When I first read the name of this skin, Layla, immediately one of my most favorite old bollywood songs from the 70s popped into my head. I remember my mom used to blast it in the 80s as I was growing up and then we’d dance together in the family room. Those were the good old days. Now she’s too busy trying to find me a husband. :P

Anyhow, I digress. Layla is a new skin from Glam Affair which will be released at the Skin & Shape Expo on May 10th. I am just loving all of the new Glam Affair skins but I really think Layla suits me best. This is the darkest tone I am wearing and I even got a compliment from Mr. Revolution which is very rare. :P

The hair is a new release from Discord Designs. I believe Discord is the best place to get braids in SL. They are just so well done and the matching hairbases on tattoo layers are perfection. Check out Discord Designs on the marketplace.

The sexy little swimsuit is from Hucci, one of the best places to get all your sexy-wear. It’s hot, excellent quality, and hello giraffe print! How much more can you want? There is also a sensational zebra print and many more gorgeous colors so do check them out now that summer is just around the corner. Hucci can also be found on the marketplace.

I’ve been trying to work on my photo taking skills, not just with ps but inworld as well. I’m playing with more windlight settings and water settings and such and having a lot of fun. I posted the raw shot to the first image on my flickr in case you wanted to take a look, you can view it here.

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair Layla Dark by Aida Ewing (Coming soon to Skin & Shape Expo)
*Hair: Discord Designs Devon Neutral Brown + hairbase by Kallisti Burns
*Swimsuit: ::HH:: Hucci Asymmetric Swimsuit – Giraffe By Eboni Khan
*Necklace & Earrings: je suis eternelle by Julia Merosi (Currently available at Culture Shock)
*Sunglasses: je suis by Julia Merosi
*Tattoo: [HUZ]-Oriental by Hunain Bellic
*Promotional copies

Joan is a stylish new dress from Icing. It comes in 6 sensational colors: black, blue, green, red, white and I’m wearing purple. Miko Omegamu does system skirts so well, I am wearing my system skirt shape for this dress. It’s exactly like my regular shape except with slightly smaller hips and booty. I feel so sophisticated and curvy in this dress. It also comes with a leaf & feather hat with an option for a veil. I adore the veil, it adds so much class to the whole look.

Joan will be released later today so join the Icing update group inworld or keep an eye on the Icing blog so you can be one of the firsts to get your hands on it.

The skin and necklace I am wearing are both currently available at Culture Shock from Glam Affair and Lassitude & Ennui.

This Sakura skin from Glam Affair is slowly rising to the top of my favorites list. I love how it looks on my shape and now it is available in 5 delicious skin tones (Light, Natural, MedTan, Tan and Dark). I am currently wearing the Tan but I adore all of the tones, especially the Dark. A big thank you to ALL of the designers that take the time to do awesome dark tones for their skins. <3

It was love at first site when I saw the necklace from Lassitude & Ennui. I first noticed it on plurk and I made it a point to go back to Culture Shock to pick it up. It's gorgeous and definitely one you want to pick up when you go.

Speaking of Culture Shock, I just wanted to take a moment to thank the organizers for displaying my art there, it really is an honor to have it up there amongst so many other amazing artists. Thank you Culture Shock team! <3 Take the slurl to Culture Shock and check it out guys!

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair – Sakura 02 Tan by Aida Ewing (Available at Culture Shock)
*Eyes: PXL Soul Eyes – Fate by Hart Larsson
*Hair: elikatira Rhythm black 04 by Elikapeka Tiramisu
*Dress: Icing Joan purple by Miko Omegamu (to be released later today)
Necklace: lassitude & ennui Ophelia Cameo pendant by Jackal Ennui (Available at Culture Shock)
Ring: Donna Flora Anemone ring by Squinternet Larnia
Cigarette: JCNY – Madame Couture Cigarette by JD Hansen (smoke is photoshopped in)
Poses: Di’s Opera – Fatale Series – CHIC Limited event by Di Hoorenbeek
Furniture & Decor: Abiss Interior Design by Frasha Boa
*Promotional items

Monica is the latest skin release from Glam Affair. It was just released today and this adorable skin is available in 5 different tones, Dark, Tan, MedTan, Natural and Light. I am wearing the Natural tone. To go with the skin, Miamai has released some fabulous tattoo layers for makeup and freckles. I’m wearing the full body freckles from this release. They are absolutely adorable together. I also adore the skin in the darker tone which I’ll be taking more pics of shortly.

The dress is an upcoming release from Bottle Bird. It will be released tomorrow for Project Themeory and will only be L$75. It’s totally cute and you just can’t beat that price. After Project Themeory this dress will be available in a few other colors for L$150.

The hair is by Kavar Cleanslate of Exile and is available at Project Fur. If you haven’t been to Project Fur as of yet, take the slurl and go now.

I’m also in love with this pearl necklace from Dark Mouse and can you believe it is a group gift? If you join the Dark Mouse VIP group right now (signup fee is L$50) you’ll get this necklace absolutely free! Mouse Mimistrobell is always giving great gifts to her group members so this is definitely another group to stay in.

The pose is an absolute steal right now from Exposeur. For a limited time it is available for a promotional price of L$50 for a whole set of 11 fabulous poses. Check them out on marketplace here.

I have been kind of slacking in the blogging department because I have been pretty swamped with client pictures but now I have decided to give myself some time off from shooting other people so I’m able to take pictures of myself again. So hopefully that will result in more blog posts comin at ya! Wish me luck! :D

Credits:
*Skin: -Glam Affair- Monica Natural- D HB 01 by Aida Ewing
*Freckles: Miamai_XGen Makeup_FullBody Freckles 02_Brown Hair by Monica Outlander
*Eyes: [LeLutka]-Reflections-Control-Eyes by Minnu Palen
*Hair: Exile Luka/brownsugar by Kavar Cleanslate (Available for Project Fur)
*Dress: Bottle Bird Jive outfit red by Dirty Adored (Available tomorrow for Project Themeory)
*Necklace: Dark Mouse Pearls Forever – VIP Group Gift by Mouse Mimistrobell (Available for FREE in the Dark Mouse VIP group)
*Earrings & Ring: Dark Mouse by Mouse Mimistrobell
*Pose: Exposeur -TM Spr. ’11 Makeover – Monique by Rubystarlight Writer
*Promotional copies

Leave it to Faint Paulse of Ladies who Lunch, to always bring you the most outrageous styles! Starting April 15th both big and little shops will come together to raise money for the Water Project. This incredible outfit will be available at The Little Big Shop Event from April 15th to May 15th.

BTW, rumor has it there will also be a version with fire, now I KNOW you wanna have fire shooting out from your boobs so definitely check it out! :D

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair Mary Light by Aida Ewing
Hair: !lamb Soma Powder by Lamb Bellic
Headset: MIASNOW Accessory – HEADPHONES 2 original color by Miasnow Myriam
*Outfit: Ladies who Lunch Moonsoon Co-created by Faint Paulse and Erin Abel of Alkaloid (Available April 15th at TLBS)
*Bodysuit: Ladies who Lunch By Faint Paulse (Available April 15th at TLBS)
*Nails: je suis naive nails by Julia Merosi
*Pose: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov
*Promotional copies

Okay, so I know I said I was going to blog a neat new gadget soon but to be honest I haven’t had the chance to get to it yet so I thought I’d throw these up here for now. It’s not every day I can convince Mr. Revolution to pose with me. Normally it takes a lot of begging, pleading and sometimes threatening (although I think he rather enjoys that). But I did convince him to actually change his clothes and sit on the ball quietly for a few minutes. Of course what did he do then? HE WENT AFK! So much for spending some quality photo taking time together. :P

These adorable poses along with many more will be available starting April 1st at the oOo Studio location at Pose Fair. The location to Pose Fair will be announced when it opens on Friday, April 1st. For now you can follow the Pose Fair plurk if you are on plurk and here is the list of vendors that will be participating.

I’m planning to blog more in the next few days so wish me luck that I don’t drown in work! <3

Credits:
*Poses: oOo Studio (Available at Pose Fair starting April 1st)

1st pic:
Furniture: The Loft Bailey Bedroom Suite
What Mr. Revolution is wearing:
Boxers: [Intimizzio] Maschio Boxer Briefs – Desert Eggplant
What I’m wearing:
*Skin: PXL
Hair: elikatira
*Lingerie: BOOM

2nd pic:
Location: Crossing Currents
What Mr. Revolution is wearing:
Skin: *REDGRAVE* 07 DarkTan Skin -Tyson- {Chesthair}
Shirt: *Shai* Mallory Woven Shirt Green
Tank: Zaara : Wifebeater *White*
Pants: Gritty Kitty: Chuttes Dark Camo
Shoes: Kalnins Sneakers – RoadBlazers Pastels
Necklace and Bracelet: +RR+*CORNUCOPIA*
Sunglasses: .:*December*:. Glasses No.44 L/nose
What I’m wearing:
*Skin: Grixdale
*Hair: elikatira
*Clothing: Cheerno Femme
*Shoes: Cheerno Femme
*Jewels: Zaara
*Promotional copies