Month: August 2019

The End of the World

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As you’ve probably noticed, I’m generally what I’ll term “a location blogger”.  In other words, I don’t do studio shots and then photoshop in backgrounds; sometimes I’ll use full backdrops but usually I go out and hunt for locations (though admittedly I use my own land quite a bit).  This is one of the things I’ve always loved to do in SL, to explore… I just love stumbling over some little find, where creativity has taken reign and something wonderful has resulted.  Maybe that’s why I’ve built this into my blogging, even though sometimes it means somewhat harried bouncing from site to site, looking for the “right” place.  This time, I went to the ends of the “earth” to find this perfect little cafe, The World’s End Cafe.  I didn’t use the “themed” regional windlight because it changed the colors of the dress, but this little place is truly a gem!  The only problem is that now I have this song stuck in my head, so of course I think you should too! On a more somber note, though, it IS how I often feel these days… that we’re at the end of the world… and it can (and has) gotten in my way of blogging and created a bit of a block, but at least for right now, this moment here in SL and back there in RL on my computer typing, I feel fine…  I hope you do too!  😉

  • Dress:  Graffitiwear – Sundress, & what a stunner of a little sundress it is!  Halter-style on the top, it then falls gently from the empire-style waist, but it doesn’t fall far & wow, it just makes your legs look like they go on forever!  But one of the many things I love about Graffitiwear is that you’re never left trying to figure out what to do for modesty with these short little dresses… this sundress is incredibly easy to wear because matching crotch covers are included, as well as sandals.  The biggest problem is deciding which texture to wear!  First you have to choose between 3 style groups; each then has a HUD of 6 dresses, 6 crotch covers, & 6 mid-high sandals… or you can just give up & buy the fatpack. Sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/P, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVE at the Designer Circle 16/19 August 11th – 24th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Champagne (includes Hat)
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HDLiners; lip gloss from the AK Hud
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag w/Dog:  [Rezz Room] – Dog Walking Bag Animesh
  • Location:  The World’s End Cafe

Time, time, time

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One of the ironies of blogging is that as you get more sponsors, you spend so much time promoting new releases that you have less time to blog designs that may be a bit older but that you just love and want to share.  I don’t want to make promises like “from now on, I’ll blog at least X fantastic older designs a month” because there are plenty of times I’m scrambling to fulfill my commitments, especially lately where I seem to be suffering from what a fellow blogger aptly called “blogger’s block”.  I already occasionally include them in what I’ll call a mix ‘n match shot, where I may be blogging a top but need a bottom or vice versa.  But I WILL promise that I will make an effort to include more of these design gems as the stars of the blog, items that I may or may not have had in inventory, but that I actually pull out to wear when the occasion arises.  Some might be from a sponsor (like this gorgeous gown); others may not.  Yes, it’s not a very “committed” commitment (kind of like a politician’s promise lol), but I’m being honest, and it’s all about the time… Speaking of which, I’ve rambled on enough for one blog, don’t you think?  😉

  • Gown: Allure Couture – Davina, a truly stunning gown that drew a “Wow, you look amazing” from my guy.  It’s the lace bodice that sets this gown apart, & makes it one of those special designs that you pull out of inventory over & over again.  In addition to the low cut in front, it has a special band across the neckline that draws the eye.  The lace then curves along your hips to totally flatter your shape, with sheer fabric cutouts at the waist.  There’s an optional prim train as well as a skirt (which I chose NOT to wear), plus matching high heels.  One added note — she moves beautifully when you dance (something I personally always care about).  I’m wearing Davina in Mauve, but she’s also available in Garnet, Dusky Blue, Aqua, Lavender, & Green.  Sizes available for Tonic, Slink, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, TMP, eBody & Classic.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Hair:   D!va – Helen
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; Amata HD Shadow; Amata HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Grace Set (Ametrine, Pearl, Rose Gold); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Taxi Bento Pose Set, #4
  • Location:  Cruiz’s Cotton Club

If I could talk to the animals

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I’m often teased in real life for having a menagerie at home, though we currently only have one dog, two cats, & two parakeets.  I say “only” because for a while there we had two dogs & three cats.  What can I say, I love animals!  But I hardly think that a few cats, dogs & birds constitutes a menagerie.  My home in SL on the other hand MIGHT just qualify.  I currently have a dog (he runs around in the back, chasing his tail & lots of stuff only he can see, & digs), 5 cats (& am wavering on birthing another since I have several “boxed” kittens), a family of ducks, two peacocks, a raccoon, an otter, & a whale.  Oh, & lots of birds all over the place.  It’s possible of course that I may have left something out, & of course this doesn’t include all the non-rezzed animals that are in inventory or all the holdable pets.  As a kid, that whole concept of Dr. Doolittle talking to the animals really sparked my imagination, and to this day I love books written from the animals’ perspective.  Bottom line, I love my animals RL or SL, and I’m always stopping to look at and admire other animals I see.  Something about a bird or a groundhog or a dog or a cat, just makes me smile…  So I guess I’m not JUST a crazy cat lady, I’m a crazy animal lady lol!  😉

  • Dress:  MOZ Designs – NEW! “Naomi”.  I love the way Moz used both this beautiful satiny fabric with netting, especially in the front; but the back definitely has its own appeal with what I’ll call floral appliques in two tones (see below for a shot of the back).  Original Fitmesh for Tonic, Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, & eBody mesh bodies.  Choose from 5 colors or get the fatpack for 8 options.  EXCLUSIVE at the August UniK Event through August 28th. Discounted for Moz group members. Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Augustina, worn in my favorite summer tone, Maple.  And since I’m a redhead, I wore red brows to blend with Augustina’s pale brows, for a slightly more defined look, but didn’t add any makeup at all.  And even though she comes with awesome light freckles, I of course added a few more because I simply don’t go without my little heart mole! But however you choose to wear her, she’s simply gorgeous; not only that, she’s the August GROUP GIFT for 7DS members… Don’t miss out!
  • Head: Tonic – Coco, one of the two NEW bento heads from Tonic; fully mod & Omega-ready so you can easily customize her to make her look all your own
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Ravenna
  • 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:  Pure Poison – Cat Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  <K&S> Poses – Freetime
  • Birdfeeder:   TLC – Birdtable Season Change
  • Dog:  Jian – Legacy Labrador Wanderer (he runs around & digs lol!)
  • Location:  my home on Blake Passage

Mirror Mirror

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http://Mirror MirrorWow… you know how sometimes the world is just lollipops and roses, and everything you do just goes right?  Well, that has definitely NOT been my night so far.  The evening started with the most ridiculous thunderstorms… the house was literally shaking, and all the animals were nervous (and I’m not a fan of thunder and lightning myself, so it’s hard to be the strong mom for all my four-legged children).  Then when I cooked dinner — which in itself makes it not my night, since I’m rarely the cook these days — I TOTALLY screwed up a recipe that I’ve made hundreds of times of before. It was still edible, but that’s about as far as I’ll go.  After dinner, we watched the end of Season 3 of Stranger Things… soooooo disappointing, this whole season.  Such a shame. But to top it off, and what’s REALLY gotten to me is that I’ve been trying for two hours to get into my dashboard to write my blog for tomorrow morning… and now that I’m in, I’m so aggravated that all I can write about is how bad this evening has been.  Sighs… oh well, I guess it’s just one of those nights where I should call it a day, go to bed, and hope that when I look in the mirror in the morning, it’s a better tomorrow!  (See how I worked that in? Not that smooth, but hey, it’s been a rough night!)   😉

  • Outfit:  SassyAF – Sleepless Bra & Panty Set.   I love this little set!  I’ll admit that I love all those sexy little nighties, but the fact is that this little tank & thong is much closer to what I’d really wear to bed.  It’s the perfect blend of comfy & sexy, & even includes a 3-color HUD for the pattern.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, TMP, & Classic.  At the Designer Circle 15/19 July 28th – August 10th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Haven
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HDLiners
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  CEBO Buildings – Backdrop powderroom “SCHEVENINGEN”
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Lippy3

Waiting for my Ya-Ya

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So here I am again, sitting on my ya ya waiting for my ya ya, uh huh… What’s a girl to do? Drank my beer, read my book… I guess I could paint my toes, but then again you can only paint them so many times, & they’re looking pretty perfect already.  Time to start thinking about how I should have him make it up to me… hmmmm… what jewelry would look good with that new dress I just got huh? Or maybe I can whip out the fur-lined handcuffs, and–  but oops, this blog is PG, best to keep THAT thought for closed doors (or maybe another blog lol)!  Well, at least I’m sitting here on these gorgeous fun new loungers, playing with all the built-in textures & animations… oh well, “It may sound funny, but I don’t believe he’s comin, Uh huh, uh huh, Baby, honey, don’t leave me worried, Uh huh”…

  • Outfit:  S&B Fashion – Over Bikini Top w/ Jeans Shorts.  To me, this is sweet, sassy, yet surprisingly simple. & sexy  The shorts are your basic denim, but with an a to-die-for fit; the top is the cutest little combo. You catch a hint of the solid color bikini top but get the full effect of its criss-crossed front straps, while in back it’s just the thinnest of ties… over that is a loose, patterned top with a regular shoulder strap in front that then criss-crosses behind the shoulder blades, leaving most of your back bare.  Includes a 3-texture HUD for the top; sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, eBody, TMP, & Classic.  At the Designer Circle 15/19 July 28th – August 10th.  Demo available.
  • Chairs:  Circa Living – “Baja Sun” Beach Loungers.  They may be created for beachy spots, but IMHO they work great on decks & porches too! In time for the hot sun while catching some rays, this new beach lounger collection is full of texture choices to meet various tastes & trend styles. Each comes with an array of pattern & solid textures to mix ‘n match via touch menus (the Aztec set, shown, has 7 patterns). Just at a simple touch of a menu you can have a whole new look. Some loungers are colourful & exotic while others are more neutral in tone for serene looks. The base piece below the cushion comes in aluminum metal, blonde wood, & teak wood.  Each comes loaded with 44 sit & lounge animations for the ladies & gents, offering both quality & variety.  EXCLUSIVE at the July Boardwalk Event running through August 15th. During the event, these exclusive sets are discounted 50% Off & will then be regular price after Aug 15th.   ALSO SHOWN:  “Aziza” Hanging Fern Basket; “Aziza” Tall Vase – Tropica Plant, also available at Boardwalk.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Cats:  Image Essentials Props and Poses – Full Perm Mesh Cats.  I’ve blogged them before, but they’re so purrfect (sorry!), I can’t help but blog them again. 15 original mesh Cats available in 5 different textures (black, white, grey, ginger, & tiger) & a normal specular map. “Captured” in various poses — sleeping, jumping up, jumping down, licking, stretching, sitting rub, lying rub, & standing rub.  Each one sells for 125L; EXCLUSIVE to Boardwalk Event for this round.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version), NEW & EXCLUSIVE at the Access Event through August 8th
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Haven
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Kanza Earrings (Bloodstone); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  my home on Blake Passage

They say it’s your birthday

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So I’ve been a bit MIA in Second Life the last couple of days with just lots of RL stuff going on.  So I unfortunately missed the notecard to the GeMyles bloggers and the opportunity to blog about the special gift that was available at the GeMyles store in honor of Myles RL birthday.  But that doesn’t mean that I don’t wish Myles — the designer of this awesome little outfit and many, many more — the happiest of birthdays.  And even though you missed out on that special gift, I urge you to go check out the store… it’s got some awesome goodies… And Myles… I’m glad it’s your birthday, Happy Birthday to you!!!  😉

  • Outfit:  YoU by GeMyles – NEW! Pollie Bra & Skirt Outfit.  I’m not big on camouflage, but for this sexy stunner of an outfit, I’ve made an exception!  Both the bra top & skirt are edged in bands of studs & beading, plus these incredible open Siara boots are included in metallic silver grey for that final finishing touch. The HUD offers 10 shades of camouflage in sizes for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya & Classic XXS-L.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version), NEW & EXCLUSIVE at the Access Event through August 8th
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Dawn
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HDLiners
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Sofia Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Petit Chambre (extinct vendor) – Autumn Nail 2017 (Camouflage)
  • Location:  Saltwater

C’mon, take my pic, it’s perfect!

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Do you take a lot of pix in RL? It’s funny… I obviously take a ton of photos here in Second Life for blogging but I also take quite a bit just for fun. Back in the real world, when my kids were little, I was always snapping away, trying to capture all those perfect — and imperfect — moments.  But these days when so much of the world is obsessed with documenting every moment of their lives in pictures, I find that my remembering to grab my phone and snap a pic or to actually use our DSLR is actually pretty rare.  It generally takes something unique, something beautiful, something a bit offbeat, something that strikes me hard enough in some way to remind me that “Oh, I should get a picture of that!”  This “wearing a flamingo on my pants while standing in front of a flamingo diner sign with a huge flamingo” would totally be that type of shot… though I’ll definitely admit that even if I were to wear flamingos in RL, I’d never be able to do this kind of cheesecake pose in RL and pull it off half so well!!!!  But here’s to more picture-taking and and more special moments to take pictures of!   😉

  • Outfit:  ICEWERK Designs – Flamingo, & who doesn’t love flamingos?  It’s really a very simple outfit — a basic pink, off-the-shoulder top with a little tie; skinny jeans with the most adorable embroidered flamingo on the leg; matching high heel mules — yet the sum of the individual parts is quite striking, with the simplicity being part of the attraction.  Another summery delight, sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  At the Designer Circle 15/19 July 28th – August 10th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version), NEW & EXCLUSIVE at the Access Event through August 8th
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Dawn
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Zhoe
  • Jewelry:  Shiny Things – Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings (extinct designer); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Lelys 5
  • Location:  Flamingo Bay Beach