Mr. X and Julia + Alice Tashi @ Swank & emo-tions

I told Mr. X that there were many mysteries in the art of Tarot cards... he said  pfffft.... can you believe this?  I find the history and lore of the Tarot cards fascinating as they were part of the magical and philosophical foundations of the Knights Templars  that they attribute to the Saracens or one  of the mystical sects that flourished at that time... it is a mystery... but, then again, so is life!

I found the perfect outfit @ Swank by Tashi for a Tarot Card reading or for... just hanging out. called Alice that consists of a Jacket and a Sweater with a color changing hud of 6 colors for jacket, 12 for sweater and  4 for the zippers!  Check out the gorgeous texture of this mini sweater dress and the fab texture of the leather jacket... that is uber chic...  Alice comes with a color changing hud.

What really sets this outfit off are the thigh high matching boots called Julia... they add the right amount of "sugah" and spice to this cute look.  Thigh hi boots originated way back in the 15th c. and  became popular as a fashion statement for women in the 1962 when Balenciaga's fall collection featured them... and, ladies, we know men around the world are happy this happened !   Julia Boots are made for Belleza, fitted mesh, slink, Maitreya (worn) and TMP bodies  and comes with a color changing hud.

Wearing
Swank Exclusives
Tashi - Alice and Julia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Blown Away - Emo-tions
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/170/122/1027

Sim  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AMANDIA/66/83/27

Mr. X and Viveca - *new* Azul plus finds @ Swank and Emo-tions @ Hairology

The golden sunset  he  promised it would be so beautiful... he told me it would make me believe... again.  Wandering -- lost in light... unfettered...unencumbered...unobtrusive...

The other night I ran into the unforgettable Mami Jewell owner of Azul and picked up a gown and a gorgeous dress yet to be blogged.  Azul has the most helpful teleport system going that helps you locate the style of  dress, gown or casual attire you are looking for. There is a mesh and non mesh area and even a fantasy section!  This tp system really made shopping there a pleasure... besides being wowed by all the gorgeous designs like this gown I am wearing called Viveca in Topaz.

I have paired this gown with two finds from this month's Swank event... the Forehead Jewels  in Smokey  Topaz by XH&A and the Hollywood Glamour Eye make up Collection by You got the Look by Darla. This comes made for Letlutka, Catwa, Eve, Slink and Classic heads.  The hair is also new by Emo-tions and is called Janne. It comes with appliers for classic, letlutka and catwa heads. I love the whispy look of this hair with its elegant ponytail that skims my back.

Wearing
Gown - Azul - Viveca in Topaz
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/joia%20azul/77/128/1078

Swank Exclusives
Head Jewel - XH&A
Eye make up - Hollywood Glamour Eye make up Collection by You got the Look by Darla
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003


Hair -Emo-tions @ Hairology - Janne
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Waterton%20Way/170/122/1027

Mr. X and the Ladies Tux - L.A. BoS @ Marvelous Events

Sexy... pure and simple and yes, from Marlene Dietrich to Madonna they have strutted womens' fashions that have been influenced by menswear.  Is there nothing  sexier than a woman in a tux! There are endless ways to make this black and white tux sexy or demure as you like...and the new exclusive  by L.A. BoS called Ladies Tux at  the March Marvelous event is a keeper. It is made for classic bodies and can easily be worn with mesh as well as I am wearing it.

Suffice it to say the plunging neckline of this tux complimented by the arched sleeves, high neckline and a white rose corsage is hawt!  I love the black and white abstract pattern on the jacket that gives it an updated trendy vibe. Ladies tux also comes with sexy lace up leggings.  And, what else is there to say about the  hip hugging leather bikini pants replete with studding except... wow!... Some do like it hot indeed!

Women have Yves Saint Laurent to thank for introducing the this liberating style. It was the fall of 1966 when YSL displayed Le Smoking, the first ever tuxedo style suit made for women. I name was derived from the British 19th c. men's smoking jackets, so called because of their silk lapels that were designed to repel ash from an after dinner cigar.

Wearing
Marvelous Events LM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vosk%20Post/205/198/24
Exclusive @ Marvelous Events
Women's Tux - L.A. BoS
Poses - Canada - L.A. BoS

Mr. X and Bianca - Posh Pixels @ Marvelous Events

Marvelous Events is open for March and runs to the end of the month.  Needless to say they have tons of cool offerings...I love this jumpsuit made by Posh Pixels called the Bianca Harness Jumpsuit that is made for mesh bodies.

It is perfect attire for to conduct a search for sushi in!  I love the worn texture of the the jump suit that is artfully embellished with a cross cross of straps and buckles... the neckline plunges adding sex appeal...

And, then there is the questionable torn knees... why questionable you ask... well, because... all those naughty boys want to know HOW the knees became torn !  Go figure... I told them my usual response, "I never kiss and tell" - so there. Mr. X the sushi is up .... where are you!!!!

Wearing 

Posh Pixels - Bianca Harness Jumpsuit - Exclusive @ Marvelous Events

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Vosk%20Post/205/198/24

Mr. X.. & Rochelle --- it's late... Wicca's Wardrobe, Emo-tions and {CdB}

I told Mr. X that i love love love sleigh beds, I have three in RL so why not in SL.  This sleigh bed was offered at the Feb. Swank by {CdB} and it is called the Esme Sleigh Bed, I am sure it is available at the main shop.

It is an adult bed with all the bells and whistles so to speak and comes with a color changing hud for the sheets, bed spread and pillows.  Night stands and candles are also available. I added the gorgeous Sake Wine Set by Aphrodite at Heart Homes... it is beautiful, low prim and interactive... What better to model with a bedroom set than the *new* lingerie release by Wicca's Wardrobe... I rarely (never) do lingerie but Rochelle Lingerie  Set is so sexy and sporty I had to blog it.

 Wicca is always so clever ppp I love the color changing hud for maitreya, slink, omega bodies... it is beyond easy to use (always remember to clear your layers with your maitreya body).  Rochelle Lingerie  Set  comes with appliers only, you must have the body and yesh worth it -- I only wear Lara Maitreya.

Rochelle Lingerie  Set  has a lavish leather texture  that comes in  five colors delicious colors - red, black, blue, yellow.....  The hair is *new* from Emo-tions and is appropriately called  Before and After--- and is pure sin. It comes in a straight and a wind blown (come hither)  look... Mr. X is definitely in for a treat... don't  you think?  And  Wicca is so damn clever with all the detail... Mr. X I can feel you unlacing the sexy back of this bra top... oh la la  --- and, for god sake, please make sure your hands are warm... or is that my job?

A sleigh bed was born over 200 years ago - though its roots go back as far as the Greco-Roman period. A sleigh bed is derived from the Empire style, a neoclassical trend that was popular in France and the U.S. in the 1800s. One aspect of this trend is their  curved sweeping headboard and footboard that was inspired by ancient Roman and Greek divans.

Mr. X... come feel this luxe leather in my new sleigh bed... the bed is graceful yet dominate...and no, I am not talking about myself... am ?

Wearing 

Outfit -  Rochelle Lingerie  Set  -  Wicca's Wardrobe
We <3 Roleplay. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/128/139/23

Main Store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New/113/141/22

Hair - Emotions - Before and After  Brown Hud
We <3 Roleplay. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/128/139/23

Aphrodite @ Heart Homes - Japanese  Sake Tray
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/243/7/23

Bed and  Night Stands  - {CdB} Esme Sleigh Bed (Adult)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Valley/53/59/29

Mr. X and Liz - *new* Glitter @ Swank

What better way to spend a late winter afternoon than unwinding at a coffee shop..daydreams about parties... the kind that they tell stories about. The kind where someone is always getting pulled away to something better in a different wing.  The best kind of party where your version and my version and the truth just don't match!

Thinking of what to wear to this party, I explored the new March opening of Swank... the theme is Hollywood so expect lots of glamour this month... Mr. X likes that!  I found this retro mod take on a bubble dress by Glitter called Liz Cocktail Dress.

The sweetheart neckline with a fitted bodice and silk belt at the waist is so sexy!  I love the add on layered look of this skirt with it's gorgeous floral brocade pattern that hints at spring. The outer skirt has a delicate lace border that adds a touch of femininity to this dress.  Liz is available in five sizes for mesh bodies. It comes in tobacco, smoke, blush and heritage and mauve.

So Mr. X are you ready for a party... perhaps it won't be the fanciest... nor the most tawdry.  But, I can assure you that in this dress it will be the party that nobody ever forgets!

Wearing

Exlcusive @ Swank
 Dress - Glitter - Liz Cocktail Dress in Tobacco, Blush and Heritage
Poses - Glitter -
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Jumo - *new* Alessandra - Blonde Roots
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Bento Head Altamura and New Hair Jumo

This new Bento Head by Altamura called Monique has elegant strong lines, thick sexy eyebrows and lovely luscious lips!  The hud for the head gives you options for clean skin or freckles... and we all know how Mr. X loves those freckles!  Just  remember, order to wear and "see" a bento head, you must have the bento view... I just upgraded to that.., in order to try bento shapes and heads.

To wear the Monique package I advise you to get the Sofia shape  from Altamura - it is beautiful and has a skin hud to match the skin on the head. Monique comes with a hud for the bento head. I know it sounds confusing but it really isn't... because  Monique comes with easy to use 5 step directions and a very helpful staff. These are some of the make up variations....

Although you can wear this head with maitreya and slink bodies, it is advised to wear the Sofia Shape I am wearing the Monique Shape that comes with mesh head, the Monique eyebrows, the Monique Mesh Bento Head, the alpha head and total body and the Sofia mesh body headless (Sophia  sold separately).

The Monique head comes with a applier for make-up that offers four lip colors, four eye colors and two sets of lashes in addition to expressions. Of course the fun is blending the tones of the lips and eyes to match the skin and your outfits.  You can also change the proportions of the bento head which is part of the allure of these heads (if you know what your are doing!)... make sure you make a copy of the head and body before you start fooling around!

I have paired this head with Jumo's new hair called Alessandra... it has a sexy softness to this beautifully created bento head  that will catch every eye in the room...

Wearing

Altamura *New* Bento Head Monique

@ Skin Fair http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Octavia/176/44/21

Shape: Altamura - Sophia

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Capodorso/230/26/24

Hair New Jumo - Alessandra - blondes roots
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Mr. X and the Fairy Godmother *NEW* !!SMD!!

I told Mr. X I believe in magic... don't you... you will after you see this new Fairy Godmother Gown my  !!SMD!! -- it is pure "faetastic"!  I admitted to Mr. X  last night that one of my fondest dreams was to become a Fairy Godmother...

I would love to be that mysterious woman that appears by magic usually to attend the birth or christening of an infant...a fairy godmother always comes uninvited to either bless or curse the child... I of course would only bless... while showing off my array of magical abilities...

It would be hard to leave as quietly as I arrived because this Fairy Godmother Gown is so intricate and lavish.  I love the bodice that is embellished with stars and ruffles... the bell shaped skirt has the most intricate texture... the sleeves are belled and so elegant and yes, look at those wings... and high collar they just glisten.... the Fairy Godmother gowns comes for standard bodies with an alpha plus it come for those that wear Slink and Maitreya (worn) mesh bodies making this easy to wear.

Leaving as mysteriously as I arrived  -- I  assured  Mr. X that a Fairy Godmother is a spirit... not flesh and blood...she is a powerful entity... that is unforgettable... Mr. X said, "Sita, my love, so are you in this gorgeous gown."...... it comes in dreamy, glass, magic and wish... I am wearing dreamy.

Wearing  !!SMD!! Fairy Godmother Gown - Dreamy
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emerald/168/127/26

Mr. X - Falling into You - * New * Zed Sensations and Emo-tions

Daring... and sexy - this is what this cute dress with its evocative cutouts is in a nutshell by Zed Sensations. Falling into You will make you feel adventurous...something perfect to wear for a midnight rendezvous... I can see it in my mind's eye -- chasing a golden streak of light deep into the night... can't you just feel the passion in the last rays of the sunset?

Falling into You  is made for all mesh bodies and comes with a fun color changing hud that allows you to change most parts of this garment from sleeves to the sexy skirt and top of this outfit.  It even comes with matching gold or silver shoes. I have paired it with the new hair by Emo-tions called Helga and I am wearing both the brown and blonde huds. I am also wearing the new Necklace by Emo-tions called Taipa.

As my explorations continues as I wait for Mr. X to join me... a gentle breeze of the dry wind rolls across the landscape, a raspy, soulful voice emerges through the  fog of a hazy dream, singing an indelible word straight to my soul...Freedom.....get there by any means necessary.  

Wearing
Outfit - * New*  - Zed Sensations - Falling into You
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Hair - *New* - Emo-tions - Helga - Red and Brown Hud
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2

Necklace - *New* Emo-tions - Taipia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hells%20End/128/128/2

Mr. X and the Happy Hipster - Ghee @ Hipster Fair

Feeling outside of the mainstream?  Head to the hipster fair that is taking place through March 3 and pick up the fab items by Ghee that are offered there.  Mr. X and I were discussing Marcel Duchamp.. that famous hipster that entered a urinal signed "R. Mutt" into an exhibition in 1917.  Needless to say, it got rejected, but for $6 (the cost of submission), he went into the history books as the founder of conceptual art, and Andy Warhol took it from there!  To me, Duchamp and Warhol are the ultimate hipsters...even the druggie caterpillar agrees

I love the bar coded crop top that comes in a rainbow of colors and is made for all mesh bodies that includes the hippest colors of the spring season...just ask Alice!

The leggings have a subtle circle pattern that reminds me of what happens to rain when it hits the pavement. The leggings are also made for all mesh bodies and come in matching colors to go with the crop top.

The real winner here though are the combat boot lace up sneakers -- that coordinate with the leggings and crop top. You can choose from a variety of coordinating abstract patterns right down to the shoes with a cat on the toe... and yes, those are the ones I have opted to wear!  (I will have to ask Bea and Warm to put one of my cats on these shoes and to call them  The Tonkers!)

The final and perfect addition to this trendy outfit are the oversized iconic glasses.  As we all know, Hipsters love ironic eye wear -- especially plastic framed over sized speckled and colorful glasses. These come with a color changing hud again allowing you to coordinate  this colorful look.

Wearing Ghee @ Hipster Fair - Items available there through March 3
Event LM
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Home%20Town/118/130/24

Ghee -Retro Print Stretch Leggings
Ghee - Bar Code Sweat Top
Shoes -Art Docs - Fini (cat), Modersohn and Delauney

Marketplace:
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/115023
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/152299

Mr. X and Ch @ Swank plus Heart Homes Margarita Machine and new Jumo

I told Mr. X that it must be 5 p.m. somewhere and in SL --- that depends where in the world you are literally I suppose!  I have waited a bit to showcase the new splendid Margarita and Smoothie maker by Aphrodite @ Heart Homes... I think it is my fav thing yet (love that ouiji board though!).  And, I also love this flirty new dress @ Swank called Aspen by Ch's not to mention the sexy new hair by Jumo called Gisele that is perfect for this boho like look

Aphrodite @ Heart Homes  has made  a great addition for any home or beach party in SL -- a Margarita Machine... and believe me, it is fun!  Press a button and the drink starts to be made before your very eyes!!!!!! You have a choice of whether to make Smoothies or Margarita's.  If it is before 5 Mr. X suggests the banana smoothie... after 5 definitely the chocolate margarita!  You can attach the drink after it is made and when finished with it, the drink disappears like magic.  There is even a "cleanup" option that ensures you  don't leave drinks laying around melting in the SL sun!

A Margarita is a cocktail that is made from triple sec, tequila, and lime...the story goes that it was invented in 1938 by Carlos "Danny" Herrera at his restaurant Rancho La Gloria, located between Tijuana and Rosarito Mexico... and that it was created for a former Ziegfeld dancer - Marjorie King.  Another story has this iconic drink created in 1941 @ Hussong's Cafe in Mexico for Margarita Henkel and yet another  claims the Margarita was first mixed in Juarez, Mexico @ Tommy's Place in 1942.   Yanks think Dallas socialite, Margarita Sames invented it in 1948 when she made it for her friends in Acapulco and Tommy Hilton brought it back to his chain hotels.  Yes, a long history!

This Lace shift like dress is so light and breezy. I love the lace overlay and the lace around the hemline and sleeves that add a touch of feminine allure.  Aspen comes with a massive color changing hud that allows you to change the colors of this dress at the click of a button... the blues and pinks offered are really pretty, the yellows and greens are bright... and the orange red reminds me of a tropical sunset!  I love this dress with the new hair by Jumo which also offers a massive color changing hud for hair that is straight colors, with roots and even an ombre option.

Wearing
Dress - Aspen by Ch's - Swank Exclusive
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - *new*  Jumo - Gisele - Blonde Roots
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tropical%20Lodge/205/76/24

Margarita Machine - Aphrodite @ Heart Homes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/244/7/23

Chairs - Aphrodite @ Heart Homes - Posiden Fishing chairs (Contains 6 single sits, 2 fishing and 2 other activities, supported by 5 props! including fishing!)
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Heart-Homes-Poseidon-Fishing-Chair/6401964

Massage Table - Aphrodite @ Heart Homes - Thai Couple Massage Table (2 prims - - 20 couple cuddles - 6 beauty Treatments like Thalassotherapy, Chocolade Treatment or hot jade stones.. - 50 couple massage animationd 
-16 resting/laying couple animations)https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Thai-Balance-Couple-Massage-Table-Beauty-PG-COPY/6752791

Lanterns - Hades Lamp in 4 Sizes - Aphrodite @ Heart Homes
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Heart-HomesHades-Lamp-Set-4-Sizes/6406786

Mr. X and the Red Queen - irrISIStible @ Swank

The Red Queen... of Hearts.... you know her...and you know where to find her... “In a Wonderland they lie, Dreaming as the days go by, Dreaming as the summers die: Ever drifting down the stream- Lingering in the golden gleam- Life, what is it but a dream?” 

'To the Looking-Glass world it was Alice that said

"I've a sceptre in hand, I've a crown on my head.

Let the Looking-Glass creatures, whatever they be

Come and dine with the Red Queen, the White Queen, and me!"'

Then fill up the glasses as quick as you can,
And sprinkle the table with buttons and bran:
Put cats in the coffee, and mice in the tea—
And welcome Queen Alice with thirty-times-three!'

'"O Looking-Glass creatures," quoth Alice, "draw near!

'Tis an honour to see me, a favour to hear:

'Tis a privilege high to have dinner and tea

Along with the Red Queen, the White Queen, and me!"'

'Then fill up the glasses with treacle and ink,

Or anything else that is pleasant to drink:

Mix sand with the cider, and wool with the wine—

And welcome Queen Alice with ninety-times-nine!'

Wearing...irrISIStible: Wonderland Queen of Hearts - Exclusive @ Swank

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

Hair - Boudoir - Sweet Iris Hair