Tag: Designer Showcase

https://

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

http://

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

http://

I watched a lot of Olympics coverage this time around… both my hands were injured (don’t even ask!), so my activities were extremely limited.  I did a lot of reading, and as much computer time as my poor hands could handle, all with the TV always on in the background and sometimes taking center stage.  One thing I learned and have taken to heart… to get really good at something, ANYTHING, you can’t compare yourself and your results to the best.  You look, you get inspired, hopefully you learn something, but comparing YOUR results to the best in ANY field is demoralizing.  Instead you need to focus on your own personal best, on improving.  I have a FlickR friend, someone whose work I admire greatly, who will suddenly fave one of my oldest pics… pics that at the time I thought were good, but when I look back I shudder!!!  But I find it so very valuable, to really be able to see where my photography has improved.  I still have so much to learn, but the Olympics helped me realize that my focus has been on the best and how my pics are lacking, rather than using them for inspiration to get to the NEXT step, not 20 steps down the line.  All I can do is my personal best, and to keep upping my game, slowly but surely.  Now to turn that attitude on my golf game lol!  And that is my message for the day… time to go shop and enjoy!

• Outfit:  MAHOGANY Store – Aria Jeans & Top.  Not my normal style, but wow, do I ever love this look!  Big loose comfy jeans with big leg pockets, paired with an airy little top.  Both the jeans & the top come in 3 different color pallets (basics, blues, & grays for the jeans; neutrals, patterns, & solids for the top)… & of course there’s a megapack of each so you have your choice to mix ‘n match as you want with each other or other items in your wardrobe. Sized for Reborn, Legacy, & LaraX, Aria is  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, ending in 3 days on Aug 20th. 
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WingsDG – EF0229
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  Sequoia – Arabella Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Nails:  Dalila – Marina Nail Kit
• Jewelry:  Eclectica – BOHO Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose:  FOXCITY – Sk8tgirl
• Location:  Manakai Reef Break

http://

Wow, hard to believe that summer is nearing its end… I’m already seeing ads for fall items! Why does everyone always feel this need to rush things?  These are the so-called dog days of summer, where the heat and humidity is so oppressive, all you want to do is lie around and “pant”.  Me, I have an excuse for being less active than usual (not that I’m ever ALL that active lol; too happy being on the computer!)… I’m wounded (again, yes).  This time it’s my hands… I wasn’t even able to type for DAYS, seriously stressing my blogging schedule, and I hate to admit it, but the pain and “freaking out” also stressed my creativity.  I think the results show it, but those results vary widely… from being a little lackluster to honing things down to “THE” shot, one that I just love personally.  And as my earliest blogging mentor told me, I need to be shooting for ME, to create something that I personally am proud of and not worry about response.  And the more I blog, the more I see it’s true… sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason that I can see why one pic soars up into Golden Gallery whereas one that I think is a way better shot languishes way below my average.  My designer friends tell me the same thing… you just never know how people will respond or if something will even be seen.  Bottom line, is that you just can’t worry about it and you need to do what YOU like.  And right now, I would like to have a little fun!  Enjoy!

• Outfit:  WILD Fashion – Tina Jumpsuit.  What an amazing look! Includes fun fashion earrings (with built-in resizer) plus a 30-texture HUD (see the ad below).  Tina is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy, GenX (Classic & Curvy),  & LaraX, & is  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Aug 5th – Aug 20th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Philippa, in Resort (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WingsDG – EF0401
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  BNNB Makeup – Fabb Eyeshadow & Bielo Lipstick; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Nails:  Dalila – Marina Nail Kit
• Bag:  LaGyo – Thetys Shell Purse
• Pose:  STUN – Fliw
• Location:  Sainte Rose Sur Mer & BarDeco