Wearing the

RED, WHITE & BLUE

It doesn't have to cost the earth to look good in Secondlife as there are many bargains to be had. Some, like this dress are absolute gifts. In fact this particular dress is FREE!

Cysleek Design features a selection of mainly leisure wear in the SL Marketplace catalogue and this in my opinion is one of the best outfits in their selection.  On their listing for this dress it is called part of their "old collection" which may suggest that it is soon to be phased out.  I hope this is not to be the case, but in case it is I urge you to obtain it before it goes!

I had no issues at all with fitting.  The dress looks amazing for almost any occasion and looks great on the beach.  And if you are British, American - or indeed any other nation whose flag's colours are red, white and blue you can show your patriotism too!

Over the last few weeks I have been trying out a new range of "flexi-mesh" hairstyles from CATWA. The style I am wearing here is called "Clara".  These new "flexi-mesh" hairstyles combine the rigidity of mesh but also incorporate a sense of movement whilst you are moving.

DETAILS

Dress: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/GIFTCysleek-Mesh-Suffron-Dress-Colored/3680215

Hair: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/CATWA-FLEXI-Clara-3/6146753

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

THOSE HAZY,CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER!

(Especially British Ones!)

When many people think of Britain they immediately think of cold miserable and wet days when it rains incessantly!  Actually, considering our place on the planet, Britaqin is very lucky and frequently has much better weather than many other countries at our latitude. Much of our weather is governed by the jet stream's position.

During the last winter (when the USA was experiencing a severe freeze, we in the UK were suffering heavy rain which caused severe flooding in many parts of the country.  

Since those storms some 3 months ago, we have been basking in much better weather.  However, the British weather has a strange habit of breaking down with excellent timing.  During our Bank Holidays (public holidays) we almost expect it to rain - even after a long period of dry weather.  The same seems to occur around the time of Wimbledon Tennis fortnight.  Play has been held up frequently because of rain.  In 1996 during a rain-interrupted Men's Quarter-Final was the venue for an impromptu performance (acapella) by the British singer Cliff Richard. Since this time, the Centre Court has been provided with a closing roof, so at least some play will be maintained.

At the same time as Wimbledon, the World's largest greenfield music festival begins at Glastonbury, Somerset - in the Southwest of England. The event features leading performers from all over the globe. However, the festival has a reputation of being something of a mudbath, but this is one of the hazard that true festival-goers are happy to face!

So, with Glastonbury in mind, here is a festival ready variation of the top photograph. Of interest is the top which allows you to change the colour and the trim of the garment.

DETAILS

Parka Jacket: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/villena-fleece-parka-plaid-red/4542963

Top: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Mutresse-Nadya-Tank-Top-12-Colors-Rigged-Mesh/6033620

Shorts: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-shorts-jonah-white/6104406

Boots: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Gos-MESH-Wellingtons-in-Red/2808786

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

PS:  WORTHYFM - Glastonbury's own radio station

http://www.worthyfm.com/listen-live/

SHOW THAT TAN OFF!

In my last blog I covered an extremely daring and sexy lace dress, and this is from the same vendor.  Like the previous item, it is created to thrill, but perhaps even more so as there is a great deal more flesh on show.

SHOW THAT TAN OFF, GIRL!!!

The dress and bust sections meet up at waist level to a tie-back. The bust section then criss-crosses to a halter-neck.  The whole dress moves exceptionally well - even whilst dancing.  The dress comes with a metallic thong as did my previously-reviewed dress.  

The dress comes in the standard mesh sizes, but to allow the transparency of the material, there is no alpha!

I have to add that this and the previous dress are "ready to wear".  Many of Alexbe's other more daring outfits either require you to either alter your avatar's shape or buy the vendors own shape.  And I ain't giving up my curves for anything!

DETAIL

Dress: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Dolphin-Halter-Dress-Lace-Bright-White-new-materials/5479404

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

THE SHEER THRILL!

This is probably one of the sexiest and most daring dresses I have ever worn in Secondlife - and it is still very feminine and in no way could I ever call it slutty

The dress is created by Alexbe Yifu at "Ally's Adventures" (yes!  I managed to escape the clutches of Coldlogic!)

Interestingly, although this dress is mesh, it does not come with alpha - and with good reason.  As can be seen in the detail photograph(left) the lace material  is supposed to be transparent.  However the lace is thick enough to leave the guys guessing what you have under the dress - once you have managed to pick their lower jaws off the floor. The dress also comes with a metallic-coloured thong, so you can maintain some decency.

The dress itself comes with 2 layers - both in the normal mesh sizes.  The other layer is a snowflake design.

DETAIL

Dress: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Sexy-Summer-Mini-Dress-Lace-Bright-White-new-materials/4171868?page=1

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

COLDLOGIC (Contd)

It can be tricky trying to match one Second Life garment with another insofar as how they interact with each other, especially if the garments are produced by different creators. The biggest issue is the alphas of each item not working well with another. During my recent sojourn in the Coldlogic SL catalogue, I have found that this vendor has come up with designs which are compatible with each other - or are part of one whole garment.

This is indeed the case of the outfit I am modelling above.  Buying a set of black leggings with a miniskirt worn over the top is made so much easier as one complete combination.  Coldlogic has a large number of mesh tops such the one above.  The skirt/leggings retail at L$250 and the top sells at L$225.

Somehow, I believe that I won't be leaving Coldlogic any time soon!

DETAILS
Top: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-top-nelson-onyx/4791801
Skirt/Leggings: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-pant-sheldon-khaki/4063254

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

THOSE (CHILLY) SUMMER NIGHTS

I am really struggling to extract myself from the Coldlogic store!   I am so mightily impressed by so much of the output from this Second Life vendor!

My latest selection is this dress and denim jacket combination. The dress is available in 4 colour variations - as are the jackets.  The jacket in this package is a faded blue which matches the deep blue hue of the dress.  The dress and jacket can be worn separately and have their own alpha files, so if you bought the other variations of this outfit, you could mix things around. 

Worn together, the dress and jacket have a summery look, and the jacket looks perfect for the occasional chilly night.  Worn without the denim jacket, the dress is strapless.  

This outfit retails at L$425.

DETAILS

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-dress-stiles-plum/5221623

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL

I am really loving some of the output coming out of Coldlogic recently.  Following on from the amazing check dress in my previous blog comes this pinafore dress - retailing at L$350

The dress is beautifully constructed.  The dress looks as if it is worn over a blouse, but is actually the same item.  The closed collar design of the blouse section looks smart and gives the outfit a demure schoolgirl look.  Despite its parochial appearance, its short length gives it a contemporary look.

Although I am wearing my Bandit bangle earrings, in reflection these are a touch over-dressy for this outfit, so I suggest that you keep any personal adornments simple.  Its a simple dress, so keep the look simple!

DETAILS

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-dress-montgomeryebony/3945309

* Please note that all posts are unbiased opinions and that I receive no sponsorship from any source whatsoever!  Mel xx