Look Ahead, Not Behind at 2015

Look ahead not behind, for what was left behind can not be something we can go back too. This is a time when we can use the knowledge gained from 2015 and look to the future. Will this year be any different than last year? Will you reach your goals?  Will you reach your dreams?

In today's post I wanted to say I truly hope you have a beautiful future in 2016. I sincerely hope each of you find joy, if you did not in 2015. I hope you follow your heart, if you did not in 2015. I hope you learn to love yourself, if you did not in 2015. I hope I can call you friend, if I did not meet you in 2015. You are an amazing person and only you can bring something bright & wonderful to this new year that no one else can. Have a safe and happy holiday & new years. 

I'd like to take a moment to thank the beautiful photographer Avalon Chrome for her amazing pictures taken for this blog post. Again, her talents shine in her work and she is currently taking clients. Please contact her in world under the name: Avalon Chrome.

EMO-tions - Shelly

Chop Zuey - Reve d'Espoir: White

Where Are My Victorian Gothic Fans?

I don't know about you, but I've always enjoyed the Victorian Gothic stylings, but I never did a post on it before! Thus, I have decided to create one today and here we go! In the last blog post you saw I created a styling with the eighteenth-century in mind. The gown for that blog post was found at Vengeful Threads, and this one can also be found there called Black Baccara. In fact, both gowns are side by side in the store, however both are completely different types of stylings.

The Black Baccara comes with mesh corset that laces up the front and back. The back of the corset is laced in black string while the front with a black ribbon. The pattern of the corset is in 6-point stars, it's simply lovely! The center of the corset is a crimson royal vintage print that is stunning. The lower part of the gown is trimmed with black & red roses, and then fans out with another 6 star pattern. The back of the Black Baccara gown is has a bustle that only enhances this gown all the more. The Black Baccara also comes with high lace shirt and jacket that has frilly sleeves. BUT that's not all! It additionally includes a choker made from black pearls and a large ruby gem that balance between the pearls. The Black Baccara is nothing short but stunning!

Wanting to find the correct hair for this styling I headed over to EMO-tions where I picked up Lucia. Lucia is a lovely up-do that has a tight row of braids curling into a bun. Some curly locks dangle at ears creating a very elegant look. Not surprising Emo-tions had what I needed! Now onto accessories...

The accessories to this styling was too much fun to piece together. I first traveled over to Zibska to pick up this crown accessory called Zephyrine. Though Zephyrine comes with a necklace, I wanted to keep the choker from the Black Baccara gown. But I wanted to incorporate the ruby from the choker somewhere. Using a lot of editing I was able to create earrings from the ruby choker and add the ruby again at the top of the Zephyrine crown. If that wasn't enough, I used the roses from the gown and attached it to the Zephyrine crown as well. Please note unlike most styling’s I blog, the hairpiece in this styling is more complex. To edit the headpiece it might take more of an advance user with editing abilities.

Last but not least, let's talk about the makeup! I can honestly say I was having a hard time selecting which I wanted to use from the store Madrid Solo Cosmetics. I settled on using two different sets! For my eyes I used Spotted Owl, where as the lips Ravens Flight.

AND... da-ta! You have my victorian gothic styling. If you have any trouble finding these items or have questions on how I did something please don't hesitate to IM me in world: Eibhline Resident

Vengeful Threads - Black Baccara

EMO-tions - Lucia: Lightblonde

Zibska - Zephyrine

Madrid Solo Cosmetics - Spotted Owl (Eye Makeup)

Madrid Solo Cosmetics - Ravens Flight (Lip Makeup)

Hiatus!

Goodness it's been sometime since I've blogged. I want to apologize to my followers and sponsors for the delay. I'm sure each of us can relate in some way when RL comes into play, especially with moving across the country! So without further ado, let's get started!

As I'm walking around SL I found myself at Junbug, a store I simply adore! Why? It has such amazing vintage fashions that each gown is a must have. But in today's post I'll be talking about the gown Tomoe-San. As soon as I saw it, I was inspired! The silk gown fitted perfectly to the curve of my frame, the romantic crimson tone that shines and drapes down giving it a stunning touch of timeless style. It was a must buy on the spot! I paired this breathtaking gown with a pair of Aria gloves from PurpleMoon.

Now onto accessories, I needed something just as fabulous as the gown. Where to go? Chop Zuey of course! New release French Kiss will be sure to turn anyone's head! Glamours earrings, necklace, bracelets and ring are an unmistakably perfect for this styling. The set, French Kiss, comes with 10 gem stone and 3 metal options to mix and match as you please, which makes it even better.

Speaking of kiss, how about picking up some lipstick from Madrid Solo Cosmetics called Saturn Spoke. Fierce isn't it?  But let's not forget about the hair. Wanting to do something a bit more modern then the gown, I picked up Caryn from Amacci. This hair comes with changeable flowers, necklace and bracelet (necklace & bracelet not used in this picture).

AND.... that is that! Another lovely styling. I'd love to see if any of these items have inspired you. Don't hesitate to post a link to your flickers that all can see what you came up with.

Junbug - Tomoe-San: Red

Chop Zuey - French Kiss: HUD 10 Gem Stones & 3 Metal Options

Madrid Solo Cosmetics - Saturn Spoke: Tethys

Amacci - Caryn: Pearl Platinum

PurpleMoon - Aria: Black Gloves

Prepare For Les Encantade

Remember the SIM called Genre? If not, Genre is a SIM where certain designers are selected to place out unique creations. There I found a new store called Les Encantades and I fell in love. Les Encantade is created by the talented Anouk Haiku. Anouk creations consists of stunning role-play medieval, gothic, and fantasy ensembles. I can tell you this much, her designs inspires me! Radella is one  I must share. Radella is an enchanting gown with fur collar (removable), gold trim waist line & bust, and has gold stars trickling down the shimming fabric of the floor length skirt. But that's all not all!  It comes with an unique tiara and shoulder accessory. The unique shoulder accessory I wanted to use again for the bracelets. Luckily the items are easily copyable! I took Chop Zuey L'Aricaine cuffs and attached the copy items of the shoulder accessory to the cuffs. Then ta-da! You have matching bracelets!

Now, time for hair! Cadice Deux from Zibska suits beautifully. It's modifiable which allowed me to add blue streaks, bring back the blue in the gown. The same blue color I used for the streaks I was able to use for the modifiable, U Color It makeup set from Madrid Solo Cosmetics. In case you want to do the same. The color code for the blue that I used for hair and makeup is - Red: 26, Green: 69,  Blue: 96. Wanting to break up the coloring, I added another makeup from Madrid Solo Cosmetics Insanity Plea in gold. The complete styling reminds me of the Hunger Games meets the 1700s. What do you think? It makes me want to say, "May the odds ever be in your favor." 

I wanted to show Radella gown in different wind light settings because the gown is beautiful.

Radella gown can only be found on the Genre SIM. Please know this stunning creation will be available until January 31, 2015. 

Les Encantades - Radella: Azur

Zibska - Cadice Deux

Glam Affair - Shironuri Lashes: Black

Madrid Solo - Insanity Plea: Gold

Madrid Solo - U Color It

Chop Zuey - L'Africaine Cuff Bracelets

The Sea Witch? Me? Definitely!

Have you even been shopping and you come across something that makes you go "oooooo" Today was one of those days, case and point below, The Sea Witch from Vengeful Threads. The aqua gown textured in starfish, seaweed, and water droplets. On the shoulders you have beautiful sea weed, coral, and sea horses. It is a lovely fantasy gown that should be added to your wardrobe! To enhance the styling I added Boudoir Water Goddess hair piece and Truth Thelma hair. With such a stunning styling, I had to add vibrant colors to the face! Madrid Solo Cosmetics Dot B eye makeup and Glam Affair Leah lipstick 17 does just that! But let's not forget about the jewelry set to top off this amazing styling, Chop Zuey Tiger Lily. Tiger Lily, is set in orange gems with flexes of yellow green sparkles. It really is a set that would cause anyone to comment on. 

To end this blog post I want to say, Hi my name is Eibhline. I am The Sea Witch from Vengeful Threads. Will you be one too?

Vengeful Threads - The Sea Witch

Chop Zuey - Tiger Lily

Madrid Solo Cosmetics - Dot B: Aqua & White

Glam Affair - Leah: Lipstick 17

Boudoir - Water Goddess

Truth - Thelma: Light Blondes