Chic at Phil's Place

It's almost September and for many of us that means the end of hot summer nights. Fall is indeed my favorite season, but I am not sure I am QUITE ready for it so soon.

It's almost time to turn in those bikinis for jackets and three new group gifts let you do that in style.

Left:

::ZB:: Overalls Ellery Black (Maitreya fits eBody Classic)

*COCO* Gift TiedShirtAroundWaist_OrangePlaid

Right:

!gO! Fiesta! Baja Hoodie


Hair: Wasabi Pills and Truth (both old)

Poses by: Striking Poses and LAP [nla]

A new round at Cosmopolitan began on Monday.

Smokin'?  Yes, definitely!

Here are my favorites:

-:zk:- Paola Top and Panty
Carol G Grace White - Leg TaTToo

no.match ~ NO NOTHING

Pose by: SEMotion

It's the weekend!

Along with relaxation, that means shopping.

Out for the Saturday Sale, a cute set of casual crop tops. The Stories&Co. Vintage: Chloe Blouse comes in many pretty summery pastels, or opt for black or white basics to take you through the seasons. Patterns are also in the choice list.

Maitreya, Slink and Vtech fits.

And if you haven't been over to COLLABOR88 yet, be sure and check out the fun oversized Jayme earrings from Stories&Co. 


Wallflowers  Dark by ChiC building
ROIRO - "OAZO" Hanging plants A
ROIRO - "OAZO" Pachira

Vanity Hair:Taxi

Pose by: SEmotiion

Don't borrow.
Beat your own drum.

At Vanity -  MEVA's Sina set with color change hud for both fabric and metal. Lots and lots of combos!

And a COLLABOR88:

Second Spaces - Rainforest Credenza - nero (plenty of other color choices

Vanity Hair's Bella Ciao saucy braided "do" with fabric raps and lots of sass.

**UTOPIA@Design** - "ODETTE"

*AF* Origami Dove - Music  (old)
Mesh India (Madras) Make your own (gacha)




Pose by: Helomiyo

Exploring on cue from a stranger.
I found myself in a land of memories.


-:zk:- Indra Dress - many pretty colors to choose from - Cosmopolitan.

KUNGLERS Ruth necklace - Abalone - many pretty colors to choose from - SENSE EVENT




KUNGLERS - Rowen rings  - Quartz - all in one ring sets in a variety of gemstones - Shiny Shabby

MINA Hair - Jacky -


Pose by: Helamiyo

If you need a sexy and summery club dress, Entice has one on a Midnight Madness board. The Beautiful Drug Dress offers three pastels by hud, the others being aqua and pink.

Board is in the center of the store.

Maitreya fits eBody and eBody FREE nicely. Tons of other sizes to fit most everyone -- including standard sizes.

Cross  Earrings in Silver by Metal & Stone.
Closet organizers by ChiC buildings

Hair: no.match NO FUN (group gift wall)

Pose by: aDORKable

Slumming never looked so good!

New release can span the bad-girl good-girl divide with ease.

From no.match  NO ISSUE  -- which I absolutely LOVE!!! Find it at Cosmopolitan.

My super spiffy and very realistic bandeau top with cute little ties in back is a Women Only Hunt prize from Justice. Don't miss this!  You are looking for a coconut cut in half.

This sassy little skirt is one of many variations via hud from ***ArisArisB&W -- the Satisfied Skirt. Find it here.

And if you love props, the new NO.59 Strawberry Water is perfect for carrying around convincingly. It is summer after all and we all need hydration. Many other flavors (with varying colors) are available at Tres Chic starting tomorow. 


Paparazzi - BACKDROP - Grime Block Balcony


Pose by: SEmotion

Just a reminder that Redux is open with lots of great shopping going on -- and of course gifts.

With sixty or seventy shops (no one counted) there is a huge variety of merchandise and of course group gifts (free group).

These are some of my gals favorites but you will want to pick them all up and find your own.

Happy shopping.



Poses by: aDORKable and the couch

There is plenty of good stuff out there these days, some free, some reasonably priced. All in all summer shopping is underway.

On the left: :: powdermoon :: Floral Romper, an August group gift. Fits eBody and eBody FREE and is feminine without getting into girlie territory.

On the right: my favorite hunt prize (I only sampled) from the WOH going on. This from Petite Mort. The Madison dress features a great fit and lots of detailing. Very nice.

I absolutely LOVE these Lucie Decorative Pins from Trompe Loeil. Can I tell you why? Nope, but I am not changing my story. Find them at FaMESHed.

Di's sandals: Mosquito's Way - Malika *Group Gift* (not current)

Hair by Wasabi Pills and Mina

Poses by ChiC buildings

Ocean spray. Warm breezes. The essence of summer in the tropics.  New and older releases come together with tender memories in the theme of magical nights.


From Baiastice for  Collabor88, the all in one Ashley outfit with carefree skirt and casual top. The waist wrap is optional and as always there are tons of colors and patterns to choose from.

Perfect decor to continue the theme, the Trompe Loeil  Eloa Flower Chair with texture change pillow is available in both light and dark, PG or Adult.  Also at COLLABOR88.

Hair: no.match_ ~ NO_ICETEA

Pose by: aDORKable

We seldom know what the future has in store for us. Maybe that's a good thing. But if you are a wondering, there is a spiffy crystal ball out this week at the 15B gift grab.  Milli Mole has made a lovely gift. It is pretty big and not modify, but super pretty!

I have been over at Sansar for about a week and a half now. Having lots of fun with some frustrations along the way -- but hey, that happens. For the intrepid creators out there that like to experience new worlds, it an enjoyable experience.

Will it replace SL?  Not right away certainly, but I can see the possibilities. The same items that I make here in SL, with the same baked textures look SO much more impressive there -- much like a render inside of Blender. For you non-techie folks, let's just say it is REALLY pretty.

The avatars are OK but not stunning and we all pretty much look alike unless one opt for some outrageously creative avatar ^^ which isn't really me. The library clothes are quite nice though and there are some well made and very pretty items for free in the Store. For guys too -- which is good to see.

Is it ready for prime time? Not really.  I'd say a couple more years, but there are certainly some impressive technical achievements going on.  That's my crystal ball info for this post.

I am wearing a very pretty new release necklace from MEVA which is available at the Dubai Event.  The necklace is lovely and you can change each row of stones in the necklace for a personal look.  The event?  Well, ho-hum is all I can think of. I was expecting some exotic locale or decorations. Not happening.

I am actually getting kind of down on events. There are so many now it isn't really anything special to be in one. With so many even the top events are getting "watered down".  I have to smile as I sell "ready-made event venues" on the Marketplace -- and they sell well. That is a mixed blessing from my point of view.

Personally I am hoping for (oh can I see the future great crystal ball?) a switch in the sales climate. Something a bit more exciting so that events were like events USED to be. Enjoying the venue was just as much a part as the shopping.  I would like to say that my new crystal ball showed me that -- but it's a pretty cloudy crystal ball.

Oh, I forgot to tell you. It gives messages LOL. Fun.

So grab your ball and your necklace an go forth into the future. It will be surprising -- or not. We know that for sure.


Casadel"Brooke" Top(Maitreya) Cream
Hair: *TKW* Barret
Makeup: alaskametro  Wytch
Backdrop decor: The Looking Glass (a gacha)





Poses by: aDORKable

Out for Fifty Linden Friday a big set of hoop earrings, three styles in all with differing Tortoise patterns and colors. Find them at Stories&Co.

Need a new club dress? Well the Baiastice Crisscross Dress comes in a myriad of colors and subtle patterns. The super short mini comes with panties (handy) or hide those undies and opt for applier leggings. Find them at FaMESHed.

Hair: NO.MATCH_NO.MEANING.

(luc) Quiet Life, Tree Wall Art (Gold)



Pose by: Eternal Dream

The SL15B celebration is still going strong if you have the Swaginator Hud and watch the weekly official blog posts.  This weeks gift, one of fifteen, was a super cute little crystal bear made by Milli Mole.   Eight more weeks of goodness.

My outfit comes from JF Design. "Mira" Pants  come in many colors and have a super cute perfectly fitting top to coordinate.  Find them at Cosmopolitan.

Hair : Dela  Cheri

{what next} Patisserie Set
Apple Fall gift cakes


Pose by: Vista Animations and the bear