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Natural Beauty

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Beauty comes in all forms, and its definition varies by person and even by time and place.  We all have different tastes in EVERYTHING, and on top of that, tastes change.  But the beauty of nature — in all its forms — is everlasting.  My heart skips a beat when I first come upon something in nature that I find beautiful… followed by serenity as I just sit and take it in.  I have several enduring memories of doing just that… sitting on the cliffs in Brittany France and in Newport RI, just watching the wind and the waves, breathing it all in…  watching the butterflies as they dip and hover over a vast field of flowers… so many!  My next vacation includes some time up in the northern islands off the coast of Scotland, where I expect I’ll be adding many more such memories to that treasure trove in my heart and mind.  I can’t wait! But in the meantime, I’ll just sit here a bit and soak in the beauty of the wildflowers, and the gentle breeze riffling the leaves on the trees… sighs… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Evergreen – Jasmine Dress & Jacket.  What happens when you pair a short (very short!), sleeveless, strapless dress sporting a delicate lace hem on the bottom with a cropped denim jacket that has rolled up sleeves? A totally awesome look!  Sold separately, the dress is available  in 5 colors in duopacks (each duopack has the dress in both solid & a floral pattern) or as a fatpack; the jacket is sold in 5 coordinated tones plus black, or as a fatpack.  A megapack of both fatpacks is also available.  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, HG + Petite, Freya, Isis, Reborn, & Kupra, Jasmine is EXCLUSIVELY available at the April round of Designer Showcase, open through April 25th.  Demos available.
  • Wild Flower Patch (lower right):  CJ Creations – Wild Grass with Flowers Patch.  A 3-piece set (see the ad below), this low prim landscape item is PERFECT for filling in those small areas that just look empty or need an added pop of color while still looking totally natural.  (I, of course, chose the version with yellow flowers to gently echo my dress!).  Mod/copy, you can resize to perfectly fit your space.  Available at the main store.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  BESOM – Dakota (includes hat)
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Guapa – Graphic Eyeliner; IDTTY Faces – Lelutka Secret Potion 5 Eyeshadow; Temizi Store – Dunas Natural Lips
  • Nails:  LIVIA – MixIt Pro
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Primavera Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  LW Bento Poses – Recovery

Don’t worry, he said he’ll be here when the sun goes down

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OMG hard to believe that April is half gone… feeling sooooo stressed out with everything on my plate.  But even though I constantly feel like I’m running, running, running, I’m somehow always constantly waiting too.  How is that possible? I really don’t get it, but I figured enough time had passed that I could do another post that involved waiting lol…  OK, time’s up… I’m off and running!!!!

  • Outfit:  Luna Chelsea – Shanaya Set.  I know I’ve mentioned more than once that I am hopeless when it comes to animal prints, ESPECIALLY when they’re not too much in my face.  It’s just one of the reasons why I flipped over this outfit… the animal print pants (& solids are also included for those non-animal print lovers) can be as subtle or in your face as you want, depending on the color you choose.  The sexy lo-cut tie top & high-waisted flared pants include a HUD with 35 mix ‘n’ match textures, including both solids & animal prints for the bottoms, all with a glamorous sheen (see the ad below).  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Reborn + Juicy, Shanaya is EXCLUSIVELY available at the April round of Designer Showcase, open through April 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  FAGA – Jess
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Goreglam – Nile ES; Heron – Mistic LS
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Ayla Moon Goddess Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Kill This Love
  • Dog:  Jian – Great Danes, Adults

I met my old lover on the street last night…

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“I met my old lover on the street last night. She seemed so glad to see me, I just smiled. Then we talked about some old times and we drank ourselves some beers, still crazy after all these years.”

— Paul Simon

OK, so I didn’t REALLY meet my old lover, and if I did, it would have been a “he”, but somehow the look and the pose and the expression I ended up with just put this song in my head, and then I couldn’t get it out.  Maybe somehow it will now magically leave my brain and seep into yours lol!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  WILD Fashion – Selita.   LOVE this look… the belted high-waisted big-belled jeans really show off your shape; the top definitely shows off your other assets while its fringe adds definite interest!  Includes sunglasses & a choker (not worn) plus a 30-texture HUD for the top & another 30-texture HUD for the jeans, making for some extremely difficult choices (see the ad below)! EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of Designer Showcase, open just a few more days through March 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Bellami
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow;  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Heron – Jade Lipstick
  • Tattoo:  Mister Razzor – Olivia
  • Pose:  La Plume – Alice

The Sophisticate

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Putting on this outfit definitely created an “ooh la la” moment for me… I just felt so sophisticated, a bit mysterious, ready for hobnobbing with celebrities and visiting only the most fashionable places reserved for the elite…  It’s a fun feeling, and for me personally, a large part of that comes from the hat.  I LOVE hats, though having thick curly hair IRL I’m definitely not a fan of hat hair lol! Thankfully, I don’t have to worry about that on the grid, or about it blowing off… I just get to enjoy that air of definite sophistication!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Sascha’s Designs (SAS) – Venezia Outfit, worn in Salmon.  Includes the amazingly styled high-low dress, with a unique neckline/deep front, plus optional feathers at the cuff as well as a hat for that truly sophisticated look.  (See the ad below for all three looks in Petrol, one of my top color choices!)  There are a total of 9 colors to choose from or you can opt for the fatpack. Venezia is sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, Reborn, Hourglass, & Freya, and is EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of Designer Showcase, open March 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Shoes:  Venus Shoes – Emilia
  • Bag:  Molichino – Delirium Clutch
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Giselle Opal Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Aurora #1

 

A Fashion Look

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http://A Fashion LookSo I keep double-thinking, which is really a pain in the you know what.  I fell in love with this shirt the moment I saw it, and I just adore how it looks (and I’ll admit it, how it makes me FEEL).   I wore it as part of a double-product shot with something non-fashion (a shot you’ll see tomorrow!), but when I reviewed those final shots, I felt that the top needed to be seen better and closer.  After all, when I just recently combined fashion with home decor, I was asked if I could do a cropped version to focus more on the fashion (and on the books!)… it was a good reminder that it was important to do full justice to both types of products when combined,  I therefore did what I call a straight fashion shot (which I generally try very hard NOT to do) to use as a second shot for just the post… and then I liked the shot so much I decided I wanted to upload it too!  BUT I also know that when I post two pics together, neither one gets as much exposure as it should, which I feel is not doing my job for the sponsors.  And on top of that, I got highly distracted last night by my partner’s birthday which we were celebrating inworld.  Bottom line, one blog post has now become two.  I hope you like them both! And this girl is off to do her weekend shopping! Enjoy!

  • Top:  KiB Designs – Kaynoor.  As I said above, the style of this top is just so feminine & sexy, like a cross between a cropped turtle neck & a little strappy crop top… LOVE the metal on the strap!  Yet it’s demure enough to wear anywhere.  Includes a HUD with 36 options in terms of both color & texture (ribbed, sparkly, solid bright, solid muted, plus two metal options for the metal rings on the strap), which means you can easily adapt to whatever you’re wearing it too or whatever bottoms you pair it with. Sized for Legacy + Perky, Belleza Classic + Curvy, Reborn + Juicy, Reborn, & Maitreya + Petite, Aynoor is EXCLUSIVELY available at the March round of Designer Showcase, opening today March 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Navy + Copper – Selena
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Glasses:  Mulloy – Antago

 

Am I early or are you late?

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OMG, so far behind, and in a short month to boot! A day of just not feeling “right” followed by a day of totally being sick followed by log-in difficulties and the grid-wide outage, egad it makes it difficult to get a post done!  But done it is, and I feel so good in this gown that it just be time to go do some formal dancing!  Enjoy!

  • Gown:  KiB Designs – Jayla.  Honestly, it takes a lot for me to love a gown these days.  Maybe it’s because formal is just so far from my lifestyle (both inworld and out), maybe it’s for some other indefinable reason, but all I know is that THIS gown made my heart go YES!  I love the off-shoulder band & the way the bodice is a wrapped drape (I’m sure there’s a design term for it, but I have not idea what that would be lol) over a modified mermaid shape.  The little belt & how it puffs out the bottom of the drape adds that perfect finishing touch.  Jayla also includes a HUD with 30 textures, & I mean TEXTURES… you can do more than change colors, you can change the lace pattern & where it goes. (See the ad below; I’m wearing an option not shown in their pic but definitely on the HUD!) Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis, Reborn, & Maitreya, Jayla is EXCLUSIVELY available at the February round of Designer Showcase, open just a few more days through Feb 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:   Diva! – Stephanie
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Veechi – Havana Shadow + Liner
  • Tattoo:  Carol G. – Elegance
  • Nails:  Le Forme – Bento Nails M03 Golden Glam
  • Bag:  MAJESTY – Crystal Sphere Bag
  • Jewelry:  Luminesse – Xayana Chetana Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Ethereal City, Valentine Romance Park

Time may change me, but I can’t trace time

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I’ve been in SL a long time… I’m what I’ve seen being referred to as an “oldbie”… in that time, SL has meant a lot of different things to me, and I’ve felt the full range of emotions living my Second Life.  And I’ll be the first to admit that SL can get lonely… either because friends have moved on, relationships have ended, or what seems to be most prevalent, schedules and real world lifestyles change and no long sync up.  People get busy, and SL falls slowly by the wayside, sometimes all at once, sometimes it just starts slipping away.  For me, when I’m feeling that sense of abandonment, I either throw myself into my “work” (it’s why I started blogging in the first place!) or minimize my own time inworld.  And then MY schedule isn’t syncing up with my friends.  It’s a vicious circle, quite a bit like RL, wouldn’t you say?  Bottom line, SL certainly isn’t perfect, and neither are its denizens.  You either adapt and learn to make it work for you, or you don’t.  What I’ve found interesting is that lately I’ve been meeting quite a few people who STARTED SL back when I did, but then left years ago, and are now, for whatever reason, back and reinventing themselves (mesh changed everything lol) and their second lives.  Me, I’ve never left, but I’ve certainly reinvented myself time and time again, and I’m feeling that urge again.  Maybe it’s because my rez day is coming up, and like RL birthdays I get a bit introspective.  But when I find myself looking at heads (as I’m doing now), I know that I’m feeling that need for a change… So as much as I love my look, don’t be surprised when I undergo a makeover… I’ll still look ME… I’ve changed myself more times than I can count in the almost 16 years I’ve been here… but I will (hopefully!) be new and improved…

  • Outfit:  Sascha’s Designs (SAS) – Famke Outfit, worn in Apricot.  Includes two different tops — the Long Top worn in the main photo (which as a plunging back you can’t see, perfect for showing off a back tattoo!) plus the Wrap Top shown below — together with the pants & gold multi-necklace.   A sophisticated sexy look whichever top or which of the 9 colors you choose.  Do be forewarned though… when I say the pants are skintight, I mean like a 2nd skin with a few fabric wrinkles added… these pants leave NOTHING to the imagination… & they look absolutely amazing doing it!  Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + Petite, Hourglass, & Freya, Famke is EXCLUSIVELY available at the February round of Designer Showcase, open just a few more days through Feb 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:   Moon Salon – Petal, currently at Equal10
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella + Madalina BOM Eyeshadows; Sugarose – Gemma Lipstick
  • Nails:  Demicorn – Almond Nails, Holiday Pack
  • Pose:  Sassy Sweet Poses – a Lady like that
  • Jewelry:  Bliensen + MaiTai – Lamiya Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Raynier’s Hotel, Resort & Conference Center

Wearing Red but Feeling Blue

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So no, I’m not sad in real life, or nursing a broken heart.  Valentine’s Day is NOT getting me down.  I AM however, extremely frustrated with my photo editing limitations.  Some of it, admittedly, is just lack of skill and experience.  I’m teaching myself how to do some of the little things that just add so much to photos and help them come alive.  BUT I don’t own Photoshop, so my options are rather limited… maybe an adept blogger could do more with the tools that I have available, but I’ve just wasted soooo much time trying to add smoke to the cigarette… something that seems so easy to do IF you have the right brushes (overlays simply do NOT work for me… again, a professional or highly experienced amateur could probably do it, but no, not ME), but I honestly couldn’t see my way to laying out a chunk of change (MORE than change, actually) for this one detail in one photo (though of course we all know that it’s not ever just one photo, now is it?).  Well, maybe it’s only me who gets hung up on these little details, but in my heart I know it’s not… viewers may not notice “oh look at the smoke”, but it’s those little finishing touches that kick the result up a notch or two.  Oh well… life goes on! I think it’s time to stop moping, drink some wine, post this baby & go out and flaunt my red!!!  Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  M A H O G A N Y Store – Auntie Jacket.  The cut, the styling of this jacket, is just sensational, & the colors are so rich!  If you’re a gal who likes to wear red, THIS is a red you can revel in! If not, no worries, the Auntie Jacket includes a HUD with 9 texture options (6 solids; 3 with hearts), plus the optional BOM top in 6 solids for those who (like me) prefer to be a bit more demure when sporting something so attention-getting.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya, the Auntie Jacket is EXCLUSIVELY available at the February round of Designer Showcase, open Feb 5th – 25th.  Demo available. 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Dani
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Sequoia – Anabella BOM Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol. 1; theMARS – Organic Lip
  • Nails:  Miumiu – #38
  • Jewelry:   WILD Fashion – Amore Mio Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  B(u)Y ME – Wine ‘n Smoke
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Soho Loft

Can I Help You?

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Not a lot to prattle on about today… the sun is shining and all is well for the moment in my small personal world… I’m just going to put my feet up with a cup of coffee and enjoy the moment while it lasts because one thing is for certain… things will change soon enough lol!  Enjoy!!!!

  • Outfit:  WellMade – Lallia Dress.  I just love the cut & styling of this 2-piece dress, not to mention all the choice of textures!  Sized for Legacy, Kupra, Maitreya, Reborn + juicy boobs, the HUD-controlled fatpack includes 22 colors for the blouse & 22 colors + 5 prints for the dress, so you can put together whatever combo strikes your fancy at the moment.   Lallia is available at the January round of Designer Showcase, open through Jan 25th.  Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Lovegood
  • Eyes:  Euphoric – Hae
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Heron – Paty; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1
  • Nails:  EMICSA – Nails Set #001
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Faby
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Harmony Heart Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Sindel
  • Location:  Mousehole (a FrogMore land)

What? I’m toasting to the end of winter!!!

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OK, so it’s looking like the end of winter isn’t so far off.  Here in SL, it ends later this week on my estate (yes!!!) and it should end relatively soon here IRL (at least where I live), though of course “relative” is one of those vague words that can end up meaning just about anything lol!  That said, I’m opening a bottle and toasting to its end… and continuing to toast until it’s gone! Would you like a glass?

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Charlotte Suit.  Adorable ruffled jacket, multi-buttoned pants, & a matching top, with 3 included HUDs that let you not only change color but also pattern for the jacket & the top; see the ad below for example of all the different looks you can create! LOVE the quality of the textures! Sized for Legacy, Slink HG/Physique, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, Charlotte is EXCLUSIVELY at the January round of Designer Showcase, open Jan 5th – 25th.  Demo available.  Don’t forget to grab the anniversary gift!
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Hair:  Doux – Bellami
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Synergy – Lagos Eyeshadow
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Samsara Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Nails:  Livia – Mixit Pro
  • Pose:  IDK Poses – Pack #158
  • Dog:  Foxwood – Cozy Pup
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy – Snowy Cabin View