Tag: Girls Heaven

The fire’s lit; all I need is you

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http://The fire's lit; all I need is you

As much as I’m disliking the increasing cold and am getting impatient about the move to Florida, one thing among many that I will definitely miss is that indescribable feeling you get when you’re right next to a happily roaring fireplace.  Unfortunately I have to admit that roaring fireplaces have been few and far between for me for more years than I care to think about.  At least, that is, IRL… here on the grid, I’ve been happily ensconced both by myself and with some very special company in front of many a fireplace, and although I can’t quite get the feel of the actual heat I will admit to having still felt its warmth spreading right through the screen lol!   Even better, no one has to worry about getting up to put more logs on the fire!  So pull up a chair, or even better, hop on an animation… enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Prairie – Charlotte Set.  This cowl-neck striped sweater with 3/4 sleeves over a pair of light-weight skinny cords will keep you cozily toasty in the firelight on those chilly autumn evenings.  Includes a HUD with 8 colors available for the top, & another HUD with 8 for the pants.  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.  Demo available.
  • Fireplace:    Swank & Co. –  Autumn Stone Fireplace.   A stone mahogany fireplace that can be a complete addition to your room, since it’s available both as just the fireplace with the wall behind but also with all the autumnal decorations.  (The decorations are also available separately.)  Not only that, it has bento animations built right in for both singles (I’m using one) & couples (& yes, it includes some very adult stuff ). EXCLUSIVELY available in Adult version only at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the new updated version.  Truly 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!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy
  • Hair:  Emo-tions – Ruth 2.0
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Viki – Heart Earrings (GIFT); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Couture – Winslet
  • Photo Booth:  FOXCITY – Crescent Room

Seeing Beauty in Every Fallen Leaf

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http://Seeing Beauty in Every Fallen Leaf

And today is the LAST day of workmen on the house, the very last! Well, at least that we know of… I guess once we have a new buyer and there’s another inspection there might be one or two new things that come up, though at this point I think we’ll go the “give credit for” route rather than the “do the work” one.  I’m just so ready to go… with so much packed, the house is feeling less and less like the home I’ve lived in for so long, and it’s getting so chilly my bones ache! Only a few weeks to go no matter what, since there’s really no reason to stay for the final parts of selling our house.  We’re even talking about my going ahead by myself and starting to set things up (like internet access!) while my husband stays behind to do the final emptying out.  It seems most efficient, but the thought of driving that far by myself, with two cats and a cage of parakeets in a hotel room two nights in a row, seems rather daunting. (My husband would take the dog in his car.)  I will say that it’s soooo much easier to move with cats here in SL… you just put them in inventory, and then take them out when you arrive.  And no crying! I will also say that I although I’ve always loved autumn, knowing that it’s my last has made this one rather special. Every fallen leaf, every chill in the air, has special meaning. I do hope it’s a fabulous show this year, with as much color as it is here on the grid!!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Key Style – Valeria.  Yes, the outfit includes the jacket, jeans & shoes, but the absolute star of the show is this jacket!  I have found my casual go-to for the season, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this jacket.  Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I, & Maitreya, it’s the combination of the artfully arranged raised hood with the plunging but oh so casual neckline that creates the most marvelous style.  And I should mention that a whole range of hair styles worked well for me under the hood, which I find can be a problem with a lot of head coverings (maybe because I have a big head lol).  Looks oh so comfy too, & it’s available EXCLUSIVELY at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.  Demo available.
  • PhotoBox:  Midnyte Creations – Woodland Autumn Photobox.  This amazing creation is not just a fabulous backdrop, it’s a PhotoBox.  That means that once you enter, the open side “closes” behind you, so no matter what way you turn or angle you shoot at, there’s background & not open space that you have to figure out what to do with.  And what a background!!! See below for a shot of the entire autumn scene, complete with a fallen log & happy little creatures like the squirrel watching me! Sold as either the box only, or with 16 bento poses built in (I used the pose version & one of its poses; the swirling leaves rez around you with each pose but are moveable to create the exact shot you want).  Both versions are EXCLUSIVE at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Tram – G0220
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy @ Collabor88
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Coachella Gypsy Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

An Autumn Catnap

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It’s absolutely amazing how quickly the seasons changed here in NY from late summer to fall.  The trees are turning, there are fallen leaves EVERYWHERE, and there’s a definite cool edge to the air during the day (it’s downright nippy at night).  Whereas I’m happy to have gotten in one more autumn before moving to the always-sunny south, I’m also shivering in my shoes lol.  The definite changeover has prompted me to change my inworld home as well, from summer landscaping to fall.  I’m thrilled to be able to incorporate some amazing new landscaping/home decor items to help showcase all the wonderful fall fashions that are everywhere!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Apple Heart – Melody with HUD.  Perfect outfit for that inbetween, early fall weather.  Includes the off-should short-sleeved top that laces up in front & then crosses under the fabric, the pants, & the sneakers, all with a HUD of up to 22 colors/patterns for every element, from the top to the laces to each side of the pants (you can make each leg a separate color or pattern!) to the sides/front of the sneakers.  Create a look all your own! Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, available EXCLUSIVELY at the 09/20 Girls Heaven event, open Sept 20th – Oct 14th.  Demo available.
  • Garden Set:  Dreamland Designs – Woodland Autumn Complete Set.  Available As Full set or Patio Set Only.  The full set is a beautiful entire scene, including everything you see inside the wall (the wall is part of the set; the cat is not) including the autumn tree right in back of the wall, although I admittedly moved a few things around in order to fit into the shot… definitely another benefit, in that each item can be moved separately to make the scene exactly how you want it.  (See below for a shot of the complete set.) The Patio Set Only Includes the Patio Set & the Autumn leaves Centerpiece with Pumpkins. All the furniture includes Brand New Bento Animations, in both PG & Adult versions. The standing light goes on/off by touch as well. EXCLUSIVELY available at the 09/20 Girls Heaven Event open Sept 20th – Oct 14th. 
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the newest updated version.  Truly 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!
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (gift version)
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Sandy @ Collabor88
  • Hair:  Tableau Vivant — Westward @ Collabor88
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Reesha Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Cat:  Image Essentials Props and Poses – Full Perm Mesh Cats

Walking After Midnight

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http://Walking After Midnight

Well it’s looking like the sale on our house isn’t going through, and it means there’s a lot of work to do before putting it back on the market.  But  we’ve realized that we can’t really make some decisions about what to take with us unless we go back and look at the house we’re moving to again, taking specific measurements, etc.  After all, we only saw the house once, move than a year ago.  And now that our tenant at that house has moved on, we’ve decided we’re driving down now (NY to FL) and start that ball rolling too.  We were originally going to leave today, but as a NYer, I just couldn’t see our doing that on 9/11, so we’ve pushed it back one more day.  Our house here is in a bit of a shambles from packing, so it will be quite a shock to be in a totally empty house instead, but we think it’s the smart thing to do.  We plan on being there about a week, so we should be able to establish a beachhead of sorts for moving in, since we understand it will take about a week for the stuff we are taking to follow us down.  It’s all just so overwhelming, I’m trying to look at it as a break.  Unfortunately, one of the big things we had wanted to accomplish was to get the internet and TV set up.  No problem, right? Three days to get the equipment we were told, and I’d do a self-install,  But when I went to order it so that it would get there the same day we do, I discovered that our tenant never cancelled HIS account.  And although he no longer lives there and has no legal right to consider it his property, we can’t set up OUR account until his is cancelled.  So at this point I’m looking at about 10 days with no internet access.  Which means no SL among other things.  Not quite what a blogger (or her sponsors!) wants to hear.  But there are worse things in life, and who knows?  Maybe a blogging break will do me good…  Bottom line though, this may be my last blog for a few weeks.  So while I’m gone, be safe, be happy, and have fun shopping!  See you later in September!!!

  • Dress:  Vivacious Inc – Lace Dress “Lya” in Black.  Stunning one shoulder dress with open lace across the top except for a decent-sized modestry strip in the front (back is all lace); matching trim along the bottom of the skirt.  My favorite detail, though, is the slit sleeve from shoulder to cuff.  Also sports a bow at the hip.  Available in 7 color options or as a fatpack; sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Altamura, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 08/20 Girls Heaven Event open August 23rd – September 16th.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Rio, worn in Caramel. Available in fatpacks of dark or light tones, EXCLUSIVELY at the 08/20 Girls Heaven Event open August 23rd – September 16th.  Shape & demos also available.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – My Jade in Red.  The handle on this stunning bag is a work of art!  MY JADE can be purchased in a fat pack with a change of 9 textures and 3 different metals, or individually in one color & gold metal.  All have a resizer, a hand pose, an arm pose, & a no pose version. It’s a 100% original mesh bag EXCLUSIVELY available at the September Unik Event, open September 7th – 28th.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control), in the new updated version.  Truly 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!
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Hair:  Exile – Class Act
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Lipstick:  Livia – Bianca
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Belladonna Crystal Beaded Choker & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Photo Booth:  FOXCITY – Flutter (Black)

Child of the ’60s

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Of all the decades, there are two that always stand out in my mind — the ’60s and the ’20s.  Both have a lot of similarities in that they marked great social upheavals in terms of changing attitudes.  Of greater relevance to this blog is that both had their own distinctive  fashion trends, many styles of which are still popular today (that’s when miniskirts started).  I don’t know why but I absolutely adore those gorgeous dresses and gowns from the ’20s and have a special affinity for the fringes and bellbottoms and miniskirts and John Lennon glasses and so much more from the ’60s.  It’s just so much fun to dress in a modified hippie look.  And in today’s troubled times, the world could certainly use some additional love and peace.  It’s just groovy, man!

  • Outfit:  Brii Underground Wear – Moira Boho Hippie Style Complet Outfit.  A groovy hippie look modified for modern times! Includes the dungaree overalls in skirt form (with one strap artfully undone & a fabulous abstract on the front), a black bra in both Omega & BOM versions, wedge sandals, headband, hippie glasses, necklace & bracelet. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 08/20 Girls Heaven Event open August 23rd – September 16th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_CHAINS
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Thong:  MOZ Designs – Strapless Bra & Thong Panty
  • Nails:  Touryuumon – Smoky Mist Nails
  • Location:  Psyhippie

Spicy Noir

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I am thrilled that August is over, it’s been so stressful and exhausting, I’m hoping that the joy of moving will soon set in.  Unfortunately, we’re still in the stressful stage.  The house was inspected for hours on Friday; now we’re in the stage where we negotiate what needs to be done so that we can get a contract signed.  Then it’s on to actually getting it done, and of course packing.  Just to make it a bit more stressful, we’re driving to our house for a week or so since we only saw it once a year ago and need measurements before we start paying to move things that won’t even fit.  Looks like it will be another tough month to get my blogging done, but it’s such a needed escape right now!!!  All I need is a few more hours each day to get it all done lol… oh well, all I can do is what I can do.  I don’t know about you, but I need a shopping break!

  • Outfit:  [MH Couture] – Veritee Sheer.  A corset waist-tied skirt & matching HUD-driven top, all in 8 sheer colors (the corset stays black).  Yes, it’s sheer, but the neck ruffle & a small solid panel on the skirt are artfully placed to help cover your bits if you care about those things (which I do).  Includes these sexy little black ankle boots.  I added a teeny thong as well, but that’s personal preference.  Veritee is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 08/20 Girls Heaven Event open August 23rd – September 16th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Alma
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Genus Appliers)
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Smokey Eyeshadow;  LUXRebel – “LOVE Y” Group Gift Lipstick
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Hula Lula Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Thong:  MOZ Designs – Strapless Bra & Thong Panty
  • Nails:  Dark Passions – Koffin Nails, Foiled Valentine
  • Photo Booth/Pose:  FOXCITY –  City Life

Beer on the Bay

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So I’m no fan of beer, I’ve never developed a liking for the taste.  But THIS is definitely what I need…  some time on an empty stretch of beach to just be with nature and stop stressing out! Today is the day that our house goes on the real estate market… it’s been very stressful to say the least, and that stress will probably be pretty constant for months what with showings, contracts, closings, packing, and the actual moving and resettling.  I’ve been in this house for more than 30 years… it’s where we raised our kids, so leaving it — even for a better lifestyle — is definitely as much of a sad event as it is a happy one.  Starting a new chapter is great, but it does mean ending the one before.  Sighs… now where’s that beach?

  • Outfit:  AnaSTyle – Letizia White.  As I’ve said before (& is clearly visible just by a quick look at my blogging history lol), I love off-shoulder tops, and the shoulders to this seemingly simple top are loose, way-off-shoulder, & very loopy, so that if you stretch out your arms they seem to expand.  Asymmetrical in front, with leather lacing up the slightly open sides, are added details that show it’s not just another t-shirt top. The washed jeans are long & wide bottomed, & just scream comfort.  I didn’t wear the included high heel mules because who can walk through the sand in those! Letizia is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the 07/20 Girls Heaven Event that’s open just a few more days till August 19th.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Navy & Copper – Hannah
  • Sunglasses:  Mulloy – Amalfi
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  DS’Elles – Pucker Up Lipgloss
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Marina Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Props:  Crystal – Crystona cooler
  • Location:  Soul2Soul Bay

An English Garden

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http://An English Garden

This beautifully peaceful scene has special meaning to me after this week.  On one hand, it’s been anything BUT peaceful.  And on the other, well, I’ll just say that it’s certainly been an interesting week.  Like so many others, Isaias dealt me a blow.  We lost a big tree in our back yard, that fell absolutely perfectly with branches up against our newly-finished deck — finished less than 48 hours earlier! — and against the windows of the kitchen.  Incredibly, the damage to the house and deck were minimal — we’ll need new gutters, a minor fix here and there — but our barbecue was crushed.  I have these visions of it heroically throwing itself in the way of the tree, deflecting its fall just enough to create this miraculous landing.  You’d think that was the hardship, right? But what really made this a tough week was that the storm knocked out all cable service in the area.  No phone, no tv, no internet… our cell phones barely functioned… and that all meant no Second Life and no blogging.  I won’t lie, it won’t be easy to catch up.  Thankfully, I had today’s pic done before all connections were lost, so I’m back in gear sooner than would otherwise be the case unless I rushed.  And I try never ever to rush because the result is inevitably sub-standard work, and that’s not fair to ANY sponsor.  Bottom line, I’m baaaaack, and ready to go!  Happy shopping!

Dreamland Designs – English Garden Complete.  A beautiful oasis of serenity, this somewhat formal garden centers around an angel fountain with water gently falling from faucets on all four sides — two of which feature sun medallions, the water gently rippling over the ceramic squares inside it.  (See below for a closeup view.) The garden itself is made of concrete, includes built-in seating in all corners backed by flowers moving gently in the air, surrounded by a low green hedge, with openings on all four sides.  Naturally all the seats include bento single & couple animations (adult or PG, depending on version).  The set also includes two willow trees (& they’re copy if you want more) & two red maples (also copy) plus a variety of animated birds (sparrow, goldfinch, & a wandering pigeon), all of which are optional & can be placed wherever it pleases you.  It might be done in the English garden style, but it certainly fits just about any landscaping! EXCLUSIVELY available at the 07/20 Girls Heaven Event open July 26th – August 19th.

Full Moon Cigarette

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http://Full Moon Cigarette

As a long-time ex-smoker, I have to admit that cigarettes still hold a certain allure.  Don’t get me wrong, I’d never EVER go back to smoking cigarettes… health risks aside, it’s a dirty extremely expensive habit that turns me off big-time in real life.  But what DOES still appeal to me is the mystique surrounding the act of that solitary cigarette, all alone except for your thoughts, your memories… just standing there, completely self-absorbed in contemplation for the length of that one act… and then crushing it out, and returning to your life, as it were.  Yes, it’s a romantic image, very far from the ugly reality, but it’s one that lingers, like a wisp of smoke in the air.  Bottom line, I will continue to daydream with smoking as a prop, as a tool to my imagination… but no, not ever again in real life…

  • Outfit:  Pink Cherry – Casual Outfit “Aubrey”.  I’m not quite sure as to the classification of Aubrey as a “casual outfit” (though it’s definitely not a dressy one), but I’m VERY sure that it’s got a style perfect for every closet.  The short little leather skirt buttons up the front; the belted top doesn’t belt at the waist as you might expect… instead it belts “empire style”, right underneath the deep v neckline, creating a wonderful little blousing effect.  In 9 color options (I’m wearing the red/black) & a fatpack, Aubrey is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, TMP, & Classic, & is available EXCLUSIVELY at the 07/20 Girls Heaven Event open July 26th – August 19th. Demo available.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Isla in Mocca
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Smokey Eyeliner;  DS’Elles – Scandalous Hunger Lipgloss
  • Tattoo:  ShitStorm – Darkness Tattoo
  • Jewelry:  NO MATCH – NO.DIAMOND loops; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Scarlett #6
  • Backdrop:  MINIMAL Gallery – Omnia