[miami]

Tomorrow the September edition of Collabor88 opens it's doors. You'll be transported to the electric neons of Miami in it's 80s splendor.  Be prepared to rock your vices because we're going retro folks.  So get ready to snatch some pink flamingos and hairspray, it's time for some fabulousness!

I rocked my Collabor88 mix with a super cute crop top from the new Maitreya August '14 release.  Onyx outdid herself with the collection, I'll be showing off some other cute finds in the next post. So much to blog and so little time!!

Enjoy a bit of Miami shopping with the Go-Go's "We've Got the Beat".

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[mirrors]

It's BIRTHDAY time!! Collabor88 celebrates it's 3rd anniversary with a HUGE event featuring 80 different designers all collaborating under the mythological 'Odyssey' theme.  My birthday was Wednesday, so I was super excited to see all of the inspired creations and couldn't wait to finish up this blog post today!

The event runs the month of August, and you'll find great bargains starting at $88L.  There is a little something for everyone, from traditional styles to the more adventurous. I couldn't help but embrace the theme, and I hope you will too!

As always, I have a little music for you. It's nothing new but everyone needs a little JT in their lives, enjoy "Mirrors."

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[stubborn] LOVE

Can you believe that July is almost gone?  Really this year has more than flown by!  Maybe it's all the fabulous shopping we keep getting.  I'm in love with the latest release from ISON, available exclusively at the mainstore.  Plus, today is the last day of Hair Fair 2014 and we've only a week or so left of Collabor88. Better get to it before the deals are gone!

Music is always a part of my creative process! Today I was listening to some fabulous mixes from the wonderful Lumineers to Flosstrasamus (I'll definitely have more from him later!). But for some reason,  "Stubborn Love" keeps playing in my head. Sing along with me..."Keep your head up....keep your LOVE!"

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[more] Hair Fair 2014

Here's another installment of my favorite finds from Hair Fair 2014 (check #1 post - HERE)!  The sims are open to the public and I'm sure you've been wading through a bit of lag to get the hairs you want. It's definitely best to make a shopping plan BEFORE you go.  So join me as I wade through the waters for you.

Boho&Innocent

Since relaxed styles are some of favorites, I picked a few boho looks. The long & flowey style from Lamb is stunning, and it paired well with my headwear from Lode.  Of course, Lelutka always nails their Hair Fair releases and this year was no exception. Elua was a new brand to me this year, and this was another sweet&innocent short style I nabbed.

Unique&Trendy

 There were a ton of unique styles at Hair Fair, but none more unique and fun than the collection from Ohmai. She includes all of these fabulous animated birds with the hairs.  I fell in love immediately. Of course I was nabbing the best freebies and this bright piled bun from Blues was a fab find. Ane is a new hair maker and she was kind enough to send me some of her fab styles. The pigtails were so cute and stylish.

Casual&Relaxed

 Freebies are always hit or miss, and I must say that this year's Hair Fair had some fabulous freebie finds like this hat/hair combo from elua.  My fav styles tend to be more relaxed and casual, so the wavy short style from Clawtooth was one of my top finds.  I also loved the full collection from Ison!

Eccentric&Formal

Avant garde styles are perfect for high fashion looks, and I really was wow'd by the styles at .SHI.  The hair accessory that came with the look was a super bonus. Milana has amazing textures, and this over the top pile of loose curls was just an immediate YES.  I nabbed another fab freebie and this coifed style from Miamai was awesome. I did edit it to make it larger and move it to change the look. The basic style rests just atop your crown.

Of course this was another long post and I hope you will jump below for the details.  Get your HAIR FAIR links HERE!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Hair Fair] 2014

Hair Fair 2014 is about to open, and I've spent all day getting the inside scoop on this year's finds!  I was in hair heaven looking through all the shops and loving this year's trends.  Some of the top trends include braids, tousled waves and epic couture styles.

[Braids&Tails]

No hair wardrobe is complete without the perfect braided 'do.  I have to say Lelutka nailed it this year with their side swept plaits.  Another front runner was the pigtail braids from Tram.  A new to me brand, elua, really impressed me with their low ponytail.

[Streetwear&Rainbows]

I loved all the rainbow hues available this year! Tons of options and people really are pushing the envelope with color theory and hair texturing.  I did a bit of mix&match dye job with Lamb since this style is in 2 parts. And you MUST pick up the FREEBIE from (red)Mint.

[Long&Flowey]

One can never have too many long and flowey straight styles and the ones from LoQ'ue, Lamb and Mina are beyond heavenly.  I really loved their natural tones and the loose slightly tousled style.

[Couture&Golden]

The cherry on top this year for me was the really adventurous couture hairstyles.  I fell in LOVE with the geisha-esque style from [sYs], the fans are color change and I must have spent an hour playing with all of the options.  Another winner of course was the amazing couture collection from Miamai, I could have blown my entire budget just in their shop.  Lelutka also won out with their frizzy-wide look. It will a perfect topper to edge out any look.

Of course this was a long post and I hope you will dive further for the details. Hair Fair '14 opens 7/12/14.  Get your HAIR FAIR links HERE!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[pirate]

The Dread Pirate Vixie is on deck and she's on her final pillage of The Arcade and Collabor88!  You only have a few short hours left at The Arcade to nab your prizes and about a week left of Collabor88. All aboard!!

I've got my Arcade booty below decks and I'm rocking a little pirate mixie from Collabor88!  Rocking some killer music as we set sail on the high seas.  Enjoy the Bodybangers Black Pearl Remix.

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[summer]

Warm days are here and it's all about getting outside.  Traveling to the Farmer's Market is one of my favorite things to do in Summer.  You can hop on your bike and pick up some locally grown veggies and homemade jams.The ARCADE is filled with fabulous sets that are perfect for putting together your own little market.

The ARCADE opens June 1, 2014!  Be sure to LIKE The Arcade's Facebook Page for updates and join the group inworld. For the full Shopping Guide - Click HERE!

The ARCADE is one of my favorite events in Second Life, along with probably everyone else. I really think people will flip out for this round. It seems everyone keeps just getting BETTER!!

There is a little over a week left on the May '14 Collabor88.  The vintage Milkshakes and Turntables theme was fabulous and I hope you've nabbed all the great bargains!

As always I'm sharing some music, a little taste of SUMMER from Calvin Harris.

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[confetti]

Combat the mid-week blahs with some casual pattern clashing!  You can add a bit of playful edge to a colorful spring look by mixing stripes and florals. This way you can keep you look relaxed but still on trend.

As always a little tuneage! Today I've been listening to the Artic Monkeys on repeat, especially the super amazing "Do I Wanna Know?"  ENJOY!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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slow[Motion]

I feel as if everything is going in slow motion as the rest of the world speeds by. It seems like yesterday we just had the first whisper of spring, then suddenly the pretty blooms are disappearing as May is here already.  Maybe there is never enough time.

Speaking of time, the final days of the April round of Collabor88 are here. You have a couple of days left to pick up your favorite finds at some bargain prices before the new round begins May 8th.

Oh I picked up a really basic WACOM tablet last month and I've been practicing more with my drawing. It's really easy to use, just taking some time to master.  I picked mine up on Amazon, for just under $100. It's great for adding hair, and making more precise lines of highlight.  I still use my mouse to smooth/liquify.

My musical inspiration for this post comes from a new to me band, PHOX.  The song "Slow Motion" is a little piece of spring-time heaven.
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[stay]

A few hours remain of the March Collabor88, so run pick up these great deals while they're still available. I adored the theme of this edition, filled with perfectly quirky business finds. The color palette was awesome. I fell in love with the mint green color and I've found myself adding hints in all my outfits.  

The other week I heard the most amazing voice on SNL, his name is Sam Smith and this song is AMAZING!  Hope you enjoy it too!  Listen [HERE]
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[quirky]

Some days you gotta let your inner nerd shine through.  Embracing my total quirky side, I took the challenge of blending some finds from a few of the top events currently running in Second Life®.  See if you can spot the items from Collabor88, The Arcade, TLC, Skin Fair and The Whore Couture Fair.

As always a little music for you to enjoy! I was trying to think of quirky alt-girl rock, and of course I thought of the epitome of geek-chic Lisa Loeb. TUNE!
 
Be safe out there my little fashionistas! The world is full of great finds, shop responsibly!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[GOLD] love

Happy almost Thanksgiving! This year has been incredibly blessed for me personally and I'm happy to share some LOVE. Thank you to all of the supportive and generous creators who share their amazing designs with us here in our little pixel world.  Here is a little [GOLD] love in return.  

You can still pick up some amazing items at Collabor88 for the November cycle. I really enjoyed this month's industrial theme. The designers really flexed their creative muscles this month! Like this couture chest piece from LaGyo, it's brilliant mechanical flowers really are inventive in the most exciting way.

Of course Shoetopia is still in full swing! You have one more week to grab the goodness before shoe heaven disappears into the clouds.

Here is a little tuneage for you to enjoy, it's been on repeat this week on my playlist. 

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Someone] else

Hello lovelies! It's been far too long since I've had a chance to blog.  Inspiration truly had left the building.  Thank you to the lovely Miaa Rebane for being my muse. I missed blogging and it really felt sad not finding inspiration. The look reflects how I felt like someone else.

Of course, I have a little tuneage for you today.  Please do not judge, but I'm in complete LOVE with Miley's new album Bangerz.  Someone Else is just perfection and it feels like ME right now. 

"I used to believe love conquers all
Cause that's what I felt when you held me
I thought you'd catch me if I fall
And fill me up when I'm empty"

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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Fuel[stop]

The September round of Collabor88 opens in just a few hours and I've got a little sneaky peek for you. Let's just say there is a ton of fall goodness just waiting to be scooped up.  I fell in love with the booties from Fri.day and the scalloped sweater from The Secret Store. So, I threw them on and headed over to the fabulously cool PLAAKA sim for some pictures.

Of course I had to mix it up with a few of my favorite finds from The Arcade. You have to love the sunglasses from Glow Studio and the amazing Candy skin from Glam Affair.  If you haven't nabbed up everything from the gachas, you still have 22 days. Someone should do a countdown of that too!

I can't believe how fast this year is rolling by, seems like it was only yesterday we were celebrating New Year's!  Feels good to be heading into Fall though, you can really feel the crispness in the air. You'll be see me diving into some more Fall looks soon.

Oh some tuneage for you lovelies! I randomly heard this song today, Problem by Natalia Kills (Remix). It's totally awesome. Makes you wanna be a bad girl! Enjoy!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[young&Beautiful]

 Quick post to share a few of the latest releases at this cycle of TDR Fusion! I adore the yellow check dress from Milk Motion, a total LV inspiration. I was totally in love with Marc Jacob's collection for Spring and this is my little love song to it!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[LOVE]you make

Today is all about Collabor88 romantic goodness!  According to this mural at Tableau, "All you need is Love. And in the End, the love you take is equal to the love you make."  I can't think of a better sentiment! 

Feeling the romantic pink LOVE...I watched the 80s classic, Pretty in Pink with Molly Ringwald the other day and I couldn't help but think this would be an outfit Andie would totally adore. The looks she rocked were very inspiring, and I can't help think...WWAD? So, if you see some more PINK posts...you'll know why!

Don't forget to pick up all the amazing pink&cream goodness at Collabor88 this month! If you're a girlie girl, you'll love the soft looks and pretty color palettes.

Also, the Skin Fair 2013 is still in full swing! You have a few days left to snatch up some terrific creations like this one from JeSyLiLO!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[japanese]SONG

Hello world, quick post with more Skin Fair 2013 goodness! This is the lovely Song skin from the illusive Shai Delacroix from Casa Del Shai.  She is back with two new Japanese inspired skins exclusively at Skin Fair.

I've always loved kimono's ever since my Aunt brought me back a beautiful doll in full silk kimono from her business trip in Japan. Ever since, I've found it to be the epitome of innocence and beauty.  Shai captures that innocence with her fully hand painted skin.

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Geek] Arcade

The ARCADE is still going strong and I had to share a few more finds along with the cutest new release from Elymode! I'm sure most will rock the dress in all it's sexy goodness, but I was feel a bit geeky today.

The adorable cap from Milk Motion was one of my random buys and happily landed the orange one I wanted. My luckiest purchase by far was the boots from Ison. One play and I scored the Rare Floral version. Yes, I squealed! This is totally why gacha is so addictive, you get a little high when you win the rare!

Those LeeZu curtains sure are getting a workout in my studio! I love using them for backdrops and my little house never looked cuter. Score squared!

The Arcade opened March 1, 2013!  Be sure to LIKE The Arcade's Facebook Page for updates and join the group inworld. For the full Shopping Guide - Click HERE!

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

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Optical] Illusions

 Runways this season were covered with bold strokes and graphic silhouettes. It's like designers were pushing colorblocking forward and more extreme. More so I see it as a challenge, like how much is comfortable and just how far can you go! 

I loved playing with the lines of this look with DIRAM's structured yet feminine blazer paired with my new favorite skirt from Indyra. I keep playing with this skirt, really it holds so much possibilities and it's right on trend.

The accents are an unexpected shade of Kermit to shake things up a bit more. I had a lot of fun with this look and would love to see your take on the new stripe trend!

Happy Shopping!

Love, Vi

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[Everything]

Some days you just feel like throwing on a bit of everything. No rhyme or reason, just having a bit of styling fun. I love to put things together one wouldn't expect and I really had a blast mixing some new with old!

 I'm in LOVE with the new Memoire Pencil skirts from Indyra Originals! So fabulous in the geometrical pattern and a play of color blocking with whites. The new headband from .SHI is a free gift to all group members. You don't want to miss that at all!

If you haven't picked up the 70L Bax Booties at TDR Fusion, you have one week left!

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