For the Roses

https://For the Roses

Life is so busy right now, and I can’t really figure out why.  Tons of doctors appointments, while we still try to figure out exactly what is going on with my leg swelling up and doing a pretty good imitation of a tree trunk, and then the prep for going away for a long weekend to celebrate my husband’s milestone birthday.  Despite that and my itchy eyes (everything is blooming!), I’m loving the spring, both IRL and here on the grid… I just love what some people do with their sims (I just stumbled upon this lovely scene, following an old LM)! And the spring clothes… lovely, absolutely lovely!  Happy shopping, or whatever you do inworld!

  • Outfit:  Ghee – Silvia Love, worn in Roses.  What a beautiful little dress, that can be so easily dressed up or down just by changing makeup & hair (I obviously went UP).   I just love a halter neck, & it’s paired with what I’ll call a “stripped fabric slit” on one leg (if anyone knows the ACTUAL name of that style on the leg, please let me know!)  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, Kupra, Peach, Erika, Kups, Prima+Petite, & Belleza Classic+Curvy, Silvia is currently AVAILABLE in your choice of 3 twin packs containing a floral print + a solid, or as a fatpack, at the April round of Designer Showcase, open April 5th – 20th.  See the poster below; demo available.
  • Nails:  CAZIMI – Spring it On Nails.  A palette of 10 beautiful spring colors (see the poster below), available in your choice of appliers for CAZIMI base nails, eBody, Legacy, Maitreya, Prima, or Omega, or as a discounted fatpack.  Remember, nails are NOT included, these are just appliers, but if you have any of these bodies, that’s all you need to enjoy this touch of spring on your fingertips!  AVAILABLE at the April round of Designer Showcase, open April 5th – 20th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Elma
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  VELOUR – Xanadont ES + IDTTY – Secret Potion 5;  Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  S-Club – Flora earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Doja
  • Location:  Bodtea

Biker Babe Redeux

https://Biker Babe Redeux

Well it’s been an exciting time IRL… my son just got engaged to be married!  It’s been a long time coming, I’ve been one of those annoying mothers asking when it would happen since I knew he’d bought the ring several months ago.  We absolutely adore our daughter-in-law to be; in fact, we’re going away with the two of them for my husband’s upcoming milestone birthday in a few weeks (and no, I’m not telling WHICH milestone lol)…  All this excitement has proved to be a bit of an obstacle in terms of my blogging, but now I’m back in the groove!!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  SUN Fashion –Wilhelmina in Black.  Sometimes it’s just so much fun to be a bit more “edgy” than I normally dress (though admittedly “edgy” is attracting me more & more lol).  This outfit definitely makes the mark, especially since I dressed her up a bit for clubbing!  Each piece is sold separately — the pants, your choice of 3 tops, the truly awesome gloves, & the shoes — or as a Megapack.  Wilhelmina is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy, & Maitreya Lara+LaraX, & is currently AVAILABLE at the April round of Designer Showcase, open April 5th – 20th.  See the poster below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Orli
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  VELOUR – Xanadont ES + Stargaze ES; CAZIMI – Dusk LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  Dalila – Red Nail Kit
  • Jewelry:  Piece of Me – Willow earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose (includes motorcycle):  CNZ Model Moto Poses

 

From the boardroom to the bar room…

https://From the boardroom to the bar room...

I don’t work in SL (outside of blogging, which occasionally feels like work, but I take constant breaks to prevent that from becoming routine), but sometimes it’s nice to dress in SL a bit more like I would IRL if I WAS working. It’s true fantasy since I no longer work IRL any more lol!  But work dress for me would definitely mean more sedate, nowhere near as “exposed”, yet still stylish.   From my more corporate days, there were definitely days that I needed something that I could wear from high-level meetings directly to a night out…  THIS is the perfect outfit for going straight from work to drinks and dinner with that someone special (or someone who might turn out to be)…  or just when you want to look smart and well put together no matter where you may end up.  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store –Anastasia Blazer Dress.  A beautiful touch of spring in a more pulled-together look, that can be worn ANYWHERE.  The dress is available in 14 single colors, as a fatpack. (Single colors come with a HUD to change skirt & buttons; fatpacks contain a HUD with all colors plus a color picker to let you customize all colors to the exact tone you want.) ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Sienna is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, & Nhumana  (see the poster below).   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:  Doux – Karma
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  CAZIMI – Ethereal Eyeshadow 2K & Mocha LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Nails:  Veechi – Magnetic Nails
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Bag:  Fatal Fashion – Bag Glamour Acqua Mao
  • Pose:  Le Poppycock – Life Less Ordinary
  • Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – Bar, Solo Cheer

Ain’t love grand

https://Ain't Love Grand

In a strange mood indeed… my expected company was due to arrive tomorrow (WAS being the operative word), and all normal activities were suspended in order to provide entertainment, etc… and they just canceled because of the problems at the airports.  So now today is chock full of things that are normally spread out over days, but in order to accommodate, etc., well, you get the picture.  And though I completely understand, I’m annoyed… partly because this is the 3rd time in a row this particular visitor has canceled last minute.  It’s family, and someone we welcome, but still…  Oh well… shakes it off and starts getting ready to deal with an errand and appointment filled day, and then off to a concert tonight with one of my (if not my top) singers… trying so hard to focus on THAT… takes a deep breath and another cup of coffee… and I’m off!

  • Outfit:  LIZIAAH – Veda Outfit.   A little black cocktail dress that really rises to any occasion, with just the right amount of sparkle.  I love that it’s off one shoulder & boasts a large lacy ruffle… Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy, LaraX, & Kupra.  Not into black? No worries; Veda is available in any of 6 colors or as a fatpack, & is currently AVAILABLE at the March round of Designer Showcase, open just one MORE DAY March 5th – 20th.  See the poster below; demo available.
  • Lingerie:  Glitzz – Jasmine Panties (I don’t usually list things like this, but IMHO panties are critical for this outfit, & these have just the right amount of glitzz!
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_DINNER
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Selena BOM Liner; Velour – Xanadont ES & Unnatural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Nails:  Dalila – Red Nail Kit
  • Jewelry:  ORSINI Jewel Care – Baia earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  FoxCity – Kill This Love
  • Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – The Romance Ballroom

 

 

Getting ready for Spring

https://Getting ready for Spring

It’s been a tough winter, even down here in Florida.  We had a sustained cold in the 20s and just about every plant died (and yes, we covered them, but to no avail).  But spring is in the air, we are getting new plants ready for planting, and soon it will be green and blooming once again.  One of the things I love about SL is the immediate gratification… in two days, all the snow was gone from my land, and there is flowering lushness everywhere you look… if only it were that simple IRL!!!! Happy spring!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Kellie Jeans Outfit.   Perfect inbetween outfit when you still need some warmth but not so much that you can’t bear your midriff!  Available in 8 single colors or as a fatpack that  includes 12 solid color options for the sweater, jeans, & sneakers, plus an additional 12 print colors for the sweater; as a bonus, even the single packs include both a solid & patterned sweater.  Kellie is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Bombshell+Perky, LaraX+Petite, Kupra, NHumana & Star, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 20th.  See the poster below; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Lisa
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  e.marie – tressa earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Focus – Alice
  • Dogs:  JIAN – Playful Pibbles (Pibble Pup Wagon)
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Greenhouse (includes shovel & plant tray holdables)

C’mon, I need a rematch

https://C'mon, I need a rematch

One of my favorite activities in SL (along with shopping and dancing) is to play games.  All types of games — cards, board games, you name it.  Come to think of it, it’s one of my favorite things IRL too lol, although I admittedly am not a good pool player, I still have fun.  Not doing something well doesn’t usually stand in my way of at least trying to hold my own, since I know that you never improve at anything unless you keep on slugging away at it! I am, however, a much better shopper lol, which is why I enjoy blogging so much… it’s the best excuse for shopping! Speaking of which, I’m off to do my weekend shopping! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Sienna Set.   Now that winter is receding & spring is on the way (at least here in SL, RL is quite a bit behind depending on where you live!), an outfit like this is absolutely perfect!  A stunning deep V-neck light-weight long-sleeve sweater paired with a belted pair of wide-leg pants, this outfit is totally figure-enhancing (my partner even commented on it).  Each piece is available in 14 single colors, as a fatpack, or as part of a megapack with both fatpacks included. (Single colors come with a HUD to change buckle, belt & buttons; fatpacks contain a HUD with all colors plus a color picker to let you customize all colors to the exact tone you want.) ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Sienna is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, & Nhumana  (see the ad below).   EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Dubai, open Feb 20th – March 15th; demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_PITCH
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Velour – Cutie ES; Top1 Salon – Leon LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Tattoo:  VENGE – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  no.match – No Small Things Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  K&S – Delia
  • Pool Table:  Merak – Billiard Table Light

OK, so I’m a crazy cat lady!

https://OK, so I'm a crazy cat lady!

I’m a bit late in posting this (the event closes tomorrow), but I’ve had a really rough few days.  Here I am, planning to shoot this adorable kitty-cat outfit when my own kitty, suddenly out of the blue, stopped eating,  and crawled into a corner he’d never ever been in.  A few hours later (about 1A) he started screaming and writhing intermittently, reminding me of when I passed a kidney stone a few months back.  Sadly, the urgent vet care near me closes at 11P, so all I could do was lie there on the floor with him, stroking him, talking softly, and just being there.  Eventually I fell asleep for about an hour, and when I woke, he was gone.  It was a hard death because it was obviously so painful, and I was so distressed my body went right into some kind of stomach reaction (food poisoning maybe?).  Bottom line, blogging was just not the priority.  But I’m back, missing my Rudy (see him below), and posting this shot in honor of my boy…

  • Outfit:  AnaStyleKiraraa Kitty 1.  An awesome look for all cat lovers, Kiraraa includes a high-necked mini sweaterdress with matching BOM panty, gloves with thumbholes, & glorious thigh-high boots with zippers up the back (see the Ad below for a more vertical shot).  The dress is available in 12 different patterns (only 3 others are cats!) or a fatpack, & is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+Lara+LaraX+Petite, Star, Kupra & NHumana.  Sold separately, the gloves & boots both come in black or pink, & the panties are only in pink.  Kiraraa is featured at the February Round of Designer Showcase, which closes tomorrow Feb 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  Doux – Karma
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Sequoia – Amina ES + Velour – Cutie; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  no.match – No Small Things Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  :LW: Bento Poses – Wonders
  • Cats:  various, from so many sets lol

Love is in the air

https://Love is in the air

I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day.  It just seems to be one of those overly commercialized days, creating a desperate “need” to both give and receive cards, flowers, candy, jewelry, etc.  How many tears have been shed over the lack of having a Valentine? I know how many I personally shed when I was a teenager and young adult.  So no, I’m not a fan of Valentine’s Day.  But love?  I’m definitely a romantic at heart, I just don’t believe that it has to be so regimented…. loving and being in love (which really are two separate things) should be natural and personalized, demonstrated in small and meaningful ways ALL the time, not just on Feb 14th with “surface” expressions.  But still, Valentine’s Day deserves an acknowledgement, and hopefully it reminds us all of the importance of love in this world that is increasingly hard.   Love is all around us, all the time, even if it’s not right there, shouting, like it is on this specific day.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  BlondeQueen – Amorette.  A perfect way to show that love is in your heart, and not just on this one day a year… A sexy plunge-necked knit sweater with a bit of a roll to “crop” the front just the right amount, featuring a heart texture perfect for Valentine’s (or any time you want to wear your heart out not just on your sleeve!), paired with a buttoned mini-skirt & thigh-high boots.  Each piece is sold separately, with a choice of 9 colorways for each piece, or as a fatpack. She is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, & Maitreya+LaraX+XPetite (see the ad below), & is featured at the February Round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – NL0208, currently @ Collabor88
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Velour – Cutie Eyeshadow + Sequoia – Amina ES; Delicatta – Natural LS
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Pink Cream Pie – Beth Heart earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Rosie
  • Scene:  Bee Designs – Hearts Cottage, currently @ Cosmopolitan Event

I think that’s enough candy canes!

https://I think that's enough candy canes

I love the holidays and look forward to them like everyone else, but I’m already reaching that saturation point where I just wish they were over already… the music is wonderful the first 20 or 30 times you hear it, singing and dancing a little along with it, but by the 500th time, it’s enough already!  I love the twinkly holiday decorations, especially ones done with style and taste, as opposed to haphazard quantity, but honestly, those blow-ups have just got to go! So many houses where I live have crowded blowup scenes going on, and honestly, it’s just so tacky.   That said, I try to avoid overload myself… I mean that one extra candy cane can just tip it over the edge lol! Happy holiday shopping!!!

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Bianca Sweater & Skirt.   Casual, cozy, & so stylish! Sold separately, each piece is available in 14 single colors (the plaid skirts include a HUD to change the belt & buckle), as a fatpack with a color-picker included in its HUD so you can customize/tweak colors to your taste, or as a megapack with both fatpacks included. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Bianca is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, & Nhumana  (see the ad below). EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Cosmopolitan, open Dec 8th – 20th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0310
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Sequoia – Annabella ES; MJN – Classic Kiss V2
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Tallulah Drop Earrings & Necklace; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  tsuki – Florence
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Clara Loft Apartment

Les baguettes

https://Les baguettes

When I first tried on this amazing outfit with this particular hair (both being at the same event), I was immediately hit with a strong sense of French style.  I even went so far as to dress my partner in what I consider French style, and greeted his rez-in with a “bon soir”…  for my blog shot, I envisioned strolling down a French boulevard or through a French market, baguettes in my arms, perhaps the Eiffel Tower in the background; just something very undeniably French, perhaps with a title along the lines of Je m’appelle Ceja Laval.  But SL was against me (not that unusual lol); I could get the baguettes, but not the French setting.  This, then, is where I netted out… and I do have to say, it may not be Paris, but the bread alone makes it French in spirit! Ooh la la!  😉

  • Outfit:  Carol’s Store – Neve Dress & Leather Jacket.   What a perfect look for when it’s turning colder but not yet freezing, or (which is more likely given the icicles) when there’s that warm thawing day right after a snowy cold snap!  Sold separately, each piece is available in 14 single colors (which include a HUD to change the button/fur colors), as a fatpack with a color-picker included in its HUD so you can customize/tweak colors to your taste (which I did), or as a megapack with all options included. ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Neve is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell+Pushup, Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, Momma, & Nhumana.  (See the ad below) EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at a special event discount at the current round of Collabor88, open Nov 8th – Dec 6th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  tram – P1108 (includes hat), also at this round of Collabor88
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup: Sequoia – Madalina ES; CAZIMI – Lizhi Lips
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Machalay Earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
  • Pose:  Amitie – Bread Bag (mod)
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Christmas Market