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 Hello all! Yet again, we are closing another week in good ‘ole Phil’s Place. And, yet again, I have picked a Best and a Worst of the Week. Why do I do this weekly post, you ask? Because…well, just because I want to.

     The Best of the Week goes to Maitreya. I am in love love love with their new hair textures! I’ve been a fan of their shoes, but wasn’t too crazy about their hair. That is until this week! The new textures are pure perfection and look perfectly real. I want to reach into my computer screen and touch it. Also, the fact that they listen to their customers makes me like this brand even more. The “Loose Bun” was originally just used as a color demo. But, so many customers begged for it to be released as a style we could purchase, they did just that. And, all in about a weeks time. Great customer service and even better hair!

     For the Worst of the Week, I am going to go with all the “witch hunting” that has been going on with the blogs. Is Minnu Model Skins ripping off textures? Is it wrong that the Juicy Shoes used the term “Stiletto Moody” in their key words under search? Is Cachet ripping off RL designers? Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah…The amount of drama on the boards this week has been exceptionaly high. While I do believe the consumer has a right to know what they are buying, I think it is extremely unfair to the creators that their names are being dragged through the mud before they can even comment on whether it is true or not. Am I going to comment on what I think about MMS’s “stealing” or Juicy being “unethical”? Nope. I’m just going to call all this “he-said-she-said” the Worst of the Week, post my little blog, and go back to buying what I like because I like it (and hope that everyone else does the same).

     There you have it my Best and Worst of the Week. Take the link (http://aliltherapy.wordpress.com/) for the full photo credits and have a great weekend!

Xoxo,

Tiffer GG

     A little over 2 weeks after being born into Phil’s Place, a friend gave me a gift card to Digit Darkes’. When I entered the store, I was immediately in complete awe. The shoes! The dresses! The skirts! The pants! I was instantly in love, and spent forever trying to figure out the outfit to get with my gift card. The only problem was, I was clueless as to how to actually use a gift card.

     Other than the wonderful designs, Sasy S. makes Digit Darkes’ the greatest shopping experience. She walked me step by step through the gift card purchase with no attitude or annoyance of having to deal with another noob. Since that first experience, any issues caused by Messiah Phil, Sasy has been there to immediately take care of the issue. Last week, she was even nice enough to drop the new “Affair Slip Dress” on me. This dress is hot! It is an ultra-mini, and the lace detailing is perfection. I decided to model it in the window of Digit Darkes’, along with the other not-as-sexy mannequins.

     Digit Darkes’ has recently ventured into skins. I had fought the urge to look at them for weeks, but finally broke down the other night. I love them! I somehow managed to control myself and only bought one, the “Vespera in Porcelain.” IRL, I’m a big fan of smoky eyes and subtle lips, and this skin does it perfectly. To finish the look, I put on the perfect-for-spring “SOL” dress, along with my Juicy “Classic Pumps in Banana.”

     The last thing I love about Digit Darkes’ (yes, there’s more to love!) is their random hunts. Every once in awhile for an hour, the store will mark down one item to 1L and one item to 100L. This has helped me fill my inventory with Digit Darkes’ goodness, without completely breaking my sad little Phil’s Money account. On one of the last hunts, this gorgeous ballroom skirt was marked down to 100L. I paired the skirt with the tube from the “Digit’all Tracks Suit” for a fun take on formal wear.

      If by some chance you haven’t visited Digit Darkes’, DO IT NOW! Also, click their Subscribe-O-Matic to keep up to date on the hunts and new releases. And, if you have one of your 25 groups to spare, join the Digit Darkes’ Devotees Group for even more yumminess.

Xoxo,

Tiffer GG

(As always, for the full photo credits, head on over to http://aliltherapy.wordpress.com/)

The beta demo FS skin Free Speerit sent out to their groupmembers today. I adore the lips and really like this demo skin in general, very promising. Get it from the Free Speerit group today and see how you feel about it. Anything you dislike? Free Speerit is asking for feedback on the skin. Tell them what you like, what you dislike, any makeups you’d love to see. I really think this is a promising skin and can’t wait till they release it ‘for real’

And no, I haven’t mentioned the tears yet. I’m not sure how I feel about those Right now I don’t know if I feel like a crying gypsy girl when wearing it, or if it’s just plain cute. Could go either way really.

     As my time goes on iSL ™, the pickier I become with my fashion choices and spending. At first, I was just desperate to fill my bare inventory. Now, I want to spare my inventory from getting even more out of control. I used to jump at new releases, praying to be the first to be seen in something. Now, I often wait on new releases, debating in my head rather or not I really need it.

     That all changed with GiGi Couture. I simply can NOT get enough of their funky fun designs. When their new releases come out, I run AND usually buy. Case-in-point, the new hoodies. They are ADORABLE! With so many dressy outfits in my inventory, I love when designers create something a little more casual. Plus, the patterns on the hoodies were super-fun. It was really hard to pick one, but I finally settled on the “Aqua Striped.” I love the stripes and the hot pink stars along the sleeves. Plus, it’s the perfect Monday look!

     The other thing I love about GiGi Couture are the skins (another thing I am uber-picky about!). The skins are fresh, fun, and CHEAP, running at 150L per skin. The skins I haven’t bought, were freebies (or 1L) including the one I’m wearing in the above pic. I believe it was from a Easter hunt (please don’t ask me which one).

     Finally, GiGi Couture rocks because of the love the owner shoes her group members. I have been in the group maybe a month, and received some great stuff, like this adorable bathing suit. A definite way for a designer to win my love is by being good to their groups! Oh, and the skin? Another freebie, this one was in-store!

     If you haven’t checked out GiGi Couture YET, do it! There are 3 freebies in-store now, as well as tons of great new spring essentials. Search in-world for store locations, since I’m too lazy to put Slurl’s in my blogs! Have a great Monday!

xoxo,

Tiffer

(for Photo Credits, check out: http://aliltherapy.wordpress.com/2008/04/21/the-funky-are-coming/ )

Vain can be defined as “having or showing undue or excessive pride in one’s appearance.” Well, I must say, when I put on the limited edition “Vanity” skin from Fleur, I can’t stop looking at myself! I first saw the skin featured in Glam Magazine’s “7 Sins” photo spread, and it caught my eye. When I slipped on Ivalde’s “Tilly” dress in blue for the Instyle Introduction of it’s Next Top Fashion Icon Event, I realized I didn’t have a skin that went perfect with it. That was all the excuse I needed to run on over to Fleur, drop 1000L, and call the skin my own!

While on the topic of Fleur, I must remind you all that they are having their second photo contest on Flickr. This time around, the theme is Fleur in Bloom. Basically, they want to see you showing off their lovely skins, while including nature in some way. The contest ends April 21st, and the prizes are gift cards to the store. For more info check out their Flickr group page at http://flickr.com/groups/joliefleur/. And, just to give you more of an idea of what they are looking for, here is one of my submissions:

Photo Credits:

photo one: hair- ETD’s Madeline ll; skin- Fleur’s Vivant Almond Vanity; dress- Ivalde “Tilly” Blue; bracelet- Fae Designs

photo two: hair- MMS Group Gift; skin- Fleur’s Vivant Almond Blossom 3; dress- Digit Darke’s “Evening Petals” White; flower in hair- Artilleri

MiaSnow Myriam has done it, finally, a high quality photo realistic skin for the boys in our SL. Meet Hot Rod, a very hot, handsome mechanic and perhaps an all around American bad boy kind of guy. The skin currently is available in seven variations, from the bearded to shaved and light brown hair to dark almost black hair. As well as some clean and dirty and even bruised and beat up looks. You’ll just have to go see them for yourself. Skins now available at her shop in-world called by miaSnow @ miaSofia.

Want to see even more Hot Rod? Check out Aisyanra’s Blog with some fab pictures of her and her hubby in the new Hot Rod skin. Also, visit the miaSofia flickr pool with more fun, sexy photos of Hot Rod by miaSnow.  [from miaSofia the blog. ]