Almost Half a Month In

      We are almost two weeks into the new year and I have already been slacking. At least it appears as such. Really I have been cleaning my inventory and trying to sort everything, and I have been playing around with the Black Dragon viewer. I am slow to catch on to new things, but was informed it was better for photos. It took me a while to figure out how to set my movements and such because, well I am so used to Firestorm.  Anyway as I do every year I made no resolutions, instead I have set goals for myself. It seems more positive that way. Anyway now that I got that out of the way lets move on!

      As I was cleaning my inventory I came across an outfit that I had planned of taking pictures of when it first came out. Instead it was my first look for the Black Dragon viewer. I was originally going to title this post "Resolutions are for Quitters" but that seemed harsh. 

      I love cookies so I could never give them up completely. I have however giving up chocolate in my non-digital life for medical reasons so I am living out my chocolate chip cookie love in SL. It also doesn't hurt that my outfit is in my favorite color.

      You can see the details of everything so clearly in this picture. Get used to seeing more of this and also maybe a few magical pictures as I learn Photoshop this year. Don't worry if I use Photoshop on a picture I will let you know so you don't go crazy trying to find whatever. I know how that goes! I also have another project in the works this year so stay tuned for that. Now onto the credits!

Credits
Outfit: 16 -Sorumin- Cookies mood GACHA -Yellow sweater- Maitreya
Shoes: 07 -Sorumin- Cookies mood GACHA -Red shoes- Maitreya
Cookies: 02 -Sorumin- Cookies mood GACHA -Cookies pack- (in hand)
Hair: Navy+Copper - Parfait
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s{K}ins - CARAMEL KAYA skins
Eyes: AG. Comet Eyes Gacha - Omega - 02 RARE
Eyelashes: LAQ ~ LAQ Eyelashes 10
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Background: MINIMAL - Bakery Backdrop

Naughty but nice

Today I am at a lose for words so I will just leave you to create your own. I let naughty Phire out of her cage lately...your welcome?


I hope you all have a Merry Happy this week!


Credits
Outfit: ERSCH - Jovie Dress {Lara} -red- (at Santa Inc)
Shoes:  #EMPIRE - Honesty - Maitreya
Choker: :ANDORE: - :Choker:  - Bella
Hair: MINA Hair - Serene (fitted)
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 3.07
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - FONTAIN - carmel (powder pack June'19)
Lipstick: alaskametro<3 "Holly" lipstick - Omega applier
Makeup: alaskametro<3 "Editorial" makeup set -
Eyes: AG. Seductive Eyes - Sky
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.
Nails: e.marie // Mix&Match Coffin CHROME - Reds
Pose: Serendipity: alexandria... (bento)

Decor
Tray: West Village Naughty Things Tray (@ FameshedX)
giftboxes: Wednesday[+] ~ Cold Days ~ Present Boxes 1 - COMMON
Tree: Botanical - Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree
Ornaments: ERSCH - Paper Melody Gacha

Music Mondays - Let It Snow

      Last week I missed out on my Music Monday post because of my non-digital life, but I am back this week and I think I will have one next week and that will be it for this little adventure. This week I chose Let it Snow for the song because it seems fitting. This weekend the weather outside was frightful, but it was rain and not snow.


      It's just out of frame, but he did bring some corn for popping, and the fire was oh so delightful. Of course when you are all curled up and cozy but the fire no one wants to say goodbye even as the fire slowly burns itself down to embers. And I better stop there before this is no longer rated G. I hope you are enjoying being cozy, even if that means being wrapped in a blanket with a good book and cup of tea!

Credits
I wore
Top: REIGN.- SILVER SEQUIN CREWNECKS
Hair: -FABIA- Mesh Hair   < Lera> Brown
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy
Head Applier: 7 Deadly s[K]ins - MAARTJE - caramel (November '18 Powder Pack)
Eyes: !Musa! Uzume Eyes #11
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

He wore
Shirt: {COLD-ASH} Mens MESH ASHTON Crew Sweater NAVY
Hair: Dura-U98-HAIR- (@ TMD)
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy 3.4
Applier: STRAY DOG - GUS LELUTKA - TONE 04
Eyes: AG. Striking Eyes Gacha - Lelutka - 01
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body - v4.8
Pose: ::WetCat:: "Heat III" [Bento]

Decor
Table: [DDD] Timeless Coffee Table
Popcorn: Second Spaces - Treat Yourself - Snacks - popcorn & chocolate
Couch: Apple Fall Fulwood Sofa
Tree: Apple Fall Heritage Christmas Tree - Spruce Green
Ornaments: +Half-Deer+ Ornament Box - Bright
Rug: BALACLAVA!! Moody Rug [Diamonds]

Awkward Holiday Card Season

      It's one of my favorite things of the holiday season, the family photo holiday cards. There are some that are just a collage of things the family did in the year, but then there are the gems. You know the kind, the posed happy family ones in matching outfits. I love those so very much for their awesome awkwardness. You always end up having to choose the least worst, because they are never actually good. Here is my own version of said family card.


      I don't do photo holiday cards personally because I am terribly at taking pictures when we are doing something, and everyone in the house hates how they look in pictures. I instead send out two different kinds of holiday cards, a "normal" one for family, and a crazy fun one for friends. That is all for now. Keep checking back as I will have some posts set to auto-post the next couple of weeks. Yay holidays!

Credits

I wore

Outfit: offline. Adolescent_Look (Maitreya)

Hair: Exile:: Lily

Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy

Head Applier: LAQ ~ Emmy skin appliers

Makeup: alaskametro<3 Spring Beauty Book -

Eyes: AG. Seductive Eyes - Sky

Ears: :ANDORE: - :Mesh Ears:  - Anetta

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Sis wore

Outfit: offline. Adolescent_Look (Maitreya)

Hair: Exile:: Cicely

Head: .LeLutka.Head.Vera

Head Applier: [Glam Affair] Thessa Applier [ Lelutka ] Basic Line

Makeup: alaskametro<3 "Noelle" makeup - Lelutka

Eyes: LOTUS: Tealight Eyes 13

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Bro wore

Outfit: offline. Adolescent_Look (Belleza)

Hair: Stealthic - Haunting (Unrigged)

Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy

Head Applier: *Birth* 'Ripley' Lelutka Applier - Tone 03

Eyes: LOTUS. Femme Eyes 04

Body: -Belleza- Jake

Pose: Kokoro Poses - Family 07 *Rezz&Sit*

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

Snowball The Christmas Kitty

      Up at the North Pole there are special elves who take care of all the animals that Santa brings to all the good girls and boys...with parental consent of course. The elves in this department love their job, I mean who wouldn't want to spend all day playing with fluffy animals?


      The kitty is actually color change, so I picked a white kitten because my "Christmas Kitty" in my non-digital life is white. We were going to name him Kringle, but the name he had was Peanut and it stuck. He is a very spoiled little boy, just like I am sure this little Christmas kitten will be. It's hard for the elves to say goodbye to their tiny charges, and because of the magic of the North Pole, Christmas animals never age, they stay kittens and puppies till they get to their new homes. Could you imagine an energetic lab running around the workshop full sized? It would take out elves left and right! Time for this elf to have a cookie and hot cocoa break while you real the credits.

Credits
Outfit: *The Mystic*Winter Fur Coat with Kitten (Red) 
Hair: [^.^Ayashi^.^] Miya hair
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy 
Head applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Kiyomi - LOGO Head Applier (Omega)
Ears: .random.Matter. - Iseul Ears - Elfie 
Eyes: AG. Seductive Eyes - Sky
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 
Pose: Le Poppycock *Warm Fuzzies* A
Snow: [DDD] Shimmer Snow 

Forest: Simply Shelby Winter Mini Forest w/lights

Leaves

      When I was in elementary school I believed all sorts of things, from the usual kid stuff to some pretty out there stuff. One of the things I believe was if you caught a leaf before it hit the ground you got your wish. I am almost positive that it is just something my wild imagination made up, but there I was waiting for the bus trying to caught all the leaves I could as they drifted down from the trees. I can't even remember what I was wishing for as the leaves fell so many years ago, but I was reminded of my childhood beliefs when I was taking this picture.

      I may have out-grown wishing on falling leaves, but I will never out-grow my love for Fall. The sights, sounds and tastes will never leave my memories, even if the leaves don't change like the did up North.

Credits
Top: (fd) Criss Cross Crop - Forest
Jeans: Tres Blah - High Rise Jeans  - Dark Indigo
Boots: REIGN.- CARLY BOOTIES
Hair: Exile:: Megan
Head: LAQ Bento - Ivy
Eyes: AG. Gem Eyes 
Body:  Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara

Leaf Pile & Leaves: NOMAD // AUTUMN LEAVES
Falling Leaves & Pose:  . Infiniti . - Scattered - (@ The Liaison Collaborative)
Trees & Log: Jian - Ash Tree ,  JIAN Chipmunk Collection :: Fallen Log Home

The Gatherer

      Now just because Halloween is over doesn't mean witches magically disappear from the world. However this has nothing to do with witches, but more to do with those who are seen as witches. Just because a woman wears long skirts and is seen in the forest gathering mushrooms, apples, and other things the wood provide she is seen as a witch by the townspeople. In all reality she is just doing what all the women in her family have done. Using what nature provides to heal all sorts of aches and pains. 

      Now does she look like the type of person you would think of as a witch? Of course not! She just has been educated on the healing powers of herbs and such. I mean maybe you could call her a healer, but not all witches are healers and not all healers are witches. I am rambling, which means I should finish this post. I will say I am not a gatherer, especially of mushrooms because I think they are fairly gross when cooked.

Credits

Top: Oubliette- Sid Tank Top 

Vest: Oubliette- Cocoa Sid Velvet Vest 

Skirt:  Oubliette- Cocoa Brujah Maxi

Glasses: [ContraptioN] Pravokutan Spectacles *???* 

Hair:  Exile:: Evermore

Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 

Head Applier: LAQ ~ Gloria Skin [All Tones] Omega

Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Omega Applier (Powder Pack June'18)

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara 

Poses: Serendipity: oriana... (bento)

Decor

[DDD] Seasonal Sculpty Gift Grass [2 LI Each, No Flicker]

[DDD] Ivy Groundcover - Patch

[DDD] Nanshe's Spring

[DDD] Ethereal Cloud (Mysterious)

[DDD] Fluffy Fern - Trio Row

[DDD] Mushroom Patch

[DDD] Whispy Forest Tree 

[DDD] Swaying Spring Bush 

HPMD* Sakura -Cherry Blossom Tree- A/autumn

{vespertine} - autumn woods picnic basket 

Dieting Can Be Murder

“Your Honor my client pleads not guilty by reason of temporary insanity”, the public defender stated to the Judge. This was his big chance, a chance to make a name for himself by defending the accused in the trial of a lifetime. You see in this case the defendant is accused of viciously murdering her male companion. It all started on a regular Thursday evening, the accused, we will call her Phire, was busy preparing a salad for dinner. Something light and healthy, since they were both trying to get ready for a tropical beach vacation. In walked the deceased, we will call him Duncan*, chowing down on a burger. Now Phire had been sticking to their diet religiously, giving up all the things she loved, especially chocolate. Seeing Duncan eating that burger drove Phire into a rage, you could say the Phire became an inferno. Before she knew what was happening she drove the knife she was using to chop vegetables straight into Duncan’s heart.

After realizing what she has done Phire panicked, she needed to do something fast! She needed to get him out of the house and hidden.

Using all her might, Phire dragged the still warm body of Duncan out of the kitchen and into the shed in the back garden. She leaned him up in the corner of the small shed and hid his body beneath bags of fertilizer. She needed time to come up with a plan to get rid of the body...but that was not to be. So today she sits in the courtroom hoping that jury of her peers understand that dieting can be murder.

Credits

He Wore: Shirt: -Sorumin- Bloody shirt SET -BabyBlue Bloody- Jeans: [Deadwool] Kojima jeans - (stack) - midnight Shoes: SEMLLER Canvas Low Tops BLACK Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2 Hair: Stealthic - Haunting (Unrigged) Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy 3.4 Head Applier: Clef de Peau.Adrien T4 Eyes: AG. Striking Eyes Gacha - Lelutka - 02 Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body I wore Dress: Dead Dollz - Emma Dress - Halloween Gift Shoes: fri. - Cosette Plats (Coal) Hair: MINA Hair - Tiffany Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet Head Applier: LAQ ~ Gloria Skin [All Tones] Omega Eyes: AG. Summer Eyes - Omega Applier (Powder Pack June'18) Bloody Face/body: Izzie's - Face & Body Blood & Wounds Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara Poses: GingerFish Poses - Sadystika (Photo 1) GingerFish Poses - Hide the Body (Photo 2) Decor Kitchen Counters: Apple Fall Plantation Kitchen Salad: dust bunny . sweetheart lunch . strawberry salad serving bowl, dust bunny . sweetheart lunch . strawberry salad Cutting Boards: dust bunny . kitchen clutter . cutting boards Veggie Cutting board: Amala - Vegetable Cutting Board Strawberries: dust bunny . strawberry season . bowl of berries

* Duncan was actually named because of a Dunkin Donuts cup I spotted in my office while trying to think of a name. This post was inspired by my being on a diet. For the record I have not murdered anyone because of it.

Music Monday - Total Eclipse of the Heart

      I am sure when I said something Halloween related this song is not what popped into your mind first. You were most likely  thinking something along the lines of Thriller, Monster Mash, or quite possibly something from Rocky Horror Picture Show, and all would have been great choices if I hadn't read something recently. You see I learned that the song was originally written to me in a musical Nosferatu, and was originally titled "Vampires in Love". So you see in a round about way it's a perfect Halloween song. Now I am sure you want to see the photo so here it is!



      I took a lot of elements from the video for this weeks photo/song combo. In fact this is the song that really got me started on this journey. I had been planning to pay homage to this song for a while and after watching the video way too many times the idea finally clicked. Now before I ramble on too much I will show you the "look" photo and be on my merry way.



Credits
I wore
Dress: Dead Dollz - Faye Dress - Pearl
Earrings: Cae :: Ayla :: Earrings
Necklace: Cae :: Ayla :: Necklace
Hair: Doe: Ettie - Indecisive
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.07
Head Applier: LAQ ~ Gloria Skin [All Tones] Omega
Eyebrows: alaskametro<3 "#onfleek" eyebrows - 
Makeup: alaskametro<3 Spring Beauty Book - (lipstick tinked a touch)
Eyes: AG. Gem Eyes
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

He Wore

Jacket: ::K:: Mod Jacket Homme Red-Tartan

Pants: ::K:: Mod Pants homme Gray

Shoes: [Deadwool] Oxford shoes - Gianni - black - 

Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2 

Hair: *Dura-Boy*57(Black)resize

Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy 

Head Applier: Clef de Peau.Adrien T4 

Eyes: A.D.D.Andel! Moon Eyes- Blue

Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - 

Pose: Le Poppycock *Follow Me* Couples Pose

Background: (Milk Motion) The old hallway

Solo Poses: Le Poppycock *Breathe Easy* A & B

Music Mondays - Walk Me Home

      This Monday I have a little P!nk for you. I picked the song because it has one of my favorite lines "I can't be alone with all that's on my mind", because lately that is how I have felt. Being in a bit of a bad place health wise can do that to you. However I am not here to talk about that. As with most of the posts I have done thus far I took some inspiration from the video. What can I say I am a sucker for a red dress.

      It's fun to see what I have that can work for a photo, and what I may need to shop for. I use almost any excuse to shop. Since there really wasn't a man in the video I went rogue here and tried to figure out what I gentleman would be wearing. I think he looks pretty spiffy. I am going to stop there for today. Next week will be a surprise since it is Halloween Week and I want something fitting.

      Almost forgot about the "look" photo.

Credits
I wore
Dress: The Annex - Jayne Dress - Crimson
Shoes: Ingenue :: Melisande Heels :: Ebon
Hair:  Tableau Vivant \\ Dakota hair - Fades
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.05
Head Applier: LAQ ~ Anais Skin [All Tones] Omega
Eyes: AG. Soulstrike Eyes - Sky
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet proportional for LAQ Scarlet Bento Head
Solo Pose: Serendipity: flora...(bento)

He Wore
Shirt: [Deadwool] Lorenzo shirt - Gianni - prussian blue
Pants: [Deadwool] Tweed trousers - Gianni - regular - London g rey
Shoes: [Deadwool] Chelsea boots - Signature - dark brown
Ring:  amias - EGINO ring RARE 2 R -
Hair: Vango. Isaac
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy
Head Applier: STRAY DOG -  MIGUEL LELUTKA - TONE 04
Eyes: !TLB - Harper Eyes
Body: [Signature]  Gianni Body
Solo pose: Serendipity: mark...
Background: Paparazzi - Bleak Street BACKDROP
Couples Pose: Ana Poses - Walk with me

Music Mondays - Play That Song

     This week we are popping back a more current song choice, Play That Song by Train. I have always been in awe of anyone who could play a musical instrument. I have zero talent in that department, but seem to be drawn to people who can. We all have our quirks right?



    This post makes me want to have one of my favorite people play some music for me. Hopefully they know who they are. Anyway, I figured I would do something brighter since last week was a little dark, in more ways than one! And since I figured adding a picture of the "looks" was a good idea here are this weeks.


     I will be back again next week with another song, and as always, if you have a song suggestion I am all ears.

Credits
I Wore
Cardigan &top: Blueberry - The Cutieberry - Cardigan & Top (Loose) Maitreya
Jeans: Blueberry - Lila - Rolled Cuff Jeans - Booty 2 - Maitreya
Shoes: fri. - Sophie.Sandals (Cloud) - Maitreya
Hair: Exile:: Megan
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.05
Head Applier: LAQ ~ Joline skin [All tones]
Eyeshadow & Lipstick: alaskametro<3 "Fresh" makeup set - LAQ  (March '19 Powder Pack)
Eyes: AG. Aurora Eyes - Fresh
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet proportional for LAQ Scarlet Bento Head

He Wore
Jacket: etham - Luke Jacket - Signature
Jeans: [Deadwool] Kojima jeans - (stack) - midnight
Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2 
Necklace: amias - VITALI wheel short - silver
Hair: Stealthic - Narcotic (Unrigged)
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Guy
Head Applier: Clef de Peau.Adrien
Stubble:  Lelutka HUD
Eyes: AG. Striking Eyes Gacha - 01
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body
Pose w/ Guitar:  FOXCITY. Play Me
Solo Poses: shi.s.poses BENTO Male #2-6

Photos taken at Scarlett Isle 

Music Mondays - 3 AM

      We are visiting the 90's again this Monday with a little Matchbox 20. There will probably be a lot of 90's tunes during this fun little exercise because that was when I was a teenager so there are a lot of memories attached to some of these songs. There is no special connection to this one though, I just like it.

      It may be hard to see, but the clock on the wall is in fact stuck at 3 AM. As you can also see there is are a few bits of the lyrics I chose to focus on. Again you can always head over to Youtube to check out the actual video, which was not much of a source of inspiration this week. 

      I just wanted to let you have an extra picture of my in something a little sexy. My vanity is showing today and that's okay. Hope you have a great week and see you again next Monday with another song!

Credits
Lingerie: Blueberry - Selena - Cherry
Ring: amias - REVA ring 2 silver
Hair: Exile::Spring
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Face Applier: [PUMEC]  - #9  -April- CATWA SKIN App. (Gacha #17)
Eyes: AG. Luna Eyes Gacha - 09
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Poses: FOXCITY. Effortless VOL1

Scene

Background: MINIMAL - Paris Views Scene -REGULAR Version-  (No Bright)

Rain: {anc} drizzle 

Bed: Lagom - Northern bed [Grey] ADULT

Nightstand: Silence. - Dark Grey Nightstand

Vases: Silence. - Delia Vases - Iron

Clock: LISP - Mesh - Charlotte Clock Noir 

Rug: Silence. - Clara Rug - Black

Wrong Choice

      They did say the cricket was for luck, I should have listened. At least I have my bead of jade for beauty. If you haven't figured it out I am referencing Mulan. When I saw the red animesh dragon from lassitude and ennui at The Ark i instantly thought of Mushu from Mulan. I wanted to go for a more modern look for Mulan, while still being me. The dragon will circle around you so maybe he is a good guardian, I mean he can't be any worse than Mushu right?

Credits
Top: Tres Blah - Elle Kimono  - Midnight
Jeans: Tres Blah - Flared Jeans/ High Heel  - Mid Wash
Earrings: MINA - Hattie Hoop Jade
Dragon: lassitude & ennui Dragon animesh pet - red ( at The Ark)
Hair: Exile:: Dia
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.05
Applier: LAQ ~ Cherry Skin [All Tones]
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Glossy Lipstick (at Flourish)
Eye makeup: Izzie's - Omega - Applier Eye Blush
Eyes: AG. Seductive Eyes - Mocha
Lashes: LAQ ~ Eyelashes 05
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet proportional for LAQ Scarlet Bento Head
Poses: Serendipity: zephyrine... (bento)
Background: Foxcity Out of Luck (@ Backdrop Cove)

Music Mondays - Don't Speak

      I am going to make this weeks post short and sweet. Today's post is brought to you by No Doubt, the soundtrack of my early dating years. 

      As before I took some creative liberties, as no one But Gwen Stefani, can be Gwen Stefani. As always I took more photos than needed and couldn't decide which to use so here is another.

      I just loved the texture effect the window had on the photo. Oh if you haven't figured it out, the song inspiration for this week was Don't Speak by No Doubt. It had just the right amount of angst for a naive girl first venturing out into the dating world.

Credits
Her
Dress: -Pixicat- Ruffle.Dress - Dotts
Necklace: **RE** Esprit Cat Necklace - Common
Bracelet: :[P]:- Aeliora Bracelet
Hair: [e] Lena
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Applier (face): amara beauty - PP - Sabrina Skin - CATWA (Powder Pack July '19)
Eyeliner: [LeLuck] PinUp Eyeliner Set
Lipstick: CATWA HUD option
Nails:  Maitreya HUD option
Eyes: AG. Luna Eyes Gacha - 04 -
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Him
Shirt: etham - Tommy Shirt -
Jeans:{COLD-ASH} Mens HOLLOWAY Ripped Jeans (Dark Blue-SingleColor)
Shoes: SEMLLER Canvas Low Tops BLACK
Necklace: [MANDALA] OKAKI NECKLACE
Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2
Hair: Stealthic - Hysteria
Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel
Head Applier: Clef de Peau.Noah T4 [CATWA] Applier
Stubble: Clef de Peau: Stubble
Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_ears_ver4
Eyes: LOTUS. Liquid Eyes 01
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body -
Pose: shi.s.poses BENTO couple #5

Decor
Background: MINIMAL - Sequoia Room
Grass: [DDD] Seasonal Sculpty Gift Grass  (group gift -tinted)
Trees: JIAN Red Squirrel Feeder Tree, Jian - Ash Tree (Triple)
Shrubs:  [DDD] Swaying Spring Bush - Fat

Music Mondays - Bed of Roses

      I had hoped to start this last Monday, but then Mother Nature decided to have a say in where I was. I guess that is the price you have to pay to live where the sun shines and the ocean is close. For the past few months I have been working on taking pictures inspired by songs and their music videos. For my first post I have gone with Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi.

      As you can see he is laying me down in a bed of roses. A little on the nose sure, but it was fun to create a scene based on lyrics. His look is loosely based on the look of lead singer of Bon Jovi in the music video. If you have a song suggestion feel free to let me know. I do love a challenge!

Credits
I wore
Dress: Blueberry - Sweater Dress - Gift
Necklace:  Kibitz - Locked heart necklace - onyx
Hair: TRUTH / Kare
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: Essences Jonna #E6 (July Powder Pack)
Brows: alaskametro<3 "Emma" eyebrows -
Lipstick: alaskametro<3 "Blossom" makeup palette -
Eyes: AG. Aurora Eyes - Fresh
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara


He Wore
Shirt: {COLD-ASH} Mens AARON Tucked Tee (SingleColor-White)
Jeans:{COLD-ASH} Mens HOLLOWAY Ripped Jeans (Dark Blue-SingleColor)
Shoes: SEMLLER Canvas Low Tops BLACK
Necklace: [MANDALA] OKAKI NECKLACE
Ring: amias - EGINO ring RARE 2
Bracelet: amias - STINE 4 brown
Hair: Wasabi // Cole Mesh Hair
Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel
Head Applier: Clef de Peau.Noah T4 [CATWA] Applier
Ears: MANDALA]STEKING_ears_ver4
Eyes: AG. Reverie Eyes - Ocean
Body: [Signature] Gianni Body - Body -
Pose:  Ana Poses - Lay Me Down

Decor
Background: FOXCITY. Photo Booth - Crescent Room
Roses and petals: Persefona Floating Roses & Persefona Floating Petals for Roses
Candles: TLG - FF2019 - Shrine Candles -

Wanna Play A Game?

      That's right I have been away for a bit and here I am coming in hot. What can I say it looks like Dark Phire is in charge today. o would you like to play a game? Head I win, tails you lose...your head. Now now no need to be shy, I will even let you pick the coin. 

      What do you mean you don't trust me look? I am as sweet as candy. Haven't you ever heard that looks can be deceiving? Just because I appear naughty doesn't mean I am not nice. Oh, that threat at the beginning, that is just part of the game silly. You have played games before haven't you? There is always a winner and a loser. I promise if you lose I will make it quick and, well not painless, but as little pain as possible. Why are you running away? I really wasn't in the mood for a chase, but I'll let you have a head start. I am in such a generous mood today.


Credits
Outfit: -Pixicat- Elena.Set (Red) (@Spellbound)
Shoes: fri. - Lola Platforms (Midnight)
Rings: **RE** Witchy Rings 
Hair: Exile:: Nadia (@ Hair Fair- Blonde Sim)
Head: LAQ Bento - Scarlet 3.05
Head Applier: LAQ ~ Anais Skin [All Tones] 
Makeup: LAQ HUD
Eyes: AG. Aurora Eyes - Fresh
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Shape: { wren's nest } Scarlet Shape for LAQ Scarlet head
Background: MINIMAL - Sorcerer Office
Trees: LB_SpookyTrees (marketplace)
Bushes: [DDD] Swaying Spring Bush
Pose W/Prop: *!R.O!* Try Me BENTO Pose w/ Mesh Dagger 

Can you tell I am ready for all sorts of spooky Halloween things? Also I have something up my sleeve starting in September!

I Can Never Follow Instructions

      Once upon a time there was a young lady who was browsing the internet late at night. She stumbled across a page of DIYs including how to turn an old shirt into a cute little dress. Since the following day she had a date she thought this was a perfect DIY to try!



      Like many ladies she has some older t-shirts that she figured she could part with. She soon got to work snipping here and trimming there until it was time to get ready. She put on her new sexy underwear and then the "new dress"...



      To her horror the dress looked nothing like what she thought it should. That is when she noticed the actual directions she had been reading "Cute Couples Costume : Mouse and Swiss Cheese"! There was no way she was going to let her date see her, she was not that open with her appearance, no matter how bold she told herself she was.

Credits
Scene 1
Top: !Chambray Tie Dye T-Shirt 04
Panties: !Chambray Tie Dye Panties 10
Hair: Tableau Vivant // MinaPina hair - Fades
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: [PF] Pippa - CATWA Applier (Powder pack Aug. '18)
Eyes: AG. Aurora Eyes - Cocoa
Desk: LISP - Mesh - Jacob Desk - Natural -
Chair:  Fancy Decor: Dover Desk Chair RARE
Computer: ChiMia - iWood Computer - Daily Life Gacha
Laptop: .peaches. Tap That App - Laptop
Cat tower:  Lagom - cat-ccecories 2.0 [ Cat Tree ] RARE
Cat: Mutresse-Chatty-Shortie Cats

Scene 2
Outfit: lassitude & ennui Revenge dress -  black (@ We ♥ Roleplay)
Hair: Tableau Vivant // MinaPina hair - Fades
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: [PF] Pippa - CATWA Applier (Powder pack Aug. '18)
Eyes: AG.  Aurora Eyes - Cocoa
Vanity: ~BAZAR~  Floria Vanity table
Vanity Decor: -tb- Vanity - Toiletries, -tres blah- Jolie - Makeup Clutter
                             .peaches.  THOT Mess Scattered Makeup
Poses: .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Lili Pose Pack SL16B

The Birds Tell All

The little birdies carry all sorts of knowledge on their wings. The good, the bad and the ugly truth about happenings in other parts of the land. Listen I am trying to be mysterious here because I don't want to ruin the ending of Game of Thrones for those who haven't watched. The Final Winter events comes to it's end this weekend so if you haven't been and you are a fan of Game of Thrones or just roleplay in general you should go, go now! Don't even read the rest of this post...wait no scratch that, finish this then go.

I was attempting using some tools in SL with my photos this time. I think I need more practice, but that is not the point. The point is there are beautiful and unique things to be had at The Final Winter. I however am not one of the things available, but I do look good in the items.



Enjoy your shopping!

Credits
Top: [Fetch] Sarella Gown - Green (@ The Final Winter)
Pants: lassitude & ennui Hisa pants - green
Boots: lassitude & ennui Zornhau boots brown (@ The Final Winter)
Necklace: **RE** Pixi Moon Collar -
Hair: Wasabi // Hibiki Mesh Hair - A
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v3.2
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Alice" European
Eye Applier: AG. Aurora Eyes - Fresh
Ears: :Lg: - : :Mesh Ears: - Ruby #6  
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1
Poses: Le Poppycock *Juniper Tree* Words of Truth
           Le Poppycock *Juniper Tree* Still Years

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