Moon
Shoes: BAX - Prestige Boots

And yes, I toootally named these looks. Embracing my inner nerd today. It feels great. ;) xoxo!

Pink Fuel - Elly

Hi! I have tried, and loved, Pink Fuel skins before, but they've never been a staple for me. I do own a few, though. When I got wind of the Elly skin, I was intrigued. I am, after all, a skin collector. -That makes me sound creepy...

I ran over to try it and here's my honest opinion: It is a VERY sweet, beautiful skin. A bit young looking, but you can mix it up with some of the lipstick options you are given. (And you are given a TON) If you get the fatpack (for 6,500 $L), you end up with 22 makeup options. I didn't like them all, so spending that much on it was making me think twice.

The quietest skin option was Pure. I decided I was going to go see how much just the one was... because I really do like it. As it turns out, Mochi Milena has paired off the skins. I ended up getting the Pure/Angelic pack, plus a load of lip options, for 900L. It comes with light and dark brows, with and without freckles. I love freckles. I went with a darker-than-my-usual skin tone because it's summer and my avi isn't worried about skin cancer. :D

So here... two of the Elly skin options, and a mostly full-body shot so you can see the nice detail. I'm wearing the natural gloss in all pics.

Pic 1:
Skin: Pink Fuel - Elly - Pure

Pic 2:
Skin: Pink Fuel - Elly - Angelic

Pic 3:
Skin: Pink Fuel - Elly - Angelic
Bikini: Surf Couture - Retro Reef Bikini

*Squee*

Lelutka. Do I really need to say more? Ok, I will. Lelutka capris. Awesomely textured, beautifully designed. Go! Now! (Incidentally, when you buy them, you get more than just the capri option... you get a normal and flaire cuff option, as well!)

What's on me:
Hair: Truth - Leilani
Skin: Lara Hurley - Odette
Top: The Sea Hole - Sheer Tank Top
Belt: Mandala - Kookai Belt
Jeans: Lelutka - Caprica
Shoes: SLink - Lulu Stilettos

xoxo

Bitch mode!

Ok.. so far I've only blogged what I like and that's what I'll primarily focus on. This, however, is a post about something that irritates me! (aren't you so excited?!)

I was standing in a very stylish store in SL called {mon tissu}. They have very high quality clothing that I love to check out when I hear about new stuff! (so, yes, drop stuff/go now) I happen to take my time when choosing something to buy.. so I could stand in front of a row of skirts for 20 minutes before deciding I definitely wanted this one or that. (I digress...) Anyway, I suddenly got a LM dropped on my head for another store. I hate this. Don't go to other people's stores to advertise your own. Get out there and get on blogs, get on Plurk, wear stuff out in public and get noticed.. advertise yourself!! So already points are off this place. But.. in all fairness and thinking of you guys (what if this place is awesome?!), I accepted instead of my usual decline. I knew I'd check it out when I got the time.

Today I got the time. I dug it up and was very hopeful when I double clicked that lm. Then I arrived. Yeah. There were three pictures with tattoos for sale... and a pair of legging in several colors up on white walls with no character to the shop what-so-ever. That's it. Um.. if you're going to hand me a lm when I'm in another store, you better bring it! There better be something worth my time there!

(Oh, wait.. they did have two lucky chairs. What they were giving away, I have no idea. There were only 5 or so items to give...)

In short, I am a faithful shopper of the stores I like, and I suppose this post is much more about new designers learning how to actually get their names out in a positive way, rather than using other designers' popularity. (This probably stems from having designer friends who have worked hard to get where they are!) If you have good stuff, you're going to be able to entice a blogger to talk about you. It's a start. Plurk is a wonderful tool, as well. If you want the notoriety.. do the work. For serious.

Until next time... xoxo

Oh, Odette!

There can be no denying I have a fascination with Lara Hurley skins. I think they're absolutely beautiful. Add to that every skin she creates seems an improvement over the last one, and in my eyes, it's a great line! As with any skin... a shape should be tweaked here and there to maximize the quality of it on your avi.

The newest skin released, called Odette, is the most "forgiving" Lara Hurley skin I've seen for different shapes. You probably won't need to tweak for this one AS much. Her skins always have luscious lips and beautiful eyes. Odette is no different. So quick, quick! Go try Odette right now! xoxo

By The Sea!

Ladies, if you have not been to The Sea Hole, I encourage you to drop whatever you're doing RIGHT NOW, and check it out. There are MANY things worth checking out in there, not to mention my "it" wear of the summer... as often as my vanity will allow... this Nicosia Sun Suit! I have it in two colors. If I wouldn't feel like such a nerd... I'd get every one of them! It has a PLUNGING halter neckline, sweet ruffles on the bottom of the shorts, and an adorable prim bow in the back that "holds it all up" (Sorry, you can't see that in this pic!). So, again.. drop it... drooooop it!! Now go to The Sea Hole!!

Summer Fun:
Hair: Truth - Alison
Skin: League - Sia
Jumpsuit: The Sea Hole - Nicosia Sun Suit (Sky)
Shoes - MStyle - Rivea Pumps (mint)

Sunday Quickie : Mimikri!

Ohh, my goodness, the cute that is this outfit! It's new from Mimikri. Leather bustier + sequined mini with tassels = brilliant! Thank you, Mimikri Kit!!

On the whole:
Hair: Truth - Odette
Skin: League - Sia
Top: Mimikri - Leather Bustier
Skirt: Mimikri - Sequin Mini
Shoes: MStyle - Rivea Pumps

PS - I'm completely in love with these MStyle peep-toe heels. how freakin' adorable are they??!!

Sexy Saturday!

I'm almost too late with this one! Sorry! But it's a fun one. ;)

I used to work at a club owned by the one and only Elle "Motherfuckin" Kirshner. It was called Hooters n' Shooters. It recently closed its doors after a 4.5 year run here in SL. (Can you say WOW??) Doing a blog just about her would be sexy enough for your Saturday.. BUT.. my reason for telling you about it is that it was a tip-to-strip club. She had high standards for the avis that worked for her, and expected us to look good, ESPECIALLY in our underwear!

So on this sexy Saturday, I wanted to share some sexy in the form of my favorite! It's from Fishy Strawberry. She has a few lingerie sets in her repertoire, but my favorite is the Soignee. The detail on the lace is just beautiful, and pretty much everything about it is so well done. My favorite thing about the set is the keyhole peek you get on the back of the panties! The shots are sexy, and "on location" with Mr. Oded. We had fun! Hope you have fun with them, too!

What I'm Wearing:
(Top)
Skin: Lara Hurley- Claire
Hair: Catwa - Lamar
Lingerie: Fishy Strawberry - Soignee

(Mid and Bottom)
Skin: League - Sia
Hair: Truth - Lucia
Lingerie - Fishy Strawberry - Soignee

Spotlight on: League

Ok, ladies, we all have our go-to stores when we're seeking that perfect outfit. Well, I can't imagine a well dressed avi that doesn't have League on that list. Nena Janus, the genuis behind League, is so amazing, and her style has managed to transcend the ever-changing SL style scene (many times leading the trend). I have items I bought in the winter of '09 I could still wear today because of their quality and timeless style. I'm showing off two of her outfits, but she has SO many to check out if you haven't. (*gasp*!) The top picture is of one I bought in '09!

Top Outfit:
From the neck down: Woolstrapped outfit from League (Acquired in 02/09)
Skin: League – Sia
Hair: fri.day – Tatum.2

Bottom Outfit:
Skin: League – Sia
Hair: Truth – Lucia
Top: League – Ribbon Tied Tank - Wisteria
Shorts: League – Frayed Denim Shorts - Umber
Leggings: League - Merino Leggings – Old Lavender
Legwarmers: League – Merino Legwarmers - Cream
Shoes – Lelutka – Pow Pumps – Tan

I'd also like to give a MAJOR shout-out to League for not only having excellent clothing, but very good, high quality skins, as well. (Not to mention, I look very boobtastic when I wear the cleavage version! No, really, I can't stop staring. :P ) Honestly, though, Nena Janus, you are amazing, and I am one of the MANY League devotees.

*Boom* Shorts!

First, please allow me to apologize for my novice photo skills. I am working on them, and I intend for them to be much better soon. ;)

Second, omgah, I love these shorts! I'm not generally a fan of the hoochie, but my inner hoochie was very excited when I put these on. Just enough ass, but still maintaining the integrity of the shorts themselves. (They don't look like panties textured like shorts!)

Credits:

Skin: Lara Hurley - Claire
Hair: Magika - Paisley
Shirt: *Boom* Surf Polo - Doll Pink
Shorts: *Boom* Feel Free Shorts - Original Blue
Socks: Erratic Striped Socks - White/Pink
Shoes: Detour Daywalker Sneakers - Brown

If there's ever anything you see on me that I haven't mentioned, feel free to catch me in game or leave me a comment! Lotsa Lovin', and talk to you again soon!

In The Beginning...

There was Laryn.

Just a casual blogger and self-proclaimed fashionista. I blog both my likes and dislikes, but it is not my intention to go ripping into anyone. I have no qualifications and my standards are my own. I don't speak for anyone else!!

That being said, I will say that I spend most of my SL time in the company of my friends. They are the best things on the face of the planet! I am also a DJ. Check my picks and/or join my group to find out when and where. Music is a serious passion of mine!

I'm a friendly girl with a very sarcastic sense of humor. I'll be sharing things on this blog I find precious... as well as some stuff I find truly frightening. Why? Just for fun. I'll be chatting again soon!

I wanted to give a shout out to Mr. Oded for taking and editing the photos for my blog header! There were two in the running: the one we used, and this one, also featuring my friend Killswitch. Thank you!!