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It’s sparkle time!

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You know that moment when you prepare to walk into the party or you hear the crowd moving into your room, and you just smile and make sure your inner switch is turned to ON?  With the continuing onslaught of parties and gatherings (often with the same people!) during this busy season, it can sometimes be hard to turn on your inner sparkle… but with this amazing look, you might just outsparkle the season!  Shine on, girl, and enjoy the holidays!!! Happy shopping (and be glad it’s not on your feet lol)!

  • Outfit:  {Le’La} – Dadine.  Includes a 30 color HUD for the belted jumpsuit, heels, fur jacket, plus a glitter gems add-on for the jumpsuit (you can also turn the materials on/off which changes the whole look of the fabric). Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, LaraX+XPetite, Kupra+Khara, & Erika, she is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open through Dec 20th.  Demo available (just click on poster). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Kim
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Selena BOM ES & Liner
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  Zibska – Emma Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Drink:  ChicChica – Lavender White Chocolate
  • Pose:  Russkaya – Love Animation
  • Backdrop:  SATO – Christmas Purple and Black

Hot wine… the perfect antidote to forgetting your coat in the cold!

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https://Hot wine... the perfect antidote to forgetting your coat in the cold!

Hot mulled wine seems to be a big thing in parts of Europe… It was everywhere we went in Europe last month, which was a very good thing considering how cold it was and how insufficient my coat was at keeping the cold at bay (hey, I live in Florida; my outerwear — and the ability to carry it on a plane — is limited lol!).  Personally, I still prefer hot apple cider, which I guess is more of an American thing, but one of the friends I was traveling with went wild over the wine! And it certainly does warm you up AND give you that relaxed sultry feeling that you can only get from red wine…  wish I had some here before I go out in our version of cold (which is definitely NOT what I used to experience up north) and do more shopping!  Enjoy!

  • Dress:  KiB Designs – Blair Dress w/ Sweater.  Sometimes you just want to look chic & pulled together, looking sexy in a restrained sort of way.  That’s Blair.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, & LaraX+XPetite, Blair includes a texture HUD with 12 colors for the dress, 12 for the sweater, 5 for the belt leather + 2 metals (see the ad below).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Dec 5th – 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Wasabi – Chili Winter Ed. Hair (incl ear muffs)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM ES + HYPE – Something ES; CHINOCASTORE – Raven LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  ::NN:: – Scarlet Cateye Short Almond Nails
  • Jewelry:   Maxi Gossamer –Jessica Sanctuary Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Amitie – Autumn 1
  • Location:  Frogmore, Goblins Knob (provides cup of wine)

 

Want to light me up?

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https://Outsparkle the season

We all need a little sparkle in our lives! But if you’re like me, you like to sparkle without blinding everyone around you… and that’s exactly what you achieve with this stunning little dress.  Perfect for all those non-formal occasion where you still want a bit of bling… I wore it out dancing and my partner definitely had stars in his eyes!  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  I.M. Collection –Aubin.  You can outsparkle the season without overplaying it in this stunning highnecked cocktail sweater dress.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, Aubin includes a 14-color HUD so you can sparkle for the holidays and beyond (see the ad below).  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Dec 5th – 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  D!va – Stephanie
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Selena BOM ES & Liner
  • Nails:  poema – Nubian Night Manicure
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings & Brooch; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Dogs:  JIAN – Samoyed Puppies
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Light Me Up
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Christmas Baubles Photobooth

It’s only the wind, isn’t it?

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It’s that time of year! Even down here in Florida, the air has taken on a distinct chill, with long sleeves and long pants and sweatshirts suddenly a necessity when venturing outdoors.  The wind is still gusting, some lights got blown out during the hurricane and haven’t yet been fixed, and with the sun setting earlier, that early evening dog walk has taken on some spooky tones… I love it!  And with Halloween moving to the forefront here on the grid, that “tone” somehow snuck into my pic… and then I just decided to go with it!  To hear that suspicious noise behind you is way more fun in a pic than in real life, wouldn’t you agree?

  • Gown:  Sascha’s Designs – Fabiola.  This sensually low cut & clingy floral gown includes 3 different add-on skirts — sleek, flexi train, & mermaid (worn) — plus an optional semi-transparent shawl (also worn).  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+LaraX+XPetite, Fabiola is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE in your choice of 6 colors or as a fatpack ONLY at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – Oct 20th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX) w/ add-on scars
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Flora (includes earrings)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  SUGABEAUTY – Midnight Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1;  Opulein – Harmony Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Faerie Queen Collection Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Influence(HER) – Socialite
  • Location:  Silent Melody

Checking you out…

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It’s been an interesting few days… we caught the very edge of Helene, so lots of wind with only a spot of rain and no damage, so we were very VERY lucky.  Being stuck indoors was actually very beneficial, since my new computer arrived and I’ve been working hard to move everything over, knowing that the old one might say “bye, good luck, I’m done” at any moment.  Moving things from a 5 1/2+year old PC to a brand new one is not as easy as one would think (or as easy as it should be for that matter).  It took me 3 days of frustration and eight tries to move my iTunes (one approach took forever copying music files and uploading, and that one didn’t work lol!), partly because the first set of instructions I followed put the wrong program on my PC and then I couldn’t seem to find it to uninstall it.  Who knew they moved so much around with some programs going in as “apps” rather than “programs” and therefore not showing up for uninstall; all I can say is that it definitely does NOT make things easier.  The good news is that I have managed to move the most important “old” programs, though others are still proving obstinate.  I hate to have to pay for something I already own because it’s “not compatible” or because after years of use I can’t find serial numbers, etc.  But if it’s one thing that I think everyone who knows me would agree on is that I am persistent, and I do not give up easily.  I will say that SL looks amazing with my new setup, and I no longer have to turn things on for photo shoots and then back off in order to be able to move, etc… I can just keep it all on! Of course, in time, with more enhancements on the horizon, that may change.  But for now, fall is absolutely glorious in SL!!! Enjoy!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Maia Dress.   Absolutely lovely, with an easy fall that drapes your shape & open lace at broad cuffs & along the edge of the bodice.  Choose from 10 single colors or a fatpack, where the HUD now includes the ability to easily tint the dress, so you have even MORE colors to play with (which is what I did to get this awesome fall color)!  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Alessia is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Dubai event, open Sept 20th – Oct 15th.   Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow + Sugarose – LARY;  TOP1Salon – Rebellious Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Eclectica – Boho Earrings;  AvaWay – Paige Necklaces Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  Bueno – March Bag
  • Pose:  Pose Maniacs – Olga
  • Backdrop:  brassie lassie – fall city pathway

Autumn leaves

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Living in Florida, I do miss fall in NY, all the colors and that crunch of leaves underfoot, that small bite of chill starting to enter the breeze once the sun goes down… What I DON’T miss is the raking… my hands hurt just at the thought of it!  And although I gave up rolling around doing angels in the pile of leaves long long ago, leaving that to the kids and pets, here in SL it just seemed a perfect way to show my love of the season.  Clean-up is just so easy lol!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Kimmie Jeans Outfit.  Cropped animal print top with classic jeans & matching heels, classic style at its best!  (And we know how I do love my animal prints!)  Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatback with 12 textures. Kimmie is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+Petite+ LaraX+XPetite, & is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE only at Sense Event, open Sept 18th – Oct 8th.  (Normally I’d have the ad below, but computer issues prevented my saving the image, so you’ll just have to go check it out at the event!) Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_FUSION (group gift)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1; Velour – Layla Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Earthstones – Balamani Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Props:  CJ Creations – Autumn Cluster of Leafs Raking (incl pose); JIAN – Leaf Pile Pupper & Hedgehog Buckets

Just breathe…

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Sometimes you just need a moment to breathe… Considering I no longer have an ultra-demanding job, it’s amazing how stressed I can get.  My 5+ year-old computer has been struggling, not just with SL (BUGSPLAT!) but freezing even with everyday tasks… freezing to the point of having to unplug it, even the power button not working.  We’re going on a 3-week-long vacation in October, and with 3 pets at home, making arrangements for their in-home care has been a huge issue.  And don’t even let me get started with all the health issues that have been cropping up.  Hopefully today marks the beginning of the end for all that.  Computer is ordered.  New monitor is ordered.  Pet care is arranged.  Doctors have been/are being seen.  And I just downloaded a new updated version of Firestorm, so hopefully all that crashing after TPing home will be done.  Breathes deep and appreciates the beauty around me… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Simone Dress.  Another adorably sexy little dress that continually elicited comments from my partner!  Low cut (I needed nipple covers), wrap top with spaghetti straps, cinched in waist with a cute metallic belt, & then a two-tiered swingy bottom… sexy indeed! Includes coordinated heels plus a 100-color HUD with 7 Jewel options + 3 metal options (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, & MaitreyaLaraX.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Collection Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1;  BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Beloved Jewelry – Manika Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Violet
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty Photo Studio

Goodbye, Summer

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I’m having an incredibly hard time this year believing that yes, summer is over.  The stores are full of Halloween and Thanksgiving merchandise, and SL has crossed that line where everything is fall colors and pumpkins.  So although a summery outfit might still make it into my blog (I’m in Florida where it’s still really HOT and of course, there’s always vacation lol!), this is my last shot in my tanned summer skin and I am going to follow the trend and start shooting in apple orchards and pumpkin fields…  unfortunately (or maybe fortunately? I’m not sure) I’m no longer living in a 4-season sim, so my land won’t switch over to full autumnal delight but knowing me, I’ll still be swapping out some trees and throwing down those autumn leaves…  for some reason landscaping has always soothed me, so it will be interesting (to ME at least) how much I take on in that regard this year…  In the meantime, farewell to summer!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  PurpleMoon – Marina Set.  Perfect outfit for that end-of-summer, Labor Day Weekend feeling!  Loose, light summer linen slacks, paired with a ribbed long-bra-type-cropped top (how does one describe it lol?) plus an optional open lightweight (dare I say “floaty”?) jacket.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, Marina is available in 10 single colors or as a Megapack that includes two bonus prints for the jacket & the pants (one of which I’m wearing in the jacket).  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open today Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Kaari
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella Eyeshadow + HYPE – Something Eyeshadow
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  Eventyra – Nordic Summer
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Primavera Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  XTC Poses – Belle Cheri

 

Getting my holiday weekend off to a DELICIOUS start!

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When I was still working full-time, long holiday weekends were something special that you looked forward to and planned for.  Now that I’ve retired from all that, holiday weekends have lost their allure.  But as a total ice cream fanatic, I’ll still take ANY excuse to indulge in treats that I generally try my best to resist…  Is there any better way to celebrate a holiday or say good-bye to summer (or anything else for that matter lol)?  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Nova Dress.  NEW RELEASE!  Is there anything better than a simple t-shirt dress?  Casual, comfy, classic & clingy, with 14 solid color rib-knit textures in the HUD (see the ad below), it’s simply GORGEOUS.  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, GenX Clasic, & LaraX.  On sale as part of the Glorious Days 4-day weekend sale (Fri-Mon), so don’t delay!  Demo is available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Searching
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Velour – Versailles Eyeshadow; BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  CAZIMI – Just Peachy
  • Jewelry:   ZOOM – Anaya Boyra Necklace & Zuri Set Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose + Props:  Reve Obscura – Heat Bento Pose; Andika – Ice Cream Taco; MOVEMENT – Her Wallet
  • Location:  New Deer Isle

Ok then, Whatever…

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http://OK then, whatever

Sometimes that’s really all there is to say, and there just doesn’t seem to be any point to saying more…

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Jada Shorts Outfit.   Cute, sexy, adorably so.  If I had to choose a favorite detail, it would be that little dip in the front, right below the belly button.  Both adorable & sexy! Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatback with 12 textures.  Includes optional matching sleeves & a fabric choker (not worn).  Jada is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Kupra, Legacy, Maitreya+LaraX, & GenX Curvy, & is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE only at Beauty Event, open Aug 21st – Sept 5th.  See the ad below for details. Demo available.  Matching high-heeled mules sold separately.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Francesca
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Velour – Versailles Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Pearly Shimmer Summer Beach Hoops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  piXit – Feidina (modified)
  • Location:  Luanes World, Le Monde Perdu