Yes I’m totally showing my age and listening to Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam right now. :P

The mesh dress I’m wearing in the picture is actually a free group gift which was sent out just two days ago to the Chain and Vine group inworld. It’s open enrollment right now (but L$100 to join the group) so make sure to pick it up when you get the chance. Lyric Demina sends out wonderful group gifts often so it’s definitely a group worth joining and staying in. This dress and other new mesh items are also available for purchase instore so take the slurl now.

The pose and prop I’ve used was just released from Diesel Works today. Check out Lourdes Denimore’s sexy pictures and post about it here.

Did you guys know that Fashion Feed of SL has returned with Boot Janus joining the staff and a lot of neat new features as well. I even noticed Ms. Carissa Crimson back and blogging this morning. Welcome back Carissa!

Credits:
*Skin: -Glam Affair- Linn Tan – D HB 09 by Aida Ewing
*Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Pale Warm Silver (M) by Ikon Innovia
*Hair: >TRUTH< Andrea - espresso by Truth Hawks
*Necklace: LaGyo_Adriel necklace silver by Gyorgyna Larnia
Dress: Chain and Vain Turtleneck Dress – Smoke – MESH – GROUP GIFT by Lyric Demina
*Nails: je suis…naive v.2 BASIC NAILS by Julia Merosi
*Pose+Prop: Diesel Works – Polywall v.2012 by Rogan Diesel
*Promotional copies

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”
Kahlil Gibran

Photography by Lulu Jameson.

The other day Lulu Jameson asked to take my picture and this morning showed me this image, I was speechless. Lulu’s photography has always been so inspirational to me, not only because he’s so talented but because he’s a kind soul and his passion can be seen in his work. Thank you Lulu, for this gorgeous picture and for continuously inspiring me to do better. <3

Yesterday was the birthday of one of my most favorite artists, Kahlil Gibran. I really wanted to blog something about him and I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to. I remember being up late at night in my youth, completely indulged in “The Prophet” and lost in his art. Most of the quotes I have on my favorite quotes tumblr are also from Gibran (or Rumi, another one of my favs).

Also in my youth I was a big urdu poetry buff. I actually went to quite a few urdu poetry mushairas back then and I’ve been looking up translations of a lot of my favorites. The only problem is, the feeling gets lost in translation. But, I might share some over the next little while.

I was thinking the other day that I kinda like this blogging thing. It lets me share whatever randomness is swirling around in my head. Thanks for reading. <3

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair
*Hair: Truth
*Eyes: Fashism
*Eyelashes: Exile
*Top: Miamai

In a few days Glam Affair will be releasing a new skin by the name of Linn. Linn will come in 5 skintones (Light, Natural, Tan, MedTan and Dark) I am wearing tan. Each tone will come with dark and light brows as well as a hairbase option. I love the luscious lips on this skin. Each makeup looked phenomenal with these lips, but my heart went out to these gorgeous red lips. Keep an eye on the Glam Affair flickr to know when its released. You can check out a raw shot of myself wearing this skin that I shared in a plurk earlier today to get an idea of how the skin really looks without all my photoshopping.

I’ve been meaning to mention my new favorite eyes in a post for a while now. Before I left for vacation I had asked plurk about some eyes I had seen and desperately wanted. Surprisingly the talented gentleman that created those eyes is also on plurk. Fashism eyes by Ikon Innovia have become my new favorite eyes now and I have been wearing them over a month. I did a few pics in them already that can be found on my flickr. There are so many gorgeous colors to choose from but I especially love these deep warm sunrise that I’m also wearing here.

So if you are a hermit like me and have never been to Fashism, definitely check them out. You will not be disappointed!

The dress I picked up from the je suis Christmas Market. You’ll find an adorable little area full of small stalls from various stores (Julia was also sweet enough to save a space for me and my gift cards). I also picked up an adorable snowman from the market along with other little accessories and some gorgeous hair.
Following is a list of all the stores participating:
* je suis… – Julia Merosi
* BAX COEN Designs – Bax Coen (BAX Boots) , Julia Merosi (BAX Accessories)
* {what next} – Winter Thorn
* CIA – Ayla Stradling
* Jada Humby Couture – Jada Humby
* Angel Dessous – Nando Korobase, Gina Beaumont
* Baiastice – Sissy Pessoa
* peqe – Inex Hax
* ND/MD Skins & Shapes – Alea Lamont, Moonlay Laval
* Lucifer’s Heart – Cara Ametza
* The Secret Store – Maylee Oh
* malt – Khea Karas
* Style by Kira – Kira Paderborn
* CYNFUL – Cynthia Ultsch
* mágoa – Keira Seerose
* Moxie Polanos Haute Styles – Moxie Polano
* Mina – Mina Nakamura
* Chantkare – Applonia Criss
* Strawberry Singh Photography
* !bang – Trieste Minuet
* artilleri – Antonia Marat
* Sweet Baby – Stephanie Leclerc
* Alexohol – AlexandraM Guisse
* Cracked Mirror – Vanity Mirror
* Sassafras – Abby McDonnagh

The Christmas market runs from December 1st till December 23rd, take the slurl and check it out.

One thing I wanted to point out before I end this post. I made a big photographers mistake and did not right-click on the prim earrings to make them fully rez before snapping all these pics. The earrings you see me wearing in this post are not exactly what they look like. The originals also have some gorgeous pearls dangling from them. You can see a proper pic of them here.

Credits:
*Skin: -Glam Affair- Linn Tan – D HB 02 by Aida Ewing (to be released soon)
*Eyes: FASHISM ‘Sunrise’ Eyes – Deep Warm Silver (M) by Ikon Innovia
*Hair: >TRUTH< Ricci Streaked - espresso by Truth Hawks
Dress: Baiastice_krajky-wine by Sissy Pessoa
*Nails & Jewels: je suis by Julia Merosi
*Shoes: NX-Nardcotix Esther Vintage Pump L SLV.2 Red by Nardya Rousselot
*Poses: Captivity Co. by Shannoncharlize Gossipgirl
Location: Kook
*Promotional copies

Vintage Fair is a Chic Management event which starts on November 11th at 4pm SLT and will run till December 3rd 4pm SLT, showcasing 200+ brands each exploring inspiration from the vintage eras of 1920 to 1980. Check out the schedule for all the event timings and details.

I am wearing the just swing dress from Icing which will be available at Vintage Fair in 6 classic colors. The veil and hat come with the dress to complete the outfit so make sure to drop by the Icing booth and pick one up for yourself.

I’ll be blogging more Vintage Fair goodies very soon. Check out the Vintage Fair 2011 map and slurls page and don’t forget to read Sasy Scarborough’s guide to a low-lag event before you go.

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair Gio Tan by Aida Ewing
*Eyes: :: Exodi :: Soulful Eyes – Holly (Lg/NV) by Ryker Beck
*Hair: >TRUTH< Isla - espresso by Truth Hawks
*Dress: Icing Just Swing by Miko Omegamu (Available at Vintage Fair on November 11th)
Pearls: ::TGIS:: Dahlia Blanc Pearl Necklace [Whipped Cream] by Freya Olivieri
*Pose: Diesel Works by Rogan Diesel
*Promotional copies

“When you see a woman in my clothes, you want to know more about her.”
Alexander McQueen

Credits:
*Skin: Glam Affair Gio by Aida Ewing
*Hair: Truth Isla by Truth Hawks
*Dress: [*Rotten Defiance*]*McQueen Dress-Black* by Rogue Falconer (To be released tomorrow)
Earrings: Donna Flora – Black Vivian Set by Squinternet Larnia
Left Ring: Donna Flora Vite Black Ring by Squinternet Larnia
*Right Ring: Zaara Kasthi Bibble Onyx by Zaara Kohime
*Pose: Diesel Works – Berrylicious Pose Set by Rogan Diesel
*Promotional copies
Location: Morphe