Music Mondays - Hate Myself For Loving You

Growing up I was a big fan of Joan Jett. In fact I used to drive my older sisters crazy but singing "I Love Rock & Roll" all the time. For the record I was four and it was their fault for intoducing me to her. So that being said it should come as no surprise that I have at least one Joan Jett song of my Music Mondays rotation.

Just in case you are wondering I did not pick this song thinking about someone specific. I think there is at least one time in our lives we regreted the feelings we had for someone. I was feeding off of that place. Since this photo is on the dark side, lighting wise I mean, I decided to take another shot to show you what I am wearing a little better. This is the point in this whole project that I realized it might be a good idea.

I don't look nearly as badass and brooding when the lights are turned back on.

Credits
Jacket: Blueberry - Julia Jackets -
Jeans: Blueberry - Rene Pants - Regular -
Shoes: :::NOIR::: MARGOT BOOTS (maketplace)
Necklace: Kibitz - Gentle touch necklace - black - silver
Rings: (Yummy) Minimalist Rings 
Hair: Exile:: Watch Me
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: Essences Jonna #E5 (Catwa Lona Applier) (Powder Pack July '19)
Eyes: .euphoric ~Ria Eyes  Applier ~[Catwa] (Powder Pack July '19)
Eyeshadow: alaskametro<3 "Drama Queen" makeup - Catwa
Lipstick (tinted):  alaskametro<3 "Drama Queen" makeup - Catwa
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses:
(Picture 1) Le Poppycock *Heartache* B
(Picture 2)  Le Poppycock *Breathe Easy* B

Decor
Photos: *!R.O!* Polaroids (from the *!R.O!* Polaroids BENTO Pose )
Broken controller: MadPea Love Sucks - Destroyed Game Controller
Stabbed heart: MadPea Love Sucks - Stabbed in the Heart
Tissues: Second Spaces - sick day tissues, thermometer, cough drops
Broken pearls: DISORDERLY. / Pearlized / Glass Box
Love letters: DISORDERLY. / Pearlized / Love Letters

That Couple

     Here in the States it was Memorial Day weekend this past weekend. You know the day we honor those who, have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, by having parades and cook outs. It inspired me to do a little photo shoot. There is at least one couple in every neighborhood who are so into themselves as a couple that they wear matching outfits and basically ignore anyone else around them. They are usually a younger couple, but the age can range. Here is an example of such a couple.

      As you can see by the way they stare at one another they are soooo in love. They are even ignoring their own child who is sucking on a lemon and near meltdown mode. I myself have never been one of those couple, unless maybe a couples costume at Halloween counts? 

      At least they are a cute couple if I do say so myself. It doesn't hurt that the matchingness was yellow my favorite color. Onto the credits which are stupid long today.


Credits
I wore
Dress: Clef de Peau.Bella Dress Wheat Yellow (FLF special pattern)
Shoes: fri. - Sophie.Sandals (Cloud) - Maitreya
Earrings: Cae :: Basics - Solitaire :: Stud Earring 
Necklace: Cae :: Basics - Solitaire :: Short Necklace
Ring(s): (Yummy) Stella Rings - Maitreya
Hair: [RA] April Hair (Recolor)
Head:  CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Alice" European 
Lipgloss:  Izzie's - Spring Colors Lipgloss (Catwa)
Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Catwa Applier
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1


He wore
Shirt: Clef de Peau.VN Tee Wheat Yellow (FLF special pattern)
Jeans: [Deadwool] Kojima jeans -  midnight (@ Anthem)
Shoes: [Deadwool] Ulrich boots - (fitted) - brown
Bracelet: **RE** Aqvila Bracelet Male - 
Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2 (@ The Mens Dept)
Sunglasses:  * S O R G O - Alcaz / CARBON 
Hair: Volthair. Tyler Hair 
Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel 
Skin Applier: STRAY DOG - SORA - CATWA - TONE 04
Eyes: LOTUS. Liquid Eyes 01 
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body - v4.7
Grill w/poses and props: Fashiowl Poses - Picnic Grill BENTO

Decor
White tables: Tres Blah - Summer Fete - White Table
Grill supplies: Tres Blah - Summer Fete - Tray
Beer in crate: [ keke ] fat beers on ice
Beer on table: [ keke ] beers
Water (left): [V/W] Lime Water Jar I - Cage Stand (@The Gacha Garden)
Cups: Second Spaces - Party Drinks - beer glasses
Water (right): [V/W] Apple Water Jar I - Box Stand (@The Gacha Garden)
Picnic table: ChiMia:: Gingham Picnic Table PG
Chips: dust bunny . dreamy outing . potato chips
Salad: Sari-Sari - BBQ Party - Tomato Salad
Sauces: C L A Vv. BBQ Sauces
Grilled stuff: Tres Blah - Summer Fete - Platter
Utensils: dust bunny . summer picnic . silverware basket
Kid: Mutresse-Grumpy-Just Kids
Trees: Simply Shelby Spring Tree (no fawns)
Fence: [ba] white garden fence 
Lights: GOOSE - Double lightstring 

I drink...

      ...and pretend not to know things. Some may have little birdies, but I little dragons. Lets just say my secret tellers eat little birdies for dinner, quite literally.

      I won't spoil any endings here or anything, but lets just say wine is life sustaining for some. I mean I personally find wine to be quite enjoyable. Also if you drink sangria it's like having a fruit salad, just a bit more fun. I will show you the closer shot before I pontificate on the virtues of vino.

      I do suggest you go grab yourself a glass if you like, because well, wine.



Credits
Dress: lassitude & ennui Noblewoman's dress - teal (@ Enchantment)
Boots: lassitude & ennui Bernadotte boots Maitrteya Lara -black
Necklace: ^^Swallow^^ Magic Necklace 0.2
Rings: (Yummy) Raining Diamonds -
Hair: TRUTH HAIR Zoya
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona 
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Alice" European
Makeup Applier: alaskametro<3 "Blossom" makeup palette
Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Catwa Applier
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Pose: *!R.O!* Another One BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Wine
Background: (Milk Motion) Juliette's house
Ivy: =EliBaily= Ivy 02
Dragon: [Black Bantam] Baby Dragon 02
Cart: .peaches. Lech Lecha Wine Cart - Rustic
Wine Barrels: "Moon_Sha" Little Wine Barrels

Let the craziness begin!

      The holiday season is kicking in and that means I am on my computer more often than not. I mean between looking up recipes and ordering all the things online it's amazing I can actually do other things. I am overly organized and need all my little ducks marching in line or I lose it. I have gone rage shopping over a gingerbread house, my family still feels guilty about that.

      Shhh don't tell anyone but that screen I am staring at was actually a screenshot of what I was actually googling the day I took this picture. Sadly I can't remember what I was looking for a recipe for. Also my desk is way more cluttered than my virtual desk. Oh well, now to get to the grocery store to throw down over stuffing and the like. On the plus side I can always buy more wine at the grocery store.

Credits

Top: .miss chelsea. Linn Top Maitreya Colour Pack 2

Jeans: Blueberry - Mia Jeans - Regular -

Rings: (Yummy) Stella Rings - Maitreya

Hair: TRUTH / Ciara (Group Gift)

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: Essences Skye #Medium01 (Catwa Applier)(June 2018 Powder Pack)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Décor 

Desk w/Chair: DIGS - Emmet Desk [MESH]

Computer: .peaches. Tap That App - Laptop

Mail Holder: Amala - Mail Holder

Board o' Stuff: Ariskea [Yes!Happiness] Mood Inspirations Board RARE

Cup: *pm* Creator Burnout - Not Yet Burnt Out Cup (Mandala)

Pencils w/flowers: -tres blah- Workspace - Colored Pencils

Journal: PILOT- Journal [girly]

Pastel Pens: +Half-Deer+ Colorful Pens - Assorted Pastel

One of my favorite places

There is a place near me in my non-digital life that I love to visit. You get the best of old historic sites mixed with modern shops and restaurants. Whenever I visit, which is as often as possible, I am always discovering new hidden treasures. Of course there are a few must visits, like a bar owned by an old hippy that sells pirates grog. It tastes like a boozy apple pie, I may have indulged a little too much one time and asked a guy if I could touch his snake. It sounds dirtier than it was, he had his pet boa constrictor around his neck. I am rambling here I am sorry. Whenever I visit it is always full of laughs.


And yes in my non digital life in the south I am still just as pale as my digital life picture shows. It takes hard work to stay looking like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

Credits

Dress: ::C'est la vie !:: Lene Dress (Arrows Mint) - (At Summerfest)

Bag: ::C'est la vie !:: Maxine Bag

Shoes: fri. - Gina Sandals (Earth)

Rings: (Yummy) Minimalist Rings  

Glasses: BALACLAVA!! Olivia Shades (Silver)

Hair: [e] Maeve (At Summerfest)

Head: CATWA HEAD Kathy v3.2

Head Applier: Essences Skye #Pale02 (Catwa Applier)(Powder Pack- June)

Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Catwa - Applier Holo Lipstick (Powder Pack- June)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Poses: Ex-Posed -Tina

 Ex-Posed Glen

Photos taken here

Hard at Work

I have been a little quieter than I like lately. That is because I have been working in my non-digital life and haven't quite found the work/fun balance yet. Also sorting through data all day makes a person not want to look at the computer again, at least for me. I decided that I would make my SLife look like my non-digital life for these pictures. I mean there are a few differences. In this picture there are no cats trying to get cuddles while I work.


Luckily I work from home which is why there are cats and the occasional NSFW outfits. I do have to be covered up somewhat since my desk faces the front door. No one needs to come to the door and be greeted by a barely covered me. I may scar the pizza guy for life!

Credits

Outfit: :V.e. Stella Suit Black MAITREYA (ns)

Rings: (Yummy) Raining Diamonds - Maitreya

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Happy Mesh Hair - Style 1

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: (Enfer Sombre*) Catwa applier - Dolce tone - Rena

Eye Applier: Izzie's -  Yonder Eyes Fantasy

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Décor

Calendar: *pm* Creator Burnout - Not Yet Burnt Out Datebook

Coffee Cup: *pm* Creator Burnout - Not Yet Burnt Out Cup (Dots)

Laptop: *pm* Creator Burnout - Overdrive Laptop RARE

Wall Papers: *pm* Creator Burnout - Overdrive Gacha Inspo Pinned

Desk Papers: *pm* Creator Burnout - Overdrive Gacha Inspo Pile

Pencil Cup: -tres blah- Workspace - Pencil Holder

Tree: dust bunny . guiana chestnut tree

Desk: LISP - Mesh - Jacob Desk - Natural -  

Chair: Fancy Decor: Dover Desk Chair RARE

I'm just a girl

Today's trip down lovers lane brings us to Knotting Hill, and a little travel bookshop. If you haven't guessed and I am just referring to a place, but also the movie Knotting Hill. This time I am taking on the scene where Julia Roberts (Anna) confesses her feelings to Hugh Grant (Will).


Anna Scott: After all, I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.

Here I give you my version of that scene, with some tweaks of course.



Not that you can tell from this photo, but I had and entire set created to be the travel bookshop. Of course the angle I chose cut off all of it. Oh well.

Credits

She Wore

Sweater: Atomic // Lace-Trim Sweater - Set 4 (Maitreya)

Pants: paper.arrow linen.trousers navy [m.lara]

Shoes: fri. - Izzie.Sandals (Buck)

Bag: ::C'est la vie !:: Maxine Bag

Rings: (Yummy) Stella Rings - Maitreya

Hair: TRUTH / Rumor

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Merry" Mixedtype

Eye Applier: Izzie's - Winter Eyes (greys & blues) 

Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Pose: an lar [poses] The Juliet Series

He Wore

Shirt: [Deadwool] Ed shirt  - white

Hair: Exile::Tommy

Body: [Signature] Gianni - Body - v4.4

Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel

Head Applier: NOT FOUND - STUART SKIN T4 (CATWA)

Pose: oOo Studio: Xavier

Bookshop Décor

Building: Spargel & Shine Homes Le Magasin Linnette

Background: Pseudo- Steam Apartment Building Scene

Vacant

This background seemed perfect for a few reasons at this moment. For starters the blog has been vacant for over a month. Between computer issues and non digital life craziness it just hasn't been happening. Hopefully that will be changing now. Also my mind has been a pretty vacant place. I think that is just a dramatic way of saying I have/had bloggers block. This usually happens when my inventory is a mess. Am I the only one who finds a chaotic inventory to be a distraction?


As I was sorting things, I put together this look. I thought it was pretty cool so I thought I would share. Oh and I have to share a funny about this photo. As I was uploading it to flickr, the mister asked what I was listening to. He assumed it was an album cover. I think I could totally see that now that I think about it.

Credits

Top: {le fil casse} Karen Deep V Sweater for LuxeBox (December 2017)

Pants: -tres blah- Vinyl Pants (Maitreya) - Gunmetal (group gift color)

Shoes: fri. - Oakley.Heels (Black) - Maitreya

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Raven (F) Mesh Hair - A

Necklace: Ama. : Karma Layered Necklaces 

Rings: (Yummy) Bohemia Ring Set - Maitreya (@ Collabor88)

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Head Applier: -Belleza- FLF Jordan catwa Applier - Sunkissed

Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - 90's Ombre Lipstick Gift

Eye Appliers: Izzie's - Winter Eyes brown green

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5

Poses: <K&S> #4 Lila poses. Standing 

Background: Pseudo- Vacant Room Scene

What is black and white and red all over?

ME!
It has been a while since I have done a straight up look of the day type post so you get one today. I have no idea what I was doing to cause this look to come together, but I liked it so much I had to share it. It's got sort of a retro feel to it, at least I think so. I should write more, but my brain is fried from it being the kids first day of school.

Credits

• Shirt: Schadenfreude Piet Red Minimalism Cropped Tank
• Pants: Apple May Designs - Captin Capri's - Red
• Shoes: fri. - Everyday.Heels (Moondust)
• Glasses: primOptic Celeste glasses 
• Bracelet: (Yummy) Caprice Bracelet - BW
• Ring: Exquisite Tie The Knot White Gold Diamond Ring  
• Hair: Magika [Hair] Honest
• Feet: Slink Mesh Feet (Av Enhance) Medium
• Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual 
• Skin: Essences - Whisper *Forgive me* 03 ~ light rose ~ blonde
• Eyes: [UMEBOSHI] Lunar 2 eyes -Ink-
• Poses: {.:exposeur:.} - various poses