Hunts! Good or Bad?

So this morning I sat down to do my tour of sales in SecondLife and recalled a conversation I had with a friend.  I love to go on hunts.  The main reason I go is because it allows me a chance to see stores I haven't been to for a while or haven't ever seen.  I thin hunts are a great way to find new places.  In a conversation with my friend....he stated hunts were bad for designers because people came, grabbed the free hunt prize, and left never having purchased anything or had intent to come back.  I can totally see how it would be bad for designers.  I really do.....but I thought, wow....do all those hunters "I came, I got free, I ran!" do they all just cam for the prize and tp out without even taking a look around?

It concerned me a little, because I always want to be a bonus to a designer I like.  I want them to know I enjoy their designs enough to actually buy them and I do!  I buy so much stuff!  But, I am not going to lie, I love little things like...FaMESHed, The Dressing Room, Fifty Linden Fridays, etc....because they are one stop shops for me.  I get to see new things and grab an updated LM to mainstores....and get a good deal.

So...what do you think?  Are hunts and bargain weekends a bad or good thing?  I'd love to hear what some designers think!!!  ALL COMMENTS WELCOME!!!!


In the meantime, enjoy the oldie bug goodie outfit for the day!!!

Skin - LAQ - Susan
Hair - AnalogDog - Lyra in Black
Shape - Sibelle Ingmann - Krysta's
Eyes - Mayfly - Deep Sky Eyes (Deep Sea)

Dress - ColdLogic - Jeun in Smoke
Shoes - PixelFashion - Oshun in Black

Jewelry - Caroline's Jewelry - Beaded Pearls in Black

Timeless Endeavors...

If you know me, then you know I am a lover of all things vintage.  There is just something timeless about the styles from the 20's through the 60's and heck, even before that.  We all know things just get redone over and over, different ways.....but these two outfits, they are epicly timeless!

First, we have to talk about the rug.  So yesterday, as I puttered around the garden of butterflies, it was asked of me, to match a dress....to a particular color.  Yay!  Okay.......  So then I get the 'texture'  (Pic Below) Yes ladies and gentleman, that is a rug. 

I about fell out of my chair and I can't tell if it was because it was a RUG or because....he was dead serious.  Needless to say, I was up to the challenge...(We won't talk about how I turned the rug into Fairy wings to match the dress....)

First, I want to go on about this suit from Utopia (Thank you RH for being a model!).  I love the tie, the scarf, the way the tie's texture looks satin and tucks down nicely into the vest.  Honestly, when it comes to tux's I love a tie vs a bow.....and the suit just gives this flagrant Fred Astaire feel that I can't take my eyes off of!  I don't do a lot of mens fashion, but when I saw this suit....I knew it had to be here.  Ladies, get this suit for your fellas...or show them so they can get it.  All I wanna do is roll my fingers around that scarf and tug the gentleman down for a kiss!  That's gotta be what that scarf is for!

I digress.....lets move onto the rug matching gown I finally choose.  While Chocolate would have been the best choice, I preferred the creamy gold color.  A while back a friend turned me onto Son!a's gowns.  I have never gone to her store and NOT found what I needed.  Sonia has a beautiful style in her designs that tug at me all the time.  Of course, I found this Joy gown and...I was mesmerized.  I mean, the detail of the gown and the way its put together just....gosh I lost my words!   The back, as you can see in the picture, is open....but for these tiny lines of pearls strewn across the back of the gown.  A pair of sheer cream gloves also trimmed in pearls just scream classic beauty at me. 
This gown came with the pearl choker too....so its a perfect match for the gown.  Trimmed in pearls and satin, how can you not feel stunning!?

Krysta Ember

Skin - LAQ - Susan
Shape - Sibelle Ingmann - Krysta
Eyes - Malfly - Deep Sky Sapphire Night
Hair - Ingenue - Myrna Natural Black

Gown/Necklace - Son!a - Joy
Shoes - HOC Industries - Noir Pumps in Tan
Earrings - Lazuri - Classic Pearls
Bracelet - League - Pearls & Lace Bracelet

RH Engel

Eyes - Aphotic Gloom Clarus Eyes(Hazel)
Hair- Muism - Fox - Shine Black
Skin - Belleza - Thomas

Tux - Utopia - Mustang Moka
Shoes - Redgrave -  Cowboy Loafers - Bronze

Jazz Fingers..

Hmm...Today I spent the day listening to Jazz...Sam Cooke to be exact.  I enjoy his voice, it's comforting and soothing.  So while I calmed and soothed, I spent some time snapping some shots to show off some things I just bought and some things I have to wear more often.

The blouse was a gift, but a hop on over to SD Wears Main store is a very much worth the TP trip...not only did I get the blouse, but a new designer that I really like!

The skirt is versitile and it comes in a dress addition...if you don't have this skirt, you have to go and get it.  Now...it can be a dress...or a skirt...or you can mix and match colors.  Its a staple!! YOU NEED IT!
Now, the sunglasses are new...and I didn't really think I would like them so much...I like to see my eyes.  But, the designs at ::Je::Suis are outstanding, inexpensive, and color change.  These glasses are no exception and you HAVE TO GET THEM! GO...NOW!

So sit back, listen to some Sam Cooke, and do some serious shopping...

P.S.  Stay tuned...I got a great interview lined up for tomorrow...-glee with news-

Skin ~ LAQ - Susan 04 [Mocha] Glow Skin
Shape ~ LAQ - Glow Shape [2.3] (I altered it of course, they are modify and copy!)
Eyes ~ [croire] - murky eyes (swamp slime)
Hair ~ LeLutka - Lohan Hair - Almost Goth
Belt ~ Emery - Black Belt
Jewelry ~ Je::Suis:: - Une Princesse
Glasses ~ Je::Suis:: - Divine Sunglasses
Blouse ~ SD Clothing - Mimio Shirt Black
Skirt ~ LeeZu - Dita Flexi Black Skirt
Hose ~ CGBG - Back Seam Tights
Shoes ~ Apple May Designs - Shiny Belted Pumps
Pasties ~ Son!a - Sunrise Bride Pasties
Lipstick ~ KOSH - Sweetlips - Wine Cream