I went to bed tonight, only to wake up 2 hours later, letting my pixel self wander into Narwhal to find the most beautiful dress waiting for me to try on. It’s by Endless Cycle, it comes in three colors, and I’m partial to the deep purple shade. I can’t wait for more from this label. Love, Abra

=Outfit Details=
hair: Epoque/VW Pushed and Shoved in Brown Tones
skin: Fashionably Dead Bird Skin in Pollution
eyes: poetic color fairy eyes in cinderella (love these!!)
lashes: BP* Lashes of Toy (old group gift)
tattoo: DUBOO hanger tattoo
nails: Love Magic Clear Fingernails (shop closed)
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dress: Endless Cycle Dress in purple (gorgeous)
shoes: Kalnins in Orchid (double gorgeous)
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necklace: The Dogs Bow Tie
bag: COCO Clutch in black
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poses: Freya, Flowey, Imagen

Back from RL land! At the moment, I’m loving comfy, cozy, understated-yet-interesting looks. Here are a bunch of my favorite things, squished-squashed together into comfy, warm goodness. Love, Abra

=Outfit Details=
hair: !lamb. Witch in Snickers
skin: Fashionably Dead Bird Skin in Cactus Pear
eyes: Argrace Shiny Eyes in Honey
lashes: BP* Lashes of Toy (old group gift)
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jacket: Modd.G Leigh Jacket in Beige
shirt: Hal*Hina cotton blouse in beige
pants: LeLutka Aradia in Olive
boots: Anexx Laceup Boots in Brown
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earrings: Shade Throne Heart Bamboo in pale gold
necklace: (luc) Heartwood Necklace in Gold
scarf: Argrace Hooded Scarf in Style-B (current group gift)
belt: Sey Rabbit & Snake in brown
gloves: Reek Cozy Mittens in Beige (perhaps my favorite, ever)
antennae: Scribble Antennae
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poses: Freya, Flowey

Hey all <3 I’ve really been missing posting here more regularly, but RL is omnomnoming my time up. I have loved a lot of the new things coming out, with Shoe Fair and Drowsy Autumn Fest, etc. So much good stuff!!! I don’t think I’ll be able to post much in the next week, we’ll see, but it’s doubtful. So here’s a simple and cute Thanksgiving look to share. Happy Thanksgiving!! I’m very thankful for my lives, I’m very lucky, and I’m very thankful for you coming to read Better Imagined. <333 Much Love, Abra

details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: IrEn Paris in blacks
skin: Curio Winter in Moonbeam/Dark/Frex/Cashmere2 (omnomnom)
eyes: Tres Blah Violet
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jacket: BP* Denim Jacket in wash (BPV is my hero <3)
shirt: BP* Bottan shirts in Bgreen
leggings: +Plus Strap Leggings in Red (group gift! how hot are these?)
skirt: Niniko Hickory Overall Miniskirt
shoes: Rawdolls Pitchbull Hi-cake
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poses: Freya (I love these!)

Too many late nights, not enough sleep, too much whiskey, too many cigarettes, too much talking, too loud music, too high heels, and it’s sooo cold out. xo, Abra

details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: Maitreya Green II Peroxide Blond
skin: Milk Motion Colette in black eyes 2
tattoo: BAD Luscious Leopard
nails: Fluffy Nue Nailz in Rainbow!! Milti Colored 04
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jacket: Curio Obscura Fun Fur Jacket (free)
dress: Beauty Avatar Couture Henne in Black & Violet
leggings: Shampoo Kirakira torenga (group gift, still available!)
boots: Courtisane La Vivien in All Colors (only in fatpack, but omg…it’s worth it!)
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hat: Shade Throne Mike-D Fedora (cigs & card) (from S.O.S. Hunt)
collar: Fade Dana Collard in Black II (best collars in SL)
ring: booN VT free gift 3fingers ring (old group gift)
belt: Shampoo Studs belt in silver (omg…this belt…been meaning to wear it for too long…\o/ for good belts)
bag: Kurotsubaki Bambi bag (from Drowsy Autumn Festival!)
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poses: KatzE

All my favorites of the moment…♥♥♥! xo, Abra

details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: Maitreya Green II in Bistre (Onyx forever ♥)
skin: Exodi Sienna Cachet/Studio/Dk/F/C (Ryker’s new face is so beautiful, especially, especially, especially in freckles ♥)
eyes: poetic color hot mocca (warmest brown from the 1st collection)
nails: J’s black nails (free…I have worn these SO much on here, totally my staple polish)
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jacket: Madsy Lost Sheep Leather Jacket (modded)
shirt: LeeZu Valerie Blouse in Black (we all have this right? it’s beautiful)
bra: 5th&Oxford Lit. Miss in Black (so simple, such a fantastic vintage design, I love all the colors…)
skirt: LeLutka Devon in Black (so hot, I love this african print!)
leggings: LeeZu LaLun Tights in Semi Sheer/Black (nylon smoke for your stems)
socks: RunoRuno Knit Stockings in Black (she’s simply the best)
boots: LAQ Knee High Boots in Beige (I got them in black and beige and they are ‘boots for lovers’)
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hat: Merkin Co. Leather hat in green (picked this up at the Albero Autumn Fest and it’s sooo well made)
scarf: LeeZu Miss Mara Scarf in ethno graybrown (hands down, one of the most beautiful scarves out there)
ring: (NS) naith Smit Woman’s Square Cut Ring (free from FabFree HQ)
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poses: KatzE (I love this new pose shop! Stop by the shop for the opening hunt! Collect poison perfume bottles with poses inside <3)

One more for the road…thanks to the mister for the title, since I am ‘looking like a snow gnome’ in this look…bahahaha…a few things to note: I love these metallic Goonie bags!!!, Curio’s new Winter skin is just lovely with it’s blushy cheeks and beestung lips…like April, revived in a snowstorm, Paranoid is a cool t-shirt shop with some nice, cheeky shirts and free things in the back room, and I love BomBon’s new socks…there is a free pair of pinky colored socks at the shop as well. Check it out and have a lovely weekend all! <3, Abra

details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: Maitreya Voluminous Scarf Hair #2 in teal/walnut
skin: Curio Winter Moonbeam/Frex/Dark/Pure 2
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jacket: Niniko Soft Riders in Purple
shirt: ParanoiD HOODY SKULLoo
skirt: Niniko Chiffon Skirt in Green
socks: BomBon socks in L007
shoes: Redgrave Athlete Sneakers in Cyan/Pink (get them in the men’s section now)
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scarf: anuenue mufbon in yellow (from Cioccolata Gatcha-Gatcha fest. now available @ store)
gloves: +plus Biker Gloves in Pink Snake
bag: Goonie tote_bag in gold & sweetpink
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poses by Maitreya

Brrr….wasn’t it just June? I’m having to wear thermals under my clothes irl, and in world I want to look warm to feel warm, you know? The good thing is that one can justify wearing many, many layers in both lives, to compensate for the lack of sun/warmth. Lots of goodies in the mix, starting with Maitreya’s scarf hair, which is just *perfect*- each of the 3 styles are executed so well…how could they ever let us down?! Tuli’s Bella is definetly a right-angle turn for the brand, and in the right diretion! What a pretty face this is, so natural, matte lips, interesting makeups. It’s a little more mature of a face, but in the best way possible, and I just love freckles and Tuli is spot on with hers. I love this face!!

Niniko is another store that, again and again, turns out cute, comfy, creative items that one can’t help but love. Sometimes I wonder if I’d ever become ‘tired’ of a store, but no! Not this one! This Cape Cardigan is fantastic for cold weather layering and has a little big of Red Ridinghood/Storybook cuteness going for it. Love this older LAQ babydoll cardigan, so girly and layerable (bless designers that make undershirt layers for outerwear!). LeLutka’s new items are great as well, love the new skirts, the african print one and this ‘Paine’ mini. So much volume in this look, it asks for some tightness to tone down the puffs and this mini is just the perfect shape for finish.

Anuenue’s Secret2 mufbon is so pretty, with the wrapping and flowers! If you were lucky enough to get it on the first try of the gatcha-gatcha machine, then bravo to you! I had to wait a bit to get mine!! Anyone need an extra yellow scarf?? hahaha. I came across Fluffy a while back on one of my random tp sprees and it’s since grown a lot. I love their polkadot socks and multi-colored nail polish. Housed in the same store is Null, which makes this rockin’ take on the Hermès Birkin bag. It’s called the Gainsbourg, after Jane Birkin’s husband and daughter, it’s texture change and excuted so well. There are also some sexy men’s shoes there, for all the guys out there. I’d like to see them in a look!

I am off for the weekend, as soon as I finish my 50L Friday’s shopping, that is! xo, Abra

outfit details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: Maitreya Voluminous Scarf Hair #2 in pure/almond
skin: Tuli Bella in Pale/Br/Natural
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jacket: Niniko Cape Cardigan in black
sweater: LAQ Knit Cardigan in white
skirt: LeLutka Paine mini in black
leggings: DP*yumyum leggings in gray
boots: Gbberish La Jalousie in Bewitched
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scarf: anuenue mufbon in secret2-flower (from Cioccolata Gatcha-Gatcha fest. now available @ store)
gloves: Pididdle in gray
bag: null Gainsbourg (color change!)
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poses by VPoses, KS Creations

Hey everyone! Long time no see, I’m still around! Just been busy with my RL lately. I have some nice things in this look, starting with Tyranny Designs upcoming skin release. If you remember, I reviewed Sweet Augustine this summer and this upcoming skin release is a spring board from Augustine’s cute features. I have to say, I’m very impressed with how beautiful and adorable this face is! Tyr did a fantastic job and everything about this skin is love, love love! The face! The body! The makeups! Stay tuned for her new release!

KA-mi-LIAN was a new-to-me shop at this summer’s Skin and Shape Expo and I ended up liking the cute faces that were offered there. Kamilian Molko also makes adorable clothes and shoes and this Blair top is a good example of her workmanship and design! The clothes are all very versatile and flattering, as are her skins. Definitely a shop to check out.

Kalnins just released these Boudoir shoes the other day and, like everything in this line, they are impeccably made, come with tons of options (skin tone, colors, size, all HUD controlled) and are spot-on current. I love the leather texture on these open-top booties, so real you’ll want to touch your screen! They’re just posh enough to wear with girly clothes and have just enough punch to toughen up an outfit.

I’ll make a point to come back here soon y’all, until then, big smooches. xo, Abra

outfit details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: 69 Omnia 10 in brown
skin: Tyranny Designs Shephards Whisper (coming soon)
nails: Gisele in princess pink (free)
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shirt: KA-mi-LIAN Blair Top
skirt: fri.day Denim Skirt in Dark Wash
leggings: Boing Fromage Crow Footess Leggings (Designer’s United 2 event item)
shoes: Kalnins Boudoir
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necklace + bracelets: Miel Elo set (from a past $50L Friday)
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poses by Freya, Mother Effin’ Poses, Little Things

This post is for my gram, since she loves bright colors such as these. :D I’m wearing Whippet & Buck’s new Boatneck top and Trousers, which are lovely and classic and so durn versatile, like what you’d expect from their line. ROT released another pair of Doc Martin style boots and I’m super excited about the new colors/patterns. They’re color changing and so well textured. <3 AnyKey Munster designs beautiful jewelry for LeLutka and also owns his own shop, The Golden Fleece. I really love the eyes there, as well as all the jewelry, and last time I was there I picked up a little Obosnui friend. He’s cute huh? Just don’t poke his nose, he doesn’t like it. ;P Sweet Newreem is opening a DUBOO glasses shop in Elliott! Be sure to visit as her glasses are super adorable creations! Happy Halloween everyone! <3, Abra

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*Outfit Details:
hair: !lamb. in Say/Rotten Carrot
skin: LAQ April 01/Milky
eyes: The Golden Fleece/Brown-Violet
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shirt: Whippet & Buck Lizzy Cropped Boatneck/Bordeaux
under shirt: AOHARU BT_StripeShirt/White
under gloves: LeeZu! Loren Gloves (part of Loren FlexiDress outfit)
pants: Whippet & Buck Georgie Tapered Trousers/Electric
leggings: twee green stripe tights
boots: ROT variant
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hair accessory: DUBOO Minnie’s Ears
glasses: Gritty Kitty Browline
ring: [ glow ] studio Gold Crow Ring (Designers United 2 item)
necklace: LaGyo Memories/My Old Car
pet: The Golden Fleece Red Obosnui
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poses by KSCreations, {flowey}

Hi all <3 Sorry for the lack of postage, omgah, I’m so behind on what I have planned here. ‘Tis the season for sneezin’ and I caught a cold. >.< *achoo on u* RL has been hectic and add a flu bug onto that and things in my house have come to a screeching halt. Thankfully, I was able to find a moment to pop on, visit the Albero Autumn Fest, and post this look. The former is chock full of festival exclusives and discounts and you much check it out! The latter consists of my current favorite comfy clothes, and is very RL inspired, especially as of late…omg thank the world for yoga pants or I wouldn’t have even left the house for food! I’ve been wanting yoga pants in sl for a while, they’re one of those things I love irl and peculiarly, did not see nor own in world. I was talking to Emma of Surf. Co. about it and was basically like, “you must make these!!!” Thankfully she complied, and made them very well indeed! They very much go along with her shop’s cute n’ comfy aesthetic. She’ll have a 3 pack up for Fifty Linden Friday’s, starting at midnight, so remember to participate! Another thing I love is Amerie Spitteler’s Short Parka. I love the subtle animal print and the black and gold colors. I love black with gold and I think that, although the combination is totally glamourous, it works well in elevating a comfy look like this, making it more appropriate for street wear for us lazy ducks who can’t seem to muster up the energy to find a hair brush, let alone a pair of jeans. One more thing, my Doozer has been outdoing herself over and over with her new releases at Shade Throne. I love her new Wolfe shades and all the African inspired jewelry I’ve been too sick to debut. But please, check it out and check back for a future feature. Now there’s a tongue twister for you. <3xo, Abra

details below.

*Outfit Details:
hair: 69 NEGUKO in Plush Brown
skin: Blowpop Elizabeth in fresh cream look #5 (original Elizabeth)
tattoo: Aitui Minimalist Thrice We Were Accused in Fresh
nails: J’s Black French in bf01
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jacket: Amerie Spitteler’s Short Parka in Black
shirt: fri.day Striped Capsleeve in White
pants: Surf Co. Yoga Pants in Black
shoes: Hoorenbeek Jogging Women’s in Black/Gold
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glasses: Shade Throne Wolfe in Black 2
necklace: Chapeau tres Mignon Fawn
watch: Kalnins Trust