JingleCell

In real life I live in the Southern USA and we were hit with an unprecedented 13 inches of snow over the weekend, lost power and had to navigate roads strewn with fallen pine trees to get to the store to find logs for our fireplace. All I wanted to do was cuddle up with pillows and blankets and use my iPad (only it ran out of power....). So when I was finally able to get into Second Life yesterday evening (while my RL tablet charged up), that's just what I did with my SL cellphone - and in my human persona! I came across a shop called ~EccentriciXi~ where I bought an outfit I love so much that I turned around and left a glowing review on the Marketplace. One of the owners was so thrilled I left the review that they sent me heels to go with it - so I decided to include them in a blog.  One of the things I really appreciate is that this outfit is actually 2 separate pieces, not fused together like a lot of them out there.  I like to mix and match things, so this gives me so many options!

I also went back this morning and picked up a couple more items (they have a 60L section, btw) grabbed the WS Hunt goody and some demos.

Trompe Loeil Noelle Cottage
MudHoney Cozy Corner
EccentriciXi Clary Sage Outfit
EccentriciXi Bryce Sage Heels
Truth Hair VIP November - Ginevra
7 Deadly Skins Moreya Caramel and Juicy Lipstick in Nut
Maitreya Lara Bento Mesh Body
AK Lulu Bento Mesh Head
Enchanted Auras Custom Shape

Yes, I would like to get to know you, if I could...

Hi, I'm Fionne Burleigh, your new roving reporter for SL Style & More! LOL! Actually, this is my first attempt at blogging for Second Life and Kai was considerate enough to risk.... er, invite me to post on his blog and give a bit of a female perspective.  I joined Second Life back in 2005 but left in 2009 - back when sculpties and mega prims were innovative! 😶 I recently returned and let me tell you - it's been eye opening! Still, I'm having fun, making new friends and learning, relearning and unlearning the SL ropes. I tend to look for bargains and ways to help new residents. I'm a member of 1 Linden 1 Hour, 25L Tuesday and Fifty Linden Friday as well as several of the best gift giving groups in SL! We have some awesome and generous creators whose talent blows me away! If you know of any I might not be a member of, shoot me an IM in game or leave a message here.

Here's my first photo for the blog - me all decked out for Christmas in front of my little shoppe.

Outfit is a cobbling of Ibela Store, Hilly Haarlen and mm Snowflake Bodysuit. 
Hair - Margarita by Truth Hair
Maitreya Lara body and Akeruka Lulu head
Skin - Liva Cloud by 7 Deadly S[k]ins
Shape - Enchanted Auras -  Custom (Maitreya/AK)
 
Building - Trompe Loeil Noelle Cottage
Lacrime Frenzy Snowmen and Cozy Chair
Jian Iridescent Tile Path
DDD Simplist Snow and Snow Dust
Simply Shelby Nativity Scene and Snowflake Fairy
HEXtraordinary Rustic Fireplace November Deco(c)rate
Pose is from Serendipity

Hope I did this right, Kai! 

SEE THE WORLD THROUGH YOUR WOW GLASSES

Being a lady who lives in a chain of 7, 107 islands, I haven't experienced the specks of white sparkles gliding through the wind we call as snow. But as my RL mentor has told me always, "see the world through your WOW glasses." So today I put on mine and explore The Pines at Jacobs Pond with all the wonders in me...because in Second Life everything is just a click away!

Winter is not only a time for snow and its angels but it's also the season of cheers and giving. It rings of presents and love. It's an exciting day everyday as I count the days when I can finally rip those gift wraps, open my box and to find out what this object of delight that teases my curiosity is.

More than that what I love is to stroll around my neighborhood. Smile and wave at my friends adoring their houses' festive decors. Greet the animals wandering around before running away to a sign of threat (me :( ) sends me giggling. Strolling some more and admiring the glorious color of white, the color of peace around me.
I am utmost grateful to Holly, sim owner of The Pines at Jacobs Pond for her kindness to let me into her home and helping me around. It's a tranquil scenic place fit for a time to feel the cold but warm breeze blowing gently on your skin. Warm as the creator's heart. Fit to give yourself precious time to be mindful and for self-reflection.

Now onto what I'm wearing... *smiles wide*

I'm wearing Indented's gift, Aurora, as it provided the skin coverage I prefer this cold wintry morning. It's a long sleeve off-shoulder coat with it halfway unbuttoned down my legs. It shouts conservative and sultry fashion right there. It comes in a fatpack of 4 colors - Red, Black, Green and Brown. 

I wore it with Phedora's Tatiana, a thigh-high boots of 21 colors which you can customize in every possible way with its meticulous HUD. I was so excited to wear this one after I got it from Black Friday. It fits my Slink Hourglass legs, sticks well not making me look heavy with an excess of mesh. It's one of the trademarks I have noticed with any Phedora wear.

I purposely wore it with Truth's Debra, a medium short feminine hair to expose my strong shoulders. I strongly  believe it is one of the sexiest feats of a woman. Lastly, I accentuated it with Graffitiwear's latest subscriber gift and Alterego's Rudy Antlers added some more Christmas into my whole look.   

Hugs! ❤ 

♦ Mesh Head - Lelutka Simone
♦ Skin - 7 Deadly s{K}ins Rain Oak
♦ Eyes - IKON Triumph
♦ Hair - Truth Debra 
♦ Dress - Indented Aurora (Free Gift)
♦ Jewelry - Graffitiwear Stained Glass (Latest Subscriber's Gift)
♦ Antlers - Alterego Rudy Antlers Choco Red (Group Gift)
♦ Sim: The Pines at Jacobs Pond

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ELEGANCE IS THE BEAUTY THAT NEVER FADES

Hailing myself as a woman of this generation, exuding confidence and finesse is second to none in my book. I am like a bee to honey that I gravitate and swoon over models of such, empowered women as I call them. As I fall in love with their grace, sophistication and world-turning minds, I follow them all over and slowly notice myself blossoming into one. Elegance is an attitude. It is a luxury of any woman.

The first half of the Monthly Midnight Madness has just passed. And as I'm talking about elegance today, sparks flew out of my heart as I laid my eyes on this gown from Sweet Kajira.  Shalma as she is named is a mix of orange and brown long gown of which are separated by lines of gold. These golden borders aren't just placed anywhere but is stitched to style and accentuate the curves of anyone who wears it. To add intricacy onto it, it has brocade details on its cloth too.

As they say less is more. In this look I omitted what I usually include - accessories, tattoos,  shoes (yes, I'm barefoot trodding the cold SL winter) and alot of time brainstorming as I want to stay true to the essence of the statement prior and to plainly showcase her. 

Its back is where it is at. Shalma is a backless gown as well! (Already to die for in my case. Big fan of backless dresses here!) Great idea to make up for all the cover in front. It almost shows my behind but no..just giving any onlooker a peek and a tease. *wink wink*

 

I put it together with Truth's Xia because I love how this hair adds more "lady" and royalty into the whole look without dominating the gown and still allowing me to showcase my sexy back.

Hugs! ❤ 

♦ Mesh Head - Lelutka Simone
♦ Skin - [theSkinnery] Lisl 
♦ Eyes - IKON Triumph
♦ Ears - [MANDALA] Steking Ears Season 5
♦ Hair - Truth Xia
♦ Dress - Sweet Kajira Shalma (MMM Gift)
♦ Sim: Luane's Magical World 

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IT'S NEVER TOO LATE

It's December already and a week has passed. For hundreds of women, it is time to get excited again! Time to get crazy! The due date is almost up for the gates of hell to break loose! It's 2 days until the Monthly Midnight Madness! And to celebrate the forthcoming heavy downpour of awesome free limited gifts, I've assembled this from the past round because it's never too late to show off my messy inventory.

I have noticed in the last two rounds of MMM, Salt & Pepper always creates fashion outfits that not only are eye-catchy and sexy as hell but are in themes of blue and iridescence - the other version. Sylvia is an ombre turtle neck dress that is half-bare. To make up for the impending "nakie-ness," it has a pastie which covers the should-be-covered and a set of unrigged armlets for the arm. As it's a backless dress as well, the behind is adorned with a silver chain.  It comes in Slink (all) and Maitreya sizes.
I wore it with Empire's Hyacinth in silver to match the bluish to white  gradient. It is a knee-high open-toe Gladiator heels. It's available in 2 colors - Gold and Silver, and a HUD where outer soles and metals can be customized. It comes for all mesh sizes too. 

Lastly since I'm a vey big fan of spikes and cutesy items, the moment I saw Tabou's Kitty Chic Ears in Sea, it was love at first sight. I had to comine it in because I feel I still lack some 'POW!". The details are just fantastic! Gold spikes much like saying, "don't mess with me" but still adorable to get reactions which I did! 

Hugs! ❤ 

♦ Mesh Head - Lelutka Simone
♦ Skin - 7 Deadly s{K}ins Rain Special Sand
♦ Eyes - IKON Triumph
♦ Hair - pr!tty Gigi (Lakewood Hunt Item)
♦ Dress - Salt & Pepper Sylvia Ombre Edition (MMM)
♦ Shoes - Empire Hyacinth Silver (MMM)
♦ Headband - Tabou Irresistible Kitty Chic Ears Sea (MMM)
♦ Tattoo - .:AS:. Lisa (Group Gift)
♦ Sim: Sanarae 

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