Dressed Down #12: Going a la Gala

Soooo... guess what I got for Christmas? SYNDICATION, BABY! And so, to celebrate that and the coming New Year, I say we get totally FROCKED. UP!

I love doing cocktail. It's formal without going hard out, bad prom date. Today I'm going to give you two looks.

The first features a gorgeous little number from DOPPLEGANGER for the infamous One Eleven event (which is still on by the by - although I've no idea what is still available). The necklace is of course from PAPER COUTURE (can you tell I play favourites?) And finally a dash of class with some elbow length gloves from 5th & OXFORD.

The second ensemble is all about TEE*FY. I love this frock, especially the sequin detail in the skirt and the subtle shoulder detail. Plus how adorable is the TRAM fur stole? Christmas freebie for group members only (Go'on git it, gurl).

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Bare Smokey/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: DERNIER CRI Paige - Brown Shades no. 5 (111)
Lashes: L.FAUNA False and Underlashes (FLF)

Frock: DOPPLEGANGER Holiday Dress - Champagne
Shoes: MAITREYA Foxy - Brown
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Shell Statement Necklace
Gloves: 5th & OXFORD Leather Gloves - White



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Cats Eyes Red/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: ELIKATIRA Blind - Brown Shades no. 5
Lashes: L.FAUNA False and Underlashes (FLF)
Nails: TRES BLAH Nail Colour - Red

Frock: TEE*FY Orelle Dress - Black
Shoes: MAITREYA Aequus - Pearl
Stole: TRAM Fur Tippet (GROUP GIFT)
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Garnet Nest Necklace

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

FYI #6: The Dressing Room

Just a heads up... The Dressing Room is having a Christmas Special at the moment... all designers have put out a new item AND rereleased some of their best sellers so check it out:

HERE's your limo.

E.g. If you're after the dress from my Portobello Road ensemble, I'd hit up that SLURL.

xoxo
Vittoria

FYI #5: Christmas Gifts 2010

Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Fa la la la la la la la la,
We get freebies so we're jolly,
Fa la la la la la la la la...

Don't you just love Christmas time? The season for giving, love and all that crap. Seriously though, I am abit of a Christmas nut with a few traditions of my own:

1. Secret Santa stockings that are opened on Christmas Eve (we don't open all our presents in the Southern hemisphere till the actual day)
2. Watching the Polar Express AND Love Actually with the whole family
3. Posting a Christmas Gifts blog from herein.

Don't you just love tradition?

xoxo
Vittoria



CONSTANTS
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Nails: ARMIDI True Enhance - Cherry
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)
Teeth: DEETALEZ Teeth - Rabbit

ENSEMBLE #1
Skin: LAQ Vilda Christmas Gift - Nougat/Light Brow FREE
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Hair: MAITREYA Lauren - Almond FREE

Lingerie: LUCK INC. Cutieh Undie Xmas FREE

ENSEMBLE #2
Skin: LAQ Vilda Christmas Gift - Milky/Light Brow FREE
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Hair: EXILE Artemis Angel Dust FREE

Dress: ICING Miss Merrymaker (Part of complete outfit) FREE

ENSEMBLE #2
Skin: LAQ Vilda Christmas Gift - Cocoa/Dark Brow FREE
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Brown
Hair: SIXTY NINE Sonia II - Dark Chestnut

Hat: ABISS Christmas Hat FREE
Outfit: ECLECTIC APPAREL Wrap Me Up FREE

Pose by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #11: Portobello Road

Showing alot of love for MILK MOTION lately, huh? I can't help it, Marie Lauridsen makes some incredible content. Plus I'm broke and having to rely on whatever's in my inventory, despite dying to splurge on new LELUTKA releases. Anyway, onward.

This is a summer inspired look, a vision of where I want to be and what I want to be doing - shopping in London on Portobello road. I was last there in August and my greatest purchase was nothing to do with fashion (although I did get some great stuff), rather I bought an 18th century edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

And so, relying on little treasures, I hope you too are inspired to create a sensory ensemble out of your own inventory.

Hope you love it.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Basic/Bbrown Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: MAITREYA Alex II - Bistre (Modified)
Nails: TRES BLAH Nail Colour - Pastels
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)
Teeth: DEETALEZ Teeth - Natural

Dress: MILK MOTION My Vintage Jean Dress (No longer available)
Boots: MON TISSU Provence Riding Boots - Chestnut
Bag: TRES BLAH Tres Blah Tote Bag (Freebie)
Hat: THEOSOPHY Waterbeck Hat
Bracelet: MIEL Lun Bracelet
Cigarette: SINISTER DESIGNS Cigarette Sculpty V3

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #10: Purple Laze

I love shopping. I do. So with my RL christmas shopping absolutely blitzed today in under 3 hours, I decided to take that energy and catch up on some new releases this week.

I love the phenomena of limited release groups, i.e. FIFTY LINDEN FRIDAYS, PROJECT THEMEORY and THE STUMBLEBUM BRIGRADE. Today's ensemble features the MILK MOTION releases for the latter. If you like it well made, cheap and fairly exclusive, I'd be checking out these groups.

Hope you love it!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Dew/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: ELIKATIRA Vivid Brown Shades no. 5
Nails: TRES BLAH Nail Colour - Cool
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Sweater: MILK MOTION My Bow Sweater
Skirt: MON TISSU Pretty Pleats Skirt - Black
Shoes: MAITREYA Moxie Coal - Purple Taupe
Scarf: MILK MOTION My Thin Scarf
Bag: MILK MOTION My Leather Patchwork Bag
Watch: CHRONOKIT No. 35 Eden - Black

Poses by DIESEL WORKS & GLITTERATI

Dressed Down #9: Chilly Bunny

Well I'm back behind the desk, having celebrated my friends' graduation in RL yesterday! Woot! So because I'm still recovering, I'm having to rely on an old ensemble to get me through the day.

Featured in this post are my two favourite One Eleven items. You've already become acquainted with my Surf Co. boots, but I was also lucky enough to have purchased Anya Ohmai's cute sweater. Together they make a snug winter ensemble for a day on the pond, perhaps?

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Frost/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Brown
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: LELUTKA Swift II - Toast
Markings: L.FAUNA Ruddy Nose

Shirt: ZAARA Isis Shirt - White
Sweater: OHMAI Azure Pico Sweater - Vintage (111)
Pants: ARMIDI Kogo Skinny Pants - Faded Umber
Boots: SURF CO. Paperboy Ankle Boots w/socks - Cream (111)
Mittens: LEAGUE Mittens - Light Brown
Snowflake: /ME Nosefrakes Tiny Snowflake

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #8: Wintour Nouveau

Revisiting an old favourite, in homage to the famed Vogue editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour. ARMIDI pretty much makes up my staple of go-to basics, I am distressed that there will be no more new releases and that the designer's new venture is taking so long to come out, if at all. Anywho, this is my reinvented, Wintour 2.0.

I'd heard of Pixel Mode a while back (I even own a prefab) but I'd never really dabbled in their clothes and accessories, until my roomie Dai, introduced me to the glorious Baby T's *squeee!*
I fear readers, that this is not the last you'll hear of them, even if they are a dated article.

Hope you love it!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Smokey/Brown Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: DERNIER CRI Amanda Brown shades no. 2
Nails: TRES BLAH Nail Colour - Black

Tank: ARMIDI Ribbon Tank Noir
Shorts: ARMIDI Jordyn Shorts Black
Blazer: ARMIDI Classic Pinstripe Blazer Black
Shoes: PIXEL MODE Baby T's Black w/sock
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Silver Bead Necklace
Watch: CHRONOKIT No. 36 Dio Black
Glasses: REEK Park Shades Black

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #7: Flared Blues

This is alittle bit 60's retro but I love the silhouette. Believe it or not, I started this ensemble with some of the latest releases from MAITREYA (Natalie hair and Moxie shoes). Not sure how I wound up with this as an end result, but there you go.

I love the textures of both IZUYAMI's cardigan and the woollen feel of R.ICIELLI's pants. I rarely get to indulge in winterwear this time of year, so SL is quite a nice escape from Sydney's heat and play fashion model. Expect more winter ensembles from me, this season!

Finally, another cute highlight are the nail colours from TRES BLAH. I'm not a huge fan of prim nails, especially fitting them and most nail glove layers simply annoy me as they seem to not cover the nail bed featured on most skins, but Juliette seems to have nailed this (get it? heh, heh...yeah-.-). The fatpack comes in cute pastels and some solid basics.

Catch your groove, ladies!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Eagle/Brown Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: MAITREYA Natalie - Coffee
Nails: TRES BLAH Nail Colour - Periwinkle
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Shirt: ZAARA Isis Shirt - White
Pants: R.ICIELLI Germanotta Highwaist Pants - Cold
Cardigan: IZUMIYA Navy Cardigan 3/4 Sleeve B
Shoes: MAITREYA Moxie - Patent Black/Glaucous
Scarf: MIEL Elle Uber Bow

Dressed Down #6: Vogue It

I'm going to be honest... I've no idea what that title means.

Moving on. Here's a mixture of some old and some new additions to my inventory. A look for a windswept afternoon in town. Quick note, the jacket is an old favourite from HPMD that I've modded alittle to be shorter.

xoxo Vittoria

PS Yeah, the boots are from the One Eleven event... I regret nothing!



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Dark/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: ELIKATIRA Modd Brown Shades no. 5

Top & Jacket: HPMD Tweed Jacket Green Check & T
Pants: ARMIDI Journey Tweed Slacks - Coal
Boots: SURF CO. Paperboy Ankle Boots w/Socks - Cream (111)
Scarf: MIEL Lia Scarf Plaid - Slate
Glasses: VERSAEI Anna Wintour's Versaei Tortoiseshell Sunglasses (Get them here)
Necklace: YUMMY Traveller's Charms
Watch: CHRONOKIT No. 37 Lancelot - Black

Poses by GLITTERATI.

FYI #4: Grand Sim Opening Of LULA

I can barely contain myself. Some of the grid's best and brightest have banded together to not only open a new sim, but bring forth a new brand. Lula is now home to Lamb, Turnip's, Tres Blah and lovechild of Juliette Westerburg and Emma Gilmour, their shabby chic new brand, Mon Tissu.

Not only is the sim gorgeous (for all you SL shutterbugs), but the entire collection is disgusting...ly good. Come payday, I'm afraid I may have to fatpack it all. But for now, here's a quick glance.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Eagle/Brown Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Hair: LAMB Wild Nothing - Kit Kat

OUTFIT no. 1
Cardigan: MON TISSU Prudence Cardigan - Blue
Skirt: TRAM Chiffon Skirt - Light Ash
Shoes: ARMIDI Sasche Flats - Black
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Heirloom Pendant

OUTFIT no. 2
Top: MON TISSU Jolie Beaded Tunic - Black
Jeans: ARMIDI Grace Jeans - Night
Boots: MON TISSU Provence Riding Boots - Dark Brown
Watch: CHRONOKIT No. 36 Dio Black

OUTFIT no. 3
Top: MON TISSU So Boho Blouse - Cream
Shorts: TRES BLAH Denim Cut-off Shorts no. 1
Boots: SURF CO. Olea Worn Boots (FLF)
Necklace: YUMMY Traveller's Charms
Watch: CHRONOKIT No. 36 Dio Black

Poses by GLITTERATI.

FYI #3: One 11 Event! Nov 26 - Jan 11

Blegh... bad Vitt!

Ok, I know, I know, I'm awful. BUT this one had to make it to the blog. The One Eleven event, an exercise in exclusivity, is on now for a limited time only. Be one of 111 to grab the limited edition designs from some of the biggest names on the grid.

This is just one of the many things I picked up. But don't worry, the rest will be featured soon... gotta milk my money's worth, right?

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Frost/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: ELIKATIRA Blind Brown Shades no. 5
Markings: L.FAUNA Dimples - Tan

Hoodie: FRI.DAY Limited Hoodie - Mocha (111)
Jeans: MAITREYA Skinny Rolled Jeans no. 3
Boots: REEK Boston Boots (FLF)

Poses by TRAM.

LA PREMIERE - The Dancer

Hi everybody!!

This is a machinima I made a while ago (in a previous life), that I've recently updated, reshot and re-edited. It's nothing special, just a quick exercise for me in capturing footage and editing. I hope you guys enjoy it and I can't wait to get started on a much bigger project!

xoxo

Vittoria

FYI #2: Lelutka Halloween 2010!

This is going to be short and sweet for the sake of time. LELUTKA have a special Halloween give away for today only for both ladies and gentlemen. Get on down there fast. I LOVE the gown, it's tres vampy. I need a ball to go to, so fellas, hit me up!

Happy Halloween!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Dark/Black Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: ELIKATIRA Wish Brown Shades no. 5

Gown: LELUTKA Claudia Gown
Shoes: LELUTKA Saffron Pumps Neutral Black
Gloves: 5TH & OXFORD Leather Gloves Black
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Agate Bib Necklace
Hair Accessory: LELUTKA Claudia Hair Blue Night (Headdress modded and separated from hair)

Poses by TRAM.

Dressed Down #5: Harvest Leaves

Autumn is probably my favourite season (which sucks 'cause in Australia right now, we're heading toward summer). Thus I can indulge in the new releases from LELUTKA today. They've released a cute collection of cardigans, handbags and shirts and I have used the cardigan in olive as the starting point for this look.

Also, a word to the wise, if you haven't jumped on the Fifty Linden Fridays group, then you are missing out. As the name would imply, every friday a group of notable designers put out a new and exclusive item for $50L from 12:01AM till 11:59PM. Featured is the FLF item from SURF CO.

Hope you love it!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Bare/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine L-Mid Dark Brown
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Nose: L.FAUNA Ruddy Nose
Cheeks: L.FAUNA Dimples & Freckles
Hair: LELUTKA Swift 2 - Toast


Tee: TRES BLAH DIY Tee - Black
Scarf: MAITREYA Long Scarf Black
Jeans: MAITREYA Skinny Jeans no. 5 (No prims version)
Boots: SURF CO. Olea Boots - Worn
Cardigan: LELUTKA Otono Cardigan Olive
Gloves: WHIPPET & BUCK Riding Gloves Black
Bag: LELUTKA Mitu Bag Brown


Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #4: Moulin Rouge Massacre

Sorry it took so long to get this one up. Not alright. Don't worry, I'll make it up to you... cross my pierced heart.

Anyway, this was a costume to a 'Moulin Rouge with a Halloween twist', birthday party event... wow, that was a lot of words. So I put together this burlesque inspired outfit. I love the sugar skull make-up, inspired by the Spanish holiday of Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Despite the morbid overtones, perfectly suited to Halloween, this is not meant to be a spooky holiday but rather a day of remembrance for the loss of loved ones.

So, I present my fallen 'working girl'. Who will remember her?

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Yellow Eagle/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine L-mid Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA Rumor II Brown Shades no. 5
Makeup: LA MALVADA MUJER Dia De Los Muertos

Lingerie: OOH LALA! Lined Corset Pink Bows
Stockings: OOH LALA! Lacey Stockings White
Shoes: GOS Platform Pumps White
Gloves: 5TH & OXFORD Leather Gloves White
Earrings: PAPER COUTURE I Dream of India
Prop: MIASNOW Stabbed in Heart Accessory

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #3: Rocking Paper Couture

I. Adore. Paper Couture.

...Seriously.

I salivate over every new collection. They're always innovative, gorgeously textured and make me part quite happily with a hefty amount of lindens. And don't worry, if you've missed their previous collections. They are all available for purchase here and here, at the Marketplace.

And yet, I rarely ever wear a complete PC ensemble... apart from their evening-wear (which is to die for, needless to say). I always end up taking bits and pieces to mix in with my wardrobe. This is just one example, I hope to blog another tomorrow. As the title suggests, this is Paper Couture meets Bohemian rockstar... however contradictory that may sound.

Accessories are not my strongest suit, however my favourite piece in this ensemble, is the fabric necklace that I tend to think of more as a scarf. It comes with a beautifully jewelled dragonfly for all the primmy princesses out there who love that sort of detail. Also, the box bangle from Stiletto Moody is available only to group members, so if you truly feel you can't go on without it, best join the flock!

Work it!

xoxo
Vittoria

Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Smokey/Blonde Brow

Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine L-mid Dark Gray

Hair: DERNIER Cri Taylor Brown Shades no. 2

Tank: ATOMIC Shredded Tank White

Jeans: ARMIDI Grace Jeans Light Gray

Vest: WHIPPET & BUCK Tea Hawks Vest Black

Boots: PAPER COUTURE Typhoon Boots Black

Necklace: PAPER COUTURE Dragon Fly Fabric Necklace

Bangle: STILETTO MOODY Box Bracelet

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Dressed Down #2: French Coquette

One last blog for the evening...

This is one of my favourite outfits. I'm constantly wearing it whenever I'm feeling particularly girly... which is alot of the time, admittedly. Not only that, but the ensemble features some of my favourite designers, most notably, Whippet & Buck who create beautifully textured pieces that really tickle my... well, that's not for here.

Also newsworthy, is the fact that Elikapeka Tiramisu, former owner of hair store ETD, has rebranded and just opened her new store ELIKATIRA. You will find this hair as well as seven new releases in store now. I accessorised with a pin from MIEL, that I reattached in the hair and with some adjustment, found it sits quite well.

Finally, these adorable INGENUE flats are amongst many new items available from ALBERO's Gatcha event. Get them here while you still can.

Hope you love it!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Yellow Eagle/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine L-mid Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA Rumor Brown Shades no. 5
Hair Accessory: MIEL Oh Leafy Pin Me in 'Eclipse'

Blouse: WHIPPET & BUCK Claven Lace Blouse in 'Antique'
Skirt: NYLON OUTFITTERS Inner Ballerina Tutu
Shoes: INGENUE Clara in 'Wheat'
Necklace: YUMMY Travellers Charms
Ring: PAPER COUTURE Limelight Ring

Poses by TRAM

Dressed Down #1: Nautical Chic

My very first look... and it's very casual. Way to pull out all the stops, huh? This also happens to be my first hand at photography in SL and in photoshop... such a noob. -.-

Anyway, I've been wearing alot of ARMIDI lately, in mourning I suppose. They've always been a staple in my modest collection and I find myself going back to them alot. Hopefully this blog will push me not to be so redundant!

So this is my ode to summer styling. You'll find that my taste is quite classic I suppose, and in this ensemble, I like the nautical stripe, belted and complimented by the high waist cut. Plus Kookie's Vo pumps are to die for and would make any lady's legs go on for days.

Enjoy!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie in Olive - Ruby in the Sky/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ Transparency Shine L-mid Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Hair: DERNIER CRI Dove Brown Shades no. 2

Tank: ARMIDI Elephant Outfitters Ribbon Tank - Navy
Skirt: LELUTKA Paine Mini - Red
Shoes: KOOKIE Vo Pumps - Red
Bag: MILK MOTION My Tote Bag - Couple
Watch: CHRONOKIT Watch no. 34 - Comet

Poses: GLITTERATI Dressed 1 & Long Hair 1

FYI #1: A Taste of Things To Come

The word is out. Former fashion giant ARMIDI, is dead, paving the way for the emergence of their new brand VERSAEI, under the flagship enterprise of VASCHWITZUGENPLATZ... yup.

And you can check it all out for yourself... the tantalising teaser is here.

Be sure to collect all your Fashion Week goodies bags, notably for the store credit cards inside. And if you're particularly eager, there are several more littered about the abandoned runway, as well as a handful of cute eyewear.

That is all for now.

xoxo
Vittoria




Photo taken by Katey Coppola.

Featuring: Vittoria Hancroft, James Schwarz, Katey Coppola, Jayden Robbiani & Suti Capalini.

New Beginnings

Well, hi there. Welcome.

My name is Vittoria Hancroft and I've recently returned to Second Life refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to kick it again. My forte in SL is shopping. And I dabble in machinima.

I often get complimented and queried about my outfits, so I thought it'd be a fun hobby to start up this little blog. I am by no means a prominent figure on the SL fashion scene, I have no connections whatsoever. This is just for fun and frankly, there are a lot more significant fashion blogs out there.

Self-deprication aside, I hope you enjoy some of the ensembles. Thanks for stopping by - and I hope to see you in-world!

xoxo
Vittoria