[lessthan3] Skin Preview and Group Giftie!

My lovely friend Nykki Heartsdale ( of [lessthan3] ) has been hard at work modifying her series of Glam Skins, perfecting the nose specifically, and was nice enough to send me along a preview! See below :)

The nose is super cutes!! Good work, Nykki! :)
Pictured above are skins "Unnamed" in Tan, Light Tan, and Pale

And to ebb all those anxious for the new release, [lessthan3] released a group gift especially for Halloween, shown below-- so join the [lessthan3] Update Group and check past notices for this really unique (and hauntingly pretty) skin!!


[lessthan3] can be found in the Vodou sim, here!

Enjoy!
~LR~

New skins at *Zanzo* released today!

A series of 15 amazing new skins has just been released at Zanzo! The series, entitled Nubile (Phase II), features some really creative makeups (including "80's Glam", "Emo Tears", "Harajuku Girl" and "Winehouse") in two skintones, Cream and Latte. Skins in the shade of "Cream" are shown below. Please click the images to enlarge.

Pictured above: Winehouse (Pink); Winehouse (Black); Snow Angel; Rainbow Kiss; Pixie

Pictured above: Pink Claw; Harajuku Girl; Gothica; Emo Tears; Dark Angel

Pictured above: Carnivale; Butterfly; Blue Claw; 80's Glam; Black Claw

Skins are 400L each, copy/mod/no trans. The upcoming Phase III of the Nubile skins is in its planning stages but will include a more exotic array of designs-- be sure to join the Zanzo update group to stay "in the know!"

So what are you waiting for? Drop on by Zanzo and check out these beautiful skins! I know you'll love them!

~LR~

Discovery Series: [Zanzo] by Drusus and Theodore DuCasse

It's my great pleasure to introduce to you two very talented men in the SL world, Theodore and Drusus DuCasse-- and their store, Zanzo!

Pictured above: Drusus (left) and Theo (right) inside their newly redesigned shop, Zanzo.
Random factoids: Dru-- Everything he's created has been within the last 6 months!
Theo-- He must have every prim lined up and rotated to perfection :)

While I hadn't met Theo until just recently, I met Dru almost 6 months ago through a friend of mine. I immediately noticed that Dru was different than most people you run across-- he's one of the few who isn't afraid to speak his mind, and I love that about him! Through Dru, I was able to meet his partner, Theo, who is truly one of the most hard-working and dedicated people I've ever known. Theo has been working in SL for quite some time-- apart from Zanzo, he runs an immensely successful Harry Potter-themed shop called the Wicked Workshop, the oldest of its kind in SL.

Theo and Dru initially started out making skins, shapes, eyes, and clothing specifically for teenage and neko avatars. However, about a month after they started, they began to expand their collection to accomodate the requests of their customers. Within the past month, their focus has been more on the adult market. The two recently released a top-of-the-line series of men's skins, called Machismo, uniquely designed and individualized with some very special details. In the very near future, Zanzo will also be releasing what is sure to be a stunning array of female skins. I can't wait! Yay :)

Apart from skins, the store also provides clothing for men, women, and teens. I was *so* excited to receive their latest release-- an adorable line of strapless shirts (see below)!!

Pictured above: Zanzo *Strapless* shirts in (from left to right)
Line 1: Pink Blossom, Pink Peonies, Purple Daisy, Purple Tulip, and Sky Blossom
Line 2: Night Dahlia, Grey Peonies, Ivory Blossom, Milky Ferns, and Orange Sunflower

Theo and Dru are constantly working on something new, whether it be completely re-vamping their store or creating another skin or shape. The two draw their inspiration from very different places-- for Theo, it's music and books, as well as Popular and Japanese culture. In Dru's case, his inspirations come from "silly little things like hot showers, sitting by a fire, or a good book that challenges your perceptions of life."

So if you're looking for something colorful, new, youthful and vibrant, it's about time you discovered Zanzo! You're sure to find something to bring out your lighter and brighter side!

What are you waiting for? Discover me!
Zanzo @ Splintered Rock

~LR~

Pictured above: (from L to R) The masterminds of Zanzo, Theodore and Drusus DuCasse, allow me to grace their presence--thanks guys! :)

I <3 Myself in B@R

Sifting through the inventory today and discovered an outfit I hadn't yet worn from a shopping spree at Bare Rose Tokyo goodness knows how long ago.. and was inspired to take a few pictures of this fun, quirky ensemble-- apty named "I Love Myself"! And it's true.. I really do love myself in this. Punky and glam all at once, my kinda style!

One of the great things about Bare Rose is that when you purchase an outfit, it comes with everything. This set came with the shirt, arm warmers, a pair of large red leg warmers, fishnet stockings, a black beaded necklace, and denim shorts. However, for those of you like myself who like to personalize outfits, you can easily interchange the pieces with others from your inventory. I accessorized with leg warmers from Maitreya's "Boot-a-licious" boots and added my favorite skull necklace from the Crush Factory.

So I know Bare Rose isn't new to most of you out there in the metaverse, but if you haven't stopped by you definitely should. They offer a great variety of looks at amazing prices, and definitely offers some peace of mind to those of you who hate trying to piece an outfit together in a snap.. it's already done for you!


So what are you waiting for?

...Discover Bare Rose...

~LR~

PHOTO CREDITS:
Hair: House of Heart's "Tuli" in Bitter Chocolate
Skin: GiGi Couture's "CAT Skin" (Group Freebie-- long ago..)
Tank/armwarmers/leggings/shorts: from BareRose Tokyo's "I Love Myself" outfit
Leg warmers: from Maitreya's "Boot-a-licious" Ash set (grey-black socks)
Shoes: Sven Olbers "Midnight Pumps" in Black
Necklace: The Crush Factory "Black Pearl Skull Necklace"

When RL and SL merge, you get....

Generally my little sparks of creativity and artistry are inspired by emotions that I'm feeling iRL, as I'm sure many of you can agree with. But yesterday, my SL reflected my RL emotions after having witnessed one of my colleagues tell a child (16 years old) that she had cancer. Not often in pediatric primary care do you have to tell someone news like that, but it was a thought that stayed with me long after I got home from work yesterday.


So not wanting to spread my mood upon everyone, and completely unable to shake the thought from my mind, I hopped in my photosphere wearing a dress with an apt enough name to portray my feelings and my favorite tattoos.. and started snapping away. The emotions I felt helped me to capture something within these photos..


When you realize you can't be the superhero all the time, you resign to something much more honest and innocent. Just a little something I thought I'd share with the world...

~LR~
Color Me Beauty; Discover Me Reverie

LauraRose is wearing...
Tattoo: "Wired Garden" by Garden of Ku
Dress: "Corpse Dress" by Kyoot Army
Skin: "MMS Zero Light_GiftB" by Minnu Model Skins
Hair: "W&Y yuki 37 in black" by WAKA & Yuki

Discovery Series: [kk cachoo] by Narumi Watanabe

I am so excited to share this next Discovery Series post with you. Today I get to showcase the work of my longtime friend, Narumi Watanabe, and her store KK Cachoo!

Pictured above: Narumi Watanabe in front of the store logo for KK Cachoo
(Random factoid about Numi: She's a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd!)

In all honesty, I first discovered KK Cachoo during a fit of boredom. I was looking for new places to shop, and looking at my friends' groups in their profiles one day, stumbled upon her group, and got to exploring! One of the things that Narumi (affectionately known as "Numi") and I share is a common "nerd-bond"-- we both dabble in some Harry Potter roleplay! And when I walked into her store, she had this cute football-style Slytherin jersey--which I immediately bought! I IMed the creator of this masterpiece on the spot, and that became the beginning of our friendship.. hehe :)

Narumi's shop is filled with great, funky/punky tees, hoodies, and a new line of swimwear.. but if she's made a name for herself with any particular pieces, by far it would be her graphic tees. The style is unique, colorful, and fun.. something I was immediately drawn to (and I'm fairly sure you will be too!). In her own words, she "makes clothing that no one else is".. and I couldn't agree with her more.

Pictured above: Some of my favorite pieces from KK Cachoo
(from left to right) Pretty 'n Punk Zipp!!, Milk 'n Cookies Luv Zipup, Hello Kitty Luv 4ever Hoodie

Narumi has lived all over, but calls Texas, USA home. Inspired by Japanese fashion, her creations bring an element of her own RL style into SL. Numi describes her personal style as variable, but she states she likes whatever is cute!

Numi is *always* working on something new, so join the KK Cachoo Update Group to stay in-the-know! She treats her group members very well, so you definitely won't be dissapointed! And a quick note, KK Cachoo shares a store parcel with Store with No Name, a store run by Numi's SL mom and aunt! They sell really cute accessories and furniture.. definitely worth a look while you're out shopping!

So if you're in the mood for something funky, fresh, and new.. grab the closest LM and head over to KK Cachoo! What are you waiting for?! Discover me!

KK Cachoo @ Phoenix Dreaming

~LR~

Pictured above: Myself and Numi inside KK Cachoo!

Photo Credits:
LauraRose is wearing:
Hair: Diversity Hair "Sydney" in Black
Skin: [lessthan3] Glam Skin- "Queenie" (pre-release)
Shirt: [k k cachoo] "holdyrbreath top"
Jeans: mia "ragged jeans"

Narumi is wearing:
Hair: Junwave "Rockgirl"
Skin: ~obscene~ "milk - base"
Jacket: [k k cachoo] "tokidoki camo zipup"
Shorts: [k k cachoo] "shawty bordered leos"
Belt: ~Be Casual~ "Smoke Belt"

Discovery Series: [lessthan3] by Nykki Heartsdale

I know it's been a while, but "CMB, DMR" is back with a new installment of the Discovery Series! I'd like to introduce you all to the talented Nykki Heartsdale, designer of *many things* (clothes/eyes/tattoos/shapes/skins... just to name a few) and the co-owner of lessthan3.

Pictured above: Nykki Heartsdale in front of her shop, [lessthan3]
(Random factoid about Nykki: She knows Egyptian hieroglyphics!)

I first discovered lessthan3 after joining the Vain, Inc. update group earlier this year. I remember getting the notice when the shop first opened, and I literally immediately bought almost everything I saw in there. What do I like about Nykki's work? Basically everything! The style is edgy, glam, and punk all at the same time, and helps to bring out that side of me! One of my all time favorites is Nykki's line of "circusgirl" skins. These skins are beautifully ornate, with *drama* eyes which I love. See below...

Pictured above: The "circusgirl (light)" skin from lessthan3, worn by yours truly :)

Nykki, from Washington, DC, USA, co-owns lessthan3 with her RL husband, Faadal Mokeev. Together, they create shapes, skins, eyes, clothes, and "nifty little trinkets for amusement" (go see the shop to understand.. hehe). Nykki is also the VP of Vain Inc. Magazine and also does photography for The Booth. While she is quite the busy one, oftentimes you can catch her hanging out in or around her shop. She wants you all out there to know that, no! she's not stalking you. She just loves the music playing on the radio in the parcel where her shop is.. so chances are, shes rocking out.. NOT peeking over your shoulder! :)

Nykki and Faadal started creating things for lessthan3 because they were both curious about the creative process behind making skins and tattoos. At the time, they were not as well known and were, what I like to call "financially challenged"--- so building and creating things for themselves really helped to get through that chapter of their life.

Nykki describes her personal style as eclectic. She enjoys wearing bright colors and mismatching! She also strives to make a statement with truly funky and unique pieces that show off her personality-- these are qualities that also show through in pretty much everything you see in lessthan3!

Currently Nykki is diligently working on a new line of men's skins that, she describes will be "super high quality and low cost". So keep an eye out everyone! She also just recently opened up shop in the Velvet sim, where she is currently promoting a limited edition/limited time run of some exclusive skins! Be sure to check it out!

So if you're looking for something unique, colorful, and painstakingly perfect.. hop on over to lessthan3, dance around with Nykki, and maybe even discover a side of yourself you never knew you had...

What are you waiting for? Discover me!
[lessthan3] @ Vodou
[lessthan3] @ Velvet

~LR~

Pictured above (from left to right): Myself and Nykki, striking a pose on the coolest parcel to have a random dance party on, EVER.

Photo credits:
LauraRose is wearing...
Hair: "Secret" in Full Moon- The Abyss
Skin: "Scene Couture" in Light Tan- lessthan3
Tattoo: "FTM Elvish Tat (Upper)" from the *fables* set- lessthan3
Tank: "Death Punch Tank (Pain)"- lessthan3
Eyes: Gray Burst eyes- lessthan3

Nykki is wearing... (in pic#1)
Skin: "Clean" skin in Light Tan- lessthan3 (freebie)
Jeans: "skinny faded jeans with ratty patches"- lessthan3
Tank: "effing work of art" tank- lessthan3