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Calypson Batik by salt.

My tulips have poked their heads above the earth. Spring has sprung. And I need pretty new stuffs. \o/

I found this beautiful soft silk dress at salt. The pastel print with a touch of gold is elegant and perfect for any occasion. The sculpted skirt with its charming hemline flows smoothly from the top and hugs my curves beautifully. Did I mention I love the print?

salt. is fast becoming one of my favorite stores. I need everything Tammany Goodliffe creates. One visit, and you'll be hooked too.

Dress: Calypson Batik by salt.
Hair: Elena by Exile
Jewelry: Gold and Freshwater Pearl Necklace by Muse
Pose: [elegant] topsy and turvy by .:Still Life:.
Skin: MegAn by Dutch Touch

Charity Events

Like many of us, I have lost a dear friend to cancer. And I have a close friend who is frantically trying to get in touch with family in Japan. It warms my heart to see our community come together around both these causes.

If you would like to support either of these charities, please visit:

Linden Relief Teddy Bears

Fashion for Life

Pacific Crisis Fundraiser

American Cancer Society

Americares

American Red Cross

Pacific Crisis Fundraiser

Within hours of the earthquake and tsunami striking Japan, SLers came together to raise money to help the victims. One such effort is the Pacific Crisis Fundraiser.

PCF is a fundraising event with 400+ designers selling their products, donating either 50% or 100% of each sale to Americares. It has already raised USD 4,000 (and counting). If you are a designer and would like to participate, registrations are still open.

For information or help setting up your vendors at the event, join the group "Pacific Crisis Fundraiser" and IM any of the Officers. Or go to the venue and IM anyone with a "PCF Team" group tag.

PCF runs March 16 - April 10, 2011. Come shop!

The participating designers are:

22769 ~casual couture
3636
4Kittens of the Apocalypse
90 Degrees
A Netherworld
A.S. Designs
[ABODE]
Absolute Girls
Absolution
Abundantia
acid & mala
[Acide!]
AD Creations
Adam n Eve
[AddiCt]
Adore&Abhor
aDORKable Poses
Agapee
Ah Flou
Aiden’s Closet
AL Gadgets
AlaFolie
alexohol
Alienbear’s Design
.:[AMAME]:. Kids
amanda’s fashion
Amarelo Manga
Angel Dessous
Animations Rising
AOHARU
artFiona original art
Atooly
Atypical
AVANT
Avantgarda
Avon+Alpha
Baby Monkey
Bad Influence Bodyworks
Bad Katz Textures
Baffle!
Banana Banshee
Bare Rose
Basics
[BedlaM]
Bella Vida Jazz Lounge
Belle Fille
{Bingo}
Bitch Tail
Blackbird
Bliensen + MaiTai
Blow-Up
Blue Blood
Body Talking
*BOOM*
Buffy Faith
Bumbershoot
Butterfly Effectz
buttons.
B[u]Y Me
ByKay Creations ~
byWildSoul
::Caladesi island co.::
Casa de Bebe
CC Decor
Cel’s Jewelry
(census)
;;; CERO STYLE ;;;
Cerridwen’s Cauldron
Chantkare
cheerno
Chrysallis Labs
## CI ## Creative Insanity
:: Cilian’gel Boutique ::
cleo design
Clique Poses
Colore Art Gallery
Condemned designs
couverture
Clothes Culture
clutter
CoLLisions
**Comfy Within**
::COOL BEANS::
Coriander
CRAYON DESIGN
*+Crie Style+*
Crushed Violets
CS Shapes
CutiePop!
CyberKitten Bakery
cynful
Damage
Damaged Rose
.: Dark FairyTales :.
Dark Mouse
DCNY
De La SOUL
Delaney’s Delirium
Delicious
dernier cri
Destiny’s Designs
Destiny’s Divine Designs
Di’s Opera
Diablo Dogs
Digital Eyes
Diesel Works Poses & Animations
Difisa
Discord Designs
.::Divine::.
Djinn & Tonic
donna flora
doremi
Dragon Charm Designs
Dragon`s Eye Design
:*:Dreamin’ Bird:*:
Dreamscapes Art Gallery
::Duh!::
EarthVisions Gallery
::Eclectic Firefly::
Ein peixe
Eitaro Ying
El Refugio Pottery
(Elate!)
Elegant Goth
ELEMENTAL JEWELRY
Elemiah Design
[ E l l i e ' s   A t t i c ]
Enchanted Creations
Embody Shapes & Poses
*Epic*
EROSION
Erotique Designs
Esk-Imo
Estetica
Eternal Shape
exile
Exposeur
Exquisite Beauty Creations
+ ezura +
Fabric Lab
FacTs
Fannie Lulibub
FD Decor
Fear & Clothing
Fellini Couture
Filthy Things
FlowScapes
Foxchase Jewelry Designs
Frooti
Frozen Panty
Fruit of the Loon Textures
FUZION FASHIONS
G2
Geisha Dreams
Gelese Giano
Gemini Genesis
Gems & Kisses
Gesticulate
Gigi Ponnier
Ginger
Glam Affair
Glitterati
[ glow ] Studio
Gnarlic Plimpton
Gos
grixdale
-Hanaya- Yummy Collectibles & Art Gallery
Hasi`s
hate me and eat me
Haute Living
heartsick
HelaMiyo
Hellbent Designs
hellcat
Honey kitty
Honey*Soul
House Of Starlight
House of Xevion
Hucci
HUIT
~.:.Hysteria.:.~
I~Mae~gination
Iren
iN vOGUE Shapes
INDI Designs
Indie Rose
Innya Ink.
[Insatiable Fashions]
Instituto Espanol
Insufferable Dastard
Intrigue Co.
[-iPoke-]
Italica Interior Design
Izzie’s
jada humby
.: Jae Creations :.
::JAZUMI::
je suis…
Jojo’s
*** Just You Jewels ***
justb
Juxtapose
K & Z Art
~*Kahli’s Closet*~
KamreK Creations
Karma Skins
Khaotic Creations
Kennedy’s
KHUSH
[kik]
kisetsu
Kitty Boom
Kitty Kid Paw Powa
Kouse’s Sanctum
[kusshon] furniture & interieur
.::La Flat::.
La Forgia Jewels
Ladies Who Lunch
LadyJCreations
LaGyo
Latex Web, Inc.
lauria Aboma
Laval Art
Lazy Places
Le Bloom
Le Poppycock
Lemons & Cream
*Les Petits Détails*
+Lika Ruby+
Lillou’s Designs
LN Moda
Lolapop!
Long Awkward Pose
loulou&co
Love Me Brutal
LoveKitty
lycee feelings shop
[ Lucky #7 ]
[M]
M&W Creations
Magic Waffle
Magical Forest of Dreams
MANDALA
Manifeste
Marymac
Mebbery
Medley
Mermaid Treasure & Boutique
Mia’s Gems
Miamai
Miao
Miniascape
Minuet
Misera
Miseria
moloko
Moonshine
Mz. Shoes
Naive
Nefertiti Kimagawa
Nek~O~Licious
Neko Sovereign
neoma
Nerdosaurus
[ni.Ju]
nordari
Nox.
Oblivious
OCELLO
.::ODB::.
OH MY GOTH
Orage Creations
Osakki
OuTRage! Clothing Company
Palais
Para Designs
Park Place Home Decor
PATRON
PeanutButterFly
Peeps Fashion
PeKaS Desing
Peqe
Petal’s Place
Petit Oiseau
~*~Phenomena~*~
{PHRESH}
Pink Fuel
Pink Label/Delights by Talena
Plume
Pocket Mirrors
Poetica
PomPomPom
[PoPRocK]
POSEUR
PRIMALOT
PXL creations
Rampage Designs
RAWR!
Razorblade Jacket
Redthor
Republic
REPULSE
Robotic Arms Gallery
Rock Candy
rockCandy
Rotten Toe
Rottweiler
Royal Trash
Royally
Runway Couture
~ S&S ~ Swords & Sahara Designs
Sandry’s
Sangre Noir
Sanu
saris Saenz
Sascha’s Designs
Sassy Kitty Designs
Saturnine Dreams
Shades of October
.::SHAPping::.
She’s So Unusual Shoes
Shiki Designs
sigma jewels
!Silken Moon
+Silly Tart+
Similar Footwear
~Simply~
Singh’s Bunnies
Skye’s the Limit Creatures
*SoliDea Folies*
SOMAPOP
Somnia
Sonata Inc
Southpaw
Sparkle (A Subdivision of Schismphrenic)
Splendilicious
Spyralle
Star Salt
Static Clothing Co.
Static Revenge
Statique.
SteamBound
Studio Sidhe
Style by Kira
{ SUI BUTTON }
Suki’s Silken Fashions
sur+
!*[]Sweet’n'Tart[]*! Skins & More…
.Sweet Antidote.
Sweet To The Max
{SweetTooth}
sysy
SYSy
T Junction
Taboo Shoe
Tart Gallery
Tasty
TeaSoup
*Tempest*
The Bohemian Underground
The Cullen Gallery
The PAINTOY Factory
The Pumpkin Head
The Secret Store
The Warehouse
TimelessRose Creations (Aine Auer)
Tiny Spaces Children’s Furniture
tomoto,
Tree & Ocean (TOSL)
*TuttiFrutti*
[-\\Twat Wafle//-]
Tweedle
Urban Republic Co
VACKRA
Vanitas Vesture
Venus Envy
Vicarious Vitae
Vick Spitteler
Vinyl Cafe
[VIRTUAL/INSANITY]
vive9
ViviDesigns
{V-ola!}
Voltai
Vox
W. Winx
Wall Candy
WAP Design
{what next}
!WhAtEvR!
WI♚LAY STYLEZ
::::Woody End::::
Wootles!
{WooZ}
+:+WTG+:+
[w]under
Xplosion
[ Y ] style
Y’s Art&Poses
Zanzo
{Zeery} Color Couture
Zibska
Ziva’s Underground Footware

Suha by Indyra Originals

If you know me, you know I am a major fan of Indyra Seigo's designs. She recently released Suha, an adorable Spring outfit. Race over and get your copy today.

The top is beautifully sculpted and the shading on the textures is perfect. It is cinched at the waist by a gorgeous gold belt, which gives this casual outfit an elegant look. It has a resize HUD to help you fit the prim to any shape.

The sculpted shorts have a pretty diagonal texture that lined up perfectly for me.

This outfit is available in several snazzy colors: Blue Curacao, Honeysuckle, Live Coral, Noir, Peony, Russet and Silver Cloud.

These shoes, also by Indyra, are cute and versatile. They are available in black and in white.

The Suha Stones jewelry is a natural fit with this look. This set is available in several colors that match the outfits.

I love the Marina tote and you will too. Each bag can be worn 3 different ways and includes adorable animations that worked fine with my AO. It is available in black and in white.

I'm usually fashionista fail, but Indyra makes pulling a look together so darn easy! And every piece is amazingly detailed.

I recently met Indyra herself. I have long loved her designs, and now I'm a fan of the designer too.

Do visit her store. I never leave empty handed and I've never been disappointed with any of her products. Go shop!


Hair: Adam by Bryce
Jewelry: Suha Beads by Indyra Originals
Outfit: Suha by Indyra Originals
Poses: Elisa and Poseur
Shoes: Coquette Noir: Marina Wedge by Indyra Originals
Skin: Gwen by Dutch Touch

Fashion for Life

Fashion for Life runs March 12-22, 2011. Our goal is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

This year’s theme is “Beyond Black and White,” embodying the spirit of cancer survivors everywhere as they find hope rising out of the dark diagnosis of cancer. The sims are beautiful and well worth a trip just to see the fantastic builds.

There are 9 sims and over 190 stores, chock full of goodies. I've been around the sims and peeked in all the stores. The items for sale are fabulous. *drools*

Come shop and support a worthy cause!

The sims and stores with locations:

ANSEL ADAMS

Sponsored by Designing Nicky Ree
Built by Frederick Lancaster

Gacha Area

Adam n Eve
Agnes Finney--My Precious
AlaFolie
Alienbear's Jewelry
Alyssa Bijoux Jewelry
-AZUL-
BellaDonna
Clio
Designing Nicky Ree
Donna Flora
Kunglers
LaLei
LaVie
Miamai
MOREA STYLE
Pretty Lady Fashions
PurpleMoon Creations
Sage Fashions
Sascha's Designs
Sparkle Skye Designs
Styles of edo
Tres Beau Designs
*VoguE*


ARBUS

Sponsored by Evie’s Closet
Built by Dream Resistance

Gacha Area

Adored
**Angelwing**
Audacious Designs
Baby Monkey
b[ELLE]issima!
Boho Baku ~
Calla
Ear Candy
Earth & Sky Designs
::Eclectic Firefly::
Eclectica
Evie’s Closet
Fantasia: Fantasy Clothier
Gems & Kisses
*GutterPup*
Lemania Indigo Designs
Lois Allen Designs
Mer Betta
~ Mystic Sky ~
salt.
Solange!
Sophistishapes
Tree & Ocean SL (TOSL)
Virtual Impressions


AVEDON

Sponsored by Bliss Couture
Built by Cierra Anatine

Entertainment sim including stage, catwalk, cancer info center


BOURKE WHITE

Sponsored by [Elikatira]
Built by Syngen Sohmers

Gacha Area

A&k Designs
*Amaranthus*
Apple May Designs
BeNoir Designs
Dark Mouse
e! Eclectic Apparel and Accessories
(Elate!)
[Elikatira]
Fashism
*FIR & MNA*
MdC
Malt
(nova)
PIDIDDLE
Pixel Mode
Pixel Passion
Riddle
Sakinah
Style by Kira
Vanitas Vesture
Vitamin Ci
Willow


HELMUT NEWTON

Sponsored by KMadd Enterprises/MADesigns
Built by Raven Haalan

Gacha Area

ALEIDA
BAIASTICE
Blacklace Lingerie
*Bliss Couture*
Cashmere
Casa CheerNo
EarthStones
Gos
HardWear
je suis...
KMadd Enterprises/MADesigns
[LeeZu!]
LOGO
MEB Fashion
MOOD
N-core design
Nyte'N'Day
Orage Creations
Osakki
REALE
SF Design
SHIKI
SYSY's
Vindi Vindaloo Creations


IRVING PENN

Sponsored by LaPointe and Bastchild
Built by Syngen Sohmers

Gacha Area

artMEfashion
Awesome Designs
Bishwear
*Epic*
FakE
~*~Felicia's Fashions~*~
::Fierce Designs::
FuLo
G SLOANE COUTURE
Ginevra Lancaster Fashion Designs
Glance
Haven Designs
HOC Industries
Hot LALA
Indyra Originals
Jada Humby Couture
LaPointe and Bastchild
M Designs Menswear
Maverick Design
Muhi
Naive
Peeps Fashion
Spyralle
Total Betty
VERO MODERO


MAPPLETHORPE

Sponsored by Falln Angels
Built by Eshi Otawara

Gacha Area

Amacci
Avedon
Bare Rose Tokyo
Brocade Tiger
.+*Cipher*+.
Eshi Otawara
Falln Angels
=Feather=
Gallery fumiwo
Heartsick
LIKKA*HOUSE
LittleGirl
Mashooka
Milky House
NONKO romankan
Schön
Show Your Style
Sonatta Morales
~*{ The Black Canary }*~
Umi Usagi
Vanity Hair
Vlintuition
Vui
{Zaara}


SHULMAN

Sponsored by :. WoE .:
Built by Nigel Riel

Gacha Area

*BOOM* Clothing
Butterfly Effectz
Dawn Design
Duh!
:: Exodi ::
.+*Fab.Pony*+.
fm shoes
Goth1c0
Greymoon
Grixdale
Image Reflections
JariCat Fashions
KHUSH
Oblivious
Peqe
Poetic Colors
SD Wears
Sinful Pleasures
smushyface
Sn@tch
SNOC
Teefy
Thalia's Fashion Collection
WoE


STIEGLITZ

Sponsored by House of RFyre
Built by Grace Loudon

Gacha Area

Addictia
Aurora Borealis
Body Canvas
Caverna Obscura
Cracked Mirror
*+Crie Style+* Style
Deviant Designs
DeVicious
Egoisme
EMO-tions
Glam Affair
Gothic Passionate Dreams
Grim Bros.
House of RFyre
ImpWerks
INDI Designs
Je t'aime
Kouse's Sanctum
La Petite Morte
MOONSTRUCK
Naughty N Nice
Trashy Girls In Style
Vengeful Threads

Fall Outfits, Oh My!

You know how sometimes you see a great shirt and you can't make up your mind which color you want? So you go ahead and get them all? That's what happened when I saw this beautiful fall sweater from Adam n Eve. Six irresistible colors. You'll buy them all too, I know you will.

And you know how most of the colors sit in your inventory never to see the light of day? That will not happen with this sweater. No sirree Bob. You'll be wearing them all just like I did.

The Alice sweaters are perfect in every detail - from the knitted texture to the tastefully placed leaves in gorgeous colors and the slightly frilled sculpted cuffs. These are a must-have staple for your fall wardrobe. They are very versatile and you'll find they pair up nicely with most trousers and skirts.


sachi Vixen also released these awesome fall leggings. For a mere 10 lindens you get 2 pairs with green or autumn leaves.


This pretty silk skirt is from BoHo HoBo. It twirls gracefully when you dance and the colors are very appealing. And of course it's a perfect match for the green Alice sweater.


The jewelry is from alaMood. Jori Watler makes awesome casual jewelry. Her chunky pieces are just the thing for daily wear.


These gorgeous Dune boots from Maitreya complete the outfit.


This cute flirty floral skirt is from Milk Motion. I love the bold floral print and the saucy side slit on the skirt.


The Elizabeth jewelry set from Miao sees a lot of use. Like all of Kesseret's jewelry, the metal and gemstones are color change.


I wore these gorgeous boots from Hoorenbeek with this outfit. Join their group to stay updated on all their sales and deals. New releases are often at bargain prices to group members.


A simple pair of cuffed cords from Doppelgänger makes this casual look. And yes, those are a couple of pencils around my neck.


These deck shoes from A-BOMB are a terrific deal. They fit perfectly and come with a HUD to change size and color.


This short hanky skirt is also from BoHo HoBo. Do visit the store. All proceeds from BoHo HoBo go to RAWA (The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan) to build schools for women and children. It's a good cause and you can't beat the prices.


The Geek Scrabble Necklace from Tree House Treasures is full of win. And is also available in Nerd.


These skillfully crafted sneakers are from Hoorenbeek. How can anyone resist the rich textures and amazing sculpts?


This elegant outfit is just right for a fall evening. The timeless trousers, available in a rich variety of colors, are from Blaze and will see a lot of use. The hair with color change beret is from Fri.day. This soft pashmina shawl from Zaara makes the outfit. The shawls are available in several rich lustrous colors and are flawless like all of Zaara's creations.

Remember when I said ALL the colors of the Alice sweater are must-haves? I meant it.

Outfit 1
Hair: Mika by Fri.day
Leggings: Leafy Fall Leggings by Adam n Eve
Pose: I love skirts3 by Elisa
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Sweater: Black Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Outfit 2
Boots: Dune by Maitreya
Hair: Joanna.2 by Fri.day
Jewelry: Dream Labadorite by alaMood
Pose: Girlish Figure by Olive Juice
Pose: glamour2 by Elisa
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Skirt: Spring Green Silk Skirt by BoHo HoBo
Sweater: Green Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Outfit 3
Boots: Rainy Boots by Hoorenbeek
Hair: Valerie by Truth
Jewelry: Elizabeth by Miao
Pose: RCD-Gutsy PR4 by LAP
Pose: glamour2 by Elisa
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Skirt: My Short Skirt by Milk Motion
Sweater: Purple Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Outfit 4
Hair: Lucy.2 by Fri.day
Pants: Cuffed cords by Doppelgänger
Pose: Meet Lexie by Exposeur
Shoes: Kelly by A-Bomb
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Sweater: Red Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Outfit 5
Hair: Nadia by Truth
Necklace: Geek Scrabble Necklace by Tree House Treasures
Pose: Tea Party Whore by Olive Juice
Pose: glamour2 by Elisa
Shoes: SL Balance - Women by Hoorenbeek
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Skirt: Short Hanky Skirt by BoHo HoBo
Sweater: Brown Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Outfit 6
Hair: Nicole by Fri.day
Pants: Columbia by Blaze
Pose: RCD-Classic Right PR4 by LAP
Shawl: Pashmina Shawl by Zaara
Skin: Alyson by Belleza
Sweater: Blue Alice Sweater by Adam n Eve

Crochet Dress

This beautiful hand-crocheted dress is from Indyra Originals. It's sexily revealing yet charmingly innocent. And it's available in 9 gorgeous colors.


The detail on the textures is amazing. You can see the intricate crochet pattern and carefully hooked stitches.


Each dress includes 4 lacy collars with different colored ribbons: cola, gray, ivory and noir. Indyra has spared no detail - right down to the tiny edging on the ribbons.


These boots match the dress perfectly. Notice the detailed stitching and shading. They are very versatile and are available in 10 colors. I totally recommend them.


When you visit Indyra Originals, be sure to look around. This pretty outfit is just the latest in a store full of gorgeous must-have dresses.

Boots: Augustine Boots by Indyra Originals
Dress: Sienna Cocktail Gown by Indyra Originals
Hair: Trinity by Truth
Jewelry: Kitty Cyrus by Alienbear
Poses: Elisa and LAP
Skin: Alyson by Belleza

Food, Glorious Food!

'Tis the season for parties. And being the good hostess that I am, off I went to Kitchen Korner in search of noms for my guests. And I hit the jackpot!

A Halloween cupcake platter that dispenses 3 kinds of cupcakes is just the thing I need for my coffee table.


I got a board with salad makings that will give my guests yummy bowls of salad with creamy dressing on the side. Hot cider and muffins hit the spot now that the weather is turning chilly. And who can live without this elegant tea set that dispenses pretty pink cupcakes and tea?


I couldn't resist this tuxedo cake. It dishes out the cutest mini tuxedo cakes. And of course no party is complete without Koolaid and cocktails. The wine set is for the after party. ;-)


And now for the real reason I went shopping: My 4th rezday is coming up. Although I'm not sure I can wait that long before I dig into this delightful cake.


Kitchen Korner celebrated its 6th anniversary on July 6th this year. Six years!! Karamel Madison not only has a vast collection of recipes but she is an awesome, sweet and friendly chef. I hope she continues cooking amazing treats for many years to come.

When you shop there, be sure to hit the MM and also join the inworld group. Karamel gives away delicious gifts every week.

from Kitchen Korner:
Halloween Cupcake Party Platter
In the Make'n Salad
Apple Cider & Banana Nut Muffins
Pink Rose Tea Set
Tuxedo Groom's Cake
Mr Koolaid Grape
Hrnqtiq Cocktail Tray
Romantic Wine & Rose Set
Festive Rezz Day Cake

SL's Next Top Model?

I was wandering through a store yesterday and came across an avatar wearing this tag: Platinum Super Model. Instantly consumed by tag envy, I vowed to be one too. I can do this!


See? That wasn't so hard, right? But dang! this parasol's heavy. I need to rest for just a minute.


Okokok, I'm on top of this. How long did you say I have to stand still?


What's that shiny thing over there? Oh, right! I'm a model. Check out my hair and jewelry.


I could almost do this. If only I weren't so shy.


Maybe I could try being a foot model?

Sigh. I guess I'll have to settle for a fake Super Model tag.

Dress: Demeter by Indyra Originals
Hair: Wish You Were Here by Shag
Jewelry: Lovintine Jewelry Set by Kess Kreations
Parasol: Imported Parasol by The Sea Hole
Poses in Pics 1 & 4: Olive Juice
Poses in Pics 2, 3, 5 & 6: Marukin
Shoes: Coquette by H&S
Skin: IsiS by Dutch Touch