Second Style Magazine

Ivalde. Just the name brings to mind classic garments, done with much love and an eye for detail. Neferia Abel is a genius that dances between fashion eras and does so with much grace. Nef is a true Second Life fashion icon.

Her latest release, the Noela coat is perfect for this time of year. I adore the wide fur lined bottom and am a big fan of the collar. Very pretty. I paired it with the Maitreya Moxie shoes which I wear very very often and seriously, only in SL can sandals with socks be sexy. And they are. Very.

I am going to take this opportunity to wish you and yours the very happiest of holidays. I hope all of you reading these words feel as loved, cherished and blessed as I do.

Merry Christmas from my home to yours.

xo – Sophia Harlow

~Ivalde~Noela black coat
-Glam Affair – Nina 02 one eleven
[e] Season – Essentials Mix 3  – one eleven
Maitreya Gold * Moxie

Come here…I have something to tell you. Closer. Come on now…don’t be shy.

The Secret Store…have you been there? If not, how come? Do you not like well made and very cute clothes at extremely affordable prices? I hope your answer is yes. Visit The Secret Store. Totally worth it.

This new skin from Glam Affair…is just gorgeous. I know it is all over the feeds but seriously, if you do not have it…go demo it. It is beautiful work. The skirt I have on is from DeLas and tbh, I have no idea how old it is because I bought it on Marketplace.  I typed in brown skirt and viola! There it was. So. Easy. Tesla boots and Maitreya finish off the look with just the right touch.

who told you that it was alright to love me
certainly not me

I was not looking for no love affair
and now you wanna fix me
I was not looking for no love affair
and now you want to mold me
Was not looking for no love affair
now you wanna kiss me
Was not looking for no love affair
and now you wanna control me
hold me

xo – Sophia Harlow

The Secret Store – Ribbon Sweater – Brown
=DeLa*= Skirt & Belt “Belinda” Dark brown
The Secret Store Wool tights
-Glam Affair- Jadis – Tan
::UH::Rebirth eye (Wood)
Maitreya Joy II – Browns Pack
- Tesla – (bag) Kensington *chocolate* Tall Boots
EarthStones Eternally Garnet
(luc) Opal Knotted Nest Ring (Silver)

I am having a weird reaction to the just released Milan Pants from LeeZu. Do I love them? I think I like them a lot. It may not be love but we will call it a fling. Maybe even a hot fling. Don’t look at me like that….most of us have had one at one point or another.

Know what I do love though? The new Holiday Hill makeups from Glam Affair for Eva. Gorgeous.

Long day. Hope you are all feeling blessed and happy. Now go shop.

xo – Sophia Harlow

• -Glam Affair- Eva Holiday Hill
• [LeeZu!] Miss Mara Scarf /ethno graybrown
• [LeeZu!] Milan Pants
• Maitreya Joy III – Browns Pack
• >TRUTH< Sophia Boots [chocolate]
• [LeLutka]-TANK top1/navajowhite
• (luc) Opal Knotted Nest Ring (Silver)
• .:ellabella:. Gabrielle’s Inheritance (rings)
• Zaara : Sadaf paua bracelets

Sean Black is just about one of the best dressed men I know…if not the very best. He always looks good and I swear if SL was scratch and sniff, I am positive he would smell good too. Yeah. Really. I asked him to do a guest post and because he is just oh-so-sweet, he agreed. Let’s not discuss the perfectionist he is that it took him over almost two weeks to give it to me. It was worth the wait <3

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We’ve hit that time of year where we don’t know if we’re going to get rained on, snowed on or blessed with a bit of sunlight. In the part of the country where I live, this time of year is usually very dreary with lots of freezing rain and clouds. One of the things I love about Second Life© is being able to play in that sort of weather and not having to worry about wet feet, or freezing fingertips. So, after hopping around from place to place picking up bits for this outfit, I decided to go somewhere and have a bit of fun in the rain.

Unfortunately, I had no idea that the winds on the grid could be so strong. While doing my best “Singing in the Rain” rendition, the SL© weather gods decided it’d be funny to hit me with a few guts, nearly dragging me off my feet as my umbrella caught them. 

Credits:

Body:

• Skin ~ Daniel LT Face00 Dark by Hart Larsson @ PXL
• Hair Base ~ Hairbases :: Army White by Aeon Jiminy @ No.07 (currently unreleased)
• Eyes ~ Glass Eyes – Lagoon by DurtTrashDurt Zipper @ <<< negaposi >>>

Clothing:

• Hat ~ Hunting Cap – Type D By rika Oyen @ Argrace
• Jacket ~ Leather Blouson – Gray by machang Pichot @ Aoharu
• Sweater ~ Argyle Knit – Navy by mappy Handrick @ Arai
• Turtleneck ~ Cashmere Turtleneck – White by machang Pichot @ Aoharu
• Jeans ~ Washed – Tortoise  by Wavie Haller @ Valiant
• Shoes ~ Urban Oxford by Guu Winter DiPrima @ LAQ Apparel

*Poses by LISP and Glitterati

Shot at Von Trips

Oh…sweet sweet new skins. The grid was hit today with new DNA and new LeLutka. I got my friend Rob Moonites to blog with me again so he could show off the new DNA. Oh, you want a close up of Rob? Okay…coming up.

There are these tiny freckles, so handsome. His pea coat is an absolute favorite of mine, it fits well..it looks amazing and it is by one of my favorite stores in SL, en Salve. Rob’s pants are actually his own brand, Fir & MNA and there is also a female version that I have blogged a few times. They make your ass look great, just sayin’.

Now my turn…LeLutka released one of my now favorite skins, Natasha. The face reminds me a bit of London, which I adored.  Love…you need to go demo it. The face is so soft and sweet I feel like a virgin again. Oh shush, someone had to say it. Let’s talk shoes…Maitreya released Moxie today and the whole grid nearly collapsed in female sighs of happy. Not me of course, I kept it cool. For the 10 seconds it took me to unpack and try them on.

xo – Sophia Harlow

Rob is wearing
Skin: [ DNA ] .::.:DAMIEN:.::. [_TYPE 1_] [_BALD_]BEARD
Eyes: [Curio] Tragic Eyes – Dark Brown
Hair Base/Tattoo: AITUI – Limited Edition Tattoo – The Day the Sun Exploded (One Eleven)
Hat: *COCO*Homme_KnitCap_Black
Pants: *FIR & MNA* Carter Pants Khaki
Jacket: **en Svale**  Pea Coat Navy
Tee: *Valiant* plain dark blue tee
Boots: Reek – Boston Boots – Brown (Fifty Linden Friday)
Sophia is wearing
[LeLutka]-Natasha/GOLDEN
Maitreya Gold * Moxie
**en Svale** Knit skirt(Brown)
**en Svale** Cardigan (Moss)
Truth – Kitty
Mandala Luck Earrings
Zaara Patra Silver bracelet

The anxiety…omg the anxiety. I needed those boots…that skin…those sweaters and skybox. Was it going to happen? Well, it sorta  of did.

Glam Affair Nina…I may not take off for at least two days. Possibly three. Straight. That is huge for me. HUGE. I will even wear it weekly. Oh yeah. I may be growing up and embracing skin commitment. Or not. Right now though, loving Nina with the best red lips in SL.

Surf Couture Paperboy Ankle Boots were on the top of my MUST BUY list, so when I finally was able to tp in to One Eleven, I was on a mission and they were my very first purchase. So not disappointed. Excellent work, and the texturing is gorgeous. Typical Emma Gilmour work…lovely. The adorable dress I am wearing is also from One Eleven and the work of W&B. Very cute, awesome shading and a must have. I am not wearing all I was able to purchase but let me tell you…worth it. So cute and well made. These designers really put their all into their items.  I hope you guys are able to tp over there and be one of the 111.

Oh and the skybox I wanted? Didn’t happen…so to make up for my sadness I had a piece of pumpkin pie. Okay, I had two pieces!

Till next time.

xo – Sophia Harlow

-Glam Affair – Nina 02 one eleven
[SC] Surf Couture – Paperboy Ankle Boots – Black – one eleven
[W&B] Lyssa Dress BLACK – one eleven
Truth – Gwenyth
-{ Royally }- Turtleneck Sets Desat  – no longer available

Holidays have always been a huge deal in my family. Tons of food, music playing from sunrise till way past sunset. Tons of relatives and always..always a lot of laughing.  Now, they are a bit more quiet…a lot less food but the music and laughing? Always.

My LeeZu folder is bursting at the seams, but there is always and I mean always room for more. This latest Tate minidress is so perfect…that it makes me feel like…

I paired it with the gorgeous Trinity hair from Truth, Jolie V2 from Dutch Touch, Courtisane Esprit De Sable and my latest and most favorite piece of jewelry…the Earthstones Eternally set in Garnet.

Regardless of how you celebrate the upcoming holidays, surrounded my family and friends, friends that seem like family or any other way…may you have much much happiness.

xo – Sophia Harlow

[LeeZu!] Tate MiniDress /brown
>TRUTH< Trinity
Dutch Touch ::JoLiE:: V2
Courtisane Esprit DeSable
[LeeZu!] LalALa Bracelets
EarthStones Eternally Bridal Set – Garnet
Zaara : Tarika Earrings
LAP Poses

It is snowing in my little corner of the world so I wanted nothing more than to be all bundled up.  I have also been feeling pretty lazy the entire weekend so….I asked my friend Rob  Moonites, designer behind Fir & Mna  and a sometimes fellow blogger to join me in some winter attire, in hopes of getting me motivated.

It only semi worked. I got sad when I realized that he looked better than I did. Whatever. I think it was bad lightening.

Are you asking yourself why if I was cold, my legs are bare? Good question, I will chose the answer as vanity. My outfit is one that I have had for a while but I adoreeee. It just looks like something warm, cozy and fun to wear when the weather starts to change. The boots are Bax and a staple in my wardrobe and for most women in SL.  Just sweet and simple. Perfect for a lazy Sunday.

Oh and Rob? I am still miffed that he got ready in under 5 minutes AND looked better, but it is only fair to point down there and let you know where you can buy all he is wearing.  No, I am teasing! Thanks to you Rob for helping me out…but next time let me be the cute one. Okay, thanks.

Till next time.

xo – Sophia Harlow

Sophia

Skin:  LAQ – Mima
Boots: Bax Prestige
Outfit: DPS- Tweed Short Coat
Hair: Truth Midori
Earrings: Luc Sirena
Ring: Luc Opal Knotted
Tattoo Layer – Mozz Lashes

Rob1977 Moonites

Skin: [ DNA ] .::.:HARMONY:.::. [_TYPE 3A_] [_BALD_]   LAZY
Eyes: pc eyes by LL – dark wood
Hairbase: AITUI – Etched Hair Base – Monumentum – 001 – Black
Hat: {theosophy} Jedburgh Hat (Stone)
Glasses: Reek – Augie Glasses
Tee: *12/4* one pocket tee border #08 black
Shirt: *valiant* Black & White Open Check shirt
Scarf: {theosophy} Auldearn Scarf (Coal)
Pants: AOHARU_BritishTweedSuit_Black (Pants Only)
Shoes: [SC] Surf Couture – Boardwalkers (Unisex!) – Black
Socks: {SS} Mustache gatcha socks – Spooky

Those nights that you laugh until you cry? Love them.

Dutch Touch Jolie v2 has not left my face since it was released. Yes, it was only yesterday but seriously…for me? Epic. I change my skins constantly throughout the day so one skin in 24 hours? Huge. Like all of Iki’s work it is just gorgeous. Let’s talk couverture skirts, I am adoring her skirts lately…so so cute. This tulle one fits amazing and I love how flowy flowish it is when I walk. Flowy Flowish – I think that is a perfect description.

Adorable GField Ruffle bolero along with their latest release of Little Diva flats…love.  Aside from how well everything is made from GField – the prices are just..wow. Very reasonably priced. Very.

Along with this being an amazing day, it was also exhausting so I need some sleep!

xo – Soph Harlow

::DT::  ::JoLiE:: V2
GF Ruffle Bolero
couverture Ture skirt
Maitreya Natalie
GF Flat Shoes Little Diva
jane. intrinsic. tank
luc Sirena Long Necklace
ellabella Gabrielle’s inheritance
NoLabel Sweet Swallow Earrings

Rob1977 Moonites the owner/designer behind Fir&MNA is a pretty talented guy. He is constantly working on improving his skills and always has something in the works. He released some very cool pants yesterday that are for both men and women ….

Nice, right? Variety of colors…and you cannot see them here because I am wearing the new and very scrumptious GOS  boots, but there are also cuffs that look pretty good with flats. Or sneakers. Or whatever type of shoes you want to wear. They are verrrry well made, I cannot find a flaw and trust me…I love to bust Rob’s chops so I really looked. Nothing. Pfth.

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Sometimes, I just have nothing to say.

xo- Sophia Harlow

-Glam Affair- Eva- Med tan – 11
Zaara : Kaya Onyx bracelet
!lamb. Honey -
.: Naive :. Wool Leggings Autumn Pack
=Jape Stern= Boots “Shuzzle” Black Bow for ladies
+KiiToS!! lentotahti+ Sweat One-piece Dress *Black*
*Fishy Strawberry* Geisha Leather Belt – Black
Olive Juice

It. Is. Finally. Friday.

I love the color red. It is so vibrant, so alive and full of passion. It is associated with love. It screams “look at me” and well, yeah… I wear it often. This red jacket is from Maitreya, it has been out for a bit but you know what? It is worth being blogged over…and over again. So if you don’t have it, go pick it up! I paired it with another older favorite of mine, the Brit pants from LeeZu. If this was real life they would be worn out and I would save them only for special occasions now. By special occasions, I mean going to the local brew pub and having a drink with Sky. Oh and my boots? I may have mentioned that the new Courtisane boots equal love, right?

Truth released four styles this week, and one is or should I say was for the guys. Well, like the sweatshirts and socks I steal from my husband…I am claiming this style for myself.  It’s perfect for us girls too. Don’t you agree?

Until next time!

xo – Sophia Harlow

Maitreya Short Trench Jacket * Red
>TRUTH< Liam
[LeeZu!] BritPants
.*Courtisane*. Esprit De Sable
Zaara : Tarika Earrings

Tattoo Layers
Cheap Makeup Lashes
cheLLe beauty mark
L.Fauna Dimples
L.Fauna Red lipstick