Music Monday - Men in Black

     Maybe this would have been a better one for last week with Halloween, or maybe back in September for the failed area 51 invasion. Oh well poor planning on my part, but here it is.


      Dressing the alien queen was fun and pretty easy once I figured out how I wanted to make her look. You can get a better look at her in the "look" picture below.


      This post is a brief one due to pain, but hopefully I will have a longer post later this week. Have happy Monday (or whatever day it is you read this)!

Credits
Alien Queen
Outfit: Belle Epoque { Yvonne } Mint
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Vera 3.3
Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Ariel Applier [ Lelutka ] 002 - 03
Lipstick: alaskametro<3 "Babygoth" makeup -
Tattoo: Fallen Gods Inc.+ ARALIA tattoo, Silver FIligree 2.0
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Nailpolish: alme.   Chrome Trends - Dark

Female Agent
Jacket: :V.e. Angie Jacket - Black
Pants:  :V.e. Angie Trousers - Black
Shoes: white river co. - Eventide Booties (Storm)
Sunglasses: BALACLAVA!! Olivia Shades (Silver)
Weapon: Belle Epoque { Out Of This World } Gun Blue
Hair: Wasabi // Madison Mesh Hair - Style 2 -
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet
Head Applier: LAQ ~ Gisele skin applier [Powder Pack]
Lipstick: Izzie's - Matte Love Lipstick
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara


Male Agent
Jacket: !APHORISM! Cassady Jacket Black
Pants: !APHORISM! Cassady Trousers Black
Shoes: [Deadwool] Oxford shoes - black -
Sunglasses: * S O R G O - FLINT Carbon (marketplace)
Weapon: Belle Epoque { Out Of This World } Gun Black
Hair: Vango. Hayden
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy
Head Applier: LeLutka HUD tone 4
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body
Background: (Milk Motion) La trattoria alley

Wrapping it up

      The last workshop I visited was the wrapping on and as this is my last post on the visit to the North Pole, I figured it was fitting. During this time of year there is a whole hurry up and wait thing happening. As you may be able to guess the toy making and such goes on year round. There are some things that get asked for year after year so these are some of the things that get built. Trains, bikes and the like are constantly in production as well as those toys that may take longer to make. Because so many are made the elves wrap then and store them in facilities year round. They have some sort of organizational set up that was beyond my understanding, but it was impressive. However some gifts need to be made late in the game so the wrapping elves are always on their toes, not literally of course.

      As you can see here this elf has been busy wrapping quite a few of those last minute gifts. I got to see what they were, but I am sworn to secrecy. Lets just say I know some people who will be very happy come Christmas morning. Just a short time later she was resting, waiting for the next flood of gifts to come her way.

      This is the wait part of that whole hurry up and wait thing I talked about earlier. I am sure she is still rushed off her feet wrapping more gifts for good boys and girls. Oh and if you were wondering why I only have photos of some female elves it's because they were more willing to allow me to take their photo. What's a gal to do?

Credits

Sweater: .miss chelsea. Brea Sweater Maitreya Golden

Jeans: Blueberry - Lila - Rolled Cuff Jeans - Booty 1 - Maitreya

Hair: bonbon - mina hair [fit]

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  ^^Swallow^^ Magic Pixie Ears Right (protruding)

Skin: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier

Eyeshadow & Lashes: ~Shiny Stuffs~ Smitten Shadows/Liners/Lashes LAQ Appliers ( LAQ Powder Pack November 2018)

Lipstick:  ~Shiny Stuffs~ Smitten Lips LAQ Appliers ( LAQ Powder Pack November 2018)e

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Nailpolish: alme.   Snowy Winter -

Décor

Wrapping table w/ poses:  CHEZ MOI Wall Wrap Table (PG) 

Table: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - table

Wrapping package: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - wrap in progress

Bows:  Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - bowl of bows 1

Tags: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - tray of labels

Bags: Second Spaces - Wrap It Up - gift bags

Papers: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - tissue paper

Supplies: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - tool shelf

Gift wrap: SecondSpaces - Wrap It Up - basket of paper

Pale box pile: Wednesday[+] ~ Cold Days ~ Present boxes 2 - COMMON (at The Arcade)

Santa: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . Santa RARE (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Tree: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . Christmas Tree - colorful  (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Small: Sway's [Wrapped] Giftbox . small - toys (at The Liaison Collaborative)

Polka dots: +Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Presents (Big), +Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Presents (Small)

Craft Paper wrapped: dust bunny . present pile

Green bottom box pile: Wednesday[+] ~ Cold Days ~ Present Boxes 1 - COMMON (at The Arcade)

Triangle wrapped pile: -tres blah- Soiree - Gifts

Decorations Galore

      Today's adventures bring us to the Decorations Workshop. Here the elves work on creating all the decorations needed to make the season bright. The sheer amount of tinsel in this workshop was terrifying, mostly because I know what my cats would do with it, but that is a whole other story for another day.

      As you can see there are lights and ornaments galore in here, along with some other decorations for a persons home. You see there are some houses that Santa spends a little extra time in because he decorates it for the occupants. I have no idea how he finds the time to do this on top of all the presents he delivers. I asked but he just said it was " Santa Magic". I have a feeling there is more to it than that, but I wasn't about to argue, I did not what to end up on the naughty list!

      I did learn one thing while I was in this workshop, whenever an ornament is set to head off to a family an elf whispers a wish for them into it. Sometimes it's a little something, like having the merriest Christmas, but other times it can be a greater wish. Often this wish comes true, I am not sure if it is elf magic, Santa magic or what, but it works whatever it is. I will see you tomorrow when we visit the Wrapping Workshop.

Credits

Sweater: ISON - riley knit sweater - white (maitreya)

Pants: ISON - nora rock on skinny - redplaid (maitreya)

Shoes: REIGN.- Arianna Sneakers (Maitreya-Flat) Sloppy Set

Hair: Doe: Twinkle (twotone) - Browns

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05

Ears:  ^^Swallow^^ Noldor Elf Ear

Skin: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier

Freckles: Veechi - Foiled Freckles [Omega]

Eyeshadow: Veechi - Golden Serenity Shadow [LAQ]

Lipstick: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine

Eyes: Izzie's - Winter Eyes sage

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Nailpolish: alme.   Snowy Winter -K

Poses:  <K&S> Eva poses

Held ornament: ERSCH - Holiday Ornaments Gacha Dark Solid Ornament 2 (at Tannenbaum)

Décor ( L -R)

Trompe Loeil - NOEL Letters With Branch Wreath (2013 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Snowflake Ornate (2014 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Bag Light (2014 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Floor Bells (2017 Advent Calendar)

Trompe Loeil - Advent Calendar Ornament (2012 Advent Calendar)

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Full Tree

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Tree Skirt

+Half-Deer+ Stringlight Clutter - Loose Coil

+Half-Deer+ Tassel Garland - Christmas - Medium

+Half-Deer+ Firefly Vine - Frost - Vert.

+Half-Deer+ Christmas Set - Traditional - Ornament Garland

ARIA - Myrrh Handmade Vintage Bauble Ornament (at Tannenbaum)

dust bunny . winter bulbs

dust bunny . mini christmas tree

dust bunny . string lights . white .

dust bunny . winter decor . lighted male deer

Can't Even - Vase Of Balls (Green/Red) (at Tannenbaum)

{anc}tinsel line {snow white} /(straight)

Sway's [Eira] Fringe Christmas Tree

Beware the girl in the club

      At least once in you digital life you should hit a club or cafe in SL. I ma not saying you have to be all social or anything. You can dance in a corner all by yourself and be quiet as a mouse. A fun thing to do while dancing is profile peeping, you can learn all sorts of things about a person that way. You do have to beware of some girls, they may be super eager to bring you back to her place. Heck you maybe anxious to get back to hers too.



      However you must remember that old saying of buyer beware. While she may look all sweet and cute, she may have a terrifying secret. Maybe she lives with her parents. Possibly it's her roommate that may be the scary factor. Maybe he home is decorated with sad clowns, I know that would be a nightmare situation for me!


      It could just be possible that you will never even make it back to her place. It may not be what is in you pants that she is after. Maybe she wants something more...like your soul!

Credits
He Wore

Shirt: etham - Julian Jacket - (at TMD)

Pants: {COLD-ASH} Mens MESH DEAN Chinos (BLACK)

Shoes: {kokoia} Jammer :: Male Sneakers :: for signature

Bracelet: **RE** Aqvila Bracelet Male -

Hair: lock&tuft - brooklyn ( at The Man Cave)

Head: CATWA RIGGED EYES Daniel

Head Applier: STRAYDOG - CHARLES - CATWA - TONE 04 ( at The Man Cave)

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body

I wore

Dress: Oubliette- Onyx Shyla Dress MAITREYA

Boots: lassitude& ennui - Trish boots black / silver (Maitreya) ( at We ♥ Roleplay)

Necklace: MG - Necklace - Belladonna Crystal Beaded Choker

Hair: Exile:: Run the World

Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05 (at Collabor88)

Head Applier: -GlamAffair - Lola Applier - LAQ Head ( Jamaica )

Ears:  [MANDALA]STRETCHED_Ears_Season2 HUMAN

Eyes: Izzie's - Angel Eyes blue

          Izzie's - Demon Eyes

Lipstick: [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Nail Polish: alme.   Gold Impression - Black

Background: taikou / subway stairwell backdrop (lights on)

Pose: Le Poppycock *Follow Me* Couples Pose

This post brought to you by binge watching Supernatural.

Shopping Trip

I am one of those people who likes to get there holiday shopping over with before the real craziness of the season hits. My theory is if I get it done sooner then I can relax more en enjoy the parties and everything the holidays bring. I will however still shop for those last few things that I forgot or that I can't get online. Today I did splurge and get myself a few lovlies. However I will be wrapping them and putting them under the tree. Yes, I give myself presents, I deserve them gosh darn it! Now I am switching into Thanksgiving prep mode. My duties for dinner include making mashed potatoes but not the turkey thank goodness. Before I ramble on must longer I will go back to enjoying my hot cocoa and relaxing. 

Credits
Jacket w/top: Mikunch mini jacket (inner / T)A RARE (@ SaNaRae)
Jeans: Mikunch soft strech jeans (blue) 2 (@ SaNaRae)
Boots: TETRA - Double Wrap Bootie (Pebble) -
Earrings: Amala - The Madeline Earrings
Necklace: Amala - The Kimberly Choker - Birthstone Special
Rings: BelleEpoque { Enya Rings } Silver (@ SaNaRae)
Hair: [DUE] Kailana // Ombre 5 (@ SaNaRae)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: Essences -[ToriM02]
Nail Applier: Alme - Pastel Gacha #6


Decor Credits
Couch: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Couch/Pillows Linen
Bench: Trompe Loeil - Cobble Hill Storage Bench
Cocoa Tray: Jian :: Cocoa Tray
Packages: Second Spaces - Treat Yourself - Shopping Spree - boxes