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After the Shower

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Blogging adult home decor items can be tricky when both your blog and your FlickR account are rated safe.  Generally I opt for the pure “no avatar” route (which also opens up some additional home decor groups in FlickR that require no avatars in the shot), but in some instances, I really feel that it takes the “human” touch to make a scene come alive.  And yes, although all of the animated items in this set are adult in nature, several did have non-sexual animations, but I felt those went too far the other way, deep into PG territory.   For the purposes of creating the right mood without crossing any lines, I therefore opted for a somewhat controversial route… using a separate pose.  For me, it works, intimating that it’s an adult set-up without going into actually showing anything adult.  If I crossed another line and did another no-no, well, so be it.  I like it, I hope you like it, and I hope my sponsors like it.  Other than that, all I can do is say “Happy shopping!”

  • Bench:  Salacity – Bath Bench.  Adult item with solo & couples poses with props, plus three texture items.  The perfect addition to any bathroom setup!  EXCLUSIVELY available at the very first Spicy Event, January 10th – 27th. 
  • Shower:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Shower.  Animated with 8 bento couples cuddles + sequence, 8 bento multi-speed  adult + sequence, 6 male + 6 female bento singles + sequence.  Shower goes on/off by touch; door opens by touch as well.  Both adult & cuddle versions available EXCLUSIVELY available at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.  (NOTE: shower floor is not included)
  • Sink:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Sink.  Animated with tooth brushing & face washing, vase prop menu on touch, animated water appears when you sit.  EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.
  • Towel Rack/Floor Mat:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Towels & Mat.  9 color texture change menu.  Another EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.
  • Wall Art:  Tylar’s Treasures – Midori Bathroom Wall Art. 9 color texture change menu.  Another EXCLUSIVE at TWE12VE January 12th – 31st.

Also shown:

  • Hamper:  Magnum Opus – Basket Hamper with Towel
  • Towels on Floor:  Magnum Opus – Folded Towels
  • Shelves:  E-mesh – Decorative Bathroom Shelf
  • Pose:  MC*Poses – Girl Going Out of the bath #001 (includes towel)
  • Set:  custom-built by me

The Dressing Room

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http://Well, what do you think?

Do you shop alone for clothes or do you have a shopping buddy? I basically do all my shopping alone, though there are times I definitely consult my “stylist”, my absolute best friend inworld Rene Broux.  Since most of my shopping IRL is online these days, or if not, it’s still definitely on my own, I sometimes miss those days of stepping out of the dressing room all excited, looking for affirmation that yes, this outfit looks great.  Here inworld I sometimes question “does this work” when I’m mixing ‘n matching from different brands (as I did here) though I rarely need to ask “is this me”.  For example, this adorable skater skirt comes in several fabric choices… this particular plaid felt a little “schoolgirlish” for me and I was going with a chic black-and-white tweed, but when I added this jacket and top, suddenly it pushed the outfit into a sexy mix of contrasts that I fell in love with.  This is EXACTLY the happy but slightly questioning look I would have when stepping out of the dressing room, asking “well, what do you think?”  Since no one was there, I’ll have to ask YOU lol!  Happy shopping!

  • Top:  !!smesh – NEW! Jacket & Top. VERY versatile, hangs beautifully, can be worn separately.  Includes a HUD that lets you color the jacket, the inside (the lapels), & the top separately using a color picker so you can adjust the tone to exactly where you want to be.  Transparency is also on a slider (that’s why the button placket is darker!); you can also go full bright if you choose.  Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody Curvy, Dragon, Tiger, & Maitreya. Demo available.
  • Skirt:  MOZ Designs – “Britney” Skater Skirt. Original fitmesh in cute plain colors OR Burberry, houndstooth, & colorful plaid textures! Sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, & eBody.  EXCLUSIVE at the January eBento  Jan 11th – 31st. Demo available.  Remember to wear your Muses tag for 25% OFF instore & at events!
  • Boots:  MOZ Designs – “Evie” Thigh High Boots. Original fitmesh in suede & soft anilene leather, sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, & eBody.  Available at the January eBento  Jan 11th – 31st & at the mainstore. Demo available.  Don’t forget that Muses tag for 25% OFF instore & at events!
  • Backdrop:   CEBO – “Fitting Rooms” with built-in pose set.  Simply awesome backdrop/set for any fashion blogger, it comes complete with 12 stands & 4 sits.  And of course, you can always use your own poses & use it purely as a backdrop, but these poses are just so good! EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.
  • Head, Skin, Eyes:   LOGO – Willow
  • Makeup:  LOGO – Enhanced Ombre Glosses
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Diva – “Womo”, at Collabor88
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  L&B Jewelry – Boho Earrings & Necklace (Free Gift); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band

Romantic Privacy… in Bed

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Although I certainly knew it before, one thing that has definitely literally been driven home for me this month is how many gorgeous beds there are out there.  I could very happily spend quite a bit of time bedhopping, looking at the gorgeous styling, rotating all the textures, and sampling the animations. In fact, I’ll confess right here that that is exactly what I’ve done lol, and what I show here in my blog are the ones that are my personal favorites, shown in the way that I personally prefer, based on the space that I have.  And that’s important… EVERYONE’S taste is different.  You may love a set a set I show, but prefer a white bed… read the details.  Just about every bed I show has texture change built in, which you can usually play with at the in-world display, as well as see all the coordinated pieces that are available.  Beds are some of the most fun shopping you’ll have, especially with sets like this which have given as much attention to the solo sits as the couple… great fun!  Happy shopping!

EVHAH – Boracay Bedroom Set, truly a dreamlike bed with its curves & lots of candles, that just says ROMANCE. The headboard makes me think of antlers, which is perfect for my mountain log home, but with the hanging fabric as well as a round top curtain (not shown, since it doesn’t really fit indoors), this bed is equally perfect outdoors in a beach or tropical setting.  Includes 9 texture changes for all the fabrics, & is loaded with animations for singles & couples, cuddles & adult.  The hanging fabric not only adds to the beauty of the bed, but it also provides a sense of seclusion & privacy no matter where you are.  And did I mention all the candles? Being indoors, I didn’t use the little ones that are designed for scattering around the floor, but there are still plenty… soooo romantic! EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.  The set includes lots of other pieces; here’s what I’ve shown:

  • Boracay Bed (includes the rug)
  • Boracay Table
  • Boracay Octagon Lamp
  • Boracay Lamp
  • Boracay Curtain (on the door)
  • Boracay Branches

Here’s what I didn’t show:

  • Boracay Curtain Round
  • Boracay Vase
  • Boracay Deco Wall
  • Boracay Divider
  • Boracay Centerpiece
  • Boracay Candle

Snuggle with Me

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Well, I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but where I live, we’re back in the cold.  Somehow that little dalliance with warmer temperatures just made it worse.  Now Mother Nature saying is saying “Hah, just fooling! Here, take that!” as she blows freezing air right off the river at me as I shiver and rush the dog through her paces.  All I want to do is go home, climb back into bed, burrow under the blankets, and dream of snuggling with my baby… Instead, I have to get dressed and go to work.  It’s just not fair lol… at least on the grid I can enjoy the beauty of winter without freezing my you-know-what off, or tp off to tropical climes.  Ahhhh, that’s the life!  Shop happy!

  • Outfit:  1 Hundred – Snuggle Me Set, worn in Mint (8 color options available).  I just love the simplicity of the cropped little top, the heart shaped waist, & the torn-out knees on the leggings.  Adorably irresistible, & that’s the point isn’t it when all you want is to be snuggled?  Sized for Hourglass, Freya, & Maitreya, & EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.
  • Head & Eyes:   LOGO – Mae.
  • Skin & Shape:  LOGO – Naomi, worn in Blossom, together with a very slightly modified Naomi shape which is specifically made for the Mae head.
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Doux – Air
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Cae – Reesha Collection; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Infiniti – Close 3 (Gift at La Vie en Pose, January 10th – 25th)
  • Bedroom:  NaughtyBits – Brandi Bedroom, featured in yesterday’s blog; available exclusively at the 1st round of the Spicy Event, January 10th – 27th.

Spicy and Sweet

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Have you heard about the Spicy Event? It’s brand new, dedicated to adult furniture and ONLY adult furniture — no fashion, no accessories, no body parts, nothing else at all.  The event opened its doors on January 10th, and this first round will last through January 27th.

I thought for my very first Spicy blog, I’d focus on this absolutely stunning bedroom set.  No, at first glance, you can’t tell it’s adult furniture, but believe me, it most definitely is, with hundreds of high quality animations.  But one thing that does immediately strike you — especially if you see it on display — is that it’s HUGE… the entire suite consists of 17 individual pieces.  Sometimes I think that can be offputting for those with small spaces, so rather than try to jam everything in, I wanted to show how this set could be beautifully utilized by picking and choosing pieces that I felt made for a perfect bedroom.  You may not choose to use the same pieces as I did; in fact, that’s why I’m showing the room done in two ways, swapping the fireplace out for a wardrobe and dresser.  In fact, the set is offered in two different fatpacks & lots of other ways, because the designers get that everyone has their own taste, their own needs, their own amount of space. The point is that no matter what the size of your room, what pieces you select, or what textures you choose (yes, there’s lots of choices for both fabric and woods!), this is one sweet “naughty” bedroom set!

NaughtyBits – Brandi Bedroom.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the very first Spicy Event, January 10th – 27th.   Pieces shown in the main picture are:

  • Bed – over 560 animations; bedding & wood texture change menu
  • Bedside tables (left & right) – touch on/off Lighting & personalized photo frames;  texture change menu for wood &  lamp
  • Fireplace – log fire & candles all have a touch on/off menu; texture change menu for wood, marble, runner & artwork
  • Bench Seat – over 60 animations; cushion & wood texture change menu
  • Bedroom Wall Hanging – texture change menu for artwork
  • Dance Ottoman – over 65 animations; cushion & wood texture change menu
  • Chandelier – touch on/off lighting
  • Floor Lamp – touch on/off lighting
  • Ancient Greek Pottery Decor (large & small)
  • Area Rug
  • Live, Laugh, Love Wall Decal

A simple swap, shown in the alternate pic below in place of the fireplace:

  • Mirrored Dresser – texture change menu for wood, runner & roses
  • Wardrobe – over 60 animations; wood texture change menu

Not shown:  Sofa; “Naughty Girl” ottoman

Set:  Sainstreet – Gift Room Backdrop (FREE on MarketPlace)

SCOOOORE!

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I love games! In real life, I watch Jeopardy every night, play board games, cards, and all kinds of word games.  Inworld, I love things like hand-and-foot and cheesy, and my partner and I admittedly play quite a few things competitively (although we do play Hand-and-Foot as partners).  I love to win, but I honestly don’t mind losing either as long as it’s a good competitive game (though of course it’s still better to win, right?).  So when I saw this set of poses, I immediately knew it was perfect for me… if only it was playable lol!  But you can score too; just check out the things I’m wearing… then go have fun shopping!

  • Head: Tonic – Pixie, the newest bento head from Tonic, has been updated! Most of the tweaks aren’t really noticeable (at least, they weren’t to me), but the BIG news is that because the position of the teeth has been adjusted, Pixie now has a great smile! This change has made a great bento head even better, & definitely worth checking out!!! (FYI, the other bento heads from Tonic have all been updated too!)
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Milaine, worn in Butter browless.  Such a beautiful Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows), just coming off exclusive introduction at the Winter Spirit event, & now available at the NEW 2020 main store.  I’m wearing her totally without makeup… definitely a new favorite!
  • Top:  Tonic – Long Sweater Outfit Bundle.  The bundle includes the Long Open Sweater & the Snowflake Scoop Tee, sized for Tonic Curvy, Fine, & Mini-Fine.  This awesome knit sweater is also available on its own, with a HUD of 24 colors.  Just want the tee with its deep scoop & snug fit? That’s also available by itself with a 24-color HUD.  All are EXCLUSIVE at the January eBento  Jan 11th – 31st.  Demos available.
  • Pants:  MOZ Designs – Boot Cut Jeans.  You know how you always have that favorite pair of jeans in your closet, the ones you just naturally gravitate to? That’s exactly what these are for me inworld.  Awesome fit, extremely comfy, & I have to admit, I just love the tooling on the belt. Available in stonewash, distressed, & ombre denims, or in a fatpack with 6 textures + black/brown belts. Original fitmesh, sized for Slink, Belleza, Maitreya, Tonic, eBody, & Eve.
  • 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:  Stealthic – Cadence
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Omega)
  • Nails:  SlackGirl –  Just You Stileto Mesh Nails
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Parisienne Love Heart Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  [Empowered] – Football Table Pose Set

A Place of My Own

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http://A Place of My Own

Just one of the many things that I love about Second Life is the ability to constantly to make things over, without a lot of fuss.  To suddenly decide on the spur of the moment to just renovate a room because you see something you want is not something most people can do in real life (at least I don’t think it is; it certainly isn’t something that I can do without a great deal of hassle and expense, not to mention getting my spouse to agree lol).  But in SL, it’s incredibly easy and for me one of the things that keeps it all so refreshing and new.  I redo everything relatively often — furniture, landscaping, houses, even where I live (I’m not even talking about my looks, which obviously change all the time as a blogger).  This set caused me to completely rethink the upstairs area in my home.  Before, I had an easy chair in addition to my bedroom set and vanity.  Now, I have a complete sitting area.  And I have to say, not only does it look fabulous, but it’s already being used (and not just because it’s adult furniture lol)!  Happy shopping!

Casa de Bebe:  Revival.  Absolutely an awesome set that works either in a living room setting or, as I’ve chosen to use it, as a sitting room off a bedroom.  Includes texture changes for the furniture (I’ve shown 3 of the 4 for the furniture itself), the pillows, & the blanket, so you can customize the look to your taste.  LOADED with animations, for singles & couples, including adult. EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.  Here’s what I’ve used from the set:

  • Revival Sofa
  • Revival Armchair, two versions (one with pillow; one with pillow & blanket)
  • Revival Coffee Table
  • Revival End Table
  • Honeycomb Carpet
  • Coffee Table Magazines
  • Sedona Maple Bowl
  • Good Fortune Cup of Tea
  • Green Bottle & Stem
  • Dutch Delft Lamp (turns on & off)
  • Philodendron Plant
  • Summer Flower Garden Folding Screen

Not shown: Sedona Arabella Console

Also shown:

Heart of Stone

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I’m a softie.  Always have been.  Over-sensitive, a soft touch.  I tear up at commercials (I need to leave the room for those commercials about the homeless cats and dogs, I just can’t bear it).  But sometimes you need to harden your heart and power through whatever situation needs to be handled, to just pull yourself together and do what needs to be done.  That’s been the situation with my mom for quite a while now, beginning a few years ago when I had to take her car away after she totaled it (well, I didn’t TAKE it away, I refused to let her get a new one).  A few months ago, we had to move her into memory care when it became obvious that she was just losing touch with reality.  There were a few times there when she didn’t recognize me; one when she couldn’t remember almost anything or anyone beyond her childhood.  It’s hard.  I miss the woman she was.  But this is the way it is, and the way it will be from now on.  She had a good life, she’s in a good place as long as the money holds out, and somehow thinks she’s on a cruise that somehow never ends and is nowhere near the water, but since there’s no reasoning with dementia, you just go with it.  So I need to change that bleeding heart of mine into one of stone, and just be strong and do what needs to be done.  And I’ll save my tears for all those little four-legged creatures that I can actually help and do something about.  And oh yeah, happy shopping…

  • Outfit:  [Icewerk] – BlackBerry.  Includes the form-clinging sleeveless black Tube Dress (which can be worn alone), the cropped suede jacket that IMHO hits at the absolutely perfect place, & the over-the-knees black suede boots with the most awesome silver buttons going up the side.  I love all the little touches — the buttons on the jacket lapels match the buttons on the boots; the sole of the boots is the same color as the jacket, the hanging zippers on the jacket, the realistic wrinkles on the dress… THAT’S style.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the last round of the Designer Circle 26/19, open Dec 29th – Jan 11th. 
  • 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 – Mecca
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD9 Eyeshadow; Jessy HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Serendipity Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  WetCat – “Last Christmas” (Winter Holiday Gift)
  • Fountain:  Dench Designs – The Ice Fountain

Romeo in Black Jeans

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I heard the song “No Myth” today in the shower (of course I wrote all this last night, so it was yesterday morning lol), and haven’t been able to get it out of my mind ever since.  So when I started thinking about my next post (this post), I of course envisioned Crichton bare-chested in a pair of black jeans that I knew I had received to blog.  The rest of the outfit then just fell completely into place, one of those effortless looks to put together because the vision in my mind was just so clear and luck was smiling down on me.  (I know I’ll pay for it another day, but hey, I’ll enjoy it while it’s here!)  It’s my first post done completely on my new computer, from the photo shoot to the editing to the posting, and am I ever happy to not be crashing constantly, which of course was always at the most inopportune moments when I stood to lose the best angle, the best windlight, and so on.  The full migration isn’t anywhere near done, but at least from a blogging and SL perspective, I’m all moved in!  It will still be a bit till complete while I wait for answers on a few support tickets, but in the meantime, happy shopping!

  • Jacket:  HERO – Alessandro Jacket.  Simple, sexy, open black leather jacket, sized for Slink, Signature Gianni, TMP, & Classic. EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.
  • Pants:   Nala Design – Silva Men’s Regular Jeans.  Includes a HUD of 8 denim textures. Sized for Slink, Adin, Jake, Gianni, Gamit, Onupup, & Classic.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the January Swank Event, January 7th – 31st.
  • Hat:  Stone’s Works –  American Eagle Grey Suede CowBoy Hat. Unisex cowboy hat with a textured band studded with gold eagles AND a resizer built in, so it easily fits whatever size head you have or to adjust over many hairstyles.  You can see the fabulous detail in the closeup below.  EXCLUSIVELY available at the Driftwood Event, Dec 31st – Jan 24th.
  • Head & Skin:  Akeruka (AK) – Clay (deluxe bento, with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Male Physique Mesh Body
  • Hair:  Vango – James
  • Eyes:  IKON – Odyssey
  • Pose:  Wrong & The Owl – Static Male Poses #15, pose 3
  • Location:  Skyeland home of Rancho del Cielo and Family