Why do we have to wait till Halloween, it’s just not fair…

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I’ll be missing Halloween this year, I’ll be on a European holiday.  Of course, I’ll be seeing what it’s like overseas on that special day of the year, which will of course be interesting; I rarely do much any more IRL, it’s more the inworld goings on that I enjoy, which are already in full swing, so in that respect, I’m not missing it at all!  I plan on having a devilishly good time while I can! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Twist – She the Devil Costume.  This could easily be where the line “you sexy devil, you” came from!  This devilishly sexy costume includes the bodysuit with its tail wrapped around your thigh, over-the-knee boots, horns, & wings.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, Lara+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, Kupra, & Erika, she includes a 20-color HUD (see the ad below).  She the Devil is at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – Oct 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX) w/ add-on scars
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Potion
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Suupaa
  • Makeup:  Gorsimi – Azagoth Lipsticks II
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Pets:  JIAN – Feline Frights
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – The Graveyard

Fae in Atomic City

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I will admit that I don’t frequent this fashion style very often, but there has always been something about Steampunk that just draws me in.  The combination of styles and eras — not to mention airships!! — is just so unique, it’s fun to create a look and then see where it takes you!  Me, I usually end up exploring and shopping!  Speaking of which, I’m off! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Lya.  Another gorgeous dress with that unique Petrichor style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.”   Includes the dress, cinch corset, arms, belt, chest strap, all of which have individual HUD controls to change color or turn on/off hide options.  Straps, corsets, & cogs decorate this cute little dress, & as always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing, as is the range of options in each of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs  (there’s also a MegaPack if you can’t choose just one or 10 single colors if you can).  Lya is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu.  Exclusively available at the current round of the Engine Room, open through Oct 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin in Papaya (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F266, now at Engine Room
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Makeup:  Knife Party + Millenium – Eye makeup, liner only; Nefekalum – Golden Agiz Face Stripe (old Engine Room gift)
  • Headgear: PIXEL BOX – SL21B Gift
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05
  • Wings:  BMe – Mechanical Copper Wings
  • Pose:  STUN – Fay
  • Location:  Atomic City

Autumn Dreams

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Lying under a tree, listening to tunes on a refreshing fall day, enjoying the colorful beauty all around me… definitely an “autumn dream”.  My real life autumn day is definitely NOT going that way… first off, jury duty (ugh, but it was short and sweet, they even entertained those of us waiting in the juror pool, sans all electronic devices, with dad jokes (some were actually good lol).  Then driving home on backroads through pre-hurricane madness (forget the highway, not even moving), only to see the news updates.  Bottom line, Milton is heading directly to my house (it looks like we are smack dab in the middle).  Thankfully, we’re inland (dead center of the state) but still, power outages are highly likely, wind damage a definitely possibility.  Not much we can do but hunker down for the duration.  I will be letting all my sponsors know that my ability to blog may be severely impacted (AND I’m leaving for a vacay in 2 weeks).  Needless to say, lots of stress!  Takes a deep breath, thinks of that tree and my headphones, and tries to relax…

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Etain Set.  A beautifully casual skirt set with that autumn feel! Includes coordinated heels (not worn) plus a texture HUD with 25 sweater options + 20 skirt solids + 10 skirt plaids + 25 heel colors (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, & LaraX+XPetite.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – Oct 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Pixie
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set; Fontaine – Sweetheart Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Maxi Gossamer – Dream Orb Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Virginia High Heel Cowboy Boots
  • Pose:  B(u)Y ME:  Autumn Tree
  • Props:  BONDI – CyberCat Headphones

Sometimes the crown just gets so heavy, you know?

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Even princesses sometimes need to get away from the stress of being royalty, a small escape to have some fun.  Thankfully the SL Renaissance Festival is still running, through tomorrow October 6th.  Full of fun events and festivities (not to mention shopping!!!), it’s also a fundraiser to help in the fight against cancer.  So put your cares away for the moment, and let’s go lift an ale together, join the merriment, and fill our baskets with all kinds of goodies from the festival! See you there!!!

  • Gown:  Les Encantades – Berthild.  Love the styling on this medieval gown, especially with its variety of textures! Available in 5 colors, the fullpack includes an amazing texture HUD that lets you mix & match all different parts of the outfit (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy, Reborn, & Maitreya, Berthild is currently available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Pose:  Seetra Poses – Lily Tales Collection.   7 fairy tale poses, complete with the giant lily flower & butterfly (both in two colors; my pic shows one, the ad below shows the other).  Perfect for any fae or medieval lass, these poses are currently available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  There’s even a Demo to try out all the poses!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  KMH – Hair F213
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Gitrog
  • Makeup:  Poema – Praline Eyeshadow
  • Circlet:  lassitude & ennui – Vanyar crown
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Backdrop:  Empire Textures – Castle of Dreams

Milord…

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Medieval times… beautiful from a distance, but when you think about the reality of life without all the modern conveniences, well, it’s another story.  But I do love my velvets, and the relative simplicity of life… and it’s certainly nicer here in the castle than out there with “all the small folk”…   The harsh realities of life put our luxuries in proper perspective, which is a good thing… to appreciate all we have.  The SL Renaissance Festival is an opportunity to explore and enjoy all of what was medieval, and to do it for a cause we can all support… combatting cancer!  Remember, every linden spent at this fabulous festival goes to the cause.  So come all ye lords and ladies, join the fight, and enjoy! The SL Renaissance Festival is open through Oct 6th.

  • Gown:  YOKANA – Eloise.  A very recognizable medieval silhouette that is somewhat lacking here in SL.  In one of four rich velvet textures banded with gold at the neckline, bust, & hem, plus banded & slashed balloon sleeves, Eloise is sized for TMP (which fits my Legacy body perfectly), Maitreya, Venus, Physique, & Standard.  Each color is a 100% DONATION item, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Headdress:  VESTA – Artu Crown.  100% Original Mesh, this stunning medieval headdress includes a HUD offering 8 colors for the Velvet, 6 for the Metal, & 8 for the Back Veil, plus 8 metals individually for the Pearls, Pearl Chain, & Pearl Drop.  This headgear is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Goblet:  Swank & Co. – Cabochon Chalice w/texture change.  A goblet fit for royalty, this chalice includes texture options for the Metal, Gems, & Wine/Water (please note that it does NOT include a pose).  available at the SL Renaissance Festival as a 100% DONATION item.  You can TP direct to the booth HERE.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Glam Affair – Winnie, in Icy (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Giuliana Farnese
  • Makeup:  Dernier – “Foxxie” Tintable Eyeshadow; Glam Affair – Winnie Lips Toner
  • Jewelry:  Petrichor – Kaira Cameo Jewelry
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Splash Wings, Fairy Style
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – The Ice Queen
  • Location:  Avilion Heart

Fetch me this, fetch me that, when all I want is to get to the Festival!

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This is the time for Renaissance fairs everywhere, and Second Life is no exception.  The SL Renaissance Festival is an annual fundraising event which raises funds for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and it is a celebration of everything medieval.  This is a festival filled with valor and celebration, where every arrow and every linden spent supports the vital work of the American Cancer Society.  From Sept 27th through October 6th, you can step into a world brimming with heroic deeds and exciting challenges/tournaments, not to mention spectacular entertainment and lots of shopping!  Come join us for the SL Renaissance Festival 2024 as we embark on a noble quest in the fight against breast cancer!

  • Gown:  AVAGirl – Medieval Royal Dress.  Including both the dress & the gold-edged veil, this gown absolutely belongs in the company of royalty… It even boasts the keys to the kingdom in the center panel of the skirt!  Includes a 6-color HUD of royally rich textures for the velvet (the corset waist & inner skirt stay the same; see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Reborn, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, & Freya, 100% DONATION item, the dress is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available.
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – d’Medici Collection.  Incredibly stylish necklace & earrings set that definitely has that medieval look with the big jeweled cross.  Sized for Legacy, Reborn, Lara+LaraX, & unrigged, for a perfect fit. This 100% DONATION item is EXCLUSIVELY available at the SL Renaissance Festival.  You can TP direct to their booth HERE.  Demo available so you can see the fabulous look & fit!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Glam Affair – Winnie, in Icy (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Isabella D’Este
  • Makeup:  Dernier – “Foxxie” Tintable Eyeshadow; Glam Affair – Winnie Lips Toner
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  IDK – Pack #183 (mod)
  • Location:  Right of Conquest:  A Story of Ice and Fire

Checking you out…

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It’s been an interesting few days… we caught the very edge of Helene, so lots of wind with only a spot of rain and no damage, so we were very VERY lucky.  Being stuck indoors was actually very beneficial, since my new computer arrived and I’ve been working hard to move everything over, knowing that the old one might say “bye, good luck, I’m done” at any moment.  Moving things from a 5 1/2+year old PC to a brand new one is not as easy as one would think (or as easy as it should be for that matter).  It took me 3 days of frustration and eight tries to move my iTunes (one approach took forever copying music files and uploading, and that one didn’t work lol!), partly because the first set of instructions I followed put the wrong program on my PC and then I couldn’t seem to find it to uninstall it.  Who knew they moved so much around with some programs going in as “apps” rather than “programs” and therefore not showing up for uninstall; all I can say is that it definitely does NOT make things easier.  The good news is that I have managed to move the most important “old” programs, though others are still proving obstinate.  I hate to have to pay for something I already own because it’s “not compatible” or because after years of use I can’t find serial numbers, etc.  But if it’s one thing that I think everyone who knows me would agree on is that I am persistent, and I do not give up easily.  I will say that SL looks amazing with my new setup, and I no longer have to turn things on for photo shoots and then back off in order to be able to move, etc… I can just keep it all on! Of course, in time, with more enhancements on the horizon, that may change.  But for now, fall is absolutely glorious in SL!!! Enjoy!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Maia Dress.   Absolutely lovely, with an easy fall that drapes your shape & open lace at broad cuffs & along the edge of the bodice.  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack, where the HUD now includes the ability to easily tint the dress, so you have even MORE colors to play with (which is what I did to get this awesome fall color)!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Alessia is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Dubai event, open Sept 20th – Oct 15th.   Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow + Sugarose – LARY;  TOP1Salon – Rebellious Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Eclectica – Boho Earrings;  AvaWay – Paige Necklaces Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  Bueno – March Bag
  • Pose:  Pose Maniacs – Olga
  • Backdrop:  brassie lassie – fall city pathway

Autumn leaves

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Living in Florida, I do miss fall in NY, all the colors and that crunch of leaves underfoot, that small bite of chill starting to enter the breeze once the sun goes down… What I DON’T miss is the raking… my hands hurt just at the thought of it!  And although I gave up rolling around doing angels in the pile of leaves long long ago, leaving that to the kids and pets, here in SL it just seemed a perfect way to show my love of the season.  Clean-up is just so easy lol!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Kimmie Jeans Outfit.  Cropped animal print top with classic jeans & matching heels, classic style at its best!  (And we know how I do love my animal prints!)  Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatback with 12 textures. Kimmie is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+Petite+ LaraX+XPetite, & is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE only at Sense Event, open Sept 18th – Oct 8th.  (Normally I’d have the ad below, but computer issues prevented my saving the image, so you’ll just have to go check it out at the event!) Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_FUSION (group gift)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1; Velour – Layla Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Earthstones – Balamani Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Props:  CJ Creations – Autumn Cluster of Leafs Raking (incl pose); JIAN – Leaf Pile Pupper & Hedgehog Buckets

Another troublemaker banned from the garden!

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Don’t you wish sometimes that you had enough control where you could just ban someone from your world??  Not to get political (though there are PLENTY of folks I would ban if I could lol), so we’ll use Loki as an example… someone who just can’t resist causing trouble, it’s just part of their nature.  I mean sometimes you just want to stand there and scream “Can’t we all just get along?”  Perhaps enough banning would help all the Lokis of the world change their ways, but sadly, I am not a witch doctor and there is no power in this interconnected world to effectively ban someone from society.  But it’s a tempting thought, no?

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Oona.  A perfect example of why Jangka is IMHO a leading fantasy designer… no matter what fantasy genre an outfit belongs to (medieval, scifi, etc), the styling & detail are just top-notch!  Just look at Oona… leather, bones, fur, straps, & metal, all “finely wrought”.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack; boots, shoulder armor, & armbands are available in black or brown; the awesome headdress is available in 4 colors. Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, worn in Azuri
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Nala
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae: Wings Midnight
  • Pose:   piXit – The Reaper
  • Props:  DOBS – Witch Doctor Staff; Mish Mish – Bunny Fluffz, Brown Dutchie
  • Backdrop:  T-Spot Home & Garden – Eternal Passage

Just breathe…

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Sometimes you just need a moment to breathe… Considering I no longer have an ultra-demanding job, it’s amazing how stressed I can get.  My 5+ year-old computer has been struggling, not just with SL (BUGSPLAT!) but freezing even with everyday tasks… freezing to the point of having to unplug it, even the power button not working.  We’re going on a 3-week-long vacation in October, and with 3 pets at home, making arrangements for their in-home care has been a huge issue.  And don’t even let me get started with all the health issues that have been cropping up.  Hopefully today marks the beginning of the end for all that.  Computer is ordered.  New monitor is ordered.  Pet care is arranged.  Doctors have been/are being seen.  And I just downloaded a new updated version of Firestorm, so hopefully all that crashing after TPing home will be done.  Breathes deep and appreciates the beauty around me… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Simone Dress.  Another adorably sexy little dress that continually elicited comments from my partner!  Low cut (I needed nipple covers), wrap top with spaghetti straps, cinched in waist with a cute metallic belt, & then a two-tiered swingy bottom… sexy indeed! Includes coordinated heels plus a 100-color HUD with 7 Jewel options + 3 metal options (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, & MaitreyaLaraX.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Collection Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1;  BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Beloved Jewelry – Manika Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Violet
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty Photo Studio