Aurora Borealis

{These photos taken at Kingdom of Alurel}

Hello again! With A6D coming to its end, I had to get in a quickie *snickers* and hope you've all enjoyed it and had a chance to grab all (or at least a few) of the awesome things creators made for this round.

Aliza Karu has certainly made her mark in my SL. I've blogged her several times already and every time I do, I just have a blast finding another gorgeous sim and bringing her dress to life in whatever way it speaks to me. I did a mashup of another one of her dresses, well not the whole thing but the underlying mesh, the crinkley fabric over my legs is from another one of her dresses. I felt a lil bare under that gorgeously big dress. 

I'm already excited to see what A6D will do next! Hope you all remembered to hit the subscriber at the A6D sim to keep updated on the next round!

Body
Skin: Essences {Linka} pale 01 @ TDR
Hair: Exile::Young and Beautiful Natural Fusion
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Owls // Tropical Eye
Eyeshadow: -UtopiaH- My Haunted Eyeshadow Set
pedi/mani: Dark Passions - Koffin Nails - Tar Dipped @ Black Fashion Fair

Closie of my manicure <3

Outfit
Skirt & top: [AD] Black root mesh dress PART 1 & [AD] Black root mesh dress PART 2 @ A6D
Underskirt: (A part of) [AD] Gotch1c punk cloth MOD 2 (linked above)
Bracers: .aisling. Eunice - Arms Black 1 & .aisling. Eunice - Bracelets Black
Necklace: DRD key necklace - metal @ Enchantment (mainstore)
Crown & Collar: DRD queen collar - black metal & DRD queen crown - black metal @ A6D
Tiara: [Modern.Couture] Jewelry - Adrian Tiara @ A6D

Poses

*PosESioN* Yanira Set

Secrets of Madame Bovary

{Taken at Dawn of Radiance}

I won't even begin to pretend that I know that much about Madame Bovary or her story. Sadly enough, as much of a book worm that I am, I haven't read it. As I've said in another post though, I don't like to go into anything blind so I did look her up and watched a few videos on YouTube and I am really intrigued with the book! It will definitely be on my list of 'novels I have yet to conquer'. 

It was a bit of a challenge putting the look together, especially because of the hair! Why is finding this type of hair so hard to find in our Second Life? I think designers are so centered on the here and now, current styles that are 'popular' or mainstream and so that is mostly what we see. Similar hairstyles being made over and over again. Our Second Life, at least in my personal opinion, should be diverse. We should be able to jump from look to look, style to style, century to century and have tons of options. I don't have the skill it takes to be any sort of creator in SL right now, but if I did...my shop would be like my blog. Meaning, you might see current styles on one corner of the store and vintage 50's next door to it and then right next to that, 19th century hair, etc...etc. Possibilities in SL are endless and I so wish creators would venture out more. Now, that's not to say that none do!

As you can see, Aliza Karu is very diverse with her creations. I've been able to purchase goth clothing and then this lovely homage to Madame Bovary all under one roof. Horns, Unique Hats...a wide variety of items you're sure to love as much as I do. 

I ended up finding my hair in a curious lil shop I adore, Curio Obscura of course! So many other things and hairstyles from that place that I have yet to collect. 

Back to work I go! See you soon luvs <3

Body

Skin: DeeTaleZ Skin A.T.W. Anouk Nordic <--still my fav!

Hair: Curio Obscura - Victorian Ladylike Hairstyle v1.0

Eyes: #Adored - dream eyes - glacier

Outfit

Dress & Hat: [AD] BookLook_04 Madame Bovary 800

Earrings: Kunglers TDRF #038 - earrings - Silver (previous TDR item)

Pose

an lar [poses] Like a Lady Three

World Goth Fair {The Final Dance}

{Top Photo taken at Hard Alley}

Oh so hard to say goodbye to an event that I wait alllll year for! Once again I say, we simply don't have enough time to blog all of everything so, I hope everyone took time to browse and enjoy the scenery while shopping for a great cause. The last update given was that we were over $2800 USD raised for SOPHIE. *cheers!* If you were part of World Goth Fair this year, pat yourselves on the back, that is awesome!

I spent the evening there tonight, dancing and having fun with friends and at the same time, being a little sad. I honestly don't like saying goodbye to the event but I know others are soon to follow. I will be anticipating next years World Goth Fair and am excited for it already. 

Showcasing a few more of my favs here. Jewelry, corset, stockings....Head to toe I felt pretty badass in this outfit. My gloves are by Aliza Karu and they don't require Slink hands. It has it's own mesh hand with a HUD for skin and nail adjustments. 

My tattoo is a new release by Elksa for the Hello Sunshine Event! Available in many pastels but there's also a tintable one to change it up to your liking!

See you next year World Goth Fair! I miss you already.

I have another blog ready to drop on you so I will see you again shortly loves! <3

Body

Skin: cStar Limited - TAO Goth 3 - Baby Shell

Hair: .:Emo-tions:. * Antoinette * B+W-pack

Eyes: IKON Spectral Eyes - Wight

Eyebrows: .r.M. Severity - Eyebrows

Tattoo: elska - Atmashakti Silver (tinted) Soon at The Hello Sunshine Event 6/7/2014

Outfit

Corset: *Couture Rock* Curvaceous Cameo Corset (Silver)

Panties: 1 Hundred. Cabaret Set

Stockings: ~Cannibelle~ Graveyard Suspender Tights with SLink Appliers and ~Cannibelle~ Lace Insert Tights - Dark with SLink Appliers @ World Goth Fair

Boots: -DRD-  Grunge thigh highs - coal

Accessories

Gloves: [AD] Wristlee mesh sleeves with hud 260

Collar/Earrings: Sax Shepherd Designs ~ Desclos (Skull & Pentagram) @ World Goth Fair

Props

Chair:  22769 ~ [bauwerk] Graphic Chair Bat @ World Goth Fair

Poses
Diesel Works - Erotique Female Poses
Del May- Extinguishable

{My Girl La Cholita}

Ready For the Darkness? {World Goth Fair 2014}

{Both Photos taken at World Goth Fair-Cursed}

Please allow me a moment to flail...!! Okay, I'm good! I am SOOO excited for World Goth Fair and I can only hope that I can pass that excitement to you all even a bit. 

Covering the basics, in case you are not familiar with what World Goth Fair is....World Goth Fair is an annual Second Life event, officially sanctioned by the folks at  World Goth Day to benefit the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. 

Please, please...if you don't recognize the name 'Sophie Lancaster', I ask you to click on those links and google her story. It is one that breaks my heart and makes me want to support the foundation as much as I possibly can. 

The fair will run from May15th through June 1st with tons and tons of all your goth needs packed into 3 sims! From clothes to make-up, accessories, furniture, avatars, just sooo much you're going to want to see! Not to mention the events. Bias aside here, World Goth Fair events are some of the best (with the best music of course!) I will make sure to keep you updated and list the events as soon as they're available.

My first World Goth Fair item I get to show off is by AD Creations and it certainly is no surprise to me at how ah-may-zing it is! Original mesh creations, extremely unique, Aliza is one of the first people I look to for my goth fix in Second Life. Her shop is one that you wont forget. I promise. 

It's going to be my goal to reintroduce my readers to the Goth scene in Second Life. I don't know how many times I've been in conversations with people (admittedly, I myself have said it as well) that compare current goth styles to the same ones that were around in 2006. Nothing is wrong with that if that is your personal preference but I like innovation. I like the upgrades and new things we've been allowed in our SL and how some creators have applied that to the 'Goth Style'. 

After being such a HUGE fan of World Goth Fair last year, I can't describe in words the excitement I am feeling! Hope you're ready to see all of the things cuz' I'm on it!

See you in a few with more! <3

Body

Skin: [MC] Alina Skin Peachy & Appliers

Hair: +Spellbound+ Nahara // Monochromes

Eyes: Ikon Spectral Eyes - Wight

Manicure: Action Nails Reckless

Outfit

Dress: [AD] Sophia mesh gothic dress @ World Goth Fair (landmarks soon!)

Headdress: [AD] Sophia mesh gothic headdress

Ring: DRD- Dark Iron fingerclaws unisex

Poses

*PosESioN* Morte Set & *PosESioN* Fatale Set @ The Dark Style Fair (5/15/14) (landmark soon!)

Flower Petals Prop

Uncertain Smile La Fete Triste Set

The Darkest Corners of My Mind Are Yours...

Can you embrace all that Gothness above? You better! World Goth Fair is right around the corner and then you're going to get a nice bombardment of all that is Gia! But for now...I am having SOOOO much fun with Pose Fair's awesome finds! Seriously, we can make the outfit and get the look together but what would our pictures be without poses? The poses make or break a picture in my opinion. That's why I love my fellow blog friends that give credit to the poses they're using in photos and who created them. Same as any other creator, it takes talent, originality, creativity and lots of it!
I admit that I am a pose collector in Second Life. I get upset (seriously) if there is a pose shop that I am not familiar with. If you're wondering...I was familiar with almost all at the Pose Fair. The ones I didn't know, I got familiar with real quick!

So this awesome crow pose prop is a find at The Pose Fair. There were several up for grabs but this one I loved most. Yes, because I like things dark looking and what not but also because one of the poses reminded me of the movie 'The Birds" haha, actually all the poses did! Aaaand I love that movie.
So about this pose prop, it has a land impact of 5. The wall textures are modifiable, however I did not modify them, I just preferred to show the original.  I also made the walls transparent and slid the prop to the edge of my platform for another insanely awesome look. It's a very fun prop to play with!

As for my gown...oh the luff!! I stalked down AD Creations because...there probably isn't one thing in this shop that I don't love! All pieces of art! Original mesh, very gothy, very unique! Expect to see it blogged so much. Also make your way to the shop yourself to see it's awesomeness!

My gloves are pretty badass. They're fitted mesh and have a nice HUD that lets you change your hand positions. That's right...no slink needed! *gasp* Yep, prepare to have them on at all times. I love them!

Back in a bit with more AH-MAY-ZING stuffs! <3


Body
Skin: -Glam Affair - Brandi - Frost 02 @ The Seasons Story
Hair: [AD] Shut flower hair + headdress
Eyes: {Dead Apples} Striking Eyes - Silver
Lipstick: NOX. Witchy Lip [Death] @ The Cosmetic Fair

Outfit
Dress: [AD] Ecate gothic mesh dress 860 (linked above)
Gloves: :::Sn@tch FITMESH Siren Gloves w/Hand Pose Hud:::
Cuffs: Pomposity- 4 Cuff Padded Cuff Set - Black
Collar: Luas Urban Style - Rose Collar Black
Ring: MG - Rings - Royal Khadijah Estate

Pose Prop
Savoir Faire (SFS) - The Crows Pose Prop @ The Pose Fair