Showing posts with label Meva. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meva. Show all posts

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Lady of the light gone mad with the night - Featuring Virtual Diva

So if any one was paying attention to my post at the end of last week, then you know I was looking forward to a week of getting organized for work and of doing a bit of catch up on my blogging. Well as we all know, as soon as you make plans, life happens. I have been putting on a bit of a brave face of late as I have had to ween myself off of my nerve medication, per physician instruction, since I have developed a life threatening allergy to it. If there was one medication I would tell people I couldn't live without, it would have been that one, so I have been getting to know that pain again and it has thrown me for a loop and kept me from being able to come into town to my computer. It has been years now since I have had to feel the fire of nerve pain through my body, but I am finding a new strength in looking for alternative treatments and empowering myself and once again calling pain my constant companion, my muse, but never my friend.
"The Poet and The Muse


There's an old tale wrought with the mystery of Tom
The poet and his muse
And the magic lake which gave a life
To the words the poet used

Now the muse she was his happiness
And he rhymed about her grace
And told her stories of treasures deep
Beneath the blackened waves

'Till in the stillness of one dawn
Still in its mystic crown
The muse she went down to the lake
And in the waves she drowned

And now to see your love set free
You will need the witch's cabin key
Find the lady of the light gone mad with the night
That's how you reshape destiny


Check out this stunning new dress from Virtual Diva, an in-store release for the new Winter Collection! The Nostalgic dress fits the curves perfectly, accentuating all the right places on the body, making it a wonderfully classic dress with vintage styled lacing along the front. If you are looking for an understated but classically beautiful new dress for the Holiday season then do yourself a favor and head on over to the store today, you won't be disappointed!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Chloe 3.0
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - Glam Affair - Susan - Artic 01
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Beauty%20Avatar%20couture/128/128/2

Eyes - LeLutka
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Hair - Desmonia - Connie
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Desmonia/218/144/21

Earrings - IT! - Angelica Earrings @ Swank
Event - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003
Store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Jewelry/223/182/37

Dress - Virtual Diva - Nostalgic - Crow
Brand new dress part of the Winter Collection @ Virtual Diva
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Domain/31/238/4004

Prop & Pose

Pose - An Lar - The Sarai Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Remarkable/84/74/22

Prop - Meva - Photo Box Spheres - RARE from Gacha Garden 11/2017 so check the store!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/201/126/29


Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~

Friday, December 1, 2017

"There is a fire inside of this heart And a riot about to explode into flames" - Featuring Sexy Princess

My mind is a complete blank today and I really can't find anything I really want to talk about today, so I am going to pull out an older song, that happens to be a favorite, and to set the mood for your weekend! I say that with a bit of a wink and a smile!

There is a fire inside of this heartAnd a riot about to explode into flames

I just had to show off this quite sexy new release from Sexy Princess that is perfect for those holiday nights out that should be marking your calendar right now! The top comes in lots of different sizes for mesh bodies, so I am sure you will find your favorite! The top is perfectly designed and the textures are amazing so do yourself a favor and stop by today and pick up some truly stunning and sensual designs from Sexy Princess!!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Chloe 3.0
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Hands - Maitreya - Bento
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - Avi Glam - Jane @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - November
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Avi Glam - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dallas%20County/86/93/1522

Eye Makeup - The Face - Galaxy @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - November
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
The Face - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Celaeno/191/44/2691

Lips - The Face - Galaxy @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - November
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
The Face - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Celaeno/191/44/2691

Hair - Truth - Makena
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/116/128/24

Earrings - Meva - Amya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/214/110/24

Rings - Meva - Small Bento Rings - Silver Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/214/110/24

Top - Sexy Princess - Giselle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LUXORY%20NORTH/94/18/22

Tattoo - White-Widow - Lagaan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/134/144/21


Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

I don't want to settle for good not great. Featuring Hudson's, Desmonia, and Powder Pack

Making relationships last takes a lot of work on both parts. But it's that commitment to doing the work, I think, that is the foundation for a good relationship. Even when things get bad, and the stress levels are approaching overload; when you are struggling to like each other, the commitment to making it, together, is what makes you stronger, as a couple. But I think sometimes we lose sight of why we fell in love in the first place, and that we all need a little reminding from time to time.

I don't want to settle for good not great

Remind Me
We didn't care if people stared
We'd make out in a crowd somewhere
Somebody'd tell us to get a room
It's hard to believe that was me and you
Now we keep saying that we're OK
But I don't want to settle for good not great
I miss the way that it felt back then
I wanna feel that way again
Been so long that you'd forget
The way I used to kiss your neck
Remind me, remind me
So on fire, so in love
Way back when we couldn't get enough
Remind me, remind me
Remember the airport dropping me off
We were kissing goodbye and we couldn't stop
I felt bad cause you missed your flight
But that meant we had one more night
Do you remember how it used to be
We'd turn out the lights and didn't just sleep
Remind me baby remind me
Oh so on fire so in love
That look in your eyes that I miss so much
Remind me, baby remind me
I wanna feel that way
Yeah I wanna hold you close
Oh if you still love me
Don't just assume I know
Oh baby remind me, remind me
Do you remember the way it felt?
You mean back when we couldn't control ourselves
Remind me, yeah remind me
All those things that you used to do
That made me fall in love with you
Remind me, oh baby remind me
Yeah you'd wake up in my old t-shirt
All those mornings I was late for work
Remind me, oh baby remind me yeah
Oh baby remind me baby remind me

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone 3.0
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - PUMEC - Irishka - January for Powder Pack - LeLutka - September
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Main store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Rave/124/130/22

Hair - Desmonia - Sheena
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Desmonia/191/126/22

Eyeshadow - Arise - Carol for Powder Pack - September
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Main store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pegasoi/41/69/1782

Lips - Arise - Carol for Powder Pack - LeLutka - September
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Main store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pegasoi/41/69/1782

Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure for Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
Powder Pack - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22
Main store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dallas%20County/86/93/1522

Earrings and Necklace - Hudson's - Tied Star Ruby Jewel Set - Group Gift September @ Hudson's
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paektu/49/152/94

Bracelets - Meva - UbanZen Bangles
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/214/110/24

Rings - Meva - Daisy and Fly Rings - Group Gift
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/214/110/24

Tattoo - White-Widow - Lagaan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/129/135/22

Top - Hudson's - Chenelle Tied T-shirt NEW!! @ Hudson's
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paektu/49/152/94

Skirt - Hudson's - Laced Over Boho Skirt @ Hudson's
Comes with belted skirt, extra 2nd layer skirt if needed, System layer pants, Omega appliers! (grab Omega relay HUD if you haven't already)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Paektu/49/152/94

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~

Friday, August 11, 2017

"Mirror, mirror on the wall Who's the baddest of them all?" Madonna - Featuring K-tarsis, Truth, Glam Affair, Emberotic's Fashion Designs

I don't know if the rest of you parents are free yet, but school has started here in northern Arizona and I am finally free from one of the teens! Yay! But the one who graduated in June is still tagging along as I come into town, and we continue to have appointments with docs and people for the house, as well as that dreaded word J O B, for an 18 year old. But he's been starting to look a bit harder but I am sure that has something to do with the threats of having to move out that are prompting those, but the rule in the house is either you are in school or you have a job, so the party is about to be over, and then I will be able to sit back, organize all the goodies and be able to breathe and not feel like I am always running to catch up with blogging! I think the light at the end of the tunnel has me feeling a bit feisty again and in those moods I have a mix on youtube I always go to so I can wiggle along as I blog and yesterday as I donned this ensemble the mix came on and a certain song went on replay, which means I just HAD to share!

Mirror, mirror on the wall Who's the baddest of them all

I have fallen in love with all the new tattoo releases from the fabulous K-tarsis, and wanted to show this one off, since I seem to be running around in them when not blogging! If you don't know the name, I promise you will soon because the designs are absolutely amazing and come for almost all the mesh bodies out there, male and female!! The Mandala design is elegant, sexy and is perfect for those plunging, cleavage revealing designs you wear to the club year round. So do yourself a favor and stop by the store, you won't be disappointed!

The Darkness Monthly Event started on the 5th and runs until the end of the month, so you have some time to go wander around still, but do yourself a favor and check out the newest release from Emberotic's Fashion Designs, an exclusive for the event. The Temptation Low V-cut dress and fishnets with heels are available for several mesh bodies, making a perfectly snug fitting club dress! I love the flirty fishnets and of course the impossibly short hemline and daring neckline, making it the penultimate clubbing dress! So if you are looking to add a little bit of sexy to your wardrobe then head on over to the event and do some serious shopping! Speaking of shopping, I have been picking up skins lately more than pretty much anything, including this gorgeous new design from Glam Affair, exclusively available at the current round of Uber! As usual the HUD includes a plethora of options for brows, eyes and lips, making it very versatile, and a gorgeous base for almost all make ups, and Uber is also where you can get your hands on this truly stunning hair from Truth! The Margarita comes with an amazing Styling HUD giving you a ton of options so you don't have to go buying 6 different hairs, only the 1, which also happens to come with flower accessories, which only adds to the allure of this hair, and as always Truth has stunning Reds, and we know that means it will always make it's way into my hair closet!



The Fashion Details
Head - LeLutka - Simone 3.0
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Body - Maitreya - Lara
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Skin - Glam Affair - Milena - Asia @ Uber
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/130/139/1200

Eye Shadow - Glam Affair - Milena - Asia @ Uber
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/130/139/1200

Hair - Truth - Margarita @ Uber
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Uber/130/139/1200

Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure @ Powder Pack August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Necklace - Valena - Chainy Necklace - Black
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/River%20Village/227/162/22

Tattoo - K-tarsis - Mandala 01
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angels%20Islands/155/50/22

Dress, Fishnets and Heels - Emberotic's Fashion Designs - Temptation Low V-cut Dress @ The Darkness Monthly Event
Closes August 30th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/21/68/23

Rings - Meva - Shalynn Bento Rings
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/187/131/23

Pose - Virtual Diva - Wild Poses
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Domain/22/245/4005

Backdrop - SAYO - Preview Dressing Room @ The Epiphany
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Epiphany/88/131/1006




Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and home decor work for you!
~Jade~

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Dramatic? Pfft! I prefer heathen! - Style Personalities Part II

Personal style is not something that is just in the air. It is something you have and that you apply to yourself.
Paloma Picasso
Just in case you missed yesterday's post, do yourself a favor and go back and catch-up as I provided a lot of back ground information on style personalities that set the foundation for the remainder of the fashion articles this week, including this one.  For the second post in the style personality series I am going to discuss the Dramatic style because it happens to be the broadest category, and it also happens to make up the basis of many of the personality combinations that exist, as very few people are clearly and succinctly one style.

The Dramatic woman loves to make a statement every time she gets dressed.  She adores bold, geometric and abstract prints, combined with striking, bright color mixes for her accessories and foundation pieces, with plenty of black and white to always keep the contrast alive in her wardrobe.  Crisp, extreme cuts with very little curve hugging materials and large, often distracting jewelry that always makes a statement and catches the eye of anyone who looks her way.  A penultimate example of the Dramatic woman is Cher.  Since the first time she strutted on stage during the Sonny and Cher show in her custom made Bob Mackie gowns, and long, lean body with striking features she has epitomized the Dramatic style personality.  And in my own personal opinion, when women dress up we have a tendency to have a little bit of Cher in all of us, which is why the Dramatic style finds it's way into even the most feminine of women.


Today I am featuring a stunning new ensemble from Virtual Diva and jewels from Atomic Faery, currently exclusively available at Penumbra's AW'16 Fashion Week.  The Emotion outfit is one of several offerings from Virtual Diva that are sure to blow you away, and I have a feeling jump right off the rack into your closet.  The ensemble comes complete with Fedora, Top with appliers and standard layers, skirt in a wide variety of sizes, and off the shoulder jacket all for a very affordable price.  While at the event make sure to drop by Atomic Faery's location and pick up some amazing new jewels to accompany your gorgeous new outfits.  Dress them up, dress them down, either way they are perfectly crafted with absolutely stunning jewel textures that have to be seen to be truly appreciated!

This ensemble actually fits into two style personalities with its classically styled hat and skirt but dances into the Dramatic with the stark black and white coloring with bold pattern combinations, making it a wonderful mix of the two styles, which I happen to truly adore!  Remember not everyone fits into one personality, and on an everyday basis I fit into two, but add in formal occasions and suddenly I fit into three.  It is about finding your main style, and buying the fashions that fit into it keeping you comfortable and able to explore the other sides of your personality for your accessories or that one wild outfit!  Stay true to your style and remember to always make the trends in fashion and home decor work for you!

The Fashion Details

Hat, Jacket, Top w/appliers, Skirt - Virtual Diva - Emotion @ Penumbra's AW'16 Fashion Weekhttp://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Knysna/105/219/3767

(You knew I was going to toss in a Cher video, didn't you?!  Had to find a live one to show off the incredibly dramatic ensembles she wears.  She is a Goddess!)

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Come on ladies let's ROCK Those Racks!

Hey ladies!  We are down to the last three days of the 4th annual Rock Your Rack, presented by Models Giving Back, where a portion of every purchase goes to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Every designer was asked to present a 100% and a 50% donation item as well something for the 10L hunt, meaning you are bound to find some absolutely fabulous new creations from some of your favorite creators, and feel great about doing a little shopping at the same time!  Alaskametro has set up an adorable lingerie shop featuring the Karena bralet, an incredibly feminine lace top that can be worn under other mesh items, or alone for a sexier look that sets off that rack!  the top comes in 6 different colors and has material appliers for Slink Physique/Hourglass, Omega and Maitreya mesh bodies, and happens to be ONLY 75L with 100% of the proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  And if you happen to be a woman of color, then I hope you haven't missed my posts and know to stop by the event as well to check out the stunning new skins from Deluxe Body Factory, that range from pretty pale to dark, like the Ebony featured here.  The makeup is beautiful and perfect for the event and the month of October, with it's beautiful pink accents, so hurry on over to the event and check out these and all the other amazing offerings for Rock Your Rack 2016!


The Fashion Details

Skin - Deluxe Body Factory - Ifede Skin - Ebony @ Rock Your Rack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Rustic
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Hair - ICONIC - Vanessa
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ICONIC/167/115/31

Necklace and Earrings - Meva - Fly (past You.Gacha item)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/182/121/24

Top - Alaskametro - Karena - Bralet - Jade @ Rock Your Rack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29


Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Keep watching, I'm still working on my masterpiece!

I have a little story to share with you all about an absolutely wonderful experience I have had on flickr recently.  As bloggers and photographers we constantly strive to be better and to learn new tricks and to gain more and more knowledge as we grow.  Part of this development is to be accepted into groups that require an invitation, which I have often found to be incredibly daunting, as I am rather shy until you get to know me.  So that move of putting myself out there isn't something I often do.  Recently I took a leap, applying for a group, that I honestly didn't think I was ready to be a part of, so when the rejection notice came via flickr I was in no way upset.  It just marked another step in my journey and proved I was right about the skill level I had achieved with my photos to this point.  What came as a surprise, was the message on flickr from the owner of the group explaining her reasoning for the rejection.  I was completely blown away by the incredibly personal, and heart felt message I received along with an offer to help me along the way.  I am still in shock a few days later, because it is the first time any one has taken the time to explain why I was denied admission to a group, and because this note happened to be from someone I avidly follow!  Now, this wasn't just a note about how I could do better, or an offer to help, it was also full of information showing me how much time this fantastic woman had taken on me!  I was truly humbled by the experience and I can't wait to learn more, as well as maybe make a friend!  So on my 2 year anniversary of blogging (April 4th) I have decided that this is going to be the year of learning and progress for me as I strive to take better photographs and bring life to those creations given to me to show off to the world.

I poured over every word she wrote and the links she gave, and I have begun working on my masterpiece, which may take a lifetime, but a lifetime of learning is a life well lived, in my opinion.  So with a few tricks up my sleeve I tossed on this stunning ensemble from Amarelo Manga and wandered out onto the grid in search of an elegant café.  After a few attempts I spotted a destination named "Café Port of Dreams" and took the teleport on over to the region.  It is a gorgeous sim with lots of places to investigate, but the café at the end of the walkway when you load is an absolute must see.  Immaculately decorated and appointed in lush fabrics and tones with just the right amount of ambiance, the café quickly made it into my landmarks, which is a rarity, to be honest.  So join me on my journey of discovery this year and see where these lessons lead, and in the meantime, join me for a cup of coffee or tea at the Café Port of Dreams!


Body - Maitreya
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Maitreya%20Isle/128/133/24

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/128/128/26

Hair - Mina - Stella
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MINA%20Hair/152/134/29

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58

Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Industrial
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Lashes - Gaeline - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30

Earrings - Meva - Boho Sept - Gold
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Manifesto/202/121/29

Cape, Skirt, Boots - Amarelo Manga - Kira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holanbra%20II/86/123/22

Cafe Port of Dreams
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Xativa/73/29/37



Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
~Jade~

Sunday, March 27, 2016

We're runnin' out of moonlight

It's getting late and the moon is rising high in the sky, time is flying away from us as we travel down this winding, wild road together.  As I stare into your eyes I am reminded of a song and I can't stop thinking of how it applies tonight.  Just you and I, runnin' out of moonlight!

Runnin' Outta Moonlight
Randy Houser
Don't you worry 'bout gettin' fixed up
When you wake up, you're pretty enough
Look out your window at the cloud of dust
That's my headlights, that's my truck

Come on baby, don't you keep me waitin'
I gotta go, I've got a reservation
Tailgate for two underneath the stars
Kiss on your lips when you're in my arms

Whoa
Girl, every now and then you get a night like this
Whoa
This is one that we don't wanna miss, no

Come on baby let me take you on a night ride
Windows down, sittin' on my side
Tick tock now we're knocking on midnight
Me and you girl runnin' outta moonlight
I wanna hold you till the break of dawn
Hear the crickets sing a riverside love song
Hey baby, all we got is all night
Come on now we're runnin' outta moonlight


Tonight I got to run around for quite a bit of time in this fantastic new ensemble from NoName that is currently in the store as an SLF&O gift!  The Lili ensemble comes with the top and leggings with the amazing hud you have come to know and love from NoName, meaning you will have all kinds of colors to mix and match.  So do yourself a favor and head by the store and find out all the details for joining the group.  While there make sure to check out all the other new goodies that have been introduced since the grand re-opening last weekend, you won't be disappointed!  I have moved this ensemble into my daily wardrobe, so don't be surprised if you find me out and about on the grid looking just like this!  
The Details
Body - Maitreya
Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
Hair - Elikatira - Khloe
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Kira @ Skin Fair
Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim
Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
Tattoo - White-Widow - Legend - RARE (past Epiphany item)
Earrings - Meva - Boho - Sept - Gold
Top and Leggings - NoName - Lili - SLF&O Gift
Shoes - AnaMarkova Designs - Toyah Chain Heels - Storm


Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if you happen to be on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
~Jade~ 
 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Doing a bit of California dreaming

For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you will know that last week I got some news about my neck, and for those who don't, I will get you all up to speed very quickly.  I will be having surgery on April 26th and I am unsure of how long I will be away from Second Life and blogging.  I knew this was the direction I was headed in, but the reality of it has hit me harder than expected.  But everyday it seems to get a bit worse, and the pain increases and I become much more ready for the rather extensive surgery.  One of the things plaguing me over the past few days is the fact I cannot warm up.  The temperatures in the mountains of Arizona have been consistently in the mid to high 50's as of late, which means my house warms up plenty in the afternoons, but I have still been chilled to the bone.  So of course, I am dreaming of the warm beaches of California and how much I would love to be absorbing some sun right about now.  Which means I ran off to Baja Cove to pretend for a moment I was at the beach, and I actually felt a bit warmer for a little while.


If you haven't been paying attention the Skin Fair has started meaning anything and everything you could possibly want for your Second Life avatar is available on TWO sims!  Alaskametro has released the Kismet skin for the event, available in all kinds of colors as well as appliers for your favorite mesh bodies, and several of the mesh heads as well!  The skin comes in two versions, with and without freckles, and I just fell in love with the freckles on this new skin!  They are perfect, and dappled all over, which is exactly what happens to those of us of the speckled variety!  The makeup comes with the skins, an eyeshadow and 3 lipstick varieties, meaning you can change the look of these skins with just the click of a button, making them incredibly versatile and a must have!  So hurry on over to the event and grab a demo and fall in love with Alaskametro's skins and makeup!  

Spring is literally right around the corner which means we are all looking for more skin baring clothing.  NoName has two fantastic new releases to do just that!  The Alissa top is wonderfully form fitting with a flirty ruffle that comes with the fantastic color and texture HUD you have come to expect from NoName, meaning you can change the color of the tank, ruffle and the metal on the back, since the top is gathered with an O-ring.  The Amara shorts are high waisted with adorable lace detailing and wide legs, also with the HUD so you can change the pieces to match!  Both items are available in the main store right now, and while there check out all the other fabulous Winter/Spring 2016 releases!

The Fashion Details
Body - Maitreya
Skin - Alaskametro - Hybrid Skin - Kismet - Freckled - Rose 15% off @ Skin Fair 2016
Hair - Emo-tions - Magna @ Hairology 10th-30th
Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim
Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia
Earrings and Necklace - Meva - Alis
Top - NoName - Alissa
Shorts - NoName - Amara
Pose - An Lar Poses - Regatta Series  


Friday, February 12, 2016

Paris looks so much different 20 years later without you by my side.

I remember distinctly the chill in the air, the tiny, cold snowflakes dotting our faces as we strolled arm in arm along the Seine that December over 20 years ago.  Seems like just yesterday in so many ways.  I can recall the conversations we had; the plans we made; the dreams we found in quaint bistros and cozy cafés with wine and the murmur of a foreign tongue all around us.  We were so young and innocent then with dreams filling our heads and no worries or cares in the world.  Funny how life has a way of happening and changing the landscape; forever changing our perspective on the world.  Now I walk these same streets with my hands buried deep in my pockets, a little over 20 years later and the chill seems to sink deeper into my bones.  But Paris will always hold our memories and be a monument to love and hope in my soul, no matter what darkness seeped through our doorways once back home.  We stood in a small graveyard off an unknown street and whispered about the people who were buried there once upon a time.  After wandering the rows I found the grave I was looking for and placed a single rose for him, his family, for you, for our family, with a wish that hope and dreams never die, because only people do that.


Amarelo Manga has been releasing bit by bit her gorgeous Winter Collection including this stunning new jacket and boot ensemble.  The Alina coat has a bit of a more dressy and slightly daring fit to it, compared to the others released this Winter, making it perfect for those almost Spring-like days that have been popping up around the Northern Hemisphere the last week or so.  The detailing on the coat and boots is fabulous and the set comes in a variety of colors, meaning you are sure to find your favorite, so head on over to the store today and get your hands on this gorgeous new ensemble!

The Fashion
Body - Maitreya
Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Jolie
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
Lashes - Gaeline - Felicia
Hair - Bold & Beauty - Kendall @ The Gacha Garden
Earrings and Necklace - Meva - Amya - Iron @ The Gacha Garden
Coat and Boots - Amarelo Manga - Alina NEW!!! NEW!!!
Pose - An Lar poses - The Honour Series @ Shiny Shabby

I specifically went wandering on the grid looking for a beautiful, old city to take photos in, but I hadn't planned on it being Paris when I first started, until I stumbled on an absolutely STUNNING sim of Paris. Paris Je T'Aime is a wonderfully picturesque city with little shops and cafés dotted through out the landscape with lots of places to spend some time with that special someone, or if you just want to get lost for awhile.  Stop by today and let them know what you think, I know I fell in LOVE!
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
~Jade~

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Thigh highs and retro, it's a new thing

I have been in a rather contemplative mood recently and tonight I thought I would share with you a few thoughts about happiness.  As we get older I think true happiness becomes the highest goal, no matter the form it comes in.  Life can be hard, and when you have been on this earth over 40 years you begin to put thing in perspective.  Passion, lust, great sex, those are all fantastic things, but if you can't find true friendship, and happiness in those connections, then what is the point?  It's hard to live without regret, or without looking to the past but that won't bring you happiness, but looking for it won't either.  It is an elusive thing that when you are touched by it, you should grab a hold and don't let go, enjoying the ride.  Recently, I have come to understand what this truly means as I am confronted with someone from my past who I hope has changed as much as I have, and who I think might be looking to grab hold of a little happiness for a while just like me.


I have been overwhelmed since The Gacha Garden started with things I want to show you and yet at the same time I have so many obligations to fulfill before I get uber busy with the kick off of the Relay for Life Home and Garden Expo that I decided the best way to do this was to combine posts!  NoName has two fantastic new boot releases in the main store, one with wrinkles and one without and I used them as a reason to pick up this adorable ensemble from Asia Rae at Shiny Shabby, and then started posing in my new little attic bar, compliments of Kei!

The Décor
Kei - Retro TV Bar Gacha @ The Gacha Garden
Sofa, Aqua - RARE
Sofa, Avocado - RARE
TV Bar - Aqua
Bar Clock - Aqua
Wine Bottles
Liquor Bottles
Glass Rack
Glasses of Wine
Seed of Inspiration - Bar Phone and Table

Vases - Aphorism - Floor Vases - RARE @ The Gacha Garden
Rug - unKindness - Battered Old Rug V2
Neon Sign - meadowWorks - Stag Love - RARE (in store gacha)

The Fashion
Body - Maitreya
Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5
Hair - eXxEsS - Senuna A
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Jolie Applier
Earrings and Necklace - Meva - Amya - Iron @ The Gacha Garden
Top and Skirt - Asia Rae - Jasmine - Red @ Shiny Shabby
Boots - NoName - Zena - 8 colors - $349L
Pose - An Lar poses - The Honour Series @ Shiny Shabby


 Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your Saturday night, or your Sunday if you happen to be on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and décor work for you!
~Jade~

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Enjoying the silence of the snowfall

When the temperatures stay at a reasonable level during a snow storm one of my favorite past times is to wrap up against the frigid temps and head out for a walk.  Whether in the woods or just down my street there is something truly peaceful about the silence that sets in during a significant snow fall.  Your feet no longer make a sound on the ground below you, people have headed off the streets to the comforts of their warms homes and most of the critters too.  For a moment I indulge in the idea that there are no computers, no cellphones and that suddenly we have been launched back to a simpler time when you could find these moments of pure tranquility more often without the constant hum of electricity in the air.  A week ago today those of us here in Flagstaff started to dig out from under Mother Nature's blanket of 31 inches of snow and as I look around today most of that sparkling, white remains.  Though the edges of everything are looking grungy and dirty that mysterious beauty snow seems to bring to everything remains.  Leave it to Mother Nature to do something about the ratty edges that have moved into her landscape painting as the forecast calls for a bit of snow this weekend.  I am hoping that I once again get to enjoy a walk in the woods to enjoy the silence.


I have absolutely fallen in love with this gorgeous new coat dress from AnaMarkova Designs, exclusively available at this round of On9.  It comes with two color choices a purchase and I loved the two reds available, and I am wearing Lipstick here with the matching pumps, that are also only available at the event as well.  PosESion has a brand new release at On9 called Coquette and I have used them more than once in the last few days, which means they are adorable, so go check them out and all the other amazing creations at On9 this January!

The Fashion
Body - Maitreya
Head - LeLutka
Hair - No.Match - No.Smile @ On9
Skin - DeeTaleZ
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia
Earrings - Meva - Ani
Necklace - Meva - Flower Scarf Necklace - Black @ On9
Coat Dress - AnaMarkova Designs - Ingrid - Lipstick @ On9
Shoes - AnaMarkova Designs - Ingrid Pumps - Lipstick @ On9
Pose - PosESion - Coquette @ On9
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
~Jade~

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Blown away

Last night I went to bed in a pretty good mood so when this morning I woke up wanting to kill the world I was seriously surprised.  So as most of you know, indulging the mood instead of trying to hide it is part of how I function.  Music is playing with the volume turned up louder than normal with a lot of aggro songs in the current mix.  I have no clue what set me off but it is one of those days I am angry at the world, though in all reality, it's no one's fault I feel this way.  Apparently my chemicals got confused last night or I had a dream I can't remember that put me in this mood.  Though I want to be around people at the moment, I don't think I would be very socially acceptable.  I have a friend in Phoenix who used to say that I am funniest when I am bitter and ticked off, which still amuses me.  Guess it's only that way if I have not targeted you as the cause of my mood.  As the day has progressed, I have pinpointed WHO this venomous mood is directed at, but since the target in my mind I can never approach, the walls of my house will get the brunt of my anger today.  However, as I write this I have started to smile, and maybe a bit of a bitter chuckle has escaped my lips since I know that this mood is truly out of place!  For the first time in my life I am truly happy and secure in myself and perfectly content with the way my life is, which is something very new.  I am enjoying the feeling and although the path I am on now was brought about by my heart getting torn to pieces a few years ago I am thankful for that pain.  Out of pain and adversity came a strength in purpose and a dedication to myself and my soul.  All the past, like dead leaves cluttered on the forest floor just needs to be blown away.

Blown Away
Carrie Underwood
Dry lightning cracks across the skies
Those storm clouds gather in her eyes
Her daddy was a mean old mister
Mama was an angel in the ground
The weather man called for a twister
She prayed blow it down

There's not enough rain in Oklahoma
To wash the sins out of that house
There's not enough wind in Oklahoma
To rip the nails out of the past
Shatter every window 'til it's all blown away,
Every brick, every board, every slamming door blown away
'Til there's nothing left standing, nothing left of yesterday
Every tear-soaked whiskey memory blown away,
Blown away

She heard those sirens screaming out
Her daddy laid there passed out on the couch
She locked herself in the cellar
Listened to the screaming of the wind
Some people call it taking shelter
She called it sweet revenge
The Fashion
Body - Maitreya
Head - LeLutka
Skin - DeeTaleZ
Hair - Mina - Peggy
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia
Eye Shadow - Alaskametro - Glitter
Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss
Dress - TASHI - Felicia @ The Instruments
Bangles - MEVA - Bangle - Gold
Pose - Luanes World - Time Can Not Erase


 Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
~Jade~ 

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Wonderfully chic for Christmas

As I sit and look out the window my view happens to be a bit short at the moment, since all I can see is white!  The snow has been falling off and on since Sunday night and apparently we are due up to 6 inches by the time day is done and another 6 tomorrow.  Which if I had put up a tree and was planning on spending Christmas here at home, it would be fantastic.  However, the holidays are down at my parents this year and my sister doesn't get off of work until late tomorrow afternoon.  So now I sit wondering if we are even going to be able to get down there for Christmas, which has me a bit cranky and preoccupied at the moment.  However, to brighten up my day I headed on over to Trés Chic to do a little retail therapy and see if I could lighten my mood a bit, and it worked!  No matter where I happen to end up for Christmas at least I will wonderfully chic!


This round of Trés Chic is full of outdoor and garden accessories as well as TONS of hair and some fantastic wardrobe pieces as well.  On Friday I had picked up this fantastic dress from Valentina E for Fifty Linden Fridays and I went to Trés Chic hoping to find something to toss over it to create the perfect ensemble and I didn't have to look very far!  This adorable, fuzzy jacket is by Mimikiri and comes in a wide variety of colors AND there is also a gifty in the booth which happens to be this jacket in Red, which as far as I am concerned, that is reason enough to head to the event!  But if you are still needing more incentive then check out these fabulous heels from Ricielli!  The Astrid heels come in the Fatpack at the event offering you 20 different colors via HUD with metal choices as well.  I love the v front on the shoes that actually looks a lot like a deer hoof, which I think is a brilliant touch this time of year, and I hope you do too.  As usual, MINA brings us a very well made, well textured hair available in the traditional MINA colors as well as different versions for Materials and not, making them incredibly versatile and well worth your Linden!  I love to decorate around my little home sim and when I saw these pieces from Shutterfield, I knew they would fit right in with the current decor around the land.  If you too are looking for a couple of vintage pieces to complete your home or store decor then make sure to check out this round of Trés Chic, you won't be disappointed!  I hope I have given you enough incentive now as this round is truly a lot of fun, and now that the crowds have died down hopefully you can get around easily as it can be a bit tricky when it nears capacity!

The Fashion Details
Body - Maitreya
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja
Hair - Mina - Stella @ Trés Chic
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss @ Anybody
Eyeshadow - Alaskametro - Zara @ Anybody
Earrings and Necklace - Meva - Ani
Dress - Valentina E - Noell Belted Dress - FLF Edition - Cranberry
Jacket - Mimikiri - Fur/Alba/Black @ Trés Chic
Shoes - Ricielli - ASTRID - High Heels - 20 colors @ Trés Chic
Pose - PosESion - Mona

The Landscape Details 
Trees - Little Branch - Conifer V1 @ FaMESHed
Fence piece - Shutterfield - Winter Decor Fence @ Trés Chic
Sled - Shutterfield - Sled with Decor @ Trés Chic
Red Fence - unKindness - Winter Picket Fences @ FaMESHed

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Prayers of Peace for Christmas

With all the turmoil going on in the world as of late a prayer I heard many, many years ago keeps finding it's way into my brain.  With it being Christmas I couldn't think of a better time to share it.  As most people know I am an incredibly spiritual person but I find dogma to be the biggest issue for anyone with religion.  So I offer this up with no particular God or faith in mind, just a prayer I put out there in hopes of peace around the world.

O Angels of God, from heaven so bright,

watching beside my children to lead them aright;

Fold your wings round them, 

and guard them with love; 

Softly sing songs to them of heaven above.

Amen


 The Fashion
Body - Maitreya
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja
Hair - Virtual Diva - The Bow
Eyes - IKON - Hope - Apex
Shadow - Alaskametro - Zara @ Anybody
Lips - Alaskametro - Sheer Gloss @ Anybody
Earrings - Meva - Ani
Necklace and Ring - Tantalum - Epiphany
Hood and Dress - Virtual Diva - Xmas Couture
Pose - Vitalus Animatum - Zumanity 16 - L4

The Decor
 Fence - unKindness - Winter Picket Fence - Red @ FaMESHed
Tree with Animals - Potomac - Snow Friends
Decorated Tree - House of Avro - Mistletoe Kissing Tree
Sign - 8f8 - Storyteller's
Trees - Little Branch - ConiferV1 {Winter} @ FaMESHed
Group of Trees - Little Branch - Flames Maple Cluster {All Seasons}


Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's trends in fashion and decor work for you!
~Jade~ 

Friday, December 4, 2015

All work and no play leads to Retail Therapy!

I absolutely love what I do; I love to blog; I love to be able to advertise for various and assorted stores on Second Life.  I love being a part of large events, especially those that happen to benefit causes near and dear to my heart.  Right now the SL 2015 Frozen Christmas Expo, a Relay for Life event is up and running on the grid with four sims full of goodies for you to get your hands on, and on the 7th I am very proud to be a part of the Windlight Magazine's Windlight Winter Art Show and Showcase with Team Diabetes, spotlighting some of the grid's best artists, along with creative designs from some of the grids hottest developers.  After heading over to that event for Blogger/Press day I went home and honestly, I was suddenly overwhelmed at the sheer amount of items I had gotten to blog, and humbled.  The fact creators put their trust in bloggers to showcase their designs in the best way possible is incredibly humbling, to me, especially for an event such as this.  But overwhelmed is truly  how I felt and I decided the best cure for that was a bit of shopping therapy to add to my everyday wardrobe.  A blogger's day is rarely spent in clothes they have chosen themselves, but that is part of being a blogger.  It is nice to have a section dedicated to just yourself where you can toss on something you went out and spent the time to find and not worry about representing a Sponsor.  All of the stores I blog for happen to make it into my daily wardrobe quite often, but heading out to current events to check out what else people are designing can be freeing.  After all, being a blogger is often a lot like being an actor, you put on a costume, create your set and put on the best performance you possibly can, which over time can be very stressful.  So when I feel like my performance would suffer I go shopping, after all my Momma taught me that retail therapy could fix almost anything!


Now I have to confess I had plans to go shopping this weekend because of this fabulous new jumpsuit from David Heather.  When I saw the ad I knew I would be making an addition to my wardrobe.  When the need for some retail therapy arose I tossed on my shopping shoes and headed on over to the Grand Re-Opening of The Dressing Room to pick up the pantsuit and to see what else had been released for the relaunch of the venue.  Although I didn't add many pieces, as I am incredibly picky when it comes to my daily wardrobe, I was thrilled to see this chic ponytail hair from ElikatiraQuinn comes in a variety of colors, and at the discounted price available only at TDR, there is no reason to not add this style to your wig closet, as my friend Anna calls it.  

If you follow my blog you will know I have fallen in love with the Bogo set from Meva that was available last month at the Gacha Garden.  Due to the nature of that event I don't think this set will be available in the main store location but I have extras! You can find my fan page on Facebook at Just a Spoonful of Psycho, or inworld, JadedPanther Resident if interested in seeing what extras I have left.  Do yourself a favor if you are feeling like you can't put your best foot forward and spend a few Linden on yourself for a change and do a little retail therapy, I promise it's good for the soul.

The Details
Body - Maitreya
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja
Hair - Elikatira - Quinn @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia
Jewelry - Meva - Bogo
Pantsuit - David Heather - Palazzo Jumpsuit - Navy @ The Dressing Room - Grand Re-Opening
   Shoes - CH - Karissa - Silver
Pose - Di's Opera - Inspiration 2 @ Inspiration


Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your night, or day if you are on the other side of the world from me, and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for  you!
~Jade~
 


Thursday, December 3, 2015

Coffee and Scrabble in the early morn after dreams of Spring

Woke to another morning of the temps in single digits here in the mountains of Arizona I realized I had been dreaming of Cherry and Orange Blossoms, the buzz of the bees and the flowers of Spring.  I think I must have gotten a bit chilled last night and wanted the warmth of the Sun.  I love the Winter, so that isn't really like me, I am usually dreaming of hot cocoa, family, blankets, cuddles and fireplaces, but my brain had other thoughts last night so as the Sun rose this morning I grabbed a cup of coffee and dove straight into creating a post with goodies from the 2015 Holiday Expo - a Relay for Life production, which happens to start TODAY; and a gorgeous new nail release from DaneMarkZ.


Tiffany Designs has released this stunning, over-sized cable knit, jewel embellished sweater, Corina, exclusively for the Holiday Expo with all or part of the proceeds going to Relay for Life.  The sweater comes in a variety of sizes for Mesh and non-Mesh bodies meaning you are sure to find the perfect fit for your shape.  Do yourself a favor and give a little back as we head into the Holiday season and donate to a truly wonderful cause and pick up gorgeous fashion and decor pieces!


I know that finding good nail polishes can be difficult depending on your hands, mesh or nonmesh bodies/nails etc. but I can tell you after over a year of being able to blog the nails from DaneMarkZ you will never be disappointed.  The newest release, Blizzard Douche, exclusively for the current round of Designer Showcase, is beautiful with muted colors sure to accent your favorite outfits this Holiday season, so head on over to the event before the 28th to get your nails, I mean hands, on these!

The Details
Body - Maitreya
Skin - DeeTaleZ - Fenja
Hair - Truth - Ishya
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Industrial
Nails - DaneMarkZ - Blizzard Douche @ Designer Showcase
Jewelry - Meva - Bogo (Currently have an Advent Calendar for Group Members!  Only 100L to join!  Well worth it so GET A MOVE ON!!!)
Sweater - Tiffany Designs - Corina Long Sweater @ 2015 SL Christmas Expo - Relay for Life Production
Skirt - PEQE - Under - Beige @ Shiny Shabby

Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashion trends work for you!  And stay tuned for a home and garden post!
~Jade~