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The Perfect Touch

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http://The Perfect Touch

One of the many many things I love about Second Life is how easy it is to continually change things up.  The seasons change where I live here — winter to spring/summer, and then I add fall as well — and with each seasonal shift, I find that I’m changing much of the landscaping.  Not just from a green version to a white one, but entire re-envisioning of parts of the landscape.  The same now holds true of my holiday decorating.  For years, I had a Holiday Box (literally), with everything that I used to decorate the house.  I’d of course add a few new things each year, tossing away high prim objects that were available with better technology and replacing them with newer versions.  But this year I’ve noticed a marked difference.  To begin with, it’s my first year in my new home.  And although we had moved quite frequently before, it was generally within the same estate system or two, so the look and feel of the property was always generally the same, because that was what we liked.  Where we live now is completely different from anything I’ve done on the grid before, and therefore a lot of the old ideas just don’t work. I haven’t even lugged the box out of inventory, although a few stand-alone favorites have definitely found their way into new places.  But mostly I’ve been picking up gorgeous items at events and, of course as a blogger, I’m fortunate enough to receive many wonderful items to “play” with.  The result is that I’m creating a whole new space, and wow, is it ever fun!  To try to find the perfect space for everything, and the perfect something for every space!  I’ll be sharing lots of little glimpses here… some may not even last the season, who knows? In the meantime, though, happy shopping!

What I’m wearing:

  • Outfit:  Ashmoot – A/W CoLL Jumpsuit shown with A/W CoLL Mid Tip Toe.  Jumpsuit is available in 6 different earth shades. Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya, in single item packs or FULL Outfit pack at promo price.   EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Shoes in separate pack.  Demos available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Billy, worn in Caramel browless.  A real beauty of an Omega skin, two options of 5 tones each (dark or light, including both omega & BOM, with & without brows) available at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Shape & demos also available.  
  • Hair:  Firelight – Phoebe Hair/Fatpack (Thick Edition).  Multi-shade full bodied wavy style…  Available in 6 color packs or as a fatpack, each with rigged & unrigged versions, in two different effects.  EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 24/19, open Dec 1st – 14th.  Demo available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head: Tonic – Pixie, newest bento head from Tonic
  • 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!
  • Brows:  Avada – Anja Eyebrows
  • Mole/Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Fall Eyeshadows; DS’Elles – Series 8 Lipstick
  • Jewelry:  Sintiklia – Snowflakes Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Eternal Dream – It’s A Snowy Day
  • Location:  my home in Blake Passage
The scene:

Evolving Images – Everything you need to create the perfect holiday setting is available at the December Swank Event, Dec 7th – 31st.  I’ve only used a fraction of what they offer, so you can style the scene your way. To see these items & more, here’s a taxi direct to their Swank Event booth:

  • Retro Christmas Tree Rev2 – lights blink with alternating colors; revolves with an on/off touch
  • Evo’s Snowflake Wreath
  • Toy Elephant
  • White Bear
  • Bull Dog (Copyable)

Getting Ready for the Magic of Christmas

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http://Getting Ready for the Magic of Christmas

As I said in my last post, I’ve yielded to the fact that the holidays are upon us.  And I’m getting ready.  Not just in the commercial way by making lists and buying presents, but also by really working to support the SPIRIT of the holidays. I’m excited to be an official blogger for the SL Christmas Expo, for the second year in a row.  This year’s theme is the Magic of Christmas, and The Christmas Expo Mission is to fight childhood cancer.  If you follow me, then you probably know that I blog quite frequently for events supporting the fight against cancer, and I personally find cancer at its absolute worst when it strikes its smallest victims.  This event is really special, because it not only offers some of SL’s shopping at its best but it provides all of us with the opportunity to help give the gift of hope to those who really need it most at the time of year when belief in magic and good things can run strongest.

I know I’ll be blogging quite a bit about this very special event and all it has to offer, but there’s no way anyone could ever possibly cover it all with a few posts.  Here’s the official statement:  The 9th annual Second Life Christmas Expo will be held on December 5 – 15, 2019 and is a mega event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society. The expo will be supporting Childhood Cancer initiatives of The Society. All proceeds of the Expo will be directed to support research and palliative efforts to help children with cancer.

The 2019 Second Life Christmas Expo will consist of both holiday and non-holiday items from some of the best creators and designers in Second Life, spread across 8 sims!  The Expo will feature special events, including live performances, dance performances, djs, skating parties, a Snowman Building Contest, The Holiday Stockings, The Gift Of Hope Mega Raffles, a Christmas Tree & Wreath Lot, holiday raffles and gotchas, and so much more!   The Holiday Of Hope Ball, for the 9th year running, will be held at the Christmas Expo. We have our Winter Breedables Fair with several of SL’s top Breedable Creators donating One Of A Kind Breedables to be auctioned.  And back by popular demand is the Christmas Bazaar area.   This year’s theme is Believe In The Magic Of Christmas with beautifully designed regions, all making for a great holiday shopping event.

I definitely hope to see you there and that you’ll help support our fight against cancer.  Until then, still lots of getting ready to do!!!! Happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Apple Heart – Maya Outfit with Hud.  This 3-piece outfit — cropped top, joggers, & sneakers — is just so relaxed looking & comfy without sacrificing style!  HUD has 8 colors with 3 different textures for the top.  (Arms & top seam textured separately, as are the stripes on the pants, the waist cuff, the plateau stripes/laces/front/back of the shoes, for a fully customized outfit. Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody Curvy, & Maitreya, Maya is at the Designer Circle 23/19, open Nov 17th – 30th.  Demo available.
  • Pose:  Cara’s Poses – Gifts R Coming.  A re-release of a joint collaboration with Ella from ELLAdesigns, this is just an awesome prop that comes complete with multiple poses to be used separately or together — the one I’m using (for which there’s also an alternate male version) & a sitting pose on top of all the presents.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • 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:  Lamb – Garden
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Location:  Backdrop Central Public Photo Sim

Peaceful Easy Feeling

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http://Peaceful Easy Feeling

I just love love LOVE this pair of outfits. They work so well together, but then they also work so well on their own.  It’s pretty rare I think in a paired set that the man’s outfit works as well as the woman’s does… sometimes it does tend to come off as more of a companion piece than an awesome outfit in its own right.  With Hans and Freya, they are equally fabulous as standalone looks, but when together?!? Look out!  Absolutely awesome!!!  The pattern itself is very unisex, all original textures, with a wonderful assortment of colors. My personal favorite is the green because it really enhances my eyes,  and the blue just makes my Durzle’s eyes really pop… sighs, just knocks me out… but if you look at the full body shots below, you can see that other colors look great too. But if the pattern/colors are unisex, the cut and style are definitely NOT.  Although my sweater is comfy and relaxed looking, the plunging neckline and little miniskirt are VERY feminine.  And Durzle’s pushed-up sleeves and tight-but-not-too-skinny jeans advertise all his masculine charms.  Definitely a love story… one that gives me that peaceful, easy feeling…

Here are the nitty-gritty details of what I’m wearing:

  • Women’s Outfit: Allure Couture – Freya Sweater Mini Dress.  Available in 8 colors or as a fatpack with a HUD, in all original textures.  Includes the shoes! Sized for Slink HG, Belleza F/I, Legacy, & Maitreya.  EXCLUSIVE release at the 7Event, Nov 5th – 20th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • 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:  Exile – Moonlight Stroll
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD9 Eyeshadow; Jessy HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Jewelry:  Sintiklia – Maybel Necklace; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  K&S – What Unites Us? (modified head position)

And the details of what Durzle’s wearing:

  • Men’s Outfit: Allure Couture – Hans Sweater & Jeans Outfit.  Comes in your choice of a Fatpack or can be purchased in any of 8 separate colors.  All textures are original.  Shoes included! Sized for Slink, Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Signature Geralt & Gianni, TMP, & Classic S/M/L.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Male Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Sintiklia – Justin
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph

All Dolled Up

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http://All Dolled Up

Well it’s been a rough month for me personally (a rough few months actually), so I’ll admit that I had some difficulty getting into the spirit of Halloween this year.  So even though today is THE day, I’m avoiding horror and opting for high fashion instead, going with a look that just made me go “ooooh” when I first saw it and “aaaah” when I tried it on. It’s definitely not my normal look; in fact, I even had to adjust my body to get the boa to fit properly, but wow I think it was worth it!  And what better place to strut my little dolled-up look than on the streets of Paris? So instead of Happy Halloween, I’ll just say “Ooh la la!” and leave it there! Either way, happy shopping!

  • Outfit:  Ashmoot – DoLLs Coll O #44.  It may not be a formal gown, but to me, this outfit has so much style, so much joie de vivre, it reminds me of French couture.  Includes the houndstooth corset with matching miniskirt, stockings with garter, mid tip-toe heels, Alice collar bow, big hat, & fur boa.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody, Maitreya & Fitted Standard, in single item packs or FULL Outfit pack at promo price, EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 21/19, open Oct 20th – Nov 2nd.  Demo available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Doux – Aysha
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HD9 Shadow; Jessy Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Livia – Deep Gel Nails
  • Jewelry: (Shiny Things) – Glass Chunk Earrings & Bracelet (extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Bag:  Indigo – Cleo Diamond Bodega Bag in Black (another extinct vendor)
  • Lingerie (unseen):  MOZ Designs – Tangas Thong in Satin
  • Pose:  Pose Maniacs – Olga Walking Pose 1
  • Location:  Little Paris – Orsay

Hello, Ghostbusters?

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http://Hello, Ghostbusters?

So I just realized that just like IRL, I wear a lot of black in Second Life.  There’s one major difference, though… I can do a lot more with it here on the grid! Just the ability to change the tone of my hair and skin, not to mention all the fantastic accessories that are available, makes everything pop so much more.  And of course the styles are just so exceedingly more exciting to wear… and not just because I have the body of my dreams, but it sure doesn’t hurt lol!  IRL I’m often struggling to make the clothes I own fit the occasion; it’s rare that I go out and buy something special unless it’s for a really important wedding or something of that nature. It’s often the exact opposite in SL… as a blogger, I’m usually searching for the “scene” to wear my clothes.  But it generally all works out, in both worlds, though admittedly sometimes it’s harder than others… especially IRL! I will say this though: I have so much fun setting up scenes here in Second Life! Take this one for example… the moment I entered this spooky little backdrop, the entry side “closed up” behind me, and all I could hear in my head was Ghostbusters music… from there, it was easy!  After all, in a spooky situation, who you gonna call???  Happy shopping!!!

  • Dress:  !!smesh – Black Romper & Boots.  Sized for Slink Hourglass, Belleza Freya, & Maitreya, this is a sexy little romper that’s made for curves.  Its plunging neckline can be worn with or without the straps & grommets, & the whole romper has a muted print, which creates an interesting  contrast of not-so-subtle sexuality.  LOVE IT!!!  Available at the Designer Circle 21/19, open Oct 20th – Nov 2nd.  Demo available.
  • Hair:  Firelight – Callie Hair/Fatpack (Thick Edition).  Fun curly hair, shoulder length with long bangs swept up & over to one side, but what makes this hair so different is the thickness… you can just tell it would be bouncy & would demand to be touched.  Available in 6 color packs or as a fatpack, each with rigged & unrigged versions, in two different effects.  See the close-up below.  EXCLUSIVELY at the Designer Circle 21/19, open Oct 20th – Nov 2nd.  Demo available.  A We Love to Blog designer.
  • Backdrop:  Adorably Strange Wares – The Daire Backdrop.  I think this is the coolest backdrop! First off, once you enter, the back “closes” up behind you, so it’s like you’re suddenly in an enclosed room. Spooky, but it also means that you can shoot from any angle without worrying about falling outside the perimeters of the box! Then the ghostly colored lights seep out from under the doors & then mist away; the lights behind the barred door brighten & fade. Truly awesome! Available at the October Swank Event, through October 28th.
  • Headband:   in.SANITY Designs – Black Cat headband.  Just a fun little item to add a touch of Halloween to almost any outfit. Includes a HUD to change the color of the kitties’ hats to any of 5 colors, as well as a resize script. See the closeup below  for an idea of how cute these really are! Best of all? It’s the current GROUP GIFT!!!
  •  Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Lashes/Makeup:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; HDLiners; Grazi HD Lips
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Livia – Metallic Shine
  • Jewelry: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Reve Obscura – Come Over

 

Do You Believe in Magic?

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http://Do You Believe in Magic?

It’s funny, but no matter how old I get, I never forget all the little fantasies and fairy tales and stories I’ve read and seen throughout my life.  Little everyday things may suddenly bring one to mind, totally out of the blue.  Like when a bell rings, I might think of Clarence getting his wings in It’s A Wonderful Life.  When someone complains that they have no idea what to pack (including myself lol), I laugh to myself when I remember that the most important thing is a towel (A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy).  And when I suddenly see a light or a candle brighten in a certain way, I always think of Tinkerbell in Peter Pan.  I know that some people will sneer at this.  But for me, I think that the ability to not only remember but to continue to see magic in the world around me is a gift, one that in today’s world I believe is increasingly valuable.  Of course I know it’s not real; but that doesn’t mean that the thoughts, the possibilities, don’t bring a smile, a lifting of the heart, a lightening of the step, in what can be a heavy, exhausting, depressing world.  And the fact is, magic comes in many forms. There’s magic in a beautiful sunset, in the night sky, in a brisk autumn afternoon, at dusk in the summer as the fireflies gather.  So believe like I believe, or don’t… go ahead and deal with things in your way, and I’ll deal with them in mine. We’ll see who smiles more!

  • Dress:  !!smesh – Felicity.  As much as I love fall, a part of me is still clinging onto summer.  With exceptional little outfits like this, it might become an endless summer! I love the cute teeny little shorts with the gorgeous lace panel that runs all the way around, but the top is what won my heart…  the bra cup with the lace overlay & the hanging ties with little beads.  And the color picker lets you not only choose a color from 24 starter choices but the whole color spectrum as well for the lace top, the bra, & the shorts so you can find the absolutely perfect mix of customized tones that you want.  You can adjust the transparency of the top &/or shorts too. Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, & Maitreya. 
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Maze, worn in Maple browless.  Because this pack of Omega face/body skins also includes BOM skins & yesterday’s experiment worked perfectly, I again mixed a BOM skin for the head with an OMEGA skin for my body.  I love, love, love the result, especially with Maze’s smattering of freckles (I still add my own of course!)!  Fatpacks of 5 dark or light tones are available EXCLUSIVELY at the Dubai Event until Oct 20th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Hut:  Nerenzo Design – Little Shelter.  A great little item for the beach or the garden, the Little Shelter adds a great touch to your landscape, day or night.  Just see below! Includes 54 single & couple animations (I’m posed in one in both shots!), as well as 6 wood textures & 9 fabric options.  Available in both cuddle & adult versions.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Hair:  Argrace  – Nanao
  • Brows:  Izzie’s – BOM Layers Eyebrows Curved
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (System Layer); DS’Elles – Body Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  DS’Elles – Series 6 Eyeshadow
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Nails:  Encore – Shades of Blue
  • Pelican:  Animania – Standing Pelican, Brown
  • Location:  my home at the Hideaway Collective (private)

 

Wide Eyed Wonder

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http://Wide Eyed Wonder

It’s amazing how things keep changing and evolving.  Sometimes I just like to stop and think about all the changes and developments I’ve seen here on the grid in my 12 years here.  In fact, this blog post represents a lot of firsts. Number one, it’s my first post using Bakes On Mesh layers (BOM), which now that Firestorm has released a BOM-enabled viewer, will start becoming mainstream as an option to using appliers as more designers and mesh makers jump on board.  I’m lucky that Akeruka (the maker of my primary head) was an early adopter, updating all their deluxe heads — male and female — for BOM.  Although it does offer some interesting options, I wonder how it will impact the world of mesh.  Mesh completely upended the world we knew… will BOM now turn everything back on its head? Time will tell, I suppose; for now, I’m just kicking myself for having tossed all those system tattoos & makeup, but one thing is for certain in SL: there will always be more to buy!  As for first number two: it’s my first post for Out Shop Cancer, the grid-wide and marketplace shopping event benefiting Making Strides and the American Cancer Society.  Starting Oct. 1 and running the entire month, this event will take shoppers across the grid, exploring and shopping at stores in support of Strides. Store-owners will use American Cancer Society breast cancer vendor kiosks to feature special products in their stores. A directory of participating stores will be available at the Strides office on ACS Island as well as on the Making Strides Second Life website.  You can see me there on the list of official bloggers, part of my ongoing effort to use my blogging and try to do some good in the world, and I’m proud to say that the brand for which I’m blogger-manager — Allure Couture — is a participating store as well.  To kick it off, then, it’s only right that I feature one of our outfits where 100% of proceeds go to support the fight against breast cancer.  In light of the enormity of both of those things, my third first is just a little thing, but to me it’s pretty big… it looks like I finally figured out the emails that go out automatically to my email subscribers.  Of course I won’t know until after this is posted, so fingers crossed! In the meantime, happy shopping, and don’t forget to stop every once in a while and take a look at all the wondrous things around you!

  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Jill Jeans Outfit.  Jack may definitely fall down when he sees you in this outfit, cuz it’s a knockout! The jeans fit great, the stiletto-heeled boots are awesome, but the shirt! With the solid color blocks, the collar, & the shirt tabs, this would be a pretty conservative top… if it wasn’t unbuttoned more than halfway!! Wowza!!!  The outfit includes a 12 texture HUD for the shirt, a 10 texture HUD for the jeans, & a 5 texture hud for the boots.  Don’t want the whole outfit?  A Jeans Fatpack & Shirt Fatpack are also available separately, but make note that the boots are only included with the complete outfit.  Sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V & Maitreya.  Available EXCLUSIVELY throughout October at the main store as part of the Out Shop Cancer event, with 100% of proceeds going to support this incredibly worthy cause.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Jazzy, worn in Oak browless.  This pack of Omega face/body skins also includes BOM skins; because I just figured out my BOM-enabled head but haven’t experimented yet with a BOM-enabled body, I mixed the two types, using BOM for the head & Omega for my body & IT WORKED PERFECTLY!!!  (One note in case you try the same… you must do the face/body Omega skin first & THEN do BOM, otherwise the applier knocks you out of BOM mode.)  Whichever way you choose to go, Jazzy is a simply gorgeous skin with just a light touch of the most awesome soft moist lipstick.  Fatpacks of 5 dark or light tones are available EXCLUSIVELY at the Sense Event until Oct 8th.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo (deluxe bento, now with BOM)
  • Body:  Slink – Hourglass Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (System Layer); DS’Elles – Body Freckles (Omega)
  • Makeup:  Izzie’s – Whiskey Smokey Eyeshadows (BOM)
  • Hair:   Iconic – Rio
  • Jewelry:  Pure Poison – Cat Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Pose:  Fashiowl Poses – Smells of Fall Pose Set (includes cat)
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove

Singing and Dancing in the Rain

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http://Singing and Dancing in the Rain

OK, so another classic movie has made it into my blog, this time a musical. You may as well know… I LOVE musicals.  I love to sing and dance to them… and although I’m pretty good at remembering all the words and all the moves, I unfortunately have absolutely zero talent.  Can’t sing a note lol. But I don’t let that stop me, because the fact is I FEEL great when I’m singing and dancing.  If the others around me don’t appreciate it, well, that’s just too bad lol.  Sometimes when it rains, when I’m in exactly the right mood, I hear that da-da-da-dum, da-da-da-da-da-da dum in my head, and I just can’t help it.  (If you know the movie, you’ll know what I’m talking about; if you don’t, shrugs.)  I’ll even admit that once, many years ago when I was in college and it was lightly raining when I left for a midnight astronomy lab, I actually sang and danced in the rain just like Gene Kelly.  Ok, ok, so it wasn’t “just like”, but it felt fabulous, and I’ve never ever forgotten it, even after all these years!  So let this pic be my little homage to one of my all-time favorite old-style classic musicals. And who knows, maybe we’ll both be dancing the next time it rains!  😉

  • Dress:  !!smesh – NEW! Iris.  If you’re a steady reader of my blog, this dress may look somewhat familiar. For good reason… I’ve blogged this style last month.  But the fact is, I LOVE this style, so when the designer re-created it in a new fabric, I jumped at the chance to show it off again.  As I said before, it reminds me of a very stylish, men’s shirt missing its top.  A few buttons in the middle are unbuttoned, as are the sleeves almost up to the elbow; open mesh panel running all the way up the sides & on the half sleeves.  Comfy, sexy, & so easy to wear since it includes a matching thong & wedge sandals! Want to make it a bit more risque? there’s a HUD to adjust the sheer & make the dress as transparent as you like (up to 40%). Sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, eBody Curvy, & Maitreya.  At the Designer Circle 18/19 Sept 8th – 21st.  Demo available.
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Milly.  Such beautiful colors on this tattoo, which comes in 3 shades (Dark 100%, Medium 75% & Light 50%) for Altamura, Belleza, Slink, Eve, Maitreya, Omega & Classic avatars.  25% OFF which means this fabulous tattoo is only 140 L$ at the Designer Circle 18/19 Sept 8th – 21st.  Closeup is below.
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Gipsy Rose Earrings.  100% unrigged resizable mesh jewelry, materials enabled, HUD driven. 7 packages discounted at 60L in the MP and store; 1st package with 10 metal versions, 2nd-7th packages with 10 metal versions plus 8 up to 11 gem colors per package (you can choose 2 different colors at a time for the inner & outer rings of gems).  See the closeup below.  A We Love to Blog designer.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK, now available with BakesOnMesh
  • 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!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Makeup/Lashes:  SlackGirl –  Thay Deluxe Lashes; Eyeshadow HD10
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Hair:  Argrace  – Kohaku
  • Pose:  Antaya – Umbrella (Free gift)
  • Location:  Zathyra

Play Misty for Me

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http://Play Misty for Me

I’m much more of a book person than I am a movie person; I don’t go anywhere without a book and there are times when I read a book a week.  But that doesn’t mean I don’t love movies, they’re just not as integrated into my day-to-day.  There are definitely certain movies that stand out in my memory and interrupt my thoughts now and then.  Some of them are among the greats — Casablanca, Gone With the Wind for instance… others are the blockbusters (think Lord of the Rings).  But others that fall way short of that mark,have something — some moment, some scene, some thought — that struck home and has become part of MY story.  These include Moonlighting (“snap out of it!”), Defending Your Life (Shirley Maclaine hosting the Past Lives Pavilion; being able to eat whatever you want and never gain weight!), The Princess Bride (Inconceivable!), and Play Misty for Me (I’m sorry, but Clint Eastwood was just too gorgeous in it lol).  Like so much else, these movies drift through the deep waters of memory, rising to the surface suddenly by a stray current created by a random catalyst.  In this case, the catalyst was the moody background of this windlight.  It made me think of mist… and well, mist either always make me think of Brigadoon (another B or C movie favorite, and one I can sing to!) and/or Play Misty for Me…  Of course now I’ve got the music from Brigadoon running through my head, because I’m definitely not feeling “as helpless as a kitten up a tree” in this dress… Just be thankful you can’t hear me sing!  😉

  • Dress:  WellMade – Jamille Dress.  On a scale of 1 to 10 for sexy, this dress is definitely a 10.  It has all kinds of teasing little features — the satiny halter top that rises from the skirt front leaving the sides & back bared… the laces on either side of the skirt front… the very short cut of that skirt…  But part of what makes it a 10 in my book is that it exudes sex while maintaining class & style… it never crosses that line over into what I’ll call “slut wear”.  Let’s face it: slut wear is very prevalent & definitely has its place here on the grid at least, but I generally prefer those styles that skirt the line without crossing it, keeping a bit of mystery to add to the allure. Includes a 25-color HUD with separate settings for the top, skirt, skirt front, laces, & bow at neck so you can go as colorful or monotone as you like.  Sized for Tonic, Slink HG, Belleza F/I, eBody Curvy, Jomo Fox & Maitreya. At the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  Demo available.
  • Jewelry:  IT! (Indulge Temptation) – Serendipity Necklace & Earrings.  6 packages of multiple options: 10 metals, 8-11 gems + 8-11 stones versions, only 150L per package.  See closeup below.  Available at the Designer Circle 17/19 August 25th – Sept 7th.  A We Love to Blog designer.  Also worn: Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
  • Head:  Akeruka (AK) – Cleo, one of the new deluxe bento heads from AK
  • 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!
  • Skin:  theSkinnery – Giulia (Freckled version)
  • Hair:  Stealthic – Jealousy
  • Tattoo: Juna Artistic Tattoo – Doilies
  • Eyes:  IKON – Triumph
  • Makeup/Lashes:  SLACKGIRL –  Thay Deluxe Lashes: HDLiners
  • Freckles:  Izzie’s – Heart Mole & Freckles (Omega)
  • Nails:  Plastik – Madpea Iconic Heat Polish
  • Shoes:  Reign – Saffron Heels
  • Pose:  DePerla (Pose Fair Gift; Marketplace & Events only)
  • Location:  Backdrop Cove

You call that a cup of coffee?

Posted on by cejalaval

http://You call that a cup of coffee?

I do love coffee.  I love everything about it.  We order from a roaster down in the city and lift our noses at supermarket brands.  In order to avoid shipping charges, we order quite a bit at one time — especially during the big sales they have — and I just love the smell when you open the box. Heavenly!  And I don’t stop there…  I also love memes about coffee, coffee mugs (I have quite the collection since it’s a must buy every time I go on vacation lol), and I noticed that I take a substantial number of shots here in SL with a cup of coffee… I’ve even made an album of it lol!  This is the first time though that I’ve done a shot with Crichton drinking coffee… it’s funny how a cup that’s just perfect for me seems lost in those big paws of his! I guess he’ll be getting a lot of those free refills!  😉

  • Outfit: Allure Couture – Luca Slacks Outfit.  Although the pants fit great, with the top few buttons undone, the patterned Luca shirt is really what makes this outfit sizzle.  Sold in fatpacks according to size, which are available for Slink, Adam, Aesthetic, Belleza Jake, Signature Gianni, TMP & Classic.  Each fatpack includes 5 separate appliers for the slacks, 7 for the shirt, & 4 for the included shoes (which are really spectacular in the white version!), so that you can mix ‘n match colors according to your own style.  A We Love to Blog Designer.
  • Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Milo V1,  the August Group Gift for guys, comes with a full range of tones.  I’ve chosen to wear Earth, my favorite summer tone because to my eye, it’s not too light & not too dark.  I feel that Milo has a fresh, open, amiable look about him but with a hint that there’s something definitely going on in that mind of his.  You can’t go wrong with this Omega applier, because it’s FREE to all 7DS members during the month of August! See below for a closeup…
  • Head: Akeruka (AK) – Clay, the latest male deluxe bento head from Akeruka
  • Eyes:  IKON – Odyssey
  • Body:  Slink – Physique Male Bundle Mesh Body, including Physique Body, Dynamic Hands, & Feet
  • Hair:  Volthair – George
  • Pendant:  Stone’s Works –  Spirit of the DragonRFL
  • Location:  Mythical Serenity