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The Glory of April Showers

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http://Glorying in April Showers

Where is spring? Maybe I’m more sensitive since I just returned from the Caribbbean, but I can’t wait for those April showers (especially when the sun is out!), not this chilly almost-winter we’re enduring here in the NE. Thankfully I can escape to the grid where I’m never cold no matter what the RL or the SL weather is doing!!!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
  • Hair: Exile – Moonlight Stroll
  • Top: S&B Fashion – Julia Double Layered Shirt (10 color HUD to change both layers individually)
  • Skirt: S&B Fashion– Julia  Leather Mini Skirt with Belt (10 color HUD)
  • Shoes: Reign – Spring Tassel Wedges
  • Tattoo: Pin Up – Luz del Fuego (Omega)
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Parisienne Love Heart Necklace & Earrings; Yummy – Sweetheart Rings (full hide/show HUD with metals/gem change); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: CV Design – Rain (Marketplace only)
  • Prop: Sleepy Moon Magic Creations – Umbrella (umbrella giver courtesy of Tagus, available at landing point; Marketplace only)
  • Location: Tagus Enchanted Forest

Back and dressed to move!

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http://Surveying our new land

Vacations are wonderful things; I’m tanned, well-rested, relaxed, and at least 5 pounds heavier lol! But coming home is wonderful too, and I was so happy to see that MOZ Designs had several new releases while I was gone; just couldn’t wait to put together an outfit! The ladder back top is amazing, especially with the sheer panel on the front. Paired with some denim shorts and the new western boots, an absolutely knock-out country look!!!  This outfit turned out to be perfect for my homecoming since due to some ongoing weird lag issues at our long-time SL home, we are moving, and for the first time in more than 9 years, it’s to a new estate group for a whole new type of setting. Moving is always a bit overwhelming, but Marina at GlenXi  Estates graciously made some customized changes for me so that the lot is PERFECT, and I’m excited about our new digs. Now I’m both dressed and ready to start digging up all my plantings and loading the truck!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head
  • Shape:  Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole and Cheek Freckles
  • Eyes: [alia] – Omega Mesh Eye appliers in Green; appears to be same store as Slightly Skewed, Marketplace Only
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Hair: MINA – Fiona
  • Makeup: LIVIA – Faith Tinted
  • Tattoo: Juna – Lule V2 (Omega)
  • Top: MOZ Designs – “Sara” Ladder Back Top NEW RELEASE; available in 7 individual color/patterns plus 3 different fatpacks
  • Shorts: MOZ Designs – “Shelby” Shorts; available in 4 individual denim solids plus 3 different fatpacks (including Flower Child patterns)
  • Boots: MOZ Designs – Sweetwater Western Boots NEW RELEASE; available in 5 individual solids and “patterns” plus 2 different fatpacks 
  • Nails: LIVIA – Metallic Shine Nails
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Savannah Bangles & Earrings; RealEvil Industries – Luxy Rings (HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Artis – Just Let Me Be, Portrait Gift Pose by Ariel
  • Location: Our new home at GlenXi Estates

As free as a butterfly!

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http://Free As A Butterfly

This is my last post for a few weeks, as I head off to Florida to first help my mom with some car issues and then to board a cruise for some much-needed vacation. One of the things I love about cruises is how absolutely free you feel out there on sea days… just miles of ocean stretching away in all directions, totally cut off from ringing phones and email and texts (though we will have intermittent wifi, my husband and I will have to share a single connection).  A true vacation! I wanted my last pre-vacation post (and possibly my last image) to reflect that freedom, and I think I did, as I wish myself Bon Voyage!

Blog blew up, but the look survives

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http://Blog blew up, but the look survived!

For the first time since I started this blog, a post was published, deployed, and poof, it just disappeared into the ether.  Since I write and edit as I type, it’s a lot of work gone, and no, I don’t remember what I said, but it was absolutely the best post you’ve ever not seen!

At least the look was saved, because (finally!) I have tweaked, modified, and retweaked my new mesh head until not only does nothing bother me, I’m actually really REALLY happy with the result. If you read this blog regularly, then you know I’ve talked before about “being ready for prime time” and all that, but honestly, I was still not 100% there.  Then several things changed: first, I got my new Laine head shape exactly where I want her (which is surprisingly close to how Shae created her); second, the head itself was updated (yes, already), which fixed some brow/eye issues that had prevented me from getting my 1st choice skin; third, I finally found the basic Omega eyes to allow me to use appliers so I can change my green eyes from light to dark to whatever without having to reposition new mesh eyes to fit (one of my pet peeves, probably because I’m just not good at it). Add a flowy but simple outfit together with a stand-out tattoo, and my Tonic curves plus my Tonic head create a look that I can totally live in. (Which isn’t to say that I won’t still do the occasional tweak or wear my other mesh head for a different look!)

Easter Egg Burnout

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http://Eggshausted

As much as I look forward to the MadPea Easter Egg Hunt, it does get to be too much at times. When that happens, I just go home, listen to my own music, and take a much needed break! Eggshausting!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head and Eyes: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head, Skin Fair exclusive with a 50% discount through March 26th; then at the mainstore
  • Shape:  pre-release of Laine Sinful Curves (modified), from Bentoutta Shape 
  • Skin: Pink Fuel – Morgana
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Hair: Magika – Shine
  • Outfit: S&B Fashion – Casual Happy Easter Outfit; includes top, capris, boots & bunny visor
  • Nails: Estatic – Easter Nails (Omega), appears to be Marketplace Only
  • Tattoo: Pin Up – Arabesque (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Farah Bracelet; Earthstones – Sentiment Necklace, Loved; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: EXPOSURE – RoadWarrior 5, Marketplace Only
  • Scene: My backyard at Willowdale

Singing in the Subway

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http://Quiet Please, On Air

I love grid-wide hunts for all sorts of reasons, but by far the biggest one is exposure to sims I might never otherwise see. I was only on my 5th sim in the MadPea Easter Egg Hunt when I stumbled upon this awesome scene in the underground. How could I not drop my basket and take the opportunity to sing in the subway, especially in this great little outfit of new releases? One note… for me this skirt desperately called out for panties, yet it was challenging to find a pair that didn’t show in the open zipper area (challenging, but not impossible!)…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Skin: WoW Skins – Mandy
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Eyes: IKON – Hope Eyes in Emerald
  • Hair: Magika – Excuse Me
  • Top: MOZ Designs – Amy Crop Top, NEW Release; comes in 13 individual colors/prints/materials (including satin) plus 5 different fatpacks
  • Skirt: Egoxentrikax – Samy Skirt (10 texture HUD)
  • Lingerie: Lumae – Lacy Days MultiApplier HUD, black
  • Shoes: Reign – Spring Tassel Wedges
  • Tattoo: Juna – Moho Woman (Omega)
  • Nails: ZOZ – Bold Soft Polish
  • Jewelry: Sn@tch – Infinity Chain Choker, Designer Circle Anniversary Gift (in gold, rose gold, & silver); RealEvil Industries –Aqvila Bracelet; No Match – No_Diamond loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: The Divide

Maid’s Day Off

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http://SL Maid Service, Down Again

One of the things I hate about Second Life are how often things just don’t work the way they should. But one of the many things I LOVE about Second Life are imaginative poses and animations. I still jump on every pose ball I see, and am always checking out all the furniture to see what goodies are hidden. Sometimes you strike real gold, which can completely set the scene for an only-at-home little outfit like this gem from Grafittiwear…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head and Eyes: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head, Skin Fair exclusive with a 50% discount through March 26th; demo at the mainstore
  • Shape:  pre-release of Trelaine (modified), from Bentoutta Shape 
  • Skin: Pink Fuel – Morgana
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Hair: Tukinowaguma – Necke
  • Outfit:  Grafittiwear – Hush Tank & Panties; comes in 3 separate color palettes with HUD (Floral, Retro or Solids)
  • Tattoo: Juna – Moho Woman (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Sentiment Necklace, Loved; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Scene: One of the kitchens available through the scenery/decor hud for skyboxes at Active Urban Rentals

Sophisticated Elegance

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http://Sophisticated Elegance

So I’ll admit it… I was unsure how my new Elaine head would “dress up” since for me, dressing formal is not just putting on a beautiful gown like this chocolate confection, another stunner from Allure. It’s also wearing the right hair and much more makeup on both eyes, lips and cheeks. I’m thrilled to say that Elaine definitely knows how to doll up and look elegant, though I’ll admit that finding lipstick that fit the mouth perfectly was a bit of a challenge. Then again, I’ve found that statement can be made of ALL mesh heads, but it’s something that new mesh head wearers should be aware of so that they’re not at a loss. After all, that’s what demos are made for!

A burst of sunlight…

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http://A Burst of Sunlight

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I’m so tired of winter, especially lately when it’s not only causing me issues in RL, but has actually impacted my Second Life as well. But the sun is beginning to warm things up, just like this little dress did for me last night. For some reason, I thought it was on the conservative side (SL fashions can really warp your perspective it seems!), but when my partner saw me in it, he judged it to be incredibly sexy and hot because of how it clings to my curves in all the right ways. I think I’ll go with his judgement!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Skin: LAQ – Valentine Skin Applier
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Ardor Eyes in Ivy
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avila
  • Dress: MOZ Designs – Keira Dress (available in 9 individual colors including this Black Floral Ribbed Cashmere and four fat pack options)
  • Shoes: KC Couture – Talea Heels
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Lule V2
  • Jewelry: Jewellery by Cailyn – Safari Noir (Cow) Earrings & Bracelet; Lucas Lameth Boutique – bmc! Moo Bangle; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: ProPose – Bright 9, at the Swank Event
  • Scene:  Serendipity Designs – Bonaventure Chair, NEW EXCLUSIVE at the Swank Event for 25% off (moves to the store at the end of the month)

Out on the town with Elaine

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http://Ready for prime time

It’s taken a ton of tweaking (my inventory is loaded with new new new new shapes that need to be deleted), but Elaine is definitely ready for prime time. She’s looking great, but with a very individual look, which is a quality I value highly. She seemed to get quite a bit of attention too lol, which is why this look rated a 2nd blog… 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head and Eyes: Tonic – Elaine Bento Mesh Head, Skin Fair exclusive, March 9th – 26th; demo also available at the mainstore
  • Shape: Bentoutta Shape – pre-release of K’Elainei (modified); will be featured at the Hashtag Summer 2018 Event starting March 15th
  • Skin: Pink Fuel – Morgana
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Hair: TRUTH – Farryn
  • Makeup: B(u)Y Me – Liner Set Elaine 1 (Marketplace Only)
  • Tattoo: Pin Up – Luz del Fuego (Omega)
  • Nails: LIVIA – Calla Nails
  • Outfit:  Graffitiwear – Amira Silks (HUD)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Corazon Bra (HUD)
  • Jewelry: Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Femkant Bracelet; Earthstones – Sentiment Necklace, Loved; Shiny Things (extinct) – Glass Squares earrings
  • Location: Fogbound Blues