Just in the Nick of Time

In keeping with my promise to myself.  Day TWO of no shopping.

I have dug deeply in my closet and found an item that I purchased at first glance, but have never worn.  I’m a devoted fan of Zaara and purchase most of what she puts forth.  This color seemed so appropriate for my fall wardrobe, so I purchased and held on.  Now its time, but I found it some what difficult to style. The high waist items are often so glamorous but not easy to pair.  I’ve settled on a simple but nicely done Panels tank by !E.  The detail, design, floral pattern in the Larin skirt pairs nicely with the simple cut of this tank.

Persona makes a simple set of heart themed jewelry in different metal tones.  I bought them a long time ago, but I find I pull them out of my closet whenever I wear anything in a metallic.  The bronze is a nice compliment to the coppery sheen of this skirt.

Dragging out my first pair of Maitreya Gold Shoe line, the IXkin, of course I feared the same difficulty that I have had in matching prim feet to my skin.  Collapsing in a pile on my skybox floor would not help me get this post up, so I dared to open the HUD, read the NC and give it a whirl.  Creators shall never be blamed! I seem to have a serious mental block in regards to the coveted prim feet and painted toes.  I own a pair from every designer I know that makes them, and no matter what I try I just haven’t the patience. Hoping that you will realize the sacrifice I’ve made for this post, I offer you MY feet, delicately slapped into a cute strappy sandal, perfectly pedicured and I didn’t fall once!

Kate Yin Yang Skin (again) and since conquering my shoes went well, this author decided to pay homage again to Maitreya with my favorite hair from Onyx.  This is Yasmin in Jet Black!

(a note of interest, I am Native American, were I to allow my hair to grow out again, it would look very much like this!)

Remember to check my list of shop slurls on the sidebar. If I use an item, the shop is there!!!

Wishing you a delightful day!

N²

Ok here’s the deal! In my 1st life I’m on a shopping strike. Nothing other than necessities, food and the birthday gifts that fall in November will be purchased.

The reason? Well we are saving up all our extra to purchase holiday gifts.

When my guy and I were talking this all over, it came to mind that I might have more trouble refraining from shopping trips in Second Life than in First Life.  This thought started churning in my mind, so what I’ve come up with is this. I will purchase no clothing, shoes, skins or (OMGOSH) HAIR in November.

To celebrate and challenge myself I intend to pull together outfits from my existing wardrobe, which is arguably large enough to support several avatars for several months.

The draw backs? I am not a shoe nut, so I know we’ll see repeats.  I also will make use of any group gifts, freebies, give away items, prizes one and any lucky chair items.  I just will not be purchasing.

(trust me creators I will make up for it!!!)

So here is my first attempt.  This outfit was made completely out of existing items, and some of them are from way back in my earlier days.  My hope is that it will provide a chance to give a nod to some of my long term favorites.

As always, please look in my links at the list of shop Slurls, if I mention an item, it will be there in the links.

My favorite winter sweater is from Spork and is called “The Judy” I bought this last season and did not wander over to see if it’s still available but I THINK that it is.

I added a floral patterned knit skirt from **en svale** and my fave cable tights from Persona.

The best part of today, and what motivated me to choose this outfit, was the wonderful group gift that Maitreya sent out. I’ve owned the Soho Boots in Ice for awhile now, and honestly love them (you can see my prior post for footwear). When these black ones showed up in my inventory, you can only imagine my delight.

I chose no jewelry today, because I just wanted to savor the warm cowl neck of this sweater, and besides I was painting my skybox!  The only accessory is my pair of Rory sunglasses from Artilleri

Hair is Brooke in Chocolate from TRUTH and today I’m wearing my Kate Yin Yang Skin in SunTan (BT’s or not can not be seen today!!

Autumn is everywhere at my favorite sim Symphony, and this just felt SO right.  HAPPY shopping!