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Stopping Traffic

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http://Stopping Traffic

When it comes to a women’s looks, I’m sure that everyone has heard the expression of “stopping traffic” . There are plenty of stories about famously beautiful women who did just that, but I actually saw it happen.  It was decades ago (and no, I won’t say how many) as a freshman in college.  There was this absolutely drop-dead gorgeous woman living down the hall from me; she looked like a young Yvette Mimieux if you know who that was.  I hadn’t met her yet, and was a bit intimidated to be honest.  But walking back to the dorm that first week I saw her coming towards me… and a passing bicyclist turned his head so much to stare at her that he rode right into a tree…  which in turn caused a passing motorist to screech to a halt… no one was hurt, she and I were hysterical laughing, and we instantly became friends.  I’ve obviously never forgotten it or the million “favors” men wanted to extend just to interact with her for a moment. Since she was also one of the smartest people I’ve ever met, it pissed her off to always be judged by her looks rather than her brain, but she learned to use that to her advantage.  The lesson I took from it was that being underestimated can be a very good thing; I love the saying “Underestimate me, that will be fun”.  Anyway, when I somehow put this pose and this setting together, it brought it all back.  I mean, seriously, if I’m running late for a party, it’s starting to snow, and I can’t get an Uber, what else am I going to do but go out and stop traffic to find a solution… how hard can it be in an outfit like this?  (And no, of course I’m not serious… no comments about the dangers of accepting rides from strangers!!!! We’re in virtual reality!!)

  • Outfit:  Skindustrial Bodyworks LTD (SKBW) – Knitted Dress & Leather Jacket.  This slinky little knit dress boasts a beautiful diamond pattern; the matching cropped leather jacket oozes style, with hanging zippers from the arms & the front… such wonderful detail! In 7 color options (I’m wearing the Rose Gold), this stunning outfit is sized for Slink HG & HG Petite, Belleza F/I, Legacy & Legacy Perky, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, open from January 7th – 30th.
  • Head & Makeup:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Scarlett (Holiday Group Gift)
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles; ALMA Makeup – Beauty Mark 1
  • Hair:   Doux – Ciara
  • Jewelry:  Sn@tch – Infinity Chain Choker; Ricielli – Koko Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  Sheba – Mimi Heels
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Taxi (includes phone)
  • Location:  Brooklyn

Just Horsin’ Around

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http://I'm sure he was just horsin' around and didn't mean to hurt your feelings

I’m already bored with winter (yes, even here in Florida!), so I’m taking a short blogging break from all that snow (who knows, the break may be only one post, but still, a break is a break).  With Covid ramping up so, I’m spending more and more time at home, and I’m finding that means lots of conversations with my animals (a dog, two cats, and two parakeets).  I thought I’d bring some of that into my Second Life as well!  Just like the rest of the world, I’m waiting for life to get back to normal, whatever that is.  In the meantime, thank goodness for online shopping and everything else… which brings me to my standard tagline lol!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Dani Jeans Outfit.   Includes the cropped plaid blouse with several intriguing slits plus awesome fitting jeans, a belt, & little strapped booties. Dani is sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody, Legacy, Signature, & Maitreya, Dani is available in a Slimpack with 5 colors or in a Fatback that includes all 10 color options with separate color choices for all elements.  100% original textures, Dani is EXCLUSIVELY at the January Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, open January 12th – 30th.  Demos available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head (Christmas 2020 Gift)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Monica, available at Collabor88
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – Terceira
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles; ALMA Makeup – Beauty Mark 1
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Aurora Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Heart Poses – Snack Time
  • Backdrop:  Crystal – Horses House Backdrop

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

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http://A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

In yesterday’s post of the fabulous winter gazebo, snowy bridge & scenery (see it HERE), I allowed a glimpse of a beauty of a gown, with a promise to show more today.  I’m happily  fulfilling my promise!  This is a stunning gown with angular cut-outs all round the middle, boasting a satiny sheen with beautiful delicate shading that really stands out depending on the light.  With optional flexi decor in front and back, together with a “ribbon” on the sides, the dress has a dreamy romantic movement to it that unfortunately is difficult to capture in a still.  An absolutely stunning creation that can make you feel like you stepped into a fairy tale!

  • Gown:  FlowerDreams by Nile Karas – Selena Gown.   Includes a 10-color HUD for the dress & for the flexi decor, so you have the option to go all one color or to mix for a totally different look.  Sized for Hourglass, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 30th  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head (Group Gift)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Monica, available at Collabor88
  • Hair:  EMO-tions – Roberta Hair & Collar
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole; ALMA Makeup – Beauty Mark 1
  • Makeup:  poema – Mariola Eyeshadow;);  Trend – Slayer Eyeliner

Castanys Kel

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http://Castanys Kel

The worst gatchas are where you want only one of everything available; the very best are where you want anything & EVERYTHING.  Castanys Kel is definitely positively an awesome example of the very best! As you can see in the key below, every item is a want-to-win, & although they all work fabulously together, every single item is a winner!  And there’s so much there — the Stygian outfit, yes (with HUDs too!), but also a full skin in BOM with optional ears, decorated horns, eyes, matching jewelry (with HUDs!), tattoos, even makeup, plus the orb!  I’m wearing everything in the key below except for the eyes.  See the closeup below.

  • Gatcha – Petrichor – Castanys Kel Gatcha.   I love this exceptionally sexy fantasy outfit, but I do need to draw special attention to the skin…  It’s simply beautiful, with built in whitening around the eyes for a magical effect. EXCLUSIVELY at this month’s Epiphany, opening January 15th.
  • Head:  LOGO  – Chelsea bento head, the latest (& IMHO the best) of all the fabulous LOGO heads.  And as you can see, beautiful in any skin, with any makeup, especially important when you’re into fantasy skins! See the closeup below!
  • Hair:  Kuni – Hera
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Omega Appliers)
  • Beauty Mark:  Izzie’s – Beauty Mole dark
  • Wings:  Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Insect Wings, Jewel
  • Location:  Cerridwens Cauldron

Hello 2021

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http://Hello 2021

I’ve been finding it very hard to blog for the last few days. I’ve been a bit overwhelmed by all that’s going on here in my country, threatening the very fabric upon which it’s based, blogging SL fashion has just seemed so unimportant.  But I woke up to the realization that it’s not just the big things that matter, but also all the little things that we enjoy, the small freedoms, the minor pleasures.  Collectively, they do add up to a big thing, and sometimes just one of those little things can momentarily be powerful enough to offer that small escape, that flash of a positive emotion…  not sufficient to turn your whole world around, but to at least bring a ray of sunshine bursting through the clouds, to offer that momentary respite from all the heaviness and doom and gloom. So I’ve returned to my second home and to my Second Life, and though it’s definitely quite a bit harder to escape, and forget, and concentrate, I’m back to give my blogging and my sponsors the attention they deserve.  After all, it’s a new year.  I’ve said goodbye to some old sponsors; I’ve moved one or two around from the human me to my fantasy other; and I’m welcoming some new ones too.  Here’s to blogging in 2021! (and, of course, happy shopping!)

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Mixa.   A form-fitting leather jacket, partially unzipped with no shirt underneath. Short leather shorts that lace-up the front & have an optional chain hanging across the butt.  What a pair, with such fabulous detail!!!  Also includes fishnet stockings (in BOM & Omega, together with the flat, somewhat punky non-rigged boots. Available in 10 colors or in a fatback, Marisela is sized for Hourglass, Legacy, & Maitreya.  Jacket & shorts sold separately, either in individual colors (10 individual/two-toned choices for the jacket; 4 for the shorts) or in a fatpack, EXCLUSIVELY at the January Vanity Event, open Jan 4th – 28th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head (Group Gift)
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Scarlett (Holiday Group Gift)
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Niva 
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles; ALMA Makeup – Beauty Mark 1
  • Makeup:  theSkinnery – Aurora Eye Makeup (Group Gift), layered with I n’ K Original – Smokey Eyes BOM; Top1 Salon – HD Sphynx Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Slouch – Mugshot (gift)
  • Location:  Cemento Dark Club

Goodbye 2020!

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http://Goodbye 2020

The world rarely agrees on anything, but I would have to guess that just about everyone is happy to see the year 2020 end.  No, things won’t magically change as the page turns on the calendar, but closing the books on the year will hopefully mean one step in the right direction.  Although most of us will be “celebrating” very very quietly, here’s a toast to better things in the year ahead!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Marisela.  Stunningly simple two-piece dress that flaunts style whether you dress it up or down.  Criss-cross straps in back & the separate arms are what to me really make this dress a standout! Available in 10 colors or in a fatback, Marisela is sized for Hourglass, Freya, Legacy, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank event CLOSING TODAY (yes, I know I’m late blogging).
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head.  FREE Christmas Gift for Group Members.  There’s a free male head too!  Both are available HERE at a special holiday site that ONLY has the two heads.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Scarlett (Holiday Group Gift)
  • Hair:   Doux – Brandie
  • Makeup:  theSkinnery – Aurora Makeup (Group Gift), layered with Simple Eyeshadow & Waterline Eyeliner; ives – Passione lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Samsara Necklace – Loved; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Belle Poses – Zoe
  • Location:  Backdrop Central

Not A Very Merry Christmas At All

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http://Not A Very Merry Christmas

Well, it’s an unusual and difficult Christmas this year for so many.  Instead of large holiday celebrations and family get-togethers, most people are being smart and staying home this year.  It’s sad, it’s depressing, but it’s also the smartest thing you can do for yourself, those you love, and for the world.  A bitter Christmas gift perhaps, but one that everyone can share to indeed help make the world a better place.  And just think about how much better next year’s Christmas will be, a return to the Christmas gatherings of (dare I say it?) yesteryear.  But whether you are home alone or with family, happy or sad, lonely or surrounded by others, I wish everyone a good Christmas if not a merry one!

  • Top:  Tonic – Frosted Sweater.  Comfy & stylish, sliding softly off of one shoulder, the frosted sweater comes in 24 colors, each with that hint of frosting.  Only for Tonic bodies, it’s sized for Curvy, Fine, & Fine-mini.  A version with more room around the waist is also included.  It’s a Merry Christmas from Tonic, with five fabulous sweaters on sale as part of the fabulous December Sweater Sale, only at the December round of eBento, through the end of the month!
  • Pants:  Tonic – Toasty Tight Leggings. A perfect pairing with all your sweaters, these leggings also come in 24 colors, some with the pattern, some in solid.  Only for Tonic bodies, they are sized for Curvy, Fine, & Fine-mini.  Boot-fit versions are also included, but be sure to demo first since not all boots will fit.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control).  Still the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it, as well as others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.   With Tonic, you can truly customize the look of your body!  And I have to admit, I LOVE the shape of the legs!
  • Furniture:  Park Place Home Decor – Silas Soft Leather Chair + Silas Table with Accessories.  The chair comes in two versions… one with pillows & one with pillows plus a throw. Both include HUDs to change the back, seat, back pillows, & front pillows separately to fit easily into your room decor.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank event open Dec 7th -30th.
  • Animated Window:  Park Place Home Decor – Holiday Snowfall Animated Faux Window & Wreath.  Awesome little piece to help set that wintry holiday mood.  Easily fits into just about any room. EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank event open Dec 7th -30th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head.  FREE Christmas Gift for Group Members.  There’s a free male head too!  Both are available HERE at a special holiday site that ONLY has the two heads.
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Scarlett (Holiday Group Gift)
  • Hair:   Exile – Into You
  • Makeup:  theSkinnery – Simple Eyeshadow & Waterline Eyeliner
  • Jewelry:  Earthstones – Sentiments Necklace – Loved; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Catching My Eye

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http://Catching My Eye

I have a desk!  I’m so excited, it’s so much easier to be on the computer, let alone to blog!  Couldn’t happen at a better time either with all the holiday specials popping up all over the grid.  A new FREE head caught my eye, and I’m therefore once again developing a whole new look!  Hopefully the look and what I can do with it will be one to catch eyes as well lol!  Happy shopping!!!

  • Dress:  Sascha’s Designs (SAS) – Paris Dress.  Stunning little cocktail dress, with some truly awesome customization options in terms of texture.  First choose between two different HUDs, each one offering 8 different (& really exceptional) textures that can be applied to just the top, just the skirt, or both.  Sized for Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Legacy, & Maitreya, Paris is EXCLUSIVELY available at the December Swank event open Dec 7th -30th.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Lilly Head.  FREE Christmas Gift for Group Members.   I’ve often been tempted to try LeLUTKA because it seems whenever I really love someone’s look, that’s what they’re wearing.  But with so many heads in my inventory from blogging, I’ve always resisted.   Until now.  Lily is free, so I figured why not give it a try.  I am blown away!  I’ve loved other heads before, true, but there are always issues that eventually become so annoying that I find myself tempted to move on.  My immediate impression of LeLUTKA is that Lilly is not only a beautiful head, but she also has a relatively easy HUD to work, although I’m admittedly struggling with a tonal difference between head & body (I think it’s the difference between BOM on the head & Omega on the body, so I’m working on going BOM on my body too).  I’m so in love with the range of mood animations that are built in; they not only look amazingly natural, but they keep running even when you remove the HUD,  And so far no major glitches, like my mouth constantly popping open on another brand’s head that I adore but can’t deal with because of the inability to use their facial expressions. I’m happily surprised by the tons of “extras” available out there for the Evolution line of heads, but since Lilly is BOM only (no Omega except for the eyes) I have very little in inventory that will work.   Even so, my first impressions are double thumbs up!  There’s a male head too!  Both are available HERE at a special holiday site that ONLY has the two heads.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Scarlett (Holiday Group Gift)
  • Hair:   Tram – F919
  • Makeup:  Trend – Slayer Eyeliner & Sinner Eyeshadow
  • Jewelry:  Solange – Retro Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Reve Obscura (RO!) – Elegant Bento Pose
  • Location:  Eterea