Tag: Carol’s Store

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When I posted this pic to Flickr, this headline was true… then I finally got my migration to work by coming up with a workaround: I got my OLD hosting company to upgrade my storage on a prorated basis for the one week of hosting I had left, for the whopping cost of $2.88!!! Best couple of dollars I’ve spent in a looooong time! After that, the migration went smoothly. Then came switching the domain from the original host to the new one… not quite as simple as it should have been, since the only support on the new host is an AI, and as I’m quickly learning, if you don’t ask your questions exactly the right way, you don’t always get the answer you need. All that said, after a week of emotional ups and downs (and one minor meltdown when I thought I’d have to abandon this blog after 8 long years of dedication), I’m back up and running. I’m sure there will be some kinks (probably a lot of them), but those can be figured out. Anyway, I’m back to shopping, back to posting, and back to blogging! Woo-hoo, no more tears!!!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Romina Top & Pants.  The ruffle on the cropped sleeveless knit top is just so incredibly flattering, especially combined with the high-waisted solid pants.  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the pants, a fatpack for either piece — keeping in mind that every fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique — or a megapack that includes both fatpacks. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Romina is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, Nhuma & Lively.  (See the ad below) EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Dubai, open Sept 20th – Oct 15th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0408
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Jewelry:   Maxi Gossamer – Angel Arrow Necklace & Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Pose:  [piXit] – Angelica
• Dog:  JIAN Pets – Newfoundland Pups

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As you may/may not know about me, I grew up in the heart of NYC.  Until about 4 1/2 years ago, I lived in the NY suburbs.  All my life, I was surrounded by excellent bread of all types.   Hot pretzels from a street vendor… mmm delish! Then we moved here to central Florida, where it seems that there’s no such thing as “good bread”.  It’s all too doughy, with none of that crispness or chew.  We finally, FINALLY, found some good pizza… however, it’s quite a bit of a drive, which means that it’s too far for that “oh I don’t want to cook, let’s just order pizza” time (although they’re opening a branch right near us in October!!!).  There’s a German bakery about 45 minutes away, which is good for heavy dense bread, but baguettes and breads for sandwiches and just to grab a hunk? Not to be found…  So a pic like this is a bit of a peek into a food dream of mine — I even made it bright and sunny, like Florida lol and it of course includes coffee!…  Bon appetit!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Danielle Top & Skirt.  Somehow this outfit manages to be both demure & sexy!  The sheer little strap/sleeves on the top are what did me in, but I also love that solid band on the hip skirt with the two little bows creating some shirring.  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the skirt, a fatpack for either piece — keeping in mind that every fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique — or a megapack that includes both fatpacks. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Danielle is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, Nhuma & Dreamgirl.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Dubai, open July 20th – August 15th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  S-Club – Dana
• Sunglasses:  KC Couture – DIVA Eyewear
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
• Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Pakeezah Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Pose:  Le Poppycock – Eyes on the Prize
• Props:  Synnergy Tavis – Rosebrew (includes all the holdables); JIAN Pets – Corgi, Blue Merle Companion
• Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Sweetie Bakery

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There’s nothing quite like the feel of walking barefoot in the sand… or that “oops” feeling when the sand ends and you need to scramble over rocks or gravel or shells or splintering docks.  Sadly, I can no longer go barefoot IRL, my poor feet and ankles  just can’t take it any more, but here on the grid, I can go shoeless to my heart’s content!  So here I go a-wanderin’, along the beach, over the rocks, exploring wherever my feet take me!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Gemma.  I do love open crochet on a halter top, such a nice airy look for summer.  And when paired with a lightweight summer fabric for the matching pants, well, enough said!  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the pants w/ another 10 for the belt, a fatpack for either piece — keeping in mind that every fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique — or a megapack that includes both fatpacks. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Gemma is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma & Nhuma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Uber, open June 15th – July 22nd.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  Doux – Sol
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
• Makeup:  HYPE – Something Eyeshadow
• Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Beach Castaway Starfish Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Nails:  CAZIMI – Purple Prose
• Pose:  Secret Poses – Sandy
• Location:  Pususaari

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You’ve heard of the proverbial “green thumb”?  I’m almost, but thankfully not quite, the antithesis.  As a city girl, born and bred, growing things was just something totally alien to me.  I don’t like bugs, I don’t like dirt, and I definitely don’t like worms… on top of that, I’m exceptionally prone to rashes, so although I do some weeding (which is an absolute must down here in Florida) and I “advise” on plants, I leave it to my husband to grow things that we actually eat.  That said, I’m a huge fan of homegrown veggies… they just have so much more flavor than what you can buy in the stores.  However, due to lack of skill (and probably patience as well), I frequent roadside stands etc of those who actually know what they’re doing!  I’m much better at shopping lol!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Asha Top & Skirt.  FRINGE!!! Need I say more? Such a cute little casual denim outfit, with one of my favorite design touches.  Choose from 10 single colors for the top, 10 colors for the skirt, a fatpack for either piece — keeping in mind that every fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique — or a megapack that includes both fatpacks. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Asha is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Tres Chic, open May 19th through June 12th.  (There’s also an absolutely awesome gift celebrating the event’s 10th year!) Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0530
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES; The Mars – Organic Lip
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
• Jewelry:  AvaWay – SUNMOON Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Nails:  Eventyra – Nordic Summer
• Basket:  Synnergy.Tavis – Vegetable Basket
• Location:  Luane’s World – Le Monde Perdu

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Thea has been a very pushy fae the last few weeks, taking over almost of my time IRL and Flickr.  Then again, Fantasy Faire is her most special time of year, so in a way I’ve been enjoying the equivalent of a short vacation, barely even logging in as human.  I’ve found it very refreshing, with that step back enabling me to cast a critical eye over my appearance, and make some (necessary?) tweaks here and there, in preparation for moving to my summer — i.e. tanned — skin.  That said, errands still need to be run and (most importantly!) shopping needs to be done.  Maybe I’ll see you in town!!!

• Dress:  Carol’s Store – Savannah.   Stunning summer knit dress, light & airy with distinctive openwork from below the bustline to the hips with a bit of beading at the bottom of the plunge & on the spaghetti straps.  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack, keeping in mind that the fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Savannah is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of DUBAI Event, open April 20th through May 15th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  Doux – Sol
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  HYPE – Something ES; The Mars – Organic Lip
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
• Jewelry:  no.match – NO SMALL THINGS; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Nails:  Eventyra – Nordic Summer
• Pose:  STUN – Gaia
• Location:  Village de Roqueblanche

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[NANKI-POO]
The flowers that bloom in the spring
Tra la
Breathe promise of merry sunshine —
As we merrily dance and we sing
Tra la
We welcome the hope that they bring
Tra la
Of a summer of roses and wine
Of a summer of roses and wine
And that’s what we mean when we say that a thing
Is welcome as flowers that bloom in the spring
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la
The flowers that bloom in the spring

[YUM-YUM, PITTI-SING, NANKI-POO & POOH-BAH]
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la la!

[KO-KO]
The flowers that bloom in the spring
Tra la
Have nothing to do with the case
I’ve got to take under my wing
Tra la
A most unattractive old thing
Tra la
With a caricature of a face
With a caricature of a face
And that’s what I mean when I say, or I sing
“Oh, bother the flowers that bloom in the spring.”
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la
“Oh, bother the flowers of spring.”

[YUM-YUM, PITTI-SING, NANKI-POO & POOH-BAH]
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la
Tra la la la la la!

For some reason, editing this pic just made these lyrics start running through my head.  From Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado, I probably haven’t thought about or heard this music in decades… but there it was, stuck on repeat in my brain.  It IS fitting… spring is burgeoning all around is, as my sneezing and watery eyes can definitely attest to!  This is when there a Kleenex in the pocket of everything I wear… ahhh spring lol!  But on SL, I can sniff flowers and frolic among flowering trees without issue… I love it!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Alba Blouse & Jeans.  Once again, I just love the little details, like the puckering at the bottom of the deep V & those 3 little buttons!  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack for the top, 10 single colors or a fatpack for the jeans,  or a megapack with all the options… keep in mind that the fatpack HUDs include a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique (which I did to darken the top to show a bit better in the pic)!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Alba is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  At the main store.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  DOUX – Kikichun
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES + HYPE – Something ES; The Mars – Organic Lip
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
• Jewelry:  Kunglers – Milena Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Nails:  CAZIMI – Just Peachy Nails
• Shoes:  KC Couture – Magda Sandals
• Pose:  B(u)Y ME – Spring Breeze (modified)
• Location:  Borkum

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Nothing like a solitary walk in the woods to clear your head from all of the stress surrounding us (and in some cases, crushing us)… There’s something to be said for gathering your thoughts, but sometimes you just need to silence them for a bit and just be…  looking great while you do it, of course!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Ivanna Dress.   Perfect knit sweater dress for that end of season wear!  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack with all 10 textures for both the dress & separately for the belt, plus 3 different textures for the metal buckle… plus the fatpack HUD includes a color-picker so you can customize colors to create something totally unique!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Ivanna is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Cosmopolitan Event, open through Feb 1st.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella ES
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Bag:  Salvadori – Leather ‘Rita’ Clutch
• Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Pakeezah Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Nails:  Veechi – Winter Snow
• Pose:  loel – Silhouette
• Location:  Frogmore

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So it’s my birthday today, Christmas Eve… tough time to have a birthday, not just for me, but for everyone…  It’s not just the date itself, but I’ve always gone a bit overboard in my head about my age and what I’ve accomplished not just in the year past but in my life to date and what I hope to see in the future.  And the older I get (and this is a big milestone year, one that will NOT be mentioned lol!), the less I seem to accomplish and the less time there is out ahead of me.  My current way of dealing with it (which actually seems to work for the most part) is to indulge myself and just wallow for a bit… after I’ve gone through that for a day or two leading up to today, I can wake up and go, okay, ENOUGH.  Let the new year begin!  So, the new year (and new decade of life) has officially begun… happy birthday to me (and happy holiday shopping to us all)!

• Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Beatrice Sweater & Skirt.   I love the look of this outfit, it’s just such an effortless look that embodies style! Choose from 10 single colors for the cozy ribbed knit cropped top, & 10 for the skirt with fabulous detail at the waistband, or you can opt for a fatpack for either or a megapack for all, where the HUD now includes the ability to easily add tint so you can customize colors to create your own unique look (which is exactly what I did here because I wanted something bright that was NOT in Christmas colors)!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Beatrice is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  I’m sorry to say that Beatrice was at Uber until the 22nd, but in line with my birthday blues, I was having a tough time getting psyched for blogging so I’m a bit late, but have no fear, she’s now at the mainstore!  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  Sugarose – BROOKE
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Snowflake Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose:  Le Poppycock – Enough Said
• Backdrop:  SATO – Indoor Xmas Moon