Tag: Avatars

Light my fire

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http://Light my fire

So this will be my last post for a week due to the family wedding I mentioned in a previous wedding. Lots of stuff going on in Real Life; it’s all good,  which is great, but it’s all a bit stressful, too, so a short break is most welcome, although it’s definitely a form of stress in and of itself. Have a great time, in and off the grid!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple browless
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ 
  • Tattoo: Juna – Zhoe, at White Nights @ The Avenue
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Palma
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe (not shown) with optional sheer; ONLY for Tonic bodies. Available exclusively at the MBA Fair.
  • Jewelry:  Shiny Things – Glass Chunk Earrings (extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  GingerFish Poses – Moonlight and Martinis
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

The Elusive Bird of Romance

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http://The Elusive Bird of Romance

I’m off to a family wedding in RL this week… don’t you just love it when romance is in the air? Although not in a wedding vein, I thought this was just such a lovely little romantic look… modern, yet somehow retro at the same time. The dress is short and sassy, with enough skin to tease the imagination but without really showing anything. And it includes matching heels! Paired with the soft tresses, layered braids and floral touches of this hair by TRUTH, it just whispers “Romance me” in soft seductive tones… I can’t decide if I hear a soft sigh in the background or the strains of a romantic ballad… hmmm, why choose? 😉

Ultimate Chicken Horse?

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http://Ultimate Chicken Horse

I’m a city girl, born and bred, but that doesn’t mean I don’t sometimes hear the call of the country life.  Not only that, but I will admit to actually having decent skills on horseback thanks to all those many summers as a kid.  One of the many beauties of Second Life is that I can heed that call without actually traveling, getting dirty, or setting my allergies completely crazy… and I can do so looking absolutely amazing thanks to a bunch of western-influenced styles from Mo at Moz Designs.  Hmmm, maybe I even have time to saddle up and ride off into the sunset before I need to log… course, I first need to get this chicken out of here 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Fionne, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Diana (Omega, Slink, TMP, Belleza, Maitreya, Eve, Signature, Altamura)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Montana
  • Top: MOZ Designs – Fringed Leather Vest, available in 8 individual leathers & 1 Fat Pack, all with changeable buttons; sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass
  • Skirt: MOZ Designs – “Renata” Skirt & Ranger Buckle Belt, available in 6 individual colors/patterns, 2 Fat Packs (1 Solids, 1 Patterns), & 1 Super Pack; in Fat Packs & the Super Pack, belt can also be changed via HUD; sized for Tonic, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, & eBody
  • Boots: MOZ Designs – Sweetwater Bonita Western Boot
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – Avva Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet (with HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Come a little closer

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http://Come a little closer

7 Deadly S[k]ins has been my go-to skin designer for some time now; it’s extremely rare that I wear a skin by anybody else.  However, although I own two LAQ heads, this is the first time I’ve worn a 7 skin that was actually made specifically for Neve, one of my two heads (the LAQ-designed skins work on all LAQ heads, and my Tonic heads too, and are ALWAYS worth trying). Therefore, I decided to also wear the shape, straight out of the box for the purposes of this post, although I would admittedly “fluff her up” for real use inworld, since her body is a bit too scrawny for this curvy gal’s taste! Either way, the Junia head shape is GORGEOUS, and is of course, fully mod; the skin packs come with 8 tones — 8!!!!, with brows and without — and all at 50% off.  If you have a Tonic body, be sure to note that the tempting lingerie set, premiering today at the MBA Fair.  Both are definitely worth a demo, and a closer look… 😉

Lover Come Back

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http://Lover Come Back

It’s the sad truth that I spend a lot of time alone inworld. It’s actually how I came to be a blogger. My long-time partner has a very busy life in the real world but he’s definitely worth waiting for, so I was looking for someTHING (as opposed to someONE else) to occupy my time. Who knew I’d discover something that I love to do this much!?!  The point is that I tend to take a great many shots to use just one final image; it’s extremely rare that more than one from a series makes it “into print”.  This is one of those rare instances since I’ve been blogging multiple items from Tonic in advance of their availability, and they’re all just so gorgeous, how can I not?

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento) available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21 at HALF OFF during the fair; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe with optional sheer; ONLY for Tonic bodies. Available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Location: Baja Tides

Sneak Peek: Tonic at the MBA Fair

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http://Sneak Peek for Tonic at MBA Fair

Mmmmm, that luxurious feel of satin and lace, a feast for both the eyes and the skin, but wait! Not yet — it’s only a little sneak peek! Well, there IS a full demo over at the main store, but this exquisite lingerie set isn’t fully available until the MBA Fair opens on August 1st. So go ahead, tease yourself (and maybe someone else too?) with these luscious patterns and satiny solids, with and without the matching robe.  Make sure you pick up the demo for Sierra too, for a whole new look!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento), PREVIEW; will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie, PREVIEW; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe (not shown) with optional sheer;  ONLY for Tonic bodies. Will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Pose:  Imitation – Natasha 3, Marketplace Only
  • Location: Baja Tides

Blackhearts Salute

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http://Blackhearts Salute

I’m a child of the ahem (clears my throat), and I do love rock ‘n roll.  Here in Second Life, some outfits, some poses, some settings, just really bring that out in me.  Maybe it’s this incredibly sassy little knockout of an outfit; maybe it’s the guitar pose on the gritty stage set; maybe it’s the smoky feel of the lighting; maybe it’s all of it together, but can’t you just hear Joan Jett belting it out?  So put another dime in the jukebox, baby…  come and take your time and dance with me, Ow!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Asha Black (Omega)
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Palma
  • Outfit: Kingbal Stores – Diana Skirt & Top in Strawberry, sized for Tonic, Freya, Hourglass, Isis, Maitreya, Physique, Venus, & Ebody Curvy; includes heels for Slink, Belleza & Maitreya.  Also available in other colors.
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Necklace, Bracelets & Earrings (color changeable); Brii Underground – Helbia Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Absolute Poses – Guitar Girl, Pose 1
  • Location: Mythical Serenity

Sneak Preview: Sierra

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http://Sneak Preview - Sierra

There’s nothing more exciting than when a new bento head enters the marketplace, and Sierra will definitely stir up a buzz! Tonic’s second bento head offers her own unique look.  Yes, I’ve modified her shape a bit, but other than that, this is Sierra right out of the box! Her big eyes may seem innocent but she comes “fully loaded”, with skin in 10 tones (both with and without freckles) and multiple brow color options, eyes in 7 colors (or yes, you can wear your own if you prefer), 5 different styles of eyelashes, lipstick (7 colors), eyeshadow (7 colors), even two styles of blush.  And that’s just the start, because the HUD ALSO provides 12 animations, an eye-positioner that can hold the eyes in position even when the HUD is closed (phenomenal for taking pix!), 14 static expressions, and more.  You’ll also get a fully modifiable starter head shape and eyebrow shape.  But you can’t get Sierra yet… you’ll have to wait till her debut at the MBA Fair on August 1st where she’ll be 50% off till the fair closes on the 21st, then return to the main store at it’s normal price. .

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento), PREVIEW; will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21; includes skin (Tone 6 shown, with freckles), eyes, blush, lipstick 
  • Hair: Argrace – Kagura
  • Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Asha Black (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer– Parisienne Love Heart Earrings
  • Pose: K&S – Lana Poses, #5 (includes phone)

The Accidental Blogger

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http://Bookworm

This is one of those totally unplanned, accidental blog posts. There I was, just wandering the aisles at the new Swank event, when I came upon a very inviting set. I chose to accept the invitation and try out the comfy-looking cuddle boat for a quick recharge.  Since I’m a total bookworm, who never ever leaves the house without a book (and I do mean a REAL book, not an e-book), I was immediately taken by the first singles anim, because this IS me in real life… finding a comfy little spot, pulling out my book, and taking a reading break, no matter where I am. The rest is how an accidental blog happens… you take a snapshot just to see, you turn on the shadows, start playing with windlight, and all of a sudden you have a pic you want to share.  I’m lucky that I happen to be wearing a great mix-n-match outfit, several items of which are group gifts… proving that not everything I wear is brand-new, and that many of the items I blog are things that I actually wear!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento), NEW, still exclusively available at Uber
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Ruth (Omega)
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Top:  [WellMade] – Patricia Top with a 30-color HUD (can change color for the top and laces separately)
  • Shorts: MOZ Designs – “Geri” High Waist Shorts, available in 10 individual colors/patterns and 3 Fat Packs; worn in Blue Stripe, available as a past Group 50/50 buy
  • Shoes:  Faboo – Havana Heeled Wedges (Group Gift)
  • Jewelry:  Earthstones – Triple Tear Earrings & Necklace, Turquoise (VIP Group Gift); Indulge Temptation (IT!) –Femkant Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Prop:  Outside the Box! – OTB! Sail Away Cuddle Boat (available in PG and Adult)
  • Location: July Swank Event, Tropical Island Heat

Happy Hour

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http://Happy Hour

I’m one of those people who love Etymology, the origin of words.  I find it fascinating how words and phrases make it into our daily lexicon.  For instance, did you ever wonder where the term “Happy Hour” came from? It sprang from the mind of some marketing guru, and spread like wildfire throughout our society.  It’s one of those terms that really grates when you think about it… who wants to be happy for just an hour? and is happiness really based on discounted food and drink? Or, as I believe, are there different levels of happiness, and happiness itself is a transient state?  Well, enough philosophizing… all I know is that this flirty little dress in this beautiful silk pattern feels like a summer breeze and always makes me happy, even more so when my partner commented on date night how exceptionally pretty it was on me.  Not to mention, it’s Happy Hour somewhere on the grid and in RL… so let’s start getting happy!