Review: |AXEL| August 7, 2008

Was browsing around for subscribe-o-matics this last week, and came across this store that I am officially in love with.  The clothing is beautifully hand drawn and, as the creators Niki and Lila Axel put it, “fresh and funky”.  The styles are very unique and can cover a broad range of tastes.  They have several full outfits up for sale right now at their preview location HERE, as well as seperates.  I went a bit crazy and bought several items and here they are for your previewing pleasure.  I love putting looks together like this too…even changed my skin up a few times.  Since I have over 900, might as well take advantage right?  Anyhow, be sure to check out the shop for more great designs!

This ‘onesie’ comes in three seperate colors…red, blue and black.  Each set comes with both the bibs and the dress.  The shirt comes in several colors as well and can be worn in either the basic or polka dotted option.

Bibs/Jumper:  /AXEL – Arbeider Onesie (Red) from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shirt:  /Axel -  Towsend  Tee – White from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  ~Arcane~ Liquid Skin (Caramel) Galaxy/Saturn from Ignite Nightfire of Arcane (skins at Truth, being retired soon)

Hair:  *TRUTH* Lucy – Dark Choco from Truth Hawks of Truth

Eyes:  Shine Eye – Brown from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail deepDream[Plum] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Bracelet:  -EARTHTONES- Maya Bracelets, Black/Gold from Lucas Lameth of EARTHTONES

Necklace/Earrings:  -EARTHTONES- Ambrosia necklace & earrings (celistia/gold) (free gift) from Lucas Lameth of EARTHTONES

Shoes:  .:Periquita Mary Squares Black:. from Erpla Prieto of Periquita

Poses:  [LAP] – Barbie10, [LAP] – Camera Love, *luth* Party Dress 09 from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Luth Brodie of Reel Expression

This outfit comes with the brown leggings you see here and also a white ’snow leopard’ print option.  Also comes in a few different color options for the shirt.

Outfit:  /AXEL – Bellus Tunic – Emerald from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  -DC- Adriane Chestnut – Shimmer (Apple) + Gloss from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Hair:  AOHARU_HAIR_Lily01c(Espresso) from machang Pichot of AOHARU

Eyes:  *AEFAE* Danae Noir (Black) from Mokushiroku Kamachi of *An Eye for An Eye*

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail PS(warm)[amber] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Shoes:  Maitreya – Solace Brown Medium from Onyx LeShelle of MAITREYA

Jewelry:  *Cailyn’s* Wooden Set (Orange) from Cailyn Miller of *Cailyn’s*

Poses:  [LAP] – Something Wicked, [ANIMAH] Just Stylish, [LAP] – Barbie6  from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Myllie Writer of PERSONA

This outfit is adorable for fall/winter.  So feminine.

Outfit:  /Axel -  Plim Outfit from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  =RaC= Tasha smoky 05 from Mallory Cowen of Laqroki

Hair:  *TRUTH* Rachel – Dark Choco (headband to gray) from Truth Hawks of Truth

Eyes:  *AEFAE* Danae Gris (Grey) from Mokushiroku Kamachi of *An Eye for An Eye*

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail PS(warm)[Rosequartz] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Shoes:  [Armidi Gisaci] Oxford Leather Ankle Boot [Black] from Lola Marquez of Armidi

Bangles:  ::CV:: Hematite Bangle Stack from Novi Gadsby

Poses:  *Luth* Party Dress 09, *Luth* Party Dress 08, *Luth* Party Dress 07 from Luth Brodie of Reel Expression

Love the orange of this dress and the band ties it in nicely with the skirt.

Outfit:  /Axel -  Coracle Outfit from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  Lina: Coffee – (Day) Smokey from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Hair:  *DH*Amelia – Cocoa Brown from Aleri Darkes of Diversity

Eyes:  Shine Eye – Brown from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Shoes:  * Decoy Shoes: Francisco II Wedges – Cocoa from Annette Voight of Decoy

Watch:  ~Muse~ The Eclectic Watch (spice) from Caliah Lyon of Muse

Jewelry:  Maya Necklace & Earrings Set, Summer -EARTHTONES boutique- from Lucas Lameth of EARTHTONES

Poses:  [LAP] – Barbie2, [LAP] – Anticipating, [ANIMAH] – Sweet_Innocense from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Myllie Writer of PERSONA

I had a blast putting this look together.  The outfit is very different from my typical style and I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to pull it off, but I’m quite pleased with the results.

Outfit:  /Axel -  Jetson Outfit from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  Fleur Vivant Chestnut Glam 1 (retiring in Sept.) from TaP Shepherd of Fleur

Hair:  ::Afro small from Sunnivah Jiutai of MAU’s & MEJ’s

Eyes:  Shine Eye – Brown from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Prim Lashes:  AC Lashes Spike from Aphrodite Outlander of Aphrodite Creations

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail PS(warm)[moon stone] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Choker:  [HLD] Kitty Necklace from howard Lindley of HLD

Ring:  Secrets of Gaia Diamond Memories Ring Boxed from Rox Arten

Boots:  Maitreya Bloom Black from Onyx LeShelle of MAITREYA

Poses:  [LAP] – Takin it Easy, [LAP] – Thinkin Time, [LAP] – Awmahgah from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose

Another lovely, classy feminine outfit.

Outfit:  /AXEL – Nuisa Outfit from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  Lina: Coffee – (Day) Rose from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Hair:  *TRUTH* Gillian – Dark Choco from Truth Hawks of Truth

Eyes:  Shine Eye – Brown from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Nail Polish:  Purrfect Nails – Kissable French (Transferable) from Santana Lumiere of Nevermore Studios

Shoes:  (Shiny Things) Skyliners – black from Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things

Cuff:  (Shiny Things) Kukka cuff – red from Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things

Necklace:  (Caroline’s) Knotted Black Pearl Necklace from Caroline Apollo of Caroline’s Jewelry

Poses:  [LAP] – Barbara, [ANIMAH] -Just Beautiful, [LAP] – Barbie14 from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Myllie Writer of PERSONA

I’ve always loved autumn tones on my avie.  Funny, because in RL I can’t wear them, they look awful.  But have always loved them.

Outfit:  /Axel – Tawnum Outfit from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  Lina: Coffee – (Day) Rose from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Hair:  AOHARU_HAIR_Catherine01c(Espresso) from machang Pichot of AOHARU

Eyes:  (Miriel) Eyes – Hazel (Big) from Miriel Enfield of Miriel

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail deepDream[Nuts] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Bracelets:  (Caroline’s) Natural Bracelets in brown from Caroline Apollo of Caroline’s Jewelry

Necklace:  (Juicy) Mother Earth from Lilly Callisto

Shoes:  ~*ZHAO*~ “SHIM” (CHOCOLATE) from Melanie Zhao of ZHAO Shoes

Poses:  [LAP] – Barbie 14, [LAP] – Barbie18, Elegance 22 from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Ninja Petion of Digital Dragon Designs

They also have a few swimsuits to choose from.  I went with the brown sprinkles bikini.

Bikini:  /AXEL – Sprinkles Bikini from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  Lina: Coffee – (Day) Rose from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Hair:  Cake – Bitten – Chestnut – Flexi Hair from Stumbelina Ophelia of Cake

Eyes:  Shine Eye – Brown from Asuka Martin of Dernier Cri

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail deepDream[Nuts] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Shoes:  Maitreya – Solace Brown Medium from Onyx LeShelle of MAITREYA

Poses:  [LAP] – SS-Bam!, [LAP] – Barbie20, [LAP] – Bombshell from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose

This outfit was fun to wear too.  Kept it on for the rest of the day after finishing pictures.  The shirt and pants are seperate and come in several colors.

Shirt:  /AXEL – Peiran Shirt (Yellow) from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Jeans:  /AXEL – Geney Jeans – Ink from Niki and Lila Axel of |AXEL|

Shape:  My own personal custom from Persia Christensen, Lyra Blackthorne and myself of Body Doubles

Skin:  [ND] Alina – “Spotlight Gurl” Beach Tan in Icy Coffee Lipstick from Lost Thereian of Naughty

Hair:  tamara brunette from Queue Marlowe of Analog Dog

Eyes:  ::Soda:: Sparkle Eyes – Coffeebean Brown from Charlotte Morellet of ::Soda::

Nail Polish:  : bijou : nail PS(warm)[topaz] from Kotobuki Jewell of : bijou :

Belt:  (Shiny Things) Stoned belt in brown from Fallingwater Cellardoor of Shiny Things

Bracelet:  Antique Oval Bracelet, Tigers Eye [L] -EARTHTONES boutique- from Lucas Lameth of EARTHTONES

Necklace:  (Juicy) Mother Earth from Lilly Callisto

Boots:  BOOTS /Smoke-Leather/ Sculpties *REDGRAVE* from Emilia Redgrave of *REDGRAVE*

Poses:  [LAP] – Bringin It, [LAP] – Cuteness, ANIMAH cool shy from from Dove Swanson of Long Awkward Pose and Myllie Writer of PERSONA

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