One of my favorite parts of the holiday season are the lights. I just love walking the dog after dark, and seeing all the decorations lit up in the dark… even though they’re the same night after night, they still make smile, each and every time. That’s why one of my favorite parts of this year’s SL Christmas Expo — which you hopefully know by now is the last mega-event of the year for Relay for Life and it’s fight against cancer (this event’s mission is specifically raising money to fight children’s cancer) — is the 2nd Annual Lights of Hope Decoration Contest, where they take those beautiful outdoor decorations that I enjoy so much here in the real world and do them up big time inworld. I’ve included the poster below with some of the particulars, and to quote the formal description:
“Each of the builders has decorated the outside of one of their stunning houses in holiday style and brought it to the Expo. Stroll the Holiday Road neighbourhood at the Expo and vote for your favourites by donation to the American Cancer Society kiosk in front of each home! 100% of all “votes” go directly to the American Cancer Society. Be sure to pop over to the Real Estate Office in the neighbourhood where some of the builders have graciously placed out their entry home for sale in an American Cancer Society Christmas Expo vendor. But wait there is more! Linden Lab® Partners With The Expo to Help the American Cancer Society Fight Childhood Cancer! Linden Lab® will be decorating Linden homes as part of the Lights Of Hope contest. That’s right, teams of Lindens have been untangling lights, checking bulbs, inflating Santa’s and climbing to the rooftops to hang lights on their Linden homes. Do we have a Clark Griswald amongst them? Maybe a Martha Stewart? It’s up to you to decide what team has the best-decorated home.”
I can tell you it’s absolutely beautiful to stroll through the Lights of Hope areas. In fact, it’s where I took this pic. So if you love holiday lights — and unless you’re a true grinch, who doesn’t? — go for a stroll and marvel at the creativity of all these wonderful designers!
What I’m wearing:
- Gown: Allure Couture – Saraphine. Simply stunning complete formal outfit consisting of a low-cut, gold-trimmed, very modernized classic gown with a transparent corset & lace overlay, over-the-elbow gloves, & matching heels. Available in Black, Green, Purple & Red, or in a Fatpack with a HUD of 8 textures. Sized for Slink HG, Belleza F/I/V, eBody, Altamura, & Maitreya. 100% EXCLUSIVE DONATION ITEM to the fight against children’s cancer through Relay for Life at the 2019 SL Christmas Expo, open through Dec 15th. You can TP direct to the Allure booth at the Expo HERE. A We Love to Blog Designer.
- Head: Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
- Body: Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
- Skin: theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
- Hair: D!va – Helen
- Eyes: IKON – Triumph
- Lashes/Makeup: SlackGirl – Thay Deluxe Lashes; Amata HD Eyeshadow; Amata HD Lips
- Freckles: Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
- Jewelry: RH Engel Jewelry – Hope Emerald/Diamond Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
What Crichton’s wearing:
- Tuxedo: Allure Couture – Steven. This handsome tux is also a complete outfit, including the “suit”, the vest, & the shoes. Available in the same color choices as the Saraphine gown — Black, Green, Purple & Red, or in a Fatpack with a HUD of 8 textures. What I like most about this tux is that the color choices allow you to match while still maintaining a very classic look. Sized for Slink, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, & Classic XS-XL. 100% EXCLUSIVE DONATION ITEM to the fight against children’s cancer through Relay for Life at the 2019 SL Christmas Expo, open through Dec 15th. You can TP direct to the Allure booth at the Expo HERE. A We Love to Blog Designer.
- Head & Skin: Akeruka (AK) – Clay (deluxe bento, with BOM)
- Body: Slink – Male Physique Mesh Body
- Hair: Volthair – George
- Eyes: IKON – Odyssey
The scene:
- Pose: ACT 5 Poses – 340 Couple Stand (Marketplace Only)… it should be noted that this pose is not presented as designed since I was unable to rez the pose but instead had to use it separately for male & female & then position to create something unique & different
- Location: SL Christmas Expo, Lights of Hope
