July 2008

Well, this is the first time I have personally ever taken Shameless’s advice, but I have to admit she was right! I just got back from Zaara, and I feel much more upbeat. This store is so me! Check out some of my finds!

The breath caught in my throat when I saw this “Calangute” gown in the color “Sunshine”. The prices at Zaara are quite reasonable for wonderful quality - even the items that aren’t on sale! This dress comes in many other colors, but though I am usually not a big fan of yellow, I thought this one of the most beautiful dresses I had ever seen. I would wear it in real life - you know I like a bit of boho. Wish I had had it while on vacation. The bracelet is a platinum cuff I got ages ago from Simply Spoiled, and I still wear it all the time.

Yet another outfit I wish I had in real life. I love the silk-tied shirt paired with the draw-string pants. This is called Anjuna. It comes in three colors - this is the green, as you can see. Necklace is from Second Mirage, which, I’m afraid, has left SL, but I like it so I wore it. Hey, we aren’t one of those pro fashion blogs - we just do what we feel like!

Ok, though Zaara has gorgeous every day clothing, I just could not resist this traditional design called “Kajra” (no, dear, that is NOT “Kajira” - you should know me better than that!) which is 50% off and will soon be retired.

Dear Shameless Gossipgirl - Second Life Advice that’s Worth Exactly What You Paid for It

Dear Shameless:

I was reading Devi’s post about returning from vacation, and I must admit even though I’ve been SL shopping like crazy, I still have the post-vacation blahs. As you know, I’ve returned from the tropics, where everything seemed exotic, colorful and bright. In keeping with the visuals of the flowers, the birds, the lush scenery that surrounded me, I wore bright orange lipsticks, silver sandals and sarongs that seemed spun of of hibiscus and sunshine. I have become used to this exotic color, and although I love my SL wardrobe, I would like to brighten it up a bit. Yet I know I can’t keep wearing my sarong and kebaya about. They are starting to stare at me at the grocery store. I know you usually come to me for fashion advice, but I’m really jet lagged and can use some ideas.

Very truly yours,

Sapphire Jetaime, Got-the-Still-Wanna-Be-In-Bali-Blahs

Dear Got the Blahs,

I say, don’t put away those silver sandals and orange lipstick! Remain bright and sunny wherever you are. The answer is Zaara, where they “blend indian craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.” Yes, you CAN have c olor without looking like you just stepped off the boat from Goa or Rajasthan! Though nothing wrong with that either - this is SL! And you are just in time for a 50% off sale of designs that will soon be retired. But if you do nothing else, join the Zaara Update Group, so you can pick up the group gift at the main store. Though Zaara is known for color, this little number is black and gold, and I have not taken if off since I first felt the silk tickle my skin. I may be buried in it! Hope this helps, Sapphire.

Your friend,

Shameless Gossipgirl

P.S. The group gift, though not colorful, is still exotically beautiful. It has an Indian flair but you could wear it to a Manhattan book party.

Dear Shameless Gossipgirl - Second Life Advice that’s Worth Exactly What You Paid for It

Dear Shameless Gossipgirl,

Since I have returned from a long vacation, I am having a hard time getting into the swing of things in SL. Many of my fairy friends are absent from the drum circle; perhaps they are on vacation themselves. What can I do to cheer myself up?

Sincerely yours,

Devi Moonbeam, a Pixie in Peril

Dear Pixie in Peril,

Aww, Devi, if I had known you were having vacation withdrawal, I would have taken you along to Retrology. Gifts all over the sim all week long! I won’t get into particulars, as I’m sure it’s been blogged to death, but get your fairy butt over there. You still have a lot of time.

If that dress from Total Betty and all the other great designer gifts at Retrology don’t cheer you up, head on over to Kuri Style. They are having a $1L sale of some designs that will make your little fairy heart beat faster. Also some that are a real steal at $50L. While you’re there, pick up a free pose and some three-packs of poses priced at $5L and $10L.

Need more? The skins at Crave Designs are still set at $0L. Fly, my little fairy, fly!

Regards,

Shameless Gossipgirl

P.S. I’m enclosing a few pics from Kuri’s so you can see what you can get there. There is a lot more than what I will show. You already KNOW it’s going to be good at Retrology.

Sapphire tells me Kuri had this mini-dress out at $25L several months ago, and she broke a heel dashing over there.

Well now it is only $1L for a few days, and you can also get it in white or black.

Is this cute or what? This is a Kuri outfit called “The Cat’s Pajamas” and it comes with the stockings. It was a steal at $50L.

The shoes are free Mistress heels from The Dominatrix Shop, and the detail on these is killer. Choose the Mistress heels or the Slave heels - I have trouble making choices, so I grabbed both!

The skin I’m wearing in these two photos (in case you didn’t know, the blonde above is Sapphire), is one of the currently free skins from Crave Designs. This one is Glam skin Mistress makeup -Light Skin - the Mistress theme went with the shoes!

Another $50L dress from Kuri. Love it!

Since I got back from vacation a couple days ago, I’ve been furiously scooping up the designer freebies. This is one of my favorites; it’s by Mayuki Nozaki . This is the brown version ( I look great in brown) of her new Flower Dress - Mary. There are a couple versions of both the top and the skirt, and the top comes in various layers for those with tats. Note the detail on this skirt!

To get this fabulous dress, run on down to the Happy Style Mall at Sokri. The free brown dress is not in the Mayuki Nozaki store, but right there in the mall near where you land. To get it, click the sign on the left of the dress sign to join the HAPPY HAPPY***Update Groupe***. The tag says Happy Happy, so it’s kind of fun to wear. Then click on the sign showing the brown Flower Dress - Mary, and voila!