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

Rhapsody - Technologic

I think this post has been one of the most fun to shoot in ages, maybe ever, I just let the fantastic poses by {NanTra} do their job, and played with the Windlight Pre-Sets, and BAM - Instant Rave! Back at Rhapsody, the final preparations are coming online for the opening, and I can't wait to show you even more of the great stuff I found. This post is all about the Electronica, that pounding heart stopping beat that keeps you up all night long.

A lot of firsts for me in this posts, content creators I adore but have rarely had a chance to blog. Starting with this absolutely luscious hair from .Olive., the Izzy II comes with a HUD packed with chalked and dyed washes and fades, and it is hard to pick a favorite. JD has created one of the most awesome pieces of footwear, a 3 part shoe to thigh high boot look that is a smashing hot pump, a knee high dazzler, and the thigh high look I went with. It comes in heaps of awesome colors too, I had to go with Fever Glitter Black for starters, but I may go back for more to go with my JD MyFeet. A brilliantly cute and sassy Sleeveless Tunic from ANE is the perfect thing to keep me looking and feeling cool while I dance into the morning, and some great Bracelets from ::Tabou Irresistible:: are the perfect accessory. Now my Robot posse and I are going to get a little Technologic up in here!

Credits: 
Hair - .Olive. the Izzy II Hair - HUD 3 [Rigged] **New@Rhapsody**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (4.Spring) Black
Add-Ons -  Swallow  Anja Eye Make Up 8

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - JD MyFeet Tip Toe Feet 
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - HOLLYHOOD Criss Cross Tips FingerNails for Slink Mesh Hands

Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (R) :: 100% :: FC12001
Body Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Inermis :: 75% :: MM13017

Boots - JD - Fever Glitter - Black (3 In ONE!) **New@Rhapsody**
Dress - ANE Detroit Sleeveless Tunic - House **New@Rhapsody**
Leggings - Gawk! Black Glitter Leggings
Bracelets - ::Tabou Irresistible:: Electro Bracelet Unisex_ Black (L& R) **New@Rhapsody**
Necklace -A&A Fashion Jewellery Heavy Black Necklace Short
Ring - -FAUN- Geo Ring -Gunmetal- L **New@The KUSTOM 9**
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing
Headphones - .{PSYCHO:Byts}. Headphones Bunny

Poses -
{NanTra} Betta Recognize 1 Mirror, 3 Mirror, 4, 5 Mirror, 6 Mirror, 7, 8
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Props -
Toasty Subject, Disco Light by Ante Flan
ROBOs - Boxed. BananaN (Marketplace) [Pack of 4 Sizes, Love Heart]
Gummies, Robot Dita
Gummies, Robot Zima
Gacha Prizes -
Zigana. Robot PR. Kimberly
Zigana. Robot PR. Billy
Zigana. Robot PR. Jason
Zigana. Robot lamp. Gizmo
Zigana. Robot lamp. Astro
Zigana. Robot polaroid. Mirage

FFL - Wrapped Up In The Surf & Sand

A sweet Sari fabric inspired wrap skirt and top from Artizana, exclusive to Fashion For Life on now in Second Life make for the perfect beach combing look. Paired with amazing accessories, including these out of this world Sandals from [Maxi Gossamer], and a bag from JD, I am ready for a day by the surf and sea. 

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 - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Sandals - Martinique Pulmaria Flowers - RIGGED **New@FaMESHed**
Outfit -  Artizana - Lakshmi Mesh Sari Top & Skirt, Lotus Hair Flower **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bag - JD Bag Cassandra Green-Gold Right H
Bangles - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bangles - San Remo - Gold - R/L &  Gold Aged L
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing

Hair - pr!tty - Rain - .Version 1.
Hair Base - *League Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette - Pale
Skin - *League* Jen Pale ChinaDoll (Cleavage D)
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Umber
Lashes - MMS - Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
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 - PUMBY* Golden Collection - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Applier

Poses -
Label Motion, Mix #36 Pose 2 - Pose 4 - Pose 5 - Pose 6 
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Miami Beach - Florida     ~ Public Beach ~, La Cumbrita (227, 234, 21) - Moderate

No More Ms. Nice Girl

A new wig, Jenna, from the ever awesome TRUTH HAIR had me feeling like a bad bad girl. I set out to get my revenge on the grid, wearing items I tracked down at the Dark Style Fair, which is still in full swing until June 7th. Make sure you check it out, particularly if other June events are crowded to the rafters, there is so much dark and lovely to be had! Exposeur's Mean Machine pose set, also exclusive to the Dark Style Fair set the scene to perfection! Speaking of the scene, I headed out to my favorite grungy back alley, at the Cashmere Keane mainstore, to find that the closing sale is still in effect, so make sure you add it to your must shop list too!

Credits:
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Jenna [LoveJugs 2] - Reds **New Release!!**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (4.Spring) Black &Swallow Freckles Alice
Make-Up - Swallow Anja make up 6
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Blue (L)
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 - .Pekka. SLink Avatar Enhancement - Fingernails [Matte Strip]
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001
Body Tattoo -  Letis Tattoo :: Cetus v2 :: 100% :: MM14002

Shoes - *REIGN.- Alloy Heels- Grunge Edition **New@Dark Style Fair**
Jeans - alterego I legacy capris - light black wash **New@Dark Style Fair**
Top - [AMERICAN BAZAAR] Hot Shirt S Maroon **New@Dark Style Fair**
Cuffs - JD - Piramide Bracelet Left & Right

Necklace -  Zombie Suicide  :Z.S: Fancy Skull Necklace **New@Dark Style Fair**

Nose Ring - .random.Matter. - Sanza Nose Chain - Gold {L} **New@Dark Style Fair**

Poses -
{.:exposeur:.} Mean Machine 6 Pose Set (w/ Mirrors & Murder Bat Props) **New@Dark Style Fair**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Cashmere Keane/CLOSING SALE NOW!!!, Wolfs Wood (178, 227, 2064) - Moderate

Ducks In A Row

[Full Credits Below Post]

Sometimes, 'Getting Ones' Ducks In A Row' is like chasing Ice Cubes in a Hot Frying Pan. A little ridiculous, a lot useless, no matter how hard you try, they keep shifting out of place. This is sort of my theme this week, I need to let the ducks do their thing, and hope they get organized on their own.



Having had a painful and weepy day at the hospital, I was just happy to finally get home and find a minute to pull this long in the making post together. Ever since I got these sweet GACHA Birdy/Alchemy Spring Babies at The Chapter Four, this post has been germinating. 



Needing to build a space where I could unleash my little Ducky family meant a special build on my parcel. I wanted it to be kitschy and homey, lots of spring flowers and lots of pops of color and whimsy.  I had so much fun, I may leave it on the lot far below my sky box - just for kicks. 



I wanted to pull out lots of the goodies I have gotten from The Arcade, which closes down today, so I hope you all have been GACHA'd out for the time being. I admit, I went back at least three times, just wanted to try for some of the things I skipped the first time, and some things I wanted to have more of inventory, like these wickedly awesome -tb- Vintage Campers.



Lots of colorful clothing from a -new to me- shop, Luas Urban Style, and accessories made this look as geeky chic as I had hoped. Shoes from deeR are my new favorite kicks, with a zillion ways to customize them by color, textures, metals, prints, in all parts. While, I never managed to wrangle my ducks, so I tucked them safely back into my inventory. Now I am off to bed to read so I can let my real ducks hop into a row!

Credits:
Shoes - * .:: deeR ::. *, MESH higher HW shoes [Multi-Texture Change HUD]
Sweater - !gO! Dey, hoodie vest [Marketplace]
Shorts -  Luas Urban Style, Meg Shorts S Green
Tights - Luas Urban Style, Funny Tights Stars Socks
Headband - Luas Urban Style, pom pom headband yellow
Glasses - [Deadwool],  San Diego Glasses - pois red (NEW@The Arcade)

Necklace - *Epic* Kawaii Sweet Goo Necklace! {Plum} (NEW@Luck Of The Irish)
Bangle - JD - Piramide Bracelet Right (NEW@The Dressing Room)

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

Hair - Magika, [Hair] Such 

Skin - *League*,  Skin Erin Pale Aurorat Brunette Chest D (NEW @Skin Fair 2014)

Skin Add On - *League*, Erin Brows Black - Pale & Erin Tintable Lipstick - 3 (Included In Fat-Pack)
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 *League*]
Nails - [V/I],  Slink Hands Fingernails Applier - ROCK #1 (NEW@Rock Attitude Fashion Fair)
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Facial Tattoo - Letis Tattoo, :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Poses - 
Diesel Works
Glitterati Poses [Marketplace]
Props/Decor -
Birdy/Alchemy - Spring Babes - Ducky - Lemon, Winter, Butter, Chocolate, Midnight (NEW@The Chapter 4) 
[PM] Pixel Mode - THG - Small Clay Pots (NEW@The Arcade)
[PM] Pixel Mode  - THG - Watering Can (NEW@The Arcade)
Lark - Sunflowers (NEW@The Arcade)
Lark - Handkerchief Bunting (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Radio (Green)(NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Pink (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Blue (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Chair (Yellow) (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (NEW@The Arcade)
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (NEW@The Arcade)
Zigana . birdhouse . wicked (NEW@The Arcade)
::Fabuleux:: My lil Garden
LISP Mesh Bluebell Garden Arch
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence Middle Broken 1
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence with Posts - Yellow
LISP Mesh - Bluebell Fence with Posts
.lame - Tiara Laundry Basket - White
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 - white*b & a (Mesh)
HPMD* Sweet Garden Grass06 - mix(warm colors)*a & b (Mesh)
leaf .firefly grasses
2pTree Cherry Blossom by Sql Miles