What is your weakness in SL?

Friday, August 13, 2010

The Golden Goddess

As Noveen Benoir and I chat about all the wonderful items in her store,  she passes me this beautiful gown.  How could I resist a chance to snap a few pics of me in this gorgeous design and show it to all of you!  The details she has put into this gown and guess what 200L!!!  Yes it is one of many of her beautiful designs on sale!  She is in the process of making this gown in other colors and I can't wait to see what she comes up with.  I must admit, I am not much of a gown girl, but you know what...I may be one soon enough if she keeps making these beautiful designs!

Noveen honey, beautiful, just beautiful!



Style Card
☛Hair: 3636 - Athena - Chestnut
☛Eyes: Unique Megastore - Expressive Eyes - Green 1
☛Skin: Lara Skin - Lucy - Bronzed Pale
☛Gown: Totally Random - Golden Goddess Gown
☛Jewelry: H2M - Bohemian Bangles - Earth Gold
☛Shoes:(Unseen but wanted to add them anyway) N-core TEMPTATION XtremeHeel II

Poses
☛Top pose: EverGlow - Model016
☛Bottom Pose: .::Storin::. P10 - attitude06_001

Be...Totally Random!

Stumbling upon this store as I search the grid for more wonderful places to spend my hard earned linden.  (Thanks honey for buying me more today!) teehee  My eyes open wider and my smile grows bigger as I scan the room seeing everything that has been marked down!  Noveen Benoir has outdone herself with this amazing mixture of summer fun clothing to beautiful gowns and even some sexy lingerie.  The prices...Well, you are just gonna have to come down and look at these great deals.  Some of these items may not be here when she introduces some of her new designs, so don't miss out.  You only have about another week and a half before this sale reaches its final day.  I would hate for you to miss out! *The sound of Lindens being spent rings through your ears* Here are but a few of the many and great designs on sale down at Totally Random!

And don't forget everyone from the lips of Noveen Benoir herself: Be Unique, Be You, Be... Totally Random!!!

Sunny Dayz - On Sale 100L

Shimmer - On Sale 50L

Nicola Neutral Mint - On Sale 50L

Boyfriends Jeans Outfit (Green) - On Sale 50L

Butterfly Fields - On Sale 200L Each Color (Each color comes with the ballgown and a partygirl skirt)

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Is it Haute or Avante?

So today I started on the task of getting my three looks ready for my evaluation at Arcobaleno.  Took all day and I finally think I got this outfit down.  Now, I asked one very amazing, talented, PERFECT, Anabella Ravinelli her opinion on what "style" the outfit would be classified.  She informed me it was Avant Garde...I am SO confused! LOL I was going for Haute Couture and I got it ALL wrong. LOL Luckily I have to do an Avant Garde too so, one down two to go!  I need to take a class on that I suppose. *looks around sheepishly* LMFAO

While searching for the perfect location to snap a few pics of the outfit, I like to document my outfits when I put them together, I stumbled upon a place...It was a Blur!  Everything is WHITE and when I say white I mean seriously, I had to check my settings.  LOL  then I got smart and read the NC that you get as soon as you land.  DUH!  It explained what settings need to be what and so on and so forth and guess what...EVERYTHING IS STILL WHITE! LOL.

It is great though with some items to purchase scattered around.  I will be doing another blog on some of the amazing things that I found there so look for that one soon!  The place will go buh bye on August 16th so I will definitely get the blog done before then. :P  I think you will like some of the stuff, now I couldn't logically go in and buy everything...Iam but a struggling artist trying to feed my SL clothing habit, so funds were low, but I did get a few things.

Moving on!  This outfit is definitely something I had fun putting together.  I mean the colors alone are just beautiful!  Teals, blues, blacks...even some purple!  I LOVED being able to snap some pics at the It was a Blur sim because it doesn't take away from the beautiful vibrant colors of the outfit.  Some of the items I already had in my inventory and some I purchased to finish off the look.  I hope you like it...and lord I hope Vikeejeah Xevion does too! LOL
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Style Card is as follows:

Hair: 3636 Athena - Black
Skin: .::CStar::. Stephany Skin - DeepPale
Eyes: Mystical Eyes - Oceanic (No Longer Available)
Jacket: Miamai Keyn Jacket - Blue
Bodysuit: :SK Designs: Slim Outfit - Black
Leggings: Tee*fy LoveLetters Leggings - Green
Boots: BAX Prestige Boots - Black Leather
Polish: [ Love Soul ] Nail*Colors*- Sky
Earrings: Paper Couture Water Drops (Actually purchased off x-street)
Lashes: Miamai NoAlpha Lashes - N06

Poses
Top Photo: StoRin - P10 - attitude09
Bottom Photo: Miamai - FancyStand01

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Fine Jewelry!

Fine Jewelry
Finesmith's New Releases

Artistic Picture: Marissa Bruun wearing Idioma

Finesmith has two new releases, as well as a great 55L Thursday gift. Three shiny things!!! *stares with twinkling eyes and mouth agape*


1A.

First we have the Idioma set. Now, this name means "language" in Spanish, and I feel that the jewelry really speaks for itself, in that it is a very bold statement piece, especially the necklace. It has a nice scalloped design on the earrings and the necklace, with nicely sized gems, and then it has the bangles, which on the backside also have the scallops and gems.


Now, the latest Finesmith pieces are equipped with a gemchange script. There are options like emerald, amethyst, ruby, aqua, onyx, and then the diamond. I love jewelry that does color change to some extent, whether it be with a menu script, a HUD, or even it being mod and diamond colored, and I can choose which color I want myself. When you have the option to change the gems, it gives the jewelry so much versatility. One negative though, the onyx option leaves the gem solid black.

1C.

Now, I didn't realize at first that there was a seperate metal changer. See, under the gem change under the menu, you have "gem" to change gems, or "object" to change metals. So I hit object, and obviously was changing it the colors of the gems (ruby, emerald, aqua, etc.). Now, you do have to admit, it is pretty cute! You can mix and match gems and metals. However, I went around and explored some more, and found that you can also change the metals silvers, golds, bronzes, etc. Then I explored some more, and found that you can also change the gems silvers, golds, bronzes, etc. This really is a versatile piece! Here you can see the only downside I found, which was the onyx on the right bracelet.

Final Review of Idioma: I found the design, with the scallops and gems very charming, and I liked it a lot, and I think it is very well made. I think the gem and metal change script makes this piece super versatile, and one that will really speak to you! Lastly, I found one flaw -- the onyx. Even with the onyx defect, this piece is sure to give use to anyone who buys it, giving it a 4.5 out of 5.

2A.

yula Finesmith's second new release is the Heart Attack set, cleverly named for its onset of hearts that join on the pieces. You have a chain design in the necklace, that has two round gems, that go down to a curve of metal, that makes a slight heart. Then they meet at the center with a metal heart, with a gem tip on that that sprouts another heart, which at the tip, meets the tip of three other hearts, creating a nice diamond-shaped pattern of gems, each with a metal heart sprouting. The last element of the design, are the gems that connect each heart on the sides. The earrings bear a similar pattern as the pendant of the necklace, and the bracelet could be the necklace torn apart and linked together around the wrist. A perfect design in my opinion!

2B.

Like Idioma, Heart Attack is equipped with a brilliant gem-change script. It has the same ruby, amethyst, aqua, etc. I made all of the gems in the picture a color to show where the gems are, versus where the metal is. So, with the brilliant gem-change this set is also ultra versatile.

2C.
Now, also like the Idioma, I didn't realize the Heart Attack had the same metal-change with golds, and bronzes, and silvers. So, I just used the gem-change to change the metals as well. Which, has a really unique look, and also adds even more versatility. Brilliant!

Final Review of Heart Attack: I fell in love with the unique design incorporating the hearts in all different angles, and joining them strategically to create something that isn't the norm. My favorite part of the set is the necklace, simply because I just adore the pendant and how bold it is. The gem and metal change scripts are just brilliant! Another similarity to the Idioma, is that Heart Attack also has the problem with the onyx. However, I still give this piece a 4.5 out of 5 for the excellent design, and the brilliant script that gives so much versatility.



3A.
55L Thursdays

This was a 55L Thursday item for Finesmith. It is two pairs of modern-style earrings, one in silver and one in gold. Although it doesn't feature the gem/metal-change scripts, it has the brilliant design by yula Finesmith. It features three hollow cubes, connected at the top, with strips dangling beneath. Like most Finesmith jewelry, it makes a statement. I'm not sure if it is still available to purchase, but you can join the group in-world called Fashion Alert! to get the latest 55L Thursday list.

Check out Finesmith by clicking here.


sTyLiNg dEtAiLs
All pictures feature...
/Pose: Ground Sit animation from Vista AO
/Hair: !lamb - Witch in Kit Kat
/Lashes: PACADI - Shoot!
/Skin: Belleza - Alyson Deep Tan 2
Artistic + 1A-1C feature...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Idioma
2A-2C feature...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Heart Attack
3C features...
/Jewelry: Finesmith Prisma Earrings

Thanks for reading, and make sure to check out Finesmith here.

Check out the next post, Happy Birthday Moonstar!

It's My Way,
Marissa Bruun

Monday, July 26, 2010

Coming this Week to the Rissa Way!

We're Weak for Hair!
Hair was the winner of our What's Your Weakness poll. In this post, expect to find great hair of all different styles, colors, and designs. Learn what I think is the most versatile hair in SL, along with my favorite hairs. Maybe you'll even discover a new hair store you've never heard of...


Fine Jewelry
Check out FineSmiths newest releases, along with their neat gem and metal change script, and other cool features.


Happy Birthday Moonstar!
Moonstar recently celebrated their second anniversary, and I had the pleasure of being in it, along with planning it. Check out some of my outfits from the show if you missed it, along with full styling details if you made it and are wondering where I got that fabulous cosmic alien skin from!

These posts, and more...coming soon!

Back in action!

Okay, I do apologize for the looooooong time I was not blogging. I am back and better than ever... better I say, "how" you may ask? Well, not only have I learned some new styling ideas, and has my own style developed more...BUT, I also have been taking super great pics lately! There will be a post on my photography laaaaater on, although for now, let's just enjoy some great style posts that will have better pictures!

Expect a post on the winner of the What's Your Weakness poll later this week. That is HAIR! Hair won, and I will be doing a post on hair. So, you can get on later, look at my blog while sitting in your curlers, and then decide what to do with your hair for the day!

Hasta manana! (yeah, I don't know how to do the little ~ over the first "n")

Rissa <3

Monday, July 19, 2010

THIS SATURDAY...


Help us celebrate Moonstar's Second Birthday with a Fashion Show, Dance Performers, Musical Guests, Hostess labella Farella, Clothing Giveaways, and the fabulous designs by Arora Meili and Vamilia Vella all under one roof! You do not want to miss it!

Saturday July 24 at 12:00 PM SLT

SLURL: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Ghloogums/161/104/24

Photography by Valeria Endrizzi
Model: Marissa Bruun wearing Donna by Arora Meili

Shame On Me!

I just realized I haven't touched my blog in a month! SHAME ON ME! That will soon change. The winner of the What's Your Weakness poll was hair! Woot! Expect a post on hair coming soon. As well as some of Finesmith's new releases. Get ready to rumbleeeee!

I'm back and ready to blog a lot! *hugs*

Friday, June 18, 2010

What's your weakness?

Come on! You know you have one!

Do you find yourself buying a hair because it looks pretty, and NOT because you will wear it with something?

Are you someone who just loves changing their look every day by slapping on a new skin?

When asked what you love, is your first response "SHOES!"?

Are diamonds your best friend?

If none of that tickles your fancy, what does?

TELL ME! What's your weakness?

Are you a hair freak? Skin whore? Shoes shoes shoes? Other?

Let me know! Take the poll located at the top of the page, like up thar somewhar --^

I will do a post on whatever wins the most votes, so tell me, WHAT'S YOUR WEAKNESS?

Mine is HAIRRR! Gotta have it!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

WEDDING SHOW...

WEDDING SHOW...

You're cordially invited to a wedding...

THE JUNE BRIDE SHOW

Featuring...
SF Design, Evie's Closet, dare2bite, Sartoria

Sponsored by...
AtomicBambi, Jewelry by Zuri, Fashion Alert!

Saturday June 12, 2010
at 1:00PM SLT
Cain Island 223, 124, 501

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cain%20Island/223/124/501