Sad Store Closings

Living in a ((RL)) state that is gripped with economic downturn and loss of jobs, its not uncommon to see your favorite stores close. Remind me why anyone would stay in this state again*? ((*leaves when degree is done LOL)) In SL however, I’m always saddened and surprised when shops close.  They say bad things happen in threes, and likewise, this week I have three sad store closings… Burt Laundry, Patchwork, and WigWamBam.  (  Major sad faces.  In any case, its your last chance to grab some of the wonderful things that these creative designers have to offer.  We all hope for their return someday too!

1st three looks: (with the exception of pants on #2)- WigWamBam

4th-6th looks: Burt Laundry

6th look: Backpack by Patchwork

 

Sales in store are as follows:

WigBamWam- $25-50L (until 11/13)

Burt Laundry- $30L and under (until 11/17)

Patchwork- 50% off (until 11/13)

 

Cheers,

Suri Alex  xxx

Vita’s Boudior and Aoharu

I was really excited when Real Life couture designer Vitabela Dubrovna asked me to incorporate some of her SL couture pieces into my wardrobe!  Two of the dresses, “Satisfaction” and “Boudior Noir,” made me reach in my closet and pull out jackets–both to keep me warm from the chilly weather and to add a little bit of “Rock and Roll” to these gorgeous, flowy dresses.

The first look, I used a shorter dress from Vitabella’s collection called “Satisfaction.” The dress comes with both a colored and greyscale blouse, and an entirely frothy set of feathers that help keep it young, fresh, and fun. I also combined it with a couple of freebies and cheapies I aquired last week–Maitreya’s Onyx suscribo Soho boots, as well as the jacket from last week’s 50L friday from Niniko.Below is also a picture done by my friend Even, who wanted to bring out the colors in “Satisfaction.”

In my next look, I used my favorite color black. I’m in love the texturing on the shoulder flower as well as the bodice of gown, which provided a nice tiered effect against the moving skirt. Vitabella’s strength is in her porpotioning, which practices variables of mixing a tighter top with a more voluminous bottom. I was interested in doing a look with this enchanting gown something a little more hard–I always like the dichotomy of the look.  Likewise, I was really excited to pull in Machang’s new leather short riders jacket.  While browsing the feeds this jacket has been styled to death (as it should be, its gorgeous!) so I this is my unique contribution… lol. This was also the perfect hard/soft outfit to grab out my leather riders boots, also by Aoharu’s Machang.  Like all the goods that Machang puts out, these ascend her already high standard, giving designers the grid over the challenge to up their game. The glasses are a cheapie from HOC, and I always find they are the perfect mix of chic and and cool.

Look 1:

fri. – Tatum – Cranky Brown

Boutique COCO & CO Cerre-tete Camelia Noir headband

“NINIKO”Soft-Riders(grey)

Vitabella’s Boudior “Sophistication”

[Cynful] Dance-a-licous black tights

Maitreya Onyx Soho Boots

Look 2:

>TRUTH< Makenzie – coffee

HOC – Aviator style glasses #003 Female

Vitabella’s Boudior “Boudoir Noir”

AOHARU_BT_ShortRidersJacket_Black

Maitreya Armwarmers – Black

P.C; Times Square Ring – Diamond – Bling

*ICING* Camera Girl bottoms w/fishnets

ANEXX_LeatherRidersBoots_Black_[Female]

poses by S.Loves!

Enjoy,

Suri Alex xxx

Freebie Wednesdays!

A few things to help you get through hump day…the weekend evades us only by two more days!  Shopping always makes this situation better….  First, Truth is having a $25L hair sale–I couldn’t resist picking up multiple colors and packs because it was sooo cheap!  The sale is going on though for a few more days, so if you can’t tp in to the lag monster, you still have some time. The suscribo gift dress from Posh is also fun and flirty, love the bangles!  The skin is also a new dollarbie from Beauty Avatar, its quite lovely!  Sweater is the new group gift for you to grab in store from COCO (perfect for the chilly weather!) and the Lo socks are the new suscribo gift from Miel (LOVE)!

Look 1:

Boutique COCO & CO Cerre-tete Camelia Noir headband $0L

>TRUTH< Holly – caramel $25L

(Posh) Party Girl with Bangles (Suscribo Gift) $0L

Look 2:

*COCO*_Gift_TurtleneckSweater $0L

*Beauty Avatar Couture* Daria Skin Gift $1L

>TRUTH< Ana Lu – walnut $25L

Miel Lo Refurbished Socks-multi-color pack (Suscribo Gift) $0L

 

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx

Tuesday’s Freebies

Intrigue & Co. Burger hoodie (Midnight Mania) $0L

Intrigue & Co. MJ Military Jacket (I Love the 80’s Hunt) $0L

[B.nuts] Leggings and Shorts (I Love the 80’s Hunt) $0L

M.Style Pink Iphone (You can add your own photos and music!) Suscribo Gift $0L

Connors Violet Sweater (Join Group and grab instore) $0L

[LeLutka]-PAINE mini-Chocolat (Join group $250L and check notices) $0L

Enjoy,

Suri Alex xxx

Free Soho Boots in Maitreya’s Suscribo!

Just a quick post before I turn in early for bed!  Today I was bestowed not one, but two pairs of Soho boots from the Maitreya suscribo!  First in Pumpkin then in chic black!  If you’re not already subscribed to this store, get on it! These boots are classic!

 

 

TP to Maitreya!

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx

PaperDoll New Releases!

Yay!  More good things coming from this fabulous designer!  I picked out two minis of hers here (one worn more casually with leggings and a jacket).   I’m really loving the rock and roll look of these, not to mention they come in lots of candy coated shades for your enjoyment!

Teleport to {PaperDoll} Now for your new rock and roll minis in “forever,” and “lucky” among other treasures!

All poses by S.Loves!

 

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx

 

My 50L swag this week!

ah Friday again!  Sorry I was not earlier in my posting of these treasures!  These are a few of the things I picked out this week from the wonderful list of designers! ok enough talk!  here’s my photos!

Pic 1:

OhMai!: Cocoon Cove Jacket (50L Friday Exclusive)

Pic 2:

(epoque) petal dress

Pic 3:

+>A&A<+ Fall Date

Pic 4:

Reek: Reeker Binder (LOVE This!)

“NINIKO”Soft-Riders(grey)

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx

Free Bewitching treats and treasures

A few free lingerie and a dress for you to pick up!

Butterfly designs has put out this sexy little diamond lingerie on the lucky board–And guys, this is transferable if you win, so it might be a nice litlte surprise for your lady! The orange lingerie is a new group gift in the notices from 5th and Oxford!

Also at Butterfly designs is this free halter dress!

5th and Oxford Orange Lingerie (Join Group and Check Notices) $0L

ButterFly Designs Diamond Lingerie, Halter top Dress $0L

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx

[EStyle] Skins Review

[Estyle], a new to me store, provides quality skins and shapes by Dragos Janus  are both enticingly realistic and delightfully beautiful. There are three sets that I’ve recently become privy too: Jaguar, Leopard & Panther. I was plesantly surprised at the level of detail on both the body of the skin and the in the faces.  My favorite parts on these skins were the details on the eyelid make up,and the soft glossy lips. Each line comes with 20 different make-ups, in this post I randomly choose 1 form each line to show a close-up.

L->R: Jaguar 7, Leopard 3, Panther 20

And here is a long shot of the body, which is gorgeous! I love the fabulous contoured tummy and the silky sheen of the light reflection on the back and bum.  While this is my first time using these skins, I will say that I would definitely without a doubt be more than willing to try out more new releases from this excellent skin maker.

Teleport to [Estyle] now to demo and buy these sexy skins!

Cheers,

Suri Alex  xxx

 

Fall Fall Fall! (+ a Miel Couture Costume!)

Enough with this dead horse right?!  I can’t help but be taken in the upsweep that has most bloggers under a spell this season.  So I have yet *another* fall look for you to try! Also, this cute pumpkin outfit is a Miel group gift from the suscribo! A big thanks to a few of the designers that passed me some of the treats for today’s posts, Marie Lauridsen of Milk Motion, and Brinks Lemmon of Puddles!

In this pic:

Maitreya Apple II- Caramel

(Milk Motion) Collette-Nude

(Milk Motion) My feather hair bow

* ~ * Puddles * ~ * Camper Bag Orange

* ~ * Puddles * ~ * Toronto Scarf – Tangerine

::SUGARCUBE - turtle neck (grey)

(Milk Motion) My sailor tank black

Aurora Dark Grey Plaid Shorts

Pig – Knee Sock Mit Suspenders – Grey

50 flats-A walk in the mini woods- Fall

P.C; Diamond Bee Ring

And don’t forget this cute free gift from the Miel Suscribo!I love how you can wear it with or without the pumpkin face, which btw, changes expressions! LOVE it!

Miel Suscribo

Cheers,

Suri Alex xxx