Love is in the air

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I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day.  It just seems to be one of those overly commercialized days, creating a desperate “need” to both give and receive cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, etc.  How many tears have been shed over the lack of having a Valentine? I know how many I personally shed when I was a teenager and young adult.  So no, I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day.  But love?  I’m definitely a romantic at heart, I just don’t believe that it has to be so regimented…. loving and being in love (which really are two separate things) should be natural and personalized, demonstrated in small and meaningful ways ALL the time, not just on Feb 14th with “surface” expressions.  But still, Valentine’s Day deserves an acknowledgement, and hopefully it reminds us all of the importance of love in this world that is increasingly hard.   Love is all around us, all the time, even if it’s not right there, shouting, like it is on this specific day.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  BlondeQueen – Amorette.  A perfect way to show that love is in your heart, and not just on this one day a year… A sexy plunge-necked knit sweater with a bit of a roll to “crop” the front just the right amount, featuring a heart texture perfect for Valentine’s (or any time you want to wear your heart out not just on your sleeve!), paired with a buttoned mini-skirt & thigh-high boots.  Each piece is sold separately, with a choice of 9 colorways for each piece, or as a fatpack. She is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, & Maitreya+LaraX+XPetite (see the ad below), & is featured at the February 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 – NL0208, currently @ Collabor88
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Velour – Cutie Eyeshadow + Sequoia – Amina ES; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Pink Cream Pie – Beth Heart earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Rosie
  • Scene:  Bee Designs – Hearts Cottage, currently @ Cosmopolitan Event

Trapped in my nest…

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Well, I woke up this morning to bright sunshine and it’s going to be warm enough for capris if not shorts, but until yesterday/today we’ve been hunkered down in the cold even way down here in the Sunshine state.   Before moving here, I was up in NY where they’ve been just buried in snow and freezing cold temps.  Since I hate the cold (hence the move to Florida!), when the weather deteriorated to that stage I‘ve always had a dual sense of being safe in my nest but also trapped in it … yes I have SL, and I read a lot, etc., but staring out the window and feeling that inability to just go for a walk etc., well, to me it’s right up there with the COVID outbreak in terms of going stir-crazy!  Thankfully, the weather has cleared where I live, so I’m free to go run around and shop and explore… just as in SL!!!!

  • Top:  GHEE – Philla Sweater.  Superb styling in a big over-sized cold shoulder minicowl-neck winter sweater.  Relaxed fit just screams comfort!  Available in 9 different patterns or a fatpack (see the Ad below for one more in addition to what I’m wearing), plus a special heart version (6 patterns or a fatpack), Philla is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+LaraX+Petite, Star, Kupra & Erika, & is featured at the February Round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Jeans:  Le’La – Chandra Jeans.  High-waisted skinny-leg jeans with an optional pocket chain that adds that distinguishing touch.  What’s more, Chandra includes a 40-texture HUD (see the Ad below) & is sized for Reborn, Legacy, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya+LaraX, Kupra & Erika.  She is available at the February 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 – Lisa
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Sequoia – Amina ES + Velour – Cutie; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  !IT! – Crescent Moon Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Dogs:  JIAN – Corgi
  • Backdrop:  K&S – Forest Nest

 

Nothing quite like a dip in a hot spring on a frosty morning

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I know we’re almost in February with spring close behind, but with so much snow and cold everywhere you look, I’m still happily romping in my holiday findings!  Luckily, they’re all still available and just perfect inworld and out (well, not that you can find them for real life, but you get my drift lol)…

  • Outfit: Petrichor in collab w/ Ersch – Jainara Bodysuit.    Sized for a whole range of bodies (see the ad below),  Jainara includes the bodysuit & full-body gemchains (I’m not wearing the legchains, which you can also see in the Ad below).  Choose from 10 single colors, 6 40-color HUD Packs, or a MegaPack of all the different HUD packs (I’m actually wearing a print from the Advent 2025 pack, also available in store). Demo available.
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Kylaina.  100% custom mesh unisex unrigged horns, everything HUD controlled.  Set includes the horns as well as special ears & earrings (not worn).  Choose from 6 HUD packs or a Megapack.  I’m wearing the Frosty version from the Advent 2025 Pack, which is adorned with icicle meshes & gold glitter. (See the ad below for more visual detail).  Demo available for the non-Advent version.
  • Eyes:  Petrichor – Vaera Eyes in Frostei.   Amazing mesh eyes with all sorts of add-ons (adding different shines, animations, & more).  Includes 4 different HUD variations of 40 unique Frostei tones.  Another awesome selection in the Advent 2025 section of the mainstore.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  LUMAE (ND/MD) – Flo, worn in Snow
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_MIRROR
  • Wings:  Aii – Fairy Wings
  • Accessories:  FaeTal – Fifer (earrings)
  • Makeup:  Dernier – eyeliner set
  • Pose:  K&S – Feya
  • Hot Spring:  Two Moon Gardens – Snowy Winter Pond

Maybe we should just stay home tonight?

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I do love date nights, and really look forward to them since these days I generally only get two a week.  We tend to go out dancing, play cards, boating, or exploring new sims, but sometimes it’s really just so much nicer to stay home by the fire or on the cliff edge (where I have a fire as well!), watching and listening to the sea, just spending some time together, cuddling, and talking… sighs, a bit wistful at the moment since my love has been away… On the other hand, when he’s away and I’m alone for a bit, I tend to sit inside on the couch watching the slideshow of our lives together (been more than 10 years, so it’s quite a slideshow!), landscaping (still working on that snow, maybe I’ll be done in time to start on spring lol), and (of course) I do lots of shopping!!!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Sadie Sweater & Skirt.   Love the touch of winter in this set! Sold separately, each piece is available in 14 single colors, as a fatpack, or as a megapack with both fatpacks included. (Single colors come with a HUD to change buckle, belt & scarf; fatpacks contains a HUD with all colors plus a color picker to let you customize all colors to the exact tone you want.) ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Sadie is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, & Nhumana  (see the ad below).   Just out of an event, Sadie can now be found in the NEW RELEASE section at the mainstore; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Kiara
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Sequoia – Annabella ES; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  Z O O M – Zuri Set Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  STUN – Chappell

My own private après-ski

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This was one of those shoots that made me crazy… I absolutely adore this outfit, one of those sexy yet thoroughly wearable looks.  Putting it on, I immediately had a vision in my head, of lounging on a comfy couch or chair with my legs up, and having a hot toddy by a roaring fire in a ritzy ski lodge, with lots of stone and timber behind me, maybe looking up over the rim with a bit of steam curling… I searched and searched, but could not find any setting that provided anything even remotely similar.  So I decided to create something on my own.  So stone and timber out, hot toddy out, but wine and grapes are in and so is a dog happily sleeping by the fire (I do love putting dogs and other animals in my photos lol), ski poles in the corner.  After a relatively long shoot (especially considering all the original exploratory), I then became paralyzed by the thought that this shot didn’t convey the absolute sexiness and luxury feel of the outfit, but I really resisted doing a more “traditional” shot of standing in front of a background, and I honestly just don’t have the time for a redo… so, bottom line I hope everyone — especially the designer, because I absolutely LOVE this brand — like the shot and get the feel of this outstanding outfit!!! I sincerely hope I did it justice…

  • Outfit:  Blonde Queen – Fancy.  If you read the above, then you know how much I love, love, LOVE this outfit!  Low-slung leather pants with a loose metal belt, a cropped animal print top with a modified balloon sleeve (you know how I love animal prints, & this one is so subtle, just awesome!), with a final touch of fluffy boots.  Each piece is sold separately, with a choice of 12 Fancy sweaters (including 4 solids for those of you who somehow don’t like animal prints), 4 Fancy leather pants, & 4 fluffy boots. She is sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky+Petite Perky+Perky Bombshell, & Maitreya+LaraX+XPetite (see the ad below), & is featured at the 15th Anniversary Round of Designer Showcase (lots of anniversary gifts!), 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 – Karma
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Velour – Stargaze Eyeshadow); Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Aurealis – Kiara earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Nails:  Dalila – Silver Glitter Nail Kit
  • Pose:  IDK – Pack #158
  • Dogs:  JIAN – Corgi
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Snowy Cabin View

Snow day!

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So I moved to Florida from NY for a reason — my body just can’t tolerate the cold anymore.  It makes my whole body hurt, even down to my bones (arthritis can do that, ugh).  But that doesn’t mean that I don’t miss snow!  Not the shoveling part or my car skidding on the ice, but the sheer beauty of it, the fun of romping and playing in the snow with kids and dogs and whatever … and this outfit definitely made me want to go out and play without all the actual chill! (I did still want a hot chocolate when I was done though lol)… Great outfit, great fun! It’s a SNOW DAY!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  {Le’La} – Kina Outfit.  What a fun outfit! It looks great, feels great, and just projects the whole idea of winter fun! Includes the snowflake sweater, jeans, belt & boots, with a HUD of 30 colors for the outfit, & 20 for the jeans. Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic+Curvy, Kupra, & Erika, she can be yours at the 15th Anniversary Round of Designer Showcase (lots of anniversary gifts!), open Jan 5th – 20th.  (See the ad below.) Demo available (try it on & see for yourself how you’re just itching to go out into the snow)!
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Cozy
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  CAZIMI – Mocha Eyeshadow 2K; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Pose:  Fashiowl – Snowfriend
  • Dogs:  JIAN – Classic St. Bernard Puppies (Polar Bear), Newfoundland Pups (Snow Shaker), Classic St. Bernard Decor (Snow Mound Pup)

Baby, it’s cold outside

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Until a few days ago, it’s been rather chilly down here in central Florida (now it’s ridiculously hot for January), but wow, watching the national weather on the news, I feel so bad for those of you still living up north in those wintry climes.  As much as I miss that little nip in the air, and the beauty of softly falling snow, I definitely do NOT miss the bitter cold, the wind, the shoveling, and the slipping on the ice, not to mention the chapped lips and dry hair, or the way my bones ache in the cold (arthritis is NOT made for cold weather!)…  But that cozy warmth of being snug by a fire, all wrapped up in a big fluffy blanket or someone’s warm embrace… yeah, some good memories of that.  But as it stands now, I’m not ever planning on going back north during those cold winter months (though when I’m dying of the brutal summer heat down here, I do remember it a bit longingly lol).  Temperate temps all the way, that’s for me!  Stay warm!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – London Dress.  I’m not usually a ruffle person, but the way these ruffles are done — hemline, cuffs, & an oh so fabulous plunging neck — I couldn’t resist!  Available in 8 single colors or as a fatpackthat  includes 12 color options for the dress & shoes (not shown), & 8 color options for the ruffles, buttons, & C-string (See Ad below).  London is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Bombshell+Perky, & LaraX.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 15th Anniversary Round of Designer Showcase (lots of anniversary gifts!), open Jan 5th – 20th.  (See the poster below.) Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Friday
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Smokey ES; Velour – Layla LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Jewelry:   Kunglers – Milena earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Stockings:  DAODAO – Veiled Net Tights
  • Pose:  BlackSoul Poses – Sexy Gothmas II
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Warm Little Nook

Twelfth Night refreshments m’lords?

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I just learned that in medieval times, there was no Christmas per se.  Instead, there were 12 nights of revelry following the winter solstice.  Christmas as we know it didn’t truly show up until a lot later, gaining popularity in the Victorian era.  So, to be historically correct then, this pic is not a Christmas one, just post-winter-solstice lol!  Happy Twelfth Night from medieval times (and Happy New Year from me lol)!

  • Outfit:  The Muses – Broderie Rose, worn in blue. This stunning medieval gown is sized for Legacy, Reborn, LaraX, & GenX, & as shown in the Ad below, she comes in 5 colorways or as a fatpack (there is a 6th colorway – the gold – which is only available as a 25L Hunt Prize).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Winter’s Hollow 2025, a Dark Passions Event, open through 12N on Dec 31st.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Fantavatar & Moonstruck Oblivion – Giuliana Francese
  • Horns:  Les Encantades – Capri
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hunter
  • Wings:  Aii – Fairy Wings
  • Accessories:  FaeTal – Fifer (earrings); Poet’s Heart – Earl Ingstad Jewelry (Necklace)
  • Makeup:  poema – Intuition ES; Stunner Originals – Bellatrix LS
  • Pose:  [pixit] – Your Highness
  • Props:  ANTAYA – Tray w/ Gold Cups (group gift); Sigil – Lord’s Cup
  • Backdrop:  EMPIRE TEXTURES – crystal castle wall

The icy breath of winter…

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Shivers just thinking about it… as a fae I’m never hot, never cold, but my human is VERY glad to be out of the bitter cold! However, the beauty of fresh snow and glistening ice is truly something to appreciate, both inworld and out!  And so many awesome buys out there!!! Here are just a few of my frozen fashion finds…

  • Outfit:  FAUNUS – Skadi Jumpsuit.  A unique offering to help you be a living snow fairy or whatever snow creature you desire!  Includes a jumpsuit & body crystals for a range of bodies, listed in the ad below … Demo available. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Winter’s Hollow 2025, a Dark Passions Event, open through 12N on Dec 31st.  Demo available.
  • Crown:  FAUNUS – Skadi Crown.  Stunning winter crown, unrigged for unisex wear (see the ad below for more visual detail).  This is a 25L HUNT item at Winter’s Hollow 2025, a Dark Passions Event, open through 12N on Dec 31st. 
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Kylaina.  100% custom mesh unrigged horns, adorned with icicle meshes & gold glitter to create a special holiday edition! (See the ad below for more visual detail) Just one of the many awesome gifts on the Petrichor Advent Calendar that costs only 1L for group members!
  • Eyes:  Petrichor – Vaera Eyes in Frostei.   Amazing mesh eyes with all sorts of add-ons (adding different shines, animations, & more).  Includes 4 different HUD variations of 40 unique Frostei tones.  Another of the amazing gifts on the Petrichor Advent Calendar (just 1L for group members)!
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Frost Moon.  A beautiful set of 6 wintry nail polishes (nails are not included) packed individually for Legacy, Reborn, or Maitreya.  See the ad below for the full set.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Winter’s Hollow 2025, a Dark Passions Event, open through 12N on Dec 31st.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  LUMAE (ND/MD) – Flo, worn in Snow
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Caroline
  • Wings:  Aii – Fairy Wings
  • Accessories:  FaeTal – Fifer (earrings)
  • Makeup:  Lenore – Snow Fairy Markings; Izzie’s – Halloween Colors Lipstick in White
  • Pose:  Luanes Poses – Fairy2
  • Prop:  Fallen Gods – Winter Breath
  • Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – Winter, Cold Sunflower

Early morning in Winter’s Hollow

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The holiday season isn’t over yet!  Winter’s Hollow, a Dark Passions event, brings a blend of snow, shadow, and magic, and it runs through Dec 31st. Explore a seasonal market filled with gothic touches, witchy accents, and wintry creations inspired by folklore and frost.  Here’s just one of the fabulous items to be found!!!!

  • Horns & Veil:  SENI – Veiled Horns.  If you’re a horned avatar,  especially one who wears medieval styles, then you know how frustrating it can be to wear head coverings… SENI offers a fabulous solution — a veil with built-in horns!!  Not only that, but you get to choose from different texture packs for the veils — Lace, Silk, or a Fat Pack — with each pack including different horn colors as well as  different sizes to accommodate the height of your hairdo…  as you can see both in my pic & in the ad below, the textures are simply stunning!  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Winter’s Hollow 2025, a Dark Passions Event.  Demo & Gift options available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_MIRROR
  • Gown:  Eclectic Stars – Eilonwy
  • Accessories:  FaeTal – Fifer (earrings)
  • Location:  Winter’s Hollow