#45 Do the twist

I’ve been quite obsessed with Mad Men as of late, having caught up with all seasons in time to see the season 5 finale this past Sunday. What an amazing time for fashion and decor. Thankfully, a plethora of designers in SL have met my needs for a 50’s-60’s inspired photoshoot. With perfect timing came Collabor88’s theme this month, “Shindig,” thought up by Toast Bard. A very funky and cool theme featuring a vibrant and mod contempo color scheme. With all these resources at my fingertips, it wasn’t hard to have fun with it. With me in the photo collection below is my sweet tiny baby internet friend of 7+ whole ding dang years, Corksoaker Gloom.


*Please note all poses in these photos were created by me to suit my vision for the blog post.



PIZZA

Hair: Exile - She Loves you
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup: Fashionably Dead for Collabor88- Twiggy Makeup, Segdewick Brows+Makeup, Bardot Teeth

Dress: Nylon Outfitters for Collabor88- Swingin’ Fringe Dress
Tights: U.F.O for Collabor88 - Sohee Star Stocking
Boots: Elikatira - Secret Boots

CORK

Hair: Exile - Jackson
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Shirt & Tie: Hoorenbeek - Mesh Dressing Shirt
Pants: Whippet & Buck - Boyd Dress Trousers
Shoes: WMD - The Aussie Boots
Watch: HOC Industries - Watch 01 F
Glasses: Cheerno - Marley

Photo taken in the Trompe Loeil NYC66 Skybox for Collabor88
Record table stand by Lisp




PIZZA

Hair: Truth - Kirby
Skin: Body Co. - Iris
Makeup: La Malvada Mujer for Collabor88 - Popcrazy, La Malvada Mujer - Eyebrows 8

Dress: Schadenfreude for Collabor88 - Color Field Dress
Shoes: The Sea Hole for Collabor88 - Flossy Wedge
Earrings: Yummy! - Fabby Earrings

CORK

Hair: Exile - Dustin
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Coat & Shirt: DECO - Mesh Fisherman Slicker
Pants: Whippet & Buck - Boyd Dress Trousers
Shoes: WMD - The Aussie Boots
Photo taken in the Trompe Loeil NYC66 Skybox for Collabor88
Casserole by RC Cluster




PIZZA

Hair: Lelutka - Bonjour
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup: Fashionably Dead for Collabor88 - Bardot Makeup, Sedgewick brows+makeup, Twiggy Makeup
Izzie’s Lipstick - Dark Red

Dress: Paper Couture - Red Lace
Heels: Armidi Gisaci - Dalia Pump

CORK

Hair: Exile - Jackson
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Suit: Tyler Park - Mesh Blue Suit Shoes: Iruco - Formal Shoes


Stay tuned for a future post covering the items in the apartment this photo was taken in!


In keeping with the vintage feel of this post, I’ve included a few retro glamour portraits we had fun putting together, inspired by actual couple’s portraits we came across on the beautiful and incredibly wide world web.




PIZZA

Hair: Wrigglesworth - Poodle Puff
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup: Body Co. - Classic Makeup
Lashes - Lelutka - Photoshoot ll

Blouse: Milk Motion - My Vichy Shirt

CORK

Hair: Exile - Jackson
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Jacket: Gizza - Mesh Long Cardigan
Shirt: Adjunct - Dress Shirt
Tie: Theosophy - Disserth Bowtie
Glasses: Reek - Junior Shades



PIZZA

Hair: Clawtooth - Let’s Get Married
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup: Fashionably Dead - Bardot makeup, teeth

Dress: Artilleri - Jennie Dress

CORK

Hair: Exile - Sid
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Suit: Opium - Mesh Male Suit Tweed




PIZZA

Hair: Ploom - Dusty Beehive
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup:Tres Blah - Liner style 1, La Malvada Mujer - Eyebrows 8, Izzie’s - Lipstick Dark Red

Dress: Maitreya - Nolita Dress
Pin: Vigo Creations - Hand of the king pin

CORK

Hair: Exile - Jackson
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Turtleneck: Hoorenbeek - Mesh Turtleneck for coat Coat: Hoorenbeek - Mesh Trenchcoat




PIZZA

Hair: Tuty’s - Diva Vintage Hair
Skin: Body Co. - Iris Makeup: Tres Blah - Indie Liner style 2, La Malvada Mujer - Eyebrows 8, Pididdle - Don’t Stop Yet Matte

Dress: Whippet & Buck - Makybe Dress

CORK

Hair: Boon - Cropped Hairbase
Skin: Body Co. - Breeze

Jacket: Kauna - Tweed Jacket
Shirt: Adjunct - Dress Shirt
Tie: Theosophy - Disserth Bowtie
Hat: Entente - Odilon Fedora

#30 Deux Dolls: My wife, the blogger.

Vittoria Hancroft is back to blogging and has brought along her life partner for the ride...me.
Hello.
My name is Pizza, and I'm delighted to be here.




ON VITTORIA (Left)

Hair: Dura "Girl*30" in Sienna
Skin: Dutch Touch "Jolie"
Eyes: Poetic Colour "Night Rain, Medium"
Makeup: Dutch Touch "Jolie" Beautymarks Moles and Xtra Freckles
Pose:(pda) Black wave/ Bad vibrations

Blouse: U.F.O if "if i lost you" Hondon
Shorts: Tres Blah "Sailor Shorts" in Red
Shoes: Narcotix "Zoe" shoe in Monochrome
Jewelry: Paper Couture "Gold Diamond Pave" Ring
Sunglasses: Tres Blah "Lolita Sun Glasses" in Black


ON PIZZA (Right)

Hair: Lamb "Sweet Pea" in Butter Cake
Skin: Fashionably Dead "Morning Sun" in Matte Cateye 2
Eyes: Tres Blah "Jejune Dark Brown Eyes"
Makeup: Tres Blah "Nail Colour" in Red
Pose:Pose:(pda) Mystery Mail

Blazer: Mon Tissu "Rockaby Blazer" in Khaki
Shirt: Kiedis "Henley neck shirt" in Navy
Pants: Milk Motion "My highwaist wool pants"
Bout: Theosophy "Disserth Bowtie" in Stripe Candy
Belt: LaViere "Long Skirt Blue Stripes Belt"
Socks: League "Gartered Socks -OverKnee-" in Grey
Shoes: COCO "Oxford Shoes" in Patent Black





FURNITURE

Picture 1:
{theosophy} "Ilston Sideboard"
{theosophy} "Ilston Candlestick"
(fd) "Indoor Days - Lovers RARE"
(fd) "Indoor Days - Zzz"

Picture 2:

Cheeky Pea "Peboamauk Sofa"

Picture 3:

LISP "Snuggle Blanket" in Blue LISP "Wooly Rug Beige"

LISP "Misty Single Floor Cushion" in Silver

Décor #4: My Own Home! Pt. 4

Now for the final corner. Ironically, this was the first corner of my home that I began work on. This is abit bittersweet for me, as this skybox no longer stands. It has been my home since my return to SL and it also holds alot of dear memories for me.

It's what brought my closest friend Dailyn Holfe to me, after she answered a group chat call for rug testers. It wasn't long before she moved in and we became virtual hermits, venturing out only to shop and shoot (photos and zombies). It really became a place to welcome friends and loved ones.

So in closing this chapter and bidding adieu to my beloved first skybox, I present a lady's boudoir.

xoxo
Vittoria

Bed: PHI Demoiselle Bed
Bedside table: PHI Demoiselle Night Table
Wall frames: SECOND SPACES The Easy Life, Princess Cameos
Wall decal: WALL CANDY Butterflower Wall Decal



Room Divider: LISP Frosted Room Divider with Wreath
Basket: MAGIC NOOK Sleeping Basket
Pouf: PHI Demoiselle Fancy Pouf
Bear: DIRTY DEEDS Dirty Old Bear
Vanity: PHI Demoiselle Modest Vanity
Makeup: THE LOFT Messy Makeup
Mirror: CREAMSHOP Dressing Room Mirror, Grey [no longer available]
Rug: VH Damask Rug, Blue [Made by me lol]
Dresser: PHI Demoiselle Hutch
Plant: PHI Hutch plant



Dressmaker Mannequin: THEOSOPHY Halkyn Torso, White
Bench: THE LOFT Castor Table, White Wash
Suitcase: ARCADE Suitcase Shelf, Teal
Hanger: PHI Demoiselle Wall Mount with Hangers
Lotion Bottles: NOTSOBAD Cosmetic Set
Mirror: THEOSOPHY Darran Mirror, Silver
Armchair: THE LOFT Bryn Armchair, Light Blue
Sidetable: THE LOFT Aphrodite End Table, Distressed White


Skybox: THEOSOPHY Port Eynon Skybox

Décor #3: My Own Home! Pt. 3

I mean, of course I'd have some semblance of an in-home cinema. The many movie nights that don't happen in my SLife, happen here (usually it's just me watching films old enough to be out of copyright and therefore free to air - case in point, my favourite Shirley Temple movie, the Little Princess).

It could almost also be my KARI space. Thankfully, it's reopened and once again pumping out some awesome furnishings, as well as accessories and clothing. Latest release is this incredible Komrad HUD, which comes with multiple settings for frames, colors and FXs. Below are just a tiny sampling of what's possible for in-world photography.



Anyway, on with the show!

xoxo
Vittoria



TV: BARNESWORTH 'Vintage TV'
Movie Posters: CHRONOKIT 'Frame 01'
Rug: NORDARI 'Brownish'
Armchair: THE LOFT 'Bryn Armchair', White
Side Table: NOTSOBAD 'Copper Table'
Throw and Pillows: THE LOFT 'Planket'
Ipod: WHAT NEXT 'MP3 Player' (CHIC LIMITED)
Records: NOTSOBAD 'Record Boxes'
Record Player: KARI 'Portable Turntable v2'



Chaise: THE LOFT 'Mayer Chaise', Tan
Table: THE LOFT 'Aphrodite End Table', Cherry
Fan: ATMOSPHERIC WORKS 'Floor Fan'
Wall Boards: MR WRIGGLESWORTH 'Proclamations of Hogwarts'
Armchair: NOTSOBAD 'Copper Armchair'
Cushion: WHAT NEXT 'Geek Pillow', Pink
Shelves: KARI 'Junk Drawers'
Cameras: KARI 'Komrad Camera' & 'Imperial Camera'
Jars: REEK 'Firefly Jar', TURNIP'S 'Cottonball & Q Tip Jar', KYOOT 'Memento Jar' & KARI 'Hobbies in a Jar'
Nail Varnish: TRES BLAH 'Nail Polish Bottle'
Photos: PHI 'Polaroids' & SECOND SPACES 'Grandma's Secretary Desk', Loose Photos
Photo Album: SECOND SPACES 'Grandma's Secretary Desk', Floor Album
Tape Player: KARI 'Reel 2 Reel', v2
Flowers: PHI 'Romantic Vase', 2 Roses
Lamp: KARI 'Gooseneck Lamp', v3
Books: THEOSOPHY 'Hardcover Books'


Skybox: THEOSOPHY 'Port Eynon Skybox'

Décor #2: My Own Home! Pt. 2

Round 2. The dining area. This took a while, mostly 'cause I still aspire to have neat 'clutter' and I can't stand empty corners. I like my home to feel lived in and not quite so sterile, but still pretty.

The main feature of course is the Klee Dining Room set from Colleen Desmoulins' THE LOFT. This is one of the releases she had over Christmas and I lost a few of the holiday props, but still love the setting so much that when the making merry was over, it had to stay.

My second favourite item is the Nevsky Prospekt tea service from POST. A new to me store with loads of eclectic, beautifully textured items for your builds. It rates highly amongst my must see furnishing LMs.

So, who's up for a dinner party?

xoxo
Vittoria



Dining Set: THE LOFT Klee Dining Room
Bar Stools: THEOSOPHY Garvagh Stool, Tan (Season's Hunt)
Sidetable: NOTSOBAD Divo Console Table
Tea Service: POST Nevsky Prospekt Tea Set
Liquor: YONEYA Bottles Set
Glasses: CYO Whiskey Glass
Cake: LISP Homemade Chocolate Cake
Cupcakes: AZ Cupcake Server



Hatstand: XEN STLYE Xenston Hat Rack
Sidetable: LISP Suede Suitcase Sidetable
Stand: LISP Umbrella Stand
Clock: LISP Restoration Clock
Potplant: ARCTIC GARDEN Short Bronze Vase, Marigolds
Wheel: TEKKON Wagon Wheel Full Size
Hat: THEOSOPHY Waterbeck Hat
Handbag: THE SECRET STORE Innocence Handbag
Tote: TRES BLAH Pret-a-Porter Tote
Cane: DECO Duckhead Cane, Black
Flowers in Vase: PAPER COUTURE Antique Flowers
Boots: MON TISSU Provence Riding Boots, Brown

Skybox: THEOSOPHY 'Port Eynon Skybox'

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

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.

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.