I just watched Inception today! Most trippy movie ever. I got this idea from Inception and Matrix, the feeling of not knowing where you are, wanting to get out but not being able to. The little quote was from Matrix, if you remember, when they’re trying to get out of the Matrix, they always tell the operator, “Give me an exit.” What if there is no operator, and no exits? Whoo, trippy.

A little corkboard showing the snapshots I got when Taffy and I were having fun at Aloha. She constantly changed her avs from lady in red Victorian dress to Asian-looking hottie to smouldering black guy. XD This was me with the smouldering black guy when we were checking out the table set at Aloha.

Inspired by Rapunzel or Tangled as it’s known in the States. Awesome movie, go watch it. Anyhow, SORRY for the bad quality of the pictures, still working that out. I intended to achieve a somewhat dreamy feel with this.

for the first look, i went for vintage elegance and sophistication. i found plenty of vintage stuff at doux petit dahl which was awesome! while going through what i bought, the first thing that came to my attention was this feminine purple number, conveyed the elegance i was going for with the halter keyhole neckline, the ruffled hemline with floral details and a royal purple lining. a belt of the same colour completes the look, emphasizing the waistline and all together giving it the feel of a lady. i also found these crocheted tights, once advertised by uma, in this store and i jumped at the opportunity of using them. i found that using the white tights gave this outfit a little twist and it being crocheted, did not come off as being overly white. the black shorts thrown in completes the number as a bottom with a colour that complements but does not outshine the highlights of the outfit. i chose this hair from magika (hugeeee store of hairs) because i really liked the fringeline on it and the cute braids everywhere gives zephy the aura of a princess. after all – hair is our crowning glory right? (shameless plug: hair fair 2009 coming up!)

hair barber yumyum hair 10 (chocolate)
eyelashes redgrave showgirl
eyes pididdle motion sickness (blue)
top doux petit dahl purpie paisley tank cinched
shorts twosome autumn shorts (black)
tights doux petit dahl crochet tights (white)
shoes armidi barcelona slingback (black with gold)
bangles doux petit dahl bangles (black foral)
necklace atelier am layered flower necklace (white, but tintable)
skin curio breeze (tone: petal, make-up: liquid sky 1, others: light)

for this next look, i pretty much threw this together after falling into the spell of gisele, a new store that i just discovered thanks to anya. i bought the top thinking that it was just a scarf but upon trying my new purchase out in the store itself, i realised that it looked fabulous. really gives one a feel of power! it pretty much makes the entire outfit by itself, but i complemented it with the hair that i also bought from the same store, which i thought looked really fairy-queen-ish. i particularly liked the headpiece for this hair, the pearl headband with three complementing roses of a dusty hue. i thought bangles or bracelets would be too much for this outfit already, so i used brown half-gloves instead so the arms wouldn’t look empty. wanted to give it a bit of shine so i used gold heels to finish it up. (:

hair gisele sia (milk) (comes with accessories)
eyelashes redgrave individualistic
eyes pididdle motion sickness (alive)
top gisele enroulent (walnut)
pants nylon outfitters dress pants (white)
gloves royal blue half gloves (brown)
shoes armidi dahlia pump (gold)
skin curio breeze (tone: petal, make-up: sepia 2, others: light, frex)

that’s all from me today folks! (:

i really like these few looks that i’m going to post up! the first one is very oriental, which is close to my heart since – i’m chinese? XD absolutely love both the top and the jeans! the top is from apple may, and it originally comes with a black ribbed flared-bottom capri (also nice, but i wanted to showcase these jeans). i love how this top reminds me of the traditional chinese cheongsam with a very modern and sexy twist. the jeans i got from zaara are just 100% lurve. it’s so extremely realistic looking and comes in a pack of four colours for only around 100 – 150L if i’m not wrong. the jewelled details on the belt loops of the jeans smacks of more oriental flavour, which completes the outfit. i chose a skin that had an awesome red lipstick to complement the fiery redness of the top, as well as a darkish hair for an asian look. the sakura flower comes as part of the clawtooth hair that i used, and is detachable! awesome for ornamentation, whenever wherever.

hair clawtooth lola’s big date (coffee)
top apple may designs anming (top only)
jeans zaara jeans jewelled (blue)
shoes paper couture black high heels
skin curio breeze (tone: petal, make-up: pure 2, set: light, frex)

the second look i have up is very casual and it’s pretty much how i’d dress most of the time in RL. i like the bohemian-ness of the design of the owl tee and i think the jelly toast is JUST TOO CUTE. it has a cute cat face on it! it comes with a matching tshirt and is also available in peanut butter toast. XDXD

hair armidi hair the ginza (light brown, walnut)
tshirt tres blah lovey owl tee (freebie)
shorts surf couture rolled denim shorts (light)
shoesheart & sole hearts pastel (heart colour changeable) (freebie)
skin curio breeze (tone: petal, make-up: sepia 1, set: light, frex)
toast love kitty jelly toast tshirt (jelly toast only)

recently i was tped to an undiscovered jewel of a store called zaara. i did not realise at the first that it was an indian outfit store but the realisation only made me fall in love with the stuff they have on sale even more. everything i found there was so so elaborately designed, it did not make me doubt for a second how much effort the designer had put into making all these wonderful fabrics and textures. as we all know, indian cloths are always richly embellished with an extremely intricate and unique design, which the designer succeeded in achieving here as well. what’s more, i visited zaara when they were having a sale, ending 1st JUNE! so make a beeline there now, please.

i don’t usually buy gowns and stuff, because i don’t feel like i can showcase them very well but this was one buy i could not pass up. the absolutely crazy details that can be found on every single item of this indian bride gown set is – WORDS FAIL ME. the entire dress set, complete with the scarf, the gauze head veil and the henna on the hands, comes up to a total of 600L. everyone say it together now – OH. MY. GOODNESS. what a steal!!! i was staring at the store display of this for the longest time, thinking that it was so completely gorgeous but i bet it cost like 5000L or something, until something possessed me to click on the display and see how much it cost. the moment i saw that i was only 600L, nothing could come between my cursor and the Buy button. (: whether i will wear it again next time or not IS OF NO CONSEQUENCE. this is a piece of art that i absolutely had to get my hands on.

hair curio hera (brown, dark brown)
dress zaara indian bride (crimson) also comes in yellow and green
veil zaara indian bride (crimson)
scarf zaara indian bride (crimson)
henna zaara indian bride (crimson)
bangles zaara nizam choodiya bangles (white)
skin curio breeze (petal, dark, pure 2)

yet another work of art from zaara, i love the smexiness of this dress, with the low, low, low-plunging neckline but yet retaining some sophistication in the length of the skirt. interestingly enough, the skirt’s so-called slit isn’t really a slit but more like a sudden rise and fall of the hemline, which i found particularly intriguing. unlike the normal slit, it’s more like an open YUMYUM-I’M-SEXY sort of hemline which, if i was a guy, i would find very appealing indeed. i also like how zaara still infuses some indian design elements into this dress, what with the brown gradient of the skirt, the nicely designed hemline as well as the cool, cool belts (yes, they can be found on a separate layer so MIX AND MATCH ALL YOU WISH!).

hair =ROGE= hair 18 (apple)
dress zaara carangute (brown)
skin curio breeze (petal, light, frez, sepia 1)

that’s all the indian goodness from me today!

hair uncle wiggli ellen (brown)
eyes pididdle motion sickness (blue)
dress [twee] melted deckchair
gloves royal blue half-gloves (fuchsia)
socks kuri style 78 socks
shoes lya sakura leather shoes (pink)
skin gala phoenix sunny, petal, dark umbra-1

next look is something that i put together while i was shopping around in this awesome sim called tableau which i’m sure is not unfamiliar to anybody reading this blog. (: i went absolutely crazy and went around buying so much stuff that i found this fabulous BIG package of freebies from a shop called Nylon Outfitters. for some reason i really like the shirt! it looks like something i’d wear in RL because it’s colourful (i have a colour fetish) and it’s casual, comfortable and smarter than a normal t-shirt at the same time (:

hair clawtooth lola’s big date (classic brunette)
eyes pididdle motion sickness (alive)
shirt nylon outfitters stripe shirt (womens’ freebie)
pants niniko stripe pants
shoes MG fashion sporty flats (navy)
skin gala phoenix sunny, petal, light sea glass 1

for the last look of the day, i threw this outfit together from bits and pieces from everywheree (: there was an awesome sale going on at cupcakes! selling dresses for 25L each. needless to say, we made a beeline for said store and pretty much cleared its shelves. not too sure if the sale is still on, but i’m pretty most people got their needs fulfilled and milked this crazy sale for all it was worth. (: i find myself very attracted to seagreen colours nowadays.

hair clawtooth lola’s big date (classic brunette)
eyes pididdle motion sickness (alive)
scarf nylon outfitters gold scarf
top cupcakes! emerald green dress (top only)
capris cupcakes! grey pinstriped shorts
shoes sole sisters audrey (white)
skin gala phoenix sunny, petal, light sea glass 1

hair uncle wiggli burly type A, size L (brown wolf)
bow [twee] patterned green bow
jacket modd.G reyna jacket (black glitter)
top sugarcube ruckle summer dress (green) [top only]
shorts surf couture rolled denim shorts (light)
stockings subtle submission part of babycakes babydoll dress
shoes g field rosette platform shoes (brown)
gloves royal blue half-glove (gold)
skin gala phoenix tone: petal, set: sunny, make-up: dark umbra-1

the trouble is that i’m really lazyy hahahaa. really, really happy that i’m moving in with anya and tomoyo!! it was done a few nights ago, amid the confusion of redecorating the house and suddenly i find myself feeling very honoured to become a HBox townie! (: thank you so much to anya and tomo for keeping this homeless newbie. they have an awesome white theme going on in their house and this is me and anya attempting to blend in with the furniture while having a heart-to-heart talk.

okay, on to the new stuff i’ve bought!

as you all can tell from my previous posts, i’ve attacked surf couture and i totally bought their entire fatpack of flip flops (what a tongue twister omg) but while i was there, i could not resist buying these cabana dresses! the pink/teal one makes me think of watermelon mint. i don’t like neither watermelon nor mint, but it still gives me a craving to eat some yummylicious candy! really love the color combination. it makes me hungry. i think it’s so sweet though. the tan/cranberry one which i took a sneak peek at in the second photo has a more mature, sophisticated feel to it as compared to the watermelon mint one, makes me think of beige chiffon with roses, a bit like phantom of the opera?? hahaha. am i thinking too much!?

hair !lamb cherry (chocolate bars, kit kat) with ruby bow
dress surf couture cabana dress (pink/teal and tan/cranberry) 
shoes paper couture black high heel 
skin gala phoenix tone: petal, set: sunny, make-up: dark, umbra 1

next look is something i put together from a variety of different sources! i think this look is comfortable, casual but yet girlish and sophisticated at the same time. i like it (: i also like the combination of minty green with blue of the bow, which has a very soothing feel. frikkin love the frills on this dress, they’re an absolute work of art, this dress is so multi-layered and so interactive. i recommend that everyone get this dress and try it while moving around. it’s so full of life and zest! -bounces up and down-

hair junwave pompadour tail (black)
headpiece twee blue and green patterned hair bow
dress niniko classical dress (white)
leggings niniko medium (black)
shoes lya sakura shoes (red)
skin gala phoenix tone: petal, set: sunny, make-up: dark umbra 1

presenting… the MODD.G EDITION of zephystar*!

first on the list, is this adorable lil combination. this black jacket with shoulder flares and long black sleeves, detachable prim as well as a big side button just oozes class. zephy on the right wears the jacket with the prim. paired up with a beautiful electric skirt, it makes zephy look fully equipped to battle the Harshness of Cold Weather – WITH CLASS. on the right, zephy wears the same jacket but de-primmed and now paired with casual denim shorts, some stockings and a cute pair of platform maryjanes. this outfit makes me feel like zephy’s a fashionista that’s actually concerned with comfort! really love this ensemble as well.

hair foam! the kimora (brown D with brown B braids)
jacket modd.G eleanor jacket (black)
skirt modd.G killah hectic electric skirt
shorts  surf couture rolled denim shorts (light)
stockings kuri style 116 socks (beige)
shoes [left] paper couture black high heels [right] g.field rosette (brown) group gift

this next look is sort of like a modern day pocahontas. i’m really enjoying what modd’s doing with the ruffled or flared shoulders that have continuous tight-fitting sleeves of the same colour. it makes the entire top look extremely classy and high-end. the headbands were so fun that i couldn’t resist. makes her look a bit like a hippie, yes? it didn’t look entirely right with ANY shoe, so i just left zephy barefoot with that. such a nature girl

hair !lamb teased up (chocolate bars, snickers)
headband modd.G headband (glamourous black)
top modd.G aeolia cardigan (beige)
shorts twosome autumn shorts (black)

eeeeps, i couldn’t resist this halter because, let’s face it, it’s just SMOKIN’ HOT! i especially adore the pleated bodice, as well as the intricate halter design which is a job well done by modd. perfect for anything from a day to the beach, to a semi-formal dinner. slightly, if at all, inspired by the bowler hat in waiting for godot and clockwork orange, my literature texts. (:

hair !lamb mister sister (tacky gold)
top modd.G fiona halter (yellow)
shorts surf couture rolled denim shorts (light)
shoes surf couture freedom flops (dark brown)

ahhh, one of modd’s latest releases, the lydiah summer dress that has been flying off shelves. i think it makes zephy look like a lovely little present. perfect for cocktail parties and the like! the black top provides an excellent foil to the brilliant colours that the summer dress is available in (namely green, rose, blue and pink), while the bow does a good job emphasizing the waistline and also gives the outfit an extra perk of pure cuteness. (: one might say i was overdoing the bows a bit, what with the headband but – SUE ME, I HAVE A FETISH FOR BOWS.

hair !lamb cherry (bimbo blondes, pale, charcoal bow)
dress modd.G lydiah summer dress (babydoll pink)
shoes sole sisters audrey (white)

 for the power women in us! if i held an office job, i wish i could wear an outfit like this everyday. the black and white combination gives it a corporate feel, but the sexy leather belt tells a whole different story! the belt, i feel, makes this outfit work so well. it brings everything together and tops it all off with a good dose of fashion sense. I WISH I OWNED A BELT LIKE THIS IN RL! ): the white bow makes zephy look like a lawyer! not a bad thing to be, imo.

hair !foam the sharon (brown A)
dress modd.G angela dress set
shoes paper couture black high heels

SUCH a fun dress!! i am not usually a big fan of prints but this dress totally changed my mind. i’ve always really liked halter dresses, and this certainly fits the bill.

hair !lamb teased up (carrot cakes, rotten carrot)
dress modd.G fall halter dress (blue)
shoes surf couture freedom flops (gold)

 as you can tell, this is my favouritest outfit of the lot. it make zephy look SO, SO fun and gives her a bit of an innocence of a country bumpkin somehow. i love, love, love this outfit!!!!! the red checkered pattern of the shirt could have made zephy look somwhat like a picnic cloth, but an expertly designed cut and collar ruffles made such a big, big difference to this shirt. i cannot begin to express how much kudos to modd.G for making this genius of a shirt. (: perfectly complemented by a pair of sugercube shorts with pink dots, giving the fun factor an added boost!

hair foam! the melody i (brown e)
shirt modd.G charlotte red checkered blouse
shorts sugercube pinkdot jean shorts
shoes surf couture freedom flops (red)

OKAYYY i’m finally done off to sleep now, folks, goodbye!

p.s. if i look a bit different and LESS like anya, it’s because she made me a lovely new shape and i changed my default skin