As soon as I put these pants on I knew I was going to go for a really quirky and cute librarian look. These adorable Sack Trousers from Ladies who Lunch will be released on June 5th and will be exclusive to the June Chic Birthday event.

The trousers come in 14 colors of high-wasted goodness: 6 plaid and 6 solid. Every Color includes a HUD which changes the detailing on the trousers including the bow, belt, stitches, pipeing and buttons. This item is mod/copy AND includes a resize script to allow for a flexible and fun fit. Trousers have sculpted cuffs, side pockets, back pockets and a belted high waist.

Excellent sculpt work and texturing, you don’t want to miss these pants. Mark your calendar for the June chic event!

Credits:
*Skin: Dutch Touch Luus by Iki Ikarus
Hair: Aibeat *Colin* Brown by Aitang Jewell
*Jacket: -LaViere- Short Puffy Caridgan (White) by Azure Electricteeth
*Bra: Zaara : LE.LOOK! bra *white* by Zaara Kohime (comes with LE.LOOK! la femme shape)
*Pants: Ladies who Lunch Sack Trousers by Faint Paulse (Available on June 5th at Chic event)
*Shoes: Ladies who Lunch Moto Flats by Faint Paulse
*Pose: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov
*Promotional copies

Location: Big thank you to Brandy Rasmuson and Kavar Cleanslate for sharing the little library on the Covet sim with me. <3

Tomorrow is the last day of Shoe Fair and this is your opportunity to get in one final shopping trip. Shoe fair closes on the 27th at 8pm slt.

If you haven’t been to the LeeZu booth yet, go by today and check out the shoe fair exclusive beach bum boots in surf blue. The boots are L$350 and 100% of the funds from these boots go to Soles4Souls.

Credits:
*Skin: Dutch Touch LuuS by Iki Ikarus
Hair: elikatira Mood by Elikapeka Tiramisu
*Top: erratic Kenzy by Erratic Rain
*Pants: LeeZu Yve Pants by LeeZu Baxter
Glasses: YV Maya by Yvette Vultee
*Bracelet: erratic twister bracelet by Erratic Rain
*Poses: Diesel Works by Rogan Diesel
*Shoes: [LeeZu!] BeachBum Boots /surf blue SHOEFAIR EXCLUSIVE by LeeZu Baxter
*Promotional copies
Location: Crossing Currents Beach

Not sure if the title of the post really describes me because I am kind of shy and awkward in RL, but when it comes to social media, I’m totally obsessed. I recently read this article: 3 Mistakes you’re making online by one of my favorite RL bloggers (in fact y’all should add her to your readers because she is like a Social Media guru and I’ve learned so much from her) and it got me thinking about what my online presence is like. One thing that helps me monitor my presence online (other than googling myself) are google alerts. I’ve had google alerts setup for my SL name for a few years now. In the past year it’s amazing where my name has been popping up and how much the alerts catch which I miss just by searching. It’s a fantastic tool and I think every serious content creator in SL should look into it. It will assist you in keeping abreast of your brand and what people are saying about it.

So now I’m going to get into why I’m rambling about all this. On a daily basis I have about 5 to 10 different designers dropping either items, notecards or IMs on me asking me to blog their items. So much content that at times I don’t even get the opportunity to open it all. So I have started a screening process. I’m sure I’m going to get a lot of flack for actually blogging about this, but this is what I do. When you contact me and I haven’t heard of you before, I google you. I google your brand name, your full SL name and whatever other information you have provided and I look for a few things.

1. Do you have an online presence? A blog? A flickr? A place where you share your new releases so I can peruse and see what the quality of your items are before I bother to even open up the box. If you don’t have any online presence at all, it makes me slightly hesitant to blog your brand.
2. Is the online presence you have positive or negative? Has someone written negatively about you on another blog? Who was at fault and did you try to resolve the issue?
3. Are you over blogged? I know this sounds crazy but if I see 50 other bloggers already blogging the same item that you just dropped on me, I tend to shy away from blogging the item unless I am absolutely and incredibly in love with it. Only because it takes me a lot of time and energy to do one blog post. Also, I figure it’s already getting the attention it deserves, I don’t need to add to the pile.

EDIT: I just wanted to add that I hope what I wrote above does not make it seem like I don’t want to blog smaller or newer content creators. In fact, if you read my review policy you will see I am very open to receiving any content you wish to share with me and I always do my best to blog whatever I can as much as time permits me.

I think it’s really important for content creators to jump on the social media train. At least have a blog for your updates and get on flickr. I believe those are the two places people use most for shopping purposes. An online presence can do a lot for your brand, especially if you are just starting out and want to get noticed. So open up a flickr, start a blog and get those teasers out before you even open up your doors. I guarantee you it will generate buzz about your brand.

So are you ready to start getting social? Fantastic! Take a look at my social media page and see all the different networks I am a part of and how I use them. It may help you in deciding which social platforms will best suit you and your needs.

Credits:
*Skins: Dutch Touch by Iki Ikarus (4 gorgeous new skins at Dutch Touch)
*Hair: Exile by Kavar Cleanslate (New textures and sexy hair at Exile)
*Clothing: L’Abel by Neferia Abel (New collection to be released May 28th)
*Poses: Exposeur by RubyStarlight Writer
*Promotional copies
Location: La Perla II – Old Italy (Read Mademoiselle’s blog for more great locations)

I am kinda smitten with this new heavenly minidress from LeeZu. It’s formal and modern at the same time. I can totally see myself dancing away in it. I’ve went with more of a statuesque look this time. My new hair from Plume, which will be available at Culture Shock starting May 1st, adds to the look. The flowers on it are color changeable with just a click.

The LeeZu dress is released and in store now, check out the LeeZu blog for all the pretty colors.

Credits:
Skin: Dutch Touch Amber version 2 with hairbase by Iki Ikarus
*Hair: Plume Fragrance hair + earrings by Fauve Beaumont and Lulu Jameson (Available at Culture Shock on May 1st)
*Dress: LeeZu Paradii Dress by Leezu Baxter
*Necklace: Zaara Nizam choker by Zaara Kohime
*Pose: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov
*Promotional copies

Location: Lost World

We are full swing into spring now and I am just loving the Florida weather. Perfect timing for this warm weather, Zaara has released the first of her spring collection. These stylish shorts will add a lot of flair to your beach attire with their sculpted belt and cuffs that give them a flared look. I really love the attachments on these shorts because they are so AO friendly. Usually when I’m walking around in shorts with prim cuffs, they end up going right into my somewhat big but lovely butt. But not these babies, they always look spectacular.

I’m also a big denim girl and what’s better than going for a long walk on the beach with your significant other wearing your favorite jeans. Ladies who Lunch just released these fabulous jeans for the boys and the girls. Lots of cuff options are available for these as well as sculpted belt and pocket attachments. It’s a very well thought out design with excellent texturing so make sure and check it out.

The poses are all from oOo Studio. I have a number of new couple’s poses that I’ve been wanting to shoot but I’m a little behind in that. Hopefully will try and catch up now so you’ll probably be seeing more of Manberry very soon. :P

Happy Easter to those celebrating! I’m going to go spend it basking in the sun on the beach. <3

Credits:
First picture:
Skin: Dutch Touch by Iki Ikarus
Hair: LeLutka by Thora Charron
*Clothing: Zaara by Zaara Kohime
*Tattoo: Huz Tats by Hunain Bellic
*Glasses: Deco by Betlog Hax
*Poses: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

Second picture:
Skin: Belleza by Tricky Boucher
Hair: elikatira by Elikapeka Tiramisu
*Jeans: Ladies who Lunch by Faint Paulse
*Pose: oOo Studio by Olaenka Chesnokov

*Promotional copies
Location: Crossing Currents