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)

I know that Milla has mixed and match almost every outfit that she’s ever worn on this blog – and I’ve tried to do that thus far; but sometimes things are just not meant to be tampered with because they are just too perfect the way they are.  Besides, who is fussing with mixing and matching the day after Christmas anyway?  I’m not – I’m probably still suffering from a mild case of food coma.

I started this outfit off … with the whole outfit.  Actually a men’s outfit, but it works so well for women and it’s actually one of my favorite pieces from any of the Paper Couture lines - I couldn’t resist.  Besides, nothing screams “I’m a boss” like a sexy pant suit in the office.  To give the look a bit of a feminine touch I’ve added a gold chain necklace with over-sized beads and Paper Couture’s famous Bumble Bee Ring.  I seem to be stuck on red, perhaps a sentiment left over from the holiday – but I’ve also opted for sexy red lips and matching nails.  Finally, I’ve accessorized with a very simple pair of thick framed black glasses ala Prada; which have been hugely popular for the past few years and provide a just-right level of sophistication.

*Product details and credits below the cut*

Skin: (CS) Vogue Skin – Mid Red (Bronzed)
Hair: ETD Deanna – Black
Nails: (CS) Lulu Fingernails – Dark RedEye
Glasses: (NO) Thick Emo Glasses – Nylon Pinkney (Tableau)
Outfit: p.c: European Stripes (May only be available via OnRez)
Jewelry: p.c.; River Stone Set (Earrings); P.C; Black Bead Necklace; P.C; Diamond Bee Ring
Shoes: Armidi Gisaci – Dalia Pump – Black 

Does anyone ever take a glance through their inventory and just find that one thing that when it was released you told yourself you’d never take it off?  I totally suffered from one of those epiphanies the other day when I rediscovered the Deanna hair from ETD.  I swore when I bought this hair it would never leave my head, and then I got swept up in the whole idea of changing hairs every 5 minutes again and it was soon lost in the sea of pixels weighing down my inventory.  Isn’t it perfect?  It’s just perfectly casual and sophisticated and it has those wispy pieces in the front that frame the face so nicely.  It’s like finding buried treasure – really. 

Thanks for reading!

<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)

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)

High Society. I’m thinking swanky cocktail party in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, or in London’s Belgravia.

Elegant and classy hairdo paired with diamonds set in gold. Subtle make up and high, yet classy heels. Topped off with a gold sequin clutch – which you really can’t see so well in the pic, but looks fabulous as you walk or stand around.

Rock-chic. This look has attitude and can be worn anywhere anytime.

I like the contrast of the expensive looking silk dress with a khaki military style jacket and sturdy boots. Smoky eyes and sexy hair add attitude. No accessories needed.

Romantic. This girl just fell in love and can’t think of anything but her honey.

Keeping it simple as if she just threw on the first dress she saw, gathered her hair loosely, and slipped on a pair of ballerinas. The coin jewelry work with the embellishments on the dress itself.

Hair by ETD and Naughty Designs, skin and manicure from Celestial Studios (more details below the cut).

Product Information
Dress: Last Call – Hellenas

High Society
Hair: ETD – Anisa
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Rose Light
Manicure: Last Call – Deviant Nation, Lyra’s French
Earrings and Necklace: Miriel – Sultana
Bracelet: Reminisce – Diamond-cut Bangles
Shoes: Shiny Things – Tuxedo Pump
Clutch: Tete a Pied (TaP) – Gold Pailette Clutch

Rock-chic
Hair: ETD – Maxine
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Peach Smoke
Nails: Celestial Studios – Salmon
Jacket: Last Call – Damascus
Boots: Shiny Things – Old Boots

Romantic
Hair: Naughty Designs – Flirt
Skin: Celestial Studios – Vogue, Spring Series, Fresh
Nails: Celestial Studios – Crimson
Earrings and Necklace: Last Call – Casbah Coin Set (Update Group Freebie)
Shoes: Shiny Things – Ballet Flats

Exchange the jean jacket for a white shrug, this one from Blaze, and add cute ballerinas (Shiny Things), and voilà – a sweet and innocent look. Hair from ETD.

Want to glam it up? Let the dress itself do all the talking. Just add some strappy heels (LC Vamp) and sexy hair. Cuff from Earthstones.

Hair by ETD and Gurl6, skin and manicure by Celestial Studios.