The Zebra & The Racer

I haven't blogged in a while and to make it up to you I made a 2 in 1 blog post. As you can see these two outfits have a retro background and a similar structure (leggings, belt and big earrings). In comparison, I feel the first look is a safer option, and a little more demure, but still edgy enough with the bold choice of colors and the zebra on the dress. But if you feel you want to take a fashion risk I'd do go for the second look, which reminds me of car racing because of the colors and the pattern of the pants.

I hope you like them!

Lauryn <3 (the retro lover if you haven't noticed by now XD)

Credits:

The Zebra:
Eyes: Poetic Eyes - pc eyes by LL bright Ice Crystal
Lashes: Redgrave - Showgirl
Hair: VintageWear - Pushed and Shoved
Skin: Laqroki - Tess [Fair]
Dress: (part of) Emery - Outfit B.Y. #2
Leggings: .:MALT:. Fashions - Slinky Leggings Cherry
Belt: Reek - I heart Striped Belt
Earrings: artilleri - bead hoop earrings
Blangles: Viva La Glam - *MM* Chain and Resin Bangle
Shoes: Periquita - Funny Girl Flats White

Poses: *TorridWear* - Vain 01| C'est la vie! Standing Pose Cool #18

The Racer:
Jacket: artilleri - roxie jacket *yellow*
Pants: [Kyoot] - Nonsensical Pants Argyle or Something
Belt: *COCO* - Wide Belt (Enbossing)_White
Earrings and Bangles: Diamonde "Miabella" Set
Shoes: HOC - BoltsSneakers Unisex

Poses: *TorridWear* - Vain 06 and 08

Black & Gold

Yesterday it was the grand opening of Axel's new store! and as soon as I walked in and managed to rezz this skirt caught my eye, the pattern and the colors are stunning. I figured the Kookie chic heels would be a great match, so I decided to give prim toes another chance, this time with better results, I found these easy to work with and to change the color of the toes.

To go accordingly with the ethnic/tribal mood this look has I accessorized with a Lucas Lameth set which includes a nose pierce and with an Uzuri bracelet.



On a different subject, I was very lucky to receive Laqroki's new release: Tess. As usual you can expect great body and facial detailing and amazing shading. Tess however is easily identified by the cute little freckles on her nose and cheeks, which makes her unique. In conclusion, a great addition for your inventory and to the glow skin line by Laqroki.

Lauryn <3

Credits:
Eyes: Poetic Eyes - pc eyes by LL ice crystal
Lashes: *Mayden Couture* - eyelashes V2 9
Hair: ETD - Chel Black
Skin: Laqroki - Tess [Fair]
Shirt: Skin Flicks - Jane Ruffel Sleeve T Black
Skirt: :axel - Simone Floral Skirt Black
Belt: Armidi - Au di Leather Belt [Gold]
Necklace, Earrings and Nose pierce: (luc) - Han Hana Necklace and Earring set Black and Gold Bracelet: UZURI - Hasani Bracelet

Pose: *TorridWear* - Basics 04

Nautical

It all began when I wanted to do a preppy look, but at first I was going for a golfer kinda look composed mostly by pastels. The direction of this look changed quickly thanks to my love for primary colors, what was unexpected was the fact that I ended up looking like a sailor. I guess you can never completely predict or control how the final result.

Lauryn <3

Credits:

Eyes: Poetic Eyes - pc eyes by LL bright ice blue
Lashes: Mayden Couture - Eyelashes V1 9
Skin: Beauty Avatar Couture - ALYSSA Light Skin
Top: TRUTH - Striped Tunic Top [Nautical]
Jacket: Polina Kaestner - opened blazer (Marine)
Shorts: MG fashion - Sailor Shorts (Red)
Scarf: Decoy - Mraz Scarf Red
Shoes: Decoy - Shoes: Alexa Heels Nautical

Poses: ::C'est la vie !:: Standing Pose Cool #18 | *colamonico* Girls P14 (Sit Style - 01)

Opposites

I was spoiled with Beauty Avatar's new skin releases! Alyssa and Nelly. Alyssa is a hot brunette while Nelly has a very light colored eye brows, which makes her ideal to be a platinum blond. I fell in love with the way both of them suited my shape, which I didn't have to modify, but I have to admit that being a brunette myself in both rl and sl I feel more inclined towards Alyssa.

Next to previous Beauty Avatar skins I noticed and great improvement of the light skin tone, which seems more natural now. The shading (which I always look at very closely) is nicely done and very natural, notice the soft cleavage, the toned stomach and the legs. Another improvement I found were the lips, they now have a delicate glow that makes them look more natural and luscious. These skins just keep improving with time, and with a wide variety of makeups they seem like a no-brainer when it comes to skin shopping.

Lauryn<3

Credits:

Alyssa:
Eyes: Tuli - quiet eyes brown
Lashes: Mayden Couture - eyelashes V2 9
Hair: !lamb - Bang Bang (Ink)
Skin: Beauty Avatar - ALYSSA Light Skins
Bra: Armidi - Intimizzio Il Giorna White
Pants: Mayden Couture - Sabina 1
Necklace: Paper Couture - Pearl Strand Necklace

Pose: {flowey} we do summer

Nelly:
Eyes: Tuli - luminous eyes blue
Lashes: Rdgrave - Moulin Rouge
Hair: VintageWear - London Import
Skin: Beauty Avatar - NELLY Light Skins

Pose: *TorridWear* - High Fashion 7

Dark

It has taken me a while to blog again, mostly because I feel uninspired. It seems like every outfit I put together isn't blog worthy, it has been such a bad case of lack of creativity that I don't even know what to wear on an average sl day. Finally yesterday this top gave me a reason for a new post, you can always count on Baiastice for simplicity and elegance that's for sure.

Lauryn <3

P.S. I have to thanks Mandra Moody who helped me with the finishing touches for this look <333

Credits:
Eyes: Embellished - *Em* LiteBlue eyes
Hair: Kin - Nova [Black]
Skin: Laqroki - Kat [Fair]
Top: Baiastice - Black_mirage
Pants: LeLutka - OLIMPIA pants/black
Earrings: [ICoN] - ML set earring double
Bag: Amerie's Naughty - (:;S&S;:) Underarm bag
Glasses: FNKY! LadyBug Glasses (Black)

Pose: *colamonico* Girls P09