I often find during the Fall everyone seems to lose their spunk when it comes to adding color to their wardrobes. It's like by Christmas suddenly everyone is putting on bright jewel tones because they are missing the warmth, but the Fall everyone turns to muted tones to mimic the world outside. I am a firm believer that color enhances your mood. My closet on SL and in RL happens to consist of a lot of black, dark navy and well more BLACK, but I have every color of the rainbow in accent pieces, and you will find these often match my mood. With how down I have been as of late because of the imminent passing of my 12 year old Pitbull, I was excited to pull some color out of the closet today to help perk up my mood, and it helped! So take a hint from me and if you find yourself as muted as the hues and tones around you then grab something bright and bold and make a statement as you elevate your mood!
In the darkness she waits; eyes shining with their own inner radiance. Observing and biding her time for her Dark Prince to finally arrive and sweep her up and away into the light. Maybe this year, maybe this night; Abbadon will emerge from the shadows, her heart ensnared and her lust quenched.
It continues to amaze me how this wonderful community we have all chosen to be a part of joins together to help their own when the need arises. This month, the Saving Sight event is being held to raise money for one of Second Life's most dedicated and truly spectacular creators, Shane of Deadpool, as he continues to fight hard with his battle with Grave's disease and its subsequent effect upon his eyes. Every day we go about our routines and often take for granted our sight. It has become something that we don't even think about losing until one day a Doctor looks at us and lets us in on the news our eyes are failing. I know my Grandfather took it for granted every single day he played golf in the sun for fifty years until things started to fade and suddenly he was blind. I learned from him to enjoy every sight and to treasure them because sometimes life has a way of biting you in the ass. As a talented creator, father, and friend, Shane has fought a long, hard battle with Cancer as well as Grave's Disease and is now threatened with eye issues which can often accompany Grave's, and needs our help! Many of the grids best designers are taking part of the event including NoName, who brings you all this adorable tank dress, Sheryl, as an exclusive for the event which ends in just THREE days!
As always, NoName provides an amazing HUD with several colors and patterns to choose from giving it wonderful versatility, which means you are sure to find your favorite among the selections. Do yourself a favor and pay it forward and do some good this Fall season by helping out one of our own at the Saving Sight event! Check out Seraphim for more information HEREand if you are on Facebook, make sure to check out the event page HERE as well for all the details. If you would like to donate and don't want to shop then please head on over to the Go Fund Me page HEREand make a direct donation.
Thank you all for taking the time out of your day to read my blog and thank you in advance for your purchases and/or donations to Saving Sight and Shane of Deadpool. He is a humble and gracious man who has fought for too long in the darkness, let's all help keep him in the light!
Life is not easy or smooth sailing and sometimes we get blindsided by health issues, financial crises, random losses etc. So many people struggle in silence and don't share what they are going through only causing themselves more isolation with little relief from the stress of the issue at hand. And then there are those, who show their strength by sharing their struggles and revealing themselves even when it is the hardest thing for them to do. To make yourself open and vulnerable is to trust those around you, and to have faith in the good in humanity. Recently a well known and loved creator, Lexi Zelin discovered she had Cancer at a very young age, and as a wife, mother, provider, designer she reached out to everyone letting them know her situation and the struggles she was going through. The amazing community on Second Life has rallied together and since the end of July The Lexi Project's doors have been opened featuring exclusive designs from tons of creators with all proceeds going to Lexi, to assist with her ongoing medical treatment. This amazing dress is from HEYDRA and is only available at the event and remember 100% of your purchase goes directly to Lexi Zelin, which means you get a fantastic dress AND you get to do a little good in this world.
The attention to detail and textures are truly amazing on this dress and the ass you get is truly bootilicious and fit perfectly with my Maitreya body, which always makes me happy. I had fun putting this ensemble together because this dress fits my style quite nicely. The form fitting lines of the dress are very classic with modern detailing at the bodice leading to its eclectic feel, which after all is the true definition of bohemian, combining textures, fabrics and patterns in an artsy kind of way.
Long before "Harry Potter" you could say I had a bit of a catch phrase I was known for, "always in all ways," and it means many different things to me but one of them applies in regards to The Lexi Project. We are all energy condensed into solid form in a most magical way. Chemistry between people can be explained by the idea that some energies flow together, while some repel. That unknown, unexplained connection you find with people you barely know can be chalked up to your energies wanting to share space with each other. Since I came to Second Life I have discovered a synergy among people and a true sense of community, another exchange of energies. It is perpetual, and ever growing as more people interact and share the same space, creating our own "always", where the energy of creativity and positive thoughts collide. I truly believe in the power of our minds and that our energy pooled together can do magical things. Yes, here is another time someone is going to mutter "hippie" under their breath and probably one of those times they wouldn't be that far off. I believe a chorus of voices can raise anyone to greater heights. So when I found this tattoo last month at The Wizarding Fair I just HAD to have it, and it has become a daily part of my wardrobe. Check the store as the event has ended, and I am not sure if it has been moved into the main inventory at this point. Head on over to The Lexi Project before it ends on the 9th and shop til you drop for an amazing cause!
As many of you know I used to do my fair share of roleplaying but since I came over to Second Life I chose to not RP anymore, however, there are days when I want to toss on a costume and not be me for just a little while. Heydra's newest release immediately put me in a bit of an edgier mood and suddenly the new wave, punk girl in me came streaking out of her hiding place! In those teen years of finding who I was and what my style was, I might have dabbled in the punk look, including an 11 inch black mohawk so this ensemble today truly took me back to days of experimentation and dancing on the razors edge. I will leave it up to your imaginations to figure out what that means, just know I had a blast running around the grid to some seedier locations last night and I might just be back again soon!
Needless to say, since music is often my gateway to inspiration, I hit youtube and started surfing through old favorite bands and stumbled across one I hadn't thought about in years. Every day after cheerleading practice (with my mohawk in a ponytail) I would jump into my car to drive home and the radio would automatically go to the local "alternative" station where my friend Scott worked as a DJ. At exactly 4:55pm a dedication came across the waves that simply said, "Hey Crash, keep it under light speed! This goes out to you!" And by the time I hit the back roads of St. Louis County I was flying to "Crash" by the Primitives. Of course nostalgia set in a bit deeper and an old tune by the same band started tiptoeing its way through my grey matter and seemed a perfect song to accompany this post! (So yeah, hit play down there! Follow me back to the 80's)
I know I have been a bit quiet the last couple of posts but I have been feeling much like a tight rope walker on a razors edge with my life and which way to go. Transitioning from IMVU a year and a half ago to SL wasn't hard but, the learning curve when it comes to creating is HUGE! So while I watched tutorials, talked to friends and listened I began to blog. I have found my voice in that time and no longer feel like your run of the mill fashion blogger, which is exactly what I had hoped for when this all began. In the back of my mind a dream formed that included me creating on Second Life and taking my hobby to a whole new level and making it a career. It seemed a far off dream, but now, I stand on that tight rope, dizzy with happiness as I watch that dream become a physical reality. For that reason you will all notice that I have cut my sponsor list down quite a bit to free up more time for me to create so that in the next few months I will be introducing you to a new creator and it will be ME! I am incredibly grateful to all of my Sponsors and appreciate the opportunities each and everyone has provided me along the way. The vast amount of knowledge I have gained from them is something I can never repay, but I hope by me moving forward they know I couldn't have done it without them. The days as a lost "punk/alternative" kid and all of the lives I have lead that brought me to Second Life were all spent following a dream, with my head in the clouds. It isn't always a bad place to be, because after all, dreams often do come true!
Mermaid - Bra, Tail and AO - Pure Poison - Pirate (Past Gacha Collection)
I don't often get to show off any Roleplay fashion so when Lone Wolf Studio has a new release I do tend to get a bit excited! Today, the seas were begging me to dive beneath the waves to show off the "Aqua Deluge" mesh eyes currently available in the store and soon on the Marketplace. The eyes are a gorgeous, deep, well textured aqua blue making them excellent for many of your Rping needs. As always, the eyes are left MOD so you can adjust them to fit your head. Head by the store and pick up your favorites today and make sure to join the group while there and check out all the other wonderful goodies Lone Wolf Studio brings to you!
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day and remember to always stay true to your own style and make today's fashion trends work for you!
Good morning everyone! I hope you all had a great night and woke up to
face the day refreshed and are ready to head out shopping on the grid! Designer Circle opened March 1st with their 100th round which
means everyone involved has brought amazing offerings, including this
fabulous new swimsuit from Heydra.
The "Sephyra" suit comes in an assortment of colors and the fit is just fantastic! I loved not having to worry about my parts showing through even without an alpha, which of course makes for an easy fit. The swimsuit is only available at Designer Circle through the 14th of March for $100L and make sure to grab the gorgeous set of wings that are a gift from Heydra for the event while you are there. A stunning new swimsuit in your favorite color is a perfect way to kick off the Spring season that is lurking just around the corner!
She loves her momma's lemonade
Hates the sounds that goodbyes make
She prays one day she'll find someone to need her
She swears that there's no difference between the lies and compliments
It's all the same if everybody leaves her
And every magazine tells her she's not good enough
The pictures that she sees makes her cry
She would change everything, everything, just ask her
Caught in the in between of beautiful disaster
She just needs someone to take her home
She's giving boys what they want
Tries to act so nonchalant
Afraid to see that she's lost her direction
She never stays the same for long
Assuming that she'll get it wrong
Perfect only in her imperfection
Beautiful Disaster - Jon McLaughlin
In case you missed them at Designer Circle, the fantastically detailed
"Disaster" leggings are now available at Heydra's main location. The
leggings come in a wide variety of colors and keeping up with the latest
in fashion trends is one of Heydra's best qualities, so you can always
find the latest in appliers. And the newest round of Designer Circle
features these gorgeous new heels from Heydra as well! The "Monroe"
heels are elegant yet sassy, making them the perfect addition to your
wardrobe, but make sure you hurry because this round ends in just a
couple days, then the shoes will go back to regular price in the store.
Pretty sure the t-shirt says it all, considering this is my idea of the perfect "Hideaway" with that special someone. If your night happens to involve a motorcycle, or a dark bar on the shady side of town then this is the exact ensemble you are looking for! The BLVD opened the other night with all kinds of goodies for you all! Tonight I bring you the T-shirts and Jeans from INVADER! The T's come in a variety of "girl power" sayings from the clean to the raunchy, whichever suits your mood! The "Lara" jeans come in several colors including traditional denim colors, black and gray. Both the top and the jeans come with the Omega system appliers and system layers making both the applier lovers and the stubborn classics happy!
Also here to showcase a new eye from Lone Wolf Studio that will be released for the Catch a Falling Star Hunt that starts the 15th. "The Wild Side" eyes are a stunning explosion of color in wonderful mesh, meaning you can size and tweak them to perfection in your avatar! If you haven't had a chance to check out the store yet, do yourself a favor and head on over and check out all the wonderful original hand drawn creations!
A little bit of "everyday Jade" worked itself into this post tonight with my favorite rings and bracelets from two amazing creators. If you haven't gotten to fall in love with the fantastic original creations from Heathenesque and 7mad;Ravens then you are truly missing out! Head on over to The Hipster Fair, The Thrift Shop, The Fantasy Gacha Carnival and the stores for new releases and exclusives, depending on the event!
Have a wonderfully wicked rest of the night, or morning if you happen to be on the other side of the Atlantic from me! Remember to always stay true to your style and make today's fashions work for you!
For all you kinksters out there, ROMP has opened up its doors on their newest round with "Fresh" and I just had to pick up a few goodies! So the "scene" has been set for the night and I hope everyone is up for a little tease!
The furniture is a collection of items from this round of ROMP and from an earlier round of Uber, all from 22769.
The bench and chair have both singles and couples poses along with Adult
animations. Like I said, this is a teaser, so if you want to see the
poses, head on over to the event and check them out! CATWA isn't just about hair and clothing, if you hadn't noticed, and these roses are a perfect example. The roses are available in 2 styles, the "Laying Roses" and the "Vase". The roses come in a variety of colors and are incredibly realistic and some of the best I have seen on the grid.
This gorgeous dress from Haste, only available at ROMP, can be worn seperately or all together as pictured here. The top is a peekaboo bra so to keep things on the PG13 side I donned this fantastic new hair fromCATWA and the "Jasmine Wreath". The "Mia" comes in two pieces, one for the front, and one for the back, including sizes for Lolas AND two sizes to accommodate almost any bum size! This beautiful flower wreath is also a new release and comes in two sizes with a HUD to change the flowers and leaves. It fits well with the "Mia" hair as well as a few of the other newest releases, so hurry on over to the store and grab the demo to see for yourself how truly stunning this hair can be!
I hope you enjoyed the little tease tonight and head on over to ROMP to pick up a few pieces of "inspired kink", as they put it. Have a wonderfully wicked night and I will see you again soon!
