Afternoon Siesta

http://Afternoon Siesta

Is there anything more delightful than a spontaneous nap in the afternoon sun, maybe after a well-deserved and hopefully well-enjoyed glass of wine?  Well, yes, there are a few other things I can think of, but a nap like this definitely ranks up there!  And the delight is kicked up a notch or two when you look fantastic taking that nap lol, if not for you, well then for all who see you…  Happy naps, happy shopping, just happy Friday wishes!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection – Rhea Pant Set.  Comfy & stylish, Rhea includes a cropped long-sleeved embroidered sweater paired with linen pants that are slightly dipped at the waist & slit at the ankles, with a HUD that includes 8 textures for each (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic, & Maitreya+LaraX, Rhea is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Astrid
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Jewelry:  IT! Indulge Temptation – Gipsy Rose Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Reeva Wedge Sneakers
  • Location:  La p’tite Provence

The wearin’ of the green

http://The wearin' of the green

So in all the years that I’ve been blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever done a post for St Paddy’s Day.  And no, just because I have red hair and green eyes (well, at least most of the time anyway lol), I am NOT Irish.  (I also CANNOT sing, but hey, this is Second Life, so at least in pix I’m a FABULOUS entertainer… but trust me, I’ll never try to take an actual stage at ANY venue!) But today, the world celebrates along with the Irish, and this dress came in such a fabulous green, well, I just had to do some wearin’ of the green myself!  I even took the stage at a traditional little Irish pub… and there’s my cue to start my next set!  Hope you had a fabulous St Paddy’s Day (and did some happy weekend shopping too)!

  • Outfit:  JUMO Fashion – Fahad Dress.  Stunning short dressy dress with a plunging neckline, hip-high side slits, & the perfect amount of sparkle, with optional opera gloves for that extra little touch!  Not just for St Paddy’s, Fahad includes a HUD with 20 satin colors + 5 florals + 5 “scarf” colors. Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, & Peach, Fahad is currently at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available. (See the ad below)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Candle
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  PAIX – Liberty Eyeshadow; CAZIMI – Opal Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  BellePoses – Jessica
  • Location:  Ireland

Oh wait, did you say you had a curfew tonight?

Subtitled: And yes, this one’s for you…

http://Hmmm, did you say you had a curfew tonight?

Schedules, schedules, schedules… hard enough to maintain one in real life, but when you also try to maintain all the schedules — personal AND blogging — in Second Life too, well, sometimes it can be a bit challenging both physically and emotionally.  And that’s about all I’m willing to say on the subject lol…

  • Outfit:  Luna Chelsea – Sasha Lace Floral Jacket & Pants.  I really don’t know how this outfit successfully & seemingly effortlessly blends super-sexiness with sedate elegance.  I love the floral lace pattern of the open jacket that buttons unevenly all the way down at the lower hip, with a single button, over skin-tight shiny black pants (latex?) with a flare starting below the calf…  Includes a HUD with 10 textures for the jacket, plus optional light effects to enhance the shininess (I’m wearing the optional blue light). Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, LaraX+LaraXPetite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Kupra, Sasha is EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available. (See the ad below)
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Nova – Jae
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  WarPaint – Romancer eyeshadow
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #28
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  [piXit] – Gothabilly
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty Photo Studio

How’s it working now?

http://How's it working now?

Just like life, blogging has its ups and downs.  Lately, I have to admit, it’s been more in the down mode.  Don’t get me wrong… I still love blogging per se, but it’s all the “stuff” that goes with it that has been exceptionally frustrating of late.  Part of that is SL itself… in playing with windlights, it no longer is “holding” where it was in the list so I have to remember to write it down or I have no idea what the last windlight was.  The LOD on items has been HORRIBLE… I had to derender about six of my birdhouses for this pic, and then move in a few more to give the effect I was hoping to get.  I couldn’t get my EvoX HUD to detach or open yesterday for modifying my makeup OR my expression (I had to resort to workarounds for both).  And then there’s FlickR.  Things not posting.  Comments not going through.  Minimal views.  Each thing in itself, not a big deal.  But when trying to make a deadline (and just winding up a 5-day migraine cluster does NOT help!), each and every one of those little things adds up to one big you-know-what.  Just a few more to do for February… hopefully March will be better technologically… and that definitely allows my creative juices to flow more freely as well.  In the meantime, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Evergreen – Ruby Outfit, worn in Salmon.  Available in 5 colors or as a fatpack, Ruby consists of a heart shaped corset with “stays” & a high waisted skirt.  With a mix of polka dots & a solid on the bottom half of the corset, the two pieces can be worn together or separately.  Sized for Reborn+Mounds+Juicy, Legacy+Perky, Nerido, Maitreya+Petite, & GenX Curvy, Ruby is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th.  Demo available. (See the ad below)
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Elusive
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Sugarose – Brooke ES & LS
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Reesha Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Sydney

To watch the world go by…

http://Watch the world go by...

So I’ve moved my home again in Second Life.  I say “again” because in the 16+ years that I’ve been inworld, I’ve probably done a move at least once a year (both Thea and I have separate homes; we tried sharing, but our styles are just way too different).  Most of my moves have been because of that delicate balance between space (land, more land!) and prims (is there ever enough), with things like access to open water and bad neighbors thrown in (though the bad neighbors is more of a Thea issue since she has a fantasy style home and has been living on mainland for a few years, where “neighborhoods” can change rapidly and poof, your view is gone.  And then again, each time I think that “this is it!), while acknowledging the fact that I just get bored.  Even changing for the seasons, once I’ve re-landscaped and decorated, eventually it becomes ho-hum and the moving bug sets in.  This time though, it feels like “this is it”.   I’ve been so happy creating this home… it’s a setup reminiscent of my favorite SL home ever and is in the same area with the same style (we had moved from that one because I was prim poor and having difficulty setting up large backdrops for photo shoots), but I’m having much more input into the shaping of the island itself.  I love to create little nooks and spaces to enjoy the view and the boats that sail by.  And this  daybed seems custom-made for this gorgeous little overlook, where my honey and I can just sit and cuddle and watch the world go by…

Dreamland DesignsNEW!  Bernice Hanging Daybed.  Fully bento animated, for singles (male & female, with props), & cuddles-couples with sequences, in Adult or PG.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th. 

The cigarette break

http://The Cigarette Break

I don’t smoke.  Not for decades.  But I’ve noticed that for some reason, I like poses where I am smoking.  I’ve noticed a partiality to cigarette holders as well, which is something I’ve never ever in my life actually used.  I don’t actually know why this might be, although I do tend to prefer poses where I’m doing something rather than just posing for the camera.  And the cigarette break is a time-honored tradition, a way to take a step away from whatever is going on and collect your thoughts, something I definitely appreciate.  I guess the reason doesn’t really matter… smoking inworld has no health risks, and the smoke doesn’t annoy others around me.  I don’t create a mess with cigarette butts, I don’t need matches or lighters or incredibly expensive packs of cigarettes.  I know there are some FlickR group moderators who reject any pictures with smoking… in those cases, well, that’s their right.  Me, I’m going to relax and catch some air in this beautiful setting, and then get back to the party.  Enjoy!

  • Gown:  WILD Fashion – Ritz Gown.  Lovely two piece gown, featuring a sarong style skirt with chains on the exposed hip & a racer-back top with lace (see the ad below).  Ritz includes a HUD with 30 different satiny but slightly sheer textures (you can just see my tattoo through the top), plus optional Pearl Earrings (worn).  Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, Ritz is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Katy
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Cattleya
  • Eyes:  euphoric – Hae
  • Moles:  poema – Molly
  • Makeup:  Goreglam – Borderlines ES; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #28
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Sarika
  • Pose:  piXit – Elle (modified)
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Garden Retreat

Which is the VIP table?

http://Which is the VIP Table?

Sometimes only the best will do.  And when you look and act the part, sometimes you’ll even get it!  Enough said… the look (and the attitude) speaks for itself!  Go try it on for yourself… happy shopping!

  • Dress:  JUMO Originals – Avilon.  Beautiful, stylish, edgy… perfect for that night out on the town at all those trendy spots! Set includes the dress, the gloves, & optional fur for the gloves, with a HUD containing 20 solid satin textures, 5 brocade textures, & 5 “winter scarf” textures, all of which can be set individually for the opaque & sheer sections of the dress. Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, LaraX & Maitreya, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open through Jan 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Orli
  • Eyes:  PUMEC – Arisha
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  PAIX – Liberty Eyeshadow; Holloway Beauty – Aiyanna Collection Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Dhoom Essy Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Alexa
  • Location:  The Continental Club

Hair toss, check my nails

http://Hair toss, check my nails...

Things have been a bit frustrating of late, on the grid and off.   Crashing, teleport fails, rezzing in to HUDs having reset (really a pain for a blogger with HUDs for every clothing item — sometimes even faces on a single item, makeup, hair, jewelry, shoes)… it can be a lot.  And yes, I TRY to write down every choice I make (“try” being the operative word).  On FlickR, views are way down for some reason, which in turn affects faves and awards… all the things a blogger needs to satisfy current and prospective sponsors, not to mention keeping their own spirits and confidence up.  IRL, our cable has been acting up, impacting our streaming channels the most, but sometimes the internet as well (more blogging stress).  And I wish that was all, but  that said, sometimes you just have to put your chin up and your shoulders back, toss your hair, check your nails, and remind yourself that “you got this”.  Seriously, though, I DO have to give myself that little pep talk to boost my confidence both in SL and IRL more often than I would like, but also more often than not, it DOES work.  Remember… you got this!  See you at the stores!

  • Dress:  WILD Fashion – Monroe.  Stunningly sexy & vibrant semi-formal, cut almost waist high on one side, with the most perfect asymmetric edge.  Monroe includes a HUD with 25 different textures (for both color & three different styles), plus optional Rose decoration & fashion panties (always a HUGE plus in my book). Sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, & Peach, EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  NO.MATCH – No_Candle
  • Eyes:  PUMEC – Arisha
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup: I n’ K Original – Time Eye; Opulein – Harmony Collection Lips
  • Nails:  Veechi – Precious Metals
  • Tattoo:  Venge – Boheme
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Valentina Heels
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Rachel
  • Location:  The Empire Omerta

You’re late

http://You're Late

It’s only 9:30A and it’s already one of those days. I guess it has to happen sometimes, but it’s just not fun.  That said, my mind is a blur, I’m on edge, and time is disappearing while I wait for call-backs, etc.  Perfect timing for this photo! Aaaargh… I think I need some shopping therapy and I need it right NOW!!!  See you at the stores!

  • Dress:  Luna Chelsea – Cherai Dress.  Understated & relaxed, radiating totally effortless sexiness. Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Kupra, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, LaraX+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Erika, Cherai includes an incredible HUD with 6-11 tones in 9 different colors for both the dress & the belt (see the ad below).  But that’s not all, because Cherai also includes a Special Effects HUD to help you further customize your dress to create all kinds of special effects. You can literally change your texture from satin to leather to latex or play with reflection colors & shininess to create metallic glows & reflections (you must have Advanced Lighting enabled).  I went with a base of Jet Black, leather gloss, deep red highlights… experimenting was so much fun & IMHO the result was amazing, if a bit hard to capture in a photo!  Cherai is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the 13th Year Anniversary of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Lipstick:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Heidi in Rosekiss (Velour body skin)
  • Hair:  monso – Emeline
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Jack Spoon – IcyWhisper Glitter Shadow
  • Nails:  Dalila – Gyda
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Giselle Opal Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Yoshee Ribbon Heels

Should I get two?

http://How many should I get?

Aaaargh! Thanksgiving is less than a week away; my company arrives day after tomorrow (eek!), Black Friday sales have started, and I have so much blogging to do!  Breathe, breathe, breathe… one step at a time… It can be so hard to make even simple decisions when fixated on dwindling time.  But if it’s one thing I’ve learned both in blogging AND in real life is that rushing simply does not work out well.  How many times have you thought you didn’t have time to do something but somehow you always find the time to go back and fix it (or at least try to)?  So, deep breath, relax, and go escape into my wonderful fantasy world, and create another look, another character, another scene… it’s a phenomenal way to escape all the stress.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:   Ghee – Paola.   What a great little set for the fall! A three-quarter-sleeved jacket with a matching mini skirt over the softest-looking ribbed sweater (velour?)… I love the way the sleeves show!  It all looks so comfy yet totally stylish.  Available in 4 colors (black, purple, blue, & brown), each of which includes 4 colors for the sweater (black, white, pink, & red), or as a fatpack.  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis, Venus, & Tonic, Paola is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Nov round of Designer Showcase, open through Nov 25th.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Monso – Pink
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Sequoia – Madalina Eyeshadow; Top1Salon – Nataluxe Lipstick
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Nails:  StunnerOriginals – Mesh Ballerina Long Soft
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Valencia Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  DDL Accessories – Rule
  • Boots:  KC Couture – Heda Boots
  • Location:  Backdrop City (Tropix – Ikusa Vending Machine)