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Fighting those birthday blues…

Posted on December 24, 2024 by cejalaval

So it’s my birthday today, Christmas Eve… tough time to have a birthday, not just for me, but for everyone… It’s not just the date itself, but I’ve always gone a bit overboard in my head about my age and what I’ve accomplished not just in the year past but in my life to date and what I hope to see in the future. And the older I get (and this is a big milestone year, one that will NOT be mentioned lol!), the less I seem to accomplish and the less time there is out ahead of me. My current way of dealing with it (which actually seems to work for the most part) is to indulge myself and just wallow for a bit… after I’ve gone through that for a day or two leading up to today, I can wake up and go, okay, ENOUGH. Let the new year begin! So, the new year (and new decade of life) has officially begun… happy birthday to me (and happy holiday shopping to us all)!

Outfit: Carol’s Store – Beatrice Sweater & Skirt. I love the look of this outfit, it’s just such an effortless look that embodies style! Choose from 10 single colors for the cozy ribbed knit cropped top, & 10 for the skirt with fabulous detail at the waistband, or you can opt for a fatpack for either or a megapack for all, where the HUD now includes the ability to easily add tint so you can customize colors to create your own unique look (which is exactly what I did here because I wanted something bright that was NOT in Christmas colors)! ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Beatrice is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma. I’m sorry to say that Beatrice was at Uber until the 22nd, but in line with my birthday blues, I was having a tough time getting psyched for blogging so I’m a bit late, but have no fear, she’s now at the mainstore! Demo available.
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
Body: eBody – Reborn
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: WINGSDG – ES0615
Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Jewelry: Beloved Jewelry – Snowflake Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Pose: Le Poppycock – Enough Said
Backdrop: SATO – Indoor Xmas Moon

Don’t worry, we’ll find our way!

Posted on December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 by cejalaval

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It’s the time of year when we start to re-evaluate our choices, maybe more so for me than others, because on top of it being the holidays and New Year’s, it’s also my birthday. And (for me, anyway) that re-evaluation includes my choices inworld. One thing is certain… I don’t like looking young in SL. I’m no longer young IRL, and it rubs me the wrong way to look too young here on the grid, it’s just not who I am. I had originally made a conscious decision that my fae didn’t need to look as mature as my human avatar, after all, she is fae and therefore blessed with longevity and not quite as subject to the aging process. And originally, she looked somewhat non-human, but a tweak here, a tweak there, and suddenly she’s very human looking, and very young at that. That look may work for certain styles, certain characters, certain concepts, but she’s just not who I want to be any more. And with the magic of SL (and the awesome new holiday head free from Lelutka), I have created a somewhat older, more hardened, wiser, experienced fae, who I have christened Xanthe. I may have already tweaked her too far into humanlike from where she started, but as we all know, that is a great deal of the fun behind character creation here in SL… one that I still fully enjoy when the rest of the magic is sadly fading (seems to be a cycle for me, one that comes at the end of the year like clockwork). Where do I go from here? We shall see, but I think Xanthe will find her way, while Thea will happily frolic in the glade… Happy Holidays!

Outfit: Jangka Design – Holly. Another perfect example of why Jangka is IMHO a leading fantasy designer… the styling & detail are always just right, with those extra-special little touches (such as the decorative holly at the hips in honor of the season). Available in 5 individual colors, a limited edition, or as a fatpack; boots & kneepads are available in black or brown, Holly is 100% full body original mesh, sized for Legacy + LaraX. A slightly modified version (Holly II, which also includes a Reborn size) is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Enchantment, open Dec 13th – Jan 4th. Demo available.
Head & Ears: LeLUTKA – Camila Head (EvoX), new FREE head for 12 Days of Christmas
Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
Skin: Petrichor – Vareni Blue, worn in Hadrieni
Hair: KMH – CP007
Horns: Static – Taffeta Horns
Makeup: Loa – Nashwa Eyeshadows + Trance Face Paint
Wings: Seven’s Selections (now Vaengi Wings) – Thread Leaf Wings
Crown: Faunus – Xmas Crown (FREE Group Gift)
Pose: elephante poses – Tink
Dogs & Sled: Teegle – Arctic Dog Sled, currently available at Enchantment
Location: Enchantment Presents Once Upon a Snowflake

It’s sparkle time!

Posted on December 17, 2024 by cejalaval

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You know that moment when you prepare to walk into the party or you hear the crowd moving into your room, and you just smile and make sure your inner switch is turned to ON? With the continuing onslaught of parties and gatherings (often with the same people!) during this busy season, it can sometimes be hard to turn on your inner sparkle… but with this amazing look, you might just outsparkle the season! Shine on, girl, and enjoy the holidays!!! Happy shopping (and be glad it’s not on your feet lol)!

Outfit: {Le’La} – Dadine. Includes a 30 color HUD for the belted jumpsuit, heels, fur jacket, plus a glitter gems add-on for the jumpsuit (you can also turn the materials on/off which changes the whole look of the fabric). Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, LaraX+XPetite, Kupra+Khara, & Erika, she is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open through Dec 20th. Demo available (just click on poster).
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
Body: eBody – Reborn+Waifu
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: S-Club – Kim
Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
Makeup: Sequoia – Selena BOM ES & Liner
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Jewelry: Zibska – Emma Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Drink: ChicChica – Lavender White Chocolate
Pose: Russkaya – Love Animation
Backdrop: SATO – Christmas Purple and Black

Hot wine… the perfect antidote to forgetting your coat in the cold!

Posted on December 14, 2024 by cejalaval

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Hot mulled wine seems to be a big thing in parts of Europe… It was everywhere we went in Europe last month, which was a very good thing considering how cold it was and how insufficient my coat was at keeping the cold at bay (hey, I live in Florida; my outerwear — and the ability to carry it on a plane — is limited lol!). Personally, I still prefer hot apple cider, which I guess is more of an American thing, but one of the friends I was traveling with went wild over the wine! And it certainly does warm you up AND give you that relaxed sultry feeling that you can only get from red wine… wish I had some here before I go out in our version of cold (which is definitely NOT what I used to experience up north) and do more shopping! Enjoy!

Dress: KiB Designs – Blair Dress w/ Sweater. Sometimes you just want to look chic & pulled together, looking sexy in a restrained sort of way. That’s Blair. Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, GenX Classic+Curvy, & LaraX+XPetite, Blair includes a texture HUD with 12 colors for the dress, 12 for the sweater, 5 for the belt leather + 2 metals (see the ad below). She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Dec 5th – 20th. Demo available.
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
Body: eBody – Reborn
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: Wasabi – Chili Winter Ed. Hair (incl ear muffs)
Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
Makeup: Sequoia – Anabella BOM ES + HYPE – Something ES; CHINOCASTORE – Raven LS
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Nails: ::NN:: – Scarlet Cateye Short Almond Nails
Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer –Jessica Sanctuary Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Pose: Amitie – Autumn 1
Location: Frogmore, Goblins Knob (provides cup of wine)

Want to light me up?

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by cejalaval

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We all need a little sparkle in our lives! But if you’re like me, you like to sparkle without blinding everyone around you… and that’s exactly what you achieve with this stunning little dress. Perfect for all those non-formal occasion where you still want a bit of bling… I wore it out dancing and my partner definitely had stars in his eyes! Happy shopping!

Dress: I.M. Collection –Aubin. You can outsparkle the season without overplaying it in this stunning highnecked cocktail sweater dress. Sized for Reborn, Legacy+Perky, & LaraX, Aubin includes a 14-color HUD so you can sparkle for the holidays and beyond (see the ad below). She is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Dec 5th – 20th. Demo available (just click for menu, then demo).
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
Body: eBody – Reborn
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: D!va – Stephanie
Makeup: Sequoia – Selena BOM ES & Liner
Nails: poema – Nubian Night Manicure
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Jewelry: Heartsdale Jewelry – Valentina Collection Earrings & Brooch; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Dogs: JIAN – Samoyed Puppies
Pose: [piXit] – Light Me Up
Backdrop: Synnergy Tavis – Christmas Baubles Photobooth

The holidays can be a lonely time for those who are different or alone…

Posted on December 7, 2024 by cejalaval

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Holiday time is definitely here… everyone is so happy, putting up decorations, singing songs (that music is EVERYWHERE), searching for what gifts to give, and the parties, OMG they never stop. I DO appreciate it all, it IS fun, I participate, but it can sometimes just be so overwhelming. Rarely does anyone ever stop and think, even for just a single moment, that for some of us it’s not OUR holiday, these are not OUR traditions. All that happiness and joy does bring up a bit of an outsider feeling, and I just miss my home planet and OUR traditions all the more. The human holidays can be such a lonely time for those who are different, or alone, or just struggling in some way. I need to remember that I’m not the only one feeling “outside”, and look for others so that we can all lend understanding and support to each other while continuing to join in all the festivities. It won’t be long before the garlands are down, and the music reverts, and life can just go back to normal. But oh, the shopping will also revert, and holiday shopping is definitely the best! Now there’s a pick-me-up!!!!

Outfit: Petrichor & Ersch– Alloi. Another outfit with that unique & instantly recognizable Petrichor+Ersch style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.” Alloi is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu, & as always, there’s a variety of 40-color fabric HUDs to choose from. In the mainstore; demo available. (See the ad below)
Head & Ears: LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
Skin: Alexandrite – Mistyque in Python
Hair: monso – Jinx
Eyes: Sequoia – Radioactive
Horns: Antaya – Unisex Krampus Horns
Wings: Horl – Bat Wings
Xmas Accessories: Faunus – Poinsettia Crown, special 50L item @ the Dec round of WLRP; Drunken Brokkr – Stjarnan Hand Jewelry, x-mas special @ the Dec round of WLRP; The Looking Glass – Merry Lanterns 2021 Centerpiece & Under the Same Moon Romance Wall Planter Xmas
Bat: HEXtraordinary – Bat Cat
Pose: Diversion – Apocalypse
Backdrop: The Bearded Guy – New Horizons

Cat-ching up

Posted on November 20, 2024 by cejalaval

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Coming home after a long vacation is such an awesome feeling…. nothing like being away to really make you appreciate the home you’ve created. However, it does definitely come with its drawbacks, one of the biggest being catching up, and when you have a houseful of animals, there’s a lot of “cat-ching” up to do as well! Cats really make you pay for having the audacity to leave them in the care of others, even while allowing them to stay in their own home… and that’s on top of the thousands of emails and buckets of mail that await your return (not to mention all the dirty laundry that accompanies you home lol)! Now to catch up on my blogging too (not to mention my shopping)… Time to relax and settle in, and get to work (and play)!

Outfit: Carol’s Store – Kaya Jeans & Sweater. This outfit just says “comfort” but it definitely says it with style! Choose from 10 single colors for the cozy ribbed knit top, & 10 for the skinnyleg jeans, or you can opt for a fatpack for either or a megapack for all, where the HUD now includes the ability to easily add tint so you can customize colors to create your own unique look! ORIGINAL MESH with materials enabled, Kaya is sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX (Classic & Curvy), Lara+LaraX+PetiteX, Kupra, Erika, & Momma. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of the Cosmopolitan event, open through Nov 23rd. Demo available.
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
Body: eBody – Reborn+Waifu
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: S-Club – Kerr (includes earrings)
Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
Makeup: Sugarose – BROOKE Eyeshadow & Lipstick
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Jewelry: Pure Poison – Cat Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Pose: STUN – Grimes
Cats: Rezz Room – Bengal Cat Family

It’s only the wind, isn’t it?

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by cejalaval

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It’s that time of year! Even down here in Florida, the air has taken on a distinct chill, with long sleeves and long pants and sweatshirts suddenly a necessity when venturing outdoors. The wind is still gusting, some lights got blown out during the hurricane and haven’t yet been fixed, and with the sun setting earlier, that early evening dog walk has taken on some spooky tones… I love it! And with Halloween moving to the forefront here on the grid, that “tone” somehow snuck into my pic… and then I just decided to go with it! To hear that suspicious noise behind you is way more fun in a pic than in real life, wouldn’t you agree?

Gown: Sascha’s Designs – Fabiola. This sensually low cut & clingy floral gown includes 3 different add-on skirts — sleek, flexi train, & mermaid (worn) — plus an optional semi-transparent shawl (also worn). Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky, Maitreya+LaraX+XPetite, Fabiola is EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE in your choice of 6 colors or as a fatpack ONLY at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – Oct 20th. Demo available.
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX) w/ add-on scars
Body: eBody – Reborn+Waifu
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: S-Club – Flora (includes earrings)
Eyes: EUPHORIC – Freya
Makeup: SUGABEAUTY – Midnight Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1; Opulein – Harmony Lipstick
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Jewelry: Heartsdale Jewelry – Faerie Queen Collection Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
Pose: Influence(HER) – Socialite
Location: Silent Melody

Why do we have to wait till Halloween, it’s just not fair…

Posted on October 13, 2024 by cejalaval

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I’ll be missing Halloween this year, I’ll be on a European holiday. Of course, I’ll be seeing what it’s like overseas on that special day of the year, which will of course be interesting; I rarely do much any more IRL, it’s more the inworld goings on that I enjoy, which are already in full swing, so in that respect, I’m not missing it at all! I plan on having a devilishly good time while I can! Enjoy!

Outfit: Twist – She the Devil Costume. This could easily be where the line “you sexy devil, you” came from! This devilishly sexy costume includes the bodysuit with its tail wrapped around your thigh, over-the-knee boots, horns, & wings. Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, GenX Classic+Curvy, Lara+Petite+LaraX+XPetite, Kupra, & Erika, she includes a 20-color HUD (see the ad below). She the Devil is at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Oct 5th – Oct 20th. Demo available.
Head: LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX) w/ add-on scars
Body: eBody – Reborn+Waifu
Skin: Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
Hair: TRUTH – Potion
Eyes: Gloom – Suupaa
Makeup: Gorsimi – Azagoth Lipsticks II
Moles: Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
Pets: JIAN – Feline Frights
Backdrop: Synnergy Tavis – The Graveyard

Fae in Atomic City

Posted on October 11, 2024 by cejalaval

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I will admit that I don’t frequent this fashion style very often, but there has always been something about Steampunk that just draws me in. The combination of styles and eras — not to mention airships!! — is just so unique, it’s fun to create a look and then see where it takes you! Me, I usually end up exploring and shopping! Speaking of which, I’m off! Enjoy!

Outfit: Petrichor & Ersch– Lya. Another gorgeous dress with that unique Petrichor style that I consider to be pure “seductive fantasy.” Includes the dress, cinch corset, arms, belt, chest strap, all of which have individual HUD controls to change color or turn on/off hide options. Straps, corsets, & cogs decorate this cute little dress, & as always, the detail, style & fit are all amazing, as is the range of options in each of the 5 fabric packs containing 40-color HUDs (there’s also a MegaPack if you can’t choose just one or 10 single colors if you can). Lya is sized for Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, LaraX+XPetite, GenX Classic/Curvy, Mounds, Kupra, & Reborn+Waifu. Exclusively available at the current round of the Engine Room, open through Oct 20th. Demo available.
Head & Ears: LeLUTKA – Gaia Head
Body: LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
Skin: Gloom – Calin in Papaya (body skin by Velour)
Hair: KMH – Hair F266, now at Engine Room
Eyes: Gloom – Tirel
Makeup: Knife Party + Millenium – Eye makeup, liner only; Nefekalum – Golden Agiz Face Stripe (old Engine Room gift)
Headgear: PIXEL BOX – SL21B Gift
Jewelry: Swallow – Earrings E05
Wings: BMe – Mechanical Copper Wings
Pose: STUN – Fay
Location: Atomic City