It’s a mad world

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So I’m not a huge fan of Halloween.   I just don’t enjoy the horror side of it, and  find some of it way too creepy and unsettling.  That said, some of the items are VERY creative, and I just have to tip my hat to the inventiveness living in some designers’ minds.  So my Halloween has a touch of creepy, but nothing on the genuinely macabre or disturbing side, and you know what? That’s exactly how I like my Halloween!!! (oh, but with candy… Halloween is a great excuse for chocolate, even as an adult!!!)  Happy Halloween season!!!!

Dabble Home & Garden (formerly known as Tylar’s Treasures):  Tylar always makes the BEST stuff for Halloween.  A little tongue in cheek with a very definite sense of style, I’ve featured several of her items into this little scene:
  • Witchy Tree — shown on left.  A seemingly dead tree with lots of activity going on! Includes a hovering pumpkin witch, a vulture sitting on a branch, a sad pumpkin, & more.  (See the ad below.)   Best of all, this tree is available at the current round of Out Shop Cancer, where 100% of every sale of this tree goes toward fighting this scourge of humankind.  Help support the fight & shop with a purpose… Open through Oct 31st, the 2022 Out Shop Cancer event includes main store & marketplace shopping, a grid-wide hunt, an Out Shop Cancer Pop-up Market, special raffles, & more.  With more than 70 stores participating ranging from clothes to decor to cars to breedables, there is something for everyone!  All proceeds from this event go directly to the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer programs & services.  Shopping with a purpose has never been more important!!!  More details about this important but fun event can be found HERE.
  • Wicked Tree — shown on right.  Wonderfully spooky tree, with full bright yellow owl eyes blinking out of a hole in the trunk.  Available THIS WEEKEND ONLY for the special price of just 69L as part of the Hot Weekend Sale.  Sale ends Monday at 12A SLT.
  • Pumpkin Sitter  — shown in green, these are a bit more on the adorable side (the way I tend to prefer Halloween lol), but they glow & the kitty is animated (it wags its tail!).  It comes in 8 colors; each set includes two versions, as shown.   Available EXCLUSIVELY at The Mad Circus, an Evil Bunny Production, open Oct 8th – 31st.  (I will say, be prepared… it’s pretty creepy there lol!)

Feelin’ Good!

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So I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m completely blown away by certain pics  I see on FlickR.  Yes, there are plenty of good and some even really good shots amidst a lot of what I consider mediocre shots at best, but there are also true gems that completely floor me.  Those pics make me totally stop and look and try to figure out exactly what it is that grabs me and makes me say “wow” so that maybe, just maybe, I can learn something new.  Now sometimes it just comes down to the photographer’s eye, and I hate to say it but that’s one of those things you either have or you don’t.  Yes, hard work and practice will improve your eye, but that basic sense of the absolutely most perfect perspective and framing, well IMHO those abilities can be finer tuned but simply can not be taught.  In other pics though, it’s a definite sense of technique, a lot of which is applied in edit.  Now some of that I can figure out WHAT they did if not HOW, but since I use Corel and not Photo Shop, I can only try so far to teach myself.  But there’s always been other things that I just knew were being done inworld and I had absolutely no idea how to even attempt them.  Well I just watched a video on photography through Second Life University of all things, and just in minor playing around I can see that (hopefully anyway) I’ll be able to do a lot with this.  If nothing else, I discovered much simpler ways of doing what I already do in setting up my shots and playing with angles, so it could be a huge time and frustration saver.  I also learned to be very very careful about changing ANY settings, even the most innocuous seeming, without writing down what I had before and exactly what I did because I just spent an inordinate amount of time trying to get out of some weird perspective issue that I somehow locked myself into.  Lesson learned!!!  Now to move on to playing with some of what I’ve seen… I hope to be able to share some improved results in the near future!!! In the meantime, happy shopping!!!!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Akeri Wrap Dress.  Akeri is one of those seemingless effortless looks, with a deceptively simple, ankle length hip-wrapped very low-cut sundress with matching panties & flat sandals, & is available in 7 individual colors, a HUD-driven 7 texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 14, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Tonic, Freya & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at FABLE, an Evil Bunny Production, open August 6th – 31st.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Hair:  Doux – Bellami
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Milly
  • Jewelry:   IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Victorian, Set 2; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Bird of Paradise
  • Location:  Dusk Point Beach

The remains of the day (beach style)…

 

http://The remains of the day (beach style)One of my favorite times of day is late in the day.  If I’m at a public beach (as I normally am, since I don’t have beach where I live), it’s after the crowds have all gone home or back to their hotel rooms or whatever, and I’m just wanting to read “just one more chapter”, many times in a row.  The shadows are lengthening, the waves have subsided as the tide goes out, it’s quiet and peaceful…  There’s the memory of the day softly fading, and the promise of tomorrow… perfect for some quiet moments of reflection… Now there are no crowds at my little personal stretch of sand here in SL, but somehow the feeling at the end of the day is still the same… and now I have the perfect little spot from which to sit, relax, enjoy and reflect…

!Tylar’s (formerly Tylar’s Treasures):  I often blog Tylar’s fantasy line so you may not realize that this amazing lady also creates fabulous beach decor!  Now that beach season is most definitely here, you might find that some of your old beachy items look a little too weather-worn and outdated (maybe with that horrid musty smell!), and that means one thing…  Time to do a beach makeover!!!!  And Tylar’s has soooo many fabulous items on sale at THE event for beach lovers, the Under the Sea Event, an Evil Bunny production, open June 4th – 14th.  I’m featuring just a few of what’s available; these items and more are specially priced at 50% OFF for the event, so it’s definitely a DO NOT MISS opportunity!  See the ads below for more detail.

  • Starfish Cove Beach Chair.  Simple wooden beach chairs, a bit faded with seaspray.  I just love the way there’s left & right chairs, with the umbrellas angled for just the right amount of intimacy.  Chairs are bento for male & female.  Touch change the texture for the umbrellas & the wood.
  • Starfish Cove Palm Decor.  A beautiful addition to any tropical setting, includes a lit palm tree with a small palm & starfish at the base.

Also shown:

  • Crate w/ drinks – Xantes – Mojito Drinks
  • Shells – Sway’s – beach shells
  • Drinks – Sway’s – summer drinking jars
  • Paddles – Dust Bunny – dreamy outing, beach paddles
  • Beach bag – Focus Poses – beach bag

Can you wish upon a Starfish?

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It’s definitely summertime, and I’m getting the beach blues.  I may live in Florida, but I’m right in the middle of the state, no beach bum life for me!  Yes, I’ve got the sun, but right now I’m craving some sand and surf to go with it…  I’ll definitely have to create at least a day trip in the very near future (more is always a bit more difficult when you have a house full of pets lol), but for now I guess I’ll be taking my avatar off for some needed beach time… the problem I keep running into is that the beaches I keep finding tend to be more of the nude beach variety… not my style, I’m a fashion blogger after all!  Oh well, there’s a downside to everything, even on  the grid! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Misha Bikini.  You know summer is officially here when bikinis are suddenly everywhere!  Me, I like them sexy enough to show off my curves but not so teeny that my assets are showing more than I’m comfortable with!  And of course, it’s all about texture, texture, texture.  Misha is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-bikini/2 metal Slimpack, or a Fatback of 12 bikinis that includes four metal options, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Kupra & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Under the Sea Event, an Evil Bunny production, open June 4th – 14th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Lullaby
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Sentiments Necklace, LOVED; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Summer

Lilacs for Remembrance

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I’m an avid reader of fiction, all genres.  A book that even as a pretty light read has always lingered in the back of my mind was about the language of flowers.  Purple is my favorite color IRL, and I just adore the scent of lilacs, so naturally enough purple lilacs are one of my favorite flowers.  What I find extremely interesting in that (according to Google anyway), the purple lilac is also “a very spiritually symbolic flower. Both reflective and inward-looking, the purple lilac is considered a connection to the spiritual world.”  How fitting, both with respect to the Memorial Day Weekend here in the US and the horror of the school shooting preceding it…

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Gayle Slacks Outfit.  A sexy little long-sleeved blouse with a fabulous ruffled pattern that’s just barely hanging on by the tie underneath your chest, paired with almost waist-high belled pants that hug your butt & sport a decorative metal belt over the hips. Gayle is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-color Slimpack with two options for the belt, or a Fatback of 12 that includes four options for the belt, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the May round of Twelve, an Evil Bunny Production, open through May 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Makeup: Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Shiny Stuffs – Radiant Shimmers HD Shadows; GoreGlam – Heartseeker Lipglow
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Alexa
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Lissette Earrings & Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band;
  • Pose:  :LW: Poses – Lilacs (modified)

Almost Midnight

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New Year’s is almost here, and not a moment too soon! This is one year I think that almost everyone just wants to end!!!!  This post is quite late however (the event is about to end), but I’ve had continuing troubles with FlickR and more, so I’m ending the year on a bit of a hectic note.  But at least I’m going out in style!!!!  I’m not going to prattle on, just let my eyes meet that special someone across the room, toast to the New Year, and move on!!! Happy shopping and Happy New Year!!!

  • Gown:  Allure Couture – Siann Gown, with Siann Gloves.  I can’t think of a better way to say goodbye to 2021 & welcome 2022 than in a sensational gown like this!  To me, it’s almost architectural, reminiscent of “modern vintage”, a modified mermaid with what’s very artful wrinkling to totally but subtly flaunt your shape (especially your butt!!! I mean, wow!), layered black bows at the shoulders on the bodice, thick waist sash, & trim that definitely echoes art deco.  Add the optional opera gloves, with or without the matching contrast texture, & you have a stand-out sophisticated look.   Sized for Legacy,  Hourglass, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 5 individual colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures.  Gloves are sold separately, as is a coordinated men’s tuxedo, all EXCLUSIVELY at the December Twelve Event, which ends TODAY Dec 30th.  After that she’ll be at the main store. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Exile – Full of Grace
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Makeup:  Velour – Sersi Eyeshadows; Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol. 1; Cazimi – Dusk EvoX Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Suga Baby – Tierra Earrings (seemingly extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Ballroom Persona

It’s Time to Give Thanks

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The night before Thanksgiving… I’m exhausted, my back aches, my feet are throbbing.  We’ve been hosting for decades, and although it’s gotten easier in some ways, in others it’s always as overwhelming as ever.  This is the first time hosting in our new home (well we did it last year, but we’d just moved in and it was only four of us, so it kind of didn’t count).  That means that a lot of the old ways of doing things just don’t work any more, necessitating a lot more “figuring it out” rather than following the tried and true… creating added stress.  That said, I want to acknowledge how very much I have to be thankful for…  yes, it’s been a tough year, my mom’s severe decline and subsequent death were a large part of that, as have several health issues.  I’m still sitting here waiting for some potentially serious results; my husband has surgery coming up in January.  But we love our new home, we’ve made some wonderful friends (some of whom are coming tomorrow!), and we’re both keeping active and busy (modified by the aforementioned health issues, but what can you do).  I know that we’re in much better shape than so many others, and I am truly thankful for all that we have and all we enjoy.  We try to give back, and will continue to look for new ways in which to do that.  But for now, it’s time to put my feet up… still hours of cooking and cleaning and setting up to look forward to tomorrow.  But Turkey Day is my favorite holiday, so the aches and pains feel good in a strange way, since they are all for the best cause in the world — friends and family.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Meghan Beaded Dress.   This stylish little dress with a plunging v-neck has open beading along the neck edge, at the waist, & just above the elbows.  It comes with matching heels & a c-string.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Kupra, & Maitreya, she features a subtle floral embellishment & comes in 5 individual colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures.  EXCLUSIVELY at the Black Friday Bazaar, an Evil Bunny Production, open from Nov 21st through Dec 1st.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Limerence – Camila
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner; Synergy – Lagos HD Eyeshadow; Goreglam – Pantomime Gloss
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Harmony Heart Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Madelaine
  • Decor:  Aphrodite Shop – Thanksgiving Buffet; Oddfish – Simple Fall Bunting & Banners

The Storm is Over

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Well, the problems persist on my website.  As I thought, everyone is pointing the finger at everyone else, and meanwhile I’m left with a nonfunctioning blog.  But at least the pix are on FlickR, and the story is there in the blog, even if the pic can’t always be seen there.  Hopefully, someone will figure it out, because it’s certainly technically beyond my skill.  While I wait, I decided to redo my avatar (yes, again!!!)… new body, new skin since I thought it was time to “put my tan away” (did NOT change my head, love my head).  Absolutely LOVING the look.  And the ease of this new body (Legacy) cannot be overstated!  When something isn’t made “in my size”, I no longer have to change bodies or spend ages trying to make it work… now I just use “deformers” and it seems to work fine (yes, I’m still adding that disclaimer since I’ve had the body only a few days and certainly haven’t put it through an exhaustive test).  Bottom line, even though the weather for my blog isn’t perfect, I’m going to say the storm is over… if I never have totally clear skies again, well, I’ll deal with that once everyone throws their hands up and says they can’t fix it.  Maybe I move to another host? Does that even help? If you’re a WordPress or techie expert, please PLEASE reach out and give me some guidance.  If not, well, enjoy your weekend shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Solonge Pantsuit Outfit.  Sexy & sophisticated, Solonge includes the jacket, bra, pants, belt, & ankle boots (all of which you customize color for separately)… I just love the way the jacket texture is echoed on the bra’s trim & the belt. Sized for Hourglass,  Freya, Legacy, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 5 individual colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures.  EXCLUSIVELY at the September Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, Sept 12th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Lorena, currently available at UniK
  • Freckles:  Magnetic – Beauty Moles EvoX
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Searching
  • Makeup:  Ives – Passione Lips
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Parisienne Love Heart (Necklace & Earrings); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Backdrop/Pose:  DPSP Poses – Autumn Feeling

Hunting High & Low at The Beached Bunny Hunt

http://Searching High & Low at the Beached Bunny Hunt

Well, it may be the 4th of July, but it’s certainly not going to be an ideal holiday in terms of weather, at least where I live.  The first hurricane since I moved to Florida (now downgraded to tropical storm?) is supposedly bearing down on us, so all it does is rain, rain, and rain some more with small teasing breaks here and there, but here on the grid the sun is shining.  Even better. it’s once again time for the Beached Bunny Hunt from Evil Bunny Productions!  The hunt runs from July 3rd through the 31st; you search for a blue sand pail with shovel at all the participating stores (the cost of each pail is $1L)… you can find all the hints for the hunt HERE.  Lots of fun treasures to be found!!! Happy hunting!

  • Outfit:  Freda Fashion & Accessories – Bibi Blue Jeans Bikini.  Awesome beach outfit for every denim lover, the top is a ruffled bustier; the bikini bottom is a denim thong… soooo cute!  Sized for Slink HG/P, Tonic, Freya, Rebirth Eden, & Maitreya.  Part of the Beached Bunny Hunt; your hint is “The Bunny has dropped a swim ring in my store!”
  • Tattoo:  The Little Bat – Henna Tattoo.  Lovely henna tattoo for your chest & upper arms.  Includes 3 BOM/tattoo layer versions — dark, medium, & tintable.  Part of the Beached Bunny Hunt; your hint is “Time for some ink!”
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:  Moon – Rosier
  • Sunglasses:  Mulloy – Antago
  • Pose:  NANTRA – Beach Illustrated 2020

Blue Hawaii

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Well, it might not be Hawaii, but here in Florida where I now live, everything is a bit beachy year round.  But you know it’s REALLY summer when the beachwear and beach decor start showing up everywhere on the grid!  IMHO, one of the premier places to see  what’s new this season is at the Under the Sea event.  I’ve done some fabulous “upgrades” to both my wardrobe and my landscaping… take a look, and then go see them (and more) for yourself!  Happy summer shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Darleen Swimsuit & Shirt.  Proof that you don’t need to wear a bikini to be sexy on the beach! Darleen is a corset style one-piece with extremely high cut thighs & absolutely no back except for the thong portion, paired with a sheer men’s shirt that shows off your curves!  Sized for Slink HG/P,  Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, Kupra, & Maitreya.  She’s available in 4 separate colors, in a 5-texture Slimpack, or a Fatback of 10, all with 100% Original Textures where you can adjust the suit & shirt textures separately. EXCLUSIVELY at the Under the Sea event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 5th – 15th.  Demo available.
  • Piano:  Tylar’s Treasures – Barbados Beach Bar.  The cutest beach bar, made from a surf board mounted on two palm trees, with two low-backed beach stools; 4-color texture change menu for bar & seats (mix n match). See below for a full shot.  Includes the macaw & the two coconut drinks.  LOADED with bento animations for singles & couples (choose from Adult or PG).  EXCLUSIVELY at the Under the Sea event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 5th – 15th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  Velour – Meg
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; Marpesia – Beauty Mark V1
  • Eyes:  ARTE – Green Eyes
  • Hair:   Tram – F1124
  • Jewelry:  Chaos, Panic, & Disorder – Under the Sea Necklace