One Belle Avenue, Second Life

It's been a long while since I have actually done a fashion post. I've been buying so many things and they just sit in my inventory, untouched. Well, I was doing some inventory cleaning yesterday and while trying on things to see if it stayed or went to the trash bin, I got inspired again! And as you can tell, I'm only on the A's. I've got a long road ahead of me!

With each skin that Apple May Designs puts out, I am liking them more and more! Ever since I changed my shape, all my skins are new again - all looking SO different and some of my favorites no longer work. But the AMD skins look so cute and I love the lips. *kisses myself* LOL!







Credits:

Pic#1:
Skin: Apple May Designs - Ziyi.Gothly.Tonic1
Hair: elikatira - Story - Brown 04
Jewelry: League - Wanderer Set
Outfit: Apple May Designs - Cruise
Shoes: Glow Studio - Benelli Pumps.blue
Pose: Olive Juice - la gato en lagazpi

Pic#2:
Skin: Apple May Designs - Ziyi.Gothly.Tonic1
Hair: elikatira - Story - Brown 04
Earrings: Duh! - Colors of Summer Earrings (from Seasons Hunt Summer)

Pic#3:
Skin: Apple May Designs - Ziyi.Gothly.Tonic1
Hair: elikatira - Story - Brown 04
Jewelry: League - Wanderer Set
Outfit: Apple May Designs - Gullible
Shoes: un jour - from the Seasons Hunt Spring
Pose: Olive Juice - Lookbook Men 15

I've been pretty busy the past few weeks and I really needed to take a break from all that and play catch up.

First on that catch up list is the new skin line from Apple May Designs - Gaia. I was a little hesitant with this skin when I saw the ad. It was different from what I've worn in the past. But then I put it on. I prefer a natural look so I really enjoyed the Gaia Base Skin line. This is a good skin to layer up with different makeup tattoos to create your own look.



My favorite tones are Gothly and Peachy. When I tried on Gothly, I'll be honest, I was expecting a completely white skin. I was glad it wasn't...it really is a nice pale.

You can also get the Seduce Make Up packs as well.  I photographed this in the Pale tone of the skin. Like I said above, I prefer the more natural look.




Credits for top pic:
Skin: Apple May Designs - Gaia Pale
Hair: elikatira - Comfort - VIP Collection (Black)
Earrings: Caroline's White Pearl Stud Earrings
Top: Grixdale - My Vintage Frock -  Sparrow
Jeans: JANE - 27 jeans classic wash
Shoes: Ty Zvezda BUNTY Heels - Off White
Pose: Olive Juice - Crystal Renn is the Shit

18 weeks of doing the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge! I can't believe how many bloggers still are participating - it's great!  I've been getting a little lazy but this week I forced myself to get this done before the weekend - and I did it!!!

I really wanted to do a summery type post this week (we just got a whole bunch of snow this past weekend and I'm SO ready for winter to pack it up).  So I was very surprised to see that I had a dress for Ecru already in my inventory. Such a simple, summery feel to it, waiting to be dressed up however you like.  Imagine a cardigan, a picnic basket, a large sun hat, or maybe even a man (or woman) by your side.  I so can't wait for Summer!

Credits:
Dress: Whippet & Buck Lismore Drop-Waisted Maxi NEUTRAL
Shoes: Surf Couture - Shoelace Sandals - Black (color change laces)
Skin: Belleza Melissa SK group gift
Hair: elikatira Just - Brown 09
Bracelet: Eels Sole Accessory. Fook leather bracelet
Necklace: MIEL SEN NECKLACE
Pose: Olive Juice - Bella

elikatira - Glory      HAIR!!!!!!!!!!

emery - Outfit the Tiger    RAWR!!!

exile - Sarah      MORE HAIR!!!!

glow studio - Kurloo earrings  very cute!

kletva - nirro poncho

kunglers - orange dress

LoQ Hairs - Apple Pie Hair             EVEN MORE HAIR!

Milk Motion - My Navajo Cape

Mimikri - Anouk Sweets

MonS - Lika Skin Series

glow studio - Maureen Shape

glow studio - Benelli Pumps

Baiastice - Giulia Dress and Black Leggings

Wow! Three posts in one day?  What is up with me?  I think it's because I have started to keep a to-do list of  all the things I need to do so I don't wander around in SL/RL aimlessly. I picked up the Aura top this past weekend during one of the many sales (for the life of me I can't remember which one).  It came in many different shades  I am kind of kicking myself for not buying more of them.

Credits:

Hair: elikatira Horizon - Brown 09
Skin: Grixdale - Emery -  Sugar
Top: Aura Coming Undone - Jersey Top -  River
Jeans: JANE - 27 jeans.classic wash
Pose: Olive Juice: Lookbook Men 5

I was doing some much needed inventory sorting today when I tried on this top by Fishy Strawberry. I loved the poofy sleeves and the big flower above the breast, but most of all I loved the lilac color. I can't wait for the lilacs in my backyard to bloom this spring, but right now that is in my dreams, because we have more snow coming our way.

20 more days until spring!

Credits: 

Hair: elikatira Play - Brown 09
Skin: tres blah {Tan} Blessa: In The Morning - Dark Brows
Pants: MIS Match it All Black Pants (Janie now owns JANE)
Top: Fishy Strawberry Neo-Romantic Blouse - Lilac TDR
Pose: Olive Juice: You Betta Work

New to Cool Beans this week are the adorable Beloved Dresses. These dresses are wonderfully feminine; some of the textures on the dresses are more playful than the others. I love them all but if I had to pick a favorite, I would have to say Flower (the white one in the middle of the top picture).  You can buy these dresses individually for 100L or in a fat pack for 400L (I ♥ fat packs!)

Credits:

Dresses: COOL BEANS: Beloved Dresses in Blue Melody, Flower, Muted Rose, Patches, Red
Earrings: Caroline's White Pearl Stud Earrings
Necklace: Acid & Mala My Yummy Necklace -  Nature Pearls
Skin: Belleza Melissa SK group gift
Hair: elikatira Here - Brown 09
Pose: Olive Juice - Barb

Okay, now that I am caught up with the 52 Weeks of Color Challenge, it's time to lay down and relax for a bit. So I bid you goodnight!

Credits:

Top: Tee*fy Lime Loose Tank
Panties: Exodi Lusty Undies - Lime
Shoes: LeLutka Saffron Pumps (Black)
Skin: tres blah {Tan} Blessa: In The Morning - Dark Brows
Hair: elikatira: Play - Brown 09
Pose: Olive Juice: 'Sup

Tuli is one of those my favorite places for skins. I hear that a new skin is arriving and I am there! And for the Vanity Universe Skin Fair, Tuli gives us Zoe. One of my favorite features of the skin is the cheekbones. What can I say, they are hot!

All the skin tones are beautiful, but my favorite is the sunkissed, especially as I pray for warmer weather in RL. And since Sunkissed Zoe is my favorite, the rest of the pictures are taken with that skin tone line.



Zoe comes with tons of options and your combinations are almost endless. Six makeups are available and these are on the skin layer. (see above)



You also get an additional 8 brow and 12 lips options (see above for example); 3 lash options; as well as cleavage and freckles.



*black brows on the left; original brows and freckles on the right*


All these are tattoo layers, so if you are using a non 2.x based viewer, using all these options at the same time is not doable. This skin and all the options makes me want to try Kirsten's or the official SL viewer again. (maybe, just maybe, I can get shadows to work consistently this time....)

You can only get the Zoe skin at the Skin Fair, which runs until March 6th.  After that, you can get it at the Tuli Mainstore.

Other Credits:
Sweater: Fishy Strawberry Early Morning Cardigan - White
Panties: Whippet & Buck Grace Knickers in Rose
Hair: elikatira Play - Brown 09
Pose: Olive Juice - Sullen Girl

Credits: 

Top: L`Abel-Saige black shirt
Pants: JANE -  essence full suit.raven
Shoes: elikatira Millside Flats - Brick (VIP Gift)
Earrings: DECO - Group Gift Essential Pearl Earrings
Handbag: Duh! Little Black Beaded Clutch
Sunglasses: elysion optic Aarya Crack
Hair: Clawtooth: Snow Bunny (for the Seasons Hunt Prize)
Skin: The Body Co. / Sage (T02)
Pose: Olive Juice - Like, You Know