Gopu and I were playing around with Windlight settings and I decided to get dressed an shoot some images for the 2013 Oscar Fashion Photo Contest hosted by Around the Grid with Harper.
I adore the way this gown by Mohna Lisa Couture looks on Duchess. The bottom of the dress flows effortlessly as she struts her stuff and surprisingly I found the glitter to be fun (I originally thought it would be pretty annoying.) The dress comes in different strengths of opacity and I chose the Nude version…. go figure!
I am never quite satisfied with the updos I have come across but this sophisticated hair designed by A&A is perfect! It has a color changing flower on the side which I have shaded to black. The earrings are a new release from Zaara and they have a little exotic flair and are definitely unique…. perfect for this couture gown!
Anyway here is the image I decided to enter and a close up of the hair from A&A.
Xxxooo
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GOWN : Mohna Lisa Couture – Erotica Black Cat (Nude) NEW
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EARRINGS: Zaara – Atiriya Stone Earrings (Onyx) NEW
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HAIR: Alli&Ali Designs – Anish Hair (Eight) NEW
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SKIN: League – Isla Pale Deep Smoke NEW(Brunette)
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LIPSTICK: League – Isla Lipstick NEW(Black Cherry)
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POSE: aDORKable Poses – 25 Days of Poses 2012 (On New Release Wall)
Better Than Chocolate
I’ve decided to jump aboard the 50 Shades of Sexy blogger challenge. Each week photographers are provided with a wantonly sexy prompt; a word, a phrase, or a lyric and are asked to create a smoldering lingerie look that fits the prompt. This weeks phrase is “Better Than Chocolate.”
The only thing I could think of that is “Better Than Chocolate” is me enjoying the chocolate! *smirk So I pulled out one of my favorite props, a Valentine’s Box of Chocolate from deviousMind, and put on some delightfully sexy mocha lingerie and began to play. The result was deviously sweet and decadent.
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LINGERE :Angel Dessous – Chicka (mocca) NEW
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HEELS: Maitreya Gold (Shanti Chocolate)
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NECKLACE: Earthstones – Caged Heart (Sliver Garnet)
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BANGLES: Dark Mouse Jewelry at Whimsical Creations– Bangles (Animal Prints – Gold/Leopard)
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RING: Aries Celestial Designs – Love and Harmony Ring
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HAIR: D!va Hair– Kalli (Moonstone) COLLABOR88 Event NEW
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SKIN: League – Isla Pale Deep Smoke NEW (Brunette)
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LIPSTICK: League – Isla Lipstick NEW (Cappuccino Dark)
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PROP/POSE, CHOCOLATE MESS and HAIR FLOWER: (*chanimations – Fruit Fetish! – Sweet Valentine!
And your tunage 🙂
Payne’s Star – Blogger Challenge
I decided to jump aboard the Twisted Color Challenge. The challenge is pretty simple, for the next 52 weeks a set of colors will be introduced on Sunday. Use the colors to create a look and share them.
These are the two colors that were posted today to use:
This was not as easy as it appeared and I spent half the time running around dressed as a hot mess until I pulled out some trusty old items.
Here are my efforts and you can view the group’s entries on the Twisted Color Challenge Flickr Page.
- TOP: Fishy Strawberry – Poisonous Lotus Top (Jade)
- SKIRT: Dela – Belinda (Tinted Purple)
- BOOTS: Bax Coen Designs – Prestige Boots (Suede Olive)
- NECKLACE: Earthstones – Stone Donut Leather Necklace (Green Apatite/Brown)
- BELT: MALT Fashions – Gilli Bead Belt (Charcoal)
- BANGLES: COCO Designs – Bangels (Urban)
- BRACELET: Earthstones – Tarnished Gypsy Bangles (Silver/Smoke)
- HAIR: TRUTH Hair – Lilia (Oasis)
- SKIN: League – Isla Pale Deep Smoke NEW (Brunette)
- LIPSTICK: League – Isla Lipstick NEW (Cappuccino Dark)
The Room 326 Hunt by MadPea
This morning we were alerted that 15 people have disappeared off the face of the earth after staying in Room 326 of the Silent Peacock Hotel. With no time to spare Gopu and I headed to the hotel to see if we could make sense of this mystery and solve the case. My impeccable detective skills were desperately needed…plus it gave me the perfect opportunity to wear my new trench coat from League…..
The streets were practically deserted …..even the prostitutes had taken cover from the pouring rain… however I had this eerie feeling that I was being watched.
The hotel manager was nowhere to be found and we spent more time that I care to admit searching for Room 326. The dark dank room was lit by the glow of the television repeating a newscast over and over… I spotted a pair of glasses and a newspaper on the desk and zeroed in…. a possible clue!
After meeting with the friends and family members of the missing individuals we found ourselves at the amazing MadPea Carneval!
As we scoured the area for our last and final clue I found myself precariously perched atop the tracks of a dilapidated roller coaster. In typical Duchess fashion I was yet again wearing inappropriate footwear… but who can resist Bax Boots! I quickly thanked the Carneval Gods for the tight rope walking lessons I received for Christmas from Chandra at Devious Minds and gathered up the last clue!
Gopu and I stare in disbelief as we approach the 15 missing victims. Although their day did not end on a happy note our hunt ended with amazing prizes from the sponsors of the event! I would recommend this hunt to those that enjoy mysteries and figuring out clues. The hunt is a great event to do with a group of friends as well! Be sure to take pictures along the way and add them to the MadPea Games Flickr Group for a chance to win a daily linden prize!
DUCHESS:
- COAT: League – Trench Coat (Tan)
- TIGHTS: League – Ella Stockings (Red-Brown Garter)
- BOOTS: Bax Coen Designs – Prestige Boots (Black Leather)
- HAIR: TRUTH Hair – Lilia (Oasis)
- NECKLACE: Yak and Yeti – No Longer Available
- GLOVES: AVid – Soul Reaper (Leather & Lace Gloves)
- GLASSES: HBC Sunglasses – Hunt Gift (Black)
- UMBRELLA: MadPea @Silent Peacock Hotel
- SKIN: League – Isla Pale Deep Smoke NEW (Brunette)
- LIPSTICK: League – Isla Lipstick NEW (Cappuccino Dark)
- POSES: Long Awkward Pose, Juxtapose Props & Poses, Pretzel Poses, and !dM deviousPoses (Tightrope)
GOPU:
Threads & Tuneage 
