One of my frustrations with Second Life® is that despite having utterly gorgeous lingerie we seldom get to wear it. Even when the layer is free, we often cannot wear our lingerie because straps will show or the thong will rise higher than our pants layer. Yes, we can wear it for our sweethearts, but in that case, how long does it really stay on? Last week I shared one strategy for taking our lingerie public. I decided I would make a continuing series on this topic, examples of lingerie I dragged out of the closet to give them some air.

Today I am using the most common, tried and true technique, wearing a lovely corset as a top. This stunning corset is from Simone Stern's Style Starts Here - the Ruched Satin Corset with Gemmed Trim. This one is black but it comes in several other colors as well. The jeweled trim on the back of the corset is stunningly beautiful and such a surprise on lingerie.

In this photo you can see the details of the bodice, the lace inset and upper shelf, the ruched side panels with lace trim and the sensuous lines of the cut. This is an exquisite piece of craftsmanship and deserves to be shown off. It comes with gloves but I found them less interesting than the wonderful crochet gloves from Pixel Dolls, so I opted for the latter.

Such an exquisite top needs a skirt that can match it in quality. Ideally the textures should match or be complementary to each other. I originally considered the ever-reliable tulle skirt from Digit Darkes because you can toss it on with anything and it works. It's magic like that. However, I think we have featured that skirt three or four times and I remembered a skirt from Material Squirrel that I thought would work. The second I put it on, I realized it was perfect. The satin textures match well in tone and sheen and the embellishment on the skirt makes it look as though the two creators sat down and planned this together. I also chose the wonderful black patent leather shoes that Maitreya featured at the Shoe Expo, their strappy lines and shiny patent leather setting off the outfit beautifully.

Because I am so in love with the Gala skins, I am adding this close-up of the Carbon makeup. With it I am wearing the Petal hat in Black and White from Elegance Hats because you would never suspect a woman wearing something so ladylike as this hat of wearing her lingerie on the outside.

The jewelry from Muse echoes the gem-studded back of the corset and the updo from Truth sets of the hat and the jewelry elegantly. Can I just say that I think Truth is the go-to place for updos? They have several and they are stunning.

There are several more photos on my Flickr.

• meilli2 shape by Hatchy Mills
• Curio Classic Carbon Skin
• IC-Eyes Soulful Hazel
• Truth Berri hair - fire
• Style Starts Here: Ruched Satin Corset Set with Gemmed Trim - in black
• Material Squirrel Armide Skirt
• Maitreya Virtue in Black Patent Leather
• Muse Triste Coeur Silver and Diamond Set
• Pixel Dolls Black Crochet Dress Gloves
• Elegance Hats - Petal hat in black and white

*ejem*

Acabo de leer que la agrupación de goth metal, Epica , ofrecerá un concierte en el salón de La Alhambra, ubicado en la ciudad de Valencia, para el dia jueves 11 de septiembre, con motivo de la presentación de su gira latinoamericana, ''The Divine Conspiracy''. Estas son las fechas de la gira completa:

- Jueves, 11 de septiembre en Valencia, Venezuela.
- Viernes, 13 de septiembre en Bogotá, Colombia.
- Lunes, 16 de septiembre en Santiago, Chile.
- Miércoles, 19 de septiembre en Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Viernes, 20 de septiembre en San Pablo, Brasil.
- Sábado, 21 de septiembre en Vitoria, Brasil.

No son Mago de Oz, ni yo fan de Epica, asi que realmente no tengo planes de asistir, lo cierto es que si los he escuchado, y son una banda muy buena, pero imagino que para los fans Venezolanos de esta agrupación esto es una noticia caída del cielo (equivale  decir ''de mi blog'', porque ya el hecho de que yo postee aqui es... o.O). Espero que la noticia sea de agrado para sus fans, les estar{e informando si se alguna otra cosa sobre este toque.

P.D. Ahora todos los toques finos seran en Valencia?

the chelsea fooballer and captain of the german national football team, michael ballack wed his long-term girlfriend today. according to bild zeitung, the 400 guests included football legend (that's soccer to north americans), franz beckenbauer.

Und ich war zur richtigen Zeit an der richtigen Stelle und konnte krasserweise ausgerechnet im Treppenhaus  ein Gespräch zwischen der Chefin Simone Steinkamp und unserem Ottjeck belauschen...

Die hat ihm ganz schön die Hölle heiß gemacht. Die Qualität des Videos ist leider recht schlecht, aber ich hab mit Ottjeck gesprochen, und er meinte, sie hätte ihm eine letzte Chance gegeben, bevor sie ihm den Fall entzieht. Und nun soll es an mir liegen...

No, not blues as in sad. I think it must be pretty difficult to feel miserable at Rezzable's Greenies Lawn. Instead, inspired by the lovely baby blue Gambino pumps that were a subscribeomatic gift from Digital Dragon earlier in the week, I had some fun putting together co-ordinating blue outfits whilst exploring.

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No, not blues as in sad. I think it must be pretty difficult to feel miserable at Rezzable's Greenies Lawn. Instead, inspired by the lovely baby blue Gambino pumps that were a subscribeomatic gift from Digital Dragon earlier in the week, I had some fun putting together co-ordinating blue outfits whilst exploring.

This first dress may actually be available at Greenies Lawn, in the sandcastle landing point where the Surfline store has a selection of vendors. I must confess I didn't browse as I was excited to see the build so I can't say for sure whether or not it's stocked here, but there's certainly a good range of summery clothing and beachwear. I had to copy the prim babydoll skirt and attach to my left pec as it's sold for fitting to the chest attachment point, and of course, most of my necklaces attach there. Feeling like a lady who lunches I wouldn't like to let the girls at the country club down by showing up without my baubles on - in this case the simple but pretty gold Globe set from Persona. Myllie Writer has released a few jewelry sets recently and they're all as classy as her clothes. The retro white shades and co-ordinated headscarf complete the cool, calm and collected look, tho maybe it's not quite so cool-looking as that glass, with it's beads of moisture - just love that attention to detail.

After I'd swanked about on the table a while, being interviewed by the press (yes, really!) I decided it was time to explore the wilderness. Surf Co. have a great range of casuals and this "Wish you were here" t-shirt was just the right shade of blue. Armidi Gisaci's outfits are amongst my favourites for mixing and matching and the cream shorts were an easy choice to make.

Of course, hiking in heels is not the most sensible of ideas from a health and safety perspective so a backpack with copious supplies of blister plasters, heat rub and elastic bandages is essential. I knew this freebie from TheZoo I picked up months ago would come in useful sometime! Unfortunately, I forgot to pack a compass, so as night began to fall I was grateful to find a new friend who let me share his camp!

I was very grateful for my bottomless rucksack when I happened upon this character - you have to be properly attired for your Prince Charming. Simone's sumptuous dresses, this one with pretty beaded embroidery to the decolletage and a sheer, floaty flexiskirt would be perfect for Court engagements. However, as the saying goes, you need to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your handsome prince, and I guess this one just wasn't for me!

Table:
Dress - Surfline - Delila
Jewelry - Persona - Globe - Gold
Shades - Tesla - Enchant - White

Hair - ETD - Mia

Camp:
T-shirt - Surf Co. - Wish You Were Here Graphic Tee - Light Blue
Shorts - Armidi Gisaci - Buone Vacanze Shorts- Bianco
Jewelry - Digital Dragon Designs - Large Diamond Loop Earrings
Shades - Tesla - Enchant - White
Back Pack - TheZoo

Hair - Diversity - Brooklyn

Pond:
Dress - Simone - Una SIlk Formal - Topaz
Jewelry - Shiny Things - Everyday Gems - Moonstone

Hair - Maitreya - Eva II

All images:
Shoes - Digital Dragon Designs - Gambino Pump - Baby Blue

Skin - PXL - Linda Sunkissed - Natural_NaturalEyes_BlackEB

Lashes - Cake - Flutter Lashes
Eyes - Tuli - Luminous Eyes - Steel
Manicure - Fleur - Baby Blue

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Oh Simone, you're a crafty one aren't you?  Look how peaceful and angelic you look sleeping in your tiny bassinet.  Who could possibly believe that you, my precious niece, have assaulted your Daddy, your Mommy, the side of the bassinet, and the wall of the hospital nursery with a jet stream of poo in only your first week of life?  Yes, I said the wall, girlfriend.

One day you'll grow up, you'll learn to read and you'll discover that yes, your Tía Kelly really did post about your amazing potty powers...

But then you'll take a look at Tía Blonde's double chin and stringy hairdo in this fantastic picture and giggle with delight.

Sarà un maschietto

Conplimenti Simone (ma anche a mamma Antonella)

So, Sasy wanted more words, so I decided to do some swotting at the library, in a simple outfit built around that essential item - the white shirt. I couldn't be a bookworm for too long, but luckily a white shirt is infinitely adaptable and carried me right through til bedtime.

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Siamo andati a fare un giro qui nei dintorni, abbiamo fatto un bel sentiero in salita poi discesa... Fino a quando

BUM!!!

Gomma forata! Anche questa volta il mio amico ha forato!!! Quanto ridere!!!!

Questa volta avevo con me il mio N82, quindi ho documentato l'evento con un video e alcune foto...

Il video si sta caricando su youtube: "Simone fora nuovamente la mountain bike"

Cavolo che belle foto fa il mio cell!!! :-)