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If you lived in NYC during a certain time frame, you may know (or at least have heard of) a dance and night club called the Limelight. It was a pretty unique venue for its time… a converted church, it made quite an impact even from the outside.  It was so popular, in fact, that it spawned other locations in the US, but the original has always been considered the most “significant and infamous.” For some reason, the combination of doing a city shot and wearing a skin called Lime brought all kinds of memories rushing back… not just of the Limelight itself, but of the neighborhood, where I lived for many years.  The Limelight was just a very New York place, and for those of us born and bred in Manhattan, it holds a special place in our hearts and minds… though I’ll be the first to say that this is definitely NOT the look I would have worn to the club and since I lived only a few blocks away, I would never have been hailing a cab either (not to mention that NYC sidewalks don’t look like this lol)! But those days are long ago and far away, so for now, all i have to say is TAXI!!!!  😉

• Top:  MOZ Designs – NEW!  “Dani” Belted Halter.  Although this stylishly cut halter that includes the leather waist-cinch comes in a variety of patterns, I just couldn’t resist wearing one of the white versions.  And yes, you heard me (or should I say, read me) right… there are several different variations on white, based on fabric. I chose the white linen because I just love the way the pleating comes across, & the light summer feel of the texture.  As always, you can choose from individual colors or various fatpacks — whites, patterns, etc.  And in the fatpacks, you choose both the color of the halter, the color of the cinch, & the color of two belt-clasps on the back. Original fitmesh sized for Tonic, Slink H/P, Belleza F/I, eBody, & Maitreya.
• Skirt:  ROA – Suki Skirt.  Part of an Asian-inspired collection, this skirt is the perfect accompaniment to the belted halter… they look like they were designed for each other!  Includes a HUD with 6 texture choices, this skirt is sized for Slink H/P, Belleza F/I/V, TMP & Maitreya. A We Love To Blog designer.
• Shoes:  Aternat – Runaway Heels.  LOVE LOVE LOVE these heels which have that added bit of style every shoe-lover is always on the lookout for! Sized for Slink, Belleza, & Maitreya, these awesome heels are available in black, brown, or white for 100L each; at the Designer Circle 08/19 April 14th – 27th. 
• Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Lime worn in Cashew Browless.  Lovely Lime!!! What a beauty!!! Totally clear & fresh, just like citrus, perfect for summer!  Just a touch of liner at the outer part of the upper lid, the barest hint of nude gloss… just wow! No makeup needed, but if you want to add it, she’s ready for it… Fatpacks of dark & light tones are available EXCLUSIVELY at the Cosmetic Fair, April 15th – 30th. Demos & shape also available. To see how gorgeous she is before adding any cosmetics from the fair, with no retouching whatsoever, see below for a sampling of 4 browless tones.
• Body:  Slink – Physique Mesh Body Original, Full Version including Hands (Dynamic) & Feet
• Head: LAQ – Athena (Bento)
• Brows:  LAQ – Brows 1
• Hair:  Doux – Air
• Freckles & Moles:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Moles & Freckles #5;  Izzie’s – Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
• Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
• Backdrop:  Pseudo – Townhouse Scene; seems to be Events Only
• Pose:  Simply Dvyne – City Living (incl. Purse Prop)

Lime in the Browless option of the following tones (left to right): Marshmellow & Butter (light tones); Cashew & Maple (dark tones)

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People think blogging is easy. And maybe for some it is. For me, I wouldn’t say it’s easy (probably because I’m a bit of a perfectionist and get hung up in the details), but it’s definitely a labor of love.  I won’t go into all the details here… I’ve done it before, and if you blog you already know it; if you don’t, you probably don’t care lol.  But I’ve learned that beyond the skills of creating a look and a creative setting — catching a moment in time, if you will — are things like lighting, which can drive you mad! This blog is dedicated to a perfect solution for that, one that I am so thrilled to have found, & even prouder to be able to say that it’s by my newest sponsor, Salacity.

• Outfit:  Apple Heart – Amanda Dress, a lovely & not so simple sundress. With a criss-cross wrap in front, & straps across the thighs, Amanda includes a HUD with 10 Textures/10 Colors/2 Metal Options where you can choose options for the bodice, the skirt, & the ribbons separately. Sized for Tonic, Slink P/H, Belleza V/I/F, & Maitreya.  Includes flat sandals with matching HUD for Slink, Belleza & Maitreya. A We Love to Blog Designer.
• Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – MissBehave worn in Caramel Browless, Natural (with my own freckles). MissBehave has a bit of an attitude & a bit of a difference… she comes in two options: lots of freckles or natural.  Discounted fatpacks — 250L for 8 tones — are available at the Designer Circle 08/19 April 14th – 27th.  Shapes & demos also available.
• Lighting:  Salacity – Studio Lights.  One of the biggest challenges in taking fashion photos is getting the lighting right. You want shadows & a beautiful windlight, but you also want to be sure that what you’re blogging can be seen in the actual colors it comes in.  I had created my own little light source that definitely helps, but this set is a MAJOR step up. It includes a full range of lighting equipment based on what real life professionals use; these are active projectors, each set up to be exactly like its RL analog.  Each one has both an adjustable level of intensity (25%, 50%, 100%) as well as color (warm, cool, neutral).  For this particular shot, I chose the Single Spotlight & the Side Softbox, but there are several other pieces of equipment available as well. See below for a pic of what’s available. The fatpack for all the lights is L$250. They are also available in sets: Umbrellas, Spotlights, and Softboxes, each L$99.
• Head: Tonic – Coco, one of the two NEW bento heads from Tonic; fully mod & Omega-ready so you can easily customize her to make her truly unique.
• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
• Hair: TRUTH – Mitzi
• Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
• Makeup:  Izzie’s – Appliers Fall Eyeshadows; Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lipgloss
• Jewelry:  Sage – Juno Jewelry Set; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Pose:  Upside Down Poses – Zoota’s Pin Up 1 (Ceja); [DB] – Shooting Time (Crichton), Marketplace Only
• Location: Comhar Free Public Photo Studio, Garden & Caves

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I love Second Life, which is a good thing, because I certainly spend enough time both inworld and in RL working on things related to it.  But sometimes it seems that certain things are just repeated, done over and over.  And yet, when something different comes along, it’s not always immediately welcome.  These pants are a perfect example… Because it seems like almost every pair of pants I own here in Second Life is lo-cut — sometimes to the extreme! — my initial reaction when I saw these high-waisted pants was admittedly one of hesitation.  But thankfully, I decided to try them on, and all I have to say is boy, was I ever wrong!  WOW!!! If I may so myself, these pants make my curves — especially my butt (which is already enhanced with Tonic’s booty control) — look absolutely AMAZING!!!  And although I’m sure they look equally good with a full-length top, I simply love the combination of the high waist with a short cropped sweater like this wonderful little off-shoulder find… What a refreshing difference!!!!  And yes, there’s been lots of exclamation points in this post lol… but I think it deserves every single one!  And to celebrate, even though it’s getting colder outside again after a 2-day reprieve, it’s definitely time to tiptoe through the SL tulips and welcome those initial signs of spring!!! 😉

• Head: Tonic – Coco is the new bento head from Tonic that I’ve been blogging about for weeks.  I adore Coco because I finally have my slightly slanted eyes that I’ve wanted since day one, & being fully mod & Omega-ready I’ve been able to customize her to make her truly individual.  Available EXCLUSIVELY at the Skin Fair through March 24th where Coco is on sale for a special introductory price of 50% off.  If you haven’t picked up your demo yet to see what kind of unique look you can create for yourself, you really are missing out.
• Pants:  MOZ Designs – High Waist Flair Hem Pants, with a fit & style that is absolutely unbelievable. Whatever shape you’ve got, it looks incredible in these pants! Recently updated to include more mesh bodies, these pants are now Original Fitmesh for Maitreya, Slink, Belleza, Tonic, eBody & EVE, in this wonderful linen texture (this particular color has a subtle stripe in its weave, just gorgeous!). Available in a variety of single colors or a Superpack.
• Top:  lovelysweet Boutique – Mia Sweater; this comfy-looking, subtly sexy off-shoulder crop sweater comes with a halter top that you can wear separately or in combination. Includes a 6-color HUD for the sweater, 5-colors for the halter. A WLTB Designer.
• Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Cassidy, worn in Cashew Browless.  Based on LAQ, Cassidy is a brand-new stunner of an Omega skin.  She’s so stunning, all I’ve added are my freckles! Fatpacks of dark & light tones are available EXCLUSIVELY at eBento March 10th – 31st.  Demos & shape are also available.
• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
• Hair:  eXxEsS – Palma
• Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
• Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
• Jewelry:  Minimal – Chelin Letter Necklace C; Aurealis Jewelry – Mother Earrings; Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Shoes:  Eudora3D – Vintage Clogs (Group Gift)
• Pose:  {NANTRA} – Tiptoe Through the Tulips
•  Location:  Mystic Timbers

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The minute I saw this outfit, I knew I wanted to blog it. And the look came together so easily, it was like a dream… but the shoot!!! OMG, talk about a nightmare. I know it’s my own fault… I get an idea in my head, and sometimes I just can’t let it go. This outfit immediately spoke to me of competent young professional… that air of quiet confidence when you feel totally secure that you not only know your stuff cold but you look damn good doing it.  And yet I couldn’t find a pose I liked or a venue/backdrop that worked, and I searched EVERYWHERE. I got sidetracked and spent time doing a shoot as a schoolteacher in a classroom; I ended up with a really good shot, but it just wasn’t quite sitting right and I wasn’t happy. Then suddenly the PERFECT pose dropped in my inbox, and there I was, reinvigorated to go back on the hunt, widening the search to include a conference room.  Suddenly, Marketplace to the rescue! Personally, I’m thrilled with the result… it may not be exactly what I envisioned, but it captures the essence to perfection.  And to me, that’s what it’s all about.  The pose (as you’ll see below) is called “Cappucino?”, but really, no one should expect this girl to be getting anyone their coffee…  😉

• Head: Tonic – SNEAK PREVIEW #2!  Coco the new bento head from Tonic is in pre-release until the March Skin Fair. She’s just a gorgeous head; I’m so in love with these slightly slanted eyes!!!!!  The demo will soon be available at the store for you to start tweaking & seeing for yourself what your new look could be.
• Outfit:  !!smesh – Anne, a little bit proper, a little bit naughty with that high leg slit, & a whole lot stylish, all rolled into one. Includes the very stylish high heels as well (no plain old pumps for THIS look!)… Sized for Tonic, Slink P/H, Belleza V/F, Maitreya, Ocacin & Voluptuous.  At the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd for just 130L. Demo available.
• Skin:  7 Deadly s[K]ins – Nikita, with her lovely smattering of freckles, worn in my favorite tone of Butter Browless.  Fatpacks of 7 dark or light tones, on sale for just 250L at the Designer Circle 04/19 Feb 17th – March 2nd. Shape & demos also available.
• Pose:  Captured Waters, New Poses by ALEXA – Cappucino? A We Love to Blog designer.
• Body: Tonic – Curvy Beauty + Booty Control
• Hair:  Tukinowaguma – Lotta
• Brows:  DS’Elles – EyeBrow Series 8
• Eyes:  Avi-Glam (Marketplace Only) – Luminous Eyes, in Ivy
• Freckles:  Izzie’s – Freckles & Heart Mole (Omega); DS’Elles – Freckle Body (Belleza, Slink, Maitreya, Omega)
• Makeup:  Dulce Secrets – Pucker Up Lip Gloss
• Nails: Encore – Shades of Blue Nail Appliers
• Jewelry:  Loordes of London – The Mice, Earrings (seems to be an extinct vendor); Chop Zuey – Bel Aire Gold Women’s Wedding Band
• Glasses:  Mulloy – Josa
• Backdrop:  CEBO – Backdrop Conference room BOSTON, Marketplace Only