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Every day is a great day to visit fri.day!

March 3, 2010 — barbarellanoel

Why have I NEVER heard about the shop fri.day????

How could this have happened???

Cuz I’m telling you right now that it is now easily one of my FAVORITE hair shops! OMG! Gorgeous styles with excellent flexi pieces creating a beautiful and natural look. They’re amazing…AMAZING!

I started out by buying up all the interesting demos…they are free. I then went to my folder and began trying them on. Typically I will like 2 out of every 5 that I try on. Imagine my surprise when I liked the first one. Then the next one. And then the next one! And the next, next, next! Yeah…I dropped some lindens here, but the prices are reasonable, colors are great, and the styles are just perfect. They complete me! Seriously! You have the look all together – skin, shape, clothing, shoes. But something is off…hair is good, but not…quite. Well, for me, this hair made things very right!

fri.day hair - Cassie in Cranky Brown

I struck up a conversation with a fellow shopper and asked her how long the shop has been around. I expected to hear “not long”, but instead heard that they’ve been around awhile. GASP! How did I not know about this shop? Well, my friends, I’m here to TELL YOU that this little shop is someplace you should put at the top of your shopping list immediately. In addition to the hair (women only, sorry guys), fri.day sells casual separates for women. Cute everyday looks that are essential for building a great wardrobe. The jeans are beautifully made, great textures, stylish, and have up to four leg styles to choose from: cuffed, boot, flared, and skinny.

Deena Hair & Thermal Henley/Jasmine Hair & Ballerina Sweater with Low Rise jeans

From the name, to the designs, fri.day is a simple, elegant, versatile, and an easy to wear brand that you should have in your inventory.

fri.day is casually elegant, elegantly casual. The team at Monday is made of excellent creators. Check out their blog to see more of the styles that they offer. And then take your lindens and go here to buy these great styles! You’ll find the hair in the back of the shop behind the curtains.

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Black Taj & White Taj

August 30, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/White%20Taj/124/223/52

When you arrive, you’ll be facing the White Taj which is based on the Taj Mahal. The Black Taj is a creation of imagination. Both are architectural wonders. The palaces are vast and there are many rooms to be explored and hidden places to be found. Each palace has a dance hall, so grab a date and select a location – or try them both! Take an airship tour of the sim, or a relaxing rowboat ride. And don’t forget to explore the forest…there are some beautiful places that you’ll want relax in.

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Zaara

August 29, 2009 — barbarellanoel

“Wondrous things!”

This is what Howard Carter said to Lord Carnarvon when asked what he saw as he peered into the tomb of King Tut. And this is what I say to you as I peer into the shop, Zaara.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zaara/201/132/27

I’ve found a new weakness. Another amazing and irresistible store that will wring more than a few lindens out of my hands, despite the more than reasonable prices here. Its just that it is IMPOSSIBLE to resist buying the amazingly rich and beautiful creations at Zaara Kohime’s store, and I have to confess that I ended up buying more than a few impossible-to-refuse outfits.

I was out exploring the other day and found myself at a middleastern sim and wandered into a shop with some eye-catching colors and textures. They were saris. I honestly have no occasions that I can think of that I would need to wear a sari…so you’d think that I’d keep walking. But no, the beautiful satiny, rich textures of the saris proved to be irresistible and so I indulged and bought one. I also bought a fat pack of the jewelry to accessorize for a total effect. When I put them on I was more than pleased. Not only was the design flattering and attractive, colors beautiful and appealing, but the craftsmanship was beyond impressive. I knew I had to find this creator’s main store.

When I arrived and rezzed, I scanned the area with my experienced eye and immediately knew that my visit to this store would yield a few treasures. And I wasn’t wrong! Not only does Zaara have gorgeous saris, but she offers contemporary casual wear for both men and women, dresses, and the gorgeous traditional Indian formal wear for both men and women. Lovely scarves, wraps and jewelry can be found here as well.

A variety of looks can be found at Zaara’s

See more of Zaara’s items here: http://zaarakohime.blogspot.com/

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Barcelona Plaza Real

August 12, 2009 — barbarellanoel

Greetings from Barcelona. Having a great time – wish you were here!

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tumotiko%20East/69/136/0

I’ve not been to the real Barcelona, so I can’t say if this sim is similar to the real deal or not, but I can tell you that it’s gorgeous, very well designed, appealing to the eye, and a great place to hang out in general and meet folks. It’s good if you know a bit of Spanish as there are many Spanish-speaking people around. It offers a cozy cafe to share a latte with friends or to have a dance. There are assorted shops and art galleries. And in addition to the city feel, the edges are beach covered and offer sights to see, boating interactive activities, and more hang out spaces. The music is a soothing Latin station, good for chatting with friends or dancing.

Here’s a tip…do visit sims that have a majority of non-English speaking residents. Don’t be afraid! It’s a wonderful way to experience another culture without a passport or even leaving your home. There are translation devices easily found in SL, many of them free. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it’s well worth it. Its a terrific way to learn a foreign language or practice your rusty skills in a language you are semi-literate in. I’ve had many non-English speaking friends do this very thing in order to practice their English and I’ve seen them become remarkably proficient by the exercise and rather quickly too! Overall, it’s a great way to expand your world and your skills while having a great time.

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Tableau

August 9, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tableau/166/149/133

When you arrive, you will find yourself in a simple blue-walled house with several vendors of interesting objects. Do take a look. But whatever you do, do not fail to walk outside the door. Once you exit, turn around to admire the unique design of the store Rootbeer then, continue to explore the entire sim. This sim is one of the most unique and fantastic sims I’ve come across in some time. I can’t simply name shops for you to explore, there are too many whimsical and wonderful things spread throughout the sim in various stores, things so imaginative, silly, creative, and most importantly, fun! I bought the most useless gadgets here and I love them! In the pic above I somehow wound up at Club Luna wearing the always chic Extreme Cat Eye Shades from Paper Couture and the RACHELBREAKER SPLOOGEGUN that shoots gobs of pink goo. Very well made items, not just frilly props…and great for laughs! After the club, I found an interesting hair shop called Clawtooth by Clawtooth. I bought a demo hair for Kitten with a Whip at the shop and proceeded to try it on. But I was confused…stunned. Something….wasn’t…quite right…

WHY THE HELL AM I SQUATTING ON THE FLOOR??? AND WHY THE HELL AM I WEARING A MOUSTACHE??? AND WTF IS THIS LADY DOING TO ME???!!!

I cam out a bit to soak it all in…

And I roll into a hearty laugh! The surprise of it, the absurdity, the irreverence….I love it!!! Check out the cow in the background wearing the tiara. If the lady didn’t have a drawn on goatee, I’d be kinda ticked…but as it is…I get the joke. A surprising and eclectic riff on the standard DEMO boxes on other demo hairs by creator Bubbles Clawtooth. Pretty funny! Well, as you can see, Tableau is full of surprises and silliness, not to mention one-of-a-kind items that you really should check out. A lot of laughs with your friends can be had on this exploration. I ended up buying the hair which inspired me to whip out my other recently purchased Carved Flower Cat Eye Glasses by Paper Couture and my Poppies dress by Icing and go totally retro!

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Rebel Hope

July 30, 2009 — barbarellanoel

Rebel Hope’s Vegas Showgirl costume

(pic taken at the Las Vegas City region)

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bay%20City%20-%20Argos/105/84/25

Let me start by saying that Rebel Hope creates everything with amazing style. Casual wear, formal wear, shoes, jewelry, accessories…all reasons to check out her store. But what I want to focus on is her costume shop. She has a wonderful collection of well made and highly detailed outfits, great for many occasions and guaranteed to be fun! You’ll find Bugsy, Cleopatra, Phantom of the Opera, Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Spartan, just to name a few. All come with great flexi prims and wonderfully detailed accessories. The outfits are often complete, including shoes and accessories. Whatever the occasion, wearing Rebel Hope’s costumes will guarantee you a grand entrance!

For those who wish to conserve their lindens, you’ll also find a $50 L discount room filled with stylish designs. You will also want to sign up with her group…Rebel Hope is very generous and I now have a great collection of themed pumps. My favorite pair are my Pirate Pumps! There is a touch-to-join board inside the main entrance of the store, no group slot is needed.

Alsoooooo, you GOTTA hit the furniture shop on her sim called Woodshed. Decadent, sumptuous, and rich are just a few of the adjectives I can use here. Sounds like dessert, doesn’t it? I suppose, to sum it up you can just call it yummy! You’ll find amazing gothic medieval castle furniture and accessories here. I’ll make a separate post of this shop later. But for now, I’m just sayin’……CHECK IT OUT!

For a peek at more of Rebel Hope’s designs, look here: http://rebelhopedesigns.blogspot.com/

Rebel Hope’s Moulin Rouge Paris costume

(pic taken at The Moulin Rouge sim)

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Armidi

July 25, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Armidi/135/129/26

This dress is from Armidi’s Gisaci shop. I have this in a couple of colors, merlot and deep blue. Not only do the textures have a beautiful satiny shine, the flow is just lovely when walking. Along with a wide range of clothing choices, the shops offer hair, skin, and other accessories for both men and women.

Oh dammit! Lindens help me! I just bought another outfit here. Well, I’m not weak…NOBODY can resist these items! I dare you to try

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Manna

July 21, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/tribaldance/200/131/22

I’ve been wanting to post about Manna for quite some time now, but I wanted to get just the right pics to show off her exquisite work…so it took a while. Sorry for the delay. But now, you can see why I wanted the pics to be just right! Stunning, right? Everything I’m wearing in the pic, except for the hair, is by Manna Yoshikaw. I can stare all day at the beautiful prims she’s created! Again, I’m not a huge RP’er, but I still look for a reason to wear this outfit. Some of you may notice that I’ve worn this outfit a few time in the pics for different posts. When feeling a bit edgy, this is a perfect outfit. Check out her blog here: http://pinup.canalblog.com/

Check out the prim work on the belt and wrist jewelry

Amazing prims!

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Blitzed

July 21, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/BLITZED/97/171/71

Since I’m doing a bit of building today, I felt that I should get into the groove more, so I went to Blitzed and picked up the cool tool belt I saw there the other day. Blitzed is a recent discovery for me, and one that deserves to be passed on to others because of their excellent products. I’m wearing the builder’s toolbelt above. There are others too, all well made. I also picked up the cute tank shirt I’m wearing in the pic above. Perhaps I don’t deserve to wear the belt yet….I’m not really a builder. But, hey. Who’s gonna stop me from having a little bit of fun?! You’ll find items and clothes for both men and women here. From clothes to accessories, Blitzed has some very cool products.

Back view of Blitzed’s builder’s belt

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Wishbox – fairy tales & steampunk

July 14, 2009 — barbarellanoel

http://slurl.com/secondlife/BraveHearts/190/159/41

I am absolutely thrilled to be able to tell you about a wonderful shop that I’ve just discovered. I’m so excited! I just love when I feel like I’ve made a major discovery, and Wishbox is one of these for me! Last night, I received a dress through xstreet. When I tried it on, I was so pleased! It was gorgeous! This morning I found that Wisp Jenn had sent me an IM and an updated version of the dress. I sent an IM back to her thanking her and she couldn’t have been any sweeter. I then visited her shop expecting more beautiful designs and I wasn’t disappointed. I purchased the “Sprite” dress in sapphire and the “Tree of Life” necklace shown in the pics. (Ok, I purchased more than these, but I’ll focus on just these for now.) The dress shape, texture, fit, flow, and “feel” is just sooooo amazing. Top quality! The prim add-on details finish off the outfit perfectly instead of hanging on awkwardly as many do. As you walk into the shop, there are more clues of Wisp Jenn’s creative talents such as well made jewelry and accessories to compliment her clothing. Most of her outfits are themed. You’ll find fairy, steampunk, maiden, medieval, and a few other looks here. However, they are quite versatile and can be worn for many occasions as gowns or cocktail dresses.

Beautiful outfits and accessories are reasons enough to visit Wishbox, but in my opinion, Wisp Jenn’s care and generosity towards her customers makes it an absolute MUST SEE destination for shopping.

See more of her designs here at her blogsite: http://wispjinn.blogspot.com/