Tag: Virtual Worlds

Queen for a Day

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http://Queen for A Day

I’m feeling quite royal and privileged in my look tonight! Of course it’s mostly hidden by this absolute stunner of a gown, but I’m wearing a pre-release of the new V5 Tonic body and it’s definitely giving me that inner glow. Although the Tonic body has always been my favorite, the V5 is a newer, smoother mesh that’s even more beautiful. What does smoother mean in terms of mesh (and yes, I asked the same question)?  Simply put, smoother means easier on the eyes and smoother for animating. Not only is the body itself improved, but it comes with a brand new HUD filled with LOTS of goodies that I’m still discovering — more detailed nipples, more skin tones, more neck sizes, more layer controls, built-in heel lock, more nail polish colors, and the ability to wear different colors on different nails (is that cool or what !?!).

And that’s what’s going on UNDER the gown! Once again Rene Broux of Allure Couture has outdone herself with another stunning exclusive for the now renamed and excitingly relaunched TheEvent (because it’s The event to go to!)… the fit, the texture, the GLOVES (OMG how I’ve missed my gloves, I haven’t had formal elbow-length gloves since I went to a mesh body), the little semi-transparent shoulder drape, the included gold high heels, this is another formal gown to die for… perfectly accentuated by the tiara and earrings from Stone’s Works, which give the added touch of finery, without being too glitzy or overpowering.  I had originally wanted my picture to be one of going to meet the queen at Buckingham Palace, but couldn’t find anything remotely similar here on the grid. Instead, I’m definitely fit to be Queen for a Day myself… or two… or three… so you can come and meet me… 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty, pre-release of the new V5 body
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Romina, worn in Apricot, Freckled Browless; fatpack of 10 skins available in Freckled or Regular (both with browless option) available exclusively for 199L at Designer Circle
  • Makeup: LAQ – Glitter Eyes Applier; Elise – Nocturne Lipstick
  • Tattoo:  Carol G – Breast Black Rose
  • Hair: D!va – Helen in Garnet
  • Gown: Allure Couture – Reign Gown in Royal Purple includes matching Gloves & Gold Heels; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, Ebody, & Standard; EXCLUSIVELY available at TheEvent for October
  • Jewelry: Stone’s Works – Diamond Star Tiara Hair Pin & Silver Star Ribbon Earrings (sold separately); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Artis – AE Stand Model 7
  • Location: Classy Dance Ballroom

Rock Your Rack

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http://Rocking My Rack

The Rock Your Rack Event opens tomorrow in Second Life, and it truly is one of those wonderful events on the grid that shows the very best of what SL is all about. It’s two weeks of music, clothing and art, and many talented designers have created limited editions where 100% of purchases goes to Breast Cancer Research. The fabulous top I’m rocking above is from Moz Designs, is one of these limited editions. It comes in 7 totally different patterns and 7 solids, but all share the same great fitted shape — I love how it really nips in at the waist without looking skintight, and then the little ruffle at the bottom just adds a little feminine flounce. I loved the look  pairing it with jeans and boots (I resisted adding the cowboy hat because hey, I was on a bike lol), but I experimented, and  it also looks great with a short skirt. Great shape, great fit, great textures, great cause… what else is there to say but get out there and Rock Your Rack!!! Oh, and if you’re a member of MOZ Designs’ groups or any of the other sponsors, you get Early Access to the event; be sure to watch your inworld mail for landmarks to any specific booths.

And for all you PC videogame players, don’t forget that I’m offering 10% off at AJ Game Cave; just use code CejaSentMe (expires Oct 1) 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Romina, worn in Butter, Freckled Browless; fatpack of 10 skins available in Freckled or Regular (both with browless option) available exclusively for 199L at Designer Circle
  • Tattoo: Letis Tattoo Culture – Inermis Little
  • Hair: MINA – Frankie, in Dip Dye, available exclusively at the Hair Fair
  • Top: MOZ Designs – “Skylar” Blouse, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass; available in a 7-pattern Fatpack, a 7-solid Fatpack, and a Superpack of all 14 options; exclusively available at the Rock Your Rack Event, Sept 29th – Oct 13th
  • Pants: MOZ Designs – Boot Cut Jeans w/ Belt, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, & Slink Original & Hourglass; available in 3 individual denims and one denim Fatpack
  • Boots: MOZ Designs – Bebe Corto Short Shaft Boot – Solid Leather Pack w/ 3-color HUD; also comes with Boot Tube Socks (not worn)
  • Jewelry: LUMINESSE  – Alavia Demmi Earrings & Necklace Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Sunglasses:  [meisu] Eyewear & Accessories– Minutiae Glasses (HUD)
  • Location:  Soul2Soul Med

Where do I go from here?

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http://Where Do I Go From Here

One thing I’m constantly learning and relearning is that the one thing you can always count on is CHANGE. Sometimes it’s good. Sometimes it’s not. Often, it’s a combination of the two. And this is fall, where the very essence of that change is all around us, so naturally, there’s lots of change happening in my life too. Let’s talk about the good!

First off, in my SL: I have a new sponsor!!! If you don’t know Stone’s Works, you should. I haven’t properly started yet, my first “official” posting will be for the upcoming Rock Your Rack Event, but since I was already wearing this fabulous bauhaus jewelry set, why not shout it out!?! This stunning set is actually how it all began… I’d bought it a little while back but had lost it in inventory and hadn’t actually unpacked it (I know, bad bad bad). It was perfect for this top I wanted to wear, but there was a slight problem with one of the earrings, and I have to commend Darkstone Aeon for his immediate response to my customer service inquiry (I’m sure you’ve all experienced inquiries disappearing into that mysterious black hole). One thing led to another, and I’m so thrilled to now be blogging for this fabulous store, filled with a variety of unusual and artistic items from jewelry to cowboy hats to steampunk to decor to… well, you’ll just have to go see for yourself!

And second, in my RL: I have a brand-new business! I don’t know if you consider yourself a gamer or not. Some of us do, some of us don’t. Some of us don’t consider SL a game, and whether or not we do, we don’t play any other games. Well, if you ARE a gamer, and if you play on the Steam platform, check out the AJ Game Cave. We offer a great hand-picked selection of indie and AAA titles for Steam, at competitive prices. We’re brand-new, so spread the word! For 10% off, use code CejaSentMe (expires Oct 1) 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Romina, worn in Taupe, Freckled Browless; fatpack of 10 skins available in Freckled or Regular (both with browless option) available exclusively for 199L at Designer Circle
  • Tattoo: Letis Tattoo Culture – Inermis Zazil
  • Hair: Analog Dog – Ici, Dark Reds
  • Top: Grafittiwear – Sporty Top, w/ 12-pattern HUD; sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Maitreya, Hourglass, Physique, Ebody, TMP, & Classic; 50% off at the September FitMesh Plaza & Event 
  • Jewelry: Stone’s Works – Bauhaus Beads & Beams Necklace & Earrings (sold separately); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Ana Poses – Santiago 5
  • Location: Soul2Soul Bay

A Killer Combination

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http://H A Killer Combination

It’s been a rough week. I’m so glad it’s Friday, not that it really means much any more considering that I’ve started a new online business where I work from home on the computer all day.  Still, weekend days SEEM different somehow. Perhaps it’s just mental carryover from all the years of getting dressed and commuting hours back and forth to a “real” job and then coming home to change into an outfit like this one.  (How’s THAT for a segue!?!) Just by a quick glance, you can tell it’s an Allure Couture outfit by the attention to detail — the buttons at the front of pants, the zippers at the tops of the thighs and the open ones at the ankles (I LOVE the ones at the ankles!), the inset above the knees, the splash of pattern on the back pockets, the loose folds of the top, the way the bra fits… you just feel so relaxed and easygoing yet still so sexy when wearing this.  And that’s a killer combination… both for you, and for anyone else.  😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Taupe, Browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – Motylac
  • Nails: Petit Chambre – Autumn Nail 2017 (Camouflage)
  • Hair: Analog Dog – Margaret, Dark Reds
  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Amy Jeans outfit in Olive (Bra, Top, & Jeans); in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, eBody & Standard
  • Shoes: Reign – Lottie Wedges (with multi-option HUD)
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Elena Necklace & Earrings (Citrine); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: PO^Z – Electra 1
  • Prop: Nerenzo – Friends Circle (past Group Gift)
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

Black Kitty, Gold Fish, Red Head

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http://Black Kitty, Gold Fish, and Red Head

There are so many parts to putting together a blog, which you already know because I’ve talked about how much I love putting them all together. Discovering the detail in an outfit like this from Sweet E’s is a pure joy — the sheer sections have a wonderful “netted” texture, and while they’re large enough to be quite sexy, they don’t cross over to become what I would consider trashy; on the solid pieces, the pattern is beautiful and rich, ESPECIALLY on the boots, where the lacing and the grommets took my breath away they’re so realistic (as are the zippers!); the chain link “straps” connecting the top and the bottom are extremely well done… all in all, just really well-pleased with all the textures and shading. Found the perfect jewelry, hair, skin… And then I go to do the shoot in a fabulous new sim like Kekeland-Bardeco, only to get knocked out of position while standing out of the way shooting in a doorway — wearing a pretty large modeling light I’ve built btw which simply can’t be missed — by other avi’s not once, but twice, and one of them kept running into me repeatedly.  AND NO APOLOGIES!  NOT ONE! I mean, seriously???  I’m a New Yorker and we have a reputation for supposedly being rude, and I would at least say “excuse me” if I banged into someone, let alone someone doing a photo shoot.  Well, that’s my rant for the week (ok, at least for the day lol)… 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Perla, worn in Cashew, Browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup: 7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Chameleon – Lalit in Henna
  • Nails: Encore – Shades of Purple Nail Appliers
  • Hair: Argrace – Kohaku
  • Outfit:  Sweet E’s – Mauve Wonda Outfit w/ Boots (also available in Teal Print), sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, Venus, Hourglass, Physique, Maitreya, TMP & Classic Avatars; both versions promo priced at 99L (normally 229L) at the September FitMesh Plaza & Event 
  • Lingerie:  Tonic – Corazon Thong (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Jewelry: Indulge Temptation (IT!) – Samsara Set (Earrings & Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Le Poppycock – Fragments of Yesterday
  • Location: Kekeland-Bardeco

A Twisted Snow White?

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http://A Twisted Snow White?

One of the many things that I love about MOZ Designs is that there is ALWAYS something new coming out. The latest creation off the non-stop drawing board are these snug-fitting, beautifully constructed, comfy-looking, eternally stylish rolled-cuff jeans. They inspired me to piece together this thoroughly relaxed curly-gal look with another beautifully detailed  MOZ piece, the Ana Crochet Top, which yes, I wear over a bra but you can choose to go more natural if that’s your style.  And boy, do I need to relax and just hang out here at home with the gang a bit (kind of a twisted Snow White thing going on, don’t you think?), checking through all my messages and demos I’ve picked up from all the September events and shows… Not sure I’ll ever catch up, but at least with MOZ, I know I’ll look good trying!!! 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Junia, worn in Cashew, Browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Fahari
  • Hair: Analog Dog – V, Dark Reds
  • Top: MOZ Designs – “Ana” Crochet Top, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass; available in 6 individual colors, 2 Fatpacks, and one Superpack
  • Pants: MOZ Designs – Roll Cuff Jeans, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Maitreya, & Slink Original & Hourglass; available in 6 individual denims and one denim fatpack; NEW!
  • Lingerie:  Tonic – Corazon Bra (16 color HUD in three levels of sheer)
  • Shoes:  Ghee – SS18 Rickrack Wedges, (16 color HUD plus 3 metal options)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Tarentella Gypsy Earrings & Bracelet; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Infiniti – Flirt, 3; available at Au Lovely
  • Prop: StoraxTree – Birdhouse A13 (includes Squirrel)
  • Location: My home at GlenXi Estates

La Belle Soirée

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http://La Belle Soiree

The minute I opened this box, I gasped. And once I put it on, I felt transported. I just couldn’t believe the detail… it looked like Rene had sat there painstakingly hand-sewing every bead to the bodice. It embodies elegance, but has enough transparency to the bodice to add a definite layer of sexuality.  This dress just needs the minimum touches of jewelry (my earrings didn’t photograph well, but they’re just simple pearl drops) and not too overpowering an updo.  And since it’s designed to be shape-hugging, when you slip it on over my Tonic curves, well, oooh la la… where else could I wear it but Paris? Special thanks here to  Zander Reeves, who helped me make my vision come true since I simply could not find the Paris I envisioned here on the grid, and was kind enough to edit it in for me after first trying to build it, and then bouncing around the grid with me a bit and sitting through my shoot.  On a side note, Champagne is just the first color of the fabulous Aria dress…  and it is EXCLUSIVELY available at the FitMesh Plaza & Event, it’s NOT at the main store. Other colors are to come, though personally, I don’t think any can possibly compare to this amazingly beautiful tone…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Junia, worn in Cashew, Browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup: LAQ– Smokey Eyes Applier; 7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Hair: D!va – Tessa in Garnet
  • Gown: Allure Couture – Aria Mermaid Dress in Champagne includes matching  Heels; in sizes for Tonic, Physique, Hourglass, Maitreya, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, Ebody, & Standard; EXCLUSIVELY at the September FitMesh Plaza & Event 
  • Jewelry: Cailyn Miller – Pearl Twist Earrings (long-gone designer); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  GingerFish Poses – Moonlight and Martinis, #6
  • Location: Evans Country Club & Resort, with Paris edited in by Zander Reeves

The last summer evening

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http://The last summer evening

Even if that hint of fall has not quite yet hit the air, it certainly has hit the calendar. I was actually stuck behind my first school bus yesterday lol! But I do love when the evenings get cool, and the jackets come out, and sometimes a little snuggling is necessary just to stay warm. And although summer is definitely hanging on, the new crop of fall clothes is definitely appearing both in the real world and here in Second Life. I just couldn’t resist either this one-buttoned open denim shirt with its stand-up little collar or these hip-hugging patterned denims (a whole bunch of different patterns, this is the only light one) that came through my “inbox”… sexy, but relaxed, perfect for the in-between change of seasons. At least here on the grid I don’t have to worry about getting my boxes down and moving my wardrobe all around! There’s always room for more!

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • 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: SHANA (Marketplace Only) – Sati Black (Omega)
  • Nails:  ZOZ – Bold Soft Polish
  • Hair: Navy & Copper – Latte (Gingers Hud)
  • Top: Dreams – Cati Shirt Denim w/ 14 Texture HUD; sized for Tonic, Ebody, Isis, Freya, Venus, Maitreya, Ocacin, Hourglass, Physique, & Standard Avatars; Marketplace Only
  • Pants:  ArisArisB&W – Alus61, Adoration Jeans w/ 20 texture HUD; sized for Tonic, TMP, Freya, Isis, Venus, Ebody, Maitreya, Hourglass & Physique
  • Shoes: Reign – Cery Wedges (with multi-option HUD not just for colors, but to make the bands solid or sheer lace)
  • Jewelry: Earthstones – Arron Set, Malachite; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: Le Poppycock – Feminine Weapon
  • Location: Mythical Serenity Photography Sim

Blowin’ in the Wind

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http://Blowin' in the Wind

How many times have I thought “yes, this is it!”, the head I’ve waited for, the best skirt, the best hair designer, the best this, the best that. The answer is countless, and I’m sure it will continue to be so in the future. Because yes, I have once again, broken several promises to myself. I have (a) bought another head… and yes, once again, I feel that THIS IS THE ONE! I adored Sandy, but Athena takes my look two steps further, with eyes that are more slanted and lips that are fuller, both of which were on my wish list.  And although I promised myself to cut back on hair, there’s an amazing sale at Argrace, with every single hair on sale for 100L per color from Sept 1-10, so yes, I (b) splurged on quite a few photographic styles like this one.  As for my outfit, when it’s MOZ mix ‘n’ match, I always wonder how I’ve never put it together before quite like this, because how could I have missed out on this look!?! The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, the answer is blowin’ in the wind… 😉

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento), available exclusively at Uber
  • 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 Brown (Omega)
  • Nails: Hello Dave – FabFree Autumn Skies
  • Hair: Argrace – Haruka (pre-renovation sale from Sept 1-10, with all hair priced at 100L per color, 380L per fatpack)
  • Top: MOZ Designs – Crop Camisole, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Maitreya, Slink Original & Hourglass; available in 6 individual colors/patterns, 3 Fatpacks, and one Superpack
  • Skirt: MOZ Designs – “Moira” Belted Skirt in Brown Floral Denim, sized for Tonic, Freya, Isis, eBody, Eve, Maitreya, & Slink Hourglass; on sale for 50% OFF at the September FitMesh Plaza & 50% Discount Event 
  • Shoes: Reign – Spring Tassel Wedges (with multi-option HUD)
  • Jewelry: Maxi Gossamer – Katerina Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose: PO^Z – Gloria
  • Location: Mystic Timbers Photo

Daydreaming

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http://Daydreaming

According to the calendar, the lazy hazy days of summer are ending… fall is on its way. Though where I live, it seems no one bothered to inform Mother Nature… it’s been brutally hot and humid. It’s nice to find whatever respite is available, some little corner of beauty for a private escape, where you can just let your mind drift along, carried away by the breeze, the music… before you know it, one thing leads to another, and you find yourself daydreaming your cares away. Where better than in a beautiful sim, on the banks of the Thames River, the wind in the trees, the swans in the water… wearing this kick-ass new outfit from Moz, with the slightly sheer skirt (just enough to see the bodysuit in the right light!) ruffling in the breeze… sighs… just a short break, and then back to work…

  • Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty
  • Head: LAQ – Sandy (Bento)
  • Eyes: Avi-Glam – Lucent Eyes, Emerald
  • Skin:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – Merci, worn in Almond, Browless
  • Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
  • Makeup:  7 Deadly S[k]ins – JUICY Omega Lipsticks for LAQ
  • Tattoo: Juna – Ines
  • Nails: Go Frock Yourself – Bronze Omega Nail Appliers
  • Hair: TRUTH – Daphne, available exclusively at Uber
  • Outfit: MOZ Designs – “Vanessa” Bodysuit & Skirt, BRAND NEW; available in 9 colorways of 1 solid bodysuit + 3 skirts, and 1 superpak of all colors (I’m wearing the black bodysuit with a cayenne skirt)
  •  Shoes: Reign – Lottie Wedges (with multi-option HUD), Fatpack available at COLLABOR88
  • Jewelry: RealEvil Industries – LUX Nia Earrings & Necklace (multi-option HUD); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Location: Soul2SoulRiver – Thames River Valley