Bird in a tree with BSD

BSD Design Studio's beautiful releases for Shoetopia are now available in store including the branched surreal shoes or the geometric supermodel release with their winged bows. Go visit the store and try some demos. Also the last day for the Black Event, where most items are only 10l including this corset from Aeva.

• Corset/panties: Aeva - Velveteen Busk Corset Coal M (10l at Black Event until Dec 4)
  
• Shoes: BSD Design Studio - Surreal Silver (New Release)
• Necklace: Zibska - Radna Necklace (availability unknown)
  
• Earrings: Zibska - Sassa (availability unknown)
  
• Bracelets: Pichi - Aurelie Bracelet Iron (previous sale item)
• Skin: 7 Deadly Skins - 1000 Member Skin (previous gift)
  
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Claudia Model (Not Free)
  
• Hair: Zibska - Barbe Black (Not Free)
• Lipstick: MUA - Lipstick Bicolor Silver Blue (Group Gift, includes 4 shades)
• Pose: Circa (included in Swirl Pouf)

• Shoes: BSD Design Studio - Shoetopia Supermodel (Shoetopia Release)
• Pouf/pose: Circa - "Boutique Loft" Swirl Pouffe Hot-Red (50l in Gacha at Shoetopia)
• Build: Scarlet Creative - William Weaver Art Gallery (Free on MP)
  

Belladonna

The belladonna is a dangerous plant, extremely poisonous in small doses. It's berries are attractive and sweet, but generally lethal. I'm not really dangerous, but I do quite like Immerse's mesh belladonna dress found at this month's Designer Showcase with it's dramatic flow and autumnal colors. Visit the round for more great items from top designers.

My avi is wearing an excellent shape from Anna Shapes (paired with a previous gift from Belleza), available for another day or two at Designer Circle, and lovely gift hair from Rumina.

• Dress: Immerse - Belladonna Autumn S (200l at Designer Showcase until Nov 30, Mesh)
• Necklace: Pure Poison - Folium Necklace (Group Gift. Attn: 100L join fee)
• Pose (upper): Pose+ivity - Justice 2 (100l for 6 poses)
• Pose (lower): Kikay - Dyosa 7 (Not currently available in store)

• Skin: Belleza - Cynful Gift Skin (previous gift)
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Delora (80L at Designer Circle until Nov 16)
  
• Hair: Rumina - Alyssa Anniversary Edition (Group Gift, mesh, texture change)
• Liner/lashes: Pink Acid - Mi Amor Deep Smoke Eyeliner & Lash (75l, includes 3 shades)
• Lipstick: Goddess - Glossy Lips Nude (SYSP group gift, includes 4 shades)
• Pose: Ma Vie - Wicked Game 9 (Not Free)

Location: Zia Johnsky

Bungalow Pt. 2

Since it's hard to let go of that California style, here are a few more shots in and around L&K Prefab's Blue Bungalow from the April edition of the Challenge (see Pt.1 for more). Sun, surf, wine and outdoor showers seem mighty appealing after an endless Winter and now cold, dreary Spring in my neck of the woods.

A new round of the Challenge has actually just gotten underway - the theme this month is "underwater" and once again there are some interesting items from a wider range of participants that I'll be showing later this month.

All clothing in the post is from two current hunts: Men Only Hunt 3 and the You've Been Tangoed Hunt. For the guys, Men Only Hunt is not to be missed. Missqwerty and the Flair for Events team have brought a great selection of designers to the third edition of MOH and the theme this time is Rock n Roll. Check the website for the finalized store list and hints (not up yet but should be imminent).

Aperitif

• Dress: Capacious - Dani Dress YBTH Teal XS w/ Boobs (1l, You've Been Tangoed Hunt #4 until May 27, MESH, includes applier)
• Necklace: lassitude & ennui - Stacked pearls necklace cleavage white (Free at Free*Style store, MESH, includes multiple versions)
  
• Bracelet: Faddism - My Curves Bracelet gold (55l at Fi* Friday until May 2)
• Skin: Aeva - Lumi Tone 3 Natural Cleavage 1 Frec (New Release)
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Noelle (New Release, includes 3 shapes)
  
• Hair: Miss C - Nana Blonde (Subscriber Gift, includes complete fatpack)
  
• Lipstick: Pink Acid - Breeze Lipstick Frost Edition Frosty Pink (60l at TDR Fusion until May 9, includes 6 tones)
• Pose: Ilaya - Se Tenir Debout 50 (New Release, check with owner for availability)

 Decor

• Couch, Potted Plant:  Cleo Design - Bench/Mesh Plant (included with the 'Veranda' for the Challenge "California Bungalow", MESH)
• Table: Persnickity - Shabby Outdoor Side Table (25l)
• Birdcage: Persnickity - Floral Birdcage with Singing Bird (The Unknown Hunt #4 until Apr 30)
• Food Tray: Aphrodite - snacks board (Group Gift, Partial MESH. Attn: 99l Joiner Fee)

Aloha

• Shirt: Leri Miles Designs - MOH 3 Hunt Gift L (Men Only Hunt 3 #54 until May 31, MESH)
• Pants: Glo-Mart - Skinny Jeans MOH3 M (Men Only Hunt 3 until May 31, MESH, also includes shirt)
• Shoes: Baby Monkey - Juan Espadrille Burnt Orange (Free at Free*Style Shop, Mesh, Texture Change, includes female sizing)
• Bracelet: Digital Aura - Makena Surf Bracelet M (The Unknown Hunt #9 until Apr 30, includes female sizing)
• Skin: Sparkyle - Bryce Honey (Not Free)
• Shape: Markel Shapes - Kalimako (Free on Marketplace)
  
• Hair: Uw. St - Lenny Honey Beige (Previously at Mens Dept, check store for availability)
• Pose: Posesion - Andromeda 4 for Him (Men Only Hunt until May 31, includes 5 poses)

Decor

• Book Case: End of Daze - Sea of Love Boat (Not Free, Mesh)
• Surfboard: Prince Designs - Surfboard 1 (1l on Marketplace, includes multiple versions)
• Poster: Blood Royal - Sculpted Frame Dark Wood (25l on Marketplace, Texture Change)
• Coat rack: Zinnias - "Entrada"Coat Rack with Sombrero and quilt (Free)
  
• Chair: Kusshon - Singapore Chair (Previously at Mens Dept, MESH, check store for availability) 

Sunny Day by the Cool Green Sea

• Dress: B!asta - Deep Sea Mini Dress (1l, You've Been Tangoed Hunt #10 until May 27, includes applier)
• Shoes: BSD Design Studio - Stay Cool Model Green (New Release exclusively at Avenue Zenshi location)
  
• Necklace: Leezu - LaPerla white/jade (Free, includes multiple colors)
  
• Bracelet: MiWardrobe - Cute Metal Bangles Turquoise (Not currently available)
• Lipstick: Pink Acid - Breeze Lipstick Frost Edition Frosty Blue (60l at TDR Fusion until May 9, includes 6 tones)

 Decor

• Chair/ Side Table: Kusshon -  Singapore Chair/singapore side table fruits (Previously at Mens Dept, MESH, check store for availability)
• Wall Art: Breno - Broad Frame Sunny Day (Not Free)
  
• Rug: Albion - Swedish Rollakan Tapestry Rug (24l)
• Bottle: Noble - Sophie's Hydrangea (Free)

Voyeurism Prohibited

• Fins/Goggles: Balaclava - Divers in City Green (Previously at Mens Dept, MESH, check store for availability)
• Shower: Jodokus Rasmuson - Shower alabaster (19l on Marketplace)
  
• Sign: Surfcrazy - Nude Beach Sign 2 (19l on Marketplace)
• Beer Case: Bad Habits - Case of Beer/ full (Not Currently available)
  
• Surfboard: What Next - Surfboard Decor Gift #1 (Free on Marketplace)
• Pose: Love me Brutal  - Shower (1l on Marketplace)

Build

• L&K Prefabs - Blue Bungalow (The Challenge "California Bungalow" Release, Mesh)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Men Only Hunt 3 - The 7th Unknown Hunt - You've Been Tangoed Hunt

Bungalow

The Challenge is a monthly event organized by Bauwerk and L&K Prefabs where participating builders have to create an object to fit a randomly generated theme. The second round theme this month is California Bungalow - maybe not the most exotic, but there are some nice items from the participants that should appeal to many (previews can be seen on the website).

The event also challenges bloggers to highlight a different theme every month and it was fun decorating L&K's entry, the Blue Bungalow, in an attempt to reflect the California Bungalow spirit. I'll show more decor items with this build in a later post (as well as the two excellent avis), but note that some of the furniture blogged below is from the Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt, which ends in a few days.

The fashion features some great casual items from American Bazaar (including one hunt gift), new release jeans from KlubWerK, more from Mens Dept and BSD Design Studio's cute shoes/bag combination from Kawaii Fair. 

Blue Honey

• Sweater/Shirt: American Bazaar - Spring Shirt Combo XL blue (Spring Has Sprung Hunt #55 until Apr 20, MESH, includes female gift)
• Pants: KlubWerK - Cargo/ Trooper Used M (New Release, MESH)
• Skin: Sparkyle - Bryce Honey (99l at Structure Your Skin Project until Apr 30, includes two tones & shape)
• Shape: Markel Shapes - Kalimako (Free on Marketplace)
  
• Hair: Uw. St - Lenny Honey Beige (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30)
• Pose: Embody - M Lean 1 (Not Free)

Bear Attitude

• Top: American Bazaar - Bling Top Gold (Whore Couture Monthly Edition Release, 95l, includes Tango applier)
• Shorts: American Bazaar - Boho Short S Pale (New Release, MESH)
• Shoes: BSD Design Studio - Teddy Bear Deer Fur (Kawaii Fair Exclusive Release, MESH)
• Bags: BSD Design Studio - Teddy Bag Deer Fur/ Milky Nougat / Vintage Set / Red (Kawaii Fair Exclusive Release, MESH, includes multiple versions)
• Skin: Aeva - Lumi Tone 3 Natural Cleavage 1 Frec (New Release)
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Noelle (New Release, includes 3 shapes)
  
• Hair: Wasabi Pills - Amelie Mesh Hair Boobs Rye (Not Free, MESH, Texture Change Band, includes sizing for mesh breasts)
• Pose: Ilaya - Attitude 3 (New Release, check with owner for availability)

Decor

• Coatrack/accessories: Noble - Pallet Coatrack (New Release, MESH, includes various accessories)

Male in Springtime

• Shirt: Sheep Door - Layered shirts male M Navy (100L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH, includes female sizing & other color combinations available)
• Pants: KlubWerK - Cargo/ Trooper Stonewashed M (New Release, MESH)
• Shoes: Switch - Ryder Slip-On Blue (Not Free)
• Pose: Poise - Male Sit 3 (Not Free)

Decor

• Side Table/lamp & decor items: 22769/bauwerk - California Bungalow Night Stand plain (The Challenge "California Bungalow" Release, 65l, Mesh)
• Painting: Boathouse - Male in Springtime (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20, includes two paintings)
• Guitar: End of Daze - EoD Guitar (Not Free, MESH, included with certain furniture sets)

California Bungalow

• Build: L&K Prefabs - Blue Bungalow (The Challenge "California Bungalow" Release, Mesh)
• Light: floorplan - anchor marquee light (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH)
• Welcome Mat/Potted Plants - Cleo Design - Doormat/Flower (included with the 'Veranda' for the Challenge "California Bungalow")
• Couch/Rug: Strawberry Box - Saffron Daybed (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20)
• Framed Prints: Zinnias - Cactus Blossom Prints (85l)
• Table/Stools/Lamp/Bowls etc - Cleo Design - Picnic Set (1l, Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt until Apr 20)
• Fireplace: Zinnias - Cute little Easter Chiminea (Free)
• Rug: Zinnias - Navaho Floor Mat (85l)
• Wall Art: Kusshon - Wall Rug (150L at Mens Dept until Apr 30, MESH)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Cookie Jar Spring Festival Hunt - Spring Has Sprung Hunt

Big Game

Part 2 of my Africa themed post (see Part 1 here) with some shots outside the lodge in the game preserve. I'll do a final roundup before the end of the month with some more decor & fashion shots featuring the Scarlet Creative build from Part 1.

Male fashions here are from Mens Dept. I particularly like gO's Morten pants and the sweater from Sleepy Eddy in this round, but like every month there are some great items at good prices so don't miss it (ends February 1). Thanks as well to Ruby Vandyke of Rodeo Horse & Farm Animals for providing me with some mod versions of her rideables.

Wild Things

• Skirt: 22769 - Chocolate Leather Miniskirt S (Not Free, MESH)
• Top: 22769 - Olabisi Top Triangles M (Not Free, MESH)
• Shoes: Coco Nikita - Glamour Sandals (20l on Marketplace. Note: Lacks a Resizer)
  
• Necklace, Bracelet & Ring: Amarelo Manga - Set African (Not Free, includes matching earrings)
• Armband: Amarelo Manga - Set Luanda (Not Free, set includes necklace & earrings)
• Clutch: Co57 - Hermes leather clutch Cheetah girl (Group Gift, MESH)
  
• Glasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - Taizo (Group Gift, Unisex)
  
• Skin: Aeva - Faith 3 Bare Cleavage 1 F (New Release)
  
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Tallulah Model (Not Free)
  
• Hair: Alice Project - Helga M Infinity (New in 2013 Hunt #15 until Jan 20, MESH, includes texture change hud)
• Pose: Ma Vie - January Free 04 (Group Gift, includes 5 poses. See Group Notices)
• Animals: Rodeo - Rodeo Giraffe, Rodeo Tiger (25l, 40l)

Rains down in Africa

 Female

• Sweater: Sleepy Eddy - Turtleneck Fisherman Sweater Ivory S Female (150l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Pants: +HuHu+ - Linen Pants S (New Release, Mesh, Texture Change)
  
• Hat: La Penderie de Nicole - My Rainy Day Hat Creme/Leather Bow (Avenue Magazine Group Gift available at Zenshi Shopping District)
• Pose: Baffle - Female rainy days 5 (Not currently available)

Male

• Jacket: Credo - Mackintosh Clisham Jacket M (120l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Pants: gO - Morten pants with socks M (150l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Boots: Shadow Moon - Unisex Rain Boots (Anything Goes Hunt #3 until Jan 17, MESH, includes complete male & female outfits. Gift still available at time of publication)
• Hat: Gabriel - Black hat (1l)
• Umbrella & Pose: HopScotch - Covered in Rain 7 (Not Free)
• Rain Rezzer: Dwelling Quay - Best Rain (Not Free)

Big Game

• Sweater: Sleepy Eddy - Turtleneck Fisherman Sweater Brown S (150l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Pants: g0 - Morten pants with socks M (150l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Shoes: Zibska - Vali Boots - (50l Sale Price, previously blogged here)
• Hat: Hudsons - Crocodile Tooth Hat3 (Not Free)
  
• Binoculors & Pose: Nala - "Tom" (Not currently available)
• Rifle: Mauser Rifle Black Protest (Availability Unknown)
• Elephants: Rodeo - Rodeo Elephant (25l)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Anything Goes Hunt - New in 2013 Hunt

The Lodge

I'm starting a series of posts using a Scarlet Creative build I've wanted to highlight for some time. The Noelle Chalet is a lovely small house featuring an interesting mix of raw wood, exposed beams and glass with a modern twist and available at a great price (50l unfurnished, 199l furnished). Beautifully furnished (I've added only a few pieces, but you really don't need to), the build was designed as a rustic mountain getaway and looks great surrounded by snow, but some of the design elements made me think it could function just as well as a small hunting lodge, perhaps on the plains of Africa.

Note if you are interested in checking out a demo, follow the beacon from the landing point to the teleporter that takes you to Scarlet Creative's discount area. Also the female clothes here are free gifts from the opening of the Zenshi Shopping district. I don't know how much longer they will be available, but if you visit the various stores there you will find many more gifts.

Trophies

• Complete Outfit: SF Design - Celebration Tuxedo (Group Gift, includes multiple jacket options. Attn: 100l Joiner Fee)
• Glasses: Fashion Emergency - Black Glasses (Thugs, Studs & Gentlemen Hunt #16 until Jan 28, MESH)
• Skin: Belleza - SK Xmas gift (Group Gift, Female Skin Gift also available. Attn: 250l Joiner Fee)
  
• Shape: Novus Studios - Jai 1 (Not Free)
  
• Hair/Hairbase: Atro Patena - Yancy Brown (Not Free)
• Pose: Exposeur - Advent Gift 9 (Previous Gift, now available for purchase)

Female

• Dress: Lush - Lined Up (Free at Zenshi Shopping District, MESH)
• Shoes: Zibska - Renate Heels (50l Sale Price, Texture Change)
  

Decor

• Gun Case, Deer Head: End of Daze - Hunting Lodge Decor (New Release, MESH)
• Log Rack: Digs - Nature's Way Log Store (Not Free, MESH)
• Couch, Rug - Scarlet Creative (included with Noelle Chalet)

Table d'hôte

• Dress: Faster Pussycat - Tube Mesh dress S (Free at Zenshi Shopping District)
• Necklace & Ring: Amarelo Manga - Set Flapper Onyx (Not Free, includes matching earrings)
• Skin: Aeva - Faith 3 Bare Cleavage 1 F (New Release)
  
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Tallulah Model (Not Free)
  
• Hair: Alice Project - Helga M Infinity (New in 2013 Hunt #15 until Jan 20, MESH, includes texture change hud)
• Makeup: Ricielli - Expressive Makeups / Eyeshadow 08 (50l on Marketplace)
• Lipstick: Deeses - Summer Breeze Lipstick 5 (Previous Hunt Gift)
• Pose: Ma Vie - Revealed 03 (60l for 10 poses for a limited time)

Decor

• Light fixture: Circa - "Imbue Orb" Pendant Light Silver (New in 2013 Hunt #15 until Jan 20, gift includes multiple lamps)
• Table, Chairs, Rezzed Decor - Scarlet Creative (included with Noelle Chalet)

Simple things

• Sweater: Etam - Scarfed Sweater Grey M (99l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, MESH)
• Pants: (Red)Sand - Tic/Tac jeans Cubby Brouwn Straight Leg (New Release, MESH)
• Shoes: Sf Design - Racing Boot Nearly Black (Not Free)
• Pose: Exposeur - Simple Man 2 (75l at Mens Dept until Feb 1, includes 5 poses & mirrors)

Out there, wild things roam...

• Dress: Fanatik - Tweed dress with belt Dove S (Group Gift, MESH. Attn: 100l Joiner Fee)
• Shoes: CandyMetal - Outlet Room Leopard Heels (Free at Outlet Sale Room, MESH)
• Pose: Juxtapose - Stay With Me (Previous Hunt Gift)

Build

• Scarlet Creative - Noelle Chalet (199l Furnished, 50l Unfurnished)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: New in 2013 Hunt

Richmond (Part 3)

This concludes my series with a few more random shots inside the Port Richmond skybox from [Deco] on sale at Mens Dept (see Pt. 1 and Pt.2). After the late night shown in the previous post, the morning was a bit bleary, but nothing that cake & presents couldn't fix...

The fashion here is a mix of Mens Dept, some hunt items and two nice group gifts from +HuHu+ (a relatively new store with some cool designs - check it out). For women, English Muffin has an excellent little sweater dress with boots gift that includes six skins. While this is meant as a group gift (and the group has a 100L fee), it is currently set to free (in the Teddy bear under the tree), so don't hesitate. Update: now 75l for non group members.

The [Deco] build is another great offering in a series that have been sold at Men Dept. It features an alcove fireplace, skylights and an open upper level. Overall it has a cool loft feel with plenty of light (see final pic below). 

Morning After

• Pajamas: Epicosity - Reindeer Pajama Pants/Shirt (10l, With Love, Again Hunt #43 until Dec 31, MESH, also includes slippers)
• Skin: Essences - Monday Skin Gentle Light (previously at TDR Fusion)
• Shape: Anna Shapes - Monica (previously at Designer Circle)
  
• Hair/Hairbase: LoQ Hair - LoQ Hair Brandy II Blacktips (12l, Golden Apple Hunt #6 until Dec 24, includes multiple tones)
• Pose: Poise - Moulin Rouge (Free)

Decor

• Bed: Mudhoney - Priya Bed Adult (Not Free)
  
• Side table: Pilot - McCoy Bedside Table (150l at Mens Dept until Jan 1, MESH)
• Framed Prints: Organica - Suprematist Framed Prints (100l)

Icons

 Male

• Shirt: +HuHu+ - Mens Long Sleeve Loose Shirt S (Group Gift, Mesh)
• Pants: +HuHu+ - Pant Sport Black (Group Gift, Mesh)
  
• Boots: Adjunct -  Jacob's Ladder Boot Crude Oil Black (Not Free)
  
• Bracelet: Elysium - Astrobracer Black (Free, Mesh)
  
• Necklace: Kokane - Metal Cross Necklace (Group Gift)
• Skin: (Red)Sand - Davros naturel upper chest hair (New Release) 
• Shape: Shape It Up! - Patrick (89l) 
• Hair/Hairbase: Ink - Yoke Black (Not Free)
• Pose: Bent - James Dean 4 (100l for 6 pose set)

 Female

• Top: Dirty Little Secret - Icons of Style: Elvis loose tunic tee S (Not Free, includes complete outfit, MESH)
• Leggings: Sleeping Koala - Bandage Leggings Black With Fishnet (Not Free, different colors only available in pack or singles on marketplace)
  
• Shoes: Fatal - Princess Ankle Boots S (Not Free,included with certain outfits)
• Necklace/Ring: Glow Studio - Diamond Bar Necklace/Ring Black (10l, With Love, Again Hunt #17 until Dec 31, includes multiple versions)
• Bracelet: Amorous - You (Free, Texture Change)
• Glasses: Azoury - Lunette (New in 2013 Hunt #19 until Jan 20)
• Pose: Exposeur - Advent Gift 3M  (Previous Advent Gift, check store for daily gifts through Dec 25)

Decor

• Poster: Kukuvaya - Go Crazy Print (Subscriber Gift, Check Subscriber History Message 3)

Under the Tree

• Complete Outfit & boots: English Muffin - Christmas Dress Green (Currently Free, Mesh, also includes 6 female skins. Attn: 100l Joiner Fee)
• Leggings: Favole - Tore (Not Free)
• Scarf: Step Inside - Scarf F (Group Gift, includes male version)
• Pose: Exposeur - Advent Gift 16 (Previous Advent Gift, check store for daily gifts through Dec 25)

Decor

• Tree: Cheaky Pea - Tynebank Antler Tree (150l at Mens Dept until Jan 1, MESH & Texture Change)
• Presents: Bazar - Presents (Free)

Maybe I Shouldn't

• Sweater: Sheep Door - Turtle Neck GrayStripe male S (150l at Mens Dept until Jan 1, MESH & includes female sizing)
• Pants: Fatal - Horizon Jeans S (POE Hunt #106 until Jan 6, MESH, also includes sweater + female gift)
• Pose: Model Poses - Merry Christmas 1 (Subscriber Gift)

Decor

• Kitchen: Bazar - Nelle Kitchen Adult (Not Free)
• Hot Chocolate: Sway's - Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows red stars (Previous Advent gift)
• Chocolate Cake: Nonino - Sachertorte Piece (Previous Advent gift)
• Pannetone: Ginza Jewelery - Panettone Cut (Previous Advent gift)

Port Richmond skybox by [Deco]

• [Deco] - The Port Richmond Skybox (150l at Mens Dept until Jan 1, partial MESH)

Hints & Slurls for hunts mentioned in this post: Golden Apple Hunt - New in 2013 Hunt - Peace on Earth Hunt -  With Love, Again Hunt