Contemplation.

Credits:
*Anashara.Jacket. Maitreya by Scandalize @ FaMESHed
*Anashara.Top. Maitreya by Scandalize @ FaMESHed
*Boots: Crown Imperial by Empire
Red Priestess Necklace by :::NOIR:::
Hair: Juxta . D/Brown by Shi
Haley Shorts – Lara by Pure Poison {group gift}

Credits for decor items can be viewed at Tokyo Soul Food post featuring 6º Republic.

Soul searching

Credits:
*Skin: “Chi” Face Ivory – Lelutka by alaskametro<3 @ Skin Fair 2017
*”Blossom” Makeup Palette – Lelutka by alaskametro<3 @ Skin Fair 2017
*Nail Appliers for Skins – Maitreya manicure HUD by alaskametro<3 @ Skin Fair 2017*Nail Appliers for Skins – Maitreya pedicure HUD by alaskametro<3 @ Skin Fair 2017
*Aviator – Sunglasses – Rose Gold by [evoLove] @ Tres Chic
*Hair: Elly Hair by Opale @ Tres Chic
*Emma Dress Ivory (Lara) by Clef de Peau @ Tres Chic
*Zahara Platforms – Maitreya by Pure Poison @ Tres Chic
Basics: on LeLutka Mesh Head Simone Bento v2.6

Scene:
*Reconstructed Gacha Set by Stockholm & Lima @ Lootbox Gacha Event
-Reconstructed Cabinet
-Reconstructed Attic Curtain
-Reconstructed Lamp #1
-Reconstructed Coffee Table
-Reconstructed Specimen Drawers
-Reconstructed Chair #2 RARE
*CATS!2 – Plant by Little Llama @ Lootbox Gacha Event
*Springtime Planter Trio White by [Cb] @ On9
La Belle Sofa by Cheeky Pea
Throw Rug / Woven by Brocante
Interior plant by Ionic @ The Chapter Four
Summer Tray with Flowers – White by [ keke ]
Birdy. Cabaret- Princess Puss – Ginger by Birdy
Bulldog_Dog_v3.3 by [TomatoPark]
Like A Humid Day Rare {Building} by Haikei

Pose: The Opal Series by an lar [poses]

Just getting a head start on the weekend

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Happy Friday!

Today I am doing a bit of everything from the fashion I’m wearing to the decor I’ve put together.  It’s a long post and I apologize beforehand for not taking more pictures to break it up some. I’m showing a new long hairstyle by eXxEsS called Jaci available on market place and main store.  In case you’re not familiar with her sets; A  has 56 single-tones and B has 56 multi-tones.  The sweater is one of 8 colors available at the Tannenbaum Holiday Market.

The decor is from the Draftsman and Arcade events.  The chair, bench and table are by Shutter Field in collaboration with Decor Junction out now at Draftsman. There are two other tones available in wood and white apart from the rustic being shown. Land impact ranges from 1 to 4 and both the bench and chair have a handful of sit and activity animations. I think 8 or more is considered a handful don’t you think?

The hanging lights and lighted candle on the table are by Hive and are some of the commons in the Home-for-the-Holidays gacha at the Arcade. The adorable husky tangled in lights is by JIAN and it’s one of the rares in the set.  Those yummy bagels on that plate on the table are by Mushilu and were from the recent passed Enchantment event.  They got to me late so was not able to show them previously, but they should be now at the main store.

The remaining decor is the wine/beer set by Onedecor at Draftsman.  I believe that you can purchase the pieces individually or in a full set pack. Also, just to note the wine bottles used on the shelves and also table with wine glass were just unlinked from the wine decor set and used for the scene. Go check out the event it’s ongoing until December 17th.

The scene was created using the Sunrise Beach House by ChiC building, also at Draftsman.  I will be featuring it in a separate post as I didn’t have enough time to get all this done to show it together.

Check it all out in credits and have a great Friday!

Credits:
*Hair: Jaci A by eXxEsS – NEW 
*Top: Knit Sweater – Red by {Reverie} – NEW @ Tannenbaum Holiday Market 
Halsey Smoker Bootcut Jeans Maitreya by Vinyl @ Uber
Delia Flats – Maitreya by Pure Poison

Scene:
*Corner Bench – Rustic by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Draftsman
*Dining Table – Rustic by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Draftsman
*Dining Chair – Rustic by Shutter Field & Decor Junction – NEW @ Draftsman
*Wine/Beer Set by Onedecor – NEW @ Draftsman
Onedecor ::Wooden/Metal Work Table
Onedecor ::Wooden Wine Crate Set-1
Onedecor.::Red Wine Bottle Decor
Onedecor :: Wooden Wine/Beer Barrel
Onedecor ::Wooden Crate
Onedecor ::Wooden Wine Crate Set -2
Onedecor ::Tiered Wooden Shelf
Onedecor.::Red Wine Bottle Decor
Onedecor ::Antique Wooden Beer Crate
Onedecor ::Wooden/Metal Work Stool
Onedecor ::Lighted STar Decor
*Home-for-the-Holidays Gacha Commons by Hive – NEW @ The Arcade
Hive // Hanging Lights
Hive // Cinnamon Stick Candle
*Holiday Huskies :: Tangled Lights RARE by JIAN – NEW @ The Arcade
*Bagel.MUshilu Blue, Pink & Red by Mushilu 
*Sunrise Beachhouse w/Fireplace & Plant Balcony by ChiC buildings – NEW @ Draftsman 
’15 Holiday Decor :: Wreath (Swag) by JIAN
Crate Sled – Ivory w Lights by Tarte @ Tannebaum Holiday Market

I think it’s time for lunch

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I’m dragging a little today… so I’m way behind my own schedule.  Today I am featuring several things, starting with these adorable wiener dogs by JIAN.  It’s a second gacha set that will be available at the Arcade on September 1st. Showing only 2 dogs of the set, the naked and hot dog plus also showing the reward dog, which is the blue known as Habada the Pilot.   There are 12 commons and 4 rares, with a selection of wanderer dogs or companion ones. All the pets include the 4 coat texture choices, resize, sound and animation menus.  The reward dog includes both the companion and wanderer and you get the same features as the other dogs plus 7 plane color choices. Plus the dogs animates and barks as the plane hovers and propeller spins.

The scene is Sushi Monster food truck by Heart Homes, which is available at the new round of Creators Collection Box. The complete set comes with the tables, there are 46 animations total with 22 props and 2 sequences to make Sushi and Yakisoba.  The Japanese lanterns are add-ons and available at the event as well.

I’m wearing the newest hairstyle known as the Ashley, by enVOGUE, available at the main store.  The color I’m using is from the dark greys pack, but available in a variety of colors.  The top is from Bender, it was available at the just passed On9 event, but you should be able to find it at the main store now.  It also comes with a skirt, and in several colors.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Credits:
*Hair: Ashley by enVOGUE 
*Top: Mouser Crop Top by B E N D E R
Jeans: Halsey Bootcut Jeans Maitreya by Vinyl
Fringe Ankle Boots by Pure Poison

Scene:
*”Sushi Monster” Food Truck Complete {includes tables} by Heart Homes @ Creators Collection Box
*”Sushi Monster” Japanese Lanterns Add-on by Heart Homes @ Creators Collection Box
*Wonky Weenies Gacha by JIAN @ The Arcade
-Habada the Pilot (Wanderer) {Reward}
-Hot Dog Wanderer
-Naked Dog Wanderer
‘Ivory’ Monaco Scooter (plain luggage) by {what next}

Pose: Sit 012 by !bang {store closed}

 

Two-in-one sort of day

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I was in the middle of finishing up these pictures last night when suddenly I lost my internet.  I had forgotten that they were laying out cable in the neighborhood and services were going to be cut off in the evening hours until the morning.  It’s why I didn’t get around to posting anything yesterday, as it’s already the next day here.

Hope it’s a great Wednesday!

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Credits:
Picture 1:
Hair: Honey Whiskey by Magika
Necklace: Orix Gold Necklace by [Modern.Couture] {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Top: Ruffled Cami/Dani Beige by Mimikri  {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Pants: Cropped Cotton Pants/Dani Beige by Mimikri {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Shoes: Lea Pumps by Pure Poison {Gift at FaMESHed for Members}

Scene:
*”Café Volo” Series by [CIRCA] @ Swank Event
-Flower Vase & Shakers2 – Orange
-Flower Vase & Shakers2 – Red
-Tall Table – Red/Teak (15 pos)
-Tall Seat A & B – Teak/Red (16 pos)
-Tall Table – CherryOlive (15 pos)
-Tall Seat A & B – Olive/Cherry (16 pos)
-Tall Table – Dk Cocoa/Cherry (15 pos)
-Tall Seat A & B – Cherry/Dk Cocoa (16 pos)

*Coffee & Cocktail Chalk Art Signs by [CIRCA] @ Swank Event
Sign -“French Martini”
Sign – “Cosmopolitan”
Sign – “Slim Moscow”
Sign – “Shots Menu”
Sign – “Mint-to-be Mojito”
Sign – “Hot Coffee Cup”
Cocktail Chalk Art – Sign – “OPEN”
Cocktail Chalk Art – Sign – “Dark ‘n’ Stormy”
Cocktail Chalk Art – Sign – “Ship Wrecked”
Cocktail Chalk Art – Sign – “The ‘I Do’ ”
Cocktail Chalk Art – Sign – “Wedding Cake Martini”

*Neon Signs by by [CIRCA] @ Swank Event
Neon Coffee Sign
Neon Bar Sign – Classic colours

Music Corner by Cozy Essentials {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Spring Shed Gacha Roses by .:Bee Designs:. {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Juice – Tropical Breeze by Artisan Fantasy {Tres Chic April/May 2016}

Pose: Megan 10 by Amite Poses {Tres Chic April/May 2016}

Picture 2:
Hair: Mayu by Argrace
Dress: Halter Bow Dress Animal Print by BlackRose Fashion {Tres Chic April/May 2016}
Shoes: Brienne Flats Cocoa by Fri.day {for Slink Flat Feet}
Bike w/ Pose: Embrace the Unexpected by :LW: Poses {Tres Chic April/May 2016} {modded/hat removed from pose}

Scene:
Spring Swing by {Sitting Pretty} {Tres Chic May 2015}
Ultimate Great Dane (Fawn Color) by ZOOBY
Garden Tree08 – yGreen by Happy Mood
Dirt Road by Happy Mood
Wild Grass Collection by Studio Skye
Dwarf Fores [Old Gold] by *alirium* DwarfForest [OldGold]
Broken Gate by Razor Bird

Welcome to my morning

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My internet has been in and out since yesterday so I’m going to make it brief. I’m wearing a pencil skirt by MoDANNA, which is the group gift for this month. It’s a lovely sexy curvaceous dress as you can see.  In the background there I am showing another daybed and footstool by unKindness currently at FaMESHed.

The hot plate and coffee press items are by Jian, previously released and available now at the store.

The valentine items shown are all subscriber gifts from La Galleria.  This creator is very generous to her subscribers and really deserves kudos for that. Each week she has some gift that you can pick up somewhere at her store location.  She has amazing furniture and homes that are quite detailed and realistic and you should go check her items out.  My only problem is that I can only be on her sim for short periods of time before I start to lag considerably due to my slow internet and aged computer due to the high volume of items there.

Happy Friday!

Credits:
*Pencil Black Dress – MoDANNA {Feb. 2016 Group Gift}
Hair – *DP*YumYum – *73 (Black)
Necklace – Pure Poison – Patch Heart Necklace @ Uber

Scene:
*Canvas Paper Day Bed & Footstool – unKindness @ FaMESHed
*Coffee French Press & Coffee Cup Brunch – Jian
*Retro Grill Cheese Set  – Jian
{Hot Plate, Wicker Basket, Finished Sandwiches & Sandwich Assembly}
Cozy Country Kitchen Sink & Cabinets – Dysfunctional Designs
Sleepless Attic Skybox – Dust Bunny
Garvagh II Stool – {Theosophy}
Valentine Heart Applique Mesh Wall Hanging – La Galleria
Valentine Heart Welcome Placque – La Galleria
Valentine Balloons w Heart Emitters – La Galleria

Pose: – Leaning Pose – Izzie’s 5 (mirror) Poseball

Chance encounters

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Just having a little fun doing what I will call a series of male posts and taking advantage to use some of the great stuff from the arcade.   I can’t wait to show you my next one.  Though before that starting tomorrow I will be showing you some great shoes to be had at the upcoming round of 21Shoe.

Start saving your lindens for shoes!

Credits:
Hair – Truth – Gilda Browns @ The Arcade
Necklace – Mandala – Milky Way Choker
Romper – Hucci – Tacuru Romper @ Collabor88
Ring – Mandala – Milky Way Ring
Clutch – Random Matter – Glee Taco Purse
Bag – Tentacio – Dorayaki Shopping Bag
Shoes – Pure Poison – Emma Flats

On him ~
Hair – Jaryth’s Barber Shop – David Mesh Hair for ***Menstuff Hunt***
Outfit – SF Design – Finsbury Outfit for ***Menstuff Hunt ***
Shoes – Black Label Menswear – Men’s Trekker Boots @ The ‘Stuff’ Lounge {Menstuff Gift}  **Must be a member to receive gift**

Scene:
Green Grocers – Delivery Truck Rare & Pavilion Rare -8f8 @ The Arcade
Green Grocers – Street Lamp, Trash Bin, Market Stand, Lemon Crate, Apple Juice, Banana Crate, Bell Pepper Basket, Orange Basket, Watermelon Basket, Leek Crate, Carrots Crate, Pea Crate, Fruit Basket, Spice, Tomato Crate, Improvised Market Stand, Watermelon, Pear Crate, Garden Chair Hers, Eggplant Crate, Apple Crate {All Commons} – 8f8 @ The Arcade
DwarfForest [Old Gold] – *alirium*
Cobblestone Floor – Stormwood
Grass Field Green – [we’re CLOSED]
Old Rose Bouquet Pink – [[RH]] Design House

Poses: Jack 1 by CnS e-motion {past Jack & Jilly Hunt} & Classic 5 by !bang

I was born for this.

WARNING: Due to influence of hormones I could burst into tears or xxx you in the next five minutes.

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I’m literally exhausted today.  These last few days have been so up and down for me emotionally feeling this nervous agitated energy that was very oppressive.  I was thankful for managing to get through my long day yesterday of having to sit for almost five hours through the drudgery of a board workshop preceded by a meeting.  If I weren’t so off kilter it would be just another meeting that I could breeze through despite the complexity of dealing with various personalities and having to make it all work for the good of whatever we are trying to accomplish.  I never know which way those meetings will go as a lot is often dictated by people’s motivations and moods and don’t I know this very well.

I was telling some close friends that I have lunch with on a weekly basis that I seriously think I’m on the cusp of that life change.  Pretty much knowing that the medication that I was previously taking could potentially throw me into that stage it is likely I am experiencing some effects of it.  One of the women is about 2 years older than me and she’s experiencing her own case of symptoms so that we can share, laugh and have our eyes well up with tears and then we shrug and it’s time to get back to work.

The joys of womanhood and thank you for letting me share and vent.

Credits:
Hair – Argrace – Momo
Hat – [Dami] My Little Doll Hat #11 @ Shiny Shabby
Dress – [Dami] My Little Doll Dress #7 @ Shiny Shabby
My Little Doll #4 – [Dami] @ Shiny Shabby
Shoes – Pure Poison – Le Ballet Flats

Pose: Deleted by Del May

I think I love you.

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When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of promises of eternal passion, it is not the desire to mate every second minute of the day, it is not lying awake at night imagining that he is kissing every cranny of your body. No, don’t blush, I am telling you some truths. That is just being “in love”, which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident.”  ― Louis de Bernieres, Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Credits:
Hair – Taketomi – Mearl Blacks @ Creepy Kawaii Fair
Dress – Zenith – Bohemian Tie a Knot Long Skirt @ Uber
Shoes – Pure Poison – Noraisha Sandals Brown

Scene:
Titan [Old Gold] – *alirium*
Itchy Grass Brown – *alirium*
Puffy Grass Brown – *alirium*
Honey Pie Wood & Flour Bags Chest Rare – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Shabby Door Rare – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Shabby Frames – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Old Gardening Shed Wash Basin – [Breno] @ Shiny Shabby
Venetian Window – [kunst] @ Shiny Shabby
Honey Pie Windows & Wood Planks – {Reverie} @ Shiny Shabby
Shiny Shabby Sign – Seven Emporium @ Shiny Shabby {Event Gift}
Amor Wall Art/I think I Love You – Second Spaces @ Collabor88

Pose: Sensual Woman 2 by Deesselle Destiny {modified w/ Animare HUD}

Contemplates her choices.

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I mentioned yesterday that if there is something I really like and want that I will spend the lindens for it.  Though in most cases I might give it some thought before succumbing to that little voice that whispers in my ear get it now.  Though with so many events and creators producing new releases at a record speed not to mention the quality of mesh being even better these days, lets face it we’re spoiled for choice if not lindens.  I am sort of laughing as I think about gachas and I should have put a disclaimer that this does not apply to those gawd awful machines, especially the ones that don’t want to cooperate with you for that item you want.  If you get down to adding the cost for all those pulls on the machine… we pay a small fortune for an item we might not have otherwise spent full price on it at the store. Guilty.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve also noticed that the price of stuff in Second Life has slowly been creeping up.  No, I’m not about to go on a rant about this subject.  I think the choice of what we buy and are willing to pay for items is a personal choice.  It’s just an observation and it came to mind as I sat here writing this and thought of my waffling back and forth on purchasing a mesh body.

Given that 50% of the time when I am out shopping or anywhere on the grid I see all these mesh body parts all over the place it’s not the best incentive for me to want to have one.  I realize that’s probably due to my internet speed more than anything and the rest of you don’t see the same.  As for pros and cons there wasn’t much of an imbalance for me.  The creator of my signature skin hasn’t released an applier for it, though it’s in the works to be released soon.  It basically just boiled down to whether I wanted to fork over the lindens.   Then recalling that I had not properly spent the lindens that a friend gave me for Christmas and knowing his inclination of always improving yourself.  It was an easy decision to splurge using his gift of lindens to better myself.

Merry belated Christmas to me.

Credits:
Body – Maitreya – Lara V2.1
Skin – Lumae – Beth 6 Cookie
Hair – Argrace – Seri
Top – Valentina E. – Bittersweet Draped Top
Pants – Maitreya – Cropped Pants White
Feet – Slink – AvEnhance Mesh Hight Feet
Shoes – Bens Boutique – Valentine High Heels

Scene:
Hudson Townhouse – Scarlet Creative @ Collabor88
Amelia Loveseat Leather Brown – Trompe Loeil @ Collabor88
Strandmon Couch Brown – Apt. B @ The Men’s Department
Banana Tree – Apple Fall @ Collabor88
Cream Animal Rug – Junk @ Shiny Shabby
Teddy Deer – Shiny Shabby {Event GIft}
Vintage Camera Light – Junk @ Collabor88
Branch Light – Consignment & Floorplan @ Collabor88
Masculine Bar – Apple Fall @ Collabor88
Happiness Frame – Consignment @ The Liaison Collaborative
Hanged Cups – GA Home @ Shiny Shabby
Fishie Fish Deco – Pure Poison {past 50L Friday}
Industrial Lamp w/ Extender – Apple Fall @ Collabor88
Antipasto Italiano – GA Home @ Shiny Shabby
Rose in Vase Pink – Consignment @ The Liaison Collaborative

Pose: Daggers Male by Del May