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

Bare Rose Tokyo - Tietop Boro Bolero Shirt

First, my apologies for being waaay behind on posts - the flu hammered me hard and I've spent days in an incoherent stupor. That said, what better way to come out of a stupor than to a fabulous and flexible new release from Bare Rose? The Tietop Boro Bolero set is just so much for the Lindens you won't believe it. 43 pieces (yep, you read that right) in black, blue, brown, green, orange, white, purple and orange - spread throughout scarves, shirts, skirts and hats. All for an incredible L$170, no less. It's actually kind of odd that I'm blogging new pieces from Bare Rose as they are a substantial part of my wardrobe and I have quite a few other items I could have featured - but somehow the idea of completing my pirate look was calling me... (still looking for a good leather eyepatch, BTW)

Options, almost too many options here. 5 jackets, 4 scarves (which include a matching necklace), 3 skirts, 3 shirts, 2 hats - yikes! You can mix and match among the outfit's various colors and separates or pull out any combination to add in with other clothes in your closet. I personally couldn't wait to put the white top over my leather pants and barbed wire boots, but controlled myself and played around with the outfit for a while first. The prim sleeves are in two separate layers with the upper providing the puffy sleeves at the top and the bottom being a cascade of ruffles.

Mix and match until you get confused at the Bare Rose Tokyo Main Store.

On the left
Shirt - Tietop Boro Bolero (Blue) by Bare Rose Tokyo
Pants - Sarrouel Pants (Black) by Cubic Effect
Shoes - ChiChi Pumps (black w/ blue) by Maitreya

On the right:

Shirt - Tietop Boro Bolero (White) by Bare Rose Tokyo
Belt - Aoife Belt by HUSKY GFX
Pants - Aoife Leather Pants by HUSKY GFX
Boots - Orenns Barbed Wire Boot by Sentou Yousei

Icing - Puma Jie Skirt

Yes, I know everyone on the planet is blogging this outfit - because it deserves it. I've always been a fan of the form fitting skirt and this is absolutely one of the best I've seen. A new release from Icing, I saw it when I went back to pick up the similarly styled Study Date outfit and simply couldn't resist grabbing this one. Now, I don't own a "dress shape" since, well, women should be shaped like women, in my opinion. Many times that leaves me looking at the rear view and wondering exactly how much junk there really is in that trunk - not so with this skirt. It looks like it was built for me - as do almost all of Icing's vintage inspired outfits.

At L$295, it's a bargain just for the skirt, but don't forget the perfectly fitted and beautifully textured red blouse that comes with it - and the puffy little prim sleeves balance the curves and the simplicity of the skirt to a T. Want something a bit more risque? Slip into the ladies room and make a few quick adjustments - one more button undone, a hint of ink peeking out of the blouse, an extra inch on the heels. Try a simple shirt with an enticing degree of sheerness and an edgy pair of stilettos and you will turn heads as you cut through a sea of floating taffeta and swirling lace.

For a modern version of a vintage flashback, visit the Icing Main Store at Mischief.

On the left:

Outfit - Puma Jie by Icing

Shoes - Succubus Pumps by ::69::

On the right:

Shirt - Open Button White (20% sheer) by X2

Skirt - Puma Jie by Icing

Shoes - Barbed Wire Stilettos by Sentou Yousei

Kurotsubaki - Cardigan Sweater

Previous blog posts to the contrary, I'm probably most often seen in jeans and sweaters. Love the sweaters. And, hey - they aren't even all black, though the one I'm featuring today is. If you haven't been to Kurotsubaki, you should definitely go look around - absolutely adorable sweaters with great textures and eyecatching designs at very reasonable prices. I'm wearing the black cardigan sweater here, which has four attachments to provide the flowing look here. If you are wanting a more form fitting silhouette, just leave them off and it looks like a different sweater.



Equally good with jeans or leather pants, gorgeous over a skirt, the black cardigan has an asymmetrical neckline and bottom adding a ton of interesting detail. Zoom in closely, you can almost feel the warmth in the textures. At L$160, seriously consider picking up all three colors (black, green, purple) or shop around and grab one of the short knit cardigans or a basic turtleneck or two but don't leave empty handed - these are foundation casual wardrobe pieces and you will find yourself reaching for them over and over.

For those cold winter nights, fill your cedar chest with sweaters from the Kurotsubaki Main Store.

On the left:
Sweater - Cardigan (black) by Kurotsubaki
Pants - Iki pants by ::Tuli::
Boots - Bloom (black) by Maitreya

On the right:

Sweater - Cardigan (black) by Kurotsubaki

Jeans - Dahlia by Last Call

Shoes - Barbed Wire Stilettos by Sentou Yousei

Cachet - Grand Opening

Yes, Cachet is now open. Yes, I teleported when the link came through. Yes, I bought several things. Yes, this is kind of cheating since it's not one piece and I'm not mixing it with other things in my inventory, but hey - talk about adding to your collection of wonderful little black dresses...

Besides, you only have a grand opening once. Now, there are empty shelves and hangers all around, promising wonderful things, but there are a limited number of styles and colors at this point. That said, for a gal that loves black like yours truly, it was wallet damaging fun. The first thing I pulled off the racks was the long Greta dress, the second was the shorter Marlene. Starting with a base top and skirt, the three prim skirt components give both dresses a beautiful movement and flow. The fitted tops and hips emphasize the curves in all the right places and both are cut nice and low - the Greta in the back, the Marlene in the front. This will let you play around with tattoos and back jewelry galore, so have fun shopping to accessorize.

And, speaking of accessories, each comes with black veils, handbags and gloves in addition to the dress pieces and Marlene also has a pair of stylized shoulderpads and a neck ribbon to finish the look. I'm pretty sure the only thing missing is a long ivory cigarette holder to look perfect leaning against a piano in a smoky cafe. The Greta dress is $L400, Marlene is $L500 but both will take you to a huge range of places and events and leave you looking stylish and elegant.

Since everyone needs more little black dresses, take a trip to the newly opened Cachet Main Store at Glam World and grab yourself a couple of beauties.

On the left:

Dress - Greta by Cachet

On the right:

Dress - Marlene by Cachet

Shoes - Barbed Wire Stilettos by Sentou Yousei

Sentou Yousei - Pentagram Heels

To me, Second Life is all about exploring things that may not be possible or realistic to explore in First Life - like boots wrapped in rusted barbed wire or ever so high heels held on by bone like spikes of metal. Grace Selene at Sentou Yousei has a flair for the improbable that elevates any outfit you pair with her footwear to a new level. After having a great time with Orenns Barbed Wire Boots yesterday, I took a trip back to the store, picked up a pile of demos and fell in lust with the Pentagram Heels. Like the dagger in the boots, the pentagram on the shoes also has a soft bling that can be turned off - normally I do so immediately, but it is incorporated with such restraint in these heels (and the boots) that I've made them an exception to the rule.

The heels are only L$250 and can easily be paired with any goth inspired gear you might have (especially shorter skirts), but I strongly recommend you pass on any heavily patterned stockings as they tend to detract from the details of the shoes. If you prefer a boot to a dress heel, be sure and look at the Pentagram Boots - same basic style, but with ankle boot styling and a more casual look in 6 colors. I tried the heels on with a variety of fabrics from silk to lace to latex in pants, minis and catsuits and they were terrific with them all - causing quite a blog quandry. My graphics card doesn't do justice to either the dress or the shoes (my apologies to the creators), but I fell in love with them paired with the Loren dress by LeeZu Baxter Designs. The dress is very classic and demure in the front, allowing the shoes to shine. As you can see, it is very daring in the back, balancing the overall look nicely. Once I saw the two together, I knew I had my blog picture.

To pack your inventory with creative and visually outstanding footwear, visit the Sentou Yousei Main Store.

Left:

Shoes - Pentagram Heels by Sentou Yousei

Right:

Dress - Loren by LeeZu Baxter Designs

Shoes - Pentagram Heels by Sentou Yousei

HUSKY GFX - Aoife Belt

When a friend invited me to see the castle and garden in the sky that his neighbor had created, I dug through my folders and came up with nothing that fit the mood. Not wanting to look out of place sitting at a long rough hewn table next to a bubbling kettle over a huge open fire, a shopping trip was required. I started at the Eternity Medieval Celtic Market at Tir na Lor and wound up at HUSKY GFX where the deep rich brown and coppery details of the Aoife outfit caught my eye and the detail on the belt took my breath away. All I could think of was how wonderful it would look with my Orenns Barbed Wire boots (complete with tiny soft bling dagger in one boot) - plus it wasn't your standard "wench of the castle" outfit accessory.

The full outfit is comprised of 16 pieces in the base set (which includes full body tattoos, jewelry and belt along with the fabulous cloak, short skirt, pants and corset) and another 5 in the add on pack (you need this for the long skirt) - it is a terrific value for the money. The base set is L$ 750 while the add on is L$ 199 - the wear that I will get out of the pants, tats and belt (amazing detail with a mind-boggling 210 prims) alone makes it worthwhile. If you happen to have an interest in the Gorean lifestyle, the add on pack includes a free woman hood and veil (in two sizes). Both sets come in black and green as well as the brown shown here.


Dropping the long skirt for the leather pants, throwing on a different top and paring down the accessories to make the belt the focal point leaves an edgy piece of clubwear guaranteed to draw attention. A casual top will take you to the local blues club or pub for a night with friends. Add a full sleeved blouse, thigh high boots and a sword and you are ready to sail the Seven Seas (can anyone point me towards a brown leather eyepatch?). I should also mention that I switched to the Vivant Feline 1 Skin by Fleur for the dramatic eye effect and muted lips.

Discover your inner warrior at HUSKY GFX and don't forget to stop by Eternity Medieval Celtic Market for all your castle (and wench) decorating needs.

Top Picture:

Outfit - Aoife Female Warrior by HUSKY GFX
Skirt - Aoife FW Add On by HUSKY GFX
Boots - Orenns Barbed Wire Boots by Sentou Yousei

Middle Picture:

Outfit - Aoife Female Warrior by HUSKY GFX

Boots - Orenns Barbed Wire Boots by Sentou Yousei

Bottom Picture:
Top - Angel Celtic Black by Angel Dessous
Pants - Aoife Leather Pants by HUSKY GFX
Boots - Orenns Barbed Wire Boots by Sentou Yousei