Just a Spoonful of Psycho: Cae

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Beauty is eternity. - Featuring Whymsical Marketplace @ Enchantment

When my son was little I spent a lot of time at home and happened to fall in love with TLC and their wedding shows, which is where I first came into contact with the Sari, as fashion, the Hindu religion and the Pakistani culture. I was blown away by the gorgeous fabrics, intricate beading and the vibrant, lively colors; where no sari was like the next. I have always been interested in fashion trends from all over the world and I think the Sari is a versatile garment that can be daily wear, or it can be dressed up for any occasion as well. When talking about fashion on Second Life, role-play is a HUGE part of many peoples lives online, and it is often overlooked by fashion bloggers because it fits a particular niche, and that means so many people don't get to see the amazing designs from the Role-play community creators. So today I wanted to show off this absolutely stunning new design from Whymsical Marketplace, currently available at Enchantment.

The Arabian Nights Maharani gacha features the sari in different colors, for adults and toddledoos, as well as the Scheherazade Headdress, which is a rare. The head piece can be sized upon touch as well as you can change the gem stone color making it a versatile piece of jewelry that I know will be taking up permanent residence in my jewelry box. The fabrics are wonderfully textured with gorgeous color combinations that I am sure will delight you, whether for your next role-play adventure, or if you just happen to love the design as I do! So hurry on over to Enchantment, which runs through the end of the month and check out all the other amazing role-play fashions at the event!

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 - The Face - Amber Tone @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Eyes - Avi Glam - Lure
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dallas%20County/86/93/1522

Face Skin - The Face - Ruby - Amber Tone @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Makeup - The Face - Sauce @ Powder Pack - LeLutka - August
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Hair - Little Bones - Nika
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Penumbra%20Republic/130/143/2003

Necklace and Bracelets - Cae - Karima
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Theory/89/203/22

Sari - Whymsical Marketplace - Arabian Nights - Maharani Fuschia Saree @ Enchantment
August 12 - 31
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nymphai/88/70/2728

Headpiece - Whymsical Marketplace - Scheherazade Headdress - RARE @ Enchantment
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Nymphai/88/70/2728

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

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

~Jade~

Thursday, May 25, 2017

"Candles burning, lights are turning low" - Virtual Diva, DaneMarkZ

As the majority of my readers know, I often times have songs playing through my head as I put a post together and today is no exception, it just happens to be a song that I don't think needs any particular discussion, as the mood I think is pretty apparent. I love when I get to show off those things usually kept behind closed doors and this new set of lingerie from DaneMarkZ is no exception. With its delicate lace detailing and wonderful curve enhancing lines this is the PERFECT addition to your lingerie collection, and that special someone will thank you, so head on over to Designer Showcase, pick up your favorite color, head home, get ready and make a call inviting someone on over to your place.

If you haven't had the chance to stop by FaMESHed for their 5th Anniversary celebration, then you are truly missing out on a fabulous event with all kinds of gifts to pick up, and while you are there grabbing a few things, make sure to check out this truly stunning jewelry collection from Cae. The Karina collection comes complete with Earrings, Necklace and Bracelets meaning you can wear them all or mix and match with all your favorite gowns, dresses, or lingerie when you are wanting to make a statement.

The pose today comes from LUSH Poses and it's called "Always on my mind" and comes with pose balls as well as regular poses with mirrors as well, so you can pose where you need to, making it an incredibly versatile pose that I think belongs in everyone's bag of goodies! And now that I have tantalized you with tempting lingerie and gorgeous jewels I am off to decorate a scene for you all, hoping I can get it together before the day ends, so enjoy shopping!

The Fashion Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone Bento - Custom Shape
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

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

Skin - Essences - Yanka @ Powder Pack LeLutka May
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Hair - Virtual Diva - Lana
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Domain/55/225/4005

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

Eyeshadow - *YS&YS* - Push @ Powder Pack LeLutka May
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Lips - *YS&YS* - Powder Lips @ Powder Pack LeLutka May
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Earrings, Necklace, Bracelets - Cae - Karina Collection @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/112/155/3000

Lingerie - DaneMarkZ - Morgan Lingerie in Blush @ Designer Showcase
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Corrupted%20Innocence/174/67/23

Nails - DaneMarkZ - April Showers @ Designer Showcase
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Corrupted%20Innocence/174/67/23

Pose - LUSH Poses - Always on my mind NEW!!

Main Store - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Outfits/9/234/3168
MP - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Lush-Poses-best-female-sensual-pose/11793101

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Say you won't let go - Featuring Marquesse, Powder Pack, SlackGirl, Pink Fuel, Izzie's

Lately I have been starting to walk/hike again and it seems that everyday I want to be outside more and more, making my journeys longer, which has me feeling better than I have in months. Whether a short walk after dinner, or a few miles in the morning or a weekend adventure, I have been enjoying Spring as it starts to blanket the mountains of Arizona. While the mountains are still crowned in snow, down below the trees are in bloom and wild flowers are starting to peek their heads above the soil, and it is a perfect time to be out and about. The desire for fluffy green grass and flowers has translated to a complete transformation of my land, including a completely empty home, since it seems I have no desire to be inside on SL as well as in my RL, but it does happen to give me a space to take photos, and that makes me quite happy! As I was unpacking my newest goodies I came across this adorable new dress from [Marquesse] for Fashion Dazzle, with the wonderfully constructed and textured Butterfly heels, the ensemble is perfect for those Spring days out on the grid.

The Butterfly dress from [Marquesse] is just plain adorable and is wonderfully constructed as well. The dress comes in a variety of colors at Fashion Dazzle, with matching shoes available at Shoe-ddiction, so make sure you stop by both events and pick up yours today, and while there I have a feeling you will be doing some other shopping, so keep those Lindens out!

One of the things I love the most about makeup on Second Life is the fact that it can change your appearance by so much, that if you have a wide variety, you rarely need more than a couple skins. Today is a perfect example! I have been raving about the Powder Pack, LeLutka addition and this post will be no different. SlackGirl has three new releases for the pack and I am completely in LOVE with each one, including the Smokelady shadow I am wearing here. Each shadow and liner are expertly created with gorgeous colors and an exceptional attention to detail. They blend well and the colors are to die for, as are the Nude Glosses from Pink Fuel. They come in a wide variety of shades to choose from from light to dark and all the shades in between, so do yourself a favor and head by the Powder Pack location and pick yourself up one of the packs for either Catwa or LeLutka, trust me you will NOT be disappointed!

The Fashion Details

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

Head - LeLutka - Simone Bento (custom shape)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LeLutka/119/138/24

Dress - [Marquesse] - Butterfly - Blue @ Fashion Dazzle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Gallii/227/101/35

Shoes - [Marquesse] - Butterfly - Blue @ Shoe-ddiction
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LUXORY%20NORTH/55/225/23

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

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~

Saturday, October 22, 2016

I used to think a "Men Working" sign was a good thing in the bedroom

I remember back in high school and my early college years joking about stealing one of those highway road work signs that says, "Men Working" and hanging it over my bed. It used to amuse the hell out of me, and to this day, still kind of does in that juvenile sort of way. That feeling changed yesterday however, as the men of my home had to tear up the carpet and padding to see what was wrong with the floor, since it was starting to collapse; only to discover a cracked floor support piece. Which means, I need a "Men Working" sign this weekend to remind me to avoid the extremely large hole in the bedroom floor that just happens to be on my side of the room on the way to the bathroom. Being the fix-it man he is, the boyfriend thinks it is going to be an easy fix, so as I sit hear and type they are off to Home Depot to get the materials needed to repair the beam and the enormous hole that had to be cut. I am hoping I don't need any more orange cones with reflective tape tonight and that I can once again dance around our bedroom between the shadows and the light.

The Fashion Details

Head - LAQ - Trinity 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

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

Skin - LAQ - Kate + Makeup
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Hair - Entwined - Dani
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Entwined/131/151/21

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

Necklace and Earrings - Cae - Stellar @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/122/161/22

Bracelets - SECRETS - Anais
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Depraved%20Nation/223/32/26

Jacket, Pants, Shoes - BF - Cristiane
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lorrey/75/35/22

As most of you know, one of the reasons I love being a part of WE LOVE TO BLOG, is that I get introduced to designers I might normally come across, as they start off their careers on SL. This month is no exception with this amazing creation from BF, who I had never heard of before, but you can bet I skipped over to the store to see what other goodies were waiting, and trust me you won't be disappointed. The textures are very well done and the entire ensemble flows together perfectly with fantastic geometric designs and bold color patterns. The outfit comes in standard sizes as well as those for Maitreya, Slink Hourglass and a couple other mesh sizes, meaning you are sure to find the perfect fit for your body, so don't waste anytime and go check out BF today!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

"If you need me, I'll be where my reputation don't precede me."

The last couple of days have had me cursing the internet and twiddling my thumbs with constant little blue spinny circles on my screen, meaning I didn't quite get done what I needed to yesterday since it literally took me 6 hours to take a photo! I did manage to finish the art work and get all my links together before time ran out and I had to scamper off for the night with the family, which meant I got to talk to my significant other about the song I happened to want to use for my post, which has absolutely nothing to do with us. I love the song, and it fits quite well with my newest ensemble brought to you from Zanze, currently exclusively available at the 4th Annual Rock Your Rack event. So grab your favorite vice, sit back and have a read, a listen and get inspired to do some shopping for charity.

Vice
Sting of the needle dropping on a vinyl
Neon singer with a jukebox title full of heartbreak
33, 45, 78
When it hurts this good you gotta play it twice
Another vice
All dressed up in a pretty black label
Sweet salvation on a dining room table
Waiting on me
Where the numb meets the lonely
It's gone before it ever melts the ice
Another vice
Another call, another bed I shouldn't crawl out of
At 7 AM with shoes in my hand
Said I wouldn't do it, but I did it again
And I know I'll be back tomorrow night, oh

I'll wear a town like a leather jacket

When the new wears off, I don't even pack it
If you need me
I'll be where my reputation don't precede me
Maybe I'm addicted to goodbyes
Another vice
Another town, where my past can't run me down
Another life, another call, another bed I shouldn't crawl out of
At 7AM with shoes in my hand
Said I wouldn't do it, but I did it again
And I know I'll be gone tomorrow night
Mmm, another vice
Standing at the sink not looking in the mirror
Don't know where I am or how I got here
Well the only thing that I know how to find
Is another vice

I absolutely adore this tied bottom tank top and skinny jeans from Zanze. The jeans come in 2 shade packs and you will be amazed at the number of color choices on the tank top that mix and match with the jeans flawlessly. Both pieces come in standard sizes as well as those for Mesh bodies, meaning you will find your perfect fit every time. A portion of each sale goes to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation meaning you get to pick up some wonderful items as well as help women in need get access to affordable screening and treatment of breast cancer.

The Fashion Details
Head - LAQ - Trinity 1.5
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

Skin - LAQ - Kate
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/LAQ/179/66/30

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

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

Hair - Clawtooth - Beach Babe
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lula/27/128/26

Earrings and Necklace - Cae - Stellar @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/122/161/22

Bracelets - MINIMAL - Kira Bracelet @ FaMESHed
Comes in 3 Metal choices
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/122/161/22

Top - Zanze - Bonny Tee @ Rock Your Rack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29

Jeans - Zanze - Kara Skinny Jeans - Blacks @ Rock Your Rack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/City%20of%20Concord/111/140/29

Breast cancer is one of the leading health crises for women. 1 in 8 women, and an every increasing percentage of men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There is currently no known cure for breast cancer, and its early diagnosis is critical to survival.

Models Giving Back is pleased to present Rock Your Rack, an annual fundraising event combining the best of SL Music and Fashion to support the work of breast cancer charities and raise awareness for early detection which is critical to a positive outcome for this devastating disease.

This year's 4th annual event will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation providing mammograms, education, support and early detection services to anyone in need.

The 2016 Event is all together on one sim and involves 63 designers including 9 Gold sponsors: AlaFolie, Athena Couture, Dulce Secrets, Emerald Couture, Empyrean Forge, LaVian & Co, phedora, Prism and Kultivate Magazine. Along with these designers, 14 DJ's, 11 Live Musicians, 22 2D/3D artists, and 22 models will participate in the two week long event.

Events during the fundraiser include 9 fashion shows, 11 live musical concerts, 12 DJ dance parties, a 10L Hunt, Two Silent Auction areas, an Art Exhibit organized by Kultivate magazine, Art Auction and 7Seas Fishing Tournaments. Designers will be providing exclusive creations with 100% of the sales of those items going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation along with a fine selection of the newest and most popular designs donating a percentage as well.

For a complete listing of events and more details on this year's event, please visit the website: http://rockyourrack.wordpress.com

This year's event officially opens to the public on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:00am SLT and will close at 11:59pm SLT on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Together we can make a difference!

Those who are unable to attend but wish to support the cause, may visit the Model's Giving Back official donation page at https://fundraise.nbcf.org/mgb2016 where donations can be made directly using a variety of means.

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About Models Giving Back

Models Giving Back is an agency of professional, certified SecondLife models who give of their time and talents to raise funds for legitimate and verified SL and RL charities.

Models Giving Back was founded in October of 2012 by Jamee Sandalwood after a previous agency dedicated to charity work was forced to close due to the owner leaving SecondLife. Jamee felt the work that was being done needed to be continued and set out to lead the models that were already a part of the former agency into new and bigger endeavors at the newly created Models Giving Back.

To date the agency has partnered with dozens of designers and provided models for runway, print and other functions that support charities around SL.

Rock Your Rack is the creation of Jamee Sandalwood and is owned exclusively by Models Giving Back in SecondLife.

Models Giving Back CEO: Jamee Sandalwood
Models Giving Back Logo:

Models Giving Back Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ModelsGivingBack

Models Giving Back Flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/94469096@N04/

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About the National Breast Cancer Foundation

The National Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor, Janelle Hail. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1980 at the age of 34. At the time of her diagnosis, there was little information about the disease, and she was forced to make a decision about her health with few options. After her treatment, Janelle made a commitment to help women around the world by educating them about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. NBCF’s mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. This mission includes increasing awareness through education, providing diagnostic breast care services for those in need, and providing nurturing support services.

www.nationalbreastcancer.org

Friday, October 7, 2016

Dreaming of an Indian Summer

For those of you who follow my blog on a regular basis, you know that Fall came early to the mountains of northern Arizona, and unfortunately that trend continued through all of September and as the first week of October comes to a close, the trees have almost all turned and lost their leaves and the mountain is no longer washed in a sea of crimson, yellow and orange. Instead, the peaks have been dotted with snow already and the landscape is starting to look like it was painted in a palette of dull browns and grays. The past few nights have found the temperatures diving into the 20's which has led to a couple of fires in the wood stove to keep the chill from creeping in through the cracks. Needless to say I am still hoping for a mid-October warm up, a bit of an Indian Summer to enjoy before Winter sets in up here in the high country. With a sweatshirt and jeans on I was very ready to don this fantastic new ensemble from Petit Chat and at least pretend for a while the temperatures weren't in the 50's and 60's.

The Indian Summer outfit comes complete with top a top and skirt that come in a wide variety of colors, via HUD meaning you can mix and match until your heart is content, making it an incredibly versatile ensemble that you just have to add to your closet! Both the top and skirt are material enabled giving them a very realistic feel, and trust me you will be amazed by the textures, quality and incredible attention to detail that comes with every piece released by Petit Chat. The outfit is currently available at the Marvelous Monthly event, which runs from October 1st-25th, meaning you have some time left to check out the event, but why wait?!

With everything going on in my RL as of late, I have had very little time to do any shopping, which I remedied yesterday by heading over to the current round of FaMESHed, which is where I picked up this adorable hair from Mina, and my newest favorite bracelets from MINIMAL. This round is jam packed with all kinds of wonderful Fall goodies for your avatar and your home, so make sure to check it out before the month ends, I have a feeling I will be going back to make sure I didn't miss anything that just has to make it's way to my closet!

The Fashion Details

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~

Thursday, September 8, 2016

“When the world is itself draped in the mantle of night, the mirror of the mind is like the sky in which thoughts twinkle like stars.” ― Khushwant Singh

From time to time, over the years, I have gone through bouts of insomnia, usually when under severe stress. Which means I am not exactly surprised by the fact that I have been waking every night between midnight and 2 am and staying up for a couple of hours before being able to snuggle back up in bed. Time seemed to have gone into fast forward the past month and the stress of finalizing the move, my soon to be landlord making things a bit difficult, health insurance being, and a sudden health crisis have me pacing the living room in the wee hours of the morning. If you have ever suffered from insomnia, then you know your brain seems to be running in the highest gear possible causing you to ruminate over even the most mundane of topics. I try to keep those demons at bay by reading, or playing pool on my phone, which has become a new addiction, or doing a bit of yoga, and often a combination of all of the above! I realized very early this morning, as I stood on the porch watching a Red-tailed Hawk eye the birds flitting around for their breakfast in the newly mowed field that one thing I haven't managed to put on my new phone is MUSIC! I am starting to go through a bit of withdrawal since I am used to having Spotify, Youtube, or the radio when at home, and the new house still has no net so two of those things are out of the question, as is a radio since I still haven't found where I packed mine! Soothing techniques are important when you happen to be a late night, early morning, restless and anxious person; and I have an arsenal at my beckoned call, but sometimes your brain just doesn't want to sleep. When I saw my Doctor the other day, I told her about the most recent spell of sleeplessness and she told me to wait about 10 minutes before getting out of bed, and if I am still restless to then get up and take a bath and relax and just let my brain do it's thing. I was kind of amused, to be honest, because that is really the last thing you expect from a Physician, but then again, I picked her for that very reason. So I guess, until the stress subsides, or my brain decides it's time for a full nights sleep, I will be tossing and turning all night! (You had to know I was going to end up tying this up to a song, right?!)

As I have said in the past, I absolutely love blogging for the We Love to Blog group mainly because I get to see creations from new designers before most people know their names, and so I feel a bit like I get to introduce them to everyone! Which, is a tad bit self centered, since there are plethora of amazing bloggers who are part of the group who showcase these Creators as well. If you don't know anything about We Love To Blog, then make sure to click >HERE< and check it out!

I had never heard of I'piteme until recently when I started receiving boxes to blog, and I have to say I am truly impressed by the textures and wonderful attention to detail that goes along with every piece. I have not taken off this jeans and tank combo in more days than I care to admit, but they are perfect for ME, and the ensemble has made it's way into my daily wear folder, which means if I saw it at an event, even though I had never heard of the designer, I would be buying it for myself! The Whiskey Girl Tank and Jeans come in a wide variety of colors, and you can choose to have "Whiskey Girl" written across the chest or not, which when paired with the jeans, they are a must have addition to your closet, so head on over to the store and see for yourself all the fantastic creations of I'piteme!

The Fashion Details

The Décor Details
Chair - Trompe Loeil - Selah Rattan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hyde%20Park/205/204/36

Books - 8f8 - Storyteller's Burrow - Knowledge Cart

Incense and Singing Bowl - Soy
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soy/147/160/30

Curtain - junk. - Boho Curtain
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/junk/103/64/30

Ladder - Clustered - Bohemian Corner Ladder

Big Book Stack - Zerkalo - Huge Pile of Books - RARE
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Zerkalo/151/128/21

Pillow - unKindness - Boho Puff Pillow Stack
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Rug - unKindness - Battered Old Rug V2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

Chaise - unKindness - Boho Puff Bench V2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Enchanted%20Valley/195/107/21

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 décor work for you!

~Jade~

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Late Summer plans for a weekend of skinny dippin'

This entire Summer the family had plans to take a long weekend camping trip so we could just relax and bond a little instead of running all the time with the move and combining of house holds; but for all kinds of reasons that long weekend away hasn't happened, YET! I have plans to kidnap my man and disappear out into the woods for a few days before the end of Summer for a true romantic, bohemian getaway next to a stream or lake, complete with a tiny tent built for two, tons of comfy pillows, a hammock, NO kids, and preferably very few clothes!

When I unpacked this new ensemble from NoName currently at The Thrift Shop, I went on a hunt on for the perfect location and stumbled upon this fantastic bohemian campground! I jumped into the hammock/swing and ended up taking a nap listening to the ambient sounds. I have to admit this outfit is very comfortable for me, and fits my personal style perfectly, just like the current round of FaMESHed which is where you can find the gorgeous and intricately detailed Dakota jewelry collection for Cae as well as this fun, tousled hair from Damselfly, that I don't plan on taking off any time in the near future on SL, at least when I'm not working! The top and shorts from NoName are wonderfully detailed, and the Maitreya size fits perfectly with no breaking or stretching, which is good with how short these shorts are! As always you will be amazed at the color change HUD that comes with a purchase from NoName, so do yourself a favor and head by The Thrift Shop, or the main store today and pick up Merula for yourself, you won't be disappointed, neither will be anyone checking you out from every angle!

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

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

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

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

Hair - Damselfly - Dawsyn @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Necklace - Cae - Dakota @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Top and Shorts - NoName - Merula @ The Thrift Shop and the Mainstore
Thrift Shop
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstorm/160/149/27
NoName
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NoName/142/128/26

Tattoo - White-Widow - Southpaw - Henna - Arms
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Essences/129/135/22

Location Details
Campgrounds at Templeton Cove
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Templeton%20Cove/195/140/23

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 décor work for you!

~Jade~

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

"Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day?" - Morcheeba

Sometimes, my energy is low, or if I am not quite feeling up to par, I will often fall back upon a song to help me through a post, which is kind of where I am today. I haven't been feeling quite myself for over a week now, and I have a feeling this could be a long flare-up, which has a tendency to put me in a very pensive mood. Today I am thinking about how people want perfection immediately in their relationships and how that is an unrealistic goal. It takes time to build the foundation of a relationship, and then even more time to discover everything about each other and find your common ground on issues you won't ever see eye to eye upon. In our automated, tin can, recycled world, everyone has gotten used to having everything right now, and delayed gratification is something most teens don't even know about today. The old phrase, "Rome wasn't built in a day" rings true when it comes to romance and finding lasting love. You have to work at love, and you have to build from the ground up and it's well worth the effort if you truly think you were meant to be.

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

You and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll fly away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day,
Hey hey hey.

In this day and age it's so easy to stress,
'Cause people act strange and you can never second guess,
In order to love, child, we got to be strong,
I'm caught in the cross fire,
Why can't we get a long.

'Cause you and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll fly away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day,
hey hey hey.

I'm having a day dream, we are getting somewhere,
I'm kissing your lips and running fingers through your hair,
I'm as nervous as you, bout making it right,
Well we know we were wrong, we can't give up the fight.
(oh no)

'Cause you and me, were meant to be,
Walking free, in harmony,
One fine day, we'll run away,
Don't you know that Rome wasn't built in a day

I have no idea how it happened, but yesterday when I logged on I immediately attempted to get into the Gacha Garden and BOOM, first try! Go figure! I never have that kind of luck. I did quite a bit of wandering and actually didn't spend much money this round, which is an unusual occurrence! I was actually looking for two particular machines, and when I found them, I was quite happy with the results. Glitzz's Asian themed dress and hair accessories is a MUST stop for everyone, as it doesn't matter if you get the Rare or not, every piece is gorgeous and can be mixed and matched, as you see here. I also have fallen in love with Cae's charm bracelets that have been released at recent events, including the Sucre release for the Gacha Garden. I got all but two charms, including the RARE, which made me a happy girl! Analog Dog has two releases in their gacha, with the A being featured here, but make sure to grab the gifty as well, since it includes a hair and whole fatpack!!! As usual, I love this event and the wonderful creations that are brought to the grid when the Gacha Garden comes around, so do yourself a favor and try to get in as soon as you can, you won't be disappointed!

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

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

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

Hair - Analog Dog - Ready - A @ Gacha Garden
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Gacha%20Garden/128/241/26

Hairsticks - Glitzz - Maiko Hair Accessories - Black/White @ Gacha Garden
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Gacha%20Garden/128/241/26

Dress - Glitzz - Maiko Dress - White/Blossom Cherry @ Gacha Garden
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Gacha%20Garden/128/241/26

Bracelet - Cae - Sucre + Charms @ Gacha Garden
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Gacha%20Garden/128/241/26

Pose - oOo Studio Poses - Distance
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/junkDrawer/47/42/22

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 décor work for you!

~Jade~

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

I went wandering and got lost at Hestium

It has been quite a long time since I opened up the world map and just picked a destination I had never heard of and hit "teleport" so I figured it was about time. Lately I had been seeing posts on location at a place called Hestium, and knowing nothing about the location I typed in that word and headed on over. Upon landing I was quite entranced, as instead of it being a region of rolling hills, meadows to stroll through or winding woods, you are surrounded by water and stepped terraces encompassing a quaint village. Doves flutter above your head as the resident Corgi's greet you behind the gated walls and the soft melody of numerous fountains soothe the soul as you peek in the windows of this amazingly appointed location. So do yourself a favor and head over and check it out for yourself, Hestium us a destination you do not want to miss!

I have to say I love blogging for AMARELO MANGA, and I am lucky to have been doing that for a bit now. One of my favorite things about the store and the creator is that she releases a group of items with coordinating shoes, handbags and often sunglasses or other accessories that mix and match with all the current grouped releases. This Spring and Summer, the Sandals, Bag, and Sunglasses can all be mixed and matched with the newest ensembles, making them incredibly versatile pieces for the remainder of the Summer. The newest release, Carmela, is an adorable tank dress, with deeply cut sides giving a bit of side boob, which always adds a bit of sexy to an otherwise straight dress. The dress comes in a variety of colors and patterns to choose from as well as sizing for Standard bodies as well as some of your favorite mesh ones as well, meaning you are sure to find your perfect fit, so head on over to the store today and check out the newest releases from the wonderful AMARELO MANGA!

The Fashion Details

Bracelet (R) - SECRETS - Lux Bracelet @ Cosmopolitan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

Bracelets (L) - ieQED - Eclectic Bracelet Gacha #1,3,8 @ Kustom9
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/kustom9/125/126/21

Sunglasses - AMARELO MANGA - Sunglasses S/S17
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holanbra%20II/86/123/22

Dress - AMARELO MANGA - Carmela
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holanbra%20II/86/123/22

Purse - AMARELO MANGA - Bag S/S17
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holanbra%20II/86/123/22

Shoes - AMARELO MANGA - Sandals S/S17
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Holanbra%20II/86/123/22

Pose - PosESion - Marta
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Brimstone/49/61/22

The Location

Hestium
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mystic/211/205/33

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 décor work for you!

~Jade~

Thursday, July 7, 2016

"Now I've been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is. Why must we go on hating, why can't we live in bliss? Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train. Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again." Cat Stevens

Not sure if you noticed or not yesterday in my post that I seemed to have something on my mind, the truth is, I do, but I have no idea how to actually go about discussing it. A message I received yesterday has me in a very pensive mood in regards to relationships, the outer self we project online, the true self we hide and what I have decided to call the "inverted mirror." As most of us know, prejudices seem to run deep online, even when veiled behind walls of supposed acceptance. I have come to believe that -ism's in all their forms run rampant because a person never really has to see the effect their words have upon another. I have personally witnessed the slinging of hate in many forms and I have always been astonished at the language some people use with each other, and I have often wondered if they would say those same things if they could see the pain they cause. Which leads me to wonder how much of our true selves do we hide without realizing it because of an inherent fear of wandering into these murky waters.

Whether right or wrong, when people get to know me they can attest to the fact that I am a bit of a nut who wears her heart on her sleeve, with a whole bunch of fluffy and not so fluffy crap in the middle. My real life best friend has been with me online for almost a decade now and she will shake her head and laugh about the fact I don't change online or off. I still haven't figured out if that is a good thing or a bad one yet, but we have been friends for almost 15 years at this point, so I must be doing something right. However, recent events have shown me that maybe I don't show enough people who I am. I always thought being quiet and observant made me mysterious, not a bitch, at least in some people's eyes. But with mystery comes misunderstanding and that leaves room for rumor and conjecture, which we all know only leads down darker paths. In Psychology they call the act of pushing your emotions or thoughts or fears onto another as to not face them within yourself, transference. I think Second Life and other online platforms create an atmosphere where this becomes almost a standard practice when going on a rant. I have begun to call this the "inverted mirror" effect. Instead of shining light on personal failings people immediately turn the mirror around and are really pointing out their negative attributes, not yours or anothers. I have often said the things that we complain about the most in others, are those things we dislike about ourselves the most. This is why I think people should take a step back before they hit the "send" button on a text, message or status, and think about how they would feel seeing that from another point of view. Now of course there are just some callous, heartless, prejudiced people who will never see any point of view other than their own, but hey every party needs a party pooper, right? The rest of us can continue on our journey into the darkness in search of the peace train.

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

This is my time to learn and grow; to shed the skin of my past and fly free.

I am not usually a resolution maker at midnight on New Years Eve, but this year I decided to jump on the band wagon and made one that I thought could be easily done. So I told myself this was going to be the year of learning. Now I was thinking primarily of Second Life when I made that resolution, as this is also the year I would like to open a shop, but I didn't expect the "learning" to be a part of my life in general. In the past 7 months however, I have come to find out that every part of my life would be put through a learning curve, so to speak, and that all I can do is hold on for the ride. On a personal and professional level I wanted to grow this year and to take chances on myself, with myself. From that I have found an entire new world open up with tons of possibilities and I have become a firm believer in setting goals. For me, it is one of those things that if you think it enough, it will manifest itself. Whether it be true love, a new business, or just better health, if you believe enough that you deserve it, you will find what you need. But isn't that the BIG dilemma? Wants and needs.....sometimes what you want, isn't what you need and sometimes what you need, isn't what you thought you wanted. When you are faced with such a moment, do yourself a favor and shed your skin and fly free into a new and unknown world, who knows what will be waiting for you on the other side!

I think I have a serious problem with shopping! When I got back, with all the goodies that have been piling up, what did I do? I went shopping! Well it was the first of the month meaning there were all kinds of events starting that I just HAD to go check out! My first stop was FaMESHed, which with the new computer it loaded fast AND I could walk around when it was full, and I found all kinds of goodies, including this gorgeous ensemble which you can pick up at the event, other than the hair. I love the new slip dress from Valentina E, and it comes in a variety of colorful patterns, perfect for your Summer night soirees, especially matched up with this precious new jewelry collection from Cae and these fabulous heels from Pure Poison, which happen to have an amazing color change HUD. Since I have finished my backyard area now, I literally changed into this outfit and plopped into the chair to stare out at the water for a bit when I realized how perfect the pose was for my mood. I feel free now that I have shed the skin of my past, and along with it my scars, leaving a blank slate to start afresh with learning, living and loving!

The Details

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

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

Skin - DeeTaleZ
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/127/128/265

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

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Felicia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/127/30

Hair - Damselfly - Caley @ We <3 Roleplay
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Riverhunt/130/135/23

Earrings, Choker, Necklace - Cae - Mila @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Dress - Valentina E - Paisley Slip Dress @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Bracelets - ZOOM - Immy Bracelets @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Shoes - Pure Poison - Talya Sandals @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

Please see the previous post for décor details >HERE<

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

~Jade~

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Spring has arrived on the Yorkshire Moors

For some time now I have been visiting the gorgeous sim where Rayne Couture sits to take photos and often to just sit and relax. The Yorkshire Moors have been immaculately appointed by the amazing Pink Rayne who decorated this sim to remind herself of her childhood home. Wandering the paths throughout you will find lots of little treasures and places to sit and snap a photo or 100. The landscape is dotted with rare thickets of trees and flowers, long grasses and wide open spaces where beauty abounds, which isn't often what comes to mind when thinking of a moor, but this is truly a beautiful sight to behold! When I put on this gorgeous ensemble from AlaFolie for ReVamped, which happens to end in only 3 days, I knew I wanted to take a stroll over on the moors.

The skirt and top from AlaFolie are truly wonderfully bohemian pieces that I am very excited about getting to have in my closet and to get to show to you! Both pieces come in a wide variety of colors, many perfect for the Spring season just around the corner, as well as a fabulous fat pack that you will be incredibly happy with, trust me! The top and the skirt can only be found at the current round of ReVamped which happens to end in just THREE days, which means you need to hurry on over to get your hands on these amazing re-released products all having been changed in some way, thus being ReVamped! I happen to be showing you a "Jaded" hair today, which means this is one you can find me in when I am out and about on the grid. I love the flirtatious, yet casual styling and the scarf can be changed to mix and match with all your favorite ensembles, so check the details below and take your taxi on over to Damselfly!

The Fashion Details

Body - Maitreya

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Hair - Damselfly - Dixon

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Jolie Applier

Eyes - IKON - Hope - Denim

Jewelry - Cae - Phases

Top - AlaFolie - Louison Chemisier Blanc @ ReVamped

Skirt - AlaFolie - Louison Jupe Noir @ ReVamped

Pose - PosESion - Coquette

Location - The Yorkshire Moors @ Rayne Couture

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

~Jade~

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Late nights, video calls, commitment and packages filled with the little I love yous.

For years now those close to me know that there has always been a certain someone I truly missed. With every part of my soul I longed for our wrongs to be righted, for us to grow and find our way back to each other. After about 4 years this dream began to fade from thought, and now, 5 and a half years later our friendship was for more important than trying to rekindle what once was. I don't think either of us expected to find our way back to each other after all these years, it is the same but new, fresh yet familiar and for the last month and a half we have begun to discover who we have become since we parted in 2010. Long distance relationships are never easy, don't let anyone ever tell you differently. It is very rare to find that special person in your own time zone, if you happen to date online, which leads to late night calls and lost hours of sleep. But we all make sacrifices when in love, specifically for love, and in long distance relationships these are the kinds you make. The perks far outweigh the negatives though, because the world seems so much smaller when you can answer a Skype call and suddenly be face to face, with the ability to watch movies, eat together and share your lives. I also happen to love the packages that arrive in the mail with the simple little I love yous. A package arrived recently, and since I wasn't expecting anything, the first thing I did was check the return address. Seeing it said from over the ocean I let out a little squeal of delight and headed inside to rip open my goodies. Seeing his flannel shirt and finally getting to inhale his scent literally made my year and reminded me that it is often the little things that matter the most, and when you don't get to see each other very often, if not only once a year, the little things are very important!

The Fashion Details

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 - Elikatira - Quinn
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Elikatira/130/116/3005

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Paige Applier
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DeeTaleZ/111/125/58
Eyes - IKON - Triumph - Oxidation
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/IKON/143/128/501

Lashes - Gaeline Creations - Fantasia
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/GAELINE%20CREATIONS/128/128/30
Necklace - Cae - Refresh
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Violet%20Skies/105/182/22
Shirt - Zed Sensations - Fiona @ ReVamped
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Alabama%20Sunshine/185/194/22
Pose - An Lar Poses - The Sought After Series
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fall/151/114/23

The Home Décor Details

Build - Dust Bunny - Willow Farmhouse
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mockingbird/175/142/25
Table, Chairs, Cabinet, Live, Laugh, Love, Love sign - Seed of Inspiration - *YS&YS* - Riciclo Gacha Collection
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Feel%20Beautiful/141/146/503

Curtains - junk - Boho Curtain (got on the mp)

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/junk-boho-curtain/7453657

Coffee - *ionic* - Spring Coffee (2015 Release)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Soul%20Reaper/27/115/22

Laptop, Notebook, Lamp, Ashtray, Trashcan - SORGO - Writer's Collection @ The Arcade
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Arcade/190/120/32

Rug - unKindness - Battered Rug V2

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Mystical Beauty

Sometimes when I put together an ensemble with a certain theme in mind, stories start to play themselves out in my head and quite often it is very difficult for me to choose which way I want to go. Today as I put together a scene and then an ensemble for some reason "Blade Runner" was playing through my head and I had a different take on an android in the future. What if in the future we have come so far that the only way to tell an artificial intelligence from a naturally born human is through their eyes. With contacts, you would never know, as you pass by the nameless and countless faces on the street which people were "real" or not. What if it was only in the dark of the night when the contacts were removed could you truly tell who you were with? Could you trust anyone? Could you trust yourself? Would you trust her?

I am giving you an early preview of the next gorgeous fantasy eye release from Lone Wolf Studio that will only be available via gacha at The Lucky Shamrock Gacha Fair that starts March 1st! There are several eyes to choose from including the stunning Emerald set pictured here. So mark your calendar, you won't want to miss these new releases! The wonderful owner and creator has truly out done herself with her new designs so do yourself a favor and stay tuned here and on her blog for all the latest information!

The Details

Head - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Skin - DeeTaleZ - Jolie

Hair - Truth - Kasimire

Eyes - Lone Wolf Studio - Emerald @ The Lucky Shamrock Gacha Fair March 1 - 16th

Lashes - Gaeline - Fantasia

Shadow - Izzie's - Extra Eyeshadow Appliers for LeLutka on MP

Lips - LeLutka - Simone 1.5

Earrings - Cae - Harper @ FaMESHed

Tattoo - White-Widow - Legend - Rare (from The Epiphany)

Kimono - Silvery K - Kimono Gown - Red @ Collabor88

Pose - PosESion - Coquette

Lone Wolf Blog - https://theadventuresofnatisu.wordpress.com/

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

~Jade~