Always Room In My Home & Heart

Every time I begin to set up a new living space in Second Life, there is always something missing. No matter how much I adore the building, there always seems to be too much room. Look at this stunning Jasmine House from The Scarlet Creative, it is the perfect setting for my 'I was a Bollywood Queen in another life' sensibilities. It is brand new at this round of COLLABOR88, and the price is epic in a low kind of way.

I managed to pack in all three of the amazing Zaara {Home} collections from the past 3 The Arcade Gacha Events, and still had heaps of room for more divine decor. How stunning is the brand new Zaara {Home} The Maharani's Boudoir Set, not to mention previous offerings The Indian Kitchen and Living Room sets. I lovingly tossed in ample goods from junk.'s Wannabe Boho collection, also from last June's Arcade, the wall hangings are particularly well done.  My back room is my new work and dream space, filled with my treasured -Tres Blah-, The Workplace Collection  which is brand new and yours for the earning at The Arcade Event on now and for the rest of this month.  

So what is missing? It's not a what but a who, and it has been almost 2 years since we last had any contact, more than four years since we shared some time in Second Life. There will always be room for him, in my heart, in my life, and in my arms. This little Bollywood Queen is forever looking for the return of her King. As long as I still draw breath, he is the only one for me, no matter how many or how few days that may be.

Decor/Furniture:
The Scarlet Creative, Jasmine House (Colorful) **New@COLLABOR88**
Zaara {Home}, The Maharani's Boudoir - [Incomplete Set, Missing Chadelier] **New@The Arcade, September 2014**
-Tres Blah-, The Workplace Collection (Complete) **New@The Arcade, September 2014**
Zaara {Home}, Traditional Indian Kitchen - Full Set [The Arcade, June 2014]
Zaara {Home}, Rattan Coffee Table (Light)
Zaara {Home}, Room Set - Full Set [The Arcade, March 2014]
junk. Wannabe Boho Set [Incomplete, Missing Sideboard] [The Arcade, June 2014]
LAQ Decor ~ Bed Set (G) [Bed Only Shown]

Look Credits: 
Hair - MOON}. {Hair}. White Images V.2 (Naturals) **New@COLLABOR88**
Hairbase - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Forrest
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - A:S:S - Slink fingernails/toenails - Waves and gitter
Tank Top - Armidi Limited, Classic Loose Tank [White]
Jeans - alterego, Legacy Capris - Light Black Wash

Earning My Stripes

Pushing through when you are fighting fatigue and exhaustion is a special kind of ability, and one I seem to be lacking for the most part. Today I have managed to do it, but who knows what tomorrow may bring. I figure every push is like earning my stripes, so to speak, and over my lifetime, I have more stripes than places to display them. This adorable look came together with a little bit of luck and a whole lot of awesome pieces from a lot of different places. Really it is my favorite way to blog, although time consuming, pulling together a really unique look is what makes me most happy. When you combine well made items in new and unexpected ways, you can really express your own sense of style.

Credits: 
Hair - MOON}. {Hair}. White Images V.2 (Naturals) **New@COLLABOR88**
Hairbase - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Forrest
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - A:S:S - Slink fingernails/toenails - Waves and gitter

Shoes - JD - Oakley Slink - Black Leather **New@Uber**
Bag - AZOURY Symphonie Bag - Black ( Right Hand)
Top - ::C'est la vie !:: frill tubetop(stripe black)mesh
Bottoms - DRIFT Pussycat Panties [MESH] 

Hat - *LODE* Headwear - Vegas II [white] RARE [Gacha Prize] **New@The Chapter Four**

Necklace/Bracelet - *OAL* Sidney's Gem Lace Collar w/ Sidney's Gem Lace Cuff L & R

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity]., Cleo2 Curvy, Cleo5 CUrvy, Cleo6 Curvy, Henley3, Holland4, Holland6, Nichole4
Tillie's Posing Studio, Stand Alone HUD v5.0
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
[noctis] in New babbage, Port Babbage (19, 207, 106) - Moderate

Hair Fair - Geek Out

Some creators in Second Life are just so creative and unique, you can't help but fall in love with everything they make. Their work may not be realistic or the hottest thing to have on the grid, but that makes it even more special, because it is so different. [geek.] is one of those brands that is endlessly fascinating to me. Jada Tigerpaw creates Shoes, hair, accessories, clothing, bits and bobs of pop culture deliciousness, it all is so wonderful, and I collect it like it is art, even if I rarely wear most of it. When I stopped into the [geek.] booth at Hair Fair 2014, I knew my day had come to revel in all of this fangirl love. For starters, who could resist a hair color pack called Arcades in this great loose bun style called Paper Planes Collide. Not me, that's for sure.  I snapped it out without even a demo, I just loved it on sight.  Similarly, I grabbed up a bunch of other newness from [geek.] at both Project Limited and The Gacha Mania. These adorable Trickster Wedges are just funky and so fun and in a wide range of colors in limited numbers at Project Limited, and I managed to snag the Logo Emoji Pillow from the Gacha Machine at The Gacha Mania. I still want to go back to try to get that Poop Emoji Pillow, just because it is awesome!

Credits: 
Hair - [geek.]  Paper Planes Collide Loose Bun -ARCADES- **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (1.Spring) Black
Make-Up - +A&A+ Anniversary Duo Gift Eye Makeup

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes -  {S0NG} :: Chibi~ Snow -NP Eye  **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - A:S:S - Slink Fingernails/Toenails - Waves and Glitter **New Release**

Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (R) :: 100% :: FC12001
Back Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Soundtrack :: 100% :: B12009 

Shoes - [geek.] Trickster Wedge - Green **New@Project Limited**
Bag - _Casual LieS_ Funny Bear #4 Puppet Bag 2
Pants - DN Ducknipple Mesh: Garde [HUD Scripted Texture Change]
Top - *BOOM* Nene Tee (Ugly) [Review Copy - Thank You!]
Collar - [geek.] Capped Collar -Scripted- Pink
Watch Set - Sweet Thing. Pink Shiba Stack Bracelet & Wrist Watch**New@L'accessoires**
Bracelet - .{yumyums}. {p-h-s} Way Girlie Bracelet {Nostalgic} ULTRA RARE [Gacha Prize]
Bracelet - .{yumyums}. {pearl-heart-star} Way Girlie Bracelet {Minty} [Gacha Prize]
Bracelet - .{yumyums}. {star & pearl} Way Girlie Bracelet {Sea} [Gacha Prize]
Bracelet - .{yumyums}. {star} Way Girlie Bracelet {Berry} [Gacha Prize]
Ring - [geek.] Atrim460 Ring -White- (Pointer Finger)
Mouthie - [geek.] Geekris Sucka MOUFFIE - Blueberry-
Plushie - [geek.] Logo Emoji  Pillow [Gacha Prize] **New@The Gacha Mania**

Poses - 
PoseMe, Veronica 2, 6, 9, Veronica Extra
Poseology, Cheryl 1
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
PSY CITY the Town where MUSIC comes alive, Altha (199, 142, 37) - Moderate

FFL - Meet Me On The Beach

The first sign that Summer is finally here is the return of the Bikini to the shops.  I took little Monsieur Louboutin with me to the beach to enjoy the sun.  This adorable Bikini from HOLY SHIrT! is a Fashion For Life Exclusive, and comes in three fabulous colors. It fits perfectly, and is just cheeky enough without being vulgar, but I am a layer loving girl, so I always head to the beach with a great pair of shorts, also a FFL Exclusive from HOLY SHIrT!, and a great tied Sweatshirt from Sky, another donation item at FFL. Don't forget these adorable sandals from SYSY's, you guessed it, an Exclusive item now at Fashion For Life.  Hair is one of the most fabulously beachy wigs **NEW** from TRUTH HAIR at COLLABOR88.  I made sure to apply plenty of the High SPF Sunscreen to myself and little M. Louboutin, we don't want Skin Cancer to ruin any of the fun. Make sure you always have some with you this summer, and get your regular skin checks at your Family Doctors or Dermatologists.

Below you will find all the shopping details, including the teleport to mainstore locations. To get a TAXI directly to the store at the Fashion For Life event, click on the Fashion For Life link after the item name/description so those lindens can really add up as donations to Relay For Life of Second Life. Happy Shopping!

Credits: 
Shoes - SYSY's- SLink AE Shoes - Sunnysandals - Blue **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive** 
Bikini - HOLY SHIrT! String Bikini Bottoms Blue & String Bikini Top **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Shorts - HOLY SHIrT! Tiny denim shorts, bleached**New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Tied Shirt - Sky - Waist Sweater 20 color (Touch Resize) **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**
Sunglasses - -FAUN- Genkai Frames - Black (H)
Puppy - Alchemy - Doge -French bulldog - Frenchie RARE [Gacha Prize] **New@The Chapter Four**
Bag - {B-DaZZled} - i GACHA tote_C6 (Left Hand) [Gacha Item]
Necklace - LaGyo_Mary necklace (swallows and anchor) Gold
Watch - [ glow ] studio - Boyfriends Watch with bracelets (rose gold)
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Ring - Gigi Shimmer Bow - Small - R

Hair - TRUTH HAIR Oceana, Reds Pack **New@COLLABOR88**
Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss SmokyRose (Cleavage D)
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Green (L)
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle with *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League*]
Nails - A:S:S - Slink fingernails - Sail with me

Poses -
(marukin), [ws_LADY] Golden Coronet, Satin Siren, She Knows What She's Doing, Silk Siren & [ws_FEMME] Parisian Maiden [No Current Location, Rebuilding]
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Donation Item@Fashion For Life**

Location -

Miami Beach - Florida  ~ Public Beach ~, La Cumbrita (26, 55, 23) - Moderate

Somebody To Love

Credits:
Hair - ""D!va"" Hair "Mimi" (Type B)(Garnet)
Extras - *League* Erin Tintable Lipstick - 2

Skin - [ iren ] Molly, Pale

Eyes - [UMEBOSHI] Zen eyes -Lilac- (NEW@Cutie Moon Fair)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from [ iren ] ]
Nails - Hello Dave - Slink AvEnhance - High Gloss Mixed 3
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Facial Tattoo - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001
Shoes - [L.Warwick] Playful -Platform Mary Janes- Noir Patent Leather
Hosiery - *LACUNA* Sheer Heartseam Pantyhose - White 2

Clutch - flowey for Stories & Co., Jezibell Wristlet / Pearly

Dress - The Secret Store and Nyu - Fall Babydoll Dress - Iris 
Necklace - ::LEONARD:: Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace -silver-
Earrings - A:S:S deLuxe - Anthousai Earrings

Ring - *Tentacio* Doll set 2 - Ring

Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean [Scripted]

Poses - 
Sari-Sari
Label Motion
Location -
Harmony City

Welcome To The Dollhouse

[Full Credits Follow Post]

Welcome to my dollhouse. Sometimes it is the silliest and most wonderful item that inspires a whole look, and I am the first to admit it.  When I spotted a post on the iheartsl.com feed that had these adorable dolls in it, I jotted down the address on a post-it and kept scrolling along. When I got the chance to check out the SLurl, I had already forgotten what it was for, and the minute I saw the Gacha machines in the ***Kawaii Mainstore*** I was enchanted. How could something so sweet be a real rendered 3D mesh doll? I gave the machine a play, and managed to snag a rare on the first pull, putting her into my arms and falling in love at first sight. These sweet little dolls pack a whopping 89 Prims/LI, but are the perfect cuddle when you need an escape from the everyday.

There are 10 in the collection, all sweetly named and different colors, with three rares that seem to have ombre tipped hair as the only real difference. I played away, and managed to snag all 10 like a crazy woman, with only 4 doubles, and I passed one of those on to my sister Anessa, who doesn't share my enthusiasm for super cute crap. She is an adult after all, me, I live for this stuff. At just 75L a play, this is one Gacha goodie that grabbed my heart and stole my money, but I am happier for the experience. The Gacha, it gotcha me!

The details on these dolls is epic. The have Neko style ears and tails, they have little bells around their necks, and wear a little earring in one furry ear.  The outfits have amazing details, like paneled dress flaps, scrunched up pantaloons, and little bow. Each doll carries her own little demon mask too. I may not understand the story behind them, but I made up my own. They are my little protectors, protecting my heart from bangs and bruises on rough days.

My whole look really evolved from wanting to match my dollies. The top was purchased at the same ***Kawaii Mainstore*** on Lafee Style SIM.  I wish I knew the origin of the image on it, and hope it is licensed for use by the creator, that is something I try to be very careful of. My trip to the Serafilms event, Moulin Rouge, allowed me to snag this super slim and sassy stripped miniskirt by *LACUNA*. Izzie's tights and Gacha great *Reign shoes round out the look. All the details can be found in the credits, but the dolls can only be found in-world.


Credits:
Hair - .ploom., Bambi- Candy Pack (NEW@Whore Couture Fair)  
Skin -  [ iren ], Molly - Pale *Skin Fair Exclusive* (NEW @Skin Fair 2014)
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet, Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from [ iren ] ]
Nails -  A:S:S, Slink fingernails - Mermaid
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Tattoo (Face) - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Shoes - *Reign.- MaryJanes- Black (NEW @Luck Of The Irish Gacha Fair)
Tights -  Izzie's, Sheer Tights - Colors Pack - Pink
Top -  ***Kawaii Mainstore***, Long Black Girl Top - Mesh
Skirt -  *LACUNA*, Montmartre Mini Skirt - Black & Vivacious (NEW @Serafilms Moulin Rouge)
Cuff - Baiastice, Triple Stars Leather Cuff - Fuchsia [Past Gacha Prize]
Necklace - MG, Necklace - Wicked Little Heart - Short
Headband - [Aux] Devilish - Headband - Black RARE (NEW @Luck Of The Irish Gacha Fair)
Facial Piercings - .:ellabella:., Mariejean Set

Props:
Dolls: Lafee Style ***Kawaii Mainstore***, Gacha Prize [$75L/Each: 10 To Collect, 3 Rare]
Setting:

llorisen // ciaran skybox
Poses:
*GV* Grapevine [No Longer Available Under This Name] - Marketplace Store
*Luth* Poses [No Longer Available]