#31 Welcome to Del Vino!

PIZZA

Hair: Fashionably Dead, "Spider Queen" in France
Skin: Fashionably Dead, "Morning Sun - Matte Cateye 3"
Eyes: Tres Blah, "Jejune Dark Brown Eyes"
Lashes: Lelutka "2011 Lashes"

Pose: (PDA) Rest 1 - 01

Dress: U.F.O "I don't need any jewer"
Tights: Tres Blah "tights polkadots"
Shoes: Paper Couture "Suede Platform Pumps" in Black
Necklace: Fashionably Dead "Crystal Necklace" in Sea
Ring: Paper Couture "Polished Stones Ring" in Aqua




EMERY 

Skin: The Body Co. ~ Hunter - 04 Medium
Eyes: The Abyss ~ Dave Gears - Light Blue
 Hair: Exile ~ Sid - Chardonnay (modded)
Eyelashes: MADesigns ~ Naturale

Pose: Dieselworks "Alagan #3"

Jacket/Shirt: Kal Rau ~ Black Blazer Collection - Grey Shirt
Undershirt: Muism ~ MTT - White
Pants: Atomic ~ Skinny Jeans - Vintage
Shoes: Kalnins ~ Terra
Belt: Kapanga ~ Lut Short Belt (sold with the Lut Shorts)




VITTORIA

Hair: Dura "Girl*31" in Sienna
Skin: Dutch Touch "Jolie"
Eyes: pc eyes by LL "night rain"
Makeup: Dutch Touch "Jolie" V2 Beautymarks Moles and Xtra Freckles

Pose: PDA for P.C. I

Dress: Beetlebones "Be Mine Mini Dress" in White
Shoes: Celoe "Zoe" pump in Saddle
Earrings: Paper Couture "Tulle Wrapped Earrings"
Clutch: Hucci "D'Ann Clutch" in Sapphire


Group Pose: oOo Studio "Pimp"

Photoshoot location: All photos were shot in and around the new Wine and Tapas bar "Del Vino."
Taxi to Del Vino

FYI #12: Happy Birthday CHIC Ltd!

Just a couple of my favourite pieces from the awesome contributors toward CHIC Ltd's first birthday event.

This is but a mere sampling of what's available so go knock yourself out here.

xoxo
Vittoria



ENSEMBLE #1
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie v.2 in Olive, Frost/Blonde Brow
Eyes: APHOTIC GLOOM Clarus Prim Eyes, Peaches [CHIC LTD]
Hair: SHAG There She Goes, Toffee [CHIC LTD]

Dress: IZZIE'S Summer Dress, White [CHIC LTD]
Shoes: LELUTKA Mischa, Bashful
Bag: MON TISSU Straw Tote Bag, Dark Brown
Necklace: SIGMA Daphne Necklace, Mahogany [CHIC LTD]

ENSEMBLE #2
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie v.2 in Olive, Smokey Smooth/Blonde Brow
Eyes: APHOTIC GLOOM Clarus Prim Eyes, Daisy [CHIC LTD]
Hair: LAMB Heart, Honeycomb Roots [Group gift]

Dress: INDIE ROSE Animal Print Halter Jumpsuit, Brown [CHIC LTD]
Shoes: MAITREYA Hana Seashell, Leather

ENSEMBLE #3
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH Jolie v.2 in Olive, Basic/Blonde Brow
Eyes: APHOTIC GLOOM Clarus Prim Eyes, Bubblegum [CHIC LTD]
Hair: ELIKATIRA Leah, Brown Shades no. 5

Dress: LEAGUE Vintage Chiffon Dress, Black/Desert belt [CHIC LTD]
Shoes: MON TISSU Montsegur Pumps, Camel
Earrings: LEAGUE Antique Lace Earring, Pink Ribbon/Aged Lace

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

Dressed Down #29: Acute Acumen

To show that I well and truly am back in the saddle, (and also to catch up on some new releases and events), here is a marketed master post peppered with some fiscal acquisitions and endeavouring to drive up our virtual economy.

As you may or may not be aware, CULTURE SHOCK is the latest fashion/music event to hit the grid, offering up an array of new and exclusive content from no doubt, some of your favourite content creators. I was particularly tickled by MR POET's foray into accessories (Win). You still have a couple of weeks to brave the lag and pick up some treasures.

Also, MON TISSU has released their 'Ruffles and Lace' collection. Of course, it's amazing, particularly their new shorts. For those who aren't always satisfied with prim shorts attachments, you'll be happy to know that acting on customer feedback, the shorts come with non-prims layers as well as various prim attachment sizes. Market research for the win!

Enjoy the swag!

xoxo
Vittoria



CONSTANTS
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' v.2 - Basic/Blonde Brow
Eyes: POETIC COLORS 'Night Rain Eyes', Medium
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Lashes: L.FAUNA 'Pretty & Underlashes'

ENSEMBLE #1
Hair: LELUTKA 'Watson', Toast
Dress: EPOQUE 'Backless Tee Dress', Taupe
Shoes: MAITREYA 'Allure', Nude
Watch: CHRONOKIT 'Watch no. 37 Lancelot', Black
Bag: ORTA 'Natasha Bag', Noir (Culture Shock '11)
Glasses: MR POET 'Half Rim Eyeglasses' (Culture Shock '11)

ENSEMBLE #2
Hair: LELUTKA 'Inverted', Toast (NEW)
Blouse: SO MANY STYLES 'Ruffle Tank', Indian Red (NEW)
Pants: SO MANY STYLES 'Linen Pants', Grey (NEW)
Blazer: SO MANY STYLES 'Boyfriend's Blazer', Black (NEW)
Shoes: ANEXX 'Loafer Pumps', Brown
Bag: MR POET 'Leather Backpack', Choco (Culture Shock '11)

ENSEMBLE #3
Hair: LELUTKA 'Renta', Toast
Blouse: MON TISSU 'Gathered Frills Blouse', Grey (NEW)
Shorts: MON TISSU 'Minx Shorts', Brown (NEW)
Shoes: MON TISSU 'Montsegur Pumps', Black
Watch: CHRONOKIT 'Watch no. 36 Dio', Silver
Bag: MON TISSU 'Straw Tote Bag', Black (NEW)

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

Dressed Down #26: Quelqu'un m'a dit

Feeling rather cute today so I thought I'd share. Aren't I giving?
With everyone on Plurk currently working through the music challenge, it made me switch on one of my favourite songs (below for your listening pleasure) and inspired this modest ensemble.

I adore this blouse from FISHY STRAWBERRY, loaded with sculpty goodness. Also JANE never fails with their cute collection of dresses. And when you combine the two? No really, you're welcome.

xoxo
Vittoria



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

Blouse: FISHY STRAWBERRY 'Neo Romantic Blouse', Nude
Skirt: JANE 'Melody Dress', Fawn with Lace
Belt: VIVE9 'Jersey Belted Tee Dress', Suede Belt
Boots: MON TISSU 'Provence Riding Boots', Brown
Bag: MILK MOTION 'My Heart Bag' (FLF)

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

Dressed Down #25: Let There Be Leg

I have two words for you. PEQE. Exclusive.

Not something you come across everyday, exclusivity is quite the novelty in-world. And with various weekly events such as FIFTY LINDEN FRIDAYS, SUPER BARGAIN SATURDAYS, LAZY SUNDAYS (wow, as if we didn't love our weekends already!), etc, exclusivity can sometimes be granted through limited release.

Note it in your diaries. 50 OF A KIND is the latest fortnightly event to hit the SL calendar whereby, as the title would suggest, designers will release a limited edition creation of which only 50 will be available. With a relatively low key beginning, most of the offerings (both fashion and decor) were snatched up within a couple of hours. I managed to grab this little number from PEQE.

Be sure to man your battle stations kids, 'cause this one is gonna be a bloodbath.

xoxo
Vittoria



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

Shirt: COCO 'Skinny Tie & Shirt', White (Modified)
Dress: PEQE 'Denim Flow' (50 Of A Kind)
Shoes: ANNEX 'Loafer Pumps', Brown/With Socks
Gloves: 5TH & OXFORD 'Leather Gloves', Black
Belt: MIEL 'Troupe Belt', Natural/Coco
Necklace: DECO 'Triple Strand Pearls' (FLF)

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

FYI #10: Dresses and Dresses and Dresses, Oh My!

Ugh. Do not ever go on holidays. It's been completely daunting since my return to SL, catching up on new releases, sorting inventory and trying to put together some catch up ensembles without just chucking everything out at once.

So on to some of my favourite new and not so new releases! Dresses abound in SL at the moment and I'm so delighted. NSD, MON TISSU, LAVIERE, TRES BLAH, and of course the TO ONE LOUNGE event that has since ended. The spectrum of colour and print has been gorgeous, and I'm so hoping it's not about to end anytime soon. Below are a small sampling of what's been current.

Hope you're all loving it as much as I am!

xoxo
Vittoria



CONSTANTS
Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' v.2 - Basic/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'

ENSEMBLE #1
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'Novel', Brown Shades no. 5
Flower: ELIKATIRA 'Novel Hair Flower', Blue
Dress: NSD 'Riri Dress', Yellow
Cuff: ADDICT 'Athena Cuff', Sky
Shoes: LELUTKA 'Pow Pumps', Coral/Gray

ENSEMBLE #2
Hair: ELIKATIRA 'About 2', Brown Shades no. 5
Flower: HONEY KITTY 'Vanilla Gingham Cookie Hair Crosage' (To One Lounge)
Dress: LAVIERE 'Spring Cocktail Dress', Yellow
Shoes: MAITREYA 'Neyya Toe-cap', White

Ensemble #3
Hair: LELUTKA 'Rain', Toast
Flower: ILLUSIONS 'Long Stem Red Rose'
Dress: TRES BLAH 'Mexican Peasant Dress', Yellow
Shoes: MON TISSU 'Provence Riding Boots', Brown

Poses by DIESEL WORKS.

Dressed Down #22: The 'It' Gurl

Despite being far from it myself, it's always fun to strut round like you're the shit. And these pants are the pair to do it in!

I love the print and silhouette on these new release harem trousers from EMERY. Now, they - are the shit. Also, my romance with ADDICT separates is still going strong (thanks for asking, we'll be celebrating an anniversary shortly), so I paired it with a breezy tank for effortless sex appeal.

Top it all off with a pair of oversized shades from EPOQUE, some glam accessories, and hot new hair from VIVE9 and leave 'em in your dust.

xoxo
Vittoria



Skin: DUTCH TOUCH 'Jolie in Olive' v.2 - Eagle/Blonde Brow
Eyes: GLANZ 'Transparency Shine', Dark Gray
Hair: VIVE9 'Bruna', 56th Marion (NEW)
Beauty Spot: DEZYNE 'Beauty Mark Tattoo'
Nails: TRES BLAH 'Nail Colour', Black

Bra & Top: ADDICT 'Filomina Top, Peach & 'Flomomina Bra', Black
Pants: EMERY 'Harem Trouser', Picnik (NEW)
Boots: REDGRAVE 'Girl's Bikers Reloaded
Watch: KARI 'Triple Strap Watch', Brown
Necklace: LASSITUDE & ENNUI 'Oreb Necklace'
Ring: MANDALA 'Sinra', Gold/Rings Only
Glasses: EPOQUE 'Oversized Shades', Neutral/Black

Poses by GLITTERATI & DIESEL WORKS.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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