Month: June 2018

Rain rain go away

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OK, logically I know we need the rain, and sometimes a rainy day can be incredibly enjoyable, but NOT when the weatherman predicts sunny skies. In my time, I’ve had a lot of extra cups of coffee waiting it out, but — and how’s this for a segue? — I rarely look as good as in this amazingly soft-looking, flowy, remarkably feminine jumpsuit. Yes, the cut of the top is great, the sheer fabric in the middle adds undeniable sex appeal, the color choices are wonderful (15 solids, plus the pattern I’m wearing in 5 colors) but it’s the way the bottoms have such natural-looking folds that really makes this jumpsuit special. Unfortunately, though, it can’t stop the rain…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Almond, available at the June Designer Circle event
  • Hair: Argrace – SAE
  • Tattoo: Juna – Lule V2
  • Outfit: Cremosas Store – Jumpsuit (20-color HUD); sizes for Tonic, Slink Hourglass, Physique, Belleza Freya, Isis, and Maitreya
  • Shoes: Tonic – Grace Sandals (multi-color HUD)
  • Jewelry:  Grafittiwear – Sunstones Earrings & Necklace;Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: FMS Poses – pose 491
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Soaking up the last rays of sun

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http://Soaking up the last rays of sun

If you follow my blog (and I certainly hope you do), you’ve probably noticed that I’m suddenly taking a lot of pictures on the beach or in water lately, including several in bikinis. There are three reasons for this… first, because it’s bikini season in this part of the world, SL designers are all releasing incredible new designs and textures that are just too hard to resist. Second, photo contests are popping up all over the place, and one I’m participating in is at a beach community. And three (and frankly, this is probably the biggest reason), it’s just wishful thinking on my part since (A) the beach is a few hours and a whole hassle away in RL and (B) RL bikinis belong way back in my past. But that’s part of what Second Life is for, right? So I’ll just continue my bikini dreams, soaking up the last rays of the Cape Florida sun… and I don’t even have to think about sunscreen!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java, worn in Maple
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Tattoo: Juna – Dala (Omega)
  • Bikini: Allure Couture – Siren with 6 color HUD, includes Heeled Sandals (not worn); in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Maitreya, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Classic avatars.
  • Shoes: ROC – Canvas Sneaker! Tiptoe (25 color HUD); in sizes for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, & TMP
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

Bird-watching 101

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http://Bird-watching 101

Every girl needs white jeans in the summer, and what goes better with white jeans than a nautical-blue shirt? And these are not just ordinary jeans — cut-outs down the leg with black lace edging, and then matching lace on the front and back pockets. And if blue-and-white denim isn’t your thing, how about black-and-blue, green-and-brown, red-and-blue, white-and-black (all part of a recent update) or the original brown leather-and-lace (updated with new sizes)? All color combos feature the same sexy little tie up shirt with a contrasting bra (your choice whether or not to wear it, but I feel that this style shirt needs it or there’s an annoying gap between body and shirt), shoes, and matching jewelry. Perfect look for whatever your destination… even going to the beach to teach your doggie the fine art of bird-watching!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen, worn in Almond
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Hair: Argrace – Shirabe
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Makeup: LAQ – Opal Matte Lipsticks Applier
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – Lalit
  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Jackie Blue & White Jean Outfit, includes Slate Earrings & Necklace; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Maitreya, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Classic avatars.
  • Shoes: Tonic – Grace Sandals 
  • Jewelry:  [Earrings & Necklace included with outfit]; RealEvil Industries – Aqvila Bracelet (multi-option HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Reve Obscura – Spring Day Bento Pose with Mesh Dog
  • Location: Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

Pina Colada, Anyone?

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I’m seeing variations of this sexy little bare-backed romper EVERYWHERE, in different patterns and textures. It fits amazingly well, and is both cute and sexy.  But by trying lots of demos, I did notice that while they all looked good in and of themselves, almost all had severe alpha conflicts with long hair, probably because most designers included sheer options. For me, long hair was a MUST with this outfit — especially since I just discovered Stealthic and have refused to take this hair off for days lol (I just love the naturalness of the hairline) — which is partly why I chose this relatively simple denim interpretation of the romper. (which still provides 12 different colors). But after all that shopping and demo-ing, I do think it’s time for drinks… pina colada anyone?

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java, worn in Maple
  • Tattoo: Juna – Fahari (Omega)
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Hair: Stealthic – Cadence (Bento Fitted)
  • Outfit:  S&B Fashion – Bare Back Romper Denim (12-color HUD)
  • Shoes: Faboo – Oahu Heels in Trinity (Group Gift)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Le Poppycock – “Endless Summer” (Gacha), Sunset Strip
  • Location: Evans Country Club

Confidence with Style

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This is definitely not one of those all-too-common micro-bikinis that provide the merest scrap of material to cover enough bits to meet potential sim requirements… this is a suit that is bursting with STYLE.  Beautifully designed to flaunt your body — whether curvy or model-thin — while the latticed “cage” on both the top and bottom provides incredible interest to draw and capture the eye.  And the patterns in the HUD are all so beautiful the hardest part was deciding which one to wear.  Honestly, if I could still wear a bikini in real life, this is exactly what I’d want (yes, even though it would give really strange tan lines lol)…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen, worn in Almond
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Hair: Argrace – Yura
  • Tattoo: Juna – Lula (Omega)
  • Bikini:  MOZ Designs – “Le Cage” Fantasy Tankini, available in 3 individual colors/patterns, 3 Fat Packs (Leathers, Lace ‘n Leather, Fantasy), & 1 Super Pack of all 24 options
  • Shoes: KC Couture – RIO Flip Flops (multi-option HUD)
  • Sunglasses: Mulloy – Antago Glasses (HUD with 16 frame options + 4 lens choices)
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: :LW: Poses – Confidence (includes towel & beach bag props)
  • Location: Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

Grrrr, NOT the shoe!

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http://Grrr, Not the Shoe

Grrrr… I’m a klutz, inworld and out, always banging into things and tripping. Of course inworld I don’t have to worry about getting food all over my clothes (which I’m a total expert at in RL lol)… which would have been a REAL shame with this awesomely sexy dress. The black lace top is so well-designed, it ALMOST hides my nipples (you have to look really really close though to see them); the HUD not only changes the color of the incredibly well-fitting skirt, but also the matching finishing touches — the band at the neck and the cuffs at the wrist, as well as the shoes.  And OMG, the SHOES… these are to DIE FOR heels… so glad I didn’t step in anything LOL!

Cigarette break

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http://Mystic Love Challenge - Ceja Laval - Cigarette break

Trying new things can sometimes be confusing, be exciting, be frustrating, and/or so many other possibilities… but one thing is pretty standard: it’s exhausting.  I’ve been trying all kinds of new things lately… entering not one but two (and maybe even three!) photo contests is just one of them.  I’ve always avoided contests of all kinds, always certain I’d never win and therefore embarrassed to even try. But I finally realized something… a contest is not about winning (though don’t get me wrong, I’d of course love to win lol!), it’s about striving, it’s about participation, it’s about stretching yourself even just a little bit further than you already do.  And that is, yes, mentally exhausting (and depending on the stretch, possibly physical as well). Wow, I need a cigarette break! (Not that I smoke in RL any more lol!)

As for this all new outfit that’s EXCLUSIVELY for those of us who wear the awesome Tonic bodies, all I can say is double-Wow! Pairing the shimmery silk elegance of the blouse and its four levels of sheer (I’m wearing it on high sheer with a bra underneath) with the rich leather sheen of the mini skirt with its strappy thigh slit (in 16 luscious colors!) is a brilliant combo… and I absolutely fell over when I saw these amazing wedges which also have 16 colors that can be mixed and matched together for all kinds of looks.  For me, they were absolutely the perfect finishing touch!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head
  • Shape:  Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape
  • Hair: Argrace – SAE
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Story, worn in Oak, available at the June Designer Showcase
  • Makeup: LIVIA – Taryn Lipstick
  • Tattoo: Tattoo Mania – T-19
  • Nails: Go Frock Yourself – Bronze Omega Nail Appliers
  • Top: Tonic – Elegance Silk Blouse (16 color HUD in four levels of sheer), NEW, exclusively for Tonic bodies!
  • Skirt: Tonic – Snappy Leather Mini Skirt (16 color HUD), NEW, exclusively for Tonic bodies!
  • Shoes:  Ghee – SS18 Rickrack Wedges, (16 color HUD plus 3 metal options), available at the June Designer Showcase
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Corazon Bra & Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer for each)
  • Jewelry: Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Samsara Set (Earrings & Necklace; multi-texture HUD) and Margaret Bracelet (multi-texture HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: [evoLove] Poses – BoldBright12
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Floating my cares away

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http://Floating my cares away

Life — virtual and otherwise — can be filled with frustration.  But how can I worry about anything while visualizing floating gently on the waves, a gentle breeze cooling the drops of water from my skin… not to mention knowing how good I look in this awesome bikini?!? Throw me a towel, would you?

Free fallin

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http://Free fallin

I love the ocean. I love to sit and just watch the water, smelling the salt spray, hearing waves as they strike the rocks or swish on the sands…  What a sense of utter peace and freedom!  The moment I found this pose, I envisioned it by the sea… and as soon as I saw this adorable outfit, I knew it was the perfect choice to help capture at least a little bit of that sensation.. and then everything else just fell into place with minimal effort. I can just hear Tom Petty singing, waves and gulls in the background, as I coast so freely by the sea… Free fallin indeed…

Captain of my own ship

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http://Captain of my own ship

Being the captain of my own ship, master of my own destiny, doesn’t apply only to navigating the major currents in my life, but to all the minor ones as well… even something so small in the grand scheme of things as the individual posts for my blog.  Some outfits/images can be so tricky to put together, I feel like I’m drowning, frantically searching for a way to stay afloat. Others — like this one — just fall together so naturely, it’s a joy —  the wind is at my back with smooth seas ahead.  Steer clear; Ceja’s comin’!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.05
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java (worn in Maple)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Makeup: LIVIA – Faith Tinted Lipstick
  • Tattoo: Juna – Dala (Omega)
  • Hair: Argrace – Tokiwa
  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Seaside Shorts Set with matching high heeled wedges; available in Tonic, Maitreya, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus & standard sizes.
  • Sunglasses: Mulloy – Antago Glasses (HUD with 16 frame options + 4 lens choices)
  • Jewelry: Sage – Juno Jewelry Set (Earrings, Necklace & Bracelets, all with HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Soul2Soul Med