Second Life: Simplicity

Fashion tile inspiration is minimal lately as I have been saving up my money for the Europe trip, flying out in two days! Can’t believe it is finally here 😀 But I still take random photos and they are of the pink variation. Sharing four of them here for you all to check out.

This was a random outfit I created on the day, it was after I had done my complete shopping at The Crystal Heart festival and one of my dear friends Misa had created Catwa eyelashes and sent them to me as a gift. I am wearing one of them in the photo above, plus it was a cute outfit complete with holding Artemis in my arms 😛

This outfit was made just today and taken inside the photobooth at The Sugar Garden main store. Decided to attach its details since it is my latest outfit. I have been making so many outside my usual colour scheme of pink so returning to it today.
* M.I.X. *desert island -Tops-(pink) *NEW* from SaNaRae
* [I<3F] Skirt [04] *NEW* from Kinky monthly
* +Spellbound+ Nocturnal *NEW* from Main store
* [MODA] TASHA STRAP PLATFORMS *NEW* from Kinky monthly
* *:..Silvery K..:* BohoStyle_Hand Jewelry(Butterfly Gold)6 *NEW* from The Epiphany
* .random.Matter. – Hwasa Choker – Black [G] *NEW* from SaNaRae

Top is from The Crystal Heart and the pose is made by Lyriqz Xue, he is going all bento and though majority of his poses are showing the rude fingers he has been making adorable poses including the above. His marketplace store is called Reve Obscura. Taken in the safety of my cottage with a pink windlighting. The sunglasses are by Imeka and hair by Truth.

The final photo is a bit of a nip tease with the bra made by Vision for the new subscription box catering to those of the lifestyle: Bound, I decided to get it after seeing other bloggers share the items on their pages. The Pusheen is from another subscription box that unfortunately has been cancelled due to the maker being dodgy in their transcations. Such a shame too because the designers that released items into that box were always so cute and magic girl. Taken on my home sim but the background is one of Astralia’s designs.

雨流儀: Signature Colours

In the silence of the Ame Hayato chronicles (really me getting distracted by my other original stories, whoops) I am still making and sharing the Yakuza’s outfits from Polyvore. It is clear to say that pink and black is Ame’s trademark since college after moving on from the red and white of high school standards. The below outfits I made just today after getting a creativity spark hit me and I hope you all continue to enjoy her eccentric style.

Another three LOTD for you to all;

Explosive: The leather skirt was the first piece of clothing that I placed on the board and added everything else on top of it, this LOTD is heavily inspired by a future arc that will occur after Cartel and the one after that. Basically Ame and her older sister Mei go to Kyoto and blow up a building that is in an alliance with a traitor of their family the Hayatos. That is why she has heavy arsenal attached to the fierce yet still cute look. The shoes also are a statement on their own, unique and pink, it matches the heart grenade

Cute Shopper: Looking forward to seeing Paris myself in August of this year and it is a favourite destination in Ame’s stories, this is just another random outfit I created for her when she goes shopping in the fashion city. I have been loving patches and enamel pins lately in reality and it has been featuring in Ame’s wardrobe recently too. Also incorporated Christian Louboutin in both her shoes and what she has been shopping while in Paris. The Chinese takeaway bag is from Japan from their Vogue magazine, further emphasising on Ame’s and my own Asian pride.

Glam: The first outfit out of the three that I created earlier today. I had the fur shawl and gun earrings in my saved items on Polyvore for months now and didn’t find any inspiration to incorporate them into my previous outfits for Ame. Until today. The faux fur just makes me think of the old fashion glamour days of Hollywood and Hyuna herself likes wearing a lot of shawls when she goes to award nights or performing on stage. The Charlotte Russe Nyx eyeshadow palette is very cute and something I would see part of Ame’s beauty haul in any country that she travels to, though this LOTD is based in Tokyo.

雨流儀: Fuschia Fusion

There are various shades of the colour pink and Ame will wear all of them as much as she likes changing her hair colour. Recently I have been adding fuschia to the outfits on Polyvore to break up the same repetitive pattern of hot pink with denim or all black attire.

I am posting the three LOTD that feature fuschia;

Girly Frills: In her home city of Tokyo, Ame goes all out usually with her outfits and it usually means otherworldly accessories and random add-ons to the clothing. This look is no different, she favours unique heels or thigh-high leather boots and her pink katana is usually sheathed on her upper back. She also has a collection of different badges from various stores and pins them in her denim skirt. Her lipstick is usually Christian Louboutin’s lip lacquer.

L.A Cruising: Ame loves travelling to the City of Angels and not just because her former Dominant Jacen used to live there and she visited him often. She loves going shopping in Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue but has her lunch in Little Tokyo because it gives the familiarity of home. Normally in shorts or mini skirts, this particular outfit is giving out more class but still reflecting her eccentric taste in food accessories.

Hunting in Hong Kong: Post Cartel arc, the youngest Yakuza flies to Hong Kong to find answers of her target who fled Mexico when she was there with her older sister. Not wearing her trademark red lipstick and merely going with pink gloss, the steampunk goggles are also more an accessory than of any real technical use. She is armed up bringing two katanas and shuriken while hunting in the streets.

Fashion Tile: Road Trip

This is so appropriate considering I’m going on a summer holiday next month 😛 Anyway this outfit going with the below track is suitable to the vibes I was going for with my pixels. Enjoy!

*  :Moon Amore:  Breezy Bikini (Pink) *NEW* from Collabor88
* ISON – solange ripped shorts (navy) *NEW* from Collabor88
* Exile:: Lovefool *NEW* from Hair Fair
* *BOOM* Jelly Bow Sandals lt bubblegum *NEW* from The Liason Collective

* *katat0nik* (citrus2) Summer Drink *NEW* from Okinawa Summer Festival
* A*S Milk Box Hand Bag *NEW* from The Chapter 4
* [RA] Bindi earring – Gold *NEW* from Main store

* NOMAD // Vintage Roadtrip Car // Flamingo *NEW* from Collabor88

雨流儀: Yakuza fashionista

It is Summer in the Northern hemisphere and I am thinking of warmer climate, bright colours and not much layers of clothes to be worn. It has also randomly inspired me to make a trio of new outfits on Polyvore for my Yakuza fictional character- Ame Hayato. Still going with her signature colours of pink and black and keeping to her face claim that is HyunA, I hope you like the LOTD.

Made over the course of this week, these are the three styles I have created;

Tres Chic: Morning coffee run for herself before she starts her day in any of the fashion capitals of the world, originally I was going to have a black skirt to go with the feminine pink blouse but after seeing these fringed shorts from Farfetch, I decided that they were definitely more Ame’s style especially when paired with the Barbie heels by Charlotte Olympia. I have a couple of favourite items in this LOTD, the unicorn bag from Angelic Pretty, I have always wanted to have an accessory from this Japanese lolita store but its has always been too expensive to buy online, the perfume inspired by Beauty and the Beast is another addition I fave and the unicorn make-up brushes.

Hot Summer: Her make-up palette here is all rainbow! I can definitely see Ame attending a pride week parade whether it is back home in Shibuya during Rainbow week or going overseas to the foreign countries and watching them in either LA or Rome. Also with the rise of temperatures as the northern hemisphere heads towards the middle of its Summer, Ame be keeping cool in this crochet halter top. The denim skirt with pearl accessories was a favourite addition of mine to add in as well as the sushi plushies in the bottom right corner.

All Rose: Out of the 3 new outfits I made for Ame, this was the first one I created and it started from finding the pink cupcake top on another style on Polyvore. Going with a very elegant and feminine look, the telephone bag by Betsey Johnson and illustration of the wine bottles gives a very Parisian feel to this LOTD. The make-up collection she wears are all by Chanel, normally I do not go with this designer but the make-up was too cute and went well in this style. My favourite adds are the King and queen bracelet by Alexander McQueen, the silver dragon claws because a Yakuza’s daughter still needs ‘weaponry’ and the heels by Betsey Johnson of course.

Fashion Tile: Get Jinxed

My first Crystal Heart Festival LOTD was going to be related to Sailor Moon, but then I decided to change it up and go with Puella Magi Madoka Magica instead 😛

* ALTAIR* magica gown .madoka. *NEW* from The Crystal Heart Festival
* TRUTH / Rumor *NEW* from Main store
* DISORDERLY. /Crystal Court/Queen Halo/RARE *NEW* from The Crystal Heart Festival

* +Half-Deer+ Moon Bunny- Latte *NEW* from The Crystal Heart Festival
* :Moon Amore: Senshi Nail Art MOON *NEW* from The Crystal Heart Festival

Fashion Tile: Not Today

I think the struggle with this new LOTD wasn’t the outfit itself, but finding music! After much browsing through metal, soundtracks, instrumental, electronica, 90s, I’ve gone with Kpop remix and this is LIT! Pictures taken in my cottage

* _CandyDoll_  Aimee Top Pink *NEW* from N21
* SEUL – Rani Ring Skirt – Navy *NEW* from Kustom9
* [PF] CATWA LIPSTICK – Jacqueline *NEW* from Main store
* [BREATHE] – Takara Wedges *NEW from The Arcade

* :Moon Amore: Kinky Nails / Slink (Mix) Pink *NEW* from Cosmetic Fair
* CURELESS [+] Bakeneko / Obake Familiar / WHITE *NEW* from Lootbox
* ~XM~ Anne Boleyn Pearl Necklace from Store marketplace

雨流儀: Wild at Heart

Ame has no limitations in her young life, since she graduated from college and took part in her family’s ‘business’ she hasn’t stopped unless of course its a cause of the heart. Whether she is shopping in the fashion capitals of the world, having an elegant high tea in London or going clubbing in Las Vegas or Prague, she does it with style.

I have been on a roll when it comes to new LOTD from Polyvore, here are three;

Diva: Europe is the centre of Ame’s shopping if not across the Atlantic and in New York City. She frequents to Europe because of a certain gentleman in Milan but often spends her weekends away in Paris. In the French capital, Ame dresses up to the nines and often in designer’s latest creations. She either shops or attends the runway shows with the rest of the elite but also deals with her family’s connections and business in the Parisian underground. The above outfit is day time style that can also revert to evening by a simple change of accessories, her usual routine is grabbing a Godiva shake along the way. My favourite pieces is both the YSL scale skirt and gold plated harness by Giuseppe Zanotti.

Sweet: For high teas or elegant affairs in the public, Ame lessens her bold statements of colour and goes with pastel shades especially if in the presence of other important females. She still makes herself known with her accessories and the fact in this particular LOTD the top is sheer, her skirt is Gucci and heels are Sophia Webster. My favourite additions was the Beauty and the Beast palette and Polly Pocket that acts more as a random accessory than anything useful. The necklace is also by Swarovski with crystal and faux pearls, Ame has also kept her katana hidden underneath her skirt especially if the events she attends have other gang members.

Party Princess: Whether it’s at the Lux in Las Vegas or the Deathclub in Prague, Ame has been a party animal since she was a teenager. This LOTD is just one of her many party outfits and when she goes clubbing, she goes all out no matter what the occasion is. I cropped off the Moschino top to bear her midriff and the leather shorts by Balmain are accessorised with Forever 21’s pink fishnet stockings and again another product by Giuseppe Zanotti, the spiked heels. The pink bag is by Salvataore Ferragamo and the gold belt is made by Chanel, she keeps two shuriken in her pocket just in case the bouncers call her up on her gun. My favourite pieces though are both the mermaid face gems and crystal and velvet choker also by Giuseppe.

Mood: Productive

I started packing for Europe since yesterday, I think it is partially because of my mum has been dropping some of her clothes on my bed and advising me to “get a move on” so to speak. The big luggage has been pulled out of the wardrobe and had tshirts thrown inside, I made a mental note for myself to address the packing on my upcoming days off. Can’t wait for the warm weather to be honest, when I finish my PM shifts at 11pm it has been between 7-9 degrees celsius when I walk out of the hotel. Too damn cold!

I have also written up a new resume from the beginning, the original resume that had been typed up by my dad and I had been adding in information over the years was “too cluttered and too old fashion” according to my boss and she asked if I could re-do it again. I have sent what I have written to one of my assistant managers who has been my mentor over the past couple of months and hopefully we can build it up to standards so our boss can send it through to the reservations department at the other property. If I do get this job I can have my weekends back and my body clock will be reset to normal.

Hobby wise, I have been making a lot of Polyvore outfits for my character Ame Hayato, I am hoping that with this creative outlet it will inspire me to continue her chronicles and share the stories with all of you here on my blog.

– Lu

Fashion Tile: I got Love

I made a garden on the side of my cottage on Second Life complete with tulips and even a carrot patch on the porch, it is very cute and makes my home even more cosy so had to take a pic.

* [hh] Olivia One Shoulder Ruffle Top *NEW* from Store marketplace
* `M.BIRDIE / Marcia look-skirt3 *NEW* from The Arcade
* =DeLa*= Mesh Hair “Maree” Dark Browns *NEW* from Tres Chic
* [MODA] SOLSTICE WEDGES *NEW* from Tropical Summer Festival

* .tsg. Rose Pendant Collar – Black *NEW* from The Arcade
* Sweet Thing. Kittygiri Bow – Color Changing RARE from Xiasumi School Festival 2015
* Violent Seduction – Cutlery Necklace (Fork) from Kawaii Project 2015

Fashion Tile: Chu~♡

Foodie post coming your way today! I am absolutely loving these backdrops made by Astralia it means I have a set background that I just have to add things to- Enjoy 😀

* [hh] Blossom Top *NEW* from Store marketplace
* erratic / carrie – denim shorts / blue *NEW* from Collabor88
* Magika – A Perfect Mess *NEW* from Store marketplace
* [MODA] ANNA RIBBON PLATFORMS *NEW* from Main store

* *Epic* Over.The.Rainbow.Collar! {Kitty.Black}~G *NEW* from Main store
* Yokai – Sunny day – Fish in a bag RARE *NEW* from SaNaRae
* Yokai – Sunny day – Earrings (gold) *NEW* from SaNaRae
* sue cream. sugary donut A3 from Kawaii Project

雨流儀: Always Skirts

I made a couple of new sets but the theme going on with the below three is that they all have black skirts whether latex, polyester or nylon, skirts are an essential part of Ame Hayato’s wardrobe. Still keeping with her trademark colours of course and two of these LOTD are part of the arcs that occured in her chronicles.

The three chosen outfits are listed below

Sushi Sakura: My latest LOTD, I literally made it this morning while at work (we are very quiet today) I am not sure where I will put this outfit whether in an upcoming arc post Prague and Cartel or a random side story for Ame. This entire outfit is what the youngest Yakuza is all about. Cute and sexy rolled into a single outfit with themes of sushi, cherry blossom and cats. I think my favourite items are the sushi earrings and badge attached to her top.

Tea Party: Between the Cartel and Venice arcs, Ame is back in London doing some serious investigation and hunting for the killer (spoiler alert again and won’t say anymore!) and has a visit to the underground syndicate and catch up with the members of the Joyce family and Richardson gang. It is through intel and her alliance with these two London clans that Ame is given information of the whereabouts of the killer. This outfit is slightly more covered up than her other outfits, though the skirt is still miniscule. She is wearing pearls and gold to match with the high end scene of London.

Hospital Visit: Beginning of the Cartel arc that I started writing up, Ame returns to Tokyo swiftly from Prague after finding out one of her family members have been attacked. I won’t say who just keep reading the chronicles, though at this rate I am posting each short story in this blog, you will all probably won’t read it until the new year. The cute bag is by Dolls kills and she is wearing restrained clothing that acts as a physical shield for her tender emotions at this moment.

Fashion Tile: Cherry Bomb

Combining a ‘Rewind’ centred post with a classic rock tune of that same era! New LOTD for you all! It is bright, it is random, it is very PINK and very me 😀

* [hh] Jasmina Off Shoulder Mini Top from Store marketplace
* Moon Elixir – Odette – Bra *NEW* from Kawaii Project
* -FABIA- Mesh Hair <Milana> Natural Tones *NEW* from SaNaRae
* *Epic* Rainbow Galaxy Skates! {White} *NEW* from Main store

* **RE** Dolce Belly Piercing *NEW* from .: Cosmopolitan :.
* .tsg. Trendy Summer Sunnies – Daisy [Pink-Gold] *NEW* from Collabor88
* comet. + icelite holdable + *NEW* from Rewind: A Throwback event

雨流儀: Colourful Closet

Though her chronicles are currently quiet (on hold in writing the next arc) I had an inspired moment this past week and made completely new looks for Ame and keeping with her colour themes of pink and black. The person that I use as my face claim for Ame is Kpop idol HyunA and lately her hair has gone bright red/orange being part of the musical unit Triple H, that gives ideas for future looks for my character 😛

Featured below are the three new looks made through Polyvore;

Elegant Adventure: Ame is a renowned traveller, seen at the high end shopping events around the world or within the underground network causing up a stir with the other gang families. But unless she is trying to appeal to the opposite sex, she does it with style. New York city is a favourite haunt of hers and she visits the U.S frequently to catch up with friends or go to events in the Big Apple. The tea with mini ice-cream cookies was a favourite addition to this LOTD but the bracelet itself is well over 1k is gorgeous.

Worldly: Again going back to the theme of being a traveller but floating between Milan and Tokyo in the recent arcs to come (you will find out why when I get to posting her chronicles again) this LOTD is cute with the undertones of being a Yakuza through representation of her weaponry. Carrying her trademark katana as well as throwing knives, she always is careful when going from Yakzua territory into Italian mafia land. The choker and pumps are both by Betsey Johnson continuing with her eccentric style but the most expensive item here are in fact the leather bracelets by Givenchy.

Feminine Touch: Staying in her home city and still look fabulous is what Ame does best, though she hardly flaunts her expensive attire unless attenting a function, the Yakuza still loves to be bold in her choice of clothing. The boots are one of my favourite adds to this LOTD but the Moschino bag as well with sticking to her colour scheme of pink and black. Normally in Tokyo, Ame would go outlandish and stick out even in the Harajuku crowds but when she gets older she slightly tones it down. But only just.