Hey, It's the Little Things in Life

Today has turned out to be an interesting day.  I was having a full blown panic attack the likes of which I've not had for years; the kind where I think I am having a heart attack and will die at any moment. Since I wasn't dead on the floor I decided to clean and worked through the worse part.  When I logged on SL a friend IM'ed me right away (which I hate!) and invited me to chat with some other people.  My usual response is to politely decline, but I didn't, and I got exactly what I needed.  Then Marleen Vaughn, who I remember from way back in the day from her store, Marly's, which I adored for her funky retro styles, contacted me about her new store, Vaughn's.  She is having a little hunt at her store for 3 items, the pipe, the scissor's necklace and the lovely grey top.  She is sweet and I am so glad to see her back in action.

Cupcakes has been having a hunt all month at their sim with fantastic prizes: Skins, clothes, eyes.  Several of the sim stores also have hunt items and all are free.  They are easy to find and it's a lovely sim to visit. I don't know why but I particularly loved the cold grey eyes that came in a large set.  Nice size, which I'm very fussy about.  Another little thing that I found on a recent journey is this Maori-style chin tat as a subscriber gift at Miss Shippe's studio.

It is refreshing to find that SL does include lots of cool people, some who are friends that care, some who do their own thing and make interesting items.  No drama, no heartache.  Just people at their comps, probably in their jammies drinking coffee or whiskey.  Good times.

Credits:
Hair: Wasabi Pills: Kimmy Hair (new release - LOVE!)
Pipe: Vaughn's:V.Oppenheimer Pipe: Vaughn's Halloween Hunt
Necklace: Vaughn's: V.Hannah and her Scissors: Vaughn's Halloween Hunt
Shirt: Vaughn's: V.A Dreadful Top: Vaughn's Halloween hunt
Eyes: Cupcakes: Eyes 2011 - Grey: The Great Pumpkin Hunt - Cupcakes - 3 of 13
Tat: Miss Shippe's Studio: To Moko Wakini: Subscriber gift
Skin: Al Vulo: Easy* Merry Widow (previous group gift - new gift out now!)

For the Frugalistas

Creator Emychan Aichi reached out to me about her CandyMetal store recently + guess what? She generously offered to assemble some pieces I liked together in a $1L gift for us! *mwuahs Emychan Aichi*
The russet-yellow streaks of this fiery-orange miniskirt instantly caught my eye; a simple dark blue-gray shirt on top provided a dark contrast to really let these striking colors pop. A treacherous "spike" belt (it's mod, yay!) added a fun + random touch (you get another belt with headphones included in the gift too).

Here's a closer look at this skirt; check out the mini flames detail across the front. Le kyoot.
I wanted some tall boots to set off this look + I must say that I fell in lurves with the free riding boots by Nova that my good friend Linda Mensing recently blogged on her wonderful blog here. *mwuahs Linda Mensing* The muted black satin finish lends an elegant feel to this classic long boot; the single ankle loop + rounded toe shape is nice too.
Gavin's black button-down shirt is also by CandyMetal (this was his pick, which Emychan has also graciously set out for $1L). -- Gavin doesn't usually rock the "deep V-neck" look, but this wrinkled 3/4-sleeve shirt, paired with Gavin's fave Aoharu vintage denim, exuded a sexy, casual cool men's look. (There's also a more fitted pair of jeans included in the $1L gift too).
Gavin's accessory of choice here? Mouth condoms! This is 1 of several fun dollarbies at CandyMetal (there's a whole wall in back). There's various shiny "latex leggings" up for $1L grabs too (I never owned any so-called "liquid leggings" during that whole '80s fashion throwback in RL, but the black in particular reminded me of those). This $1L mouth condom, tagged saucily with the word "LOVE" in bright, colorful packaging, is 'specially for all you frisky avis. Safety first!
A huge *muwahs* to Emychan for setting out such lovely gifts for all us frugalistas. Love + fashionista kisses to all!

xoxo
ღTeshan2222 Wycliffe
(who always loves a good bargain, in any life)

STYLING CREDITS

on Tesh:
Shirt + skirt (includes spiked belt): CandyMetal - Teshan Outfit - $1L (buy sign on glass table in middle of store; Mon 6/14 - Wed 6/16 only! Another free giftbox on small table nearby + check out the back wall of dollarbies too)
Mouth condom: CandyMetal - Durex Mouth - $1L
Boots: Nova - Domina Riding Boots - Black - profile picks gift - free *mwuahs Linda Mensing*
Socks: LP Design - Anna socks long
Bracelets: Urbanity @ The Dressing Room - Leather Bands (black, green, blue + pink colors for both right + left hands included)
Turquoise beaded drop necklace: Zaara - Vanisri Wrapped Necklace *turquoise-silver*
Turquoise hand beads: Zaara - Vyomini Chained Bracelet *turquoise-gold*
Hair: AMG Boudoir - Penelope - Walnut 01
Tattoo: V3 Tattoos - Flower Wrap
Skin: Redgrave - [*RG*] 11 Tan Skin -Zuri- /*bluesmoke
Eyes: Poetic Colors - Evening Sky
Lashes: Cake - Bedroom Lashes
Poses by: Everglow

on Gavin McGinnis:
Shirt: CandyMetal - Candy Metal - Gavin Outfit Shirt Black; includes skinny jeans (buy sign on floor, near glass table in middle of store; Mon 6/14 - Wed 6/16 only!) - $1L
Black jeans (worn in picture): Aoharu - AOHARU_BT_VintageDenim_Black
Shoes: SoReal - Superstars black/white
Hair: Junwave - Masaki*BLACK*
Pose: Long Awkward Pose