Impatience

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I’ve never been great at waiting. And yet it feels like more and more of my life is just that… waiting.  You’d think that I’d be better with age (ahem!), but I’ve actually become more impatient.  Shrugs… not much I can do about it, but look good while I wait…

  • Outfit:   {Le’La} – Wulan.  Stunning blouse & skirt featuring a waist-deep neck plunge with almost a hip-high slit on the skirt in a glorious array of colors.  Perfect for a night out where you want to hit that middle ground for a night out… dressed-up elegance without going all the way to formal.  Includes a 30 color HUD for the blouse, skirt plus belt, panties, & heels, plus 5 metal textures (there are 5 metal buttons at the cuffs)… you can also turn materials on/off which changes the whole look of the fabric. Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, Kupra, & Erika, she isEXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Chun, currently available at the Access Event
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Selena Eyeliner + Velour – Stargaze Eyeshadow; Le Mew Beauty – Louise Collection Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Lyssa Set; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Bag:  TuTy’s – Heart Clutch
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Pose:  La Plume – Alice
  • Backdrop: LORI NOVO – Bar Solo Cheer

Out of gas…

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https://Out of gas

Sometimes, life gets so exhausting, when all the issues and illness and just plain crazies get you to the point where you feel like you’re just out of gas and can’t go another step.  Trying to figure out what will “fill my tank”… a few days on a beach somewhere maybe? Now there’s a thought… and I’m not sure an SL beach will do, but I will certainly be checking that out!

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Messody.  Chic, stylish, versatile, without uncovering all your body parts, not to mention optional stripes ( I DO love stripes!!!).  I wish I had this outfit IRL, though living in FL I wouldn’t get to wear it nearly enough!  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic, & Maitreya+LaraX, Messody includes a texture HUD with 20 colors for the sweater (10 solid + 10 striped) plus 10 for the leather skirt (see the ad below).   EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0403
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: HYPE – Something Eyeshadow + BNNB – Fabb Eyeshadow (pack 3); Heron – Jade Lipstick
  • Nails:  Avanti – Evony
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  RealEvil Industries – Nia Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Dezz (modified)
  • Dog:  JIAN – Great Dane Puppies
  • Location:  Soul2Soul River

Dancing at the Magic of Dawn

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https://Dawn of the Magic of Dance

It’s rare that I’m forced to do two posts a day, but that’s what happens when a 4-book fantasy series grabs you and won’t let you put it down AND the Superbowl happens when you need to do your posts.  That said, I’m dancing as fast as I can…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Ravia.  Another fabulous addition to the Ersch Collab Collection, this two piece dress incorporating heart shapes & optional heart textures (in the Valentine’s fabric pack, worn).  She can be worn either short or long, & as always, all elements have individual HUD controls to change color or turn on/off hide options.  Choose from 10 single colors, one or more of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs, or the MegaPack so you don’t have to choose!  Ravia is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Kupra, & Reborn+Mounds+Waifu, & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of Fameshed, open Feb 1st – 27th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Lumae – Ianthe in Peony
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – HoneyLove
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Stranded Swyrl Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows
  • Wings:  geek – Cherubim
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Terpsichore
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Dawn of Magic

Lost in the Music

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https://Lost in the Music

Wow, time really has a way of disappearing doesn’t it? I have a tendency to get lost in books and just lose days, suddenly realizing that life has just kept going and deadlines are fast approaching.  Still, sometimes that’s what’s needed… to get lost in a story or in the music or just in life itself…

  • TOP:  Ghee – Bell Love Hoodie.  Adorable cropped hoodie with a pair of outlined hearts on the front, with dotted intersecting lines that can really pick up in certain windlights. Available in 7 individual colors or as a fatpack.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy, Belleza Classic+Curvy, & LaraX.   EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Makeup:  Le Mew Beauty – Louise Collection Lipstick.  Applier HUD of 10 luscious lipsticks for EvoX, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Nails:  {Liv Black} – Mesh Nails, Coffin, Chossel Nail Hud.  One of 10 nail polish sets for Reborn, Legacy, Belleza+GenX, Maitreya, Kupra, Erika, & Peach nails, now on sale at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Haven
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Music was my first love (includes headphones)
  • Backdrop:  FoxCity – City Life Photo Booth

 

On a Greek isle…

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https://On a Greek isle...

I’ve been lucky… I’ve been to Greece, but somehow I’ve never made it to Santorini.  And it’s such an iconic place… when I think of Greece, the image in my mind is one of white buildings, those blue accents on the roofs and doors, and that hot hot white light, some of which I’ve never seen.  And the fact is the way the world is going, I probably never will.  From what I’ve read, Santorini has been overrun with tourists BECAUSE it’s the quintessential Greece… and now all those earthquakes… sighs… well, the good news is that I can wander through the SL version of this magical island without the expense, the crowds, or even having to leave my chair! If only we could TP in RL!!!!

  • Dress:  I.M. Collection –Eden Cloth Dress. For me, the dress (especially in the yellow) just made me think of tropical climes, and images of Greece appeared in my mind… so that’s where we went!  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya & LaraX, Eden includes a HUD of 6 solid cloth knit textures + 3 metallic textures for the optional star chain belt (see the ad below).  As the GRAND RE-OPENING SPECIAL to celebrate the new store, Eden can be yours for just $99L (matching shoes available)! Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Ava
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Lyra Star Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Glasses:  Lacey Babes – Jefa Sunglasses
  • Bag:  Yamaimo Allen – Summer Tote Bag (GIFT)
  • Pose:  STUN – Bianca
  • Location:  Santorini @ Breezy

Clearing my head…

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https://Clearing my head...

Nothing like a solitary walk in the woods to clear your head from all of the stress surrounding us (and in some cases, crushing us)… There’s something to be said for gathering your thoughts, but sometimes you just need to silence them for a bit and just be…  looking great while you do it, of course!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Ivanna Dress.   Perfect knit sweater dress for that end of season wear!  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack with all 10 textures for both the dress & separately for the belt, plus 3 different textures for the metal buckle… plus the fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Ivanna is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Cosmopolitan Event, open through Feb 1st.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Bag:  Salvadori – Leather ‘Rita’ Clutch
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Pakeezah Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Veechi – Winter Snow
  • Pose:  loel – Silhouette
  • Location:  Frogmore

This weather is driving me to drink!

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https://This weather is driving me to drink!

Frost on the ground… snow… and this is in Florida! Not exactly why I moved down south, away from the bitter chill in the northeast.  At least I kept enough of my old winter clothing to not only survive the cold, but to look stylish doing it!  But enough is enough… shouldn’t spring be right behind the corner?  Shivers… guess I need to warm up with some shopping therapy!!!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Hallie Coat Outfit.  Oooh, fur… Enough said lol! Smart fur-lined belted jacket with a herringbone-type-stripe, flaring out at the hips over a matching miniskirt & thigh-high boots.  Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatback with 13 textures. Hallie is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya+Petite+ LaraX+XPetite, & is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE only at Blue Event, open Jan 16th – Feb 8th.  Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Chili Winter Ed. Hair (incl ear muffs)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow;  Velour – Glinda Faded Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Fall Frills
  • Dogs:  JIAN – St Bernard Puppies
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Starlet
  • Location:  The Outer Garden

Got Time for Some Pillow Talk?

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https://Got Time for Some Pillow Talk?

I don’t usually do lingerie, but sometimes wow, an outfit just knocks my socks off (literally in this case lol) and DEMANDS that I do a photoshoot.  That said, I had an image in my head that I just couldn’t manage to either capture or get rid of, so it took me a bit to just let go and see where I ended up.  I have to admit that I need to do that more often… once I did, it just kind of flowed… hopefully, lesson learned!

  • Outfit:  Ahlure –Ashley.  Sexy but elegant babydoll lingerie set, with a fabulous satiny body texture with lace & bows & awesome little details like a single dropped shoulder.  Includes optional gloves & stole for that added touch of glamour.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+LaraX, & Kupra, Ashley includes a 12-color HUD (see the ad below).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Anniversary round of Designer Showcase, open through tomorrow, Jan 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn + Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Dana
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Nails:  Veechi – Precious Metals
  • Pose:  B(u)Y Me – Come Here
  • Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – Pillow Talk

A hard rain’s a-gonna fall

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https://A hard rain's a-gonna fall

I still have all sorts of Bob Dylan lyrics running through my head since I saw A Complete Unknown the other day.  Great song, great movie, and I took this pic wearing a great dress in a great sim… now if only the weather would turn great! Well, that’s what online (and inworld) shopping is all about!

  • Dress:  Mahogany Store –Mara.  Warm & snuggly but oh so stylish!  Sized for Reborn, Legacy & LaraX, Mara is available in 8 single colors or as a fatpack (see the ad below).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Anniversary round of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  DOUX – Graceful
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES; Velour – Glinda Faded Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  Dalila – Red Nail Kit
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Savannah Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Antonia
  • Location:  Mousehole – A Rainy Night

If I let you, would you play me?

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https://Would you play scales up and down me?

Sighs… when a song is stuck in your head, it’s hard to think of anything else!!!

He plays piano in a jazz band
And I love him for the man that he could be
I asked him, “If I let you, would you play me?”
Then delighted as he tickled every key

And he could feel the ivory skin beneath his fingertips
And I would watch the notes fall one by one from his lips
And he could snap his fingers to the beat
Of my heart, but he couldn’t feel the heat

And I want to be like lovers in an old romantic song
Where the music fades away before the love it can go wrong
But I am just a dreamer wearing sensible shoes
And I still dream in color even though I sing the blues

And he is playing scales up and down me
As we sing our tales of hope in perfect harmony
And measure out our love by the length of a song but
It disappears somewhere when the music is gone

Every song ever written has a final note
And I sign my name below every letter that I wrote
And lovers who part give a final kiss
Now I know it’s not the player but the music that I miss

He plays piano in a jazz band
And I love him for the man that he could be
I asked him, “If I let you, would you play me?”

Oh, but I am just a dreamer wearing sensible shoes
And I still dream in color even though I sing the blues
And I want to be like lovers in an old romantic song
Where the music fades away before the love it can go wrong

  • Gown:  I.M. Collection –Sindre.  Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t still sparkle.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya & LaraX, Sindre includes a HUD of 20 sparkle textures (see the ad below) in both a short dress & gown variations.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 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:  FAGA – Elsa
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  PAIX – Liberty Eyeshadow; Sequoia – Selena Eyeliner; TOP1SALON – HD Desired Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  Zuri Rayna – Moon Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Piano (includes pose):  Focus – My Piano is My Happy Place
  • Backdrop:  Amitie – My Big Night