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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

That Rainy Day Feeling

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Re-entry after vacation… always difficult, but this time? Wow… very rough stressful flights (though not admittedly not as bad as some friends are enduring right now on their outbound) and my body is just “off”.  Bad headache making it hard to concentrate, feelings of exhaustion making it hard to stay awake, queasy stomach… yuk! But with those hours when all that receded (before roaring back with a vengeance lol) I was able to do quite a bit inworld — went through all my mail (as Premium Plus, it takes a lot to have my IMs capped, and they were capped lol!), changed to a brand new summer skin, shopped the Hair Fair, did the weekend sales, even did a little browsing at SL20B.  And I brought that all together for my first return post (a bit late since the event closes today, but I’m pretty happy with the result, especially considering how I’ve been feeling… I was starting to get a bit depressed from just not feeling well, but I’m going to push that rainy day feeling away! If only, I could stop sneezing all over my keyboard lol!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Carrie.  Elegantly simple, short summer dress with thin shoulder straps that change to a fabulous open back (see below); with lace detail under the breasts, along the bottom hem, & on those back straps.  I just love the way it falls around my body! In 10 colors or a fatpack with HUD, Carrie is original mesh with materials enabled.  She is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Persephone, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current Sense Event, open through TODAY June 28th (EEEK! sorry for the late notice, but then it will be at the mainstore). Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca, NEW @ UBER
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – ES0615, NEW @ The Hair Fair
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; WarPaint – Indigo Lip Glaze
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Thea
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Love Surrender Earrings (GROUP GIFT); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Sassy Sweet Poses – Wall Leaning
  • Dog:  JIAN – Boxers, Adult
  • Backdrop:  Paparazzi – The Room with a View

The Qwikee Mart

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http://The Qwikee MartEver since I stopped living in the city (which admittedly was decades ago lol) I’ve missed having that corner market to grab those few things you need on the way home (or the way out, for that matter).  Now when I need just one or two things I have to go get in either my car or golf cart (!!!) and drive over to the mega-grocery store.  I miss the convenience of easy in/easy out, where I really can do a “quickee shop”.  But on my way home from an early doctor’s appointment this morning, my stomach was growling and what I realized is that I also miss those fabulous egg, bacon and cheese sandwiches with hot sauce on an English muffin that they made on demand right around the corner..,  mmm mmm, wow do I miss the last-minute grab and go deliciousness of that!  Oh well, I guess that’s what kitchens are for lol!

  • Top:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Johanna Crochet Top.  Halter-neck crop top in a close open-weave with cut-outs & a bit of fringe to give a tantalizing glimpse of skin without losing that air of mystery.   In 10 colors or a fatpack with HUD, Johanna is original mesh with materials enabled.  She is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Persephone, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current Dubai Event, open May 20th – June 15th. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  bonbon – morina
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Madalina BOM Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Velour – Layla Lipstick
  • Tattoo:  Vegas Tattoo – Bloom
  • Pants:  GiuliaDesign – Kamila Jeans
  • Jewelry:  Kunglers – Milena Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Mercy
  • Props:  rue – mesh grocery bag + milk water bottle
  • Backdrop:  Unicorn – backdrop convenience

When the Living is Easy

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You know summer is definitely on its way when I start blogging swimsuits!  Even though I now live in Florida where it’s mostly on the hotter side of warm year-round (though winter does have its hard freezes where I’m located!!), there’s something about Memorial Day weekend that just makes me want to shift into summer mode and it’s seemingly more mellow vibe, “when the living is easy”.  I think it’s even time to flaunt my more sunkissed skin, now that I’m out there sunbathing in  the SL sun lol!  This is the life! Enjoy!!!

  • Bathing Suit:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Marina Bikini.  Open crochet-look bikini in your choice of 10 solid textures or a fatpack with a HUD for all options included.  Original mesh with materials enabled, Marina is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, Persephone, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), & is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of The Inithium Event, open through May 30th (after June 1st she’ll be at the mainstore).  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Krabbels Collection.  7 separate BOM layers so you can mix ‘n ‘match to create a variety of tattoos from the one set (see the ad below).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of The Liaison Collaborative, open May 18th – June 10th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_MIRACLE
  • Glasses:  Nico Creations – Fishy
  • Pose:   heart poses – Life Is A Beach (includes wicker beach bag)
  • Dog:  JIAN – Great Danes, Puppies
  • Lounger:  CIRCA – Baja Sun Lounger

 

Being Human

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It’s Fantasy Faire time, so Thea has been commandeering most of my SL — and therefore blogging — time.  But my human side needs some in-world relaxing too, so I’ve commandeered the controls for a while, to enjoy some much needed relaxation time, soaking up that sun and sea air until it’s time to take the sunglasses off!   Need to get myself reinvigorated for all that strenuous shopping lol!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – NEW!  Anna Shorts & Top.  Short denim shorts & a cute floral v-neck crop top with a ruffle on the bottom.  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack for the top, 10 for the shorts or a fatpack, or the Megapack with all options included.  Original mesh with materials enabled, Anna is sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn + Juicy, Persephone, Kalhene, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the April round of the Inithium Event, open just a few more days through April 30th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Makeout
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  LIVIA – Mix-It Pro
  • Jewelry:  K-Design – Daisy Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Glasses:  BONDI – Freddie Sunglasses
  • Pose:  Empowered – Drink Cola

A little birdie told me…

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It’s very strange… I’m a city girl, born and bred, but I’ve lived in suburbia for all my adult years.  In all that time, it’s always been my understanding that birds — with a few notable exceptions like owls — sleep at night.  It’s obviously been a pretty false understanding because there are a LOT of birds here in Florida who appear to have different bedtimes… NOISY birds, who are sometimes making a racket in the trees at 1A or even 2A.   I’ll admit that when we first moved here and I was walking the dog after dark, it would kind of freak me out when those sounds would follow me… my imagination would run wild and it would almost feel like I was being stalked by something out there in the dark.  Now of course I’m used to it, but wow, these birds can be so loud in those wee hours that I’m shocked more people aren’t up (like me).  But then I’ve always been a nightbird (and I guess those squawkers are where the expression comes from lol)…  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Lauren.  A simple sleeveless dress perfect for all the days to come (or for right now IRL down here in Florida lol)!  Original mesh, the dress is a soft floral accented by a solid band right under the bodice!  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn + Juicy, Persephone, Kalhene, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), she is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Reborn Event, open March 22nd – April 7th.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Nova Hair Studio – Jae
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  BAMSE – Hopefulness Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Spring Garden

Summer Breeze

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We had a week of summerlike days here IRL followed by a rather chill wind, so my brain is definitely focused on those warm days when the breeze feels wonderful and the sun is warming my skin!  This outfit is PERFECT, inspiring me to start thinking about boating and the beach and all the joys of late spring and summer… can’t wait! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Sally Top & Skirt.  Perfect styling to welcome the warmer weather!  Original mesh, the skirt combines half-zipped denim with a short flounce, paired with a sexy little heart-cross top.  Soooo cute!  Choose from 10 single colors/10 patterns or a fatpack for the top plus 10 colors for the patterned skirt or a fatpack, or get the megapack with HUDs to choose among them all  (note that even the single colors include a HUD to change patterns on the skirt).  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Ebody, Reborn + Juicy, Persephone, Kalhene, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), she is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Inithium event, open March 8th – 31st.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Argrace – Tokiwa
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Cabo San Lucas Leather & Shell Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Sunglasses:  Eclectica – Lucite Catseye Sunglasses
  • Pose:  Belleposes – Deise