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Even in the simplest moments, there is beauty…

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“Daisies are the sunbeams of the earth, a reminder that even in the simplest moments, there is beauty.”  

― John Ruskin

Thought for the day… the beauty of simplicity… add a few stylistic touches, and there you have it…

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Robin Top & Pants.  The fabulously ribbed sleeveless cropped turtle comes in 10 solid colors; the waist-high pants feature a decorative zipper in the front & an amazing “dip” in the back for a truly incredible look from behind, * also come in 10 colors.   Or choose a fatpack with all colors for either the top or bottom, OR a megapack with all options & full mix ‘n match possibilities.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Robin is sized for Reborn, Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX+LaraV.5, Kupra, Khara, Erika, & Love Momma.  Originally an exclusive at Uber through Feb 15th, she is now available at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Yon
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  I n’ K Original – Deep Desire Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set
  • Tattoo:  Apollemis – Apple & Jasmine Blossom Sleeve
  • Nails:  Alaia – Square Glitt
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Katerina Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Cute Daisy

Caught in the Act

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It’s always refreshing to find a clothing style that you’ve never seen before.  That’s why Original Mesh is so exciting… instead of an artfully done imagining of a “body”  or a “clothing cut”, it’s something brand new, something you’ve never seen (or tried on) before.  The style of this dress immediately wowed me the moment I saw it.  the crisscross of the cardigan underneath the chest with a tie in the back, over a lovely sundress is just so different from anything I’ve seen on the grid.  I held my breath when I tried it on, with fingers crossed that it would look as good on my body as it did on the hangar as it were.  Amazingly, it looks even better than I had imagined!  Perfect for the early spring, as the weather is changing and you want to move into those “lighter” outfits, but need to still protect against that chill in the air.  This is a dress NOT to miss!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Rebecca Dress.  Choose from 10 solid colors for the cardigan & 10 patterns for the dress (NOTE: single colors come with a HUD to change the dress pattern), or a fatpack with lots of mix ‘n’ match opportunities.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Hannah is sized for Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX+LaraV.5, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  Originally an exclusive at the Cosmopolitan Event through Jan 20th, she is now available at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes: Gloom – Suupaa
  • Freckles:  poema – Molly Moles
  • Makeup:  Goreglam – Heated Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Fontaine Cosmetics – Keep Real Lipstick
  • Nails:  Veechi – Dark Jelly
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Giselle Opal Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

The party’s over…

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It’s January 1st of a new year, the partying is over, and it’s time to get back to real life.  My year started with (a) my FlickR PRO disappearing (wouldn’t you think that automatic renewal would initiate RENEWAL???) and (b) my Netflix freaking out… what will tomorrow bring lol?  But I’m having fun with the Twilight Zone marathon running in the background (I watch it every year!!!), and at least here on the grid things seem to be normal (for now, at least, though I’ll be thrilled once all these holiday images are over lol).  Happy New Year to everyone… may it be a year filled with health, happiness, prosperity, and FUN! (not to mention lots of shopping here in SL!!!!)

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Hannah Dress.  Stunning short slinky party dress with an asymmetrical bottom, edged with both a ruffle & lace. Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Hannah is sized for Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Cosmopolitan Event through Jan 6th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  FAGA – Elsa
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  [PAIX] – Liberty Eyeshadow; CAZIMI – Diamond EvoX Lipstick
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Met Gala Earrings & Red Cord Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  NANTRA – Walk of Shame
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty

Looking for the perfect spot

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Now that we’ve all survived the Black Friday madness, we’re onto the holiday shopping.  Advent calendars, holiday sales, holiday events, decorating our homes (and in some cases, ourselves), exploring all the new winter sims… It’s a great time of year, when all the sparkling snow is beautiful and the decorations are so pretty… but I always know in the back of my mind that two months down the line, I’ll be feeling that old “I’m done with winter” feeling.  But for now, I’m definitely enjoying the holiday spirit, and gave myself the gift of a new me! Well, to be perfectly honest, I was gifted my new body (thank you Rene!!!), but then of course I was inspired to pick up a new head on a Black Friday sale, and t hen of course that necessitated a new skin.  And of course, I’ve been busy creating and tweaking and retweaking my shape… such fun! Now, if I could just find the perfect spot for this mistletoe, where he’ll definitely see it, without it being TOO obvious… Oooh, will that work? Happy shopping!

  • Top:  Carol’s Store – Melissa Sweater.   Perfect, perfect, perfect! A cropped turtle that’s executed in a bolero style over a cropped knit… it’s cozy & warm but still shows off this awesome new body! Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Cristina is sized for Legacy, Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Dubai Event, through Dec 15th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.  (NOTE:  I’m wearing Melissa with Ellis Jeans, also from Carol’s)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Raven Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin & Makeup:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin) + MU Eyeliner + MU Eyeshadow + MU Smokeyeyes
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  Veechi – Jolly Gels
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Mila Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Goddess Creations – Mistletoe; HopScotch – Pose Fair Giftpose 1
  • Location: Where Our Journey Begins

I have a confession to make…

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I messed up.  All it took was a small little vacation — a long weekend actually — to throw me off schedule.  Throw daylight savings time into the mix just a few days later (not to mention all the urgent pre-holiday meetings that are suddenly cropping up everywhere), well, all I can say is that I’m hanging my head in shame.  I fell in love with this dress the moment I saw it, and I have to admit that I haven’t taken it off since.  Unfortunately, that helped contribute to my losing track of the date, and I am sadly very late to be showing you this amazing dress.  Please forgive me, but no delays, run off and try this for yourself, without delay!!!  While I go sit and think a while about schedules lol… Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Cristina.  What a look!  It’s so deceptively simple but the mock turtle on a slightly curved yoke on a tight ribbed knit minidress worn with a wide belt results in anything BUT a simple look. Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack (even the single textures include a HUD to change the color of the belt & there’s this amazing subtle sheen in certain windlights… rivets the eye!).  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Cristina is sized for Legacy, Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Reborn Event, through tomorrow Nov 7th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  Sequoia – Madalina BOM Eyeshadow
  • Tights:  friday creations – Heathered Tights
  • Jewelry:  Earthtones – Journey Circle set; Heartsdale Jewelry – Kumari Bangles; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  XTC – Belle Cheri

Alone with My Thoughts

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Wow, autumn has arrived RL, with a vengeance. Even here in Florida there’s a slight nip in the air…  I’m wearing a sweatshirt (at least in the mornings and the evenings lol) and outdoor activities are so much more pleasurable.  I do miss those changing leaves and the crunch underfoot, although I definitely do NOT miss all that raking when they fall.  Here on the grid though, I can enjoy all those beautiful colors and autumnal settings without having to do all that backbreaking maintenance.  I’m off to see all those gorgeous sims that exemplify the glory of autumn (be sure to check out Sonder, where I did this photoshoot… it’s definitely a wonderful example of autumn splendor).  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Evangeline.  I love this fall dress! A simple long-sleeved lightweight knit with a sweetheart neckline edged in white lace, gathered lightly & tied off with a bow, falling with a natural drape to the very tops of your thighs (but covering your butt, which is definitely my preference lol).  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Evangeline is sized for Legacy, Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Cosmopolitan Event, open through Oct 14th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Banjaran Collection.  What a beautiful necklace & earrings, interesting but not overpowering, the true definition of “accessorizing”!  Banjaran is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – 25th.  See the closeup above & the ad below for details.  Also worn:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  Sugarose – Davina Eyeshadow;  Fontaine Cosmetics – Sweetheart Lips
  • Pose:  [piXIt] – Dertia
  • Location:  Autumn in Sonder

Thanks for the lift!

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Rain.  We love the result (well, for the most part anyway) but generally not the actual event.  I am leaving bright and early tomorrow morning on our delayed beach vacation (delayed due to COVID) but will be landing 3 hours later in solid, dismal rain.  Thankfully, the next 4 days promise loads of sunshine, although it then turns iffy for the last two days.  But what can you do?  I’ll have my Kindle full of books, and whereas I won’t be able to do any blogging, I will be able to at least look/fave/etc on FlickR.  And of course, we’ll eat. And eat. And eat! Because that’s what you do on vacation when family gets together and it rains.  This is my last post till my return, so have a great week, and happy shopping!

  • Top & Skirt:  Carol’s Store – Alicia.  Leather & lace… a sexy combo that when done right just hits it out of the park… & Carol does it right!  Alicia combines a sexy openwork lace single-tie crop top with a short thigh-split side-zip leather skirt (whew, lots of adjectives there, but it’s just so cute!).  Choose from 10 single textures for both the lace top & the leather skirt (sold separately), top/skirt fatpacks with a HUD for all colors, or a megapack with both fatpacks.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Malena is sized for Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the bi-monthly Belleza Event, open through Oct 21st.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Boots:  StunnerOriginals – Sasha.  Sized for GenX Curvy, Legacy, & Maitreya, Sasha is available in 12 gorgeous colors or in a fatpack with HUD for 50% OFF, only at The Liaison Collaborative, the newly revamped bi-weekly shopping experience, with this round open through Sept 30th.  See the pic below for more details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  Belleza – GenX Classic
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Aradhana
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; IDTTY Faces – Secret Potion; Velour – LAYLA Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Boho Celebration Fiesta Necklace & Earrings
  • Pose:  StoRin – Alice Umbrella
  • Location:  Sainte Rose Sur Mer

Kitty Love

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I admit it… I have a bit of a problem when it comes to animals. I just love them and always want more.  In real life, I’m kept myself limited to 2 or 3 cats at a time, plus one or two dogs and two parakeets.  It can become a bit much, especially when trying to go on holiday.  In SL (where I’m rather addicted to KittyCats but also tend to have dogs roaming around, peacocks, ducklings, you name it!), it’s more of a prim and/or script issue.  But I do love taking pix either with my own cast of characters or when they are adorably provided as part of the animation or decor (both in this pack!!)…  The best of all? No clean-up involved!!!!  And on that note, I’m off to walk the real-life dogs while there’s a break in the weather! Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Malena.  I just love what Carol does with denim… the style, the color, the fit! Malena combines a sexy low lace-edged modified sweetheart neckline with thin straps, a snug bodice featuring floral lace side panels finished with a short flouncy skirt.  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all colors.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Malena is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Love Momma, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Reborn Event, Aug 22nd – Sept 7th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Kitty Love.   A pack of 5 bento poses, with puff, rug & kitties included.  It all rezzes as one; just sit on the rug to get the pose menu. (Separate poses also included.)  Available for 50% OFF at  The Liaison Collaborative, the newly revamped bi-weekly shopping experience, with this round open through August 31st.  See the ad below to see all poses.
  • Planters:  CJ Creations – Orange Tree Planter Set.  Three orange tree planters, each with a different metal finish (black, dark gold, & bronze…  I loved them all, so decided to use the entire set).  Material enabled.  Also includes one curious little Siamese kitty…  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  monso – Lofa Hair, currently at Collabor88
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Hype – “Something” Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  MiuMiu – #28
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Parisian Heart Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Fayla Heels

 

Daydreaming

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If you’re familiar with my work, then you know I often have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in my hand, but rarely do I have a bottle of beer.  The reason is simple, I don’t like beer.  Occasionally, especially when it’s very very hot (like it is now) and I’m at an outdoor get-together of some kind, yes, it might be the best choice, but ever since a college party where a keg exploded or something (the memory is distinctly hazy for obvious reasons) and the smell got all over me, I just don’t enjoy it.  There is one huge HOWEVER, though… I love some European beer.  Imagine my shock when my husband ordered a flight of local beer in Belgium, and I loved, LOVED, two of the four beers.  So now this pic makes much more sense to me, because in my mind, SL beer takes just like Belgian beer lol!  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Nadia.  I just love denim BUT it simply must have style (I’m obviously talking “not jeans”). Strapless & sleeveless, with a modified sweetheart neckline, a center seam, fabulous edging, & a built-in waist belt with a big buckle, Nadia is DEFINITELY stylish! Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all colors.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Nadia is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Love Momma, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy).  She is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current Dubai Event, open July 20th – Aug 15th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Table & Stools:  CJ Creations – Essella Bistro Set.  This lovely little bistro set includes a table with “self-generating” props through a touch menu, stools filled with single & couple animations (I’m using one!), a table umbrella (not used for this shot), a round rug, & a philodendron (also not used).  See the ad below for additional details.
  • Pergola:  CJ Creations – Naxos Wisteria Garden Pergola.  Slatted pergola with beautiful hanging wisteria & ivy, perfect for providing some much needed shade in the summer heat.  Includes a touch menu to choose any of 3 woods.  See the ad below for details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  S-Club – Sara
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Hype – “Something” Eyeshadow; Chinoca Store – Raven Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Dancer Necklace, Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  Lapointe & Bastchild – Swear Naomi Sandals

A Room with a View

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Hot… it’s so very hot… I really wonder sometimes how people lived in this climate without air conditioning.  Yet they did, and sadly many still do.  Luckily, I have plenty of AC.. in the house, in the car, anywhere I go indoors.  I expect to be hot when I play golf, but it’s handle able —  I always have iced water and an iced towel handy, a fan going in the golf cart, and if it’s still too hot, I just don’t play.  I also expect to be hot when I walk the dog around 6:30p or so (moved from the earlier 6P time) but it’s definitely NOT as handle able — I’m a sodden exhausted mess by the time I return desperately needing fluid and some cold water on my face and neck, the dog is panting and exhausted, so I’ve had to severely curtail the length of the walk or one or both of us might collapse.  (I’d delay it till when it’s cooler, but when nature calls, etc etc, you do what you have to do.)  But indoors in the AC? Totally different story… and that opens up a whole new range of possibilities now, doesn’t it.  Stay cool!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Karina Lingerie.  Beautiful lace lingerie set, simple & elegant. Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all colors.  Original mesh with materials enabled, Karina is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Persephone, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), she is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Reborn Event, open through July 7th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  bonbon – Noise
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Tattoo:  Carol G – Lutea Roses
  • Jewelry:  Minimal – Chelin Letter Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Wanda
  • Dog:  JIAN – King Charles Spaniel Decor
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Tropical Dream