Month: February 2020

Ready to swing into spring?

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It seems a bit early to me this year, but spring definitely seems to have sprung, at least a bit.  That’s what both the groundhog and my allergies are saying anyway.  Not that I have any plans to put away my winter shoes anytime soon… they’re still predicting a light wintry mix tonight, but it will be extremely short-lived and then we’re back to the seesawing temperatures that drive my joints crazy.  But oh, the flowers that bloom in the spring… I can’t wait till they start poking their little heads up! I particularly enjoy it when there’s still a light snow on the ground but the crocuses are there… and somehow I think it will be that kind of crazy spring.  One thing is certain… all the February events are now in full bloom as it were, with tons of awesome buys.  Here are just a few of my faves…  happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  MOZ Designs –  NEW!  “Ursula” Leather Jacket & Dress.  The jacket & dress design was inspired by one that Mo saw on the series “The Witcher”. The rich textured distressed leather looks amazingly realistic & the embossed tree on the back (see the pic below) is almost touchable.  This 100% Original fitmesh comes in separate colors or in a glorious Fat Pack of all colors.  Sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, eBody & Legacy.  Demo available.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the February eBento event, February 11th to 29th. Remember to wear your Muses tag for 25% OFF instore or at events! 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Tawney, worn in Caramel browless.  Another stunning beauty of an Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows).  Closeup without makeup is below, so you can see exactly how beautiful Tawney is all by herself as a blank canvas. EXCLUSIVELY available at the all-new Girls Heaven event, open February 9th – March 4th.  Demos & shape also available.
  • Head, Skin, Eyes, Makeup:   LOGO – Willow
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Willow
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Luminesse – Kosazana Cinnabar Gold Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:   STUN Poses – Pose Pack Collection Bento ‘Shelly’ #104
  • Backdrop:  Crystal Store – Flowers Backdrop

Shades of Love

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I know I’ve spoken about it before, but there are all different kinds of love in the world.  The fact is that love indeed makes the world go round, and to my mind, as long as no one gets hurt (who doesn’t want to be, that is), there’s really nothing wrong with any of them. So although this is definitely not my personal definition of love, for some people it might be.  Maybe Cupid just used a different kind of arrow to create a different shade of red…  in any case, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Swank & Co. –  Love Use F*ck Me Body Bow Set.  Now you can wrap yourself up as a very special Valentine’s present with this body bow; one long satiny ribbon drops down from the front of the gold clasp on the bodice, narrows, & then goes up the back as the thinnest of ribbons.  Includes 3 blindfolds (one for each saying), choker, earrings, heart lip ring, & matching heels with ribbons wrapping up the calves & fantastic thick gold stiletto heels. Sized for Maitreya & fitmesh only, & available only as an EXCLUSIVE at the February Swank Event, February 7th – 29th.
  • Hair:   Analog Dog – Evolve
  • Pose:  Cara’s Poses – Mistress 1 (turned around; I’m using the male pose & vice versa)

Love My Planet

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Unless you have a heart of stone, I’m sure you’ve felt the impact of the tragedy of the fires in Australia.  Obviously, those of us who live halfway across the planet can’t possibly understand the full impact and the devastation.  But if you love this planet — and I surely hope you do — then you’ve felt SOMETHING.  Me, I’ve adored koala bears and everything Australian since I was a little girl and assigned Australia for my “independent study and presentation”.  I still remember the poster board I created with cut-outs and descriptions of koala bears, platypus, kangaroos, and dingos… I still have a collection of dozens of koala bears of all types.  So for me, the opportunity to help raise awareness (!!!) and much-needed funds was a no-brainer, and I jumped at the chance to incorporate it into my blogging.  I hope you’ll take the time to check out both events I’m blogging today… happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  LUXE Paris – Amorous Jumpsuit.  Can be worn with or without the sleeves; either way, the cut of this glorious red jumpsuit is simply exquisite! Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, & Classic.  EXCLUSIVE at the February Swank Event, February 7th – 29th.
  • Koala Snuggler:  Tylar’s Treasures – Koala Snuggler with Heart Emitter.  Includes a holding animation.  See below for a closeup of the little hearts that are softly emitted (it’s definitely NOT one of those annoying huge emitters, blasting things out, just very soft falling little hearts).  EXCLUSIVE at the LOVEmyPlanet Harambee Charity Fair dedicated to support the fire emergency in Australia and Save the Koalas! Event dates are February 7th – March 22nd.
  • Koala & Tree:  Tylar’s Treasures – Koala with Eucalyptus Tree.  It’s copy/mod, so I put two together, but you can easily use it alone, make a eucalyptus grove or even a forest. Another EXCLUSIVE at the LOVEmyPlanet Harambee Charity Fair, February 7th – March 22nd.
  • Head & Eyes:   LOGO – Mae
  • Skin:  LOGO – Naomi, worn in Blossom
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Makeup:  LOGO – Smokey Eyeshadow
  • Hair:  Doux – Brandie
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  no.match – NO_DIAMOND loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

A Gazebo, Built for Romance

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February… the shortest month of the year and, with Valentine’s Day almost in the middle, it’s also “the month of love.”  But there are a lot of different kinds of love, and even romantic love can mean totally different things to different people.  And actually, that’s true about just about everything, isn’t it.  Maybe that’s part of the thinking behind this month’s theme for the Swank Event… it’s called 50 Shades of Red. And for my first post, I’m focusing on a beautiful, romantic gazebo, just ready and waiting for days and nights of love-filled and lovely moments.  Perfect for the month of love!

Swank & Co.:   Romance Rose Edition Gazebo with Light Affects – beautiful romantic gazebo to dress up any landscape & any relationship.  The gazebo includes climbing roses, wrapped & hanging strings of lights, scattered flowers & tiny lights, & then built-in lights, all you do is touch the bouquet on any of the four sides!  Each bouquet when you click it generates a light; you have 4 lights, & 4 light colors — yellow, pink, green, & blush red. Of course the highlight is the giant lit-up bud in the crown, complete with what looks like sparkles emitted into the air but are “permanently” placed.  The gazebo comes in four versions based on color of the flowers — blush roses (shown), red roses, pink roses, & yellow roses.  EXCLUSIVE at the February Swank Event, February 7th – 29th.

Happy shopping!

Daydreamer

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So I seem to be behind in everything.  In RL, I’m behind in my chores. Behind in my work. In SL, I’m behind in my blogging. Behind in my landscaping, now that the snow has left the estate I primarily live on.  And yet, I feel like I’m always rushing, always busy, always late.  My head just isn’t where it’s supposed to be, which really isn’t like me at all.  It’s been this way ever since I got back from a little long weekend jaunt down to Florida to see my aging mom; I just can’t seem to get my head together.  Instead, I seem to be turning into a daydreamer, just dreaming my life away… I guess there are worse things to be, at least in the short-term.  But the month is gearing up now, so I’m giving myself a much needed kick in the you-know-what to get up and get going back to business!  As for all of you out there, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Maddie Shorts Outfit.  The epitome of casual, the outfit consists of a stylish long-sleeved shirt closed by only one button, short shorts with a few hanging threads, sneakers & socks.  Total comfort mixed with total style! There’s a Fatpack of the complete outfit, containing 8 original textures in separate HUDs for the shirt, shorts, & sneakers/socks, which are also sold in their own fatpacks in case for some strange reason you don’t want the whole thing.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVE new release for the 7 Event, February 5th – 20th.  A We Love to Blog Designer. (There’s a men’s outfit also available!)
  • Head:   LOGO – Mae
  • Skin:  LOGO – Naomi, worn in Blossom
  • Eyes:  theSkinnery – Saudade (Omega applier)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Sultry
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry:   Dahlia – Gamma – Sun, Moon & Stars Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  The new hideaway (private)

Coming Up Blank

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There are a lot of things I really like about getting older, the biggest being that I care a whole lot less about what other people think.  But one thing I really DON’T like (aside from all the aches and pains and looks stuff lol) is the inability to connect with information that I just know is in my brain.  No I don’t walk into rooms and wonder why I’m there, and I still remember all the words to songs I grew up with and lots of movie quotes.  I still do pretty well on Jeopardy! every night. For me, the worst is when I see someone that I absolutely recognize, but either I just can’t quite place them or (and this is the worst) I know exactly who they are but can’t quite remember their name.  Now I’ll admit that although I’ve always been very good with faces, I’ve never been particularly good at names.  In fact I taught my kids at a very young age to always say, “Mom, you remember Mrs. so and so” in order to kickstart my memory. But now that they’re grown and I’m on my own, there are times that I’m standing there racking my brain, trying to make those synapses connect… though I will say that I’ve gotten quite good at holding conversations with people who THINK I know exactly who they are to the point that I walk away having absolutely no idea who I’ve been talking to lol, and I don’t think they have a clue! At least I hope they don’t! Not quite sure if that’s funny or sad… probably a mix of both.  Not much I can do about it either way lol, except to go do some shopping therapy!  Happy shopping!

  • Top:  MOZ Designs –  NEW!  “Hannah” Cold Shoulder Top. I’m always a fan of the cold shoulder look, but Mo has really outdone herself this time, using it on this little crop top with a flared bottom, corded edging, & the most beautifully feminine sleeves with a slight sheer & flare below the elbow! Original fitmesh in solid knits OR a variety of beautiful floral or animal patterns.  Sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, & eBody.  Demo available.  Remember to wear your Muses tag for 25% OFF instore.  There’s also a special version in a wild wicker print available for just one more day as a GROUP GIFT (see below for a pic). 
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs –  “Macy” Jeans, the perfect classic complement for a special top like Hannah. Original fitmesh in a variety of denim textures.  Sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, & eBody.  Demo available.  Remember to wear your Muses tag for 25% OFF instore.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Siberia, worn in Caramel browless.  A classic beauty of an Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows), so beautiful I’ve gone with no makeup. EXCLUSIVELY available at the Sense event until February 8th.  Demos & shape also available.
  • Head: Tonic – Pixie, the newest bento head from Tonic
  • 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:  Doux – Mecca
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Luminesse – Alavia Demmi Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Guitar Case
  • Location:  Backdrop Central
Wild Wicker Print GROUP GIFT

A New Day Begins

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A new day.  It’s a wonderful thing. You can view it as all sorts of things… new beginnings, letting go, looking forward, turning the corner, there are tons of well-known little phrases to encapsulate whatever you need in your life at the time as a bit of encouragement.  This morning’s new day is coinciding with a new month as well, and here in SL it’s also coinciding with a new season in my home, when all the snow goes away.  So lots of new beginnings, the dawn of a new time.  Hopefully it will bring only good things or at the very least, more good than bad! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  !!smesh – NEW! Belice Jumpsuit.  Fits like a second skin — it’s that tight, that clingy, & that comfy… but I honestly don’t think skin ever looked this sexy!  I’ve been wearing this everywhere I love it so, though I’m awfully glad I don’t have to worry about having to handle bathroom situations lol!  Includes a 6 color-HUD where you can color the jumpsuit, the laces, & the metal parts all separately (I’m wearing green with black laces).  Sized for Hourglass, Legacy & Maitreya. Demo available.
  • Head, Skin, Eyes:   LOGO – Willow
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Eternity, new VIP style
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Green
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Dragonfly Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove