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I was trying on some new stuff yesterday and as soon as I popped this yellow little number on, my mood lifted instantly! The colour is a perfect, soft yellow with a super cute print, and the cut is a well-done classic tube dress. It’s by a new-to-me designer/shop called KA Designs and judging by this dress I will definitely be keeping a close eye on what comes out of there in the future.

I opted for a cute and girlie daytime look with casual wedge heels in a pinky-rose colour that pick up on the dress print, messy hair and large white sunglasses — perfect for a day on the beach, or maybe shopping and lunching with the girls.

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Hair: Jade Hair – Nana in Blonde
Skin: Laqroki (RaC) – Dina, Palette
Eyes: Miriel – Blue Ice (Barely Unnatural Collection)
Eye Lashes: Cake – Bedroom Lashes
Nails: Celestial Studios – Lulu Fingernails in Orchid (White Tips)

Dress: KA Designs – Lope in Yellow
Shoes: Shiny Things – Brandys in Rose

Sunglasses: Armidi Gisaci – Fi Umo Sunglasses in White Turtoise/Gold Lens
Earrings: Yummy – Beaded Hoop
Necklace: Miam Miam – Heart Drop Necklace (Valentine’s Day group gift)

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Even though it was difficult to shoot, I really love this outfit. The feminine silhouette created by skirts like this one kind of make me think of “the new look” with which Christian Dior revolutionized fashion in 1947, and that seems to be fairly big this spring as well – in more traditional versions and those with a twist of some sort. In times where curves aren’t commonly on models it’s nice to see a strong hourglass figure every now and then, right? My look isn’t exactly classic; I wanted a well-balanced colourbomb with some funky accessories that wouldn’t take it over the top.
   The hair doesn’t look exactly as pictured when you buy it, I modified it a bit by taking off the ponytail and making the front bigger. The sheer tank from Last Call’s “Kadesh” set is one of my “most worn” items lately, it’s tintable and a bikini top underneath looks summerish and – in my opinion – sexy without drifting towards vulgarity (“the ugliest word”, according to Coco Chanel). The tones on these Tesla heels go perfectly with the lower part of the skirt, almost to the point where they seem to belong and the tiny dots on the back of the shoes are somewhat reminiscent to the sparkly texture on the Yelena bikini top. I don’t wear earrings very often, but when I do I like for them to be understated or oversized or quite strange. The bamboomerangs shown here come in different sizes, gold and silver and are scripted with a bunch of textures, one of them happens to have the same colours as the skirt. Along with the bangles, tooth necklace and clutch I think it finishes off the look pretty nicely. Sometimes mixed influences can certainly blend well.

Sorry about the brief silence, but a bit later I’ll be making a post again – my last one here at MichaMi. Time has passed quickly here and you guys have made it so much more fun. Really. Thanks!

<3, M 
Skin: “Real Doll” in Medium Skintone by Fashionably Dead
Hair: “Billie” (modified by me) in ashbrown by Blooberry
Eyes: “Steel eyes” by Miriel
Lashes: “Vanity Lashes” by Sin Skins
Nails: “Glitter Manicure Pearl” by Sin Skins

Tank: “Sheer Tanktop” from the “Kadesh” outfit by Last Call
Bikini top: Golden Bikini from the “Yelena” set by By Last Call
Skirt: “O’Brien Has Gone Hawaiian” by Ingenue
Shoes: “Lori” heels in “Summer Wine Punsch” by Tesla

Clutch: “Yellow Clutch” by Très Blah
Necklace: “Tooth Necklace” by Tweed (by Tweed Silvera)
Earrings: “Bamboomerangs” from the retro1 pack by Kimberly Casanova
Bangles: Marble Bangles by Boon

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… I was searching for laid-back and adventurous boho with a slight retro luxe feel. Usually when luxury is mentioned it’s pretty natural to think “excess”, but here I’m thinking in terms of quality and comfort rather than diamonds and platinum. Like mentioned in a previous post – nothing in Second Life is literally uncomfortable, but what I wear can definitely affect as well as depend on my mood and right now I am really longing for a warm breeze. Can you tell?
   The Kurotsubaki top almost creates the illusion of being in a windy setting, it is very flowing and also what I based the outfit on. I’m sure it works very well with a minidress and flats too, which was how I originally intended to wear it along with a long scarf and fedora or a big floppy hat. Instead I went for the white slacks and a simple bikini top to cut down on the “boho” and add a bit of casual class. These shoes are my latest favourites, nevertheless I’d gladly let my hair down and carry them in my hand had I a gorgeous beach in sight. (TR, this means I am dragging you to one. Vacation please?)

 <3, and thanks for reading, M

 Skin: “Vogue Skin – Amber (Brown – Light)” by Celestial Studios
Updo hair: “Jacuzzi” in Ashbrown by =RaC=
Let down hair: “Farrah (Brown)” by Aden
Eyes: “MMS Deep Blue” by Minnu Model Skins
Nails: “Glitter Manicure Burgundy” by Sin Skins

Bikini: “Winona White Bikini Top” by Last Call
Blouse/cardigan: “used flower cardigan” in brown by KUROTSUBAKI
Pants: “Journey Tweed Slacks – White” by (Elephant Outfitters)
Shoes: “Dhali Bow Platforms” in Bole by [Armidi Gisaci]

Shades: ”Supa Dupa Frames – Two Tone/Brown” by Nylon Outfitters
Bangle: ”Heartwood Bangle Plain Large” in Silver by -EARTHTONES-
Necklace: “Heartwood Necklace” in Silver by -EARTHTONES-
Bag: “Hepburn (epaule)” by Manna

 During the holiday season or even just the winter in general, thousands of people will flock to their favorite warm vacation spots to get away from the blistering cold and all that gross white stuff that covers the ground making it difficult to get to school and work every day.  Today’s outfit is inspired by every-one’s favorite resort vacation – you know, the one where there’s a bar in the pool and everything is all inclusive.  Yes, please:

What?  Another strapless mini?  Yes.  What I actually started today’s outfit with was the plain white flip flops.  They had been sitting in my inventory for over a year, and I don’t think I’ve used them more than two or three times, but today when I was searching for the right “tropical” sim to loiter in, they seemed appropriate.  I continued from there by throwing on my favorite bikini (Cyrene from LAST CALL*) and that super cute pair of bug-eye sunglasses.  After sitting in my lounge chair for a while, however – I decided that the outfit needed something a bit more to give it a bit of umph -something one might wear over their swimsuit when they are sitting at the bar sipping cocktails at mid-day.  My inspiration for the mini-dress was actually that terrycloth Juicy Couture dress that was really popular a few years ago (that I got so sick of wearing and seeing) - I started out in the same way that I did the last mini; with the Armidi tank bottom, and I paired it with the strapless top in a matching color from LAST CALL.  Finally I accessorized with that little Pochette from ETD – perfect to fit your little bottle of tanning oil, SPF, a tube of lip-gloss (not while you lay out, please), and those few extra dollars for tipping that super cute guy behind the bar that’s mixing your Pina Coladas. 

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Skin: (CS) Vogue Skin – Bronzed (Summer – 2)
Hair: ETD Ashley – Black
Top: *LAST CALL: Victoria
Skirt: Armidi Limited – Tunic A001 Tank Bottoms [White]
Bag: ETD Casual Pochette (Black & White)
Watch: ~Muse~ Classic Tank Watch in White/Silver (dark face)
Sandals: White Flip Flop (Women’s) (Yuka Shoes – Sorry, no current LM)
Sunglasses: (FD) Ultimate Bugeye Glasses (light frames)
Etc: Body Oil (Nyoko Salome)

It’s the Luau Dress from Karamia — I love everything about it, the colours, the cut, the pattern… just lovely. In fact, I’ve added Karamia to my Newcomers list as I love pretty much everything in that shop. I accessorised with the new jewelry from Last Call and the new wedges from Maitreya.

Gorgeous and sexy summer hair-do, and light summer make-up.

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Hair: Naughty Design – Angel I
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Summer 2
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Lyra’s French
Dress: Karamia – Luau Dress
Pants: Last Call – Candice (part of outfit)
Shoes: Maitreya – Frisky Harmony
Necklace and Bangles: Last Call – Wood, Metal & Opal Set
Ring: EMJ – Platinum Diamond Princess-Cut Crossfire Ring

This is the year of tunics and kaftans on the beach, and the one I’m wearing here is perfect for throwing on over the bikini. I added some golden-khaki shorts, matching bangles and large hoops for some fashionable glam.

This new (coming soon) ETD hairstyle is my new current love object – I can hardly take it off! Luckily it goes beautifully with this beachy daytime look. Sunglasses are of course a must.

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Hair: ETD – Elika II (coming soon)
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Summer 2
Nails: Nevermore Studios – Purrfect Nails, Caramel
Tunic: Last Call – Philanderer
Bikini Top: Last Call – Dominant (discontinued)
Shorts: It’s All Good by Cami Cooper – Weekender Shorts
Shoes: Celestial Studios – Wood Heeled Shoes
Bag: Ingrid Ingersoll – Biagio Bag
Sunglasses: PrimOptic – Vizion
Earrings: Last Call – Jacey Heart Earrings
Bangles: Bewitched Hair – Engraved Bangles

Needless to say, my inspiration is the beach! I’m thinking of one of those ad hoc beach or pool parties that just seem to happen out of nowhere. The look is cute and perky.

Love the pink! The pink halter is paired with the cutest little flirty skirt and some pink bangles and discrete silver jewelry, that could have just been thrown over your bikini.

The hair is short and held back by a cool hair band that comes all the way down the back. Make-up is minimal with my favorite freckles and slightly pink lips.

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Hair: HCT – Precious
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Summer-4
Nails: Celestial Studios – Lulu, Deep Pink
Halter Top: Celestial Studios – Trixie Stripe Halter
Skirt: Devilish Cupcake – Izzy Skirts
Shoes: Shiny Things – Lolas
Hoops: Paper Couture – Thin Wire Hoops
Bangles: Artilleri – Lulu 4 Bracelet