Month: April 2022

Taste the Wine

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http://Taste the Wine

Yes, yes, I’m not a redhead in this shot.  I know, it’s a shocker!  I’m ALWAYS a redhead, it just suits my personality.  Even IRL I’ve been a redhead since my early 20s (and no, I’m not going to tell you how long ago THAT was; suffice it to say it was many many moons ago lol).  But sometimes, a look just cries out for something different, and I always try to go where an outfit wants to take me.  This outfit has sophisticated sexiness, that small touch of elegance, which is my favorite look in here. I felt all grown up and irresistible, and when trying on this new hair, the ombre just set off the dress so beautifully, it demanded to be paired.  So an awesome new look without the red…   I haven’t been able to convince myself to change for days now, but I’m sure I’ll be back to my red for the next look.  But for now, I’m just going to sip my wine, watch the passersby, and seeing how they notice me lol!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  You by GeMyles – Lucille Outfit.  A laced-tied dress with matching jacket & panty liner that together is totally sexy with a definite touch of sophistication.  Sized for Legacy, Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody, & Maitreya, Lucille includes a 10 texture HUD.  EXCLUSIVELY at the April Swank Event, April 7th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Boots:  You by GeMyles – Caryn Boots.  Sexy high heels with rope leggings, these awesome boots include a 22 texture HUD.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the April Swank Event, April 7th – 30th.  Demo available.  See the picture below for a full shot of these must-have boots.
  • Tattoo:  KIRA Tattoo – Love Forever.  Awesome chest tattoo with 3 different level intensities in BOM (50%, 75%, & 100%).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the April Swank Event, April 7th – 30th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  bonbon – Setsu
  • Makeup:  Warpaint – Polaris Eyeshadow; Heron – Jade Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Meva – Poetry Jewell Silver Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Riviera 4
  • Backdrop:  FoxCity – Corner Wineria

Studious Fae

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http://Studious Fae

I’m so excited I can’t keep my wings from flapping! I have a new sponsor, Viki, whose clothes I’ve LOVED (and blogged whenever at a sponsored event, and then some!), AND I have a new look (yes, again).  I know that fae age differently, that we stay looking quite young far beyond our years, but the mirror reflected someone I just didn’t recognize, and I felt “out of sync” with who (and what) I am.  April is a time of rebirth, when the world reawakens and springs to new life, so what better time for new beginnings?  I’ve even demanded (and received!) a bit of inclusion in the blog title (well at least in the tag line after listening to some blathering about domain names… I just started sharpening my knife, and suddenly there was an equitable solution lol).   I’m working to better myself in other ways too… I’m no longer just going to play and explore when not working.  Instead I’m going to study up on how else I can serve my people, to set myself apart from being just another scout and defender.  In my adopted tribe, ANYONE can rise to leadership, and I am committed to making myself worthy of the crown…  I do find though that my attention span is a bit limited when the sun is shining outside, and I hear the sounds of the vendors opening their stalls and hawking their sales.  Just a few more minutes, and I’m off for my daily round of shopping… Join me?

  • Gown:  Viki – Pandora, a collaborative effort with #SCHOEN.     Available in 10 individual colors or as a fatpack, each one features the most beautiful non-sparkly glitter.  A somewhat relaxed gown with tons of style, there’s an artful drapiness around the tie at the waist plus special detailing up the back of the skirt (see below).  Sized for Legacy, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Maitreya, Pandora is 100% Original & Material Enabled, &  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE for 25% OFF at the April round of The Narrative Event, April 1st – 21st.  Demo available.
  • Book:  FLO – Herbarium Book.  Bento hold animated, two different poses are included… one for both hands as shown, plus one just for the left hand.  A decor rezz version is also in the set, together with the book + bookstand.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the April round of The Narrative Event, April 1st – 21st. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Eyes:  OJAYO – Yoshi Eyes
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Lillium
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Farys Horns
  • Makeup:  Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadow
  • Jewelry:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX; lassitude & ennui – winter mori crown
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Fairy Bug Wings
  • Location:  The World of Arallyn Roleplay

Let the Sunshine In

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http://Let the Sunshine In

It’s been very gloomy and rainy here in real life the last few days; what better way to brighten the mood than by redecorating, creating a brightness within despite the gloominess without.  I would love to have been able to add vibrant rays of sunshine streaming in, but my editing skills are just not there, and I try very hard never to do what I consider “over-editing”, but to capture the reality of SL slightly enhanced as opposed to exhibiting the magic of Photoshop (which I don’t even own lol, but it’s the Xerox of it’s time, being now used as a generic term).  I love the room I’ve created, it has an upbeat that makes me smile when I walk in… let the sun shine in!  And then, go shop!!!!

Dreamland Designs:   The Helen Collection.  I know, I know, I say it a lot, but I REALLY love this collection, love as in long-term love, the kind of love you need when it comes to buying furniture because who wants to keep redecorating over and over (unless of course you blog H&G like me, & then it just goes with the territory).  So what exactly has me so head over heels about the set?  I never can really point to one specific thing, since the overall feeling it generates is a combination of many factors, but I DO know that in this instance, at least one reason is the way subdued neutrals are contrasted with the bright pillows, breaking up what could be a very traditional look with a terrific burst of color… the fact that the colors of that burst are my favorites (as anyone who reads my blog should easily recognize) just adds more ooomph to it for me.  I also love the elements of the overall package… just the right number of pieces… not so many it’s overwhelming, not so few that your scene looks incomplete.  I just redecorated IRL… I wish I could have found THIS set!!! Here are the various parts of the collection that I used:

  • Living Room Set.  Includes the couch (which is chock full of single & couple bento animations), rug (artfully folded back… love that touch of messy!!), pillows casually strewn on the floor, coffee table, candlesticks, hanging lights, & wall covering.  The right things are neutral; the best things have the bright & oh-so-right tones that light up the room.  And I mean that both literally & figuratively, because the lights are touch on/off to brighten it up a bit & merge with the soft light from the candles.  Available in PG or Adult versions.
  • Heart Cabinet Set.  Includes the cabinet, the lamp, the planter. & the two picture frames.  The hearts on the cabinet are so subtle that I didn’t even notice them until I started shooting… I was completely surprised when I saw them there!  The different elements can be moved around as you want (I moved one of the pictures from the top of the cabinet to the side).  The lamp is touch on/off.
  • Wooden Slice Table.  Sliced wood table in a contemporary style. Includes the plants & the steaming cup of coffee.