Antonia is a Goddess, and Artilleri is Heaven

So, I said this wouldn't be a new release blog, but I can't resist showing off in my new, supremely gorgeous, jaw-droppingly luscious, I-totally-want-this-in-real-life coat from Artilleri.

Oh my gosh, where to begin? There are no words in the English language delectable enough to express my glee about this coat.

First of all, it's black and white. Of course, it comes in other colors, but why would I need other colors when I have black and white? (Confession: I have a tiny obsession with all things black and white.) Although that red one is beckoning to me...

It comes with prim furry cuffs and a collar (and you can choose between black fur or the snow leopard print fur for both) and absolutely precious buttons all the way down the front... How can you beat that? It has a flexi skirt that moves surprisingly well (not that I'm surprised by the quality of Antonia's work... she's always amazing!) and it hardly took any adjusting at all to fit me, especially since Antonia included two different skirts, a small one and a larger one. Don't we just love options?

Just look at the shading on this coat... just the right amount, and in all the right places... she's done it again, my friends. Pass me a tissue, please... I'm drooling over this texture.

And, of course, as soon as I saw this coat, I knew I had to pair it with my sexy Maitreya "boot-alicious" boots in ash leather... come on, how hot is that? I put on the little socks that came with the boots, and I added TaP's new ribbed tights in gray to finish the look.

All right, I must be off to explore more of the mouth-wateringly splendid items I have lurking in my inventory. For now, here's your shopping list...

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Pose-- Digital Dragon Designs, Elegance collection
Skin-- TaP's Vivant Buff Basic Red #1
Hair-- Diversity's Starlet in Auburn
Outfit-- Artilleri's Kat's Meow Coat in Snow Leopard (it's only $L200... go get one now!)
Tights-- TaP's ribbed tights in gray
Shoes and Socks-- Maitreya's Boot-alicious in Ash Leather with the included Grey-Black Socks
Jewelry-- Miriel's Bubble Earrings in black (even though you can't see them in the picture)
and Miriel's Find Your Way Necklace in black and white
and

Vitamin Ci's body light

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Classy Bohemian

My name is MissAurora Jewell, and I'm addicted to SL fashion. *points to her "my name is_____" sticker*

My favorite pass-times are shopping, bargain-hunting, creating outfits, reading SL fashion blogs and RL fashion magazines, and sharing the outcome of these pass-times with you on this new and completely frivolous blog.

Don't ask me how often I'm going to post. I have no idea. Probably only after seriously depleting my SL bank account, sorting through my only semi-organized inventory and stumbling upon an outfit I really love. This isn't a new release blog. It's not a high fashion, haute couture blog. This is my "what I felt like wearing today" blog.
Pardon my amateur picture-taking abilities... I'm still very new at this. Please, IM me or comment with tips if you care to. I love feedback, especially in the form of constructive criticism. And if you're a designer and I showcase your stuff, give me a holler... I'd love to get to know you!

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Today, I've put together a classy little number... casual, kinda vintage, with some bohemian-inspired elements and a simplistic feel. The colors are very creamy and earthy.

The shorts I'm wearing are some of the cutest knee-length cropped pants I've seen in SL... the flared legs make me feel a bit like Katherine Hepburn in her loose menswear trousers, but still oh-so-feminine and sexy. I love the detailed waistband... you can't really see it in these pictures, but there are cute little buttons on the side. Best of all, they were free!

In regards to jewelry, I feel the urge to mention the bracelets I'm sporting today... they are all lovely, and fulfill all my bohemian jewelry needs at an extremely low price. One was a dollarbie and the other two were $50 each. My G.L.A.M earrings were only $35, and they're adorable.

And of course my Enchant heels and my TaP sophisticate make-up add to the classy feel of this ensemble.

That's it for today, my beloveds... now here's your shopping list for the day.

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Pose- Elegance Series by Digital Dragon Designs, Pose #4
Hair-- ETD Lily in Cinnamon
Skin-- Tete a Pied Rose Dark Sophisticate #2
Shirt-- !TB Silky Blouse in Pearl
Shorts-- AnnaH Couture Paris Shorts in Burgundy
Bracelets-- Talisman Boho Chic Bracelet left arm
Talisman Boho Circles Armband right upper arm
Talisman Chunky Boho Bangles right lower arm
Earrings-- G.L.A.M Wooden Dangle & Hoop Earrings
Necklace-- Earthtones Boho Gypsy Necklace, Mixed Cherry Woods
Shoes-- Maitreya Enchant Sunrise heels

and

Vitamin Ci Body Lights