Cinderella returns

An exciting and beautiful new gown from The White Armory. Appropriately named Cinderella’s Ballgown, because honestly how can anyone not feel like a fairytale princess wearing such a gorgeous romantic gown. This gown is the first from TWA that I am aware of that includes the option of an applier to use with the Lara (Maitreya) mesh body so you have the option to wear this gown with a mesh body if you have this one. Otherwise wear the system layer pants, the mesh bodice and add the gorgeous floating layers of skirt.

The other very new exciting release as been the much talked about mesh heads from LeLutka, three designs: Aria, Ever, and Leda- more information here : http://lelutka.com/blog/ .

After demoing all three I decided to buy Aria. An interesting thing about these mesh heads are that they can only be worn WITH a mesh body, in terms of the fit it is designed to be worn with the Maitreya body and is compatible with the Slink Physique, any other body you will need to demo and decide for yourself whether it is a satisfactory match. As with any mesh body item or clothing trying a demo is strongly recommended anyway.

The mesh head comes loaded with Glam Affair skin tones, and the ability to adjust the darkness and shine of both eyeshadow and lipstick. You can tint eyelashes and the hairbase ( or hide them if you prefer). The head doesn’t come with the ability to make expressions, but you can open / close both the mouth and the eyes, you can set the head to blink , or prevent this if you choose to wear another set of eyelashes.

 

Lelutka mesh head Aria- showing mouth closed and open

At the LeLutka store you can pick up a gift from Glam Affair ( it looks like a lipstick on a table near the heads display) which enables you to apply different makeups on the skin layer. There is a selection of these for sale also. However I was excited to hear that designers are already releasing makeups on appliers for using with this head.

Sacha Vixen , owner of Adam n Eve Skins, very generously sent me some samples of her brand new makeup so I raced to take some pictures of these great eyeshadows designed especially for wearing with the LeLutka mesh heads. On the top row of the photo collage below, I am showing the same eye shadow- first is the option of the shadow on its own, beside it is the shadow with eyeliner option. Each color palette has three shades and includes the liner and shadow only for each shade . The lipstick I am wearing is one I picked up at Lelutka from Glam Affair, I just played around with the depth of color to get a light shade of pink. My eyelashes are a gorgeous pair of mesh lashes from Oceane, if you haven’t checked out her range I suggest you do from soft and subtle through to boldly dramatic and artistic – Oceane has created an enormous range.

In the bottom row of the collage I am showing off the FREE wearable sample that you can pick up at Adam n Eve Skins, it includes both the liner and liner free versions so it gives you a good idea of how the shadows look. The last photo I wanted to share was the Aria mesh head with virtually no make up at all, the hud does give you quite a bit of flexibility because of the sliders – I am looking forward to seeing what skin designers are able to release..along with more wonderful makeups like these ones from Adam n Eve Skins.

 

LeLutka Aria mesh head with makeup by AE (and final photo bare)

 

Details:
Body: .LeLutka.Mesh Head-ARIA v1.0
Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.0 plus hands
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet High
Hair:Insect Religion, MOON  and  Megumu, ARGRACE
Eyes:Promise Eyes – Storm, IKON
Clothing: Cinderella’s Ball Gown Set, Innocence, The White Armory  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emerald/61/137/25
Jewelry: Ariel-Earrings, Surreal/Umber Opal/Mixed, Zuri Rayna Jewelry  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewels%20Isle/196/193/25
Makeup: Sugar Lips Applier 05,( Lelutka Mesh Heads ) Glam Affair
Eyeshadow Set 3 (Lelutka), AE  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Genesis/102/80/55
Romantic Mesh Lashes, Oceane  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Oceanside%20dAlliez/197/241/22
Accessories:Amidala – Ornamented LilyFans **SAKURA**, !dM
Shoes: Medusa Shoes Patent White, Similar
Poses: Fatale, Ma Vie
Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tuli/141/251/34

Candlelight and chocolates, set the mood for romance

I decided to skip the wine and romance and head straight to the bedroom for chocolate by candlelight, with Kirsten the new lingerie from Carrie’s. This exciting new release is the first of Carrie’s lingerie that is available to buy for wearing WITH mesh bodies. In the past we have been able to add stockings or gloves with included SLink appliers, or add a LTA for mesh breasts, but in 2015 Carrie has introduced her applier range lingerie.

As you can see the texturing and detailing is classic Carrie’s , in other words simply gorgeous.  This lace edged bra, and panty combo comes with optional corset and garter belt plus stockings.

With the appliers it is a simple click of buttons to change what layers you are wearing.. or not wearing. The Kirsten set is of course available in a range of colors and let me reassure you Omega is not the only option for this lingerie, if you wear a SLink Physique body, that applier is available, or if you wear the default SL body then you can select the standard lingerie take a look below :

All clearly labelled so you just select the color or fatpack in which ever format of lingerie you want, whichever you choose you will have options about how much or how litte of the set you want to wear. I really love the Omega hud, I snapped a picture to illustrate how clear it is:

Depending on which mesh body you wear, you may need to purchase an Omega relay hud ( for example I use a relay hud from LoveNLust for Maitreya, or for Belleza), then its  a simple click to select which top choice and which for the bottom. It comes up with a small menu asking which layer you want to apply it on, on this hud it advises the Underwear layer, but I found it does work on other layers also, so feel free to experiment. Remember so many of us are still learning about appliers and mesh bodies so if you ever get stuck ask politely in group chat, or even message me and I will see what I can do assist.

At the time I write this the Kirsten set is still available only in the Carries VIP section, where members get access to discounts and special sales ( note this pay to join group has numerous advantages) but I heard it will be heading to the main store very soon.

 

I admit I am always drawn to trying new things for avatars in SL, and I am really enjoying the possibilities with the ongoing development of mesh bodies. It is very exciting for me to see more and more designers getting involved in supplying applier options for so many of my favourite clothing.  A big  ” Thank you” to Carrie from me, I love having all of these choices.

 

Details:
Skin: Megan (Brows2) brown Mixedtype, DeeTaleZ
Hair: HAKU – Dark Brown, *ARGRACE*
Eyes: Hope Eyes – Chocolate, IKON
Lingerie: Kirstin Omega Hud Choco/Tan, Carrie’s Lingerie  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Carries%20Dreams/83/129/22
Extras: Maitreya mesh body, including feet- Lara V 2.1
Slink casual hands
Furniture: Royal bedroom Set, J.L Designs  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Noxious/63/203/1700
Medieval Candle, style 1, Alouette
Artwork: Here, Zigana

Keeping it simple

 

Details:
Skin: Amberly II – India tone – FLF 01 E, -Glam Affair – ( current FLF offer)
Hair: Hatsuhi hair (#mesh], .~Tableau Vivant~ ( NEW group gift)
Eyes: Hope Eyes – Chocolate, IKON
Clothing: FW2014 Cristiana , [Fifi & Trixi] ( 55l Thursday offer , this week)
Shoes: ROMA TAUPE Sandals for Slink High Feet , .: KC :. ( SLF&O free group gift)
Accessories: *Garbo* Clutch Brown, *LpD*
Extras: Lara mesh body ( and hands) , Maitreya
Slink high feet
Pose:walkabout six, oOo Studio
Location: outside [ba] mainstore