#84 ‘Little Black Dress’ style

 

One is never over-dressed

or underdressed

with a Little Black Dress 

Karl Lagerfield

I slip into my favorite [ZE} LBD, zip up my Essenz heels, fluff up my D!va hair and lean in close to the mirror to check my Veechi lipstick and eyeshadow. Oops – I nearly forgot to check my nails. A quick coat of {ZOZ] in a  gold shade – superfast drying.

Hmm now  for jewelry – I’ll choose a couple of  LUXE. gold accessories – then add some from LaGyo. Done!

Zoom over to the IE photo studio to snap some selfies – then off to the casting. Wish me luck.

Outfit:
dress: [ZE] Carley Dress {BLACK}lara, by ZzoieZee Dethly
shoes: Essenz – Hanover (Black), by Senzati0n Domenitzo
hair: “”D!va”” Hair “Erika” (Amber), by Marisa Kira
makeup: Veechi – Romance Me Eyeshadow [Catwa] & Veechi – Velvet Creme Lipstick [Catwa], by Aiubrey Snoodle
nails: {ZOZ} Beachy Solids Polish, 9 color HUD, by Zozicon
Jewels: LUXE. Cleo Arm Cuffs, LUXE. Harlow Bangle, Harlow Collar & Harlow Link Bracelet Gold, by Meccaa
LaGyo_Halsey Horn Necklace & LaGyo_Halsey Horn Ring – Gold, by Gyorgyna Larnia

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IE Photo Studio – I used the car prop in the Male Pose Studio with poses from the IE Cute and Coy series – by Kay Weston. NB Join the group and the photo studios are free to use. 

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CATWA HEAD Annie Human 4.10, by Catwa Clip
Maitreya Mesh Body, Hands & Feet – Lara V3.5, by Onyx LeShelle
*League* Ella – Catwa Applier – Fair & Body Appliers, wearing the freckled option, by Nena Janus
no.match_ CATWA Jessica HAIRBASE APPLIERS, by n0match
Izzie’s Body Freckles 11, HUD applier, by Izzie Button
IKON Triumph Eyes – Blue, MESH, by Ikon Innovia
My own shape – adjusted for the mesh head

 

#83 New look Memory – raw

You don’t know this new me;

I put back my pieces,

differently.                                                                                              @HighPoetsSociety

We can do this every day in Second Life – BUT I don’t.

I change my avie a little, to fit outfits or to achieve a certain ‘costume’, but big changes I only make maybe once a year, or less. I need to feel like me in my avie.

This time the change is into a mesh head, which you would think is no big deal – they have been around so long now that the next step – Bento- is already here. I have joined the ranks of folk who appear as detached floating parts before assembling into something resembling human form.  It has felt like a big step for me – but strangely many of my friends didn’t even notice!

These photos were quickly shot in Coastal Afternoon WL setting and cropped – to send in for a casting that I’d left till the last minute.

Wearing:

CATWA HEAD Annie Human 4.10, by Catwa Clip

Maitreya Mesh Body, Hands & Feet – Lara V3.5, by Onyx LeShelle

*League* Ella – Catwa Applier – Fair & Body Appliers, wearing the freckled option, by Nena Janus

no.match_ CATWA Jessica HAIRBASE APPLIERS, by n0match

Izzie’s Body Freckles 11, HUD applier,  by Izzie Button

IKON Triumph Eyes – Blue, MESH, by Ikon Innovia

My own shape – adjusted for the mesh head

Outfit (subject to change):

Hair: Magika – Bad Habit, by Sabina Gully

Makeup: Veechi Romance Me Eyeshadow [Catwa], &  Veechi – Velvet Creme Lipstick [Catwa], by Aiubrey Snoodle

Bikini: *MC* Vegas Bikini – Coral – Maitreya Lara, by Freya Olivieri

Jewelry: Kibitz – Amisa rings [L] maitreya 10 – gold, by Kathya Szczepanski

 

 

 

#81 The last of the evening sun

I’m not one of those people who wakes up and thinks, ‘Bring on the day!’ I have to have about 7 pints of coffee before I’m even remotely awake. But I love the golden hour in the evening, as hokey as that sounds. Just as the sun is about to set and you get those lovely shadows and everything looks gold and yellow.    Stacy London

It is wonderful to lean back against the warm bricks in the evening sun soaking in the soft healing ambiance.

In Second Life wonderful poses help express the feeling – these poses from  – IE Wall to Wall V1 & V2, by Kay Weston – from the recent Alchemy event – are now instore at Image Essentials

Outfit 1-
hair: NO.MATCH_NO.MEANING. by Viking – On9
top: Mimikri – Paillettes Top / Luna duck egg _FM_Maitreya, by Mimikri Kit – Cosmopolitan Events & Shopping
shorts: Mimikri – Leather Hot Pants / Luna duck egg _FM_Maitreya
shoes: JamBee > Shoes > Xiuying Dragon Wedges > Maitreya, by JamBee – On9
Outfit 2 –
hair: tram517 / amber & cork, by moca Lour – HAIR FAIR 2016
top: -tres blah- Ken Kimono (Maitreya), by Julliette Westerburg for Luxe Box, July
jeans: erratic / swift – jeans / white (maitreya), Erratic Rain – Collab88 July
shoes: REIGN.- STACEY WEDGES- MAITREYA, by Kenadee Cole – Luxe Box, July

Outfit 3-
hair: MINA Hair – Pippa – Light Blonde, by Mina Nakamura – HAIR FAIR 2016
top: (fd) Sweet Flowy Tank – Mint LARA, by Toast bard – Collab88 July
pants: (fd) Vintage Thrifted Pants – Navy LARA, by Toast bard – Collab88 July
shoes: Pure Poison – Arya Sandals – Maitreya, by Shaleene Kenin – Kustom9

Under it all-
makeup: Veechi – Luster Glam Shadow [honey], by Aubrey Snoodle for Collab88 July
Blacklace Beauty Kismet Lips Pastel Sugar, by Gemini Galatea
Arte – Blush – Pink, by Miriam Lemondrop
nails: [ZOZ] Beachy Solids Polish, by Zozicon
skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair Natural Blonde, & *League* Erin Freckles Tattoo -Pale/Fair, by Nena Janus
eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Clarity, by Ikon Innovia
eyelashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri
body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5, with hands and feet, by Onyx LeShelle

#79 Bikini for 4th of July

Hop over to C.M.D. Art & Furniture and you will find yourself on a football field set about with stands selling merchandise to support your chosen team and country. Past those stands is an area set aside for Independence Day, 4th of July items – and this cute bikini is on sale there. In the DUO package are mesh bikinis and a mesh mini dress for all kinds of mesh and regular bodies, and also red, white and blue nail appliers!

outfit:
bikini: RYL Danica Bikini Lara, by LadyRosabella
accessories:
jewels: Kibitz – Amisa rings maitreya 10 – gold, by Kathya Szczepanski
shoes: #EMPIRE – Aster – maitreya, by Queenshop

body:
hair: Exile::Soak Up The Sun, by Kavar Cleanslate for Summerfest ’16
eyelashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri
nails: RYL USA nails appliers, by LadyRosabella
make-up: Zibska Sing 13, by Zib Scaggs for Shiny Shabby July
skin: *League* Skin Erin Fair Natural Blonde & Erin Freckles Tattoo -Pale/Fair, by Nena Janus
mesh body: Maitreya Mesh Body – Lara V3.5, by onyx LeShelle
eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Clarity, by Ikon Innovia

#72 Image Essentials at THE GARAGE FAIR 2016

Two things you can never have enough of – good friends and good shoes.

THE GARAGE FAIR 2016
Date: May, 1 To May 15, 2016

One of Kay Weston’s exclusive items for THE GARAGE FAIR 2016  is this Show Me The Shoes – pose chair.

Icy and I had fun trying out the 5 poses (+5 mirrored poses)  in each chair as we inspected each other’s outfits. Icy found her entire outfit at the current round of Uber, while my outfit is collected from several events.

 

 

Mem’s OUTFIT:

Jacket: TETRA – Biker Leather Jacket (Navy) – Maitreya fit, by NataPorolo

trousers: *JB* Skinny Suedes – Arctic – Lara fit, by Annie Melson

ACCESSORIES:

shoes: JD – Tulip Maitreya Navy, by Dave Freeman

jewels: Kibitz – Catherine Ring set – gold [slink casual 10], by Kathya Szczepanski

BODY:

hair: [e] Aspyn, by Elikatira Tiramisu

skin: *League* Skin Erin Pale Natural Blonde, by Nena Janus

eyes: {S0NG} :: Junji~ Blue Eye, by Funeral Plutonian

makeup: *League* Erin Freckles Tattoo -Pale/Fair, and *League* Erin Tintable Lipstick -3, by Nena Janus

Mock Blush- Stilleto, by mocksoup Graves

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri

Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, with Tip-Toe Feet, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual, by Siddean Munro

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Icy’s OUTFIT:

Jacket: Foxes – Free Love – Leather Jacket – Tassle – Floral, by Tyr Rozenblum

top: .: ryvolter :. Anett Suede Bra Top – Lavender MAITREYA, by Inna Bilavio

trousers: .: ryvolter :. Poppy Raw Hem Jeans – Black MAITREYA, by Inna Bilavio

ACCESSORIES:

shoes: BUENO- Daisy Platform Sandal- Slink-Black 2, by Blueberryxx

jewels: *TOXIC* Gold Angelic Earings , by Sgoobzy Sideways
..:: Bens Beauty ::.. Hoop Mesh Bracelet Gold L (Resize)
.02 [ kunst ] – Dolphin ring / gold, by Kunst Himmel

BODY:

hair: TRUTH HAIR Emeline [Mesh Head], by Truth Hawke

skin: Glam Affair – Amberly – Jamaica Clean BL, by aida Ewing

eyes: IKON Odyssey Eyes – Nymph (ML), by Ikon Innovia

.LeLutka.Mesh Head-STELLA v1.3, by the LeLutka Team
Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro
POSES:

IE – Show Me The Shoes, scripted chair, by Kay Weston of Image Essentials for Garage Fair

LOCATION Deco:
Bahia Tiki- Khoi Yao Noi Palm, by Aral Levitt

*EbE* Persian Carpet (golden), by Elysa Swansong

.:Standby Inc. – Furnace, by StandbyInc

#61 Pretty as a Picture – My Attic @ THE DECK

Stick figures zooming around in circles on bicycles?

Pictures waiting for me to climb into the frame?

An empty bed waiting for a sleeper?

Memory looking amazed and bewildered – {Nantra} Illegally Blonde pose 4 with tintable handbag prop

I discovered these and many more intriguing inventions at CICA – the shop  (I call it a gallery installation) of SL artist Cica Ghost.

Dolly and I are both wearing outfits from My Attic @ THE DECK – which is open until the 30th of September – and everything is 95L

Mem’s outfit:

dress: [gt] town & country dress_aqua FITTED, by Girl Thursday for My Attic @ THE DECK

shoes: {NANTRA} Gabrielle Heels Stormy, 2 pairs per pack, by Nancoix Urquan for My Attic @ THE DECK

jewels: Cae :: Equestrian :: Collection, includes metal change HUD – by Caelan Hancroft for My Attic @ THE DECK

hair: NO.MATCH_NO.REGRET. by viking

skin: Lumae :: Niska : 2 – Satin :: Petals {Freck/LightBrow}, includes soooo many appliers, by Lumiya Rae for My Attic @ THE DECK

eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening, by Ikon Innovia

makeup: *League* Classic Wing EyeLiner 3 Tatto, by Nena Janus

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri

Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro

poses: {NANTRA} Illegally Blonde, pose 4 with bag prop, by Nancoix Urquan, for My Attic @ THE DECK

location: C I C A – gallery/shop

Dolly’s outfit:

top: Lingeria – *LACUNA* Camille Gingham Lingerie – Grape lolas hud applier , by LacunaInc for My Attic @ THE DECK

skirt: W&B Briet Tweed Skirt PLUM for My Attic @ THE DECK

socks: socks – {Luxuria} T&C Thigh High Socks – Applier *light* on the applier {Luxuria} T&C Thigh High Socks – ribbed lavender *light*, by Roslin Petion for My Attic @ THE DECK

boots: :HH:: Hucci Urban Cowgirl Boot – Midnight (Slink_SS), by Eboni Khan

hat: !!Pure Country Saloon Cowboy Hat – with tassel

jewels: Meva Coins Collection gold set, by Mea Carnell

hair: Exile::Come What May naturals, by Kavar Cleanslate

skin: ~Oceane~Ella Natural skin Honey Tan Cleavage Blonde

makeup: ~Oceane~ Pretty Liner by Oceane

lashes: Oceane – Darling Mesh Lashes – Linked [Wear!]

Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro

#59 A Town Mouse

“When you have been in town a week you will wonder how you could ever have stood a country life.” 

from the Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

Town & Country is the theme of this round of My Attic @ THE DECK – open from 21st to the 30th of September – so RUN over there for amazing quality and low prices !    I am a loving the details  – the textures of Pixicats knit jumper, Whippet & Buck’s tweed skirt, {Luxuria}’s ribbed socks and Essenz’s leather shoes. 

outfit:

top: -Pixicat- Crop.Sweater – Warm, by areve

skirt: W&B Briet Tweed Skirt CHARCOAL, by Dakota Buck for My Attic @ THE DECK

socks: {Luxuria} Town & Country Thigh High Socks ribbed gray *neutral*, by Roslin Petion for My Attic @ THE DECK

shoes: Essenz – Alabama (Slink), Available in 12 single colors, by Senzati0n Domenitzo for My Attic @ THE DECK

jewels: VJ – Athena Black Earring Stud, by RKThings Crystal

hair: [monso] My Hair – Yoni /Regular, by Morphine Janick for KUSTOM9

skin: Lumae :: Niska : 2 – Satin :: Petals {Freck/LightBrow}     for My Attic @ THE DECK

eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes – Evening (ML), by Ikon Innovia

makeup: *League* Classic Wing EyeLiner 3 Tattoo, Nena Janus

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri

nails: Tone – Rich Colours – Nutmeg HUD, by Ever Courtois of Ever an’ Angel

Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro

poses: Label Motion – My Attic Sept21, by anne Dakun       for My Attic @ THE DECK

location: Basilique Town

# 55 Precious

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Mary Oliver

In Second Life many people choose to become parents. Parenthood is tricky – in any life, and the support of friends and family helps. My friend Jax has created a beautiful place for families to socialize together.

 Precious Families Island….

Families in SL aren’t so different to families in RL. Two people fall in love, and one day their love is expressed by the creation of a child.

That child becomes their whole focus… They love each other still, but now they have this beautiful extension of their love that ‘needs’ them to care for it, love it, pay it attention.

Children teach us about selflessness, as we take on our role of Parenthood.

I created a place in SL called “Precious Families Island” as a celebration of the love couples share here in SL, and the families they create. It is a public place for them to visit, with their children, and spend quality time together.

The island has romantic nooks to explore, beaches to relax on, an area that a group of friends can sit around on pillows and chat, as well as a dance floor which we use to celebrate our Families every week with a weekly party.

I think Precious may be the only place in SL where families come to dance while their babies and children toddle around the dance floor, playing and interacting, among the grown-up’s legs.

A magical place, created to celebrate the dedication of SL parents to their children, to celebrate the love that grows as a family grows, to bring parents together with other parents within SL, and allow them to share their experiences, their knowledge and their stories.

 

  A funny thing is that just like people everywhere – friends who have children make frequent hints and suggestions that Kohn and I should join in the joy and have our own child. It makes me smile and shake my head.

If you would like me to write more about the many ‘issues’ around couplehood and parenthood in Second Life TELL ME.

If you or your friends would like to visit  Precious Families Island…. just hit that link.

Mem’s outfit:

outfit: OAKEN – Lauren Dress White/Mint, by Auston Harbour

shoes: JD – Boho Vintage Slink Brick, by Dave Freeman

glasses: ** DIRAM ** ARMELLE Diva Sunglasses – brown leather, by djod Karu

hair: ::Exile:: In The Shade, By Kavar Cleanslate

skin & makeup: *League* LeLutka Head Applier Luna – Pale, by Nena Janus

eyes: IKON Promise Eyes – Clarity, by Ikon Innovia

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower (add), by Freya Olivieri

.LeLutka.Mesh Head-KARIN v1.1, by JadenArt

Maitreya Mesh Body Lara, by Onyx LeShelle

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro

#53 Stayin Alive

STAYIN ALIVE  was one of five songs the Bee Gees wrote specifically for Saturday Night Fever. Like the film, the song is about much more than dancing and having a good time. It deals with struggle and aspiration; making your way in the world even after you’ve been kicked around

Disco night – theme events are a lot of fun in any life – and sometimes you come across an outfit that is versatile enough to be worn in several settings. This Jumpsuit from Ghee was for sale at the Fashion For Change event and is now available in the Ghee main store.

Mem’s outfit: Ghee Tropicana Jumpsuit S Tango, by Beatrice Serendipity

shoes: Slink Destiny (Mesh Addon) Tangerine, by Siddean Munro

hair: Magika [Hair L] Intended, by Sabina Gully

skin: O4S – Jewell – Blossom Natural Thick Heart, by October Bouvier

eyes: IKON Horizon Eyes v2 – Light Blue (M), by Ikon Innovia

makeup: ~Blacklace Beauty~ Shadows Pink 5, and Gloss Lipstick Pink 1, by Gemini Galatea

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower, by Freya Olivieri

nails: REJECT Slink Polish Ectoplasm, by Dresden Decay

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet Mid, by Siddean Munro

dance: from Lola’s chim

location: The Pania Lounge

Kohn’s outfit:

L&B Swear (MED) Jacket – “Classic” Black Leather Multi, by Paul Lapointe
L&B Swear (MED) T-Shirt AddOn (Wear with Jacket) Multi
L&B Mesh Jeans – Mens – Flats (MED) Brushed Blue BootCut

hat: *MLC* MVW WALES BOWLER HAT, by James Mohna Lisa

boots: *MLC* Maverick Boots

jewels: .:L&B:. Mens “Lovers” Silver Necklace, by BastChild Lotus

accessories: DrumSticks, by Bill Havercamp

glasses: primOptic Vizion glasses, by Nibb Tardis

hair: *ARGRACE* RYO – Chocolate, by rika Owen

skin: -Belleza- Jonas med, by Tricky Boucher

eyes: Sensitive_eyes_11_by_Nany_Merlin

#40 butterfly

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun
And find your shoulder to light on,
To bring you luck, happiness and riches
Today, tomorrow and beyond.
~Irish Blessing

Into the garden I creep…

…toss off my clothes

to frolic with the butterflies.

outfit:
jewels: VJ – Butterfly Fascinator, Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet and Ring, by RKitty Lisa NEW

skin: O4S – Keiko Pearl Red Plucked Natural Heart, By October Bouvier NEW

eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes – Brown (M), by Ikon Innovia

bodysuit: r2 A/D/E shu white, by rei2 Aya

shoes: 1992 // Strappy Sandals (White), by Grant Valeska

hair: ~Tableau Vivant~ Snowdrift hair – Basics, by M4r1lyn Magic for C88 NEW

lashes: *MC* “Falsies” Eyelash – Upper+Lower, Freya Olivieri

nails: ghee Fall14 Glossy Nails (SLINK) BOTTLE, by Bea Serendipity

Slink AvEnhance Hands Casual and Feet high, by Siddean Munro

poses: PosEsioN Statue, by Dahriel