A New Store To Me #19

Dear Diary:

When I was planning my Mother's Day post, I wanted very casual clothing since that was the way I was going to dress.  I happened upon this store, RKKN, that had the type of clothes I liked - casual.  I bought my outfit and picked up some casual summer shorts.  As I was in the women's section, I wanted a summer outfit but couldn't find anything.  Shortly after that, Shiny Shabby released their latest offerings and there it was - a cute summer skirt (in patterns and plains) with coordinating tops with a wide colour choice.  I just had to have it.

Everything at RKKN comes in many colour selections.  All items offered look so comfortable.  I will check back at the store for future additions to their inventory.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
(Left at Shiny Shabby til Jun 15)
Top: RKKN Maya's shirt (pale green)
Skirt: RKKN Maya's skirt (pattern 7)

(Right)
Tee: RKKN Maggie's shirt (pink)
Shorts: RKKN Maggie's shorts (light grey)

A New Store To Me #18

Dear Diary:

The other day as I was checking out new places, I came upon a quirky, eclectic furniture store by the name of USB and am making it a new store to me.  When you go through the front door, you're faced with an ad for prefabs.  Since I wasn't in the market, I didn't check them out.  Further into the main floor, there is an office desk, truly one that would fit into a business office, along with chairs and desk top accessories.  Then some pieces caught my eye.  The living room items were made with Rubik's Cube in mind.

I bought the cabinet since it was a great place to sit and have my morning coffee.  The Cube is also available in a sofa (with poses) and a shelving unit.  

The two pictures came as a set and I thought they would be good to hang on the wall by my computer.  It seemed as if they were appropriate for me

The second floor has additional furniture including lighting, clocks and shelves.  It's a very interesting store to roam around in and if you're interested in electic items for your home, this is the place to visit.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Head: LeLutka Chloe
Skin, shadow, lipstick: Amara Beauty Pamela
Hair: Bryce Designs puck (now only on SL Marketplace)

Dress: fame femme Belted Knit Dress (Mix 4)
Tights: Izzie's sheer tights
Boots: aDiva Lisbeth boot (no longer available)
Earrings: ieQED Brisa (gold)
Watch: Kunst Regan watch

Furniture: USB Cubed Cabinet
Pictures: USB Nerd and Geek

Location: USB

A New Store To Me #16

Dear Diary:

I can't remember where I saw this store mentioned but when I read about it I was intrigued so I just had to visit.  I fell in love with the clothes immediately.  The store is Agata!!

There is a great variety of clothes, mostly casual, but very stylish.  I tried on dresses, with scarves and without; a cute long tee that would be a nice sleep shirt; and a dress with jacket.  I picked out the suit right away as one of my favourites.  It came in 4 colours - white, black, gold and the plum I'm wearing.  You can wear it as an outfit or jacket and skirt separately.  The fit was quite good.  I needed to tweak a bit but that often happens.  I also tried on a cocktail dress and then put on a fur wrap over.  The combination was stunning so I think I'll pop back for that.

Coincidentally, after I bought my suit, Kustom 9 opened up and Agata offered a cute two piece outfit in 6 colours - black, brown, tan, red, pink and my choice, blue.  I had to buy this too!!  If you purchase the fatpack, you are able to change skirt and sweater colours

The store is nicely laid out with no crowding of merchandise.  It seems new things are being added frequently.  There is a group to join that will provide news of things to come.

Fly out and have a look!

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from Agata:
(left): Agata Olive outfit (plum)
(right): Agata Terry knit two piece (blue) (at Kustom 9 til Feb 10)

Other:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Skin: Izzie's Romy
Eyes: Ikon Sunrise (deep hazel)
Lashes: MC Falsies
Eye shadow: alaskametro Matte Mist
Hair: nomatch NO ESCAPE

Boots: HH Lilou Fringe Booties with HUD
Rings: Izzie's celestial midi rings
Watch: RealEvil Industries Revox Cora watch

Pose: an lar

A New Store To Me #15

Dear Diary:

A week ago I saw a notice about a new store on the grid so I just had to fly out to see it.  Chambre Rose, was a small place with a few items in it.  I did buy this dress since I was impressed with the styling.  It came in other colours but I felt like a "pink" day.



I returned to the store a few days ago and I was surprised to see how the place had expanded.  There were a lot of choices on the main floor - dresses from formal to casual; skirts, tops and coats and all clothing is mesh body compatible.  There is also a Gacha machine.  I did try it for some funky donut earrings but the machine was unable to deliver.  The owner of the shop, Azraellll, or Az,  quickly refunded my money with an apology.  Great customer service!  The top floor has a variety of full perm items.

Az is also on Marketplace but visiting her in-world store provides a true look at the quality of her clothing.

Good Night for now.
I'm wearing from Chambre Rose:
Dress: Adele (rose & noir)

Also:
Hair: Dura girl #41
Earrings: je suis voyante plain earclips
Bracelet: Maxi Gossamer bangles Damasc (silver)
Boots: Hilly Haalan Lilau Fringe booties (black)

Store Location: Chambre Rose
Photo Location: St. Louis Arch

A New Store to Me #14

Dear Diary:

My friend, Sam, came to visit the other day, wearing a fantastic tee and wild coloured shorts.  He looked very A-1!!  Not that he doesn't look good most of the time but sometimes he can be a bit...ummmm....overly casual.  Of course I had to ask him where he got the new clothes and he told me "Bomshie".  That definitely was a new store to me so I had to fly out and have a look.

I was very impressed with what I found.

When you enter the store, you're in the customer service area where there are great group gifts available on the counter and also a special item offered for the Saturday sale.  This week it was a jumpsuit  of summery colours, at a special price.  Of course I had to buy it since it looks great with sandals or stilettos.

The main floor has a lot of interesting clothing for women, with a small area for men.   Everything is a little edgy with different styling and bright colours.  There are a lot of patterns in skirts and tops.  I really like the brightness and playfulness of the clothes.
I noticed that the displays change quickly.  I've been to the store a few times and there's always new items on display. 

Bomshie does carry a few accessories - a good selection of clutch bags; very nice bracelets and some socks.  Just before the elevator, there is an area with shoes and some coats.

When you visit, don't forget to take the elevator up to the second floor where you'll find a lot more summer outfits, including swim suits.

 I bought a few things at Bomshie that were just my taste and they all fit me perfectly with very little adjustment.  I'm wearing my favourite purchase in the picture.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from Bomshie:
Cara dress (golden)

I'm also wearing:
Body: Maitreya Lara
Eye shadow: mock Cosmetics Miss Vanity sampler
Lashes: Mon Cheri Falsies
Lipstick: Madrid Solo U-color-it Grace
Hair: Dura Boys & Girls 55
Earrings and bracelet: je suis asymetrique (red) (no longer available)
Shoes: kokoia Lupe (red)

Pose: D.Luxx  (now on SL Marketplace)


Location: !ndustry

A New Store to Me #13

Dear Diary:

As I'm shopping around the grid, I find I'm attracted to the smaller stores.  Yes, there are a lot of larger ones that I'm used to and I truly love them, but when the stores are new to me, I like to be able to see the merchandise easily without having to "fly" from area to area.  Last week I found a store that was just perfect.

I'm rather a casual type of girl so Overhigh was the place for me.

My first purchase was my normal attire in either of my worlds.  When I'm home from work, it's jeans and a tee.  I loved these jeans from OVH.  They're straight legged, with a hint of a cuff.  They also have a bit of a sheen which is quite nice.  They come in various denim shades, but I chose the aqua, since my closet didn't have that colour in jeans.  The oversized tee also comes in various colours.  I liked this tee, since it did have a sporty look without the numbers or logo that most have.

My next buy was a sleevless dress that could cover any occasion.  This shade was entitled "pink" but it has more of a rusty colour to me which I prefer.  In the store, there are a variety of jackets or sweaters that you could put over the dress to give it more of a casual look.  The clutch has a 2 poses that work well with other animations.

Overhigh certainly has a variety of casual clothes from jeans to shiny leggings, from trendy skirts to jumpsuits and from casual flats to funky stilettos.  The prices are very reasonable.  I will go back again.

**UPDATE** I went back to OVH on the weekend to pick up some more items and they now have a nice selection of Southwest clothing.  There are two different ponchos, patterned skirts and a very cute gaucho-like hat.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from Overhigh:
Picture 1:
Loose Tshirt (black)
Sia jeans (aqua)

Picture 2:
Ivy Dress (pink)
Greta bag (carmel)

Hair: Truth Hair Riley (picture 1)
          Analog Dog Val (picture 2)

Necklace: Finesmith Mixgold (picture 2)

In both pictures:
Hands: Slink AvEnhanced v2.1 (casual)

Locations:
First location: Bubblegum Club
Second location: Done Wiv a Twist

A New Store to Me #12

Dear Diary:

The other day, while shopping around, I came upon a store that I was instantly attracted to because of the name.  I found Moose Clothing.  I come from an area that has a lot of moose so the name made me check it out.

I found a few things I liked but decided to show this cute jacket with the leopard leggings.  The jacket has knitted arms that come with the jacket but are not detachable.  The jacket comes in 4 different colours.  The leopard leggings come in many choices from subtle to vivid.

The store has a lot of dresses, mostly short and strapless but there is one nice maxi that I might go back for when the weather gets warmer.  There are not many casual items but that could change with the next season.

Maybe the store doesn't hold a lot for a casual gal like me but I do love the name.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:

From Moose Clothing:
Coat: Magma Coat (green)
Leggings: Katamashi leggings (leopard)

Other items:
Lipstick: Madrid Solo u-color-it Grace
Hair with hat: W&Y #41 (no longer available)
Boots: Coco Designs suede ankle boots (dark brown)
Earrings: je suis precieuse hoops

A New Store to Me #11

Dear Diary:

When I visited The Instruments event last month, I picked up a cute dress from Sundaara Designs.  I wasn't familiar with the store so I decided to fly over to see what was there.  I was thrilled by what I saw.

Of course I had to buy!  These are a couple of dresses from my visit.

Sundaara Designs displays a good variety of casual but classy dresses.  The formal gowns are lovely and have a good range of colours and styles.  I loved the casual dresses that came in bright colour tones that were a little retro in their look.  Of course a few dresses are quite trendy, come in black and white, and would be great for a photo shoot for high-end modelling.  All the items are very reasonably priced so you can add lots to your inventory with little impact on your bank account.

I was truly impressed by the styles that were displayed.  Demos are available.  Everything is displayed well and it's easy to walk around and view the items. 

It's definitely a place to pick up a dress for any occasion so fly in for a look.  I know I'll be back for sure.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing from Sundaara Designs:
Left: Christina (sun)
Right: Zaara (CB2)

Background and Poses: Abranimations ProPhoto Studio

A New Store to Me #10

Dear Diary:

I discovered a new store to me the other day and was very excited at some of the things I saw.  The store is called Vitrimi.

I bought this dress thinking it would be perfect for an afternoon garden tea.  It comes in 5 colours - white, red or beige with black trim and black or navy with white trim.  I chose the navy since I had a fascinator that I was dying to wear.  I knew it would be perfect with a navy dress.

Vitrimi offers a lovely selection of dresses.  Some are quite sexy while others offer a lot of cover.  The colours and patterns are abundant.  The casual section has different types of pants and a variety of tops to mix and match.  I made a quick return visit yesterday and saw that Vitrimi is now offering clutch purses and a small selection of shoes compatible with Slink feet.  On the whole, I was impressed with what the store is offering.  

The store has a second floor but no inventory is available there yet.

Right now the group list is relatively small so there is no fee for joining.  Even though you have to pay $1L for the group gifts, you receive very generous fatpacks of the item.  The newest gift is an outfit with 4 dfferent patterned skater girl skirts and a pop top in black or white.  The other group gifts are still offered in the store.

This is a very nice place to shop.  It's easy to see the merchandise and the items are displayed very well.  Fly on over and take a peek at Vitrimi.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Dress: Vitrimi Couture dress (navy)
Gloves: Low lace gloves (white) (SL Marketplace)
Hat: Pirschjaeger white fascinator (SL Marketplace)
Shoes: Gos Boutique Sophia Peeptoe (white)
Earrings: je suis precieuse hoops

Pose: Diesel Works (summer gift)

Location: PixelArt PhotoGardens

A New Store to Me #9

Dear Diary:

It's been awhile since I've done a post about a store that is new to me but I found one.  The other day, I was going through some old addresses and when I clicked on one, it took me to a store that intrigued me.

I've always loved jumpsuits and this was the first thing that I spotted in the store, called Countdown.

 

The jumpsuit comes in several different flower patterns, all very summery.  It fits really nicely.  Sometimes I have trouble fitting the alpha layer and have to adjust my shape but this time it fit perfectly.  The top and bottom come in two pieces, which makes it ideal for wearing only the pants with a cami or the top separately as a blouse.  The belt can be added or left off. 

 

The store has a nice selection of women's clothing from the casual to the formal.  I also bought a bikini to wear when the weather gets warmer.  In an adjacent room, there is a grouping of men's clothes.  I looked at a great suit that any man would look very debonair in! 

 

Good Night for now.

 

I'm wearing:

Lipstick: Oceane Glammy lipstick (orange)

Hands: SLink AvEnhanced hands (casual)

Hair: Vanity Hair Comadi

 

Jumpsuit: Countdown La Mode Floral print jumpsuit v7

Shoes: Gos Boutique Charlotte Mary Jane pumps (tangerine) (gift)

 

Earrings and gold necklace: Uzuri Miwezi (silver available on SL Marketplace)

Wooden necklace: Uzuri Mapatno (no longer available)

 

Pose: LAP (no longer available)

New Store to Me #8

Dear Diary:

I found a new store the other day and it proved to be a great place to buy a little of everything.  The name of the place is Yulicie ....hmmmm...just thought...wonder if that's a take-off on Ulysses.  But back to the boutique.

I like the build of the place.  It's very down-to-earth and has a comfortable feeling.  There's a hopscotch on the floor right at the entrance.  The inventory is not jammed into every spot so it's easy to walk around other customers.  The visual look is very appealing.

There's a wide variety of casual clothing, everything from jeans, spandex and tees to pretty feminine tops and dresses.  Many of the items have a HUD so you can change the look to stretch your wardrobe, as in my selection.

I'm wearing a spandex pant, with suspenders and crop tee.  It comes in 6 colours, and with five different HUDs that can be purchased separately.  The HUD allows you to change the tee to different themes.
 

The  Yulicie Mainstore also has a good selection of hair for men and women.  I chose the man's style since I wanted to wear a hat.  Shoes and boots are on the second floor, along with jewelry and a few poses.  It's a total department store.

Since I got a cup of cappucino from the Gacha machine at Yulicie, I visited Mug Shot Coffee House to enjoy sitting in the sun with the cat, who seems to be most unimpressed.

Visit Yulicie and browse through their items.  You'll enjoy your visit.

Good Night for now.

From Yulicie:
Hair with Hat: [y] Style (comes with different hair colours)
Tee and Overalls: [y] Nora Outfit (lime)
Shoes: [y] Slip on (black)
Cup: [y] Cup Cappucino II

Locations: Mug Shot Coffee House

A New Store to Me #7

Dear Diary:

The other day I came upon a store quite by accident and discovered a gem! 

I've tried to take pictures for rainy day climate, using all the tricks and all the fancy gizmos to show rain but I'm not that clever and never seem to get the effects I wanted.  The store, Node+ , takes care of that.

nyagos Kidd is the owner of Node+ and he has umbrellas in a multitude of colours and textures, from 9 plain, 6 "plastic" looks; 6 plaid and several other textures.  The umbrella can be worn in the closed position when waiting for that inclement weather or open to produce either a drizzle or a heavy downpour.  It's so simple.

At first I thought the umbrella was a little pricey but in each pack you get 6 choices and the umbrella works well with poses. 

In the store, there's also a weather system.  An item for putting rain on your windows is also available. 

It's not a big store but very unique in it's offerings.

Good Night for now.


Umbrella: Node+
Location: On a dull rainy day at Hotel Chelsea New York

A New Store to Me #6

Dear Diary:

I like finding new places for shopping.  And [unfortunately] so does my closet!

I found another super clothing store called ba!.  It was just luck that I was on that sim and spied it in the distance. 

I really like their dresses.  I picked up a few floral prints that will be great for the summer.  I bought this bright fuchsia jump suit which can be dressed up for an evening out, or dressed down for a day of sight seeing.  It really complimented my tan [laughing].

I'm also wearing the blue floral platforms that were offered on the lucky letter board.

The gift bag contains a cute pair of denim shorts with a tee, and a summery orange dress, a very generous bag. 

There's a good variety of summer dresses, some plain with added belts but the floral ones are truly lovely.  And if pants are what you like, there's a nautical outfit that has everything you need for a complete look.  Upstairs, you'll find additional footwear.

On your travels, pop into ba! and get a new wardrobe.

Good Night for now.

From ba!
Jumpsuit: ba! Mesh Ladies Wrap Jumpsuit (pink)
Shoes: ba! Blue floral (from lucky letter board)

Location: Outside the flower shop at Barney's Bay

A New Store to Me #5

Dear Diary:

I found a new store that has a delightful selection of clothes for women on the go.  I came upon Koko's Closet quite by accident.  Shopping wasn't on the agenda for the day but I decided to stop my travels to have a look around.  Right before me was a charming store so I thought I would take a peek inside.

The store's features are described as spotlighting "comfortable, classic, casual clothes for women" and that defines it perfectly.

I found a nice array of summer items.  There is an excellent range of colours for the capris, with tops for a mix or match look.  A variety of sundresses in monochromatic or pastel colours are featured.  I particularly liked the metallic leggings, which I bought for my next night out.  There's also some exceptional accessories, from sunglasses, scarves and purses to sexy lingerie.

It was really difficult to pick something to highlight the shop but I absolutely loved this silk dress in a sunny yellow.  The awesome bonus is the mesh fit me perfectly without the need for alterations.

On your next shopping trip, stop by at Koko's Closet and see what they have.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Dress: KC Mesh Summer Silk Dress (yellow and white)

Mailing a letter at It All Starts with a Smile

A New Store to Me #4

Dear Diary:

The other day I was shopping and came upon a store that was "new to me".  It's called :::podium:::.  and the owner / creator of these fabulous designs is nelsat kanya.  The store features all mesh clothes, casual but with a quirky taste which I love. 

The off-shoulder tee that I'm wearing, comes in a large variety of colours, all with different images and sayings.  I picked up a couple since the price was so reasonable.

I added skinny jeans in coral as it will be spring one of these days and it brought out the colours in the tee very well.  The jeans also come in many bright, springy colours, as well as a good selection of traditional denim shades. 

 

To complete the outfit, I bought flats also in coral.  The shoes come in every colour of the rainbow, can match anything in your closet, and are the hot seller for this spring in either world.

It was really hard to decide what to feature from this store.  There's a cute hooded dress that I really loved.  Again the colour choices were numerous.  The skirts were trendy and flirty and would go with any top, while a featured dress was perfect for a job interview or could be dressed up with jewelry for a night out.

I decided to also show one of WetCat's items from Pose Fair.  The frosted windows in the three sided prop have 6 poses in them, 3 male, 3 female but the poses could be unisex.

Check out Podium in your travels.  Bet you can't leave without buying a new outfit.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
Shirt: :::podium::: shoulder off mesh shirt (beats)
Jeans: :::podium::: mesh Skinny jeans (coral)
Shoes: :::podium::: textile summer flats (coral)

Prop: WetCat "Jack or Jill" Pose Prop (Pose Fair 2013)

A New Store to Me #3

Dear Diary:

The other day I was looking for some new hair accessories, something perky to give me a springy feeling.  When I flew in to the store to check out some items, I got a triple bonus!  It was 3 stores in one!!

The main store is Wertina, a clothing store.  There's a good variety of casual clothes, covering jeans, tees, and shorts.  There are some cute dresses, ranging in design and colour.  I picked up the dress I'm wearing.  It has a plunging back not shown in the picture so it could serve as something more dressy.  As I walked through the store, it became .charme, a small shop for some unusual hair accessories - flowers and headbands.  I picked up a perky daisy headband that made me feel like spring.  As I turned around, I noticed an alcove with yet another store, Frozen, that supplies poses, where I picked up this pose for rainy weather.

Since the colour of my dress is "rainbow", I wanted to find a dark, rainy sim for a photo.  2304 Rain fit the bill.

Check out this 3 in 1 store when you get a chance.  It's full of surprises and can be a very productive shopping experience.

Good Night for now.

I'm wearing:
From Wertina:
Dress: Eleonor Rainbow

From charme
Hair accessory: Soucis headband

From Frozen:
Pose and newspaper: Newpaper pose

Location: 2304 Rain

A New Store To Me #2

Dear Diary:

A few weeks ago I was flitting around from place to place, not really looking for anything in particular when I came upon a new store that had only been open a few weeks.  The store is called, Mutresse, owned by Eeky Cioc.

Right now the store only has a small inventory but what is there I really like.  Eeky has wedge-heeled boots and jackets with mix or match pants.  They come in a variety of colours, from dark and basic, to more spring-like hues, a total of 15 different colours.  At that time, I bought a pair of charcoal boots that I used in a previous post.  What I liked best about the boots was the detail.  The laces went through grommets and then tied.  The detail was very well done.  On my second visit, I bought a jacket and matching pants to give a tailored suit look.

The jacket is loose fitting and drapes nicely over a blouse or sweater.  I particularly like the pants, since there are different options for the leg.  Pants can be worn for higher heels or flats.  This is wonderful as you often want to have the ability to wear different shoes with your outfit.  There's a crease in the leg and "wear" folds that look so real.  I really like the way the mesh items fit me.  I know most designers offer several standard sizes but I like my shape the way I am and don't want to vary it too much. 

I'm looking forward to seeing more items in the store, with the same exceptional quality.

Good Night for now.

From Mutresse:
Jacket: Simona jacket (Primrose Yellow)
Pants: Simona trousers (Primrose Yellow)

Other items:
Blouse: Coco Sleeveless blouse (white)
Shoes: Aleida Natalie croco pumps (gold) (no longer available)
Hat: NYU Cashmere Tweed cap (light brown) (L'Accessories)

Pose: Olive Juice (no longer available)

Location: City of Charm subway

A New Store To Me #1

Dear Diary:

I admit...I'm at a loss...ever since Luna Jubilee ended the second part of the Colour Challenge.  I looked forward to the challenge of finding that obscure colour every week.  I keep checking back on her website to see if she's had a change of heart or has come up with some new magical challenge for us.

So having suffered anxiety over the lack of exercising my brain, I decided to try and challenge myself.  I decided to try and look for new stores on the grid and post something that I would purchase.  Now these stores may not be new to you, my readers, but they will be new to me.

The first store I found was "Jugg and Jinga's Boutique".  The store offers a good variety of clothes for both men and women.  There are not a lot of mesh clothes available if that's what interests you.   The clothes range from formal gowns to casual pants and tops, with a good selection in between that can be dressed up or down.  There is a small choice of jewelry sets, earrings with matching necklace.  Also in the store, you'll find some interesting pictures on the wall, not all original, and some Tiffany style floor lamps.

I took a brief look at the men's section and there's a broad array of clothing there too, with a very prominent display of men's thongs! 

 

I picked a cute flowery dress that looks great by itself or over leggings.  Along with it, I'm wearing flower earrings and necklace that I picked up at the same time.  Can you tell I'm looking forward to spring?

 

I'm standing in KaTink's Cabin Love, a great photo prop with a wintery view.

 

Good Night for now.

 

I'm wearing:

 

Dress: Jugg and Jinga's Boutique Maggie Mesh dress (Gardinia)

Earrings and Necklace: Jugg and Jinga's Boutique TigerLily (antique)

 

Prop: KaTink Cabin Love