I'm Back

1.- Baiastice Daphne

I've been trying to write a blog post since I returned to SL but honestly  I had nothing to say. Now that I've been around for over a month ... still have nothing to say.... sighs ... but I really want to get back to blogging and I need to start somewhere so I'll make a quick resume of what I've done lately, maybe that will help me get slowly on track .

Slow, that may be "the word", I am taking things slow now, I'm calm, I'm relaxed and I returned to enjoy my SL. What I've enjoyed the most since I joined SL back in 2007 is probably DJing, that's how I met my first friends, some of them are luckily still part of my life like Frolic Mills (my first real SL friend), Hector Milner or Elmiguel Ricardo. It's funny to me how people I've shared tons of hours working as a model don't even say Hi! anymore (probably because I'm not famous enough anymore lol), but people I just partied with 5 years ago  were the first to open an IM and say OMG its been a long time!! And it was 3 guys, makes you wonder *giggles*.

2.- New Giela 2013

But they are not the only ones, I was happy to see long time friends again, specially my dear Sissy Pessoa from Baiastice, my lovely Summer Deadlight, the most awesome Umberto Giano, the one and only always amazing Callie Cline, the incredibly talented Leah McCullough, the always perfect Mimmi Boa, the lovely and crazy Misha Flanagan, my almost-neighbour (or at least the ones that lives closer to me ) Tabata Jewell and my inspiration as a stylist Miaa Rebane among others. I finally made a Facebook account for Giela which helped me get on track with  lots of old friends, beautiful models and gifted in their own fields like Syra Hyun, Angels Milena, Anna Sapphire, Caoimhe Lionheart, Alianna Logan, Estela Serenity, Carilynn OHare, Algezares Magic ... girls you are too many to list, please forgive me if I forget any of you ... I just wanted to thank you all for the warm welcome, I feel soooooo blessed to have you all, Thank you, thank you thank you!!!

3.- I'm Back!

I was delighted to see how SL has improved in a lot of different ways, specially regarding Mesh. The first thing I got on my first day on SL was one of those standard shapes pack, a new improved skin and a beautiful mesh dress (thanks to my lovely Sissy). There was a sale going on at Truth (thats what I call great timing !) so I got a few (too many) new mesh hairs aswel. I was fighting playing with my shape for about 10 hours before I screamed and finally decided to take my first picture. Here I really need to thank Strawberry Singh for all the amazing tutorials on her website....I didn't remember how to use Photoshop .. at all.. and her tutorials really encouraged me to take some shots again, withouth her page I'd still be working on the first pic *giggles*

4.- Baiastice Tahel minidress.

Of course I love mesh, specially regarding short dresses and skirts, no more flat bootie shapes for pencil skirts, no more prims going up your hooha (Summz I steal that one from you), I can't be happier. And like I already said  I've also started to work as a DJ, on  the very first weeks in some small clubs but when I felt I was ready I decided to apply to a beautiful club full of amazing people called Sweethearts. It's a beautiful romantic ballroom, with nice slow paced music, classy hosts and smart dressed people wearing suits and gowns. OMG Gowns!!! So I need a mesh gown now too....  and I quickly found one. The most amazing couple on SL are Giz Seorn and Auster Elan. period. I met them at what I think it was close to their start in SL and they have come to be one of the biggest brands on the grid, and they still only have warm hearts and kind words for me everytime we meet. I decided to visit GizzA and get an amazing gown I had seen on the feeds with leopard print but once I was there I found a perfect flowery version, that would fit the Sweethearts atmosphere better and also my style. I DJ at Sweethearts every weekday (if I don't have to work RL) from 2:00 to 4:00 am SLT. If you are online it will be great to see you there :) I will be more than happy to dedicate you a song, or two !

5.- GizzA Gilda

... And thanks God I had nothing to say ... or I'd have written a whole book  ... If you read everything until here, you are amazing and I love you !!

And now... Credits!!

Project FUR Japan - Baiastice

My first post showcasing Project FUR Japan designs obviously had to feature the dress my favourite designer created for this amazing event, so here is the beautiful "Nina" from Baiastice, a cute short dress in cream silk with white brocade adorning the top and white tulle under the sculpted skirt perfect for spring. 

Skin: Baiastice Marina Peach (by Sissy Pessoa)

Eyes: LeLutka Ellis eyes - cloud (by Minnu Palen)

Hair: Baiastice Rosario hair attachment (by Sissy Pessoa)

Earrings: Shiny Things Florina earrings (by Fallingwater Cellardoor)

Dress: Baiastice Nina (by Sissy Pessoa) 

Dress is currently available only at Baiastice vendor on Project FUR Japan <- click for direct tp. Remember 100% proceeds of ALL items are being donated to JEARS so please visit and shop for this great cause. If you want more information about the event please visit http://projectfurjapan.wordpress.com

/hughug

Giela

Pose Fair 2011 - Twiggy by Body Talking

Pose Fair 2011 opened yesterday and I can tell you that this place is heaven!!! There are over 100 pose and animation stores, many I didn't even know before and even if I could only take a quick look on this trip I already know I am going to be raiding that place for the rest of the month until I get them all. Sim was so packed yesterday that lag was an absolute killer so I decided to quickly grab only one set and run away to blog about the fair opening so lag is even worse tomorrow ... erm... whatever.

To start my review I have chosen this set from Body Talking called Twiggy. I just felt in love with it as soon as Ari posted the pictures on plurk, not only because I absolutely admire Twiggy for all she has done for the fashion industry but also because there is a huge lack of model poses wearing purses or bags and I find myself not wanting to add some accessories to my looks just because I know they will make posing on the runway or taking the pictures even harder than usual.

Since I also had my hair cut exactly like this one from  Elikatira on Thursday I decided to make some mix and match outfits with a slight Twiggy inspiration, simple things that I like to wear RL or would like to wear if I had all the clothes I have in SL in my real closet. Do you all dream about that too or is it just me?

I would also like to point out that you don't need to wear a purse or bag to use the poses, some of them work also if you want to show for example a piece of jewelry, another accessory or like I did on the picture below, to pose for high waisted skirts or dresses with prim attachments on waist and hips that are probably the harder to find original poses for.

To make it even better all poses on set have the reflected version making it 20 poses total, twenty fabulous and original poses you just need to complete your collection. And now let's start with the credits, this is going to be really painful!

Skin: Baiastice Marina Peach and blush (by Sissy Pessoa)

Eyes: LeLutka Ellis eyes - cloud (by Minnu Palen)

Hair: Elikatira Comfort in black 06

Jacket: BareRose Nora Jacket (by June Dion)

Dress: Emery Dress Coral (by Sunami Beck)

Glasses: &Bean  Recession Street Bargain Glasses Fom Tord (by Keiko Morigi)

Earrings: UnTone Quilt Drop Earring (gift) (by Cocomitsu Mayo)

Bag: Baiastice Color lace bow bag (by Sissy Pessoa)

Stockings: Doux Petit Dahl Crochet Tights pink (by Dahliajames Gossipgirl)

Socks: Shiny Things sand slouch socks (by Fallingwater Cellardoor)

Shoes: GoS Docs 8 hole boots in blue (by Gospel Voom)

Jacket: Reek Peacoat in Sand (by Riq Graves)
Pullover: Baiastice Fall Pull-mustard (by Sissy Pessoa)
Pants: Mimikri Velvette oyster (By Mimikri Kit)
Boots: GoS Curvaceous Boots (by Gospel Voom)
Bag: YS&YS Soho Bag (by Monyka Benelli)
Earrings: Glow Studio Folk Forest Earrings (by Jocelyn Anatine and Anemysk Karu)

Blouse: Mon Tissu So Boho Blouse Cream 2 (by Anouk Spot)
Skirt: Baiastice Seila skirt black & white (by Sissy Pessoa)
Shoes: G Field Square-toe shoes "Sophie" (by Cerberus Noel)
Earrings: Bandit Jewelry Diamond Circle earrings (by Anthony77777 Bandit)

Pictures were taken on the KittyCats Sim
/me goes to faint on sofa now.

/hughug
Giela