Tag: Allure Couture

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And we’re back to stress IRL! Construction has begun on the lanai renovation, and of course we ran into a problem on the very first day.  It seems that the existing irrigation lines go right where the footers need to be for the concrete, so we had to watch the concrete guys pack up and go while we resourced an irrigation guy to quickly come and cap off the lines (quick, easy, not too expensive) so that the concrete work can resume next week.  Hopefully, all we lost was the one day in our schedule.  Of course now we need to get all new lines put down… an unanticipated expense (not even estimated yet).  But what’s a secondary issue is that it means we have NO irrigation until then… and in Florida, it’s the dry part of the rainy season, so if go without irrigation, our lawn and plantings would suffer and potentially die.  So it’s back to the old-school way of hooking up a hose to a sprinkler and then manually moving it around the property… definitely not as effective but hopefully it will keep everything alive if not thriving.  Never a dull moment!!!  All this added stress and necessary paperwork/research/etc has impacted my SL schedule, and now I’m desperately trying to get a last few posts in for the month.  I’ll apologize right now that I’ll be hitting the tail end of events, but as always, the status of “exclusive” and “sale” may end, but the featured items are always available after that at the main store (generally with a delay of one or two days).  Let the weekend officially begin!!!

• Outfit:  Allure Couture – Melody Shorts Set.  Melody includes a corset top, midcut short shorts (both with fabulous lacing, up the front for the top & down the sides for the shorts), & matching flat sandals, & is available in 6 individual colors, a HUD-driven 6 texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 12, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Kupra & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the July round of the WOW Event, closing TODAY July 30th.  (After that, it will be at the main store.) Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
• Hair:  TRUTH – Eclipse
• Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
• Tattoo:  Carol G – Fleshly
• Hat:  ZOOM – Luxury Windbreak Hat
• Pose:  STUN Poses – Bianca

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I really can’t believe it’s Saturday already.  Perhaps it’s because I’m older; perhaps it’s because I no longer work IRL & live a relaxed leisure life.  I will say that time didn’t fly by when I was away in Europe a few months ago (wow, has it already been a few months!!!!) when almost every day was loaded with activity.  All I know is that I’m suddenly aware of time flying by at breakneck speed… in fact I was talking to a relatively new avatar the other day, & realized that I’ve been here inworld for more than 15 years.  15 years!!!!  Wow, just wow… On the other hand, I’ve never looked so good (IMHO anyway lol) or had a home I loved as much, and have just started rediscovering some of the joys of SL that kind of fell by the wayside when the demands of blogging became too overwhelming.  As IRL, finding balance (something I’ve learned needs to be achieved over and over again) is what’s key.  The fact remains though, that it is the weekend once again, with sales and events galore.  And time is a-wasting, so on to shopping before the weekend is gone!!!!  Enjoy!

• Outfit:  Allure Couture – Lorina.  This is one of those outfits that I had to battle my fae counterpart for blogging rights.  It has a tropical beachy Arabian nights feel to it, what with the gauzy semi-transparent fabric on the stomach & then falling from the hipband, not to mention all those slit panels on the legs.  Lorina includes matching heels, is available in 5 individual colors, a 5 texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the new round of Down the Rabbit Hole, an Evil Bunny production, opening today July 9th – 19th.  Demo available.
• Hairpin:  Magnetic – Lily Hairpin.  Mesh hairpin accessory with versions for wearing on both the  left & the right.  Also includes hairpin with Walking FX that emits Lily particles as you walk. EXCLUSIVELY available at the July round of the Swank Event, themed Island Tropical Heat, open July 7th – 30th.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
• Hair:  TRUTH – Aislin
• Makeup:  IDTTY Faces – Lelutka Secret Potion 5
• Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
• Jewelry:  Kunglers – Kara Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose:  Sassy Sweet Poses – Checking it Out
• Location:  Dolce Amore Beach

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Wow, re-entry after a long vacation is tough! This was the longest vacation I’ve ever taken in my adult life (it was actually a teeny bit too long to be honest), and it was exhausting.  It totally took me almost a full week to recover and get back into my “normal” routine.  As for blogging, I’ve been a bit shocked as to how hard it’s been to retake up the reins, from not remembering favorite windlights for types of shots to doing really stupid things (like accidentally leaving on a demo body skin,  wondering why there was cross-hatching everywhere & not figuring out until after spending hours post-editing… the real kicker was that it was still the best shot by far BUT totally unusable lol).   The fact remains is that you really can’t go back and redo a shot… you can never quite recapture that same angle, especially when a shoot involves continual minute adjustments to both angle & windlight.  But now here we are in June, it’s hot here IRL & the “full” beachwear is out, so I’ve made the switch here in SL too to tanned skin and beach time.  Happy summer, and happy shopping!

• Outfit:  Allure Couture – Circe.  Although designed with fantasy in mind, this fabulous little wrap dress with long fringe & a low LOW back just screamed “sarong” to me, which immediately made me think “beach”.  Definitely not your standard beachwear, Circe is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-color Slimpack with three options for the panties w/leg wraps, or a Fatback of 12 that includes six options for panties w/leg wraps, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Tonic & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Pandora Fair, open through May 30th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
• Hair:  eXxEsS – Champagne (includes hat)
• Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
• Makeup:  Celestial – Softness Lip Applier
• Pose:  Nantra – Beach Illustrated 2020

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The chair is empty, your glass awaits your return, and you are MIA as I await word of your return… The pain of not knowing where you are, or what you’re doing, and why you’re not here with me…  these seem to be the constants of relationships in Second Life.  I hear it all the time; I occasionally still experience it myself although thankfully not as much or as often as when my relationship was newer.  But to me, that’s what this picture evokes… that feeling of confusion, of being caught midstream between inaction and tp’ing somewhere just to take up the time, just waiting waiting waiting for a word, a sign, anything of what to do.  In days gone by, my solution in this situation was to go to a live music venue, to listen to the music and watch the crowd; more recently, my typical reaction is to shop (perhaps that’s why I became a blogger???).  Bottom line though, I’m looking awesome and awesomely comfortable in a subtly sexy way in this comfy casual outfit from my favorite designer.  Happy shopping!

• Outfit:  Allure Couture – Nancy Cardigan Outfit.  Print leggings, a soft button down knit top softly falling off one shoulder sporting pockets that match the print on the pants, & matching heels… if I saw this in a store IRL I’d be grabbing it!  Love everything about this, including the colors (she’s available in 5 individual colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures).  Sized for Legacy,  Hourglass, Freya, Altamura, & Maitreya.  Coordinated men’s outfit sold separately, both EXCLUSIVELY at the January Jail Event, open January 10th – 30th.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena
• Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
• Hair:  bonbon – Nori
• Makeup:  Synergy – HD Eyeshadow Lagos; Warpaint – Polaris Eyeshadow; Goreglam – Planetarium Lip Gloss
• Nails:  Livia – Mix It Pro Nails
• Jewelry:  EarthStones – Inlaid Harmony Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Location:  Mimmo

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We’ve been having such a glorious spate of weather here in Florida.  Sitting out on the patio this morning, drinking my coffee, watching all the birds on the pond, reminds me of one of the major reasons behind last year’s move.  The regret of not being surrounded by all those brilliant the autumnal colors has been greatly ameliorated because it’s been everywhere here on the grid, not the least at my SL home.  I went a bit overboard (as usual I suppose) and made it an autumn showplace… it’s a good thing I didn’t have to actually rake up all those fallen leaves that almost covered the ground lol!  But now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, snow has overtaken Second Life, seemingly overnight.  I’m winterizing my own land… it’s my first winter at this lot, so it’s a lot of trial and error to see what works, especially since I have way fewer prims than previously.  But it’s definitely time to say goodbye to all fabulous fall colors and backgrounds, and move into the new season…  I’ll miss you autumn!!! But I know that I’ll see you again next year… now for snow!!!!  Happy shopping!

• Outfit:  Allure Couture – Teagan Pantsuit.   What a fabulous fall outfit, perfect for the fabulousness of the season!  Larke includes the cropped jacket with ruffled lapels & buttoned wrists, high waisted pants with large double button deco, a tube top, & matching heels… all of which you customize color for separately (including the metal on the buttons).  Sized for Legacy,  Freya, Isis, Tonic, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 5 individual colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack (tube top is 6), or a Fatback of 10 (tube top is 12), all with 100% Original Textures.  EXCLUSIVELY at the December 2Much event, Nov 29th – Dec 16th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena
• Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
• Hair:  Doux – Bellami
• Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
• Makeup:  Heron – Jade Lipstick
• Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Bento Nails Mesh Rounded Long Cool
• Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Samsara Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose:  Amitie – Autumn Moments