Anytime, Anyplace

{Taken at Grey November Gallery}

I was so in a old school R&B mood today. I don't ever hide the fact that I am eclectic when it comes to my music. I am glad I am. Closing down to one specific genre will only keep you from experiencing music that is amazing. Old school, not too old mind you! I'm saying like 90's r&b was simply put, the shit! So it did infact inspire my post. 

This is another one of my favs from the A6D event. While I don't favor the short short skirts too much, this one had a whole other vibe to it with the hoodie and the dangling black and white chess pattern. So while it revealed a whole lot, I still felt very much in my comfort zone because of the hoodie! Haha, maybe that's just my safe blankie.

You only have a few more days to get in there and take advantage of the mix and match deal and the awesome discounts. Make sure gals, this is one of the ones you snag!

MV just so happened to drop these shoes as I was getting ready to shoot this outfit and I simply had to show them. Super sexy but edgy and come in a ton of different colors so you can wear them with anything. Of course, for slink feet!

Here's a closie...

Alright my loves, will be back soon! The SL closet over floweth with thangs to show you!

Body

Skin: Essences {Alex} Medium01  / Summer 03 @ Uber Event

Hair: [Ink] Hair Homie-Coal

Eyes: {Dead Apples} Striking Eyes - Silver

Eyeshadow: #adored - last night - smoke pack

Tattoo: .Reckless. - Jameson @ The Mens Dept

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Bold Crucifix - Goth

Outfit

Top & Skirt: E-Clipse Scacchi Top & E-Clipse Scacchi Skirt @ A6D

Collar: FK! - DethRocker Choker

Bracelets: Eudora 3D Karnamak Bracelets @ A6D

Heels: :{MV}: Vast Heels-Antique @ The Greek Isles Gacha Event

Poses

Del May- Really? & Flexed #4

Taboo!

{Top Photo Taken at Fallen City Bottom at Immersiva}

So mini rant about 'Fifty Shades of Grey". I did in fact read the first book. I fought to make it through it though. I tried to read the second and maybe got a chapter or so in and called it quits. I was not impressed. Firstly, the thing that bothered me the most was the fact that it was soooo unrealistic! Perfect man, perfect house, car, jet, etc. Ridiculous! Oh, lets not forget he is the CEO of his company at like what? 23? 26?

And her, the typical "I'm ugly because I wear glasses" type of girl. One who pouts and consistently bites her lip and is insecure and who eventually turns into a sex fiend for Mr. Perfect. I suppose it was entertainment for those that need to read sexcapade after sexcapade. Now that's not saying I don't enjoy such things, I'm far from being prudish but, I need a storyline. I need more than just constant sex scenes. That pizza man walking the door better have a darn good reason. *snickers*

Also, I don't like that so many people have linked it to S&M. A person that honestly understands S&M knows that their version of S&M in the book, was not even close. Okay, okay, I could rant for days but I will end it simply with, I don't like it, I'm not anticipating the movie. /endrant.

So, I have a happy mixture of Zibska and A6D, which is still going! I do so hope you've all been there and snagged just everything!

My shoulder armor and collar were some of my favs in the event! And they pretty much rounded out how I wanted to wear them and in what style. They demand such authority and so I thought I should demand it as well. 

I had a blast shooting the outfit at Immersiva. It's another sim I hope everyone has went to by now and enjoyed. Visually it is stunning and the storyline is awesome! (Far better than Fifty Shades! lol)

Oh and the song at the end about melted my heart. Anyway, go visit, enjoy it and let me know how much you loved it!

I posted some important notes about A6D in the previous blog but real quick, don't forget when you buy an item for the event, you get a HUD. Wear it and go to that designers mainstore for a discount on the second half of the item! It's an all around win win with awesome creations at a discounted price!

Okay loves, back again soon! -------------------->A6D!!

Body

Skin: -Glam Affair- Cassia - Artic & America - Pink Rose

Hair: [elikatira] Youth - Ravens (Sale going on now!)

Eyes: {Dead Apples} Striking Eyes - Silver

Eyeliner: {MOON}. Obsession Eyeliner

Face Paint: Zibska Crossline Makeup ~ Noir V2 (linked below)

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Chess Distress @ Suicide Dollz

Tattoo: .Reckless. - Mazie for The Blues Hunt

~*Closie of the Mani/Pedi*~

Outfit

Dress: Zibska ~ Aoide

Heels: *ProMagic* LE -Black

Armor: [Le Forme] Lion Knight Armor  Neck Black & [LF] Lion Knight Armor  Shoulder Black @ A6D

Hat: Swallow Hat_Pervert Black and Silver @ Liason Collaborative

Crop: Xcite! Riding Crop

Bracelet: Eudora 3D Karnamak Bracelets @ A6D (linked above!)
Ring:  :::LP::: Alloy_Spiked Ring - Chrome @ A6D

Poses

Ma Vie. - Over my head set
Del May- Slumped lean

Background Prop (top pic only)
oyasumi / kinky gear @ Romp (slightly edited, there is originally a word on the paddle. Go find out what it is yourself!)

'Neath the Black the Sky Looks Dead {A6D Special}

 {These photos taken here}

Soooo A6D has started!!! I've been long awaiting this event so I'm going to try and do my best to show you alll the pretties, however, you have about 2 weeks (less, it started the 25th, get to it!) to snag them while they are there. 

"But what is A6D Gia?!" Well...After 6 Days derived from the world's greatest creation - none other than itself. The best creation was completed in Six days. 

There is One exclusive item at the sim and additional discounted item(s) at the participating creators home store. When you purchase an item at the A6D sim, the discount HUD will be included, use it when you head over to their main store to receive your discount on the next item! Not too hard, right?!

"But why so much complications Gia?!" Well, with so many events going on in SL, the main stores are suffering from lack of traffic. So, you can hop over to the A6D sim and then over to the main store, and so...you help solve a lil problem! *pats you on the back*

After the 14 days have passed, the special discounts will expire so don't take too long to snag! 

 Each round has a different theme, the theme for this round is 'Chess'. It's one I love too because of all of the black and white and it seems to be a theme that makes designers really reach into their bowl of creativity and whisk it around a bit. 

So glad Dark Passions had a nail set that so went with the theme. I almost exclusively get my nails did (yes, said it like that on purpose!) by Dark Passions, (in case you haven't noticed) 

I sure hope you all have taken to this lil shop because beyond her extremely detailed and unique themes, this woman spoils, spoils, SPOILS her customers! With the sale going on right now, the design I have on is 5L! Can you believe it?! So make use of that tp I will have linked below and take advantage while she's allowing you to do so, who knows when the spoils might vanish!

Also, N21 has been such an awesome event and I was so proud of Elska for releasing such awesome eyeliner! In my lil .gif below, make note of the nails and eyeliner because I am showing them both off. 

Enuf ramblings from meeee but I will be back soon with more!

Body

Skin: [Pink Fuel] Renee <Crystal> - Pure (*NEW* and only 150L  or free for 30 Day and less players!)

Hair: little bones. Glow - B&W

Eyes: IKON Spectral Eyes - Wight

Eyeliner: elska - Love My Liners @N21

Lipstick: -UtopiaH-  My Savage Matte Lipstick-Raven

Mani/Pedi: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Klotchyn Klaws -WAAM Hunt Item

Outfit

Dress: Baiastice_Jitka skirt-black @ A6D

Heels: Eudora 3D Tower Heels (Slink High)

Stockings: Lolita - Pure Stockings Dark Black

Cuffs:[Modern.Couture] Jewelry - Marina Bracelet Black

Ring: :::LP::: Alloy_Spiked Ring - Onyx @ A6D (linked above)

Poses

Del May - Burdened male & Del May - Lunch break #1

.gif pose from Imeka

-Punk Is Not Dead-

{All photos taken at The Social Scene}

So like I said in my previous blog, Rhapsody is right around the corner and I for one, am SUPER excited! I am going to try my best to show you a million and five things in a short amount of time (something I admittedly am NOT good at!). I love taking my time and enjoying stuff so it's hard for me to crunch but there are some pretty awesome things in this event that I have seen so far. 

What is Rhapsody? It's a musically themed event that is going to bring everything from furniture to hair, clothes, poses and everything in between based off of 8 different genres of music! I love my music and I love seeing how music inspires others so I am loving all over this!

I took my first look out to the land of punk. I love The Social Scene. You might find me there just relaxing while I am sorting my inventory or preparing another outfit and all just so I can enjoy the music. Even when events are held there, their DJ's are some of the most entertaining and will teach you a thang or two about some good punk!

My tops are older ones but blogging this punk look finally gave me an opportunity to show off a vest I've loved forever from a lil shop in SL that I adore called Redrum. If you haven't been there, make it a point to fix that. No seriously, it is quite an interesting shop. A lil blood and gore with a sense of humor can never go wrong!

My boots, skirt, and nails are by one of my fav people evar! Bcreative, owner of Dark Passions, honestly makes some of the best nails on the grid. Unique and detailed I love them! The ones I am wearing in the photos match my boots and my skirt also made by her, gotta coordinate! I look forward to her adding more clothes and shoes to her collection! These will be available at Rhapsody! Check em' out...

My hair..I was super excited about! I only recently said that more mohawks, newer ones need to be made with the fancy shmancy mesh and of course, the wonderful Mina brought us this badassery of a hawk! I love her hair for many reasons but one of them is that with materials enabled, I dont have to highlight at all in photoshop for you to see details! They're just making it easier and easier on me. 

Rhapsody opens June 28th and it's going to be awesome! Okay I'm off to play with more Rhapsody goodies! See ya soon my luffs <3

Body

Skin: Essences - Tila *medium01* @ The Dressing Room

Hair: Mina - Sid -Black @ Rhapsody

Eyes: Ikon Perspective Eyes - Coffee

Tattoo: .Reckless. --Ruthless F*$k

Manicure: DP - Koffin Nails - Slink Nails HUD - Unzipped Punk @ Rhapsody

Outfit

Shirt: <Psycho78> Johnny Ramone White T-Shirt (not mesh) by Brodie Oleander (Couldnt find this exact shirt however, there are mesh ones and other awesome punk fashion stuff made by Brodie at the Filth N Pretty Mall )

Vest: +REDRUM+ Denim Vest Ladies Punk

Skirt: Dark Passions - Ramona - Punked Red

Tights: DeeTaleZ Pants nylon tights black ripped and solid

Boots: Dark Passions - Razor Restraints Boots R Plaid Leather @ Rhapsody

Accessories

Bracelets: Eudora 3D Runes of the North Bracelet & -DRD- chained bracelet2

Ring: Swallow-TrustNo Ring (Previously at The Dressing Room)

Poses

Double Take: Joan @ Rhapsody

Top Photo: *PosESioN* Posh Set #6

Grind It!

{Top Photo taken at The Social Scene others at Edge City}

You know, when I decided to be a blogger, one of the biggest things I focused on was learning photoshop. I wanted to make sure my pictures looked their best. I only recently was able to buy a tablet to do more detailed editing but let me tell you how much I love these creators in SL that have made hair that is seemingly in motion! I remember back in my old SL days I would see this hair and just look at it in confusion and never realized how much of a SL photographers dream it was. I've still added highlights for a bit more realism and strands where it was glitched in my sweater but the hair is awesome on its own. 

So after I saw this badassery of a hoodie dress and matched it with my Eudora kicks, I knew what I wanted to do next. Yep, Grind it! Skateboarding! Although categorized as a predominantly male past time, skateboarding is enjoyed by many females. Ones I admire very much. 

Also, it's a given that Gia loves her Breaking Bad. I fell in love with my hoodie dress as soon as I saw it. I had a ton of fun with this post. I need to get on skateboards more often!

Body

Skin: DeeTaleZ Skin A.T.W. Anouk Nordic

Hair: [LeLutka]-Editorial02 hair/Dark Grayscale

Eyes: Adored - dream eyes - glacier

Tattoos: (Upper) .Reckless. - Guadalupe @ The Mens Dept (linked below) 

(Leg Tats)  .Reckless.-Lets Cook

Knee Scrapes (you can hardly see them cuz of my awesome tats): :Little Pricks: Banged Up Knees

Outfit

Hoodie/Dress: -Suicidal Unborn!- Hoodie Dress BLUE

Socks: Sn@tch Pansy Striped Knee Socks

Shoes: Eudora 3D Moon Patrol Low Tops @ The Mens Dept.

Piercings: Cute Poison - Clutter Piercing

Ring: Swallow ISINGLE Ring (previously at) The Dressing Room

Poses

:: Focus Poses Skater Girl ::

"Intersection of Technology and Romance..."

{These photos were taken at New Babbage-Steampunk City}

Oh, my dearest apologies for not being here to post the 64510449 ideas that have been haunting my mind! Surprisingly enough, bloggers need breaks too. I had a fantasmical week enjoying my RL, that's a good thing. It's like a restart button, also allows for ideas to flow more freely and start fresh. It so breaks my heart to see my fellow bloggers burn themselves out and I don't want to do that to myself either. So thank you all sooo much for being understanding and patient. And....never feel bad about taking breaks from SL. I think too many of us put too much into a virtual life and not enough into our real lives...before you know it, people will exit, people will quit waiting and you won't realize it till it's way too late. SL will always be there, and your true friends in SL will always be understanding. So on to the wardrobe!

Steampunk lifestyle/fashion is just another layer of what makes up me! It is something I have loved since I was a young girl, reading so many novels that touched on it....still, I wasn't quite sure how to explain that part of me to people.

I found a quote that worded it perfectly, “To some, ‘steampunk’ is a catchall term, a concept in search of a visual identity. To me, it’s essentially the intersection of technology and romance. – Jake von Slatt. 

Eudora released some amazing things recently, letting me show off my love for all things Steampunk. Boots and ANOTHER hat...because they did release a hat before but this one is more bomber friendly. I pulled out some of my Steampunk favs from the inventory and came up with this mash-up of greatness! 

Don't worry, I will be back soon....because there seriously have been so many blog ideas poking and prodding at me during my break.

Now head over to all the places and get your Steampunk on!

Body

Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha

Hair: ILLMATIC :: Frenchie - Noir @ Kustom 9

Ears: [theSkinnery] Human Ears (mesh) + Skin Applier Hud

Manicure: Dark Passions-Koffin Nails - Bleeding Black Lace @ Suicide Dollz (get them before this round ends! They're 50% off right now but will go up to normal price after SD ends!)

(These are only a few of my favorite shades, the Bleeding Lace nail design. There are 12 options available!)

Outfit

Dress: ^v^DRBC^v^ Clockwork Dress

Stockings: .la petite morte. garter thigh socks brown

Boots: Eudora 3D Victoria Boots

Hat: Eudora 3D Steampunk Dynamite Hat @ We <3 Roleplay

Glasses: [ContraptioN] Wainwright Glasses *default*

Necklace: PIXEL BOX - Steampunk Necklace Clock (box)

Earrings: :*:CPD:*: Steampunk Earrings (The gears actually move!)

Backpack: Riske - Limited Edition Bomber Backpack (Classic)

Pose & Props

JD & . Infiniti . - All My Bags Are Packed - 20 Pose Prop

War Zone

 {All Photos Taken at R3volt Mainstore}

So now that Fantasy Faire has came to it's end, I wanted to address a lil bit of something quick. If you've followed me since my start of blogging, you know that this is my return to Second Life. I am in fact an 'old school' SL'er. Not as old as some! But my original rez date goes back to 2006. So upon my return, mesh and all this stuff blew me away! I didn't understand it at all and I am always still learning new things. 

I'd see a mesh dress from one place and then see the same dress (different print) and think it was stolen *le gasp*. I didn't know that mesh can be bought by many people and simply textured and sold. Of course there is exclusive mesh...the mesh people make themselves and only use themselves or for their shops, semi-exclusive mesh, so on and so forth. What I learned is that because of this, the quality in texture is so very important. Because, well hell...I could buy a mesh and toss some random color on it....but it's the unique prints and texture creators give it that make it stand out amongst the rest! 

My little ensemble here is one with pieces that I admire very much. DRBC is in another round of Suicide Dollz with a set of tops that come in soooo many different prints! Honestly, I sat on the photo idea for awhile because I couldn't choose which I wanted to use. So many ways to wear this top and wearable with the cute azz flawlessly but I also had the Phat Azz on with it at some point and though it cut in just a tad, it was worth it!

Eudora's new camo release went perfectly with it all. Another SL creator that has the textures down flawless! I turn my camera in all directions to admire the work creators put into their creations and Eudora is one of those ones that just let you know it's a penny well spent! Small detail is incredible.

I have a certain love for jeans and I have been collecting them over some time now in Second Life. Has to be a certain type of course. These are made by Chronokit and admittedly, I fell in love with the texture on them as well.
My tattoo, well...it's Reckless, need I say more? The recent tattoos that Reckless has been dealing out are awesome and dark and full of skeletons or some other badassery, I love it! Make sure to follow Reckless on Facebook to keep up with the many events they're involved in and new releases.

Okay okay, enough chatting, I think I've made my point. Eyes open for the gorgeous texture work some of these creators are showing us. Cuz mesh is simply mesh till someone brings it to life!

Body
Skin: Essences - Siggy TDRF01 *light rose* @ TDR
Hair: 1st pic: .:EMO-tions:. * WATER-LOVE * black   2nd pic: CATWA HAIR Lee [1]
Tattoo: Reckless-Pray to Your Gods @ The Mens Dept
Manicure: Action Nails-Reckless

Outfit
Top: ::drbc:: helena corset - camo @ Suicide Dollz
Jeans: *chronokit* Slim Pants Denim Navy
Shoes: Eudora 3D Camo Hi-Tops @ The Mens Dept (linked above)
Gun Holster: Barely Legal - Detective Rush Traditional Black
Leg Holster: Obscure - Assassins Holster Silver

Poses
Del May- ButterCup
Vibe Poses- Wall Stands Set

Breach of the Masquerade

{Photos were taken Here and Silent Eden}

Obviously....this is going to be one of my favorite posts. If I can get something to just flow...it is because I honestly love it. There are times when I stare at an outfit and the process of putting it on, taking it off, adding it with this or that...it can last for days! But more times than not, I run into these outfits and accessories that are like pieces of a puzzle. I got them all at different times but they were just all supposed to be together!!

In typical Gia routine...horror is revisiting the blog again. Not just horror though, vampires. I Love my vampires beyond what any words could express. I love the darkness, I love being able to express my gothy side in a classy & elegant manner. Many try to do that....many fail. 

Silken Moon makes that all pretty easy on me. She dressed me, Pomposity adorned me with the jewels and Eudora....well, Eudora owns my shoe loving soul! Try to get me out of these stilettos. I DARE YOU! <3

So I finish shooting the pics and Boudoir decides to show me this throne....HALT. I had to go back and retake the pictures to include the throne because it is ah-may-zing! Not made to be rezzed but worn! That's right, blogger dream come true! I didn't have to worry about going to a land where I could rez objects for my photo....I just had to wear my chair and it sat me down next to this handsome man and made me feel like the Dark Goddess I am. Make your way there and check out the throne and the other versions of it. There is a purdyful spring looking one of you non-horror lovers....just go ahead and grab them all. 

Be back with you soon with more lovelies!

Body

Skin: LAQ ~ Elena [Pale] Glow skin (10-pack)

Hair: Clawtooth: Moonage Daydream (Silent Movie Star Pack)

Eyes: {S0NG} :: Sweety // Vampire Eye @ Kustom 9

Manicure: Nailed It - Goth Set

Teeth: Illmatic :: The Perfect Teeth - Normals

Outfit

Dress: Silken Moon Elegant Death (Includes hat and skull attachments)

Heeeeels: Eudora 3D Huxley Stilettos (for Slink high feet) *NEW*

Necklace: Pomposity- Elizabethan Necklace

Poses

Top pose included in chair but adjusted with animare

Bottom Pose: Apple Spice-Fierce Pose  #6 @ The Pose Fair (head tilted with Animare)

The Throne!

Boudoir- Wearable Vampire Queen Throne

"She Called Out A Warning, Don't Ever Let Life Pass You By..."

{This photo taken at Annwn Willows}

{This photo taken at Santaurio}

"Bat your eyes girl, be other worldly. Count your blessings, seduce a stranger. What's so wrong with being happy? Kudos to those who see through sickness....yeah." ~Incubus 'Warning'

I so warned you that the post I did that included Eudora wouldn't be the only time they were featured! In fact, now they're going to be an all around regular staple in Gia's World!

I am featuring their newly released denim beauty. Perfect for spring/summer outings. Like the Eudora brand shoes, the texture on the clothing is just as impressive. Mesh of course, with a perfect fit. It includes a HUD to swap around colors and goes great with a par of their wedges. I had them on but kicked them off to play in the water above.

The outfit inspired a very down home, laid back vibe where minimal accessories were needed. Maybe some soothing music, a cold drink and the company of...me! Hey, I am a natural introvert. I enjoy my own company.

The outfit is available at the mainstore along with the wedges and another newly released pair of heels that I am SO excited to show off!! Although I am sure you all have them in the inventory or on the pixels by now, and if you don't make it a priority to snag them. Or be like me and just snag the entire store! It's all very worth it!

I have another pose fair fav featured too (at top) by Grafica Poses. I was pretty amazed with the selection they made available to us. From straight stare stands to very artsy type poses. Great for standing pretty pictures or for Second Life works of art. Definite must haves for us pose collectors!

Also, here is a better view of my loverly mani and pedi, along with some other color options by 'Nailed It'. One of Gia's fav places to get my nails done in world.

Until the next postie, which will be sooner rather than later! *sends a ton of smooches to you all*

Body
Skin: Clef de Peau: Jemma Dark: Limited Bazaar
Hair: Truth Hair Elyse -  black & whites ~New~
Eyes: {Dead Apples} Twinkle Eyes - Deep
Manicure/Pedicure: Nailed It - The Style Icon Set

Outfit
Clothes: Eudora 3D Vintage Tops and Eudora 3D Vintage Denim Skirts
Shoes: Eudora Akhesa Wedges
Necklace: MiWardrobe - Gypsy - Necklace - Orange & Red (think I found this at a previous Limited Bazaar, still, check out the mainstore. One of my fav places to score awesome accessories!)

Pose
Grafica- Ahana pose @ The Pose Fair

sTEAL My Retro Luvin' Heart!

 {Taken at ASU Virtual Heritage Island}

Something about Spring and Summer that brings out the retro lover in me. Well, it's there all the time but, more so during those two seasons. I love that in that era, class happened at ALL times! "Hunny, be right back! Just going to grab a few things at the grocery store." And of course, you see the lady dolled up from head to toe. Serving pancakes to the family as the hubby then grabs his briefcase and heads out to work...but not before that loving smooch is given! The kids smile and run waving to her as they're off to school and she does the dishes and plans the menu for the rest of the week with a Colgate smile! HAH! It's a dream. 

I seriously spend so much time at this sim because there isn't one corner of it that I don't love. And...it's so quiet! There's nothing over the top there. It is just so realistically retro that...it makes me feel right at home.
Who else to wear there but my DRBC? Of Course!! You're not doing retro right if you're not in DRBC. Don't argue.

Honestly had a helluva time choosing which one of these dresses to share with you because each of them bring out a different vibe. This teal color being played with is one of the newer colors being featured and I fell in love...all over again! *le sigh!*
Perfect excuse to pair with my Eudora wedges and hand bag! Eudora has become a shoe shop that I admit, I fan girl for. Quality in the texture, originality they have got it all!

These are my wedges. I caress them lovingly. Well, not really but my goodness! One of my favorites!

The handbag came with it too and all with a HUD to change colors to your liking. Don't worry, you'll probably see these blogged several times over.

Can't forget my manicure! Dark Passions is just being soooo busy! One of the main places I will go to get my SL nails done. I was so delighted to see Dark Passions at the cosmetic fair this round! And YES, it started!

There are actually 12 different prints for these nails and an adorable polka dot version too! Don't miss Dark Passions at the cosmetic fair <3

Body
Skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale -Mocha
Hair: little bones. Barbarella - B&W
Eyes: .ID. Shades of Blue / Sky
Lipstick: [Pink Fuel] Essential Lipsticks - <Red>
Manicure/Pedicure: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Rockabilly Roses @ Cosmetic Fair (April 15th-30th!)

Outfit
Dress: ::drbc:: phaedra dress - teal
Shoes/Bag: Eudora 3D Vintage Set (Limited Edition however, more wedges are available that are super fab!)
Hair flowers: Glam Affair - Dahlia Headpiece Summer Incoming @ Fameshed
Necklace: *P.c* Butterfly Necklace

Poses (top to bottom)
{Nantra} Bardot 4
PosESion Poses- Rinoa Set -New!-
Nail Pose is also from PosESion Poses