The Karma of India Nadeau

coldLogic Is Blowing In

Awhile ago, when mesh was first being released in Second Life, I stumbled upon a mesh creator who offered templates for the Blender challenged (ahem…me).  I love to try out ways of utilizing my creativity, and even if a template is used, an imagination is a powerful tool.  Much can be done with a template to make the final item unique.  One important thing however, is the mesh template itself must be of good quality and easy to figure out.  The template I purchased was both high quality and easy to use.

The particular high quality mesh creator who I am referring to is Damien Fate of FATEcreate.  Recently I received a notice through the FATEcreate Group that a new brand of mesh clothing was underway.  This new brand is a collaboration between Damien Fate, Zyrra Falcone, and Janie Marlowe and it has been dubbed with the moniker coldLogic.

I am truly excited to see the entire opening collection, as the designs pictured in their promo photos on the coldLogic blog look fantastic.

Right now, anyone can get a small taste of what will be coming.  coldLogic is holding its very own contest to promote the launch of their new brand.  Head down to the store location and add yourself to the group.  You will receive the free gift they have offered to their subscribers for the photo contest.  Rules can be found on the coldLogic blog, and in order to enter, you must submit a photo of yourself in their Winter Dress to the coldLogic Flickr Group.  It is as simple as that!

Just be sure you get your photo posted by January 30th!  The deadline is soon!

Here is the look I have created using the clay colored version.  I love the slight balloon the sleeve creates around the wrist.  The entire dress moves extremely well with the body, and makes use of the standard sizing system that has been developed as a mesh creation sizing guideline.  Therefore, there are five sizes of each of the three colors of this dress that you will receive upon joining the coldLogic group.

Click here for more stores that create using standard sizing.

 

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Aiko Deep tan 2 HB cleavage by Belleza
HAIR: Bebe Streaked in Treacle by Truth
MAKEUP: Love my eyes Liner and Mascara -thick by *BOOM*
JEWELRY: Magnitudo Necklace in Silver by LaGyo
DRESS: Winter Dress in Clay by coldLogic (MESH)  Free Subscriber Gift
TIGHTS: Crossed Stitch in Cobalt by Peqe
BOOTS: Radical Boots in Black by Maitreya (MESH) Partially visible.

 

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Bollywood Times

I have had this bridal ensemble from Arya Boutique in my inventory for a little while, and I was looking for the perfect backdrop to shoot it against.  I finally found it!  When I began the post processing work, I sort of got lost in tinkering with different effects and it turned into more of an art photo than a blog photo.  I decided to fix up a couple of different photos to showcase the look for my blog entry…

I’m not going to write much in this post because I am currently listening to some Bollywood music and my concentration is pretty much nil at the moment.  Haha.

 

 

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Aiko Deep tan 3 HB and cleavage by Belleza
HAIR: ME Dark Chestnut by [69]
MAKEUP: Eyeshadow, Doe Shimmer in Gold by PixelDolls, Love my eyes Liner and Mascara -thick by *BOOM*
JEWELRY: Suvarna Bangles, Suvarna Kundan Earrings, Head Jewel, and Nose Ring by Zaara
OUTFIT: Fusion Red Bridal Saree by Arya’s Boutique  ***
TATTOO: Henna Tattoo Hands by Secret Luminos (Can’t find this inworld or on Marketplace.)

Items in italics and *** note promo copies.

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Pose Fair: Almost Over!

I have only been meaning to post  about the Pose Fair since it began and I have been there more than a few times to look around.  I had even been added to the bloggers list which I had forgotten I’d applied for.  Anyway, it was nice to browse before he fair officially opened, and I’d like to thank  all the pose creators involved for their efforts.  Without great pose makers, blogging and photography wouldn’t be nearly as enjoyable!

I just wanted to highlight a set I thought was super cute, as well as a pose I used from another maker just because I love how each pose by this creator is always so expressive and shows some drama in the body positioning.

Baffle! has put together a nice little artist’s set complete with five poses, four paint brush attachments, clothing and tattoo layers with paint splatters, and an easel with paint splatter textures.  I was so focused here on trying to be Picasso, I got paint all over my new top from Zaara!  Oh well, the beauty about virtuality is you can clean up your messes with a click of the mouse.

See…all clean!  But then I dropped a brush on the floor and had to pick it up.  I did it in a rather dramatic fashion with this pose by Di’s Opera.

While the pose fair is at its end, you will find this set from Baffle! and the pose from Di’s Opera at their stores when the fair is over.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Taylor Deeptan -Burgundy- by League
HAIR: Addison Hair in Burnt by Lelutka
EYESHADOW:  Eyeshadow . Fiametta in Violet by PixelDolls
TOP: Zayba Cross Top in Amethyst by Zaara
PANTS: Undo Pants in Black by Lelutka
NECKLACE: Une Princesse by Je Suis
EARRINGS:  Une Princesse by Je Suis
BRACELET:  Une Princesse by Je Suis
FINGERNAILS:  Naive Nails in Purples by Je Suis
SHOES:  Espirit in Black by Maitreya

POSES & PROPS:
Pic #1:  Baffle! – The Artist Set  ***
(Includes four paintbrush attachments, five poses, clothing layers and tattoo layer with paint splatters, Easel, and splatter paint textures for easel.)

Pic #2:  Di’s Opera – Express Line 1 – pose 8  ***

Baffle @ Pose Fair:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Postura/128/126/46
Di’s Opera @ Pose Fair:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/Postura/238/106/26

Items in italics and *** note promo copies.

Let’s Shovel Snow!

Black Friday took its toll on my Linden balance yesterday, and while I found some hot deals, I also spent on regular priced items to go with those hot deals.  I’m locking my piggy bank in the closet until…my next blog post comes out.

Today however, I put together this winter(ish) look.  Hucci was having a BOGO sale and so I purchased some pieces I had my eye on since the last time I had been there.  Where I come from, nobody would really be shoveling snow in this outfit–but it’s SL and creative photography right?  We can shovel snow in our bikinis if we really want to.

I was going for a silver and gold look to give a festive feel.  The Zebra Sequin leggings from Hucci add a lot of dazzle, you almost don’t need jewelry.  I felt like added sparkle, so I chose  to accessorize with the Boheme earrings from the 50% off Je Suis sale.  There are numerous texture options on the Je Suis jewelry I came home with.  The more texture options, the more versatile the jewelry!  Love it!

The top, also from Hucci, is layered underneath the cropped version of the Aoharu fur coat.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Taylor Deeptan -Silverlining- by League
HAIR: Uma in Coffee (Browns Pack) by Maitreya
EYE MAKEUP:  Doe Shimmer in Gold  by PixelDolls
COAT:  Fur Coat in White by Aoharu
SWEATER:  Decollete Sweater in White by Hucci
LEGGINGS:  Zebra Sequin Leggings in Champagne/Silver by Hucci
BOOTS:  Chance in Platine by N-core
EARRINGS:  Boheme Earrings by Je Suis

Not so lazy Sunday!

Normally, Sundays are a day to dress up in a laid back and casual style…at least for me.  Though when I was going through my inventory, I wasn’t feeling the jeans and boots I was pulling out.  I ended up putting together more of a polished, business look with my Maitreya trench that I love, and the Larin skirt from Zaara which I also love.

This short trench is truly a versatile piece–and not to mention, an awesomely crafted item which seems eye-poppingly real.

Zaara, I have admired for ages for her use of texturing and mix of East Indian and Western styles.  The Larin skirt does not have the Indian vibe to it that is often seen from Zaara, however, the texturing is rich and lovely.  How could someone not want this skirt?

My new item, though small, is more eye makeup from PixelDolls.  I am beginning to adore the tattoo layers feature a lot of the SL browsers support.  The ability to purchase a variety of makeup colors independent from the purchase of a skin adds more dazzle to the fashionista experience!  I have not yet tried lip or cheek colors from anywhere but shall look into it soon.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Taylor Deeptan -Natural- by League
MAKEUP:  Eyeshadow . Fiametta . Graphite by PixelDolls
HAIR:  Jocelyn – treacle by Truth
JACKET:  Short Trench Jacket in Light Gray by Maitreya
SKIRT:  Larin Skirt in Silver-Lilac by Zaara
SHOES:  Eternity XtremHeel in Silver by N-core
JEWELRY:  Silver Lacce Earrings by Addiction, Jewelry Fair Gift

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