Kami-no-aisuru

In a wonderfully fortuitous turn of SL fashion events, Sn@tch released, just today, an amazing Marie Antoinette influenced set of dresses, stockings & shoes and The Dressing Room changed theme and booN offered up this gorgeous theatrical braided hairdo. When I saw all of these elements I knew I wanted to put together a courtesan look. Ivey Deschanel at Sn@tch just keeps getting better and better when it comes to making beautiful clothes with sculpted elements, in so many varied styles and influences, I guarantee that no matter what your personal style, there’s something at Sn@tch you’ll love. !SyDS! has been making mostly hair lately, but my favorite thing she makes is rings, glorious, giant, statement-making rings, each like a loaded tea tray of sparkly goodies on a finger. And it’s not possible to overpraise the stunning sculpt work from Siyu Suen at Illusions. Her jewelry is some of the most beautiful available and I love that it’s texture change so you have many choices.

Skin: Tuli, Sayuri, tone 1, 08b (Tuli Asturias)
Hair: booN, XFE275, purple. available at The Dressing Room (boo Nakamura)2
Eyelashes: Glow Studio, Innocent eyelashes, gentle, available at The Dressing Room (Jocelyn Anatine)
Dress: Sn@tch, Marie dress, gold (Ivey Deschanel)
Stockings: Sn@tch, Dauphine socks, white
Shoes: G-Field, Short lace-up boots, white (Cerberus Noel)
Collar: Glow Studio, feather fan, black
Necklace: Illusions, Elessia necklace (Siyu Suen)
Ring: !SyDS!, golden kisses ring (Serenite Stransky)
Hair Flowers: Sweetaholic, corsage, red-duplicated (devill Babii)

The SL Alternative Fair is happening now on the Sn@tch and Nomine sims and it’s a wonderful thing! So many shops that Ialready know and love, and some I hadn’t seen yet-so many beautiful new releases and it all benefits the Nothing But Nets charity for malaria relief. Win/Win! Personally, I was so happy to see that their definitition of Alternative included things like Loli fashion and Visual Kei, in addition to the more typical gothy and grungy looks. Spooky little monsters, you need to go visit now because the fair is only open until May 2nd!

Skin: ElfPyre, RosePetal, Onyxia (Daarc Dagger)
Hair/Hairbase: Tiny Bird, black hair base (Autumn Hykova)  (hair is old Pixel Dust-no longer available)
Shirt: Forsaken, Lolth top in grey (VincentVile DeSanti)
Collar: Cobrahive, Sureibu collar (Chikane Kaligaw)
Trousers: Silent Sparrow, Gloomy pants in soot (Hyasynth Tiramisu)
Boots: Sn@tch, Platform Goosher boots (Ivey Deschanel)
Earrings: #Noir Lolita, bloody rose earrings (Leona Rozen)
Lashes: Crimson & Clover, Blind Mag Lashes (Rikka Koi)

Skin: Leafy, Miso, Lune, Scarlet (Kaethe Dyrssen)
Hair: lamb, I’m a romantic-powder (Lamb Bellic)
Eyes: Beloved (me-Aisuru Rieko) Jadeite eyes, large
Dress: The Black Canary, Demure (Morrigan Denimore)
Tights, Shoes & Bloomers: Sn@tch. Raggedy socks in black, Squeeky platform sandals, black bloomers.

Skin: Djinn & Tonic, Mua, Apple, black (Babyhoney Bailey, Gin Galtier)
Hair: [Gauze] Nephra, black (Yukio Ida)
Dress: +Blue Blood+, Aldana, red (Ghanima Uriza)
Boots: SiniStyle, Deception boots (Krius Misfit)
Necklace: Ducknipple, grief, red (beanster Potato)?
All poses by Glitterati

I had to put together an outfit to compliment these delicious new Burlesque boots from Gos (that the entire grid is wearing!). I appreciate them especially because of how easily they sized down to fit my short avatar, and they look so nice and slick, you just want to reach out and touch them. KWZ was a store I saw during the clothing fair, and with detailed textures drawn this gorgeously, you can bet I’ll be back.

Skin: Leafy, Miso, Lune, Scarlet (Kaethe Dyrssen)
Eyes: Poetic Colors Ocean, Midnight Sea  (Lano Ling)
Hair: [Gauze] Nephra-Noir  (Yukio Ida)
Undershirt: Nomine, Noir suit, bra (Munchflower Zaius)
Corset: KWZ Corset C, (Kariwanz Felisimo)
Skirt: Nomine, Miniskirtz, blood roses white
Gloves: 5th & Oxford, Leather Gloves, L Black (Roslin Petion)
Bow: Silent Sparrow, Ash Nephilim bum bow  (Hyasynth Tiramisu)
Stockings: Sn@tch Bordello stockings, black (Ivey Deschanel)
Boots: Gos Burlesque boots  (Gospel Voom)
Necklace: Dark Mouse, Locked Up necklace  (Mouse Mimistrobell)

I asked myself was I content with the world that I once cherished
did it bring me to this darkened place to contemplate my perfect future?

I always tried to keep myself tied to this world. No tears, no sympathy
but I know where this is leading

I can’t say that you’re losing me, but I must be that which I am

Skin: LF Chai, Hush, Shadow (Launa Fauna)
Hair: Boon FLM800, melt (boo Nakamura)
Eyes: Dizzy Eyes, orange  (spiral walcher)
Ears: [Gauze] Elf Ears, tinted (Yukio Ida)
Suit: Bare Rose, Infiltrator Lady, black (June Dion)
Corset: Esoterica, Gutter Glitter, Silver Spine Corset   (Jennyfur Peregrine)
Boots: Katat0nik, Margin Walker boots, gray (Katat0nik Pidgeon)
Wings: Illusions, Chibi Angel wings, tarnished (Siyu Suen)
Petbot: Abstract Avatars, Bumble-no longer available (Joshua Nightshade)
Monocle/Flashlight: part of the Nightmare Eden Halloween game at Sn@tch, modded
Snapshots taken at the stunning Nomos roleplay sim, where they were nice enough to not throw me out
Song lyrics: Epicentre by VNV Nation

I am having some graphic card issues, can’t take pretty pictures until I get a new one, but that is supposed to happen tomorrow! However I have a couple looks saved so theres no theme here but a couple cute looks nevertheless.

Usually I do links, but thats difficult as I’m writing on a computer I can’t log in on XD will have them next time!
Steampunk Schoolmarm:
Skin: Pixeldolls, Ichigo, tone 2, Gilded makeup
Hair: Kin-goggleshairgirl, black (free from hair fair 08)
Shirt: Schadenfreude, Oxford, sepia
Sweater: Paradisis, The Student, brown
Skirt/suspenders: Whippet & Buck, Victoria High Waisted Pencil Skirt, Van Cleef
Socks: Shiny Things, knit knee socks, chocolate
Boots: Illusions, Miriel Granny Boot
Tie: Schadenfreude, Black Fallen Feather tie

Black & White:
Skin: Elfpyre, Rose Petal, Onyxia
Hair: Tiny Bird, Girl Anachronism, Black Bean
Eyes: Beloved (by me) Obsidian, large
Dress: Church of Luxe, Dominique dress
Underskirt: Pixeldolls, black velvet skirt, Princess style
Stockings: Sn@tch Bordello stockings, black
Shoes: Tesla, Diva 2 black
Gloves: Fleur
Necklace: G-Field, Rose Lace jewelry set, Imperial, black leather
Ring: Yabusaka, diamond ring (limited, from Jewelry Fair 08)
Hair clip: Illusions, Varda rose

Some people might have a slight aversion to the gorier costumes that others’ love… some (like me) aren’t as into the sexy costumes either. But dressing up for Halloween can also be fun for people who want to be sweet and cute!

Candycorn & bats, cute witch:

Skin: Pixeldolls Ichigo, tone 2, Ghost makeup
Hair: Fri.day Mika, Emo Black
Eyes: Beloved Tanzanite  (full disclosure, I made these, they’re available at my shop)
Dress: Katat0nik Candy Corn 2 -from 2008-no longer available
Shirt: Katat0nik Sheer Shirt (light orange & white)
Tattoos: Otaku Designs, Bat Attack Orange/Black
Shoes: Sn@tch Baby Jane Heels, stripes
Legwarmers: CE Cubic Effect leg warmers, black
Hat: Lo*Momo, Halloween witch hat (from group gift from last year, still available in shop but must join group to get)
Bloomers: Schadenfreude, part of the Caged dress set
Candy Bucket: from the Loco Pocos Trick or Treat! great event and a lot of fun
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

Cute Little Red Devil

Skin: ElfPyre-Rose Petal, Onyxia
Hair: Sadistic Hacker, Rapunzel II, black
Eyes: Beloved Garnet (again, I made these and sell them)
Undershirt: Silent Sparrow, Argent Noir lace shirt
Dress: Blue Blood, Devon, red
Collar: Katat0nik, Mortido collar, dark grey
Boots: Lazy Places, Myth Satyr boots, black
Wings: Illustions, Chibi Demon wings
Horns: Sixty-Nine, current group gift (fee to join group)
Tail: Feather, from the Black Angel set
Treat bucket: Schadenfreude, from 2008 but Allegory assures me she’s working on this years’ version!
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

On the streets of the city, in a far future year, a young android girl walks unafraid among the destructive mechs. Around her the debris of a collapsing civilisation sits basking in the lurid neon and the drifting smog.

Skin: Liminal Geisha Tsutsuji Light-full-1
Hair: Lis Noir-Geisha, Ink
Eyes: Eclectic Randomness, FB Crystal Eyes-04 Albino
Bandage undershirt: [Gauze] black torn gauze
Dress: [Gauze] Akemi Kimono
Leggings: Sn@tch Slick Leather Leggings-white
Shoes: [Gauze] Ouka Saki, Zouri/Tabi
Hairsticks: Dark Eden, Technomancer Hair Pins Neko
Collar: Illusions, Catwoman Fetish mask (posture collar part only)
Nails: Schadenfreude, Red Glitter Manicure
Poses: Pffiou! Poses Without Cramps

OK so in my travels around the grid, seeing good subject matter to post on What The Fug? I have been seeing the same corset a few times recently. It’s very nicely done and the textures are wonderful, and of course it’s mostly prim, so takes some time to fit. Of course this awesomeness comes from The Abyss. It’s not cheap at $400L but The Abyss isn’t known for being a budget-shopping kind of place. I fell in love with it, and it’s such a classic goth look I wanted to put together that kind of ensemble.

This is the kind of thing lil’ gloomy girls used to wear at the club (holla at The Wreck Room, y’all, and Skanktuary Sanctuary too!)

Skin: Sin Skins Ton Visage, Sakura Noir (probably unavailable-discontinued?)
Eyes: Beloved Tanzanite Eyes (large)
Hair: Katat0nik, Kat Jamz hair
Corset: The Abyss, black Pruriency corset
Skirt: Pixeldolls, 2811 Black Velvet skirt, ragged
Boots: Sinistyle, Deception boots
Tights/Socks: Sn@tch Uneven Stockings (Explicit set) layered over Sn@tch Sheer tights (stripes) (Drama-the Sheer collection)
Cuff: Draconic Kiss, Skulls N Ribbons Wrap
Choker: Katat0nik Locked Heart
Necklace: Schadenfreude, Electro-cute
Armlets/gloves: Digit Darkes, Digital Lamb gloves