Then & Now... Again.

Every now and then I like to look back and see how things have changed, so the other night when I pulled out one of my staples, the Tedious outfit by Apple May Designs, I remembered that it had been the subject of one of my earliest posts. I decided that it could be fun to pull out the original blog pictures and take another set with my more recent hair, skin, accessories. The whole look is utterly schoolgirl, so perfect for fall with a soft, warm, barely legal sweater top over a short tartan skirt.
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The outfit just screams for body art and, not surprisingly, both sets of photos are "inky" - the earlier with iNFLiCT's [name] and the later with Nambya's Sunburst. It's a very leggy outfit and while it looks great with just Dark Eden's Thetis ankle boots, the white stockings from Insolence's Melanie set paired with AW Design's CourtX Patent Leather Stiletto Mary Janes pull the "back to school" look together. Of course, for the serious, studious finish, Air's Rosetta Glasses in Crystal White are perfect for perching on the end of one's academic nose.
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Obviously the look lends itself to short hair, with Novocaine's Edwina in the more recent shot and Armidi's Poynter in the older. Tuli's S5 skin rounds out the earlier picture, Glanz Transparency Shine eyes are worn in both and today I was wearing KA's Sunkissed skin in Smokey 02. Jewelry in both is by EarthStones, with the Wire Wrapped earrings, Yin Yang earrings and the newly released Yin Yang belly piercings as well as the virtually never removed Bali lip ring.
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Almost all items listed here have had posts of their own, so I'll leave you to the tags for more information, you can pick up Tedious in several colors at Apple May Designs Main Store.

Kyoot Army - Snake Charmer Skirt

I've been in a short skirt mood lately and, of course, I'm always in a boot and shoe mood, so I was rubbing my hands together in delight when I saw this skirt. Just the right length to make any leg look miles long and perfect for either heels or ankle boots, what really stands out about this skirt is the mix of textures and colors. Gunmetal grey, textured brown and smart black detailing makes it far more versatile than it appears at first glance. Paired with the similarly styled Snake Charmer Shirt and a pair of spectacular heels and you are ready for a night of dancing...

Switch things up with a soft sweater and warm boots and you are ready for exploring, relaxing by the fire or just hanging out at your favorite joint with friends. The skirt is sold as a separate and, while there are similar skirts at Kyoot Army in a variety of colors, the Snake Charmer Skirt is one of a kind. For your L$250, you get a lot of options in a single skirt (2 pants on different layers and a prim skirt) - I found it looked great with nearly any height of shoe, from thigh to toe. It also mixes well with almost any earthy neutral color.

For all your snake (and human) charming needs, teleport to the Kyoot Army HQ.

On the left:
Shirt - Snake Charmer Shirt by Kyoot Army
Skirt - Snake Charmer Skirt by Kyoot Army
Shoes - Barbed Wire Stilettos by Sentou Yousei

On the right -

Shirt - Kurotsubaki Cardigan (Black)

Skirt - Snake Charmer Skirt by Kyoot Army

Boots - Bloom (Brown) by Maitreya

Stiletto Moody - Elegant Slingbacks

As much as I didn't want to come back to a designer this quickly, these shoes are simply not to be denied their post. The Elegant Slingbacks are exactly that - breathtakingly elegant, gorgeously crafted and incredibly distinctive (I cannot tell you how much I love the signature red soles). I have a ton of shoes and boots and I'm always on the hunt for the unique, the beautiful, the edgy - I put more time into my footwear selection than anything else. Out of all my shoes, my Stiletto Moody's attract the most out of the blue shoe compliments and inquiries.

I had a fabulous day at the store, having won a pair due to a friend's most unfortunate bet with me on a basketball game. After agonizing between all the choices, I danced out of the store after not one, but two pairs were gifted to me. Whee! I am now the proud owner my second pair of the Bitch Booties which were featured in an earlier post, this pair is in the deer skin with the black accent strap and heel. My second pair was the one featured here - the Elegant Slingback in Black Twinkle - though I have to admit that the Ruby Red had me in shoe lust.

This is one of the new releases and has much to thank the Foxy Slingback for in terms of structure, but sets itself apart with the scalloped edging and ribbon accent paired with a soft bling and a multifaceted texture. These shoes are great from a distance but really deserve a tight zoom to get a feeling for the incredible detail they incorporate. The Elegant Slingbacks come in Silver Twinkle, Black Twinkle, Pink Twinkle, Ruby Red, Rose Gold and Pink Moc Croc for L$975 per pair. Never fear, they will turn out to be one of your least expensive investments when you factor in the cost per wearing once you realize you just don't want to take them off.

For footwear with a style that sets it apart, visit Stiletto Moody's Main Store.

On the Right:
Dress - Mourning Minnu Gown by Kyoot Army

Shoes - Elegant Slingbacks (Black Twinkle) by Stiletto Moody

On the Left:

Dress - Alix (Red) by Milady's Fancy

Shoes - Elegant Slingbacks (Black Twinkle) by Stiletto Moody