Tag: Designer Showcase

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SL photography, and blogging itself I suppose, is such a funny thing… at least for me anyway.  Sometimes a look tells me exactly what it wants, and then I try to make that happen within my limited resources (I do NOT use AI).  Other times… well, to take this post in point, I had originally envisioned something on a tropical shoreline, beautiful sunset, etc.  But I wore the dress out on a date with my partner who I hadn’t seen in a few weeks due to overlapping but non-coordinated vacations.  And as I’m watching myself walk all the way through a crowded dance venue, from a long entrance bridge through the entire dance floor to a side alcove we prefer.  And for some reason, I was just struck with how confident I looked, just striding through the crowd, how confident I MYSELF felt watching that (from the rear, mind you)… and thus the concept for this was born, though I obviously wanted the shot to be from the front in order to show off this magnificent outfit.  I spent more time playing with lifting my chin “just so” and the angle of the shot… now I’m just trying to be equally confident in the outcome since Flickr has NOT been that friendly on my latest pix… summer slump that I always seem to forget happens lol…  Happy shopping all!

• Outfit:  JUMO – Lyra, top+skirt+bag.  So many options for this slinky look & they’re all awesome!  LOVE LOVE LOVE the way lace is used, though I really struggled between the floral & the animal print for the skirt (both of which had 5 color choices, plus another 20 textures!), but you can see which was the winner in my pic.  Sized for a wide range of bodies & including a fabulous multitexture HUD for the top & the skirt, plus a separate HUD for the bag (see the Ad below).  On sale at the current round of Designer Showcase, for 20% OFF, June 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – EF0401
• Makeup:  Warpaint – Naiad ES; CAZIMI – Mocha LS
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo:  Bliss Belle – Neva
• Jewelry:  Eclectica – Boho earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Pose:  [piXit] – Gothabilly
• Backdrop:  LORI NOVO – Piano, Suspicious in the Dark

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Ugh, I’m feeling a bit out of it.  I was up in NYC for several days to both celebrate my anniversary and introduce my new daughter-in-law-to-be to my husband’s family.  Great time, great food, even the traveling was great.  And now this… pounding headache (day 2 of it now), painful ears… some little bug got me or (what’s more likely), I just caught a bad summer cold and combining it with flying sent it up a notch or two …  So, I’ve been a bit slower than normal on getting my SL act together since I need to keep going back to horizontal and closing my eyes for a while.  BUT I’M BACK, and mentally revitalized… if I can just throw off these physical “chains”, I’ll be flying high! Shopping therapy may need to be broken into smaller bits, but it’s definitely called for!!! Enjoy!

P.S.: On another note, I’m using a new photo editing program; please bear with me as I learn to use it!!!

• Outfit:   AXE – Outfit Drustyly.  I felt so edgy wearing this awesome little outfit (top, pants, & stiletto boots, all sold separately), but the bell bottoms pushed me over to somewhat of a ’60s vibe.  The details on this outfit — the raised embroidery on the pants with the stones on the leg, the hanging silver star & crosses on the top — are fabulous.  Sized for Reborn, Legacy, & LaraX, Drustyly is  available in your choice of 6 colors at the current round of Designer Showcase, open June 5th – 20th.  Demo available.
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Vania, in Bronze (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:   Doux – Christina
• Makeup:  Zibska – Noir Pack Vol2 ES; CAZIMI – Mocha LS
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Tattoo: Reviver – Etamae
• Jewelry:  e.marie – tressa earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Pose:  Secret Poses – Guitar Case
• Location:  Free Spirit Farms – Hippie/Boho Community

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It feels a bit strange to be back in Second Life as human.  Strange statement, I know, but once you realize that I have a fae alt who also blogs, it might start making sense.  She’s been an official blogger Fantasy Faire for years; in fact, it actually was the catalyst for Thea to be “reborn” after a long hiatus.  FF is all-consuming, because she loves to create characters from all the fabulous fashion and other items available, and then explore the Fairelands to scout photo locations.  And this year, for the first time ever, she also did the Quest.  So coming in as human has been spotty, more related to seeing my partner than anything else, but with a bit of blogging thrown into the mix.  Still, nowhere near my normal time inworld.  And now, once again, it’s all reversed until next year’s Faire.  Thea will show for weekend shopping and for her blogging requirements (which she keeps relatively minimal); I will be the one living my second life… And that’s definitely something to think about!

• TOP:  Ghee – Brenna Sun.  Absolutely lovely little spring top, casual but with a touch of romance with the ribbons and ties.  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, JuicyRolls, & LaraX, Brenna is available in your choice of 5 colors or as a fatpack.  At the current round of Designer Showcase, open May 5th – 20th.  
• Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
• Body:  eBody – Reborn
• Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
• Hair:  WINGSDG – ES1126
• Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
• Makeup:  CAZIMI – Ethereal Eyeshadow & Liner; Delicatta – Natural LS
• Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
• Nails:  Eventyra – Sun Fire Gloss
• Jewelry:  e.marie – tressa earrings; L&B Jewelry – Radiance Ring
• Pose:  Olivia Golden – Dolly

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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

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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

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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