SA Skin Showcase ~ Sneak Peak #3 ~ The Skins ~ [BLUSH]

The next set of skins I've blogged for the SA Skin Showcase are from:

BLUSH skins designed by Marie Whitfield-Coronet (marie.whitfield)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BEST%20OF%20ITALIAN/240/90/23

These skins from Marie have a lovely silky appearance to the body and elegantly beautiful face.  The "Monique" skin is show with nude makeup in 4 different tones:  Ultra Pale, Pale, Tan and Dark.  There is a very light appearance of freckles across the bridge of the nose and under each eye.  She has also added a beauty mark just above the lip and under the left eye.  I love how these skins fit my shape and I'm sure you will too!  Here are the photos:

Monique - Ultra Pale

 

Monique - Ultra Pale

Monique - Pale

Monique - Pale

 

Monique - Tan

 

Monique - Tan

 

Monique - Dark

Monique - Dark

What I'm Wearing:

Bikini:  [Black] L*m by Ayura Freschi of Lo*momo
Shoes:  fri. - Basic Pumps (Black) L by Jolie Monday of fri.day
Hair:  [e] Away - Firey Reds - Red 10 by Elikapeka Tiramisu of [elikatira]
Hairbase:  Exile Hairbase: Scarlet by Kavar Cleanslate of Exile
Eyes:  Cytrus series eyes - Green eyes 92 by Edde Edman of EDDESIGN Body Shop
Tattoo Layer Lashes:  Miamai_LesMakeups_Lashes 11 by Monica Outlander of MIAMAI
Pose:  (House of London) - high fashion 08 by London Dailey of HOUSE of LONDON

SA Skin Showcase ~ Sneak Peak #2 ~ The Skins ~ [CIA Designs]

And here we begin the many posts I will have to preview the different skins you can find at the Skin Addiction Skin Showcase!

Post with info and SLurls:  http://anabellaravinelli.blogspot.com/2012/05/skin-addictions-skin-showcase.html

Post with event Sim preview:  http://anabellaravinelli.blogspot.com/2012/05/sa-skin-showcase-sneak-peak-1-sim.html

First of all, please excuse the basic styling.  I have SO many skins to take snaps of that I used the same pose and styling for all of them...details on what I'm wearing and the pose I'm using at the bottom of this post.  I am not going in any particular order for these skins that I'm showing you.  Some posts may show more than one designer, others may only show one.  It depends on photo heavy it gets!  Anyhow lets begin with:

[CIA Designs] designed by 艾拉 .: t h u m p e r :. (ayla.stradling)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Euphoria/57/48/20

For blogging, Ayla has provided two beautiful skin lines in two tones each and 3 lipsticks per tone:  Fuchsia, Purple & Red.  I have never seen her skins before, but I must say I was quite impressed.  And they really did fit my shape well, too.  The body is not overly done or muscular looking, and has the right amount of shading and highlighting to look soft and feminine.  If you prefer a face with a bit of a more "girl-next-door" look, and a splattering of freckles, then you will love Daisy.  If you prefer a clean face with a bit more high fashion vibe, then Megan will be your girl!  But enough talk!  Let the photos speak for themselves:

Daisy - Pale

Daisy - Pale

Daisy - Slight Tan

Daisy - Slight Tan

Megan - Pale

Megan - Pale

Megan - Slight Tan

Megan - Slight Tan

What I'm Wearing:Bikini:  [Black] L*m by Ayura Freschi of Lo*momo
Shoes:  fri. - Basic Pumps (Black) L by Jolie Monday of fri.day
Hair:  [e] Away - Firey Reds - Red 10 by Elikapeka Tiramisu of [elikatira]
Hairbase:  Exile Hairbase: Scarlet by Kavar Cleanslate of Exile
Eyes:  Cytrus series eyes - Green eyes 92 by Edde Edman of EDDESIGN Body Shop
Tattoo Layer Lashes:  Miamai_LesMakeups_Lashes 11 by Monica Outlander of MIAMAI
Pose:  (House of London) - high fashion 08 by London Dailey of HOUSE of LONDON

SA Skin Showcase ~ Sneak Peak #1 ~ The Sim

It can be so hard to create a great sim for fairs and showcases that is both gorgeous and low lag.  But I believe that the Skin Addiction crew has done an awesome job working toward that!  Now of course I was there with only 5 others on the sim, so once it opens it will be packed!  But, what better way to get some photos so you can see how gorgeous this sim is!

The photos below show you the five different areas.  In the following posts I will be blogging some skins from the different designers taking part in the showcase.  For more details on the Showcase, see my previous post here:  http://anabellaravinelli.blogspot.com/2012/05/skin-addictions-skin-showcase.html



The sim is set up with a central cortyard, with 4 paths leading off of each side of the square and a path that connects them all surrounding the sim.



The courtyard holds the following skin designers:

HUIT
HUSH
TABLEAU
MONS
BLUE BLOOD
LEAGUE
MIASNOW
SHINE

The sim is then split into 4 different "themes" in each of the 4 corners.



 


First is the Forest.  The Forest has the following skin designers inside of it and along the outer path:

MARIKO
SKINTHESIS
AMACCI
PLOOM
LEAFY
ROSY MOOD
FRESH FX
ND/MD
ROZENA
IREN
OCEANE
BIRTH





Next is the Lake.  And here you will find:

LA PETITE MORTE
EVIAN
AEROS
LES PETITE DETAILS
ZANZO
FACE PAINT
BAIASTICE
JESYLILO
ESSENCES
IZZIE'S
WUNDERLICH'S
BLUSH
SIGNATURE
SKIN WITHIN





Following the Lake is the Hills with:

CURIOUS KITTIES
LAVIE
BILLY ZERO
GLAM AFFAIR
KIRA
TSG
PXL
KOOQLA
CANDY DOLL
CASHMERE AND KEANE
NIVARO
MY UGLYDOROTHY
MIRROR'S ENIGMA





And finally we end with the Meadow and it has:


BELLEZA
PINK FUEL
SYS
BARBIE BITCH
THE SKINNERY
KATSUCIDE
DNA
THE SKIN YOU'RE IN


ADAM N EVE
ALEIDA
HEARTSICK
VERSHE
CIA

There are lots and lots of great photo ops for sure!  So bank those lindens and be ready for when it opens on May 25th!

LoveCats New Release- Fairies!!!!

PLEASE NOTE:  The full body photo posted below has been processed in photoshop and to view the originals with true colors you need to visit my flickr by clicking on the pics and looking next to that photo.

LoveCats Designs Mainstore:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LoveCats%20Island/98/95/1028

I have a fascination for all things Fae.  So when I saw this new release from LoveCat Thei for her shop LoveCats Designs, I jumped at the chance to blog it.  I couldn't decide between Purple or Teal so I'm showing you both.  These gorgeous ensembles come in 3 other colors as well:  pink, green & blue.  They include the gorgeous skins, with matching wings, elvin ears, and tippie-toe feet with anklets.  There is a customized shape available as well, but I'm wearing my own shape for these photos.  You can try demos of these first, so be sure to check that out!

Half off for 24 hours only, from time of release which was Tuesday evening (May 22nd)! 500L for the skin/ear/foot set and shape is available in mod or no mod 175L/350L.

Enjoy the pics!  And don't forget the full body shots are processed in photoshop so view my flickr, or better yet the store, to see them in their true colors.  The face/closeup shots are not post processed other than cropping & a border.










Poses: LAP - Long Awkward Pose

LoveCats Designs Mainstore:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LoveCats%20Island/98/95/1028

Skin Addiction's Skin Showcase

Skin Addiction is the premier skin resource group in Second Life.  With over a 100 designers in one group, the group covers a broad spectrum of styles.  Designers who specialize in Men, Women, Fantasy, Petite and more are all represented.

The Skin Showcase event, is a special and new type of event for designers to showcase exclusive skins that they feel best represent their brand.  Set in a park like setting with trails leading people to explore and discover perhaps new to them brands while also grabbing new skins from some of their favorite brands.

Also gifts will be available to members of the Skin Addiction group, which has open enrollment.  Just need to wear the Skin Addiction group tag to receive them.

Opening May 25th and lasting 2 weeks, till June 10th.


Participating brands:

Amacci
Style by Kira
Mirror's Enigma
Skin Within
*MY UGLYDOROTHY
Candydoll
MONS
JeSyLiLO
Cashmere&Keane
**SHINE** Skins&Fashion
Wunderlich's
[theSkinnery]
Hush
KOOQLA
Zanzo
MIASNOW
PXL
Vershel
Rosy mood
Pink Fuel
Curious Kitties
Birth
CIA Designs
ROZENA
[Matrioska]
Glam Affair
LaVie
*Les Petits Détails*
iren
Baiastice
Blush Skins
ND/MD Skins & Shapes MEGA Mall
Oceane Body Design
[Katsucide]
Signature
Izzie's
<< Barbie Bitch >>
HUIT
Face Paint
Fresh Fx
Billy Zero
Adam n Eve
Heartsick
The Sugar Garden
ALEIDA
mariko
The Skin You're In!
[sYs] Design
ploom
League
Leafy
Egoisme
Skinthesis
dna
La Petite Morte
Nivaro
Skinthesis
Belleza
Essences
Aeros

REMINDER:  Direct TPs will be available for the duration of the event.


NW LANDING POINT:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/95/132/25

HUIT
HUSH



SW LANDING POINT:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/107/105/25

TABLEAU
MONS


SE LANDING POINT:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/127/92/25

BLUE BLOOD
LEAGUE



NE LANDING POINT:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/148/138/25

MIASNOW
SHINE

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NW TRAIL/MEADOWS:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/88/141/25

BELLEZA
PINK FUEL
SYS
BARBIE BITCH
THE SKINNERY
KATSUCIDE
DNA
THE SKIN YOU'RE IN



SW TRAIL/FOREST:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/100/101/25

MARIKO
SKINTHESIS
AMACCI
PLOOM
LEAFY
ROSY MOOD
FRESH FX
ND/MD




SE TRAIL/LAKE:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/131/86/25

LA PETITE MORTE
EVIAN
AEROS
LES PETITE DETAILS
ZANZO
FACE PAINT
BAIASTICE
JESYLILO




NE TRAIL/HILLS:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/152/147/25

CURIOUS KITTIES
LAVIE
BILLY ZERO
GLAM AFFAIR
KIRA
TSG
PXL
KOOQLA

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OUTTER SIM TRAIL


MEADOW:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/28/237/25

ADAM N EVE
ALEIDA
HEARTSICK
VERSHE
CIA


HILLS:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/238/233/26

CANDY DOLL
CASHMERE AND KEANE
NIVARO
MY UGLYDOROTHY
MIRROR'S ENIGMA




LAKE:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/234/26/24

ESSENCES
IZZIE'S
WUNDERLICH'S
BLUSH
SIGNATURE
SKIN WITHIN



FOREST:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Primtifica/35/23/26

ROZENA
IREN
OCEANE
BIRTH

10 Items 10 Ways - Nautical Inspirations

*LONG & PHOTO HEAVY POST...YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!*

Color obsessed.  That's me.  Since I was very young I have always been attracted to great color combinations...whether it's a paint pallet, a great photograph or a trendy style.  Marie Claire magazine used to be one of my all time favorite magazines until they got a new editor and it totally changed about 8 to 10 years ago now.  Of course it has more than likely changed again, but I was so mad that they completely restructured the magazine that I quit reading it.  Guess I should give it a shot and see if its changed back huh?

Anyhow, I digress...back when Marie Claire was an awesome magazine to look at AND read, there was this article called "10 Items 10 Ways" that they would run every once in a while.  And they aren't the only ones that have done similar things to this.  Basically the concept is to choose 10 wardrobe staples in coordinating colors/prints and mix & match them to create 10 unique outfits.  It was always so much fun to see what they could come up with and I would dream of having a wardrobe large enough to be able to do the same thing.

I still don't have as wonderful a RL wardrobe as I wish for...who does?  But, my SL wardrobe is more than I could ever dream for!  Recently I managed to sort through a lot of things I'd left in my "to sort" folder for way too long, and found lots of goodies I had forgotten about.  Now I know many SL fashionistas hate wearing the same thing more than once.  But also hate to buy that great blouse and then never wear it again!  So, why not use this concept from Marie Claire that I love so much and take 10 items and create 10 great outfits I can wear?  That lasts me for 10 whole days!  And considering I don't log into SL much on the weekends, that means I can get 2 weeks worth of outfits out of this idea.  Only problem being, I am wearing generally the same color scheme for 2 weeks straight, but I'm not going to be picky.

So this leads us to my first experiment.  I'm not sure why I chose the color scheme I did for this first one other than I've always been a huge fan of the red, white & blue combination and the nautical vibe it has.  I truly hope to make this a bi-weekly project!  I tried something similar to this last year, but after RL went nuts on me, my blog went on hiatus for a bit.  And this is much more exciting than only using 1 item.  Any thoughts on color schemes you would like to see used for future combinations?  Let me know in the comments!

Before I bore you to death with my ramblings, let me begin by showing you the 10 pieces I used in this first set.  Keep in mind, accessories, hair and shoes do not count toward the 10 items, those can be interchanged for each combination (yay!):



#1 - {Gisaci} Off Shoulder Boucle Sweater - Devilsberry
#2 - *VERVE* Ahoy! Top (Navy)
#3 - jane.intrinsic.tank.bl navy
#4 - fri. - Tourist.Jacket (Red)

#1 - Flared pants - Cream (from Maylee Oh of The Secret Store)
#2 - Skirt from *ICING* Breezy Redux - Blueberry outfit
#3 - {SMS} Jeans Mini Medium


#1 - (epoque) Baggy Knit Hat - Color Change
#2 - {Gisaci} Francia Woven Coat - Midnight
#3 - (Elate!) Nivaya Navy Dress (I used the version w/out Sleeves)


So using each of these staple pieces I came up with 10 different combinations.  The photo at the top gives you a general overview but here are the originals.  I'm going to have to figure out some way to make these posts not so incredibly long!  FYI:  The poses I used were from POSEUR, HelaMiyo & Avante

 

So....what color scheme or theme should I do next?