Holy Cow, I'm White and Nerdy!

So.. while in school, I was the total nerd. No joke! I mean.. the only things I lacked were the glasses and the inhaler. But well.. yeah, I had glasses for a while. I was the big kid, with square glasses, Academic Decathlon, top of the class even though I never did my homework. I always read ahead of the class, and I wrote research papers for fun. Oh, yeah. I was majorly white and nerdy. So it's no doubt that I always wanted to do a nerdy type post. Nerds have a weak spot in my heart.. Because.. deep down, I guess I'm still the same white and nerdy girl that used to walk around Cinco Ranch High. Nerdy and to the extreme, bitches!

So.. how did I achieve this look? I didn't want to be just pure nerd, I wanted it to be fashionably nerdy, so, in Acid Lily, you'll find these cute blazers with undershirts from Even.Flow. Total love! Specially this nerdy red top with suspenders on them, I'll be honest, this inspired the whole look. At first there was a minor problem with the mesh, but the designer was really good about it, and fixed it in a couple hours, so thanks to all of them for that! And it comes as a lesson, guys, if you're nice, and kindly point out a small flaw in the item, they will appreciate it, just don't do it in a rude manner.. that gets you nothing, but a gentle pointing out will always be appreciated!

So.. the next thing was.. I need big HUGE nerdy glasses, so I grabbed Burley glasses, the readers from them.. total hit in the ball park, the only way they could be better is if they had tape on them.. but.. we're keeping it fashionable, so this is good. I also wanted messy hair, and since I'm a brunette in real life, and I'm using myself for some inspiration, I went brunette. Now, I don't know how long it's going to last.. But Elikatira still has their retirement sale going on, so make sure to grab all the styles before they go bye bye. They're only like.. 80L.. so don't wait! You'll regret it. I also wanted a messy bun, since that was pretty much my go to hair style, and still is... I guess old habits die hard. I finalize it with just a nice pair of jeans, since the top is baggy, I wanted tight skinny jeans, and I also wore comfortable flats that really didn't match the outfit just to make it more endearing.

Now.. Can't you see I'm white and nerdy?

Credits:

Skin: LAQ ~ Essential (1.5) Saga

Hair: [Elikatira] Away - Brown 04

Glasses: [(Burley)COLLECTIVE] Midtown Readers

Top: Friday Blazer black Nerdy Bisnis - even.flow for Acid Lily 

Jeans: Wunderland - Super Skinny Jeans Gray

Shoes: *FIR & MNA*The Twine Shoes

Pose: !bang - stand 294

My Music Is Where I Want You to Touch

First of all, I do have to apologize for the lack of blog entries lately. It's still being one of those things where it's raining like hell, and my glass is overflowing. For as much as I love to blog and share my opinions in SL fashion, my mind is not fully committed at the moment. With the loss of a family member, and two major illnesses in my family, I'm struggling to be able to cope with it all. My time in SL is more devoted to attempting to forget my problems, than focusing on something like this. It's not that I'm going to stop blogging. No, I love it. It's just.. my lapses of when I'm able to concentrate enough to get the words out as I mean them are few. Please forgive me.

With that said. I do wish I had music for a boyfriend. Then things maybe wouldn't be as complicated. Or living in a fairy tale world. Make believe with happy endings. I hope I'm not the only one that feels that way.

I'm going to start talking about the actual fashion with this jacket from even.flow. It's a nice design, however, I wish it would have some contrast to it. The pattern is lovely, yes. But with so much black, the details all get lost. I wouldn't change the color of the jacket, but the belt in a different color would have made me completely fall in love with this piece. However, at the bargain price in Acid Lily, it's quite worth the look at, in my opinion. As far as the pants go, it's a new release from Blueberry. I love Blueberry. I really do. Every week that goes by, and every release, I see so much growth and improvement that I do count her in as one of the top designers to watch out for. What I do love about Blueberry is that the designs are original. With so many stores using templates, I do appreciate those that take the extra time in creating their own visions. One thing that i would like to see in the future, and I know.. I know, it's tough, but I'm a huge fan of actually draping with the textures on the map. What I mean is.. you'll see it a lot of times, from afar, it looks freaking amazing, but then when you focus in, you'll see that.. instead of the map of the clothes moving with the texture, the actual map is flat, and they use the texturing to create a feel of dimension, which ends up making the piece look a little 2D. These pants actually have some relief work into them, like buttons off to the side which was a nice touch, but what I'd really love to see is the pants moving along with the texture to create a full 3D feel to it, more realistic.

I guess that's all for today folks!

Credits:

Skin: LAQ ~ Essential Saga - Tone 1.5

Hair: >TRUTH< Angie w/Roots - tahiti

Jacket: even.flow - Belted Blazer black for Acid Lily

Top: [W&B] Cole Boatneck Top IVORY (Whole)

Jewelry: *League* Dipped Feather Jewellery - Gold

Jeans: Blueberry Sena Skinny Jeans Blue

Shoes: [Decoy] Lea Pumps - White/Creme

Pose: (marukin) [frais] suave

The Lion's Roar

I'm a Goddamned coward, but then again so are you, and the lions roar. Powerful. I don't know why this song hits so.. but it honestly does. It's powerful, and longing... One of the best new songs out there.

But.. I digress. It's time for TDR Fusion, and guess who's a guess? JeSyLiLo! And they have a new skin out for the event, Vanla. It's no secret that I like light skins. My complexion in real life is pale.. so it's hard for me to see myself tanned in second life. No joke, I'm like.. white as milk. I'm so freaking white, I glow in the dark. Comes in handy though, my husband will never lose me. But.. I guess that's the reason why I like pale skins so much. The skin is very soft, and I absolutely love the face on it. Now.. not a huge fan of the lipgloss that was added to it, but.. that's easily fixed with a tattoo layer, so you won't hear me making a huge fuss about that. The body could also be a bit more detailed in my opinion, but for the cheap price that it can be found in.. totally worth it. They also have a new set of eyes in their main store that I'm absolutely crazy about. The detail on it is right on the dot, and it seriously does add a powerful pop to your avatar, so go check them out, for sure a must have in my opinion, and I really don't say that too often, it has to be something I truly do like in order for me to say it. But these eyes are just adorable.

In other news. Lamb. New hair. <3. I have been missing on Lamb Ballic's releases, I honestly do look forward to them like a kid at a candy store, however, it was worth the wait. It comes in two styles that you can chose from (each sold separately, of course) But it's adorable, and with a little hair clip on the side. I'm totally in love with it.

Another new release? Yup, it's a day of newness. After a while of not making new releases, Cute Poison comes full roar with this cross posture collar, which is completely adorable, and you can make some pretty incredible outfits with it. I know I didn't do it in this picture, but.. can you imagine it with a black turtle neck? Take off the prim part of the turtle neck, insert the collar, and voila, a pretty strong piece to add to your look, and easy to do.

And Even.Flow has come out with a new release too, a bikini line that is affordable, and mix and match. The top I'm wearing is the chess piece from that set, so go ahead and check it out. Bikini season is almost here for some of us.. down in the south, where it is not snowing, at least, and once spring hits.. those bikinis come out hard core, even in the virtual world.

And the lion's roar is something that I have heard before, a children's tale, the lonesome wail of a lion's roar.

Credits:

Skin: *JeSyLiLO*:::Vanla:::*LightSkin for The Dressing Room

Hair: !lamb. Black Magic (Mesh) - Honeycomb Root

Eyes: *JeSyLiLO*:::NightEyes:::*Blue

Eyelashes: Al Vulo! MEsh Lashes

Collar: Cute Poison - Posture Collar - Cross

Bikini Top: even.flow - M&M Bikini Top chess 

Pose: (marukin) [tripletea] me tenir chaud

Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep

This is somewhat of a personal philosophy of mine. With all the bad that there is in the world, it's actually good to sit back and for once think about the blessings that are around you, instead of the misery that we all feel like we're drowning upon. Sure, your funds are lowering in your bank account, but remember that time where you had to live off of ramen and had nothing to your name? Look down. I know I have two legs, two arms, and over all, I'm in fair health, and alive, considering the alternatives. What a blessing that is. What a blessing it is to walk, breath, laugh, speak, see! And we complain when there are so many that can't. We complain about misery, but what about the parents of the children that died not too long ago in that school? We're blessed. And tonight, I challenge you to count your blessings instead of sheep when you go to sleep.

I'm also blessed with an incredible fashion sense. No, it's true! And no.. I'm not being cocky at all..

Ok.. Ok.. so I am being a little cocky, but it's all in good jest! I promise! What we have today is a very short post, with more to follow. It is Monday, so you know what that means! It's time for another Acid Lily round. This round, I'm seriously head over heels for this little skirt from even.flow. I don't know why, but I'm a sucker later for skirts with this, I know you can't see it, but it has a cute little brown belt on it, and it follows a lot of the fashion trends that we're seeing this season, the mapping and texturing is great too, and I paired it off with a big sweater from U.F.O, to contrast it and make it feel more.. homely to fit the theme of the post today. Finish it off with some leggings, and some boots, and you have a cute look that's ready for the holiday, is chic, and looks comfortable.

Credits:

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Hair: Action Womens Hair Lauren - Chai Root
Sweater: ::{u.f.o}::looking around blouse -pink- 
Skirt: Even.Flow Basic Skirt "Midnight"  for Acid Lily
Tights: *League* Folklore Leggings -Flora 
Shoes: (LaRoo) Shearling Boots - Black
Pose: (Marukin) Willow- Pensive

Hey, Boy.

So.. turns out I can be a badass too! Heh.

One of the many things I love in SL is the ability to reinvent yourself without permanent damage - or pain. Feel like having one leg today? Go for it. Want tats? Why not!? Piercings? All out! Go make yourself pin head if you want!

It's truly a land of infinite possibilities for fashionistas like me that like to explore all kinds of venues, despite our preferences. So.. today.. I got a couple things from Cute Poison, and even the pants from Even.Flow at Acid Lily, and made this very cute outfit that you are seeing today.

Normally, I do go for the more classical and proper looks, but today, it was just one of those days where i wanted to mess with the world!

Just so you all know too, we're getting ready to have the End of the World Fair! It might happen.. it might not.. who cares? Let's shop! The little necklace I have from Cute Poison is actually one of the many items that will be available at the fair! Keep an eye out for more goodies to be coming up later this week in more posts.

Also, if you haven't heard.. Burley is now going to be doing hairs under the make Taketomi. They have adorable hairs! Like this beanie look! It has an HUD where you can change the color of it, and even add a beanie that says "BOI" in white or black to it. If you want a good hair style, that it's not owned by everyone and their moms' in SL, Taketomi should be one of your must go to destinations!

Credits:

Skin: LAQ ~ Essential Saga - Tone 1.5
Freckles: [PXL] FullBody freckles Dark (tattoo 2.x)
Teeth: [PXL] OpenMouth PRO TEETH v1.3 
Hair: [taketomi] Azu Blonde01
Piercings: Cute Poison - Bitch Piercings
Necklace: Cute Poison - Deathstone Necklace for the End of the World Fair
Top: Cute Poison - Bandana Top
Pants: Even.Flow Bow Pants gray for Acid Lily
Shoes: Cute Poison - Poison Sole
Pose: -.label motion.- Aida Pose HUD

The Christmas Waltz with Acid Lilly

I'm getting into the Christmas mood this year, somehow, and I've never been the biggest Christmas fan. However, there's something about it that offers hope.. Maybe that's all that I need this year, hope.


... That is if we survive the end of the world!


Joke aside, there's nothing I want more right now than snow, lights, and Christmas presents, and giving back,  getting into that spirit that fills the heart.

Apart from that! Acid Lily is out now! And I've compiled a couple looks from what they're offering this round. I have have way more to show! It's all so amazing, and in the spirit of Christmas, the designers have gotten generous and there's many group gifts available from some amazing designers. Really, this round of Acid Lilly will make your jaw drop, and the generosity of the designers will make you cry. Exaggerating, sure, but still! Make sure to go over and check what there's up for grabs at Acid Lily!

Credits:

Look 1: 

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Freckles: [PXL] Face Freckles Dark 
Hair: [Burley] Carina_Blonde01
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands- Relaxed:
Earrings: ::Le Primitif:: Anchor Earring 24k Gold for Fi*Fridays
Sweater: {Moyaz} Mila Maxi Shirt Knitted Collection (Gray) for Acid Lily
Shoes: {Moyaz} Paris Mesh Boots (Gray) for Acid Lily
Tights: D.Select - Wool Tights White 
Pose: Marukin- Willow- In Weeping





Look 2: 

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Freckles: [PXL] Face Freckles Dark 
Hair: [Burley] Carina_Blonde01
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands- Relaxed:
Earrings: ::Le Primitif:: Anchor Earring 24k Gold for Fi*Fridays
Arm Warmers: [Dirty.Little.Secret] Mesh Arm Warmers for Acid Lilly
Top: [dirty.little.secret] :: MESH long tube top for Acid Lily
Shorts: [FIEND] Ladies Denim shorts for Acid Lily
Leggings: [FIEND] Leggings - Black for Acid Lily
Shoes: [FIEND] Rawr Mesh Ankle boots - Teal for Acid Lily
Pose: {.:exposeur:.} Ulaa


Look 3:


Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Freckles: [PXL] Face Freckles Dark 
Hair: [Burley] Carina_Blonde01
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands- Relaxed:
Earrings: ::Le Primitif:: Anchor Earring 24k Gold for Fi*Fridays
Dress: Kaithleen's Silk Brocade Oriental Minidress Red for Acid Lily
Tights: D.Select Wool Tights- White
Shoes: Bow Heels "Lipstick Red"  - even.flow for Acid Lily
Pose: {Co*Motion} Wall Flower 5 for Acid Lilly

 Look 4: 


Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Freckles: [PXL] Face Freckles Dark 
Hair: [Burley] Carina_Blonde01
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands- Relaxed:
Earrings: ::Le Primitif:: Anchor Earring 24k Gold for Fi*Fridays

Corset: :{MV}: Mafioso Corset Crimson for Acid Lily
Skirt: :{MV}: Access Skirt Vitae for Acid Lily
Shoes: Bow Heels "Black"  - even.flow for Acid Lily
Pose: aDORKable: Blogger Bubble 1

Look 5: 

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde
Freckles: [PXL] Face Freckles Dark 
Hair: [Burley] Carina_Blonde01
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands- Relaxed:
Earrings: ::Le Primitif:: Anchor Earring 24k Gold for Fi*Fridays
Skirt: Fruit Loops Skirt "crisp"- even.flow for Acid Lily
Top: 1 Hundred. Cropped Hoodie. Black. Top for Acid Lily
Shoes: Mstyle KASHI Pumps V2 - Magenta
Pose: aDORKable Heartbreaker