Vive9: Farewell :-(

It's always sad to learn that one of my favorite designers is going out of business, and unfortunately this post is a result of that. Vive9 is closing down, and BluAbyss has set out about 25 bags of clothing, skins & eyes. Some items are vintage, and others are UNRELEASED! Hurry on over before the items are gone. Be ready for a full sim, and tons of lag. It's well worth it though. You can also find all of her current make-ups at a great discount. A sad loss, but maybe someday she'll have the ability to give us Vive9 once more.


(vive9) Never Released - Sig Jacket - Denimblue
(vive9) Never Released - Legal Attention Pants - Chocolate
(vive9) Gem Brown Eyes
(vive9) Vintage Skins - Miranda - Tea Fallen B
.:Periquita Funny Girl Flats Brown:.
Cake - Bedroom Lashes - Tintable
MIEL AHI SET (past $50L Friday Spec.)
(AL) Aprho - Black Only

“Mix and Match” Fantasy Forest

I found myself wandering through this amazing, beautiful forest. "Mudshake...what a peculiar name!" I thought to myself.

Although the trees and flowers were reminiscent of spring time, the cool breeze that gently pushed my skirt about my knees was causing me to shiver.

"Perhaps I should have brought a jacket..." I mumbled as I clenched my fists and snuggled in to my sweater a bit more.

Ah well, the warm weather will be upon us soon enough! Might as well strike a pose, and work this cute look, no matter the temperature!

.:Periquita Funny Girl Flats Cya
[Detour] Nails - French - Pink 1
Cake - Barcelona - Cocoa - Flexi Hair
*DEN-DOU* Keiko -Ocher- /03 Eyeliner (half open)
Ora Trei Designs - Yearning Top - Sky
TOSL *Vintage Embroidery* Skirt v1.1m Crème
Page 3 Green Eyes 4
P.C; Carnelian Set
*REDGRAVE* Eyelashes -7- Individualist

"Review" Paper Couture

What is it about Paper Couture that makes it so sought after? Is it the fact that they only release seasonally, much like RL designers? Is it the wonderfully hand drawn textures? Perhaps it's the unusual use of primwork...stationary prims mixed with movement? Or maybe it's all of the above. The most recent release of Paper Couture was January 1st. Here I will show you some of my favorites.

This first dress is called Shake It. The color is very nice, and you just have to see the movement of the skirt! It really is indescribable. The cute little feathered hat is included with the purchase. I paired it with the Grape Vine Earrings, which are sold separately.

Here we have Silver Mermaid. This gown is nice and sleek, with a gentle flair at the lower leg, hence the "mermaid" portion of the name. The sheer shrug comes in either a solid, or a fun polka dot version. This Jeweled Headband Updo is sold at Paper Couture, as well as the Geometric Crystal Chandelier Earrings and the Water Over Wine Ring.

This dress here is called the Black Floral SuitGown. A nicely fitted white jacket with black details gives way to a full, floral skirt. I thought the Long Beaded Bow Necklace complemented the dress wonderfully, and then topped off my look with The Aviator Glasses in Black, both of which you can find at Paper Couture.

My final look is the Tulle Wrapped Winter Gown. This magnificent gown is comprised of a sleek, strapless bodice which melts into a luxurious skirt crafted from fine satin and tulle. Again, this dress has a movement to it that just has to be seen! The Sparkling Spheres Set from Paper Couture is the crowning glory.

You should head on over and check out the other fabulous finds at Paper Couture. There's tons more outfits, jewelry, shoes, glasses, and other colors of that Jeweled Headband Updo. You can also find lots and lots more of designs from their past collections on their XStreetSL page. Happy Shopping!

Style Credits:

p.c; Shake It
::69:: Chrome -Umber-
MMS (LeLutka) -Dott Eye Lashes
Page 3 Turquoise Eyes 1
LAQ ~ Carina 04 [Fair] Glow skin
P.C; Grape Vine Earrings
ETD Shoes: d'Orsay Stiletto (Nude)

p.c; Silver Mermaid
*Redgrave* Eyelashes - 2 - Daily
LAQ ~ Ania 02 [Fair] Glow skin
P.C; Geometric Crystal Chandelier Earring
Page 3 Green Eyes 4
ETD Starley Pumps (Silver)
P.C; Water Over Wine Ring
p.c; Jeweled Headband Updo - Black

p.c; Black Floral SuitGown
Page 3 Green Eyes 3
(vive9) Marianne [pale] Nudist - freks/teeth *light brows (lucky toilet)
UN! Dolly Goth Chunky Ossuary Pump Black (Death Becomes Her Hunt)
Clawtooth: Let's Get Married (Valentine)
P.C; The Aviator Glasses - Black
p.c; Long Beaded Bow Necklace

p.c; Tulle Wrapped Winter Gown
-Belleza- Alyson pale (Past group gift)
[Detour] Torrid - Dark Brown - Hair
Page 3 Bluegreen Eyes 2
P.C; Sparkling Spheres Set
*REDGRAVE* Eyelashes -7- Individualist

The Wages of Sin - Murder Mystery Hunt

Do you have what it takes to solve this murder mystery? Explore the atmospheric setting of New Toulouse and New Toulouse Algiers to find all the clues and claim your prizes.

The Wages of Sin murder mystery hunt runs from February 1 - February 28. Begin at Laveau Square in the center of New Toulouse. You'll need to find all the clues to get your reward, so be sure to get the hunt HUD there and read the instructions.

Each hunt clue includes a landmark to the location of the next clue - but if, instead of teleporting, you use "Show on Map" and follow the beacon, you can enjoy a nice walking tour of New Toulouse as you investigate the crime.

See the hunt website for more information, and good luck, inspector!

Prizes from Grimalkin Workshop, Pocket Gardens, Spiky-Haired Dragon, and other fine New Toulouse and New Toulouse Algiers denizens.

Found on the street: TOSL "Punk Princess"

I got a notecard from one of the various groups I am in, and it was actually one designer advertising for another, new, designer. Well, I ended up in the store called TOSL, or Tree & Ocean SL. The owner is Quinlan Quimby, and she has some really great stuff in her store!

I noticed this sweet little dress right in the entrance called "Punk Princess". I just knew I had to have it, so I chose the Peacock color. There's also matching sculpted shoes, so I snatched those as well, in the same color. You can find 3 other colors available, of dress and shoes.

The dress comes with several sculpted pieces that fit amazingly well, and have a very sweet texture. You get the belt in 3 different sizes, and the skirt has a regular and a sit script version. There's also a bodice and chest ruffle. The clothing layers of top and undies come in shirt/undershirt and pants/underpants layers.

I hope you'll stop on in to TOSL and see what other goodies you can find! Happy shopping!

::69:: MOG - Dark Chestnut (Paid Group Gift)
Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Page 3 Blue Eyes 3
LAQ ~ Ania 08 [Peach] Glow skin - hairbase
Provoked - Night Clubbing Bracelet & Earrings
TOSL *Punk Princess* Heels v1.2 Peacock
TOSL *Punk Princess* Party Dress v1.2 Peacock

Then and now: Rhi Rossini

I thought I'd share with you all my then and now, inspired by Sophia Harlow.

Wow, first of all, my apologies for such a small photo! And the graphics...OMG what a difference in 3 years! I was obviously going for the super hoochie mama look. I think that was in my time of escorting (come on, who hasn't tried something like it in SL?!), so I was all about the boobs and such! I have no idea where the clothing and boots are from, but I do know the hair is Calla Delphinium Black, and the skin is +LD+ chai - bubblegum. Wow! LOL

Now a days, I obviously have much better graphics. (And style!) And with the introduction of windlight, and my ability to take nice pictures, this photos is much more pleasing. I am showing off some of the current fundraising items available to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. There's a skybox in the Scribble sim where all designers are donating 100% profit of the items there. I hope you enjoy my now picture, and please go to that skybox and check out the fabulous items that you can own, and know you helped even in just a tiny bit.

.:Periquita Funny Girl Flats Red
[Detour] Nails - Lacquer - Ruby
Cake - Bedroom Lashes - Tintable
Freesoul (now DeeTaleZ) Long Jeans Skirt
House of Heart (now Hairy Situations) ~ Organic ring
LAQ ~ Ania 04 [Fair] Glow skin
*Fishy Strawberry* Wings Tee - Red (Haiti donation item)
>TRUTH< Gogo - coffee
[mpb] The White Rose (Haiti donation item)
Page 3 Blue Eyes 3
*Awesome Designs Hope Belt In Black
Close pose: dfo! [glasses] my eyes (Haiti donation item)
Body pose: esme for (pda) Break In Case Of Anything (Haiti donation item)

My computer was dead!

Thank goodness I am back up and running! On Tuesday, before work, I had checked my email and peeked at the fashion feeds for a few. When I got home, Tuesday evening, my computer was off. Knowing that I'd left it on, the first thing I did was check the clock on the microwave (my computer is near the kitchen) to see if there'd been some sort of power outage. Nope...the clock was still on and showing the correct time. I tried to turn on the computer, but to no avail. I checked all plugs, checked the power strip, etc. I couldn't figure out what in the world was wrong. The monitor, the internet modem, and the wireless router all had power! The mouse and keyboard, however, did not. I had a suspicion it might be the power supply, but you can never be sure unless you have all the diagnostic equipment available at your fingertips! I took it to the local computer superstore, but they wanted $69.99USD just to find out what was wrong with it! No way was I gonna pay that!

I posted a plea for help on Facebook, and luckily one of my friends replied telling me to call her fiancee, that he could help. I took it over to their house, but he found that the power supply was in fact good. The next concern was the motherboard. I allowed him to keep the computer so he could take it to work and fully check it out. Guess what he found wrong with it?! The graphics card!! For some reason the fan had stopped working on the graphics card, and it caused an early demise for the graphics card. Very interesting that a dead graphics card could cause my computer to completely shut down! So, I got a new card...a slightly better one at that, and he fixed it for me for $20!! What a nice guy! Now where can I find one of those...