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STYLING JUST FOR FUN

Xenobia — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:51:48 +0000

Every once in awhile I like to post something just for fun, especially when I find something that inspires me. This little dress is one of those. There is something about the pattern that makes me want to wear it often, so here it is.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Hat: Xen’s Hats—Lily (Color-change)

Dress: MOLiCHiNO—Melka Mini Dress

Earrings: FineSmith—Play Cubes (Burnt Orange)

Tights: Izzie’s—Gradient Tights (Pink)

Shoes: G Field— Strap Shoes Alex (Strawberry)

Skin: Belleza—Lily V2 (Sun Kissed 0)

Hair: Dura—Boy 33(Barley Corn) + Barley Corn Hairbase

Lip Gloss: Rozena—Strawberry Lip (Pinky)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes Forever (Pure Glistening Essence) (M)

Eye Shadow: blackLiquid Makeup—Glitter Shadow (Olive Green)

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Eyelashes: [Mock] Cosmetics—Priscilla Eyelashes [Lash only] [black] (This is a tattoo layer)

Fingernails: FineSmith—Solid Nails (Black)

Poses: IsoMotion Poses

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Background: PNP—Missing Mile Image Pack 2

BELLEZA’S LILY V2

Xenobia — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:51:08 +0000

I’ve worn a Belleza skin since November 27, 2010—I looked to see when I bought that first skin just to be sure. I started with Elle, went to Erika when that skin was new, and have now fallen in love with the new Lily V2. I purchased the basic, no-makeup version in three different shades from left to right in the photo below, Fair (with red eyebrows and hairbase tattoo), Sun Kissed with the default blond eyebrows and hairbase, and Deep Tan (with dark eyebrows and hairbase tattoo). You get all three choices for eyebrow and hairbase color with all of the color skins, so you can mix and match as you like—I love that option.

I’m wearing the skin option with cleavage, but I usually choose the option with less cleavage. i noticed that with the first two skins, I am wearing the eyebrow shape that was designed for my shape, but in the dark tanned skin I am wearing the eyebrow shape (bald) that comes with the skins.

While I am showing you the lightest and darkest skin tones and one of the middle tones, there are three middle tones I do not yet own. I really like being able to stay with the same skin but change the tone depending on the clothing I’m wearing, the designer’s preferences if I’m in a show or advertisement, or if I just feel like it.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

~~Right~~ Left

Skin: Belleza—Lily V2 (Fair 0/Cleavage/Red Brows and Hairbase Tattoo)

Hair: Dura—Boy 33 (Sienna)

Earrings: FineSmith—Play Cubes (Broadway)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Apple of My Eye) (Medium)

Middle

Skin: Belleza—Lily (Sun Kissed 0/Hairbase/Cleavage)

Hair: Dura—Boy 33 (Barley Corn)

Earrings: FineSmith—Chant (Petalite)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Forever Ice Beauty) (Medium)

~~Left~~ Right

Skin: Belleza—Lily V2 (Dark Tan 0/Cleavage/Dark Hair & Brows Tattoo)

Hair: Dura—Boy 33 (Black)

Earrings: FineSmith—Chakra Earrings (Texture-change)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Dark Ivory) (Medium)

All

Swimsuit: Mon Cheri—Wrap-Around Bikini Print

Poses: Manifeste Poses

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Background: PNP (from the Beach Fun Pack 3)

XEN’S NEWEST HAT

Xenobia — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:24 +0000

It’s not unusual for me to go on a hunt and then not open some of the items until it’s over. Such is the case with the dress I’m wearing in the photos. This cute mesh dress was a prize from AlaFolie in The Runway Perfect Hunt during April. When I finally got around to trying it on, I fell in love and was inspired to design a hat to go with it. The total look was so easy to put together using old and new favorites, including this new skin from Belleza. I’m showing the skin with no makeup so you can see the face clearly. I love it—the face is lovely and fits my “bone” structure well, something that most skins do not do, and I refuse to change my face to fit a skin.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Hat: Xen’s Hats—Daphne (This one is NOT color-change) (New)

Dress: AlaFolie—Gabrielle (The Perfect Runway Hunt)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Dew Earrings (Color-change)

Shoes: G Field—Ribbon Slingback Shoes (Salmon)

Skin: Belleza—Lily V2 (Fair 0) (New)

Hair: Dura—Boy*32(Barley Corn)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Forever (Pure Glistening Essence)

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Fingernails: FineSmith—French (Coral) (Size 10 only)

Poses: Corpus Poses (New poses; new location)

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Background: PNP (From the Garden of Dreams Pack)

FINESMITH & BLACKLIQUID MAKEUP FOR ASHRAYA

Xenobia — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:40:16 +0000

It should be no secret that Yula Finesmith is my favorite jewelry designer. I also love blackLiquid Tokyoska’s makeup. Both of these ladies are amazing designers, and they have generous natures. Recent examples of their generosity can be found at the Ashraya Project where each is donation 100% of the sales of these items to the project. What I am not showing you is the second set of jewelry from Yula and the second eye makeup and lips from blackLiquid that each is also donating 100% of the sales from. Go, spend, support this wonderful real-life project.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Jewelry: FineSmith—FINESMITH – Kirin’s Poem Set includes Headpiece, Necklace & Ring (Brown; Gems are changeable) (100% Donation to Ashraya)

Lips: blackLiquid Makeup—blackLiquid MAKEUP – ASHRAYA Henna Lips (100% Donation to Ashraya)

Eye Shadow: blackLiquid Makeup—ASHRAYA Henna Bird Eyes (100% Donation to Ashraya)

Fingernails: blackLiquid Nails—ASHRAYA Henna (size 10 only) (Free at Ashraya)

Gown: Designing Nicky Ree—Fiona (Royal Orange)

Shoes: G Field—Slingback Shoes (Orange)

Skin: Filthy—( C ) Jenny (Cream 01)

Hair: Amacci—Fayne + Hairbase (White)

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Forever Eyes (Pure Emerald Love)

Eyelashes: blackLiquid Makeup—Lashy

Poses: PNP

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Background: PNP

BRIDGET BARDOT INSPIRATION FOR BLACKLIQUID

Xenobia — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:13:35 +0000

I remember when Bridget Bardot was a young, French sex kitten and movie star. The press was fond of following her around and reporting on her activities. (Based on the number of photos I found here, the press appears to continue to follow her.) Ms. Bardot inspired blackLiquid Tokyoska to design the first makeup for her Bombshell Collection: Bardot. I did a search for photos of Bridget Bardot that I could use as my inspiration. The one I chose is below; click on it for the source of the photo.

Here are the photos I did. Not perfect, but pretty darn close.

It was not unusual for Ms. Bardot to show her teeth when she smiled her very sexy smile indeed, and blackLiquid gave us that option.

blackLiquid is planning to add to this line of makeups inspired by iconic blonds. I can hardly wait to see who she selects for inspiration next.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—BOMBSHELL Bardot

Skin: Filthy—Jenny (c) (Cream.01)

Hair: Dura—Girl 35 (Butter Rum) + Hairbase

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Dark Ivory)

Eyebrows: The Attic—Trimmed Brows (Light)

Dress: GizzA—Gardenia Coctail Dress (Cream) (I did not wear the beautiful bow that comes with the dress)

Pose: Manifeste Poses

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

FINESMITH’S RADIANT ANNA

Xenobia — Sat, 05 May 2012 19:16:31 +0000

I fell in love with this jewelry set the moment I saw it. Designed by Yula Finesmith to be worn by Anna Sapphire for the 2012 Ms Virtual World competition (that she won), it is now available at FineSmith for everyone. The pieces are texture-change using a menu, so it is very versatile. This is one of those sets I’ll go back to often. The headpiece style is unlike any design I have seen in SL. The earrings are delicate enough to be worn with most of my wardrobe. There are two necklaces that both look as good from the back as they do from the front, they are shown here together, but I could also wear them separately. I’ve paired it with this gorgeous gown from Entre Mares.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Jewelry: FineSmith—Radiant Anna Set (Texture Change)

Dress: Entre Mares—Jeana (Red)

Shoes: G Field—Ribbon Slingback Shoes (Crimson)

Skin: Filthy—Jenny (Cream 01)

Hair: Miss C.—Julia & Hairbase (Black)

Lip Gloss: blackLiquid Makeup—Blood Gloss

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Dearest Mine) (This is a new LM for My Precious)

Eye Shadow: blackLiquid Makeup—Gunmetal Glitter Shadow

Eye Liner: blackLiquid Makeup—Needle Black Liner

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Fingernails: FineSmith—Metallic (Color-change)

Poses: PNP

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Background: PNP

ON SAFARI WITH FINESMITH & XEN’S HATS

Xenobia — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:32:56 +0000

When Yula Finesmith introduced her new Back to Nature line, I knew I had some great hats to wear with them. I think of them as my Big Cats line. Here is a pair that are actually sold as a set—Cheetah and Cheetah Too. I’ve paired them with these great, bold Safari pieces from the FineSmith collection. Then I popped over to the Africa region to take photos.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Hat: Xen’s Hats—Cheetah (Cheetah with Black) & Cheetah Too (Black with Cheetah)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Safari Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet, and Men’s Ring

Blouse: Fri.day—Basic Turtleneck (Olive)

Slacks: The Sea Hole—Silk Dupioni Beachcombers (Champagne)

Shoes: G Field—[Mesh] Lace-Up Boots Gina (Fat Pack)

Skin: Belleza—Erika (Fair 0)

Hair: Dura—Girl 27 (Black) + Black hairbase

Lip Gloss: blackLiquid Makeup—Kabuki Red Matte

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Captured Soul)

Eye Shadow: blackLiquid Makeup—Emerald Green Glitter Shadow

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Fingernails: FineSmith—French Coral

Poses: aDORKable

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Location: Africa

ESHI’S FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

Xenobia — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:02:29 +0000

When I saw the announcement of this hair, I rushed over to Eshi Otawara’s shop and was the first to purchase it. Since then, SL has been a bit unpredictable and I’m just getting my post up. It reminds me a bit of a Dr. Seuss illustration—okay, maybe more than just a bit, and since I’ve always been a big Dr. Seuss fan, I had to have it. The Flower Arrangement is such fun, I couldn’t resist trying to spot those ladybugs on my head. (You can wear the hair without the ladybugs, but who would want to?)

Hair: Eshi Otawara—The Flower Arrangement

Skin: Belleza—Erika (Fair 0)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Dusted Elm (on and around eyelids), Orange Fizz Matte Lipstick over Kabuki Red Matte Lipstick

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

DECISIONS—FINESMITH, DURA, BLACKLIQUID MAKEUP, AND MORE!

Xenobia — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:24:43 +0000

Have you ever looked into your real life closet and tried to decide what to wear? Looking into your SL inventory can be even more difficult because you have so many more decisions to make—body, skin, eyes, eyelashes, fingernails, makeup, hair, clothing, and all of those accessories that go into making you look great. It’s a wonder we ever do anything but shop and get ready to go someplace with any time left over to actually get to where we want to go.

This mostly-empty armoire is certainly not representative of my inventory, but if I had made it look as over-stuffed as my inventory is, it would have taken way too long and would have been way too distracting. (Although it would have been fun.)

Today I’ve been trying to choose from among Agnes Finney’s new eyes, blackLiquid Makeup, FineSmith jewelry, Dura hair, and Xen’s Hats. After all of this, I still haven’t made up my mind, but I have saved all of the looks so I can go back to them. (Gosh, I love that feature. It’s the only way I can get ready with enough time to go anywhere.)

Oops! I just noticed that either I didn’t have my necklace adjusted, I hadn’t let it all rez, or my pose is causing the necklace to disappear into me. Whatever the cause, I didn’t notice it until now and I/m not going to go back to take another photo or I’ll never get this posted. (Sorry, Yula.)

Hair: Dura—Boy 32 (Barley Corn)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Mohar (Gold)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Olive Green Eye Shadow, Black Cherry Matte Lipstick

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Midsummer Night)

Fingernails: FineSmith—Taupe French

Yula has so many great jewelry pieces coming out that I have a difficult time picking out favorite pieces, but these necklaces and earrings in all of their colors will be among those favorites. I’ve never worn red eye shadow before, but it looked so great with this jewelry—not overdone, just the right amount. I love Yula’s newest fingernails with French nail polish. They are very soft and provide a great finishing touch.

Hair: Dura—Boy 33 (Barley Corn)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Folieole Necklace & Earrings (Sunflower)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Vixen Matte Lipstick, Red Glitter Shadow, Needle Black Liner

Eyes: My Precious—Anges Fae Eyes (Sunset Dream)

Fingernails: FineSmith—French Nude

Dura hair designer, chiaki Xue, really has a gift for hair design. This newest design is soft and sexy and is a great example of her talent with hair. I’d love to have this hair in real—and these earrings. I may only need one earring with this hair, but it needs to be a stunner and this is (so is its mate). The pair comes in several different colors, each one more beautiful than the last, but this one struck a chord with me.

Hair: Dura—Girl 35 (Sienna)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Chant Earrings (Calcite)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Berry Blast Lip Gloss, Olive Green Glitter Eye Shadow

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Captured Soul)

The soft look of hair, eyes, makeup, and fingernails set the stage perfectly here for these delightful earrings, another recent pair from FineSmith that meet my desire for gigantic, stylish ear decor.

All but one of the photos have Agnes Finney’s new Agnes Fae eyes in them. I love the soft look they have. Something about them just makes me feel good.

Hair: Dura—Girl 34 (Strawberry)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Play Cubes Earrings(Coral)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Rosy Nude Gloss, Olive Green Glitter Eye Shadow

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Midsummer Night)

Fingernails: FineSmith—French Coral

All I can say is that this combination makes my heart melt a bit.

Hair: Dura—Boys & Girls 31 (Mocha)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Mediterranean Necklace

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Olive Green Glitter Eye Shadow, Rosy Nude Gloss

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Midsummer Night)

Fingernails: FineSmith—French Aqua

I got so caught up in showing you hair, jewelry, eyes, makeup and fingernails that I almost forgot I’m a hat designer with a love of cloches.

Hat: Xen’s Hats—Summer Smiles (Color-change)

Hair: Dura—Boy 32 (Dark Brown)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Hermosa Espina Shena MVW (Red)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Black Cherry Matte Lipstick, Needle Black Eye Liner

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Sailor’s Night)

You see why I can’t make up my mind? I’ve barely scratched the surface of possibilities and it’s a very short and shallow scratch at that. (Oh, my gosh! I just attempted the math on just the hair, jewelry, makeup, fingernails, and hats I’ve mentioned in this column. If I just limited myself to those styles and the colors of each I have in my inventory, I could try a different combination every second of my remaining life and finish sometimes in my late 80s, maybe. Ok, I didn’t really do the math, but I actually understand how to do it and the number is huge, HUGE! I’m exhausted just thinking about it.)

Hat: Xen’s Hats—I’ll Love Y0u in the Springtime

Hair: Dura—Boy 34 (Mocha)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Fringe Collar (Texture-change)

Makeup: blackLiquid Makeup—Olive Green Glitter Eyeshadow, Mocha Glaze Matte Lipstick, Needle Black Eye Liner

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Fae Eyes (Arctic Prince)

Fingernails: FineSmith—French Coral

Freckles: Exodi—Sophie Freckles (Midtone) (No longer available)

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Outfit: coldLogic—Cohen Jumper (Moss)

Shoes: G Field [Mesh] Lace-up Boots Gina (Fat pack)

Skin: Belleza—Erika (Fair 0)

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Poses: ADORKable

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Armoire: BLD (BagLady Design)—LaAmoire

Hats and Hat Case added to armoire: Xen’s Hats

NEW THINGS IN MY INVENTORY

Xenobia — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:12:08 +0000

Okie dokie, it’s not all new, but most of it is, and I’m only sharing things I love. This new hat is Vera, one of my latest creations. It’s for sale for 55L for the next day or two or maybe a bit longer. You’ll love the lacy texture and the linen bow, both of which are color-change. The other thing I love about this hat is that you can turn it around on your head so the bow is wherever you want it. Those things make this hat very versatile.

I couldn’t resist adding this new Folieole Necklace Zing from FineSmith. You can get matching earrings, but I thought they might be a bit too much with this outfit from JaZzY’s. I am ready for summer and this sarong top and coordinating jeans are perferct for warm summer days.

When designers put together little vignettes for their customers, I am especially happy because I do not need to spend time searching my inventory for items that work together. This is a great little set from Spargel & Shine Homes at the Home and Garden Market Village. That sim was an interesting spot to wander around.

What Xenobia Is Wearing and Other Credits

Hat: Xen’s Hats—Vera (Color-change)

Outfit: JaZzY’s—Delicate Embrace (It also comes with necklace, earrings, & boots)

Jewelry: FineSmith—Folieole necklace ZING

Shoes: G Field—(Mesh) Gina (From the fatpack)

Skin: Belleza—Erika Sk 0

Hair: Dura—Boy 32 (Barley Corn)

Lip Gloss: Glitterati—Luscious Lips (Wide) Cherry Sorbet

Eyes: My Precious—Agnes Beaute Eyes (Dark Ivory)

Eye Shadow: blackLiquid Makeup—Olive Green Glitter Shadow

Eyeliner: blackLiquid Makeup—Needle Black Liner 1

Eyelashes: Miamai—No Alpha Lashes No. 6

Fingernails: FineSmith—Solid Pink

Poses: Adorkable

Model & Photographer: Xenobia Foxclaw

Vignette: Spargel & Shine Homes—Mirror Vignette White