Tag: Girls Heaven

Blue in Paradise

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http://Blue in Paradise

Just because you’re in paradise physically doesn’t mean you’re happy.  These days especially, no matter where you are the pressures & stress & worries & inequities in the world can impact even the most resilient of us.  But whether you’re stressing over racial inequality, COVID19, personal issues, or even a lost shaker of salt, don’t let people tell you that YOU have no right to be upset or blue considering what you have or where you are.  Yes, some are lucky enough to be more privileged than others, while others struggle every day, but we ALL have the basic human right to feel upset or scared or just plain blue.  Of course, it’s true the other way around as well.  Those around you have the same right; it’s not necessarily bad to remind people of what they DO have, as long as you don’t belittle their emotions in the process.  Well, time to get off my soapbox and find that missing salt shaker, don’t you think?  Then off for more shopping therapy, which ALWAYS lifts spirits!!!

  • Outfit:  Virtue – Felicia.  Love this style, which to me has a definite vintage vibe while still being right on target for today’s style.  The high waist & skinny belt really shows off your shape; the extra layer at the neckline & on the sleeves adds that designer detail to set the outfit apart. Since each piece is separate, you can wear the arms or go sleeveless. Choose from 6 colors including this fabulous shade of red, sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the 05/20 Girls Heaven event, open May 31st – June 24th.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Aloha, worn in Cashew browless.  I run out of superlatives for these 7DS skins, each one a beauty in its own indescribable way! Aloha is another stunner, available in two options of 5 tones each (dark or light tones, including both omega & BOM, regular & browless).  See the closeup below, EXCLUSIVELY available at DUBAI Event until June 10th.  Shape & demos also available.
  • Tylar’s Treasures – NEW!  Sunset Key Collection.   Yesterday I showed the offsim island/bar & the rowboat (HERE); today it’s the land version of the bar.  Chairs have bento animations (singles, cuddles, adult, & dances); texture change for the bartop & the stools (4 colors for the bartop & 5 for the stools).  EXCLUSIVELY available at the June Designer Showcase, from June 5th – 28th, in both cuddle & adult versions.
  • Head, Brows, Eyeliner, Lipstick:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Tyrisha
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Luminous Eyes in Ivy
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Shoes:  Pure Poison – Sandra Sandals
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Lyra Enchantress Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Hot in the City Tonight

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http://Hot in the City Tonight

Making a statement doesn’t always have to be a big complicated production. It can be quiet, simple.  That’s the thing about style… it’s often in the details.  It’s one reason why I fell for this look, fell hard.  The dress itself is quite simple.  Short, denim, halterdress, backless… nice detailing, but nothing over the top.  But then add the metal chain boots & the matching upper arm bracelets that come with it, and WOW!  This simple little dress is elevated to knockout on a very pure level, without a lot of fuss and bother.  It just oozes sex and style and confidence, while keeping everything uncomplicated.  Awesome. Now, that’s a look, perfect for a hot night in the city!

  • Outfit:  SexyStyle – Adriana.  A quiet look that speaks volumes! Includes the chain boots in gold & silver, & the matching arm bracelets.  Available in 8 colors, sized for Physique, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open May 3rd – 27th.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – NEW! My ALBA in White.  The finishing touch.  A relatively simple woven bag with a subtly printed “top”.  Available in 6 colors (see below). Includes both a hand pose & an arm pose.  EXCLUSIVELY available for 25% OFF at the May eBENTO,  May 12th – 30th. 
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento)
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Lala
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD6 Eyeshadow; Talita HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Green
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Sofia Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  CORPUS – Stylish Lean
  • Location:  The Copa Club at Malaika Park

Butterflies are Free to Fly, Fly Away

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http://Butterflies are Free to Fly, Fly Away

I don’t know about you, but for me, Stay at Home is getting old.  My county in New York is still pretty much shut down, though some businesses are starting to open.  I finally got my oral surgery done after a 2-month delay, though now I’m caught in the dilemma that my dentist hasn’t opened.  My delayed knee surgery that has prevented me from taking long walks to escape the house is now scheduled for June, so things are definitely improving on the medical front.  I’ve gone to one store for the first time since early March to go buy plants, and now that we had a few warm days without too much rain, I’ve been doing some gardening. But oh how I long to stretch my wings and just fly away to my new home, waiting for me there in Florida, just out of reach until my town’s office starts issuing construction permits so that we can get our house on the market.  The good news is that things seem to be selling quickly as people just want to get out of the city. Hopefully that will last until it’s time for us go… For now, I’ll watch the butterflies as they take flight, and dream…

  • Outfit:  AnaSTyle – Brittany.  In case you’ve never noticed, I love off-shoulder tops, especially with a button or two that are open.  This worn denim jacket is perfect, paired with the shortest little pair of worn denim shorts, tied over a circular cutout at the very top of the thighs.  Included boots not shown. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open May 3rd – 27th.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Aurorya, worn in Maple browless, one of my favorite summer tones.  Another 7DS skin, another stunner, worn WITHOUT ANY MAKEUP!  This month’s GROUP GIFT for women,  with 7  skin tones, including both omega & BOM, regular & browless, applying both body & head.   One definitely not to be missed!
  • Head, Eyes, Brows:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Jane
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarantella Gypsy Dancer, Bangles, Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose/Prop – WetCat – Spring Patch Prop, pose #6
  • Location:  my property at Blake Passage

Decisions, decisions

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http://Decisions, Decisions

It’s one of the mysteries of life (real or Second)… no matter how much you have in your closet or in your inventory, you just never have enough to wear.  Thankfully, it’s a VERY easy situation to remedy since there are so many awesome events happening and stores with new releases.  Personally, I have a VERY large inventory here in SL… one which I do clear out periodically, tossing things that I just don’t think I’ll ever wear again.  And as a blogger, I’m ALWAYS putting on new things… after all, that’s the definition of being a fashion blogger.  And yet, I’ll admit, I often feel like I have absolutely nothing to wear. I rifle through my virtual closet, unable to find the “right” thing for the moment… or conversely, I find too many and have difficulty choosing.  Either way, I just love finding new things, new looks.  I DO wish though I’d find a better inventory system for myself… the built-in one for Firestorm is great in that it has pix but they’re so small, that there are times I really have difficulty using it to make decisions.  Well, time to decide what to wear, and to get moving… I have a date!  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  KIMBRA – Dahlia Set.  Includes corset, panties, & leg strap with 2 buttons.  Choose from 6 colors in a selection of texture HUDs:  cotton basics, cotton colors, floral, lace, or leopard (which is what I chose).  Sized for Hourglass, Freya, eBody Curvy, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open May 3rd – 27th.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Merry, worn in Caramel browless.  Another 7DS skin, another beauty! Available in two options of 5 tones each (dark or light tones, including both omega & BOM, regular & browless).  Also available at the Girls Heaven event, open May 3rd – 27th.  Shape & demos also available.
  • Head, Eyes, Lipstick:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – Eyebrows Series 8 (Omega)
  • Hair:  Doux – Tyrisha
  • Pose:  Brush Animations – Lavien (GIFT)
  • Backdrop:  Crystal – My Girly Closet

One for the Memory Book

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http://One for the Memory Book

Photos are strange and wonderful things.  If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, then you know that I plan on moving for the first time in a long long LONG time once restrictions lift and things on my home can finish getting done. In preparation, we’ve been going through lots of boxes that have been squirreled away, and I can’t tell you how many of those are old photographs.  It’s a strange experience to sit there and go through your own personal time capsule… not just pictures of my own kids when they were little (and see how young I was lol), but the pics of when my husband and I were little and then the ones of when our parents were little that we inherited from when their things passed on to us.  Second Life pictures are not quite so dramatic because even when you’ve been here a really long time like me (more than 13 years!), you still don’t “grow up.”  On the other hand, technology and styles most definitely change, and it’s great fun to walk down memory lane in Second Life too… I’ve been with my partner for more than 12 years, and it’s absolutely amazing to find that we actually look younger in those early photographs lol!  The point I’m rambling towards is that to me, each and every photo matters… yes, some are definitely better than others, but each one marks a point in time, a memory, an attitude, a look of my life here on the grid.  And those memories in pictures, well, sometimes they’re what you really need to help you remember all those little details you tend to forget in the vastness of time and the madness of life…  Here’s to making memories, one moment, one picture, at a time!

  • Outfit:  [WellMade] – Luka Outfit.  A two-piece one-shouldered dress, with a ruffle on the top & one at the bottom of the skirt.  With a 25 color HUD that lets you set different colors for the top, the skirt, & for each ruffle, the combinations & different looks are endless.  Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY at the Girls Heaven event, open May 3rd – 27th.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Anne-Sofie, worn in Taupe browless.  All 7DS skins are beautiful, but I have to say that to me, this one really stands above the crowd.  I can’t really put my finger on exactly why; I just know that when I put this particular skin on, I went “wow” & that inner gong sounded.  EXCLUSIVELY available in two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows) at the Dubai Event through May 10th.  Demos & shape also available.
  • Jewelry:  Moondance Boutique – Meadow Dawn Earrings.  Original mesh that is beautifully made, makes a statement, but does it without being overwhelming.  Hud-controlled to provide 28 textures for two gems plus metals in order to complement just about any outfit.  Choose from two different sets of textures, both available EXCLUSIVELY at the April round of the Swank Event, May 7th – 31st.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head & Eyes:  GENUS Project – Strong Face (free version)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Orli
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – Eyebrows Series 8 (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Stairs (Standing) Bento Pose Set

Beach Blanket Bingo

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http://Beach Blanket Bingo

I don’t know what the weather’s like where you’re holed up (assuming you’re staying at home, that is) but where I am, we’re expecting colder than normal temperatures tomorrow with gusty winds and hail in the afternoon.  You heard me, HAIL.  So you can imagine that my mind is totally rejecting this and has instead fixed firmly on the beach, fun in the sun, and daydreaming of better days.  I can’t quite visualize swimsuits and actually going in the water… not with winter still lingering at my door.  But on a blanket in the sand, with various things to occupy me? Yup, I could do that. Definitely.

  • Outfit:  Suga Baby – Esse Shorts Set.  Cute little cropped tank that consists of a separate front & back connected by thin straps & tied at the sides, paired with a short pair of camo shorts also tied at the thighs. 8 color sets, with two print shirt options for each color, one of which is quarantine-related & one not (I’m trying to keep everything in SL as non-quarantine as possible, since I’m living enough of it in RL, so I used one that says Good Vibes). Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, & EXCLUSIVELY available at Round 3/20 of the Girls Heaven event, open through the end of April.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – NEW! My CUTENESS in Blue.  Is this named perfectly or what? Simply THE most adorable see-through bag in which you’ve got all the necessities — cell phone, sunglasses, makeup brush & makeup. Also available in Teal, Pink, Red, & Yellow or as a fatpack.  Includes both a hand pose & a “no pose” option.
  • Head, Brows, Skin:   LOGO – Josie, the newest bento head from LOGO.  Once again, please note that all heads, HUDs & animations are on sale for 30% off through the end of April.
  • Lip Gloss:   LOGO – Enhanced Glosses Pack 4.  Featured in detail in my blog from 4/16 which you can see HERE.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at the April eBENTO, April 11th – 30th.
  • Bodies:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Hair:  Argrace – Tokiwa
  • Shoes:  Faboo – Havana Heeled Wedges
  • Blanket:  Kaya’s Ray of Sunshine – Seashell Blanket Tic-Tac-Toe
  • Location:  The new hideaway (private)

Steppin’ Out

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http://Steppin' Out

Well, it’s my husband’s birthday next week, so I think it’s time that I leave my house & go help do at least one big shop. None of the stores are crowded where we are, from what we hear, though some items are definitely limited (we did score a multipack of toilet paper the other day, yay!).  I’ve made a mask, and we’ll take all precautions, but I can’t believe how excited I’m getting at the thought of actually stepping out and going somewhere! It’s already been more than 6 weeks! I spoke to my boss yesterday too; we’ve been approved for the small business protection program, so once he starts receiving funds (IF he starts receiving funds), I get to start doing half my old hours FROM HOME, so I stay safe, but the thought of having something REAL to do has me a bit giddy.  All good news considering that stay at home here in NY has already been extended to May 15th and will probably go beyond even that. As my mom always used to say, “this too shall pass.” The most important thing is to STAY SAFE OUT THERE! Enjoy your weekend!!!!

  • Outfit:  Giulia Design – Hindira.  Sexy, relaxed, & ready for anything.  What makes this little dress so special is the combination of the loose but somehow shapely knit, slipping artfully off one shoulder, with the loosely laced neckline & slits down the thighs.  The included boots are absolutely sensational, with cutouts down the sides & semi-open backs.  Choose from 7 different texture options or take the fatpack. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, & EXCLUSIVELY available at Round 3/20 of the Girls Heaven event, open through the end of April.
  • Bag:  MY BAGS by Mila – My SAKU in Black.  Also available in Grana, Brown, Blue, Nude, Red, & White or as a fatpack.  Includes both a hand pose & an arm pose, & is a must in every avi’s closet!  One of three bags available at the April eBENTO, open April 11th – 30th.
  • Head, Brows, Skin, Makeup:   LOGO – Josie, the newest bento head from LOGO.  Once again, please note that all heads, HUDs & animations are on sale for 30% off through the end of April.
  • Bodies:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Fatal
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Dramatic Eyes in Meadow
  • Tattoo:  Juna Artistic Tattoo – Fahari (dark)
  • Pose:  Pose Maniacs – Olga Walking Poses (Olga 4)
  • Backdrop:  Crystal – Coffee Spot (Blue)

Touch Me

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http://Touch Me

I’ll admit it again… I’ve been struggling lately.  Blogging just hasn’t been coming naturally, and honestly, I think my pix show it.  (I know I’m not the only one either. Bloggers talk. Many of us are in the same place… it’s hard to feel creative when you’re locked at home and worried 24/7, if not downright scared.) This pic was different. It was a spark… I had already selected my outfit when I saw the pose, and then everything just fell into place… no struggle… it felt like old times… it felt fabulous! and I hope the results bear it out lol, but I learned long ago (well, I’m STILL learning) that I blog because I like it, and I can’t get upset when pix that I don’t believe are well done get more faves. It’s just the way it goes… The most important thing is that I’m happy, and that my sponsors are happy. Lately, I haven’t always been happy just ok, and that’s just unacceptable! So no more of that; if I’m not happy, it’s not getting published, it’s that simple, requirements or not!  It’s just not worth it. The only thing that’s more important is being safe… and that can get mentally distressing.  So I’ll be good to me, and you be good to you! Go have fun with some shopping therapy; and stay safe out there!

  • My Outfit:  Anny’s Fashion – Odessa Pants & Tied Shirt.  A casual pants set that is oh, so sexy! A long-sleeved, billowy crop that seems to just barely tie underneath the breasts paired with a pair of striped tight-fitting trousers that are totally unzipped (& I do mean “totally”)… trust me, this pose is absolutely perfect! 15 texture HUD for the top & 15 for the pants; sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the April Girls Heaven event, open April 5th through the end of the month.
  • Durzle’s Outfit:   Allure Couture – NEW!  Thom Casual Jeans & Tank.  Includes the tank (in solids or with cat & dog print), jeans, & sneakers.  Sized for Slink, Belleza Jake, Signature Geralt & Gianni, Aesthetic, Exm Davide, Nx David, & Legacy. Available in several fatpacks & or in any of the 6 separate colors.  All textures are ORIGINAL.  A We Love to Blog Designer. 
  • Head, Brows, Eyes, Makeup:   LOGO – Mae
  • Skin:   LOGO – Amelia, made for Mae
  • Bodies:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet, for me; Male Physique Mesh Body for Durzle
  • Hair:  Doux – Aura
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Lapointe & Bastchild – Swear Boho Necklace & Chandelier Earrings (GIFT); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  The Owl – Touch Me

Just Ring, Prove I’m Not Alone

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http://Just ring, prove I'm not alone

These are tough days, for those of us with tons of friends but cut off physically from them, and for those of us who live more isolated lives to begin with but still quarantined into little bubbles.  We’re all feeling disconnected in one way or another, trapped. And that feeling comes out in different ways… depression, anger, peevishness.  It’s important to remind ourselves to look beyond the moment, to the motivation, to the root cause… we’re all feeling the pressure, the anxiety, the lack of or at least the change in routine. Remember: this too shall pass.  And at least we — and I mean you and me and the rest of us on the grid — have our virtual lives as a small means of temporary escape to another life where we can still go and do exactly what we did before… see our friends, go dancing, explore, and of course shop our little hearts out. One thing that Second Life has really driven home for me is the global nature of this… of course, I KNEW it from the news, but it’s not quite the same thing as talking to your friend from Germany and another friend who lives in the UK and hearing about how topsy-turvy their lives have been as well.  Let’s just all remember that we are in this TOGETHER.  And that is the end of today’s sermon… just remember to be SAFE OUT THERE.  And enjoy yourself in here!

  • Outfit:  ICEWERK Designs – Alica Top & Skirt.   A perfect casual pairing of a comfy-looking, v-neck, spaghetti strap top with a worn denim skirt.  Both pieces have a 16 color HUD in a full range of colors. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the April Girls Heaven event, open April 5th through the end of the month.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Angoira worn in Maple browless.  Another beauty of an Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows).  I’m wearing NO makeup, just my freckles, because Angoira really doesn’t need it, especially for a casual look like this.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Girls Heaven event, open April 5th.
  • Head:  GENUS Project – Strong Face, free gift right now to group members (yup, I said FREE; not sure for how long)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Eyes:  Avi-Glam – Royalty Eyes in Tropical
  • Hair:  Doux – Jenna
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – True Hearts Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – City Life Bento Pose Set
  • Backdrop:  Crystal – The Sweet Spot