This is a really tough time of year when you’re alone. And yes, I’m married RL and partnered with a great guy I’ve been with for almost 12 years now, but his time inworld is limited and definitely not for big things like New Year’s Eve (then again, I’m not really available for that either lol). But it made me think about all those years when I was alone, and would go to parties stag with all those couples, smiling bravely through all the toasts and statements of love. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that even as a couple, life is rarely (if ever) the way you imagined it would be, and sometimes the forced gaiety of these mass celebrations can just be downright depressing. These days I generally prefer a quiet night at home or, if pushed a bit, a small intimate party. But whether you like to party big, party small, or go to bed and wait till the partying’s done, the year will still end and a new one will begin. And THAT is something worth toasting! Here’s to a Happy New Year and happy shopping both for the rest of this year and all of the next!
- Gown: FlowerDreams by Nile Karas – Derin Gown, worn in SeaGreen. Beautifully elegant, off-shoulders gown, without all the glitter & frou-frou seen on most gowns at this time of year. Just simple, beautiful, & classic, softly belted with a wide bow sash (added separately), & with optional floaty chiffon skirts & tail. Available in SeaGreen, Latte, Mauve, Light Pink, Sand, & Sky. Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, Voluptuous, Ocacin, & Fitmesh M. EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st. A We Love to Blog in SL designer.
- Jewelry: Moondance Boutique – Reign Crown Jewels. You’ll not only look like royalty, you’ll feel like it too in this jewelry set. The perfect accompaniment to a simple classic gown, where it can “reign” supreme, with each complementing the other instead of fighting for attention. Set includes the necklace, earrings, bracelets, & a crown (not worn), plus a HUD that allows you to select among 26 gemstones (you select two for this set!) & 9 metals. Also includes a resizer. EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st. Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
- Skin: 7 Deadly s[K]ins – Bridget, worn in Apricot browless. Also classically beautiful, just another stunner of an Omega skin. Two options of 5 tones each, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows, available at the December eBento through December 30th. Shape & demos also available.
- Head: Tonic – Pixie, newest bento head from Tonic
- Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
- Hair: no.match – NO_DREAM
- Brows: Avada – Anja Eyebrows
- Mole/Freckles: Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
- Makeup: Izzie’s – Shimmer Lipstick
- Nails: Weaponized Sugar – Celadon
- Pose: BellePoses – Zoe, pose 4 (at the Winter Pose Fair)
- Location: Oceana