Showing posts with label Secrets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Secrets. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The start of a beautiful romance - Featuring IT! and Dafnis

Lately I have been absolutely appalled at the body shaming and self hate that I have seen all over my Facebook page and other social media sites and I have become to question almost everything. How far we have really come as a human race when HATE seems to be the prevailing emotion? Where did the love go? When did people start teaching their children to hate instead of LOVE? The media would make you believe that body shaming is something of the past and that the definition of "fit" has changed, but with so many men and women continuing to hate their own bodies you have to wonder how much has really changed? This body you live in every day is the ONLY one you get, and whether you are carrying too much weight, have scars, stretch marks, your lips are too big, or your ears stick out, you have to learn to LOVE it and to treat it right, it will notice. A long time ago I came across a famous quote by one of my favorite Authors and Playwrights, and it resonated so deeply that I have carried it with me for years now on plaques, posters and key chains, and I wish people would remember that their first love should be themselves!
To love oneself is the beginning of a life long romance.

Oscar Wilde
Lifelong Romance

This gorgeous set of bracelets are exclusive to the current round of The Avenue, where they are being offered for 35% off, so hurry up, you cannot beat these prices for this quality! The Farah bracelets by IT! come in several different styles with accompanying HUDS allowing you several different choices of metals and gems, making this collection incredibly versatile and just has to make it into your jewelry box! I promise you won't be disappointed in the quality of the design or textures because they are both incredibly well done with a great attention to detail. And as the Summer winds down, I know many of you are looking for the perfect classically styled bikini to wear to the last pool parties of the season, and this new release from Dafnis for the SPOTLIGHT event is exactly what you are looking for! I love the HUD and options as well as the color combinations, and the classic bikini style and you even can be a bit daring and make them sheer, just in case you were looking to have all eyes on you! Check out the event and pick up the perfect bikini, you won't be disappointed!

The Fashion Details

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

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

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

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

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

Earrings - SECRETS - D'Aquila
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glitzz/70/125/23

Bracelets - IT! - Farah 2, 2.1, 3.1., 3.3 @ The Avenue
35% discount @ event
ONLY $78L packages 7-12
ONLY $98L packages 13-18
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Whispering%20Winds/36/219/21

Bikini - Dafnis - Bikini @ SPOTLIGHT
September 1 - 18th
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvhara/37/69/2802

Pose - oOo Studio - Thoughts
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 decor work for you!
~Jade~ 

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Chess like kings and queens above all - Virtual Diva

I am feeling a bit feisty today, and I am not quite sure why, other than the weather has once again turned towards Spring and I am looking quite forward to it's rather late arrival.  The garden has been planted for a bit now with the more resilient plants and next week all the baby plants in the kitchen window get to find their way into the soil, but not before the fence is finished so the rabbits can stop running off with my baby Rhubarb and Swiss Chard!  And of course as the temperatures rise we have a tendency to shed layers and start revealing more skin, and if you are looking for an ensemble that goes from the runway to the beach then look no further than this amazing ensemble from Virtual Diva, currently at Swank!


The Delirium ensemble comes with the headpiece add-on and the hip flowers as well as the daring swimsuit that reveals just enough, but not very much!  I loved the fit on this suit especially as I walked and posed and it didn't break or stretch the wrong way, but be careful when posing the hip pieces might need to be moved.  The textures are wonderfully done on the roses and I love the edgy, Summer runway feel of this ensemble, and I am hoping you all do too, because this seriously needs to make its way into your closet!  
Lately I have fallen in love with Nanika tattoos, and this has to be my favorite!  I picked it up a couple months ago but make sure to check out current events for other amazing pieces, I know I will be grabbing them as soon as my wallet can afford it!  Trust me, you won't be disappointed when you see all the fabulous designs.

The Fashion Details
Head - LeLutka - Simone Bento
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 - Maria @ Powder Pack LeLutka March
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Tattoo - Nanika - Scarlet - Henna
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Serena%20Almeria/42/86/2002

Hair - Damselfly - Elizabella @ FaMESHed 5th Anniversary
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/112/155/3000

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

Makeup - Studio Exposure - Color Trend Pallete @ Powder Pack LeLutka - May
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Last%20Forever/93/116/22

Earrings - SECRETS - D'Aquila
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glitzz/70/125/23

Ensemble - Virtual Diva - Delirium - Crow
(head piece and hip pieces are detachable) @ Swank
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Spring%20Retreat/160/138/3003

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

Prop/Backdrop - RAMA - #Selfie - RAMA Circles Studio @ 6Republic ENDS IN 2 Days!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/River/129/125/32


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

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!


Friday, September 16, 2016

Writing the next chapter

“Life is like a book. Some chapters are sad, some are happy and some are exciting, but if you never turn the page, you will never know what the next chapter has in store for you.” Seline Shenoy
I think one of the hardest things to do in life is to move on; to be able to turn the page on where we are and continue with the story.  When we are down and out, with little or no hope in sight it's easy to move on to the next chapter of our lives, but when things are going great and we are on top of the world, the last thing we want to do is shut the book, douse the light and say goodbye, no one does.  But I have always loved the surprises, no matter if they are good or bad, I simply enjoy the unexpected twists and turns, the plot twists, because they always add a bit of excitement to the adventure; the kind of excited you get on a roller coaster, where fear and elation run hand and hand together laughing maniacally.  As life would have it, my recent ride on cloud nine has been suddenly darkened by a health crisis of pretty epic proportions and I find myself turning to Seline Shenoy's blog, The Dream Catcher.  I have been a follower of hers for quite some time now, and when I find myself wanting to simply lay my book open on the end table with the last sentence of the chapter unread, or flipping through pages trying to skip to the last line, overly ready to see what happens next, I click her blog and once again remind myself of how to move on to the next chapter in my life.  Do yourself a favor and take a trip by her blog and do a little reading, I have a feeling you will stay awhile.


The Book of Daniel event opened on the 10th and runs through the 20th to help benefit Daniel Estro of Zerkalo.  Here is the information provided on the Facebook page for the event.
Daniel Estro, 29 years old, (co-owner of Zerkalo, Shiny Shabby and The Crossroads) has cancer and desperately needs our help. The fight for his life began when doctors discovered a malignant tumor in his brain, about 7 centimeters in diameter. Daniel underwent life-threatening surgery to remove the tumor. The surgery went well. However, several weeks later what was left of the tumor spread throughout his brain and started affecting his brain function.. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy as well as radiotherapy. He is fighting as hard as he can to survive but as many of you might know, fighting cancer is very expensive. We have been trying our absolute best to help them financially and we still are. But we need your help. We are doing everything humanly possible and it’s just not enough. We need your help.

Please help us save him. If you find the kindness in your heart to help, you will be saving not one life but two. His RL/SL wife, Anais, is 28 years old and Daniel is all she has. Zerkalo was their only source of income and Anais is unable to work without Daniel because he was the brand’s designer and mesh creator. They are so young and in love. They are two pieces of one whole, they give meaning to each other's stories, and one cannot exist without the other. Please help us support these wonderful people in every way that we can. They could have their whole lives ahead of them, and it’s up to us whether they do or not. Even the smallest bit of help will make an enormous difference, so please remember what you do will help save two beautiful lives.

We know that to you they might be strangers or just someone you have seen from afar here and there, but just like you and I, they are two real people facing very difficult obstacles, and needing all the help in the world.

Help today, for tomorrow you might be the one who needs it!
With the move going on, I still managed to run over to the event to check things out and trust me, you will be amazed at all the fantastic offerings from so many of the grids top designers and your Lindens will be flying out of your wallet, but you get to feel good about it this time!  I absolutely adore this sweater dress from *COCO* available at the event with it's chic high necked, high hemline design, very reminiscent of the 1960's, which means I just HAD to add it to my closet!  I was doubly excited when I realized the dress went perfectly with Petit Chat's Beaded Sandals, also an exclusive to The Book of Daniel event!  The shoes are available in a wide variety of colors with a bunch of options to change parts of the shoe as well, making them very versatile, making them a MUST have for your closet!  Hurry on over, you only have a couple of days left, and I have a feeling you will be kicking yourself in the ass if you miss this chance to help out one of our own and pick up wonderful items at the same time!

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

Hair - Entwined - Dani @ The Book of Daniel
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RK%20Poses/154/146/2501

Earrings - LAKSHMI - Cosmo 4th Anniversary Gift
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Chimera%20Island/87/186/24

Dress - *COCO*- High Neck Knit Dress - Beige @ The Book of Daniel
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RK%20Poses/154/146/2501

Bracelets - Secrets - Lux Bracelet - Gold (prior Cosmopolitan Exclusive)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Depraved%20Nation/223/32/26

Shoes - Petit Chat - Beaded Sandals
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/RK%20Poses/154/146/2501

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, 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

The Location

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.


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

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

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

Eyes - Avi Glam - Elysian Eyes - Summernight @ Cosmopolitan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

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

Hair - Little Bones - Young @ FaMESHed
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/FaMESHed/131/161/22

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

Bracelets and Rings - Secrets - Turquesa Set - Gold @ Cosmopolitan
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/No%20Comment/131/61/22

Top and Skirt - !gO! - Rita Top and Skirt @ The Chapter Four #38
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamlove/89/134/1236

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