Awhile ago Mel and I were at Mesmerize doing some updating to my ballet boots, and the store was packed to the rafters. The amazing thing though, was that nearly every single girl there –  and I am not even exaggerating – was wearing the same dress.

I looked closer, and not exactly the same as in all wearing the same options, but as the dress has so many different ones, they were all wearing different variations, some of course had on the same parts, but mostly in different colour combinations. What was even more amazing was it was MESH, and yet I didn’t know about it, and as this was actually when there was only a few MESH items released, and we certainly were able to keep track. But this one, nope, never seen it before. I IM’d one of the women there, and she was kind enough to give me the details, three letters and I was off, because it was a store I have other items from including ballet boots.

What also amazed me, and this is truly something that more MESH creators have to look at doing, is that the pieces are seamless. They join together so well, that you would actually think this was one piece, but it is most definitely a skirt and a top piece worn together. I even had Whimsy come down and tell me where it joined together, and she couldn’t because even with default light settings, you cannot see it. I would love to see more designers do this kind of work, where you can mix and match within an outfit, it would be incredible, and imagine high-waisted mesh pants, that can also be worn as regular pants, or long legged and 3/4, it would be heaven.

KAS is the name of the store, and the MESH Corset Dress in Latex is amazing. Not only do you get three different styled skirts, the long pencil – laced up or not – the flared out mini, which so reminds me of Wonder Woman, and the short more fitted mini – not as tight as it could be, but with this being latex and scripted a full body wrapping skirt is a must. The tops too have many options, my favourite of all of them is the option called free, as in your breasts would be if you don’t wear a top like I did, and that is actually why it is my favourite, because you can be a little more unique with what you put on with it.

This version would also be incredibly popular with the sculpted breast wearers in Second Life, because you would keep to the illusion of it being created to be free of confinement.

Not only do you get all the versions, you also get the HUD that allows you to texture change all the parts, the base, the contrast piping, laces and so on. You can either choose from the presets – of which there are many – or there is a full tint spectrum rainbow to choose from and do it that way, which is amazing. It also allows you to add the different levels of shiny, and glow, if that is your thing. There is a full DEMO at KAS, so be sure to try this dress, honestly it is gorgeous to wear but there is only one size, so you will have to be sure it really works for you. The waist is of course small and tight, because it is after all a corset dress, so don’t be shocked by that, it is meant to be that way.

I am wearing a full piece sheer leather bodysuit from Ison, this is so hot, and so inexpensive, I recently shot Ashia in the full leather one for her store Idiosyncrasy, and I had to get them for myself too. Definitely MUST HAVES!, and available on Marketplace too for a quick drive by shopping.

The Ambition jewelry I am wearing is from MOOD, this set is just lovely, I have earrings like this in brass in RL, and I just love all the dangly pieces, and the fact that you can texture change all those tiny delicate balls. Great set, and available now for Stumblebum at the MOOD Mainstore.

The hair I am wearing is the latest Ploom style, and this hair is so totally Helyanwe  and her Deviant Kitties mojo stirring. The style is wicked cool, and I just love that the tails are knotted midway down, which alludes to them being very controlled. LOVE IT!

The skin I have on and am featuring is the latest Redgrave skin called Bella, inspired by Bella Swan of Twillight, this skin is really strong in facial features, and I especially like the nose for some reason. The mouth is a little smaller on my shape than I am used to, but I love it with the teeth options, of which there are two, both alpha and prim, or tattoo layer. The last pic shows both options, the tattoo layer being the one on the right. I preffered the alpha prim combo, but for those that are limited in alpha layers, you will want the tattoo I expect…I really do not know how you can dress yourselves with the limitations of that type of viewer, but I expect if you have never had the alternative, it would be like it always was.

The skin has many different treats – listed in the credits – but I must point out that the breast minimiser layer – on undershirt – is really lovely, and takes off all that pushed up effect that Redgrave is famous for, I didn’t use it for this post because of the style of clothing, but it really is nice to have the option.

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Poses by : aDORKable

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Bella – Redgrave 

Teeth Attachments (prim and tattoo)

Brows (not worn)

6 x Tattoo Lipsticks (not worn)

Hair Base COVER Tattoo ( the skin by default has a hairbase, so the cover is to remove that )

Shape (not worn)

Breast Minimiser (not worn)

Eyelashes (not worn)

System Eyelash Remover ALPHA (not worn)

4 x Eyes (not worn)

Ring Silver & Gold (not worn)

Armlet Silver & Gold (not worn)

Hair:

Torti w/ streaks  - Ploom 

Clothes:

Sheer Leather Bustier - Ison 

Latex Corset Dress MESH - KAS 

Shoes/Boots:

Echo – SLink

Accessories:

Ambition Jewelry – MOOD 

Nails – Sensations

I have been wanting to take some time to do some video stuff for so long now, but everytime I opened FRAPS something went wrong. As I mentioned the other day, I did end up installing the latest version however and that was way better. Alas though for some unknown to me, and all of the google entries I found for the same situation, everything I spent hours filming – with the glorious help of Ashia Tomsen and Whimsy Winx – ended up black once opened in Windows Live Movie Maker. I have no clue why, as I have always used the editing with PC to do my movies, but for some reason Windows 7 and Fraps are not happy together.

I finally found an alternative though, and it has way more bells and whistles than I am used to, so of course that lead to many more bells and whistles in my edit, because I couldn’t resist the effects lol.

The Dance HUDs featured in this video are both by Animazoo, it has been a long time since I have seen such big releases from them, so this was exciting. The two huds are Quadro Stage Performer Edition and Quadro Ladies Dancefloor Edition. I took some pics of the interface, and did actually leave the HUD in frame in the video but you don’t see the use of, you will just have to take my word for it that it was super easy and fun.

The HUDs vary by style of dances included, and they are jam packed, but your needs will decide which one is best for you. They both have the primary functions, of allowing you to invite other dancers, and this I found was different in that I was able to invite Whimsy to dance from at least 30 metres away, and I don’t think that regular huds have that ability, but then I have never really tested that before, but was surprised.

You can invite separate dancers, then also stop the dancing on them or yourself, if you want to allow others to keep going, but you yourself stop. You can also choose which dances you are doing and of course you can all sync up, which is a lot of fun. There are sequences already put into the machines, so that the HUD moves through a series of dances playing only a portion of each, creating more of a unique motion, that you also can edit to come up with your own. This would allow endless fun as a choreographer, and make performing in SL a lot easier, and actually not bore people to tears just playing the same dances over and over in full length.

You should really give them both a look, and as I said, see which one is the better option for you, and there is also a lite HUD that is free to try, so grab that while you are there. You can of course also add your own dances, so just think of the endless possibilities and a great way to put some spice back into your dancing.

The HUDs are a lot easier to navigate than remembering chat options, and the HUD is scripted to sit on your monitor on the top right, and when you put it on it asks you which viewer you are using, and if you have any add on toolbars, so that it fits in nicely, I thought that was so cool.

Big thanks to Ashia Tomsen and Whimsy Winx who helped me shoot this, and I hope you like it, we had fun doing it.

Today my background is again from the Second Life Stock Images Group on Flickr. I love that group, not only because I started it, but because it has become such an incredibly useful tool for pics, but also I adore seeing the photos from it used in peoples blog posts, adverts for vendors and so on. It makes me happy, and I love all the submissions to the group, it is a great way to see things you haven’t and even if you have been to the same locations, you get to see the place through another persons eyes.

I also get to see what Whimsy does when I am not online, this is again one of her pics, which I resized, then de-saturated and added a bit of texture effect to in PS.

I have been looking for a reason to wear the Editorial 2 Hair from Lelutka for a while now, and with the beautiful umbrella as part of  The Sea Holes collabor88 items, this was just the perfect time. The colours and prints in the umbrella are a delight, as are the rest of the items, which I will show at another time. The leather pants and stunning cardigan with fur collar, are items recently released from Fishy Strawberry. The texture work is delightful, and the collar is a great attachment you could use on other coats or cardigans. The belt also comes with, and was an easy fit, by using edit linked parts.

I went to EY-NO yesterday, as soon as I saw their info on What’s New SL’s Flickr Group for their latest group gift. I went straight over and grabbed also these fantastic french manicure nails with bows, there are options of with bows, without, or bows only, a MUST HAVE. The group gift is this insanely adorable Vintage Goat toy pendant, it is Mesh, and is just the cutest thing.

The skins I am wearing are the latest Uptown Skins from Curio by Gala Phoenix, they come with brows options and I went with the ginger as it is a great colour for redheads. The make up is as usual well done, and you still get the dark and light versions of each tone, as well as freckles options. The mouth is smaller than I am used to, but I really like it overall, and the more I was looking at it, the more it reminded me of Drew Barrymore. So if a fan of hers, and who isn’t then you should definitely DEMO DEMO DEMO.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Glitterati

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

Skin Worn:

Uptown Girl w/ ginger brows add on layer – Curio by Gala Phoenix

Hair:

QCX, Editorial 2 – LeLutka

Clothes:

Fur neck Cardigan, Moto Leather Pants – Fishy Strawberry

Shoes/Boots:

Esprit XTD, Billow Boots – Maitreya 

Accessories:

French Leo Nails, Vintage Goat (Group Gift) – EY-NO

Is it just me, or has time slowed right down the last few days? Seriously I have had such incredibly full mornings, from my midnight onwards, and then when I think it should be lunchtime at least it is only 7am or so…but yay on getting lots and lots done.

Whimsy and I have been building, we built an item that will be part of next weeks Moody Mondays, which I am excited about, so stay tuned. Other than that though, blogging pics, and I did grab the new version of FRAPS, I went to use my older one the other day and it was crazy broken. If you have ever thought of doing Machinima FRAPS is an excellent deal, and updates forever, which is way cool at the price. I bought mine so long ago though, I had to log into an email addy I haven’t used in 5 years to find the password to their site lol.

Anyway, hoping to try and do some more tutorials eventually, I did one or two way way back a million years ago, so it will be interesting to see if I can still manage it, and you may get to hear me talk in my Aussieness and all.

Some more Collabor88 items for today, the clothing is all Tres Blah, the shorts of course not at Collabor88 but in their mainstore. But the dress and another one of those great long tshirts are at this months Culture Fusion theme. The colours of these items are just so beautiful, and the dress is sexy as all get out. The hair I am wearing is by Clawtooth by Clawtooth – say that ten times fast, and is also really seductive looking, or can of course be more girl next door, depending on your mood.

The skin is Illusory’s addition to the theme, and is really sweet and playful in a minxish way, to be honest the whole collection is all sultry and yummy, so best be getting over there asap.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Olive Juice @ Collabor88

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

1st Me:

Skin Worn:

Paige_Honey – Culture – Illusory @ Collabor88

Hair:

Dear Love - Clawtooth by Clawtooth @ Collabor88

Clothes:

C88 Graphic Tee – Feathers 4 – Tres Blah @ Collabor88

Denim Cutoff shorts - Tres Blah

Shoes/Boots:

Alexa Boots – Maitreya MESH

Accessories:

The Blame Game Ring Set – DDL 

2nd Me:

Skin Worn:

Paige_Honey – Culture - Illusory @ Collabor88

Hair:

Dear Heart - Clawtooth by Clawtooth @ Collabor88

Clothes:

C88 Corset Dress Floral - Tres Blah @ Collabor88

Shoes/Boots:

Alexa Boots - Maitreya MESH

Accessories:

The Blame Game Ring Set - DDL 

I have a request of every single person, to not only do this, but also to encourage everyone they know to do it too. The reason for the request is that the other day a drop down appeared on my screen, with a message from the people that run the event nights over at Bare Rose. The notecard was letting the customers know that due to finances no longer being the same at Bare Rose, that the prize money they usually provide at events was going to be lowered. I found that interesting, and totally so like June to still give as much as she could, and not have her customers miss out. Then I heard that it is a bit worse than that, sales have declined a lot over there, and I got to thinking more.

We have so many events, day sales, and the what not, that are great for people on a budget, but stores that always catered to that have obviously suffered in some way. I mean the product at Bare Rose is still incredible, and how much you get for your 170L or 140L or whatever is always amazing. But obviously many that used to shop there for a deal, now do not feel the need to. Well I really hope that many of you will reconsider that, and take your friends over and buy up lots and lots, because having a store like Bare Rose suffer is just like the end of the world for many. June is incredible, and so talented, and her items are beautiful. So even if you just go and buy one thing each, it could really show her that her hard work is cared about…and also you may have friends who are new enough to have never been EEEEEEKS at the very thought of it.

The fun overalls set I am wearing is from there, I picked it up earlier today, its tight in the right places, and baggy where it needs to be, I could totally take on someone in a dance off in this outfit – I so love those movies, don’t you?.

The hairs I am wearing are from LoQ, I am seriously in lust with the Champagne bow one, it looks so hot when you zoom in on your face, I kind of want the same style with a turban back to it with the same big bow, so yummy.

The skins I am wearing are the new Harper from Adam n Eve, this skin is truly beautiful, and possibly one of my new faves to date for Adam n Eve. The face really gives definition that is much needed under the cheeks area, to highlight the cheekbones themselves. The make ups are wonderful, and I am so happy that Sachi has truly embraced the nude lips, more natural make up looks, so that now a fat pack really encompasses all that is needed in a skin that you will want to wear full time. The skins come with hair bases and brows tattoos with blonde, red, black and brown options, as well as manicure and pedicure on tats and gloves and socks. Each skin also has a cleavage enhanced option, so you can save layers that way, by wearing the regular or enhanced. DEMO DEMO DEMO it will be worth it, because it is really awesome. There are 12 make ups in all, but one pic broke on me, so you only get 11 pics :P.

Click HERE to SLURL’s Page.

Poses by : Glitterat

Equipment Used:

VR Studio 3.0 and HUD and Library for location shoots – VR Foundry Mainstore , VR Foundry @ The Deck

Eyes:

Ellis - LeLutka

Lashes:

Natural Curl Sculpted Lashes – LeLutka

1st Me:

Skin Worn:

Harper – Adam n Eve 

Hair:

Champagne, Pudding - LoQ Hairs

Clothes:

Kh B.H.S. – Bare Rose 

Shoes/Boots:

OZStarz Chucks – Bedlam 

Accessories: