Finesmith Muse 2012 – Semi Finale Review

Yesterday, on the 27th of November, the semi finals for the Finesmith Muse 2012 took place. I was allowed to be one of the lucky ones to be part of it . We got a very nice challenge and rules for our styling.

Yula send out a NC with the requests she had for all of the contestants. The theme was fantasy but still being human, so not having fantasy skins… some people told me that this is my theme to go wild with horns and wings and stuff… so I wanted to go completely different and not doing what people expect from me :p. So I took the risk to go for cute and fairytale *grins* rare but there ๐Ÿ˜‰

As well I wanted to redo as many jewelry attachments to use them as a different thing as they usually were thought for. So the great “Victorian Secrets” earrings became my dolly ballet shoes, The “Jellyfish” headpiece became the dolly skirt and as well parts of the bracelets. Then a windup dolly needs a wind up key so I just took the “Victorian Secret” necklace, turned it around and made it way bigger before I attached it to my back ;). The collar inspired by Blackliquid went on my head, got turned around and turned into a hat ๐Ÿ™‚

To make the fantasy fairytale complete I had the idea of a lonely sad windup dolly locked away in her glass cage and my genius sister Rhonda Pennell helped me with the story and proper english ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thank you sissy!

Few of us can resist the magical power of a full moon shining brightly in the otherwise dark hours of the night…for some, it means sleepless wandering, for others, a metamorphosis. But for one single doll, a wind-up doll locked in a glass cage, it means a taste of freedom.

You see, our lovely doll, Wicca Merlin, was betrayed by the young, dashing prince she once loved. The prince was very charming and swept Wicca off her feet from the start, but he soon met another woman who was a beautiful but cunning witch, and he began spending more time with her and less with Wicca.

Poor Wicca! Her sweet, innocent soul unable to withstand the raging waves of jealousy, she became enraged and locked the prince away, letting him out only once every month on a full moon – for it was the most romantic time that Wicca could imagine spending with him. But the young witch found out, and before long, she and the prince schemed against our doll to doom her to the same fate.

Cursed, Wicca must now endure long, lonely hours in her glass cage, its door unlocking only on a moonlit night. But she must return before sunrise when the door once again closes, or she will perish in an instant.

Tonight the door opens once more, and our doll steps out in all of her shining Finesmith beauty. She takes a breath of the fresh, cool air, spreading her arms decorated with “Buckleup Jellyfish” bracelets like wings unfolding, and slowly begins to twirl. Her “Jellyfish”dolly skirt, her “Victorian Secret”ballet shoes, her “Leah”corset and even the hair with the “Blackliquid” hat, all sparkling and glistening under the moonlight, making her feel beautiful – and hopeful that perhaps this time, this very night, at last she might find a true love to rescue her from the confines of the glass cage forever, for only true love can break the curse.

The hours pass by, and lovely Wicca enjoys rare moments of happiness as she runs through the forest, and once even passes by a small pond where frogs croak softly by the edge and fish chase each other below the water, all doused in a silver moonlight glow. Or is the glow coming from our doll herself? She gently dips a finger in the water and giggles, as tiny circles spread from the center and grow larger, momentarily distorting her reflection.

But morning comes quickly, and in growing despair Wicca realises that she must once again return to the glass box. A single tear drops from her eye like a liquid diamond…She turns around once more, then steps inside as the door begins to close. As she prepares to go to sleep for another month, a soft glow remains, emanating from her Finesmith outfit – a glow of hope for eventual salvation.

The End

Details

Hat: Finesmith – “Inspiration Blackliquid Collar”
Eyepiece: Finesmith – “Rissa Delicate Mask”
Earrings: Finesmith – “Inspiration Vivienne”
Collar: Finesmith – “Inspiration Arisia”
Bracelets: Finesmith – “Buckleup” + “Jellyfish” headpiece (resized)
Corset: Finesmith – “Leah Inspiration Corset”
Skirt: Finesmith – “Jellyfish headpiece”
Nails: Finesmith – “Black Onyx”
Windup Key: Finesmith – “In the FlaSh – Victorian secret necklace”
Ballet shoes: Finesmith – “In the FlaSh – Victorian secret earrings”

Suit: LeLutka

Hair: PurpleMoon

Skin: Glam Affair

Model & Photographer:Wicca Merlin

News from Gabriel – done by Sora Tatham!!!

Lately I was talking to Sora Tatham, an old friend of mine, we were talking about shows of her great agency Agatha as she suddenly came on a show that she will have in december for Gabriel.

In the very moment she mentioned that and I was about telling her I can blog the show if she tells me the details, I got a box from her… I was wondering and then she said “I tried my first fur outfit” and made me sit there with an open mouth :p. I never was aware she did clothing!!! I was knowing she works for agapee poses but clothing design?!?

“Megu Fur Jacket & Leather One-piece Brown set” this amazing design of Sora Tatham is called and you will find it in 2 more colors at the Gabriel Mainstore. The wonderful boots are as well part of the whole design. The fur jacket is made so incredible that you nearly tend to grab the puffy, fluffy parts and they move amazingly!!! The belt is very filigree and has an awesome, cute little belt bag at the backside. Overall this beautiful outfit, anyways if in brown, white or black is a total must have for every fashionistas winter wardrobe!!!

Details

Outfit (including boots): Gabriel – “Megu Fur Jacket & Leather One-piece Brown set”

Jewelry: Mandala

Skin: Glam Affair

Hair: Plume

Glasses: Steinwerk

Poses: agapee

Model &Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Pipins is moving!!!

Pipins is moving to a brand new sim. On Saturday 26th November at 1pm the new sim will be open. For one hour only EVERYTHING will be reduced by 50% to Pipins D’Or members!!!

Just come alomg to the new sim and make your purchases. Complete a notecard entitled ‘Pipins D’Or 50% Sale- (Your Name)’ and copy and paste your transaction history and return to Pipins Resident. 50% of your purchase cost will be refunded to you.
Non Pipins D’Or Members can get 30% off all items in AG Casual, AG gowns, Casual Classique, Gowns Classique and Cosmeticย  Stores.ย  Complete a notecard entitled ‘Pipins 30% Opening Sale – (Your Name)’ and copy and paste your transaction history and return to Pipins Resident. 30% of your purchase cost will be refunded to you.

Come and take a look at the beautiful new sim and grab yourself a bargain.ย  Check out the latest Surreal Collection released this week!ย  Sale prices apply Sat 26th Nov 1pm-2pm ONLY!!!!

The lovely dress you can see on the pics is thelatest release of Pipins, called “Dress Lilith” and it will be only available at the new Pipins Mainstore!!!

In Memoriam of Freddy Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara (5 September 1946 โ€“ 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Killer-Queen”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “We are the Champions”. In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, penning hits such as “Barcelona”, “I was born to love You” and “Living on my Own”. Mercury also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had the disease.” (Wikipedia)

Today 20 years ago, one of the most genius musician with one of the most famous voices, lost his life to his disease. GizzA right in time did this wonderful “Freddy Mercury” inspiration.

RIP Freddy!!!

Details

Outfit: GizzA – “Freddy Mercury Inpiration” – NEW

Hat: LeLutka – “Dictator Hat”

Hair: Baiastice – “Isis”

Boots: Miamai – “Hiatus Boots”

Earrings: Finesmith – “Imani”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Wonderful News at Fellini Couture!!!

“Plum” is the latest release by Fellini Couture. This awesome purple, plum and lilac gown again is a little piece of art made by Joy Fellini! The top in the basic color with 2 huge and wonderful shoulder parts and a beautiful skirt. In the front the skirt is covered by awesome flowers in so many shades and colors that I simply cannot tell how many ๐Ÿ˜‰ The back is a flexible plum-colored train that moves dreamy with every step and turn you do ๐Ÿ™‚

So run over to the Fellini Mainstore and make yourself a Thanksgiving gift with the new “Plum” gown of Fellini Couture!!!

Details

Gown: Fellini Couture – “Plum” – NEW

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Imagineer”

Hair: ploom – “Dusty Beehive” – NEW at the Vintage Fair

Makeup: Miamai

Lipstick: L.Fauna

Pose: Corpus

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

In a brown mood with Prism ;)

Outfit: Prism – “Chel” /white leopard

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Hara”

Boots: J’s – “Long Boots”

Hair: LoQ – “Whisky II”

Pose: EverGlow

Outfit: Prism – “Mercedes” /black sand

Jewelry: Mandala – “Lotus Chain ” /bronze

Boots: Shiny Tings – “Old Laceup Boots” /warmblack

Hair: Birth – “Hawk”

Pose: Di’s Opera

Model & Photopgrapher Wicca Merlin

Thanksgiving at Elan!!!

* SPECIAL GIVEAWAY *

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! In occasion of this wonderful holiday, Elan is proud to offer you a very special not to lose sale: 4 Outfits only at 49 L$

(Elan – “Krissy” / Thanksgiving Special)

(Elan – “Marta” / Thanksgiving Special)

(Elan – “Melody” / Thanksgiving Special)

(Elan – “Elegant Love” / Thanksgiving Special)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wicca’s Wardrobe: LOTD 11/23/2011 – The Dark Side…

Today I saw a little note in Starwalkers from Daron Brandeis… he looked for a model he can do a face shot with. He told some requirements and it sounded like a sweet challenge and I IMed him. A few hours later we met at his studio. I already had some face looks prepared and after some time we developed what he had in mind. We changed around hair and makeup color. I really enjoyed it to help him, to get his vision to come true, of what he had in mind. I saw the background and my look and started to try to imagine what will come out. Daron added some lights as well – actually they looked like 3 funny balls floating around me as I had my settings lowered as usual when I just roam around :p. So I was not really able to get the imagination of the final picture. After he did the closeup, he took some more snaps… I heard the camera going ;). After some nice talking as well I went and let him do his work. After my LeeZu shift all of a sudden he told me he did the closeup… (wich you can see above)

Daron TPed me back to his studio and as I rezzed in and could see the picture…ย  something happened what’s really rare for me… I became speechless as the picture rezzed in. What I saw was simply breathtaking, never before someone catched me and as well my feelings so perfect! The picture really touched me with the look, the angle and the atmosphere… all was just perfect! I would say I never got a better closeup from a photographer then this one… I never got a closeup that showed me better than this one in that very moment. Not long after I left him with my incredible head shot, he IMed me again, telling me, he would have another one done… and not much time later the 3rd. Wich every picture I saw.. I more and more became silent, because of this wonderful images.ย  With this pictures I got an idea back in mind for a styling and picture I wanted to do for a long time and Daron seems to be the one that can do that picture for me… so I am looking forward to meet him again to realize this idea. If you need a picture, with soul, attitude and atmosphere… please consider Daron Brandeis. I really enjoyed working with him, he is very talkative, nice and kind and that really helps for getting the very best results for pictures if photographer and model are able to come together and talk about visions and ideas!

Details

Pants: LeeZu – “Brit Pants” /black

Corset: LeeZu – “Sablier” /black

Jewelry: Rozoregalia – “Hydra”

Skin: Redgrave – “Trinity”

Makeup: White Widow – “Fairy” /silver

Lashes: Finesmith – “Lashes 1”

Hair: LoQ – “Ouzo” /ash black

Nails: Mstyle – “Perfect Hand” /short

Model: Wicca Merlin

Photographer: Daron Brandeis

Miamai brings back the Jumpsuit :)

Today I have the honor to have one of the latest releases of Miamai… the “Linda Jumpsuit”

This awesome jumpsuit really is an old idea in a new mask. Monica Outlander gave it a very modern and fresh face with the great chest part and he huge legsleeves with the little silver buttons. The great neck part as well gives the whole outfit a very fresh touch.There are more colors than just the black available at the Miamai Mainstore!!!

This awesome jumpsuit has a short version as well and it is – unbelievable but true – is the actual group gift of Miamai!!! Instead of the long legs you have a delicate, sexy pair of stockings ๐Ÿ˜‰

Details

Jumpsuit long: Miamai – “Linda Jumpsuit” – NEW

Jewelry: Finesmith – “Shena” inspiration set – NEW

Glasses: Diram – “Incognito”

Hairbase: LoQ – “Shaved Hairbase” /black

Hair: Birth – “Stripe Hair” /black

Skin: Glam Affair – “Castalia” /light 11

Shoes: L&B – “Angeline” – NEW

Makeup: Lovely Mi – Avant Garde

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin

Wicca’s Wardrobe: Today at LeeZu 11/22/2011

Details

Outfit: LeeZu – “Uhma”

Earrings: Finesmith – “Noir”

Lashes: Finesmith – “Lashes 01”

Boots: Gos – “Burlesque”

Makeup: Lovely Mi – “Avant Garde 06”

Hair: Vanity Hair – “Pin Up”

Pose: Fluke – “Pose Chair”

Model & Photographer: Wicca Merlin