Mmmm, the scent of a wild evening to come!

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I’ve always loved the anticipation of an exciting night out, all the prep and the little touches… the bit of doubt mixing with all the possibilities of what’s to come.  Scent has always been a part of that…  subtle but distinct, teasing those pheromones!  Not too much, not too little… just like my outfit!  Mmmmm, yes, that smells like it will be a night to remember!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Farah Suit.   I just love the shape of this suit, & I honestly think it loves my shape right back!  With a neckline that plunges to the waist-to-hip buttons showing just the right amount of reveal, over flattering pants that are not too tight & not too loose.  The suit also includes matching heels, where the pattern not only goes on the insole but also on the sole itself (something I totally did NOT expect but I have to say that it looks really cool when dancing lol).  Choose between two 20-texture fatpacks, leather or animal print (you know whenever there’s an animal print that’s what I choose), or for some awesome mix ‘n match possibilities (which is what I’ve done), grab the Megapack.  Either way, the textures are top quality!  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, & Maitreya+LaraX, Rhea is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the April round of Designer Showcase, open April 5th – 25th.  See the ad below for details.Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  CHAIN – Rose
  • Makeup:  Sugarose – Lima
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Amacci – Saraja Ear Hoops;  CHAIN – Lana Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Amitie – Vanity Pose
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Soho Loft
  • Decor:  Tirrany Designs – Gilded Vanity; Raindale – Vanity Table Clutter; Dreamland Designs – Mosaic Planters; JUMO – Alessa Bag Croco Leather; The Dreamer Creations – Heels & panties

 

A Command Performance by Electra, the Living Wind-Up Doll

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http://A Command Performance by Electra, the Living Wind-Up Doll

One of the things I love about fantasy is that you can go wherever your fancy takes you.  And right now, steampunk is the way!   Is this where the expression “gearhead” comes from?  (LOL, I know it’s not, but maybe it should be?)

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Electra.  Incredible detail & texture (the hallmark of ANY Jangka outfit IMHO), in an outfit soooo very different, a living doll, complete with a windup key & mechanical joints (zoom in to the elbow, it’s amazing).  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack, plus two LIMITED EDITIONS as shown in the ad below (I’m wearing the gold). Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh, & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Engine Room, open March 20th through April 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Gloom – Calin Fantasy Skin in Ghost (matching body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Nala
  • Eyes:  YOSHI – Niran (gift)
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Mai Horns (Malefice)
  • Wings & Mask:  Luas – Guinevere Bento Wings, currently at the Engine Room
  • Pose:  !Musa! – Asrai
  • Location:  Felidae Hall in Caledon

McSteamy, I just love that our new posting is an AIRSHIP!

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http://McSteamy, I just love that our new posting is an AIRSHIP!

I’ve always loved steampunk, but it’s rare that I venture into it.  It takes something special to pull me into this alluring blend of Victorian and futuristic fantasy.  This look definitely did it, and when I found the airship at Tyme, well, I was definitely a goner!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Agnes Set.  A bit military, totally on the steampunk side of fantasy!  So smart-looking, with excellent textures & detailing.  Includes the jacket dress with matching over-the-knee boots & a steampunk hat, in 6 single colors or as a fatpack with HUDs for each element.  Sized for Legacy+Perky, LaraX+PetiteX, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Reborn, Agnes is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Engine Room, open March 20th through April 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   poema – Luhla
  • Hair:  monso – Kaine
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Tirel
  • Ears:  Swallow – Earrings E05 for EvoX
  • Makeup:  Nefekalum – Golden Agiz Face Strip (gift at the Engine Room); Alt3 – Lord of Knives (gift at the Engine Room)
  • Wings:  Luas – Guinevere Bento Wings, currently at the Engine Room
  • Pose:  an lar – Paulette
  • Pet:  Jinx – Icle Goaty McSteamy Punk (gift from SL19B)
  • Location:  Tyme

Dining al fresco…

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Having a  home in Second Life is one of those things non-residents just don’t understand.  And it’s hard to explain… I mean, we don’t really eat or sleep.  But for me (and obviously for many others), having a home adds something major to the SL experience.  And since it’s effectively a “dream home”, we fill it with things that make us happy, that create the ambiance that fits our fantasy.  And although we don’t really eat in SL (which is how we all stay in whatever shape we want to be in!), as in real life, food and dining is a focus for our SL home.  And if you have any outdoor space, a place to sit, converse, entertain, dine, snuggle, and just enjoy the view, is almost a necessity.  This outdoor dining set does all that, and with all the included bento animations, it does it beautifully.  Check it out, and then enjoy!

Dreamland Designs – Outdoor Dining Table Set.    LOVE this set, which is perfect for any outdoor space, whether a porch, terrace, or right on the ground.  Super comfy for dining, the table itself has no legs, but hangs together with the candles from the wooden frame anchored in two planter pots.  Includes the place settings & table candles, with a full menu of bento animations (sitting, eating, & “other”) for singles & couples.  EXCLUSIVELY available in Adult or PG at the current round of N21, open March 21st – April 12th.  Demo on display.

Also shown:

  • Barbecue:  WRONG – BBQ Grill
  • Dog:  JIAN – Boston Terrier, Hot Dog Thief (table not shown)

Think you’re man enough to handle ME?

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So as much as I may be knocked over by individual photos by fashion bloggers that always stand there looking straight at the camera in some variation of the same pose, personally I prefer pix that tell a story, that show the “model” caught in a moment of doing something.  That said, I’ve discovered that sometimes a particular fashion look demands a head-on, look-in-the-eyes pose, usually one with a bit of a challenge (at least in my own head, anyway lol).  This was definitely one of those times, and when I stumbled upon this little speakeasy, I just knew this was the place, and this was the atttitude…  Enjoy!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Evelyn Jumpsuit.  As stunning as this jumpsuit is in the ad, not to mention how amazing I felt in it from the moment I tried it on, I was still somewhat unprepared for how incredibly sexy it looks when out & about… in fact, my partner kept commenting on it when I wore it this week for our Friday date night, & after 16 years together, that’s saying something! Choose from 10 single colors or the fatpack of this amazing “wavy-striped” jumpsuit (even the single colors come with a HUD to change the belt & buckle color).  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Evelyn is sized for Reborn, Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), LaraX+PetiteX+Lara V5.3, Kupra, Khara, Erika, & Love Momma.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Fontaine – Mirage Lips
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Essy Earrings; MINIMAL – Chelin Letter Necklace C; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Dezz
  • Location:  The Speakeasy @ Butterscotch

Afternoon Siesta

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Is there anything more delightful than a spontaneous nap in the afternoon sun, maybe after a well-deserved and hopefully well-enjoyed glass of wine?  Well, yes, there are a few other things I can think of, but a nap like this definitely ranks up there!  And the delight is kicked up a notch or two when you look fantastic taking that nap lol, if not for you, well then for all who see you…  Happy naps, happy shopping, just happy Friday wishes!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Rhea Pant Set.  Comfy & stylish, Rhea includes a cropped long-sleeved embroidered sweater paired with linen pants that are slightly dipped at the waist & slit at the ankles, with a HUD that includes 8 textures for each (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic, & Maitreya+LaraX, Rhea is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Astrid
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Jewelry:  IT! Indulge Temptation – Gipsy Rose Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Reeva Wedge Sneakers
  • Location:  La p’tite Provence

The wearin’ of the green

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So in all the years that I’ve been blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever done a post for St Paddy’s Day.  And no, just because I have red hair and green eyes (well, at least most of the time anyway lol), I am NOT Irish.  (I also CANNOT sing, but hey, this is Second Life, so at least in pix I’m a FABULOUS entertainer… but trust me, I’ll never try to take an actual stage at ANY venue!) But today, the world celebrates along with the Irish, and this dress came in such a fabulous green, well, I just had to do some wearin’ of the green myself!  I even took the stage at a traditional little Irish pub… and there’s my cue to start my next set!  Hope you had a fabulous St Paddy’s Day (and did some happy weekend shopping too)!

  • Outfit:  JUMO Fashion – Fahad Dress.  Stunning short dressy dress with a plunging neckline, hip-high side slits, & the perfect amount of sparkle, with optional opera gloves for that extra little touch!  Not just for St Paddy’s, Fahad includes a HUD with 20 satin colors + 5 florals + 5 “scarf” colors. Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, & Peach, Fahad is currently at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available. (See the ad below)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Candle
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  PAIX – Liberty Eyeshadow; CAZIMI – Opal Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  BellePoses – Jessica
  • Location:  Ireland

Wait, is that the Easter bunny?

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http://Wait, Is that the Easter Bunny?

Unbelievable how fast the year is flying by… and equally unbelievable how merchandising for Easter has been EVERYWHERE for what seems like forever… one holiday just bleeds into the next.  But Easter does mean one thing, and that is that spring is here (or right around the corner, depending on where you live).  Jackets are coming off, shirt sleeves are getting shorter, shorts are coming out of the closet, and dresses are getting, well, spring-ier!  Now if only my allergies would get with the program lol…  Happy spring and happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Florence.  Beautiful spring/summer dress, with a gathered lace-edged bodice on a simple dress with a broad multi-pleated lace edge.  Choose from 10 single colors or the fatpack of this gorgeous subtle floral print.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Florence is sized for Reborn, Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Erika, & Love Momma.  An exclusive at Cosmopolitan through TODAY Feb 16th, she will be available at the mainstore thereafter.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Tram – J0524
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – BoHo Luna Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Focus – Enjoy Spring (includes hat & bicycle)
  • Location:  Frogmore

Into the Deep

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http://Into the DeepDoes every fae have mermaid dreams?  I wonder… there’s something similar between winging my way through the sky and flipping my tail through the water.  It’s hard to put into words how much FUN it is, especially when there are things to explore on the ocean floor.  Thankfully, as a fae, I possess enough magic to effect a temporary transformation so that I can wander far and deep, finding riches of all sorts, though I think the richest of all are the memories… Smiles, flicks my tails, and leaves the sunken wreck to seek out a new find…

  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, a BRAND NEW trio of fantasy skins with custom mesh & textures.  Available in 3 tones — Rosi Pink (which is what I’m wearing), Lavi Purple (which is what I wore in this pic here), & Azuri Blue — in both male & female versions (see the ad below).  Includes ears, appliers, & skins; EvoX compatible.  Available as individual tones or as a megapack of all three, EXCLUSIVELY at The Skin Fair, open March 8th – 25th, at their booth in Skin Care South (you need to go to the landing point & then follow the arrow you get with this LM; for some reason, you can’t TP direct to booths.) Demos available.
  • Mermaid Textures: Te Moana by [AURO] – Gossamer.  Three fabulous items to help create a sensational mermaid look.
    • Tail Texture:   HUD for Riptide Mermaid Tail.  Handpainted, this tail is absolutely stunning from both the front & the back.  Available in 4 colors or as a fatpack (see the ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at Mystical Market, open through March 16th.  You can TP direct to their booth here.  (Remember that the tail itself is NOT included but the link for it is below.)
    • Gills & Spine Scales:  Te Moana by [AURO]  – Available in 5 colors each, both of these items are included in the Hunt at Mystical Market.  Since I chose a frontal shot, you can see the gills, but my spine looks amazing, as you can see in the ad below!
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Tail:  Aii and Ego – RipTide Mermaid/Merman
  • Hair:  Second Moon – Mermaid Wet Hair
  • Eyes: Gloom – Shoujo
  • Makeup:  ANTAYA – Mermaid Makeup Scale
  • Top:  ANTAYA – Coral Bra
  • Headdress:  Zibska – Belenus Head & Shoulder Pieces
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Underwater
  • Backdrop:  Visera – Into the Deep

Definitely NOT heaven sent…

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http://Definitely NOT Heaven Sent...

There is definitely evil in the world, and it’s not something to laugh at, but sometimes when life is just not going anything like you think it should, it feels a bit good to slip into the role and attitude just a bit… and though both these items are somewhat heavenly in their own way, well, this is where they took me… And on that note, I think I’ll just beat my wings out of here! Happy shopping (if you dare)…

  • Outfit:  Art & KO – Muriel Set.  This look definitely sounds the alarm!  From the embossed bodice to the half-cup brassiere top, all with gold “claws”… beware the woman who sports such incredible style! Includes the dress, collar with its dangling talisman, gloves & staff.  Available in 8 single colors or as a fatpack with HUDs for each element, Muriel is sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Reborn; demo available. 
  • Windows:  Dreadfully Dark – Ravenwood Nights Stained Glass Window.  Includes all 3 glass options (see the ad below), simply change by touch.  EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at Mystical Market.  You can TP direct to their booth here.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:   Gloom – Calin Fantasy Skin in Devil (matching body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  KMH – CP007
  • Horns:  FAS – Diablo
  • Eyes:  Gloom – Dragon
  • Makeup:  Velour – Kyoshi Eye MU; PAIX – Dark Fantasy Lipstick
  • Wings:  Vaengi – Venom Fae Wings
  • Pose:  Black Tulip – The Ice Queen
  • Backdrop (modified):  TROPIX – The Door