Monday, January 24, 2011

Dressed Down #19: Daily Elle

My small homage to THE supermodel in the world (I'm not biased at all) - Elle Macpherson as spotted by the Daily Mail a couple of days ago. I loved that this is what she wears to pick up her kids.

Point of interest, hot new boots from GOS. These are rather innovative for their scripted brilliance. There are three heel choices (Stiletto, Chunky & Wedge) and you can purchase different colour coats for a lesser price than the cost of the boots. Brilliance.

Now start walking!

xoxo
Vittoria




Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' v.2 - Eagle/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Me', Brown Shades no. 5
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Nails: ARMIDI 'True Enhance Painted Nails', Ocean

Top: TRES BLAH 'DIY Tee', Black
Jeans: MON TISSU 'Denim 1929 Cigarette', Black
Shrug: AOHARU 'Fur Coat', Black
Boots: GOS 'Curvaceous Boot', Black
Ring: PAPER COUTURE 'Leather Blossom Ring'
Cuff: ADDICT 'Athena Cuff', Gold
Glasses: VERSAEI 'Gunther's Fierce Vintage Gold Baciaga Frames'

Poses by GLITTERATI & MAITREYA.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Décor #1: My Own Home!




Now, I don't just shop for clothes in SL - furniture and decor have a very special place in my heart. So when I'm not splurging my lindens on clothes, I'm usually house hunting or looking for knick knacks to add to the home I share with my dear friend Dailyn Holfe.

Thus, I present a short mini-series of posts based around the spaces in our home (just so this doesn't turn into a monster post). We live in one of my favourite prefabs of all time, the wonderful Port Eynon Skybox by Trace Osterham's THEOSOPHY. Whilst I love open plan builds, I did modify the skybox a tiny bit just to define the spaces a bit more (more of which you'll see in the posts to come).

So first up, the formal lounge. Enjoy!

xoxo
Vittoria



Chaise: ARCADE Porch Relic w/o Leaves
Desk: LISP Beatrice Bureau
Desk Lamp: THEOSOPHY Whixley Lamp (Group Gift)
End Table Lamp: THE LOFT Fairview Desk Lamp
Books: MM GRAFFITI 4 Book_G 1 Prim
Frames & Shelves: PHI Change of Pace & The Climb (NOW AVAILABLE!)
Coffee Table: THE LOFT Adwin Coffee Table
Flower Vase: TURNIP'S Bottle of Fall Poppies
Newspaper: ILLCLAN PROP SHOP Newspaper
Rugs: NOTSOBAD Wilfied Rug & VH Autumn Motif Rug Black (Made by me! Haha)



Piano: ARIA Lorelei Grand Piano
Fireplace: PHI Messimo Fireplace
Lemon Vase: ART DUMMY Fishbowl (Modified)
Chairs: THEOSOPHY Denham Deux Leather Chestnut
Throw Pillows: THE LOFT Addison Floor Pillow Noir
Diary: THE LOFT Journal Blue
End Table: THE LOFT Adwin End Table
Antler Frame: THEOSOPHY Rog Jeleni
Books: MM GRAFFITTI & THE LOFT
Radio: EX TEMPORE Vintage Radio
Snowglobe: OHMAI Pigmai Snowglove Ver. Girl (ALBERO Christmas Fair)
Frame: CHRONOKIT Frame 01 (Artwork, 'The Last SLupper' by James Schwarz)



Lights: MODEST HOUSE Gatcha Leaf String Lights (Modified with my own textured polaroids)
Phonebooth: EX TEMPORE Phone Booth Teleporter

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Dressed Down #18: Totes Vintage

New LULA releases are becoming a serious day-maker for me. Featured below are just a small sampling of the new releases from MON TISSU and LAMB.

I felt like being a little girly after all the butt kicking yesterday. I'm quite picky with jewellery in SL (still mourning the loss of MUSE), particularly pearl, so I'm including some of my favourite pearl pieces from WHIPPET & BUCK, DECO and ZAARA.

To top it off, a DISGUSTINGLY gorgeous top from FASHIONABLY DEAD, a fabulous bag from ADDICT and a cute ribbon from TOKI DOKI. C'est beau, non?

xoxo
Vittoria

PS New skin!!! I feel weird but I do love it.



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Fay in Olive' - Basic/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Brown
Hair: LAMB 'Lover', Butterfinger
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Lipstick: DUTCH TOUCH 'Megan Lipstick', Pale
Nails: ARMIDI 'True Enhance Painted Nails', Natural

Top: FASHIONABLY DEAD 'Vintage Boat Neck Tee'
Trousers: MON TISSU 'Horizon Twill Trousers', Beige
Shoes: MON TISSU 'Cottage Flats', Beige
Handbag: ADDICT 'Day Tripper Bag', Blondie
Bracelet: WHIPPET & BUCK 'Diamond & Pearl Bracelet Stack', Golden Pearl/Cream
Necklace: DECO 'Essential Pearl Necklace', Cream
Ring: ZAARA 'Kashiti Bobble Ring', Pearl/Silver
Hair Ribbon: TOKI DOKI 'Bow 3 Lace', Light Grey

Poses by GLITTERATI.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Dressed Down #17: DOA?

Sorry I've been MIA lately, friends. I've been kind of... blah. Thankfully I have friends to distract me with shopping, gossip, movies... zombie massacres?

It's not uncommon for a group of us to get dolled up and go out and try some of the many activities available in-world. I wasn't going to blog this but my dear roomie Dai thought I should. So it's a little different, but I hope you all like it.

Some incredible new releases from THE ABYSS made me revisit this older edition of a complete avatar still available in-store. I paired with some ARMIDI shorts, KOOKIE boots and a pair of BRUTAL .357 magnums for a Lara Croft inspired ensemble.

Kick ass!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Eagle/Dark Brow v.2
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: THE ABYSS 'Opium' (Part of complete avatar)
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Facial Wounds: YAYO 'Black Eyes, Cheek and Lip Bruises'

Tee: THE ABYSS 'USA Logo Tee', Battle Scars (Part of complete avatar)
Shorts: ARMIDI 'Jordyn Shorts', Twig
Boots: KOOKIE 'Armada Boot Warmer', Black Wash
Belt: THE ABYSS 'Knife Belt' (Part of complete avatar)
Gloves: THE ABYSS 'Leather Gloves' (Part of complete avatar)
Guns & Holster: BRUTAL WEAPONS 'Desert Eagle', firearms & holster
Blindfold: ZANZO 'Halloween Hell Blindfold', Bloody Face
Leg Wounds: HYSTERIA 'Tell Me Where It Hurts', Wounds

Poses by LOST WORLD.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Dressed Down #16: Reality Bytes

Hi5! for the cheesy pun? No? Ok. Moving on.

This is a rather simple ensemble but I was excited by the fact that it is pretty much identical to an outfit in my RL wardrobe. I was ecstatic to come by these shorts from the talented Kianna Noel of ADDICT. The design is modelled on a previous jeans release she did for LELUTKA. Never fear, dear readers, she will be releasing both items very soon.

This is about as heavy handed as I go with accessories, in order to dress up the look a bit more. The necklace by WHIPPET & BUCK is one of a number of cute re-releases from last year's Jewellery Fair.

By the by, exciting new post type coming up soon! Keep a weary eye out!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Basic/Light Brow v.2
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Eyeliner: DUTCH TOUCH 'Makeup Eyeliner Nr 1'
Hair: DERNIER CRI 'Dove', Brown Shades no. 2
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Tee: ARMIDI 'Basic Deep V-Neck', White
Shorts: ADDICT 'Nora Jean Shorts', Dark Blue (Coming soon)
Necklace: WHIPPET & BUCK 'Memory Collector Necklace'
Watch: CHRONOKIT 'Watch no. 36 Dio', Black
Ring: THEOSOPHY 'Fordmouth Ring', Silver/Black/Gold
Wristband: CE CUBIC EFFECT 'Obtuse Bracelet', Brown
Socks: MAITREYA 'Scrunched Prim Socks', Black
Wedges: KOOKIE 'City Wedges', Road Black

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Dressed Down #15: Budget Boho

Lately I've been feeling a bit lazy... just wanting to chill and hangout and not put any real effort into anything (except blogging of course).

So this is my 'thrown together' bit. I'm a very recent buyer of EXILE hairs and I thought this one was especially cute.

Sadly the clutch is a former 'gatcha' item from a previous ALBERO fair, so I tried not to feature it too prominently. Keep an eye out for those, I am forever picking up cute little knick knacks there.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Dew/Light Brow v.2
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: EXILE 'Adelle/B', Coffee
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Tank: MON TISSU 'Lollia Tank Top', Black
Bolero: G FIELD 'Ruffle Bolero', Ivory
Skirt: SO MANY STYLES 'Chiffon Lacy Skirt Floral Lila' (FLF)
Flats: ZAARA 'Ilaida Mojri', Jewelled Tan/Gold
Necklace: MON TISSU 'Take Flight Necklace', Gold
Clutch: MODD G 'Sally Floral Clutch', Black (ALBERO GATCHA)

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Dressed Down #14: Little Girl Lost

So much newness my budget can't handle it. First up is this sculpty phenomenon from TRAM. I paired it with a cute dress from TINY BIRD that I've been dying to blog. Not to mention ELIKATIRA's adorable new hair release. And of course, my favourite boots of the moment from MIEL.

Sadly I'm too much of a DUTCH TOUCH skin devotee to change but ILLUSORY has released a new line of skins. I picked up the antlers. I'm sorry. Too much change scares me. But be sure to check it all out for yourself.

NB: A note on wearability, due to the nature of sculpts and movement, these garments will sometimes cut through each other. If this doesn't bother you all that much, happy shopping!

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Basic Frost/Light Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Later' - Brown Shades no. 5
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Dress: TINY BIRD 'St Augustine Dress', White
Coat: TRAM 'Nordic Knit Coat', Brown
Boots: MIEL 'Lia Boots', Buckskin/Cream
Scarf: LEAGUE 'Vintage Scarf', Umber
Antlers: ILLUSORY 'Twig Antlers', Winter

Poses by GLITTERATI, MAITREYA & DIESEL WORKS.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Dressed Down #13: Equestrian Debutante

I've been itching for the new Lelutka releases for a while now and finally managed to snag some swag. I've paired down the military glam look for something a bit more traditional for the races.

Point of interest, MIEL's 'Lia' boots which are colour-changeable for a very reasonably price in my opinion. It's essentially a fatpack for cheap!

Finally, perhaps my favourite article in the ensemble... EPOQUE's fascinator. Flawless.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Dark/Light Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Wish' - Brown Shades no. 5
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Shirt: COCO 'Skinny Shirt', White (Modified)
Vest: ARMIDI 'Cambridge Knit Vest', Gray
Jacket: LELUTKA 'Charlie Jacket', Navy
Trousers: COCO 'High Waisted Tuxedo Pants', Black
Boots: MIEL 'Lia Boots', Smokey/White Socks
Gloves: WHIPPET & BUCK 'Riding Gloves', Black
Fascinator: EPOQUE 'Debutante on Windsor', Sophia Slater
Earrings: PAPER COUTURE 'Pearl Cluster Stud'
Crop: PROFANITY INC. 'Riding Crop' (Marketplace)

Poses by MAITREYA & DIESEL WORKS.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

FYI #7: Doppleganger Grand Opening!

For those who adore some chic basics to mix and match. I'd been waiting all week for the opening, ducked into the party, grabbed all that would rezz and immediately dashed home. And now it's off to the Illusory opening (what a busy weekend!)

Now get! And shop till you drop.

xoxo
Vittoria



ENSEMBLE #1
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Basic/Light Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Mood' - Brown Shades no. 5
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)

Shirt: DOPPLEGANGER Tux Dress GIFT
Cardigan: DOPPLEGANGER 'Drew Cardigan', Red Embroidered NEW
Skirt: ARTILLERI 'Zara Skirt', Brown/Blue
Socks: DOPPLEGANGER 'Button Me Up Mountain Valley Socks', Dark Blue NEW
Shoes: KOOKIE 'Vo Pumps', Camel
Glasses: REEK 'Augie Glasses', Black


ENSEMBLE #2
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Basic/Light Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Vivid' - Brown Shades no. 5
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)
Nails: TRES BLAH 'Nail Colour', Black

Dress: DOPPLEGANGER 'Polly Dress', Nude
Sweater: MON TISSU 'Heathered Pullover', Grey
Shoes: ELIKATIRA 'Move Pumps', Nude
Necklace: PAPER COUTURE 'Fishnet Wrapped Pearls', Cream


ENSEMBLE #3
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' - Basic Smokey/Light Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine' Dark Gray
Hair: POSH 'Bitter', Latte
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE Beauty Mark Tattoo
Lashes: L.FAUNA Pretty and Underlashes (FLF)
Nails: TRES BLAH 'Nail Colour', Black

Romper: DOPPLEGANGER 'Amelia Romper', Mint
Belt: WHIPPET & BUCK 'Ribbon Belt', Black
Shoes: ELIKATIRA 'Move Pumps', Fallow
Necklace: DECO 'Green Milk Glass Necklace' (111)
Bracelet: ARMIDI 'Triple Pearl Bracelet', Black

Poses by MAITREYA.