We can be heroes

Yesterday I attended the Mango a/w 2009 show at the Four Seasons hotel at the Bosphorus. It was a rather last minute decision, so I didn't really have time to change and wore the silk skirt from a previous post with a vintage blouse I was wearing at work that day.

To be honest, the show didn't really surprise or impress me but it was still fun to be there and see well-known Turkish models on the runway.

an uneasy Nesli with Eda Taşpınar
(I can't really say who she is or what she does except that she's in the papers on a daily basis.)

These pictures are a proof of how ghostly white I am or (and which is more likely, believe me) of how crazy the locals are about tanning! In fact Eda joked that we look like a Benetton ad and i couldn't agree more... ^^

Some more runway pictures:

Ece Sükan

Tuğçe Kazaz

Bun hair

Me with a somehow messy bun displaying my latest jewelry pieces.

"You love it here, you've got to stay."

Being two months away from home with just one "small" suitcase got me really bored of all the clothes I brought with me. The red blazer and print scarf are new additions to my wardrobe and, as Turkish readers might notice, totally unseasonable. ^^

Other than that, I think the title is enough to understand how I'm feeling right now...

Blazer: Mango
Scarf: bazaar

Flea market treasures

Last Saturday I wore two layered tanks - the one with the buttons is from Istanbul and the other from H&M. Despite heat, I paired the tank tops with my light pink Zara cardigan. The sheer fabric makes it possible to wear it on a hot day. I really hope the weather cools down in a little while! To layer clothes is so much more interesting!

I stopped by the weekly " Bürkliplatz-flea market" to get myself some new ear studs. Quite unusually I've found actually two beautiful pairs of them.

But where can I find adequate and low priced chunky necklaces? Such a difficult task.

Have a good start to the week!

Bienvenue à Moi Borked Blogzaster

HAIR: *mikan_LBhair_rough_sideup1 - won from Lucky Board @ *mikan - http://slurl.com/secondlife/uw17/114/163/27
mikan blog

SKIN: (IS) Irene - Este - Deep Gloss from ( IMAGEN ) UVogue Dollarbie available @ UVogue Skin Fair - http://slurl.com/secondlife/UVogue/181/102/21
Imagen blog

EYES: :::Sn@tch Soulful Eyes (Brown)::: (non-free)
Snatch Blog

CLOTHING: (includes shoes) Frop! God Made Argyle - Midnight Mania - board needs 75 participants - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fropville/135/231/23
Frop blog

POSE: Express Yourself







HAIR: *Jashika-Umber*Present hair(resizser scripts) from *hair shop nodoka* - $1 Grand Opening special - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Sanga/14/30/2
Nodoka's blog

SKIN: *Staged* Cerra Pale Peacock 2 (Freebie) from *Staged* Cerra Peacock Skins FREEBIE *DUS* by Staged Skin and Fashion available at UVogue Skin Fair - http://slurl.com/secondlife/UVogue/81/183/21
Staged Blog

EYES: *Clover* Real Eyes #26 (not free)
Clover store

CLOTHING & SHAPE: Male & Female prizes from the Foxxy & ~Mystic Sky~ Hunt + ~Mystic Sky~ Samantha Gown: Royal Blue from Mystic Sky lucky chair
Foxxy Desings - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Estival%20Island/164/37/22
Mystic Sky - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Existence/36/251/22


SHOES: [TF*]gacha extra _uw17 shoes - $10/play gumball machine prize @ [Tou Fromc*] - http://slurl.com/secondlife/uw17/94/132/26
[Tou Fromc*] blog

POSE: Striking Poses - not free



HAIR: REDLIC #036stp *Heart (Reddish Brown) (L) by REDLIC - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Fanghammer/37/228/21
Redlic blog

SKIN: *Staged* Cerra Peacock 2 (Tanned)*Freebie* from Staged information posted above ^^

EYES: :::Sn@tch Soulful Eyes (Brown)::: (non-free)
Snatch Blog

CLOTHING: Lavand Black by Kid Asia - $0 limited time - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Chowla/99/209/81

POSES: [LAP]



HAIR: 1L$*mikan_Melmo_black02 @ *mikan - http://slurl.com/secondlife/uw17/114/163/27
mikan blog

SKIN: .::Mother Goose's::.crayon hunt skin (prize) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Turpentine/225/141/21

CLOTHING: Nomine Eldorado in White, Gold, & Black ( flexi ) - ^^ Gaux Saints - Won from Nomine lucky chair - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Nomine/203/50/49
Nomine blog

POSES: Juicy




HAIR: Chapeau tres Mignon Swim Cap and Nose Clip

SKIN: DrLife MixedBlood Lei -Dark- Group gift (displayed in store) - join group & touch sign - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aquel%20sim/96/229/33

CLOTHING: Chapeau Tres Mignon Ladie's & Men's Swimsuits & Goggles - http://slurl.com/secondlife/ScarletCreative%201/84/131/21
Chapeau Tres Mignon blog

POSE: Mela's

LOCATION: All photos taken at the new Chapea Tres Mignon main shop - Also there are freebies offered upon landing. Accept them ^.6 http://slurl.com/secondlife/ScarletCreative%201/175/130/27

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Hey don't forget The Black Keys Hunt starts in a couple of days. The blog is up and there's a link to the Black Keys flickr group which has a number of the prizes displayed. navino Waco of Cutey Honey asked me to add her picture to the group & share it here.



Something to look forward too! Picture was taken at Nah!

Everyone worth knowing?

with the designer Cengiz Abazoğlu

Earlier this week I attended a party, which was like a crash course on who's who of the Turkish scene for me. ^^ I'm having a fantastic time in Istanbul and would definitely stay longer if I hadn't made some arrangements in Zurich.

P.S.: I miss hanging out with you, too Mi-Ji!! ♥

Blazer & bag: vintage
Top: H&M
Silk skirt: Zara
Sandals: Steve Madden

Sprinkles & Smiles

HAIR: You can now find the #6 stone at House of Heart Designs. So if you've finished the skipping stones hunt and missed this one go back and snag this hair. Also both HOH & Bewitched are having a crazy 75% off sale! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bewitched/72/88/22 Bewitched & House of Heart Designs blog

SKIN: You'll find a ton of skin in the freebie boxes upstairs at !Doux Petit. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lendrum/55/196/669

EYES: RAC now Laqroki

CLOTHING: !Doux Petit - Boho Tee & !Doux Petit Dahl [Mainstore Freebie Gift][4] $1 each at !Doux Petit http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lendrum/55/196/669

SHOES: Magi Take high heel [ black ] $10/pair or $40/fat pack - (slurl: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Magi%20Island/128/161/23)
Magi Take blog

POSES: Striking poses

LOCATION: Sunbelt sim http://slurl.com/secondlife/sunbelt%20software/91/155/26



HAIR: booN has a group gift displayed in store. You'll find a fat pack of the above style in it if you just join group and toucht the sign in store. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Zapico/10/226/120
boo's blog

SKIN: Kiko Life has a number of lucky boards at several store locations. I won the above skin in several tones from the lucky board housed at the Kiko Life main store location. Slap the board here @ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kiko%20Life/124/122/1505
Kiko Life blog
CLOTHING: Zifra sent me her new freebie to share with you guys. This one is free, but keep in mind all others gowns 25L$ and fatpacks 100L$; very reasonable prices. Head over to Zif's and pick up this freebie today. http://slurl.com/secondlife/Coco%20Beach%20Kelina/153/146/27

LOCATION: Sunbelt sim http://slurl.com/secondlife/sunbelt%20software/91/155/26





HAIR: (W&Y) Waka & Yuki has a cart outside of the pepermint blue free shop where you can find several styles for $1 including one for guys, also a flowered hair accessorie. http://slurl.com/secondlife/SilkRoad/143/151/305


SKIN: This week is the last week to pick up anything from the PixelDolls $10 Retirement Sale room including the Sin Skins worn above. $10/item http://slurl.com/secondlife/Port%20Seraphine/80/176/257

CLOTHING: At Inara's Fantasy you'll find 3 camp chairs where you may camp for 60 minutes for one of 3 dresses: Inara's Blue Banded Gown, Inara's Orient Flower gown, and Inara's Red Angel Gown. These dresses will be replaced as new dresses are designed. At the back of the main section, you'll find a Sale wall where you can find silks for 1L$ or 250L$, 3 dresses at 1L$ and 1 at a 100L$. More may be added in the future. Store prices are as follows: Gowns are between 100L$ and 800L$, Silks are 500L$, Uniforms sets are 300L$, Uniform pieces are between 75L$ and 150L$ All items are transferable (giftable). "[Inara] also made a special uniforms for the Harry Potter roleplayers, which can only be found in the sewing machines in the Hogwarts Couture section for a 30 minute camp for each piece. At the back of the Hogwarts couture section, you'll find casual clothes and short dresses all at 10L$ each." Thanks to Cath and Inara for the designs and all the info!!! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Perturbatio/110/235/23
Inara's Fantasy Blog

SHOES: included with dresses

LOCATION: Enchanted Forest for animated Fairies, Pixies & Teddy Bears @ http://slurl.com/secondlife/Antioch/77/150/21


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HAIR: ETD (when not included with outfit) -http://slurl.com/secondlife/ETD/120/128/30 ETD Blog

SKIN: SinSkins from $10 retirement sale (when not included with outfit)

CLOTHING: Lemania Indigo - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lemania/110/101/22
"The August Moon Hunt will begin on August 8th and run thru August 31st on both sims - Lemania and The French Farm.

You will be seeking the MOON all ove the sims! We will have lots of goodies and prior to the hunt will give you a list of participating shopkeepers and estimated number of MOONS :)

We sincerely hope you enjoy this hunt as it is a flow into Fall and end of summer."

Lemania Indigo Blog



Skin: Lazolli $1/each box (2 boxes) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Aragon%20Isle/216/184/27
Lazolli blog

HAIR: *Sari's* Gift Short n Sweet Dreads - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Jirisan/227/76/569
Sari's blog

CLOTHING: *LP* Design & chillout $1 items - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Serena%20Moscow/224/64/2
*LP* Design's blog

SHOES: Silver Crisscrossing Heels from SSUS - She's So Unusual Shoe's $10 - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Morgause/158/238/91