Isla Tartan Skirt from Mimikri

I came across this cute fun tartan skirt from Mimikri hot couture:

My outfit includes the "Laoris" elegant elven choker from Inca Temple, Takara Silver nails and rings from Mandala,   Dante shoes from Kalnins, and a white dress shirt from Connors. 

Why I Don't Wear Mesh -- Yet

The recent release of the Phoenix Viewer version 1.6.0.1591 with mesh support finally convinced me to try mesh. Prior to this release many, if not most, viewers used inworld could not render mesh properly so why wear it ? You would just look all garbled and partly naked to those viewers without mesh support. But now most viewers would render mesh properly so I thought I would give it a whirl.

I found a nice looking semi-sheer cropped lace tank top from Beetlebones @ Existence. I like the way mesh drapes nicely:

Unfortunately, body parts can still poke through mesh clothing items producing the familiar wtf look:

Mesh clothing cannot be resized like normal clothing or sculpted prim clothing. So, mesh clothing vendors provide several sizes to select from. This item comes in 5 sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL. I tried the XS since my shape is smallish but it was too small and my torso poked through in several places. Medium size was way too big so here I am wearing the Small. It fits fairly well but notice how the front of the top hangs a few inches out in front of my chest:

Normally I would simply move the top back a bit by selecting it and editing the position. You cannot even position a mesh clothing item! So, no mesh for me. Yet. It is possible that with improvements to mesh like the mesh parametric deformer project that mesh will someday be a significant improvement to Second Life. Maybe even as-is there are some mesh creators who design clothing for avatar shapes that do not have huge boobs. Till then, thanks but no thanks.

Boho Baku Aztec Gypsy Skirt

I love this colorful Gypsy skirt from Boho Baku. Previously I modeled the Fiesta Tie Dye skirt from the same store. Here I am wearing the Aztec Gypsy skirt and belt, basic neck strap tank from Sassy Kitty, and the Night Moves black velvet choker.

Boho Baku Fiesta Tie Dye Skirt

I discovered a cool hippie/gypsy clothing shop in Second Life called Boho Baku. Their Boho skirts come in a wide variety of colors and fit comfortably. They also sell tops and jewelry. Here I am wearing the Boho Fiesta Tye Dye Skirt and Belt. I matched a top from L&G - the Valentina Rose, for a simple beautiful comfortable colorful look. I'm ready for the Country Fair in Second Life's Eugene, Oregon!

LeLutka Shorts and BOOM Sport Tee - Cute and Comfy!

I've been so busy lately adding Wolfram Alpha query support to my Pandorabots that I haven't had time to show off my latest favorite finds. Here's a pair of shorts from LeLutka I just love. The sport tee and deck shoes are from *BOOM*.

Sintimacy Rocking Lowrise Latex Outfit

I recently purchased a discounted item from Sintimacy - the Rocking Lowrise Latex Outfit in black (only L$99). It's also available at the same price in red. As seems to be normal for the aptly named Sintimacy, the outfit is scorching hawt! Fairly easy to select a subset of items for my outfit, my only complaint was the No Copy boots which needed fitting. Why do designers distribute items that need modification with No Copy permission ? See my rant on this topic.

However, the boots resized and repositioned easily and the dialog menu provided a "delete scripts" button so everything went smoothly. Here's my modelling session in the Rocking Lowrise Latex Outfit:

*BOOM* Halter, Boyshorts and Deck Shoes

Recently I discovered yet another clothing store I love :) *BOOM* is a large shop with an excellent selection of quality items. Here I am modeling the Hibiscus-Green Infinity Halter and Boyshorts with their deck shoes. Cute! The deck shoes are a pain to configure - it's nice they are so detailed with 4 different color areas but each shoe must be configured separately, there are no presets, no way to store presets, and no menu option for deleting the scripts after configuring a pair. I like them anyway!

Phoenix Rising Risk Vest and Pocket Watch

Phoenix Rising must be going out of business or their minds since everything in the store is L$25 with discount items at L$1. I picked up a few more colors of my favorite vest and pocket watch as well as several nice tops and a gown. Super great sale - I have no idea how long it's going to last.

Here I am modelling the Phoenix Rising Risk vest and pocket watch. The pants are included in the package (now only L$25 !!). I'm also wearing a white dress shirt from Connors, Dragoness shoes from Kalnins, nails & rings from Mandala.

Batty Suit with Tails and Jacket from silentsparrow

The new silentsparrow (the old location is now the Ozimals Orientation area!) is an excellent source for high quality gothic suits for men and women. They also have a nice selection of gowns, corsets, waistcoats, and an eclectic mix of items.

I've reviewed other suits from silentsparrow before, including the Ryou Suit and the Corbie Suit. Here I am modelling the Batty Suit with tails and jacket.

Black Transparent Latex Cape

The black transparent latex cape from Unique Needs can give any outfit a mystical look. Here I chose to go sexy mystic with the black lace trim top by Valen Texan and black thong by PussinBoots String. Sn@tch Royal bangles, Mandala rings/nails/bangles, and shoes from Kalnins complete the look.

Acid & Mala Creations Boho Long Skirt & Mini Top

I love the  Boho Long Skirt and Boho Chic Mini Top from Acid & Mala Creations.  The beautiful colors and flowing natural look of these outfits really are a joy to wear. This outfit demonstrates for me the way clothing and fashion can act as a mood enhancer. It's fun to wear, looks great, and makes me feel good - what's not to like ?

Coco Bodysuit, Ears, Tail, & Tattoo

The white bodysuit from Coco makes a playful outfit that can be spiced up with accessories to give a fun sexy look. Here I am wearing the white bodysuit along with the neko tail from sWEET, erotica ears from Zen Creations, the Night Moves black velvet choker from DeSSion Jewelry, Sn@tch Royal bangles, Mandala nails/rings/bangles, Kalnins shoes, and my Follow Me / Tweet These tattoo as a jacket layer over the bodysuit.

More Red Lacey Slip, Ears, & Tail

More pics of the sexy red Ooh LaLa lacy slip from Nylon Outfitters worn with black erotica ears from Zen Creations and Neko tail from sWEET. Footwear from Kalnins, hair from Calico Ingmann, bangles/nails/rings from Mandala. These pics were taken at the Secret Clubhouse where Jennie Republic was DJ'ing.

Red Lacey Slip, Ears, & Tail

The sexy red Ooh LaLa lacy slip from Nylon Outfitters worn with black erotica ears from Zen Creations and Neko tail from sWEET. Footwear from Kalnins, hair from Calico Ingmann, bangles/nails/rings from Mandala. The background image is a photo I took of the train trestle the Lost Boys jumped off of near the mouth of the San Lorenzo River in Santa Cruz (RL).