Wine Tasting

      One of the activities I enjoy in my non-digital life is to visit vineyards and wineries. In fact there is one just a few miles from my new house so you know where I will be on the weekends, It doesn't hurt that there is a distillery right down the street either! But that is not what I am about today. You see not all vineyards and wineries are the same. At some there are coolers where you can purchase nibbles, as seen in the picture below, at others these are not available. I personally enjoy the ones were I can pick up some nibbles to go with a lovely glass on whatever wine strikes my fancy.


      Some of the vineyards I have visited do have little outdoor seating areas where you and your friend(s) can go relax in the the sun while sipping away and chatting about whatever strikes you fancy. Now that I will be living closer to friends I hope to do this sort of thing more often, but don't worry I will still be here to write about some nonsense or another. 

Credits
I wore
Dress: The Secret Store - Taya Strap Dress - Gold Twig
Necklace: Kibitz - Pheo necklace - onyx
Glasses:  [Fetch] Bean Glasses
Hair: TRUTH / Taren / with Hat
Ears: .random.Matter. - Song Human Ears
Head: LAQ Bento - Cherry 3.05
Head Applier: [PF] <Vanilla> - Melody - LAQ Head Applier
Lipstick Applier:  [PF] LAQ LIPSTICK - Sparkle & Shine
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Alaska~ Aqua Eye
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Friend Wore
Dress: :V.e. La Fleur Dress Grey Floral
Hair: Doe: Makina V2 - Blondes
Head: .LeLutka.Head.Vera 3.3
Skin Applier: [Glam Affair] Sapphire [ Lelutka ] 006
Lipstick Applier: Izzie's - Matte Love Lipstick (LeLutka)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Decor 
Table & Chairs (with poses):  {what next} Terrace Table (sand)
Rose in vase: [ keke ] spring flower 1
Hedges: Sway's [Ethan] Brick with Hedge Fence
Lights: floorplan. potted string light A terracotta/gold
Winse Case: Jian :: Wine Case
Table: Trompe Loeil - Darya Dining Table with Cloth Spring
wine bottles: *AF* Inn Wine Bottles
Wine & Cheese Board w/ grapes: [ARIA] Arlette decorative cheese platter
Cheese board w/ figs: -tres blah- Soiree - Cheese Tray RARE
Crate w/foods: *AF* Picnic 7 - Fruit & Cheese
Truffles: [ keke ] champagne bublissimo truffles
Poet Champagne: {Petite Maison} Poet Wine Bottle
Wine: [ keke ] champagne bublissimo - nero
Cheese board: dust bunny . brunch . fig cheese board . RARE
Wine Bottle: -tres blah- Hodgepodge - Wine Duet

Trimming the tree

This year I had some help decorating my tree, since Livy was on break from preschool. She loves decorating the tree, but she doesn't exactly reach all the way to the top. That is where I come in. My job is to decorate the top parts of the tree, but even I need a step stool for it. Livy was getting a little distracted by Buster the puppy who was running around under the tree. The silly boy even tried to climb it. Sometimes I think he is part cat! Eventually Livy and I got the putting the star on top of the tree. I think next year I need a shorter tree or a taller step stool.



Credits

I wore

Sweater: *COCO*_OversizedSweater(LightBlue)_MT

Pants: The Secret Store - Masha Pants - Ash

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

Head: CATWA HEAD Lona v2.16

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V4.1

Eye Applier: LOTUS. Freedom Eyes - 08 BOX

Lipstick: Izzie's - Red Lipstick Set (Catwa)

Skin: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Maxille" Mixedtype (unpacked)

Tree: Botanical - Green Douglas Fir Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum)

Oranments: Various shops gachas (at Tannenbaum this year and past years)

Pose: Heirloom. Christmas Star

Livy Wore

Outfit: {Petite Bowtique} Etta Outfit Bright

Boots: Black Boots (from TSM Cranberry Nomi Outfit)

Hair: Magika - Shade

Body: Bad Seed Bebe Body V 2.1

Head: Bad Seed Bebe Baboo Bento Head V 2.5

Head Applier: BadSeed Brooke Peach5

Autumn Leaves

                   Well I met that handsome flower market man in the park and it turns out he is actually a gentleman. He explained how he had some liquid courage to help him get up the nerve to call me, but it was a little more than he imagined. We had a good laugh about it. I can't say that I haven't done the same thing in the past. We spent all afternoon just chatting away. We never even went to go get that coffee! We agreed to meet at a coffee house next time to guarantee my caffeine fix. 


Credits
I wore
Sweater: The Secret Store - Melody Sweater - Forest (@ Collabor88)
Pants: The Secret Store - Masha Pants - Ash
Shoes: Essenz - Germany (Gray) Maitreya
Glasses: i { DH } Dollbaby Retro Glasses *Licorice*
Hair: Tableau Vivant \\ Rossella hair [common] - Naturals I (@ The Arcade)
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara
Head: CATWA HEAD Lona
Head Applier: DeeTaleZ *Appliers* CATWA Head "Maxille" Mixedtype
Eye Applier: .ARISE.Rana Eyes / 7

He wore
Top: AITUI - The Player - Dark Washed White
Pants: ::K:: Soft Cargo Pants Homme(SLINK) Black (@ TMD)
Shoes: fame femme : Chucks - Kori - texture 12 - SLink (Male)
Hair: MINA Hair - William (no materials)
Head: CATWA HEAD Daniel
Head Applier: Clef de Peau:Demian Head T5:Omega Appliers
Beard Applier: IDTTY Faces - Bold Beard
Body: Slink Physique MALE Mesh Body
Park bench w/poses: Jian Town Park :: Bench

Mr. Grant and I

Mr Grant and I headed out for a day of sunshine. Mr. Grant it my dog, you see he is named after one of my favorite old actors, Cary Grant. There was just something about him in his films, but that is neither here nor there. Since my non digital life has been holding me hostage I have been hitting up events right before they close. Case in point Mr. Grant himself, you can grab him at The Chapter Four, but it ends tomorrow do hurry!

Credits

Shirt: The SecretStore - Honey Cotton Shirt - Chalk

Skirt: The SecretStore - Peggy Pleated Skirt - Black Polka

Glasses: Glamistry - Sunglasses [PU2014]

Necklace: Cae :: Whimsy :: Necklace :: Tahitian

Hair: **RE** Annie Hat - Naturals

Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.5

Skin: [Atomic] Skin Gacha // April - Milk - Bloom

Eyes: IKON Triumph Eyes - Poltergeist

Mr. Grant: *Pink Acid Our Dear Ivy English Bulldog Male 06 - (at The Chapter Four )

Pose: an lar [poses] The Dahlia Series

Ice Entertainer

When you live in a nice cold wintry area ice skating on a properly frozen lake or pond is just something you do. Even if you only do it once, and sometimes it doesn't have to be on a lake. No one can deny that The Rink at Rockefeller Center isn't iconic and it does allow for outdoor skating, but it's just not the same.

See what I mean? You can't skate for an audience of deer at Rockefeller Center. I mean you could find people to dress as deer but I don't think it is quite the same. Look I even got to amuse a raccoon with my on ice antics.


Credits
Skating
Dress:* Cocoroni : Hoodie dress RARE 
Socks: fri. - Cozy.Socks -  (Gray)
Ice Skates: The Secret Store - Ice Skates - Driftwood -
Hair: Exile::Early Sunset
Body & Hands: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4
Head: LOGO Alex v3.0
Head Applier: Lumae :: Niska - 4 - Peach // Bare
Poses:  an lar [poses] The Assemble Series ( at The Winter Gacha Festival)

Photos taken at The Trace Too  

In the garden

I have a fascination with hydrangeas. I an not sure if it is their shape, or the fact that your get a bunch of blooms in one bundle. Whatever it is I made sure my house has some in the front. I gathered up these full blooms so that I could dry them. That way even in the dead of winter I have a little reminder of what the summer will bring, aside from heat and sunny days.

I wonder where I will stick these when they are all dried out. Maybe I should pick some more and turn a whole bunch of them a wreath, a ring of pastel glorious-ness.

Credits
Shirt: DRIFT Loulou Top [MESH]
Skirt: Tee*fy Hana Skirt  - Sky Polka Dot ( at N21)
Hair: The Secret Store - Sugar Hair - Browns
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant
Skin: [ MUDSKIN ]_Fashion#5_E6_Tan (at Okinawa Summer Festival)
Eyes: [Buzz] Duo Eyes - Lilac {Med}
Eyelashes:  Izzie's - Mesh Alpha Lashes
Poses: andika poses [after the rain]  (at Okinawa Summer Festival)
Bushes: Jian - Hydrangea Bush

Deep Waters

When the last s'more is eaten and the embers are dying down I am left with just the crashing of the waves as my companion.

That was my attempt at being deep. Did it work well? You all may be thinking what has happened you seen suddenly melancholy. I don't believe I consciously am, but maybe some where deep down I am? Oh well this isn't a therapy session so I will get on with it.

I am back at the beach today I hope you haven't become sick of it. It's funny I live about an hour from the beach in the non-digital world, but when I get free time I always seem to head towards the mountains, go figure.

I should head to the mountains of Second Life, maybe then I will head to the beaches in the non-digital world. I am rambling on again please excuse me. Today I thought I would focus on a couple of things from the current round of Collabor88, more specifically my hair and outfit. Oh I am also rocking some poses that you can currently find at My Slink Obsession. So many events so few hours in the day!


Credits
Romper: The Secret Store - Madison Romper - Coral (at Collabor88)
Necklace: MG - Necklace - Teardrop Turtle - Yellow
Hair: ::Exile:: Moonlight Stroll (at Collabor88)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands  - Casual
Feet: Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet Flat
Body: Maitreya Mesh Body - Lara V3.4
Skin: -Glam Affair - Romy skin - Base ( Jamaica )
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Yuki~ Azul Eye
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Poses: Vanity Poses - Bod ( at My Slink Obsession)

Broken Heart or Rage Brewing

I can't tell from the look on my face if I am broken hearted or if there is a rage brewing. I had been going for a broken heart, you know with Valentine's Day this weekend I wanted to do something. As I was looking the picture it also looked like a woman scorned and there is some rage brewing in her face. I swear I am not projecting or anything.Which do you think it is, a broke heart or is someone about to suffer her wrath?

Credits
Sweater: The Secret Store - Luna Preppy Cardigan - Silver Stars
Pants: coldLogic leggings - knight.black 
Hair: Magika [Hair] Reading
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Skin: Essences [Alice02] medium01 *brunette*
Makeup: The Wicked Peach - Love Hurts Makeup
Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Eyes: Izzie's - Sad Eyes *green* (from the I'm not feeling very well set)
Pose: Sweet Sacrifice ~ Patience

Furniture
Desk: AF Secretary Desk (Cream)
Chair: AF Fairfax Chair (Clover)
Letters & Diaries: O.M.E.N - Dear John - Diaries & Love Letters
Cabinet:  AF Stockholm Entry Cabinet RARE (Pantry gacha)
Petals: AF Poppies / Glazed Vase (Vanity gacha)
Frame: Sway's picture frame - silver
Heart: AF Heart (I Adore You)

Still a hard knock life

I have been trying to start the New Year with a neater inventory, of course I get a little distracted. That is what happened here. I was putting things away, saw this dress and was knew I just had to do something Annie-ish. I remembered I had this hair from when I was Merida a while back, so I did what any warped mind would do...I made Annie a drinker.

Now it is time for Annie to walk back home. Maybe the New Year will be new chances for Annie too.

Credits
Dress: The Secret Store - Anita Empire Dress - Blood -
Necklace: Izzie's - Heartkey Necklace silver
Shoes: {Mango Cheeks} Storybrooke Heels: Wraith
Hair: Analog Dog tantrum paprika
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance)  - Mid
Skin: Izzie's - Nomi Skin pale GB
Freckles: Izzie's - Freckles (body + face)
Lipstick: Izzie's - Lipstick natural
Eyeshadow: Izzie's - Nomi Eyeshadow brown
Eyelashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Miko~ Sea Eye
Pose: !bang poses

Photos taken here

Look of the Day

I was having trouble figuring out how I wanted to photo this look so I decided to go with a simple look of the day type thing. I know it's not the most creative thing in the world, but at least you get a good view of what I am wearing. I wanted to make sure you also got to see the details on the skirt. The little metal embellishments on the pleats just tickles my fancy, maybe because it gives a sort of edge to an otherwise "harmless" skirt. Again I am wearing a mish mash of things from various events currently going on and you will find out each on in the credits.

Credits
Shirt: The Secret Store - Mary Pleated Shirt - Milk -
Skirt: -Pixicat- Autumn.Skirt - Herringbone
Shoes: [Miseria] Celeste Pumps - Black
Hair: Exile::KIssing Strangers ( at Collabor88)
Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) - Mid
Manicure: {Wicked} Peach - Winter Basics Nail Appliers
Skin: [ MUDSKIN ]_Muse II_E1_Native with tetth tattoo(Cosmopolitan )
Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Eyes: {S0NG} :: Miko~ Sea Eye
Poses: Kirin Poses - various

'Dillo Love

When one is wearing an armadillo covered skirt the best place for pictures is the desert don't you agree? Well it made sense in my head anyway. If you have never noticed I have a thing for wearing black and white with a pop of color here and there and this look is no exception. There is just something fun about a black and white look with red shoes. It's like a pleasant surprise when you get to my toes.

My lips wanted to get in on the pop of red action today too, so I let them.

Credits
Skirt: PIDIDDLE - Papillon Hi-Lo Skirt - 'Dillos -
Shirt: The Secret Store - Mary Pleated Shirt - Milk -
Glasses: [Atooly] Heart Sunglasses Black
Shoes: [Miseria] Celeste Pumps - Crimson (at The Big Show)
Ring: EarthStones Everlasting Love Bridal Set - Platinum
Hair: TRUTH HAIR April
Hands: Slink Mesh Hands (av) Casual
Feet: Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance)  - Mid
Skin: Izzie's - Nomi Skin pale BLB w/ hot red lipstick
Lashes: *MC* "Falsies" Eyelash - Upper
Eyes: .tsg. Luminate - Deep Blue
Poses: (marukin) GAME (at Collabor88)

I missed my calling

I always wanted to be a figure skater and I had dreams of Olympic Gold. However the North Pole doesn't get represented in the games. You see the big man thinks that 1. It would give away the secrets of Christmas if we competed 2. We would have an unfair advantage, something about inherent grace. Oh well I can still dream right?
I do adore getting out on the ice and swirling and twirling around like a ballerina, only on the ice.
Maybe you would like to try your luck on the ice. It is really great fun and then there is always hot chocolate afterwards!

Credits

• Pants: :::Sn@tch Rockstar Leather Pants (Brown):::
• Sweater: tulip. Holiday V-Neck Sweater  (Navy)
• Ice Skates: The Secret Store - Ice Skates - Chocolate - ( at The Arcade)
• Ring: Exquisite Tie The Knot White Gold Diamond Ring
• Necklace:  .Olive. the 12 Days of Gifts - Gift # 1 Silver Bell Necklace (subscribers gift)
• Hair: *AP* Tiffany  Frosted - Red
• Ears: Balderdash & Schadenfreude Etherial Fey Ear
• Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands - Casual -
• Shape: ::Savoir Faire Shapes ~ Addison Child Shape
• Skin: Essences - CHO Clean Browless *ivoire*
• Eyes: .tsg. Luminate - Aquamarine
• Poses: //elephante poses// Ice Dance ( at FROST)

Photos taken here 

I dream ...

...of being a bumblebee.
Buzzing from flower to flower as I flit through the air.
My wings flapping without a care.
Check out my new hair from Hair Fair!
Yeah so that was a cheesy rhyme that came to me as I was typing this post. You see I wanted to show off hair fair hair without being all BAM here is hair. What do you think of my short little prose?

Credits

• Hair: (fd) Mercury Headband - Brunette 6 (at Hair Fair)
• Top: Tee*fy Elyse Wrapped Tucked Tank  Sunny 
• Skin: The Secret Store - Crepe Skater Skirt - Charcoal 
• Shoes: DECO - MESH Buckle Wedge Small (Licorice)
• Wings: O.M.E.N - ARCADE - MECH WING - Bumble Bee - rare
• Eyelids: Slink Mesh eyelids
• Skin: Essences - Tiara *untouched* light rose (at United Fashion Project)
• Eyes: [UMEBOSHI] Daydream2 eyes -LGreen-
• Poses: !bang - summery

Playing with Patterns - Polka Dots

This week I have decided to play with patterns, namely polka dots, checks, stripes and florals. Oh and because I lost a bet, I will be doing it as a blonde. Please blondes understand, I am not saying being blonde is bad, it's just not me, but since I honor my bets......

Credits

• Shirt: The Secret Store - Sweet sheer - Polka -
• Skirt: e! Marion Skirt Polka (Cherry)
• Necklace: lassitude & ennui Knotted pearl necklace white
• Shoes: Slink Vintage 2-Strap Pumps White
• Feet: Slink Womens Medium Height Barefeet (needed for the shoes)
• Hair: [e] Breathe - Blonde 07
• Skin: {.essences.} Maria skin *Soleil dark* Sugar
• Lashes: MG - Eyelashes - Wild Full Thick
• Eyes: .ID. Gem Eyes / Basics / Dark / Aqua
• Poses: [Miseria]

Black, blue and torn up too

No real rhythm or reason to today's post, just a look I put together and decided to share. The top half starts off all sweet and innocent looking and just gets a little rougher the lower you go. That sounded sort of bad huh? Oh well it's still a look I like and that is really all that matters in the end.

Credits

• Skirt: :::Sn@tch Darla Mesh Skirt (Blue-Med):::
• Top: The Secret Store - Sweet sheer - Oxford - (currently at FaMESHed)
• Boots: lassitude & ennui Phoebe lace-up boots black / dark wood
• Stockings: *blowpop* Lacetop Fishnet Stockings -Black- Rip
• Hair: ::Exile:: Almost Had You:Afterglow
• Skin: al vulo!- Polly 2* natural caramel
• Eyes: .ID. Gem Eyes / Basics / Dark / Aqua
• Poses: Glitterati

These boots were made for....

Well whatever you want really. Come to think of it aren't most boots made for walking? Do many people put on a pair of boots in the morning and expect to get carried around all day....even cowboys have to walk at some point. I probably shouldn't have had that coffee.....


Today my boots were for reading. What would you do with your boots on?


I mean there are tons of colors to choose from. I could see the white ones with a funky wedding dress, the black ones giving a little softness to a harder look. Oh the possibilities....


And here is the whole look because this is a fashion blog and well you should see all I am wearing.

Credits

Blouse: [W&B] Claven Lace Blouse EGGSHELL
Pants: Ingenue :: Katherine Trousers  :: Leche
Jacket: The Secret Store - Eglantine - Beige Suede (previous Dressing Room item)
Boots: lassitude & ennui - Nostalgia  - caramel -
Hair: [e] Soft - Brown 04
Skin: {.essences.} Rowena - new ~ pale with  Lipstick 06 (this was a Chic2 exclusive which is no longer available)
Eye Shadow: L.Fauna Basic Shadow [Gold]
Eyes: .ID. Gem Eyes / Basics / Dark / Blue
Poses: Magnifique - Model Pose Set 11 and Book Smart pose set

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

Mooo for your Monday

Miss Moo is here to make you Monday a little more....bovine? What can I say I have a strange need to blog as Miss Moo on Monday, it just makes sense in my head. Anyway She is decked out in some nice goodies, some older than others. Lets start at the top and work down shall we? The hair, while still technically on the new side, it isn't the newest release from Exile. That being said it is still lovely and stretches nicely for my big 'ol head. Now onto my necklace, it's from fri.day at the Albero gacha festival. If you haven't been you really should, it's so addictive. If you are lucky like I am you have friends who shower you with their extras ♥ You have until the 10th to get over there so don't wait around! Oh and speaking of running out of time, while the Seasons Hunt may be over if you hurry over to The Secret Store you may be able to find Steve the Shark and score yourself some shorts like I am wearing. And last but not least my shirt, it is an old standby from Pink Outfitters....it's yellow so of course I love it.

Credits
Cow Avatar: DERP. Bovine [Guernsey Brown]
Shirt: [PO] Brit Krust Button Shirt - sunny
Shorts: The Secret Store - Summer beach shorts - Lagoon (from the Seasons Hunt)
Hair: Exile Bailey:Marone
Necklace: fri. - Thoreau.Necklace (Gold) @ Albero Gacha Festival
Poses: {TERHO}

**Just so you know {TERHO} will be closing it's inworld doors soon and there is a sale going on so if you want good stuff for now much money...go!**