The Bleeding Edge: "Noir" by F I N E S M I T H

Yula has moved her store to the blackLiquid sim, and it's even better than it was before!  Finesmith Designs has a fresh new look, and is now simply F I N E S M I T H.  To celebrate the relaunching of her brand, Yula has release the new "Noir" collection.  It consists of earrings in two styles, necklaces in two styles (including an extra style for men), lashes, nails, a collar, a bracelet, a ring, an umbrella, and a wand.

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Avant Garde"//LovelyMi

Hair:  "Derek"//3636

Eyes:  "Moonlight In Your Eyes"//A:S:S

Jewelry:  "Noir"//F I N E S M I T H

Pose:  "Tristannia"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Faster Pussycat LOVE" by LovelyMi

In celebration of Faster Pussycat's "Summer of LOVE" line and Outrageous Glamour's Miami Fashion Week, LovelyMiwako7399 Menna has designed a new cosmetic line inspired by bright shades of summer love.  There are hot pinks, electric blues, brilliant oranges, and vibrant greens (8 new makeup sets in all).  As with all LovelyMi cosmetics, each set includes eyeshadow alone, lipstick alone, or both.  This collection is only available at Lovely's store in the OGlam mall, so make sure you stop by to pick up your own little piece of summer!

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Blue Blush"//LovelyMi

Hair:  "Greg"//3636

Eyes:  "Moonlight In Your Eyes"//A:S:S

Outfit:  "Velvet Elvis"//Faster Pussycat

Jewelry:  "Berry Blossom"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Headshot"//Glitterati

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Anigma Inspiration" by Finesmith Designs

Yula released a new jewelry set inspired by Anigma Eulenberg today, resembling a black lotus in full bloom.  "Beware the black lotus on your travels...its sweet aroma is deadly."

Shape:  Sy Whitesong
Skin:  "Black"//Nuuna
Cosmetics:  "Eyes Of Flower"//Lovely Mi
Eyes:  "Glowing Eyes"//Fallen Gods
Jewelry:  "Anigma Inspiration"//Finesmith Designs
Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Independence" by Lovely Mi

LovelyMiwako7399 Menna released a limited edition cosmetic set today just for the 4th of July, available for 80L only until tomorrow!  As with all Lovely Mi makeups, the set comes with eyemakeup alone, lipstick alone, and both.  Join me as I get my 4th of July drink on and celebrate!  =D

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Independence"//Lovely Mi

Hair:  "Derek"//3636

Eyes:  "Herbalist Eyes"//A:S:S

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Meeroos" by W h i t e s o n g FARMS

For all of you soon to be Meeroo addicts, I have great news...Jonas and I have decided to start selling our Meeroo babies!  We have a very small family of Meeroos right now (just 8), which I def prefer to the megafarms that have like 5,000.  It means Jonas and I have plenty of time to love all over each of our Meeroos, truly developing a bond with them.  We have 2 Winecoat nests up for sale now, priced at 250L each.  Drop me an IM if you're interested in adopting one of the most adorable, superfluffeh pets EVER, or feel free to stop by and pet them just for fun.  =)

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Shape:  Sy Whitesong
Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru
Hair:  "Greg"//3636
Eyes:  "CHAI Eyes"//L. Fauna
Outfit:  "Sweet Lady"//Xplosion
Meeroo:  "Ursine"//W h i t e s o n g  FARMS
Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Kay" by Finesmith Designs

This week for 55L Thursdays Finesmith Designs brings you the "Kay" set, with each item priced at just 55L (earrings, necklace, and bracelet).  This offer is only valid from 12AM Thursday to 12AM Friday, so make sure you hurry on over to Finesmith Designs to pick up your set today!  =D

Shape:  Sy Whitesong
Skin:  "Scales"//Fallen Gods
Eyes:  "Elemental Eyes"//Fallen Gods
Outfit:  "Taksaka"//BareRose
Jewelry:  "Kay"//Finesmith Designs
Pose:  "Puissant"//Di's Opera
Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Inquisition" by [sYs]

Syane and Systi Cisse recently released the second of their two "Inquisition" sets, this one containing the pants, belt, gloves, and collar seen below.  I paired it with the jacket from the first set, as well as the "Mx" boots.  I tried to make this shot look like I'm falling through a skyscraper window to the street below.  Not sure how successful I was, but I think it's passable.  =P

Shape:  Sy Whitesong
Skin:  "Naturelle"//[sYs]
Eyes:  "Bineyes"//pIRA
Outfit:  "Inquisition"//[sYs]
Shoes:  "Mx"//[sYs]
Guns:  "Tomb Raider"//Heroes
Pose:  "Fatality"//Essential Soul
Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Nile Yula" by Lovely Mi

In conjunction with Yula Finesmith's new releases for the Egyptian-themed Accessory Fair 2011, LovelyMiwako7399 Menna has released this new set of cosmetics with options to wear just the eye makeup (shown), just the gold lipstick, or both.

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Nile Yula"//Lovely Mi

Hair:  "Hoke Troika"//Gritty Kitty

Eyes:  "Herbalist Eyes"//A:S:S

Jewelry:  "Egyptian"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "RicoRacer"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Venecian Millenium" by Mea Culpa

Here it is...my second Mea Culpa post.  So exciting!  Wanna know what's even MORE exciting?  Tatanka and Yula are going to work together to make my national outfit for Mister Virtual World 2011!  YEAHHHHH!!!

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Avant Garde"//Lovely Mi

Hair:  "Robin"//Uncleweb

Eyes:  "CHAI Eyes"//L. Fauna

Nails:  "SYnspired Nails"//Garded Secret

Outfit:  "Venecian Millenium"//Mea Culpa

Pose:  "Miaa"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Rouge Cry" by Lovely Mi

Lovely has not one, but THREE new limited edition makeups out at her stores.  Below is "Rouge Cry," shown with just the eye makeup.  As with all Lovely Mi makeup, each of the three new sets comes with options...you can wear the full set, wear the eye makeup alone, or wear the lipstick alone for a totally customized look!  Only 25 copies of these cosmetics will ever be sold, so make your way to the stores below to get them while they last!

"Rouge Cry"//OGlam Inc.
"Dollie"//Finesmith Designs
"Nox"//Kabuki Boutique

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Rouge Cry"//Lovely Mi

Hair:  "Robin"//Uncleweb

Outfit:  "Dare"//Brocade Tiger

Pose:  "Under My Umbrella"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Mx" by [sYs]

In celebration of "Kaydara," a film released by [sYs] taking place in the same universe as "The Matrix," all "Mx" products are 50% off this weekend!  In the photo below I'm wearing the jacket, boots, and soundglasses, as well as FREE "Mx" pants that are available in the discount area of the [sYs] mainstore.  The 50% discount ends today, so make sure you stop by [sYs] to grab a couple of pieces from the "Mx" collection at unbeatable prices!

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Naturelle"//[sYs]

Eyes: "Bineyes"//pIRA

Outfit:  "Saphyr"//[sYs]

Pose:  "Editorial"//CORPUS motion

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "March & April Inspiration," Part 2 by Finesmith Designs

Here they are...the remaining 5 Inspiration sets for March and April!  Each of these sets is a limited edition, with only 50 copies available for purchase.  Make sure you rush over to Finesmith Designs before these amazing pieces of art are gone forever!

"Inspired by Luralie"

Snap, crackle, and pop!  This shot doubles as my second entry into sYs Design's monthly photo contest. The theme this month is "Cyber Nature," so here is my take on a futuristic god of lightning.

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Naturelle"//sYs

Cosmetics:  "Mystere"//sYs

Eyes: "Bineyes"//pIRA

Outfit:  "Saphyr"//sYs

Jewelry:  "Inspired by Luralie"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Industrial Fashion"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

"Inspired by Aliyeh"

Using my nifty Finesmith space helmet to chart alien planets with unbreathable atmospheres.  =P

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Male Black & Red"//Nuuna

Eyes: "Bineyes"//pIRA

Jewelry:  "Inspired by Aliyeh"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Tristannia"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

"Inspired by Shena"

Behold the jungle prince...

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Edward"//Subaru

Hair:  "Robin"//Uncleweb

Eyes: "CHAI Eyes"//L. Fauna

Outfit:  "Fryr's Gift"//Egoisme

Jewelry:  "Inspired by Shena"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Fashion Kitty"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

"Inspired by Wicca"

The animal inside...last night I discovered the amazing world of downloadable Photoshop brushes from deviantART, which I used to make the nifty rays of moonlight.  YAY!!!

Complete Avatar:  "Werewolf"//1st Act

Jewelry:  "Inspired by Wicca"//Finesmith Designs

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Bird Of Prey" by Mea Culpa

Typically I try to get my bleeding edge reviews out within a day or two of release, if not prior to.  However, sometimes I get overwhelmed with RL, and just don't have time to cover all of the new releases that I'd like to.  =(  During Male Fashion Week back in March, Tatanka Kaligawa unveiled a new line of menswear from his wildly successful avante garde brand, Mea Culpa.  I was DYING to cover all of the new releases, but just didn't have the time to do them justice.  I have a bit more time on my hands for now, so below is "Bird Of Prey," the first of hopefully many Mea Culpa outfits that I will cover here on Shiny Angel Couture.  I applied heavy artistic and blur filters to my picture below to give it the look and feel of a watercolor painting, but don't let that fool you...the textures on this outfit are soooo incredibly detailed, and the primwork is absolutely flawless (as is to be expected from the work of Tatanka Kaligawa).  You simply MUST stop by Mea Culpa to try this outfit on for yourself!

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Black Swan"//Garded Secret

Hair:  "Hairbase"//3636

Eyes: "Chai Eyes"//L. Fauna

Outfit:  "Bird Of Prey"//Mea Culpa

Jewelry:  "Swan"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Fashion Kitty"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Mystere Rose" by Garded Secret

The first batch of Exclusive 75 items is out, and Garded Secret has an amazing makeup set to offer!  "Mystere Rose" pairs black tattoo layer makeup with white prim roses and black prim leaves, going above and beyond your typical tattoo layer makeup to add a level of depth and detail that's unprecedented!  As with all Exclusive 75 items, only 75 copies of this limited edition makeup will ever be sold.  Make sure you hurry though, because "Mystere Rose" will only be available in the Garded Secret store for 2 weeks, after which it will be taken off the market forever!

Shape: Sy Whitesong

Skin: "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Mystere Rose"//Garded Secret

Hair:  "Hairbase"//3636

Eyes: "Chai Eyes"//L. Fauna

Jewelry:  "Reign"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Headshot"//Glitterati

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Rissa Delicate" by Finesmith Designs

Within the next week, Yula Finesmith of Finesmith Designs will release several sets inspired by Rissa Friller, Miss Finesmith Stylista 2011.  The set pictured below, "Rissa Delicate," contains an eye ornament, collar, bracelets, necklace (not pictured), and earrings (not pictured).  As with all jewelry from Finesmith Designs, "Rissa Delicate" includes a color and texture change menu that provides the user with TONS of options for customization.  Below I paired "Rissa Delicate" with "Lord Gear," a steampunk formal suit designed by Lexi Vargas of Brocade Tiger exclusively for SL Art Couture's Claim The Fame project.  Enjoy!

Shape: Custom
Skin: Subaru

Cosmetics:  A'VION

Hair:  Gritty Kitty

Eyes: L. Fauna

Outfit:  Brocade Tiger

Jewelry:  Finesmith Designs

Pose:  Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Caliente" & "Imperial" by Champagne, "Irish Eyes" & "Blue Victory" by Garded Secret

Sorry I'm a bit late with these posts, but MVW Modeling Academy graduation was this weekend, and it owned my soul for 3 days straight, lol.  Class with Frolic Mills was a blast though, and I graduated!  However, I digress...back to Champagne and Garded Secret.  I have several favorite designers in SL, each specializing in a different area.  yula Finesmith is my favorite jewelry designer, Arisia Ashmoot is my favorite pose designer, and dianny3636 Aeon is my favorite hair designer.  Fortunately for me, my favorite cosmetics and clothes designers have teamed up to release products that compliment each other perfectly.  YAY for Talyia Tarber and Enzo Champagne!  Below are two of the latest coordinated releases for men:  "Caliente" by Champagne paired with "Irish Eyes" by Garded Secret,  and "Imperial" by Champagne paired with "Blue Victory" by Garded Secret.  Enjoy!

"Caliente"

"Imperial"

Shape: Custom
Skin: Subaru

Cosmetics:  Garded Secret
Hair:  3636

Eyes: L. Fauna

Outfit:  Champagne

Pose:  Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "The Rabbicats" by Body Talking

Rabbicats is an extremely unique release from Body Talking, with 100% of the proceeds going to Project Fur Japan.  Project Fur Japan provides funds to aid animal rescue groups who are helping the thousands of animals lost and/or injured during the tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  Rabbicats is a set of five super cute kittehs, each with a corresponding pose.  On a random side note, while we were shooting the vendor image earlier I discovered that Ari and all of her friends have nicknames based on their personality color.  Ari is Purbru, Miaa Rebane is Purmass, Steffy Ghost is Purpur, and Takeshi Kiama is Keshyellow.  After taking said test, I am now Syellow.  YAY!!!  =P  

Shape: Custom
Skin: Subaru

Cosmetics:  A'VION
Hair:  Gritty Kitty

Eyes: L. Fauna

Bunny Hood:  Katsu Kreations

Hoodie:  Kobalt

Jeans & Shoes:  Xplosion

Poses & Rabbicats:  Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Twiggy" by Body Talking

Pose Fair 2011 opens this Friday, and Body Talking has some amazing offerings for both men and women:  "Mikey" and "Twiggy!"  For more info on "Mikey," check out my previous Bleeding Edge post here on the Shiny Angel Couture blog.  "Twiggy" is a collection of 20 poses...10 unique poses, each featuring a mirrored counterpart.  The poses are especially well suited to ladies carrying a clutch or purse (neither of which works for me), so I decided to go into cuteness overload for this shoot.  Rather than a purse, I walked around the house carrying an adorable Domo plushie that I got from SweetTooth via the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser.  Also featured is some sweet hair from 3636 (my new fav hair) and a cute little outfit from Misera, both a part of the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser as well!

Shape: Custom
Skin: Subaru

Cosmetics:  A'VION
Hair:  3636

Eyes: L. Fauna
Lashes & Nails: Garded Secret

Feet:  SEY

Outfit:  Misera

Domo Plushie:  SweetTooth

Poses:  Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong

The Bleeding Edge: "Mikey" by Body Talking

Soon to be released in the Body Talking store, I bring you "Mikey"...a fun collection of poses excellent for runway or print.  I think pose #4 is my new personal favorite pose, hahaha.  As always, all Body Talking fatpacks come with an X-Poser compatible version, so you can go poseball free with your X-Poser system from Essential Soul!

Shape: Custom

Skin: Yabusaka
Hair:  Gritty Kitty

Eyes: Custom
Nails: Garded Secret

Outfit:  House Of Europe

Pose:  Body Talking

Model & Photographer: Sy Whitesong