A Little Fan GurL Time

There are a lot of things that I adore in Second Life. I am a huge fan of accessories in particular. I love bracelets all the way up my arms, I love bags, and heck, do I ever love my shoes. So this look is a great opportunity to go all Fan GurL on some of the best and brightest stars on the Grid in the accessories department.  Lindsey Warwick is quickly becoming one of the best and most dedicated shoe makers around, always impeccably textured, her shoes under the [L.Warwick] brand are simply foot candy. Her newest release is perhaos her best so far, available exclusively now at the My Slink Obsession Event, the [L.Warwick] Cordelia Platform Heels come with three strap variations, all at one incredible teeny tiny price. 

ISON by Harry Hyx is another total winner winner chicken dinner creator in my book. This newest ISON Summer Striped Net Bag is an example of a genius creation. It has specially crafted handles that fit perfectly in my Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands, the bag is also slightly curved away from the leg, so it photographs and wears beautifully without cutting into my Avatar. It also has those little details that make it superbly well crafted, textured stitches and details, sheer panels, and best of all, heaps of practical goodies inside the bag for the most realistic look. Get your own in a variety of color options exclusively at the new Uber Event.

Getting back to bangles, my personal favorite must-have jewelry item in Second Life, there is no one like Zaara Kohime to make my arms jingle jangle jingle with joy. Back when Summerfest 2014 was all the rage, I snapped up these absolutely luxe Indra Bangle Stacks from {Zaara Couture}. There is so much detail, so much color, and both gold and silver versions in the set, I couldn't live without them. I treasure all my Zaara jewelry, and have been collecting it for almost 7 years. Just try to pry it out of my pretty little mesh hands, I dare you. OK, Fan GurL session over for today, I need to go fan myself off, I am feeling hawt!

Credits: 
Hair - little bones. Two Weeks no.1 (Black&White) [Gacha Prize] **New@The Chapter Four**
Hair Base - .:EMO-tions:. HAIRBASE 10 - straight black
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (3.Spring) Black
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek **New@Cosmetics Fair Beach Party**
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Prisma~ Aqua Eye
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,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - #adored -  party amoeba manicure/pedicure {slink}**New@Cosmetics Fair Beach Party**
Leg Tattoo - NEO** : Lululala - Pan [Gacha Prize] 

Shoes - [L.Warwick] Cordelia -Platform Heels V1- Orange **New@My Slink Obsession**
Bag - ISON - summer striped net bag -right hand- (Mustard)  **New@Uber**
Top - *BOOM* Nyu Day Bikini Top (Tangerine)**New@Uber**
Skirt - .:CHEEKY:. Skater Skirt! Oca Mesh
Necklace - (Kunglers) TDRF #044 - necklace - Golden
Earrings - (Kunglers) TDRF #043 leaf earring - L - Golden
Bracelets - {Zaara Couture} : Indra painted stacked bangles *gold* L & R
Ring - =Zenith= Geometry Ring (Golden) R
Fan - B.C.C Summer's Dream Camera Mini Fan Sky Blue [hand] [Gacha Prize]  **New@The Dreamer's Factory**
Puppy - Alchemy/Birdy - Chi Chi Chihuahua - RARE [Gacha Prize] **New@The Chapter Four**

Poses - 
Le Poppycock, Hot Air Sets *A* & *B* **New@The Chapter Four**
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 -
BAIASTICE, BAIASTICE (126, 158, 25) - Moderate

Lizzy In August

I have fallen in love with my skins, the skins I bought at the last round of The Season's Story (Spring) from ^^Swallow^^. They are the Alice series, and I just love the glowing highlights that give them a luminescent appearance. They also take make-up really nicely from just about any other content creator, what is not to love. As I was perusing the blog feeds, I came across information about The Showroom Event, and spotted a pre-release version of a new skin from my favorite place, ^^Swallow^^. Well, always up for a new skin, I headed over and snagged up this stunning Lizzy skin in the Coffee skin tone. Since I already had the appliers, I figured a great skin for just $250L was a steal, and snatched it up. I was not disappointed in the least, this skin is so lovely, and even though it is a darker tone than I would normally wear, it still feels like 'me'. You owe it to yourself to try on a ^^Swallow^^ skin, just to see how you like them, there are heaps of different looks in the store, but if you want a deal, make sure you head to The Showroom and grab up the Lizzy while it is still available at a pre-release price.

Credits: 
Hair - *Milk* Hair~ The Top Knot (Browns) w/ *Milk* Basic Shaved Base Black
Skin - ^^Swallow^^ Lizzy Coffee Prerelease Black E **New@The Showroom**
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Umber
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,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - -{ZOZ}- Love Polish - (Slink) Fingernail/Toenail Hud

Shoes - *YS&YS* Capri Sabot Taupe
Tops - Coquet. August Top - Tropical **New@FaMESHed**
Skirt - [AMERICAN BAZAAR] Latex Mini Skirt - Red
Bag -  -David Heather- Bally Bag/Blood **New@L'accessoires**
Earrings - (Kunglers Extra) TDRF #045 - Earring - Copper **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Necklace - [The Forge] Beach Bum Necklace. **New@Uber**
Bracelet - Eudora 3D Runes of the North Bracelet  (Female) left
Watch - ^^Swallow^^ Watch Beige Gold **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Ring - =Zenith= Callas Flowers Ring (R)
Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing

Poses - 
(marukin), {dolce vita} blue woman, regal queen, sweet caramel, [forever] lithe stillness, playful heart, [ws_LADY] vespa or vesper?, [ws_FEMME] call me when you need me  [No Location Found]
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 -
*BOOM* Clothing Co. cute clothes for sexy girls since 2007, Existence (145, 72, 21) - Moderate

Genre - Sweet Marie

I adore history, and historical fiction, and since I am a complete book worm and movie geek, I was thrilled to find that this month's theme for Genre is Baroque. I jumped at the chance to play out my pre-revolutionary France costumed dreams. With strong leanings towards everything gilded and over the top, the offerings at this Genre round are positively Marie Antoinette-esque on the decadence scale. With wigs, like this fabulous Alli &Ali Designs Adelaide Hair and gowns the likes of ~The Library~'s Marie, you will want to find yourself a Versailles SIM tout de suite. That means "Right Away" for the linguistically impaired, but fear not, one need not know how to speak French to kiss like it. 

**Note: The Images Above Have Been Lightly Texturized For Artistic Effect.

See Below For A Non-Photo-Shopped Image.

Credits: 
Hair - Alli & Ali Designs Adelaide Hair Silver Moon **New@Genre**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (7 .Spring) Black
Extras -  Swallow Freckles Alice
Make-Up - .la petite morte. marie antoinette full makeup BONUS **New@Genre**

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes -  [Buzz] Crystal Eye - Sapphire **New@The KUSTOM 9**
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - PUMBY* Golden Collection - Slink Fingernail Applier

Shoes - .: ZcZ :. Antoinette Slipper - Bartholomew Blue **New@Genre**
Dress - ~The Library~ Marie -Blue **New@Genre**
Necklace - [Lost Junction] Marie Necklace - Therese - Gold/White **New@Genre**
Hose - *LACUNA* Sheer Heartseam Pantyhose - White 1
Bracelets - Kunglers TDRF #039 - Bracelets - Copper
Earrings - LaGyo_Mary earring Flower Gold
Rings - =Zenith= Geometry Ring (Golden) R & Geometry Stone Ring (Golden) L 

Poses -  
.mien. poses, {frivolity} 6 Pose Set **New@Genre**
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]

Decor -
[Fetch] Roque Set, Includes Ottoman, Chair, Table, Wall Art **New@Genre**
22769 ~ [Bauwerk] Baroque Armchair Gold/BW **New@Genre**
Rug - ~TTT~ A Grand Affair Carpet 2  
Wall Textures - ~TTT~ Nighty's Palazzo-An Elegant Mix of Periods & Styles (1)  

Waiting For A Delivery

It's Kitchen Delivery Day, and Daisy and I wait on the front porch for the moving van. I can't wait for my first full kitchen to be delivered so I can begin baking up a storm. I have been collecting recipes all over the grid, and will be baking for friends and my new neighbors too.  I opted to go casual with a great pair of cut-offs from Maitreya and a simple but functional tank from DRIFT. The tank top is HUD controlled with a dozen color/pattern options, and works well as a separate with almost any mesh or non mesh bottoms. New .ploom. hair for SUMMERFEST 2014 is perfect, and looks even sweeter with an itty bitty bow headband from {Mango Cheeks}, available from a Gacha at the Hello Sunshine Event. Daisy seems to be more patient than I am by far.

Credits: 
Hair - .ploom. Holli (large) - Ploomage (Reds) **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (9.Spring) Black
Add-Ons - Swallow Freckles Alice

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - Hello Dave, Slink AvEnhance - VIPs Peter Pan Collar (T/F) [Previous Group Gift]

Shoes - *REIGN- AHOY SANDALS- Tan [Gacha Prize] **New@Hello Sunshine Event**
Top - DRIFT Morning Tank [MESH] HUD Texture Change **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Shorts - Maitreya * #7 * Cut Off Jeans Shorts **New@COLLABOR88**
Facial Piercing - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing
Hair Bow - {Mango Cheeks} Dulcet Hairbow: Eggshell [Gacha Prize] **New@Hello Sunshine Event**
Necklace -  (Kunglers Extra) TDRF #042 Necklace - Golden**New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Ring - =Zenith= Geometry Ring (Golden) R **New@The KUSTOM 9**
Ring/Bangle Set - -FAUN- Geo Bangle -Gold- L & Geo Ring -Gold- L**New@The KUSTOM 9**
Pet - ZOOBY'S, ULTIMATE ZOOBY TAN PUG 9.0

Poses -
Purple Poses,  Briana 04 - 08, Carmem 01 - 05
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
Trompe Loeil - The Karin Cottage Sky
oyasumi / oyasumi times [Gacha Prize]

FFL - My Heart Belongs To Daddy

It's Father's Day here in Canada today, and today's post is one for my Daddy.  He is one of those strong silent types.  He has always worked hard to support his family, and we always had what we needed, and most of what we wanted while growing up.  Although he wasn't the hands-on parent that my Mom was, he shared his passions with us and it made for some amazing memories. Cottage Life, sailing on Lake Ontario, and driving trips to Florida. He may not be perfect, but he tries to be. My Dad is getting up there in years, but he will always be there for me, this is something I know. I am lucky to have him in my life. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!

Today's look is another featuring an Exclusive look from this years' Fashion For Life event. This lovely two piece gown from Sage is so pretty in this pink version, and it also comes in a fresh spring green version as well.  As with all items sold at FFL, a portion or complete proceeds of every item sold is a direct Linden dollar donation to Relay for Life of Second Life, the charity that raises real life dollars for the American Cancer Society.  

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: 
Gown - Sage Judy Pink Gown Top & Skirt Set **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Earrings - (Kunglers Extra) Esplendor Earring - Gold Rose
Bracelet - : Amorous : Bangled 1 Left
Clutch - Swallow Single Lady Pink
Shoes -  * VinCue ~ Lolee+Plats (Ivory)

Hair -  *ARGRACE* KAORU - Reds - Cherry Upper Part/Resize 
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Makeup - Swallow Anja Eye Make Up 2, Alice Freckles Tattoo Layer
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - Izzie's Innocent. Eyelashes - Gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Nails - Izzie's Slink Avatar Enhancement - FINGERNAILS/TOENAILS (Pearl)

Poses -
PoseMe, Veronica 2
Poseology, Elora 5
Purple Poses, Briana 08 - Carmem 01 - Lisanna 04
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor Location**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
****JAPAN TEMPURA ISLAND *** http://japan-tempura.blogspot.com/, tempura island (125, 43, 32) - Moderate

FFL - Precious Possessions

Lately there have been a number of friends who have been talking about the things they treasure most, and the heartbreak that comes when those things are lost or broken.  I know what they mean, and it doesn't necessarily correlate to a monetarily valuable item. It could be your Grandmother's Pyrex Pie Plate, or your Mother's Wedding China. It might be that lock of hair that came from your child's first haircut, or even that first lost baby tooth. The point is, these things cannot be bought, they don't mean much to others, but they mean the world to us because of the person who they came from. Second Life is an odd place to find precious possessions, but a lot of us are holding on to inventory that we may have purchased when n00bs, or even an items that was from a loved content creator that cannot be replaced.  Think about the things you treasure most in life, I doubt they are about the money.

This look is an instant favorite, partially because it is a dress from my own sister's shop [Girl Thursday], but because it is instantly elegant and so easy to wear. Better yet, 100% of the cost of this Exclusive Color dress goes directly to the Fashion For Life charity event. The shoes, from a long time favorite Bliensen + MaiTai, are equally brilliant, They come in scripted HUD multipacks with 6 different tones in a color range, plus gem and sole color options. Another FFL donation item, as is this lovely wig from *~*Damselfly*~*. 

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 - Bliensen + MaiTai Bolero - f. Slink High - Black&Brown **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Dress - [Girl Thursday] belted pencil dress_rose **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Clutch - [LDP] L'Douce Push -Lavander- Pastella Bag **New@Hello Sunshine Event**
Bracelets - Izzie's - Eternity Bracelet Rose Brown L **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Bangle - +Half-Deer+ Painted Rustic Bangle (Pysanka)  
Earrings -  (Kunglers Extra) Esplendor earring L - Gold Rose

Hair - *~*Damselfly*~* Kippar (Sml/Med) Mesh Big Pack **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Make-up - Swallow, Anja Lipstick Ultra Glossy 15, Anja Eye Make Up 1
Hairbase - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - Izzie's Innocent. Eyelashes - Gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
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]
Nails - PUMBY* Runway Collection - Slink Fingernail Applier

Poses -
.[posi+ivity]., Cara 2 - 4, Prissy 2, Sideview 3 - 5
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor Location**

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Venice @ PRADA SIM~Venezia City Showcase~, Yumix Prada (174, 117, 21) - Moderate

Nothing Boring About Beige

Today I feel rather plain, so I threw together what I anticipated to be a mood matching outfit, looking for a lot of ordinary old beige. Apparently, I failed miserably, because there is nothing remotely boring about this ensemble. My favorite part is the shoes. I have a weakness for everything from *REIGN., but these New Group Gift shoes are absolutely brilliant. They come with a HUD that allows for over a dozen full color and color/wood platform options. You can get them by joining the *REIGN. VIP group, which has a small $250L fee to join. Get the shoes in the past notices, even at that price they are a steal.

Credits: 
Hair - !lamb. Blue Monday (Mesh) - Obsidian
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black & Swallow Freckles Alice
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
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 - [V/I] [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] Slink Feet Toenails Applier - MATTE #2
Face Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 75% :: FC12001

Shoes - *REIGN.- LC Heels [New Group Gift, Available In History - $250L To Join]
Bag - Le Poppycock *Tea Time Sac*  Campagne
Jeans - *Shai* Polka Dot Jeans Beige
Top - MOLiCHiNO LahLah Halter
Rings - Schadenfreude, Waffles Ring (R)
Bracelet - Kunglers TDRF #039 - L Bracelet - Copper
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing

Poses -
Label Motion,  Lucia Pose 6, Mix #36 Pose 2
Ma Vie - Lost Feeling 01, 06, 07
Poses used in Tillie's Posing Studio Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
""D!va"" Main Store Isle, CalanDiva (128, 154, 23) - General