[ARIA] @ Uber

On November 29, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home3 Comments

The next round of events are all right around the corner and one of them is Uber that opens November 30th at midnight. The theme for this month is Vogue and [ARIA] is participating in this round with a mini set named “Cindy” that includes a ball chair that can sit up two avatars that includes single and couple animations. Plus you get two base textures and six fabrics to choose from. The book shelf and the table have two textures that you can select from and the plant pot has six. Everything is materials ready and are copy/mod and comes in a PG or Adult version.

Not all decorations are part of the shelf, please see credits below for the items that are not included.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Tsubasa in Blacks
Top – Cold Logic – Shirt Koste Cream
Shorts – Baiastice – Kasia Shorts Black
Socks – Maitreya – Dahlia Socks

* Cindy Mini Set {Ball Chair, Book Shelf, Potted Plant & Side Table} – [ARIA] @ Uber
Thalia Floor Light – [ARIA]

Aurora Open Book + Glasses – [ARIA]
Fruit Mix [part of Fruit Fatpack] – Velvet Whip {30L Saturday}
Hang Over Curtains – LeeZu
Ikon Dark Rug – Tartessos Arts
Lady Gold – The Loft
Clementine Sculpture – [ARIA]
Aalis File Boxes Type 2 – [ARIA]
Crown Gold – Pilot
Big Cloche With Pinecones {Part of Gretchen Set at Sept 2014 Arcade} – [ARIA]
Wooden Vase Pair {Part of Gretchen Set at Sept 2014 Arcade} – [ARIA]
Sphere Sculptures {part of Gretchen Set at Sept 2014 Arcade} – [ARIA]

*Review copy.

Stretching.

On November 20, 2014 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

“Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.”

I am doing a quick post to show another pair of shoes that will be available tomorrow during the 24 hours of the 21Shoe event. The cat bow exclusive heels are from [LVLE] that come in two colors, azure and jewel. To check out the other shoes that will be available, visit the 21Shoe website!

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Minato in Blacks
Eyelids – SLink – Mesh Eyelids
Leggings – Autopsy – Leggings Bass Black @ Suicide Dolz
*Shoes – [LVLE] – Cat Bow Sandals – Azure @ 21Shoe *Nov. 21st* {24 hours only!}

House – Vespertine – Astrid’s Weekend House
Pillows – Kalopsia – Pillows Collection
Stage – *AR* – Ballet Stage

Pose – Lalochezia – Love Bites (So Do I)

*Review copy.

With a vengeance.

On November 15, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, GeneralLeave a comment

I’m thinking of my feisty 81 year old grandmother who killed a 4 foot snake in the garage with the end of a bat the other day when I wrote my title for this blog post. She’s formidable and I hope that if I get to reach her age in this life time that I am just as gutsy as she is. She did the dirty deed and I got to do clean up, picking up the still slithering snake and dump it into the lake behind the house. You could say that’s one of the disadvantages of living in Florida and near water. Not to mention impatient women who will take matters into their own hands when it comes to protecting their own.

I was contemplating earlier whether I missed blogging or not and it was sort of in the middle. When I think back on why I originally started to blog over a year ago it was just to use it as a vehicle to take up my interest in writing and also document my time in Second Life. It was a novel idea, with no forethought as to what I would share — given that I rarely did much more than hang out at music venues and decorated a new house every few weeks with the occasional hanging out with a few friends.

Today, my inner circle of friends can be practically counted in one hand and honestly I prefer it this way. Gone are the days of listening to music and actively exploring in Second Life. It’s a toss up if those things would hold my interest again for long and yet they can be dumped into the cyclical category. Though stepping away from SL even if just a few days both physically and mentally has helped me tremendously regain some perspective and given me the motivation to move forward once again.

With that said I’m showcasing here some stuff from the current round of events that are happening on the grid. I’ve become quite a fanatic of these fantasy role-play outfits that perhaps I should consider taking up some kind of role-play.

Credits:

Skin – New Faces – Dark Elf (Black) @ We ❤ Role-Play
Eyes – Angelica – Sparkling Eyes Deep Sea @ Xiasumi School Festival
Hair – Argrace – Urei in Blacks
Face Tattoo – +Nuuna+ – Fen Set
Headpiece – Keystone – Desire/Silver-Onyx
Collar – AME – Milya’appa Black Leather Collar Semi-RARE @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Top/Skirt/Shoulder Pads/Bracers – MUKA – Aura Black Set RARE @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Hands – Slink – Avatar Enhancement Hands Elegant 1
Claws – Bliensen + MaiTai – Rawwr Claws @ We ❤ Role-Play
*Sword – Empyrean Forge – Allegiance Blade Black/Silver

Pose – The Warrior by RACK Poses

Location – Fallen Gods, Inc.

*Review copy {previously blogged}.

The fool.

On November 3, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, General, Role-PlayLeave a comment

Over the weekend the temperatures dipped into the mid 40s, which is a bit chilly for us Floridians when you’re used to an average of 80 plus degrees of sunshine. It was a nice change even if I hardly went out other than a few times out of necessity. Besides the chilly day yesterday I was also in a very restless mood that as the day went on juggled between feeling emotional and downright grumpy. Thankfully, no one was harmed during this episode of changeability.

I spent a good amount of time doing inventory while in Second Life, not necessarily deleting, more like organizing and rewriting descriptions to be able to find items in the future. It’s how I found myself wearing this cape and fools hat that were a gacha purchase at the recent round of the Fantasy Collective, which is still running for a few more days.

While editing the photo I did a quick search on the fool and found this snippet of information on what the fool means in a card reading.

“The Fool can signal a new beginning or change of direction – one that will guide you onto a path of adventure, wonder and personal growth. He also reminds you to keep your faith and trust your natural responses. If you are facing a decision or moment of doubt, the Fool tells you to believe in yourself and follow your heart no matter how crazy or foolish your impulses may seem.”

Considering that I have always found that when I’m feeling restlessness that it signals a time of transition in my life, this descriptive meaning couldn’t have fit any better.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Minori – Blacks NEW
Makeup – +Nuuna+ – Triip Blue
Makeup – +Nuuna+ Ina Blue
Makeup – +Nuuna+ Zivit Blue
Eyes – Slink – Mesh Eyelids
Cape – Attic – Pierrot Cape Black @ Fantasy Collective
Headpiece – Attic – The Fool Headpiece Blue @ Fantasy Collective
Boots – Hucci – Deale Boots Silver – Midnight @ Uber

Props: Cirque de reverie Gacha – {anc.}

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

On November 2, 2014 By AlexaIn Events5 Comments

To make the right choices in life, you have to get in touch with your soul.
To do this, you need to experience solitude, which most people are afraid of,
because in the silence you hear the truth and know the solutions.

~ Deepak Chopra

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Minori/Blacks
Top – Bueno – Mishi Sweaters Striped/Latte @ Kustom9
Shorts – [JuSt CoOl] – Haven Hot Shorts/Dark Denim
Boots – Reign – Boots with the Fur Tan

Pose: Ledge Stretch by Del May

I heart you.

On September 11, 2014 By AlexaIn EventsLeave a comment

Over the next couple of weeks I will be showing items that will be available at the Jewelry Fair that opens in a few days on September 13 and will run until September 28. The heart necklace and earrings are from RealEvil Industries and I have to say that I am truly impressed with the jewelry. Everything from the design to the texture and details. The necklace comes in three ways — you can wear either the top or the bottom by itself or you can wear both as one. The set comes with a HUD that allows you to change the texture on the heart, beads, leather and metal, giving you several color choices.

Lots of great stuff to be had at the jewelry fair this year.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Kaede in Black
*Jewels – RealEvil Industries – ReVoX Cora Necklace & Earrings @ The Jewelry Fair
Cardigan {SMS} Long Cardi Sun
Top -OVH – Leather Crop Top Green
Skirt – B.C.C. – Petite Baby Skirts Orange

Pose: *Hot Air* by Le Poppycock

*Review items.

Landmark to The Jewelry Fair will be posted after the event opens.

Bit by the gacha bug…

On August 30, 2014 By AlexaIn EventsLeave a comment

This picture I am blaming on Draco. He feeds my addiction to gacha machines. ❤ There we were indulging my desire to go to Fantasy Gacha Carnival, which is still running until tomorrow. I was set only on just grabbing a few things, primarily a pirate costume. Then as were walking along the shopping path he sends me something.. a cool necklace he said. I thanked him and gave him a smirky smile when he tells me he’s only played three times and basically all for me. It makes me melt a little, but I won’t ever tell him that.

I tried on the necklace and it’s absolutely lovely. Then you know how we women get curious so I had to look at the rest of the set and thought how could I have missed it. Of course now I want the rest of the items. I didn’t play it then as it was terribly lagging for me and we left. Several days later after an ample amount of times to get the staff I gave up. I resorted to trying to trade instead, which proved to be vain. I went back and luckily I didn’t empty out my pocket book before I got the staff in the same color.

The animated butterflies are absolutely cute and I will probably use in different ways. The necklace is priceless without saying and while I don’t have much use for the other stuff other than a great picture and an occasional wear with other costumes, it’s sort of nice to have the complete set.

Gracias Draco… es tu culpa amor por hacerme jugar con una adicción para conseguir la ultra rare staff. Short translation – it’s Draco’s fault.

Credits:

Crown, necklace, staff and animated butterflies – Enfante Terrible Creations @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Hair – Argrace – Kaede Black *New*
Dress – R2 Fashion – Suzuya Silver & Black {from May Collabor88}

Just a tad bit early…

On August 27, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Home, Hunts, LandscapingLeave a comment

I know we still have just under a month before the Autumn season is officially here. For many this means the falling and changing of the leaves to the vibrant colors of red, yellow and orange. I live in the part of Florida where the landscape stays green all year round.

The Fall for us Floridians down south of Orlando just means the oppressive heat of the summer months is a bit more pleasant as the temperatures aren’t as hot and humid. It also means you won’t break out in a sweat the moment you walk out the door.

So here I am welcoming the Fall season a bit early. By the way the use of Fall is used interchangeably with Autumn for us folks here in the United States.

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Sakura Black
Dress – Valentina E. Couture – Gillian Dress True Blue {just passed Dreaming Tree weekend item}
Hat – [NM] Atelier – Coppola {The Blue Hunt for men}
Shoes – Baiastice – Oxford Shoes w/ Socks Blue
Teeth – PXL – Open Mouth

Poses: Camera Set from Luxury Poses

Scene:

Grass Patch – TUFF
Grass Sculpt SR – Serenah Raynier
4 Mix Maple Tree – Quark Fallen {old subscriber gift}
Wooden Fence – Frog’s Garden
3 Large Pines – 7 Pasangs to the South {free on MP}
Mountain Landscape – Kyara Lilliehook
Mesh Terrain – RMD Studio

Lesson 51

On June 12, 2014 By AlexaIn Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

Lesson 51: The Love You Need

We all yearn for different expressions of love at different times in our lives. Sometimes we need acceptance and gentleness; at other times we crave passion and adventure. And although we often look to others to give us the love we need, the highest act of self-love is to learn how to give it to ourselves.

When we take the time to listen to the desires of our hearts, we nurture ourselves from the inside out. By giving ourselves the love we need, we no longer look to others to complete us.

Your Self-Love Assignment

For the next five days, take some time each morning to connect with yourself. Close your eyes and take a few breaths into the area around your heart. As you breathe in, notice any feelings or emotions that are present. Then ask yourself, “What is the love I need right now?” Is it acceptance? Gentleness? Acknowledgment? Respect? Rest? Appreciation?

As you hear the kind of love your heart is longing for, take five more minutes to shower yourself in that type of love.

Self-Love Points Earned

Give yourself 100 points every time you give yourself the love you need.

Credits:

Hair/Hat – Argrace – Equestrian Cap/Dakota Black
Eyes – Slink – Mesh Eyelids
Top – Tee*fy – Laura Unbuttoned Knotted Shirt Lemon
Pants – {mon tissu} – Cotton Pants Khaki
Shoes – Reign – Petal Hoppers White for Slink Flat Feet

Scene:

Daybed – Pixel Mode – The Dreamer – White
All Landscaping – HPMD

Nobility

On May 16, 2014 By AlexaIn Events4 Comments

“I don’t like formal gardens. I like wild nature. It’s just the wilderness instinct in me, I guess.” ~ Walt Disney

Is this not typical — the male elk to be gawking?

Credits:

Hair – Argrace – Haruka Black
Dress – Junbug – Freesia [Noble Ultra RARE] @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Necklace – Junbug – Perles de la Mer Night @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Bracelet – Junbug – Black Filigree Bracelet @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival
Basket – Junbug – Red Roses Basket @ Fantasy Gacha Carnival

Poses: Limited Sale Set 2 – Morphine

Scene:
Forest Ruins Tower – Botanical
Elk Family FR v – United InshCon @ Fantasy Room
Grass Sculpt Sr 1 Prim – Serenah Raynier
Old Grass Sculpt – Serenah Raynier
Wild Grases Browns – Forest Floor
1 Prim Privacy Pine Grouping – Vitellius Dionysus

Fantasy Room
Fantasy Gacha Carnival