Author: cejalaval

La Dolce Vita

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https://La Dolce Vita

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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https://When You're Gone...

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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https://Back from the Blake Sea

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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https://Tattered Hopes

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

The humans are preparing to do WHAT?

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https://The humans are preparing to do WHAT?

Sometimes I really wonder about the human race… how have they survived this long? They seem so hellbent on destroying everything — the environment, other species, even themselves… Some of us who live deep within the forests work tirelessly to protect our own and all the members and parts of our hidden worlds.  Our network of spies and operatives is extensive and often hidden just beyond human sight… all those strange things that sometimes happen without any seeming explanation but successfully foil what is laughingly called “progress” is our network operating ceaselessly to foil human plans and protect the realms… So the next time you hear of something that couldn’t POSSIBLY have happened, look closely, and you just might catch a glimpse of me or one of my compatriots…

  • Outfit:   Petrichor in collab w/ Ersch– Jainara.  A simple yet absolutely stunning bodysuit, complete with delicate metal body chains.  Sized for a whole range of bodies (see the ad below), Jainara is available in 10 single colors, in any of 5 HUDpacks based on fabric, or as a Megapack with all options included.  In the mainstore in the NEW RELEASES section (Jainara was released at Fantasy Faire 2025).  Demo available.
  • Face Tattoo:  Moonphase – Forest Face & Paint.  Gorgeous leaves adorn your face with this BOM layer for EvoX heads.  Also includes forehead warpaint, which is tintable (see ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Midsummer Enchantment , open through July 5th.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  enLight – AXA 2-mid BOM skin
  • Hair:  CAMO – Ran Braids
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Forest Fae
  • Makeup:  Celesticat – Cobra Eyeshadow
  • Horns:  Delicate Sins – Woodland Horns
  • Wings:  Aii – Fairy Wings
  • Nails:  Gorgeous Dolls – Girl Hallowaii (Diva Talonz)
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose (AAP) – The Magic of Fairies
  • Backdrop:  Limehouse Textures – Celestial Plains

Barefootin’

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https://Barefootin'

There’s nothing quite like the feel of walking barefoot in the sand… or that “oops” feeling when the sand ends and you need to scramble over rocks or gravel or shells or splintering docks.  Sadly, I can no longer go barefoot IRL, my poor feet and ankles  just can’t take it any more, but here on the grid, I can go shoeless to my heart’s content!  So here I go a-wanderin’, along the beach, over the rocks, exploring wherever my feet take me!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Gemma.  I do love open crochet on a halter top, such a nice airy look for summer.  And when paired with a lightweight summer fabric for the matching pants, well, enough said!  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the pants w/ another 10 for the belt, 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, Gemma is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma & Nhuma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Uber, open June 15th – July 22nd.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Sol
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something Eyeshadow
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Beach Castaway Starfish Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Nails:  CAZIMI – Purple Prose
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Sandy
  • Location:  Pususaari

Step into the Enchantment of Midsummer

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https://Step into the Enchantment of Midsummer

It may not actually be midsummer yet here IRL, but lucky for us,  Midsummer Enchantment is here in SL!  Brought to you by Dark Passions Events, the beauty and wonder of fairyland fantasy is on display for your shopping pleasure from June 21st – July 5th, featuring items for both your avatar and your home & garden.  And on top of that, there’s a hunt!  There’s too much for one poor fae to possibly show (see below for descriptions of the few that I’ve chosen for this pic), so take a look at the shopping gallery to see more of what’s available.  But be sure to go explore in person… it’s a beautiful fairyland setting! Happy hunting!!!

  • Outfit:  FAUNUS – Sacred Lotus.  A unique unisex offering to help you be a denizen of the forest, including a skin base applier for EVOX & SLUV, a rigged top for the ladies (see the ad below for which bodies), pelvic cover, hip pieces, bracelets & anklets, & an Espalier… Demo available.
  • Bushes:  Angelic Designs – [Dawn] Flower Patch.  A really lovely flower patch that features the ability to choose up to 3 colors at one time… the detail is fantastic! See the ad below; on display at the booth so you can see it for yourself!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Camila
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  bonbon – zoey
  • Eyes:  Yoshi – Group Gift Rosie
  • Makeup:  Celesticat – Cobra Eyeshadow; Amis – Elfie Lips
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Dryad Fairy Wings
  • Pose:  Angel’s Art Pose (AAP) – Discovering
  • Cub:  JIAN Pets – Lion Cub Collection
  • Backdrop:  3rdLife – Tree Arches

Mornings are rough for night owls

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https://Mornings are rough for night owls

I’ve never been a morning person, I’m a night owl through and through.  Most people I know go to bed around 10 or 11P… me, since I no longer have to catch that early commuter train, I’m usually up to 1A or 2A.  Many days I get to wake up when I wake up, no alarms, no pressing necessities.  (Early golf dates are one of the few exceptions lol!)  But however long I sleep, I’m still a bit cranky upon waking.  I need that morning coffee tp humanize myself so that I can actually face life head-on and deal with whatever (and whomever!) comes my way… sighs, mmmm coffee…

  • Outfit:   {Le’La} – Rasine Outfit.  I do love an oh-so-casual but oh-so-sexy outfit, just like this one! Off-the shoulders, partially unbuttoned, open-lace blouse in the dreamiest satin with wide cuffs, collar & trim, an equally stunning satin-look bra, with the cutest little denim shorts.  (Matching over-the-knee boots are also included for going out in style, but not worn. See the ad below.) Includes a 20-texture HUD to color the blouse, buttons, denim shorts, & boots separately, plus 20 separate BOM bras, so you can mix ‘n’ match as you want.  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Maitreya Petite+LaraX+LaraXPetite, GenX Classic+Curvy, Erika & Kupra, Rasine is featured 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:  Stealthic – Teddy
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Eyeshadow; Fontaine Cosmetics – Mirage Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Aurealis – Kiara Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Nordic Summer
  • Pose:  Sassy Sweet Poses – Lazy Morning (includes coffee mug & donut)

Summer breeze

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https://Summer Breeze

Is there anything better than that refreshing breeze by the water in summer?  No matter how hot it is outside (and down here in FL, it’s already hot much of the time), that ocean breeze can have just enough of chill to make you scramble for a sweatshirt or — as here in my pic — a shrug, just to keep your arms warm.  Sighs, oh to be by the ocean, rather than ensconced in an air-conditioned house, looking at all that beauty and heat outside lol… oh well, that’s what internet shopping is for!!!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –AnnaLee Set.  This is that super-comfy and oh-so-stylish summer outfit that is perfect by the water since it includes a bra-like tank, a shrug to help with those cool breezes, an adorable little skirt with a wide elastic band at the waist & hanging drawstrings at the sides, plus matching heels.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, AnnaLee comes in your choice of 12 color/patterns or as a fatpack (I’m wearing Set 10; see the ad below to see just two of the other options). She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open through June 20th.  Demo available (just click on the pic, menu, get demo).
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Faga – Funny
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES
  • Jewelry:  AvaWay – SUNMOON Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Silent Night Suede
  • Pose:  La Plume – Marissa
  • Bag:  Littlep – Bouquet & Bites
  • Location:  Luna Sea 

Here kitty kitty…

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https://Here kitty kitty...

Cats. Dogs. Birds. I love them all! And I have them all both in SL and IRL (though admittedly they’re a lot less work in SL lol).  I just find that they give so much, and there’s nothing quite like sitting there petting a soft furry body to calm you down.  Of course, kittens and puppies are the exception in a lot of ways, because they’re anything BUT calming unless sound asleep.  So little ones are restricted to the grid where they have an additional advantage… they stay little!  But to me, they are part of what makes a home, and my home in SL matters a great deal to me.  Since I’ve had this particular home way more than a year, my time working on it is restricted to updates and slight re-dos.  Not a lot of changes to be made (except for season change, but that’s a whole other story!), which is why the rugs featured here were rather earth-shattering for me… gave both rooms what feels like a total refresh, and that’s, well, refreshing!!!  A bit tough to capture in a photo, but in working that camera I found that it really sets off my look as well!!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  AnaSTyle – Annarita Black & Light Azure Outfit.  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, Annarita includes a tiny bra top whose skinny little string ties wrap around your body to tie in a bow in the middle of your bared waist (and I do mean “tiny”… I wore a nipple cover in order to meet my maturity ratings) combined with a small top chest shrug with a stunning open lace pattern.  Available in 7 colors or as a fatpack.  Worn over tight lo-cut jeans with intriguing open slits at the backs of the ankles.  Available in 6 denim  tones or as a fatpack.  (See the ad below.)  See it now at the current round of Designer Showcase, open June 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Rug:  Cardistry – Watercolor Rugs.  Nothing changes the mood in a finished room like the rug…  in fact, that’s what finishes it!  THIS rug definitely upgraded my entire bedroom.  Part of a set of 15 stunning rug designs that are just 1LI each;  I used another one from the set to make my den look equally amazing (see the pic below & the Ad).  NEW & AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open June 5th – 20th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Undine
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Shoes:  Essenz – Las Palmas
  • Pose:  K&S – Yasmin
  • Cats:  SEmotion & Libellune – Kitty Mom Companion; Jian – Nip Addict (Group Gift)