TAYREN'S FANTASY FASHIONS AT ALCHEMY

Tayren's Fantasy Fashions has created a very sweet outfit for this round of Alchemy, the Daisy Dress. I love pink, so that is the color I chose to share here, but the dress also comes in purple, blue, yellow, and green. It comes in the five standard sizes, and I am wearing the XS with my newly-acquired Maitreya Lara body.

This is a very complete package on offer. You get the delicate and intricate daisy chain hair wreath and belt, plus the matching shoes that fit Slink flat feet. You also get the Daisy Bobbed hair, which is a pageboy that is quite a lot longer in the front. This hair style also comes in blonde tintable with a blonde tintable hairbase. There are even some lacey little brief modesty panties that come with Omega applier, so I was instantly able to apply them to my Maitreya body!  And, last, but not least, even the flexi wings are included in this complete package!

Here, you can better see the details of the intricate daisy chain hair wreath and belt, as well as the hair and wings.

And, another close look at the belt. Here, you can also see the many layers in the skirt.

And, here are those cute little matching shoes!

The Alchemy is going to be going strong from August 1 to August 20
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THE DAISY DRESS BY TAYREN'S FANTASY FASHIONS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nightless%20Isle/163/195/22


TFF Daisy Dress in Pink -XS
TFF Daisy Floral Belt - Pink
TFF Daisy Floral Hair Wreath - Pink
TFF Daisy Shoes in Pink for Slink Flat

TFF Daisy's Pink Butterfly Wings

TFF Daisy Bobbed Hair Black



ALSO USED


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY ELYMODE: elymode: autumn 2014 frost sangria
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dream%20On%20Bay/77/228/24


LIPSTICK BY COTTONCANDYMONSTER: {C.C.M.} Soft Lip Balm - Princess Pink
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Baboo/124/186/1001
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/86057



POSES BY POSESION
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/49/61/22

FULL BODY, BELT: *PosESioN* Editorial 6
HALF BODY, FEET: *PosESioN* Extreme Fairy 4




ALWAYS WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

BODY BY MAITREYA: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/23


HANDS AND FEET BY SLINK
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Slink/59/123/25

Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands Casual
Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet


SKIN BY BELLEZA: -Belleza- Nina Pale 0 D
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Belleza/72/214/22

EYES BY MAYFLY: Mayfly - Luminous - Mesh Eye (Sea Green Shadow, w2)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mayfly/44/225/562

EYELASHES BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Classic Lashes - Tintable
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39

AT SWANK: TAYREN'S FANTASY FASHIONS, LOORDES OF LONDON, HEARTSDALE JEWELLERY, IP NAILS, GLITTER POSES

Tayren's Fantasy Fashions has an absolutely adorable, yet classy, dress at Swank this month. It is the Summer Fun dress, and this dress is just that, with its summer abstract designs and matching belt that is optional if you don't want to use it. I love the matching wide-brimmed floppy hat, too, which is included in the set. Also included are unrigged matching shoes for classic feet or Slink mid feet. The dress comes in the five standard sizes. I am wearing the Pink & Green Batik dress, but there are seven different fabrics to choose from, all at a very special price of 100 lindens each set.

I chose to wear the Hetaera Release-#10 Sandals from Loordes of London for a little more casual look. These are a soft canvas sandal that have bead and coin adornments. There are seven different colors to choose from. You can see my sandals in better detail below.

I chose to wear nail polish from IP Nails from the Swank exclusive Sailor set for Slink. I am using one of the four bonus nails that comes with this set. The polish also is available in Omega and Maitreya. You can see the nails in closer detail here.

Heartsdale Jewellery is making its debut appearance at Swank this month with the Golden Rosa necklace and earring set on offer.  There are nine different color choices for this delicate and well-crafted set that can be purchased individually or in a fatpack with texture-change HUD that includes all nine of the colors. Heartsdale also has a fatpack of matching Golden Rosa rings.

Here is a closer look at the Golden Rosa necklace and IP Nails bonus nails.

This pose is GP Jewelry 8 from the GP Jewelry Set of poses on exclusive offer from Glitter Poses this month. There are a total of ten poses in this pack.

This is what the HUD for the Golden Rosa necklace looks like, showing all the color options available.

Here is a look at the Golden Rosa rings.

Here, you can see the HUD for the IP Nails Sailor set, with bonus nails.

This month's theme at Swank is "Swank on the Beach," so you will find many summer and beach items available from the over 100 talented designers, many of whom offer some very nice gifts. From beauty to home, you will find some of everything at Swank!

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SUMMER FUN DRESS BY TAYREN'S FANTASY FASHIONS
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nightless%20Isle/163/195/22

Summer Fun Dress - Pink & Green Batik - XXS
Summer Fun Unrigged Mesh Hat (One Size)
Summer Fun Belt - Pink & Green Batik - XXS



SANDALS BY LOORDES OF LONDON: The Hetaera Release-#10
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blue%20Heron%20Island/104/130/24



NECKLACE BY HEARTSDALE JEWELLERY: {HJ) Golden Rosa Necklace
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beautiful%20Serendipity/74/171/30


FINGERNAIL POLISH BY IP NAILS: IP Nails Sailor/beach set Slink applier hud

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Discovery/38/79/13
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/180970
FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/gp/ilsepinklady/FdQ382
FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1589722101354640/



JEWELRY/NAILS POSE BY GLITTER POSES: GP Jewelry 8

MAIN STORE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Misty%20Mountain%20S/34/123/4007
FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/groups/2928097@N23/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/603836569774369/?fref=ts



ALSO WORN

ANGEL OF MY HEART JEWELRY BY CHOP ZUEY
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chop%20Zuey/106/136/26

Angel of My Heart Bracelet 1
Angel of My Heart Earrings


MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY ATIA'S: ATIA's Eye Shadow - Fahrenheit
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800


LIPSTICK BY IZZIES: Izzie's - Qopi Matt Lipstick raspberry
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Izzies/94/128/31



HAIR BY SHI: Shi Hair - Messy Fringe (Unrigged.Black) (HAIR FAIR 2014 GIFT)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/After%206%20Days/100/44/22



FULL BODY POSE BY POSESION: *PosESioN* Almu 7
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/49/61/22

AT SWANK: SAGE AND ZURI JEWELRY

For the month of July, I present to you the beautiful Sage Christi Dress. This empire-waist dress comes in three versions. Because I love butterflies, I am wearing the version 1.

Here are versions 2 and 3.

Each of the versions comes with a texture-change HUD, with many options, too! Here is a closer look at that HUD.

Sage is one of the designers that are becoming more rare each day that gives a variety of wearing choices for different bodies. There are the five standard sizes, five fitmesh sizes, and fits for Belleza, Maitreya, and Slink. Thank you so much for the hard work you put into giving us all a chance to wear your beautiful designs!

To compliment the Christi Dress, I have chosen one of my favorite designers, Zuri Jewelry, and her wonderful Sashi Set in Champagne/Diamond/Copper. This set comes with necklace, earrings, and ring. Also available for individual sale are a set of bracelets and a choker.

In addition, Zuri Jewelry is offering a set of Sashi Earrings V2 as this month's gift for Swank shoppers. Here is a look at this beautiful pair of earrings.

This month's theme for Swank is Swank on the Beach, and, as you might imagine, there is a huge selection of things available for summer and the beach, coming to you from over 100 designers of all types of things, from personal to household. And, of course, many of the designers are offering gifts for the shoppers. Swank continues to the end of the month.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/191/15/2004



CHRISTI DRESS BY SAGE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sage%20Isle/74/113/30

Sage- Christi Dress vs.1 S


SASHI JEWELRY BY ZURI JEWELRY
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewels%20Isle/90/182/24

Zuri Rayna- Sashi Necklace - Champagne/Diamond/Copper
Zuri Rayna - Sashi Bracelets Champagne/Diamond/Copper
Zuri Rayna- Sashi Wire Earrings Champagne/Diamond/Copper
Zuri Rayna- Sashi Ring - Champagne/Diamond/Copper



ALSO WORN

SHOES BY TIFFANY DESIGNS: TD Kaily Slink Shoes
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Leenas%20Retreat/133/195/21



HAIR BY RUNAWAY: [RA] Jill Hair - Unrigged
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Moonfall%20Dream/48/173/3017



MAKEUPS

EYESHADOW BY MUSA: !Musa! Eyeshadow Ciel Brown
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/G%20Field/76/120/24


LIPSTICKS BY ATIA'S
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Clearwing/144/140/39
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/46800

Champagne Lip Tattoo
Camellia Lip Tattoo


NAIL POLISH BY LYRIEAL'S: Flutterby - Slink Nail Hud
MARKETPLACE: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/57992



POSES

POSESION

FIRST FULL BODY: *PosESioN* Alexandra 10
JEWELRY: *PosESIoN* Jewelry 9


FROZEN
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Windley%20Keys/30/229/21

SECOND FULL BODY: Model Pose 91

HAIR FAIR 2016

The Hair Fair is coming, the Hair Fair is coming! This is one of my favorite events in SL. This year, it starts on July 16 and runs to July 31. This is an event to help Wigs for Kids. To reach the Hair Fair page, click HERE.

The Hair Fair held a photo contest with some really fantastic prizes provided by the many sponsors of Hair Fair, including an early access pass. The theme was, "Whatever the Weather." Of course, I entered!

Here is the entry I submitted, wearing an Emo-tions hair called Sunburst:

My photo was not chosen as one of the winners, but I would have loved to win one of those fantastic prizes! To see the fantastic winning photos, click HERE.

I think this year will be the most successful Hair Fair year to date! See you all there!


PHOTO LOCATION: RETROSPECT
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Retrospect/100/68/21

WINDLIGHT: Fairy Dark Blue (Paulina) (modified)

SECOND LIFE'S VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

In Second Life, I shop sometimes, when I have the time. As a shopper, if the vendor photos are not clear and do not easily show what the products are, I never buy if there is not also a demo to try. My motto is, "No try, no buy," and I say it as I pass on by.

In Second Life, I blog sometimes. As a blogger, I do not want to present the shoppers with photos that are not clear and do not easily show what the products are so they will not pass on by. Therefore, my blog photos are simple and clear, with very little creativity involved.

However, I also wanted to be able to take really nice, creative photos, as well. I had basically no knowledge of Firestorm's photography tools, and, not having a lot of spare time, I didn't want to stumble around trying to piece together all the information . Several friends had spoken about Visionaire Institute, and it seemed very interesting to me. I thought that would be a source of concisely gathered information that would be given to me at my fingertips.

I knew a new session was going to be starting soon, so I decided to apply. I thought the application process was a simple apply and be accepted procedure. But, that was not the case. Applicants had to submit qualifying photos before being accepted. I worried that I would not be accepted, but, fortunately, I was, and my journey began.

Now, the journey has ended, and I recently graduated from Visionaire Institute.

Here, I would like to present the photos that I displayed for graduation. The theme was "Hide and Seek."

AVANT ELEPHANTE

AVANT LATEX

I entered the ModeLS Magazine challenge for the June issue, which was Avant Latex. While I was composing my photo, I kept in mind the Visionaire graduation theme, "Hide and Seek," so I could fulfill two obligations at once. It was a successful action, because the photo was chosen as one of the winners of the Avant Latex June challenge.

Here is the photo I composed for the Avant Latex challenge and used for graduation.

Here is the photo that appeared in the ModeLS Magazine, taken by Stavaros resident.

BEHOLD

BLUE IN BLUE

COLD TRACTOR

FUTURESCAPE

SPHERES

THE BRIDGE

VEILED

Visionaire delivered everything I had hoped, and a whole wealth of serendipities that I could not have imagined. The instructors, Wren and Koko, are a perfect blending that come together to give the ultimate learning experience. In addition, I made several new, wonderful friends! This class was worth every penny and every second!

Learn more about Visionaire Institute HERE.