Smelly Detour.

When finding oneself lost in the sewer pipes, it helps to have goggles (for mysterious wet things that might spray you), boots (for stepping in mysterious wet things) + a popsicle (to distract from the smell). Also, a  feisty elephant guide ('specially one with a perky bowtie) are the best guides for helping find your way out of the drains.
Hmmm. It's possible that I got a dud.
Many thanks to creator Blake Rage for allowing me to shoot in his deliciously detailed, rusted-out build for his Avoid store. Smelly detour love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

 STYLING CREDITS

Cowboy hat hair (comes w/ hat): TRUTH HAIR -  Jill - LightBlondes01Fade (new!) *mwuahs Truth Hawks*
Dress: DRIFT - GI Jane Dress [MESH] M Curvy-Green Camo (new!) *mwuahs Kallisto Destiny*
Gray elephant: Kirin @ Collabor88 - My Little Elephant Yellow - Pose 1 (new!) *mwuahs Carolina Sautereau*
Pink elephant: Kirin @ Collabor88 - My Little Elephant Pink - Pose 3   (new!) *mwuahs Carolina Sautereau*
Daisy leg tats: LaGyo for DU4_Daffodil tattoo  long 1 (creator Gyorgyna Larnia)
Skin: Essences - *CHO skin* ~ Light Rose 02 ~ blonde (new!) *mwuahs Inka Mexicola* 
Eyes: IKON - Ascension Eyes - Nymph (ML) (new!) *mwuahs Ikon Innovia*
Boots: (fd) @ The Arcade (previous round) - Bossy Boots - Floral Pink + Orange; worn with (fd) - Bossy Boots Socks - White *mwuahs Toast Bard*
Popsicle: (Ag) - Popsicle Cherry (included in (Ag) - popsicle lipstains) - (creator Amiee Galicia)
Ring: HUDSON'S Clothing Co. - Large Diamond Ring Mens *Resizer* - group gift - free
Goggles: [Kumaki Glasses Style] - K_gs Fledermaus/DKH4 - #004 DKH - find/buy cat head for $0L (HINT: cats actually DO like water!) - free

shot at: DirtyDerp (creator Blake Rage)

Rockerazzi

Mah girl Miyoko Magic (who makes the funnest posestuffs) IMed me today + the convo went something like this:

Miyoko: Spent way too much on those damn Stiletto Moody boots.
Tesh: Me too.
Miyoko: Doin' a rocker girl post. You iz gonna be in it.
Tesh: Oh yea?
Miyoko: Yeah.
Miyoko has a rep for bein' um, a bit of a badass mofo chica, so, um. Thought I better do as I'm told. *mwuahs Miyoko Magic* 'Natch I couldn't resist takin' a shot of my own; I only hope I did her justice. *runs + hides, then strums some air guitar*

Badass mofo love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who recognizes badass mofo-ism when I sees it)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING CREDITS

on Tesh:
Skin: Glam Affair - -Glam Affair- Eva- MedTan - 07 (new!) *mwuahs M4ri1yn Magic*
Bangles: Boom @ The Rumor - *BOOM* The Rumor Edition Bangles - $1L
Dress: Hucci - ::HH:: Hucci Dance Darling - Black
Necklace: Acid & Mala - .:A&M:. Messed Memory Wire Set - Silver & Black
Earrings: Acid & Mala - .:A&M:. Messed Memory Wire Set - Silver & Blue
Gloves: Indyra Originals - Bastille gloves (from Costume-Bastille)
Hair: Dernier Cri - Raine - Color 01
Tattoo: Tattoo: Para Designs - Sailor Jerry Tattoos (MM Prize) - free
Boots: Stiletto Moody - Stiletto Moody Skyhigh Boot (Black Kidskin) v1.40
Mic: Libber's - Libber's Jamming Mic - lucky board prize - free
Guitar: Libber's - Jamming Guitar Red (comes with various "rock out" + dance animations!) - lucky board prize - free

on Miyoko Magic:
Boots: Stiletto Moody - Stiletto Moody Skyhigh Boot (Black Kidskin) v1.40
Hair: Truth - Tilly - night
Skin: Tuli - []::Tuli::[] Sayuri tone 2 :: VIP group special (b)
Top: Sassy Kitty Designs - Razzel Dazzel Dress Beige Sheer
Bra: Angel Dessous - FrancesBra, black
Shorts: Schwarz - Sexy Shorts
Sunglasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - K_gs Atmosphere 1.00
Tattoo: NOSOTR@S - The King Tattoo
Guitar: Kujisawa 15 (store closed; creator Lord Kujisawa)

Poses by: Miyoko Magic

Leggo My Aoharu

If the words frugalista + fashionista reside anywhere in your SL shopping soul, you've likely been trying to battle your way into the Aoharu + Anexx SIMs to do the grabby grabby thing at their much-anticipated 50% off sale.

Because these stores have such classic pieces for guys -- it's definitely one of Gavin's faves -- we thought it would be fun to shoot both guys + girls looks to show you. -- For my frugalistas: as usual I've tried to incorporate at least one freebie or other gift into nearly all of these looks, so even if you have zero spare $L, hopefully you'll still see some things you wanna scoop below.

I have a thing for jackets + when I saw this candy pink cropped leather one with roll-up sleeves + a blue denim lining, I was a goner. (Or more precisely, my $L were Just. Gone). This thing is bursting with details, from the gold studs on the jacket to the "rough" collar texture. I layered this jacket on top of one of my go-tos tank tops, the free white lace-edged pink "Spicy" tank by PARADISIS. -- Gavin's black vest + gray hoodie combo is one of my faves on him -- especially with these black "vintage wash" jeans. To me, this guys' look oozes relaxed cool, with none of that TTH-ing (you know, Trying Too Hard) thing.Here's a close-up to show a second look at the open black lace "patchwork" that's inset into these jeans. (Sorry this image is a tad fuzzy, SL refused to cooperate with me on this shot). The little scratchy textures might be '80s-retro but as in RL, that style period throwback simply refuses to vanish completely. LOL.
Isn't this 1-sided pony cap hair cute? It's also free, courtesy of the MM board at IrEn. It comes with your several color change optionns for both the hair + the cap. There's more cute free hairs here scattered thru the store (as hunt items + other gifties) too; be sure to scoop the free "Geisha" tattoo on the ground which is kinda cool (look near the freebies table).
I've had my sad, /me-wants-those eyes on these Anexx "ribbon pumps" for awhile now. Good thing 50% off sales are like, instant mood lifters! *happy dance*
One of the best men's holiday gifts previously at Le.Look! was the men's brown leather jacket by Aoharu. Gavin liked this jacket so much that he scooped the black leather version as well, which comes with the option of wearing a just-wrinkled, button-down black shirt inside (that's nicely unbuttoned at the bottom). -- Here I'm wearing Aoharu's belted black snakeskin trench dress which I have a feeling is gonna become my go-to for when I can't decide what to wear. You literally just slip it on + hey presto! Instant pulled-together look.

See how dressed up we get for sushi here.
Yes, I am a Truth hair addict. This "Saskia" style is one that I actually purchased by mistake (by chatting + not paying attention + hitting the "Buy" button . . . danger!) -- and then promptly fell in luhs with. My $L have a deep + abiding connection with the Truth store and I am powerless to stop it. *sighs*
These Aoharu lace-up platforms are both dramatic + sexy; the gold-tinged ribbon at the back adds just the right oomph of color contrast. These are such a statement, especially when worn with a clean or relatively simple black look, so that the ribbon lace-ups on these really pop against the legs.
Gavin + I decided to do a li'l record shopping, so a more dress-down vibe was in order. Check out this slouchy, off-the-shoulder zebra top that I'm modeling here, that I paired with these black lace "patchwork" gray jeans (both by Aoharu). The PacMan necklace is free by Ducknipple + this ridic sexy "Reese" hair (with choppy layers that fall longer in the front) is -- yup, from Truth.
Isn't this skin divine? It's free in the Cupcakes group Notices (the group join fee is currently $0L until I believe this coming Sunday). These undereye bags are somewhat of a novelty in face-perfect SL skinland; there's funny "drunken" skins included in the gift too.
Gavin is modeling the Aoharu men's jeans in "vintage blue" wash here. He's also showing last week's $1L men's fashion week giftie from Connors, this beige henley with a nicely shaded V-neck collar.
Of course a certain someone couldn't resist the 99 cents bin.

"Geez, they don't they have any old Boyz II Men albums here! -- Wait! Is that an original Britney Spears in this 99 cents bin? Score!"
Meanwhile I was having awes vinyl scoring luck too. Here's me getting my paws on an original De La Soul 12" -- also in the 99 cents section! Somebody really needs to pay better attention about their store inventory here.
These Anexx yellow gold "fringe pumps" were so yummehs that I had to score the fatpack (actually the best deal for how many colors you get, especially after the 50% off). -- See how my SL gfs failed at preventing me from yet another shoes splurge? *giggles* Oh wellz. Life goes on.
Check out how snuggly these light pink Anexx boots are. You get your choice of 2 textures; I'm showing the "Nordic" legwarmers knit here. My calves are so warm + toasty now. Oh yes.
This is another denim jacket by Aoharu (it comes with an optional leopard print which I've left off here), which I've paired a sexy sheer cami from Sassy! that you can get for free in its subscribo. I'm also wearing the free Fhang Candy skin that you can win in the store's MM board. The skin has intensely-hued makeup with a candy-pink lip, and a gorgeous tan glow. *mwuahs Michi Fhang for the bazillionth time*

Gavin is wearing the free unisex sunglasses gift for the the Shoes & Accessories Hunt by Kumaki Glasses Style (this is such an awes store for both glasses + sunglasses), which come in your choice of customizable tints + shading colors. I'm wearing another color of the Aoharu black lace "patchwork" jeans here. -- Aaaah this brisk winter air is so great for striking these super nonchalant poses.
Now for just the thing after a hard day of elbow jostling + battling the dreaded lag monster . . . a foot massage . . . by a guy! This sweet + funny foot massage animation chair is the Burning Hearts Hunt gift from Kabuki Creations + comes with a gentle foot stroking ani. -- Ladies: this is life as it should be, no? Many thanks to Dudda Susa for helping me with this one . . . . my weary feets were thanking you girl! *mwuah*
The Aoharu + Anexx SIM sale runs thru January 24, so you have time. If you've got some $L to spare, shoe mavens will wanna do an Anexx drive-by. At the 50% off price, most shoes seemed to be under $300L (with some under $200L). -- At Aoharu, a single piece of women's clothing started roughly around $150L-$200L; guys' clothing started even lower (for example, jeans and tops seemed were around $100L per color). Fatpacks were also a far better deal per item so make sure you check them before you buy the single (I found these worth it if you really like 2 or more colors of the same style).

O you amazing sales. Why do you always end up costing me more $L? *sigh*

Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who finds it physically impossible to resist any great sale, in any life)
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING CREDITS:

on Tesh:

Pink jacket look:
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Black - 50% off sale
Belt: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Pink(Belt/Studded) - 50% off sale
Pink leather jacket (comes with or without denim shirt inside): Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_RollupRidersJK_WithDenim_Pink - 50% off sale
Pink tank top: PARADISIS - Spicy - Top pink - free
Black stilettos w/ pink-red ribbons: Anexx - Anexx_RibbonBeltPumps_Black/Red - 50% off sale
Ring: Fairy Tail - Rose Ring - previously free (shown right)
Hair: IrEn - Tasha brown MM board gift - free
Hairpin (2 pink roses): Noju - Antique 2-rose hair clip(red)
Skin: Curio - :GP: Sundust Frex [Dark] Winter-Chestnut 1
Hand tattoo: This Way! - 8Ball Nails - $25L (shown right)
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar - Water (Large Iris) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes

Black trenchcoat look:
Black trench dress: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_SnakeTrenchCoat_Black - 50% off sale
Lace-up shoes: Aoharu - AOHARU_WALK_CrossLacedUpHeels_Black - 50% off sale
Necklace: Donna Flora - Spring red necklace (shown above)
Hair: Truth - Saskia - Espresso
Skin: Curio - :GP: Petal [Dark] Elf-Soot 2
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Raven) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes

Zebra top look:
1-shoulder zebra top: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_KawaiiBaggyT-Shirt/Zebra - 50% off sale (shown above)
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Gray- 50% off sale
Yellow ankle fringe pumps: Anexx - Anexx_FringePumps_Gold - 50% off sale (shown below)
Necklace: Ducknipple - Pacman Necklace - free
Bracelets: Crazy - Gift Bracelets (Golden Brazelet and Serengeti Bracelet Left worn) - $1L (shown left)
Earrings: Glow Studio - Glam Earrings (Gold)
Yellow ring: Elate! - Sunny Rose Ring - previously $1L
Purple rose ring: mocha - Classica Rose Ring - $20L gatcha - Albero Sweethearts Festival
Purple Double rose barette: Noju - Antique 2-rose hair clip(purple)
Hand tatoo: Cyanide - Tattoos - In the Dead of Night - former hunt gift - previously free
Tattoo: I Heart Rien - Natural Girl - lucky board prize - free
Hair: Truth - Reese - Espresso
Skin: Cupcakes - JDiamond - Nutmeg - Hungover - Jan group gift - free (*NOTE: $100L group join fee is wavied only thru this Sunday)
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Raven) - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Legwarmers boots + denim shirt look:
Jeans: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_LaceCrashDenim_Blue - 50% off sale
Shirt: Aoharu - Aoharu_BT_VintageDenimJK_Washed_WithShirt/Leopard - 50% off sale
Cami: Sassy! - Wet n Wild tank top - silver sheer - subscribo gift - free
Knit boots: Anexx - Anexx_KnitLegwarmers_Pink
Hair: Argrace - Standard Casket & Straight
Skin: Fhang Candy - [FC] Bianca//Crazed/FhangCandy - MM board gift - free
Tattoo: I Heart Rien - Natural Girl - lucky board prize - free
Eyes: Negaposi - Lunar eyes - Azur - Large Iris - $30L
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Mouth ladybug: IrEn - Your Own Ladybug - Snail Hunt gift #34 - free

Foot massage chair with animation: Kabuki Creations - Special Memories - Burning Hearts Hunt gift #55 - free

Poses include those by: Penny Dreadful Arcade @ Haiti disaster relief event (thank you OMGWTF Barbeque for organizing this heartfelt event!) - Esme for (pda) myth.takes - Haiti Disaster Relief special - $100L; Ks2cool - $5L per pose pack; Izumiya - free; and Sunflower Poses

on Gavin McGinnis:

Black vest with gray hoodie + black jeans look:
Black down vest w/ gray hoodie: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_DownVest_with_W-ZipHoody_Black - 50% off sale
Black jeans w/ vintage wash: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Black - 50% off sale
Black boots: Nardcotix - NX-Nardcotix Claudio Boot Black - (SAH) BOYZ - #85 hunt gift - free
Tattoo: Broken Rulez - Dragon Tattoo - previously free
Skin: BeReal - Exclusive Max Skin - previously free
Hair: Junwave - Natural Short (black) - previous $50L sale
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Lagoon) - $30L

Black leather jacket + black button-down shirt look:
Black leather jacket + black jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_LeatherTailoredJK_withShirtBK_Black - 50% off sale
Hair: Sadistic Hacker - Magnoria II (Dark)

Beige henley + blue jeans look:
Beige jersey top: Connors - *Connors* CountryBoy_Beige - group gift - free
Jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Dark - 50% off sale
Shoes: Hoorenbeek @ LE.LOOK! - l'homme - Boots -previously free
Hair: Sadistic Hacker - Magnoria II (Dark)
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Lagoon) - $30L
Skin: BeReal - Exclusive Max Skin - previously free
Tattoo: Broken Rulez - Dragon Tattoo - previously free

Dark brown henley + jeans look:
Brown henley: Saikin - henley neck shirt brown - previous $50L sale
Jeans: Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Dark - 50% off sale
Sunglasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - K_gs SAH GoodWorld 1.00 - Shoes & Accessories Hunt #24 - free
Shoes: Hoorenbeek @ LE.LOOK! - l'homme - Boots -previously free

Gavin's poses by: Long Awkward Pose and Izumiya - free

3 Slip Dresses + Pork Chop: The Plastik's "Bordello" + Hyper Culture's "Senorita"

I have a thing for minidresses. Kinda a big thing. Therefore I was way excited to see that one of my go-tos for smexeh minidresses, The Plastik, has an exquisite new slip dress out called the "Bordello," which of course I had to scoop in a couple of colors.
The "Bordello" is just scrumptious. I love you forever The Plastik for such superfine details: these lush, velvety scrolling textures; the fluid way that these patterns curl + wind sumptuously over the torso; the semi-faded lace skirt edging; and these rich color combos that you just wanna gobble up. I. Die.
I was also impressed with the superfine quality of Hyper Culture's Mix & Mingle Hunt gift and wanted to try another style from this store. One of their newest slip dresses, the "Senorita," instantly grabbed me for its naughty half-lingerie, half-dress design. The slip dress style is not the easiest thing to get right (i.e., the tendency is to overstep the sexy) but this dress absolutely nails it. The thick lace strips on the bodice are just-right-revealing + the effect of the darker black lace textures laid against the sheer black covering is just lovely.
The "Senorita" dress is striking on its own, but it also totally works as part of an ensemble. Here I paired it with one of my hands-down fave new tops, this sheer striped chiffon blouse from Pink Outfitters. See how the addition of this versatile top instantly changes this look into something demure and preppy-snooty? My sexy schoolteacher glasses + retro flapper girl hair just had to make an appearance for this outfit.
These shots were taken in-world at Le Chat Gris, an adorable cafe by creator Nikita Weymann. (Nikita's free "reading poufe" gift has been all over the blog circuit this week -- touch the group join sign on the wall to join the group for $0L + then the sign above to get the pretty cushion seat with reading animation -- but I think that her lovely cafe is the real gem). You totally feel transported to a New Orleans coffeehouse + there's a relaxed, homey feel that makes you want to linger. You can almost smell the java + cigarettes.
Nikita has built-in poses hidden around her cafe like little secrets waiting to be discovered. This pretty reading bench outside was just one example (hint: click the shadows).
Be sure to try the jam jar inside for some supercute sits. I did a whoopsie when my bootay slipped unexpectedly into the sticky jam here.
Gavin and I felt very lucky to be able to meet Pork Chop, Nikita's brand-new kitty. Isn't he a cutie patootie? Pork Chop blinked a lot and seemed quite innocent, but we sensed that he might be a troublemaker in the making. For example, Pork Chop refused to participate in our hairstyles debate and then we caught him giving Nikita's pet monkey the stink-eye (we couldn't tell whether he was jealous or maybe considering dinner).
Nikita also showed us a lovely garden down the road, which was just bursting with gorgeous country blooms. Gavin was inspired to try a gentlemanly pose here. Isn't he gallant?
I pretended that Gavin's T-shirt referred strictly to some hot chicken soup that just needed cooling.
Drop into Le Chat Gris + wave hello to Nikita and Pork Chop if you see them. Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
Teshan2222 Wycliffe
(who totally wants a puppy named "Meatball")
http://slexyfashionista.blogspot.com/

STYLING DETAILS:

1st look:
Brown dress (includes leg lace): The Plastik - Bordello - Woodwork
Hair: Truth - Hannah (Treacle)
Earrings + Necklace: Dark Mouse - Dripping Pearls Earring (Silver) and Necklace
Bracelet: Eolande - Graduated Pearl Bracelet - pink

2nd look:
Gray dress: The Plastik - Bordello - Hive
Hair: Truth - Gillian - Chocolate - $25L sale
Bracelet: Eolande - Graduated Pearl Bracelet - pink
Necklace: Eolande - Graduated Pearl Necklace - pink

3rd look:
Dress: Hyper Culture - HC Black Lace Collection - Senorita
Hair: Detour - Bliss (Black)
Back necklace: U&R Dogs - Bolero Necklace [L]
Earrings: Meteor Rain - Pierced Earrings (Teardrop) Garnet - previously free
Fishnets: SHi - Stocking x12 Fishnet - free

4th look:
Dress (worn as undershirt/skirt): Hyper Culture - HC Black Lace Collection - Senorita
Sheer blouse: Pink Outfitters – Poppy Sheer Chiffon Blouse (shirt) – black
Glasses: Kumaki Glasses Style - K_gs - Almeja PickGiftVersion - profile picks gift - free
Hair: Atomic - Nicole - Blonde - former $50L sale
Fishnets: SHi - Stocking x12 Fishnet - free

Worn thruout:
Skin: Pink Fuel - Skye (Honey) - Blood Red Bees (dkbrow/freck)
Eyes: Negaposi - Glass Eyes (Violet) - $30L
Shoes: Maitreya - Chi Chi Pumps - Black Velvet

On Gavin McGinnis:
T-shirt: Barcode - $1L

Poses by: Long Awkward Pose and On The Cover (now closed); couples garden dance pose by Diesel Works