Month: December 2018

Tartan Splendor

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http://Tartan Splendor

http://Nephlyn in Butter

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a huge fan of Outlander. If you know the books or the show, then you’ll understand the reference; if not, well, just let it pass by. Either way, I just LOVE all this tartan I’m seeing this holiday season (and no, I’m not talking flannel pajamas!)… Here’s just one adorable, sexy, not very Scottish little look I put together… all with items from current events!!!

  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – NEW! Nephlyn, absolutely STUNNING skin, worn in the 1st picture in Cashew (a dark tone) with my own freckles added (see below for closeups in this tone both with & without my little addition) & in the large picture in Butter (a light tone) as is, straight out of the box… 14 tones available EXCLUSIVELY at Designer Showcase Dec 5th – 31st; buy them individually for 175L or in packs of 7 tones (Lights/Darks) for 800L each. Demo available.
  • Shape: 7 Deadly s[K]ins – Nephlyn Shape, based on Omega LAQ bento head (looks great on my LAQ Athena head!) also available at Designer Showcase Dec 5th – 31st
  • Dress:  The Style Loft – Eve Dress; wow, tartan never looked like this before! Sexy open lacing front & back with a slightly poofed out, VERY short skirt… adorable & sexy all at the same time! Eve Heels are also available, as are demos for both.  Eve is EXCLUSIVELY available at the Darkness December Event.
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – Aspen Boots Tartan, sized for Tonic, Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, eBody & Altamura; in Black-Red, Yellow-Green, & Blue-Pink for Fly Buy Friday event — just 50L for each during the event which ends Sunday night! — after that, the fatpack will be 199L. For more info on Fly Buy Fridays, click HERE.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: Exile – Muse
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (LAQ Omega)
  • Stockings: P.O.E.M.E – Seamed Black Stockings V2
  • Jewelry:  no.match – NO.DIAMOND, Metal Mix Loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Northern Lights
Nephlyn Cashew w Freckles Added/Nephlyn Cashew As Is

 

Snowflakes

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http://Snowflakes

I love so many things about snowflakes, but one thing is certain — they can be soooo bright when the sun hits them! Certainly not an earth-shattering observation, but one that may have me looking for my sunglasses next time… maybe I can find a Christmas pair among all the holiday goodies in Second Life?

  • Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins – Adventure, worn in Butter, browless, another of the AMAZING skin gifts on the Advent calendar at the store.  NOTE: Here’s how the Advent Calendar works. Each day you’ll see the current day’s gift box on the tree with hover text saying “Come get your present!” Simply right click & pay 1L (you’ll get it right back). Previous gifts are shown with hover text “You’re a little late, but you can still get your gift for 99L.” New gifts open around midnight SLT each day, & are randomly put into the boxes; inside each box are male & female gifts. Remember: the advent poster is RANDOM!  
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Lipgloss 01, another one of the gifts on the Advent calendar! Love this one, very simple, just adds the perfect touch of gloss with the very lightest tinge of pink.
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs –  Gabbi Zip Capri Leggings; I know “capri” makes it sounds counter-intuitive, but I LOVE these as part of a wintry outfit… Not only is the fit perfect, they’re just the right length for wearing with all those boots without having to worry about any edges popping through!

And from my VERY FAVORITE HUNT that I’ve participated in for YEARS, the Peace on Earth Hunt, full of awesome FREE items donated by over 100 designers across the grid; the following 5 items are ALL POE Hunt Gifts. I’ve included the hints; for hints and LMs for ALL the stores, click HERE:

  • Sweater:  #bye Best You Ever – Winter Sweater, in fitmesh sizes, Slink, & Maitreya. Love the off-the-shoulder slouchiness that still manages to be sexy. Store #88; Hint: In a little nook and cranny you’ll find me!
  • Hat: Hats by Couture Chapeau – Knit Hat Christmas. The hat’s not stretchable, so depending on the size of your head, you may need to find hair in your inventory that’s either relatively flat (definitely not in MY inventory) or unrigged &/or resize-able (I had lots of choices here).  But it’s so cute, it’s totally worth the effort! Store #46; Hint: The Cs have it
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Snowflake Jewelry Set (Earrings, Necklace, Ring); this very beautiful & delicate set includes texture change & resizer versions. Store #111; Hint: Twisted Ribbons Are Pretty.
  • Nails: DaneMarkZ – Five Shades of Winter Nail Polish (black, green, blue, red, & white). Store #34; Hint: It’s the most cozy time of the year♥
  • Bridge Scene:  PixelArt Pose Props – Peaceful Bridge Pose Scene, includes couple & single poses & falling snow… absolutely beautiful for ANY photographer; see below for full scene.  Store #72: Hint: Don’t make a scene, there will be gifts for everyone!

And then just other details about what I’m wearing:

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Hair: TRUTH – Elie (comes with an unrigged w/ click to resize version, which is critical with a hat like this)
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (LAQ Omega)
  • Boots (unseen, but they go PERFECTLY):  KC Couture – Jora Boots
PixelArt Pose Props – Peaceful Bridge Pose Scene

Now who’s been naughty and who’s been nice?

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http://Naughty or Nice?

It’s already a whirlwind holiday season in Second Life, with even more events than usual and tons of wonderful must-have items both to buy and to blog, some supporting American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life (which I always indicate in the blog copy).  It’s exhausting, exciting, and sometimes tempting to take the easy route and go with “good enough”, but anyone who knows me, knows that I ALWAYS do things the hard way lol! Which doesn’t mean I’m not willing to take a moment now and then, and just stop, breathe and collect my thoughts. Now let’s think… who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Need to keep those lists straight… 😉

  • Outfit: ML Fashion – Winteroutfit Snow Hoodie & Jeans; cropped little hoodie w/ a 5 texture HUD — each with a contrast bottom band & hoodie cords — paired w/ hip-hugging belted snowflake jeans w/ their own HUD of 10 colors plus 3 belts. Sized for Tonic, Belleza I/F/V, Slink H/P, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVE at TheEvent for December.
  • Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins – Silence, worn in Butter, browless, another of the AMAZING skin gifts on the Advent calendar at the store.  I ADORE this skin (it’s the second tone I’ve worn & blogged, I just don’t want to take her off lol!) NOTE: Here’s how the Advent Calendar works. Each day you’ll see the current day’s gift box on the tree with hover text saying “Come get your present!” Simply right click & pay 1L (you’ll get it right back). Previous gifts are shown with hover text “You’re a little late, but you can still get your gift for 99L.” New gifts open around midnight SLT each day, & are randomly put into the boxes; inside each box are male & female gifts. Remember: the advent poster is RANDOM!  
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – NEW! Erika Booties, sized for Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya; 50-color HUD for the main body & then for both the inner & outer straps creates an almost unlimited number of customized looks to go with every outfit! And those tassels!
  • Hair: Alli &Ali Designs – Carol Hair, complete with hat which you can change the color for separately; 100% RFL DONATION SL CHRISTMAS EXPO EXCLUSIVE. Taxi direct to store at Expo.
  • Bench:  EED Home & Garden – WinterPark Animated Bench, includes Red Poinsettia, wall, lamppost, snow & animations; 100% RFL DONATION SL CHRISTMAS EXPO EXCLUSIVE. Taxi direct to store at Expo.
  • Elves:  JR Wolf Creations – The Grumpy Elf Collection (Pepper Minstix & Busty Evergreen shown; Sugarplum Mary also available); these are just decor, but are scripted with 9 different grumpy Christmas wishes; when you click, you get one randomly… totally irresistible as a $10L holiday special at The Naughty List 3 Event Dec 8 – Dec 31
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (LAQ Omega)

Home for the Holidays

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http://Home for the Holidays

http://Advent Calendar Goodies

I’ve been so inspired by what some other bloggers are doing in terms of setting up entire room scenes that I decided to give it a try. Of course, since I’m primarily a fashion blogger, I still had to put myself in the middle of it all lol! I was lucky enough to have found the sim Northern Lights, which is open to all — including rezzing! — even the houses (at least for now, since the sim is ALMOST complete but not quite).  I was able to find a house that completely fit my purposes — the room was the right size, the right angle, and I was able to easily derender the existing fireplace in order to replace it with my own so that nothing in the set was there beforehand other than the walls and windows, which clearly showed a beautiful snowy landscape outside.  Creating this scene was fun to do, it was extremely challenging, and I’ll admit that it’s definitely no accident that I’m having a martini!!!  But all for a good cause, because ALL the room decor that I used is from the SL Christmas Expo 2018, which runs through Dec 9th — all of it with items donated by designers with 100% of the proceeds going to Relay for Life! — and is therefore part of the fight against cancer!

There’s so much going on here, let’s first talk about ME and what I’m wearing (here’s a close-up because I’m a little lost in that room!!!):

 

  • Outfit: GeMyles Couture – Ayanna Denim Checks, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this dress (haven’t taken it off for days lol)! Hugs snugly in ALL the right places, so many little details like the slight openings up the arms where it’s buttoned. Includes the triple leather choker in both black & white (I couldn’t decide, so I wore both & staggered them lol) in regular & RLV versions, & these incredibly sexy little boots with steel straps & heels. The HUD offers 10 blue/grey denim variations. Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, eBody, & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle until Dec 8th.  Demo available.
  • Skin:7 Deadly s[K]ins – Silence, worn in Caramel, one of the AMAZING skin gifts on the Advent calendar at the store.  I think it’s my new favorite! Shown worn with…
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Lipgloss 03, another one of the gifts on the Advent calendar! NOTE: If you haven’t been to the Advent Calendar yet, here’s how it works. Each day you’ll see the current day’s gift box on the tree with hover text saying “Come get your present!” Simply right click & pay 1L (you’ll get it right back). Previous gifts are shown with hover text “You’re a little late, but you can still get your gift for 99L.” New gifts open around midnight SLT each day, & are randomly put into the boxes; inside each box are male & female gifts. Remember: the advent poster is RANDOM!  
  • Tattoo:  Lush – Snow Princess Tattoo, with snowflakes at the neck, down the arms & on the hands; available at the Versus Event December
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty, I have to say that the little extra oomph from the Booty Control REALLY shows up in a dress like this… oooh la la…
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: NO.MATCH – NO.IDEA
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes

And now for the room:

  • Tree & Fireplace Full Set:  Beyond Majestic – A Little Christmas Magic, includes the mantle decorations, the picture, & lots of little gnomes! 100% DONATION EXPO EXCLUSIVE. Taxi to store at Expo.
  • Chairs: Good Furniture – Ornament Chairs – comes in 5 colors, each with 37 animations & 4 versions included for only 50L (2 shapes, round & teardrop, hooks up & down). 100% DONATION EXPO EXCLUSIVE.  Taxi to store at Expo.
  • Screen: Artemis Corner Gallery – Christmas Divider w/ HUD. Each texture option on the HUD is more beautiful than the next, & you can alter the glow, making it almost impossible to choose what look to use, but so totally worth the struggle! 100% DONATION EXPO EXCLUSIVE. Taxi to store at Expo.
  • Sofa, Table, Poppies:  Cleo Design – Luna Sofa has male, female, couple, kiss & cuddle animations, includes texture change options, the table, poppies & more that’s not shown. 100% DONATION EXPO EXCLUSIVE.  Taxi to store at Expo.
  • Drink Tray:  Absinthe & Others Historical Beverages – Candy Cane Martinis, a new holiday product that serves in 3 sizes & is a must-have for any holiday party! 100% DONATION EXPO EXCLUSIVE.  Taxi to store at Expo.

 

Xmas Expo Ice Fairy

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http://Xmas Expo Ice Fairy with Forest Friends

http://Xmas Expo Ice Fairy, CloseupAs an official blogger for the SL Christmas Expo, it feels so good to be able to bring several fantastic items together that are all 100% donations to the Relay for Life cause by the American Cancer Society. Sometimes, it just clicks like that, and wow, you have a scene like this one, fit for an Ice Fairy in the frozen depths of the forest… sounds like the beginning of a fairy tale, doesn’t it? Well, the fight for cancer is no fairy tale, but we in Second Life get the chance to help support the cause while buying wonderful creations for our second lives… If you haven’t gone to see the shops, or the entertainment, go now to the general landing site HERE, or take a taxi direct to any of the three stores featured in today’s post. Remember, when you support RFL, you Give The Gift of Hope. SL Christmas Expo 2018 is open only through Dec. 9th.

  • Outfit: Feyline Fashions – SnowFlake RFL, 100% DONATION EXCLUSIVE, this wonderful fairy outfit includes the dress, boots, hat, armbands w/ feathers, OMEGA applier for leg sparkles, necklace & wings!  Here’s your taxi direct to Feyline Fashions at Expo.
  • Landscaping: TM Creations – wa14 Snowy Nature Winter Scene, even includes extra Wild Winter Grass (copy so you can use lots of it) to help create perfect landscaping. Another 100% DONATION EXCLUSIVE, see pic below for what this item looks like in its entirety, the detail is really quite amazing — bunnies, deer, ermine (?), & notice the Atlas-like figure holding up the top rock shelf!… taxi direct to TM Creations at Expo.
  • Makeup: Tone 2 – Hiver Palette Eye/Lip Collection, 100% DONATION EXCLUSIVE, this applier HUD offers 6 beautiful wintry colors for both eyes & lips for Catwa, Lelutka, or Omega. Taxi direct to Tone at Expo.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Itske, worn in Cashew, browless; I keep wearing this BEAUTIFUL new skin available in 7-packs of light or dark skin tones including a no-brow option for either Genus & LAQ; shapes & demos also available, Itske is still currently EXCLUSIVE at the Sense Event for just a few more days until Dec 8th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  Iconic – Rio
  • Eyes: IKON – Hope Eyes in Emerald
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (LAQ Omega)
  • Pose: K&S Poses – Roxy 3
TM Creations – Snowy Nature Winter Scene

A Toast to SL Christmas Expo 2018

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http://A Toast to SL Christmas Expo

The minute I knew I was going to blog both Chance and Miranda, the two formal holiday outfits in this photo — which are BOTH 100% donation items for Relay for Life at SL Christmas Expo 2018!!!!, I had a vision in my head… and no, it wasn’t of sugarplums dancing, it was actually pretty close to what I ended up achieving. That’s pretty rare… the vision generally morphs slightly due to necessity or ends up veering off into a totally different direction.  And I really do have to give special thanks to the sim Let It Snow! for such success in this case, because I’ll admit that I’d almost given the vision up after having completed two photo shoots at other sims when the owner gave me temporary rezzing privileges so that I could use my own couples pose here at Let It Snow! at what I felt in my heart was absolutely the one-and-only perfect pavilion for this shot. Thank you, thank you, thank you Milly!

Thanks also to my good friend Nick Patrono, who volunteered to stand in and model for Chance. I think Nick did a fabulous job, which is why the next champagne toast (yes, it’s off-camera) was to him! Thanks Nick for being my other half in this shot, and looking so good at it!!! 🙂

  • Men’s Suit: Allure Couture – Chance, sizes for Classic Mesh XL to XS. TMP, Slink, Adam, Signaure Gianni Aesthetic and Belleza Jake.  100% DONATION EXCLUSIVE until end of Expo, then will be released in a full line of different colors perfect for all your holiday & New Year celebrations. Includes shoes for Classic, Adam, Aesthetic, Belleza and Gianni (socks too for Classic avis).  Here’s your taxi to Allure at Expo!

and I’m wearing…

  • Gown: Allure Couture – Miranda, a bit of old-fashioned formal style with her cloak & gloves, but definitely an elegant yet sexy modern look. Sized for Tonic, Freya, Venus, Slink Physique & Hourglass, & Maitreya; includes gold high heels for Belleza, Maitreya & Slink. 100% DONATION EXCLUSIVE until end of Expo, then will be released in a full line of different colors perfect for all your holiday & New Year celebrations.  Would look fabulous for those cozy little sleigh rides or caroling with your beau!  Here’s your taxi direct to the store, Allure at Expo!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Itske, worn in Butter, browless; I keep wearing this BEAUTIFUL new skin available in 7-packs of light or dark skin tones including a no-brow option for either Genus & LAQ (I’m wearing my favorite light tone for LAQ using the no-brow option); shapes & demos also available, Itske is still currently EXCLUSIVE at the Sense Event from Nov 15th to Dec 8th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (I have to say that in this shot you can really see the effect of Tonic’s “Booty Control”, a little add-on that lets you further customize the shape of your butt… I use “up & out +1″… LOVE IT!)
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: D!va – Gracie in Garnet
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Candy Cane Eye Makeup (Xmas Gift past)
  • Pose:  CKEY Poses – Cheers
  • Location: Let It Snow! A Winter Wonderland