Zaara

Get A Little Exotic

November 23, 2016

One summer during my early college days, I was introduced to the world of Bollywood. I have always thought the culture of Southeast Asia was beautiful and enchanting in many ways, and through college I had become friends with a number of other students from that region of the world. They taught me more about their traditions, music, and food, thus feeding my admiration for that part of the world.

Needless to say, Bollywood films were uncharted territory for me (being a rural gal from the Midwest of the US and all), but when Turner Classic Movies ran a weekly movie night for a month that summer, I kind of got hooked. I was excited beyond belief! I’m ashamed to admit, my only taste of an Indian based film at that point was Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love with Indira Varma who now plays Ellaria Sand on Game of Thrones. An indie film called Monsoon Wedding, was also a film I had seen (much better than the previous movie I might add).

If you don’t know what Bollywood is, it’s the movie industry in India. The movies are typically a little longer than most, and feature singing and dancing (and good looking men)!

Anyway, the first real Bollywood movie I ever saw was called Rangeela. The film itself wasn’t the most memorable, but the name was–I believe it means ‘full of color’. Then I remember seeing Diwali Dulhania Le Jayenge with Shah Rukh Khan. I really enjoyed that one! But, I think the one I liked best out of those I first saw was Dil Chahta Hai. There were three good looking men instead of one!

Ok, that wasn’t the real reason. I loved the music, and the story was pretty good.

I haven’t watched many Bollywood movies in the last five years or so, mainly because I don’t understand more than a few words of Hindi, and I have to be in the right mood to read subtitles for three hours. Watching them though, always reminds me of my friends and the passion that I have for learning about life in other countries.

This outfit designed by Zaara, currently at Collabor88 reminded me of a song and dance number from the movie Asoka, Aa Tayar Hoja. I’m not sure why, but when I put it on the song jumped into my head!

So, I dedicate this post to fellow Bollywood fans!

STYLE CREDITS:

Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5
Mesh Head: CATWA HEAD Helena V4.9
Skin Applier: Glam Affair – Hope Catwa Applier – India
Eyes: IKON Sovereign Eyes – Storm
Eyeshadow: Deesses Boutique: CATWA – Shinie eyeshadow set
Hairbase Applier: Just Magnetized – Basic Hairbase – set 03 for CATWA
Hair: little bones. Lana (N21)
Septum Ring: [MANDALA]okashi septum ring SILVER
Bindi: ClarityMoon~StolenSun~Bindi
Tattoo: Cashmira – Black Tattoo [CAROL G]
Top: Zaara : Nadira blouse *plum-silver* (Collabor88)
Pants: Zaara : Nadira harem pants *plum-silver* (Collabor88)
Belt: Zaara : Nadira belt (maitreya) *darker silver* (Collabor88)

I’m A Little Bit Gypsy

October 28, 2016

It’s been a few years since I blogged anything SL. I thought after how crazy this year has been for me in RL (good and bad) and since the winter months are coming, I needed to dabble in some creative things connected to SL again. So, I’m dusting this baby off!

The blog has a new look, to go with a new era in my blogging activity; though it will be subject to tweaking until I get it looking just right! Also, I have been experimenting with iMovie in order to make videos in Second Life. I recorded my first video showing off the most recent Luxe Box items, but I think I’m just going to treat it as practice and not post it. The thing was 1hr 11min!

Uh, I need to speed the hell up! Yea, wish me luck with that!

So, on to the outfit…

This Anisha Ruffle Blouse and Ziya Tiered Skirt is Zaara’s most recent release for October’s Collabor88. I have long been a fan of Zaara Kohime’s work. I believe the oldest piece that I have from her was created in 2008/09. Her textures are always exceptional, and her designs gorgeous. It’s always a treat to see her new creations.

STYLE CREDITS:

Mesh Body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5
Eyeliner: ::SG:: Liner for You for CATWA Heads
Mesh Head: CATWA HEAD Helena V4.9
Head Applier: Glam Affair – Hope Catwa Applier – India
Eyes: IKON Sovereign – Storm
Hairbase Applier: Just Magnetized – Basic Hairbase – set 03 for CATWA
Hair: little bones. Centerfold
Earrings: MG – Earrings – Paris Weekend – SILVER
Shoes: REIGN.- Villenti Heels (Maitreya-High) (September Luxe Box)
Top: Zaara : Anisha ruffle blouse (maitreya) *ivory* (Collabor88)
Skirt: Zaara : Ziya tiered skirt (maitreya) *turquoise-print* (Collabor88)

Bollywood Times

October 19, 2011

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!

April 15, 2011

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.

Happy Holidays!

December 28, 2010

Originally, I thought I’d squeak out a blog post before Christmas, but unfortunately had some technical difficulties. So…this is my holiday post!

I was unable to access SL on a machine that was truly equipped for it the entire time I was away at my family’s house. This meant, no shopping, and no photos. Sad, right? Haha. I could sometimes log in for about five minutes before SL froze up and kicked me off. Anyway, I am home now and before I go anywhere again, I need to get my laptop’s wireless adapter checked. No Wireless = No Fun.

Today’s look is all Zaara! I have wanted one of the kurta sets for a long time, and chose the maroon and green color combo to fit the season. I think the patterns and colors of all these available sets are very richly done, as all the Zaara clothing is. A great part about the sets is that the pieces are all sold separately as well, so you can create your own kurta/churidar/dupatta color combination (tunic/pants/scarf).

One of the newest releases from Zaara are these jeweled mojris. They are a bedazzling, cute set of flat footwear with a slightly pointed toe. There is a vast color selection to choose from in store, and there is also a previously released version without the jewels.

STYLE CREDITS:

SKIN: Taylor Deeptan -Glam- by League
HAIR: Mood in Brown 10 (Rich Browns Pack) by [e] Elikatira
OUTFIT: Syona Kurta set in Maroon by Zaara
SHOES: Ilaida Mojri in Jeweled Red by Zaara
NECKLACE: Suvarna Necklace by Zaara

POSES: Glitterati

One last thing before I sign off on this post…from myself, and my sweetie Zaap…Happy Holidays!