Circus Couture

There is a venue I like to go to that has a dark circusy theme (Beautiful Freaks Burlesque). I like to wear stuff there that is a bit grundgy...and a bit nutty, everyone goes a little over the top there so you can really go crazy and not feel like you are show-boating. This outfit is a bit sedate, but classy and beautiful...the shoes are amazingly sculpted Mesh from Diktator...as is this fabulous feathery skirt from [LWL]...although I wish there had been an in store demo....bit pricey to go on faith...but it's Ladies who Lunch, and everything else I have from them is awesome so I was willing to take a chance.

What I am wearing:
Hair: TRUTH- Alexis
Make-up: Milk Motion - Clowing Make-up
Necklace: DDD Bone Necklace
Shirt: Muka - Tank Classic Beige ( Casual wear must have!!)
Skirt: [LWL] Angel Gown Bottom - chayot earth
Shoes: Diktator OBEY spine Heels Bootie NUDE

.:NV:. Corsetry Contest March

Heya:) I recently discovered NV Corsety and wow...beautiful scuplted Corsets in every mood and variety. A corset for every occasion, even if you aren't the kind of girl who wears a corset everyday.

While I was there I discovered they are having a contest so I jumped right in.

These are the pictures I submitted for the avant garde category, hope it avantie enough.

Here's what I am wearing in both pics.....



Entry For March NV:Corsetry Contest
Corset: .:NV:. Taupe Suede Base Corset
Body Suit: [LWL] High Tea Body Suit - Tea
Tights: Leezu! Marmour Tight/Beige LLF
Hat: :::B@R::: It's only a paper moon
Necklace: FINESMITH White Noise Necklace
Make-up: {D.A} Glam Shadow Red
Hair: [KiK]Hair- Olive
Shoes: Bax Bootie Porto

Off Garde....

My first love in SL Fashion is the avant garde and couture pieces.
There is nothing I wear in SL that I wouldn't wear in RL...if it was socially acceptable.
I am planning a few out-there outfits for the posts ahead, but I decided to start with this amazing, luminescent couture gown from SYS.


All Photos:
Hair: LeLutka Rykiel
Make-up: !!Ette - Misty Eyes - Rusty Edge
Dress: SYS - ABIME
Hair Piece: Oiseaunoir -*Head Dress* BL (EMBRYO)
Jewelery: .:A&M:. My Fav Bracelet - WHite Pearl
                  MG - Necklace - Pearls - Sets and Singles (white) MESH

MARCH EVENTS...an eclectic mix

                                                    Above: EPOCH Legend

                                                    Above: Mix N' Mesh

                                            Above: Whore Couture

                                      Above: Mix N' Mesh

All SL shopping addicts - those in and out of the virtual closet - look forward to events, fairs and whatever else a lot of vendors jammed in a tiny laggy sim can be called.

Yeah you can barely move, and yeah it can take a year for things to rez, but we still can't wait to see what new creations our favorite retailer's have made to go with the theme of the day.

Some of these events are amazing and some are kinda disappointing but all of them draw us like kittens to things kittens like......I have to work on my analogies and synonyms.

Each of the above outfits came from one of SL's March Events. Or at least part of them did.
I am big into mixing and matching but some outfits defy mixing.

Photo # 1:
Event: EPOCH Legend(Beast) This is an absolutely beautiful  event, combining art and shopping and most of the build is beautifully textured MESH. So even if you don't shop, hurry in and have a look before it's over.

Outfit: *dg* Anjir - includes all pieces shown except for hair and make-up.
Hair: Maitreya - Natalie
Make-up: {D.A} Glam Goth Make-up

Photo # 2:
Event: Mix N' Mesh. A smallish venue, some cool vendors but my shopping urges where squashed by a lack of demos. I just don't know that many shoppers who will buy a L1600 dress without being able to try it on first.

Dress: [LWL] Picnic Dress Tropical - this was the piece I got from the event.
Boots: *GF* Mesh Lace up Boots "Gina" Olive
Shrug: tulip. Disconnected -Wet cement
Necklaces: Vintage long chain cameo by Ling Serenity & [glow] Studio Moustache Necklace
Tights: :::insanya::: Tights 16 pack - Red
Hair: LeLutka QCX
Headband: White Lace Flower/Black Headband
Make-up: Pink Acid Lip gloss & Blush and :[p]:- Ataciara Make-up Smudgy Shadow

Photo # 3:
Event : Whore Couture.....lots of stuff, tons of vendors. If you like mini dresses and garters this is the one for you.

Shirt: *EPIC* Kyoot Heart tshirt grey
Bottom: [Sakide] Desire High Waisted Panties(with garters)Taupe
Lingerie: :OW: "Zicke" Aqua Leopard Lingerie
Shoes: *[eLIC] Heels 3 in 1
Hair: *BC322 Emo Princess
Make-up: {D.A.} Promiscuous Make-up

Photo # 4:
Also Mix n' Mesh
Outfit: AD Loneliness Mesh Dress

It's raining MESH!!!

I'm Ellie and I have decided to defend my SL shopping obsession by contributing to my good friend Boo's Blog.
 I love to mix 'n match different pieces of different designer's works together, and have found the CTS Wardrobe an invaluable time saver.....or at least it will be when I finish going through my embarrassingly large inventory.
For my first blog however I will start with Boo and I's new favorite thing...MESH. Why are some people so reluctant to upgrade for this feature?......crazy......cause SL worked just perfect without it ?...LOL.it's awesome...go download it now....I'll wait.....
Photo 1:
Make-up:{DA} Glam Eyeshadow Blue Electric
Dress: J.H Couture Victoria Mesh Dress
Hair: Truth - Barbara Mesh
Tights: Gumdrop Knitted thigh highs - Italian Ice
Boots: GOS Triumph Boots - Worn (MESH)
Hat: JAS Store: Storm in a teacup
Bag: Bella's Lullaby - Love Doodles Travel bag - Valentine's gift (2012) MESH
Hands: Yabusaka Mesh Hands
Necklace: MG Necklace Pearls Blue

Photo 2:
Make-up: {DA} Glam Eyeshadow Noir/ Miamai Chod Lipstick (Hooray for multiple layers!)
Hair: Exile Rivers Run
Eyes: Nocturnal Vision - Nightmare Eyes12
Feet: GA Bare Feet Flat
Hands: Yabusaka Mesh Hands
Pants: J.H Couture - Willow Mesh Leather pants
Shirt: mon tissu - Lycia Tank Dk. Gray MESH
Necklace: MG Necklace Pearls Black and Pink
Bracelets and Rings: *LOU* 'Milady' Bracelet and rings
Umbrella: ++NODe++ Umbrella v2 No3 AWESOME - (Rain falls and spatters against this in the most realistic and beautiful way in world)

Photo 3:
Hair : Maitreya Lotte
Tears:  ++NODe++ Tears    (Yes these are MESH! A small prim sits on your eyelid for a welling up effect and animated tears slide down your cheeks. Beautifully made.)
Teeth: SLink Real Teeth




Go to our Burlesque website...it's neato!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN BURLESQUE?

Well do ya?

Are you a Dancer who can Build? Wanna have a reason to build more? Are you a builder who wants to dance? Wanna dance professionally? Or are you tired of stripping?

Viva La Glam, home to SL's oldest and best burlesque Venues: Ellie's, The Beautiful Freaks Burlesque Circus and The E&S Burlesque Factory will be having open auditions on October 23rd, from 12-3pm SLT.

Stop at any of the venues and hit the "So You Think You Can Burlesque" board to get an application and all the info. For any questions contact Boo Eberhardt, Viva La Glam General Manager, in-world or at booeberhardt@gmail.com

Join the La Glam team and shimmy and shake with the best!

Ellie's Burlesque Club
Beautiful Freaks Burlesque Circus
E&S Burlesque Factory

SHADOWPLAY

I'm a little behind on things like shadows. Until now I didn't have a computer that could support them. So here is my first attempt. If anyone has any tips, please share :)

I gorgeous skin I'm wearing is a preview of Pink Fuel's new skin, Alyx. It is a perfect cyber-goth look, with smooth pearl white skin and black lips with a hint of blue in the middle. It is available only at the Knitting Circle Bake Sale til the end of the month. Go grab it while you can!

Skin - Pink Fuel Alyx (Pre-sale release, only at Bake Sale)
Hair - Wasabi Pills Mimi, NightShadow (NEW)
Dress - Sn@tch Betty, Please
Shoes - LeLutka Pow Pumps, Black
Tattoo - Sn@tch Apnea
Jewelry - Nein, Corset Posture collar