Month: June 2026

Is there a problem here?

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Lighting… I struggle so with it.  I’m not sure why exactly; it seems to me that most bloggers barely pay attention to it, but then again it feels like many bloggers just concentrate on the “look” and don’t bother very much with the rest.  But for me, it’s a big part of why I like doing SL photography.  Even after the look is done, the pose is selected, the setting, I’ll spend hours playing with windlights, facelights, bodylights, etc… and then comes the struggle choosing the shot.  This time, I ended up with 3 finalists… how to choose, how to choose… since my job is to advertise fashion, I almost always go with the one that shows the outfit to the best advantage, but admittedly I do sometimes get swayed by which one is the better photo, as long as the outfit still looks good.  Which is the better way to go, I internally debate constantly, but with views (and therefore faves) dropping on Flickr as its popularity has declined as its restrictions and cost have increased, I sometimes choose based on which I think more people will like as opposed to what I personally prefer.  Which is the right way to go? I have no idea, which is why I struggle so…  But one thing is certain… I still love to shop, which is why I love to blog!!!  Happy shopping!! CHECK OPTIONS ON ZORA

  • Outfit:   Petrichor– Zora.  Co-designed with Ersch, this set is a perfect example of why Petrichor is such a leader in fantasy wear… this style just captures the very essence of fantasy dressing! Zora includes the 2-piece dress (with options for a short or long skirt), & caplet arms (which can be worn small, large, or big, plus there’s a special HUD for optional positioning of the arms).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Reborn+Waifu, LaraX+LaraXPetite, Kupra, Mounds, & Bombshell, she’s available in 10 single colors, 7 Fabric Fatpacks each with a 40-color HUD to change, hide/show just about everything, or a Megapack that includes all the options (see the Ad below). Introduced at Fantasy Faire, Zora is now at the main store.   Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  iSO – Splice, worn in Pink Fairy (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO EMPIRE
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Anamanaguchi
  • Makeup:  YINN – London Eyeshadow
  • Ears:  FaeTal – Fifer (earrings)
  • Horns:  Endless Moon Haus (EMH) – Lunareth
  • Wings:  –FAS– Bento Faery Wings
  • Pose:  Amitie – Lavender
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Celtic Ruins

Lanterns by the Sea

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Weather appears to be more extreme every year.  The winters are colder, the summers are hotter, more storms or droughts or whatever depending on where you live.  It’s been so very hot here in central FL that I am living in sundresses and extremely lightweight little tops and shorts.  I wish I could wear something like this… but even if I could find it, I definitely no longer have the shape for it lol!  But that is part of the beauty of SL… my body is just the way I want it (don’t you wish you had sliders IRL?), & the sun is never too hot, making me all sweaty and grumpy…  Enjoy it!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Laurele Dress.  You’re the picture of summer in this airy openwork crochet dress with beading detail to kick the design up a notch.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy, & LaraX (see below), she is available in 12 single textures or as a fatpack; just be aware that this little dress shows EVERYTHING, so if you’re a bit more shy than that (as I am), please note that I’m wearing nipple covers (more due to Flickr regs than my own concern) AND I added panties that really blended in.  Laurele is currently available at the current round of Designer Showcase, open through June 20th.  Demo available (click on poster for Menu, then DEMO).
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Lanterns by the Sea.  I’ve been using SATO backdrops for a long time ago.  Each themed package contains 10 backdrops, sized 2018×2018.  One of the things I love about SATO is the lighting in their backdrops, since that’s one of the key things I concentrate on in my photos.  This is one of six packages currently available at the current round of Designer Showcase, open through June 20th.  See the ad below to see all of the backdrops in this package.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Shadow
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES; Goreglam – Crystal Lipgloss (Premium Gift)
  • Lingerie:  LARRY – Sheer Lace Panties, in Coral
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  Venge – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Cabo San Lucas Leather & Shell earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Annette

Picture of Confidence

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SL photography, and blogging itself I suppose, is such a funny thing… at least for me anyway.  Sometimes a look tells me exactly what it wants, and then I try to make that happen within my limited resources (I do NOT use AI).  Other times… well, to take this post in point, I had originally envisioned something on a tropical shoreline, beautiful sunset, etc.  But I wore the dress out on a date with my partner who I hadn’t seen in a few weeks due to overlapping but non-coordinated vacations.  And as I’m watching myself walk all the way through a crowded dance venue, from a long entrance bridge through the entire dance floor to a side alcove we prefer.  And for some reason, I was just struck with how confident I looked, just striding through the crowd, how confident I MYSELF felt watching that (from the rear, mind you)… and thus the concept for this was born, though I obviously wanted the shot to be from the front in order to show off this magnificent outfit.  I spent more time playing with lifting my chin “just so” and the angle of the shot… now I’m just trying to be equally confident in the outcome since Flickr has NOT been that friendly on my latest pix… summer slump that I always seem to forget happens lol…  Happy shopping all!

  • Outfit:  JUMO – Lyra, top+skirt+bag.  So many options for this slinky look & they’re all awesome!  LOVE LOVE LOVE the way lace is used, though I really struggled between the floral & the animal print for the skirt (both of which had 5 color choices, plus another 20 textures!), but you can see which was the winner in my pic.  Sized for a wide range of bodies & including a fabulous multitexture HUD for the top & the skirt, plus a separate HUD for the bag (see the Ad below).  On sale at the current round of Designer Showcase, for 20% OFF, June 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0401
  • Makeup:  Warpaint – Naiad ES; CAZIMI – Mocha LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  Bliss Belle – Neva
  • Jewelry:  Eclectica – Boho earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Gothabilly
  • Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – Piano, Suspicious in the Dark

Stage Fright

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Ugh, I’m feeling a bit out of it.  I was up in NYC for several days to both celebrate my anniversary and introduce my new daughter-in-law-to-be to my husband’s family.  Great time, great food, even the traveling was great.  And now this… pounding headache (day 2 of it now), painful ears… some little bug got me or (what’s more likely), I just caught a bad summer cold and combining it with flying sent it up a notch or two …  So, I’ve been a bit slower than normal on getting my SL act together since I need to keep going back to horizontal and closing my eyes for a while.  BUT I’M BACK, and mentally revitalized… if I can just throw off these physical “chains”, I’ll be flying high! Shopping therapy may need to be broken into smaller bits, but it’s definitely called for!!! Enjoy!

P.S.: On another note, I’m using a new photo editing program; please bear with me as I learn to use it!!!

  • Outfit:   AXE – Outfit Drustyly.  I felt so edgy wearing this awesome little outfit (top, pants, & stiletto boots, all sold separately), but the bell bottoms pushed me over to somewhat of a ’60s vibe.  The details on this outfit — the raised embroidery on the pants with the stones on the leg, the hanging silver star & crosses on the top — are fabulous.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy, & LaraX, Drustyly is  available in your choice of 6 colors at the current round of Designer Showcase, open June 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:   Doux – Christina
  • Makeup:  Zibska – Noir Pack Vol2 ES; CAZIMI – Mocha LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo: Reviver – Etamae
  • Jewelry:  e.marie – tressa earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Guitar Case
  • Location:  Free Spirit Farms – Hippie/Boho Community

Swimming lessons

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A new month… a new skin (well, my summer skin, not NEW new lol, though knowing me, I’ll be looking!), and a new sponsor with some totally awesome styles!  Sounds totally refreshing, and should definitely kick my SL summer off to a great start!!! Happy shopping!

  • Swimsuit:  13Avenue – Cali Bikini.  For my 1st swimwear post of the season, I just HAD to wear this bikini!  What a totally awesome style for a curvy girl like me, hitting all those curves (& actually creating some for those less endowed)…  & the back is just a thong, so it shows your butt off to perfection as well.  And the patterns!! I’ll admit, I had a real tough time choosing, but what it’s the kind of problem I totally love!  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, & Lara+LaraX+Petite+PetiteX, Cali is available in your choice of 4 fatpacks or a super Fatpack with all options (see 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 – ES0601
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Glasses:  [Z O O M] – Cimmy Glasses, Summer Edition
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  e.marie – tressa earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Focus – Skye
  • Pets:  Jian – Splashy Spaniels
  • Backdrop:  FoxCity – Photo Booth Poolside