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

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https://Hot wine... the perfect antidote to forgetting your coat in the cold!

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?

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https://Outsparkle the season

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…

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https://The holidays can be a lonely time for those who are different or alone...

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

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https://Cat-ching up

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?

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https://It's only the wind, isn't it?

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…

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https://Why do we have to wait till Halloween, it's just not fair

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

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https://Fae in Atomic City

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

Autumn leaves

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https://Autumn Leaves

Living in Florida, I do miss fall in NY, all the colors and that crunch of leaves underfoot, that small bite of chill starting to enter the breeze once the sun goes down… What I DON’T miss is the raking… my hands hurt just at the thought of it!  And although I gave up rolling around doing angels in the pile of leaves long long ago, leaving that to the kids and pets, here in SL it just seemed a perfect way to show my love of the season.  Clean-up is just so easy lol!!! Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  Allure Couture – Kimmie Jeans Outfit.  Cropped animal print top with classic jeans & matching heels, classic style at its best!  (And we know how I do love my animal prints!)  Available in 8 single 100% Original Textures or in a HUD-driven Fatback with 12 textures. Kimmie is sized for Reborn+Waifus, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, Maitreya+Petite+ LaraX+XPetite, & is a BRAND-NEW EXCLUSIVE only at Sense Event, open Sept 18th – Oct 8th.  (Normally I’d have the ad below, but computer issues prevented my saving the image, so you’ll just have to go check it out at the event!) Demo available.  
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  no.match – NO_FUSION (group gift)
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Hype – Something Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1; Velour – Layla Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Earthstones – Balamani Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Props:  CJ Creations – Autumn Cluster of Leafs Raking (incl pose); JIAN – Leaf Pile Pupper & Hedgehog Buckets

Another troublemaker banned from the garden!

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http://Banned from the garden!

Don’t you wish sometimes that you had enough control where you could just ban someone from your world??  Not to get political (though there are PLENTY of folks I would ban if I could lol), so we’ll use Loki as an example… someone who just can’t resist causing trouble, it’s just part of their nature.  I mean sometimes you just want to stand there and scream “Can’t we all just get along?”  Perhaps enough banning would help all the Lokis of the world change their ways, but sadly, I am not a witch doctor and there is no power in this interconnected world to effectively ban someone from society.  But it’s a tempting thought, no?

  • Outfit:  Jangka Design – Oona.  A perfect example of why Jangka is IMHO a leading fantasy designer… no matter what fantasy genre an outfit belongs to (medieval, scifi, etc), the styling & detail are just top-notch!  Just look at Oona… leather, bones, fur, straps, & metal, all “finely wrought”.  Available in 6 individual colors or as a fatpack; boots, shoulder armor, & armbands are available in black or brown; the awesome headdress is available in 4 colors. Sized for Legacy, Maitreya + LaraX, she is 100% full body original mesh.  Demo available. 
  • Head & Ears:  LeLUTKA – Gaia Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  LEGACY – Mesh Body Special Edition, Feminine
  • Skin:  Petrichor – Wyldeia Pastelle, worn in Azuri
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Nala
  • Wings:  Decoy – Blooming Fae: Wings Midnight
  • Pose:   piXit – The Reaper
  • Props:  DOBS – Witch Doctor Staff; Mish Mish – Bunny Fluffz, Brown Dutchie
  • Backdrop:  T-Spot Home & Garden – Eternal Passage

Just breathe…

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http://Just breathe...

Sometimes you just need a moment to breathe… Considering I no longer have an ultra-demanding job, it’s amazing how stressed I can get.  My 5+ year-old computer has been struggling, not just with SL (BUGSPLAT!) but freezing even with everyday tasks… freezing to the point of having to unplug it, even the power button not working.  We’re going on a 3-week-long vacation in October, and with 3 pets at home, making arrangements for their in-home care has been a huge issue.  And don’t even let me get started with all the health issues that have been cropping up.  Hopefully today marks the beginning of the end for all that.  Computer is ordered.  New monitor is ordered.  Pet care is arranged.  Doctors have been/are being seen.  And I just downloaded a new updated version of Firestorm, so hopefully all that crashing after TPing home will be done.  Breathes deep and appreciates the beauty around me… Enjoy!

  • Outfit:  I.M. Collection –Simone Dress.  Another adorably sexy little dress that continually elicited comments from my partner!  Low cut (I needed nipple covers), wrap top with spaghetti straps, cinched in waist with a cute metallic belt, & then a two-tiered swingy bottom… sexy indeed! Includes coordinated heels plus a 100-color HUD with 7 Jewel options + 3 metal options (see the ad below).  Sized for Reborn+Waifu, Legacy+Perky+Bombshell, & MaitreyaLaraX.  EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE at the current round of Designer Showcase, open Sept 5th – Sept 20th.  Demo available (just click for menu, then demo). 
  • Head:  LeLUTKA – Nova Head (EvoX)
  • Body:  eBody – Reborn+Waifu
  • Skin:  Amara Beauty – Monia, in Rose Kiss (body skin by Velour)
  • Hair:  S-Club – Bella
  • Eyes:  EUPHORIC – Freya
  • Makeup:  Tutti Belli – Jaded Collection Eyeshadow; Dernier – Eyeliner Vol 1;  BNNB Makeup – Bielo Lipstick
  • Moles:  Moccino – GIFT (Face); Ambar Beauty – Natural Moles (Body)
  • Jewelry:   Beloved Jewelry – Manika Necklace & Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  STUN – Violet
  • Location:  Naturally Naughty Photo Studio