Tag: Virtual Reality

Miles from nowhere

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http://Miles from Nowhere

People have lots of misconceptions about bloggers, maybe because we’re all so different from each other in so many ways. For example, someone I don’t know (and who didn’t know I was a blogger) commented extensively in group chat at a crowded event that they hated bloggers because “they only blog what they get for free,” blah blah blah.  Well, although that might be true for some bloggers, it really got under my skin. Yes, if you’re sponsored, you get free items from your sponsors to blog; that’s your job. And you can see right there in the blog who sponsors a blogger (I have four sponsors, you can see their logos). But there’s so much more to putting together a look than just putting on a piece of clothing, and speaking only for myself, I often do posts that don’t feature a single sponsored (aka free) item (which is why I’m always cruising sales and events). This particular post is a perfect example. I saw an outfit that I thought would be killer on my curvy body, bought it, and created what you see here where the only sponsored item is the lingerie (and it does happen to be my go-to lingerie for those very short SL styles). And let me tell you, putting together a look is not just a few minutes work… it can take hours and hours and hours, not to mention lots of lindens to achieve a result you’re happy to put your name on. You don’t blog because it’s easy or “for the free stuff.” You blog because you love it. Otherwise, it’s a chore.

Well, enough ranting for today.  I can’t of course, promise anything for tomorrow lol.  As for you Ms. Anonymous AntiBlogger, you know what you can do with your misinformed little opinion.  And as for me, “I have my freedom, I can make my own rules…” 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Java, worn in Maple, Freckled Browless 
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – “Rati” Black
  • Nails: Weaponized Sugar – Intergalactic Nails
  • Hair: Exile – Muse, was available at the Vanity Event, should now be at the main store (multi-style HUD gives 3 totally different looks!)
  • Top & Skirt: AlmaMiranda – Worn Denim Urban Wear, w/ Sunglasses (also includes boots); 9-color HUD, gold/silver sunglasses; sizes for Tonic, Freya, Hourglass, Isis, Maitreya, Venus & Phsyique; MarketPlace Only 
  • Lingerie (barely visible):  Tonic – Corazon Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – Areah Necklace, Earrings & Bracelet (multi-option HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes: KC Couture – Merel Plateau (multi-option HUD)
  • Pose: PO^Z – Babe 4
  • Location: Mother Road-Mirage Motell 66

Hands on the wheel

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http://Hands on the wheel

Well, real life has continued to be a mixed bag, but hey, that’s life, right?  When my iTunes served up this Willie Nelson song, it just really hit home.. “At a time when the world seems to be spinnin’ hopelessly out of control, there’s deceivers, and believers, and old in-betweeners, that seem to have no place to go, Well, it’s the same old song, it’s right and it’s wrong and living is just something that I do…”  Sometimes, being behind the wheel, on a winding road, the wind in my hair, my tunes on the radio, it just feels that everything’s that much better and it will all be okay in the end.

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple, Browless 
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Asha White (Omega)
  • Nails: Encore – Glittery Purple Nail Appliers
  • Hair: MINA – Carol, available at Collabor88
  • Top & Skirt: Gaall – Ella Skirt & Top, HUD has 15 solids + 5 patterns, mix ‘n’ match; sizes for Tonic, eBody, Belleza, Maitreya, & Slink (note, top sizes for Tonic Fine & Curvy are reversed)
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Inlaid Harmony Necklace & Earrings, Purple/Mystic; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Shoes (not visible in shot): Reign – Livi Wedges V2 (with multi-option HUD)
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Red, red wine

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http://Red, red wine

You know how sometimes I write how easily things fall into place? Well, this definitely wasn’t one of those times. Sometimes it’s exactly the opposite, and every single thing is a struggle. Unfortunately, that’s how it’s been the last few days since I got back from my vacation.

First off, I’m sick. Somehow, nothing seems worse than a summer cold. The sun is shining, and everyone is running around with summer activities, and here I am snuffling and sneezing and coughing and blowing my nose nonstop, and basically just feeling lousy. Second, I found the perfect hair demo in my inventory, and couldn’t figure out where I picked it up ANYWHERE. No response from the designer. On top of that, my computer is acting up… nothing specific, just sluggish, freezing more than usual, hanging on FlickR, crashing during SL transport a few times. After a really bad crash like that last night, I reverted… my hair, nails, feet, tattoo, etc. were all back the way they were the day before… not much fun for a fashionista. And then tonight, I finally get myself into the perfect camera angle with what I think is the perfect windlight and boom… not only do I crash, but Windows decides it needs to do an update… and then it has trouble restarting… for more than an hour.  Just what I have the patience to deal with when I’m not feeling well. Grrrrrrrr….. takes a deep breath… well, I managed to stay calm, and personally, I think the results show Sierra off to full advantage one last time while she’s still on her 50% off introduction at the MBA Fair, though I never was able to get quite that same perfect camera angle again… 🙁

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento) available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21 at HALF OFF during the fair; then she moves to the store full price
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: Tameless – Candy
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Fionne, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – Lalit
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Outfit: Cremosas Store – 133 Skirt & Top (12 color HUD for both the top & the skirt, can change the color of the top fringe separately); LOVE the detail on this one, it even looks amazing from the back!
  • Jewelry: LUMINESSE  – Kosazana Pacifica Gold Earrings & Necklace, at the August Swank Event
  • Pose: :LW: Poses – World Inside with Red Wine prop
  • Location: Mythical Serenity

Light my fire

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http://Light my fire

So this will be my last post for a week due to the family wedding I mentioned in a previous wedding. Lots of stuff going on in Real Life; it’s all good,  which is great, but it’s all a bit stressful, too, so a short break is most welcome, although it’s definitely a form of stress in and of itself. Have a great time, in and off the grid!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple browless
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ 
  • Tattoo: Juna – Zhoe, at White Nights @ The Avenue
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Palma
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe (not shown) with optional sheer; ONLY for Tonic bodies. Available exclusively at the MBA Fair.
  • Jewelry:  Shiny Things – Glass Chunk Earrings (extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  GingerFish Poses – Moonlight and Martinis
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

The Elusive Bird of Romance

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http://The Elusive Bird of Romance

I’m off to a family wedding in RL this week… don’t you just love it when romance is in the air? Although not in a wedding vein, I thought this was just such a lovely little romantic look… modern, yet somehow retro at the same time. The dress is short and sassy, with enough skin to tease the imagination but without really showing anything. And it includes matching heels! Paired with the soft tresses, layered braids and floral touches of this hair by TRUTH, it just whispers “Romance me” in soft seductive tones… I can’t decide if I hear a soft sigh in the background or the strains of a romantic ballad… hmmm, why choose? 😉

Ultimate Chicken Horse?

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http://Ultimate Chicken Horse

I’m a city girl, born and bred, but that doesn’t mean I don’t sometimes hear the call of the country life.  Not only that, but I will admit to actually having decent skills on horseback thanks to all those many summers as a kid.  One of the many beauties of Second Life is that I can heed that call without actually traveling, getting dirty, or setting my allergies completely crazy… and I can do so looking absolutely amazing thanks to a bunch of western-influenced styles from Mo at Moz Designs.  Hmmm, maybe I even have time to saddle up and ride off into the sunset before I need to log… course, I first need to get this chicken out of here 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Fionne, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Diana (Omega, Slink, TMP, Belleza, Maitreya, Eve, Signature, Altamura)
  • Hair: TRUTH – Montana
  • Top: MOZ Designs – Fringed Leather Vest, available in 8 individual leathers & 1 Fat Pack, all with changeable buttons; sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass
  • Skirt: MOZ Designs – “Renata” Skirt & Ranger Buckle Belt, available in 6 individual colors/patterns, 2 Fat Packs (1 Solids, 1 Patterns), & 1 Super Pack; in Fat Packs & the Super Pack, belt can also be changed via HUD; sized for Tonic, Slink, Maitreya, Belleza, & eBody
  • Boots: MOZ Designs – Sweetwater Bonita Western Boot
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – Avva Earrings, Necklace, Bracelet (with HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Come a little closer

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http://Come a little closer

7 Deadly S[k]ins has been my go-to skin designer for some time now; it’s extremely rare that I wear a skin by anybody else.  However, although I own two LAQ heads, this is the first time I’ve worn a 7 skin that was actually made specifically for Neve, one of my two heads (the LAQ-designed skins work on all LAQ heads, and my Tonic heads too, and are ALWAYS worth trying). Therefore, I decided to also wear the shape, straight out of the box for the purposes of this post, although I would admittedly “fluff her up” for real use inworld, since her body is a bit too scrawny for this curvy gal’s taste! Either way, the Junia head shape is GORGEOUS, and is of course, fully mod; the skin packs come with 8 tones — 8!!!!, with brows and without — and all at 50% off.  If you have a Tonic body, be sure to note that the tempting lingerie set, premiering today at the MBA Fair.  Both are definitely worth a demo, and a closer look… 😉

Lover Come Back

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http://Lover Come Back

It’s the sad truth that I spend a lot of time alone inworld. It’s actually how I came to be a blogger. My long-time partner has a very busy life in the real world but he’s definitely worth waiting for, so I was looking for someTHING (as opposed to someONE else) to occupy my time. Who knew I’d discover something that I love to do this much!?!  The point is that I tend to take a great many shots to use just one final image; it’s extremely rare that more than one from a series makes it “into print”.  This is one of those rare instances since I’ve been blogging multiple items from Tonic in advance of their availability, and they’re all just so gorgeous, how can I not?

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento) available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21 at HALF OFF during the fair; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe with optional sheer; ONLY for Tonic bodies. Available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21; EARLY ACCESS for Tonic group members TOMORROW 7/31 (landmark to come; watch your group email!)
  • Location: Baja Tides

Rebel Without a Clue

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http://Rebel without a Clue

It really is amazing how you can be in Second Life for seemingly forever (11+ years for me!), and then you stumble upon something so simple you can’t believe you never knew about it before.  Today’s example (and believe me, it’s only the latest), is Teleport History… I just never knew it was there. I’d forgotten to take a landmark after my photo shoot, and was bemoaning the fact when I relogged back on later in the day to get slurls, etc. for this post. My friend Rene Broux very casually (and I’ll note without any laughing or snickering whatsoever) told me what to do… I am humbled, completely, and will try very hard to remember this moment when I was without a clue the next time I’m explaining alphas and the benefits of going mesh for the seemingly millionth time to he who shall not be named… ?

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Fionne, worn in Cashew (browless)
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Dala (Omega, Slink, TMP, Belleza, Maitreya, Eve, Signature, Altamura)
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
  • Hair: TRUTH – Livia, new at Uber
  • Outfit: GeMyles Couture – Kamelia Braced Shorts Set, includes StaceyAnne Knee High Slink Heels (HUD with 32 colors, both plain & in pattern); sizes for Tonic, Maitreya, Physique, Hourglass, TMP, Venus, Isis, Freya, Slim, Pulpy & Classic (available at their Plaza store)
  • Sunglasses: Mulloy – Ticola Glasses (HUD with 16 frame options + 4 lens choices), available at the Tres Chic event
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – Lux Celeste Earrings & Necklace (Group Gift); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: CNZ – Model Moto Poses (Bento), Pose 5
  • Location: Sturgis Black Hills

Sneak Peek: Tonic at the MBA Fair

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http://Sneak Peek for Tonic at MBA Fair

Mmmmm, that luxurious feel of satin and lace, a feast for both the eyes and the skin, but wait! Not yet — it’s only a little sneak peek! Well, there IS a full demo over at the main store, but this exquisite lingerie set isn’t fully available until the MBA Fair opens on August 1st. So go ahead, tease yourself (and maybe someone else too?) with these luscious patterns and satiny solids, with and without the matching robe.  Make sure you pick up the demo for Sierra too, for a whole new look!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: Tonic – Sierra (Bento), PREVIEW; will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Hair: eXxEsS – Avela
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Maple (browless)
  • Eyebrows: DS’Elles – Eyebrow Series 8 for Omega
  • Tattoo: Juna – Melany Tattoo Woman (Omega, Slink, TMP)
  • Lingerie: Tonic – Jardin Satin & Lace Lingerie, PREVIEW; HUD includes 16 solids & 8 patterns for both top, bottom, & robe (not shown) with optional sheer;  ONLY for Tonic bodies. Will be available exclusively at the MBA Fair August 1-21, demo currently available at the store
  • Pose:  Imitation – Natasha 3, Marketplace Only
  • Location: Baja Tides