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Pretty in Pink

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http://Pretty in Pink

I’m not a “pink girl.”   Even as a little girl, when all the other little girls couldn’t get enough pink, I gravitated toward patterns and stronger colors.  And that continues to hold true to this day, both IRL and in SL.  And yet, there are times when pink is just perfect, when it’s just the right touch of feminine without crossing over into the dreaded area of “too much.”   Perhaps it’s because it’s the palest pink, perhaps it’s because it’s polka dots (I DO love my polka dots lol!), perhaps it’s something else entirely, but in this top, pink was just the perfect choice.  Shrugs, I’ll never be able to pinpoint the why exactly, but what I DO know without doubt is that the overall impact of this outfit goes way beyond the color I chose… it has a serious touch of totally sexy disarray, offering more than a hint of wantonness, yet it doesn’t put a single toe over that line into exhibition…  to me, the pink offers a subtle unspoken contrast to the wantonness, taming it with restrained femininity, creating something totally alluring…    

  • Outfit:  YoUnique Couture – Dotty.  Off-shoulder shirt, top button open so that it’s artfully falling off to expose just the barest glimpse of nipple, paired with denim capris & an optional high neck collar (not shown).  Includes a 6-texture HUD for the top (4 polka-dots + black + white), 6 for the capris, & 3 for the collar.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis, & Maitreya.   EXCLUSIVELY available at the June round of the Swank Event, open through June 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Jewelry:   Minimal – Chelin Letter Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Wine & Chat

Fueling up for the dreaded video conference in the home office

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http://Fueling up for the dreaded video conference in the home office

Working from home certainly has both its challenges and its rewards, as just about anyone who has ever done it (which is a sizeable portion of the population at this point) can attest.  On the positive side — no commute, easier dress code.  On the negative — lack of adult social interaction, no onsite tech support.  For me, computer issues were always the major issue working from home.  Even now, when blogging is my work, the computer can turn from my friendly companion into my mischievous adversary without notice.  Or if not exactly my computer, “computer-related”, since in my last night’s evening/this morning’s struggle, the villain was SL.  Somehow the scripts had broken on my house (probably all the modifications I was attempting), and in trying to reset them, the house became “stuck” in setup mode.  No big deal, right? Except that for some reason I couldn’t take photos in the house, or more specifically, the lighting wasn’t captured.  Since this shot was all planned using my new kitchen, I was rather shocked to look at my first few shots and see that instead of the windlights I had chosen, there I was standing in the dark.   Testing on other lots showed that it was ONLY in my house.  A puzzle indeed, one that warranted LOTS of coffee and yes, a donut!  After hours of struggling (and consultation with another blogger who asked if anything was in edit mode), I rezzed a replacement house, and proceeded without issue.  What I wouldn’t have done for a little tech support last night!!!!  Oh well…

  • Outfit:  GGVG Fashion (GuguVaga) – Talia Outfit.  An insanely comfortable outfit, Talia pairs a classic cotton slim cut t-shirt with a hip-hugging denim miniskirt & a half-mid-belt.  Available in 9 different color combinations, Talia is sized for Legacy, Slink HG/P,  Belleza F/I/V, eBody, Tonic, Alice, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the June round of the Swank Event, open through June 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Cece
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Soul Catcher Book of Spells Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Sassy Sweet Poses – Lazy Morning

The remains of the day (beach style)…

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http://The remains of the day (beach style)One of my favorite times of day is late in the day.  If I’m at a public beach (as I normally am, since I don’t have beach where I live), it’s after the crowds have all gone home or back to their hotel rooms or whatever, and I’m just wanting to read “just one more chapter”, many times in a row.  The shadows are lengthening, the waves have subsided as the tide goes out, it’s quiet and peaceful…  There’s the memory of the day softly fading, and the promise of tomorrow… perfect for some quiet moments of reflection… Now there are no crowds at my little personal stretch of sand here in SL, but somehow the feeling at the end of the day is still the same… and now I have the perfect little spot from which to sit, relax, enjoy and reflect…

!Tylar’s (formerly Tylar’s Treasures):  I often blog Tylar’s fantasy line so you may not realize that this amazing lady also creates fabulous beach decor!  Now that beach season is most definitely here, you might find that some of your old beachy items look a little too weather-worn and outdated (maybe with that horrid musty smell!), and that means one thing…  Time to do a beach makeover!!!!  And Tylar’s has soooo many fabulous items on sale at THE event for beach lovers, the Under the Sea Event, an Evil Bunny production, open June 4th – 14th.  I’m featuring just a few of what’s available; these items and more are specially priced at 50% OFF for the event, so it’s definitely a DO NOT MISS opportunity!  See the ads below for more detail.

  • Starfish Cove Beach Chair.  Simple wooden beach chairs, a bit faded with seaspray.  I just love the way there’s left & right chairs, with the umbrellas angled for just the right amount of intimacy.  Chairs are bento for male & female.  Touch change the texture for the umbrellas & the wood.
  • Starfish Cove Palm Decor.  A beautiful addition to any tropical setting, includes a lit palm tree with a small palm & starfish at the base.

Also shown:

  • Crate w/ drinks – Xantes – Mojito Drinks
  • Shells – Sway’s – beach shells
  • Drinks – Sway’s – summer drinking jars
  • Paddles – Dust Bunny – dreamy outing, beach paddles
  • Beach bag – Focus Poses – beach bag

Wildly sedate or sedately wild?

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http://When the music beckons...

There’s just something about this dress… its attitude… it has this tropical island vintage vibe that immediately made me think of cocktails in a classy outdoor bar that had live music under the stars for dancing to those kinds of tunes that make you sway and move to a Latin beat… maybe in Havana or Puerto Vallarta or somewhere hot during the day and delicious in the evening.  I chose a rather sedate color combo; some are much more wild and colorful, ready to take on the world! Wow, a lot to get from a dress but that’s what clothing SHOULD do IMHO… as a blogger I love it when clothing tells me how it wants to be worn, and what it’s meant to be doing…  I can’t always capture it as well as I’d like (it can be a lot to show in a photo when you’re on a deadline lol), but I definitely know where my feet are taking me when I put on this dress!  Now to just find a dance partner!!!!

  • Outfit:  WILD Fashion – Rosa Dress.  Includes a HUD with 18 different textures, from sedate to wild!  (See the ad below.) Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Physique, Freya, Isis & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the June round of the Swank Event, open through June 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Hair:  EMO-tions – Jaily
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  theMars – Organic Lips
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Grace Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Can you wish upon a Starfish?

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http://Can you wish upon a starfish?

It’s definitely summertime, and I’m getting the beach blues.  I may live in Florida, but I’m right in the middle of the state, no beach bum life for me!  Yes, I’ve got the sun, but right now I’m craving some sand and surf to go with it…  I’ll definitely have to create at least a day trip in the very near future (more is always a bit more difficult when you have a house full of pets lol), but for now I guess I’ll be taking my avatar off for some needed beach time… the problem I keep running into is that the beaches I keep finding tend to be more of the nude beach variety… not my style, I’m a fashion blogger after all!  Oh well, there’s a downside to everything, even on  the grid! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Misha Bikini.  You know summer is officially here when bikinis are suddenly everywhere!  Me, I like them sexy enough to show off my curves but not so teeny that my assets are showing more than I’m comfortable with!  And of course, it’s all about texture, texture, texture.  Misha is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-bikini/2 metal Slimpack, or a Fatback of 12 bikinis that includes four metal options, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Kupra & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Under the Sea Event, an Evil Bunny production, open June 4th – 14th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Lullaby
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Jewelry:  EarthStones – Sentiments Necklace, LOVED; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Secret Poses – Summer

She dances in the flames…

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http://She dances in the flames...

Color, color, color!!! Is there ever enough color in the world?  Don’t get me wrong, neutrals have their place in the world, but they’re just so, well, neutral!  I love being surrounded by color, wearing color, creating color… color creates a vibrance in the air and just makes me feel so alive!  I even prefer having the blues to having the blahs… Tosses some fairy dust into the flames and sends energy out into the world… May color fill your day and chase any drabs away!!

  • Gown:  Viki – Colette.   Fabric (or here in SL, texture) & cut are always what make clothing stand out.  This dress just begged me to wear it (or was that me doing the begging to wear it?) because it simply excels in both categories! Add the tiny details, like the simple draping & shading, the gown is amazingly realistic. In 12 incredibly rich textures or a fatpack, Colette is sized for Maitreya & Legacy (with deformer), Material Enabled, 100% Original,  Brand NEW & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE with a 25% discount only at the June round of The Narrative Event.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Arcana – Cirice, worn in Freesia
  • Hair:  monso – Meiga
  • Horns:  Eclectica – Crystal Satyr Horns
  • Makeup:  Venge – Ear Blushing EvoX; Rubedo – Olive EvoX; Amis – Elfie Lips
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Wings:  –FAS– Butterfly Fae Wings (Animesh); I never got a chance to blog these when they were introduced at the recent Fantasy Faire since I left before the faire ended for my travels… AMAZING wings!
  • Pose:  west end poses – Hartje

Just Feeling Beachy

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http://Just Feeling Beachy

Wow, re-entry after a long vacation is tough! This was the longest vacation I’ve ever taken in my adult life (it was actually a teeny bit too long to be honest), and it was exhausting.  It totally took me almost a full week to recover and get back into my “normal” routine.  As for blogging, I’ve been a bit shocked as to how hard it’s been to retake up the reins, from not remembering favorite windlights for types of shots to doing really stupid things (like accidentally leaving on a demo body skin,  wondering why there was cross-hatching everywhere & not figuring out until after spending hours post-editing… the real kicker was that it was still the best shot by far BUT totally unusable lol).   The fact remains is that you really can’t go back and redo a shot… you can never quite recapture that same angle, especially when a shoot involves continual minute adjustments to both angle & windlight.  But now here we are in June, it’s hot here IRL & the “full” beachwear is out, so I’ve made the switch here in SL too to tanned skin and beach time.  Happy summer, and happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Circe.  Although designed with fantasy in mind, this fabulous little wrap dress with long fringe & a low LOW back just screamed “sarong” to me, which immediately made me think “beach”.  Definitely not your standard beachwear, Circe is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-color Slimpack with three options for the panties w/leg wraps, or a Fatback of 12 that includes six options for panties w/leg wraps, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, Tonic & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Pandora Fair, open through May 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Sunkiss
  • Hair:  eXxEsS – Champagne (includes hat)
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Celestial – Softness Lip Applier
  • Pose:  Nantra – Beach Illustrated 2020

A prince you say?

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http://A prince you say?

After almost three weeks away, it feels amazing to be back!  Walking through the woods (dancing is more like it!), smelling all the flowers, mesmerized by all the colors, it’s exhilarating!  Unfortunately, it’s taken a little more than I expected to get myself back in hand… I’m therefore a bit late with getting this post together, and I’m caught in confusion whether the featured events ends on the 28th (TODAY!!!) or on the 30th.  I’ve opted to believe that it’s the latter… If I’m mistaken and it has indeed ended before you see this, my apologies… but know that the outfit will be available at the mainstore when the event has ended.  Breathing in the air, beating my wings with the joy of just being… it’s soooo good to be back!!!! Throws a huge handful of fairy dust in the air, & soars upward through it, seeking out friends to regale with tales of time away and to hear all the news…

  • Gown:  Viki – Paprika.   IMHO, Paprika is a true fae outfit; she wraps & twists to cover all the important parts, leaving you free to move through the woods (& elsewhere of course) without any restraints… Available in 10 individual colors or as a fatpack, this softly draped “every day” dress has a beautifully detailed jacket in a deeper tone.  Sized for Legacy, Freya, Hourglass, Physique & Maitreya, Paprika is Material Enabled, NEW & EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at a 25% discount at the May We Love Role Play event, closing on the 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Birth – Fae
  • Hair:  Moon – Flutter
  • Eyes:  Samia – Carla
  • Brows:  Nuve – Nadia
  • Makeup:  Rubedo – Val EvoX
  • Horns:  Petrichor – Trinket
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Naimi
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae
  • Pose:  heart poses – hello little prince!
  • Location:  Yanagi no Ogawa

Lilacs for Remembrance

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http://Lilacs for Remembrance

I’m an avid reader of fiction, all genres.  A book that even as a pretty light read has always lingered in the back of my mind was about the language of flowers.  Purple is my favorite color IRL, and I just adore the scent of lilacs, so naturally enough purple lilacs are one of my favorite flowers.  What I find extremely interesting in that (according to Google anyway), the purple lilac is also “a very spiritually symbolic flower. Both reflective and inward-looking, the purple lilac is considered a connection to the spiritual world.”  How fitting, both with respect to the Memorial Day Weekend here in the US and the horror of the school shooting preceding it…

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Gayle Slacks Outfit.  A sexy little long-sleeved blouse with a fabulous ruffled pattern that’s just barely hanging on by the tie underneath your chest, paired with almost waist-high belled pants that hug your butt & sport a decorative metal belt over the hips. Gayle is available in 5 individual colors, a 6-color Slimpack with two options for the belt, or a Fatback of 12 that includes four options for the belt, all with 100% Original Textures.  She’s sized for Legacy & Maitreya, & is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the May round of Twelve, an Evil Bunny Production, open through May 30th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  DeeTaleZ – Esra in Chantilly
  • Makeup: Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; Shiny Stuffs – Radiant Shimmers HD Shadows; GoreGlam – Heartseeker Lipglow
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Hair:  Doux – Alexa
  • Jewelry:  Beloved Jewelry – Lissette Earrings & Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band;
  • Pose:  :LW: Poses – Lilacs (modified)

There Be Dragons…

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http://There Be Dragons

I do love dragons!  They are a part of fantasy lore — or even history if you believe some of the tales from ancient times (perhaps a type of dinosaur that managed to survive for a few eons???) — that seems to have universal appeal.  I myself prefer the gentle-souled version (Puff the Magic Dragon et al) as opposed to the fierce selfish destroyer (like Smaug).  But here in SL, mine are more like the mountain banshees in Avatar… wild but able to be tamed and then bound by loyalty to the one who mastered them, partners in battle, domesticated to me and ONLY me in the garden.  And oh, what a garden I’ve built for them, a riot of color, a private little hideaway where we can simply be…  Now that IS a fantasy worth having, don’t you think?

!Tylar’s (formerly Tylar’s Treasures):  I absolutely adore Tylar’s fantasy line but it always creates a problem for me… I love sooo many items, I never know quite what to choose.  Her dragons though are ALWAYS a favorite of mine, they’re SO colorful & SO unique!  Here I’m featuring four items from her store in the Faireland of Broceliande at the Fantasy Faire, open just a few more days till May 8th.  Everything there is at 25% OFF, so it’s definitely a DO NOT MISS.  You can TP direct to the booth HERE.

  • Hovering Dragon with Egg in Nest.  The adult dragon not only hovers, flaps its wings, & breathes fire, you also can hear its roar & the sounds of flapping.  6-color texture menu for the dragon, & another 6 for the egg, each of which has a glorious multi-toned texture.  Shown on far right.
  •  Animated Baby Dragon on Rock (includes plantings as well).  Absolutely adorable!  It even includes a touch menu to change the dragon’s color (5 options).  Shown in front on far left.
  • Ruins Garden, Bento.  Includes the ruined wall, the bench (which is FULL of multi-speed bento animations for singles & couples), the bird bath with animated parakeets (chirping can be turned on/off) & animated water, the climbing pink vines, the yellow flowers, & the “zebra” plants around the front.  Available in Adult & PG versions.
  • Fairy Trees with Texture Change.  Two sizes — large (featured in red in the center) & small (featured on both sides).  Both sizes have touch menus for 16 glorious fantasy colors, perfect for any fantasy garden or landscape.

Oblivis Solem :  Dreamflare Lamp.  A new release, these fantasy lamps are PERFECT for any garden, any home.  The Heavenly (white) & Regal (black) lamps are the 100% RFL DONATION items for the faire, & will only be available at their store in the faireland of The Chrysalis Gardens for the duration of Fantasy Faire (ending May 8th).  Each one includes two sizes (large shown on both sides; medium in back center) plus a controller to change the color of the light to any of 11 choices or turn it off completely (I used candlelight).  A fatpack is also available offering 8 metal variants.  You can TP direct to their store HERE.