Soaking up the last rays of sun

http://Soaking up the last rays of sun

If you follow my blog (and I certainly hope you do), you’ve probably noticed that I’m suddenly taking a lot of pictures on the beach or in water lately, including several in bikinis. There are three reasons for this… first, because it’s bikini season in this part of the world, SL designers are all releasing incredible new designs and textures that are just too hard to resist. Second, photo contests are popping up all over the place, and one I’m participating in is at a beach community. And three (and frankly, this is probably the biggest reason), it’s just wishful thinking on my part since (A) the beach is a few hours and a whole hassle away in RL and (B) RL bikinis belong way back in my past. But that’s part of what Second Life is for, right? So I’ll just continue my bikini dreams, soaking up the last rays of the Cape Florida sun… and I don’t even have to think about sunscreen!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java, worn in Maple
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Green Nail Appliers
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Tattoo: Juna – Dala (Omega)
  • Bikini: Allure Couture – Siren with 6 color HUD, includes Heeled Sandals (not worn); in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Maitreya, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Classic avatars.
  • Shoes: ROC – Canvas Sneaker! Tiptoe (25 color HUD); in sizes for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, & TMP
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

Bird-watching 101

http://Bird-watching 101

Every girl needs white jeans in the summer, and what goes better with white jeans than a nautical-blue shirt? And these are not just ordinary jeans — cut-outs down the leg with black lace edging, and then matching lace on the front and back pockets. And if blue-and-white denim isn’t your thing, how about black-and-blue, green-and-brown, red-and-blue, white-and-black (all part of a recent update) or the original brown leather-and-lace (updated with new sizes)? All color combos feature the same sexy little tie up shirt with a contrasting bra (your choice whether or not to wear it, but I feel that this style shirt needs it or there’s an annoying gap between body and shirt), shoes, and matching jewelry. Perfect look for whatever your destination… even going to the beach to teach your doggie the fine art of bird-watching!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Maureen, worn in Almond
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Hair: Argrace – Shirabe
  • Eyes: AZ Design Eyes Store – Mandala Eyes, available in Mesh, Appliers (Omega, Catwa, Lelutka), & Classic
  • Makeup: LAQ – Opal Matte Lipsticks Applier
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – Lalit
  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Jackie Blue & White Jean Outfit, includes Slate Earrings & Necklace; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Maitreya, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Classic avatars.
  • Shoes: Tonic – Grace Sandals 
  • Jewelry:  [Earrings & Necklace included with outfit]RealEvil Industries – Aqvila Bracelet (multi-option HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Reve Obscura – Spring Day Bento Pose with Mesh Dog
  • Location: Cape Florida Lighthouse & Park

The Torch Singer

http://The Torch Singer

I always feel like the star of the show when I get all dressed up in an Allure gown. Maybe it’s the style, maybe it’s the fit, maybe it’s the textures, maybe it’s all that and more. When it comes right down to it, the reason why doesn’t really matter; I just know that I always look great and feel great, whether standing on the side lines, dancing with my guy, or caught in the spotlight.  Personally, I haven’t found ANY other gowns that offer this quality for my Tonic curves without resorting to Omega… and it doesn’t hurt that they always come with matching shoes lol!  This sexy cut-away style in this pose just evoked thoughts of an old-style torch singer, about to sing one of my all-time favorites, At Last. (Please note: although the Mia Gown obviously enhances my Tonic curves, I DID need to tap on the Tonic alpha hud for the belly; your individual shape may not need that, but just in case, know that it was a super-easy fix.)

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Neve (Bento), updated to v3.05
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java (worn in Maple browless/freckles)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Tinsley
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Eyes: IKON – Hope Eyes in Emerald
  • Makeup: LAQ – Glitter Eyeshadow and Black Lipsticks (worn on Layer 2 for blend)
  • Tattoo: Carol G. – Breast Black Rose
  • Nails: ZOZ – Sassy Polish
  • Gown with Shoes: Allure Couture – Mia Gown in Blue with Mia Slink Heels (for Tonic, eBody, Freya, Hourglass, Isis, Maitreya, Physique, TMP, Venus & Fitmesh)
  • Lingerie (not seen in image)Tonic – Corazon Thong (16-color HUD w/ 3 sheer levels)
  • Jewelry: Moondance Boutique – Chelle Necklace, Bracelet, & Solitaire Pearl Drop Cluster EarringsChop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Beauty’s Edge Lounge