The Contessina de Medici

http://The Contessina de Medici

Do you like to gamble?  I do, but not in a big way… I guess I’m more of a dabbler.  I’d have to say that in SL, Gachas are a form of gambling, and I definitely enjoy those but with a ton of restrictions that I put on myself… I have to really like just about everything in the gacha, not just be mad for one or two items.  I have to be able to use what’s in the gacha without having to win EVERYTHING.  And it has to be something unique, not just another cute dress or some such thing. This gacha meets ALL those requirements if not more… taken together, it’s a totally unique look; items taken one by one can all be used with other looks.  It really earns it’s name, because the moment I saw it, it was GACHA!

  • Outfit:  BamPu Legacies – Contessina de’ Medici, a 10-item gacha of simply fabulous, totally different items, & totally aligned with the event theme of Floral Fantasy. EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 12th – 30th.  Between the different pics in this post I’ve used all the items, if not all the colors they come in, as follows:
    • Venetian Gown, the rarest item in the gacha.  Ornately detailed, in the old Venetian style. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza Venus, Maitreya, TMP, & Standard.
    • Light Staff, rare (lights cycle through off, on, bright)
    • Floral Hat
    • Venetian Collar
    • Venetian Mask, comes in 3 colors (Fuchia, Gold, & Olive)
    • Floral Purse, comes in Pink & Gold
    • Venetian Necklace
    • Venetian Crown 
  • Flowers:  BamPu Legacies – Fluky Flowers.  Set includes 4 sizes/colors (large gold, large pink, small gold, & mini pink), all of which are copy so you can create the perfect floral fantasy setting.  Also EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, through June 30th.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Kuni – Minha
  • Brows:  Simple Bloom – Genus Lara/Dawn Glitter/Stars (GIFT)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Starlet Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Ears:  Swallow – Pixie Ears Protruding
  • Lipstick:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Queenie Lippies (Genus Appliers)
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Filigree Wings, Gold/Crystal/Yellow

 

Better Together

http://Better Together

Second Life couples are interesting.  No, I’m not talking about the whys & wherefores of the relationship (though of course that’s all interesting too); I’m zeroing in specifically on how they dress.  Many couples in SL like to coordinate their dress when they go out together.  I know that my partner and I do; it just makes a nice statement of togetherness and looks awesome.  Sometimes it’s as simple as using the same color (I’ll be dressed in green, so he’ll wear a green shirt); other times, we have outfits that were designed to go together.  It may be that we’re both just two old romantics, but we both love the way we just fit together visually when we’re dressed like that.  The key, however, is that each outfit has to be awesome on its own.  If the woman’s gown, for example, is a knockout but the tux is poorly done, then the whole thing just doesn’t work.  It’s just one of the many reasons why I love Allure Couture… both the women’s AND the men’s outfits have the same beautiful styling and attention to detail.  This matched set is a total win-win, with each formal more than able to command attention on its own and get that all important fashion nod, but together?  Even better!!!  Happy shopping!

I’m wearing:

  • Gown:  Allure Couture – Iris Gown.  Beautiful floral gown with sheer over the shoulders & neckline, with sparkle overlays for the skirt.  The gown is available in a 10 texture Fatpack, or as any of six separate textures, all of which are ORIGINAL.  Includes matching heels.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Altamura, Maitreya, & Legacy. EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 12th – 30th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Jewelry:  Luminesse – Floritza Danika Set.  Necklace & Earrings in dark blue, aqua, & gold.  This jewelry set is full of wonderful color. The chain is a triple strand of gold links that hold lovely oval gems, the deco design has two bold & richly colored large cushion cut gemstones in various color combinations that are surrounded in tiny gold flowers, pretty diamond heart accents complete the look. This set is created for formal attire and will give your gown a wonderful splash of glorious color. It can also be worn with many other styles of attire that you prefer. This design includes scripting called Options Plus to allow users to adjust the size, brightness, shine & glow!  See the closeup below. Available EXCLUSIVELY at the June Swank Event, open June 7th through the end of the month.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Rune, worn in Butter
  • Makeup:  Poema – mariola eyeshadow (FREE for stay-at-home)
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Royalty Eyes in Tropical
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Joy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pose:  S26 – Cute
  • Backdrop/Set:  The Bearded Guy – Whore Patio Night

Crichton is wearing:

  • Tuxedo:  Allure Couture – Andrew Tux.  Formal black slacks & shoes, with a formal jacket/shirt/bow tie with 10 ORIGINAL textures.  Andrew Tux Jacket & Shirt comes in a complete Fatpack or a Slimpack with half of the textures available. Black socks are included as both Omega & BOM style. Sized for Slink, Belleza Jake, & Signature Gianni.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, June 12th – 30th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head & Skin:  Akeruka (AK) – Clay (deluxe bento, with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Male Physique Mesh Body
  • Hair:  Volthair – George
  • Eyes:  IKON – Odyssey

I want to be where the people are

http://I want to be where the people are

I’ll never forget the first time I saw The Little Mermaid.  In a lot of ways, it was earth-shattering. Before that, taking your kid to see a movie was something you HAD to do.  Now don’t get me wrong; the Disney Classics like Cinderella and Snow White and Dumbo certainly are watchable the first time or two.  But The Little Mermaid was the first of what I felt was “an animated Broadway production”.  The music, the dialog, even the story all blew me away, with all those double meanings to entertain the parents.  It ushered in a new era of children’s entertainment, and as a parent I was able to thoroughly enjoy it myself (though I’ll admit it does get difficult on the 100th watching lol).  This pic is my homage to Ariel and Scuttle, and all I can say is you’re lucky that there’s no sound with my blog so you can’t hear me singing (I can’t carry a tune whatsoever).  The song is oddly appropriate for the times we’re living in as well; I know I saw something on YouTube using this song, as we were all adjusting to stay-at-home restrictions and lack of social contact.  My region enters Phase 2 today, but I’m having knee surgery this afternoon, so it will still be a little bit before I can go where the people are… but I CAN flip my mermaid tail and go swim through the Blake Sea… how much fun is that!!!  Almost my entire mermaid look is all from one fabulous place… Happy shopping!

  • Tail:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Tail & bra with HUD for 4 color options.  Maitreya fit only (which is why I’m not wearing the bra).  The Tail has 2 versions, animated & non animated. Animated version moves like you’re swimming when you walk.  EXCLUSIVELY available at Under the Sea, an Evil Bunny Production, June 6th – 16th.  25% OFF during event only! 
  • Skin:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Skin.  Beautifully textured with light multi-coloroed scales (see closeup below). Comes with 4 brow colors plus a no brow option, copy/mod Shape, & mermaid ears, BOM & Omega hud (Skin is only in 1 tone nut the eyebrows are in 4 colors). Created for Catwa Catya & Maitreya but I don’t have either & it looks great! (I’m just using my own shape.)  EXCLUSIVELY available at Under the Sea, an Evil Bunny Production, June 6th – 16th.  50% OFF during event only! NOTE: The brows are also sold separately to use with other skins.
  • Eyes:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Eyes. 5 eye colors, both BOM & Omega. EXCLUSIVELY available at Under the Sea.  See the closeup below.
  • Tattoo:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Tattoo, includes Face only, Body only, & Full (body & face), both BOM & Omega. EXCLUSIVELY available at Under the Sea.   ALSO WORN:  Mermaid Gills Tattoo, BOM only, which is a FREE GIFT at Under the Sea.
  • Makeup:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Lipstick, 4 colors, in both BOM & Omega; Mermaid Eyeshadow, also in 4 colors BOM & Omega.  Both are created for Catwa Catya, but obviously work great on Genus!  Sold separately, EXCLUSIVELY at the Under the Sea event.  See the closeup below.
  • Pose/Props:  Midnyte Creations – Mermaid Rock Prop & Pose Set.  Includes Rock, crab, animated seagull, starfish, separate water spray for optimal placement.  Includes 12 Bento Solo poses & 10 Bento couples poses.  Another exclusive at Under the Sea!
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Firelight – Candie, Fantasy Gradient Edition