Month: September 2019

A Walk on the Wild Side

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Summer appears to have ended rather abruptly up here in the northeastern US; it definitely feels like early fall.  I’m already wearing jeans, a jacket, closed shoes, and even socks.  Although I haven’t made the jump yet to booties, it’s definitely looming.  It seems like fall has begun here on the grid as well.  Gone are the little summer fashions; new releases are designed for nippier weather.  Bloggers are definitely making the move as well, going to autumnal scenes.  I received a notice from my estate owners that for the first time, the estate group is going to do autumn (they always winterize).  So yes, even though my “summer vacation” is happening in a about two weeks, I’m also making the move into the next fashion season, though I’m sure — just as in the real world — there will still be a few days of what they used to call “Indian Summer”.  And with global warming and the environment as messed up as it is, who knows? There may be many! I’m certainly not switching over my closet anytime soon!  But it is definitely nice to be done with that overheating and melting from the heat and humidity… but until the leaves start turning, it’s just not really fall!!! 😉

  • Outfit:  MOoH! – Roxette.  My newest sponsor is offering this entire 3-piece outfit — the leather jacket, ripped jeans, & t-shirt — as the September GROUP GIFT!  Includes a HUD for the leather jacket to add the backprint (see below) or go plain… it loos great either way!  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/V, Maitreya, & Classic (S, M, L).  Honestly, if you’re not already a member of this amazing store, it’s worth the group join just to get this outfit!
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • 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!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Foxy – Tini (includes hat)
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Makeup/Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes, HD10 Shadow; AlaskaMetro Beauty & Appliers – Stonefruit Lipstick
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Coachella Gypsy Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Shoes & Apparel – Scarlett Boots
  • Pose:  Fashiowl Poses – Dober
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove

Play Misty for Me

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I’m much more of a book person than I am a movie person; I don’t go anywhere without a book and there are times when I read a book a week.  But that doesn’t mean I don’t love movies, they’re just not as integrated into my day-to-day.  There are definitely certain movies that stand out in my memory and interrupt my thoughts now and then.  Some of them are among the greats — Casablanca, Gone With the Wind for instance… others are the blockbusters (think Lord of the Rings).  But others that fall way short of that mark,have something — some moment, some scene, some thought — that struck home and has become part of MY story.  These include Moonlighting (“snap out of it!”), Defending Your Life (Shirley Maclaine hosting the Past Lives Pavilion; being able to eat whatever you want and never gain weight!), The Princess Bride (Inconceivable!), and Play Misty for Me (I’m sorry, but Clint Eastwood was just too gorgeous in it lol).  Like so much else, these movies drift through the deep waters of memory, rising to the surface suddenly by a stray current created by a random catalyst.  In this case, the catalyst was the moody background of this windlight.  It made me think of mist… and well, mist either always make me think of Brigadoon (another B or C movie favorite, and one I can sing to!) and/or Play Misty for Me…  Of course now I’ve got the music from Brigadoon running through my head, because I’m definitely not feeling “as helpless as a kitten up a tree” in this dress… Just be thankful you can’t hear me sing!  😉

  • Dress:  WellMade – Jamille Dress.  On a scale of 1 to 10 for sexy, this dress is definitely a 10.  It has all kinds of teasing little features — the satiny halter top that rises from the skirt front leaving the sides & back bared… the laces on either side of the skirt front… the very short cut of that skirt…  But part of what makes it a 10 in my book is that it exudes sex while maintaining class & style… it never crosses that line over into what I’ll call “slut wear”.  Let’s face it: slut wear is very prevalent & definitely has its place here on the grid at least, but I generally prefer those styles that skirt the line without crossing it, keeping a bit of mystery to add to the allure. Includes a 25-color HUD with separate settings for the top, skirt, skirt front, laces, & bow at neck so you can go as colorful or monotone as you like.  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG, Belleza F/I, eBody Curvy, Jomo Fox & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  Demo available.
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Serendipity Necklace & Earrings.  6 packages of multiple options: 10 metals, 8-11 gems + 8-11 stones versions, only 150L per package.  See closeup below.  Available at the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  A We Love to Blog designer.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • 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!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Jealousy
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Doilies
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Makeup/Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes: HDLiners
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Plastik – Madpea Iconic Heat Polish
  • Shoes:  Reign – Saffron Heels
  • Pose:  DePerla (Pose Fair Gift; Marketplace & Events only)
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove

Summer Lovin’

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As the summer unofficially ends, I can’t help but wonder where it went. I remember when it felt like summer would last forever, and it was filled with so many new experiences and just “stuff.”  Now it speeds by and I feel like I’ve done so little.  I guess that’s part of being older… life just flies by.  At least we had a great weekend to end it, going to a big family party in another state, and doing some good old-fashioned “touring” around a town.  Since I have immediate family down in Florida, there’s obviously been a worrisome edge to everything I do, just from the unknown and the inability to do anything.  But our “summer vacation” is still to come, since now that we no longer have to deal with school schedules and the like, we have found it just makes sense to wait till the crowds lessen and the prices drop. Just a few more weeks to go… can’t wait! Till then, I’ll milk what I can out of summer’s end…  😉

  • Outfit:   powdermoon – Annoushka Outfit.  The frilled top & pants, together with their belly-baring cut & the adorable flared cropped “cuffs” totally put me in a retro mind.  The very ’60s patterns immediately made me think of my new Summer Lovin’ cats, whose patterns are of a similar vibe.  All very “Woodstock” & the “Summer of Love”, a bit psychedelic, which is so in-fashion on this incredible anniversary of that historical summer.  Includes an 8-pattern HUD, in sizes for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I & Maitreya.   At the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Chakra, worn in Omega browless in Maple.  Simply beautiful with some light natural shading around the eyes & just a touch of blush. Includes 7 skin tones in fatpacks of either dark or light tones, all with browless versions.  On sale for just 250L per fatpack at the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  Demos & shape also available.
  • 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:  pr!tty – May
  • Eyebrows:  Avada Beauty – Anja
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega);  DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Becky Gloss GG Feb2018 (wearing #7)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Purple
  • Shoes:  Pure Poison – Fringe Flat Sandals
  • Jewelry:  RealEvil – Areah Set: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – All I Need
  • Cats:  KittyCatS! – my two little Summer Lovin’ kitties from the 2019 Summer Collection (Satine, a girl Moody Blues, & Hendrix, a boy Purple Haze)
  • Location:  my home at the Hideaway Collective (private)