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}.

Lost in the magical forest.

On November 7, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Exploring, Role-Play5 Comments

During this round of Enchantment one of the prizes if you completed a stamp card was this long hair from Tableau Vivant. It comes with lots of color choices, so not a bad prize at all. My friend Claire and I really liked this hair so we decided to take some photos together. I was shooting for the Latina Rapunzel except black in this hair didn’t look very good on me.

I’m also the proud owner of the llama that’s next to me thanks to Claire. It’s absolutely cute and you just wear it and it walks right along side of you. You can find them at the ongoing school festival. I still have not been able to complete this event, each time I go its pretty full and it lags me terribly that it’s impossible to even look.

Happy Friday!

Credits:

Skin – Lumae – Delphine 5 Caramel
Eyes – Angelica – Sparkling Eyes Green @ Xiasumi School Festival
Hair – Tableau Vivant – Milly Hair {Enchantment prize}
Crown & Collar – Sweet Lies – Floral Crown & Collar @ The Fantasy Room
Dress – Peqe – Open Gown Beige {past event gacha item in store}
Skirt – Junbug – Rosamarie [Ink] {past event gacha item in store}
Sleeves – Peqe – Gather Metal Sleeves Black RARE {past event gacha item in store}
Hands – Slink – Avatar Enhancement Hands Relaxed
*Ring – Empyrean Forge – Part of the Reverie Starlight Set

Pose: Friends 96 – Purpose Poses

Llama – +Half Deer+ – Lovely Little Llama Sunglow @ Xiasumi School Festival

*Review copy {previously reviewed}.

Location – Bentham Forest

She knows.

On October 29, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-Play2 Comments

“Her eyes have their own vocabulary. What a beautiful language to learn.”

Credits:

Skin – Al Vulo – Salina @ The Dressing Room Fusion
Hair – Boon – KB0906 Black
Headpiece – :(SH): – Kathleen White @ The Fantasy Collective
Headpiece – Miamai – Regina Red @ The Fantasy Collective
Dress – Peqe – Dominance Red
Necklace – Aisling -Tallulah Gold Rare
Pauldrons – Aisling – Tallulah Gold Rare
Arms – Aisling – Tallulah Gold
Bracers – Aisling – Tallulah Gold
Hands & Feet – Slink – Avatar Enhancement
Shoes – Yasum – Roman Raps w/ HUD

Scene:

Fairy Garden Ruins – Boudoir
Flying Leaves (Green) – Kalopsia
Itchy Grass (Brown) – Alirium

Pose: Hera by Kirin {modified w/ Animare HUD}

She’s that girl…

On October 21, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-PlayLeave a comment

She’s the girl that believes that what comes around goes around. The one
that hopes for a better day. The one that won’t give up on you. She’s the girl
that’s unlike the rest. The one that spent her days smiling, and her nights
crying. She’s the girl that would love to be loved. The one that looks so
damn strong, but feels so weak. She’s the girl that picks herself up every time she falls.

I’m featuring this lovely vial necklace from Empyrean Forge that is available at The Fantasy Collective. I am wearing the gold finish, but there are a couple other finishes as well. With each finish you get three versions: white, empty, and softly colored. I’m also wearing a few other items from ongoing fantasy events, see the credits below for all the details.

Credits:

Skin – Lumae – Eliana :5 Caramel / Priya
Hair – Truth – Blythe in Blacks & Whites
Face Tattoo – The Wicked Peach – Feral Pack Two @ Tales of Fantasy
*Necklace – Empyrean Forge – Light of Helios Necklace Colored @ The Fantasy Collective
Vest – [Body Factory] – Viking Vest Leather Light @ The Fantasy Collective
Bracelets – [Body Factory] – Viking Bracelet (Light-Silver) @ The Fantasy Collective
Helmet – [Body Factory] – Viking Helmet (Silver-Black) @ The Fantasy Collective
Top – May’s Soul – Viking Souls Furs Black
Skirt – FDD Creations – Jassin Fur Skirt Wolf @ Tales of Fantasy
Skirt – May’s Soul – Tribal Skirt White
Horn – Dark Forge – Viking Horn for Belt Rare
Hands – Slink – Avatar Enhancement Hands Relaxed

Viking Longship “Odin” – Xstar/Zombie Xstar

Pose: Sail Odin by F*cking Ninjas

*Review copy.

Pardon me.

On September 28, 2014 By AlexaIn Events, Role-PlayLeave a comment

Sometimes you take it all in.
Sometimes, you let it all go.
Wings are made for flight,
but birds have wings for a reason.
Balance.

Credits:

Skin – *YS&YS* – Jenie 06 Fashion
Hair – (r)M 0 Hair No.20 – Black(Red Organdy)
Eyes – {Song} – Anim~ Silver Eye
Mask – !dM – Piume e Fiori “Prime Rose” RavenMask @ Secret Affair
Outfit – [The Plastik] – Pitch Outfit {past Fifty Linden Friday}

Scene:
Wire Grass Green – Happy Mood
Sweet Garden Grass 07 – Happy Mood
The Mad Scientist’s Birdcage – +Half Deer+
Holy Crow – May’s Soul @ Secret Affair

Pose: Destiny Set – Bounce This Poses @ The Dressing Room Fusion

The darkness sometimes calls.

On September 12, 2014 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

I went a little risque with this outfit and a bit out of my norm. I was in a classic sour mood last evening, the kind of day that triggers that part of you that just throws caution to the wind. Thankfully, today is another day and so far its been good. I even got to spend some time this morning with my SecondLife sister and mother listening to one of the grid’s favorite country musicians, Johnny Paramour. It’s been ages since we’ve all been in the same room together due to time zones, schedules and other distractions that often make it hard to just hang out. Though you have to appreciate those times when you can and enjoy the moment.

I am wearing a few items that will be available tomorrow when the Jewelry Fair opens up. The first are these face jewels from Sad Harlekin that are called the chains of war that can be worn with either one, three or no gems at all. The gems colors are red, black and white and come in male and female version. They have a little skull and so I teamed it up with this hat that came with a hair purchase and this necklace, which is also going to be available at the jewelry fair. The skull and roses necklace is from 22769 and will be available in three colors – black, pink and white. The other item that will be available starting tomorrow are these Samantha bracelets from Goth1co, that are easily adjustable to fit your arms. I will post the link tomorrow to the Jewelry Fair and remember you have until the 28th of September to go pick up some fabulous jewelry pieces.

The landmark to the Jewelry Fair will be posted tomorrow after it opens.

Credits:

Skin – Glam Affair – Skye II – Silver 02 RARE @ The Arcade
Eyes – [Buzz] Voodoo Eyes – Siren
Hat – Tableau Vivant – Maman Brigitte Hat {part of the Barony Hair} {August Fantasy Collective}
Hair – Wasabi Pills – Cookie Mesh Hair Blacks Pack
Face Makeup – +Nuuna+ Lizi Black
*Face Jewels – :(Sad Harlekin): – ChainsofWar – 3 Gems @ The Jewelry Fair
*Necklace – 22769 – [accessories] – Skull and Roses Necklace White @ The Jewelry Fair
Body Tattoo – Letis Tattoo – Bohemian @ The Thrift Shop
Bustier – ::Tabou Irresistible:: – Metalic Bustier
*Bracelets – Goth1c0 – Samantha Bracelet @ The Jewelry Fair
Hands – Slink – Avatar Enhancement Hands

Scene:
Pipe Wall Light – Oyasumi

Pose: [scene.] – F026-030 set @ Pose Me Amazing

*Review copies.

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}