doveswanson
I didn’t want to do another ranting or silly post, but I felt like doing ….something…and since I’ve been shopping like mad-crazy the past week, why not do another one of these fashion-y things? :p This one is kinda pixie-cute, and in my typical black/white shades and tones. I was actually really tempted to slap some wings on this one, but it kept throwing off another attachment so I gave up in the face of having to find a new attach point for something else. I’m lazy!
You’ve probably already seen or knowing you guys, own, this cute Mimikri blouse and skirt combo (I opted for the short white rather than the matching black pattern skirt). It’s a little pricey but it’s really adorable and versatile with lots of layering and attachment options – not only that, but in the store you can find multiple layers of clothing to pair up (pants, skirts, etc). As soon as I saw it on the feeds I knew I wanted to have it and work it with my own personal, quirky, style. Originally, I thought I might work more color into this outfit, believe it or not – but once I got started, I just happened to have enough pieces in my inventory that just ….fit. I’m still not 100% happy with the final outcome of the look, it seems a little lacking, but maybe there’s some beauty to the simplicity. I guess I can’t be wearing wounds & stitches ALL the time. :p
If you haven’t been to amerie’s NAUGHTY yet – what rock have you been hiding under? It’s really one of the better kept secrets in SL, although it’s not quite so secret anymore. (aside: you should check out Spice & Sugar, her sister-project shop with a friend, cute stuffs!) If there’s one thing that amerie does well, it’s lace, and I lovelovelove her leggings. I actually combined two different pairs in this outfit; an underpant layer that was a simple lace-fringed pair of white leggings, and over that I wore black-lace, floral patterned stockings. Why did I do this? Because I could. I also happened to like the way the black-on-white muted the black and the white underneath left no leg-flesh to peek out.
Oh, and I can’t stop there without mentioning the leg warmers. I don’t really give enough credit to Curious Kitties, I have been a LONG time fan of CK (even back when DK was part of CK), probably bought my first item from CK in my first weeks in-world…and probably half of the accessories and odds’n'ends in my inventory are from CK – so I really wanted to pause and mention that if you guys are ever in the market for really cute and cheap accessories that are absolute quality and detail – you should go there. I mean, CK offers a WIDE wide wide range of inventory (skins, hairs, clothing, even plants!) but my favorite part of the sim is the accessory section. Collars, jewelry, arm and leg warmers, hair accessories, ribbons, bows, hats, bells – you name it, it’s there and done in such a unique and special way. The necklace I’m wearing in this outfit also comes from CK, I told you, I’m a true fan.
Of course, I had to spice this outfit up with a little “Dove” attitude….so yeah, that’s a spiked arm-bracer you see there. Heh. I couldn’t help myself. Kinda makes you go “awww” and just as you get close enough to peek at the cutie, she slices you into bits and pieces and eats you for dinner! Rawr! Or something. Last but not least, if you know me, which most of you won’t know this – but those who do will know instantly why I just had to own this hair as soon as I saw it. Not just because it’s spunky and different, but well ….if you know, you do, if not …maybe one day. 
That’s it from me …once again I’m not gonna bother with SLURLS, but if you need an LM just yell at me in-game! <3
Skin: Celestial Studios – (DN) Vogue Skin, Cashmere (Ether – Void)
Eyes: Celestial Studios – Eyes, Deep Brown
Eyelashes: Cake – Bedroom Lashes
Hair: Exile – Anya, Black
Necklace: Curious Kitties – Aruasa Choker, Black
Top: Mimikri Hot Couture – Zoe/Blouse, Black
Skirt: Mimikri Hot Couture – Zoe/Skirt, White
Gloves: -Clobber- – Fingerless Stitched Padded Gloves
Arm-Bracer: One Soul – Leatherclaw, Black
Leggings: *amerie’s NAUGHTY* – Lace Leggings, White
Stockings: Spice & Sugar – Party Girl Stockings (from the Party Girl Outfit)
Legwarmers: Curious Kitties – Mahexa Legwarmer, Gray
Shoes: J’s – Goth Ribbon Laceup Boots
