Daydream Believer

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http://Daydream Believer

So after several days of dressing up for work in SL and looking very professional (if I may say so myself), it was time to just relax in some jeans and a sweater, and go on a picnic.  These separates were PERFECT, though I admittedly had an incredibly difficult time choosing which pattern to wear on the sweater, they’re all so cute! But what REALLY threw me was that while I was taking my pictures, the sim started to be dismantled! At first, I couldn’t quite figure out what was wrong with some of the photos… then I realized it was because the background trees were missing… then it was the barn… it was quite disorienting… at first, I thought I accidentally derendered everything.  Once I realized what was happening, it was just really rather sad, because it was a beautiful sim that I had just learned about. Hopefully, it will come back, newer and even better than before!  A girl can dream after all, especially here in Second Life!  😉

  • Top:  StormCrow Design’s – Tess Sweater w/ 16 texture HUD, 9 colors & 9 patterns; sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/Physique, & Maitreya; at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th.  Demo available.
  • Jeans:  StormCrow Design’s – Claire Jeans w/ 6 color HUD, plus 3 colors for the belt & 2 metal choices; sized for Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Slink H/Physique, Maitreya, & Ebody; at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th.  Demo available.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amorie, worn in Butter, browless; available at the Designer Showcase Nov 5th – 30th
  • Hair: TRUTH – Kare
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  LAQ – Opal Matte Lipstick Applier
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Shoes:  G&D The Italian Style – Cristel Ankle Boots (includes ankle socks)
  • Jewelry:  no.match – NO.DIAMOND, Metal Mix Loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Missing Melody – so sorry to say that this beautiful sim was dismantled while I was literally taking my photos and is now gone; hopefully it will be reborn in the near future

Another Crazy News Day

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http://Another crazy news day

It’s interesting that somehow I seem to suddenly be on a more business-look related kick, but the outfits that are coming my way in this style are just sooooo exceptional in terms of style, texture, and fit that I simply have to try my hand at this look! And the fact that I’ve never attempted this kind of look before these last two shots just makes it that much more fun and exciting, exploring new options for accessories, poses, settings, etc.  Brings back lots of memories, too, from when I worked in midtown NYC and had to dress like this every single day… not so sure they’re GOOD memories, lol, but memories nonetheless! 😉

  • Outfit: LUXE Paris – LUNDI Jacket & Skirt; INCREDIBLE texture on this outfit! Skirt is sized for Tonic, Belleza I/V/F, Slink H/P, Ebody, Maitreya & Classic; Jacket is sized for Belleza I/V/F, Slink H/P, Maitreya, & Classic, but as you can see, EASILY fits Tonic gals with just a few clicks on the alpha HUD for the chest area (I’m wearing the Hourglass jacket and it really fits perfectly)
  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations – Mimi Heels, sized for Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya; 50-color HUD for the body of the shoes plus 5 textures for the metal studs… gorgeous!
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amorie, worn in Butter, browless; available at the Designer Showcase Nov 5th – 30th
  • Hair: D!va – Aya2 in Garnet
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  LAQ – Opal Matte Lipstick Applier
  • Nails:  Cazimi – Callan Nails – Pro Palette, appliers for Belleza, Omega, Maitreya, & Slink (see my post of Oct 30th for more detail on these nails); at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th
  • Jewelry: IzA Boutique – Egyptian Gold set (free gift; seems to be an extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Glasses: MULLOY x Patane – Amalfi; these glasses seem to be only available on Marketplace (I had a demo from a while back!)
  • Bag: Hilly Haalan – Ella Handbag, Plains Pack, includes 35 color HUD w/ separate colors for Main bag & Handles, plus 10 Metal textures
  • Pose:  Label Motion – My Newspaper, Pose 2; Marketplace Only
  • Location:  Backdrop City

An after-work date

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http://After-work date

I grew up in Manhattan, spent most of my working life there, and still go in relatively frequently, so it’s rather strange to have my alter-ego doing what I often do, in a neighborhood — on an actual corner! — where I’ve done it (though the streets are always much much more crowded lol)! I do have to admit, however, that I doubt I’ve ever looked quite so stylish in RL as I do here in SL in this amazing 2-piece black dress with sheer black lace at the wrists and in a long widening slit down the leg with matching heels. Sighs… oh to have body sliders in real life… 😉

  • Outfit: Continuum – Simone Lace Outfit, EXCLUSIVE at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th.  Blouse & Skirt worn; also comes with a camisole Top (not shown); demo available.  Worn with Alba Lace Sandals, available at the mainstore.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Twiggy, worn in Caramel, browless (one of the Light tones), with my own freckles, etc added; shape/skin appliers available at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th. Two versions available (darks & lights) for 250L that include 7 skin tones each; demo available.  See below to see how my modified version of Twiggy compares to how she comes “out of the box” (one light tone and one dark tone shown) using my own shape
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: Navy & Copper – Mulberry (Gingers Hud)
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  LAQ – Opal Matte Lipstick Applier
  • Nails: SlackGirl – Blessed Mesh Nails
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Sentiment Necklace, Loved; Empyrean Forge – Effloresce Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag: Fatal Fashion – Bag Glamour Red Ombro
  • Pose:  Pose Maniacs – Olga 6
  • Location: Rockefeller Center (Tombstone Arizona-Winslow Shopping)
Twiggy: my modified version of Caramel browless / Caramel (light tone) / Maple (dark tone)

Weekend Buddies

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http://Weekend Buddies

I know that I don’t usually do weekend blogs, but then again, I’ve never had a weekend special to blog before! That’s right, I have a brand-new sponsor with a Fly By Friday Exclusive that’s just sooooo cute, I couldn’t let it go by without a post… And IMHO, it went just perfectly with this adorable cardigan/jeans outfit from AvaGirl, which even though it doesn’t come in my Tonic size, it fits with use of that wonderful Tonic alpha HUD. So maybe weekend blogs aren’t such a bad thing after all, hmmm? Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 😉

  • Shoes: [Sheba] Creations (MY NEWEST SPONSOR!) – Demi Heels – Fly By Friday EXCLUSIVE! Priced at only 75L through the weekend for this event; normally 129L… sized for Tonic, Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya; how adorable are these little heels? See below for the various color options included in the HUD.
  • Outfit: AvaGirl – Ilse, Cardigan w/ 12-texture HUD & Ripped Jeans w/ 4-color HUD; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, Ebody, & Standard; 50% DISCOUNT at TheEvent for November
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amorie, worn in Butter, browless; available at the Designer Showcase Nov 5th – 30th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: Exile – Muse
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – “Rati” Black
  • Jewelry: *Kate* Jewelry – Bohem Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Fashiowl –Buddy, Pose 8
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Balance

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http://Balance

I LOVED this outfit the moment I saw it. It’s just all about balance, which is so important, in ALL aspects of life. Somehow to me, this look evokes a sense of the past while being very on target with present fashion. The white texture — which stays constant — is wonderfully detailed; the choice of blues can make getting dressed a bit difficult (this one, no this one, no no maybe this one)!  The way it crosses at both the chest and at the hips/legs is extremely flattering, sexy while totally maintaining a level of class.  Thankfully, it’s Second Life and I don’t have to worry about staying warm! 😉

  • Outfit: Graffitiwear – NEW! Autumn Bliss, 8-texture HUD in 2 themes (basics or patterns); sizes for Tonic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass & Physique
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Jacklyn, worn in Butter, browless; available at the Sense Event ENDS TODAY November 8th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Reyane VIP
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows, 12-color HUD applies with/without eyeliner; appliers for LAQ/Omega, Catwa, & Lelutka, plus BakesonMesh system tattoo layers; at The Liaison Collaborative
  • Tattoo: Juna – White Fahari
  • Nails: Plastik – Meore
  • Lingerie:  Tonic – Corazon Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Boots: Chic & Shoes – Macy Boots, 40 color HUD with separate tabs to change color for the boot & for the strap + 5 metal colors
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Nantra – Out of Step (includes mesh stepping stones & 6 bento poses), at The Liaison Collaborative
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

 

Uptown Girl, Shining Like Gold

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http://Uptown Girl

I don’t often put on the glitz, but when I do, I just love it when it’s at this level.  Gold lamé is one of those things that can look somewhat trashy or really rich and elegant.  With Allure Couture, you know that you’re ALWAYS going to get the elegant side of things, her taste is always so dead on perfect.  Every little detail is just perfection, even down to the little golden apple that “holds” the gentle sweep of dark gold chiffon over the leg slit. A little bit of culture shock from yesterday’s urban grunge to today’s uptown sophisticated club scene, but that’s what life is all about, both of them! If you’re in the US, don’t forget to vote! 😉

  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Amorie, worn in Butter, browless; available at the Designer Showcase starting November 5th
  • Gown: Allure Couture – Vienna Gown in Gold includes matching Gold Mid-Heels; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, Ebody, & Standard; EXCLUSIVELY available at TheEvent for November
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Zoya
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Makeup:  LIVIA – Taryn Eyeshadow
  • Nails: Encore – Glamorously Gold Nail Appliers
  • Lingerie:  Tonic – Corazon Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Jewelry: Zuri Rayna – Antique Pearls/Golden Diamonds Bracelet; Chop Zuey – CZC Panettone Earrings, & Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  [KoKoLoReS] – Fashion Forward, Pose 1; Marketplace Only
  • Location:  OZ Nightclub

Urban Underground

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http://Hanging out in the Underground

I know I often prattle on about the things I love about Second Life, but hey, it’s my blog and I can prattle about what I want, right? One of the things I love is that everything is right there with just a little searching… you want elegant? you got it. You want tropical? poof.  Spooky? easy. And if you want the grungy side of urban, well, you’ve got the Digital Underground. I just discovered this place which bills itself as a “hyper-detailed urban city themed sim”, and I have to say, it’s pretty amazing what they’ve already done and what they’re planning to do. Incredible details, lots of atmosphere, and just wonderful places to hang out and socialize or take pics (I’m in the record store!), especially when wearing a creation like this sexy little outfit (do note that the purple is from the light in the store, it’s NOT part of the outfit)! Perfect for going to the Underground! 😉

  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Electra, worn in Pineapple; no makeup, etc. added except what is available on the LAQ HUD;  WomenStuff Hunt GIFT from Nov 1st – 30th.  Here’s your hint: White like the moon and cold as stone (which definitely can’t be said of this gorgeous, electrifying skin!)…  Happy hunting!
  • Outfit: JR Wolf Creations – Selene for the Darkness Monthly Event, Nov 5th – 28th. Sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Physique, & Maitreya; HUD provides two alternate patterns for the skirt.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Praxeda
  • Eyes: Azdesign – Reel Green V2 mesh eyes
  • Tattoo:  RedFish – Diva Tattoo
  • Lingerie:  Tonic – Corazon Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Jewelry:  Glitzz – Rebecca Necklace; no.match – NO.DIAMOND, Metal Mix Loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Digital Underground

Til Next Samhain My Love

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http://Til Next Samhain, My Love

And wow, just like that, Halloween is over. All those wonderful costumes and props and accessories are done, till next year or til someone throws a costume party.  Although at times it did admittedly get to be somewhat overwhelming, it’s still really a little sad; I actually found going out clubbing and going to parties the last few nights to be incredibly fun, just to look around at everyone all dressed up in costume. It was just so amazing to see the range of creativity and imagination… some outfits would fit perfectly at the corporate Halloween party in real life; others could only exist here on the grid.  And now here we are on the other side, the thin veil between us and the other world has closed again, and it’s November, with Thanksgiving in the near future and here in SL, we have a whole new crop of events and wonderful new items as we head into the holiday season! Let the shopping begin! 😉

  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Feather V2, worn in Dew, browless; Omega-based Feather in Pecan/Taupe/Caramel is the new November GROUP GIFT, and she’ll also be available as the monthly offer in Butter, Cotton Candy, Dew, Maple, Oak, Pineapple, Sand, and Walnut
  • Nails:  PS… Nails – Iced Blue – This set has a hud with 16 different color options in appliers for Omega, Slink, Belleza, and Maitreya. See the pic below for all the options — it’s more than just color! EXCLUSIVELY available at TheEvent for November.
  • Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – NEW! Danu Eyeshadow, Omega/Catwa/Lelutka Appliers… LOVE the colors on these!!!!
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Hands:  Tonic – Creepy Hands, a Group Gift
  • Nails: Tonic – Extra long pointy BENTO nails
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Gin
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Dress:  Indigenous Original Fashions – Evil Queen
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Soul Catcher Book of Spells Earrings V2; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Le Poppycock – ‘Lady Aphrodite’ Pose Fair Gift
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Tiger Tiger, Burning Bright

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http://Tiger Tiger

And wow, things are certainly burning bright for me at the moment! I’m thrilled to announce another new sponsor, 7 Deadly s[K]ins, my favorite skin-maker! I’m so busy and so blessed with all the wonderful things I have to blog, I absolutely love it!!! I just really hope that I do all of these wonderful items justice, and that the designers feel that all their hard work is shown to advantage.  I do recognize that some efforts accomplish their goal better than others, but I never stop trying to do my best, no matter how long, and how many shots it takes (and you’d be amazed how many images go right in the garbage lol). That said, it really is just so much fun to mix n’ match items from my different sponsors — plus things I’ve seen at events or favorites from my personal inventory — to create incredible new looks and/or scenes.  And, in case you haven’t noticed, another change to how I do my posts: everything I’m specifically blogging for the first time is in bold type at the top of the post.  I think it just makes it easier for all (including me). 🙂

  • Top: MOZ Designs –  Peasant Corset, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass.  This Peasant Leather Corset comes in single packs with a white cotton/linen tucked blouse, and is one of those styles that works with just about anything, a peasant skirt, jeans, slacks, or leather pants like me! The fatpack includes six different blouse textures with a HUD for the top section (white/pink paisley/checked), corset color (red/black/tan), & lace color (red/black/tan) so you can mix and match the leather ties or leather corset.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Jacklyn, worn in Butter, browless; Omega based on Genus head in light and dark skin tones, and the available shape (note that I’m wearing one of the light tones on a LAQ head and I think it looks truly AMAZING!), exclusively available at the Sense Event until November 8th
  • Tattoo: Juna – Tigre Tattoo for Women, includes three shades (dark, medium & light); only $99 at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th; also available for Men
  • Nails:  Cazimi – Callan Nails – Pro Palette, appliers for Belleza, Omega, Maitreya, & Slink (see HUD below for these amazing swirling colors); at the Designer Circle Oct 28th – Nov 17th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Farryn
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Eyes: [alia] – Omega mesh eye appliers, green
  • Pants: Ricielli – Adalia Leather Pants
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Savannah Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: CKEY Poses – Body Language 4, Marketplace and Events Only
  • Background Cats: Storax Tree – Feline Autumn Meeting
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Queen of the Night

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http://Mystic Timbers Contest: Queen of the Night

I haven’t been blogging for Stone’s Works very long, but I do believe that Halloween is giving me a pretty good glimpse into some of the workings of his incredibly creative mind… and I have to say some of the twists in there could be quite terrifying if they weren’t so much fun! (and let’s face it… you can get it away with a lot at Halloween that just wouldn’t be quite as acceptable at other times of the year lol).  This amazing hat is just one more example… freaky is the word that came to mind when I first saw it… even more so when I had the whole look put together.  With the one eye blinking at you, and the blood dripping from the knife that the Evil Jack is holding up on top, well, let’s just say that it’s definitely not your sweet little witch costume come looking for sex and candy… But it IS really really cool! 😉

  • Hat & Face:  Stone’s Works – Queen of the Night Rises, includes Halloween Veiled Top Hat w/ Evil Jack in the Box, Blinking Eye & Blood Dripping Knife; Queen of the Night Omega applier face tattoo; optional Vampire teeth w/ blood.  Matching King version also available.  
  • Eyes: Lovelysweet – Feral Eyes, Omega HUD for all meshes that are Omega-enabled, includes 4 colors (see picture below); available on Marketplace Only.
  • Tattoo: Juna – Red Fahari, also available in Black or White, includes two shades (dark & light); tattoo applies on neck, arms, hands & back; only $99 at the Designer Circle Oct 14th – 27th
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Hair: MINA – Arwen, past VIP excl group gift
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Junia, worn in Dew, browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Nails: Tonic – Extra long pointy BENTO nails
  • Outfit:  Pixel Box – Night Angel Gothic Outfit
  • Jewelry: Pixel Box – Steampunk Bracelet zipper and clasp; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: K&S Poses – Hey, Hey, Bento Pose
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo