We Love Role-Play - The Lady is A Wolf

"Wolfhelmina, don't run around with your hair unbraided, you look shabby! Wolfhelmina, don't eat noisily, you're a young lady, not a stable boy! Wolfhelmina, wear that pretty dress your grandmother gave you for your birthday, your father's business partner comes to dinner with his son! Wolfhelmina, don't! Wolfhelmina, do! Yak, yak, yak!" Wolfhelmina imitated her mother's high-pitched voice while she was preparing for that cursed dinner... oh, boy, was she angry now.

"A young lady, me? Wearing a pretty dress? Am I a rag doll, or what?" Wolfhelmina was boiling with rage, yet she opened her wardrobe and pulled out the pretty silk dress, then picked up her comb. Werewolves were wild creatures but loyal to their pack and respectful with their elders... so, after some more angry mumbles, Wolfhelmina checked if her muzzle was shiny and black enough and there were no leftovers stuck between her white fangs, then slowly started combing her fur. Who knows, that son of his dad's business partner might even be handsome.

Indeed, who said a werewolf can't be pretty? :-) If she visits the "We Love Role-Play" market, then we all can be sure she'll turn out looking wonderful, despite (or exactly because of) her mops of grey fur. The "Fur" skin is another great offer from Fallen Gods Inc. available at the "We Love Role-Play" market until May 31st, together with the "Raina" dress in three colours by Kouse's Sanctum.

Talking of Kouse, she's currently having a retirement sale. "Space is getting a bit tight at the Sanctum, and in order to make room for new things, I have to retire some older ones from the main store." - she writes. "They will remain on the marketplace. Before I remove them from the main store, though, you can find them on sale, for just 99 L$ each, until May 24th." Faith, Regina, Beulah and Skye await for you, so please pay them a visit if you have time.

Dress: "Raina" in Noir Cherry by Kouse's Sanctum - a special offer available at the "We Love Role-Play" event (200 L$).

Necklace: "Lifeforce" by Chaos, Panic and Disorder - MM board prize at the main shop (0 L$). If you like spectacular, chunky yet pretty jewellery, CPD is your store, especially because Lilah Munster has generously put out several MM boards and lucky chairs for her visitors to enjoy.

Skin: "Fur" by Fallen Gods Inc. - a special offer available at the "We Love Role-Play" event (495 L$).

Hair: "Sonne" in Caviar by Bliss Couture - 250 L$ for a pack of two colours.

Ears: "Elf Ears" by X-Gen - a freebie available at the marketplace (0 L$). This is a really great gift as the ears come with a HUD so you change their colour as you wish.

Eyes: - "Berry", one of the last group gifts of Theoretical Afterthought, a smart and intelligent woman who isn't active in SL any more. I miss your pictures and your wit, Theo. :-(

Nails: "Blazing Ruby" by Sterling Artistry - 10 L$.

Pose: "Gown 004" by Musa - 30 L$. It looks like the contents of the FF blogger package I received from Filomena Quinnell are a permanent fixture now. :-) 

Down at the Sea Hole

Decades could pass without there being a night to rival this one. Years had infact, since these two, in one form or another, had been together last. In the world as is was now - such things could happen. One had remained in the city most nights, causing trouble and looking after her cat. The other, well, it was her story to tell, and it would unfold through time. One thing had not changed though the intervening years, despite deaths, possessions, insanity and a desire to shop.

That night, it had been all about the 1950s. An amusing remembrance for one, perhaps a first time thrill for the other as she pulled on the ruffled silk and net layers of the full flared skirt. Hair high, heels higher, and with Spot for company, they would find a dive somewhere in town with a swinging beat, and dance till dawn.

Oh, as much as I loved shopping for this - I am more saddened at the impending closure of the store the beautiful items came from. The Sea Hole est. 2008 will be closing at the end of May 2013. Over the years creator Drinkinstein Sorbet - who also has one of the best names I've seen in SL - has created really really beautiful clothes. The colour palate is one of muted elegance, with an occasional sidestep into summer brights. Classic tailoring and style are the norm - with a crazy sprinkling of haute couture madness thrown in - check out the Octo-dress. I can't claim any knowledge of the reasons behind the closure, but can only wish Drinkinstein the best - and as is my usual selfish way - keep my fingers crossed for a return someday.

Until then - you have until the end of May to get to The Sea Hole and pick up some bargains as items have been reduced to L$ 50 each. Here, Cadence and I are wearing the Lorette Mesh skirts from the Gatcha - L$125. Cadence is in Crimson, and I'm wearing it in Enchanted Pool.

My look:
Hair : >TRUTH< Sassy w/Roots - chocmint
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Bay / InK {1} Clevage
Shades :  - so old I don't know!
Top :  The Sea Hole - Studded Chiffon Dress - rainwater
Skirt :  The Sea Hole - Lorette Skirt - Enchanted Pool
Spot : Zooby Ultimate Domestic Skeleton Cat 

Helps if I give the LM!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/190/53/21

Block 100!

The 100 Block – A Full Sim Block Party / A Creative Fusion of Fashion, Music and Art.

The Depraved Nation always manages to arrange great events. This one is no exception. One full sim crammed with amazing designers - who have selected some of their finest items to showcase in boutique stores. Each have also created a new and exclusive item - available at 50% off normal selling price! The event is running until may 31st.

Here are some of the things my magpie eye rested on and just had to buy. More to follow!

Skin & Shape: [ S H O C K ] : Dakota - Noire V3 HB (Charmed) & [ S H O C K ] Dakota - Noire  Shape  Set - L$ 200

Fantastic skin and shape set - one of several looks available at Block 100 - this one reminded me a bit of The Crow - so it was a must buy. 

Top : *+S.F.+* Sweet Fireflys : Simple Summer Top -  Cherry  MESH  L$ 70

Effortlessly cool top - whole range of sizes, and negative colour options in each pack.

Skirt : _CD_ CandyDoll : Leather Skirt Black - MESH   L$ 200

Beautifully rounded mesh leather mini!

Boots : (r)M~(LegWarmer) Platform Boots~No.07  L$ 283

One thing I'm blown away by just now is the range of options in the HUDS that come with items - such as these boots. You can change around just about every part of the boot to a colour range that would match your outfit of the day. Versatility!

Skin & Shape: [ S H O C K ] : Dakota - Noire V3 HB (Charmed) & [ S H O C K ] Dakota - Noire  Shape ( Set ) - L$ 200

Corset : ...::: Scrub :::... Do you have a time? BRONZE  MESH    L$ 175

Ooh yeah I love a corset - and with studs? I'm all over that. Lovely underbust version here makes a nice change.

Jeans : Lapointe & Bastchild Mesh Jeans (Heel Ver)- XS Divine Blue BootCut    L$ 299

Love the design - have these in the black leather collection. While I'm not generally a fan of blue jeans - these are a great washed and worn texture and colour - not fresh off the rack - jeans that have lived a story with you.

Eyeshadow : {Dead Apples} Eyeshadows Swan Edition - Pest - Colourpack  L$ 99

Beautiful shadows from Dead Apples - colours are rich and the shading is very flattering.

Top : DeeTaleZ Tops hot vintage top black    L$ 140    Lola's applier L$100 

Oooooh yeah. Superhawt or classy - crank up those appliers to choose just how risque your look.

Shorts outfit (with suspenders and stockings) : Razor /// Femme Fatale - Leather Outfit  L$249

Did I mention options yet? These shorts are so full of them, you would think they would need to be bigger. There are colourstripes on the hips - posebombed out here unfortunately - and these along with the suspenders are HUD controlled to a range of colours to suit your mood.

More pictures on my Flickr - and you can make your way to the Block 100 Event here...

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/District/120/122/33
  

Are you Kitten me right Meow?

S U G A R has done it again at the XYRoom Event!

As may have become apparent by now, I tend towards the darker, the more sinister - really - the bloodier the better for me in SL. Sometimes however, something utterly out of character comes along, and I just have to have it. Have to wear it, and not just for a few pictures for this blog!  I mean, full on, have my very dark and sinister RP character lose grip on her reality, or get high as a kite, just to be able to keep on wearing it.

This is one of those times.

These are items made by The fabulous Iokko at S u g a r for the XYRoom Event. Shown are both colour options - mixed and matched in Cotton Candy and Mint. The tank tops and roll bottom skinny jeans are a perfect summer outfit. You get the standard 5 MESH sizes, from XXS to L. They also go fantastically well with the colour options in S u g a r 's Dangerous Heels.

Hair : Truth - Georgina - Colour Pack L$ 75 in their current sale (ends today I believe)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth%20Hair/106/85/25

Skin : :Sugar: [5] Bay / InK L$ 699 - for a range of teeth and cleavage options
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/194/41/1751 

Outfit : :Sugar: Kitten Meow? Under L$ 100 @ the XYRoom event

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chair%20Island/175/170/2203

Shoes :  :Sugar: Dangerous Heels L$ 499

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/194/41/1751

Black Only!

Black Only - part three - is the third installment of a fashion event running 6th - 26th May with amazing items from some of SL's top designers. As you can guess by the name, black is the theme. We know it, we love it, it goes with everything! There's clothing, shoes, accessories, poses and builds - fantastic items for both the ladies and the men. Just showcasing the ladies here today!

Pose :  Pin me up poses - 'Necklace'

Skin :  Ryuukou - 'Blackswan'

Shades : Persefona - Black Sunglasses with Wings

Earrings : Opal - Lahar platinum earrings

Top : shine by [ZD] -  MESH SHORT SLEEVES FRILLY BLOUSE black

Bag : -Dotties - Bag Lace Special for Black Only Event

Shorts : M.A.T. - Sport Shorts "Raunchy"

Skin : Ryuukou - 'Blackswan'

Earrings :  Baubles! by Phe Byzantine Earrings

Chin Piercing :  Baulbes! by Phe Byzantine Chin Piercing

Outfit :  AvaGirl - Zahra

Belly Piercing : AvaGirl - Zahra Belly Piercing

Shoes :  M.A.T. - Mesh Sneakers "Mustache-Love" BLACK

Pose :  Pin me up poses - 'Bangle' (Upper picture)

Jewellery :  StormCrow Designs - *Alicia* Earrings, Bracelet and Slave Collar

Dress :  "DEW" - Calysta

Boots :  StormCrow Designs - *Alicia* Studded Ankle Boots

Jewellery : [Cold.Ambition] Ethnic Earrings and Ethnic Rings Black

Dress :  [R3] - Kenzi Dress V2

Boots :  LOORDES OF LONDON-CRICKHOWELL BOOTS-BLACK

Grab your limo to the event below.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chair%20Island/177/154/3303

We Love Role-Play - Wampyre

She was beautiful. She was tall, slim and sinuous. She was queen among her subjects. Yet, she was unhappy and bitter. Who wouldn’t be, she thought, when you cannot leave your underworld realm? She was born a vampire, a lovely princess with alabaster skin and delicate ivory fangs, a creature of the night to behold and dread. Yet, his father’s rule was weakening by the day... people were becoming more courageous and inventive, they didn’t use garlic and crucifixes any more, they shot vampires with silver bullets instead.

His father wanted to kill three birds with one stone when he decided his daughter should marry a dwarf princeling from one of the underground kingdoms nearby. She would be safe from ruthless humans, she could avoid lethal sunlight and, last but not least, her father could forge a precious alliance with the dwarves. Under the hill she went, and there she would remain until the end of her days, which was eternity. Well, at least she was waited on hand and foot by her diligent servants... and dinnertime was close. “What did they catch for me today?” – she wondered. ”A fat peasant? An able-bodied blacksmith? Some tender little girl?” She silently licked her lips. Living underground had a pleasant side, too.

The “We Love Role-Play” event is in full swing, and I have so many beautiful creations to show you, all available for a special price in the pretty log houses at the market in Fot.

Outfit: „Rainha – Fire and Blood” by The Muses – special offer at the We Love Role-Play event (150 L$). The dress is a real bargain as the box contains two of every garment piece, one in black and one in red, so you can combine them to your heart’s content.

Skin: „Ghost” by Fallen Gods Inc. - special offer at the We Love Role-Play event (495 L$). Alia Baroque considers quite carefully if and when to release his artwork for a special price, so grab the opportunity and, of course, this beautiful skin! :)

Ears: „Young Elven Ears” by 22769 – originally the ears were available at the Fantasy Faire but, after some ruthless pestering, Paco and Manuel agreed to include them in the stock permanently available at their main shop. They are still working on the setup so please be patient for a day or two; I’ll let you know when the ears are for sale.

Eyes: “Underworld Eyes” in Obsidian by Sterling Artistry - these creepy and brilliant eyes were first offered for sale at a previous Fantasy Faire; now they make part of the ordinary stock available in the main shop (65 L$).

Hair: “Mako” by Schön – the hair was a hunt gift and it’s not available any more, but try “Ran” instead, it’s quite similar (200 L$).

Fangs: “Fangs” by ni.Ju – a freebie available in the main shop (0 L$).

Poses: “Gown” by !Musa! – I’m still using Filomena Quinnell’s lovely poses from her FF blogger pack; you can find them in her shop for 30 L$ each.

The pictures were taken in the catacombs at The Valley of Ish’nar, the location where the second part of the Key of Hope hunt is running until May 19^th.

(My apologies for the shabby-looking post... my PC and internet connection are apparently on strike and nothing works properly today.)

We Love Role-Play - Nakooma

Nakooma, the maid hunter whose feet hardly touch a blade of grass.

The memories of this year's amazing Fantasy Faire are still vivid, but some tireless Second Lifers already offer us new entertainment. SL roleplay fans must be very, very grateful to Arica Storaro and her friends who not only had the brilliant idea of setting up a market for warriors, damsels in distress and adventurers, but did indeed find the time to rope in some of the best creators in the field and organise something original and new. "We Love Role-Play!" is a monthly shopping event where you can buy goodies from (just in order to bait you with some random names) Evie's Closet, The Plastik, Fallen Gods Inc., Kouse's Sanctum, Analog Dog, Elvenbreath and many other excellent brands, for a special price.

UPDATE: visit the market here.

A visit to Arwen's Creations was on my "To Do" list for a while. I sincerely admire those SL creators who have an eye for details and also the necessary skill and patience to build an object accordingly, and Arwen Serpente is one of them - so you can imagine how happy I was when I received a polite message from Arwen herself, gently asking me whether I was interested in blogging her "Nakooma" outfit that she prepared for the opening of the "We Love Role-Play!" event. With the single exception of a spectacular feather crown I'd never worn a Native American outfit in SL, but I knew I just had to say yes, as I was absolutely sure that whatever I'd find in Arwen's boxes must be beautiful... and oh my, was I right. The "Nakooma" gown and the matching moccasins are so lovely that I won't even try to describe them... you must visit Arwen's store in the "We Love Role-Play!" market, period. "Girly" girls like myself will love the long and beautifully decorated skirt, the feather-and-turquoise necklace and the elaborate belt, while "tough" girls will appreciate the leggings and the mittens that allow you to jump, run and shoot your arrows with ease.

Talking of arrows, EZ Weaponry by Deccan Arida offers a splendid set of quiver and bow to the avid roleplayer. The "Gilded Bow of Jie" is a beauty to look at... and, as far as its firepower and other technical details are concerned, I'll tell you more when I'll have already slain my first SL troll or something equally big and dangerous. :)

For the poses I must thank Miyoko Magic of HelaMiyo, a generous pose maker and a fellow duck lover... quack quack, and thanks again for the giftie box! :)

Outfit and shoes: "Nakooma" Gown and Moccasins by Arwen's Creations - 399 L$ for the gown and 99 L$ for the moccasins... a real deal!

Bow: "The Guilded Bow of Jie" by EZ Weaponry - 450 L$.

Skin: "Dark Fairy Skin" by Eat Paste - a former hunt gift not available any more.

Hair: "Bonnie" in Smoke by Truth - the sale is still on although it's still impossible to access the sim (75 L$).

Eyes: "DragonEyes" in Blue Shards by Sterling Artistry - 65 L$.

Poses: "Unbalanced No. 4" and "Fashion Blogger No. 4" by HelaMiyo - 50 L$ for one pose, 100 L$ for a set of 10 poses.

The pictures were made at Mirromere.