Hello everyone!

Yes I am alive and kicking !! Sorry for the long absence due to RL, but I am happy to be back, full of energy and ideas to create new pretty things for myself that I will share with you all :)

Finally I managed to update ALL Nailed It available sets to Maitreya System (phew only took me 1 year) and you will find all updated sets for sale at Nailed It Mainstore at BAIASTICE Sim for 199L$ full packs and 99L$ for single packs at SL Marketplace.

I also created a new GROUP GIFT available now in store for Nailed It group members.

HALLOWEEN 2016 GROUP GIFT - All in one pack that includes HUDs for Maitreya, Belleza & Slink Systems along with Nailed It Mesh nails. Nailed It - Fashion in Nails group is FREE to Join, just visit Nailed It Mainstore and click on the signs to join and grab all available gifts I have set up for you.

And last but not least I joined my first event already. YAY!!! Adonis from SWANK events was one of the first people to welcome back in SL and also kindly invited me to return to SWANK I didn't have a lot of time but I created 2 new releases from the Basics series, 1 base color with different textures and tones discounted for ONLY 90L$ each All in One pack.

You will also find previous releases discounted to only 90L$

All these sets include Manicure and Pedicure and are available exclusively at event locations until the end of October and then sold at Nailed It Mainstore located on Baiastice beauty department.

Hope you enjoy my designs. ｡◕‿◕｡

/hughug
Giela Delpaso
Nailed It Designer

My Top Ten New Year Resolutions (2014)

I've already decided my top 10 resolutions for this 2014. Just like RL I probably won't be achieving half of them, but at least I have the determination to try harder than last year, and to force myself a little bit more I am going to write them all here so I can review them at the end of the year and see how many of them I have actually accomplished.

My first and top 1 resolution is of course, to sort my inventory. Actually I only need to sort 2 folders of my inventory that are a total mess right no: my "objects" folder and my "home and decor" folder. All my clothing and body parts are perfectly updated and classified but I still haven't found a really good way to organize all my furniture and decor items, which has, over the years, ended up in a completely messy folder where you can find from a panda avatar to a chess table or a vintage car.

My second challenge is related to photography. I really want to improve my photography skills, from poses to lights, backgrounds and of course photo editing, I am determined to learn from the best photographers I've been able to find on Flickr and I am stalking their albums and trying to find ideas on how to better alter my pictures. Some day I hope to be able to take amazing pictures like LouLou Teichman, Magissa Denver, Skip Staheli, Miaa Rebane, Petra Messioptra or Shyla Digss ... some day...

Since I started my blog back in 2007 I have found a lot of useful information that other SL residents have been kind enough to share FOR FREE with all of us on their blogs, websites and youtube. There is a long list of people I could never thank enough for all the amazing tips they share with the SL community but some of the best that I suggest you to follow are  Strawberry Singh tutorial section, Elysium Eilde youtube photoshop tips, Harlow Heslop photography tutorials, and Shyntae Demonista tutorials among many others. Also from outside SL professionals like Glyn Dewis and youtube’s Photoshop Training Channel. My resolution? To start my own tutorials section on my blog and share the very few things I’ve learned with all of you.

Another project I have pending since 2010 is to learn how to make poses. My 4th resolution is to learn how to make photography poses in order to showcase all the designs I picture in my blog. I have already downloaded a few programs and as soon as I have some spare time I will start working on it.

Regarding my blog I have yet another resolution. I am strongly determined to blog at least once a week, even if I can only make a LOTD or a Baiastice release post (Sissy my love you produce much more than I can blog) I need to have a steady publication, I owe it to my followers and to myself to keep this crazy blog alive.

I also need to find some spare time to make more nail releases; I have quite a few news coming up for Nailed It, a new store set up, a new nail texture and a lot of new designs to release.. If there only was an easier way to make vendors….sighs… My 6th resolution is to release a new design at least once every two weeks, or a set of two per month, excluding events.

And events are what my next resolution is about. Even though I had read a lot about designers ranting about SL events, my own experience has been amazing: I have participated so far in the I love Donna Flora Event, the Peace on Earth Hunt and the KittyCats Advent Calendar events , and they have all been an amazing experience to me. I am already invited to The Runway Perfect hunt  that will take place on April and the Fashion Pride event on March but my resolution is to get Nailed It to be in at least one of the big events like Collabor88, Cometic Fair, The Liason Collaborative’s Boutique, FaMESHed or L’Accessoires.

My second passion along with Fashion is definitely Music. I really enjoy DJing, music has always been my safe spot, whenever I feel sad, whenever I feel guilty, whenever I feel happy , whenever I feel loved, I just love to find the music to go along with these feelings. Working as a DJ in SL allows me to share all these emotions with a lot of people who then request their songs and share their feelings with me as well, I think it’s truly amazing and I’m lucky to have the best job in the world.

Due to my hectic situation in RL I no longer have a settled schedule at Sweethearts Jazz, which has been my home since I returned to SL. I miss my SH family so much and my 8^th resolution is to arrange things in order to be able to fully return to Sweethearts and share all my favourite music with all my family and friends.

But that’s not my only resolution regarding to DJing. I currently work for EVANE and PENUMBRA as their host and DJ for fashion shows and as a freelance for many other agencies and I’m always trying to find new and amazing music to go along with the shows but I want to go a step further. I want to learn how to use Skype along with Sam to make interviews, record advertising, make custom special effects and add some more new crazy ideas I have in mind to improve the quality of the Fashion Shows I DJ at. Fashion is an evolving industry and I think fashion agencies need to evolve with it. My resolution is to do my part so that happens.

And last, but certainly not least, my 10^th resolution, and probably the most important of all, is to bring to life all the amazing projects we have in mind for VERSUS. It’s very important for me to raise the bar for every single issue we publish, not only improving quality (for which I need to work harder on the layouts) but also bring the best contents, ideas and new releases to all our readers. But we won’t stop there. At Versus we have a lot of fresh ideas that need to be fully developed and to do that we need time and dedication. I will do all my best to bring each and every one of these ideas to life so VERSUS becomes a synonym of quality and innovation all over the grid.

Credits:

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 03 (by Aida Ewing)

Hair: Vanity Hair Girls on Film 3 (by Tabata Jewell)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: DRIFT Central Park Sweater (by Kallisto Destiny)

Shorts: COCO Denim shorts blue (by Cocoro Lemon)

Sneakers: Apple May Designs Neon Wings - Bad Santa (by Apple May)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 02 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Jes Lipstick – Passion red  (by Sissy Pessoa)

   Alge’s  Custom Daily Giela (by Algezares Magic)

Hair: [Love Soul] Hair*055*Jet Black( (by Bluestarrui Villota) *vintage*

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: Baiastice Kaji Jacket black (by Sissy Pessoa)

Top: [ORTA] - DINA mini - blackred_top (by Valena Glushenko) *vintage*

Skirt:  Baiastice Ivonne in Leather- black belt and upper skirt (by Sissy Pessoa)

Leggings: Color.Me.H.O.F NylonTights Black (by Fashionboi Landar)

Boots: Baiastice Avani high boots black leather (by Sissy Pessoa)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 06 (by Aida Ewing)

Hair: .ploom. Plume indecisive (by Helyanwe Vindaloo)

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Raw Nostalgia – Romantic Rosy Brown (by Giela Delpaso)

Dress: GAAL Autumn leaves brown (by Moonshine Allerhand)

Bangles: Maxi Gossamer  San Remo copper aged (by Maxi Gossamer)

Décor:

BALACLAVA!! Little Red Toys - Sorting Desk & Shelf (by Uriah Eulenberg)

Sway's [Owl] photo holder – gold (by Sway Dench)

-Tres Blah- Vanity Toiletries & Nail Polishes (by Julliette Westerburg)

Dendre's sculpties Sculpted Nail Polish Jars and brushes (by Dendre Benelli)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed & Elegant – Mesh Feet Mid (by Siddean Munro)

  

Skin: Glam Affair Mokatana América 08 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Guest Lipstick – Fuchsia  (by Sissy Pessoa)

   *LpD* MakeUp - *Lima* (by Nevery Lorakeet) *@t Cosmetic Fair*

   Nemezi  Liquids Linier 4 (by BunniiLove) *@t Cosmetic Fair*

Hair: LeLutka  NEU hair -  AlmostGoth (by Thora Charron)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Neon Set Naturals -   (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: COCO Cropped Biker Jacket - Black (by Cocoro Lemon)

Top: Color.Me.H.O.F  My Crop Corset black (by Fashionboi Landar)

Headphones: Synergy Earphones (by Leila Firefly) *vintage*

Earrings:  ROZOREGALIA Gemma earrings w/ mesh ears (by ROZOREGALIA Braveheart)

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer Voodoo Rocker -  Group All (by Maxi Gossamer)

Tattoo: ::Para Designs::  Mayhem Medium (by Paranormal Putzo)

PREFABRICA Giglu - Advanced DJ Set (by Aseraser Core)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 02 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Alge’s  Custom Daily Giela (by Algezares Magic)

Hair: [elikatira] Brenna  Essentials (by Elikapeka Tiramisu)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Blue (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelashes (by Freya Olivieri)           

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed and Elegant (by Siddean Munro)

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Clubbing Nights Turquoise (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: Baiastice Shae Cardigan & Top azure (by Sissy Pessoa)

Pants:  Maitreya Flare Jeans (by Onyx LeShelle)

Shoes: Fri.day  Amelia.Heels Electric (by Darling Monday)

Décor:

!! Follow US !! Coat rack – Photographer (by Laurent83 Waco)

!! Follow US !! Office Ladies (by Laurent83 Waco)

Second Spaces 33 1/3 rpm set (by Elle Kirshner)

[ARIA] Daliah animal stool -Sheep- Chocolate (by Yelo Uriza)

Alouette  8Bit Heart Bookshelf (by Scarlet Chandrayaan)

Sway's WallArt [quote] heart (by Sway Dench)

Floorplan reader print (byTegan Sara)

!Ohmai Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Cupid] (by Anya Ohmai)

P.S. Yay for me I managed to post this before February, I'm getting better! ha! 

Nailed It - New Releases 20.11

2 new releases now available at Nailed it Store, located on Baiastice Beauty Department.

☾ Nailed It - Goth Set




〄 Nailed It - Rock Set



I am also working on a Pin-Up and a Kawai set that I wanted to release along with these two dark sets, but I am really busy getting some gifties ready for Peace on Earth Hunt and KittyCats Events so you will have to wait a little longer.

Hope you enjoy my designs. ｡◕‿◕｡

/hughug
Giela Delpaso
Nailed It Designer

Baiastice - New Releases - Fall Collection

Baiastice Autumn Collection is finally out, well at least a big part of it, and as you may expect it includes lots of separates in beautiful autumn colors, executed in delicate fabrics and perfectly finished to mix and match at your will.

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 06 (by Aida Ewing)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Apex (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)        

Hair: Truth Crys - cocoa (by Truth Hawks)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Glam Affair Skin Appliers for Slink avatar enhancements (by Aida Ewing)

Nails: Nailed It MvW Autumn 2013 - Copper (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: Baiastice Fie blazer jacket - zebra gold (by Sissy Pessoa)
Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)
Earrings: Zaara - Suvarna kundan earings - tinted - (by Zaara Kohime)

Top:  Baiastice Roxie Top - black (by Sissy Pessoa)
Pants:  Baiastice Emy high waist trousers - black (by Sissy Pessoa)

Shoes: Belgravia Patent 120 - black (by Jin Elfan)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 06 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Lipstick and Eyeshadow (by Sissy Pessoa)

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Apex (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)        

Hair: Exile Bad Reputation - Dark browns (by Kavar Cleanslate)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Glam Affair Skin Appliers for Slink avatar enhancements (by Aida Ewing)

Nails: Nailed It MvW Autumn 2013 - Forest (by Giela Delpaso)

Jacket: Baiastice Brit Military Jacket - green (by Sissy Pessoa)

Skirt: Baiastice Ann Pencil Skirt - pollen (by Sissy Pessoa)
Shoes: League Lauren Wedge Boots - Leaf (by Nena Janus)

Ring: Mandala Orange /white Motsumame Ring (by Kikunosuke Eel)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 03 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Lipstick and Glam Affair eyeshadow

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Apex(by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)        
Hair: LeLutka Alvina - pitch (by Thora Charron)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Glam Affair Skin Appliers for Slink avatar enhancements (by Aida Ewing)

Nails: Nailed It Dark Set - Red (by Giela Delpaso)

Top:  Baiastice Roxie Top - redwine (by Sissy Pessoa)

Pants:  Baiastice Emy high waist trousers - silver (by Sissy Pessoa)

Bracelet:  GizzA  Asia Watch&Bracelet [Black-Silver] - bracelet (by Giz Seorn)

Clutch: COCO Clutch Bag Black (by cocoro Lemon)

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)

Shoes: Belgravia Patent 120 - wine (by Jin Elfan)

Skin: Glam Affair Neva América 03 (by Aida Ewing)

Makeup: Baiastice Lipstick and L.Fauna Smokey Cat Eyeshadow

Eyes: IKON Perspective Eyes - Apex (by Ikon Innovia)

Lashes: Mon Cheri "Falsies" Eyelash (by Freya Olivieri)  

Hair: Wasabi Pills Lory - chocolate (by MissAllSunday Lemon)

Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Glam Affair Skin Appliers for Slink avatar enhancements (by Aida Ewing)

Nails: Nailed It Dark Set - Red (by Giela Delpaso)

Sweater: Baiastice  High-Neck Ann sweater - mercury (by Sissy Pessoa)
Skirt: Baiastice Ann Pencil Skirt - blue leather (by Sissy Pessoa)

Necklace: MG Summer Ladybird Necklace - Red (by Maxi Gossamer)

Bracelet: Baiastice Studs and Pyton Leather cuff - red (by Sissy Pessoa)

Bag: Baiastice Olympia Shoulder Bag - Red (by Sissy Pessoa)

Slink Mesh Feet Medium Barefeet (by Siddean Munro)
Shoes: Belgravia Patent 120 - silver (by Jin Elfan)

Happy shopping spree all.
/hughug
Giela

Learning to Decorate with The Arcade: The Appartment

Ok so you just visited The Arcade and went nuts dropping money on all these sophisticated machines, filled with amazing shinnies you just NEEDED to collect. Now you are broke, your inventory is a total mess and you need to use all your recently purchased items in a vain attempt to make yourself feel better about spending the tier, cable TV and shoes budget on a single shopping spree. GL!

Don't panic! I am here to help! ... Well not really. I just wanted to write this guide in a desperate attempt to make myself feel better because I honestly think I can't be the only one out there who just bought a ton of home décor stuff and doesn't actually have a home to use them.  I can't be the only one who is a total disaster at decorating but still fill my inventory with furniture, lying to myself and saying...Oh this will look good...somewhere...I'll get it and think where to place it later... Oh, c'mon I can't be the only one!!! ... Please someone tell me I am not the only one...

This time I worked hard. I promise I did !! I sorted all the different stuff in folders, made 4 different sets of items with an idea in mind and started placing things in 4 different sets: The Apartment, The Wizard Castle, The Happy Bath Time and TheHot Air Balloon. Today I bring you The Apartment Set.

The main set for this review is the Hucci Studio Appartment, the rare item from the Hucci gatcha machine, from which I also used the red couch and the black armchair. This sky-box apartment is amazing, with a skylight, a kitchen with running water and fridge, a bathroom with animated shower and sink and a big closet. The textures are beautiful and the baked shadows are perfect. I just love every single bit of it, and it is perfect for an SL-single lady like me who loves to spend time at home watching TV and reading magazines with a cup of strong coffee on my hand. And of course there is a lot of clothing to fill that huge closet with.

Enough blabering. Let's go on with the credits. TONS of credits.

1 . Trompe Loeil - Crisscross Ring Floor Lamp - From  Lamps! Part 2 Set ( 25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

2. [Commoner] - Letterbox Frames - From The Letterbox Frames Set ( 25L$ to play)  available @ The Arcade September Round.

3. Hucci Studio Couch Red & Studio Chair Black - From  Hucci Studio Appartment (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

4. ~silentsparrow~  (Rusty) Pwnie Floppy - From Silentsparrow Pwnies Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

5. {Apple Fall} Cinema Sideboard (City) - Group gift available at Apple Fall

6. *MishMish* Chipmunk - With Acorn & *MishMish* Chipmunk - Sitting - From MishMish Chimpmunk Gatcha (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

7. The Loft - Tots TV Retro Red - From The Loft tots Tvs Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

8. .Olive. the Carry Me BackiePacks - Black[F] - from The Carry Me Satchel and Backiepacks Gacha (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

9. {Apple Fall} Ironwork Trellis Rug {Shade} - available at Apple Fall

10. oOo g - from The Alphabet Letters Set (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round. (This letters actually have poses, may use them for another post soon)

1. (Yummy) Piano Aquarium + Mermaid and different Fishes - from Yummy Aquarium Fish (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

2. [ARIA] Oolong Teacup Planter  Vanda Orchid- Rose - from Aria oolong teacup planters (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade June Round.

3. Trompe Loeil - Wiggle Modern Light - from  Lamps! Part 2 Set ( 25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

4. PILOT - Candy Bar 4 Lollipop [Green] - from Candy Bar Set ( 50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

5. {apple fall} Treats Platter RARE - from Breakfast at Tiffany's (75L$ to play) available @ The Arcade June Round.

6. PILOT - Cookie Bar [Chocolate Chip Cookies] and  7. PILOT - Cookie Bar Milk Jug [Chocolate], Cookie Bar Milk Jug  [Natural] and Cookie Bar Milk Glasses [Strawberry] - from PILOT Milk and Cookie Bar (25L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

 8 ..:Standby Inc. - CH Gatcha - Latte (Flower) and 9.  .:Standby Inc. - CH Gatcha - Portable Espresso Machine (Baby) from Stanby Inc. Coffee House (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

10. {apple fall} Potted Plant (Exotic) - from Apple Fall Pour Homme Set (75L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

And now that I finally have an apartment, who wants some coffee??

And now that I finally have an apartment, who wants some coffee??

Main Picture Credits:

Skin: Glam Affair Candy America 04 C (by Aida Ewing)  from Candy Skin Set (100L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

Hair: Vanity Hair Sexy Kitten-Dark Browns (by Tabata Jewell) *new*

Headband: [AUX] Gacha Purrrfect Headband - 14k Gold - RARE (by Ivy Graves) from Purrrfect Headbands Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

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

Lashes: LeLutka Photoshoot II lashes (by Minnu Palen)

Hands: Slink Mesh Hands Relaxed (by Siddean Munro)

Nails: Nailed It Glitter Gold Set - Red (by ME!)

Top: Baiastice Iman Top - Copper (by Sissy Pessoa)

Pants: Maitreya Zipper-Skinny Jeans #5 (by Onyx LeShelle)

Necklace: MG  - Necklace - Jazz Hands Frog - Red (by Maxi Gossamer) from Jazz Hands Frog Necklaces Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

floorplan. record player / red  (by tegan Sara) from Record Player Gacha (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

*bbqq*-silhouette lamp-boy (by 西米露) from Silhouette Lamps Set (75L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

Sway's WallArt [quote] home from Sways Wall Art Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

Apple Fall Trunk (This is the package where your items come in when you make a purchase)

Intrigue Co. - Plushie Pals: Maisy the Yorkie - from Puppy Pals Set (50L$ to play) available @ The Arcade September Round.

Now someone please shoot me for having this amazing idea of adding all credits to the post. ANd I have to do it 3 more times. Yay me and my cool innovative ideas...

/hughug

Giela