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Remembering Our Four-Legged Friends in Winter’s Chill

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I don’t care what the calendar says, it’s winter. Thanksgiving is over, the holiday shopping season is in full swing, it’s snowed at both my home in RL and in SL.  In fact, the weather here in RL is so bad I couldn’t even get my dog to go outside… her ears went way back and she started to shake, that’s how badly she wanted to stay inside and out of the snow and sleet. It really made me think about all the animals that don’t have that option… not just the wild animals in the forest like my little friends here, but all the dogs and cats who for whatever reason find themselves literally out in the cold.  I do what I can year-round to help homeless pets; I hope that you at least spare a thought for them in this kind of weather, and if you see a chance to help, please please take it.  I know that a few years ago we found a cat part-frozen in the snow, and brought her inside.  Turned out she had frostbite — which went away — but was also deaf.  Since she wouldn’t use a litter box we eventually had to move her out of the main part of the house but at least for the rest of her life (which sadly wasn’t all that long), she was warm and fed and safe and I like to think content, if not happy. In the spirit of the season, it’s definitely important to remember our fellow man, especially all those less fortunate whether it be economically, healthwise, or however, but let’s also remember the 4-legged creatures who rely on us as well.  Sorry if I got a little sermon-y, but this is very near and dear to my heart, especially as I look out at the bitter weather, and worry…

  • Outfit:  MOoH! – Esmee Outfit.  The textures are pretty simple on this full outfit that includes both the sweaterdress & the thigh high boots, simply wonderful! The HUD offers 8 options, all with matching textures in a Heel HUD that changes leather, heel, sole & zipper on the boots.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, Maitreya, & Classic, all DISCOUNTED 50% in the main store, Nov 29th – Dec 12th.  Be sure to wear your group tag!
  • Rug:  Salacity – Lizzy Christmas Rug.   FREE gift for the Peace on Earth Hunt, “the most anticipated grid-wide hunt of the Holiday season,” beginning Dec 1st.  Hint: Pie is your happy place! Maybe peace on earth comes through the baking of good pies… mmmm pie. You’ll be safe if you can find a peace of this pie.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Doux – Brandie
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD10 Eyeshadow
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Pose:  Fashiowl Poses – Christmas Friends (includes raccoons)
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage

Hot and Spicy… Cider

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Although things are getting less defined all the time due to “scientific advancements,” every season definitely has its culinary pleasures. My two fall favorites are hot apple cider and pomegranates.  We’re just at the beginning of pomegranate season (bought my first one this weekend!), but at least up here in the increasingly cold and chilly northeastern US, I’ve been happily mulling some hot apple cider for weeks.  I’m a “free-hander”… I measure out the cider by filling up the cup I’m going to drink it in, but then I just pour in the mulling spice until I think there’s enough (which means I’m probably using way too much lol).  Bring to a simmer, pour through a strainer, maybe add a cinnamon stick, and you’re done.  There really is nothing quite like it… hot, spicy, sweet, and tart all at the same time.  Refreshing and warming, soothing and just absolutely delicious.  It’s the very essence of fall, in a cup.  And like fall, it’s really only for a short time, before it’s replaced by the next batch of seasonal goodies… Until then, though, I’ll need to make sure I’m stocked up on those mulling spices so that I can stay warm and satisfied… Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Xxxtasi & Beauty Kartel – Tayona.   A perfect fall outfit, with a beautiful knit sweater (plunging neckline, of course) & a VERY short little skirt. Includes a texture HUD with 6 color options for the top & 6 for the skirt. Sized for Hourglass, Freya, Isis, Legacy, & Maitreya.  At the Designer Circle 22/19, open Nov 3rd – 16th.  Demo available.
  • Thigh High Socks:  MOoH! – Thigh High Socks for Slink Feet Mist.  SPECIAL DISCOUNT ITEM, these soft & snuggly thigh high socks are available at the main store in 10 colors for a 50% discount, making them just 99L. They are rigged for 7 different bodies + fitmesh in case your particular body isn’t included*, can be worn as full socks or as warmers without the feet, include sizes for high/medium/flat feet, & include a HUD so you can wear them in 10 toasty colors. Perfect to keep your legs warm with those real short skirts! (NOTE: The Slink size included is Physique; since I’m wearing the Hourglass body, I wore the L fitmesh size which didn’t fit “skintight” but worked really well & IMHO looked great… If it didn’t, I wouldn’t have worn them!!!)
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Flora (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Doux – Air
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; EyeShadow HD9; Jessy Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Dream Feathers Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  Bishes Inc – Zipped Boots

Wishes

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Wishes. There are so many sayings and so many songs about wishes.  Wishing on a star, wishing and hoping, wishing your life away, blowing out the candles and making a wish, and on and on. And I’ve admittedly made my share of wishes, but the fact is, I honestly believe that for the most part (and yes, you’ll notice I said “for the most part”) you make your own luck.  But I’m mixing things up, because LUCK and WISHES are two totally different things. Some people are just plain lucky; others seem to have little black clouds that follow them everywhere. Karma? Who knows. Maybe I’m just mixing things up even more into one big stew. But wishes?  I think they’re great to make, because they help you focus on what you really want, even if it’s just for the moment. And if it’s what you really really want, you can work towards it. But you know the other saying too… be careful of what you wish for! Because wanting and having are two totally different things. Well, enough of a Monday morning ramble… times have changed, Jiminy Cricket has retired, so I’ll just wish upon a snitch instead!

  • Head: Tonic – NEW! Pixie, the all-new bento head from Tonic.  She’s just so cute!!!!  The HUD now includes BOM buttons for skin & eyes, a new section for controlling the ear shape (regular or elfin!) & ear angle, as well as a full range of Pink Fuel skins in freckled & regular (head only; see below for where to get matching body tones).  You can also hide your teeth if desired.  Includes several different sample shapes & brow shapes, but Pixie is fully mod & Omega-ready so you can easily customize Pixie to be uniquely YOU.  EXCLUSIVELY available for an introductory price of 25% OFF at eBento through the end of October.  Don’t miss this special offer! Demo available.
  • Top:  Apple Heart – Kendra Blouse with Hud.  Love this wrap-style top, cut on the diagonal, held closed by a single button at the neck and then draping in a reverse v! Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody Curvy, & Maitreya.  HUD includes 14 solid colors for the top plus 8 textures & 2 metal options for the button & vertical edging.  What makes this really customizable is that you can choose to apply patterns or solids to just the arms or just the “body” of the top, as well as to the tassels. EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 21/19, open Oct 20th – Nov 2nd.  Demo available.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Aryel, worn in Caramel browless.  I’ve again chosen a skin with a gorgeous smattering of freckles & then added even more! Aryel looks so fresh & innocent, I haven’t added a touch of makeup!  Two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM) available EXCLUSIVELY at the Sense Event, Oct 18th – Nov 8th. Shape & demos also available.
  • Shoulder Pet:  MOoH! – Golden Snitch.  An animated golden snitch decor item & a shoulder pet that hovers & flaps its wings.  Just  199L at Magik, a small Harry Potter themed event at Muggleborn, Oct 15th – Nov 14th.
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs – High Waist Leggings, worn in linen
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Hair:  #Foxy – Tini Hair
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Mole/Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Sentiments Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location:  Carolina

Black Cat Halloween

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Anyone who knows me in SL or follows my blog knows that I’m a crazy cat lady.  I have more cats than I’m willing to admit, and about 18 boxes (for those of you who are unversed in the world of KittyCatS, that means ready-to-birth kittens) in storage.  So needless to say, when I saw this Halloween gacha set full of black kittens my craziness rose to the surface and I just HAD to HAVE THEM ALL and blog about them.  Although I couldn’t fit everything into my pic and do them justice, you can see the full set below.  What I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE about this set — in addition to it being cats together with Halloween, which is in itself enough! — is that every piece is wonderfully detailed, and unique and different in its own way.  Yes, one or two are variants in black or orange, but the number of completely different items is extremely high for a gacha set of this size, with 12 commons & only two items classified as “Rare”.  And I just have to mention that the rat with the cat animates on touch, and the dog has really red eyes.  Such fun!

Black Kitten Gacha:  MOoH! – EXCLUSIVELY at the Driftwood event, Oct 5th – Nov 5th, 50L a play. Good luck!

A Walk on the Wild Side

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Summer appears to have ended rather abruptly up here in the northeastern US; it definitely feels like early fall.  I’m already wearing jeans, a jacket, closed shoes, and even socks.  Although I haven’t made the jump yet to booties, it’s definitely looming.  It seems like fall has begun here on the grid as well.  Gone are the little summer fashions; new releases are designed for nippier weather.  Bloggers are definitely making the move as well, going to autumnal scenes.  I received a notice from my estate owners that for the first time, the estate group is going to do autumn (they always winterize).  So yes, even though my “summer vacation” is happening in a about two weeks, I’m also making the move into the next fashion season, though I’m sure — just as in the real world — there will still be a few days of what they used to call “Indian Summer”.  And with global warming and the environment as messed up as it is, who knows? There may be many! I’m certainly not switching over my closet anytime soon!  But it is definitely nice to be done with that overheating and melting from the heat and humidity… but until the leaves start turning, it’s just not really fall!!! 😉

  • Outfit:  MOoH! – Roxette.  My newest sponsor is offering this entire 3-piece outfit — the leather jacket, ripped jeans, & t-shirt — as the September GROUP GIFT!  Includes a HUD for the leather jacket to add the backprint (see below) or go plain… it loos great either way!  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG/P, Belleza F/V, Maitreya, & Classic (S, M, L).  Honestly, if you’re not already a member of this amazing store, it’s worth the group join just to get this outfit!
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control… truly the most natural curves on the grid with the ability to add that extra oomph how & if you want it!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Foxy – Tini (includes hat)
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Makeup/Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes, HD10 Shadow; AlaskaMetro Beauty & Appliers – Stonefruit Lipstick
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Coachella Gypsy Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes:  KC Shoes & Apparel – Scarlett Boots
  • Pose:  Fashiowl Poses – Dober
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove