52 Weeks of Color, Week 1!

So, one of the reasons I actually got into blogging was that I was really intrigued by some of the blogger challenges I saw going on, and one of the first of those was 52 Weeks of Color, run by Luna Jubilee (though I didn't know it at the time). And doofy me, once I got into blogging I was too shy to actually ask the bloggers I read how I could join.

But yesterday on Plurk I found out that Luna's doing it again! To ring in the new year, we're starting the challenge over, and the first week is, fittingly enough, champagne.

Apparently, though, I have no idea what color champagne is. :P I was standing at work, putting on outfit after outfit, going "is this champagne?" I think I came pretty close, and about half of it (the more accurate half, I think) I already owned. So bonus!

I especially like the jewelry - a Fifty Linden Friday find at League, from months ago. This is why it's always good to stock up on cute stuff when it's on sale, you will need it later.

Style Credits:
Skin: League - Taylor
Hair: Fri.day - Neva
Eyes: FASHISM - 'Sunrise' Eyes
Dress: Fishy Strawberry - Cuddle Maxipull (belt included)
Leggings: Gawk - Cotton Leggings B
Boots: Gos - Curvaceous Boots
Jewelry: League - Pearls & Lace set

Darkness Falls

There were a couple of exceptions, but when I was a kid, I almost always would rather have been the Disney villain than the Disney princess. Unsurprisingly to those who know me, that hasn't changed a bit. Maleficent especially has been a favorite for many years, and when I saw this lovely dress from Azul, she was brought instantly to mind.

The daring collar, the exquisite lace, and the constricted fit, right down to the sweeping hem, all make me think that Maleficent would have been happy to add this piece to her wardrobe. And so, having grabbed it for myself, I set out to create my own version of a seductive, powerful, and above all dark Disney villainess.

But no matter how compelling the adversary, they needed a breathtaking realm in which to work their evil. Luckily, my dark queen found a home at Darkness Falls in Pandemonium. There was a fantastic, spooky detail around every corner. Hello, face of my nightmares!

This kid actually made me jump. I've seen enough horror movies to know not to poke him, but I have to admit to being very tempted.

A trapped soul, perhaps, victim of this heartless witch?


 

She'll never tell.

Style Credits:
Skin: Glam Affair - Mary
Hair: Truth - Michelle
Eyes: EllaBella - Cellular Eyes
Dress: Azul - Serene
Necklace: League - Raven Necklace

Shot on location at Darkness Falls.

I feel pretty, oh so pretty...

The holidays are finally over, though my family is still in town, and as usual I'm left with a feeling of "meh." So SL is all about doing what makes me feel good right now, and sometimes what makes me feel good is putting on a really unreasonable dress and parading around until I feel pretty. ~grins~

On days like this, Son!a always fits the bill. Sexy and seductive, but still couture, it's impossible to not feel ravishing walking around in one of her gowns.

 (I just realized I forgot to put on eyelashes. Oops!)

Turns out her jewelry is pretty great too, though I didn't know that until a few weeks ago. It's not the easiest in the world to fit - I do wish jewelry designers would tell us what the stats are on the shape they use to fit things, it would make SL just a bit prettier. But the detail work is excellent, and I love the design.

Style Credits:
Skin: League - Taylor
Hair: Truth - Madeline
Eyes: Fashism - 'Sunrise' Eyes
Dress: Son!a - Tracy
Necklace: Son!a - Loving Pearl Necklace
Shoes: Maitreya Gold - Allegre

Blogger's being a bit weird in Firefox (I usually use Chrome, but Plurk doesn't work for me there, so I'm trying to switch back), so here's hoping it actually posts!