Month: July 2025

Ahhh, those were the days my friend…

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This may very well be my last post for the summer… the heat down here has simply fried my brain, and we just can’t take it anymore.  So we’re heading north for a bit (not that it’s been any cooler up there, but at least it will be a DIFFERENT heat, in a woodsy hilly environment (and then a city one) rather than this flat land of palm trees and limited shade.  If you can’t take the heat, and all that, so we’re off! You may still see me before we leave, but if not, see you in September!

  • Outfit:   Petrichor in collab w/ Ersch– Elara.  Wow, now THIS is a look!  A long-sleeved, bust-length top, open except for two metallic toggles at the neckline, connected by chains to a VERY low-hanging skirt which can be worn short or long.  Sized for a whole range of bodies (see the ad below), Elara is available in 10 single colors, in any of 4 HUD-controlled 40-texture packs based on fabric (I chose one with skulls which is part of the Gothe fabrics), or as a Megapack with all options included.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Gothcore, open July 24th – Aug 12th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Arikel, worn in Dracula (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  KMH – CP008
  • Eyes:  Landgraff – Possession
  • Makeup:  Loa – Trance Nose Stripes & Lip Stripe
  • Horns:  Poison Rouge – Sweet Death Crown
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Venom Fae Wings
  • Pose:  Aelithe – Dead Man Tell No Tale (includes skull)
  • Companion:  Jinx – Swoopy Nevil
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Gothic Thrones

Mmmm… you can taste the passion!

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As you may/may not know about me, I grew up in the heart of NYC.  Until about 4 1/2 years ago, I lived in the NY suburbs.  All my life, I was surrounded by excellent bread of all types.   Hot pretzels from a street vendor… mmm delish! Then we moved here to central Florida, where it seems that there’s no such thing as “good bread”.  It’s all too doughy, with none of that crispness or chew.  We finally, FINALLY, found some good pizza… however, it’s quite a bit of a drive, which means that it’s too far for that “oh I don’t want to cook, let’s just order pizza” time (although they’re opening a branch right near us in October!!!).  There’s a German bakery about 45 minutes away, which is good for heavy dense bread, but baguettes and breads for sandwiches and just to grab a hunk? Not to be found…  So a pic like this is a bit of a peek into a food dream of mine — I even made it bright and sunny, like Florida lol and it of course includes coffee!…  Bon appetit!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Danielle Top & Skirt.  Somehow this outfit manages to be both demure & sexy!  The sheer little strap/sleeves on the top are what did me in, but I also love that solid band on the hip skirt with the two little bows creating some shirring.  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the skirt, a fatpack for either piece — keeping in mind that every fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique — or a megapack that includes both fatpacks. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Danielle is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, Nhuma & Dreamgirl.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Dubai, open July 20th – August 15th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Dana
  • Sunglasses:  KC Couture – DIVA Eyewear
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Pakeezah Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Le Poppycock – Eyes on the Prize
  • Props:  Synnergy Tavis – Rosebrew (includes all the holdables); JIAN Pets – Corgi, Blue Merle Companion
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Sweetie Bakery

La Dolce Vita

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Sometimes it’s the little things that make life sweet, that little highlight that makes you just feel how good everything can be.  For me, it often revolves around food (which is both the good news AND the bad news)…  I always felt that ice cream should be its own food group, at the very top of the pyramid.  I’m a total addict for that creamy concoction in all its varieties.  If things are going well, it’s that extraspecial little spark… when things are going the other way, it makes me feel better (at least temporarily)… and when the sun is shining but it’s not TOO hot, my hair blowing in the wind, well, that’s definitely la dolce vita!

  • Outfit:  Mahogany Store – Kimber Set.  A perfect outfit for Summer ’25, Kimber is an adorable little sleeveless top knotted above the waist, over a pair of short shorts.  She includes a HUD with 7 options for the top, & 7 different options for the shorts (see the Ad below which shows all the HUD choices).  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy, GenX Classic & Curvy, LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra & Natural, & Star bodies, Kimber is at the current round of Designer Showcase, open July 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Ryder
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES;  Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Visor:  HAVOC x 1990 – Heat Wave Visor
  • Jewelry:  Pink Cream Pie – Beth Heart Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Nails:  Cazimi – Petal Pinks
  • Pose:  Amitie – La Dolce Vita Gelatto (modified)
  • Location:  Kanaloa Surf Beach

When You’re Gone…

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Not much to say today… it’s Monday, it’s hot, REALLY hot, my legs hurt, and I’m feeling more than a bit lonely… yes, this too shall pass (to quote my mother), but for right now, the days are feeling like years, and there are moments when I need to remind myself to breathe…

  • Dress:  PurpleMoon – Ivy Dress & Sleeves.  What a stunning little dress, but then we know how I love openwork lace!  The cut is perfect, short but not too short, with a single thigh slit & little optional sleeves.  Not only does the HUD includes 48 colors for both the dress & the sleeves, it also offers transparency controls for both.  BOM panties are included, as is an optional nipple cover for those who opt for high transparency (if they choose to use them, of course 😉 ).  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy, GenX Classic & Curvy, Maitreya+LaraX+PetiteX, Ivy is at the current round of Designer Showcase, open July 5th – 20th.  Matching handbag also available separately (shown in the Ad below). Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0403
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES;  Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Nails:  Dalila – Pastel Glitter
  • Pose:  Amitie – Gipsy Festival
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Pink Blossom Bridge

Back from the Blake Sea

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Summertime!  Sun and sand and boating and so much more!  I no longer get to boat regularly IRL, but I can make up for that somewhat here on the grid.  Sure, it’s not the same thing, but sometimes those memories trigger so strongly that I can really feel that cool wind in my hair and the swell of the waves as we just drop anchor somewhere and relax… If you haven’t boated on the Blake Sea, I strongly urge you to give it a try!  See you on the water!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Jayla Bikini & Sarong.  Love the styling of this beach set! An EXTREMELY flattering cut to the bikini, topped with an optional sarong with a sensational pattern (which is repeated in the edge detailing of the bikini; see the  Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatpack with 12 solid textures + 12 print textures for both the bikini & the sarong. Jayla is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy, GenX Classic & Curvy, LaraX, Kupra, Erika, & Peach.  is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open July 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF1112
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES;  Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Sunglasses:  Z O O M – Cimmy Glasses, Summer Edition
  • Nails:  Cazimi – Just Peachy
  • Pose:  Amitie – Summer Time
  • Props:  JIAN Pets – Pointers, Spotted Brown Pup Trunks Companion; Heart Poses – Wicker Beach Bag
  • Location:  My home in Second Norway (w/ access to the Blake Sea)

Tattered Hopes

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Every battle, every fight, every decision, every law, creates winners and losers.  And win or lose, there are the fallen, the lost.  And even when we celebrate the wins, we need to remember and honor those who didn’t make it to that point, including those on the other side.  There’s just so much pain and suffering and strife in our world today, and it seems that it’s getting worse… freedoms are disappearing, and the world is entering a darker place.  So I, for one, try to take some time to honor and remember, even in a fantasy world where we can create our own reality… Life is truly what we make of it…

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Kallista.  Awesome style & detailing (as always).  I especially love the little fur collar, the “chest chains”, & the big metallic medallion at the waist (see the ad below). The outfit is available in 5 individual colors plus a limited edition (the waist sash & hip bow change color; the rest stays the same); boots & armbands are available in black or brown.  The complete outfit is 100% full body original mesh, sized for Legacy & Maitreya.  Demo available. 
  • Hill:  Blue Blood – Shrine Hill.  A totally original landscaping item in Original Mesh.  Includes 3 ground options for the hill; all feature a menu-driven candle to turn on/off as well as the intensity of the glow. (See the ad below.) EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment, open through July 5th.  NOTE:  You can teleport up to the demo area to see the hill in its full size.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  IVES Beauty – Dove, in Lavender Fairy
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_LOUDER
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Shoujo
  • Makeup:  Loa – Fay Face Paint
  • Horns:  [not a peep] – Lilian
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
  • Pose:  UZME Poses – KingsSword Set
  • Moon Decor:  LORE – Moon Stone