Let's Get Ready to....WIN!

A very old haunt of mine is WIN - Warrior Instinct Nations - a boxing/sports sim.  Well, what does boxing have to do with fashion?  Usually, not a whole lot.  BUT!  At WIN, they will customize your boxing outfits for you.  I mean..if you don't look the part, then you won't get very far.  You'll never have groupies and your boxing career will end before it ever starts.

I've got NFL, MLB and NBA gear.....so why not my own customized boxing gear?  For this adventure, I called on the most awesome WIN persona ever - Abel Undercity.  He does the custom outfits for WIN (among other things).  Robes, trunks..if you can dream it, he can do it.

They do sell generic tops and trunks as well, but I love the idea of having a customized outfit for anything you do on a regular basis.  I won't even lie, I tried boxing at WIN, but it's hard.  So I gave up and decided to just be pretty and cheer people on.  But, if taking on an SL sport is something you're interested in, you should absolutely check WIN out.  They're really friendly..with great trainers and lots of events to check out.

WIN:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Warrior%20Instinct/159/114/86
WIN Store:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Warrior%20Instinct/209/133/61   

And now...on to the pictures!

Top:  WIN White Sports Bra Black Trim
Bottom:  WIN White Lowrider Trunks with Black Trim
Boots:  WIN Women's Boxing Boots - Black with White Trim
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Audri - Caramel - Abyss
Hair:  Elikatira:  Later - Midnight Black
Tattoo:  Etched Body Art - Pink Butterfly Tummy Fresh Tattoo
Props:  WIN Aver Instinct Brass Knuckles - Black
Poses:  Olive Juice
 

As a small aside, just so you know, WIN also sells clothing that not necessarily for boxing or sports - just daily wear.  While I'm not crazy about sporting anyone's logo, you almost don't really notice it.  The design by Nasha Mistwallow is cute, great for your yoga workout or just hanging around.  :)

Top:  WIN MMA Fusion Tanktop - Pink
Jeans:  Phoenix Rising- Boyfriend Jeans (Blue Wash)
Shoes:  (Shiny Things) Francoise Flats - Multiswirl
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Audri - Caramel - Abyss
Hair:  Elikatira - Mood
Props:  Cheeky Pea

Of course, after all of that hard boxing work..I went home and passed OUT.

And for the record, our AMAZING blog logo is courtest of Mr. Undercity as well.  His skills are not just for clothing design.  :) 

:)  Happy shopping, kids.



XOXO,
Bliss

Lapointe and Bastchild

Sometimes, I clean out my inventory and find things I've bought - but for one reason or another, never worn!  Such is the case with my Lapointe & Bastchild goodies.  So, since I didn't know how old or new they were (my inventory is a nightmare - I admit it), I headed back to the store to scope out some more outfits.

Dress:  Lapointe "Bast Rouge" Mini Skirt Set FD
Boots:  Indyra & Co. - Coquette Noir Shoes: Discipline Ankle Boots: Blacktop Black
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Grace_Caramel - Cherry Blossom
Hair:  ETD Sofia - Black

Dress:  LaPointe & Bastchilde Jardin Dress
Hair:  ETD Tyra - Black
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Grace_Caramel - Red Silk 1

Outfit (Including Boots):  .:L&B:. Clothing   "Nightlife" Black PVC set
Hair:  fri.day - Deena
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Audri_Caramel - Abyss 2

I was scoping out the Queen of Hearts dress in their mainstore, but decided to blog something more contrasting to the Bast Rouge dress.  There's a great casual side to Lapointe and Bastchild, in addition to their beautiful formal clothes.  And the boots (as seen above)..they're super cute.  So.  Check it out kids, you WILL love it.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Evocative/128/128/29

Happy Shopping!


XOXO,
Bliss

Black Sheep FAQ - Blissie Boucher

I've had some inquiries about a few things in my blogs, so I figured I'd answer them all in one nifty little post!

1.  Who takes your pictures?  I do.  I take them (which is why some of them are super crappy), usually crop and post.  There's no photoshopping (I don't know how) or super editing of any kind.

2.  Where are your pictures taken?  Truthfully, I don't use any one single sim.  Sometimes, when I find an outfit, I need to search for a location to fit the "theme".  I love places like World's End Garden (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heaven%20Lake/68/128/2), and Japan Tempura Island (http://slurl.com/secondlife/tempura%20island/121/44/33).  Sometimes, I fall into beautifully designed sims and just stay there to take my pics.  But at the end of the day, I take my pics in any place that seems pretty enough for me (even in the designers store!).

3.  Where are your poses from?  This, by far, is my favorite question.  I am extremely loyal to a handful of pose makers.  I love Glitterati (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Glitterati/102/157/21), LAP (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Festivale/84/101/26) and Olive Juice (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hide%20and%20Seek/53/200/28).  I also use a lot of old Striking Poses poses..but I can't find a live SURL for them.  If you have one, drop an LM on me, please!  Best poses and I 100% stand behind their poses AND their props.   

4.  Props?  Just like locations..it's whatever fits with the outfit, and whatever is handy.  Furniture is usually Witchy Woman Designs and Cheeky Pea (http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Pea/145/181/22).  Most of what I use are props from Glitterati and sometimes Mudhoney (http://slurl.com/secondlife/MudHoney/108/138/27).     

I own a ton of stuff - my inventory is overflowing.  So I can't name every single item in this post, but I hope this helps a little.  And I'm always available to answer any questions you may have.  I'll try to be better about listing the pose I'm using - that's something I always forget to do.

Happy shopping!



Bliss

Indyra: The Classics

I love stores that ALWAYS deliver.  There's never a hit or miss.  Just 100% hit...on the money...fabulousness. 

Indyra & Co. has always been a store like that.

Outfit:  Indyra Originals: SoCal: Purple
Shoes:  Coquette Noir Shoes: Discipline Ankle Boots: Blacktop Black
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin - Grace:  Caramel
Hair:  fri.day - Deena

While I own too many Indyra outfits to count..I decided to only blog one.  The outfits..plus the well designed boots..well.......

You get the picture without an overly picture heavy blog. 

Colors, style, design..it's all high quality.  I can't rave enough about this store - and I'm sure I've done it before, too!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Namaste%20Isle/194/126/27

Go forth and shop.  You will NEVER regret. 

FYI:  The customer service?  BEYOND amazing.  She's so friendly and prompt - it's refreshing. 



XOXO,
Bliss

GleeK Out!

It's not every day that you wander into a furniture store and come across the most awesome t-shirt ever.  A GLEE t-shirt!  I admit it..I am a Gleek.  I love the show..the music..and the cast!

And when I found a Glee inspired t-shirt, I was over the moon.

So, if you're a Gleek like me....head over to Awesome Blossom (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hide%20and%20Seek/63/151/26) and get your very own Glee shirt.  :)

Of course..I had to sing.  A lot.  You know....I was wearing the Glee shirt and all.

:)

Happy shopping!



XOXO,
Bliss

P.S. - For some RL Glee pics I took in NYC..check out my other blog too.. http://blissfulgypsywoman.blogspot.com/2011/04/im-super-gleek.html

My Best Kept Secret Store..

Sometimes you see an outfit in an SL store..and you feel like you need to own it in RL too. 

That happened to me when I fell into The Secret Store.  Yes, that's the name.  And yes, of course, I love the name.

Sweater:  The Secret Store - Bow-Lero - Sky Blue
Shirt:  The Secret Store - Romance - Plum/Sky
Skin:  [ATOMIC] Skin Audri_Caramel - Abyss
Hair:  fri.day - Jasmine.2 - Emo Black

I paired my sweater and shirt with a pair of Diram black leather pants from my inventory and my Diram Toxic Bottes boots.  I would have loved this shirt as a DRESS - how amazing would that look?  (Just saying...).

 
Sweater:  The Secret Store - Bow-Lero - Charcoal
Shirt:  The Secret Store - Romance - Beeswax

Of course, I bought this in other colors too (hides her face).  It's a sickness I have.  LOL

But the gold and black go just as amazing as the sky and plum did.

Dress:  The Secret Store - Valentine - Pink
Hair:  Truth:  Roxana
Shoes:  Stiletto Moody:  Pinup - Blacker Patent
Skin:  LAQ:  Phoebe

And aside from traiditional chic outfits, you've gotta love a store that sells out of the norm outfits as well.  I grabbed this cape and bodysuit with matching boots in my shopping spree and snapped a few quick pics too.

Cape:  The Secret Store - Wild Pop Lady - Cape
Bodysuit:  The Secret Store - Wild Pop Lady - Bodysuit
Boots:  The Secret Store - Vinyl vintage boots -Crimson

So, I've found one of SL's cutest and best kept secrets - The Secret Store.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cheesecake/154/186/39

And now, I've shared it with you.  Shhhh!

Happy Shopping!


XOXO,
Bliss

Did You Miss Me, BAIASTICE?

Oh, how I have missed YOU. 

I love stores that aren't locked into one style - whether it be chic, casual or formal.  And Baiastice is that store.  It's got everything from leather to lace..and all the good stuff in between.

Pants:  Baiastice_Brinka trousers-purple
Shirt:  Baiastice_Soda shirt-mod 3

Dress:  Baiastice_Blue/gold Passion

Shirt:  Baiastice_Cage top-black
Pants:  Baiastice_Leather Ride pants-black

So..whatever your needs are..Baiastice has something for everyone.  Great colors, great designs and above all else, amazing selection.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/BAIASTICE/154/127/25


Happy shopping!


XOXO,
Bliss

Dana Rebecca Designs..

While I almost always blog SL fashion, I do want to share this fab RL jewelry designer - Dana Rebecca.  I'm in love, love, love with the designs.  That's about the ONLY way I can express my feelings.  LOL

I'm a huge fan of signature pieces.  Up until now, my signature necklace has been a small diamond heart necklace from Arezzo Jewelry (http://www.arezzo.com/).  I believe they've since closed up shop - but unless I'm looking to buy something else, I won't be able to confirm or deny. 

   
But!  I recently stumbled accross the Dana Rebecca site (http://www.danarebeccadesigns.com/), and being a huge fan of dainty necklaces..this was perfect for me.

I love the Lauren Joy collection - and so I bought myself a necklace in my birthstone (sapphire).

The above picture is off of the Dana Rebecca website where you can buy the necklace (http://www.danarebeccadesigns.com/Lauren-Joy-p225.html).  It's available in other stones (i.e. - emerald, ruby, etc.)

Grab yourself some matching earrings..maybe a bracelet..heck..even cufflinks for your guy!  They make and sell it all.  Service is fast and great.

As always, I only blog about what I actually buy.  :)  I love it, and it's now my new signature piece. 

Happy shopping!

XOXO,
Bliss 

Hucci? Anything but!

I always like to revisit old favorites to see how they change with the styles and times.  One of my old favorites is Hucci - which is usually very flattering and sexy outfits.  100% not let down at ALL.  I love the fun outfits AND the casual outfits.  Sometimes, I like to call it my Kardashian outfit store.  Don't laugh.     

Dress:  ::HH:: Hucci Ivana Dress - Gold Brown
Skin:  LAQ ~ Imani2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin (hairbase)
Hair:  [LeLutka]-SUE hair - CoalMine
Necklace:  EarthStones Sparkling Stars Necklace
Shoes:  Stiletto Moody Bare Greta (Black Patent)

Dress:  ::HH:: Hucci Dentelle Dress - Klein Blue
Skin:  LAQ ~ Imani2 - 02 [Nougat] Glow skin (hairbase)
Hair:  [LeLutka]-MODULE hair - CoalMine

Hucci:  Make Them Pause! 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gardinia%20Shores/149/67/23

And they really will...  :)  (as tested by my trip to a club last night in outfit #1......)

Happy shopping!



XOXO,
Bliss

At the World's End..You Never Know What You'll Find..

One of my favorite hiding spots on SL is the World's End Garden.  It's ever changing..and so beautifully built that you can't help but get lost in your surroundings.

So I threw on my new outfit..and strolled over to World's End to see what was going on.  I sat in a chair..tested all of the poses..walked around..and then I saw her.

My radar alerted me that Florian Antiesse was close by.  I watched her avi rezz..and then walk over to a group of model stands..and pose. 

Just like that.

I do that when I'm taking pics for blogs..and while my fashion blogs are usually ALWAYS pictures of me, I had to share this.  The outfit was so different and completely stunning, that I had to IM her to ask her if I could take her picture.  She said yes, and then asked that I reference the outfit's creator as well. 

Works for me!

It's just so surreal..seeing this outfit paired with this skin in the middle of this garden, which is now named World's End Garden~Noir et blanc (http://slurl.com/secondlife/Heaven%20Lake/171/138/1809).

The outfit is from SoliDea FoliEs (http://slurl.com/secondlife/SaliMar/202/74/65).

Dress:  *SoliDea FoliEs* Butterfly Circle

Head Piece & Accessories:  *SoliDea FoliEs* Cattiva set
Creator:  Mila Tatham
Skin:  Redgrave

And while this isn't my usual taste, there is something very unique and alluring about the designs.  I recommend you check it out for yourself and let me know your thoughts.

Happy shopping!


XOXO,
Bliss