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

CHECK THIS OUT!

I fell in love with this outfit as soon as I saw it on the Coldlogic section of SL Marketplace!  This vendor is amongst one of the best designers of practical women's fashion in Second Life.  At least that is my opinion.

This oufit comes in 2 main parts - a sweet mini-dress and a smart jacket. There are 3 alphas and clothing options. One allows you to wear the dress alone. Another allows you to wear the jacket with other clothing. And of course you have the option to wear the jacket and dress together.

The dress looks both timeless and yet contemporary.  The high neckline gives a kind of retro late 1960s appearance, and yet there is a modern flare.  The outfit would look amazing in any circumstance be it on a date, at work or indulging in some retail therapy.

It is nicely priced at L$375 and there are 3 other versions available.

DETAIL

Dress/Jacket: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/coldLogic-outfit-esch-onyx-shell/5934867?page=1

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

MAITREYA GLAMOUR

MAITREYA has long been one of my "go to" stores in Second Life when shopping for high quality no-nonsense everyday wear.  Many of my skirts come from this vendor.  

I had not previously considered Maitreya as a place to buy evening wear, but it seems that is about to change.

Onyx LaShelle has released a range of "vintage" gowns which appear quite timeless in their look.  In fact, compared to many other gowns in the Marketplace they look very modern indeed! The gown comes in 2 parts. The main part of the gown is a figure-hugging corset dress. The package includes a lace overdress which can be worn over the main gown as an option, although in my personal opinion the overdress does help to lift the whole outfit.

The lace overdress gives the outfit added glamour by giving added detail to the bust-line.  The overdress has a thigh-length slit.  Maitreya also have a range of necklaces that look amazing with the outfit and is keenly priced at L$225!  The gown itself retails at L$425.

I await further developments from Maitreya with interest!

Gown: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Maitreya-Vintage-Lace-Gown-Bridal/5959794
Necklace: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Maitreya-Vintage-Collar-Pearls-Ivory/5959799
Earrings: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Bandit-Jewelry-New-reflective-PRINCESS-BANGLE-EARRINGS-Diamonds-Platinum/588815
Shoes:  https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/N-core-LULU-Pink-Floral-Edition/3899705


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

WORKING 9 to 5

When shopping for office equipment in the Second Life Marketplace, one can be greeted with a dizzying amount of furniture which features varying amount of sexually or erotic activity.  In fact, one such desk has hardly and office-style features at all - preferring to concentrate on the office affair. This particular desk retails at almost L$2500! If you wish to pay that amount for an office desk which is just tailored for sex then that is up to you.

Shopping around SL Marketplace, there is a significant of non-sexual furniture you could find for your office. And, their is a great chance of finding great value too!  I paid just a little over L$400 for the whole of my office furniture above.  As they are all individual items, the animations contained within are not meant to work together, but careful placing of each item would allow your actions to look fairly realistic.

The desk is a low prim (but fairly realistic) item and costs just L$55. The swivel chair retails at L$50 and looks amazing for such a price.  There are a number of excellent animations with this chair, and should probably the only item you would ever need to move at any time. The remainder of the office furniture retails between L$49 (the phone) and L$150 (the printer).  You can resize all these items, so if the proportions don't look right, you can always alter to suit.

In this blog I have included a couple of uniform options - both variations on a theme.  The skirts are both available from the Maitreya Mainstore. Those who read my recent "Old School" blog may recognise the longer length skirt.  The best co-ordinating top I have found is the combined blazer and blouse set by MUSCHI - retailing at L$350.

DETAILS

Desk: 

Swivel Chair: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/C-Outlet-Office-Chair-Black/5915118

Telephone: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Office-Phone/1556971

Laptop: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/AF-iFall-Notebook-w-Poses/3497901

Printer: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/ROOST-Auckland-Printer/6012579

CLOTHING

Blazer/Blouse: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Fem-Blazer-Black-MW-MUSCHI/5069004

Skirt: Go to Maitreya Mainstore

Hosiery: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/No9-Nylons-Shiny-Pantyhose-II-Classics-Set/510916

Shoes: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/N-core-ESSENCE-Noir-Intense/1751174

Jewelry: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Bandit-Jewelry-Akita-Pearls-Pink-Diamonds-Set-Necklace-Earrings-Bracelet/1491178

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