"Poppies... Poppies!"

In The Wizard of Oz (one of my least favorite musicals), the Wicked Witch of the West uses poppies to put Dorothy & co. to sleep.  As a kid, I didn't really think much of it, but as an adult I know that opium poppies are a thing.  I'm no botanist, but I've read a little bit about poppies.  As I understand it, the opiate properties of the latex that comes from the poppy seed pods will induce sleep, and opium and poppy straw are the primary source for all opiates... that's the primary reason that poppies, as a symbol, are associated with sleep.  So when you're admiring the common garden poppy, being awed by the majesty of nature, keep in mind that someone, somewhere, is making morphine with it.  If that doesn't make you feel good (and a little itchy), I don't know what will.

Dress: Vigilante Fashionista Poppy Mullet Dress [Marketplace | Slurl]
Boots: Razor/// Lovesick Boots [Marketplace | Slurl]
Hair: Magika Pix [Marketplace | Slurl]
Necklace:  Beloved Jewelry [Marketplace | Slurl] Panache Necklace
Nails: Hello Dave [Marketplace] Stiletto Manicure for Slink Avatar Enhancement Nails [Marketplace | Slurl]
Tattoo: AUDRAN Unisex Collarbone Chest Tattoo ‘Tentacled‘ [Marketplace]
Eyelashes: – DAMNED – Body Shop My Perfect Eyelashes [Marketplace | Slurl]
Lipstick: Glossy Vemelho Intense [1L$]  [Marketplace | Slurl]

Cross-posted to Alt.

Vigilante Fashionista's Animalistik Skirt

I have zero reason to EVER look professional, but if I did, this would be how I did it.  Vigilante Fashionista's Animalistik Pencil Skirt has very subtle lines up the side that are animal print... but they don't really look like animal print, so it's not like showing up to work wearing a zebra print bikini.  I think back to all the sims I've been to with high fashion avis walking around, and know that I wouldn't have been nearly as out of place there if I'd been wearing this.  I'm not really seized by an urge to blend in, but alienation based on fashion is weird and ridiculous.  Do you find that people discriminate against you based on how you're dressed in Second Life?

Skirt: Vigilante Fashionista Animalistik Pencil Skirt [Marketplace | Slurl]
Top: Dandelionwine Mesh Knitted Top [Marketplace | Slurl]
Shoes: IMaGE Factory CapToe Pumps [Marketplace | Slurl]
Necklace: Beloved Jewelry Panache Jewelry Set [Marketplace | Slurl]
Hair: elikatira Soft [Slurl]
Eyes: Az Designs Promo Realistic Turquoise [Marketplace]
Eyeliner: Dead Apples Simple Liquid Liners [Marketplace]
Eyelashes: – DAMNED – Body Shop My Perfect Eyelashes [Marketplace | Slurl]
Lipstick: *HQ* Sugar Lips & Liner Collection Cotton Candy  [Marketplace | Slurl]
Tattoo: AUDRAN Unisex Collarbone Chest Tattoo ‘Tentacled‘ [Marketplace]
Pose: Icons of Style Amy [Marketplace | Slurl]

Cross-posted to Alt.

Vigilante Fashionista's Roota Top

More Vigilante Fashionista!  Since VF had three items in this month's Room69, I had to blog all of them because I'm a VF junkie.  This post's offering from VF is the Roota top.  The color is a particularly striking opera mauve (or something close to it), and the little designs make it totally adorable.  It's also pretty versatile.  Let me provide some examples of all the things you can do wearing the Roota top:

• Lounge around the house
• Go shopping
• Go to a party
• Attend a concert
• Sing at a karaoke bar
• Win a poker game
• Have a spatula duel
• Question authority
• Hide bodies
• Drink the blood of your enemies

So you see, the Roota top is an invaluable addition to your closet!  What are you waiting for?  Go buy one at Room69 NOW!

Top:  Vigilante Fashionista [Marketplace | Slurl] Roota Top for Room69 [Slurl]
Skirt: Blink2Wink [Marketplace | Slurl] Jeans Skirt for Room69 [Slurl]
Boots: Sn@tch Warm Leatherette Boots [Fishing catch] [Marketplace | Slurl]
Necklace: Edge Grafica 09 Choker Set [1L$] [Marketplace]
Blue Bracelet: Chaos, Panic, & Disorder Star of India Bangle Bracelets [Marketplace | Slurl]
Purple Bracelet: Chaos, Panic, & Disorder Triple Moon Bangle Bracelets [Marketplace | Slurl]
Nails: The Stringer Mausoleum  WW L.E. Tentacle Nail Set [Marketplace | Slurl]
Hair: Magika Pix [Marketplace | Slurl]
Ears: MANDALA Female Stretched Ears [Marketplace | Slurl]
Eyelashes: – DAMNED – Body Shop My Perfect Eyelashes [Marketplace | Slurl]
Eyes: Orbz HD Eyes Andromeda - Baby Blues [Rainbow Road hunt gift] [Marketplace | Slurl]

Cross-posted to Alt!

Vigilante Fashionista's Octoed For Room69

The July round of Room 69 started today, and Vigilante Fashionista has three adorable offerings for you!  Today's offering: the Octoed outfit.

I've had a longstanding fascination with all things tentacled.  Humboldt squids (also called jumbo squids) are certifiable badasses that have been migrating north from their little corner of the Pacific for years now.  Octopuses can solve simple problem-solving puzzles.  Cephalopods in general are regarded as some of the most intelligent invertebrates, and they can change colors and patterns to communicate and camouflage.  In short, cephalopods are pretty much the coolest invertebrates on the planet... which is why you, with your newfound knowledge, should go pick up the Octoed set from Room69!

Room69 is a monthly circular event from the 1st to the 20th of each month.  A bunch of designers contribute with exclusive offerings that you can purchase for just 69L$!  You can check out all the products available on the Room69 blog, or you can like Room69 on Facebook!


Top and skirt: Vigilante Fashionista Octoed [Marketplace | Slurl] for Room69 July [Slurl]
Shoes and socks: DuckNipple Socks & Shoes [Marketplace | Slurl]
Collar: Footpaw Industries Basic Black Collar [Marketplace | Slurl]
Bracelets:  Famma Design Pulseras De Cuero Spike [Marketplace]
Hair: Magika Little [Marketplace | Slurl]
Eyelashes: – DAMNED – Body Shop My Perfect Eyelashes [Marketplace | Slurl]
Lipstick: *HQ* Sugar Lips & Liner Collection Nude  [Marketplace | Slurl]
Tattoo: AUDRAN Unisex Collarbone Chest Tattoo ‘Tentacled‘ [Marketplace]

Cross-posted to Alt.