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

Seen On The Scene: "SL8B Couture Fashion" by SL Art Couture & Siren Productions

SL Art Couture and Siren Productions have collaborated to produce two runway shows in celebration of Second Life's 8th Birthday (SL8B)...one couture and one casual.  The couture show was earlier today, featuring Finesmith Designs, Leezu, Gizza, and Azul.  I must admit, the set is one of the prettiest that I've ever seen.  I told Jonas (my amazingly talented SL husband/landscaper) that I expect a replica in our backyard by the end of the week.  =P  Oh!  And I also spotted my first Linden ever!  Woo!!!

Dancer Dallagio

Lorelei Maggs

Lua Vendetta

SC Tracy

Zed Linden

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

Seen On The Scene: "Dolce & Gabbana" by Mr. Virtual World

Today was our first styling challenge for Mr. Virtual World...a Dolce & Gabbana themed runway show! I must admit, everyone looked absolutely stunning in their D&G inspired outfits.  I also had my interview with the judges this morning, which was one of the most pleasant experiences of my Second Life to date.  Words can not express how much I admire Frolic for his honest criticism, tempered with praise where it's due.  Kay is a total sweetheart, Edi is hilarious, BlackBarbie is a paragon of patience, and Persia (who I had the pleasure of meeting for the first time today) is positively eloquent (as one would expect from the Copy Editor of the BOSL).  I can't wait to see what's in store for me as the competition continues!

Daniele Eberhardt

Matteo Bettencourt

Ponchituti Boucher

Zachary Zufreur

Me

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Love"//White Widow

Hair:  "Dan"//Uncleweb

Eyes:  "Herbalist Eyes"//A:S:S

Jacket:  "Fire"//Shiki

Shirt, Vest, & Pants:  "Performance Suit"//SF Designs

Shiny Stuff:  "Mr. Summer"//House Of Europe

Pose:  "Silent Line"//Di's Opera

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

Seen On The Scene: "Virtual London Fashion Week" by Elegancia

I made it to the Finesmith Designs show during Virtual London Fashion Week, and Federica Galtier of Elegancia put on an amazing show!  All of the models were mermaids/mermen frosted with Finesmith Designs jewelry.  P.S.  Mermaids are a royal pain in the butt to photograph, because of their stupid swimmy AOs (just FYI).  Here are the 5 usable shots that I was able to salvage from the 30 or so unusable shots of nothing but fin.  =P

Anna Sapphire

Draakje Dailey

Leandra Breen

Pily Whitesong (long lost sister!)

Yxism Exonar

Fair Play: "Accessory Fair 2011"

I made my way over to "Accessory Fairy 2011" today, produced by GLANCE, and sponsored by MOOD, Gems & Kisses, GOS, and Finesmith Designs.  Accessory Fair takes place over two sims, "Cherry Hollow" and "Cherry Valley," both themed to look like an archaeological expedition to ancient Egypt!  Proceeds from many of the items for sale go to support GLANCE's Relay For Life effort, so shoppers can grab unique items made exclusively for the Fair while simultaneously helping out an amazing cause!  Accessory Fair 2011 runs from June 11 to June 26, so make it a point to stop by before the event ends...you definitely don't want to miss this!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cherry%20Valley/82/138/33

Shape:  Sy Whitesong

Skin:  "Edward"//Subaru

Cosmetics:  "Black Eyeliner"//A'VION

Hair:  "Hoke Troika"//Gritty Kitty

Eyes:  "Herbalist Eyes"//A:S:S

Outfit:  "Lady Of Egypt"//N.A.M.E.

Jewelry:  "Queen Anubis"//Finesmith Designs

Pose:  "Mr. Egypt"//Body Talking

Model & Photographer:  Sy Whitesong

On The Hunt: "Finesmith Designs June Hunt"

So I finally got around to doing the "Finesmith Designs June Hunt" that started Friday, and I had a blast!  21 boxes are hidden in the main store and its surrounding shops, each for sale between 0L and 200L.  You must be a member of the Finesmith Designs group to play, but with about L$2000 and a little luck you can nab approximately 15K worth of items...many of them made exclusively for this hunt!  As if that weren't enough, a styling contest will be held during the first week in July, with the 1st place winner receiving L$5000 cash and a L$1000 gift card to Finesmith Designs.  See below for the official hunt hints:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GULF%20COAST/180/74/22

Me & All 21 Boxes!

01:  It's not funky or retro and it's not in front...

02:  Red and blue mix together so beautifully in the sky...

03:  2 powerhouse creators together!  

04:  Four models dancing, 3 bracelets jingling, 2 rings shining....

05:  Do I need to spell it out for you? It's not y-o-u, it's..

06:  Its' lovely how these eyes can see a whole collection!

07:  Was it her violet eyes?  You have to go here and find out.

08:  Kitty races!  Go go!

09:  Beyond stunning but still it is...couture.

10:  It's not Elle and it's not Cosmo but it is fashion!

11:  It's not Thursday but..you can still luck out!

12:  Don't rub this after a big meal!

13:  Oh think pink, it's not a secret anymore..

14:  Japanese beauty...delicate and soft...

15:  It's not real...but it's not fake...

16:  Look up!  Is it Rissa?  Yula?  Or is it Ali?  ...hmm...

17:  Be careful...they are fragile...

18:  Neither rain nor sleet nor snow will stop you from finding this item!

19:  Those darn foxes always up to or under something...

20:  There is no limit to how far a tush can go!

21:  What's next to the desert?  The ocean?  An oasis?

Seen On The Scene: "Unicorns Studio" by Outrageous Glamour

Outrageous Glamour's unveiling party presenting the works of Unicorns Studio was a hit!  DJ Thorn Andel provided some pretty sweet tuneage while patrons admired the artwork of Ramirez Torrance.  All of the pieces on exhibit are for sale at incredibly affordable prices, so make sure you stop by Outrageous Glamour to pick up a piece of art or two for your own SL home!  =D

Jade Spectre

LovelyMiwako7399 Menna

Lulu Breuer

Natzuka Miliandrovic

Thorn Andel

Seen On The Scene: "Precious Blooms" by Outrageous Glamour

Well it's not truly a party unless you crash the sim, and "Precious Blooms" was quite the party!  The show has been rescheduled for next Sunday (June 12) at 2PM SLT.  Until then, here are some shots that I got of the crowd before we all went down with the sim.  =P

Angelik Lavecchia & Matteo Bettencourt

Editorial Clarity

Me & Yula Finesmith

Veronica Krasner

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