I found a recent SLsecret post highly amusing; someone in week 36 was poking fun at mass produced items using full perm textures and sculpties. In contrast, it started me thinking about hand-drawn textures and the amazing talent that goes into the creation of them. Don’t get me wrong, I think photo-realistic and computer generated textures when done at their best (aka Redgrave) are fantastic, but I wonder if we give enough credit to those designers who create clothing the old fashioned way using paper, paint, and ink. For me, there is just something oh so special about owning a piece that I know has been hand-drawn. Anyway, that got my creative juices flowing and I seem to have been struck with the arty farties. So in this post, I decided to focus in the main on hand-drawn clothing and pay homage to one art movement with my very crude attempt at cubism (no chuckling in the back please!).

Hat: MG fashion FACTORY French Style Beret in Plaid (L$1)

Hair: Maitreya Piper II Hair in Caramel (Browns Pack) (L$200)

Nail Polish: J’s Natural Real Color in Pink (Fat Pack) (L$50)

Glasses: BareRose Glasses SE in Blue (Fat Pack) (L$50)

T-Shirt: Nylon Outfitters Promo T-Shirt (part of the Womens Freebies pack) (L$1)

Jacket: Jacket: **DP**yumyum Tweed Jacket in Check Brown (L$220)

Scarf: AOHARU BT Simple Scarf in Pink (Fat Pack) (L$220)

Hair: LeLutka STEFANI Hair in Platinum (Blond Pack) (L$190)

Mascara: [ glow ] Studio Avantgarde Sylvialicious Eyelashes (L$100)

Nail Polish: Love Soul Malama Prim Nails in Purple (L$0)

Top: AOHARU Drapery Top in Yellow (part of the Drapery Dress) (L$280)

Scarf: MALT Fashions Twilly Neck Tie in Tawny Port (L$120)

Bracelet: COCO Group Gift Gem Bracelet (L$0)

Skirt: fashionably dead Fire Compound Skirt (part of the Fire Compound Dress) (L$275)

Stockings: Shiny Things Solid Thigh High Stockings in Purple (L$0)

Shoes: Courtisane Devoue Sandals in Turquoise (L$690)

Hair: Truth Natasha Hair in Honey (Light Browns Pack) (L$225)

Mascara:  [ glow ] Studio Avantgarde Eyeliner 01 Eyelashes (L$100)

Hat: Elate! Free Tiny Top Hat! (L$0)

Shirt: LeLutka Dietrich Shirt in White (L$225 )

Tie: Bliensen + MaiTai ‘Art Deco’ for Ladies Tie (L$250)

Suit: Thimbles Master of Cats Suit in White (L$110)

Ring, Bag & Nail Polish: Love Soul Holstein Prim Nails & Clutch Bag (L$150)

Shoes: Tesla Natasha Heels in Black (L$359)

Remember, when you buy a dress or any all-in-one, you could be getting more than one outfit for your money! I often split up the top or bottom of a complete outfit to make separates as I have in the first of the main shots in this post. This works best if the outfit is offered in multiple layer options so check the vendor first to see what you get in the pack by clicking the item as if you’re going to buy it and looking at the available layers in the pop up window.

Ever had one of those weeks where by the end you just feel like life has beaten you up a bit? Well, I almost had one and right now I’m not a jolly Dolly, I’m a ‘kick ass life tried taking me on and lost’ Dolly! Well don’t be too scared, I’m still hard on the outside and soft as ever on the inside (shhhh don’t tell anyone) and this week’s post isn’t just about winners and losers; it’s also about fashion (of course!) and other aspects of my life. Firstly, I know Sports Lux has been in vogue since 2007, but my favourite glam rag mags (Harpers Bazaar and Cosmo) are still giving it coverage and blissfully the trend is continuing to feature big in some of the elite SL labels including Ce Cubic Effect and COCO. Secondly, I have persuaded Sugar Daddy to join me at circuit training when he returns to the UK next week… he asked me if I was going to kick his ass… what do you think I said?… answers on a postcard please .

(Just for fun – Heavyweight Champion of the World.)

Hair: Armidi The SuperPony Hair in Hazelberry (Red Collection) (L$275)

Sunglasses: [ glow ] Studio Shutter Shades Night Version (part of the Shutter Shades day’n'night pack) (L$230)

Earrings: AA Full Circle Earrings in Gold – Vintage (no longer available)

Vest: Naive Sum Undershirt in White (part of the Sum Top in Brown) (L$90)

Gloves: PlantPets Boxing Gloves (tinted) (L$0)

Necklace: ICoN Heart Necklace in Gold (L$200)

Cardigan: COCO Cardigan in Navy (L$250)

Trousers: Mimikri Hot Couture Roxy Pants in Orange (L$250)

Socks: School Daze Bobby Socks in White (L$25)

Shoes: Armidi Gisaci Viniani Heels in Maya (L$375)

Hair: MAIRAI STYLE Caly Hair in Latte (Chocolate & Latte Pack) (L$200)

Visor: EMO Black Star Visor (L$25)

Earrings: Yummy Jewlery Pink Swirly Earrings (L$0)

T-Shirt: Surf Couture Tie Back Polo in Sour Apple (L$100)

Armbands: Emery Arm Bands (part of the Call Me! outfit) (L$0)

Shorts: Emery High Waist Shorts (part of the Call Me! outfit) (L$0)

Socks: Casa Del Shai Rollergirl Hot Pink Socks (part of the The Rollergirl Romper Outfit in White) (L$300)

Shoes: Maitreya Frenzy Shoes in Black (L$400)

Hair (with Hat): *SHOP SEU* Bonbon Hair – CSR 2008 Prize (no longer available)

Gloves: PlantPets Boxing Gloves (tinted) (L$0)

Dress: Ce Cubic Effect Wrap Tank Mini Dress in Slver Gray (L$395)

Jumper (on Shoulders): COCO Cardigan on Shoulder in Tricolor (L$200)

Socks: MiLOS Designs School Girl Socks in Red (fatpack) (L$199)

Shoes: Pixelfashion Sally Shoes in White (L$0)

1. More and more, I find myself turning to Xstreet when I’m styling and can’t find items I know will finish off the ensembles I’m putting together. Whilst the search functionality may not be perfect, it’s certainly an improvement on the inworld search. I’ve found many pieces on Xstreet, including this one, that aren’t available inworld and they tend to be a whole lot cheaper too. EMO Black Star Visor (L$25)

2. I love a freebie just as much as the next girl especially when they’re as yummy as these earrings created by Polyester Partridge. You can pick them up at the GNUbie Store along with a green version and whole host of freebie and dollarbie goodies from some of SL’s most popular designers. Yummy Jewlery Pink Swirly Earrings (L$0)

3. I have one word for these shades… genius! In case you haven’t worked it out yet, they are textured on the lenses with city street reflections. The pack comes with a night and day version. Highly recommended! [ glow ] Studio Shutter Shades Night Version (part of the Shutter Shades day’n’night pack) (L$230)

4. Thanks to Anessa Stine, author of On Your Toes, for posting info on her blog about this great shoes. If you want them, then get moving as they’re only free until 24th April. Pixelfashion Sally Shoes in White (L$0)

5. Now this may look like your ordinary polo shirt, but as you’ve probably worked out by now, I always go for things that are just that little bit different; this top certainly fits into that category. It has great hand-drawn texturing on the front, but it’s quirkiness lies on the back where you’ll find the cutest gathering finished off with a prim tie. Surf Couture Tie Back Polo in Sour Apple (L$100)

Yes, that’s right, i’m posting on this here blog. And I have TWO, not just one, but TWO oufits for y’all, and an exciting little venture and Thalia Jie and I have recently started.

First of all I have an outfit that I put together today, inspired by some of the outfits seen at various Fashion Weeks across the fashion capitals of the world, and experimenting with some bagginess.

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Also, I would like to share with you all Thalia Jie and I’s new flickr group: Style It! – SL Style Challenge. The basic idea is that every month, there will be an item of clothing or an accessory that people can style how they like. The group members will vote for their favourite and then that winner can select the next month’s item! More details on the page – this month’s item is the Baiastice Diamond Eye Patch. My styling is below; i’ve created a more costumey look on the left, and a more everyday one on the right (if you can ever be everyday with a diamond encrusted eyepatch?)

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Pleeeeease join! It’s going to be a lot of fun, and even if you don’t like this month’s item, you might like future ones! <3

Outfit details below the cut:

Image 1:

Hair – LeLutka – Jess

Skin – LeLutka – Revolution Light

Eyes not for sale.

Lashes – LeLutka – Seductress

Jacket/Blouse – COCO – Jacket&Shirt

Pants – AOHARU – Sarrouel Pants

Shoes – Juicy – Slingback Pumps

Bag – Bare Rose – Bellissima 09

Earrings – Paper Couture – Vintage Pearl and Gemstone Drops

Image 2 – Left:

Eyepatch – Baiastice – Eye Patch Diamonds

Hair – LeLutka – Veronika

Skin – LeLutka- Revolution Light

Eyes not for sale.

Lashes – LeLutka – Seductress

Jacket – Bare Rose – Decadence

Clutch – DeLa – Clutch Bag “Juju”

Earrings – Paper Couture – Crystal Bloom

Image 2 – Right:

Hair – LeLutka – Jess

Skin – LeLutka – Revolution Sunkissed

Eyes not for sale.

Lashes – LeLutka – Seductress

Blazer – Armidi – Classic Pinstripe Blazer

Tank – LeLutka – TANK1

Jeans – Armidi – Grace Jeans

Boots – Tesla – Athena Open Toe Stiletto Boots

Gloves – LeLutka – Wednesday

Earrings – as above

Bag – as above

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