Month: August 2020

A private place for pie

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http://A Private Place for Pie

I never tire of creating special little nooks and crannies on my property, so I just had to do one more little post for the month.  What makes this patio so awesome is how it’s already designed as a self-contained “nook”.  Enclosed by wood “walls” with gates that open, flowers, & a free-standing wood plant hanger with two hanging baskets, it’s incredibly easy to place with its rez box to create your own little hideaway for eating sweets to your heart’s content! Fits into just about any kind of scenery…

CJ Creations – Sunset Garden Patio Place.  Doors open/close by touch; bells ring by touch on/off. 23 different single animations for him/her — eat pie, drink coffee, & more; 4 lovely couple cuddles. 8 different pies & napkins as deco on the table.  (See the closeup below.) Available EXCLUSIVELY for one more day at the August round of the Swank Event, which closes tomorrow August 31st. 

Gleam

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http://Gleam

You know that look he gets in his eye?  The one that makes you tingle and melt all at the same time?  All kinds of things can spark that look, including the perfect piece of lingerie (which I guess is why it’s so popular lol).  I learned a long time ago it’s not just about what the lingerie reveals… it’s about the “package” it creates.  Details that invite touch… and this bodysuit definitely has it all!  Hmmm, why do I want to cover this up at all?  You’ll struggle a bit with THAT question, too, once you see how this amazing little bodysuit flaunts your shape while maintaining a bit of that all-important mystery… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Greta.  The gleam of satin on this lace-trimmed semi-sheer bodysuit will match the gleam in his eye!  Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, you can buy it in black or any of 5 other colors or in a fatpack (HUD controlled).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the XXX Original Event, open August 13th – September 3rd.  Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Terceira
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Freckles:  DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Makeup:  DS’Elles – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Kokoro Poses – Makeup

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

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http://Greek Goddess reduxhttp://Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous

OK, so I’m not rich and I’m definitely not famous, but I’m definitely feeling like I’m both.  Between the glorious rich tones of this outfit that I can easily envision fitting in anywhere from Morocco to a luxurious Mediterranean villa to a special party at home and this fabulous Greek villa, I’m queen for a day.  And I’m going to make the most of it!  Hmmm, now where did I leave my yacht?

The look:

  • Outfit:    Melt – Zahra Outfit.  If I had to sum this sensational two piece dress up in one word it would undoubtedly be rich.  The 8 HUD-controlled jeweled tones are simply luxurious, yet the fit has the ease of only the very top couture designs.  Simply glorious! Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, & available EXCLUSIVELY at Fable 5, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 8th – 31st.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Evolve
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Jewelry:  Bliensen + Maitai – Lamiya Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  CORPUS – Stylish Lean

The scene:

  • Building & Furniture:  Swank & Co. –  Santorini Patio Garden.  Completely furnished walled Greek garden, including two sets of ornamental gates that open, a splashing fountain, a dining table for 6 (all chairs with animations!), two built-in patio benches (with single & couple animations), potted palm, planter cluster, hanging grape vines, light sconces, & more.  See below for a shot from the other side. EXCLUSIVELY available in PG or Adult versions at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 31st. 
  • Backdrop:  WonderWall Full Perm Textures – Santorini 10 Backdrops Background Textures

By the Waterfall

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http://By the Waterfall

I’ve always loved waterfalls, big ones, small ones, doesn’t matter.  Something about the sound, the feel, that freshness in the air all around them is just so invigorating both to body and spirit.  The big waterfalls are inspiring and mesmerizing; little ones entice you to draw ever closer to their magic.  A mystical way to start a fae’s busy day!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Linnett Celtic Skirt Outfit.  Perfectly styled for fantasy folk, but also for the regular human female. Includes a relatively small halter top, an asymmetrical high-waisted skirt with a single ruffle & celtic symbols stitched in gold, matching thong panties (a necessity since it gets VERY short on the side), & matching open-work leather leggings.  Available in a 10 texture Fatpack, or as a 6 texture Slimpack, in all ORIGINAL textures.  The complete outfit is sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya, but the top & skirt are included in other sizes as well.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the August Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 12th – 30th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Petrichor/Plastik – Styliste (lip stripe also worn)
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Metal Satyr Horns
  • Hair:  Kuni – Hera
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Shura Makeup (eyeshadow)
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Ragged Fairy Wings
  • Pose:   Stardust – Aurelia #5
  • Location:  Elvion

One hot mess

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http://One hot mess

OMG, selling a house in these times is EXHAUSTING.  On the good side, houses where we live are moving waaaaaay faster than they used to.  Last year, when we first started planning for this, we expected it to take up to six months. Now we’re being told it will be just a matter of weeks.  But what we didn’t realize was what that meant in terms of showing the house.  Yesterday alone we had 8 showings.  And since we’re not allowed to be “in” the house (we can be in the backyard) and we currently have two big dogs here (one who is a rambunctious 9-month-old 80-lb pitbull puppy), it means sitting in the backyard with two dogs on leashes or dragging them off for yes, another walk.  So far, today will be an off day with only two showings scheduled, but we’re being told to prepare for an onslaught over the weekend.  We’re going to need a vacation after this lol!  I’ve barely had time to go inworld what with all the prep, cleaning, and avoiding being inside, but some outfits just demand to be blogged, no matter what! Enjoy your shopping!!!!

  • Outfit:  YoU by GeMyles – Evangeline & Boots.  Talk about hot!  This outfit completely wow’d my partner & demanded his full attention!  An off-shoulder top with fishnet sleeves paired with open front shorts in 6 denim textures (HUD driven) plus black thigh-high fishnet boots & a choker, Evangeline is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V,  Tonic Curvy/Fine (not the boots though), & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at The Darkness August Event through August 31st.  Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Tram – G0220
  • Sunglasses:  Mulloy – Amalfi
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  DS’Elles – Scandalous Crave Lipstick
  • Tattoo:  ShitStorm – Darkness Tattoo
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Bento Nails Mesh Stiletto Long Mongrel
  • Jewelry:  Aurealis Jewelry – Kiara Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Taxi Bento Pose Set
  • Location:  The Hood

I Choose Evil

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http://I Choose Evil!I’m so excited that I’m starting to build a small set of quality fantasy sponsors! I just find it so much fun to give Thea her wings and see where she lands…  this time, it was right in the middle of a land of Enchantment, where she opted to exercise the glorious evil side of fantasy.  OMG, such fun to glory in being mean and self-centered!!!!  There’s so much available, and so many ways to use accessories that can be used for good or evil, but being good can just be so boring, can’t it???  But, the option is there, whichever way you choose to go lol!

  • Outfit:  Poet’s Heart – Rosaura Gown.  A gown that can be worn two ways (with or without the shoulder thingie), Rosaura reminds me of the question in the Wizard of Oz, “Are you a good witch or a bad witch?, although being designed for an event with a Sleeping Beauty them, instead you get to choose between being the evil queen or the innocent young damsel.  I of course opted for being evil lol!  Sized for Slink Hourglass & Maitreya, these beautifully detailed gown with a separate overskirt comes in 4 color packs plus a  fatpack, with each color pack having 5 colors + black (dark colors) or white (light colors). HUDs can be mix and matched, & allow you to change the color of the gown, the corset, the laces, & the metal hardware.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at Enchantment (Sleeping Beauty theme!), open August 8th – 31st.
  • Horns:  Petrichor/Plastik – Strasi Galaxy Horns.   Introduced at this year’s Fantasy Faire, still photography simply cannot capture the magic of these horns!  100% custom mesh, 9 different variations are included, from solid to muted ) shown in red in the above pic, with spinning worlds) to Cel Stars (shown in blue below, with light that travels up the horns).  HUD controlled with 36 fade variant colors + 16 space variants as well as an Add On Color Picker, together with the fact that these are non-rigged so they can be turned & moved, it’s easy to create whatever look you want!  Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Stix – Cosmos Gold
  • Hair:  Kuni – Minha
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Starlet Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Wings:  Material Squirrel (appears to be extinct) – Bellona Wings
  • Staff:  Snowpaws – Luna Staff (Hunt Gift at Enchantment)
  • Pose:  Jinx – Don’t Touch Poses (Hunt Gift at Enchantment)

Beer on the Bay

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http://Beer on the Bay

So I’m no fan of beer, I’ve never developed a liking for the taste.  But THIS is definitely what I need…  some time on an empty stretch of beach to just be with nature and stop stressing out! Today is the day that our house goes on the real estate market… it’s been very stressful to say the least, and that stress will probably be pretty constant for months what with showings, contracts, closings, packing, and the actual moving and resettling.  I’ve been in this house for more than 30 years… it’s where we raised our kids, so leaving it — even for a better lifestyle — is definitely as much of a sad event as it is a happy one.  Starting a new chapter is great, but it does mean ending the one before.  Sighs… now where’s that beach?

  • Outfit:  AnaSTyle – Letizia White.  As I’ve said before (& is clearly visible just by a quick look at my blogging history lol), I love off-shoulder tops, and the shoulders to this seemingly simple top are loose, way-off-shoulder, & very loopy, so that if you stretch out your arms they seem to expand.  Asymmetrical in front, with leather lacing up the slightly open sides, are added details that show it’s not just another t-shirt top. The washed jeans are long & wide bottomed, & just scream comfort.  I didn’t wear the included high heel mules because who can walk through the sand in those! Letizia is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 07/20 Girls Heaven Event that’s open just a few more days till August 19th.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Navy & Copper – Hannah
  • Sunglasses:  Mulloy – Amalfi
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  DS’Elles – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Marina Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Props:  Crystal – Crystona cooler
  • Location:  Soul2Soul Bay

Pretty Woman

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http://Pretty Woman

As a blogger, you tend to wear a lot more fashion than a non-blogging avatar.  And if it’s one thing I’ve learned, outfits tend to fall into 5 categories: things I’d NEVER wear, things that look good “on the hangar” but just don’t fit my body/shape to advantage, things that look good, and things that not only look good, they make me feel good too.  This little dress falls into that last, absolutely best category.  Somehow the combination of the cut of the dress and those glorious polka dots make me swing my hips with just a bit more swagger and feel perky and more attractive, while I hear Roy Orbison singing in my head.  Maybe it’s because this dress looks simply amazing from the back, I don’t know.  All I know is that it’s been a while since I just haven’t felt like changing to the next outfit because I feel so good in this one!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Charlie Sun Dress.  To me this pretty little polka-dot dress has a definite retro feel that just makes you feel like that iconic pretty woman walking down the street.  The shape is just perfect, with a modest scoop, a black drawstring that hikes the front of the dress up just the right amount of sexy over one thigh, & the spaghetti straps cross & wrap & recross over a low back (see below for how amazing this dress looks from the back).  Includes matching high heeled sandals & a C-string for a truly killer outfit that’s available in a 15 texture Fatpack, or as an 8 texture Slimpack, all ORIGINAL textures.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Signature Alice, Maitreya, Altamura, eBody Curvy, & Legacy.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 4 Seasons Event, open TODAY August 15th through August 29th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Lady
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Fall Eyeshadow;  DS’Elles – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Night Sassy Bento Pose Set
  • Location:  1950s & 1960s America in Time Portal

Going Japanese

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http://Tokyo Love

The theme for this month’s Swank Event is “Swank around the world.”  I seem to have landed in Japan (see my post of August 10th HERE), and I’m enjoying it so much, I’ve decided to stay a while.  Luckily, as described in detail in that post, I found an amazing Japanese bungalow on sale at the 4-Seasons Event, and all the furniture and decor fits perfectly to make a lovely home!  Don’t miss the details of this amazing build (see the pic below for just part of the bungalow) as provided in my earlier post; but in THIS post, I’m focused on this fabulous Asian decor!

Park Place Home Decor – Elegant style in this gorgeous collection with an Asian flair.  All listed items are sold individually & are EXCLUSIVELY available at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 30th.

  • Kokoro Daybed – In adult & PG versions, with a HUD to choice between 4 colors of the bed covering itself, & 10 textures for the pillows.  Loaded with single & couple animations.   
  • Black Tansu Chest & Accessories
  • Empire Floor Screen
  • Fern on Stand
  • Kuro Four-Globe Floor Lamp, with on/off touch
  • Lighted Shoji Screen Set, with on/off touch
  • Reversible Wall Art Decor

Also shown:

  • Bungalow:   MAke a MArk – Japanese Bungalow 3. Includes two skylighted rooms (only one shown in pic), both with sliding shoji screen doors (the one in front slides to the side; two on the side open as shown to a central gallery with flagstones & a wood slat back wall).  The build also includes side garden walls with open doors to the outside (one can be seen below), grass ground with stone walkway to those doors & two uplights, front garden section with bamboo on the sides, stone sections, rippling water sections, & a center wood walkway.  Self-rezzing box, so it’s easy to set up & move to where you want it.  Perfect for home or shop.  On sale for a 50% promo discount EXCLUSIVELY at the upcoming round of the 4 Seasons Event, opening August 15th.  See my earlier post featuring this build HERE.
  • Other Asian Decor:  Evolving Images – Asian gong that sounds when touched; Buddha Rock with Candles (candles go on/off by touch).  Both items exclusively available at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 30th, & also featured in my earlier post.
  • Bath:  Roawenwood – Bitty Basin Bath & Bath Accessories
  • Rugs:  (Extinct Vendor) – Japanese Tatami Rugs
  • Cats:  Rezz Room – Grouchy Cat Napping; TM Creation – two cats; KittyCatS – Wicker Bed