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Dressed to Kill

Posted on November 21, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Dressed to Kill

So I’ve now been in Florida for two weeks, and I have to say that I’ve been cold most of that time.  Yes, I know it’s still much MUCH warmer than it’s been back in NY, and I used to get aggravated when family in Florida would moan about the chill when it was still 40 degrees warmer than I was experiencing, but still…  I’ve only been to the pool once, and I wear long pants a lot.  But although I haven’t left home yet (waiting for yet another delivery lol), it looks like a killer day, with plenty of bright sunshine.  Today’s post is definitely a killer, too, filled with all kinds of goodies any avatar could just die for!  It feels so good when things start falling together, doesn’t it, whether it’s real life or on the grid.  Happy shopping!

  • Skin & Lipstick:  LOGO  – Audrey.  New!  Designed for the new FREE Chelsea bento head (see the next bullet), Audrey is a stunning new skin in 6 tones with 6 brow options (I’m wearing Bloom with red brows), that includes both applier & BOM versions, a starter shape, & 8 lipsticks with every skin tone. This month’s EXCLUSIVE at the eBento event, through the end of the month. Demo available. See the closeup below!
  • Head:  LOGO  – Chelsea.  New!  FREE GIFT!  That’s right, this gorgeous new bento head is still absolutely free to group members (there’s a free male head too)!  She’s gorgeous, she’s got lots of new LOGO enhancements, & she’s fully mod so you can tweak her shape to look the way YOU want to look.  Demo available. Don’t miss this opportunity to grab a fabulous mesh head for FREE! See the closeup below!
  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Kyoko.  One of those drop-dead outfits that makes me wonder if I can actually handle going out in public wearing & then love the results when I do!  Includes the belted jacket, bra, & string.  Sized for Hourglass, Freya, Legacy, & Maitreya, the fatpack includes a 9-color HUD for the bra, 10 for the jacket, & 9 for the string or, if you prefer, you can buy any of the colors individually.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the November round of the Sense Event, open Nov 18th – 30th.
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Fall Filigree. Beautiful, delicate, filigree fall leaf with little pearls in both a necklace & earring set.  Resizable, with beautiful detail as you can see in the closeup below. Available in gold or silver, EXCLUSIVELY at the November round of the Swank Event, open Nov 7th – 30th.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles
  • Eyes:  {Demicorn} Cosmetics – Meringue Eyes (Omega)
  • Pose:  Hazeel – Minimalistic Bento
  • Photo Booth:  FOXCITY – Babe

Posted in Fashion Tagged curvy, fashion, Giulia Design, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Not quite the Hogwart’s Express

Posted on October 28, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Not quite the Hogwart's Express

This may very well be my last blog for a few weeks.  I leave NY for FL a week from today, and am obviously rather crazed.  The backup desk I’m using for my computer leaves tomorrow (sold!), so I won’t have anywhere to work and it’s really getting down to crunch time.  If I can get it together, I might do a post, but the odds are that my next post will be once I have internet service set up in my new home.  It’s exciting, it’s scary, and it’s sad, all at the same time. Part of me wishes all I was doing was traveling to some special gathering, as I envision happening in this pic, but it is instead a complete disruption of my life, the closing of one very long chapter and the opening of another.  Wish me luck, and see you in Florida!

  • Head, Skin, Makeup:  LOGO  – Chelsea.  New!  FREE GIFT!  That’s right, this gorgeous new bento head is absolutely free to group members (there’s a free male head too)!  She’s gorgeous, she’s got lots of new LOGO enhancements, & she’s fully mod so you can tweak her shape to look the way YOU want to look.  There is also a special Chelsea fatpack of skins available separately for just $299L (I’m wearing the Chelsea skin in the bloom tone, with my own added freckles of course).  Lipstick & some of the eyeshadow (see next bullet) are straight from the Customization HUD once the skins are added.  I’m using one of the fabulous LOGO animations too!  Lots of designers have already created special shapes, make-up, skins etc. for Chelsea (some of which I’m wearing! keep reading!) & it’s all ONLY available at the LOGO Anniversary Event, October 23rd – November 6th.  Demo available.  Close-up below!
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Chelsea Eyeshadows.  Made specifically for the Chelsea mesh head.  Includes an Omega Applier HUD for LOGO mesh heads with 9 colors, both with & without eyeliner (NOTE: you first need to buy/install Omega, which is maybe a 30-second process).  Also includes BOM (= BakesOnMesh) system tattoo layers for LOGO mesh heads: 9 colors in 2 opacity levels (65% & 100%), plus separate eyeliner to use by itself or for layering.  I actually COMBINED the built-in LOGO eyeshadow, tinted through the Customization HUD, with one of the Izzie’s BOM layers for a beautiful two toned shadow.  The possibilities are endless! Only at  the LOGO Anniversary Event, October 23rd – November 6th.  Demo available.  Close-up below!
  • Lashes:  Izzie’s – Chelsea Lashes Installer.  The installer Hud will only work for LOGO mesh heads, since it adds the lashes directly into the LOGO Customization HUD. The lashes were made for the female Chelsea mesh head, but might also work on other mesh heads from LOGO.  Includes 6 tintable styles of lashes.  Only at  the LOGO Anniversary Event, October 23rd – November 6th.  Demo available.  Close-up below!
  • Outfit:  YoU by GeMyles – Carole Lace Dress & Boots.  Another dress that totally lives up to the designer’s mantra of “Style & Elegance with Attitude.”  Tight, short (be aware that it’s VERY short in the back), with a gorgeous lace texture in 10 tones.  Includes stunning black lacy knee boots. Carole Lace is sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at round 10/20 of the Girls Heaven Event in its new location, open from October 18th – November 11th, with a theme of “Spirits & Witches” (how perfect for this blogpost!). Demo available.
  • Eyes:  Unique Obsession – Schools of Magick Eyes Collection (Omega, Lelutka, & system).  A collection of 6 awesome eyes filled with creative magic, & it’s a 100% donation item for OutShop Cancer, dedicated to raising funds to help fight breast cancer.  This chance to shop with a purpose ends on the 31st, so don’t wait!  See the closeup below for detail.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles
  • Hair:  Foxy – Maeve Hair (includes hat)
  • Tattoo:  Apollemis – Apple & Jasmine Blossom Sleeves
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pose:  Fashiowl – Wich Witch (includes props & tram)
  • Location:  Crack Den – Street Life/Urban Roleplay

Posted in Fashion Tagged Avatars, fashion, Girls Heaven, LOGO, OutShop Cancer, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Introducing Chelsea

Posted on October 21, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Introducing Chelsea

LOGO celebrates their 15 year anniversary with a big event starting on October 23 that will run 15 days until midnight SLT on November 6th. Founder Maximillion Grant and his team will be celebrating with the release of two new heads, Chelsea (which I’m wearing here) and Chase (a male head) which will be FREE during the event. These new exclusive heads have been reworked from the ground up to fully support pre-mesh skins and makeup via Bakes on Mesh, which means that most of your old skins should fit perfectly. This opens up a whole new world of possibilities! Of course appliers will still be supported.  The amazing customization HUD — which to me is one of the standout features of the LOGO line of heads — has received a much needed update as well.  Not only that, but also more than a dozen talented designers are working on unique products for the new heads. These designers include skin designers TheSkinnery, Pink Fuel, Lara Hurley, makeup designers Izzie’s and Alaska Metro, shape makers iEvolve, Cree Moi and Wren’s Nest and hair designers Mina and Exile plus more. In addition Meshbody will be having a draw to give away copies of their full Legacy bodies.  See details HERE.

  • Head, Skin, Eyes, Makeup:  LOGO  – Chelsea.  New!  Preview of Free Gift!  This beautiful new bento head is mod so you can tweak her shape to look the way YOU want to look, & includes special Chelsea skins in 6 skin tones (I’m wearing the Chelsea skin in the bloom tone, with my own added freckles).  ONLY available at the LOGO Anniversary Event, October 23rd – November 6th.  Demo available.  Slurl for the event location to come!
  • Outfit:  MV Apparel – Maria Bodysuit.  Wow, talk about seductive!  This incredibly sensuous bodysuit is high quality 100% Mesh, with a 12-color HUD for the top open lace. Sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Legacy, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the October round of the Swank Event, open October 7th – 31st.
  • Nails:  Blasphemic – Splash Nails.  Long coffin nails just add that special something, especially when you’re going for a seductively sexy look.  These nails come with a 7-color HUD (see the closeup below for a shot where you can see the detail), & are rigged for both Slink & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at The Mad Circus, an Evil Bunny Production, which is open from October 10th – 31st.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles
  • Hair:  EMO-tions – Hairbase 2 + HPA
  • Pose:  Empowered – Perfume Poses

Posted in Fashion Tagged Avatars, Evil Bunny Productions, fashion, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Blue Moon

Posted on August 22, 2020September 1, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Blue Moon

Well our moving is rapidly moving into a near reality.  We put our house on the market late Monday morning; by last night we had 3 offers plus “one on the way.”  And we still have 6 weekend showings to go (a number that is going up even as I type). Then the bidding war begins. My mind is spinning so much, I couldn’t fall asleep last night, and was up almost the whole time.  Sooo happy I could escape here and there for a bit inworld, my mind focused instead on putting together a special look, finding the right pose, the right setting, doing the shoot, editing the shot, and then of course writing this blog.  But I can already see how it will be getting tougher as time goes on and things like my desk disappear.   But oh, once we’ve moved and settled in? I for one will NOT be sad to miss the brutal winter some are predicting for this year.  I’ll enjoy it inworld, thank you very much lol!  Well, time to straighten up the house to perfection, one more time!

  • Outfit:  GiuliaDesign – Marvin.  The perfect party dress, in 5 color combinations of lush satin — Black/Azul (worn), Black/White, Black/Red, Black/Pink, & Black — or a fatpack.  The gemstones at the waist & at the chest are a separate overlay, so you can choose to go with or without, but they are so amazingly sparkly, I can’t imagine choosing not to wear them!  Includes the earrings & necklace, as well as matching high heels (shoes not shown).  Sized for Hourglass, Freya, Legacy, & Maitreya. EXCLUSIVELY available at the Sense Event, open August 18th – September 8th.  Demo available.
  • Makeup:  LOGO – Twilight Eyeshadows ENHANCED.  Set of 8 enhanced eyeshadows in both creased & uncreased versions that install right into your LOGO Hud.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the August eBento event, open August 11th – 31st.  Worn on…
  • Head, Skin, Eyes, Lipstick:  LOGO – Willow, my go-to head for dressy looks, she’s just so beautiful & delicate.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  D!va – Helen
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pose:  Nantra – Silent Movie, pose 1M
Posted in Fashion Tagged fashion, Giulia Design, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Agatte Kudasai (Welcome to my home)

Posted on August 10, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Agatte Kudasai (Welcome to my home)

Wow, talk about difficult, complicated posts.  In a lot of ways, fashion blogging is simple… you generally have one or two items that you’re featuring, and the rest helps create the look and/or the scene.  But blogging a building?  Much more complicated, because you want to look beyond the “box” itself, and try to show the spirit by creating one possible look.  And when creating that scene starts involving home decor and even fashion to make it all real, well, then it really becomes a challenge.  I really REALLY wanted to do my best here, because everything involved in this post is truly exceptional.  I truly hope I’ve done it all justice, because I honestly love the build and absolutely everything I’ve placed in it.   The possibilities are endless; I hope that my efforts have successfully illustrated just one…

The scene:

  • House:  MAke a MArk – Japanese Bungalow 3.  I really can’t say enough about this incredibly-styled build (see below for the full pic).  Includes the two skylighted rooms joined by a central gallery with flagstones & a wood slat back wall, side garden walls with open doors to the outside, grass ground with stone walkway to those doors & two uplights, front garden section with bamboo on the sides, stone sections, rippling water sections, & a center wood walkway.  Self-rezzing box, so it’s easy to set up & move to where you want it.  Perfect for home or shop.  On sale for a 50% promo discount EXCLUSIVELY at the upcoming round of the 4 Seasons Event, opening August 15th.
  • Decor:  Evolving Images – I’ve used so much from this amazing Asian collection, I’ve had to bullet it & include separate pix below.  All sold individually at the August round of the Swank Event, open August 7th – 30th.
    • EXCLUSIVE – 3 statues with bamboo & lantern (candle turns on/off by touch)
    • Asian Gong – two versions.  The large one — Asian Gong 1V — is in the pic above; the smaller one — Asian Gong 2V — is shown below.  Both sound a gong when touched.
    • Bamboo Fountain Rock Garden
    • Buddha Rock with Candles (candles go on/off by touch)
    • Asian Chests – I’ve shown 3 of the 5 chests & cabinets available; the doors open & close on all of them
    • Katana Swords – I’ve shown both of the two displays available
    • Asian Wall Hanging Orange Tree V – beautiful 5-panel wall art
    • Bonsai Old with Lantern – one of three bonsai arrangements

The look:

  • Head, Skin, Makeup:  LOGO – Willow.  I’ve always felt that Willow has the most delicate, perfect features, so I naturally went to her to create my pseudo-Japanese look.  I also want to reiterate that LOGO offers what I consider to be the most fabulous head system I’ve found (& I’ve tried a lot of them lol).  I created my own makeup look by layering just a little bit of what’s available in that system.  Demo available.
  • Dress:  Skindustrial Bodyworks (SKBW) – Kawaiimono in GoldAqua.  Definitely not a traditional kimono, but with enough of the look incorporated to be totally recognizable as Japanese-inspired, I felt that it was perfect for this scene.  Exceptional styling to add a bit of the exotic to any occasion, any setting.  Available in 7 totally different textures, it’s sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, Voluptuous, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the August Swank Event, August 7th – 30th.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Tukinowaguma – Ayane
  • Jewelry:  Chop Zuey – Child of Song Demi-Parure Earrings, Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Kirin – Kimono Poses #3
Japanese Bungalow
Bamboo Fountain Rock Garden
Asian Gong, Buddha Rock w Candles, Wall Art, Storage Chest, Katana Display
Exclusive, Chest, Bonsai with Lantern
Chest, Kitana Display

 

Posted in Fashion, Home Decor Tagged fashion, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SL Home&Decor, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Anchors Aweigh

Posted on July 20, 2020 by cejalaval

http://A bit early to go Anchors Aweigh, isn't it

I’m not a morning person. I never have been, and I’ve accepted that I never will be.  Since I no longer work a regular day job, I’m one of those night owls who generally stay up till 1A or 2A without issue, and the idea of getting up bright and early when I don’t have to makes me shudder.  Of course, there are plenty of occasions when I still have to do it because of appointments, etc., and certainly whenever we travel (though I’ll admit that I have been known to just stay up all night rather than go to bed early so I can get up early lol).  And I will say that there’s a certain beauty to the early morning… the air is fresh, the colors in the sky can be breathtaking, and there’s a certain stillness when you’re getting up with the birds.  I wanted to capture some of that here, since getting out early on the water is a perfect way to escape the kind of heat we’re enduring at the moment… if only I had a boat in real life!!!  Oh well, it’s definitely not a sailor’s life for me, just another SL fantasy!  Lots of goodies featured here though… happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Anjie Booty Shorts.   Adorable shorts set with a subtle naval theme (anchors). Includes a cute little top that ties at the sides, very short shorts (as the name implies lol), & high wedge sandals.  Available in a 10 texture Fatpack, or as a 6 texture Slimpack, with all ORIGINAL textures.  Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, & Legacy.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the July Twe12ve event, an Evil Bunny Production, open July 12th – 30th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control).  I find that the Tonic bodies are truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it & others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.  And now, with the newest version just released, it’s better than ever before!  Whether you choose the Curvy Beauty or Fine Beauty, you receive both a “regular” body & a “lite” body optimized for BOM.  Both include an expanded selection of Pink Fuel body skins, with 12 tones including freckle variations & BOM versions.  (I’m wearing biscuit freckled.)  Other updates include improved nipples & feet, plus tons of new features in the body HUD.
  • Head:   LOGO – Mae.  To demonstrate the versatility of this bento head, I’m wearing it with a Pink Fuel skin especially designed for LOGO.   I also want to reiterate that LOGO offers what I consider to be the most fabulous head system I’ve found (& I’ve tried a lot of them lol).  Demo available.
  • Skin:   Pink Fuel – Morgana for LOGO, & recommended for ALL LOGO heads.  Worn in freckled biscuit with black brows, purple shadow, & pale pink lipstick (plump).
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Avela
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Purple
  • Jewelry:  Sage – Juno Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Lyrium – Heavenly  Bento Pose Set (pose #4 mirror)
  • Cat:  KittyCatS! – Just one of my breedable cats, I’m absolutely crazy for these! I even have my own little store on MarketPlace to sell some of my extra kittens
Posted in Fashion Tagged Allure Couture, Evil Bunny Productions, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds, We Love To Blog

Beach Baby

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Beach Baby

It’s end of month again, and although I’m now making it out of the house a bit more, I still haven’t made it anywhere fun.  As the thunderstorms start rolling through again,  here I am, still dreaming of making it to the beach.  Of course, it’s never quite as satisfying, because IRL I definitely don’t have this kind of beach body!  But a girl can dream, especially as the rain pours down in buckets, having that perfect body doesn’t seem much further away than sunny days by the sea…

  • Swimsuit:  Tonic – Ipanema String Bikini. A beautifully detailed bikini with 32 colors & mixnmatch options to create just the look you want.  You can also turn sheer on for the top &/or the bottom.  Sized for Tonic bodies only (the top is also sized for fine-mini).  EXCLUSIVELY available at this month’s eBento which ends TOMORROW (12N SLT on June 30th). 
  • Head, Skin, Eyes, Lips:   LOGO – Josie with skin worn in the Amber tone.  The newest bento head from LOGO, just one from the most fabulous head system I’ve found.  Demo available.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control).  I find that the Tonic bodies are truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it & others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Champagne (with hat)
  • Brows:  DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Pose:  Nantra – Beach Illustrated 2019
Posted in Fashion Tagged curvy, fashion, LOGO, Second Life, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds

Soaking up the Sun and the Sea

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 by cejalaval

http://Soaking Up the Sun & the Sea

And the sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day, and somehow it makes everything seem better.  No, everything is definitely NOT right in the world, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy moments of pure bliss.  I’ve also made some changes inworld, and now have several new sponsors, so we can all look ahead to seeing some new and different designers, styles, and themes.  I’m so excited to have added Evil Bunny Productions, which runs several events including Under the Sea, an 11-day shopping extravaganza celebrating all things sea, sand, and sun.  And I’m celebrating!!!! If you need some shopping therapy (and even if you don’t!), why not join me?

  • Outfit:  Emerald Couture – EC Marina Set.  Gorgeous 4-piece bikini set, including the top, bottom, sarong, & flip flops (close up of the sandals below).  The styling with the little criss-crossing in front, the textures, just fabulous! Choose from 12 textures for each (except the sandals, which have  8), mixing ‘n matching solids/patterns as you want.  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I, Maitreya, & Classic XXS-L.  EXCLUSIVELY available at Under the Sea, an Evil Bunny Production, from today June 6th – 16th.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Body:  Tonic – Curvy Beauty (worn with Booty Control).  I find that the Tonic bodies are truly the most natural curves on the grid with options like Booty Control to add that extra oomph how & if you want it & others to minimize the bust &/or the butt.
  • Head, Brows, Skin:  LOGO – Josie, worn with Melody skin in the freckled Almond tone. If you don’t know LOGO, it’s not just gorgeous bento heads (which they are!), but it’s also a fabulous system for customizing your look! Melody is their newest skin, made specifically for their newest head Josie, but she looks beautiful on the others too! Demos available at the main store.
  • Hair:  Analog Dog – V
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Zaira

Posted in Fashion Tagged Avatars, curvy, Evil Bunny Productions, fashion, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds, We Love To Blog

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

Posted on May 26, 2020 by cejalaval

http://A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes

One of the many things I love about Second Life is the ability to so easily slip into different looks, different attitudes, different everything.  Most of us tend to stay with one style, but every once in a while you feel transported.  Something about this outfit, this look, made me feel like Cinderella.  It’s not a “ballgown style” formal look, and there aren’t any glass shoes or a prince in sight.  I think it was more the way the chiffon panels moved when i moved, swirling softly through the air… made me feel “floaty” (if that’s not a word, I’m coining it right now lol).  And like Cinderella, I find myself dreaming… I just need to keep faith that at least some of my dreams will come true…

  • Head, Brows, Skin, Makeup:   LOGO – Willow.  As a blogger, I have a lot of heads, a lot of heads that I LOVE.  To me, Willow has a delicacy about her, a refined classic beauty, which is why she’s my go-to head every time I have a formal shot.  And with the LOGO customization HUD & built-in makeup system that lets you customize & blend your own eyeshadows, lips, etc., I know that I can always create the perfect look for every outfit.  Close-up below. Demo available. 
  • Gown:  FlowerDreams by Nile Karas – Margot Gown.  I’ll be honest… I’m not usually a fan of two-piece gowns, but this gown… let’s just say it completely won me over.  An open-lace top that can be worn/without the included nipple covers, depending on your style (I’m using them obviously), paired with a stunning satin skirt, train & several sheer chiffon flexi panels.  What sets it over the top even more are the bows & chiffon arm cuffs… so dreamy!  Also includes two makeup sets for CATWA (not shown).  Available in 7 colors, sized for Slink HG/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY at the May Swank Event, open until May 31st.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Jewelry:  Luminesse – Pavola Zelpha Set.  Necklace & Earrings in teal, black & silver.  This is a jewelry set inspired by the Gypsy/Bohemian style. A variety of silver chains drape & overlap together creating a wonderful appearance, some have awesome beading in various colors, a medallion hangs in the center with a detailed design, a row of colorful silver clad hearts span across the front, below are many colored teardrop dangles.  This design includes scripting called Options Plus to allow users to adjust the size, brightness, shine & glow!  Closeup below. Available EXCLUSIVELY at the May Swank Event, open until May 31st.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  D!va – Aria
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Pose:  FOXCITY – Bebe #4
  • Location:  The Peak

Posted in Fashion Tagged fashion, LOGO, Second Life, Secondlife, SL Fashion Blog, SLBlog, SLFashion, SLPhotography, Virtual Reality, Virtual Worlds, We Love To Blog

The Avatar and the Artist

Posted on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by cejalaval

http://The Avatar and the Artist  

Do you have artistic talent? I’m a bit of a frustrated artist myself… frustrated because I long to draw, to paint, to sketch, but I lack talent.  I’ll admit that I’m decent at copying things in a kind of simplistic hokey way.  I gained fame at my kids’ elementary school for what I did every morning on their lunch bags, sketching out either the changing daily landscape out the window, or one of our pets, or (my favorite) a cartoon character from one of the plates or cups or what-have-you that was laying around handy to be my “model.”  Not quite the earth-shattering talent, but hey, you work with what you got, lol.  In these days of stay-at-home with their long, long, LONG hours, I’ve been tempted once again to try my hand, but I have a good friend who truly is artistic and has started taking classes and I just feel intimidated.  Maybe one of these days.  At this point, though, I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to play the role of artist here in SL and have my artist shed poised in a perfect spot to indulge my fantasies…  Happy shopping!

  • Skin, Brows, Head Shape, Makeup:   LOGO – Melody, a brand-new, beautifully detailed skin, designed especially for the Josie bento head.  Available standard or freckled in 6 tones.  Worn freckled (of course!) in the Almond tone with red brows for a nice tanned summer look, Melody also comes with her own shape, brows, brow shape, eyeshadows, & lip glosses, all of which go right into your LOGO customization HUD.  See the closeup above. Brand new & EXCLUSIVELY available at the May eBENTO,  which opened May 12th for the rest of the month, for 699L per tone or 1499L for all 6 tones.
  • Dress:  MOZ Designs –  “Halle” Romper.  A split-chest romper with a neck “choker” in silver or gold, that’s available in solid organic cottons or pattern rayon fabrics.  Comes with an optional back charm that dangles down over the bare back.  Full-length shot shown below. Original fitmesh sized for Tonic, Slink, Belleza, Legacy, eBody Curvy, & Maitreya.  This month’s EXCLUSIVE at the May eBENTO,  May 12th – 31st.  Demo available at both the event & at the mainstore.
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty worn with Booty Control.  I find that the Tonic bodies are truly the most natural curves on the grid with options to add that extra oomph how & if you want it & others to minimize the bust &/or the butt. The Tonic Five Year Anniversary Sale started May 11th, with both the Tonic Curvy Beauty & The Tonic Fine Beauty on sale for 50% OFF!  EXCLUSIVELY at the May eBENTO,  May 12th – 31st. 
  • Art Gazebo:  CJ Creations – CJ Raphael Artist Set.  LOVE this set, adds something so different & distinctive.  Comes in a rezbox to easily set everything up (you can then, of course, move things around if you want).  The Raphael Gazebo has hanging clematis & curtains in red, blue, green, & yellow, filled with deco items (canvas, trunk, lanterns that turn on for a touch of added light & color).  Both painting easels include paint & sit animations (the large easel also has a couple cuddle; the small easel has toddler animations). There’s a shot of the full set below, including one of the painting animations (the sit animation is also part of the set; the standing one facing the camera is NOT).  An extra-special little touch is that you can change the large canvas… I naturally chose a seascape because of where I placed the gazebo.  Three different packs are available — the full set, the gazebo with/without decor, & the set of artist easels — all EXCLUSIVELY at the May round of the Swank Event, May 7th – 31st.  
  • Head, Eyes:   LOGO – Josie, the newest bento head from LOGO.
  • Hair:  Doux – Marcela
  • Jewelry:  Earthtones Boutique (extinct vendor) – Journey Hoop Earrings; Carolines (extinct vendor) – Gold & Silver Bangles w/ Diamonds; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose (Standing):  STUN – Botan, 2
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage

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