*Blows off the cobwebs*
I have been blogging over on Second Style but I missed my own personal little fashion blog, so…figured it was time to come back.
xo – Soph Harlow
[glow] Boho Dress
::DUTCH TOUCH:: Skins & Shapes – XAYA
*GF* Short Western Boots
I am addicted to these new .*Courtisane*. La Sauvage shoes right now. At first I wasn’t sure about them…then I snapped out of it and fat packed.
I listened to one of my all time favorite groups, Poe all day long today at work. One song that I kept hitting reply on is Spanish Doll. It is such a sad but gorgeous song. I’ll post bits and parts of the song here. If you aren’t familiar with Poe..fix that injustice!
This place feels so unfamiliar
And yet I know it well
I think I used to belong here
But the only way I can tell
Is that I miss you still
And I cannot find you here
You left me tattered and torn
Just like that Spanish doll
(Sweet spanish sweet spanish… doll)
I went down to the alley way
(Sierra la Bonita)
And found that you were gone
...
Lovely bright colors make me happy. They remind me of spring and the anticipation of summer…good music, being out and about more, warm sun on my skin and flowers.
This outfit is from KA and it is so much fun…summery and as per Kira Ahn’s usual work..it is lovely and well made.
The gorgeous hair is Truth’s new release, Marguerite which will be available at some point in the next few hours. He has two hair releases this week..let me show you the other…
Are you feeling dirtyyyy? Just in case you are, Trace Osterham of {theosophy} has your back with this freaking awesome Holcombe Tub. The towels and shampoo/conditioner are scripted to change textures. To change them, either touch the towel or the shampoo bottle. There are two versions, the decorated..shown above and the undecorated. Several different color tubs to pick from (the tub is NOT color scripted, but you have an option of colors when you purchase the tub). He also has bath bombs that work in the tub and I didn’t realize it until I was home and naked in the tub. I was too lazy to get dressed and go back, but I intend to. The tub is so so well made, great texturing…Trace has a fantastic eye for detail.
The tub also has two animations, relaxed and wash. How cool is that? Oh and like my rubber duckies? Those ...
I have been wanting to blog this Hibino Cape by *maple* for the longest time but it doesn’t come with a belt and I could not find just the right one…until today. Stacie Pryor the lovely thing that she is solved my problem for me with this blog. The second I saw the Geisha Leather Belt, I tp’ed right over to Fishy Strawberry and yeahhhh, it was perfect. Or I think so anyway. So thanks, Stacieloveface… <3.
Back to the cape, I have to be honest and tell you all that it isn’t the easiest thing to fit and while it isn’t perfect…it is beautiful. I love the way it flows around me when I walk and it photographs great. It also comes with two different hoods, one with hair and one without. I actually decided not to wear it all and instead wore Natasha from Truth ...
I woke up this morning feeling sorta, I dunno…silly and mischievous which isn’t really that unusual. After chasing my husband around while he packed for a trip (sad face), I decided to log in and blog some. Now, I admit to having a full folder of stuff I want/need to blog but I knew exactly what I wanted to show you guys today. Some designs by redsoledrea GossipGirl of (OMFG) I love it. Her clothes make me happy. Very happy so it was perfect for my mood today. She is quickly becoming one of my fave designers on the grid…let me show you some reasons why….
redsoledrea has a knack for creating outfits that are unique, putting a spin on the “norm” and making every single design beautiful. I am a huge fan. Huge. Go take a look at her designs..especially take a look at her RFL item and ...
Betty Doyle is pure awesome…I feel like a giddy little kid each time she drops a folder on me. Not once have I been less than thrilled with what was inside.
Look at that! Do you blame me for doing jazz hands? It’s gorgeous…the texturing, the style – just all of it. Now let me show you the back.
Not bad, right? For a small a$$ that is. Oh, wait…this blog is about the outfit, not my aSSets. The top is so well made and I adore the little prim bow. The panties are delicate and sweet. A definite must for any inventory. I have been running around in the top with a pair of jeans for the last few hours and it looks adorable, even if I do say so myself.
Today was better at work, I was able to get through it without any major disasters. I think ...
Real life work is kicking my butt this week! I cannot believe it is only Wednesday…I sincerely wish I could just stay in bed for the rest of the week and hide.
Speaking of bed…like mine? It is Miabella Foxley’s gorgeous Heirloom Bed and it is a limited edition that you can ONLY and will ONLY be able to buy at Melt. There are 7 adorable animations …it is not a naughty bed..it’s a beautiful sweet bed. So go buy it…but don’t try to get dirty on it.
Now..please cross your fingers that I can make it through this week in one piece.
Monday is almost over for many of us!! We survived!!! Actually, quite a few of us are already into Tuesday…how is it going so far? I hope well and happy 
Even though I woke up tired this morning, we did have a fantastic weekend that included an awesome hike with my wonderful husband, so that helped to make my mood better. I eventually shook off the pout and had an awesome day. When I logged into SL, I did a bit of work (Second Style Island Group Giveaway) and decided to dress to fit my happy mood.
What makes a girl happier than pink?! Tons of pink! Alright, not all girls but it def worked some more magic for me tonight. I adore the martini dresses and I mix and match them constantly, they are so so well made it is unreal. The bustier is becoming a big time ...
Three more reasons to go to the Second Life’s 4th Annual Clothing Fair benefiting Relay for Life
Phoenix Rising-Secret (RFL Limited Color Plum)
SYSY’s Fantasy gown – RFL exclusive
Apple May Designs – Jive II RFL Pink
xo – Sophia Harlow
Yesterday I received an IM that was basically just a squeal, followed by an “OMG!”. The IM’ee (new word) was Kieran Debevec, one of the Phoenix Rising designers. Kieran is one of those people that is so full of life it is infectious. She loves to design and it shows in her beautiful work. Anyway, let me show you why she was all excited…
After I saw it, I did a bit of my own “OMG’ing”.
This is her brand new set, Spring Blossom and well…the picture speaks for itself right? As of right now she has three colors completed…let me show you the other two.
and last but not least…
Come on, squee with me…SQUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
The set comes with matching earrings and to be honest, I don’t want to take them off. Ever. I only want to wear clothes that lets me wear them.
On Wednesday these lovely sets ...
Finally! Ryker Beck the designer behind Exodi has been teasing us on Plurk for months with sneak peeks of her latest skin Stephanie. Today was finally the day! Stephanie was released in four skin tones ranging from light – Watler to dark – Beck. Each tone has ten makeups…each one prettier than the last. I took a pic of each makeup in my fave skin tone, Harlow. Take a look…
Yesterday I was running around the Clothing Fair in a mannequin skin and a really goofy run ( lag free babyyy) and I ran into Kelly ...
I won’t lie…I believe with my entire heart that NYC is the best city on earth. Nothing can even come close. I live on the other side of the country now but it will always be home for me in my heart.
Sorry, I had to be a ...Evangeline Miles the owner of Evie’s Closet creates magic in SL. No really…she does. Evie creates some of the most beautiful and whimsical designs on the entire grid. Let me show you one of her 2010 Relay for Life items – Avery.
Avery is a gorgeous fluff of purple love. Two skirt options, a bodice of gorgeous flowers, whimsical wings and …it even comes with an adorable pair of flats. The fact that all proceeds go to fighting an evil disease makes an already beautiful creation even more lovely.
The fair opens tomorrow at 3pm slt and all the lindens from the RFL items (RFL vendors will be in all the stores, along with some of their regular items that are just as lovely)…entire 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the ACS. Read all about it on the 2010 SL Clothing Fair website.
Tomorrow…3pm…tp over to the fair ...
Tuli, Tuli, Tuli…so nice to see you again! I also am very happy that you brought Eva with you.
Many of us have already seen Tuli’s latest skin, Eva, a sweet little glimpse in the form of a December group gift or maybe on the feeds. Like all of Tuli’s work, this skin is just to die for. Ten new makeups, different eyebrow colors, cleavage versions…yes yes and yes. The whole thing!! Tuli does not skimp on options at all. Nor on details. Eva has gorgeous shading, rich makeups – just very beautiful detailed work.
Sadly you have to wait until March 18 to purchase the lovely Eva. I know! It’s a long time to wait for her! Can I tell you though, that it will be worth the wait? Tuli has remodeled Journey and I am guessing that it is going to be lovely.
I am going to ...
I don’t usually take to this blog to discuss much of anything personal, and I only have one other time…and this time. If you don’t want to read anything more in depth from me than this is a good time to keep scrolling to the next blog.
I noticed last night that two people I used to be close to were no longer on my list. I decided to drop them both an IM telling them that I had noticed they were no longer on my list but I understood and wished them well. It wasn’t like I spoke to them often. One reply was anger and hurt but you know again, okay…I can understand. The other person was offline so I left it at that. Figured if she wanted to contact me, fine. You see, it isn’t like me to ever send a message about being taken off someone’s ...
Neferia Abel’s SL world is full of beauty..it must be..how else can you explain a design like this?
Her Carmen white dress just left me in awe. Beautiful..beautiful work.
I love a tailored shirt..regardless if it’s SL or RL. I wear them for work quite often and this new shirt from Nef makes me wish I could have it in RL. Sigh..I so wish I could borrow her to come live with me and make me RL pretties.
***Remember….New Spring Collection 2010 will be released on 3/14***
First picture:
-L`Abel- Carmen white dress
[LeLutka]-IFElight-Haiti
[LeLutka]-POMPAI hair
NX-Nardcotix Kurvy T-Strap Mary Jane Silver
$GaNKeD$ Pomp Jewelry Set
**special thanks to Fricker Fracker for having a lovely spot for me to take this picture. xo
Second picture:
-L`Abel- Malin antikgold shirt
Truth Hair
:: DUTCH TOUCH ::MaaN
Maitreya Neyya * Toe-cap Buff
*COCO*_GIFT_ShinyLeggings
**this shot was taken in my home – ...
More beautiful things from L’Abel to share with all of you. The dress in the first picture is so flowy and pretty. I didn’t really want to take it off!
The Mari pink cardigan sweater is already quickly becoming one of my faves. It just fits so great and I adore the huge flower button on the neck. So fun…really well made too.
-L`Abel- Evaline dress in Dusty Rose – will be in store March 14.
Shoes: NX Nardcotix
Skin: Dutch Touch
Jewelry: Kieren Debevec – Phoenix Rising
Hair: Truth
-L`Abel- Mari pink cardigan – will be in store March 14.
-L`Abel-Ulla grey sweater – will be in store March 14.
Jeans – Boyfriend Jeans from Phoenix Rising
Skin – Belleza
Shoes – Periquita
Hair – Truth
Alright, that is it for me tonight. I hope you all are feeling blessed and happy.
xo – Sophia Harlow
I have to brag and say that I have the very best friends. Thank you all so much for the outpouring of love today…you guys helped make my birthday even more special than I could have hoped.
I adore all my gifts, but one of my faves was the Zooby pug from Felicity. I named him Prad and well – it just fits…
[18:55] Prad: I’m receiving petting by Sophia Harlow
xo – Sophia Harlow
P.S. The dream is over..I wasn’t carded tonight when I went out with my husband for dinner. Sigh.
It is only 2:29 pm and I am already tired. Today has been insane! A really good insane, but crazy nonetheless.
I logged in to a new pose prop from the oh-so lovely Katey Coppola of Glitterati
In her notecard she described the Into The Black hallway prop as the sister to her Sci Fi Hallway. Well, okay…she described it as the crack addicted sibling. That Katey, I tell ya…she just has a way with words. This hallway is much more narrow and has 15 poses. Very very cool. They all just flowwww. Oh, and I have to say that I am much taller than Katey and it was super easy to adjust the sizes of the poses to fit me. VERY easy. So quick like a bunny..tp over to Glitterati and test it out.
I am wearing Zaara ‘s Mishti tank which is just awesome. If you don’t own ...
Betty Doyle of Ingenue was sweet enough to drop a folder on me with some very beautiful things to review. Betty does beautiful work…simply lovely. Her lines are very clean, beautiful textures and her styles are always just awesome.
The first look is her Pivoine skirt in rouge with the waistband in noir, Tulipe top in rouge and her Liasis shoes in ruby. I love it…it worked so perfectly together. I paired it with the Cake Heirloom Lace Cardigan and I think it came out pretty cute!
Here I am wearing the Pivoine Skirt Base in L’eau, Liasis shoes in teal, Tulipe Corset top in noir, fri. – Wide Waist.Belt in Black, and fishnets from Blowpop.
The final look is the Pivoine skirt in noir, Tulipe Corset top in noir and Liasis shoes in ruby. Simple..sweet and beautiful.
Beautiful is the perfect word to describe Betty Doyle’s designs…just beautiful.
Liasis
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| A Dream Within a Dream | ||
| by Edgar Allan Poe | ||
Take this kiss upon the brow!And, in parting from you now,Thus much let me avow:You are not wrong who deemThat my days have been a dream;Yet if hope has flown awayIn a night, or in a day,In a vision, or in none,Is it therefore the less gone?All that we see or seemIs but a dream within a dream. I stand amid the roarOf a surf-tormented shore,And I hold within my handGrains of the golden sand--How few! yet how they creep Through my fingers to the deep,While I weep--while I weep!O God! can I not graspThem with a tighter clasp?O God! can I not saveOne from the pitiless wave?Is all that we see or seemBut a dream within a dream? ********************** I woke up knowing that today was the day. I just knew you were gone. There are no ... | ||
I am picky about everything…in real life and SL. I can’t help it! I won’t bore you all with the list of foods I will not eat (blows Stein a big wet kiss ) because I do that enough on Plurk. I will tell you that everything I blog is because I genuinely like it. I don’t blog something I semi like or that a friend made just because well, a friend made it. I am picky about my clothes, the way I keep our home, the friends I have and so on.
The new homes from NOTsoBAD let me obsess about details and they just do not let me down. I adore them. The house that I am showing in these pictures is one of their latest, ZITOUNE Riad. Beautiful. The lighting…the textures. It’s just exquisite.
The home sells furnished and unfurnished and I am doing a ...
Phoenix Rising‘s designer, Danial Guisse has been busy building their new Men’s line. Since I always blog Ashoka’s designs, I thought I would slip into boy Sophia shape/skin and come show you his latest stuff. Boy Soph is kinda cute, huh? Or maybe it is just the clothes that make him look cute.
What I like about all his designs is the versatility. Dan doesn’t stick to one type of look, he is pretty fearless in his designs. He ranges from suits to casual. He does exactly what he wants and I love that. Each design gets a little bit better and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next.
From left to right the outfits are: Daniel, Adamo, Stolen and Everywhere.
TP over to Phoenix Rising and check out what else they have over there. They don’t sleep so…be prepared to see a lot of ...
New Bree Jacket from Phoenix Rising…check.
New Boyfriend Jeans from Phoenix Rising….check.
New hair from Truth….check.
Awesome Front knit inner shirt tanktop from Aoharu ….check.
NX-Nardcotix Absinthe Sterling Heels…..check
Pretending I sized the pictures correctly and I didn’t cut off hands, arms and feet…check. (give me a break though..it’s late for me!!!)
That Ashoka Eales of Phoenix Rising is insistent on making sure that she fills up her new store with all new amazing things!
Now, let me be honest for a minute…I love Ash. I think she is a wonderful person in every life. Yep, I worked for her as CMO for a few months and Sacred Studio was her photographer but trust me, I am not being biased. I have always loved her designs but now…well, now she is really turning into something fierce. Her designs are getting better, she is broadening her scope in a ...
I woke up this morning to a text message from Tenshi telling me that she was in such a good mood, she felt like she had butterflies flying around her. Frankly it scared me. Not just because she forgets I am 3 hours earlier than she is, so she sent it at 5:30 am…but because I woke up in the most pissy mood. It was like living in bizarro world. I was pissy and Tenshi was happy? WTF? That rarely ever happens. Even more surprising..my dark mood lasted all day long.
Enough whining..on to what I am wearing…
I have on one of my most favorite dresses, Truth’s Martini Dress in black. I blogged it before when he had it as a free gift for the holidays and I am thrilled he decided to release it in several colors. It is just so well made, as if you could ...
Nardya Rousselot, designer/owner of NX Nardcotix is one of those people that seems very intense…and it is because she is. She is intent on designing the best she can. You seriously have to respect that. Walking into Nardcotix, you are unsure whether you want to cam over to her new line of shoes first or run right over to her clothes. Her shoes are delicious. Make sure to drop into NX to check them out.
The skin is…LeLutka, which worked perfectly for such a gorgeous dress.
Hair is by *JE*REPUBLIC and one that I go to often for pictures of when I am a bit more dressed up.
Earrings? Paper Couture, of course.
xo – Sophia Harlow
Truth is finalllly going to be a part of the SL Daily Deals today with a lovely style named Chalice
My pictures don’t do the adorable style justice…buttt…if you go over to the lovely Chalice Carling’s blog that the hair was named after…you will see that she took awesome pictures.
You can pick up a fatpack of unreleased “Chalice” hair for 450L for a limited time (deal ends midnight of 25 Feb SLT).
Please follow this LM to the location . Starting time is 9:00am 25 February 2010 SLT.
I am off to work…sigh. Have a wonderful day everyone and don’t forget to go buy that hair!!!
xo – Soph
Gauge Laville the designer/creator behind +blacklisted+ is a true artist in every life and his designs show it. Whether he is taking pictures or designing clothes he has a deep intensity for high quality that can’t be ignored. The t-shirt is just so tongue in cheek that I could not resist. Drama Llama is perfectly suitable for most people in SL….whether you are one or know one. I paired it with a an old tried and true denim skirt/shorts from Calypso Giano that I have worn so many times that if this was real life, it would be threadbare.
The tights are from Atomic, and the shoes are from Surf Couture.
The jewelry is from one of my new favorite stores, Mandala. Hair is by Truth and I am so in love with this shade and style…just lovely.
Now let’s talk skin. This gorgeous skin is from Iki, the ...
NOTsoBAD is one of my Second Life addictions. The textures are drool worthy..the quality amazing. I am a huge huge fan of Emilie Freund and Reda Bertolucci, the owners and designers of NOTsoBAD. Their work shows all the time and consideration they put into every single item. If you have not been there..you must go now. It is some of the best quality furniture in SL. They recently released three gorgeous homes and I was lucky enough to have model Abalaya Riad dropped on me.
It is such a lovely romantic and beautiful home. You can spend time there alone, with friends or…
…invite that special someone over to cuddle or more on your fully “functional” bed. I winked by the way when I typed functional.
The home comes with or without furniture, The without furniture model is 2500L and 90 prims. The one with furniture is 5990L and ...
Ashoka Eales, one of the designers behind Phoenix Rising has been a busy girl…between a new build on her new sim (beautifulllll…go check it out!) she has also been designing her little fingers to the bone. This coming week will bring a few new releases that are just pure yum. The one above is Brace and I am seriously loving it. It has that bad girl feel with a whole lot of sexy thrown in for good measure. The tights and chain belt comes with the outfit to make it a total win. I paired it with J’s Fringe Cowgirl boots, jewelry from Mandala to finish the look. Phoenix Chapman, their lovely CMO let me know that this beauty will be released on Wednesday! Yah!
Do you love that sweet shirt or what? It is the new Moshi shirt from Phoenix Rising and I believeeee if it isn’t out yet, ...
Zoe Demar is a talent not just behind the camera but has recently proven herself to be quite the budding designer. She has started a new line with very well made items. I was lucky enough to be present for a private unveiling of her line Niavi and I was quite impressed. Zoe attacks everything with gusto and has a perfectionist’s eye. Her lines and cuts are very tailored and I would be hard pressed to come up with a single complaint. Maybe that she doesn’t have a full store, yet…but I have a feeling Zoe will remedy that quickly. I am wearing her Classic Black Dress that I had to show you both the front and back. Love it. Very clean and designed with an artist’s eye.
The shoes are a recent favorite from Haysuirza and they come with a menu to either wear them jeweled or plain. I ...
What better way to start blogging again than this…
Boobs! Beautiful and sexy regardless of size or shape! Plus we all know..it isn’t the size that makes you sexy..it’s what you do with them.
Special thank you to the lovely Katey Coppola for making us look beautiful. Amazing picture, babe…<3 you.
Back -> Ryker Beck – Sophia Harlow – Gabby Panacek – Katey Coppola – Suti Capalini – Tenshi Vielle – Delora Starbrook – Milla Michinaga
Front -> Stein Shilova – Luna Jubilee – Stacie Pryor – Sabina Gully
xo – Soph
Simple and cute. That is exactly what I thought when I saw these shirts from Berris Inc. The store has great separates, not tons of stuff..but enough that I left happy. I paired it with the Miel Cali Cords skirt, Miel Ebony socks and good ole faithful and beloved Bloom Boots from Maitreya, <3. Some things just never let me down.
This is a short and quick blog because I am actually supposed to be doing something else. So aside from tping over to check out the items I just blogged…pretend you didn’t see me.
xo – Sophia Harlow
Skin: Dutch Touch
Hair: Truth
So there is this thing…my RL that is screaming for more attention. I must heed the call! Plus, Sky and I have so much going on over the next few months with family and friends visiting, vacation and just life in general. There really aren’t enough hours in the day for everything..anyone have like 5 extra hours a day I can have? Please?
So…..I will be gone from SL for a while.
My account is not active right now, but Alicia Chenaux, my little love pot of heaven has my email if any of you want to get in touch while I am offline for a short while.
“Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.”
xo – Sophia Harlow
LeLutka released some gorgeous new Reflection Eyes today in 10 different colors and I am loving them! They are everything I personally love; small, no veins and the colors are so clear and pretty. I typically only wear green eyes and they have a few awesome shades to pick from which makes me happy. Yah for happy <3
Click on the picture above to see a few of my faves.
xo
Sophia Harlow
So…the rumor on the grid is that there is a new super secret hush skin at Dutch Touch, named Roos. Iki is having too good of a time waiting for people to discover it without announcing it and well…I can’t help it. Roos is just gorgeous. Luckily Iki understands…
[9:45] Iki Ikarus: it is ok tho, i dont blame ya <3
I won’t show you all the faces, nor will I tell you where it is in the store. I can’t take away all her fun. The fat pack is priced at an awesome 3k for 5 faces – 4 makeups and one basic. They are available in cotton, cream, caramel, olive and cocoa tones. BUY it! You won’t regret it! I know I don’t!
The pose is Glitterati Headshot. Make sure to get down there today to pick up her Headshot 2 poses as part of the SL ...