Month: February 2019

Spellbound

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I’m coming up on my 12th rez day in Second Life, and although I find plenty of things that I love, it’s somewhat rare that I find something truly different and unique. This incredible dress is one such item. The dress is called Slither because the texture is animated and the dress appears to actually move… it’s totally mesmerizing (see the video inset below)… I actually found it difficult to get dressed because I kept finding myself just watching it lol! It’s curious that I absolutely cannot abide snakes in real life — I actually stop breathing if I’m in proximity to one — and yet here I am, wearing a dress that slithers and another snake curling around my neck!  Will wonders never cease? Hmmm, maybe I’m actually spellbound by this texture!?! Either way, I’m going to enjoy the magic of the night!  😉

  • Head: Tonic – NEW!  Abbi, the brand-new bento head from Tonic.  I’ve already given multiple sneak peeks because I absolutely adore this new me! Just two days to go till Abbi is available ON SALE for 25% off at the February eBento, which opens on Feb 10th. I strongly urge you to pick up the demo now at the store, start playing, & see for yourself how awesome she is! She’s fully mod & Omega-ready, so it’s easy to achieve the look you want, the look that’s uniquely “you”.
  • Outfit:  Graffitiwear – NEW! Slither with a HUD of 15 100% original Graffitiwear animated textures (see below) is truly unique!  And what a shape! Slit all the way up, with an incredibly sexy back that sets off ALL your curves; includes long black gloves & high heels.  Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, Slink P/H, eBody, TMP & Classic.  EXCLUSIVELY available at The Darkness Monthly Event from Feb 5th – 28th.
  • Jewelry: Stone’s Works – Snake Charmers Choker in Silver; I already blogged the other version of this unique choker, but with a dress called Slither, how could I resist not pairing another serpent?  This wearable work of art is at the Medieval Fantasy Fair VIII through Feb 16, & includes a resize HUD for easy adjustment to your neck & your outfit’s neckline. 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Aria worn in Caramel browless, one of the tones in this month’s Group Gift, together with oak & walnut (includes no-brow options)… designed for Genus, but she looks pretty sensational on Tonic IMHO (she looks equally great on LAQ too!)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Hair: TRUTH – Vixen
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Scandalous Lipstick; Altamura Group – Marala Eyeshadow (Marketplace Only)
  • Pose:  lovelysweet – Love Potion #9. Includes wand & vial.
  • Location:  Zathyra Love

Hearts and Flowers

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Valentine’s Day is one of those days I always have mixed feelings about. It’s wonderful when you’re in the throes of early romantic love (but then what isn’t, lol?); excruciating when your heart is broken or your soul is aching. The rest of the time — which is most of life — it can be alternately charming or annoying. As with most things here in Second Life, Valentine’s gets done to extremes… and that means there are some awesome finds out there… especially if you’re cool with hearts and flowers! I’ve included just a few in today’s post… may they make your heart smile just a bit… 😉

  • Dress:  FlowerDreams – Be My Valentine in Red; if you want to wow your Valentine, this lingerie is definitely one way to go! The  red floral appliers cover your bits; on the back, all you have are the straps! Sized for Belleza, Maitreya, Slink & Classic. Available in 6 colors which changes the straps, this little temptation is available EXCLUSIVELY at the February Fifty Shades of Red Swank Event.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Didi has a delightful innocent look that I loved for this; I chose to wear her in Dew browless without a drop of makeup, but there are 14 tones available for just 175L each, fatpacks of 7 light tones or dark tones 800L each, EXCLUSIVELY at Designer Showcase Feb 5th – 28th.  Didi shape & demos also available.
  • Lanterns:  Violetility – Heart String Lanterns, 7 colors included (Purple & Lipstick shown).  Perfect for year-round use, these offer an awesome glow for just 1 prim.  Just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY February, Feb 3rd – 10th! You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Xia
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega)
  • Location: My NEW home at GlenXi Estates

 

Reflecting on Choices

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What was it I was just talking about in my last blog about things falling together so easily? Hah! Well, sometimes they don’t. Or let me correct myself… sometimes I just get in my own way.  In doing some of my normal running around once I had my look completed, I stumbled upon a location and put together what I thought was a wonderful shot.  And then I realized how many days I had left before I go away for a bit, where I THINK I’ll be able to blog but can’t really be sure about the connection.  Bottom line:  I had to rethink my shots and try to “double up”.  So that fashion shot went into the storage bin as a possible idea for future use (only one of those has ever actually worked out lol) as did another using the beaded lamp that was in the preliminary stages so that I could combine the two into this one.  I’m actually really happy with the result… would I have been happier the other way? We’ll just never know lol!! But that’s the whole thing with choices, big and small… you make the best ones that you can based on the information you have, you live with them, and you move on. I just recently turned down a new sponsorship for an event, because they would have assigned me items to blog. (As of now, I choose which items to blog for all my sponsors.) Was it the right choice? Was I being “too diva”? It felt right at the time; it still does. Will it tomorrow? You just never know… Every day is a new moment, new choice.  😉

  • Dress:  Pacifica Fashion (Marketplace Only)– Sandrine Shirt & Jane Black Suede Skirt; I just LOVE the styling on this! The skirt – which only comes in black – has a bit of a wrap with some excellent texturing in front; the top – which has this awesome double ribbing – wraps asymmetrically with open black laces on the right side. Includes an 8 color HUD for the top; both sized for Slink, Belleza & Maitreya. Can be worn separately. EXCLUSIVE at the Designer Circle 03/19 Feb 3rd – 16th. Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Linnea, simply gorgeous! I’m wearing her in my favorite light tone, Butter Browless, but you can choose a fatpack of 7 light tones or darktones for just 250L at the Designer Circle 03/19 Feb 3rd – 16th.  Linnea shape & demos also available.
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Kiba Tattoo,  includes three shades (dark, medium & light) for this truly amazing leg tattoo!  25% OFF only 140L for both men & women at the Designer Circle 03/19 Feb 3rd – 16th.
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – Lisa Boots, absolutely perfect for showing off a leg tattoo! The standard 50-color HUD lets you sets one color for the main boot, another for the laces, & still another for the metal grommets. Sizes for Belleza, Slink & Maitreya.
  • Lamp:  The Half Moon Market – Beaded Nouveau Lamp; this light is too gorgeous to be this low prim & just 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY February, Feb 3rd – 10th! It clicks on/off & is resizable too!  You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair:  Exile – Muse
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Jewelry:  Sukitita – Nadine Jewel Set;  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Black Butterflii – Minoo; Marketplace Only
  • Pose:  Corpus – Stylish Lean
  • Location: My NEW home at GlenXi Estates

Untamed Heart Goes Vogue

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So I’m one of those bloggers who tries very hard not to just take a “fashion model” shot against a pretty background.  Sometimes those are admittedly phenomenal shots, but they’re just not the style that I’ve been working to develop.  On the other hand, I find that gowns are extremely difficult to capture in a natural type setting since many of the venues where you’d expect to find gorgeous gowns are just drowning in lag and therefore impossible for high resolution photo shoots.  So for this fashion shoot at least I decided to do what Vogue would do… shoot in an exotic locale that manages to capture the essence of the gown, which in this case is a bit more untamed and risque both for this designer and for this model! If only I could REALLY do this on location!!!! 😉

  • Gown: Allure Couture – Untamed Heart, a gorgeous & somewhat daring gown that to me whispers of exotic places & experiences.  Includes an optional sheer shawl in matching texture which just drapes beautifully over the arms, as well as fantastic gold heels. Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, Maitreya, & Classic.  EXCLUSIVE available at TheEvent for February! 
  • Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW #4!!  Abbi, the brand-new bento head from Tonic, will be launched in a few days at the February eBento, which opens on Feb 8th.  This is my first time “dressing her up”, which she did beautifully IMHO! Demos available in the store.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amina, another simply beautiful skin which just started the month at The Chapter Four on Feb 4th, with fatpacks of 7 light or dark tones available for just 500L (shape & demos also available).  I’m wearing her in Cashew browless (a dark tone), together with Modify Patches to hide my bits, which I felt were just a little too exposed with this dress.  They truly are a life-saver when you need a little help on the top or the bottom if you’re like me & prefer to keep certain things hidden; they’re just one of those items that belong in every female avi’s closet who wears 7DS skins. 
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Hair:  Exile – Class Act
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega)
  • Makeup:  LIVIA – Taryn Eyeshadow & Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Zuri Rayna – Moon Set in Golden Agate; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  ROI Designs – Lalima Polish, Marketplace Only
  • Pose:  Corpus – Fashionnable
  • Location:  Mumtaz Taj Mahal

DJ Got Us Fallin in Love

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Blogging is a strange thing. Some pictures can take hours and hours or even days, between putting together the look, the scene, the editing, the writing.  Nothing feels right, it’s all somehow out of sync. Others just seem to naturally fall into place with an image blossoming in your head almost like a piece of music. Thankfully these days most of my pix fall into the latter category, with this being a prime example. I’m wearing items from 4 different sponsors — one, Syndicate Sunday, for the very first time!! — and rarely have all the right notes sounded so clearly when coming from such disparate sources.  It’s kind of like falling in love… the magic starts happening and you need to just let it carry you where it will.  So let’s turn that volume up, and dance to the music!!!! 😉

  • Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW #3!!  Abbi, the brand-new bento head from Tonic, which will be launched at the February eBento, which opens on Feb 8th.  Demos are available in the store; I heartily recommend picking her up & playing since she’s fully mod & Omega-ready!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Fleur, I am loving this skin, wearing her two posts in a row! Just adore the eye & cheek shading. Still wearing her in Butter Browless. Fleur is EXCLUSIVELY available at the Versus Event Feb 1 thru Feb 28, where you can choose from fatpacks of 7 dark or light tones; shape & demos are also available. 
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Symo Tattoo,  includes three shades (dark, medium & light); it’s truly an awesome tattoo, with lots of variety included depending on what part(s) of the body are visible… EXCLUSIVE for SYNDICATE SUNDAY February, Feb 3rd – 10th, for just 69L! You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.
  • Top:  JR Wolf Creations – Freya Camisole; with transparent lace in the design & lacing front & back, this is one camisole that REALLY makes them stop & take notice! Absolutely PERFECT for showing off those tats! In black, blue, purple, red & white; sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, & Maitreya.  At the Truth or Dare Affair Valentine Event Feb 2nd – 28th
  • Skirt:  JR Wolf Creations – Zorya Skirt,  an absolutely adorable GACHA at the Truth or Dare Affair Valentine Event Feb 2nd – 28th.  Dangling laces off the side of this short little skirt that comes in 10 colors, no rares.  Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, Maitreya, TMP, & Classic.
  • Jewelry:  Accolade – Pearl ‘N Roses Collar, the absolutely perfect piece of jewelry for this kind of look, with over 60 colors for the roses built right in so that it works with any accent color (see image below).  Special price of 69L for SYNDICATE SUNDAY February, Feb 3rd – 10th. You can see all items available for this event at secondlifesyndicate.com/syndicate-sunday/.  Other jewelry worn:  no.match – NO.DIAMOND, Mixed Metal Loops; DeLa – Bangle “Dian b” Black; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair:  Lamb. – Peachy, available at FaMESHed
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
  • Location:  Digital Underground

Heart on a String

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And just like that, it’s February.  So far, it’s a month of a still-freezing polar vortex, Valentine’s Day, and a special acknowledgment for me when logging in today, in that I learned that I’m a Blogger of the Month for 7 Deadly s[K]ins!!! I’m so honored and thrilled I can’t even tell you. If you read this blog at all, you may have noticed that 7DS are with VERY few exceptions, the only skins I wear… I just love their detail and their beauty, on both my LAQ and Tonic heads (they’re Omega).  So my heart is flying high today, a perfect day to feel all the love around me, even while freezing my ass off here in RL!!!  Stay warm! 😉

  • Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW #2!!  Abbi, the brand-new bento head from Tonic.  I’ve tweaked her further (as I said I would!) & wow, I’m just loving this sexy new look! Abbi will be launched at the February eBento, which opens on Feb 8th.  Demos are available in the store as of today!
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Fleur, what a perfect name for this skin!  Fresh & delicate as a flower, with absolutely amazing shading already built-in around the eyes & in the hollows of your cheeks. I’m wearing her in Butter Browless with absolutely NO enhancement (other than my freckles of course). Fleur is EXCLUSIVELY available at the Versus Event from noon SLT on Feb 1 thru Feb 28, where you can choose from fatpacks of 7 dark or light tones; shape & demos are also available. 
  • Outfit:  Graffitiwear – NEW! Adore Me; Mix & Match corset top & shorts with a HUD of 20 textures (10 tops, 10 shorts), both solids & prints available in 3 themes so it’s perfect year-round or if you’re just not feeling the hearts. Just love the lacing both up the front & back of the corset! Created with 100% original Graffitiwear textures; sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I, Maitreya & Slink P/H.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
  • Hair: Analog Dog – ici, Dark Reds 
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Austris – Heartlock Choker, Marketplace Only; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Fashiowl – Love Hearts
  • Location: My NEW home at GlenXi Estates