Ohmanohmanohman... late! latelateLAAAAAATE! This is not a good way to start the bloggy! Being a day late! Not a good thing to do! Not good! But here I am! Sorry I kept you all waiting! Hiiiiii! I'm Aloe! Aloe
Stradling, to be precice! At least, I was last time I checked. Anyway, whoever I am, I know I'm the last one of us to post on the bloggy! Sorry! I was distracted by something shiny. ANYWAY, let's get this moving before I get sidetracked again by - OOH, what's that?

Okay, back again, sorry. I'm okay. I'm focused. I'm driven! I'm.... kinda hungry, but, I'll worry about that later. Let me say in advance, Lexie and I don't always see eye to eye on clothes 100%. AND also, the term 'Favorite' is hard to pin down on me. IN the year and almost-a-half I've been on SL, I've had dozens of 'favorites' , but I eventually get everything I want from said shops, and tend to forget some in the unending search for more and better. Even with organization skills, I Have stuff forgotten that I would still love if I knew it was there. But, I digress. Without further ado, Here's my top-ish 10.

((AS a final note, MAYBE I should have worn more acessories. I see Lexie listed where she got shoes, jewelery, etc, whereas I was pretty much just wearin' the outfits in question. BUT, I think I look pretty anyway. Note also, there is no overwhelming sense of order to my top 10. #4 is not nessicarily any better then #7, I just liked the clothes! ))

#10

S6.

One of the few I share on this list with Lexie. The designer is absolutely a treasure. And, quite frankly, I'm surprised Lexie likes it too. 'Over the top' were the words Lexie used, and that sums it up nicely. Belts, straps and buckles, intriguing glimpses without quite showing what it oughtn't, and it's LATEX. Can't go wrong there. Might want to keep the LM within easy reach, as a warning; She releases regular limited edition outfits. Only (X) made, and when they're gone, they're gone. I have a couple.

SKIN: White Tiger, from NOMINE

HAIR: Sour, white/black from Deviant Kitties.

OUTFIT : Giving the name wouldn't help, sorry. This was one of those limited edition outfits I told you about.

#9 Fairy's Grove Creations

There will always be a special place in my heart for fantasy. No, I don't play WoW, or anything, I just will always have a part of me that is little Aloe with a pile of stuffed unicorns. Fantasy, whimsy, things that stir
the imagination. And Fairy's grove is a joy to visit. They have quite a variety, from outfits to full avs, Faeries, Demons, angels and more. From fantasy gowns to aesthetically designed armor, Fairy's Grove has what you need. Oh, and guys? There's menswear too.

SKIN: Lisa-nature From Insolence

OUTFIT: Zebra Fae -Fairy's Grove

HAIR: POSHY in smoulder, again from deviant kitties.

#8

Reasonable Desires.

An outright mecca for anone who needs a sexy outfit with a theme in mind. Western, Foregin, fantasy, Gothic, Pirates, Reasonable Desires has what you need, at prices that won't break your bank. Unless you end up buying a dozen things cos it's all so inexpensive. Lord knows I'll spend 3k at a store like this, in the 2-350 range, but snub my nose at buying one expensive outfit at half that cost.
SKIN: Eye of Horus, by Numinous

HAIR: Harem Girl Short, from Goldie Locks

OUTFIT: YUMMY MUMMY, Reasonable desres, Sandals came included. The Glasses Also came from here, in the 'College Cutie' outfit, and unless it just looks wrong, or the attachment spot is already in use, I wear them as pretty much my only standard article in almost any outfit.

#7

Impwerkz

Good girls don't shop here. BUT as I never claimed to be one, all good. Fishnets and skin tight marerials, rips and holes in the most interesting places, Impwerkz is a veritble temple devoted to 'LOOK AT ME". And they will look. And probably think things. Shame on them. =p Minds in the gutter. Good number of outfits, and almost all come in several colors, so you can take your pick.
HAIR: Tart, by Cake

SKIN: Lisa-Nature by Insolence

OUTFIT: White Tiger, by Impwerkz

#6

THE HOUSE OF RFYRE

Words do not describe. But Lexie says I hafta try, so, here goes. Dark imagination. Gothic fantasy. Creamed Corn. Okay, not somuch that last one, but the 1st two descriptives are -dead on-. And when I say Gothic, I don't mean gloomy people listening to Manson while discussing how bleak and pointless everything is. I mean the old kind, Satin and velvet, or silken gowns, to me, wearing almost anything from here conveys a sense of power. Dress Elite. Dress Rfyre.
HAIR: Catnip-brown burnt, by Playful Kitten

SKIN: Mocha -Glossy Amerath, by Nomine

OUTFIT: Yen-silver. Also available in gold. Which I also have.

#5

CRYSTAL QUEENDOM

Remember how I said this list was in no particular order? If it WERE more structured, this one might be closer to #1, simply because of my aforestated love of dressing like a fantasy princess. Lexie says I look like a parade float, of Ship at full sail. BUT I love it anyway. There's just something wonderful about wearing a gown big enough to warrent warning lights. There are many different styles and colors, see if anything suits you. The price range is a bit unusual I confess, literally ranging from 350 linden to 2.5k. Stop by and have a look. Livinglight really knows how to weave imagintion.

HAIR: Sing to me, black, red tipped, From Mirada

SKIN: Lisa-Nature by Insolence

OUTFIT: Sonia Couture

#4

CHAOSPIRE

Ah, Chaospire. I think it's been around SL longer than I have, and still tops at what they do. And what they do is alluring fantasy. Suggestive without being cheap or tawdry, Chaospire again proves I fixate on fantasy, from the castle tower design of the shop itself, to the yummy outfits; winged faeries, dark horned demonesses, and some rather interesting armor that I confess...doesn't seem to practical for defending onesself in battle, but mmmm, it looks divine.

HAIR: Nila, in green, from Goldie Locks

SKIN: Lisa-Nature from Insolence

OUTFIT: WoodNymph

#3

KC's CREATIONS

I am a total consumer whore when it comes to KC's. First time I saw them, I ended up spending WAY too much, and resolved not to make that mistake again. Guess what? I didn't stick to it, and never regretted it. You pay 6-800 per outfit, but usually includes entire outfit, shoes that match included. Also, They tend to play with different layers, so wearing them different ways can change the feel signifigantly. Not one to miss.

HAIR: Acrid, in smoulder, from Deviant Kitties.

SKIN: Lisa-Nature, by Insolence

OUTFIT: Storm Collection- Fire

#2 SOULY'S CORNER

Really not sure why I did this. Not many people willing to consider demon armor as FASHION, but..... I really /like/ 'out there', as long as it's well crafted. And this stuff fits that perfectly. Most of the designs here come in both Male and Female versions, and have a price range starting low and ascending reasonably, each outfit more complex then the last. The one you seee here is their most expensive, tho the exact price escapes me at the moment. There is an alien beauty to the things here, and I love it. I love pushing back the limits of what people find attractive.

SKIN: KADRU snake skin

HAIR: Harem Girl, Blue, Goldie Locks

OUTFIT: Infernalist Mitress Armor

#1 Latex Desire

Am I allowed to favorite this? I hope so, cause I'm doing it anyway. The reson I wondered is, I work here. I am the Latex Desire assistant, model, customer service, and semi-mascot =p If you buy something here, there's a possibility I helped make it. BUT, helped is the key word, the real work is done by Mistress Persephone. And, such work it is! At Latex Desire, one of the primary goals is to be sexy. Even suggestive, but not slip intolooking trashy or slutty. In other words, 'I may be kinky, but, I have self respect. '

HAIR: Chyna in black from Gurl 6

SKIN: Lisa-Nature from Insolence

OUTFIT: Custom made, not for sale.