Turn It Up

This is the loud version — you’ll make a statement wearing this! The skirt is fabulously chic with its tartan texture, volume and unsymmetrical hemline. I immediately thought of a Vivianne Westwood-esque outfit so I went for something of a punk-chic effect with the equestrian themed little jacket, the ruffle blouse and scarf, and then contrasted those with the funky hair and little hat and the somewhat kinky belt and boots.

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*Second Look and Product details and credits after the jump*

Turn It Down

For a more classical and toned-down version, simply remove the punky and kinky details and exchange them for a sleek pair of boots, wide leather belt and a chic updo.

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Turn It Up:
Hair: Here Comes Trouble (HCT) – Savey in Sandy
Skin: RaC – Dina
Eyes: Miriel – Pacific
Eye Lashes: RaC – Mascara 01 Black, Dramatic
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation in Ginny
Jacket: Last Call – Catwalk Collection, Equestria (part of outfit)
Blouse: Simone! – Buccaneer (part of outfit — plus system underpants tinted to similar colour in order to bridge the gap between blouse and skirt)
Skirt & Stockings: Cake – Autumn in Paris (part of outfit)
Shoes: Dark Eden – Thetis Boots in Midnight
Hat: Lapin et Anato – Cherry Hat (Zebra)
Scarf: Veschi – Muffin Top Dress in White (part of dress — attached to Spine)
Belt: Dark Eden – Phobos Leather Goddess Black Belt (attached to Stomach)
Collar: Fancy Schmancy – Chamelon Charm Collar (attached to Chest)

Turn It Down:
Hair: ETD – Cadey in Blonde
Skin: RaC – Dina
Eyes: Miriel – Pacific
Eye Lashes: RaC – Mascara 01 Black, Dramatic
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation in Ginny
Jacket: Last Call – Catwalk Collection, Equestria (part of outfit)
Blouse: Simone! – Buccaneer (part of outfit — plus system underpants tinted to similar colour in order to bridge the gap between blouse and skirt)
Skirt & Stockings: Cake – Autumn in Paris (part of outfit)
Boots: Redgrave – Boots in Black Leather
Scarf: Veschi – Muffin Top Dress in White (part of dress — attached to Spine)
Belt: Armidi Gisaci – Au Di Crodocile Belt in Black (attached to Stomach)

Anyone who owns a television probably has heard of this new series on the CW called Gossip Girls?  While I don’t really watch TV all that often, I can see the impact of the show resonating with it’s fans in the same way that Sex and the City did.  This evening’s outfit is inspired by all the Gossip Girls floating around the grid, just another day in the upper east side’s swanky private Catholic Schools – except this look comes with a twist:

In an attempt to follow the hottest trend in Second Life – changing face; I’ve actually started out this look with a brand spanking new skin from Launa Fauna.  To me, this skin oozes with edge and sex appeal and it is one of the things that inspired me to put this outfit together in the first place.  The first piece of clothing that started out this look today was the plaid skirt – I felt that the length was conservative enough to make it seem as though it actually belonged to a real Catholic School Uniform, making it the appropriate choice.  From there I chose to use a super low cut cami and paired it with a sexy lacy bra peeking out at the top which I haven’t actually decided whether or not to call it sexy or trashy – I’ll let you be the judges, either way suits the look to me.  To give this look a touch of innocence I have accessorized with a pair of argyle socks from Puma Jie’s adorable Corduroy store and one of 2007′s trendiest items, rosary beads.  Finished off with one of the must-have items of 2007, the Crisis Pumps (scripted to change to over 40 colors = AMAZING) and haphazardly styled hair with some crazy coloring, this look is the perfect balance of sexy, trashy, and innocent…. And for those who don’t know – sometimes trashy can be a good thing.

*Product details, SLURLs, and credits below the cut*

Skin: LF CHAI Skin -Honey- Cole
Hair: (fd) Seal Hair (Fashionably Dead – Toast Bard)
Tank: [Intimizzio] Low-cut Casual Cami – Light Gray
Bra: [Intimizzio] Kawaii Flower Mesh Lace Bra – Black 1
Skirt: Canimal – GoGo Yubari
Socks: -Corduroy- Argyle Socks (grey)
Shoes: Crisis Pumps I by Tekilah Elytis (Sculpties Up In Here)
Necklace: His Prayer Rosary, Bloodstone/SlvrBrs -EARTHTONES boutique-

Long story short – it wasn’t before long that I learned that the maker of those boots that I admired so was Fallingwater Cellador of Shiny Things; the boots at that time weren’t for sale – so my dreams of construction that outfit for myself were put on the back-burner.  But it wasn’t until I truly discovered the possibilities of fashion in Second Life that I decided that style was simply not for me anyway.  However, keeping the excitement of those newbie moments in mind; today’s outfit is inspired by that very outfit somewhat altered to suit my own style:

My first inclination at possibly putting this outfit together came when Fallingwater recently released a sculptie remake of her famous boots.  I seem to have developed a fetish for riding boots (along with a majority of the female population), and these boots – although not technically riding boots – quenched my desires for a pair in Second Life.  The second thing that perhaps was what set the ball rolling in reality was Kyoot Army‘s new Naga Skirt; which fills the void of the old fringe PixelDolls skirt from the original image quite nicely;  the snakeskin texture and shredded prims are the perfect balance of funky and sexy, without being too short or too revealing.  Instead of a corseted top, I opted for a long sleeved plain jersey top in a grayish brown and coupled it with a short length scarf in with a plaid pattern in muted tones.  Finally, I accessorized with an overzied satchel ala Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and styled my hair in a disheveled, highly textured side-pony to create a look that is both funky …. and fresh.

*Product details and credits below the cut*

Skin: (DN) Vogue Skin – Ether/Void – Bronzed
Hair: Kin – Karei-black
Shirt: Armidi Limited – Long Sleeve A01 Shirt [Brown]
Scarf: *Muism* Scarf _Check Dark_Short
Skirt: Kyoot Army – Dead Naga Mini (Black)
Shoes: (Shiny Things) version2 Ribbon Boots – black (boxed)
Bag: *Muism* leather_shoulder_black

I’m totally loving the feedback everyone!  I’m really happy that you all have embraced me and my posts in Milla’s absence.  Thanks again!

<3 Sofia

#1. I started with the DIVA

It’s a look for some serious partying in the trendiest of nightclubs, she is dripping in diamonds but she still has an edge. The black boa does almost all the work here, I only added sheer tights, black studded pumps and a clutch. I then went with a platinum spiky updo and smoky eyes for that edge.

LOTS more after the jump!

#2. Next we have the LADY

This classy lady is on her way to a gallery opening or dinner at a top restaurant. I swapped the boa for a little mink jacket and the diamonds for classy gold. I also covered up the neckline with a sliver of black lace. The sheer tights stayed on, but I changed the shoes to a more sleek and satiny pump. I also changed the bag to a gorgeus red crocodile piece that picks up on the red lips, the sole of the shoe and the nails. The hair is gathered in an elegant and high asymmetrical updo with sweeping bangs.

#3. Here is CUTIE

This is a more casual and daytime look, suitable pretty much anywhere. Here I’ve covered up the arms and neckline with a white blouse, changed the tights from sheer to opaque and added some cute stripy socks. The sleek pumps where exchanged for more comfortable wedges. The only accessories are a pair of cute dangely earrings, the neck scarf and the little black and white bag. The hair follows on the cute with little curly piggies and a barrette.

#4 Finally, Gritty Girl

This girl definitely has more attitude. Off came the pretty blouse and instead I wore an aviator jacket in a murky brown-red. The opaques stayed on but I changed to sloppier and dirtier socks. The boots are just so great with lots of chains and detail that I then picked up on with studded bracelets, the belt and the collar. Hair is asymmetrical, spiky and messy.

Details:

#1. Diva
Hair: ETD – Deidra
Skin: Minnu Model Skins – Gloss, Smokey1
Nails: Nevermore Studios – Purrfect Nails, Super Nova
Dress: Last Call – Ginny (part of outfit)
Tights: CGBG – Sheer Tights
Shoes: Shiny Things – Dare Pump
Boa: caLLie cLine – Rain Bowa
Clutch: Tete a Pied – Pailette Clutch
Earrings & Cuffs: Ame True – Crosta Dei Diamanti
Necklace: Elexor Matador (EMJ) – Platinum Dangling Diamond Heart

#2. Lady
Hair: ETD – Cadey
Skin: Minnu Model Skins – Gloss, RedLips
Nails: Celestial Studios – Lulu, Dark Red
Dress: Last Call – Ginny (part of outfit)
Camisole: Last Call – Dana (part of outfit)
Fur Coat: Paper Couture – Victorian Club (part of outfit)
Tights: CGBG – Sheer Tights
Shoes: Tesla – Vinyl Vixen
Bag: Deux Filles – Classic DF bag (note: actually attaches to Shoulder, not Hand as in pics)
Earrings: Muse – Celine Pearl Earring Drops
Necklace: Muse – Chateline Shoulder Brooch
Ring: Elexor Matador (EMJ) – Cross fire Ring

#3. Cutie
Hair: ETD – Kizzy
Skin: Minnu Model Skins – Gloss, Heroine
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Lyra’s French
Dress: Last Call – Ginny (part of outfit)
Shrug (sleeves of “blouse”): Last Call – Alizee (part of outfit)
Blouse: Last Call – Ingrid (part of outfit)
Tights: Tete a Pied – Opaque Tights
Socks: Shiny Things: Stripy Knit Socks
Shoes: Maitreya – Sassy
Scarf: ETD – Neck Scarf (discontinued)
Bag: ETD – Casual Purse
Earrings: Junk – Dirty Brass

#4. Gritty Girl
Hair: Here Comes Trouble (HCT) – Savey
Skin: Minnu Model Skins – Gloss, Smokey1
Nails: Nevermore Studios – Purrfect Nails, Super Nova
Dress: Last Call – Ginny (part of outfit)
Jacket: Canimal – Aviator Jacket
Tights: Tete a Pied – Opaque Tights
Socks: LeeZu Baxter – PunkStockings
Boots: Nevermore Studios – Femme Dollfie, Exalted
Collar: Fancy Schmancy – Croix Noir (gift from designer)
Belt: Fancy Schmancy – Lushius (gift from designer)
Bracelets: X3D Couture – Collection Set 19 (part of outfit)

I slipped on my favorite skinny leather pants, a super sexy sequined tank and this über fabulous (and well-blogged) collar. I continued with some serious accessories; the belt, the suspenders, the gloves and the bracelets. I finished off with a pair of kinky ankle boots.

To soften the edge just a little (and to stay on the feminine and girlie side) I wore this soft hairdo framing the face beautifully. Eyes are smokey and lips are nude.

Product info below the cut.

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Hair: Naughty Designs – Flirt
Skin: Minnu Model – Gloss, Smokey1
Collar: Kyoot Army – Wilted Wednesday Vest
Top: Le Burlesque by Alaska Metropolitan – Le Burlesque Dress (part of outfit)
Pants: LF Designs – Isabeax Leather Pants
Boots: Dark Eden – Thetis
Belt: Fancy Schmancy – Lushious
Suspenders: Wrong – Suspenders Skulls
Gloves: X3D Couture – Glam Gloves
Bracelets: X3D Couture – from Collection Set 17 (part of outfit)

Casual Everyday

For an easy casual look I’ve simply paired it with some trendy black boots and silver or platinum jewelry.  I went with big delicious hair as I find it very difficult not to add a hint of glam to my looks :) .

Dark Side

For something a little different I decided to take the dress into darker territory. Fishnets, kinky boots, leather belts and heavier jewelry did that for me.  Not to mention the gorgeous make-up!  To balance it all out a little, I went with perky piggies on top.

Rich make-up for the everyday look and dramatic and over the top eyes for the dark look.  Product details below the cut. 

Dress: Truth – Agent 13

Casual Look
Hair: Naughty Design – Winsome
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Plum-Smokey
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Karma
Boots: Last Call Vamp – Elektra
Earrings: Reminisce – Embossed Hoop Earrings
Necklace: Elexor Matador – Platinum Heart Tag
Bangles: Cake – Modern Art Bracelet

Dark Look
Hair: ETD – Abigail
Skin: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Deviant-Fetish
Nails: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Union Jack
Stockings: Dazzle – Black Nylons Torn (no longer available)
Fishnets: Wrong – Fishnet Tights
Shoes: Dark Eden – Thetis Boots
Belt: Dark Eden – Lilith Belt
Necklace & Earrings: 7 Deadly Prims – The Antique Cross
Bangles: Cake – Flea Market (L) and 80′s Pop (R); Earthstones – Zebra Bangle (R)

Girlie Punk

This cool outfit, consisting of the pink skull covered tube top, miniskirt and skull-belt, is from X3D. I added the white fishnets and my beloved Lola platforms. I went for light and glittery make-up and funky pigtails.

Next up is the classic School Girl

In my humble opinion, this is the best school girl outfit out there. It consists of the skull covered top and pink miniskirt and I got from Canimal. I just added the white sneakers. Hair and make-up same as above.

Hair by ETD and skin by Celestial Studios (more product details below the cut).

Hair: ETD – Flicka
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Rose-Glitter
Manicure: Celestial Studios – Deep Pink
Earrings: Celestial Studios – Lulu, Chunky Hoops
Bracelets: artilleri – Lulu4

Girlie Punk
Outfit: X3D – Satin Skulls
Fishnets: !Wrong
Shoes: Shiny Things – Lolas

School Girl
Outfit: Canimal – Teacher’s Pet
Shoes: ETD – Casual Sneaks