NEW "Lila Striped Tops" from Decoy

I'm always on the prowl for casual, versatile tops to wear around everyday. When I heard that my longtime friend, Annette Voight of Decoy had a new set of tops among her new releases this week, I excitedly TPed over to her shop! There, I discovered the Lila Striped Tops --available in 16 different bright, summery color combinations.

Please click the images below to enlarge!

From left to right: Blue/Green, Classic Beige, Classic Blue, Classic Green,
Classic Navy, Classic Purple, Classic Red, & Classic Yellow

From left to right: Forest, Grey/Pink, Grey/Teal, Pink/Orange,
Purple/Pink, Yellow/Blue, Yellow/Orange, & Yellow/Pink

Like all of Annette's work, the designs are all hand-drawn, so no photosourcing here! Additionally, the stripes are really well done (I can appreciate the work that goes into a striped shirt, I know its really hard to execute well when you go from photoshop to the avatar mesh). The cut of the neckline with the exposed shoulders is really flattering, and I also love the button detailing in the front! There's also probably a color here that will satisfy just about any need you could possibly have!

So if you're looking for a great colorful summer shirt or outfit, hop on by Decoy! You're sure to find something fabulous :)

~Averie~

Photo credits:
All shirts from Decoy
Hair: Exile "Jade" in Cheyanne
Skin: Gala Phoenix (Curio) "April" in Redbud 1
Eyes: HooT "Smolder Eyes" in Muddy

Painting SL Purple

When I heard that today was "Paint SL Purple" day, I couldn't have been more thrilled. Purple not only is my favorite color, but also represents the amazing cause that is the Relay for Life (which I'm proud to be a part of this year!).

To celebrate, I've put together my ode-to-purple, with some very special pieces from around the grid.

The stunning violet dress pictured above is from Thimbles and I've had it in my inventory for a while but found this was the perfect time to dust it off. What better occassion then a day devoted to purpley goodness? I love how the skirt poofs out and the detailing of each prim as they overlay. The scarf with the bow is a really beautiful touch as well.

I was delighted to receive the gift pack of purple hair styles from Violet Morellet of ::Inorite:: via her Subscribe-o-Matic. Not only did the hair match the Thimbles dress perfectly, but it came in a ton of different styles, all totally beautiful (some not released in her store yet!). If you'd like the hair too, hop on over to Inorite and check the past notices in the subscribo!

Incase you haven't heard, the new skin brand ::L'ORING:: is the resurrection of Lazolli (formerly owned by Nariko Shinn, now Loring Halsey-- same person, different name!). With her new brand she's made some beautiful new skins, but has also brought back some of our old favorites. Shown above is the beautiful Takako skin that she's got up in her store for free--- an absolute steal for such a cute face! I can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Take a closer look at the pic above (click to enlarge) and notice the fantastic purple eyes from Zanzo. They just released a new line of men's skins, inspired by Edward Cullen of the Twilight series, and alongside the skins they also released a beautiful line of vampire-worthy eyes called "Diyu". The entire range of eyes are colorful and bright, great for those of you looking to stand out--- I've found theres a pair of eyes in this set that can go with virtually any color combination of an outfit I put together! So extremely versatile, deep rich colors. Definitely check these out if you love eyes!

So what are you waiting for? Put on your best purple today and support the "Paint SL Purple" initiative and the Relay for Life!

~Averie~

Outfit details:
Hair -- ::Inorite:: Masumi - Start Wearing Purple (Subscribe-o-matic gift!)
Skin -- ::L'ORING:: Takako(re-release) 01D (free gift in-store)
Dress -- Thimbles "Half For Me" dress + scarf
Eyes-- Zanzo "Diyu" Eyes in Abi

Sneak Peek: Infinity Skins "Ava"

Annyka Bekkers, known for her super cute, detailed, hand-painted skins at Blowpop, has been super busy creating new skins under a new brand, Infinity Skins! She kindly passed on some of her latest work, soon to be released-- and I instantly fell in love with the "Ava" line! Take a look :)


Annyka is known for her attention to details, and she really does not dissapoint with "Ava". My favorite things about the skins are the gorgeous highlights that leave a soft glow over the face and body, the adorable button nose, and the complimenting makeup combinations. The makeups aren't over the top, can be worn day-to-day, and are in a style that can easily be dressed up or down, for daytime or evening looks!

If you like what you see here, definitely keep an eye out for the grand opening of Infinity Skins, coming VERY soon! Check the Infinity Skins blog for the latest updates.

Enjoy!
~Averie~
Color Me Beauty; Discover Me Reverie

Also pictured above:
Hair by Maitreya "Apple" in Ash Blonde
Eyes by =HooT= "Fantasma Eyes" in Earthen Retreat (soon to be released)
Shape by ~Hourglass Shapes~ "Infinity-Ava" (soon to be released)

Discovery Series: The Starlust Motel's Melatonin Hax & Apatia Hammerer

If you're looking for spunk, personality, and fun in SecondLife, Apatia Hammerer and Melatonin Hax are probably the ladies to ask. The two are widely known for their management of the Starlust Motel, as well as for their partnership in Thimbles (and individual ventures with their stores Pig and Split Pea). Perhaps most of all, though.. what makes these two stand out is that they are unique in truly being themselves. If you ever have the pleasure of meeting either Apatia or Melatonin, you'll have the pleasure of seeing their true selves, NEVER trying to be or portray someone they're not. Their personalities shine through in everything they do. And in SL, that makes them truly unique, and very special.

Apatia and Melatonin, lounging together on a tree branch at the Starlust Motel.

I've been priviledged to get to know these ladies as a shopowner in the Horst von Starlustinberg State Penitentiary, and I'm really excited to get to introduce my wonderful friends to you. These quirky gals are more than meets the eye, constantly dreaming up great new ideas to shape (and clothe) our virtual haven. I present the two to you as a pair, because this is how, so often, they are found.. and it would seem strange to me to not mention one without the other. The two have forged a friendship so strong, it carries into their RL as well!

Shown above: The shops of Thimbles, Pig, and Split Pea.
Please click image to enlarge.

Melatonin Hax is from a small Southern town in the United States, where she lives on a farm.. and in a town with people, whom she claims were "bred by bears." She describes her personal style as really casual and comfortable, oftentimes wearing a housecoat bearing evidence of her cats' love. In SL, she mirrors that casual comfort, and really rocks the vintage look! When asked what inspires her, she states that sometimes she's inspired by guilt itself. In SecondLife, she spends a great deal of time managing the sims of Starlustland, building "secret" projects, finding random things to sit on, alongside co-owning Thimbles with Apatia, and owning her own store, Split Pea.

Apatia Hammerer, from the eastern coast of the US, describes her personal style as casual in real life-- she loves staying warm in hooded sweatshirts. And in SecondLife, she's all about wearing hands! (Yes, hands! Haven't you seen the infamous handypanties?!) When asked where her inspiration stems from, if you've ever wondered how on earth she names the clothes at Thimbles (I know I have), she notes her inspiration can come from "oddities, trash, satan, raw meats and of course... my gut." Something you might not know about Apatia.. actually, I'm sure you probably don't know this, but she's got a fetal shark in a jar on her bookshelf, aptly named "Carmine the Fetal Shark on my Bookshelf". She claims she's not good at naming things, but I think that's brilliant.. :)

Pictured above: Mel, Appy and I... striking a pose, with visions of the Starlust behind us!

As far as their stores, here's what you'll find. At Thimbles, it ranges from casual shirts to dresses, and you can find things for both guys and girls! You can find some of the best plaid on the grid here!! Apatia Hammerer's Pig Shop has a variety of hand-drawn shirts and other casual outfits, many of which are unisex! Melatonin Hax's Split Pea has some of the most adorable, inventive and creative hats and other miscellaneous accessories I've seen-- so much personality!! There are also a series of hats that match special dresses from Heart Attack & Vine!


For me, personally, it's hard to imagine my SecondLife without these two fantastic people. They inspire me constantly with their creativity and can always make me laugh, I'm so happy and honored that I've gotten the chance to get to know them and learn from them. They're both really friendly and approachable, so if you're ever in Starlustland and see them, don't be shy, say hi!

So what are you waiting for? Discover Apatia, Melatonin, and their stores at Starlustland!

TP to Thimbles
TP to Split Pea
TP to Pig Shop

~Averie~
Color Me Beauty; Discover Me Reverie

Meet Phoebe!

Meet Phoebe!

If you haven't met Phoebe yet, perhaps you should! "Phoebe" is the newest line of skins released from Lazolli-- and in my opinion, some of the best skins the store offers! Owner Nariko Shinn has created a beautiful radiant skin with 26 different makeups!

Some of the great features of this line include:
-MANY options of eye and lip colors (lips range from natural, to deep crimson red, to gold, to Asian-inspired with a stripe down the center--- eyeshadows come smokey, glittery, glowing, and colorful!)
-A killer body! I found no seams to speak of, the skin over the body actually glistens, gives off a glow, which I find really beautiful. The shading is perfect!
-Great teeth, for those of you wanting to show off your pearly whites!
-Will work with a wide variety of shapes, and still look unique and adorable!

Shown below are just a few of the offerings from the Phoebe line! Please click the image to enlarge.

From left to right: 02- NaturalA; 07- hot cherry; 013- lady night; 023- I love you; 019- rose garden

So what are you waiting for? Discover "Phoebe" from Lazolli!

TP to Lazolli

~Averie~
Color Me Beauty; Discover Me Reverie

*NEW* Sugar skins from [lessthanthree]<3

Last week, Nykki Heartsdale released a brand new range of skins called "Sugar" which features colorful and unique makeups inspired by sweet treats :)

The range is her first line with a freckles! YAY! Each skin comes with a base makeup, shown below, and a freckled and non-freckled version. So you're really getting 3 skins for the price of one. The skins come in pale, light, and tan options as well.

Shown above: [lessthanthree] base makeup in pale with freckles

The entire series has 8 unique makeups, and she has released one extra skin as a group gift in-store. All the makeup variations are shown below. Please click the image to enlarge.

**All of the skins shown here are the pale, freckled tone**

---Pictured above, from left to right---
Row 1: Godiva (Group Gift in-store); Swedish Fish; Twizzlers
Row 2: Skittles; Sour Patch Kid; Pixie Stick
Row 3: Nerds; Starburst; Reeses Pieces

All of the photos here used the "Honey, Honey" shape, specifically designed for this series. This shape is available alongside the Sugar skins in the [lessthanthree] mainstore.

So what are you waiting for? Discover the "Sugar" skins now!
TP to [lessthanthree]

~Averie~
Color Me Beauty; Discover Me Reverie

NEW Harajuku Doll Skins from Zanzo

It's been foreverrr since I've blogged for Color Me Beauty, since I've been busy developing a series of shapes under the name Averie Larnia for ~Hourglass Shapes~. But I wanted to revive this blog and do it in a big way, and what better way than to show you a fabulous new skin series from Zanzo!

The series, entitled Harajuku Doll was inspired by the colorful Japanese trend, and the skins are some of the most colorful I've seen.

Please click the images below to enlarge.
*Individual skin pictures can be seen on my Flickr page!*

From left to right-- Row 1: Aurora Candy; Copernic Starstream; Cutesy 'n' Freckly; Gothloli Serenade
Row 2: Grapefruit Medley; Guava Cocktail; Kaleidoscope Sunrise; Kawaii Gyaru
Row 3: Lime Sherbert; Pink Arachnid; Porcelain; Purple Rain
Row 4: Retro Holiday; Saturn Rising; Sienna Condor; Watermelon Sunday

There are also two special skin offerings from this line-- one was given out thru their update group, and the other you can win in their lucky chair! See the image below.

Freebie/SE Skins: Canary Dawn (Subscriber Group Gift); Monarch Butterfly (Lucky Chair)

Each of the regular makeups comes with a regular porcelain base tone (also pictured in the collage).

I'm forever amazed with the ambition of my friends Drusus and Theo, the masterminds behind Zanzo. Along with 18 makeups, there is also a personalized range of shapes available, specifically designed to fit these skins. The new range of skins and shapes will be available starting Friday, January 16th (the boys are busy putting it up in the store right now, as of 10 pm SLT on Thurs!).

So if you're looking for a new skin, discover Zanzo. I don't think you'll be dissapointed with the vibrancy and color of their unique line of skins.

So what are you waiting for? Discover me!
~Averie~

TP to Zanzo