SKINS! HELP ME PICK 1!!

Have you EVER been skin shopping all evening and racked up SO many demos with the hope that you really will look good in all of them because you want to believe your avatar can look good no matter what? Or, maybe you don't want to look good in them because then maybe, like me, you'll buy them all and be in the SL poorhouse afterward!? But, sometimes when you try on all your demos, some skins work, and, well..some JUST DON'T!! And some you think work but they really..just don't and you have no one to help give it to you straight - so to type - SO! This post, I openly ask for the honest opinions of you, the fashionistas, budding and seasoned, which skin do you like on my avatar from the pic below? Thoughts, comments & suggestions are always welcomed!


Credits (left to right):
skin 1, I CE CoCo, in-store gift (amazing NEW skin shop!)
skin 2, Staged, last month's group gift I finally got around to trying on
skin 3, CandyDoll, Though it may be hard to see, there are teeth btwn the lips!
skin 4, AtomicBambi

Lv, Tekila

Jaydee Designs, A Must Read!

A name soon to become household in Second Life, Wiraya Johin, is a designer on the rise creating a leading high quality brand within her store, Jaydee Designs. Wiraya is no stranger to the design world, starting only a mere 2 1/2 years ago in-world. Her RL knack for design translated over naturally for Wiraya as she sought after outfits not offered in Second Life. Several of her works ranges in taste, as well as styles, for the independent woman. Below are just a few of the many creations you can find being currently offered at Jaydee Designs.

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(reviewed from left to right)

Outfit 1, Wrapped in Silver
Wrapped contains extensive dressing possibilities, allowing you to alter how you want the upper half to look - that is - if you want the upper half to show at all! Wrapped is a daring ensemble that shows much skin, depending how it's worn. As the name implies, Wrapped appears to wrap nicely around the body with spaces between each piece of material, limitedly revealing even more skin.

Outfit 2, Raw Black
Raw Black carries an exotic and very feminine presence & even can be considered near gorean style. A very versatile style, indeed. Raw Black is actually one of Wiraya's older designs, while the others pictured are newer. Raw Black comes in one layer option only for the top and pants; but, already we can see Wiraya's wantingness to give customers option by providing Raw Black's attachments with scripted resizing menus & one without it. The quality is still present and uniquely shows the level of quality Wiraya was at during the time of Raw Black's release and the multitude of how far she has come with the incredible detail of her present work.

Outfit 3, After Midnight in Red
the name and color nearly say it all - a racy, sexy woman is meant to wear this ensemble proudly. Though a mini-skirt is provided, it is so mini that the crotch area is still revealed, making the use of the 2 layered optional panties provided helpful. A definite must have for those who dont mind being a bit risque. After Midnight comes with 8 attachments/add ons available, a zipper is even provided!- Jaydee Designs does not miss a beat. Details are a common component in each outfit, expressing the designer is giving an added effort to enhance consumers SL wardrobe experience.

Outfit 4, Black Seduction
This particular outfit comes with 5 attachments, 1 of which is a belly piercing, a skirt add-on & multiple layer options. A foreseeable dancer/escort outfit one can use it to tease with the covered/open layer options to play with...And, no, this outfit isn't quite crotchless! It comes with two layer options for panties - for those of you who actually wear any :)

Outfit 5, Secrets BW
Last, but not least, Secrets is all about being wrapped in a chained outfit, much like how secrets can be kept chained up.However, Secrets is not doing a great job at keeping everything under wraps b/c a lot of skin shows- making this Secrets outfit more revealing than concealing in a sexy manner. Secrets comes with 8 attachments -1 jacket layer, 1 pants layer for panties, gloves & stockings.

A look of the backsides.


TP to Jaydee Designs

As always, stay tuned for a next preview/review!
Lv, Tekila V.

Strip 4 Spring!

The cold chill is creeping its way out of RL & SL, and what better way to get into the spring mood than to put on a sizzling sexy lingerie set! Eternal Brides & Seldom Blue have set out this gorgeously designed lingerie ensemble, called, "Victoria," with flower attachment included for 1L!! Victoria is a part of the new lingerie line from EBSB. The entire line ranges in more sophisticated & sexy ensembles, as well.


TP to Seldom Blue

Also shown,
Shoes by N*Core
Bracelets & Hair by Pacadi Jasha

NEXT: Ravishing Originality we Crave!

60L Fever!

Hello all! You now have 3 good reasons to click and shop away in Second Life this weekend. One being its nearly spring time - 2, its the weekend - & 3 you can look hot and pay as little as much as what you'll be wearing if you stop by Butterfly Effectz to pick up their latest release, 'Hot to Spot' for ONLY, yes only, 60L this Saturday & Sunday (pictured left).

If you can't get the great deal this weekend, the outfit on the right (shown above) will be available for you next weekend.

TP to **Butterfly Effectz**

There are several other stores, large & small, participating all across the grid.

To subscribe to 60L Weekends, TP here

Or if you like, look at a picture gallery of items being offered

lv, Tekila

Fashion Foward: (Yuli) & ANA_Mations

Sexy & Chic is in full swing at Yuli Orman's fashion store, Yuli! Three years into SL designing, Orman continues to create both classy and playful ensembles with scripted accessories and sculpty objects. A mixture of Yuli's pieces have been selected for review below:

Outfit one, Cassie Pleated Dress in black & pink

Party time!! At least look the part with this hot mini pleated dress. Cassie comes with one sheer & one solid version. Not only does the majority of Yuli's outfits come in multiple colors, they also come in multiple layer options - yay for choices! The skirt is sculpted and scripted for resizing.

Also shown:
Handbag 70 by (Yuli), an entirely customizable/scripted purse to change the size and color of it. Great texturized accessory.

Outfit two, Alyssa Chic & Sexy Dress in black & wine

Cassie's 'party pretty' friend is Alyssa. This dress is cinched along the middle of the frontside of the body, drawing the eyes in and down the vertical line. This dynamic piece also comes with ruffles and straps across a slightly exposed upper back. The textures and seam lines match and smooth out nicely. Alyssa comes in a jacket & pant layer only. A scripted beaded necklace is also included.

Outfit three, Jeanne Lace Gown & Lingerie in sand

Class it up with Jeanne. This multi-purpose ensemble is perfect for a romantic evening. Options are plentiful in layers and how you prefer your gown: strapless or with straps. Three flexi skirts are included, too: long, medium & mini. A neck ruffle, long gloves and thigh-high stockings are the accessories included - allowing you control over how much, or how little, you want to wear.


The overall textures of this outfit are of great quality - zoomed in closely or not. I give this outfit a high thumbs up for an overall must buy!

*Last but certainly not least!*
Outfit four, Alma Stripper Dress in black



Yes! The name says it all! Alma is a teaser for the teases in Second Life! This 3 part outfit makes stripping much easier - everything is there for you (or someone else) to peel away piece by piece. Start with one strap, remove your skirt and then as things heat up - take off the other strap - then shed the dress all together to be just in your panties without ever having to worry about putting on something to conpensate what you wish you could do before! Alma is not only a fantastic idea, but Alma is a great deal. Alma comes in every layer possible and in several colors. Yuli has graciously included a scripted necklace, earrings and bracelet set. Alma is another must-have in any dancer or teases naughty closet!

TP to (Yuli)

Also Shown:
All poses by ANA_Mations
Hair by Boon, Magika & Truth

Stay Tuned,
Lv Tekila Vella

Yes I needy! A Special Offer, Indeedy!

Miss IndigoBlue Dagostino is up to it again! Making awesome ensembles and then offering one for a special reduced price for a limited time. Evangeline is sexy, modern, elegant and natural. It comes in several layers, long flexi skirt and a headpiece. Here is an unedited pic of the offer:


TP to Seldom Blue & Eternal Brides

Lv, Tekila Vella

*Spooky Little Girl LIke U*

Another restless night has crept upon me. Setting random on iTunes, a song long forgotten begins to play. Meanwhile, in the virtual world of Second Life, I'm floating...no - I'm drifting from here to there. Spinning carefully almost hypnotically - if not to every hum of the deep soothing rhythm of this pleasurely eery tune. This is how it 'sort of' went (smiles):


Plug in & Stay tuned.

NEXT: Sets to strip for!

Lv, Tekila Vella

*The London Influence*

Second Life brings the many wonderful folds of designer diversity into one platform. Coming from the UK, London-native, Jaimee Benelli, has been custom designing for years in SL and continues to create for her store, Liberty's of London. Benelli creates male & female outfits, as well as jewelry and special lingerie. Up for review are more recently items out in-store now:

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Left: Plunge Wool JumperDress - Red Spice
Warm enough yet? The JumperDress is not only short, but reveals the assets in a plunging neckline. The sculpted sleeves, skirt piece and collar are all modifiable. The wool texture is rich and pixelation is not present. The only downside is that there is limited clothing layer options.

Right: Silk Tie Corset Dress in Red
This sassy business piece does come with some wearable options. The tie is textured onto the shirt already; but, if you prefer a collar with the tie, then an attachable tie with collar is available. All the sculpted attachments are modifiable. Noticeably, there is a seam line along the shirt and pant layers; however, there is no gap between each (which can sometimes occur with between the layers). The texture also appears to be hand-drawn around the tie on the shirt layer - a nice touch.


Left: Prive Style Sage
This shirt & pant layer ensemble comes with a modifiable sculpted skirt. Seams between each layer are not so noticeable, unless perv-cammed in. The teal designs give this strapless mini-dress a trendy-fun feel.

Right: RadioActive Dress - Winter Blue
Like the Prive Style, RadioActive comes in a shirt & pant layer and a sculpted mini skirt piece. Again, the seams along the two layers are noticeable. The rings on each hip and middle of the breasts draw the eyes along the body, giving a subtle sexy aura to the onlookers. This outfit is definitely club or beach ready!

From casual to formal, more styles can be found at the Liberty's of London main store.

TP to Liberty's of London

Lv, Tekila Vella

*Overdue*

/me cups her hands at each side of her mouth and shouts, "Hello all out there in cyber-world!"

Days, weeks have scattered since last post, but! I am back & ready to let you know about more new exciting and unsung designers in-world. I start with introducing you to not 1 - but a crew of designers, whom I met just before my break, creating as rapidly as their imagination flows. Howard Lindley & Lilli Yang are the proud creators of .:: HLD ::., a trendy retailer filled with sassy designs for the flirty and bold alike. Samples below do not reflect all the latest available styles in-store at this time; rather, reflecting the progress until early November.

Mix 1:

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Mix 2:


Lindley has been designing in Second Life for 2 years & Lilli a year and a half! Lindley plans to design shoes with feet next (yay! shoes).

TP to .:: HLD ::.