S.O.S Hunt! So long summer!

Well...it is almost that time to say so long and farewell to this scorcher of a season, and the Subtle City Shopping District is hosting one last hunt hoorah. Several well known, and not-so-well-known stores are participating in what is called the S.O.S Hunt. If you decide to hunt, you'll be searching for swirly ice cream cones. There's a total of 20 prizes filled with an array of items for both men and women. Check out some of the prizes below:

Pic 1. Robot Head & Bangles - Rawr Revolution ... Top - Joy Love ... Crochet Panties - sweet little

Pic 2. Skin - Joy Love ... Bikini - Doux Petit

Pic 3. Build - .::La Flat::. ... Boho Skirt - Doux Petit ... Rug - sweet little



The S.O.S Hunt starts tonight and ends midnight on October 1st. All prizes are set to 0L, so a big thank you goes out to all the participating creators/desingers!

TP to the Starting Point

Lv,
Tekila V.

Yummy New Pumps!

Aloha lovelies! Summer is still in full swing and so is fun summer fashion in Second Life. Nardya Rousselot of NX-Nardcotix has just released these multi-colored heels called, Shana Unleashed. They come in several color options, and the one shown below is in White:

I had so much joy creating an outfit around Shana Unleashed because of all the color options and style options available to play with. I immediately went to my Apple May wardrobe and put on the Cara II Classic outfit (confession: I have been searching for the perfect pumps to complete Cara II since I got this outfit maybe a year ago now?!). Then, I found these lovely large earrings by 3636 called, Dropz Pinkz.

And, what better way to set off my posh swimsuit style than with a pair of *big* sunglasses! These are by Paper Couture called, Heirress. The updo I am wearing is by Loq Hairs called, Turkish, and is available for a limited time at The Dressing Room.

Time to go live it up now that I'm dressed and ready to go! Cheers!

Skin? Yes, please!!

Hello my fellow fashion lovers! Tell me - can a girl ever have too many skins in Second Life? Especially well detailed skins? /me hears a loud 'Hell no!' response... Hmm..My thoughts exactly :o)

Reila Karu of Reila Skins & Fashions just released her latest skin line named, "Tiffany," and hands-down, this skin oozes with beautiful, highly-detailed quality. Tiffany is a soft-glowing skin with highlights that accentuate the body's best assets appropiately. Check out the full body and close-up previews below:




Tiffany comes in 6 different makeups and hairbase + cleavage options. Also included is a shape, eyebrow base and a pair of eyes - definitely a complete avatar package and definitely worth trying on.

Teleport to Reila Skins & Fashions

Lv, Tekila V.

Hair Fair Picks!!!

Have you endured the mega lag that comes with Hair Fair this year? If not - it's okay...I have literally tried on every demo available at Hair Fair '11 just to bring you my top faves...Some you may love, some you may hate, but either way...here are my 2011 Hair Fair picks!

long hair:

updo:

short hair:


I hope this helps you with your visit to Hair Fair this year...Again, please visit the official Hair Fair blog for all the SLURLs and tips to rezzing faster

Lv, Tekila V.

Hair Fair Starts Tomorrow!

*Hears the hair angels sing*

Mm yeah...It must be a sure sign that it's that time of the year folks. So, quick question - have you been saving? Tomorrow marks the first day for Hair Fair 2011, and you'll only have 13 whole days to navigate through 4 (yes, four!) sims of locks. Speaking of locks, proceeds from all hairdos will benefit the real-life organization, Wigs for Kids. Wigs for Kids provides wigs to children who have endured a medical condition where the child has lost his/her hair.

There's several notable stores participating this year, including, but certainly not limited to, Elikatira, LoQ Hairs, Magika, Exile, Amacci and much-much more. To my surprise, there also seems to be a longer list of smaller/perhaps lesser-known hair shops - so, definitely worth checking out.

You can find a complete list of participating hair stores, and their respective slurls, on the Hair Fair's official website.

I'll be busy stuffing my already cluttered inventory with more demo awesomeness - So stay tuned for my top 5 picks!

'Til next time!
Lv, Tekila V.

Caught You Looking..!

So loving the latest release from Butterfly Effectz. It's called 'Caughty You Looking.' This ensemble comes in several colors, and today I chose to show off the Peachy color. Check it out:


This ensemble sets a great example of what it means for an outfit to be fun and flirty - all the way from the close-knit fit to the sheer frills and bow on the hip. I envisioned this outfit going well with an upcoming pair of heels from Diktator called, Inna. However, they are yet to be released. You can catch a sneak peak of them here.

Teleport to Butterfly Effectz

Lv, Tekila V.

MESH is COMING!

TO Second Life that is! Okay, so this isn't a review NOR is it a compilation of current awesome items in SL; but rather, it's about a new fantastic feature coming to the next Second Life client which will transform nearly everything in the game. And, yes, it's called Mesh. There's all sorts of speculation right now about the power of Mesh and what it will all effect and to whom will it effect. I found a great video on YouTube that explains and shows what Mesh is and will do to the game of Second Life as we know it - as far as builds are concerned. Watch it here.

Imagine how avatars and clothes will look under the "Mesh-Influence." Fellow blogger and fashion designer, Siddean Munro, has posted a wonderful FAQ and a sample photo all about MESH here.

You decide if it's a good or maybe a bad thing for the game. Leave a comment or, better yet, leave me a message on my Plurk.

Til next time,
Lv, Tekila V.

24 Hrs. Only!

Although there is a skin fair and shape expo going on right now, you definitely will not want to miss out on the latest quickie deal from Candy Doll. Right now, Candy Doll is offereing itsTamara skin for only 50L *and* its only for the next 24 hrs.! Tamara comes with 4 cleavage options and is only in the Tan skin tone.
I really love the softness of this skin and the overall matte - it gives a very real and fresh look to it.

Teleport to Candy Doll

Lv, Tekila V.

Fair Palooza, Links & Other Info!

Have you been snoozin' lately? If so, you might have missed the announcements of several expos and a fair that have already kicked off and those just kicking off.



First up - Skin & Shape Expo!

The Skin & Shape Expo has a long list of designers participating this year that includes, but certainly not limited to the following: Pink Fuel, Adam N Eve, Curio, Atomic, Leafy, Vive9, Imagen and more! It is no way associated with the Skin Fair! The Skin & Shape Expo only runs for 10 days, so that is technically now 'til the 20th (6 days left!) ...Teleport to the Skin & Shape Expo

Next up is the Home & Garden Expo! Even if you're homeless in SL (like me, at times), you might still want to stop by to see all the creative creations creators have prepared for this event. There's surely something for everyone! I know I will be heading there soon to stock up on inventory, because, turns out I don't have as much house items as I previously thought. The Home Expo just opened yesterday at noon and ends Sunday, May 22nd. For a complete list of participants visit the official blog here.

Last but certainly not least, Shoe Fair 2011:

Oh Yes! By the time I post this the Shoe Fair 2011 will have already kicked off! Did you think it just happened? Well, you're not alone. If you're like me, you mayy be thinking - didn't we just have one? But, really, if there was a shoe fair every week I wouldn't even protest! It's true. I love shoes and I'm so excited to go get my shopping on tomorrow! See all the new shoes at the fair this year here.

As with any fair or expo there are sure to be lots of avatars tp'ing in with scripts and heavy prims...so please, be kind and detach and everyone will be grateful for that much less lag in the sims!

Kisses everyone! I'll be sure to snap pics along my journey through all the fairs slash expos this weekend so stay tuned for that and more!


Love, Tekila V.

Flirtation

Dear Summer, please come soon with your clear skies, cool breezes in the warm temps and all the fashion that loves to flaunt itself in your presence. LadyCatherine at Butterfly Effectz is feeling the desire for summer, too! She has released this outfit in white called, "Back It Up." It's a fun two-piece (jacket-layer shirt/pant-layer shorts) that is great to have, one that you can even mix and match with other items of clothing. Check it out:


The "Back It Up" ensemble comes in 7 different colors and is now available.

Teleport to Butterfly Effectz

details,
skin, Glam Affair...Monica Tan Skin at TDR (limited time)
hair, Maitreya
earrings, Paper Couture

Lv, Tekila V.

Sculpted Bunny Ears!

. Hello world! I'm really nervous/excited/anxious just to tell you that I have finally finished my first set of sculpted bunny ears! This was actually a lot harder than I anticipated it to be...so I really hope you enjoy this product (if you even decide to check it out!). And, I'm sure I'm pretty much loving it maybe more than anyone might (?idk!). Like a proud mama I'm already sporting it with the latest Glam Affair skin from The Dressing Room (70L). You can find this set at my current and only location, Gesture Avenue, by clickinging here. Be sure to stop on by and show some love! Lv, Tekila V *p.s. sorry for the lame post layout, blogger.com is experiencing technical difficulties*

Skin!

The Diamond is Mine Hunt starts now through April 11th. One of the dozens of store participating is Pink Fuel. I stopped by there to begin my hunt ( I know - off track!), and I'm excited to say I found the Elly skin in Honey tone with both open mouth/closed mouth features. There are also different eyebrow color options! Check out Elly:



I have never tried on a Pink Fuel skin even though it's always been on my SL to-do list. So, surprisingly, I find myself in love with the overall quality of Mochi Milena's skins - the lips are glossy, the eyeshadow bright and the highlights of the toned body detail are right on point. Definitely a treat for skin-lovers!

You can find more details on the Diamond is Mine Hunt here.

TP to Pink Fuel

Also shown,
hair by fri.day
lingerie by blacklace at FFL
shoulder panda by Pink Fuel, 1L

Lv, Tekila V.

Sienna Love!

Elegance and ultra-femininity breathes life into the latest Sienna gown line as created by Seldom Blue...Sheer lace and diamonds dot the seams in this soon-to-be-released ensemble.

Detail and high quality are merely synonyms with Sienna - and, soon, you can get a limited time version of Sienna for only $1L:

TP to Seldom Blue

Stay Tuned for a very Juicy event!

Lv, Tekila V.

DKNY is Back!

Long Yay! DKNY is back in Second Life and their bringing gifts to help celebrate at several locations across the grid. Stop by their main store to get this shirt/tie/vest combo:

TP to DKNY at Copley Square

You can also find more goodies at the FabFree HQ.

Also shown,

deena hair by fri.day, anxious blonde tone

yum II skin by curio

eyes by pulse

lashes by mayden couture

pose by me

photo taken at The Garden District, ps..limited shops avail. for rent

Lv, Tekila!

Love Day Goodies

Well, whether you've been dreading it..or looking forward to it..Valentine's Day will be here within a few days. Designers in SL are definitely spreading some love across the grid by having hunts with a majority of the prizes being free - as well as several stores giving out free/dollarbie gifts. Here, below, are just a few of the many V-Day finds myself and my good friend, MsRam were able to find, both in-world and on the web:

Top Photo
G*Field, hunt items: red balloon dress, shoes (50L), heart earrings, heart purse
+plus, Africa Necklace, not free

Bottom Photo
Va Creations, swimsuit, free
BodyMix, boots, dollarbie

One of my favorite stores I always love to frequent, Apple May, has not one..not two..not three - but get this, 7 tones available in her FREE Valentine skin called, Katey, shown here:

TP to Apple May

Well, do you Plurk? It's SL's best answer to twittering amongst the fashion world and Addict designer, Kianna Noel is no stranger. She is currently giving all her friends (and, yes, new friends) this gift via-Plurk:

If you're not a member - what are ya waiting for!? Sign up & friend her today here.

On a final note...I would like to say..that sure, Valentine's Day is about love - but, remember as kids, everyone exchanged Valentine cards and candies? Because Valentine's day was about sharing and, clichely enough, it was about caring, too. Even today, I personally see V-day as another reason to say to someone you're appreciated. So, to everyone...designers, readers, fellow bloggers and all those in this Second Life...Happy Valentine's Day to you ♥

Limited Skin & Sales!

Hey there everyone! A few time-based events to tell you about that are going on right now in the SL fashion world...I'm so excited about the new Adam n Eve skin named, Laurel. And, right now Laural in Natural Cupcake is available for a very limited time - well, until tomorrow to be exact - for just 150L. Laural comes with a cleavage and no cleavage version, and several makeup layers.

And, for all those who love good quality and sales - look no further. Pink Outfitters is having a retirement sale, putting everything set to retire at 50L. Sale ends midnight tonight!

Last, but certainly not least, I just wanted to give a big shout out and thank you to Pixel Mode who just gave its subscribers this awesome gift, the Lady T heels in Jaguar:

I especially admire the back ankle & heel detail!

TP to Adam n Eve, TP to Pink Outfitters, TP to Pixel Mode

Also Shown,
lingerie, adam n eve
hair, fri.day
eyes, ina centaur
pose, anamations

More to come! Stay tuned.
Lv Ya! Tekila V.

Fantastic Finds!

I just want to commend our designers in Second Life who make it affordable to splurge on great products! It's seems like such a rarity to find a truly incredible deal, gift and/or dollarbie while out and about shopping. My photo below features just those kind of deals from designers who I feel are on the consumer's side of saving! Good looking out!

Not only is this hair awesome - it's an absolutely free gift by Dark Mouse. That means it is actually 0L and *YES* its a fatpack!! *Pauses for everyone to take that in for a second* Next…How amazing is this skin? It’s from a new skin shop that just opened called, Change. It comes with cleavage and hair base options, /me smiles for that. And, drumroll please! My entire outfit is by a little shop called, Guarded Teens, and it’s only 75L..NOTE: this outfit does include hair and shoes, too, but is not shown above* Guarded Teen has several other ensembles for the same price and come with just as much! Last, but certainly not least, the super awesome Sonata boots are a new release from Dilly Dolls and they too are only 75L a pop!! Lv these products!

TP to Dark Mouse ... TP to Change ... TP to Guarded Teens ... TP to Dilly Dolls

Luv Ya, Tekila V.

New Boots!

Hello out there blogosphere! Here's to hoping that you're having a wonderful Sunday night...Tonight, I'm sharing with you new boots that have something in common with me... my name - Tekila! They are sequined and are McQueen-inspired (or Miss Gaga, if you prefer). I snapped so many shots in them it was hard to pick which to use to show you all! Check them out:



They just so happened to go well with the sequined outfit I have called, Copper Tone. Luckily, you can find both the shoes and the outfit at the same place - Butterfly Effectz!

TP to *BE*

I also wanted to note the skin I'm wearing. It's from a store called Iconic by Nicole Button. This store is closing and the skin shown above is one of three that is still available until it's gone for good. No set date when the store will close; but, never fear - Ms. Button is starting a new store - Opening date unknown, as well.

TP to Iconic

More to come - stay tuned!

Luv Ya!
Tekila V.

Happy Rez Day Gift!

Much love goes out to my friend and owner/designer of Butterfly Effectz, LadyCatherine Fairey, on her 3rd year SL Rezz Day!! In celebration, she's giving all her group members a 100L gift card! Check out the outfit I got with it - it's called Personality - which it definitely has! I plan on wearing it whenever I'm in my party/pretty mood, like tonight : ) TP to Butterfly Effectz


I'm also sporting the latest prezzie from Chop Zuey - it's a pretty silver bracelet adorned with pale purple diamonds.

TP to the Partay going on..now =)

Luv Ya, Tekila V.