In any world I’m always a flibbertygibbet about WHAT TO WEAR – especially on special times like dates. Want to watch me melt down? Watch me try to decide which piece of gorgeousness to wear tonight. But as I was running the gauntlet through the Relay for Life Clothing Fair Sims last night, I decided that tonight is easy – there is so much gorgeous work being displayed in the RFL kiosks – any of them is a win.

For tonight I chose my friend and one of my favies – Clio! We’re not drinking buddy pals but I likes her a lot. And this year she has FOUR count’em FOUR gorgeous contributions in her RFL kiosks to chose from. Each is really diverse but I chose this one because I just adore this icy blue color. (There is one that looks like a really modern,sleek wedding dress that I am itching to get back to pick up. It’s white,thus in my American mind, it’s a wedding dress. I heart it.)

Besides being a rather sexy look, I find that one advantage of the open front gown is that it doesn’t eat your partner when you dance You know what I mean. Plus, it lets you verify that I have legs which go all the way up ! See ! Look!

I’m wearing some smokin’ hair from KMH and the Jennie Glow skin from Laqroki which is a pretty fresh face.

Where to get it?

• Shape – Gidge Custom Shape
• Hair – KMH Blonde – 009
• Skin – Laqroki – Jennie Glow Skin
• Dress – Clio! – Relay For Live Vendor Item – Leondara

You can find Clio’s Store at the Relay For Life Clothing Fair on the MILAN Sim.  For those of you who are NOT Psychic – last night when I was Sim hopping the Sims for the fair were labeled Tokyo, New York  etc – and “Clothing Fair”. Unless they changed it – the one named “Clothing Fair” is Milan. Just an FYI because I was perplexed!

PSS – I was promised there was a McDonalds at this location in RL. I do not see a McDonalds! I wanted some Fries……..

You know that time when you start to really wish that winter would end, when the first “warmer” days start to tease you?   What’s worse, is when designers start to release the spring/summer fashions that make you yearn for those sunny, carefree days on the beach.  Luckily, blessed with SL, we can have sun 24/7 if our little hearts desire it!  Di Hoorenbeek released this adorable beach patio, FOAM & SEA, which  has 31 prims and is priced at 250 L$.  It’s only available on SLX.  A new beach patio, means rummaging through inventory looking for summer wear, means running out to BOOM to get latest shorts! (Follow the logic?)

 PURPLE…PURPLE…PURPLE.  Purple polka-dot top matched with wei shorts, both from BOOM, have that outside, sit on the beach feel to them.  Accessorize with a precious butterfly ring from alaMood, (I don’t think Jori ever sleeps!) and a pair of oversized sunglasses just to be safe.  You have to protect those poor sun-deprived retinas!  Twist the hair back in TRUTH style and POOF…ready for some fun in the sun!  Seriously, it will be here before we know it…don’t lose hope!

 WEARING:

Tootles, Brig.

How awesome and easy is that?!

How long will it last? It depends on how many designers sign up to give a gift..so far it seems we have over 12 stores signed up and more joining daily!! Which stores? You won’ t know until the day before the gift is given..you will have to come right here to see what the blog says! Yah for surprises!!

Keep watching this spot for more details!!

Sophia Harlow

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Everyone knows that I love all things cute and adorable.  Give me something that makes me go “awwwww,” and I’m perfectly content.  That’s why when my bff Clem told me about her new Flutterby, I just KNEW I had to make it mine.

You have to admit that this adorable nose butterfly, or Flutterby, from :: Awesome Blossom :: is too cute for words.  It is today’s 69L Hump Day Happiness item, and after today it will be available at its regular price.  So, you’d be a FOOL not to grab it today!

I kept the outfit very simple because I wanted to showcase this adorable Flutterby.  The adorable black Scoop Neck Top from Tres Blah is right up my alley, with its adorable sleeves and shirt body and its eye-popping built-in layering.  I paired it with these great gray Safari shorts from fri.day, with their cute cuffs and adorable ribbon details.  Then I added my white Docker shoes from [ hoorenbeek ] to finish off the outfit.  The Harlow hairstyle from >TRUTH< added the perfect touch with its beautiful single braid and cute little headbands, and my steady -Belleza- Alyson never disappoints.

This could be the very minute
I’m aware I’m alive
All these places feel like home

…

Goodness knows I saw it coming
Or at least I’ll claim I did
But in truth I’m lost for words

What have I done it’s too late for that
What have I become truth is nothing yet
A simple mistake starts the hardest time
I promise I’ll do anything you ask…this time

Listening to: “Chocolate” – Snow Patrol

Full details below…

***Promotional copies are denoted by a Bold R***

Body

Skin:  -Belleza- Alyson MED 8 (cleavage) R

Hair:  >TRUTH< Harlow – sangria R

Eyes:  Eponym Colour Collections: Blue Eyes 1 R

Clothing

Top:  -tb- Scoop Neck Top (black)

Shorts:  fri. – Safari Shorts (Gray)

Shoes:  [ hoorenbeek ] Woman – Dockers – White Leather

Accessories

Butterfly:  :: Awesome Blossom :: Flutterby (69L Humpday Happiness item) R

Poses: *TorridWear* Animations

Beginning in April, I’m going to spend five minutes introducing you to an everyday Style Icon– someone I randomly bump into while traipsing about the grid who has an especially inspiring, inventive, or just plain interesting style worth taking a little peek at. I wanted to share a teaser of our first Five Minute Girl, Miss Missy Mumblewood. What a mouthful, right?

Happy wanderings and who knows– perhaps I’ll see you around?

Tootles.

I’ve been on a bit of a dress kick lately, so I apologize for drowning you in cute frocks.  But what can I say?  Sometimes inspiration just hits, and lately it has been dragging me toward the cute, fun, and flirty world of dresses.  I decided to dress this one down a bit and construct my own scene, because decorating is just as much fun for me as putting together an outfit.

I picked up this adorable beige Pocket Dress from So Many Styles, and I fell in love with it so quickly.  The ruffle and pocket details are just too cute, the shading and wrinkling are superb, and the overall look is simply adorable.  I paired it with this beautiful robin’s egg Neato Sweatshirt from Tres Blah, which looks really great with the beige dress, especially after I used the nifty texture-change functionality of the dress buttons to coordinate.

Then I added these super cute 1st mate capris from /artilleri/, which sport adorable wide-leg cuffs and do a great job of dressing down the look.  And for shoes, I chose these comfy yet adorable Ant Flats from MIEL, and I really really love them.  The Akira hairstyle from >TRUTH< is a new release, and it is one of my favorites right now.  And, of course, the beautiful -Belleza- Alyson is just the perfect skin for this sweet look.

When you wake what is it that you think of most?
When your bed is empty, do you really sleep alone?
If I imagine you, body next to another.

All around me new love, and it makes me sad.
All around me feel assured that you’ll be back,
If I imagine you, body next to another.

Stop crying to the ocean, stop crying over me.
Stop worrying over nothing, stop worrying over me.
So, it’s been so long since you said,
Well I know what I want, and what I want’s right here with you.

Listening to: “The Ocean” – Tegan and Sara

Full details below…

***Promotional copies are denoted by a Bold R***

Body

Skin:  -Belleza- Alyson MED 8 (cleavage) R

Hair:  >TRUTH< Akira – blood R

Eyes:  Eponym Colour Collections: Blue Eyes 1 R

Lashes:  WWI Lush Lashes

Clothing

Dress:  {SMS} Pocket Dress Beige

Shirt:  -tb- Neato Sweatshirt (robins egg)

Pants:  /artilleri/ 1st mate capris *black*

Shoes:  MIEL ANT FLAT – MUESLI

Props

Skybox:  nordari. drift.wood

Bed:  m.fox – Heirloom bed (brown/blue) (MELT exclusive)

Art:  [ishi] home collection – oh dear and peacock

Table:  (pda) Dreadfully Bored Table (no longer available)

Flowers:  (Elate!) Tulips

Paper Cranes:  (Elate!) Red and Blue Paper Cranes

Poses: *Leafy and OLIVE JUICE

makes for a really dull world!  *COCO* did a beautiful job of creating a “tuxedo” look that added that sexy touch a female needs.  I partnered it here with pink pants from PARADISIS.  These pants have a very sexy touch to to them, with laces on each hip and in the back as well.  You have the option of buying them with a copy ability or transfer ability.  It’s great for gift giving!  Practically the whole store is set up that way!  The boots here are those also from *COCO* and they tie the look together nicely.

Again, it’s almost impossible to take my nails off from [Mandala]Takara.  The earrings were a weekend special from [glow] Studio.  And, if you can make it to the Accessory Fair, the store has some wonderful new items available!  The hair, as usual, is TRUTH…Jesse, an in-store freebie.  I love the way it blows around.

WEARING:

Hair – TRUTH – Jess (in store freebie)
Skin – BELLEZA – Jesse
Lashes – Cake – Bedroom Lashes
Eyes – Exodi – Vetro Green
Earrings - [glow] Studio – Fold Blue Moon Earrings
Nails – [MANDALA]TAKARA Bangle/rock/rings and nails – Black
Top – *COCO* – TuxedoJacket – Black
Pants – PARADISIS – Pudding – Pink
Shoes – *COCO* – ZipperBootie

“I’d like to Thank the Academy……..”

The Ziezo gown from Sascha’s Designs put me right into the Oscar Mood as soon as I unpacked it. Elegant and with many skirt options (if you know Sascha’s, she gives you OOODLES OF OPTIONS) this long sleek look just totally spoke to me as a gown for the Academy Awards.

One feature I am loving on this gown is a choice of bodice.

Are you a jewel tone girl, or prefer a more subtle look?
The choco color is also perfect and elegant, really unexpected this time of year and I think that is what makes it such a win. This color never goes out of season, pity we only wear it in the fall.

And as mentioned – with the variations of skirt options you can be sleek or very traditional in a battleship skirt ballgown.

I love the look of the big skirt! MY GOD – IT’S FULL OF STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just like the Oscars………

Where to get it?

• Shape – Gidge Custom Shape
• Hair – Exile – Carlotta – Ash
• Skin – Amacci Skin – Felicia – Fresh
• Sascha’s Designs – Ziezo
• Shoes – Maitreya Group Gift