Tag: Carol’s Store

That Rainy Day Feeling

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http://That Rainy Day Feeling

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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http://When the Living is Easy

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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http://Being Human

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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http://Summer Breeze

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

Thanks, I’m done tasting, I’m up to drinking!

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http://Done tasting, now drinking

I’m almost embarrassed that I have another post with a glass of wine in my hand!  Almost, but not quite lol.  The truth is that IRL I’m not much of a drinker… I tend to get a bit garrulous (that’s the good part) followed by a headache and falling asleep (NOT the good part).  But those physical consequences have no bearing on my life in SL, and I guess I just like to have something in my hands.  IMHO it helps capture a moment, to bring everything a bit more to life.  There are lots (and I do mean lots) of fantastic straight fashion shots out there, but I gravitate towards those that seem to have more of a story behind them… not just a “wow that looks good” but one that also pulls me in a bit as to what is happening, what’s behind the scene…  So that’s what I try to do, to create what I like, and that’s what it’s all about, isn’t it?

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Sarah.  It’s because of styling like you see in this dress that I’m so excited to have Carol’s Store as my newest sponsor!  It’s such a seemingly simple dress, and yet the detail and the textures just set it apart.  A basic short shift is made spectacular by the stylized lace neckline with a delicate bow tie, the side slits that go all the way to the top of the hips, the ribbon trim, & the overall sheen… it just left me (not to mention my partner lol) going WOW!  Available in 10 single colors or as a fatpack (even the single colors include a HUD to change trim & bow colors).  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Ebody, Erika, Persephone, & Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Sarah is EXCLUSIVELY available at the current round of the Dubai Event, open Feb 20th – March 15th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  bonbon – Zoey
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol. 1; Heron – JADE Lipstick
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #38
  • Tattoo:  CAROL G – Peonies Leg Tattoo
  • Jewelry:  RealEvil Industries – Areah Bracelet & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Diversion – Wine O’Clock, #2
  • Table:  Aphrodite Shop – Wine Tasting Table