How’s it working now?

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Just like life, blogging has its ups and downs.  Lately, I have to admit, it’s been more in the down mode.  Don’t get me wrong… I still love blogging per se, but it’s all the “stuff” that goes with it that has been exceptionally frustrating of late.  Part of that is SL itself… in playing with windlights, it no longer is “holding” where it was in the list so I have to remember to write it down or I have no idea what the last windlight was.  The LOD on items has been HORRIBLE… I had to derender about six of my birdhouses for this pic, and then move in a few more to give the effect I was hoping to get.  I couldn’t get my EvoX HUD to detach or open yesterday for modifying my makeup OR my expression (I had to resort to workarounds for both).  And then there’s FlickR.  Things not posting.  Comments not going through.  Minimal views.  Each thing in itself, not a big deal.  But when trying to make a deadline (and just winding up a 5-day migraine cluster does NOT help!), each and every one of those little things adds up to one big you-know-what.  Just a few more to do for February… hopefully March will be better technologically… and that definitely allows my creative juices to flow more freely as well.  In the meantime, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Evergreen – Ruby Outfit, worn in Salmon.  Available in 5 colors or as a fatpack, Ruby consists of a heart shaped corset with “stays” & a high waisted skirt.  With a mix of polka dots & a solid on the bottom half of the corset, the two pieces can be worn together or separately.  Sized for Reborn+Mounds+Juicy, Legacy+Perky, Nerido, Maitreya+Petite, & GenX Curvy, Ruby is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th.  Demo available. (See the ad below)
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Elusive
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Sugarose – Brooke ES & LS
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Reesha Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Sydney

To watch the world go by…

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So I’ve moved my home again in Second Life.  I say “again” because in the 16+ years that I’ve been inworld, I’ve probably done a move at least once a year (both Thea and I have separate homes; we tried sharing, but our styles are just way too different).  Most of my moves have been because of that delicate balance between space (land, more land!) and prims (is there ever enough), with things like access to open water and bad neighbors thrown in (though the bad neighbors is more of a Thea issue since she has a fantasy style home and has been living on mainland for a few years, where “neighborhoods” can change rapidly and poof, your view is gone.  And then again, each time I think that “this is it!), while acknowledging the fact that I just get bored.  Even changing for the seasons, once I’ve re-landscaped and decorated, eventually it becomes ho-hum and the moving bug sets in.  This time though, it feels like “this is it”.   I’ve been so happy creating this home… it’s a setup reminiscent of my favorite SL home ever and is in the same area with the same style (we had moved from that one because I was prim poor and having difficulty setting up large backdrops for photo shoots), but I’m having much more input into the shaping of the island itself.  I love to create little nooks and spaces to enjoy the view and the boats that sail by.  And this  daybed seems custom-made for this gorgeous little overlook, where my honey and I can just sit and cuddle and watch the world go by…

Dreamland Designs – NEW!  Bernice Hanging Daybed.  Fully bento animated, for singles (male & female, with props), & cuddles-couples with sequences, in Adult or PG.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th. 

The cigarette break

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I don’t smoke.  Not for decades.  But I’ve noticed that for some reason, I like poses where I am smoking.  I’ve noticed a partiality to cigarette holders as well, which is something I’ve never ever in my life actually used.  I don’t actually know why this might be, although I do tend to prefer poses where I’m doing something rather than just posing for the camera.  And the cigarette break is a time-honored tradition, a way to take a step away from whatever is going on and collect your thoughts, something I definitely appreciate.  I guess the reason doesn’t really matter… smoking inworld has no health risks, and the smoke doesn’t annoy others around me.  I don’t create a mess with cigarette butts, I don’t need matches or lighters or incredibly expensive packs of cigarettes.  I know there are some FlickR group moderators who reject any pictures with smoking… in those cases, well, that’s their right.  Me, I’m going to relax and catch some air in this beautiful setting, and then get back to the party.  Enjoy!

  • Gown:  WILD Fashion – Ritz Gown.  Lovely two piece gown, featuring a sarong style skirt with chains on the exposed hip & a racer-back top with lace (see the ad below).  Ritz includes a HUD with 30 different satiny but slightly sheer textures (you can just see my tattoo through the top), plus optional Pearl Earrings (worn).  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, Ritz is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Katy
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Cattleya
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Goreglam – Borderlines ES; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #28
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Sarika
  • Pose:  piXit – Elle (modified)
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Garden Retreat

Bearing water means that I bear the essence of life…

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Sometimes, there’s just not much to say… those creative juices need some watering! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Meloria.  Another soft, feminine, incredibly sexy look that (to me, anyway) is pure fae.  Available in 10 single colors or in 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs for all the elements, all of which are also show/hide (I chose to hide the Necktie fabric but keep the Necktie decor; see the ad below for how it looks when shown).  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics, all options, so you can mix ‘n match as you want.  Meloria is sized for Legacy, Lara+LaraX+Petite, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifus.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Dernier – Foxxie in Grey Alien (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Nova – Zenith
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri Horns
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Mallory
  • Makeup:  poema – Praline ES; PROMAGIC – Dhairya Ear Tattoos
  • Wings:  Aii and Ego – Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  Synnergy Tavis –  Pose #61
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Sunken Temple

Taking in my last sunrise…

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Another glimpse into an alternative reality for a fae hybrid like me…  I’ve always loved almost anything scifi.  I know that I’m too timid to ever be an actual space explorer, flying off into the great unknown (no red shirt for me lol!), but I DO know that at some point, there will just be a lot of rather ordinary jobs that involve space without having to be on the front line of discovery (working on the station, shuttling folks up and down, basic operations, you get the idea).  It’s a future where all races mingle equally, where the uniform code allows for individual “embellishments” for rank, family, and even religion (think about Ro’s earring on Star Trek), native hair styles, and so on.   Seems like a great future, but there are definitely sacrifices to be made, including sunrise, sunsets, and shopping!  Perish the thought!  Shudders, and rushes off to hit more events and weekend sales…  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Alcyone.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), with what to me has a futuristic military style (a very STYLISH military style), with golden epaulets & a little half-tail over the butt.  Alcyone is designed (& sold) in 2 matching pieces — the outfit (shown in the ad below) & the boots.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus a LIMITED EDITION (black). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% original mesh, & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Mainframe Event, open Jan 20th – Feb 13th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Moccino – Boo in Papaya (matching body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Cycle
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Sylaine Horns in Brass
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Loa – Gaia Face Paint
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  Versuta – Dream
  • Location:  Sindaria, Elven Cyberpunk Fantasy Roleplay

Patience, my pet…

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Another moment in time, a glimpse of another life, another story… is it home that beckons, returning after a long journey? or is it the next step in her plan to wreak havoc and destruction of some sort?  The outfit definitely tugged me towards the latter (and it IS at Midnight Order!), but in other hands, another mind, another personality, who knows what is truly in her heart and mind at this moment?  That’s the essence of fantasy… it can be whatever you make it! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Evelyn.  So beautifully done, but she definitely brought out the bad-ass in me, the young evil queen  (or the one scheming to be) & all that!  In a choice of 6 colors or as a fatpack, the set includes the amazing dress, thigh high boots, double strap belt, choker, & crown.  Sized for Legacy+Perky, LaraX+PetiteX, Gen X Classic+Curvy, & eBody.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midnight Order, open Jan 20th – Feb 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted in Filaurian
  • Hair:  Yomi -Sachiko
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Forest Fae
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Loa – Ninsar Warpaint Cheek Dots; TaoX Tattoo – Akiyiki Neck Tattoo
  • Horns:  Venge – Simple Daemon Horns
  • Wings:  Les Encantades – Natural Wings, Olive
  • Nails:  Stargazer – Ultimate Bento Nails, Sprocket Glam
  • Pose:  Reina Photography – FAN0013

Caught in the Act

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It’s always refreshing to find a clothing style that you’ve never seen before.  That’s why Original Mesh is so exciting… instead of an artfully done imagining of a “body”  or a “clothing cut”, it’s something brand new, something you’ve never seen (or tried on) before.  The style of this dress immediately wowed me the moment I saw it.  the crisscross of the cardigan underneath the chest with a tie in the back, over a lovely sundress is just so different from anything I’ve seen on the grid.  I held my breath when I tried it on, with fingers crossed that it would look as good on my body as it did on the hangar as it were.  Amazingly, it looks even better than I had imagined!  Perfect for the early spring, as the weather is changing and you want to move into those “lighter” outfits, but need to still protect against that chill in the air.  This is a dress NOT to miss!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Rebecca Dress.  Choose from 10 solid colors for the cardigan & 10 patterns for the dress (NOTE: single colors come with a HUD to change the dress pattern), or a fatpack with lots of mix ‘n’ match opportunities.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Hannah is sized for Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX+LaraV.5, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  Originally an exclusive at the Cosmopolitan Event through Jan 20th, she is now available at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes: Gloom – Suupaa
  • Freckles:  poema – Molly Moles
  • Makeup:  Goreglam – Heated Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Fontaine Cosmetics – Keep Real Lipstick
  • Nails:  Veechi – Dark Jelly
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Giselle Opal Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Perfect for that Snuggle by the Fire

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So this post is way late for the weekend sales from last week, due to an absolutely horrible head cold with a clogged ear that made it almost impossible to sit at the computer for any length of time (let alone have an eye for doing a shot!), a weird glitch with FlickR where NO GROUPS would show (turns out it was due to an AdBlocker, who knew?), and just a messy real life in general.   EVERYTHING IS STILL AVAILABLE, just not at the sale price, but the items are just so awesome and I really love the setting I created, that I still just had to share.  

Dreamland Designs –  Now available in the mainstore. (NOTE: the mainstore has moved, so be sure to go to the new location using the included link.)

  • Loberton Daybed Couch.   Set includes the Houseplant Art (both frames) & the Wooden Candles (which I’ve enlarged substantially cuz I like them big lol).  Available in both PG & adult, since the couch is fully bento animated. See the ad below for more detail.
  • Stacked Coffee Tray.  Lovely coffee table or floor accent. See the ad below for a detailed closeup. Shown on the Dreamland Designs Soiree Moroccan Coffee Table
  • Loberton Candle Divider (on left).  Beautiful detail with wrought-iron leaves & a bit of hanging ivy.

Also shown:

Which is the VIP table?

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Sometimes only the best will do.  And when you look and act the part, sometimes you’ll even get it!  Enough said… the look (and the attitude) speaks for itself!  Go try it on for yourself… happy shopping!

  • Dress:  JUMO Originals – Avilon.  Beautiful, stylish, edgy… perfect for that night out on the town at all those trendy spots! Set includes the dress, the gloves, & optional fur for the gloves, with a HUD containing 20 solid satin textures, 5 brocade textures, & 5 “winter scarf” textures, all of which can be set individually for the opaque & sheer sections of the dress. Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, LaraX & Maitreya, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open through Jan 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Orli
  • Eyes:  PUMEC – Arisha
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  PAIX – Liberty Eyeshadow; Holloway Beauty – Aiyanna Collection Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Essy Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Alexa
  • Location:  The Continental Club

The Forest Keeper

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Somehow it seems that when I’m thinking that maybe blogging is just too much “work” with insufficient returns, I select an outfit like this one.  I know I’ve written about this before, but it’s just so truly impactful when it happens, that I’m left a bit dazed. I’m talking about when an outfit TAKES OVER, almost what I think being possessed might feel like lol… where IT dictates what works with what, till suddenly my fae looks up and bam! there’s a unique character with a distinct personality, or at least, a distinct attitude.  It’s so totally invigorating, it re-kindles those blogging embers and truly makes me want to do justice to the outfit that inspired me.  Whether I manage to achieve that or not, well, that’s a whole other matter!  But IMHO, it’s the act of inspiration that is really important.  And this lovely fantasy outfit successfully got that fire roaring!  May we all find that inspiration in everything we do!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Forest Keeper.  Unique, in so many ways, and the details! The belts, the laces, the leather texture, the fringe on the boots…  In a choice of 8 colors or as a fatpack, the set includes the top, sleeves, neckerchief, & boots, as well as an optional ax (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy+Perky & Maitreya+Petite.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Vareni Muted in Daneries
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes: Gloom – Nilou
  • Ears:  Venge – Ear Blushing
  • Makeup:  Ghost Ink – Freya Warpaint; Loa – Fay Face Paint Lips
  • Horns:  Acios – Gaia Antlers
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Arboreal Fairy Wings, Drama, Lace
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Light in the Dark
  • Turkeys:  JIAN – Lion Cub & Tiger Cub
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn