Black and White and Read All Over…

For those residing in Britain, this will mean something to you: MP, expenses, cleaning a moat, a jar of pickle, and a bottle of a Laphroaig Malt Whiskey. For those that don’t live in Blighty and think I have totally lost the plot, this week we have witnessed the UK media in possibly it’s most frenzied state yet following revelations that some British politicians may have been supplementing their incomes with dubious expense claims (since qualified by them as ‘accounting errors’). Whether you agree with the arguments put forward or not, the carte blanche coverage of the issues and attacks on those involved can seem a little extreme and is typical of the British media’s handling of topical events. Of course, this has nothing to do with fashion, but as my blog often seem influenced by RL and I feel as if I’m overloaded with political sleeze this week, this post seems appropriate.

Hair: ETD Bonita II Hair in Smoke Burnt (All Black/White Pack) (modified to wear under hat) (L$100)

Hat: Tesla Unisex Bowler Hat (L$0)

Flower: artilleri June Polka Flower (part of the June Polka outfit) (modified to wear on hat) – Vintage (no longer available)

Nail Polish: J’s Natural Real Color in Red (Fat Pack) (L$50)

Shirt and Cuffs: Pig Tuxedo Top (L$120)

Corset: Kyoot Classic Black Austere Corset (L$90)

Ring: CaLLie CLine the Rock Ring (part of the Cover Girl Outfit w/o Boots) (L$199)

Shorts: Emery High Waist Shorts (part of the Call Me! outfit) (L$0)

Stockings & Suspenders: Insolence Dolores Nylon Seamed Stockings and Garters (part of the Dolores Black Outfit) (L$290)

Shoes: Bettie’s Tango Sandals in Black (L$200)

Hair: Exile Suri Hair in Harlow (Blonde Pack) (L$250)

Nail Polish: J’s Nail Polish in Black (L$0)

Sunglasses: Noir Lolita Shutter Shades in White (L$1)

Shirt (under): :: DUTCH TOUCH :: Striped Under Shirt (part of the Che Black outfit) (L$250)

Shirt (outer): Last Call Go to Girl Wrap Top (part of the Go to Girl Outfit) – Vintage (no longer available)

Bangles: chuculet Sofia Bangles in Silver/Black – Blogger’s Appreciation Week Gift (not for sale)

Bag: La Besace Croco Cabas in Red (L$300)

Ring: Paper Couture Times Square Ring in Kyanite (L$175)

Skirt: Vanitas Vesture Dovely Linen Skirt in Gray (L$75)

Stockings: Paper Couture Tights in Grey (L$0)

Boots: La Besace Croco Booties in Red (L$200)

Hair: booN FTN683 Hair in Blonde (L$200)

Earrings: +plus Plastic Earrings in Red (L$45)

Pantsuit: MG Fashion Gillian Pantsuit in Black (L$400)

Belt: Fab.Pony PVC Belt in Hypersilver (part of the Jacqueline Dress) (L$299)

Gloves: Bliensen + MaiTai Vintage Leather Gloves in Crimson (Fat Pack) (L$300)

Bag: La Besace Fausse Fourrure in Zebra (L$275)

Socks: Maitreya Prim Socks in Red (L$75)

Shoes: La Besace FFourrure Heels in Zebra (L$150)

Pose: ..::DARE::.. Antoine Strong Standing Pose (L$50)

Tired (and a little bit sad)…

Well I’ve returned to England and my feet haven’t touched the ground since I arrived. Thankfully I don’t suffer from jetlag, but with RL keeping me so busy, I am properly shattered and it’s been a real struggle to find the time for SL playtime. Worse still, Sugar Daddy had to stay in California and won’t be joining me for a couple of weeks so there is much sadness, longing telephone calls, and my creativity (which is intrinsically linked to my psyche) is somewhat stumped. Anyway, as I’m a Brit and really rather good at keeping calm and carrying on, I have used my most recent life experiences as inspiration for this post… I hope you like it xxx.

Hair: ETD Patricia in Smoke (Blacks Pack) (modified to wear under hat) – location and price not available at time of publication due to sim closure for remodelling

Hat: ARGRACE Casket Cap (L$250)

Shirt: AOHARU Stripe Shirt in Ivory (L$180)

Dress: Armidi Gisaci Square Cut Linen Mini Dress in Dark Gray (L$235)

Jacket: Lost Dreams Kate Blazer (part of the Kate Blazer and Black Cowl Collar Dress outfit) (L$260)

Necklace: Paper Couture Tangled Black Pearl Lavalier (part of the Authority Figure outfit) – Vintage (no longer available)

Gloves: LeeZu Baxter Nif Nif Gloves in Green (fatpack) (L$190)

Tights: REDGRAVE Fishnet Soft Tintable Stockings (L$400)

Socks: Magi Take Shop Over Knee Socks in Yellow (L$0) – Group Gift (join the group at the shop and activate before selecting your gifts)

Shoes: Maitreya SoHo Boots in Champagne Suede (L$500)

I am extraordinarily fussy when it comes to Second Life skins. I trawl the grid looking for them and thus far, I’ve only found two that I really feel suit Dolly’s face shape… Redgrave and Curio.  This new skin from Curio is Lovely by name and most definitely lovely by nature! It has a wonderful tragic look which you’ll either love or hate. Here it is shown in Petal FREX Light Firehouse 2 and I was lucky enough to receive it as a free group gift. However, you can pick it up at the Curio main store along with a great range of makeup options and skin colour tones. Click here to visit the Curio main store.

Hair: Bewitched Hair Joy in Black (Naturals pack) (L$50)

Lingerie: ❤ LoveLace Mortal in Black (L$50)

Necklace: EarthStones Sweet Heart Necklace in Mother of Pearl and Silver – Valentine’s Gift (no longer available)

Bracelet: Heavenly Cross Bracelet in Midnight – Vintage (no longer available)

Shoes: Lassitude & Ennui Leather Mules in White – Vintage (no longer available)

Toenail Polish: Love Soul Toenail Polish in Silver (L$15) 

Hair: Zero Style Artemis Hair in Olive (Yummy pack) (L$300)

Shirt: Aitui The Marriage Shirt in Muted Grass & Clay Combo (L$125)

Cardigan: Sh*t Happens Cardigan in Brown (part of the Oldbies pack) (L$1)

Necklaces: Isis Blue Stone Necklace (L$0) / SLink Wood and Amber Pendant (part of the Wood and Amber Jewellery Set) (L$200)

Belt: Paper Couture Boho Summer Belt (part of the Boho Summer outfit) (L$499)

Ring: Creamshop Wood Coin Ring (L$95)

Jeans: WoE Caela Capri Jeans in Oxide (L$350)

Nail Polish: Reale Manicure in Coffee (L$0)

Feet: SLink Barefoot Feet Bamboo Style (L$500)

What a fantastic idea! SLink has just launched this prim barefeet range with alternate ankle bracelet options including daisy chain, beads and bamboo (featured). The shaping of the foot is delightful and they come with a hud stocked with a multitude of nail, nail jewel and toe ring options as well as the usual skin tone variations. The hud also allows you to resize the feet with a slider which makes fitting easy peasy. Perfect for the beach or playing footsie with your loved one.