Month: September 2024

Just breathe…

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Sometimes you just need a moment to breathe… Considering I no longer have an ultra-demanding job, it’s amazing how stressed I can get.  My 5+ year-old computer has been struggling, not just with SL (BUGSPLAT!) but freezing even with everyday tasks… freezing to the point of having to unplug it, even the power button not working.  We’re going on a 3-week-long vacation in October, and with 3 pets at home, making arrangements for their in-home care has been a huge issue.  And don’t even let me get started with all the health issues that have been cropping up.  Hopefully today marks the beginning of the end for all that.  Computer is ordered.  New monitor is ordered.  Pet care is arranged.  Doctors have been/are being seen.  And I just downloaded a new updated version of Firestorm, so hopefully all that crashing after TPing home will be done.  Breathes deep and appreciates the beauty around me… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Simone Dress.  Another adorably sexy little dress that continually elicited comments from my partner!  Low cut (I needed nipple covers), wrap top with spaghetti straps, cinched in waist with a cute metallic belt, & then a two-tiered swingy bottom… sexy indeed! Includes coordinated heels plus a 100-color HUD with 7 Jewel options + 3 metal options (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, & MaitreyaLaraX.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Collection Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1;  BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Beloved Jewelry – Manika Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Violet
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty Photo Studio

Energize for Autumn

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So much of my life in SL — both as a blogger and as a resident — is “setting the scene.”  Being in a monogamous long-term relationship for more than 16 years with my inworld partner,  I work hard to make our home feel like “home”, but I strive  to keep things fresh by “changing it up” for every season and creating new scenes in our home (or bringing back old favorites).  This gorgeous dining set with a romantic autumn atmosphere is a perfect example.  Originally used in a different home on a different lot in a different autumn, I have happily re-installed it in our newest home (though admittedly this is NOT where I shot it).   Perfect for welcoming him home on “date night”, sitting at the table, using one of its built-in single animations, perusing my ipad.  Upon his arrival, moving to the delightfully romantic cuddles built into the table.  With the adult version, you can even move on from there if you so choose.  Wherever you choose to set up this set, it looks amazing and sets a lovely mood.  Perfect for Samhain or any other time that calls for fall splendor (and maybe even that perfect touch of romance to spice things up)!

Dreamland Designs:  Samhain Autumn Dining Table.  Available in adult & PG. Single dining animations with props on the chair; more romantic adult & cuddles in the table. Bento animations only. The pumpkin decor has a beautiful light sparkling.  Includes all the table decor, the rug, plus hanging lights (which turn on/off) which are not shown.  Rezzes as a complete scene.  ON SALE as part of Energy Weekend Sept 13th – 15th.

Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Chestnut Pavilion

 

THERE’S my shot!

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I’m definitely starting to feel more comfortable doing photography with PBR… getting a bunch of PBR-enabled windlights has definitely helped, but plenty of the older ones work well with a few tweaks as needed.  Sadly though, my technology woes continue… is it the PBR that keeps making me crash, or is it my poor struggling computer? I think it’s that PBR is just pushing my computer to its limits (and past!!!), so an upgrade is definitely imminent., especially since my current computer can’t be upgraded to Windows 11.  I unfortunately missed out on a sale price because I was still researching all the options, with an eye towards “future-proofing” (I’d rather spend a bit more now, and have my computer last that much longer).  But either way, I’m getting better at finding the shot I want, and then actually capturing it!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  JUMO Luxury – Simone.  Perfect outfit for those early fall days, when you first start needing that light sweater but if you get too warm you can easily slip it off.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+LaraX, & Kupra, Simone includes a lo-cut minidress & a long sleeved sweater loosely tied around the waist, together with a  huge range of textures in a HUD that lets you choose a different color/pattern for every element (see the ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Lilis
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Collection Eyeshadow; BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Boho Celebration Fiesta Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Picture Time
  • Location:  Winchester Harbor

Fae at Lost Unicorn

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Who doesn’t love unicorns?  Sometimes I wonder if they truly did exist in real life but were hunted to extinction, as so many wondrous species have been throughout history.  But here in SL, at least, unicorns are still to be found, and IMHO they are nowhere quite as lovely as they are in their very own world at Lost Unicorn… a perfect place for fae (and yes, even humans) to explore! Happy shopping!

P.S.: AARGH!!! Sometimes I think that using a computer successfully is ALSO like finding a unicorn!  Now that my constant crashing issues in SL appear to have improved somewhat, Flickr wouldn’t let me upload despite their status showing “no issues.”  Here I am, about 5 hours later, being told that “We had a brief incident that was affecting uploads.  Our engineers have resolved the issue now.”  Now that I’ve lost most of the day… but maybe, just maybe, I’ve found this unicorn?

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Silethe.  Another gorgeous dress with that unique Petrichor style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.”  As always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing, as is the range of options in any of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs  (she’s also available in 10 single colors, if you can manage to choose just one).  This time, the fabric packs are not “fabric” per se; they’re graphic choices (one is fabric only without graphic)… I’ve chosen “Bravery”, which is the regally gorgeous lion! (See the ad below which also shows Cunning, the snake.)  There’s also a Megapack so you get all fabrics.  Silethe is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu.  Originally released for the recent Wizarding Faire, both the outfit & demo are available at the main store.  
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove in Lavender Fairy (body skin by Velour)
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Amos
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_EMPIRE
  • Horns, Necklaces & Forehead Deco:  Petrichor – Farys
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol2; StunnerOriginals – Bellatrix HD Lips
  • Tattoo:  Octubre x Kitty Coven – Luz
  • Wings:  Aii  – Fairy Wings
  • Shoes:  Sheba – Cyra Sandals
  • Pose:  Stardust – Summer Breeze
  • Location:  Lost Unicorn

Goodbye, Summer

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I’m having an incredibly hard time this year believing that yes, summer is over.  The stores are full of Halloween and Thanksgiving merchandise, and SL has crossed that line where everything is fall colors and pumpkins.  So although a summery outfit might still make it into my blog (I’m in Florida where it’s still really HOT and of course, there’s always vacation lol!), this is my last shot in my tanned summer skin and I am going to follow the trend and start shooting in apple orchards and pumpkin fields…  unfortunately (or maybe fortunately? I’m not sure) I’m no longer living in a 4-season sim, so my land won’t switch over to full autumnal delight but knowing me, I’ll still be swapping out some trees and throwing down those autumn leaves…  for some reason landscaping has always soothed me, so it will be interesting (to ME at least) how much I take on in that regard this year…  In the meantime, farewell to summer!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  PurpleMoon – Marina Set.  Perfect outfit for that end-of-summer, Labor Day Weekend feeling!  Loose, light summer linen slacks, paired with a ribbed long-bra-type-cropped top (how does one describe it lol?) plus an optional open lightweight (dare I say “floaty”?) jacket.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, Marina is available in 10 single colors or as a Megapack that includes two bonus prints for the jacket & the pants (one of which I’m wearing in the jacket).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open today Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Kaari
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella Eyeshadow + HYPE – Something Eyeshadow
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Nordic Summer
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Primavera Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  XTC Poses – Belle Cheri