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Keep Your Head Up

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http://Keep Your Head Up

When I retired from work, I thought life would get easier.  And for a few months, it did. My migraines went almost completely away, I lost 20 pounds, I was more active than I’ve been since my early 20s, and my social life is busier than it’s been in years as well.  And then my mom’s condition deteriorated, with falls now mandating trips to the ER at least once a week, temper tantrums where she’s breaking things and throwing them at other residents, and more.  Yesterday she destroyed the television in her room (though honestly, there are times the news gets me so mad I’ve wanted to do that myself).  It’s a tough line for her residence to follow… not enough medication and the violent behavior increases; too much medication and she’s groggy and falls more.  There’s no easy solution, and on top of memory care we’re now paying for 1-on-1 care/supervision in the afternoon/early evening hours when she “sundowns.”  I’m now on day 4 of a migraine, my body hurts, I’m short of breath, I’ve had to beg off some social engagements, the only physical activity I seem to be doing is golf (and yes, some will argue that’s not very physical, but in 90+ heat, it most definitely is!), and it’s taking me three to four times longer to create and post a blog.  That said, I’m still living in paradise, and as my mom always said (back when she was my mom), “this too shall pass.” We all just have to knuckle down and get through it, hopefully with a smile!  Sadly, I’m going to have to resign some of my sponsors, since it’s just not fair to them, and it’s just adding more stress for me.  I sincerely hope they understand; I know some will, just as I know some may not.  But rule number one for Second Life (at least for me and my inworld friends) has always been that real life comes first.  I’ve just got to keep my head up, grin, and remember that in many, many, MANY respects, I’m in a better place than most, and everyone has to deal with troubling issues at different times in their lives.  It seems that this is just one of those times.  Sighs… well enough of this pity party, time to do some shopping!!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Skindustrial Bodyworks (SKBW) – Rumbera Dress.  Sexy & fun, this little mini-dress comes in 5 stunning prints (available singly or in a fatpack), perfect for the hot weather! Rubera is sized for Slink HG/P, Tonic, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, Kupra,  Maitreya, & Classic M.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the July round of Swank Event, July 7th – 31st, themed Tropical Island Heat.  Demo available.
  • Head & Eye Makeup:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (new 3.1 update)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass
  • Skin:  Nuve – Hope in EvoX
  • Freckles:  SAP Beauty – Beauty Marks/Moles
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Jewelry:  Lapointe & BastChild – Boho Necklace & Earrings (gift from long ago)

I Enjoy Being A Girl

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http://I Enjoy Being A Girl

I have to say, girls have it so much better than the guys when it comes to shopping for clothes in Second Life.  (As someone who has a male alt for blogging and is also highly involved in the shopping for my partner and HIS alt, I’ve experienced it first hand.)  First off, there just isn’t as much to choose from.  Although I feel this is also the case in RL, it’s much more pronounced on the grid.  Then what there is tends to be produced for fewer bodies at a time.  And fatpacks are so very much more expensive for the most part.  That’s why I’m happy to be “strictly a female female”… shopping is just so much fun as a girl… there’s so much to choose from, from so many brand new and well-established clothing designers.  Here’s just a few examples!!! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  LUXE Paris Fashion House – WOW Dress.  Named very appropriately, this short summer knit has open floral lace on the sides with double jeweled straps  that are artfully (&  very sexily) sliding off the shoulders… definitely wow!  Sized for Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Legacy, Altamura, Maitreya & Maitreya Petite, EXCLUSIVELY available at the July round of the Swank Event, open July 7th through the 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Argrace – Mai
  • Tattoo:  Shana – Asha White
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Katerina Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop:  BellePoses – Future is Female
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Manu

Hunting High & Low at The Beached Bunny Hunt

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http://Searching High & Low at the Beached Bunny Hunt

Well, it may be the 4th of July, but it’s certainly not going to be an ideal holiday in terms of weather, at least where I live.  The first hurricane since I moved to Florida (now downgraded to tropical storm?) is supposedly bearing down on us, so all it does is rain, rain, and rain some more with small teasing breaks here and there, but here on the grid the sun is shining.  Even better. it’s once again time for the Beached Bunny Hunt from Evil Bunny Productions!  The hunt runs from July 3rd through the 31st; you search for a blue sand pail with shovel at all the participating stores (the cost of each pail is $1L)… you can find all the hints for the hunt HERE.  Lots of fun treasures to be found!!! Happy hunting!

  • Outfit:  Freda Fashion & Accessories – Bibi Blue Jeans Bikini.  Awesome beach outfit for every denim lover, the top is a ruffled bustier; the bikini bottom is a denim thong… soooo cute!  Sized for Slink HG/P, Tonic, Freya, Rebirth Eden, & Maitreya.  Part of the Beached Bunny Hunt; your hint is “The Bunny has dropped a swim ring in my store!”
  • Tattoo:  The Little Bat – Henna Tattoo.  Lovely henna tattoo for your chest & upper arms.  Includes 3 BOM/tattoo layer versions — dark, medium, & tintable.  Part of the Beached Bunny Hunt; your hint is “Time for some ink!”
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Moon – Rosier
  • Sunglasses:  Mulloy – Antago
  • Pose:  NANTRA – Beach Illustrated 2020

Blue Hawaii

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Well, it might not be Hawaii, but here in Florida where I now live, everything is a bit beachy year round.  But you know it’s REALLY summer when the beachwear and beach decor start showing up everywhere on the grid!  IMHO, one of the premier places to see  what’s new this season is at the Under the Sea event.  I’ve done some fabulous “upgrades” to both my wardrobe and my landscaping… take a look, and then go see them (and more) for yourself!  Happy summer shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Darleen Swimsuit & Shirt.  Proof that you don’t need to wear a bikini to be sexy on the beach! Darleen is a corset style one-piece with extremely high cut thighs & absolutely no back except for the thong portion, paired with a sheer men’s shirt that shows off your curves!  Sized for Slink HG/P,  Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, Kupra, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 4 separate colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures where you can adjust the suit & shirt textures separately. EXCLUSIVELY at the Under the Sea event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 5th – 15th.  Demo available.
  • Piano:  Tylar’s Treasures – Barbados Beach Bar.  The cutest beach bar, made from a surf board mounted on two palm trees, with two low-backed beach stools; 4-color texture change menu for bar & seats (mix n match). See below for a full shot.  Includes the macaw & the two coconut drinks.  LOADED with bento animations for singles & couples (choose from Adult or PG).  EXCLUSIVELY at the Under the Sea event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 5th – 15th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:   Tram – F1124
  • Jewelry:  Chaos, Panic, & Disorder – Under the Sea Necklace

An Alluring Moment

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http://An Alluring Moment

Summer is here!  It seems that I’m about to find out the truth behind all the warnings that summers here are brutal.  From what I’m told, some people have a very hard time handling it; others just seem to take it in stride and enjoy it with a slight shifting of activities. We shall see which category I fall into! Here on the grid, I’m starting to switch my plantings and other landscaping over from spring to full summer, and I’ve chosen a new summer skin (gotta have that tanned look!)… Some stunning new summer fashions out there, already rocking all the events…  Happy shopping and happy start to summer!  (On another note, I’m still learning the new lighting that came with the Firestorm update, since I held on to an earlier version for far too long… struggling a bit with that old neckline… any suggestions from other bloggers would be most welcome!!!)

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Janis Halter Dress.  This is one of those mini-dresses that exudes sexuality without crossing that trashy line.  It definitely scores extremely high on that WOW factor, what with its alluring combination of an extremely high cut thigh slit, spaghetti strap halter, low cut top, eye-catching “necklace” & chains, matching high heels, & just being, well, short (but with full butt coverage).  On top of that, the fabulous summer textures create a total knockout of a minidress!  Janis is sized for Slink HG/P,  Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, eBody, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 4 separate colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures where you can adjust the dress, heels, & metal textures separately. EXCLUSIVELY at the May Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, May 12th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Piano:  Tylar’s Treasures – Elegant Whimsy Piano.  Every SL home needs a grand piano, right? This one is a good size (not over large, as are some), includes the candelabra, & is LOADED with animations (note though that I’m not using one since single female fashion stands are not included lol)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Dana, available at Equal10
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Summer Eyeshadow;  Cosmetize – The Charlie’s Angels Collection lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Aurora Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Luane’s World Bento Poses – World Inside

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

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http://A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

In yesterday’s post of the fabulous winter gazebo, snowy bridge & scenery (see it HERE), I allowed a glimpse of a beauty of a gown, with a promise to show more today.  I’m happily  fulfilling my promise!  This is a stunning gown with angular cut-outs all round the middle, boasting a satiny sheen with beautiful delicate shading that really stands out depending on the light.  With optional flexi decor in front and back, together with a “ribbon” on the sides, the dress has a dreamy romantic movement to it that unfortunately is difficult to capture in a still.  An absolutely stunning creation that can make you feel like you stepped into a fairy tale!

  • Gown:  FlowerDreams by Nile Karas – Selena Gown.   Includes a 10-color HUD for the dress & for the flexi decor, so you have the option to go all one color or to mix for a totally different look.  Sized for Hourglass, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 30th  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head (Group Gift)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Monica, available at Collabor88
  • Hair:  EMO-tions – Roberta Hair & Collar
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; ALMA Makeup – Beauty Mark 1
  • Makeup:  poema – Mariola Eyeshadow;);  Trend – Slayer Eyeliner