Wednesday, July 17, 2013

[Hey Baby!]


Feels good to be back into the groove with blogging, it's always been a fun space to be creative and share things I love.  With a busy real life, I wasn't able to post as often as I wanted. You won't believe the number of pending blog posts I have still!  This one today is from a TDR Fusion a few months ago (terribly delayed!), big apologies but you can find the pants and earrings still at LeeZu [There is a 50% off sale at LeeZu so get your butts there before it ends!]  Speaking of sales, do not forget the 100L sale at Glam Affair!

While I was catching up, I remembered the Monday Meme! I've been dying to join in Berry's Blogger Challenges, so I'm taking the opportunity to jump on the bandwagon for this week's Intriquing Question Meme!

Meme instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers into your post. Delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a comment in this post!
  1. How do you deal with criticism? Taking criticism is how we all learn and grow. There are ways to give it though, so if  it's given constructively I can take it well. But, if someone is rude or attacks it's hard to deal with. 
  2. What’s the most infuriating thing other SL residents do? The most infuriating thing for me is when people make public drama for no reason. Things would be so much better if people took 5 minutes to message the other directly instead of sharing/airing their laundry on Blogs/Flickr/Plurk/FB, etc. Sometimes you just want to tell people to grow up!
  3. Which SL resident would you most like to have lunch with and why? This is a great question, I'd love to TP all of my great friends together for a lunch date in RL. Just get us all in the same room for laughs and good food.
  4. Who would you say is your “anti” role model? Someone who serves as a warning rather than an inspiration? My life has always been about the "Golden Rule", 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you'. I try to live by that as much as possible. You learn pretty quickly to trust your gut, and stick to who you are... I don't look at others as "anti" role models more so as... I just want to focus on being the person I am and take everyday is an opportunity to learn and grow. We all make mistakes, it's what we do to learn from them.
  5. What was something you used to enjoy, but was ruined for you?  Flickr!! I used to REALLY enjoy Flickr but with the new layout it's been ruined for me. I still go there, but it's not how it used to be - the feel is gone and I don't use it as my main place to browse SL anymore. 
  6. What’s something you want to do that you’d be embarrassed to tell other people about? Hmmm... I have always wanted to CREATE in SL, and I'd be incredibly embarrassed to actually do it. I have an admiration for designers in SL who put themselves out there everyday making something people love so much they purchase with their hard earned dollars. But, my building talents suck horribly and I have no patience for it. So, I enjoy other creative outlets like blogging/photography.
  7. What’s the oddest term of endearment you’ve ever used or that someone’s used for you? Loool - babushka! I don't know where it came from really, the guy is Italian and I'm American. So not sure how it happened but it was very cute and ODD!
  8. Have you ever fallen in love with another SL resident? Yes, of course several times. I'd be surprised if anyone said no to this one.
  9. Describe a time/event in your slife that you’re nostalgic for. There are a TON of great memories in SL. I loved being a NOOB, where everything is about discovering this fabulous world.  The month my bestie Beanie and I adventured SL as beans was hilarious! We went on adventures like The Magical Television Plant! Of course, I'm always so proud of my work in fashion so I'm nostalgic for the awesome times I had as Fashion Editor of AVENUE Magazine and Executive and Features Editor with MODAVIA.
  10. What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you? My SL has been truly blessed, by both my friends whom I adore and the designers I've been honored to work with.... They have given me the sweetest things like gifts of their designs and even named work for me in inspiration. I'm very spoiled and if anything I don't feel I give enough back. :)
Thank you to Strawberry Singh for sharing her challenges, it's a great way for us all to connect and learn more about our wonderful little community!

Here is a little TUNEAGE to enjoy while MEME'ing!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Meme'ing!

Love, Vi

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Model/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

[Summertime]


It's SUMMERTIME! Filled with hours of sun, relaxation and friends. Go grab your swimsuits and enjoy the perfect weather of SL. Today's post features the The Verona Pool by Nardya Rousselot of The Loft.


Boe Cortes joins me again to hangout and grab a few rays!  The pool comes with quite a few couple and single sits. The poses are great for photos for just hanging out.


Pixel Mode made this fabulous float! With built in animations you are all set for a lazy Sunday in the pool. It was available from The Liaison Collaborative this past cycle and is now at their mainstore.


Today's TUNEAGE

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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Models: Vixie Rayna (L) and Boe Cortes (R)
Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!

Saturday, July 13, 2013

[Hair Fair] 2013 Part II

Sassy & Attitude

 More coverage from love&fashion BLOG for Hair Fair 2013! Keeping up with the trends of releases has been so much fun. Lots of new styles that fit any mood, like sassy attitude, fierce alternative and girly poshness.


Urban & Fierce
I really fell in love with a few hairs one being an amazing FREEBIE from Emotions, the color options of ISON, and the collection of edgy shaved styles from Adoness.  With all of the really fabulous releases, it was hard to choose. So, I'm really just hitting the highlights here.  If anyone leaves Hair Fair with a linden to their name, I'll be shocked!

Girlie & Posh
Hair Fair is open to the public - if you want to plan ahead, it's probably a good idea to check out the DEMO group so you can map your attack!  Check out the Hair Fair blog for more details. Tons of proceeds from Hair Fair go directly to the Wigs for Kids charity! Shop PEOPLE!

*All photos are completely RAW/unedited from SL - only cropped and placed in layout. 

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

Do you like what you see? For all the great scoop, follow my blog and like my FB page!

Model/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!

[Hair]fair 2013

Short&Accessorized
 Hair Fair 2013 has arrived!! Let the excitement begin!  For me, Hair Fair has got to be one of my most favorite events in SL!  I get giddy like Christmas waiting for the sims to open, and can't wait to jump in and see all the newness! Trends for this years event - Accessories, Color, & Whimsy.
Long&Colorful

 I went a little crazy this year nabbing up a ton of styles. Lately, there just hasn't been much hair releases probably because every designer was working hard to put forth these amazing new releases. There really is something for everyone from the avant garde/couture to the everyday with a bit of whimsy.
Mid&Whimsy
This is my first taste, I have some more to share soon. Stay tuned peeps!

Hair Fair is open to the public - if you want to plan ahead, it's probably a good idea to check out the DEMO group so you can map your attack!  Check out the Hair Fair blog for more details.

*All photos are completely RAW/unedited from SL - only cropped and placed in layout. 

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

Do you like what you see? For all the great scoop, follow my blog and like my FB page!

Model/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

[End]tapes


After almost 6 years, I still get wonderful surprises here in SL! I was shooting some piccies for my blog and my bestie Beanie (aka Boe Cortes)  popped in.  Both being style addicts, we of course, had to make a little blog post for fun. 


He's one of my fav male stylists ever! Really miss his column in AVENUE, but glad he is sharing his skills today! Interestingly we sort of unknowingly coordinated today.  Love the mix of warm tones with the pop of bright.


With the details, I'm all about sharing the SALE love! Handverk had a 50% off sale that sadly ended on Monday (d/t real life I couldn't get this post finished). Regardless of sale or not Handverk's prices are more than fair, so stop by to pick up some of Daphne's fab accessories. Don't forget the Maitreya sale when your out shopping - 50-70% off everything on the sim! 

Today's TUNEAGE

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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Models: Vixie Rayna (L) and Boe Cortes (R)
Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!

Monday, July 8, 2013

[Love Somebody]


Collabor88 July edition opens in just a little over an hour! This month's collection is filled with a wonderful offering of bright colors and a theme of Midsummer! I fell in love with a TON of items this round and ventured off to the Lula sim to snap some piccies.

The Heather ruffle set from Tee*fy is a mix&match delight. There are over 16 colors/patterns to choose from and you can put together a monochromatic romper or go for a paired ensemble like what I'm wearing. I love the dreamy, sweet and flirty mind of Azure! Thankies my dear!!

The Ceryn Flora antlers from Schadenfreude are AMAZING!  The mesh antlers are completely customizable with the HUD. It took me a few moments to figure out how to get different flower colors (I'm sure there are directions but I never read :P), but I finally got the hang of it. This is by far the best antler set I've ever seen in SL! [See the DETAILS below for a photo of the HUD]
 
On my toes, are the perfect summer sandals from ISON. They fit with the SLINK Natural Barefeet and come in 8 colors available at Collabor88.

Summer is always filled with great tunes so this blogpost is all about Maroon5's LOVE SOMEBODY! Spread the LOVE!

Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

Do you like what you see? For all the great scoop, follow my blog and like my FB page!

Model/Photographer: Vixie Rayna

Styling Details AFTER The Jump!