I honestly have no idea where the last couple of months went, and I can't believe Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner. Our house is still in shambles but we had an incredibly productive weekend and the days after Thanksgiving will be spent putting in the new floor, which I am terribly excited about! Thirteen months after the leak was discovered we are getting the house together and in a few months it will be ready to be put up for sale, unless we decide to stay in Flagstaff for some odd reason. But all of this means we won't be having Thanksgiving at our house and the rest of the family doesn't cook, so a turkey dinner with all the fixings is not on the agenda this year, and I am a tad bit disappointed. I love the whole production like atmosphere of Thanksgiving, and its the only time of the year I get to make certain dishes I love, so I have a feeling we will be having our own turkey dinner at some point this month, since Christmas will be spent with the entire family, where I will be cooking lots of different things except a turkey! The truth is, I love the traditions, and the time with the family and I hate when things change, which means I am a bit out of sorts now after finalizing the plans for next week, and a quote from Oscar Wilde has danced through my head this morning more than once, after realizing what he meant. "The truth is rarely pure and never simple," but a photo is simple and it speaks the truth you wish to see!
On Friday I actually had time to head out onto the grid from my land and check out a few events, including Collabor88, FaMESHed and Fifty Linden Fridaysand I am STILL trying to unpack all my goodies! Not to mention I got my De(c)ocrate and Powder Pack releases as well on Friday, since I had been away for most of the week, and all my other blogger boxes, so I had TONS of stuff to check out and I haven't gotten to them all just yet! But the first thing I had to unpack were my goodies from Collabor88 because I absolutely LOVE this new jumpsuit from Scandalize. The Anashara jumpsuit comes with several options including jacket, chains, and two versions, pearl and plain, and in a wide variety of colors as well as an ombre in every set. The jumpsuit is well designed and all the little details make it well worth the trip to Collabor88, which is also where you will find this GORGEOUS new hair from Tram, which you just have to see in person to truly appreciate, and if you are looking for a simple, yet stylish new necklace and bracelet collection then make sure you head over to The Chapter Four and see the Seeds of Metal set, by Petit Chat, for yourself, it will be well worth the trip! Each bracelet comes with a HUD offering 6 metal choices, making it incredibly versatile, as well as two length options, so it can be worn with even your most cleavage revealing ensembles!
Happy shopping and have a wonderfully wicked rest of your day!
No I haven't gotten stuck in a Groundhog Day loop, I realize it's Saturday, but life happened yesterday, so all the goodies I picked up for Fifty Linden Fridays get shown to you today! Isn't that how things happen though? As soon as we think we have time to get something done, just when things start to slow down BOOM up jumps life to put a kink in the works. What you do when life throws these things at you that is important! And since FLF happens EVERY Friday, I can tease you and entice you to joining the group for next's Friday's adventure, and TRUST me, you won't be disappointed. If you have been living under a rock, or perhaps at one of the pole's, or you are new to Second Life, then you NEED to know what Fifty Linden Fridays are! Every Friday a bunch of wonderful creators put out a design or two from their store and offer them for, are you ready, ONLY 50L! You can expect to find goodies from both fashion and home decor creators and these are usually items already for sale in the store, so you aren't picking up pieces that fell off the junk pile so to speak, which is always a plus in my mind. Yesterday's adventure was full of so many lovely surprises that I had to show off a few of my favorites, along with new releases from Petit Chat for The Hidden Chapter and Indulge Temptation for TWE12VE!
As my readers know, I love the classic fashions that make you think of Audrey Hepburn and the days of the true glitz and glamour of Hollywood, and this GORGEOUS design from Pixicat takes me back to those days and I LOVE the curve hugging design and the Silver, that was up for FLF yesterday, is my favorite, and it happens to go fabulously with new releases from Indulge Temptation (IT!) and Petit Chat!
Petit Chat has once again created a simple, yet perfect jewelry design with the new Charm bracelets for The Hidden Chapter. The elegant cuff can be changed to fit your mood or ensemble with the amazing HUD that allows you to change the bracelet metal as well as the wires and hinge, meaning you can create one of a kind pieces just for yourself. If you haven't picked up any Petit Chat pieces yet, you should really do yourself a favor and check them out. They are always material enabled and you can customize them until your heart is content with not only the HUD but by editing them. I was a fan long before I became a blogger, so do yourself a favor and head on over to The Hidden Chapter and pick up yours today! And since you are already out shopping then head on over to TWE12VE and check out the magnificent new Peacock set from Indulge Temptation (IT!). The earrings and necklace are expertly designed with perfect textures on several different HUDS, so make sure to check all the options and pick out your favorites and add a few to your jewelry box. Remember most of the items in this post came from Fifty Linden Fridays or other events currently on the grid, so do a search and join the group and I will see you there next Friday!
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!
I started blogging to fill the gap created when I became disabled and no longer could work a traditional job, and because it gave me the chance to dip my feet back into the fashion and interior design worlds I had been separated from for years. At one point I was trying to blog for too many creators and it became a bit overwhelming, to be honest, and no longer served it's purpose of relieving stress and helping me to feel like I still could contribute to society. When my health took a turn for the worse I made the hard decision to step away from some of my blogging responsibilities and with that has come a sense of freedom. I have more time to concentrate on each and every photo and post, giving me the ability to better promote those who have chosen me to represent them with my blog. And with this freedom I have finally been able to work on my photo and editing skills, and with this has come recognition from artists I have followed and admired. Though I was never really looking for it, because as I said, I blog for my sponsors and I, and as long as they love what I do, I am content. But to see my photos soaring over a thousand views and hundreds of likes makes my heart burst with joy, because it means other people appreciate the artwork I create, and often times follow my blog, allowing them to also follow my real life, not just the fashion and decor of Second Life. The passion I originally started with has returned in abundance and I continue to watch and read tutorials about photography and photoshop, furthering my knowledge and allowing my art to grow.
One of the hardest things for me over the years in regards to photography on Second Life was the close up photo. Before I had my good computer everything got choppy up close, and since I couldn't render materials, I could never show off jewelry or makeup very well and it broke my heart. Once I did an upgrade on the computer I suddenly could do things I had never dreamed of with my photos and the settings on Second Life, but still the great close up alluded me. Everything always looked disproportionate and out of focus and I continued to struggle. After reading a few photo tutorials and learning a bit more about Firestorm I suddenly had perfectly proportioned, clear close ups and could show off jewelry and makeup like I had always wanted to, and this photo is a perfect example!
August 1st marked the release of the Powder Pack for LeLutka August edition and I had been dying to dive into the boxes, but my schedule hadn't permitted that until yesterday. This is probably my favorite pack since I started getting them, so I know they are expensive but do yourself a favor and go grab one, or make sure to reserve the next one, because you won't ever be disappointed. Today I am showing off gorgeous new eyes from Avi Glam, fresh new skin from Essences, and makeup from Zibska, Arise, and OHeMO. One of the things I love the most about the last full month of Summer, is the trend towards a redheads colour palette! It's the time of year when the palettes meet and meld together in some of the most spectacular of ways and I absolutely fell in love with this combination! As always Zibska has released perfect eye shadows that remind me of the sunsets in Arizona. The colours are blended well and I love the sparkles and shine, especially combined with this subtle brown lipstick from Arise. As most of you know, I have been an IKON eye addict, and I truly have never worn anything else because I love the shine and wide variety of colours. Avi Glam has blown me away with the Lure eyes, a new release for the August LeLutka Power Pack, with their gorgeous shine, fabulous colour choices and fantastic HUD to change the colours, size, and depth, making them incredibly versatile and you can bet I will be heading over to check out more eye releases!
One of the thing photographers often have happen in real life, are bokeh lights. They occur a lot around water and where there are lights and reflections and can add depth and shine to your Second Life photos, but they have to be added after through an editing program. Persefona has released a Bokeh Photography gacha set for the latest round of Cosmopolitan and I loved playing with them via the hud, changing their glow and size allowing me to create the lighting for this photo without having to add them via after effects. All photographers need to add this to their box of prop goodies, you won't be disappointed, and you can bet I will be avidly watching Persefona from now on! I hope you enjoy this look and this month's Powder Pack as much as I did and have fun shopping!
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!
She likes whiskey with her water
She starts dancing when the stars come out
She ain’t your typical preacher’s daughter
She’ll leave you dreamin’ yeah there ain’t no doubt
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
She’s a little bit of heaven with a wild side
Got a rebel heart a country mile wide
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
A little bit of devil in her angel eyes
Saturday night she’s rockin’ out by the bonfire
Flirting from that tail gate and crankin’ up the dial
Come Sunday mornin’ she’ll be singing with the choir
Drivin’ me crazy with that kiss me smile
There’s a little bit of devil in those angel eyes
She’s a little bit of heaven with a wild side
Got a rebel heart a country mile wide
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
And I can’t stop wonderin’ what it would feel like, to hold her all night
She’s got that something, that sexy innocence, she must be heaven sent
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
She’s a little bit of heaven with a wild side
Got a rebel heart a country mile wide
There’s a little bit of devil in her angel eyes
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!
For the most part, I don't consider myself that different from other people when it comes to doing what you have to and smiling even when you feel like cutting someone's head off, but I remember when my temper got places before me and, on occasion, I kind of miss being able to get away with having a short fuse. For the last couple of weeks my car has had a big sign on it saying "screw with me," at least that's how it seems. From the idiot who was following too close, so I slowed down and found he and his Jeep off the road on the right hand side of me, acting like he was going to hit the car, to the guy downtown who decided that he owned the road and didn't care if I was already in the turn lane and ran me into the curb, it has been a free for all on my car! Which has had my nerves on edge, because of course the last possible thing I need would be an accident with my low back still hanging on by a hopeful thread, and all the screws in my neck. Needless to say when the girls invited me to go with them to the male dance show Friday night, I was ready to have someone else drive and to blow off some steam. For most people, driving isn't stressful, but on average I spend at least 4-5 hours a day in a car hauling the boys back and forth to school, going to work still at a friends house, and running errands for our home. For a bit now I have been unable to drink anything accept Vodka, my boyfriend says this makes me a cheap date, since I also don't happen to drink very often. So Friday night my best friend introduced me to her home-made, organic Blackberry Vodka, made with berries picked from Oak Creek Canyon here in Arizona; and it and I have become great friends, especially since it didn't carry the dark cloud of a hangover with it. Once the luscious dark purple liquid had calmed my nerves and loosened my tongue, I found myself talking to them about the week and the idiot drivers I had encountered and that those situations had made me realize that at some point, my hair trigger temper has gotten very tempered. To be honest, I hadn't realized this until faced with the moron off the road, inches away from my car and I didn't run him off the road. Seriously one of those moments where I was asking myself what happened as I didn't react and just hoped survival of the fittest would kick in and the dumb ass wouldn't make it. Shortly after telling the ladies about the events of the week, I had my first encounter with the drunk blond girl who decided she liked to elbow her way through the crowd, and once again looked at them and said I really didn't know what happened to me over the years. On the inebriated hooligan's third pass through the crowd with her pointy elbows and head I could rest my drink on, that temper I spoke of might have jumped up and bit her in the ass, or more appropriately the floor, since she tripped over the foot I might have pulled back a bit more slowly than she was moving. I made sure she was all right, but I have to admit I felt a bit better about my week and about myself, still got that fire down below, even if it is a bit of a short fuse!
I have to admit, I wish I owned this outfit in RL for this past Friday night's excursion, it would have fit my mood perfectly! I got this fabulous dress from Rock Your Rack, which happens to have shut down yesterday, but I still had to show it off along with these absolutely AMAZING new boots and jewelry available at FaMESHed. The Vina dress from Zibska comes with a color change HUD offering several different tone selections, and if you head by FaMESHed and grab these boots from [Gos] you will be pleased to discover they perfectly mix and match together, meaning you can create several ensembles with different looks with the purchase of just two items, which means you have no reason to not go grab both items! The boots come in a wide variety of colors, though I love the black, as well as several different sizes to fit standard and mesh bodies. I am sure the dress will be in the main store for Zibska later this week, so make sure to check back, and you only have about a week left to stop by FaMESHed and check out these and all the offering wonderful offerings that always make up the event. So what are you waiting for?! Hurry up and get your shop on!
Momma always said if I kept telling everyone I was always looking for my Clyde, that one day it would bite me in the ass and all I would end up with was a broke down palace. I guess I should have listened.
NoName has several new releases in the store as long as at The Thrift Shop right now and this fantastic ensemble is named "Bonnie" and is available at the main store, so hurry on over! As with all of the creations from NoName this ensemble comes with a Color Change HUD so you can tailor both pieces to match your mood. The textures are wonderful and the fit on both the top and the bottom is perfect! Do yourself a favor and go check out this and all the other releases in the store. If you haven't made it to FaMeshed or We Love Roleplay yet, I am here to remind you that both events are having birthday celebrations, which means there are all kinds of gifts available for everyone! Check out the details to find out where you can get all the pieces.
Today is October 1st, do you know what that means? The Bling Hunt started yesterday!! So many sparkly goodies for you to grab for 1L, so what are you waiting for? More teasers? *winks* Well here you go! As you wished! More treats from The Bling Huntand all the information you need to GET YOUR HUNT ON!
The Bling Hunt is an opportunity to visit some of your favorite stores, and a chance to get to see places you might normally not wander into. A perfect example for me, is this adorable top from SexZ and the yoga pants from Biddy for the hunt. Though not made for each other, I thought the look made quite a statement! The top fits quite well, and some may even be able to get away without having to wear an alpha, and these pants are just to die for, to be honest. I love the fit, and of course the added "Bitch" when I walk away, just makes me grin. The slink applier for the feet is perfect, which we all know, isn't always the case when it comes to appliers! And of course, what is a bare belly without a little bling. Scene brings us the gorgeous HUD run belly piercing that I just adore! So hurry on over to LadyLuck, and the blog and grab all the info you need to get to hunting!
A new round has started at Cosmopolitan Sale Room which means, there are all kinds of goodies for 70L or less except for CSR Exclusives. 7mad;Ravens brings us these fantastic rings, made for male Slink hands, however, they come with a resizer which makes them easy to size and move around. Thank you for making them unisex, so we all can enjoy!! Oh...I heard a little rumor....they make great bracelets as well! Just a rumor though. *winks*
Lost in Thought
And if you haven't gotten a chance to see them, these are the Lil Stinger bracelets from Heathenesque. Original mesh cuffs for right and left, so you can mix and match; with built in resizers to make them easy to fit. They are textured quite well, and make a great addition to ANY jewelry box, so hurry on over to the mainstore and grab yours NOW! The Bling Hunt starts tomorrow, so this is a little tease of the post tomorrow featuring the top, pants and other little goodies, so STAY TUNED!
