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The Reckoning

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http://The Reckoning

Tis the season when I can travel the grid without getting “those looks” from non-fantasy avatars.  It’s also the season when I sometimes go beyond my “comfort zone” in terms of my fantasy expression.  Although I rarely feel drawn to a wearing a dark skin (all kinds of colors, yes absolutely!, but dark? not so much), that’s exactly where I went with this highly versatile set from my brand-new sponsor, Art&Ko.  I’m so excited to have their awesome styling to play with!  If you read this blog regularly, then you know that detail and texture are extremely important to me.  When a set includes that creative spark — as does this amazing dress — my character seems to spring into being almost on her own… I just follow the outfit’s lead.  And with Halloween just over a week away, choosing the red picked up on those vibes as well, creating my devilish wizard.  I can’t wait to see what other characters evolve from Art&Ko creations.  Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Art&KO – Black Wizard Set.   Set includes the awesome little dress, sleeves, leg belts, & a pendant, all of which have a choice of 6 colors (or in a fatpack).  Sized for Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+Petite, GenX Classic+Curvy, & Reborn, the Black Wizard Set is EXCLUSIVELY at Hallow Manor Oct 13th – Nov 1st.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Devil (Velour Body Skin)
  • Hair:  KMH – CP007
  • Eyes:  Velour – Luly
  • Horns:  Celeste – Neira Horns
  • Makeup/Tattoo:  Nuve – Acolyte & Nyx
  • Wings:  Horl – Bat Wings
  • Nails:  zhu – Kissed long nails
  • Pose:  [piXIt] – the Reaper
  • Pets:  JIAN – Ghost Buddies
  • Backdrop:  The Bearded Guy – Dark Escape

Searching for the perfect pumpkin

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It’s pumpkin time! They’re everywhere, in decor, in food, in coffee drinks, on clothing…  It’s actually becoming a bit of an overload (as does everything in today’s over-saturated world), but my favorite part is almost here… the carving of the pumpkin.  This is when the search for “the perfect pumpkin” begins… the right size, the right shape for the right design…  all leading up to that amazing moment when your (hopefully!) artfully carved pumpkin is lit for the first time… I can’t wait!!! But for now, the hunt for the pumpkin is on! Happy shopping (and happy hunting)!

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Anais.  Rapidly becoming one of my favorite brands, I just love the way KiB mixes style & “recognizable” textures with artful little touches like the off-shoulder, slightly “skewed” cropped top in this outfit (I’m noticing that I definitely have a thing for off-shoulder lol).  Anais includes separate HUDs for the top (20 solids, 10 in each of two “fabrics” as shown in the ad below) & skirt (30 textures split between 3 different plaids)… that’s a lot of different looks & they all say casually sexy comfort!  Sized for Legacy, GenX Classic + Curvy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Erika, & Reborn, Anais is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open through Oct 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Doux – Peach
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  Sequoia – Anabella; IDTTY Faces – Secret Potion 5
  • Tattoo:  Juna Artistic Tattoo – Lory
  • Jewelry:  KUNGLERS – Kara set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  BuY ME – Pumpkin Pose set
  • Location:  Fall Pumpkin Patch

Save Me

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http://Save Me

Save me… it’s been a rough couple of days.  My website went down, which to someone who knows the absolute minimum of WordPress etc is a bit chilling, with visions of an overly daunting challenge starting to make my heart beat a bit faster.  Luckily, once I was able to reach customer service on live chat (not as hard as I feared; the challenge was in finding my password lol) the solution turned out to be quite simple… my account had been suspended for nonpayment since for some reason I had failed to update my contact info with my new address/email when I moved almost 3 years ago and bills had therefore never reached me.  Although they told me it could easily take up to 10 days for my site to be restored, I was back up and running in a matter of hours.  Crisis averted!  Still feeling a bit stressed when I started my photo shoot, I was a bit lost as to what I wanted to do.  And then the song “Save Me” (K.D. Lange) started playing, and I   immediately envisioned one of those parties where you MUST make an appearance and stay for a reasonable amount of time, but all you wanted was someone to rescue you…  And on that note, I am off and running, making up for lost time!

  • Outfit:  Sascha’s Designs – Elleisse Outfit in Blue.   I absolutely love the somewhat edgy attitude of this outfit!  Leather & feathers… what could be better?  How about TWO OUTFITS in ONE?  Choose your color (there are 9) & then relish in both a blouse with optional feather sleeves & a turtleneck with optional shoulder fur (which also makes a great option with the blouse  as I accidentally discovered when exploring the different looks) to wear with a leather miniskirt with optional waist chain… see the ad below for details.  Sized for Legacy, Hourglass, Freya, & Maitreya, Elleisse is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Hair Orli
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  In’K Original – Deep Desire ES; Lempika – Ultra Realistic EvoX #74
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Essentials Collection:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  [piXIt] – Fumer
  • Backdrop:  FOXCITY – Photo Booth Lobby

They said the party would be hot, but this is NOT what I expected

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http://They said the party would be hot, but this is NOT what I expected

Three weeks till Halloween and the season seems to be in full swing.  I have rather mixed feelings about it all… I do have a fantasy-playing alt who fits right in without costume change, and I definitely love dressing up as a sexy spook of some sort or another without crossing over into what I consider “fantasy role-playing”.  It’s the dark side that bothers me… some of it is fun, for sure, but others just go too far for me.  It stops being fun and becomes uncomfortable or even revolting, and that is (to say the least) rather off-putting.  That said, it’s easy enough to avoid and ignore those things inworld… not so much in the real world where there’s true horror occurring  every day, without the fantasy element.  But then that’s what SL is all about, isn’t it?  Avoiding those things in RL that we would prefer to forget about for just a little while while we enjoy those things that we do.  And on that note, I’m taking my sexy witch look out to do some shopping and exploring of all these Halloween themed sims and hunts and events…  happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Samantha Gothic Witch.   You can be “be-witching” in this sexy little strapless striped mini-shift.  With black roses at the hip + optional black roses at the chest, thigh-high matching boots, matching panties, & a black witch hat with a matching ribbon, you’ll be ready to cast your spell!  Available in 10 complete sets (Dress, Boots, Panties, Hat Ribbon) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Samantha is sized for Legacy + Perky, GenX Classic + Curvy, Maitreya, Khara, Kupra, Reborn + Waifus, & is EXCLUSIVELY at POSH Event, open Oct 1st – 17th  (& then at the mainstore).  See the ad below for details. Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  EMO-tions (now MIRJA)– Ruth
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles
  • Makeup:  SAXO – Witch Face Contour & Unisex Hand Fades; [theSkinnery]  Cat Eyeliner;  CAZIMI – Opal Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Rise Design – Hallstat Necklace & Earrings
  • Tattoo:  Juna – Syssy
  • Pose:  STUN Poses – Jisoo
  • Dog:  JIAN – Sugar Skull Pup
  • Backdrop:  Synnergy Tavis – Underworld

Alone with My Thoughts

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http://Alone with My Thoughts

Wow, autumn has arrived RL, with a vengeance. Even here in Florida there’s a slight nip in the air…  I’m wearing a sweatshirt (at least in the mornings and the evenings lol) and outdoor activities are so much more pleasurable.  I do miss those changing leaves and the crunch underfoot, although I definitely do NOT miss all that raking when they fall.  Here on the grid though, I can enjoy all those beautiful colors and autumnal settings without having to do all that backbreaking maintenance.  I’m off to see all those gorgeous sims that exemplify the glory of autumn (be sure to check out Sonder, where I did this photoshoot… it’s definitely a wonderful example of autumn splendor).  Happy shopping!

  • Dress:  Carol’s Store – Evangeline.  I love this fall dress! A simple long-sleeved lightweight knit with a sweetheart neckline edged in white lace, gathered lightly & tied off with a bow, falling with a natural drape to the very tops of your thighs (but covering your butt, which is definitely my preference lol).  Choose from 10 single textures or a fatpack.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Evangeline is sized for Legacy, Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at Cosmopolitan Event, open through Oct 14th, & then at the mainstore.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Banjaran Collection.  What a beautiful necklace & earrings, interesting but not overpowering, the true definition of “accessorizing”!  Banjaran is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Oct round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – 25th.  See the closeup above & the ad below for details.  Also worn:  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Doux – Mecca
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  Sugarose – Davina Eyeshadow;  Fontaine Cosmetics – Sweetheart Lips
  • Pose:  [piXIt] – Dertia
  • Location:  Autumn in Sonder

Underestimating me will be your first mistake

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http://Underestimating me will be your first mistake

I’m a fae.  My kind is slight of build which enhances our flying and agility.  However, I am not purebred fae… the horns I inherited through my father’s line are more than just proof that I am not pure of blood… they are also a sign that there may be more to me than what first meets the eye.  And indeed, they are an indication of greater strength and dexterity than my appearance would seemingly indicate.  Because of that, I have achieved a somewhat unique status among the tribes… not quite belonging, not quite apart, but valued and praised for my ability to defend all creatures great and small…  So go ahead, make my day… underestimate me… and learn your lesson that appearances can definitely be deceiving…

  • Outfit:  Petrichor & Ersch– Beryl.  Who said armor couldn’t be sexy?  Originally introduced at this year’s Fantasy Faire, the detailing on this outfit is simply exquisite… Beryl includes a 48-color HUDs for each of the “elements” — the wrap armor, bolero/sleeves/shoulder armor, legs, matching jewelry (bindi & earrings) — that are each sold separately so you can can create & re-create the looks you want, or in an individual body fatpack (Legacy, Perky, Maitreya, Mounds, Kupra, Freya, Reborn,  VTech) or as a megapack.  Demo available. See the ad below.
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Gloom – Calin Fantasy, worn in Grey Alien
  • Hair:  monso – Natalia
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Hygge
  • Horns:  Cats Claw Designs – Roses on Horns Fiery Silver Roses
  • Makeup:  Knife Party – Millenium; Loa – Trance Face Paint Lip Stripe
  • Ears:  PROMAGIC – Dhairya Tattoo
  • Wings:  Mishmash Fusion – Broken Glass Wings
  • Pose:  !!GemS!! – WarMaiden, with Elemental – Hero Sword
  • Location:  Harshlands

The Warmth of Autumn

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http://Relishing the Warmth of Autumn

I may now live in FL where seasonal changes are limited to “summer” and “not summer”, with occasional flashes of late fall/early winter, but I just spent a week on the Rhode Island coast and in case I didn’t remember, RI made sure to serve up a combination of autumn warmth plus those chilling windy autumn rains.  On my return, I was REALLY able to appreciate not just the beauty but also the warming style of this jeans outfit.  I’m late in doing this so I won’t waste time here with lots of prattle about my life… go shop, now! And enjoy! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Emily Jeans Outfit. Complete sets are available in 10 complete sets (Top, Jeans, Belt) or in a HUD-driven Fatback that includes 12 options, all 100% Original Textures.  Emily is sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya, Reborn + Juicy, & is EXCLUSIVELY at Sense Event, open through TODAY Sept 28th (& then at the mainstore).  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Sorbet
  • Hair:  Exile – Peyton
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1;  Sequoia – Madalina BOM ES; Velour – LAYLA Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Maxi Gossamer – Angel Arrow Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Log w/ Sits:  CIRCA – Moonlight Fallen Log

Thanks for the lift!

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http://Thanks for the lift!

Rain.  We love the result (well, for the most part anyway) but generally not the actual event.  I am leaving bright and early tomorrow morning on our delayed beach vacation (delayed due to COVID) but will be landing 3 hours later in solid, dismal rain.  Thankfully, the next 4 days promise loads of sunshine, although it then turns iffy for the last two days.  But what can you do?  I’ll have my Kindle full of books, and whereas I won’t be able to do any blogging, I will be able to at least look/fave/etc on FlickR.  And of course, we’ll eat. And eat. And eat! Because that’s what you do on vacation when family gets together and it rains.  This is my last post till my return, so have a great week, and happy shopping!

  • Top & Skirt:  Carol’s Store – Alicia.  Leather & lace… a sexy combo that when done right just hits it out of the park… & Carol does it right!  Alicia combines a sexy openwork lace single-tie crop top with a short thigh-split side-zip leather skirt (whew, lots of adjectives there, but it’s just so cute!).  Choose from 10 single textures for both the lace top & the leather skirt (sold separately), top/skirt fatpacks with a HUD for all colors, or a megapack with both fatpacks.  ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Malena is sized for Belleza GenX (Classic & Curvy), Legacy, Maitreya, Kupra, Khara, Reborn, Erika, & Love Momma.  She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the bi-monthly Belleza Event, open through Oct 21st.  See the ad below; demo available.
  • Boots:  StunnerOriginals – Sasha.  Sized for GenX Curvy, Legacy, & Maitreya, Sasha is available in 12 gorgeous colors or in a fatpack with HUD for 50% OFF, only at The Liaison Collaborative, the newly revamped bi-weekly shopping experience, with this round open through Sept 30th.  See the pic below for more details.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  Belleza – GenX Classic
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  TRUTH – Aradhana
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Eyeliner Set Vol 1; IDTTY Faces – Secret Potion; Velour – LAYLA Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Heartsdale Jewelry – Boho Celebration Fiesta Necklace & Earrings
  • Pose:  StoRin – Alice Umbrella
  • Location:  Sainte Rose Sur Mer

Waiting for fall…

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It’s that time, as summer slowly fades into fall (too slowly if you ask me lol).  Even here in Florida, it’s not quite as hot, not quite as humid, but it can definitely never be like fall was up in NY.  We were supposed to be heading up north to New England tomorrow, but my husband came down with COVID, so plans adjusted.  I’m still negative (and plan to stay that way!), so we are now doing a greatly modified trip to the Rhode Island seashore.  Our understanding is that the nights are cool… I cannot wait!  Just putting on a light jacket (like in my pic!) when it’s not because of overactive air conditioning will be such a treat after this incredibly hot and humid summer.  Summer is ending here on the grid too… tomorrow is the last day of summer at my estate… I can’t wait for all those glorious fall colors! Enjoy these days, and all the wonderful shopping that goes with them!

  • Outfit:  KiB Designs – Sabbia.  Nothing makes me happier (fashion-wise that is!) than an adorable outfit that gives me lots of options.  And I have to say, Sabbia makes me VERY happy indeed!  The light jacket almost slipping off the shoulders is just perfect for that little something extra weather-wise, the little crop top sports the most enticing buttons, & both are paired with the cutest high waist buttoned shorts that are VERY short in the back.  And the options!  Sabbia includes separate HUDs for the jacket (12 solids + 12 patterns), top (46 colors), & shorts (26 options)… that’s a lot of different looks! (See the ad below for details.)  Sized for Legacy + Perky, Maitreya + Petite, & Reborn, Sabbia is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Sept round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  Doux – Kiara
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Makeup:  [theSkinnery] – waterline eyeliner;  Velour – LAYLA Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  RealEvil Industries – LUX Celeste Necklace & Earrings (GIFT);  Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Fashiowl – Smells of Fall

Play me like a violin

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http://Play me like a violin

I’ve never played a violin; in fact, the only time I’ve ever even held one was when my daughter was playing it in school , but I’ve always loved the sound of the strings.  It’s amazing what skilled people can do, with any instrument really.  I also love that expression — “played me like a violin”.  It communicates so much, the ups, the downs, the thrills, the despair, and everything inbetween.  My life has been in the “presto” range (somewhat frenetic) of late… trips to the ER with my husband, getting ready for a week-long trip later this week, trying to get as much of my Sept blogging commitment done before leaving on Thursday just in case we don’t get back when we think we will (hello, Hurricane Lee, please make up your mind if you’re going to mess with our trip!)…  Takes a deep breath, concentrating on the music, hearing a new movement starting… Happy Shopping!

  • Gown:  JUMO Originals – Behatti Gown, in 2 versions.  This stunning sheath of a gown with a truly gorgeous yoke includes two versions — solid & lace (see the two ads below).  The lace gown has a HUD with 20 colors; the solid version’s HUD has 20 satin textures + 5 printed silk + 5 sequin (of which I’m wearing one);an optional shine layer is also included. With all those variations, it’s easy to dress Behatti up or down!  Sized for Legacy + Perky, GenX Curvy + Classic, Maitreya, Reborn + Waifu, Behatti is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the Sept round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – 25th.  Demo available.
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  [theSkinnery] – Alanis in Mocca
  • Hair:  no.match – NO RESISTANCE
  • Eyes:  lovelysweet – Brown-Eyed Girl
  • Makeup:  Dernier – Valentina Eyeshadow + Eyeliner Set Vol 1; CAZIMI – Opal EvoX Lipstick
  • Freckles/Moles:  DS’ELLES – Charm Moles; DeeTaleZ – Makeup & Addon, Moles Pack
  • Nails:  Dalila Accessories – Jaya Nail Kit
  • Pose:  MoCap Italy – Violin Player
  • Location:  Theatre on the Hill