Month: September 2020

The Play of Light

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http://The Play of Light

I’ve always been fascinated by light.  How it streams through the clouds.  How it reflects and illuminates and hides and transforms.  When I was young, I had tried for a while to capture it in paint, but my talents in that arena are sadly lacking.  I’m absolutely amazed by what artists are able to capture.  Instead I turned to photography, where again I’m no artist but at least I can produce images that make me smile and nod and say, ok I like that.  Inworld I’ve been playing with windlights for quite some time; now I’m trying to teach myself how to use overlays in my photo editing program (and no, I don’t have Photoshop where it’s probably a bit easier).  I’ve discovered that adding a small light flare here or there can add a special little touch to an image and help bring out the magic of light.  I am humbled by what some of my fellow bloggers/photographers can do, and hope to be able to achieve even a portion of what I see…  To light!

  • Dress:  Petrichor/Plastik – Aryini Lian.  For a little dress, this is truly exceptional fantasy wear.  Everything about it is magical — from the bold lining around the entire edge of the dress to the fabulous ornamentation on the breast to the sexy but somehow demure cut.  100& custom rigged mesh, it fits like a dream.  And the texture options! You can choose from the color pack, the decal pack, the pattern pack, or the satin pack, each of which has many options in it for both the fabric & the edging; if you can’t choose, there’s a fatpack that has them all! (I’m wearing it it in Satin with Metal Lining with a texture from the decal pack; see the image below for a view from the front).  Sized for Hourglass, Belleza F/I, Legacy, & Maitreya.  Demo available. 
  • Horns:  Petrichor/Plastik – Uletia Horns Gatcha.  Take a chance on this gatcha for these stunning unisex mesh horns, you can’t lose!  15 HUDs to win, no rares.  Each version is HUD offering multiple choices of color for the horns & for the gemstones (which you can also hide if you choose). I’d wish you luck but you don’t need it, because every version is a winner!
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Petrichor/Plastik – Styliste
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Caroline
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Olek Makeup (eyeshadow); Shura Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings

Solitude

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http://Solitude

Solitude is one of those two-sided things… it can be sad and lonely, or it can be calming way to focus and replenish your spirit and your energies.  In the earlier days of Covid, many people had a bit too much solitude, but now that we’re all (hopefully!) more out and about, I’m finding those few hours of solitude are refreshing and necessary to my sanity, especially with all the craziness surrounding selling our house and getting ready for the big move.  I don’t smoke cigarettes, but I’ll admit that I did in my younger days (much younger lol!), and to me somehow smoking is always “visually” tied to relaxation.  Hmmm, I’m so relaxed I think it’s time to go do some serious shopping at all new September events!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Bonny.  Relaxing doesn’t equate to “no style,” as this gloriously detailed little denim shorts set proves.  I LOVE the top with all its openwork at the neckline & the shape of its bottom; the little denim shorts (& I do mean little!) are unbuttoned & frayed to the perfect degree.  I added a thong (see below) because I loved how it looked showing in the back, but it’s definitely not a necessity.  Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, the fatpack includes a 10-color HUD for the top & 6 for the shorts or, if you prefer, you can buy any of the colors individually.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the September Miix Event, open August 30th – September 20th.  Demos 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:  Stealthic – Sultry
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Thong:  MOZ Designs – Strapless Bra & Thong Panty
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Scarlett #5
  • Cat:  KittyCatS! – Just one of my breedable cats (Milo is actually my 2nd inworld cat ever!), I’m absolutely crazy for these! I even have my own little store on MarketPlace to sell some of my extra kittens 
  • Location:  The new hideaway (private)

Spicy Noir

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http://Spicy Noir

I am thrilled that August is over, it’s been so stressful and exhausting, I’m hoping that the joy of moving will soon set in.  Unfortunately, we’re still in the stressful stage.  The house was inspected for hours on Friday; now we’re in the stage where we negotiate what needs to be done so that we can get a contract signed.  Then it’s on to actually getting it done, and of course packing.  Just to make it a bit more stressful, we’re driving to our house for a week or so since we only saw it once a year ago and need measurements before we start paying to move things that won’t even fit.  Looks like it will be another tough month to get my blogging done, but it’s such a needed escape right now!!!  All I need is a few more hours each day to get it all done lol… oh well, all I can do is what I can do.  I don’t know about you, but I need a shopping break!

  • Outfit:  [MH Couture] – Veritee Sheer.  A corset waist-tied skirt & matching HUD-driven top, all in 8 sheer colors (the corset stays black).  Yes, it’s sheer, but the neck ruffle & a small solid panel on the skirt are artfully placed to help cover your bits if you care about those things (which I do).  Includes these sexy little black ankle boots.  I added a teeny thong as well, but that’s personal preference.  Veritee is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 08/20 Girls Heaven Event open August 23rd – September 16th.  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:  Sintiklia – Alma
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Smokey Eyeshadow;  LUXRebel – “LOVE Y” Group Gift Lipstick
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Hula Lula Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Thong:  MOZ Designs – Strapless Bra & Thong Panty
  • Nails:  Dark Passions – Koffin Nails, Foiled Valentine
  • Photo Booth/Pose:  FOXCITY –  City Life