“Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh,
Honey, lay off of my shoes
Don’t you step on my Blue suede shoes.
Well you can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes.”

This week Bax Coen of Bax Coen Designs released her very popular prestige boots in suede – and with more color options than ever. I love all of them, so I knew I had to get at least one post in this week with them. And the perfect match to it, in my mind, was the Lolla dress in blue from SySy’s by SySy Chapman. It was originally designed for the Lollettes who are the background dancers for Lollo String, a musician SySy sponsors. It comes in this blue, black and red for L$ 250, and the clothing pieces are available on all layers. The feathery skirt is just so perfect for the holiday season, I can see a lot of fashionable ladies wearing these in the near future.

The gorgeous earrings and necklace I am wearing with this ensemble is called Winter’s Kiss and is made by Elizabeth Tinsley of Frippery. It’s amazingly all prim with no fancy cheats and is also perfect for winter and the holiday season. Available in six colors for L$ 300 each, I’m wearing the midnight color but you’re sure to find one to suit your preferences. The store is also participating in a couple of those hunts so stop in to have a look and grab yourself some great pressies if you can find them.

You might have also noticed the skin I have on, which is one of the new Liz line by Pearl Vollmar of Fior di Perle Skins & Shapes. This is the brunette tone in the blue makeup version, with there being a pale and sunkissed tone also available. Each of the single skins comes in packs with 4 skins (4 lipstick colors), a shape, prim lashes and a face light. The makeup packs cost L$ 990 each. This skin has a more mature look about the face, which in my experience you either like or don’t, so I encourage you to try the demos to see for yourself.

Credits:

Hair: LeLutka, Sophie Hair – Caramel Brown
Skin: Fior di Perle, Liz brunette Skin blue makeup
Earrings and Necklace: Frippery, Winter’s Kiss in Midnight
Dress: SYSY’s, Lolla dress – blue
Bangle: Second Wave Apparel, Asian Bangle in Gold
Boots: Bax Coen Designs, BAX Prestige Boots Blue Suede
Shape: My own.
Poses: Reel Expression, Shoe Fair 07 and *Luth* movement 8 (same store)

Picture taken at: Addictive

This will probably be my last blog post for the next little while, I’m going on vacation this weekend and won’t be back in-world until the 21st. You can leave me an IM or notecard if you need to contact me regarding the blog. Any issues regarding the feed, Chic Critique, can be directed to my business partner Seattle Barbosa.

The other day I did a post about two new items from the separates collection at Kunglers. Today I’m bringing you the other two items that were released at the same time by sister Barbra Kungler. The first is the Andressa blouse, which currently comes in 5 variations ranging from demure to bold. It features a prim bow, bell sleeves and intricate lace detailing on the back. It’s truly a steal at L$ 149 each. The pants are also by Barbra, and these are the Karem pants in white. Once again it comes with prim cuffs and belt, for a relaxed yet classic look. Also available in 5 colors for L$ 199 each. These will probably be used as an inventory staple from now as they can be worn with so many styles and make a great base piece for wilder accessories.

I’m also wearing one of the latest hairstyles from Simply Britnee by Britnee Hadlee. This is called Ave and is a cute updo that could be worn with both casual items or with your finest formals. You can get this hairstyle in all colors (usually around 32 per pack) for L$ 200. Also there is a sale going on at the mainstore, with many hairstyles on sale for L$ 50 for the full pack of colors. This is for a limited time so you’ll want to run over and check it out soon!

My fancy heeled sandals are from Kalnins Footwear, by Maris Kanto. Like their other recent releases, these are fully scripted for color-change, and the skin tones come with several pre-loaded options (I just clicked one til I found one that matched). These are on sale for the promotional price of L$ 450 to all members of their Kalnins Info Channel. There has been a limited number of them released, so once they are gone, they are gone for good. There’s a board with other pertinent info, so make sure to read it before you buy. As of time of publishing, there was only 90 pairs left!

Lastly you might notice my matching bangle. This is the Asian Bangle in rose quartz by Second Wave Apparel’s Sioxie Legend, and comes with both the left and right bangle for the price of L$ 50. There are 5 other gemstone colors available, which you can see if you visit in-world or have a look at the store’s website. (Please note that the promotion for these mentioned on the site is now over).

Credits:

Hair: Simply Britnee, Ave/Luna
Skin: Cupcakes, Sweetheart – Honey – Cleavage – Group Gift 11/3 (still available in archive)
Blouse: Kunglers, Andressa Blouse PicNic
Pants: Kunglers, Karem Pants White
Bangle: Second Wave Apparel, AsianBangle RoseQuartz
Shoes: Kalnins Footwear – Orchid
Shape: My own.
Poses: Glitterati, 025 and 037

Picture taken at: Straylight

Being easily distracted is bad for blogging, so when I decided to do two separate outfits for the new separates released at Kunglers, I should have taken into account that it would take me at least four times as long because I currently have the attention span of a gnat *stares at shiny objects*. Anyway, to make up for this I took the liberty of wearing a crown and calling myself Princess Kalia all day today. I’m not sure how it makes up for me taking so long to get this done, I’m just sure it does.

The first picture features one of the latest blouses called Hillany which I am wearing in the rose color. The blouse by AvaGardner Kungler comes with prim sleeves accented by bows and a ruffled collar. Available in 5 options (3 colors and 2 prints) each will only set you back L$ 149. It has a sweet and feminine feel to it, but it can also be used in a more mature way which I can appreciate.

The second picture features the Natalia pants in Cabernet, also by AvaGardner Kungler. They have belted prim cuffs, as well as a bow belt. It would match prettily with the Hillany blouses, I’m sure. The pants are available in 5 colors, each for L$ 199. If you’d like to see the other colors of the blouses and pants without visiting the store, you can always take a peek at the Kunglers’s Weblog.

Also, in both pictures I’m wearing one of the new Scandinavia skins by Gandalf Edman from GeEs Design, called Roskilde. I suppose it would have been appropriate to take pictures in a winter setting or with a parka on, but even pale girls like to get out and about. Especially when the cold has turned our cheeks a rosy shade of pink. The skins are currently on sale for the special price of L$ 499 for a single skin or L$ 1599 for all 9 of the make-up options. Also included which each skin, and in the bundle pack, is a no makeup version (with all the same body options as the make-up you’re buying), a facelight, eyebrow base and the make-up of your choice with several different options – glossy or matte lips, with or without pubic hair and enhanced cleavage. This means a total of 16 skins in each “single”, and the bundle includes the addition of a no-mod shape called Madison. This will shortly be offered for sale separately. For the moment you can see all the other options on the store’s website. If you like what you see, pick yours up quickly because soon the skins will go to the regular price of L$ 800 for the singles and L$ 2499 for the bundle.

Credits for picture #1:

Crown: Violet Voltaire, Lolita Crown Colored Pearls – Pink
Hair: Diversity Hair, Natsumi – Nutty Brown
Skin: GeEs Design, Scandinavia – Roskilde – gl
Blouse: Kunglers, Hillany – rose
Skirt: Kyoot, The Last Mobstress (might not be available anymore)
Bracelet: Miel, Tor Bracelet (part of set)
Pearl bracelet: Kess Kreations, *Cotidiano* Pink Simply Pearls Bracelet
Shoes: Shiny Things, Criss-cross ballet flats – powder pink
Shape: My own.
Pose: Reel Expression, *Luth* Sassy 09 – Curvy

Picture taken at: Rancho Pacifico Resort

Credits for picture #2:

Crown: Violet Voltaire, Lolita Crown Colored Pearls – Pink
Hair: Diversity Hair, Natsumi – Nutty Brown
Skin: GeEs Design, Scandinavia – Roskilde – gl
Sweater: COCO, Gift_TurtleneckSweater (group gift in store)
Pants: Kunglers, Natalia – Cabernet
Bag: ETD, City Handbag (Black Croc)
Shoes: Bax Coen Designs, BAX Ankle Boots Black Suede
Shape: My own.
Pose: AnaLu, *fresh poses* 435

Picture taken at: CREAMSHOP

I don’t often have a chance to wear formal dresses in real life, so I live out my inner glamazon in my second life. This means I am always happy to throw on a fancy frock, especially if it comes with tons of wearable options which allow me to have different looks depending on my mood.

One of my most recent “dealers” in party dresses and gowns is Sascha Frangilli of Sascha’s Designs. Her latest, and last release for the year of 2009, is the Temptation gown which I am wearing in turquoise. It is the biggest and most complete outfit she has released to date with so many options, my head nearly spun when I opened the box! The 22 items includes: top (cleavage), top (no cleavage), jacket, short and long system skirts,  short and long glitch pants, gloves, thin collar, shawl, prim sleeves, shoulder wrap (left and right), Big Sucker flexi skirt, Train flexi attachment, Battleship flexi skirt, Empire flexi skirt, Sculpted mini skirt (2 parts), Sleek flexi skirt, and Swooshy flexi skirt. It’s available in 13 colors, sold as singles for L$ 550 or in packs of 3 for L$ 1200. As always you can see all the options and colors on the store’s website.

Credits:

Hair: Truth, Eva – caramel
Skin: LeLutka, E/Estellelight-makeup1
Jewelry: alaMood, Athshe Silver
Dress: Sascha’s Designs, Temptation Turquoise
Shoes: Maitreya Gold, Shanti Snow Leopard (only available at the Footwear Expo until Dec 6)
Shape: My own.
Pose: Glitterati, 047

Picture taken at: Japan Tempura Island

The past few days have been kind of hectic in my neck of the woods, so I only just got the opportunity to take a look at some items that had been waiting to be blogged. It was a “no-brainer” that I would wear this outfit called Stolen from Phoenix Rising since my friend Shane Kirshner (of Les Girls!) is the model for the ad. The outfit by Danial Guisse costs L$ 299 for each of the six colors, including the grey version that I’m wearing. It comes with the prim shirt sleeves, collar with and without tie, as well as pant cuffs (not shown). If you want the fatpack of all six colors because you can’t make up your mind or like having a multitude of options, that will set you back L$ 999.

The wavy goodness on my head is one of the latest releases by Kavar Cleanslate of Exile. It’s called Monica, and has a wild side-swept long bang in the front, with an even longer, curly, ponytail in the back. It reminds me a lot of my hair in real life, that sort of controlled messiness that girls with wavy or curly hair often battle to achieve. Monica comes in 30 colors, and in sold in color packs of 6 for L$ 225 or you can purchase all colors for L$ 1000.

You might have noticed the funky poses I used in these pictures, but they’re not just any poses. It’s actually a pose prop called the Sci-Fi Hallway by Katey Coppola of Glitterati. I’m normally not much of a prop user, but the idea of this just blew me away. Essentially it’s like a photobox with 10 poses built in, but it gives you that hallway effect with the glowy panel in the back. You’re also able to adjust the poses with a built in menu. The Sci-Fi Hallway costs L$ 500 and I would say it is very much worth it – go get yours now!

Credits:

Hair: Exile, Monica/mink
Skin: Free Speerit, Fiona Gold Glow (Pink Gloss)
Full outfit: Phoenix Rising, Stolen Outfit [Grey]
Boots: ANEXX, Laceup Boots_Black
Shape: My own.
Poses: Glitterati, Sci-fi Hallway

…but you can call me Dorothy if you like. Do I look like a Dorothy to you? Okay, maybe not, but you’ll agree that with autumn coming to a close and winter just around the corner, the setting is pretty darn perfect for today’s post.

Funnily enough, I really wanted to wear these tights so I decided to build an outfit around them, pulling the theme of autumn out even more. The tights are from KHUSH by Liess Paine and available in 7 colors, included is the version with the seam and also without. Each color is L$135 or you can get the fatpack of all of them for L$ 850. Even though they’re sheer, matching them with heavier fabrics makes them appropriate for the imagined cold weather. The overall look is then cozy and comfy!

I’m also wearing a warm toned skin, the new Fiona Gold from Free Speerit by Desidelia Vella. This is somewhat similar to the Fiona skins if you’re familiar with them, but a lighter, more dewy tone. There are 24 makeup variations, they are set for sale at L$ 995 for singles, L$ 3590 for pack of 4, L$ 19990 for all. Each skin comes with a free shape, suggested eyebrows, eyelashes, a version with glow or no glow cheeks (I’m wearing a glow version to show you), 2 pubic hair options and tintable or non tintable eyebrows/hair base versions. This means that with every “single” makeup you buy, you’re actually getting 8 skins if I counted correctly, which is a great deal. I’d highly suggest grabbing the demo and seeing these skins for yourself, I think I’m keeping this one on for the next little while.

Credits:

Hair: Tiny Bird, Kissy Kissy – Brownie
Skin: Free Speerit, FS Skin – Fiona Gold Glow (Drama)
Eyes: Exodi, Au Naturel Eyes (Brown)
Sweater: ATOMIC, Lazy Day Sweater Fall (group gift)
Skirt: Elate, Tuli (Navy) (part of a dress)
Tights: KHUSH,Tights – Brown
Boots: Shiny Things, Old Boots – Black
Shape: My own.
Poses: Glitterati, 028 and 006

Picture taken at: The Far Away

I always seem to be backed up on the things I want to show on my blog, so today I managed to squeeze in three things I wanted to let you all know about if you haven’t read about them already (and even if you have).

The cute red jacket with plaid scarf and leggings is one of the more recent releases from Phoenix Rising by Ashoka Eales, it’s called Allyson and I’m wearing the red version although it comes in seven colors total. Several of them are bright hues which perks up any fall/winter wardrobe. Besides what I’m wearing, the outfit also comes with a collar that comes without the attached scarf and it will set you back L$ 380.

The cuff that I’m wearing, with a bigger picture here, is the Turquoise Heart leather cuff from Second Wave Apparel by Sioxie Legend. L$50 will get you these cuffs for both the left and right arm. They seem to be sculpted, and that aspect combined with the textures makes it appear to be a hand-made piece of jewelry – very cool – actually reminds me of something you can pick up at an open-air market or something.

You may also notice that I have my bum parked on this cute little couch. It’s not just a couch though, it’s the Model Couch from Glitterati by Katey Coppola. It has 10 built in poses so you can hang around some place draped all over it and looking like you own the joint, or you can use it for it’s intended purpose of taking good-looking pictures. It’s also copy/mod so you can change the color to suit any decor. The price tag? L$ 500, which probably makes it one of the more expensive items in the store but so worth it!

Credits:

Hair: Magika, Kitten – Brown E
Skin: GeEs Design, Tara Australia – Sydney – glos
Top and leggings: Phoenix Rising, Allyson-Red
Cuff: Second Wave Apparel, ..::LeatherCuff::..TurquoiseHeart (Right)
Legwarmers: Bax Coen Designs, Wool Legwarmer Night
Boots: Bax Coen Designs, BAX Ankle Boots Black Suede
Shape: My own.
Couch with poses: Glitterati, Model Couch

Having been slightly absent from Second Life and my blogging duties the past few days, I thought I’d break myself back in with a post about what I decided to throw on today. I went for a simple, somewhat wintery look, which was built around the new sweaterdress from Luck Inc. by CK Winx. I then matched it with some old favorites and some new acquisitions to complete the ensemble.

The sweaterdress just came out a couple of days ago if memory serves me right. It’s available in sixteen colors that cost L$ 250 or L$ 2000 for the fatpack of all of them. There is also a special Christmas color in bright green and red which is transferable for gifting and is also L$ 250. Each comes with both the opaque version which I am wearing and also a sheer one, so you’re really getting 2 dresses in each single pack. I think these dresses are the perfect mix of sexy and stylish, I can’t wait to wear every one!

I’m wearing my favorite boots, the Prestige boots from Bax Coen Designs, which reminded me that the 2009 SL Footwear Expo has begun and I need to go check out what is available. If you want to know what’s going on at the expo you can have a look at the website. This year it benefits Marine Toys for Tots, which is a great charity so I encourage everyone to drop some major lindens!

Credits:

Hair: [OH], :::(o_x)::: Oh my Apple – B
Eyes: Bodyline – dewdrop
Skin: Curio, Sundust-Winter-Pure
Earrings: Freshly Baked Goods, Conversation Hearts Antique Gold Earrings (old gift)
Tank top: Dazzle, Trendy Girl Tank Top (swiss blue) (shop closed a long time ago)
Dress: Luck Inc., Sweaterdress Brown
Tights: !*G^G*!, tartan tights yellow
Boots: Bax Coen Designs, BAX Prestige Boots Brown Leather
Shape: My own.
Pose: Glitterati, 003 (one of the newly released poses)

Picture taken at: Merry Christmas

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know that there won’t be any real blog posts here until I reinstall my picture-editing software and whatnot, although I haven’t gotten the chance to even locate it yet. I found out the other day that my computer had been compromised, so I reformatted and lost most things in the process. Now I’m busy reinstalling and trying to get some work done at the same time. Hopefully I’ll be back to blogging some time this weekend!

XOXO,

Kalia

You’ll have to bare with me here, I haven’t been feeling so well the last few days so I’m behind in my blogging.

When Sascha Frangilli of Sascha’s Designs told me she had another gown out after my last post, I was excited to see what she had come up with this time. Called Tease, the gown does not disappoint! As with most of ensembles at Sascha’s Designs, there are several options for wearing the gown, though I am only showing one here. Luckily, the store’s blog is well maintained and has great information and pictures if you want to see the other ways of wearing it. Tease is available in eleven colors, and each will only set you back L$ 550. The outfit includes: the top, short glitch pants, long glitch pants, gloves, short system skirt, long system skirt; and then the prim parts: Big Sucker Skirt, Sleek Skirt, Swooshy Skirt, Battleship Skirt, Flexi Skirt, 2 Sculpted Mini Skirts, Train,  2 Shoulder wraps (one for either shoulder), Stola and Shawl. In the picture I’m wearing the Stola and Flexi Skirt, I thought it made me sort of look like an opera singer as it reminded me of a great performance or stage gown. While I’m not a great actress, singer or diva, I think this still suits me quite well.

Credits:

Hair: Armidi Hair, Symphony Twist – Mocha
Skin: Dutch Touch, GroupSkin:: Special No 1 Caramel (previous group gift)
Earrings: SLink Diamond Solitaire Texture Change set
Dress and gloves: Sascha’s Designs, Tease Black
Shoes: Maitreya, Slinky Stilettos – Silver (hidden, but in case you were wondering…)
Shape: My own.
Pose: [LAP], Poofy Dress Pls

Picture taken at: Straylight