Once Upon A Time (A Story of Marly)

Once Upon A Time in a small town called Pleasantville in the land of Polly Jean their lived a girl named Marleen Vaughan. Marleen was not what the townspeople had come to know her by, and in fact, everyone called her Marly.

Marly was a friendly girl. She was constantly surrounded by people who had come to love her. The ones that did know her and love her were always guaranted a wonderful time of laughs, sincerity, and compassion with a little sprinkle of vulgarity mixed in. Time with Marly was always a good time had by all.

But, this isn't a story about how Marly was a great person, or great friend; in fact, this girl named Marly had a special talent. Marly's talent made her famous in the world of Second.

Marly made the world beautiful by designing things for all the inhabitants to wear, and wear them proudly they did. Marly had so many love her designs that she opened a shop called Marly's. From that day, all could come and enjoy her creativity and designs.

Marly was a lovely girl, but in fact like so many in the world was what some might call strange. ,To yours truly's surprise, Marly would never allow compliments from her friends and loved ones about her amazing talents. And so, it was on one beautiful Sunday that someone named SugarKane set out to tell the story of Marly. I beautiful story of talent and friendship to last through the ages, and be told across the lands...

Picture of Marly (Stolen from her flickr without permission) :)

Look 1 -

Hat - Marly's - The Sewing Circle Hat -

Hair - Detour - Bob III - Black

Look 2 -

Shirt - Marly's - Sappho in Exile (Jupiter)

Hair - Maitreya - River II - Caramel

Look 3 -

Dress - Marly's - The Kitter's Meow (Grey)

Hair - ETD - Flapper (Dirty)

In Every Look:

Skin - :GP: Sundust [Light] Vixen-Merlot 1

Eyes - booN - tsubura eyes (steelblue)

Eyelashes - Cake - Bedroom Lashes

Just hanging out in the streets of SL

It never fails, everytime I'm dressed totally casual I get invited to a posh place and have to completely change my outfit. Luckily, with this one I didn't have to do too much changing. One of my favorite new pieces of my wardrobe for this spring is the new jean jacket from Coco. It's simply fabulous! It can be dressed up or down so easily with the awesome sculpted collar. I can't take off the new curio vixen skins that I received as a gift from Gala. Simply amazing... These are some of the best skins I have ever seen. It says alot that I haven't changed my skin in days! And, I have to drool over the new Elle F hair by Launa Fauna just a little bit. It's a beautiful updo (and I tested the lag factor at the Clothing Fair, and it is fabulous) The price is just right too. You get it in all colors for under 200L.

Jacket - *COCO* DenimJacket(Midnight)

Shirt - Sh*t Happens - Grey Tree Tee

Pants - ::C'est la vie !::check pants(black)

Scarf - Maitreya Long Scarf * Champagne (tinted red)

Belt - [NC] -Belt08-[White]

Shoes - >TRUTH< Nomad Boot (Pewter)

Glasses - /artilleri/ nora glasses *black*

Bracelt - (Shiny Things) Florina bangles

Earrings - (Shiny Things) Pyra earring - silver

Skin - :GP: (Curio) Sundust [Light] Vixen-Mink 1
Hair - =Elle F= Cassandra - Brunette 2

Maitreya Magic

The only thing worse than taking a vacation from SL and needing to shop everywhere to catch up on all the releases you missed is more new releases. But, I have to say that the Maitreya new releases are definately not a bad thing, they are amazing and pure magic. I rarely buy the colors that are on display but I fell in love and had to buy it. The colors complimented each other so nicely. I paired it with an old favorite pair of jeans from League which have remained some of my most worn jeans for quite some time.

And this outfit brings an end to my Valentine's Day outfits. I survived the entire day without wearing red or pink. I urge everyone to go and spend some $ on something they love.

Shirt - Maitreya , Sculpted Top & Belt Firefly #1

Scarf - Maitreya, Long Scarf Champagne

Pants - League, Woodstock Jeans - Skinny Fit

Boots - Maitreya, Soho Boots-Boho Special Edition Brown

Bracelets - Fishy Strawberry, Bangles Brown Wood

Earrings - CreamShop, Dice Earrings

Hair - MMShair (now LeLutka), Ashley Light Brown

Eyes - Leezu Baxter, Eyes Dark Green

Skin - Redgrave, Leona Pale Skin Smoky 15b

Soft in Brown

This sweater looked so soft and comfy that I decided to soften all the pictures as well. I've been completely addicted to Ce Cubic Effect lately. Now more than ever. They have perfected the knit texture in my opinion, and I'm such a huge fan of sculpted clothing. I am also in love with the new skins from Adam N Eve. Sachi sent me some demos just to tempt me, probably because she knows how weak I am. And, of course... I ran over and bought some. They are absolutely beautiful.

Sweater - Bulky Knit - Brown, Ce Cubic Effect

Pants - Jeans {classic} - Moss, Zaara

Belt - Leather Belt - Brown, Maitreya

Shoes - Wonder Bird - Brown, Sweetest Goodbye

Socks - Mokomoko Socks - Brown, Untone Quilt

Bracelet - Bangles - Brown, Fishy Strawberry

Purse - Lucky Horseshoe - Green, BareRose

Hair - Chloe - Gold Blond (comes with the hat), Maitreya

Skin - Angel - Tone 2 - Blushed, Adam N Eve

Eyes - Dark Green, Leezu Baxter

Eyelashes - Flutter Lashes, Cake

Shape - Custom

Bananas over *AnnaH*

I went to the Kudos Fashion show on Sunday and Annah Whitfield dropped the cutest dresses on me. Luckily they were the dresses I was ooing and aahing about on the runway. First up I give you the Camila dress in Red. Sure it looks like a summer dress, but pair it with some leggings, boots and a scarf and you've got one hot autumn outfit. I especially love the bows in the back. I'm like a present, all wrapped up and ready to go!

Black, my favorite color ever is the color of the second dress I tried on. The Rita dress is a beautiful strapless floor length satin dress. This dress moves beautifully, and it's so elegant with the gloves. Great shape, beautiful texture, and again I love the bow at the waist. I truly feel like a vintage vixen.
Last but not least is the Lilith dress in bronze. Who know casual could be so elegant? I especially love the skirt on this dress. The top is beautiful and detailed. And what is especially great is that I can take the skirt off and go swimming. That's right. The top is actually a swimsuit. Ladies, I know summer is over. But in bronze I think this dress transitions well into autumn. Be daring and take a swim in the cold water.

Skin by Redgrave in all pics.
1st Pic : Hair by Maitreya, Dress by *AnnaH*
2nd Pic: Hair by Armidi, Dress by *AnnaH*
3rd Pic: Hair by Blooberry, Shoes by Maitreya, Dress by *AnnaH*

We are all made of stars...

I have been forcing myself to workout lately so I decided that Sugar needed to as well. The first image that came to mind was Flashdance, one of my favorite movies of all time. I guess I'll call this outfit 80s chic. I started with the super cute mini dress in black from CE Cubic Effect, it's super short so I always see myself wearing leggings underneath. but I love sculpty clothing. I decided to cover up a little with the Mini Hood Jacket from Fishy Strawberry. I love this store, lots of super cute items and I even won an item from the lucky chair the moment I stepped foot in the store. My leggings from bijou have really cute stars on the thighs that match my star earrings from 69 perfectly. I finished off the outfit with the biggest bag in my inventory from Armidi Gisaci. (Ok I lie, I also have the pink flamingo bag from Royal Blue that is huge but I'm saving that for something else) The bomber tail hair from Shop Seu is some of the best 80s style hair I have seen in SL. And you can edit the textures on the hair tie balls so I can match any outfit you're wearing. Good Stuff. I'm definately Pretty in Pink, and green, and black. :-)
Ok Ladies.. After all this working out... "I Want Candy!"

Jacket - Minihood Pink, *Fishy Strawberry*

Dress - Wrap Tank Mini Dress - Black, Ce Cubic Effect

Leggings - (part of Linda pink set), :bijou:

Legwarmers - (Part of Linda pink set), :bijou:

Shoes -Slinky Stilettos - Patent Black, Maitreya

Earrings - Open Star Earrings - black/pink, ::69::

Purse - Focsani Bag - Black, [Armidi Gisaci]

Hair - Bomber Tail Hair Black, *SHOP SEU*

Skin - French Kiss (virgin snow), Domestic V

Eyes - city Moss eyes, MMS

Lashes - Mascara Lashes, MMS

Hello Autumn!

Fall, or Autumn if you prefer is finally here and I am so excited to start bringing out the layered clothing. Cool mornings, and warm afternoons are my favorite weather!

While waiting near the lucky chair at Zaara, something I completely admit to because that peacock dress is fabulous, I stumbled across the amazing Mitali Top and Maitri Jacket. I love this layered look and the textures are amazing. The Jacket vest flows perfectly and I adore the sculpty sleeves that came with the top. The jeans I can't seem to take off lately are from League. I am obsessed with these jeans so much I even added a little more booty (I enjoyed eating all the ice cream) ;)

Maitreya, some of my favorite shoes in SL, made the fabulous Bloom boots that are perfect to go over leggings or skin tight pants. The super cute purse is the Gordie Print Bag from Armidi Gisaci. I chose orange bracelets from ELDee just for contrast and because orange just says autumn to me.

In my favorite hairs from Shop Seu is the sexy hair. It flows great! I went all natural with my skin and opted for little makeup with a Gen. 3 skin from Aden. And I tried out some new eyes from OMFG which, yes I like!

Shirt - Mitali Top *olive*, Zaara

Vest - Maitri Jacket *black*, Zaara

Pants - Woodstock Jeans-Skinny Fit, League

Scarf - Le Stripey Scarf, *PBI*

Shoes - Bloom Boots (black), Maitreya

Bag - Gordie Print Bag - French Feather, [Armidi Gisaci]

Bracelet - Line bangles (orange), ::eLDee::

Hair - sexy hair [purble brown], *SHOP SEU*

Skin - Gen. 3 - Light - Alice, [Aden]

Eyes - Celestial - G, [OMFG]

Tardy for Class. Guess I should get detention.

I don't believe it!!! I just found a blog I entered the photo and information for and never posted. This was supposed to be my take on back to school cool. But... now I'm so mad I'm not in the mood to write. I knew it needed to be posted before the winter holiday so here ya go... Short and Sweet.
Shirt – Miss Naughty (Jacket Layer), Reservoir
Pants – Capri – Graphite Pants (Part of Digit’all Tracks-Graphite outfit), Digit Darkes
Socks – Mina’s Leggings (orange) , -corduroy-
Shoes – Hi-Tops MultiColor, Pornstar
Belts – Checkers Belt, Artilleri
Bracelets – Luly7 (rainbow) bracelet, Artilleri
Bag – Art Crime Bag, Gritty Kitty
Hair – Jade-Caramel (Browns Pack), Maitreya (Hair Fair)
Skin-Stage 4 C light Dark Brows, Rockberry
Eyes- Celestial – B Eyes, OMFG

Je T’aime Tres Jolie!

I walked into Tres Jolie and sashayed out a new woman! Ladies, this shopping experience is top notch and truly the definition of high fashion. lota Ultsch takes care of her customers like the VIPs we know we all are. She helped me adjust all my clothing perfectly and even recommended the perfect pair of shoes from Maitreya to go with my new outfit. For the first time while fashion shopping in SL everyone in the store was talking and joking and it was so great and positive! I am in love with lota and Tres Jolie!

Le Sine en Aubergine is a lovely deep, rich shade of purple or eggplant if you will. And when I walk, my bow and skirt attachment gently glide in the wind. Oh.. it's so lucscious I truly am running out of words. Just go and shop at Tres Jolie it's a must and your clothing collection is lost without some of her pieces which are true works of art!

I wanted to keep all my attachments to a minimum so I stuck with my Monroe piercing (a freebie from Hair Fair) which I haven't been able to take off and a bracelet and earrings from Shiny Things.

Outfit – Le Singe en Aubergine, Tres Jolie
Shoes – Slinky Stilettos – Grape, Maitreya
Skin – Ginger-Cassandra, LF Chai
Hair – Hera – Jet Black, MMShair
Lashes – Classic 3, Celestial Studios
Eyes – Hazled Fog, Freak Fantasia
Piercing – Monroe, Tousled (Hair Fair Freebie)
Earrings – Glass Chunk Earrings (B&W), Shiny Things
Bracelet – Glass Chunk Bracelet (B&W), Shiny Things

Wedding Guest 2008

Love is a friendship set to music. -E. Joseph Cossman

I had the grand pleasure of being invited to the wedding of 2 close friends. It was a beautiful ceremony filled with many friends and lots of love between the Bride and Groom. I decided to wear black, since I didn't know the wedding colors. I normally like to color coordinate with the wedding colors so I don't look out of place and draw attention from the Bridal Party. I decided to wear my Aradia dress from Cachet, it always sits in my inventory but I never have anywhere to wear it. To add to the high fashion, less funeral I added a fabulous belt from Digit Darkes. I love this belt and wear it often! It's a great contrast against the black. I wanted all the attention to go to the dress, so I kept my accessories simple. The stillettos from Maitreya are perfect simple tasteful stilletto heels. I wore small heart earrings from Earthtones, and some beatiful bangles from Dahlinks. I pulled back my hair in a simple pony tail from Blooberry. And, for pure fabulousness the handbag comes with the dress.

Dress – ARADIA set (not wearing tights or gloves) , Cachet
Shoes – Slinky Stilettos – Black, Maitreya
Earrings – Heart Earrings w/teardrop (silver), Earthtones
Bracelet – Urban Cheek – Moon Stone and Silver Bangle, Dahlinks
Belt – Studded Belt (Black/Silver), Digit Darkes
Bag - Handbag Silver (Aradia Set), Cachet
Hair – Billie (Black/Maroon), Blooberry Hair
Eyes –Paris Blue, [ND]
Skin - not credited due to IP issue