Girl with the Red Rose

I thought I would title it like a classic painting, or a popular novel depending on how you read it. I admit I am desperate for some warm sunny weather and have been trying to get all the virtual sunshine I can. I hit up some gardens last week and may have made off with a rose...shh don't tell anyone. I bought this cute dress at The Chapter Four and it has that perfect spring feel to it, short enough to feel the warm air on your legs, but with long sleeves to keep a bit of the chill out. Though really if you tossed on some leggings you would be set for the winter too. I am babbling so I will leave you with the credits.

Credits
Dress: ::C'est la vie !:: Emma dress(indigo) (at The Chapter Four)
Hair: -LaViere- Natsya/BrownRoots
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Ears: [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5
Skin: Essences :Alice Yuki *medium01*
Lipgloss: *L* Lip Gloss -DarkPink - Teeth
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper (add)
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Cheri~ Aqua Eye
Poses: oOo Studios Blooms

Rose: Red Rose by [DDD] (picked from the [DDD] Rose Bushes)

Cinderella's Slippers

Did you ever covet a pair of your moms shoes as a child? I know I did. My mom had they great boots that I wanted to wear so badly. They were high heeled black knee length suede boots with embroidered flowers on them. To my youthful eyes they were a work of art. If course I wasn't allowed to wear them because they had high heels. As fate would have it by the time I was old enough to ear them my feet were too big! This got me thinking. Cinderella and the Prince had to have kids right? Would they have a daughter and would she try to "borrow" her mom's famous shoes?

Of course she would! She would carefully sneak out of the castle and head out to meet up with her royal besties. Who's jaw wouldn't drop seeing somewhere wearing THE glass slippers?

Hopefully she won't be in a rush and misplace one like her mother.

Credits
Dress: lassitude & ennui Vivianne dress - Rust - ( at Collabor88)
Necklace: lassitude & ennui Forget-me-not necklace silver ( at Collabor88)
Shoes: [DDD] Filigree Glass Heel -  - Silver
Hair: ::Exile::Scribbled Hearts ( at Collabor88)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - High
Manicure: A:S:S - Slink  - Naturals 1
Ears:  [MANDALA]STEKING_EARS_Season5
Mouth: .Loud Mouth. - Alli v1.5
Lipstick Applier: [Leafy] Loud Mouth Glossy Lip
Skin: Essences [Alice02] medium01 *brunette*
Eyeliner:  Essences - Hangover Eyeliner 02
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash -
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Cheri~ Aqua Eye
Poses: [ILAYA] Zayra Pose

The Captive Bookworm

Enchantment has started it's newest round and it is all based on Beauty and the Beast. This one has always been a favorite because of Belle's love of books. Being an avid reader I always thought she was the best. I had to surround her with books because it just seemed appropriate. The poses, dress and hair are all part of this round and when you buy them you get a little stamp card that you stamp in all the participating stores and then redeem them for prizes. Now I want to point out something about the dress. It comes in other colors, but that's not all...

There are four different ways to wear it. There is the slim skirt, the fuller skirt, the lace overlay, and all of it together. I chose the innocent color because really Belle was innocent so it is quite fitting.

Credits
Dress: [FAIDA] & FGInc.*~ Jolie Proie, Innocence
Shoes: fri. - Miranda.Heels (Satin)
Hair: Exile::Librarian Chic
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance)  - High
Mouth:  .Loud Mouth. - Alli v1.5
Lipstick Applier: [Leafy] Loud Mouth Rosy Lip Applier
Skin: Essences [Alice OMGacha01] medium01 *brunette*
Eyeliner: Essences - Hangover Eyeliner 02
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Cheri~ Aqua Eye
Poses: an lar [poses] The Beauty Series
Sofa: sf day sofa - winter
Books: floorplan. book clutter
Bookshelves: LISP - Mesh - Jacob Bookcase with books - Dark

* Currently only available at [FAIDA]

Cosmic Purple Ponderings

I keep trying to come up with good titles to go with the color names and my pictures but man is it hard. Especially since I love alliteration and I can't really pull that off with some colors, like this one. I mean I am sure if I spent more time on it I could have.

At least saving up all these colors gave me tons of time to shop and to scout places to take pictures. Too bad I didn't make note of where some of these were taken. If your recognize a location please feel free to share it in the comments since I am terribly forgetful.

At least I can't remember what I am wearing, that surely counts for something.

Credits

• Outfit: Tee*fy Lanelle Tube Romper Dress (Fullstripes/Plum)
• Boots: lassitude & ennui Phoebe lace-up boots grey / dark wood
• Necklace: lassitude & ennui Bleeding Heart - double necklace
• Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Nikki Mesh Hair - Licorice (older 50L Friday special color)
• Skin: *L* Amethyst - Cream - Marionette - Nightshade - DB - CL
• Eyes: .ID. Classic Eyes v2 - Blue
• Poses: aDORKable Poses

Valley of the Dolls - Day One

Last week it was Zombies, this week dolls. Today we have a not so very good doll, definitely not the kind you want your kid playing with. She dresses questionably and has not go good habits. Here take a look.

See what I am telling you?

Credits

• Shirt: Deviance-Schoolgirl-top-buttoned-white
• Doll Part Tattoo: Schadenfreude Tintable Dollparts Tattoos, neck seam
• Shoes: lassitude & ennui Embroidered boots black silver (At Cinema - Fantasy)
• Outfit: [ SAKIDE ] Knitted Outfit Skirt Black/Wine and Top Wine (At Black Market)
• Hair: [e] Wherever - Brown 08
• Skin: *L* Amethyst - Cream - Marionette - Nightshade - DB
• Eyes: Chus! Pepper Forest
• Poses: flowey. bad habit

Lemon Chiffon Afternooon

I think I was in a dreamy mood when I took this picture, maybe it was from all the kids shows I have had to endure since summer vacation started.


This color was fairly easy for me, yellow being my favorite color and all, I had plenty to choose from. Though I did have to work to find something I haven't blogged yet. Oh well.

Credits

Skirt: ASO!SpringFlowerSkirt(sunny yellow)
Top: ASO!SpringFlowerBlouse (sunny yellow)
Lashes: Schadenfreude Heavy Lashes
Shoes: *GF* Bow Strap Shoes "Kate" -cream-
Hair: ::Exile:: MIdnight in Paris:Fawn
Necklace: =^^= MIAO Madeline Pearl Ribbon Necklace
Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Cat - DB with Gloss - Bubble
Eyes: .ID. Gem Eyes / Basics / Dark / Blue
Poses: fri.  Bliss poses (don't think they are for sale anymore)

Party Rock!

I know a lot of people have erm strong feelings about the song, but I couldn't stop myself from doing a post like this.

Everyday

I'm

Shufflin'

Credits

Leggings: [Sleeping Koala] - Bandage Leggings [Cheetah][Blue] 

Shoes: HOC Apparel - Hocs Lowtops - female

Shirt: *izm.offshoulder MUSIC turquoise 

Glasses: .:*December*:. Glasses No.73 

Hair: ::Exile:: Famous for Nothing at Festival of Sin

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Candy - DB

Eyes: .ID. Classic Eyes v2 – Green

Poses: {*rf*} Shuffle Poses 

Hope your have a rockin' Friday. * this post brought to you by sleep deprivation. Just say NO to sleep deprived Phire*

Eclectic Electric Indigo

The title makes me giggle, Maybe I have had too much coffee this morning. Even though we are behind with the weeks I am having so much fun! It's crazy to take pictures with Sakura every week (or whenever we can). We laugh so much and I think that is the best part of the 52 weeks of color challenge, having fun with one of my best friends! Okay enough being all sappy and stuff. Here are the looks we came up with!




Neither one of us was human this week. Normal for Sakura of course....okay and it's not unusual for me to look less than human either.




She may have had the cleavage showing but my horns were bigger!

Credits

Oh Phire

Shirt: Schadenfreude White Oxford, shirt

Tie: Schadenfreude Fluorite Tree Tie w/ Oxford Collar, f

Faun Legs: [Gauze] Faun - Black

Sweater: :::Sn@tch Cashmere Sweater (Purple):::

Skirt: Aura - Bullet Proof - Ruffled Pencil Skirt (MESH)- Plain

Ring: A:B ring 005 Piano pastel (woman)

Horns: lassitude & ennui Filigree horns black

Hair: [e] Melody - Brown 08

Earrings: [W&B] Little Bow Earring SILVER (no longer available)

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Grape 

Eyes: FDM-Alive-Dream-M-Light

On Sakura

Hair: /WasabiPills/ Amandine Mesh Hair - Browns Pack (Black Coffee)

Eyes:

Right:  .ID. Creature of the Night v2/Blind (R)

Left: Chus! Kuma-Tron Eyes in Rave (group gift - no longer available but other tron eyes are)

makeup: [Plastik]- Deia Makeup-Wicca (old lazy sundays item)

Shirt:  ~silentsparrow~ (batties) Tank Top (ribbed)

pants: [][]Trap[][] Fuzz Leggings Heart Fae

shoes: [0N] petanko cross grape (Phire couldn't find the shop)

gloves: [][]Trap[][] Fuzz Gloves Heart Fae

Ears: [Gauze] High Elf Ear =Jewelry:Bane=- Natural

horns: Schadenfreude Kinder Horns

Skin: .::Mother Goose's::.LENE(LB)Main shopl(limited)

Pose: ANA_BFF 12

Coral Companions

I am slowly playing catch up still and this is our attempt at coral.


I think we did a fairly good job and we are cute to boot. The credits are below and there are a fair few again

On Phire

Tanks: JANE.intrinsic.tank.wh milk

Shorts: The Secret Store - Summer beach shorts - Coral

Shoes: HOC Apparel - Hocs Lowtops - female

Top Shirt: "NINIKO"front-tie Shirts

Hair: ::Exile:: Veronique:Cayenne

Lipstick: *L**Matte - Coral

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Copper - DB

Necklace: "R.A.Crystal"*Himawari*necklace gold blue shadow resize spine

Bracelet: [Plastik]-Friendship Twist-Phunk

Eyes: Shine Monet Antique

On Sakura

Eyes: .ID. Creature of the night v2/blind (R)

Chus! Helle Saison (L) (Saison eyes set)

Shoes: Maitreya Gold * Flip-Flops Eclipse

Glasses: -NALA-*Claudia*

horns: Schadenfreude Kinder Horns

lashes: Schadenfreude Full Lashes

Ears: Schadenfreude Changeling Ears

Hair and freckles: (fd) Sweden Set (Tattoo & Hair) (collabor88)

Shirt: (NO) Floral Mesh Tank w/ Leopard Undershirt - Coral 

SKin: .::Mother Goose's::. GrEteL 5 teeth

Jeans: JANE jeans.classic fit.indigo MESH

Pose: Diesel Works BFF-3

LOTD - 1-30-12

Just a quicky LOTD post. It all started with the jacket and then I decided to cram on as much mesh as I could. Okay I could have crammed on more but ummm...yeah. Anyway the credits are down there as usual

Credits

Jacket: LeBloom - Miss Swiss Jacket Cranberry

Shirt: JANE - drew long sleeve tee.bk charcoal [full]

Skirt: JANE - maxi skirt.meena.charcoal [luscious]

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Cat - DB

Lipstick: *L**Matte - Dark

Hair: ::Exile:: Veronique:Swiss

Boots: lassitude & ennui Selene mesh boots black/red

Eyes: Shine Monet Antique

The Devil is in the details

Things can look pretty and innocent from far away, but you never know till you get a closer look.


Even then they can still give the illusion of calmness and serenity, but then you see the devilish details...


Okay so they are spiked and skulled details, but I am allowed a little creative license no?

Credits

Dress: salt. say grace sand

Shoes: R.icielli - CARMELIA pumps

Ring: R.icielli - IRIS SKULL RING /GOLD goldgems

Hair: ::Exile:: Cady:Roots-Maple

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Cat - DB

Eyes: Shine Monet Antique

LOTD -1-9-12

No stories and anything like that today, just a simple look of the day type post. Oh have you seen these new boots from lassitude & ennui? Holy cats there are a lot of colors and surprisingly I am not wearing the ones with yellow. Go figure. I think I need more coffee since the words aren't coming to me. If you like anything I am wearing the credits are down below so you can shop your hearts out!

Credits

Outfit: :::Sn@tchLasy Years Confetti (White):::

Hair: ::Exile:: Carolyn:Rouge

Shoes: lassitude & ennui Selene mesh boots berry

Skin: *L*Nova - Dusty - Candy - RBFR

Lipstick: *L*Gloss - Bubble

Eyes: Shine Garden City ForgetMeNot

Poses: Glitterati Long Hair poses

Working hard

Things aren't all fun and games at Miss Phire's, there is real erm...work that gets done there. Some of the girls take pride in their work and invited me to visit prior to a customers arrival.


She was very kind and invited me to sit for a little chat with her. She told me that she enjoys her job and as a matter of fact the man on his way to see her is one of her regulars. She even showed off the delicate necklace that he bought her as a gift for her recent birthday.


She wouldn't tell be who her client was but I have to believe he is a man of means. Well this is my last report from Miss Phire's and it has been eye opening. I don't see a career move in my future, but at least these ladies seem to be well cared for, from what I saw.

Credits

Lingerie: W&B Barr None Lingerie PURPLE at Etheria

Jewelry: undefined lilies - holly is manifold (silver/purple) at Etheria

Hair: ::Exile:: Veronique:Beach

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Pure - BB

Eyes: Shine Monet Terra

Bed w/poses: Glitterati

A little distraction

Some days there needs to be a little entertainment while the men wait for one of Miss Phire's ladies to be ready for them. This is where a little music, song, and a pretty lady come in handy.


She keeps the menfolk entertained and erm in the mood so to speak while they await their turn.


For some reason the men don't seem to notice or care that she does not have be best singing voice. Is it any wonder why?


A pretty face sure can be distracting, no?


Credits

Dress: DCNY_Feathered Lady_Dress Ruby at Etheria

Jewelry: (Caroline's Jewelry) Fallen in Black at Etheria

Hair: ::Exile:: Madison:Autumn

Boots: lassitude & ennui Flora black

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Scene – DB

Lipstick: *L**Matte - Dark

Eyes: Shine Monet Terra

Piano: Glitterati Piano

Another long day

Miss Phire's girls work long days and even longer nights, so by the time it come to go to sleep they are beat.


So they strip down to their underthings and take a moment to themselves. Maybe they dream about their future or just contemplate the day that has just passed.


Whatever it is they are thinking about one thing remains the same, Miss Phire does have the prettiest girls in all the west.



Credits

Dress: Schadenfreude Hazel DeVere with included Ivory underthings at Etheria

Jewelry: Lolapop! Cosette Pearl Set (black) at Etheria

Brooch:Lolapop! Cosette Brooch (group gift)

Boots: lassitude & ennui Miss Highland boots black

Hair: Tiny Bird - Love You More - Medium Warm Brown

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Pure - RB

Eyes: Shine Monet Terra

Poses: Glitterati - Model pack 24

Bed: Barcode - Summer Linen Twin Bed

The Boss

Miss Phire may be one of the youngest owners of a house of ill repute, but don't let her sweet appearance fool you, she can be quiet feisty. She has the best girls in town and all the men know it.


She walks about the town like she owns the place and in a way it may be she does. You see in her line of work her girls become privy to many an intimate secret which Miss Phire uses to her advantage. It's a good thing the men of the town have loose lips of she could have been run out of town ages ago.


Miss Phire is always on the lookout for a new girl to satisfy the needs of her clientele. She is very good to all her girls though and doesn't let a thing ever get out of hand.

Credits

Dress: Lark - Bedroom Eyes - Black at Etheria

Jewelry: Dark Mouse My Lady Love jewelry set at Etheria

Hair: ::Exile:: Maylee:Moreno

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Copper – DB

Lipstick: *L* *Gloss - Bubble

Eyes: Shine Monet Terra

Poses: [LAP] Red Carpet Diva poses

Etheria Dreams

It all started when she awoke in a dream world, no longer trapped in the dusty smelly saloon with all those men grabbing at her. She turns to run and hears the sound of men chasing after her, "Get that one with the teal sash and gems!" they shout out.


As she breaks across the fields of her dream world she her gems and sash change color and she hopes this will throw the men off her trail. She can't handle another dirty sweaty man.


She pauses long enough to catch her breath as the dream world begins to fade around her and she finds herself safe in her own bed....for now.

And there is my intro to the first event of the New Year, Etheria2: Painted Ladies. I do adore this event because I love seeing collaborations. In this case the jewelry comes before the clothes and the results are fabulous. Not that they would be if it were done the other way round just you know for the record. In this post I am wearing the collaborative efforts of Miao and Somnia.

Credits

Dress: .: Somnia :. Christine Etheria Dress {Teal} at Etheria

Necklace: =^^= MIAO Heather Necklace at Etheria

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Cat - DB

Lipsticks: *L**Gloss – Bubble **L*Matte - Coral

Hair: ::Exile:: Camille:Wedge

Boots: lassitude & ennui Flora Boots black

Eyes: Shine Monet Atlantis

I only look lazy

Sure it may look like I am just reading a book, and man do I wish that was the case. Sadly RL has been kicking my butt this week. I feel like I am so far behind on everything. Well I am rocking some newness in this post so that counts for something right? Oh you may want to know what is new huh? Well the hair is one of the newer style from Exile and the skin is from the newest skin line at Leafy. Hopefully I will get the time to sit down and properly do posts on both of these new releases. If I don't thought here is a closer look at the skin and hair (there is more obviously this just happens to be what I wore)



Credits

Hoodie: JANE - open hoodie.holiday.charcoal 

T-Shirt: fox/snow - glass apple tree t-shirt

Pants: *BOOM* sweatpants (dark gray)

Hair: ::Exile:: Veronique:Swiss

Skin: *L* Nova - Dusty - Apple - DB

Eyes:  .ID. Classic Eyes v2 - Green

Tending to the reindeer

Now everyone seems to think that the elves take care of everything up North but lets be honest they can't do it alone. So they have help and over the past few days we have met a few. Today I will introduce you to Regina, she tends to the reindeer. Now everyone knows Santa has at least eight, well nine if you count Ruldolph, reindeer, but there are more. You see reindeer are just like other animals and they can get sick and injured so Regina takes the time to train replacements.


She shares a very special bond with each one, some are even the offspring of the more famous reindeer.


Rudolph is a randy fellow and I guess is making up for lost time because there are a fair few in Regina's care who share his erm...unique traits.


Regina takes such good care of them that they have made her an honorary reindeer and bestowed upon her special antlers. Tomorrow I get a special inside tour from one of Santa's elves!

Credits

Shirt: Schadenfreude White Oxford, shirt

Jeans: fri. - Iunno Jeans (Dark Wash)

Lipstick: *L*[Luna]Lip_Cherry

Hair: .ILLUSORY. Hair_Yew (Streaked) – Chocolate (couldn't find it out for sale)

Horns: lassitude & ennui Filigree horns silver

Boots: MIEL FAR BOOTS - SOLID -

Sweater: PARADISIS Sweet winter (group gift)

Skin: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Beat/33/27/25">*L* Luna - Toffee - Cat DB

Eyes: .ID. Classic Eyes v2 – Green

Reindeer: Red Nosed one: Baffle!

Ribboned Antlered one: Scribble

Miss Snow

This is Miss Snow, she is another inhabitant of the North Pole. You see it's not just Santa's elves that live up there. He has many other friends who make their residency there as well. Miss Snow takes care of all the small animals that live around the village. Today Miss Snow is rocking a little winter white. The snow can't have all the glory in the wintertime can it? Of course in the cold and snow one must layer so a puffy jacket over a sweater is just the thing. She never wears gloves or mittens though because they would get in the way of her work.


In the cold north it is always nice to think about the little birdies that don't fly south for the winter. She makes sure they all have something to eat year round.

Credits

Sweater: :::Sn@tch Confetti Cashmere Sweater (White-S):::

Jacket: :::Sn@tch Puffy Hoodie (White-J):::

Skirt: :::Sn@tch Boho Swirl Skirt (White-Pelvis):::

Eyeshadow: LFauna Basic Shadow [Blue]

Hair: [RA] Khloe Hair - White Pearl

Skin: *L* - Milk - Pure DB

Eyes: ShineSilent Lucidity Ice (large)

Poses: {Just a Pose} My Fine Feathered Friend poses