Have you ever had one of those days where you just aren't sure what to write about something, not because it's lacking in any way, but because it's so great that you don't know where to start? That's where I am today (bad blog post title notwithstanding), and where I have been since The Arcade opened on September 1st and, well, from the time Arcade previews started appearing on flickr and my in-world groups. If Lady Luck and a certain dashing benefactor hadn't been on my side this round, I can only guess that the rest of my September would consist of a lot of item modification and searching the couch cushions for spare change (and that would be a shame considering the gorgeous stuff at Collabor88 this month). ;)
With all that said, though, I couldn't be more pleased with the gacha items this round! It feels like a December round, honestly, with the number of machines that are just too good to pass up .. and the real bonus there is that we can look forward to another amazing round in a few months. Because December Arcade is just that good.
With all that said, though, I couldn't be more pleased with the gacha items this round! It feels like a December round, honestly, with the number of machines that are just too good to pass up .. and the real bonus there is that we can look forward to another amazing round in a few months. Because December Arcade is just that good.
What we're going to talk about now, however, are the stunning set pieces from Pixicat, Rowne, and 1992. I'll say right now that the only hairless cat I want isn't an avatar attachment but that Pixicat's 'Bastet' collection is really, truly gorgeous and the overlay with the Maitreya body is perfect. I love the idea of a harness for the chest and arms to a bit of interest to the fitted sheath dress. I love the cut of it; the shape of the neckline and sassy side slits to remind us that we're in 2015 though the available colours lend themselves well to a number of themes and genres. Lovelovelove!
From Rowne, I think I received the biggest surprise of all when I saw that three fashion builds were included in their 'Street Style Star' set and, yes, I'll admit that the Fashion Week build appealed to me in particular. Along with some very lovely shoes (like the strappy white ones I have on in the picture below), bags (in my next post), glasses (pictured above and below), and pom-poms (next post), these rare finds are perfect for photography or setting up a scene for a truly memorable party in-world.
There's a very special place in my heart for the next set so I'll go ahead and tell you right now that even biased as I am, the quality of Nineteen Ninety-Two's 'Devil in Chief' set speaks for itself. Words. I wish I had them. Have you seen and/or read 'The Devil Wears Prada?' If you have, then you know why this is such an exciting set and if you have not .. probably put that on the list for this weekend. And then go tap the heck out of Grant Valeska's machine at The Arcade! You'll see a number of these items popping up in my blog over the coming weeks and, gosh, I'm just so excited to be setting them all around my SL home. Giddiness has ensued. I'm a very happy girl. <3
From Rowne, I think I received the biggest surprise of all when I saw that three fashion builds were included in their 'Street Style Star' set and, yes, I'll admit that the Fashion Week build appealed to me in particular. Along with some very lovely shoes (like the strappy white ones I have on in the picture below), bags (in my next post), glasses (pictured above and below), and pom-poms (next post), these rare finds are perfect for photography or setting up a scene for a truly memorable party in-world.
There's a very special place in my heart for the next set so I'll go ahead and tell you right now that even biased as I am, the quality of Nineteen Ninety-Two's 'Devil in Chief' set speaks for itself. Words. I wish I had them. Have you seen and/or read 'The Devil Wears Prada?' If you have, then you know why this is such an exciting set and if you have not .. probably put that on the list for this weekend. And then go tap the heck out of Grant Valeska's machine at The Arcade! You'll see a number of these items popping up in my blog over the coming weeks and, gosh, I'm just so excited to be setting them all around my SL home. Giddiness has ensued. I'm a very happy girl. <3
Credits:
Skin: Lara Hurley-Fae natural/Rose Pale ~ Lara Hurley
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara ~ Onyx LeShelle
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 ~ Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet Mid ~ Siddean Munro
Makeup 1: DeeTaleZ Makeup NATURAL Lip shades & Gloss ~ Steffi Villota
Nail Applier: Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Staple Selection 1 Gloss ~ Maia Gasparini
Hair: CATWA HAIR Bree V1 ~ Catwa Clip
Dress: -Pixicat- Bastet.Dress - Pink ~ Areve ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (September 2015)
Arms: -Pixicat- Bastet.Harness - Arms RARE ~ Areve ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Shoes: Rowne.Stella Pumps - White.SLink ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Glasses: Rowne.Jane Cat Eye Sunglasses - White ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Book: 1992 // The Book (Black) RARE ~ Grant Valeska ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Bag: 1992 // The "It" Bag (Creme) RARE ~ Grant Valeska ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Earrings: P.C; Diamond & Pearl Chandelier Earrings ~ Cora Lu
Bracelet: (Caroline's Jewelry) Kennedy White Pearl Silver Bracelet ~ Caroline Apollo
Ring: P.C; The Envy Ring - Silver ~ Cora Lu
Pose 1: Le Poppycock - *All Angles* B ~ Olivia Lalonde ~ Available @ The Chapter Four (Sept. 2015)
Pose 2: PosESioN - Lady ~ Dahriel
Set: Rowne.Street Style Star - Fashion Week RARE ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Skin: Lara Hurley-Fae natural/Rose Pale ~ Lara Hurley
Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara ~ Onyx LeShelle
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 ~ Siddean Munro
Feet: Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet Mid ~ Siddean Munro
Makeup 1: DeeTaleZ Makeup NATURAL Lip shades & Gloss ~ Steffi Villota
Nail Applier: Hello Dave - Nail Appliers - Staple Selection 1 Gloss ~ Maia Gasparini
Hair: CATWA HAIR Bree V1 ~ Catwa Clip
Dress: -Pixicat- Bastet.Dress - Pink ~ Areve ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (September 2015)
Arms: -Pixicat- Bastet.Harness - Arms RARE ~ Areve ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Shoes: Rowne.Stella Pumps - White.SLink ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Glasses: Rowne.Jane Cat Eye Sunglasses - White ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Book: 1992 // The Book (Black) RARE ~ Grant Valeska ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Bag: 1992 // The "It" Bag (Creme) RARE ~ Grant Valeska ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)
Earrings: P.C; Diamond & Pearl Chandelier Earrings ~ Cora Lu
Bracelet: (Caroline's Jewelry) Kennedy White Pearl Silver Bracelet ~ Caroline Apollo
Ring: P.C; The Envy Ring - Silver ~ Cora Lu
Pose 1: Le Poppycock - *All Angles* B ~ Olivia Lalonde ~ Available @ The Chapter Four (Sept. 2015)
Pose 2: PosESioN - Lady ~ Dahriel
Set: Rowne.Street Style Star - Fashion Week RARE ~ Fashionboi Landar ~ Gacha Item ~ Available @ The Arcade (Sept. 2015)