The bears are back!

On August 29, 2015 By AlexaIn Events1 Comment

Only a couple of days now before the doors open once again for a fresh new round of Arcade goodies. The famous collectible bears are back in town! BoOgErS has put together this fine selection of bears pictured above for the September round. There are three rares and 12 commons to be had and only 25 lindens for each pull.

There is also some cute cuddle bears that are a free gift that are not shown, but will be available at the arcade as well.

Scene:
*Bears by BoOgErS @ September 2015 Arcade *** Coming Sept. 1st***
Rare Bears: Goodnight Bear, Witch Bear and Fishin’ Bear
Common Bears: Peach Bear, Juice Box Bear, Clown Bear, Pear Bear,
Candy Corn Bear, Olive Bear, Donut Bear, Noodles Bear, Pizza Bear,
Hot Dog Bear, Fairy Bear and Ready To Go Bear

Winter Harvest Picnic Table – {what next}
Garden Tree 08 – Happy Mood
Real Grass *Green Meadow* White Flowers – KIDD Creation
Climb Frame, Carousel, Round Swing, Pyramid Net & Play Tower Rare – (epia) {past arcade gacha}

Sometimes being with friends is all the therapy you need

On August 23, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home1 Comment

It’s not often that I get to spend any time together in the same room with these two ladies that are friends and also part of my SL family. While two of us share the same time zone and are in the same country the other is in another part of the world 14 hours time difference.

Though when we get an opportunity to hang together, it’s always a lovely time. The conversation just flows and ranges from what we had for breakfast or dinner, the joys and struggles we may be experiencing in our lives to whatever event is going on in this world we inhabit in our down time. It really doesn’t matter what we talk about ~ it’s just an opportunity to connect with people with common interests who care for one another.

Aphrodite made it possible to share in this moment together with their summer pool party items currently available at the Cosmopolitan Event. The inflatable floater sits up to six people and has 1o sits for each sit. You get a few color choices for the floater with just a click that brings up the menu. It also includes the inflatable floating drinks cooler that comes in four options: soda, juices, booze or beer.

Next, are the beach tropic decor items by [CIRCA] now available at the main store. The lounger set has two chairs that come with 10 animations each and is perfect for around the pool or just outdoors to enjoy the last rays of summer. Not shown is a small table with tropical drinks. I like the palm motif decor, and would work wonders indoors as well when you want to bring the sunshine inside.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Hikari
Beach Basics Bikini – Luas

Scene:
*”Summer Pool Party” – Aphrodite Shops @ The Cosmopolitan Event
{Floater, Beers Drink Cooler and Sodas Drink Cooler}
Mediterranean Palm Tree – Kidd Creation
Crooked Palms – NT {store closed}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Floored Towel 2 & Stacked Towels – Surge
*”Beach Tropic” Miami Palms Motif Decor – [CIRCA]
*”Beach Tropic” Lounger Set – [CIRCA]
*”Beach Tropic” Sun Lotion & Mag Decor – [CIRCA]
Tropical Palm Plant v.5 Full Perm – Leika Meili
Splash Pool – Apple Fall
Headphone Skull Gold – Swallow
Sunscreen Tube – {what next}
*”Seaward” Beach Ball Multi – [CIRCA]

*Review copy

I just know this is for me, I think

On July 23, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDooLeave a comment

When I was a child me and my siblings used to love when my paternal grandmother would visit because often times she would bring with her those big vintage trunks full of stuff for us. The trunks would contain some gift for my dad, little knickknacks for my mom and clothes and toys for us. Even when she wasn’t visiting she would always send us these big packages in the mail that always included something for us. We loved her surprises.

These new mailboxes by BoOgErS were the kind we used to have when I was growing up and remind me of that long ago happy memory. Speaking of these mail boxes, they are no ordinary kind. The mail boxes and gate make sounds when you click to open them, giving you or anyone who touches them a little fun. They are currently available at the new round of Shiny Shabby that just started so you have plenty of time to go grab your own.

I didn’t do these shrubs very much justice in the picture today, though will plan on featuring them again soon. They are a new item by Jian and come in sizes small to tall and also a hedge, including their hud system of being able to change the season. You can find them at the main store.

A while back Dust Bunny had a fabulous sale at their store, where everything was basically just fifty lindens. I was familiar with the store from the various gachas they participated in, though rarely if at all gone to the main store. I instantly fell in love with these gable townhouses, because they also brought a long ago memory to mind of the “Rainbow Row” of historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. If you haven’t been it’s a great city to visit, and this is just one of the main tourist attractions to visit.

It’s time to go open my package!

Credits:
Hair – [Love Soul] – Hair *148* Jet Black
Complete Outfit – {Petite Bowtique} – Bryn Shortalls Red

Scene:
*Picket Fence & Metal Mailboxes – BoOgErS @ Shiny Shabby
The Gable Townhouses – Dust Bunny
*Boxwood Shrubs – Jian
Real Grass *Green Meadow* White Flowers – KIDD Creation
Wild Flowers – [We’re Closed]
Flower Buckets {From June 2015 Arcade} – Junk
Fan Mail Stack – Plethora
Assorted Mail – Sari-Sari
Basset Hound – Just Animals
Wrapped Package (Pink) – Jumpin Jacks

Pose: Hanami by Kirin

*Review copy

The storm passed and the sunshine started pouring in

On July 19, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Landscaping2 Comments

“When the sun shines.. we’ll shine together.. told you I’ll be here forever.. said I’ll always be your friend…took an oath ..I’m a stick it out till the end… now it’s raining more than ever… know that we’ll still have each other… you can stand under my umbrella you can stand under my umbrella.” ~ etsy.com

With the heavy rain fall that we had today these umbrellas would be just the thing to sit under just to watch the downpour. I love a good thunderstorm, though when it’s accompanied by lightning it’s best not to take that kind of chance. I took a much needed nap instead.

This wonderful piece of artistic furniture named “Next To You Chair” was created by Kuro for the upcoming round of Shiny Shabby that opens its doors tomorrow. It has 15 singles animations and 7 cuddle ones, plus 9 umbrella and 5 seat textures to choose from.

The hook thorn trees shown are from Little Branch and can be found at the Wayward Carnival event. You will also find a few other new landscape items at the event, so plan a visit.

Credits:
Hair – Damselfy – Livly Rigged {Hair Fair 2015 Gift}
Aphrodite Bra Silver – .aisling @ The Secret Affair

Scene:
*Next To You Chair – Kuro @ Shiny Shabby
*Hook Thorn {Dark} Little Branch @ Wayward Carnival Event
Wall Butterfly Green – Little Branch
Wall Butterfly Pink – Little Branch
Real Grass *Green Meadow* Yellow Poppy* – KIDD Creation

*Review copy

I wore mr. bear out

On July 17, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Furniture, Home, ToddleeDooLeave a comment

Doing a quick post to show the cute swimsuits for the little ones that Buglets has out now at the Fiction & Fables monthly event that began on July 7th and will run a whole month, so plenty of time to get your own swimsuit to enjoy your Second Life summer. It’s a two piece mesh swimsuit that is actually just one item wear, so it’s easy peasy to put on. I’m wearing the rose colored version, but you can find it in lilac, sky, mint and peach at the event.

With the sweltering heat lately, this is a perfect swimwear in any life.

You all stay cool.

Credits:
Hair – [Love Soul] – Hair *113* Jet Black
*Swimsuit – Buglets – TD Sophia Swimsuite [Rose] @ Fiction & Fables {July 7 thru August 6}
Shoes – That’s So {Kyoot} – High Top Peach

Scene:
Our Secret Hideout-Meadow Tree Bench Rare – 8f8
Our Secret Hideout-Meadow Tree Chair Rare – 8f8
Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creation s
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
French Bulldog Spot – Alchemy
Forest Babies – Bear Cub Sun – Birdy/Alchemy

Pose: Blogger Bubble by aDORKable {no longer available}

The rehearsal run

On July 17, 2015 By AlexaIn FurnitureLeave a comment

Your wedding day should be an important event, right? For better or worse… a day that is bound to change your life forever in some form or fashion and hopefully all for the good and the long run. So a girl has to do what she must to prepare if she’s having any cold feet and it’s a bit chilly near the ocean and I’m not wearing any shoes. Chuckles.

I’m featuring a complete wedding ceremony set by Aphrodite Shops that is is set in a beach theme that really takes a lot of the hard work out for you in planning your wedding when you get a setup pretty much done for you. The set has an animated altar with 7 minister poses and a bible prop. The chairs have animations for male, female and also children. You can find it currently at the Cosmopolitan Event until the 19th of July, and later at their store. I’m not showing any, but if you go to their wedding section at their main store you can also find other related beach theme items to make your wedding a success.

Credits:
Hair – Little Bones – Pogo {Hair Fair 2015 Gift}
Dress – GizzA – Cara Dress White
Headdress Olive [original] – LODE {previous event gacha}

Scene:
*Beach Wedding Ceremony Set – Aphrodite Shops @ The Cosmopolitan Room
Fan Palm Straight – The Heart Garden Center
Coco Palms Leaning Small Cluster – The Heart Garden Center
Fan Palm – The Heart Garden Center
Pampas Grass – KIDD Creation s
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Ann Lily Crown [white] Rare – LODE @ The Chapter Four

Pose: Chasing a Dream by Seil Xpression {gift on market place, used female pose only}

It’s time to be happy

On July 13, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, LandscapingLeave a comment

The song Summer Nights from the movie Grease seems to float to my mind when I do a summer post. It’s got some cute lyrics.. summer loving had me a blast, oh yeah.. summer loving happened so fast… met a boy cute as can be… summer days drifting away.. and so on. Chuckles. I think popcorn is awaiting me soon.

Showing another hair from the Hair Fair. This one is from Pr!tty and what really drew me to it was the long stresses of hair that go off to the side. It just felt and looked very natural to me that I couldn’t resist making it one of my first purchases. I was happy too as it wasn’t until recently that I found myself being able to wear this designer’s hair again. I must have a big forehead as most of the hairs didn’t fit and required that I make changes to it and my face is the one body part that I do not like to change when it comes to making small modifications to my shape.

I’m wearing one of the Canicule Collection bikinis by MoDANNA that is available at this new round of anyBODY, an event that is geared towards everything applier. It is an applier bikini and there are appliers for just about all the mesh bodies and more including clothing layers. I’m wearing the banana version though you can find many colors to even mix and match.

The other item I want to point out is this new summer cabana by Aphrodite. The “Summer Happy Place” is available at Swank, a new monthly event on the grid. It has well over 100 animations and has a land impact of 15 and comes with rezzable props.

All the right fixes for a summer loving of your own and maybe you’ll meet a cutie too.

Credits:
Hair – Pr!tty – Ariel @ The Hair Fair 2015 on the Blonde Sim {July 11-26th}
Glasses – Modish – Obscurity Shades Black
*Bikini – MoDANNA – [Canicule Collection] Sexy Bikini Banana @ anyBODY {July 7-31st}
Shorts – Bueno – Summer Shorts Khaki

Scene:
*”Summer Happy Place” – Aphrodite @ Swank {July 7-August 1st}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Pineapple & Coconut Drink – Dust Bunny @ Summer Fest ’15 {June 20-July 12th}
Pampas Grass & Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creation s

Pose: Paula by BellePoses @ Fi*Friday {July 9-13th}

*Review copy

Summer days drifting away

On July 3, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Furniture, Home, Landscaping, ToddleeDooLeave a comment

Since joining Second Life I have only lived on a sandy beach sim during the first few months of joining and having bought land to live on. It was enjoyable for a while until I moved to a grassy sim and that seemed to suit me much better. I haven’t wavered from that ever since. Though, I must say it’s been enjoyable doing up these scenes and having that feeling of my feet running through the sand and basking in the hot sun.

To help you set up your own summer paradise Kuro is also participating in this round of The Challenge with this wooden beach cabana called the Easy Breeze. It’s 100% mesh and comes with single and couple animations. It’s on discount during the time of the event that runs from the 1st to the 20th and you can find it at the Kuro main store.

Shutter Field also has the beach deck chairs made exclusively for Best of SL Magazine readers and discounted for the month of July. The chairs come with male and female sits and can be found at the Shutter Field main store.

The last item is worn by little me. You know what happens when you spend too much time out in the hot sun. Yep, you get a sunburn. Buglets has created the sunburn and war paint set that includes tattoo layers and toddleedoo mesh head appliers for the Hello Beautiful Event. You get 8 options with each set, that has 4 levels of sunburn with or without war paint. Lil me is wearing one with war paint, because she likes being a little warrior too.

Credits:
Alexa ~
Hair – Argrace – Anzu **New**
Bikini – Zaara – Morjim Bikini Rare {June 2015 Arcade}

Sydney –
Hair – [Love Soul] – *113* Hair
Swimsuit – {Sugar & Spice} – Little Miss USA
*Sunburn & War Paint – Buglets @ Hello Beautiful

Scene:
*Beach Deck Chair Blue & Green – Shutter Field for Best of SL Magazine Readers
*Easy Breeze – Kuro for The Challenge ***July 1-20th***
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Pampas Grass & Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – KIDD Creations
Bicycle Cart (Italian Ice) – Theosophy {June 2015 Arcade}
“Makin” Waves’ Wearable Row Boat – What Next {June 2015 Arcade}
Shade Umbrella & Getaway Basket – Dust Bunny {June 2015 Arcade}
Blue Hawaii – Poche {past gacha}
*TV Time Pillow (plain) {textured} – Little Llama for ***All The Little Things* **
Hanging Twig Light – Tarte {June 2015 Arcade}

*Review copy

The castaway

On July 1, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Home, Landscaping1 Comment

A new round of The Challenge started today and the theme this month is castaway. Shutter Field has designed two sets for this event. The castaway bed set includes the lantern and bed, which has solo and couple animations and wearable props. The outhouse set gave me a chuckle when I spotted the bathroom tissue on the makeshift outhouse. The toilet and outhouse stuff completes the set.

The Challenge runs from the 1st of the month to the 2oth and items in the event are discounted 30%.

I am wearing a new skin that I actually purchased a while back and recently found when I was fumbling around in my inventory trying to get it organized a little better. You really can’t see it in this picture, but you can see it on the sidebar of the blog page. I’m also wearing new color eyes. I’m sharing all that, because what I really wanted to point out is that I have made a basics menu up above to list all those items I use regularly and won’t bore you with being so repetitive under credits after this post.

Have a great Tuesday!

Credits:
Body – Maitreya – Lara V3.3
Skin – Dulce Secrets – Skai Mink Bare
Hair – No.match – No.Shelter
Bikini – Zaara – Morjim {June 2015 Arcade}
Feet – Slink – AvEnhance Flat Feet

Scene:
*Castaway Bed Set – Shutter Field for The Challenge ***July 1st to July 20th***
{Bed, Lantern, Wearable Book & Coffee Mug}
*Castaway Outhouse Set – Shutter Field for The Challenge ***July 1st to July 20th***
{Toilet, Outhouse and Outhouse Stuff}
Sculpt Palm Tree x3 Type 2 – SimPro Designs
Pampas Grass – KIDD Creations
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford
Life Ring & Beach Bag Cream – Dust Bunny {June 2015 Arcade}

*Review copy

When I’m back on on my feet again

On June 26, 2015 By AlexaIn Events, Fashion, Landscaping1 Comment

Gonna break from these chains around me
Gonna learn to fly again
May be hard, may be hard
But I’ll do it
When I’m back on my feet again
Soon these tears will all be dryin’
Soon these eyes will see the sun
Might take time, might take time
Bull I’ll see it
When I’m back on my feet again

Part of the lyrics from “When I’m Back on My Feet Again.”

Credits:
Eyelids – Slink – Mesh Eyelids
Hair – Magika – Friday **50% off sale, ends 6/30**
Top – Tee*fy – Kelly Knotted Tank Top Latte @ Collabor88
Shorts – Bueno – Summer Shorts Khaki @ Kustom9

Scene:
Pampas Grass – Kidd Creation
Real Beach Grass *Wild Medium Sword* – Kidd Creation
Sand Dune – New Vermont Enterprises/Thickbrick Sleaford{Re-textured}
Lighthouse – Dust Bunny **50L Sale ends today**
Rock 7 – 3D Trees {Re-textured}

Pose: My own created with Animare Pose & Animation System