SLink Astrid

Siddean Munro of SLink has really been treating us with her mesh creations. The latest is the Astrid Boot, a gorgeous ankle boot featuring a high stiletto heel and criss-crossed straps. Astrid is available in 16 beautiful colors/textures, but I recommend springing for the fatpack because it is scripted to allow for mixing and matching all 16 colors. This makes for a ton of combinations that will go with virtually anything!



Astrid includes a HUD that allows for resize and color change on the fatpack. These boots are just gorgeous, versatile and a great addition to your SL wardrobe. As mesh, the Astrid Boots require Viewer 3 or another viewer that supports mesh.

Visit SLink to check out Astrid and the rest of the SLink collection.

<3 Cae

Designer: Siddean Munro
Shoes: SLink - Astrid Boots

Hair: Shag - Bombshell
Skin: Belleza - Chloe
Eyes: Aphotic Gloom - Clarus Eyes
Lashes: Lelutka - 2011 Lashes
Dress & Shrug: Malt - MWF Outfit 3
Earrings: MOOD - Witches Wonder
Bracelet: MOOD - Egiziano Dea Bangles
Poses: Still Life

Ren Takes Center Stage

Introducing LeLutka’s FIRST Mesh release, Ren!

And they are magnificent – an updated Victorian ankle boot that is lusciously created with rich and warm leathers – perfect for Fall!

From the rich detailing in the leather inserts, to the rivets and lacings.. these boots are totally gorgeous.  The detailing is superb and the mesh is flawless – the LeLutka Team have created a masterpiece.

Ren is available in 10 gorgeous colors and fatpack:  Colors include, Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Olive, Fire Brick, Khaki, Orange, Pearl, Plum and Slate.

 

The LeLutka HUD allows you to resize and pick a vast array of styling options for the Ren Boots – from silver/grey, natural and of course black.

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Ren comes in ten colours, with an accent colour from the same pallette, stitching and the MESH realistic look brings it all together beautifully. You MUST try the demos before you purchase as again MESH Is only visible to those using a Mesh viewer. These boots are not rigged to the body, so they are resizable using the HUD. There are also alpha layers provided to help with fit.

Very Important: You will only be able to see Mesh items if using a Mesh enabled viewer.

• Official Beta Mesh Viewer
• TPV - Kirstens Viewer

Body:
Skin: ::DT:: ::LuuS:: MILK - Basic CLA
Hair: Vaughan’s  Artist Miltia :: brown
Eyes: LG eyes – Rischa
Lashes: [LeLutka] 2011 lashes/curl/touch me

Styling:Jacket:  *COCO*_DenimJacket(Midnight)
Dress:  The Secret Store - Pretty Poppy
Earrings:  LaGyo_Potas
Socks: Maitreya Gold NylonSocks – Red


Showcasing:
Shoes: [LeLutka] Ren Shoes

Sharing a Secret

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Elikatira is probably hair, but Elikapeka Tiramisu has also released footwear. Back in the ETD days, she had quite a collection of shoes and hopefully will continue that trend with Elikatira. The Secret Boots are slouchy, soft-looking leather boots with a silver buckle at the ankle. They are available in a variety of colors that will go with pretty much anything in your virtual closet.







Visit Elikatira to check out the Secret Boots and the other amazing hair and footwear.



<3 Cae



Designer: Elikapeka Tiramisu

Shoes: Elikatira - Secret Boots



Hair: Elikatira @ Collabor88 - Breeze

Skin: Glam Affair - Amelie

Eyes: Aphotic Gloom - Clarus Eyes

Lashes: Lelutka - 2011 Lashes

Top: League - Siara Blouse

Jeans: Zaara - Distressed Jeans

Necklace: Mandala - Shaka Necklace

Bracelet: Miel - Ahi Bracelet

Poses: /GEEZ/ - Editorial Series

A Week of Top-Fives: Day Three, Long Boots

My ode to the long boot could last for days. I love them, revere them and have a real problem with restraining myself from buying them whenever I see them, even if I already have a pair that's pretty similar. They're all just so awesome!

I had a hell of a time picking boots out for this post. I wanted to show a lot more, but I limited myself to stiletto-heeled long boots only.

J's is a master when it comes to working the prims, and the texturing is always amazingly well-done. He told me not so long ago that he doesn't like to advertise himself, he only likes to make shoes. So besides his own update group, his only real form of advertisement is his amazing workmanship and killer options, like colour-change menus on the fatpacks, so you only have to have one pair in your inventory, not 12.

When the new incarnation of the Bax Prestige boots came out, I was in heaven, and they were my introductory post on this very blog. The best thing about these boots, besides the gorgeous texturing and amazing sculpty work, is the awesome features. When you buy them, they come boxed. You can unbox them in the store, and then either fit them yourself (because they are designed to fit very tightly to your leg) or have one of the very friendly store staff help you with the cool remote script system. Once you have one pair fitted perfectly to your shape, you can unbox any others you may have purchased and the store will automatically recognize you and ask if you'd like to use the last settings! Once you say yes, your boots will automatically fit to you like a glove. That, and the tonal colour change menu makes every Linden spent well worth it.

SLink's Sydney boots are beautiful works of architectural wonderment. I tried to imagine how I could ever wear these in real life, and I decided I can't. I'd love to, but I'd fall flat on my face. Luckily, my avatar doesn't have the same problem and she can happily prance around in these all day, and dance around all night.

YourSkin & YourShape is a store that's fairly new to me, never having heard of them before hosting them at the shoe fair this year. I can't imagine how I ever lived without them though, because their stock is absolutely amazing. The Big Sur boots come in lots of colours, and they'll go with anything from your favourite pair of jeans (hello Decoy, my ass loves you!) to a cute little dress.

Tesla is a big name in footwear, and there's little reason to wonder why. The Angelina boots were one of those purchases that I absolutely had to make, even though I have other boots that are similar (except for the fun laces detail at the back). Of course they're resizable and you can find a colour and look to suit whatever you're wearing.

Stick with me for heels tomorrow!

Shai Lizard Boots

Shai Delacroix has long been considered a major talent, and everything she endeavors to undertake seems to turn to gold.

So it's about time to she turned her attention to the foot.


The Lizard boot is the first of its kind, and hopefully not the last. Blending classic styling with her own unique twists, this boot is a great staple to fit into your wardrobe seamlessly.

There are six colours available, at L$400 each. Unfortunately, there is no fatpack, and more distressingly, there is no demo. Hopefully, that will come soon, because it's a very rare thing that I buy a shoe without a demo. Because it's Shai, though, I did.

Today, and today only, the red lizard boots are only L$50 for Fifty Linden Friday. You've got about four hours left to pick these up for that price, so make sure you head down to Casa del Shai!

StyleCard: Periquita Lolipolita Boots

Shades of grey don't have to be boring, not when you have a fun pair of boots to complete your outfit. The Lolipolita Boots from Periquita Shoes don't just have a fun name, they also have a lot of personality. A sleek rubberlike finish and optional accent bow on the toe are unique, but the color change HUD that allows you to retexture everything from the sole, heel, trim, main 2-tone body and even that teeny bow, make these a nice choice if you are looking for a versatile and cute boot update for your Fall wardrobe.

You can find these great boots at Periquita.

The Stuff; Rockberry Skin, Miel Hair, MALT Fashions Shirt & Pants, Paper Couture Bag, Necklace and Earrings by LeLutka.

(click on image to expand) Footwear provided as review copy/gift from Designer.

StyleCard: TOSL Quilted Wellies

Last January I was thrilled to be reviewing the incredibly adorable Sweater Wellies from TOSL, by Quinlan Quimby, this time it's a perfect follow-up, Quilted Wellies! Yes they are cute, they come in 6 different fabrications (Ladybird worn here) and come with a tall and a shorter version, lined in sheepskin and complete with a dangling toggle fastener. This has to be one of my favorite casual looks in recent months, like herbal tea on a cool Autumn afternoon, you just can't go wrong with these!

Visit TOSL to get some.

The Stuff; Belleza Jesse Skin - Sunkiss 1, TRUTH Hair - Gretel Cocoa, fri.day Boatneck Tee - Red, Paper Couture - Jasmine Vest, Armidi - Grace Jeans, Night 1, EarthStone Bali Hoops and Bali Crescent Bracelet in Carnelian.

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StyleCard: Adam n Eve Tia Boots

More Summer Boots! These hot looking boots from Adam n Eve can transcend the conventional Fall and Winter pairings when worn with a more boho casual style. The sensuous high heel and ample fitting zipped leg with suede texture, make for another sexy style from creator Damon Gorilla.

Maitreya's Summer Casuals and Denims are effortless and fun, here the Jean Shorts, Sarong Top and Belt (borrowed from Maitreya Boyfriend Jeans) are playful and comfy. Accessories like the new Sarayi Painted Hoops from Zaara, and other hits of hot color round out my StyleCard.

The Stuff;

Boots - Tia Boots - Crimson, Adam n Eve Footwear

Outfit - Jean Shorts - Sunbleached, Sarong Top - Dark Cherry, BF Jeans Belt, Maitreya

Skin - June Sundust Frex - Pure 2, Gala Phoenix

Hair - Madeline - Brown, Dernier Cri.

Accessories - Sarayi Painted Hoops - Zaara, M.R.M. Earth Stone Turquiose Bracelet & Triple Wood Bangles .

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StyleCard: Rebel Hope Milan Boots

Sure it's Summer, but what the heck... let's wear us some boots!

Rebel Hope Designs released some really nice ones recently, the Milan Suede Scrunch Boots. The boots come in a great range of hot and neutral shades, and they have a nice look and easy fit. My favorite little detail is the dangling heart charms on the ankle, very sweet. Inspired to take mine out dancing, I threw on the Selfish Dress from Bijou, in a monochromatic Python print. Simple black accessories like the wrist band from ETD and the Boho Leather Necklace from (luc) play an understated role next to a mane of wild curls from Analogue Dog.

Visit Rebel Hope Designs to take a look at these sweet boots!

The Stuff;

Shoes - Milan Boots - Black, Rebel Hope Designs

Dress - Selfish Innner Python, Bijou

Skin - June Sundust Frex - Doe 1, Gala Phoenix

Hair - Lua - Cinnamon (no bright, tinted), Analogue Dog

Accessories - Leather Ring Wristband, ETD & Boho Necklace Black (Earthtones), (luc).

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Oh Angelina, Have You Seen Her?

If you have not yet seen the Angelina Boots from Tesla, you are in for a treat. These are the sexy calf hugging zippered boots that I long for in my first life, in an array of gorgeous colors and even a couple in sweet heart print, with yummy names like Blueberry Muffin and Cookies & Cream. Tesla does not disappoint with her texturing and detail, a beautifully shaped boot that is a single attachment, worn with an invisiprim foot attachment, for a smooth no break ankle, just perfect! My favorite pair by far are called Seductress - with perfectly red soles for a sexy kick. The Seductress version is only available if you go all out and buy the fatpack.

Colors are; Top Picture - Seductress, Middle Picture - Gold, Others below are L-R: Purple, Cookies & Cream, Chocolate, Burgundy, Blueberry Muffin, White, Teal, and Black.

The Stuff;

Boots - Tesla, Angelina Boots (10 Colors)

Skin - Gala Phoenix, JUNE Sundust (Frex)

Hair - Lamb, Bang Bang

Dresses - Beauty Avatar Couture, Audrey Dress (Red/Black) and Joy Dress (Gold)

Accessories - Armidi Bangles, Ivalde Neck Scarf from Outfit, ICON Bracelets.

StyleCard: Sweetest Goodbye Yozo Boots

More fun and fierce from Sweetest Good-bye, these Yozo Boots are knee height with a folded over top and bungee style laces that hold together a whole bunch of leather and sporty looking mesh. The type of boot that can be worn with a daring leather mini or casually to march about town for a bit of shopping and a latte break. Get out there!

The Stuff;

Boots - Sweetest Good-bye Yozo Boots - White

Skin - Gala Phoenix JUNE Sundust (Frex)

Hair - Junwave Shell Snail

Tank - Tangy Horla Shirt

Shorts - :sey check pants & hip bag - white

Choker - Bare Rose - Kala Choker (Kala Outfit)

Earrings - Creamshop Glam Earrings Black

Prim Nails - Love Soul Retro Girl Grey

Kickass Boots

I swear, Tesla Miles is a genius, there is no better way to describe someone who has conquered more styles than Madonna. Seriously though, every time she releases a shoe it is a surprise to me, always pushing her skills to another level of shape, style and texturing. Today's happy release of the Harvey Biker Boots certainly made me smile, especially when she remarked that they might not be my style... hunny, everything you make is my style. The boots, which are available for Men too btw, are the best grunged up short biker boots I have seen in a long time. Scuffed and salt stained, the boots have great details like the prim zipper pulls. These again seem to be on the latest trend, a one piece boot that attaches to the lower leg, with an invisible prim foot attachment that effectively amputates your foot.

Truly great boots from Tesla, grab some here.

Other stuff; Redgrave Skin, TRUTH Hat/Hair, Abyss Top and Shorts, COCO Jacket, Redgrave Gloves, Dutch Touch Socks/Fishnets, AITUI Tattoo.

Psstt...I hear ETD will be opening back up soon!

Just a lil sneak peak!

Truth's Foxley Boots

I know I know, I've recently pulled another blogging disappearing act, but you shoe lovers were always in my heart. And wouldn't you know that in the midst of my hiatus Truth Hawks has recently renovated his store and brought us some cute new hair and guess what else....Boots!!! Shown above are the latest in foot ware from Truth - the Foxley Boots. Even though it's just about the time to toss the boots into a storage bin and bring out the strappy sandals, I just can't get enough boots!! Take a trip to Truth InWorld and OnLine.

Other stuff: Hair and dress from Truth, shrug from LaLa Fofo, skin from Belleza.

It's All About Options

If any of you have ever tried to wear a boot with a cuffed denim capri you have likely discovered the age old attachment limitation for the lower leg, finally it seems that the very clever Babette Ultsch of Kitties Lair has come up with a pretty great solution with her latest release. Babette has previously released a great assortment of retro platform pumps and mules, and some really great boots, the Florence Boots offer a multitude of options to the wearer, in particular a denim cuff topper attached to the boot upper. The boot also comes with 2 boot heights, with both the traditional top and the cuffed top a click away, so basically 4 boots in one - and easy to adjust the size with the menu accessed via clicking the right foot portion of the boot.


The Florence Boot comes in an assortment of shades and finishes, including Phython, Urban Leo, Velvet Black, Stellar Black, Pearl White, Chili Red, Dark Brown, Gold Sequined, and Silver Sequined. The boots themselves have an attractive and sexy shape and nice details and are in fact and update to the previous Florence Boot with improved sculpties and easier fit, in addition to the denim cuff topper. The cuff is only in the single shade of blue denim, but they seemed to work very well with most denim in my collection. Boots are sold singly by color or in three pair fatpacks for best value.

To complete my rolled denim look I chose the denim jumpsuit from Armidi, a skinny scarf from Maitreya, a Silver Jacket from Little Rebel, Black Wooden Bangles from M.R.M., UZURI Ebony Drops Earrings, and more Junwave cute as heck hair.

Find the Boots at Kitties Lair.

Dear Tesla, I Love You.

May I just say, I love the heck out of these boots! The latest release from the talented hands of Tesla Miles made me giddy from moment one when I got them on my feet. I was fortunate to be able to walk around in a beta pair for the past few days, and when Tes delivered the full color range to me this morning I was in heaven. I think what really sets these apart, aside from the obvious high quality and attention to detail Tesla is famous for, is the lovely height and the way the top of the boot leg curves down in the back to hug the calf and not interfere with bending knees. The Kensington Boots also have some fancy bits of hardware to give them even more classic styling.

10 Fantastic shades; Black, Bluesteel, Bronze, Chocolate, Emerald, Purple, Scarlet, Teal, Violet & White. (click images to enlarge for detail)

For some reason the rest of my outfit today consists largely of Armidi goodness, the cuffed white shirt and bleached jeans... these are my current favorites. I still love my Muism denim but the butt on the Armidi Grace jeans is something special. The denim vest from Elephant Outfitters, the color change bangles from M.R.M. and the great belt from COCO (buckle re-done in Silver by moi) were easy additions that added more interest to the look. Hair is newness from Mirai, skin is Redgrave.

Get yourself some TESLA love real soon!

StyleCard: Shiny Things Ving Boots

My morning routine usually consists of cruising the feeds for the latest releases. This morning I saw this cute as pie dress Jazmin from Bare Rose and just had to grab it as soon as I logged. A short while later I received the latest release from Fallingwater Cellardoor, the Ving Boots, and decided to make an outfit using these 2 new items.

The Ving Boots come in 5 shades; Black, Warm Brown, Ash Brown, Oxblood & Grey. This boot features that amazing Shiny Things worn leather that makes then a favorite to the fashionably casual and the role play crowd alike. They are a mid calf height boot with an ample rounded toe box and a chunky boot heel. The upper features a series of straps and buckles and contrasting patches of faux reptile skin for even more character. The laces are scripted and the boot set comes complete with a HUD that enables you to custom tint the laces to match anything you like. The boot release also features 3 different sizes in the pack, and versions to suit the previous viewer release (1.20) and the current (1.21) which allows mirroring the sculpts, smart.

Besides the ample dose of cute provided by that sweet Bare Rose frock (the set includes Black, Blue, Brown, Pink & Purple... the Brown is worn here.), this look is complemented perfectly with this great necklace and earring set from Luc called The Awakening. The ocre colored woolen tights from Persona, and the Polly hair from TRUTH. Skin, as per usual, hails from REDGRAVE.

Ving Boots are available at Shiny Things.

Klondyke Trio

I got an offline just yesterday from a reader who was looking for a fur boot that wasn't a platform 'stripper heel', just a nice moccasin footed boot with a furry upper. Just moments after reading that message I dropped into Kitties Lair to see what was new, and saw these Klondyke Boots. Available in Black, Pink and White, the boots have the lovely comfy flat foot with stitched texturing, an ample amount of 'fur' and a nicely detailed topper that features a pair of fur poms attached to a string. This frisky little boot reminds me of winter getaways and ski lodges, they have an adorably casual vibe.

Worn with the boots are the COCO Black Knit Stole, Muism Jeans (naturally), A white tank from LaLa FooFoo, and this adorable knit shrug about to be released by Glam Couture. Special mention for the furry ear muffs from BOOM that seem to be the perfect touch! Just a feel good look to go with these super sweet boots.

Visit Kitties Lair in it's new location.


The Stuff; Redgrave Skin, TRUTH Hair, Jeans from Muism, Tank Top by LaLa FooFoo, Shrug from Glam Couture, Knit Stole (Scarf) from COCO, Earmuffs by BOOM.

StyleCard: TOSL Sweater Wellies

And the cute just keeps on coming! Color me happy when the super sweet Quinlan Quimby sent me her latest creation, the Sweater Wellies. TOSL, or Tree & Ocean SL™, has long been a favorite of mine for its creatively textured and uniquely shaped footwear, these Sweater Wellies come in two lengths and 8 colors, all of them completely fabulous! Cosy and cute is the vibe of these laid back boots, and the adorable pom pom tassel doesn't hurt either. I am wearing the Pewter, also available are Snow, Charcoal, Candy Floss, Sage, Dusk, Wintermint, and Butterscotch (not shown).

The rest of this look is made up of comfortable favorites like the cropped cardigan from DETOUR, a camisole from LAST CALL, favorite denims from MUISM, and accessories from Miam Miam. Hair is ETD cuteness, skin is from Redgrave.

Visit the TOSL Shop for these sweet Sweater Wellies!

Einar fur boots

I'm channelling my inner Raquel Welch in this post for you. There are times, in this SL that we all enjoy where one of the greatest joys is being able to dress up. I don't mean putting on that gorgeous formal, although wonderful in it's own right, I mean the times where we get to put on a costume to fulfill that fantasy or whimsy. So if you feel like me ever, and want to really "get back to basics" as in prehistoric basics, I've got some fur for your feet. Morgaine Price sent me over her Einar fur boots. While not something I'd wear every day, these are fun pieces for your wardrobe. You never know when you might want to get all cave man (yes, they come in male versions too). What's even cooler is that these boots texture change into different shades and even have a blood spotted option (you know, for after you go on a dino hunt). Check out Mer-Elf Creations InWorld.

Other stuff: Bikini from Shai, Skin from Belleza, Hair from Abyss.