Chic at Phil's Place

The POE10 hunt hasn't officially started, but being a good sleuth, my gal and I found a few spectacular items that you might want to check out.  This is a big and all inclusive hunt so there are lots of stops.

We let our fingers do the walking in the hunt preview list and found a fair amount of the shops via search. There are some on our list that seem to be in hiding so far as listing go, but we can always find them on the official web list tomorrow.

There are hints on the posters outside the shops and all the shops we found were ready (now, that's a surprise!).

Here is a list of the makers so you can find them when the hunt begins.

On moi (left):

IMaGE Factory Sweater Dress
!CGF- Belted White Leggings (appliers and system) there is also a very nice red sweater in the gift as well as the boots I am wearing

On Sami (right):

!!! Lune~Bleue Santa's Helper set. Both short coat and one piece skirt and tank with belt are in the gift. VERY nice!


In the H and G category we have:

StoraxTree Potted Holiday Tree w Candles & Lights
{Why Not ?} World Travel Set {Peace On Earth}


Go forth. Have fun.
We will be back with an Advent report in the morrow.




Poses by: Artis from the POE10 hunt

I am a "strong woman". And that being said I seem to attract guys that LIKE "strong women". LOL.

The problem is -- my idea of strong and their's is often a tad different :D.

However you define the term, there are two stellar releases (one going, one coming) that paired well for this last post of November!

From Elegance Boutique at Cosmopolitan (through Saturday) you can find JOY, a beautifully crafted and detailed bit of lingerie. And "bit" is a discriptive term :D.
Maitreya, Belleza and Slink fits.

And from MEVA at Kinky a complex whip with all parts texture change for mixing and matching fun.

Hair *TKW* Drexler
nails and makeup; alaskametro

Pose by: Everglow

It is almost time for ADVENT!

Most of us love opening presents and my crew and I will be doing our own personal rounds and showing you items that you don't want to miss.

Everyone has their own style of course, and our choices will likely reflect this blog -- both in genre and preferences. We won't be going through the always very long list of advent calendars and attempting to keep those up to date. It has been a busy year and December looks to be right in line with that.

There will be a full Advent Calendar list at Teleport Hub.

Here are some of the shops that we plan on covering based on previous years.


KittyCats - Canceled this year.

MEVA (group fee) 12 Days  Nope 24 glorious days this year!  Free group join in DECEMBER. One cabinet for gals, one for guys.

Purple Moon (group fee) over bridge to snowy outside area

7 Deadly  S[k]ins (group fee) Pay $1 and get reimbursed.

SWAY'S - Grab a hud, find the stars, touch the stars -- return on the correct day to claim your gifts.

Entice (free group) - you MUST wear your tag, then pay $25 and that gets refunded. BE SURE you have the tag on and the correct day.

Happily changed to pay $1 or $25 the way it has been in the past. Much less scary :D.

WoW Skins - in front of store

Cosmopolitan's Tree (free group) 12 Days mid month

go! (group fee)

GLITTER

ALB Dream Fashions (free LAMU group if you sign up before Advent)


Note that the advent calendar has been up awhile at ChiC buildings -- filed with furniture and decor "off the floor" (no time to make 24 gifts). These are NOT holiday themed which personally I think of as a plus LOL.  Find it in the central courtyard on the wall.

And if  you want to check last year's list, it is HERE. 

Photo credits:

Meva Shaylae Set (this is the black RARE version of the clothing plus the very pretty necklace) at Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Hair: pr!tty - Girim - :Short: - [Bang A]   at The Chapter Four. 

On Sami:
*Sexy Princess** Lenia Dress Gift for SL F&O folks

The  ChiC buildings Gift Wrapping Time decor and pose prop for up to four will be available at Linden Inworld Shopping Event (and perhaps Marketplace) mid month. 



Poses by: ChiC buildings

You have a tiny bit of time left to pick up the GIZ SEORN - Monica Cardigan at On9. Two styles of winter knits (the other large stripe color blocks) in various colors are available via hud.  Maitreya, Slink and Belleza fits.

As you start to decorate for the holidays, be sure and check out the fun and finely detailed hanging stockings from Sway's. A big collection can be found including ballerina and mermaid tailed versions -- and note that the is a PAW stocking for your pet (so cute).
Find them all and take your chances at Whimsical.


This Mai Tai hair with cap from Vanity Hair is a fun addition to your winter wardrobe. Tint the cap any medium to dark color over the default gray. Just click on the More Options link in the hud. Find it at SAD November.


It's getting snow out in our virtual world -- at least for some folks. And if you love snow or even just like to play in someone else winter wonderland, then the new Winter Pose Prop set from ChiC buildings might be just what you are looking for. Snowmen, snowball fight, log resting and tree trimming are all covered. Versions include single pose wearables as shown here as well as rezzed versions with multiple poses for multiple people.

Boots no longer available
Amelie Cottage by Trompe Loeil

The new round of The Arcade is looking pret-ty impressive!  There will be lots and lots of tired fingers from hitting that teleport button and pulling those handles.

Fun!

From Second Spaces a finely detailed set reminding us of times when presents didn't come from Amazon.

Items from the kitchen as well as containers for gift giving are the stars of this set.  Relive some good times --- either yours or you grandmothers :D.

Sometimes you simply want to make a statement. Here are some new and recent releases that can help you do just that.

From [NYNE] Hair 'Dagzy' //Thin Braids available at Tres Chic

From MEVA  Shaylae Mask 1 and Mask 2 (left and right sides) which you can win at the Fantasy Gacha Carnival.

Makeup and nails by alaskametro:

 "Lady Venom" skin/cosmetics gacha
 "OCCVLT" nail art

Maitreya, Slink, Omega

Pose by: Kirin

-- Bullet Catsuit by MEVA at Remnant -- pr!tty - Girim - :Short at TCF

I said that chattiness was going by the wayside but sometimes the universe just has other plans. So here's what's new in MY world.

A major OMG moment came last night when I found out my brand was going to be in the next LINDEN extravaganza shopping event. I mean really?  And I just used the word "brand" which is even more bizarre.

Thrilled am I and I see a couple of friends in the group list so it should be a fun event. Mid December is the time to circle on your calendar. And yes, there will be presents!



If you are into Fantasy, a new Hud based hunt starts on the first; Pixels of Snow. My gift is a super low land impact crystal clump. So if giant crystals are your thing, go forth and hunt.





Also coming up on the first, Winter Holiday Showcase where you can pick up a futon couch and some ornaments at bargain prices with the money going to the American Diabetes Association.




I finished my latest machinima, an Art of the Artists piece for the SLartist@UWA contest. You can see it here.

There is some other really exciting news as a possibility, but that isn't cemented in stone yet, so until next time.


Makeup: alaskametro

Poses by: Behavior Body

Shine shine, pretty star.

My favorite color of the  Shaylae Set from Meva at
 Fantasy Gacha Carnival is -- you guessed it -- silver.

What a lovely shine.  Pink, black and brown version are also available along with a stylishly modern collar and some masks. So pretty.

The Star Wall Decor will be the Gimme Gacha gift from ChiC buildings at the upcoming December round of The Imaginarium.

Hair: Cleo by Wasabi Pills

Pose by: Nigotine [nla]

You smart shoppers will have known this announcement was coming !

I remember my first Trompe Loeil Advent post. OMG that flexi prim skirt!  It was mightily fun seeing what was in those tiny compartments.

So there isn't too much of a spoiler effect in your holiday gachaing (that REALLY should be a verb doncha think?) I am only showing you my special favorites AND the to die for completely activated Advent Calendar. Each of you will of course have their own items to try for.

For those of you new to this holiday tradition, the "calendar" is the lovely glass and metal lantern with falling snow on the left. Yep, some calendar.

You know the place -- The Arcade.

It is a good time to be premium for quicker access - LOL.

Have fun.

New from Baiastice for Uber a perfect set for Fall and Winter, Eva. This comes as an all in one garment including leggings and undershirt for a neat and easy to wear ensemble. New texture change huds let you mix and match to your delight.


The undershirt can become invisible should you care to show more cleavage. A jacket only version is also available. Maitreya and Slink fits.

My necklace is a new release from MEVA and can be found along with matching pieces at the current round of Cosmopolitan.


Hair: no.match  - No Decision

Pose by: Di's Opera

If you have occasions to wear barely there clothing, then the Lena Body Decor deserves some attention -- and a demo of course. If you missed this at the MEVA booth at ROMP, check the main store soon. Various colors are available including black.



Backdrop by MEVA @ Gacha Garden

Hair: Soonsiki Goddess

Pose by: Helamiyo

I have lived a good portion of my life near train tracks. They are friends which remind me of places yet undiscovered.


From Cosmopolitan:

 -:zk:- Amandine Dress Tartan Chocolate (other colors and plains available

Meva Muu Bracelet and Ring in Silver

Hair: TUKINOWAGUMA
Makeup and nails: alaskametro

Pose by: Helamiyo

It's cold outside. Time to grab some warm garments and bundle up. And you can be stylish at the same time!

Out at Tannenbaum this Saturday, the Gary coat from Baiastice. With Plenty of color choices by hud and a nice lengthy slit in back for easy walking, this lovely will keep you toasty.

Three versions of scarves are available; wool, silk, and cotton -- each with their own texture change huds to suit your mood.


Hair: TUKINOWAGUMA Taube

Pose by: Exposeur

I would like to think that there is a dancer in all of us.

From Scandalize at Cosmopolitan, the Sofia set with giant color change menu for garments and trim. Maitreya, Slink and Belleza.

From Opale  at Tres Chic,  Cora hair, a thin and sleek pony tail with close fitting scalp that will put this style in my "hat hair" section. We need more of those!

ChiC buildings Dance Studio Pose Prop with 20 single and two four person sync set at On9. Sky change options.

Pose by: ChiC buildings Dance Studio Pose Prop

Have you visited MEVA lately?

Sometimes "life" gets in the way and shopping takes a backseat. Personally I enjoy visiting the main stores of my favorite designers. You never know what might have slipped by you at an event.

I am wearing the Thalia Catsuit which just exited Cosmopolitan as I type this. It is not yet at the main store, but Mea has been super busy this month so give her some time. Since the other Thalia products are in one spot, I am guessing that if you head HERE you will be close by. :D.  If not, you might opt of the dress or skirt set in the same style.

My necklace is Lisa Long in Gold from MEVA.

Since it is cold outside, I had a chance to wear my favorite faux fur, the *AGATA* Laila fur Jacket.

Hair by DeLa's Cheri

Pose by: Vista Animations

It has been a mad-dash month and as we move into the holiday season it is going to get wilder.  There is no Monday Meme this week as Berry is busy with real life events. But specifically because things are going to be more hurried, I wanted to write for the handful of followers that remember I CAN WRITE -- :D.

With all my designer projects completely -- mostly through January as I like to work ahead -- my slate is clean for blogging; I will be playing catch up as the month ends so be sure and scroll down through the two, three or more posts so that you don't miss anything.

By the time the month ends you will have seen all of the new photo boxes from MEVA. I have to say I am thrilled to have them. In a hurry? Well sometimes we just are. These beauties add to the environment with no fuss. Some are super low prim (like 3) and this one shown is 28 at its not so big default size. So if you are land impact challenged and can ONLY use the less weighty ones, you might want to check the Marketplace or aftermarket places.

One new area just opened --- and affiliated with Gimme Gacha, the parent company of Gacha Gardens where MEVA's photo boxes reside, is Gimme Gacha Shops. With an easy to navigate layout and tidy shops and stalls, it is quick shopping to find what you are looking for --- OR to come across something you simply can't live without. Most shops are resellers; some are original creators. If you wear your tag you accumulate loyalty points which you can apparently turn in for gachas OR early access to GG events.

***ArisArisB&W- Alus29~ Ardor Outfit~DRESS AND SHOES Sale -- Find it here.

It won't be long until Advent season and while I will not be checking ALL the shops and keeping my traditional Advent List up to date, I will be covering some of my favorites along with a team of friends and alts (my old one really needs some stuff LOL) to show you some of the best of the gifting.

ChiC buildings has their calendar up on the wall in the courtyard and fingers crossed it works as promised on advent day one. Since there is no way to test, I am going on faith and hope.

So remember to SCROLL DOWN to see all the posts in a day -- or the day before and understand that brevity will be a key part of posting as December rolls around.



Hairs by TUKINOWAGUMA and Ducknipple

Poses by: Helamiyo from OMG Shoes and New Shoes

The Spheres Photo Box is the RARE item in the Meva release at Gacha Garden.  It comes with a super spiffy texture change hud as well as a rezzed version for your studio (how cool is that?).   The background can be changed to match or coordinate giving you lots of choices of backdrops.

The Meva Valery Set has been added to; two new colors await you for your pleasure. Find them at ROMP.  This is one of the original colors of the set from August.

My striking hair is a new release at Tres Chic. Look for Sign O Times at the Vanity Hair booth.



Poses by: aDORKable

I haven't tasted smores (a mixture of graham crackers, toasted marshmallows and chocolate) for decades -- but the childhood memories still linger.

From {what next} as a main store release, VIP folks can hurry over to get their discounts.

Toasters and finished food givers (Bento and non-Bento options) as well as texture change options throughout.


[DDD] Twinkling Flower Bush - Clusters

Wishing you a day filled with joy.....

Artisan Fantasy's "Gathering" at Gacha Garden (part of a large set).

Newchurch's Keyhole Trestle Table and Spindle Chairs at On9 (two wood tones available).

Trompe Loeil - Amelie Cottage available at Collabor88.

It has been a super busy month with so many new releases and events my head is swimming. Shopaholics should be EXTREMELY happy.

Over at Remnant, you can find Meva's Bullet Catsuit in three colors with choice of metals (Maitreya).

On the other side of town at the Gacha Garden there are some breathtakingly beautiful backdrops to be had -- at the MEVA booth. If you take a lot of studio photos you really do want some of these!   So lovely.

Poses by: Helamiyo from NEW sets at The Chapter Four (under 100 room)

Hair: .LeLutka.Trompeur (2015 gift that I don't get to wear often but love)

New releases in this post are:

At Cosmopolitan:

~Nerido~ Anatra Dress in lots of colors (Maitreya Only)

Meva Muu Set with necklace, bracelets and Bento rings (silver also available)

NO.MATCH   NO.EXPERIENCE hair

ACORN Pedestal Stone Well -- So very pretty and romantic!

My nails are by alaskametro and can be found at the SAD November event.

These are "neutral shimmer" and there is a "neutral solids" version also. These now come for Slink, Maitreya and Omega.

alaskametro is also part of a Free Dove hunt where you can find some great items both at Free Dove and at the  alaskametro store. Don't miss that.

Pose by: an lar

Now I am not a very girlie girl, but now and then I do like to play. And Candy Fair is so fun, even if YOU aren't that much of a girlie girl, it is well worth the visit.

Think Alice wandering in Disneyland's Fantasyland!

And while you are strolling though all that sugary goodness, be sure and check out the pose folks and the makeup makers -- both in abundance.

Gifts abound and my favorites are shown here.

Fashiowl - Boardgame works for one or two avatars with four sets in all.

.TeaBunny. "Desserts" Decorative Curtain gave me pause to think, and then smile.

Violetility has a brightly colored TeaCupCake

Other gifts in this post include:

**Sexy Princess** Lenia Dress Gift for SL F&O folks and G&D Ankle Boots Akira Baby Pink Group Gift.

My outfit includes some newness from Cosmopolitan.

Seniha Sweatershirt // Fatpack (singles also available) with a casual feel and great fit. For those of you that picked up the new free eBody CURVY mesh body, this fits!  Woot. So a big plus there. Grab a demo and try it out on your shape.

New -:zk:- Amandine Boots Customizable (also with a stocking option) round out my look. My leggings are a year old gift from alaskametro and I was very happy to have something to pair them with.

 My super cute and very young hair is from TUKINOWAGUMA at Tres Chic, Masi.

Poses by: Fashiowl game board and Eternal Dream

Some striking garments come together for a fun uptown look -- vintage style.

From PLASTIX at Tres Chic, the Posh Dress with form fitting long sleeves and a suede like fabric that feels really cozy!  Phisique, Hourglass and Maitreya. Many colors to choose from or a fatpack with hud.

The Dahlia  Oxford St.  Necklace, also at Tres Chic is just gorgeous. There is a cuff style bracelet also and many texture change options within color family groupings.  If you love vintage, but sure and take a closer look at this beauty.

My faux fur is an Advent gift from a couple of years back; still looks great from Letluka.

Hair: =DeLa*= Bento Mesh Hair "Melina"  also at Tres Chic

Pose by: Eternal Dream

Find these new releases at Tres Chic. With many color choices you can find your perfect style.

Casadel "Brooke" Jacket, skirt and top. Beautiful detailing and the top is a definite wardrobe basic.

.::Nanika::. Sunglasses Michele

RAMA.SALON - Suzanne Hair

Also new, some very pretty nails in three soft colors and various patterns. These are a gift from alaskametro at Candy Fair. This is a lovely set for Maitreya, Slink and Omega.



Poses by: fri.day

Art.

It comes in all forms.

From cinphul // gotrik [solstice] trees at On9. These are simply gorgeous and finely detailed with long LODs for distance viewing. They are "primmy" but if you have some to spare, definitely worth the look.

From CAROL G, the Finesse tattoo in black, white and red for most mesh bodies -- also at On9. Various densities of ink are a plus. This tattoo goes up into the neck area. MY Lelutka head is an old one so there is no way this can happen for me.

Still, it is a gorgeous tattoo and so I add a spiffy rigged choker from Amacci, the  Yara - Double Choker with color change hud.  Perfect for tattoos on old heads or ones without applier OR for that sometimes nasty neck to body seam when skins don't match perfectly.

MY "censored" band is part of a fishnet top set by Nerido at Cosmopolitan. The fishnet tops are very nice, but to my mind, the star of the show is that band LOL. So fun!

R.icielli - PEYTON Shorts
*TKW* Drexler hair

Pose from Helamiyo's "Chic" set at The Chapter Four

I love going back in time -- fashion-wise.

Over at Rewind you can do just that!

From Baiastice, the Lauren lingerie pack  with pointy bra and girdle (so glad those aren't a real life thing any longer). Many colors to choose from with both solid and sheer styles.

The beaded curtain (one of many styles and colors) from The Half Moon Market at Gacha Garden as some exotic to the scene.

Hair: TUKINOWAGUMA Taube




Pose by: Eternal Dream

There is a new dance studio pose prop in town.

20 single poses, two groups of up to four sync poses and a option to change the sky textures or see the actually sky behind the windows.

Ten land impact with baked textures, it is a fun addition to your blogging or vendor photo environments.  Discounted for the November event

Find it at On9 at the ChiC building area.

My super comfy dance and lounging togs hale from this round of Cosmopolitan.  The Scandalize. Megan sweats and top have a variety of textures to choose from with the ties in mix or match mode. There is also a sleeved version of the top.

Maitreya, Belleza, Slink fits.

Hair by TUKINOWAGUMA

Poses by: ChiC buildings

Out for Hello Tuesday, a messy pulled back curly hair from no.match. Look for the blondes; No Snow.

Zarina top by Mowie and Belted Leather skirt by Baiastice.

And over at On9 there are some stunning and ladylike earrings reminiscent of flowers in Spring.  Look for Virgila (various colors of course) at the Kungler's booth -- towards the right.

Makeup by alaskametro.



Poses by: grafica

For those of you that have never lived in a high desert area this photo may seem improbably. Actually, it is not -- and that is the joy of living in a dry and sunny climate at 7,000 feet. You can lunch outside in winter. The rock patio holds the heat of the bright sun.

Hiking in snow in early February, coffee cup and conversation in an outdoor cafe with snow boots but no jackets? Yep, it is possible.

New releases in my photo include.

Meva's Bridget pants from Rewind. Plains and patterns, the top and shorts are separate pieces for fun styling options. Maitreya fit.

My hair is the new -FABIA- Mesh Hair  available at The Chapter Four.

The DJ  / SF Arbor Gate comes in both rustic and light and can be found with matching benches at On9.

The Trompe Loeil - Amelie Cottage is perfect for the snow season with optional snow add ons and now super easy installation for the non-builder folks. Rez your house. Rez your snowy roof an snow piles and with two clicks you are done!  Easy.


The interior is one "L" shaped room with lovely textures and a bit of a rustic fantasy flare. Feeling in need of some personal homey space, I have this set up in the sky and plan to decorate as time permits.

Available at Collabor88.

There is a version with large patio that could easily work up in the sky, or place the just house version as I did on a pad or the [Cb] Walkable Hills.  I am using the 64x64 version here.  The house by itself will fit on a 1024.

The wonderful snowy [DDD] Twinkling Flower Bushes are one texture choice in a bit set from Dysfunctional Designs. A "must have" for the snowy season.

Makeup: Rose Gold by alaskametro

Pose by: aDORKable

Long ago and far away Gogo put out a blogger challenge to make a brand new avatar (so not cheating as you wouldn't have any inventory yet) and get him or her decked out and spiffy for -- I think it was under $100 lindens. Nope, looking up the original post, it was $550 lindens. Lani came in at $0.

There were a lot more good hunts then so that made it pretty easy.

And that brings us to today.

eBody is giving away a $1 mesh body. It is "curvy" which translates into voluptuous in my vernacular -- too much woman for me.  Since the new body is indeed NEW there are no clothes for it. For the most part, even the full version body can pretty much only use applier clothes IF you want to be hourglass in shape.

You can of course make a less than realistic shape underneath the body to tone down those curves and I did just that. But what happens with exiting mesh clothing? The answer to that great look in the lead photo is "going back in time" to standard sizing.

The BAD part about standard sizing in many people's minds was that it gave everyone the same shape. Yep. BUT if you are after a more streamlined silhouette without any lindens spent, standard is your friend.

The body happily comes with alpha slots making it actually usable, but they are big ones.


By turning off  the body I could let the clothes to restrict the shape underneath. I needed either a turtleneck to hide the neck seam (no appliers for the free body) or a collar. Actually with this look, the body section isn't needed at all.

While I went for a covered up winter casual pants look, you can see that a long sleeved dress would work well too.  You just need to find the style that fits with the right lengths and such.  The free Wednesday dress at CoCo is an example of that style. It needs a scarf to fill in some "air" but that is doable and the new free one from Hilly Haalan might work very well (I haven't checked that yet, but if you are a dress gal, you might want to.

By the way shoes are no issue at all as Slink fits perfectly.

Lots of shopping and Marketplace looking and lots of demos later I had this look. The total cost was $125 for the cardigan sweater to pull the look together and $1 for the body. You can use the underneath sweater alone if you so choose making this a $1 avatar.

I didn't bother getting new eyes or skin or AO. All of those were already in inventory and had been free. I am guessing that 7 Deadly S[k]ins will have a group holiday advent event this year and I may be able to find a different system skin in a darker shade than she is wearing. If not, this works too.

It took me most of a day to complete this project and it was an adventure.



So that YOU don't have to work quite so hard, here are a few place you can look for current gifts that will work.

Delrio hair gift at Hairology 2nd birthday by *TUKINOWAGUMA

Shark Tooth Earrings from Prey - an SLO&F gift.

eBody ABAR - eBODY CURVY v8.4 BODY

*COCO* Gift Turtleneck

*COCO* CowichanSweater(Grey)  $125 (optional)

PREY - Chrispy Jeans Lara (group gift)

Entice - Baby, It's Cold Outside Boots - Tan UNRIGGED



Here is another example. Note there is a tiny bit of "air" near the collar but you get the idea :D.

Wednesday Dress from Coco

Hairology gift from no.match (hair) and Pink Hustler (darling -- and needed -- choker)

Essenz gift at Gacha Garden.


Poses by: ChiC buildings

My first piece of furniture placed in my new abode (the Trompe Loeil - Amelie Cottage at Collabor88 and more on that soon) is the --ANHELO-M44GR-17BGA :: kerosene heater.

Both beyond gorgeous with those beautiful Maya baked textures, you can pick up the heater at Fifty Linden Friday prices - today.

So get moving!

Psst -- there are also some matching gas can outs as a group gift; right at the landing point by the heater.

I have some pretty spectacular new items in my inventory this month. Simple things. Classy things. Creative things. It all works. Slink and Maitreya fits, with eight furs, it is the nicest I have seen. From *AGATA*, the Laila fur Jacket at Cosmopolitan.

There is a dress in the set too, but I opted to put my new warm and cuddly over a sweater from Valentina E., the Sara top and skirt can be found in the 2 for 1 room at The Chapter Four.   Plenty of colors to choose from. Maitreya fit.

The beautifully crafted and detailed Sari-Sari - Wall Wardrobe is one of two versions (the other black) that can be found at The Chapter Four two for one room.


Back over at Cosmopolitan you can find some unusual accent pieces for your home. From PAN a hydroponics indoor garden and from Lucas Lameth, a finely detailed candle scene. Both these designers pay great attention to detail!



Pose by: an lar