Glam Affair Skin Addiction: Focus on Layla

Layla Skin in L HB 8

Yes, I did it again! I purchased the latest skin by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair. It's gorgeous and in this blog I've pictured my favorite makeups, all in Natural. The skin comes in 15 different makeups for both light and darker brows, plus, it also comes with 4 different brow shapes. Along with these choices, an entire optional makeup line has been created. It includes 40 lipstick shades plus a variety of other makeup offerings. Right now there is a Layla Photo Contest going on and here are the specifics:

Layla Photo Contest

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-Glam Affair- is giving everybody the chance to become 'the face' for Layla!

This contest will have two winners, their works will be displayed on both sides of -Glam Affair- Layla skin vendor and will receive a prize of 5000L$ cash.

The rules:

1) The picture must be a face close-up of you avatar wearing Layla;
2) Two pictures per participant are allowed;
3) The model and the author of the picture must be the same person;
4) No special editions of the dressing room Layla skin are allowed.

Please submit your VERTICAL picture in this group (minimum size1500h x 900w pixel).
The contest begins on May 22th, 2011 and ends on June 5th, 2011.

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I am wearing Glass Chunk earrings and necklace by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things and Hairs by Tabata Jewell of Vanity Hair (Eden) and Truth Hawks of Truth (Orchid)

Layla Skin in D HB 11

Layla Skin in L HB 8

Layla Skin in D HB 12

Layla Skin in D HB 13

Enchanting Elven Style

I saw this beautiful elven outfit at Selina Forder's Elvenbreath recently and, yes, just had to spend my lindens! The colors and the style are just perfect and so traditionally elven, which I love. I think my most favorite part of the whole outfit is the gorgeous puff sleeves with coutouts showing the different color lining underneath, and this is just one of many details within this style. The lovely hunter green and beige colors plus the velvet fabric complete and make this lovely ensemble so wearable!

Clothes: Tamesis by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath (joint effort with Linux Windlow and Vick Koray)
Boots: Ving in brown by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things
Skin: Eva in Natural 9 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Wilted elf ears by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Eloise in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone! I hope everyone has a fun and safe one :) Go ahead, it's okay...this is the one day out of the year you can splurge on candy! hehe Evie's Closet had some really cute Halloween fashions and I chose Willo O' the Wisp Pandemonium in dusky pink for this blog. It comes in quite a few other colors and in my opinion can be worn anytime (not just Halloween) because it's so versatile and classic. I took these pictures in the dark forest of Enchanted. Again, HaPpY hAlLoWeEn!!!

Clothes: Willo O' the Wisp Pandemonium in dusky pink by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet
Skin: Sofia in Natural Makeup 7 by Aida Ewing
Elf Ears: Sad elf ears Thorned by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Peta in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Lollipop: Lil' Miss Winthorpe's NumNum Lollies in Bubblegum (comes in several flavors)

Location: Enchanted of Elven Realm (dark forest)

Back in Black

Yes, I'm finally doing another post and this time I'm BACK IN BLACK! hehe I thought Halloween would be the perfect time to show off a striking, eye-catching outfit by Kira Lavendel of MysticHope Designs. It's not a new design, but is really pretty and in classical black. As always, the design contains many ways to put it together. This includes with or without cuffs, with sleeves or without, and as a long gown or just pants. The cut and trim on the design gives it a nice feminine touch and originality. I photographed several views so you could see the different components. I am posing in my new sim called, Enchanted (you know the project that's had me out of pocket a bit) along with one of my unicorn friends :)

Clothes: MysticHope Magic Soul by Kira Lavendel in collaboration with Marinoco Oceanlane and Ich Camel

Boots: MysticHope Boots ElvenSpirit in black by Kira Lavendel

Skin: Sofia in Natural skin Makeup 3 by Aida Ewing

Elf Ears: Wilted Star Elf Ears by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express

Hair: Marianne in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Tattoo: Tribalflowers by Lublu Unplugged

Unicorn: Unicorn Stand in black by Kim Lefavre of Sang Fori Design
Location: Elven Realm's Enchanted, owner: Natalie Montagne

PLEASE CLICK PICTURE TO SEE ITEM DETAILS

Perfect Dress For A Mischief Maker

What a unique dress Ren by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet is! It's lovely and can be worn casually or to a nice occasion. I like it because it has several optional pieces, including a "dirty" and "torn" version of the dress. This is perfect for all you mischief makers out there! You can go perfectly clean and come back dirty and torn to your heart's content. Of course since it's Second Life, you can do this routine again and again, hehe :) Ren comes in red (seen here), green, purple, brown and black and also has a version for tinies.

Clothes: Ren in red by Evangeline Miles of Evie's Closet
Skin: Sofia Natural Makeup 2 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Wilted Elf Ears with Stars by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Christina 2 in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth

Location: Enchanted at Elven Realm

An outing in a beautiful dress

Oops! I soiled my dress!

Hmm, I didn't just soil it, I tore it too! Oh my!

A Look at Truth Hair and Sofia Skin

I wanted to focus on some of Truth's newest hairs, which are simply lovely each in their own way. I decided I would also feature Aida Ewing's Sofia skin (Natural) in a few of its ten choices of makeup colors. Aida Ewing of Glam Affair always chooses bright, bold colors and eyeliners for her skins. They always contrast well and stand out beautifully with just the right mix and without overdoing. I've listed each hair and skin name below the corresponding picture/pictures.

Two pictures above: Orchid hair in Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 3

Sabrina hair in Streaked-Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 4

Lila hair in Streaked-Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 1

Gigi in Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 10

Miranda in Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 6

Cindy in Streaked-Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 2

Two above: Diana in Streaked-Swedish and Sofia Natural Makeup 9

Elf Ears: Wilted Elf Ears Star by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express and ICED Elf Ears with Diamond Piercings by Scarlet Chandrayaan
White turtleneck by Alissa Aubret

Beauty and Versatility Among the Wildflowers

Beauty along with versatility is the name of the game with Selina Forder's latest creation. Keona is of a pretty neutral brown tone and is so versatile, it can be worn year round. The outfit also comes with an optional cape shown below. As always, it has the same Selina trademark details and quality.

Clothes: Keona by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath
Boots: MysticHope Boots in Black by Kiralightwind Merlin of MysticHope Designs
Skin: Sofia in Natural Makeup 4 by Aida Ewing of Glam Affair
Elf Ears: Wilted Elf Ears Star by Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express
Hair: Mena in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth

Location: Ode

No Tears Shed for Sad Little Elf Ears

I love trying out all kinds of elf ears! That sounds funny doesn't it? After all, we're all supposed to only have one pair of ears we live with all our lives, right? Well, yes, in a normal, human world that is true. However, this is Second Life, AND it's not necessarily a human world. Another great example of what makes Second Life so appealing, we can be who we want to be and try out as many ears as we want! hehe That's just what I did! In the process, I discovered some really fun elf ears from designer Kioko Kumaki of Panda Express. They're whimsical, cute, fun, well made and a great buy. Now, how can you beat that? On top of all that, the designer has packed each and every pair with great features. With all the ears, you have the ability to change the skin shade to quite a few choices just by clicking the ear itself. I've listed some of my favorite pairs below with pictures of each. Kioko has a few other options not mentioned here, too . I have the store's blog listed to the right under my store/designer blogroll.

Panda Express Sad Elf Ears - Snow (these ears actually offer falling snow that can be turned off and on)

Skin: June/Swan in Sundust light by Gala Phoenix of Curio
Hair: Riley in Swedish by Truth Hawks of Truth
Location: Snow Valley Lake

Panda Express Sad Elf Ears - Tribal

Skin: April/Rainbow 2 in Sundust light by Gala Phoenix of Curio
Hair: Rachel in BlackGray by AngelCross Skinstad of Cross

Panda Express Sad Elf Ears - Ham Ham, tagfantasy

Skin: June 2 in Sundust light by Gala Phoenix of Curio

Hair: booN GIC128 in Brown by boo Nakamura

Panda Express Wilted Elf Ears - Stars

Skin: April/Crocus 2 in Sundust light by Gala Phoenix of Curio

Hair: Riley in Platinum by Truth Hawks of Truth

Clothes: Merenwen by Selina Forder of Elvenbreath

Boots: Ving in Black by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things

Location: Jaded Wings

RED ALERT: Elf in the City

It's time I leave the forest and go to the big city for a visit. I knew I had to find something besides hunting and casual elven faire, so I chose a chic, sexy red mini I had purchased the other day when I was in my blue mood...I did manage a red dress :P It's perfect! Stylish, modern and a little more befitting of the metropolis I planned to visit.

Made of a high quality textured satin, the beautiful dress shimmered in the city lights.

Even waiting for a taxi can look sexy...the back of the dress was cut and fit well.

The lovely shade of red stood out against a graffiti wall.

Relaxing at the hotel at the evening's end was comfortable in the dress.

Time to return home to the forest. What a fun day and night, but I wouldn't trade my home for anywhere else in the world.

Clothes: Cuba red dress by Spotorno Binder of Glam Affair
Shoes: Maitreya Gold in Ixkin Black by Beauvoir Rousselot of Maitreya
Jewelry: Glass chunk double bracelet and necklace in retromix by Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things
Hair: Riley in Platinum by Truth Hawks of Truth
Skin: June 2/Raccoon 2 in Sundust light by Gala Phoenix of Curio
Elf Ears: ++Panda Express++ Wilted Elf Ears with Stars by Kioko Kumaki