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SKIN:  7 Deadly s{K}ins February GROUP girls 2015 (appliers: Lolas Tango, SLink hands/feet) free GG / fee: 50 L$ tyvm!

SHAPE: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Patience tyvm!

AVATAR MESH ENHANCEMENT: Maitreya Lara V2.1 body + SLink hands/feet

HAIR: MOON Mias La II free GG / fee: 99 L$

EYES: IKON Deadshine Quicksilver

EYELASHES: Mon Cheri Falsies 

EYELINER: Glam Affair Couture
MAKE UP (lips): 7 Deadly s{K}ins Sinful Reds (4 versions) free @ The Stupid Cupid Hunt (Feb 1 - 15) tyvm!
NAILS: La Boheme Bloom (SLink polish) tyvm!

HEADDRESS/WINGS: B@R Barerose Celestial Taipei (parts of full outfit)
HEADPIECE (black): Pixicat Leaf Diadem *previous FLF festive set*
MASK: MotiAme Kitsune Black free
PAULDRONS: Poet's Heart Leaf Lady [tinted]
CHOKER: [MANDALA] Shippoah
FAN: Sweetaholic Uchiwa (3 versions w/animation + particles menu) free GG / no fee

DRESS: Dead Dollz Shinobi White/Pink @ Sneak Peek (Jan 25 - Feb 5) tyvm!
ROBE: {MB} MelonBunny Furisode Robe Brilliant Blossom
SHOES: Pixicat Geisha (SLink flat) @ marketplace [tinted]

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While I was searching for an asia-inspired look to show some more [MANDALA] jewelry - last day of the sale is today! - , I stumbled over this fabulous post by KaraLee Aeon, presenting a marvelous dress. You can certainly imagine that I couldn't resist and had to check out that dress immediately! Since there are various color sets to choose from and since each looks as stunning as the other, I had my difficulties. I was thankful to find out that the creator put each one as a demo in the demo pack. So I was finally able to make my decision.
This post was a challenge for me to improve my skills, and KaraLee was my inspiration because I really admire her work. I hope I did well *crosses fingers*

SKIN: Glam Affair Sia skin ( Fairy Tales ) Asia 05 @ Collabor88 (Jan 8 - Feb 6) 

SHAPE: 7 Deadly s{K}ins Patience tyvm!

AVATAR MESH ENHANCEMENT: Maitreya Lara V2.1 body + SLink hands/feet

HAIR: Tableau Vivant Snowdrift 

EYES: IKON Deadshine Quicksilver free GG / no fee

EYELASHES: Mon Cheri Falsies 

EARS: [MANDALA] Steking Ears Season 5

NAILS: Nail Me! Nordic Sunset (SLink, Omega) tyvm!

HEADPIECE: Glam Affair Sandstorm Embellishment
BOW HEAD/NECK: [MANDALA] OBI-BOW(Sakura-PINK)

FLOWER (black): [MANDALA] Miyabi-corsage

FLOWER (pink): [MANDALA] Kiku-corsage

CHOPSTICKS: [MANDALA] kimono head accessory set (Rushana&polly)

FAN: [MANDALA] Fan-COMB Sakura

DRESS: JOMO xiaoqian Ghost Set C 

HEELS: Essenz Berlin

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I am in love. With those ears from Mandala which are available at the current The Men's Dept. round. The HUD allows you to choose from 3 shapes (human, pinkie, elf), various ear tattoos and piercing combinations/colors (even clean naked ears are possible), and - if you wish - different for both sides. If you ever wondered if you should buy ears for your avatar, these are the ones I would recommend without any hesitation.

[MANDALA]STEKING ears season 5 AD by kikunosuke eel, on Flickr

[MANDALA]steking ears season 5 details by kikunosuke eel, on Flickr

As you can see, I have been in a fantasy mood today. With a lot of fantasy, you have to imagine that the blue feathers are actually shoulder pauldrons. It's from the Vigdis full dress gift at Zibska which comes with a few eye make up tattoo layers and SLink nail polish. Since I wanted more feathers, I combined it with parts of a previous group gift from PurpleMoon. That gift is not available anymore but if you love a classy and imaginative style, then the 50 L$ group join fee is worth every penny. Visit the store to check out the current gifts available.

7 Deadly s{K}ins Fauna skin which was available at the latest Tales of Fantasy round can now be found in the mainstore. The male version is called Fabian Faun. With one of the newest hair release from [I<3F], my basic look was ready for the outfit and the accessoires. Freya is available in two different color HUD packages (naturals and colors).

And a reminder: Last day for Midwinter Faire and the Happy Holidays Event is tomorrow. Both events offer great finds for the smaller budget. At both event locations, you can find a huge christmas tree with a lot of gifts. Last chance to get them! 

SKIN: 7 Deadly s{K}ins ✼ Fauna V3 (incl. appliers for Lolas Tango, SLink hands/feet) tyvm! 

HAIR: [I<3F] ✼ Freya tyvm!

EYES: IKON ✼ Deadshine.Quicksilver ✼ group gift ✼ free !

EYELASHES: Mon Cheri ✼ Falsies. Pack 1

MAKE UP (eyes): [KOOQLA] ✼ Winterbloom ✼ group gift ✼ group fee 50 L$

EARS: [MANDALA] ✼ Steking Ears. Season 5 (incl. shape/piercing/texture change HUD) ✼ 300 L$ @ The Men's Dept.

HORNS: Stelloane ✼ Lilith (incl. skull color change HUD). Rare ✼ 50 L$ per play @ Merry Crisis Gacha Faire (12/18 - 1/3) tyvm!

NAILS: La Boheme ✼ Odissi. Gold (SLink polish) ✼ 10 L$ @ FabFree Happy Holidays Event (12/17 - 12/31) tyvm!

TATTOOS: .Things. ✼ Shivas Journey (incl. appliers for Belleza, TMP, SLink mesh bodies)

CROWN, EYELASHES (white), PEARLS CHOKER, BRACELET: The Annex ✼ Snow Queen Collection. Gacha

FACE MASK: MeshedUp! ✼ Queens Mask

CHOKER: The Little Bat ✼ Pearl Choker. Cream ✼ 1 L$ @ Suicide Dollz (11/30 - 12/31)

STAFF: Deviance ✼ Seductive Sorceress (part of full costume) ✼ @ marketplace

PAULDRONS, NECKLACE, BRA & THONG: Luas ✼ Fae. Silver Rare (complete set) ✼ 30 L$ per play @ Midwinter Faire (12/17 - 12/31)

FEATHERS (blue): Zibska ✼ Vigdis (part of full outfit w/color change HUD) ✼ Happy 2015 store gift ✼ free !

FEATHERS (black): PurpleMoon Creations ✼ Poe (part of full gown) ✼ previous group gift n/a ✼ group fee 50 L$

FLICKR LINKS TO GACHA KEYS

LUAS FAE GACHA by AinaraLuas, on Flickr

TA SNOW QUEEN COLLECTION GACHA KEY by The Annex Store, on Flickr

TA SNOW QUEEN GOWN COLLECTION GACHA KEY by The Annex Store, on Flickr