A touch of delicacy, a pinch of vintage.

Less than 50 minute till I turn 25. So I thought I'd show you some nice things.
And Sway's items for Vintage Fair are seriously lovely !

The whole set is to grab at the Fair and it's absolutely worth fighting the lag and bumping your pixels against some ruthed or overprimmed bodies.
Oh ... the dress ? I've already shown it to you here, but it's Donna Flora Vintage's item, a sweet dress and a matching jewelry set.
So if you haven't already been there, hurry at the Fair ! Check this link for the slurls

Poses by STaTus

Filling my wardrobe

Two new creations by The Princess Shoppe
Princess Grace ...

 and Princess Anne.

 And one color of each of those somptuous dresses is at a discounted price ! Princess Anne in Delectable Cocoa is currently available on the marketplace for only 99L, but it shouldn't last so, get it quickly !

As for Princess Grace, you can't miss it if you pay a visit to the store. Right next the landing point, there is a little box with the Lovely Butterfly edition for just 100L.

 And all the other colors for just 350L, if you can't decide which one to get !


Credits:
Dresses : Princess Grace and Princess Anne from The Princess Shoppe (Princess Anne Delectable Cocoa for 99L on the market place and Princess Grace Lovely Butterfly for 100L at the store - regular price 350L)
Hair by Elikatira (Blonde is Vivid , Black is Breathe and White is Blind)
Skin: Giulia Cateyes Tan by Al Vulo 
Eyes : Cats 2011 - Amber by Banana Banshee
Poses by STaTUS

Grey days

That's pretty much how my RL days are. Dark, foggy, days are getting incredibly short and it's so cold outside that I wanna cry! The only good thing about it is that my wardrobe needs an F5, which, to my book, means shopping! The same goes for SL, where my virtual wardrobe is ready to explode.
For today's look, I chose this sweater dress by A&A fashion, available at the Dressing Room, but it was too short for a dress, so I added a mesh skirt by Haut Monde, new for Vintage Fair. I accessorized the outfit with a CheerNo unisex hat, a Voix bag and Baby Monkey boots. It seems to be quite a warm and comfy look for this unfriendly weather!

Styling:
Skin: d.Select Skin Zoe PROMO "VERY freckled" (free at the store)
Hairbase: Analog Dog - chestnut (free at the store)
Sweater: A&A Fashion Sweater/Dress *Green for the Dressing Room
Skirt: haut.monde - Haut Mesh Skirt - Blow - Medium for Vintage Fair
Tights: The Secret Store - October Bloom - Tights (part of outfit)
Boots: Baby Monkey -Fansara boots - black
Bag: Voix//JetSet Crocodile Tote -Black -Hand
Hat: CheerNo Femme] Unisex Hat /Anderson
Pose: Studio Sidhe

Ellen and Ruth

A nice blanket of snow had covered my land when I woke up this morning, and I can only wish the same would happen on my RL whereabouts (well, I would have to change the tires on my car and I'm too lazy for that). I went to check on my mutant bunnies while listening to my first Xmas carols of the season, well, er... does that qualify as a Christmas carol? ^^ 

Credits :

• Dress : new Ruth (Ruby) from Kouse's Sanctum
• Hair : Ellen (3pm) from RezIpsa Loc (50% today only)
• Skin : Fall (pure1 in sundust light) by Curio
• Freckles and eyes from Banana Banshee (there's a retirement sale until Dec 1st to make room for new releases)

Vintage Pt 2

My Vintage Fair shopping spree part 2.. Cute and classic polka dots from Kouse’s Sanctum! I said previously I don’t do much vintage personally, but I’ve been wearing this classic dress for several hours just to watch the skirt movement. Sounds strange, but seriously, try it!



2nd dress is “Donna” from PurpleMoon Creations.



This Charleston dress from Sweet Antidote is a dress that has to be danced it. I’m specifically thinking those old west settings with pianos in the tavern. Don’t ask, it’s just what comes to mind.



And last but not least is this little Junior Prom dress from Sn@tch.

I apologize too if these images seem pixeled at all. I can't tell if it's just being silly on my end or if my inferior graphics card is actually trying to prove it's inadequacy. That’s all I have time for tonight, I’m afraid. Next time (I think) I’m going to tell you all how much I love color change items. LM’s listed are to store locations, see this link for Vintage Fair SLURLS.

Jumping on the Vintage bandwagon

This fall's Vintage Fair has been blogged a lot, all over the blogosphere, and even here, on Look What the Cat Brought. Now that the craziness of the first days has subsided, and the lag is managable, I've finally been able to take a tour there, and I found a few pretty things, including this adorable mesh dress from Couverture.

The cute hair style I'm wearing is neither new nor from the Fair, but it's part of the annual sale at Clawtooth, and 50% off (only 137l$ for a color pack). I think Bubbles Clawtooth's unique style is perfect to compliment any vintage look.

Credits :

• Dress : Vintage one-piece by Couverture (you need to be on a mesh viewer to see it)
• Hair : Twinkle Toast by Clawtooth
• Skin : Fall - Nude by Curio

Kouse By One, Get One

Just a quick post today! Got lots to accomplish by tonight and I’m already very far behind..

Kouse’s Sanctum released a brand new gown! This one is great for medieval RP ladies and until 5pm today only (Saturday), you can buy one get one free! Here’s the details from Kouse Singh: “Simply send me a note with your transaction information and color choices, and I'll deliver your free gown(s) as soon as possible. I'm not limiting this to one per customer, if you buy two colors, you can get two free, et cetera.” You’ve got 5 ½ hours left, get going!

Credits:
Dress: Kouse’s Sanctum – Brianna
Eyelashes (tattoo): Mozz – Eyelashes V2
Eyes: Izzie's - Reflection Eyes
Hair: D!va - Mercury Type B
Skin: Candydoll - DIMH3 Skin
Lipstick: Cupcakes - Jewel-Pretty Nude (from Charm skin pack)
Ears: MW ilweran - Elven/Elf Ear natural

Not So Vintage, Vintage - Pt 1

This cute top/dress from DCNY comes with capri leggings, but I much prefer pants, personally. The pants I used are Izzie’s tweed pants in black. Shoes are from HOC Industries. All three items are available at the Vintage Fair or their respective mainstores.



This set is from Orquidea but they are separate purchases. Pretty sure I’m allergic to the color pink, but I was this close *holds up thumb and finger measurement* to getting the pink set. The top does come with a “rolled” bottom hem on the shirt but I opted out of using it. Shoes are another set from HOC Industries. Both available at the Vintage Fair or their mainstores.



And last pic for tonight includes this really cute top from Sassy. I paired it with a skirt I found at Art Decade. Sassy’s Poet Shirt can be found at the Fair or their mainstore.

I also want to note that these pics were all taken in a gorgeous skybox available from look.sharp. It’s on sale (for $40L!) at the FTLO Black Market which opened on the 7th but I don’t know how long these run.

Despite fighting lag or massive crowds, what’s the best thing about fairs in SL? Easy! I find/rediscover some love for stores I’ve either never heard of or I haven’t shopped at/kept up with for a variety of possible reasons. I tend to brave through most fairs, but not all as some simply aren’t my thing. Vintage isn’t really my thing, either. As much as I love ancient history/medieval, retro is totally different and really not my style unless we’re talking boho/neutral hippie like, that’s a different conversation. Anyway.. I went, I saw, I lagged, I crashed.. and I shopped like crazy. For not caring much for vintage, even I’ll have at least two fair threads coming your way. Next round has some dresses from the fair, some boots and more info on the shoes I used tonight. I’m going to go sleep now!

Here's the Vintage Fair website, the slurls/map page is extremely helpful if you already know right where you want to go!

Links:
Skin: Belleza – Erika SK
Eyes: Izzie’s – Reflection Eyes
Hair: Fri.Day – Cassie
Eyeshadow: Natural Beauty – Makeup set 13
Skybox: look.sharp – Coastal Skybox for the FTLO Black Market
Poses: All from doll. (I don't think this shop is around any longer, sadly)
Pic 1-
Jewelry: NHA! – Kaysha
Top: DCNY – Off Shoulder Dress
Shoes: HOC Industries – Noir Stilettos
Pants: Izzie’s – Tweed Pants
Pic 2 –
Shoes: HOC Industries – Platform Pumps
Jeans: ORQUIDEA – Vintage Jeans Brown
Top: ORQUIEDA – Vintage Top Brown
Pic 3 –
Jewelry: Kouse’s Sanctum – Lilly
Shoes: HOC Industries – Noir Stilettos
Skirt: Art Deco – Wanderer Skirt
Top: Sassy! – Poet Shirt

To the lighthouse

Yes, this is a Vintage Fair post. Again. Because there's an amazing amount of gorgeous stuff that you need to get there. I never thought at my avatar's style as vintage, but this event made me reconsider.

Today, Moniq is wearing a lovely dress by Indie Rose. The top is simple to emphasize the skirt pattern and the lace at the bottom (that's the part I love best). I added a rich jewelry set by Dona Flora, also released for VF, because it stands out on the white top. it comes with a hud to change the color, so you can match it to any outfit. The MADesigns hair is also available at the event.
Today I discovered something: Tres Blah looks great on Moniq. I usually like photosourced skins, especially those who give my avatar a more mature look. I did demo the TB skins available at Collabor88 and surprise! I love them on my avatar. If you did not try TB, maybe you should!

Credits:
Skin: -tb- {Tan} C88 Shallow Skin for Collabor88
Hair: .::MADesigns HAIR::. ~ TRISH ~ Dark Blonde VI for Vintage Fair
Dress: ~*INDIE ROSE*~ 50s Leaf Skirt Dress {White} for Vintage Fair
Shoes: [e] Move Pumps - Powder
Jewelry: Donna Flora SILVIA set for Vintage Fair
Bag: [George] Umbridge - Grey (no SLURL available)
Poses: Olive Juice
Vintage Fair map and SLURLs are available here.

Yes, that's me...

Yes. That is me at Shag.
And that is all Shay's fault. She made me drool talking of Shag hair at Vintage Fair, and well... Vintage Fais has been a lag party so far for me.

 So yes Shay. It's me. At Shag.
 Cos I love it and let's be honest .. you do too.

Well, time for me to strip my prims down and try to face the Vintage Fair, because I want to get there !

Credits:
Hair: (top) Voulez-vous (bottom) Let me Kiss you by Shag
Top: Shag This Tshirt by Shag (freebie)
Jeans: Guage G2 Girls by WoE
Skin : Dharma by {.essences.}
Eyes: Nymph by Le Poppycock

Flowers and bees

In a bee's life, flowers are treasures!

Credits
Pose by STaTUS
Bee Outfit by Reasonnable Desires
Eyes: Nymph Eyes by Le Poppycock
Skin : by Red Mint
Location : Dragonfly

Pickles anyone ?

Quick one...
Sour Pickle is store I've just discovered, thanks to Midnight Arnaz.
It has lot of cute stuff and while wandering around, I found some hunt gift.
This bedroom set is for the Touch Hunt.
You can customize pictures hanging from the shelf, cute no ?
The skybox is from A:S:S and it's only 1L if you're a group member.
There is a joining fee of 150L but there is no doubt it's totally worthing it!
If you want, Rose blogged this skybox here, so you can see it a little more !

Such a Vintage Doll

Thought it was finished already ? Nope !
More Vintage !
More {.essences.} items and Dilly Dolls too !!
So here are two pictures... just to make you want to see more, and others are after the break !

By {.essences.} Sugar free top, Dharma skin and south american bags * By Dilly Dolls Retro Tartan Capri Pants

By {.essences.} Dharma skin * By Dilly Dolls Astrid Dress

Credits:
Sugar Free top: {.essences.}
Dharma Skin :  {.essences.}
Capris Pants - Astrid dress - Amanranth gown - Deliliah dress - Lizbeth set : Dilly Dolls
Pumps: Maitreya pumps (old group gift)
Hair: Breathe by Elikatira
Poses by STaTus

Feeling Vintage

 Yeeeepeeee Vintage Fair is opened !
[Mind the lag - Go classy but as much unprimmy-and-scripty]
Alexohol items are just perfect to me. Feminine, classy, gorgeous.
If it wasn't for you, I would have kept the Vanity Fair dress on forever and period. Monid had already shown you this fabulous creation, so I figured I would show you another one from Alexohol/

Vanity Fair Dress

 I'm also wearing Eliza by AMD ... which is not only adorable but also priced at 10L for the weekend ! So you better hurry.
Below is Alexohol Pencil Skirt matched with Sugar Free top by {.essences.}
Pretty isn't it ?

Credits:
Vanity Fair dress: Alexohol
Pencil Skirt Plaid Black : Alexohol
Sugar Free top: {.essences.}
Eliza Skin: AMD (promotional price 10L until the end of the weekend)
Pumps: Maitreya pumps (old group gift)
Hair: Breathe by Elikatira
Poses by STaTUS

Wearing Snowflakes

I am seriously grateful and humbled by the opportunities I’ve been given in the past week regarding SL. Thank you, Mae, for allowing me to take my journey here, too. For readers, I didn’t hijack Mae’s blog, I swear! She let me in as another new addition to her collection of bloggers.

I’m kicking off my time here with something spectacular and some “I’ve gone overboard with layers”- ness. Kouse of Kouse’s Sanctum released a new gown today in 8 colors. I think I melted into a puddle when I put one of these on the first time. It’s Kouse style gowns with beautiful snowflake details and ribbon edges and so pretty! It was difficult to accurately picture the back, so you might have to see those for yourself to really appreciate how the bustle sits. And, if you head down to the 2^nd level of her store, the Christmas Advent sales board is still there with the snowflake tiara on it, which matches perfectly!

When I went looking to accessorize with this gown, especially in red, I knew I wanted a winter cloak. Don’t ask me, but I have a thing for cloaks and I have a hard time finding the “right” ones. I did this time though! The cloak is from Arwen’s Creations and has a fur lined hood with some options too, but if I wore that I couldn’t show the tiara, and that would just be wrong!

The older and overboard part is all in my head.. or on it, rather. I go through spurts where I really need to do something outside the ordinary, even if it doesn’t make sense to anyone else.

These pictures were all taken at the Christmas Village where I played for quite a while and grinned like a fool the entire time. As much as I love fall, there really is something about Christmas time.. On a side note, I promise to try to be a little simpler in future posts.. there's a lot of "stuff" here, sorry!

All the pieces:

Cloak: Arwen’s Creations – Beira Fur Cloak – Candy Cane (special edition)

Dress: Kouse’s Sanctum – Elizabeth – Sapphire, Snow and Ruby

Tiara: Kouse’s Sanctum – Snowflake Tiara

Necklace: MC Designs – Saxet Necklace (snowflakes)

Skin: D-Skin – Dskin 62

Hair: Truth - Karen - Barley

Eyes: Tuli – Gem Eyes – Sapphire (Free - on the front counter)

Eyelashes: Redgrave – Daily 01

Ears: MW ilweran – Elven/Elf – Cold Wind

Eyeshadow: Mozz – Glittery Smokey Eyes – Silver

Eyeliner: BOOM – Liquid Glaze – Silver

Face Tattoo: White Widow

Location: Christmas Village

Waiting for Vintage Fair

Yes... we are all waiting for Vintage Fair to open its doors. And believe me, I have been dreaming of getting my pixelated behind there. So I can't wait any longer !
But while waiting, what do you think of a nice gazebo for the cold days ?
A little shelter to escape, think, meet friends etc etc...
Well, the talented Photos Nikolaidis from A:S:S made something just like that for us. And for free yes.

Oh.. the little dress ? Donna Flora item for Vintage Fair. Called Silvana. Yes. I can't wait to be there.

Oh yes.. the cushions, vase and rug are some hidden gift at A:S:S, to be found in the same pavilion than the gazebo !

Enjoy !

Credits:
Gazebos and nicey stuff: A:S:S
Dress: Donna Flora - Silvana (can be matched with a jewelry set called Silvia - not much visible on the pic)
Hair: Red Mint Hair n°7 (50% off sale atm)
Skin: Al Vulo
Boots: Aluin Wrapped Boots in Coal
Eyes: Nymph Eyes by Le Poppycock

This moment .. "Es el mío..."

Latest dress by aDiva is as sexy can be !
Be warned gentlemen !

Credits:
Dress: aDiva Mio Lace Dress
Hair: Red Mint Hair n°7 (50% off sale atm)
Skin: Al Vulo
Boots: Aluin Wrapped Boots in Coal
Eyes: Nymph Eyes by Le Poppycock
Pose prop: Diesel Work

Looking for hot stuff...

Yes.. I'm in musical mood lately... and what's best than revisit some classics?So, looking for hot stuff too ? Then don't miss out the 50% sale at Red Mint !
And why wouldn't you match some of their great items with outfits from Bang Bang !
The latest releases, Peter Pan Collar Shirts and Belted Longshirts are just fabulous !

 

More styles and colors shown after the break !

Credits:
Hair: Red Mint (all 50% off)
Skin: Al Vulo
Jean: WoE Guage G2 Girls in different tints
Boots: Aluin Wrapped Boots in Coal
Eyes: Nymph Eyes by Le Poppycock
Pose prop: Diesel Work

New cat on board. In style.

Look, the cat brought a new blogger! I hope you like my face, because you'll see me post here once in a while :)
And with only a few hours before the hottest event of the month opens, I have for you a sneak peek of Vintage Fair. There are about 200 designers with exclusive items, from steampunk to disco, going through the golden years of vintage, the 20s and the 60s. And many creators also prepared gifts for shoppers. Here's a mix of VF items for you:

This look was inspired by the Vanity Affair dress by Alexohol. While simple, the dress is elegant and comfortable and it's a perfect choice for a vintage lady who plans to go out for a coffee on a sunny afternoon. That lady would also choose this vintage tote by House of Fox and the Sway huge summer hat (and this one is a VF gift). Luckily, she is living in SL so high heels are not a problem for her feet. She would gladly wear the Plain Jane pumps by Cool Beans to complete the look.
Of course, a delicate piece of jewelry is a must for a posh vintage lady, and a pearl is a woman's best friend (no, I don't believe in that story about the diamonds). The Pearl Drop necklace by Caroline's Jewelry is just what she needed.


Credits:
Skin: Dharma by Essences for Vintage Fair
Hair: Half Awake by Tiny Bird (no longer available)
Dress: Vanity Affair by Alexohol for Vintage Fair
Shoes: Plain Jane pumps - Grapefruit by Cool Beans
Bag: SteffaniLUXtote - beige by House of Fox for Vintage Fair
Jeweley: Simple Pearl Drop necklace (part of set) by Caroline's Jewelry for Vintage Fair
Poses: Miamai for Vintage Fair
The event opens today at 4.00 pm SLT. Meanwhile, find the list of stores with SLURLs here.

Epic epic ...

Yep. After wanted to do it for so long... I've finally joined Epic store's group.
And the 250L fee is totally worth.
Specially since right next to the group joiner, you'll find the group gifties *joy joy joy*

Here are some of them. New ones every month plus the board.

Credits:
Skin: Greta by Epic - Vip gift
Outfit: Happy Monster dresses by Epic - Vip gift
Backpack: Fairy House Backpack by Epic - Vip gift
Boots: Poised Queen
Hair: Rush by Elikatira

Look into my Eyes

I just realised I havent talk to you enough about those eyes.
I'm just totally in love for those.

Liking them too ? Then take the limo to Le Poppycock, a place full of pretty things !

Want to see them included in other posts ?
Here, here, here and here... and that's just a few :)

In the Colors...

I have always loved funny faces.. but with Yayo's tattoos... it's not only funny. It's funnyandcuteandsexyandeverything !
All those pretties are cheap or free in store ! Run !!!
And .. yes. Title of this post is for Ben Harper's song.

Yayo Bunny Face and Stripes box (10L) - Pac Attack tattoo (free)

Yayo - Bunny Face and Stripes (10L)

Credits:
Tattoos: Yayo
Skin : Al Vulo
Eyes: Le Poppycock Nymph Eyes
Hair: Rush by Elikatira

Hey you !

 Yes you !
Don't hide behind your screens, I see you.
So since you're here... wouldn't you like to see the blog from the other side ?
Look What The Cat Brought is looking from some creative minds!

You're up for the challenge ?
Then leave your name in this post's comments or send me a NC in-world (Maelenn Catteneo) and I'll contact you back asap.

Come on... join the fun !

Credits:
Hair : Red Mint Hair n°1 in Cashmere Red [hurry there is a 50% off sale now !]
Shirt : Peter Pan Collar Shirt by Bang Bang
Jeans: Guage G2 Girls in Clay by WoE
Skin : Sally in Olive by Al Vulo
Necklace: S.N.G. Flowered Collar

Black cats always suffer

Credits:
Outfit: Blackberry Cat Suit by GCD
Hair: Rush by Elikatira
Skin: Dollhouse 4 by Lion Skin (old hunt gift)
Tatoo: Spoky tatoo "Dripping Eyes" by Purplemoon

Will you take this lift with me ?

Caution.. teaser
Philo has an adorable outfit ready for the Vintage Fair. So.. yes you better get your pixels over there as soon as it'll open !

Credits:
Dress : Stella in Burgandy by Philo
Skin and Shape: Al Vulo Miha in Bronze
Hair: Rush by Elikatira