Hair Fair - Can You Keep A Secret?

I can keep a secret, most of the time. Like when my sisters told me they were expecting, I was sure to get them to my favorite Obstetrician that I work with, and told them it was "not my news to share". So points for me for keeping secrets. But some secrets are too good to keep, like the new round of The Secret Affair that opens tomorrow, July 15th. Or, this great new /Wasabi Pills/ Midori style, available now Exclusively at the Hair Fair 2014. The hair is stunningly sweet, with a braid right up front and off center, simply lovely.  But back to The Secret Affair, where you can grab up this lovely little ruffled lace bit of a mesh fantasy dress from !gO!, I opted for the Sky blue color, but it was a close call, the half dozen options are all absolute stunners. So much goodness coming your way at both Hair Fair 2014 and The Secret Affair, sorry ladies, but I had to let the secret out!

Credits: 
Hair -  /Wasabi Pills/ Midori Mesh Hair - (Reds) Rouge **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - Swallow Freckles Alice, Swallow Anja Eye Make-Up 4

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)
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 - Ama. : SLink Nails : Glitter Dragon : Hands & Feet

Shoes - *YS&YS*,  Barcelona Desert TDR **New@The Dressing Room FUSION**
Bag - *BOOM* Retro Clutch - Sky
Dress - !gO!, Cameo Sky **New@The Secret Affair** Opens 7/15/2014
Necklace -  ::LEONARD:: Arabia Necklace [ silver ]
Ring & Bracelets - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - La Cerlique Set -Bangles -  L - SILVER, Bangles - Upper Arm - R - SILVER, Rings - R - SILVER

Poses - 
.ploom.,  Midnight - 6, Mvment - 3 Curvy, Mvment - 5 Curvy, Mvment - 6, P.Y.T. - 4 Curvy
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 -
****JAPAN TEMPURA ISLAND *** , tempura island (18, 143, 24) - Moderate

Hair Fair - Honey Blossoms

.ploom. has a bouquet of lovely new wigs available at the Hair Fair, which opens tomorrow. With 4 brand new styles, and all sorts of lovely little optional accessories, .ploom. will always be a favorite of mine. This brand new Honey style from .ploom. is just sweet and feminine, and comes with a lovely floral hairband accessory, which is optional, but can be changed via HUD into more than half a dozen color options, and either a gold or silver setting. I went full on sweet floral with this look, and it just feels so fresh, and just a little bit retro at the same time. Get ready to get your hair did, Hair Fair opens in a number of hours!

Credits: 
Hair - .ploom. Honey - Ploomage (Dipped Pack)  **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - Swallow Anja Eye Make Up 2

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes -  [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Angel
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 - Izzie's - Slink Avatar Enhancement - FINGERNAILS/TOENAILS (Pearl)

Shoes - -FAUN- Lita High Sandals -Mint-
Clutch - ::LEONARD:: Nightlife Clutch [white]
Dress - *katat0nik* (pea/average) Bloom Dress
Earrings -MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Earrings - Faylinn Flower Charm - E2 **New@FaMESHed**
Rings - (Yummy) Single Daisy  - White
Arm Wrap - +Half-Deer+ Spring Blossom Armlet - R (Tex. change)

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity]., Cara 5, Prissy1, Sideview1
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 -
****JAPAN TEMPURA ISLAND ***, tempura island (170, 36, 37) - Moderate

Cleaning House

Moving in to my new house means a little cleaning up before my new kitchen is installed. Helping me, of course, is my sweet little Monsieur Louboutin, my Alchemy Doge. I got ready for a little work around the house with this adorable casual -tb- Kimono Jacket and top set from Tres Blah, along with super cute -tb- Denim Cut-Offs, both available now at the brilliant SUMMERFEST 2014 Event. These super sweet and sturdy  M.birdie Boots are a Gacha Prize for less than $40L at the Tengoku no Rakuen Event on now too. Don't forget this super Sushi & Sakura sweet wig from TRUTH HAIR, you can only get it at The Arcade Gacha Event, which is on for just a little longer. Now go shop!

Credits: 
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Sakura Hair w/ Flowers & Sushi (Browns) **New@The Arcade Gacha Event**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (8.Spring) Black
Add-Ons - Swallow Freckles Alice

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Forrest
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 - PUMBY*  Vivid Collection - Slink Fingernail Applier

Shoes - # M.birdie::_RoperWesternBoots_Crimson **New Gacha Prize@Tengoku no Rakuen**
Jacket/Top - -tb- Summer Kimono - Casual **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**
Shorts - -tb- Astrid Denim Cut Offs - Stripes **New@SUMMERFEST 2014**
Socks - ~ Cannibelle ~ Plain Ankle Socks - Silver 2

Necklace - ::LEONARD:: MY MUSTACHE  ~NECKLACE [black]

Facial Piercing - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing
Drink - Flowey vanilla / flowey's original milkshake (WEAR ME!)
Pet - Alchemy - Doge -  French bulldog - Cream **New Gacha Prize@The Chapter Four**

Poses -
{Imeka}, Amelie - Pose 1, Pose 3, Pose 8 [No Current Location Found]
Purple Poses, Briana 04
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD

Avatar Eye Control - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
{what next} Spring Clean Bucket & Mop Decor [Previous Arcade Gacha Item]
floorplan. soda crate stack
Trompe Loeil - The Karin Cottage Sky

Girl To The Max

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I may be partial because she is my real life twin sister, but Anessa Stine is one of my favorite content producers in Second Life. She can take a blank canvas, like this mesh maxi dress, and work it to look like silk. Lovely details like the tuned edge at the seams, and the drapes and folds are all hand painted. You can get this amazing summer dress from [Girl Thursday], which actually is a two-piece fooler that even has boobie appliers, for only $95L at the new round of My Attic at The Deck which starts at midnight tonight. You have to move fast, the event is only 10 days in duration, but then you can snag it in the main store afterward at it's regular price. It comes in six fabulously fun color variations, so get to the My Attic event and get loads of goodies for less than $100L! 

Credits: 
Hair - Magika, [03] Dusty
Skin - [ iren ], Molly (Pale)
Eyes - IKON, Ascension Eyes - Blue (L)
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Flat 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]
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight *Softer* 

Shoes - {Mango Cheeks} Melu Sandals: Robin **New@The Chapter Four**
Maxi Dress - [Girl Thursday] 2 piece maxi dress top & skirt_gold abstract **New@My Attic at The Deck**
Necklace - .::DD::. Distorted Dreams Caroline Necklace

Bangles - Tee*fy Colour Blocking Minimalism  Bangle - Sunshine L

Rings - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Rings - Talia Cluster - Ring1 - Large (R) & Small (L)
Coffee - ::LEONARD:: Coffee to Go 

Poses - 

(marukin) Dolce Vita Set, Femme Set [Rebuilding, No Location Available]

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
The Lo Lo Shopping SIM, Lo Lo

May Flowers

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Credits: 
Hair - tram  D427 hair / classicblack **New@COLLABOR88**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (3.Spring) Black & Swallow Freckles Alice

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Blue (L)

Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat

[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow ]

Nails -  -{ZOZ}- April Polish 03 Fingernail (Slink) Hud **New@Funny Puppet Fair**

Boots - [geek.] Puddle-Hopper Boots -Cream (Common) [Gacha Prize]
Back Pack - *May's Soul*  Shop Sac, Flower Version - Flower Bag
Glasses - (Yummy)  CatEye Corner Rose Shades - Pastel
Top -  [:: JesyDream ::] Knit sweater Heart LOVE **New@Funny Puppet Fair**
Shorts - Coquet. Peddlers  - Dirty Denim **New@FaMESHed**
Ring - -{ZOZ}- Floral Heart Ring **New@Funny Puppet Fair**
Facial Piercings - :Diamante:  Lust Facial Piercing

Mouth - ::LEONARD:: Summer Daisy ~Mouthpiece ~ (pink)
Flowers - The Secret Store - Wild Flowers - Bouquet/Cowslips [Previous Arcade Gacha Item]

Poses -
**Poseway** Vuitton Set
**bbqq** Rest Set
*ED* Alea Set Eternal Dream Poses

*PosESioN* Pose Fair Gifts

Avatar Eye Control & Facial Expressions - 

AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
-tb- Vintage Camper - Pink (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
-tb- Vintage Camper - Blue (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
-tb- Spring Living - Chair (Yellow) (Previous Arcade Gacha Item) 
-tb- Spring Living - Clothesline (Previous Arcade Gacha Item)
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

My Blogging Journey

Strawberry Singh, super blogger and a real star in the SL Blogging Unviverse, has a way of making us all think about blogging in a new light. Her meme challenges push us past the normal mode of our own blogs, and get us to think about other things that make us who we are, and therefore influence the way we blog, and the why of it too. This week's challenge is a follow-up on one done last April, when I was, shall we say M.I.A in SL. This is my chance to get in on the action, I have been blogging my Second Life since 2007. Things sure have changed, and so have I. Here is My Blogging Journey. Hope you share yours too, and remember to share your post in the comments over at Ms. Berry's Blog.

Meme instructions: Copy and paste the following questions and answers to your post, delete my answers and input your own. Don’t forget to leave a link to your post in the comments on Ms. Berry's Blog so others can come by and read your answers as well!

1. Which electronic devices do you use to blog with? I use my desktop computer for everything from taking my images in-world, to PS Elements cropping, and posting and editing with flickr. 
2. Do you have a mission statement for your blog, if so, what is it? I don't have a formal mission statement, but I think I might add one. I guess it boils down to what I consider art, SL content creation and fashion is a form of self-expression and art to me. I love to showcase what I think is the best of the best, and let it speak for itself. I take IP and original content creation very seriously, and I try my best to express that by avoiding content I feel is questionable. That is a choice and a statement at once. I try not to get involved in politics or dram on my blog, it is about the best things in my Second Life, and often my real life bleeds into my blog posts. I want to share the positive aspects of SL, and document my own journey at the same time.
3. How do you feel about blogs that use their platforms to spread negativity? I Generally don't know of blogs that are negative in nature, and maybe that is blissful ignorance, but I try to avoid them in any case. I just think there is enough negativity in the world without seeking it out or contributing to it any further.
4. Are you a grammar junkie? Do you thoroughly check your blog for errors before posting and/or do you judge other people’s posts if they contain errors? In general I don't worry too much about how others choose to express themselves, be it a flurry of rants that are full of grammatical or spelling errors, or cussing. I try to read my posts over before publishing, but I know there are some errors I miss. 
5. If you could switch blogs with another blogger who would it be? Probably Strawberry Singh, she has a way of bringing bloggers together that I admire, and she does beautiful photographs that I could never manage even if I had the technology. Beyond her challenges and memes, she covers so many topics and issues related to SL, I admire the scope of her writing, her amazing sense of humor, and her humility.
6. Has your blog/blogging style evolved over the year(s)? How? Absolutely. As I have blogged over the years, I have become more aware of the issues of around Intellectual Property, and I am more careful about what I want to represent on my blog. The quality of my images has improved as well. I went from some seriously questionable collage type images in the beginning, to studio only set-ups, to branching out now and looking for great places around SL to showcase in my posts. Also, giving credit to everything I possibly can is really important to me now. That means poses, props, locations, and everything in between. If I show it, someone might want to know where it can be found, and I want that information readily available to them.
7. What is the most extraordinary thing that has happened to you because of blogging? I feel like I am so blessed to have met the amazing people I have over the years, and many are fellow bloggers or designers.  It's not about having the widest reach, most hits, or the best syndication. I am proud of the connections I have made as a blogger, ones that are still strong even after 4 years of absence.
8. When it comes to Second Life blogs, there are different styles: Fashion bloggers, Lifestyle & Travel bloggers, Informative bloggers, and more. Which style do you prefer and where do you feel your blog fits in? There is no doubt that I am a fashion blogger by default, but I also love to highlight events that I find fun and worth visiting.  I guess it depends on the mood of the day and the moments in time, but I have blogged a little bit of all of it.
9. What has blogging taught you? It has taught me that I am a part of a larger community, and that I need to be responsible for the words I use, the issues I highlight, and the positions I take in my posts. I have made mistakes, I have taken sides in disputes that didn't concern me, I have said things I regret to others in the community. I can't take that back, I can only say I am sorry and hope to be a better person in the future. I can only change my own behavior and hope others will forgive. I am not perfect.
10. Share your top 3 tips for new bloggers. 

• Blog what you want to, and not what others are blogging, it's not about always being the first to show off things, it's about showing others what works for you.
• Don't be afraid to mix things up. You don't have to wear 'Designer A' from head to toe, you can wear things by 'Designer A' and six other content creators to give it your own flair.
• Unless you are prepared for the backlash, never blog mad or drunk or stoned or any combination of the above. It's just like texting, once it's out there, someone may see it, save it, or screen grab it, and you may feel different in the morning. Try to be kind and refrain from judgement of others. If you don't know the whole story, you are going to have a bad time.

 
Credits: 
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Betsy [Unrigged] (NEW RELEASE)

Skin - *League*  Skin Erin Pale Mint Brunette Chest D w/ Erin Brows Black - Pale
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Hazel (L)
Lashes - MMS-Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]

Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink Female Feet (AvEnhance) XS - Flat

[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League* ]

Nails -  Hello Dave - Slink AvEnhance - Ophelia's Ascent RARE (Gacha Prize)
Facial Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001
Nightgown - Tee*fy Aurora  Nightdress - OceanCatch
Necklace - ::LEONARD:: Vintage Heart Pendant Necklace -silver-
Watch - [ glow ] studio - Boyfriends Watch with bracelets (rose gold)

Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing

Pose - Dream Print - All Talk 1 (Pose Fair 2014 Free Gift)

Decor -
floorplan. Salon Set (Complete Gacha Set) [Previous Arcade Gacha Exclusive]
This is a Fawn - Embroidery Hoop Art [win or die] 
-tres blah- Vanity Set (Gacha Set - No Rares) [Previous Arcade Gacha Exclusive]
{XO} Vanity Make Up [Luck Of The Irish Gacha Fair Item]
O.M.E.N - Dear John - Pin Cushion [Previous Arcade Gacha Exclusive]
PILOT - Nail Polish Rack Deux [White]
TA Ikon Clothes Rack
llorisen //ciaran skybox

Glitter Burps & Bunny Sniffles

[Glitterburps, Here Comes My Baby]

Today's silly bunny look is a wonderful mish-mash of great items that I love, and some fantastic quirky poses from the aptly named Glitterburps. Now available exclusively at Pose Fair 2014, which opened just a few hours ago, you can snag up these great poses and have a whole lot of fun taking snaps of yourself.

[Glitterburps, Here Comes My Baby]

The first three images in today's post contain poses from the Here Comes My Baby 5 pose set from Glitterburps. I found them to be adorable, and endlessly inspiring, as I pulled out my AnyPose HUD and made some silly faces to go along with them. I am not sure if I am out of gas and looking for car help, or if I have to pee, but I can't help but giggle at this whole scenario.

[Glitterburps, Here Comes My Baby]

From the Oh Joy 5 pose set, I picked the following pose to show off, since I look like I may be trying to flag down a passerby. These poses have great feet positions, and lots of different arm/hand positions that work perfectly with my Slink hands and feet. There were so many great poses, I have a few more shots in my flickr stream to show them off.

[Glitterburps, Oh Joy]

This final lying down pose, is a Glitterburps first, a new pose Gacha available at the Pose Fair 2014.  There are 6 poses available, the rare one being a cute couples pose.  As I was riding solo on this trip, I chose to be cute bunny roadkill for my final shot, either that or I got tired of waiting for help. In either case, make sure you get your bunny butt to Pose Fair 2014 and see all the wonderful on offer, making sure you stop in to check out Glitterburps.

[Glitterburps, All Of Me]

Hoppy Easter Sunday To Those Who Celebrate, Happy Allergy Season To All!

Poses -  
Glitterburps - Here Comes My Baby 5 Pose Set (NEW@Pose Fair 2014) [Review Set]
Glitterburps  - Oh Joy 5 Pose Set (NEW@Pose Fair 2014) [Review Set]
Glitterburps  - All Of Me Gacha Pose Set -  $25L/Play (NEW@Pose Fair 2014) [Review Set]

Credits: 
Hair - ""D!va"" Hair "Norma" (Type B)(Garnet)

Skin - *League* Jen Sunkiss Musk (Cleavage D) 

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 - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from *League* ]
Nails - Hello Dave - Slink AvEnhance - Dark2Nude Ombre
Lashes - MMS, Thora Lashes [No Longer Available]
Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Stars (L) :: 100% :: FC12001

Shoes - ::EM:: Cheetah Purple Ballet Flats

Bunny Ears -  + A&A + Lovely Forest Bunny [Scripted] (Previous 50L Friday Item)

Pants - E-Clipse Maya Purple Shades Pant (NEW@Monochromatic Fair)
Vest - Schadenfreude, Flamingo Leopard Deep V Vest (Previous 50L Friday Item)
Tank Top - Armidi Limited - Classic Loose Tank [White]
Jacket - [Cynful] Cropped Denim Jacket - Blue (NEW@The 100 Block)
Bracelets - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bracelet - Summertime Easy Living Set

Necklace - - Pr!cK - FacE CapS { Happy } [Gacha Prize, NEW@Monochromatic Fair]
Ring - ::LEONARD:: Broken Angel Ring -pink- *l*
Facial Piercing - .:ellabella:. Mariejean (Scripted)

Avatar Eye Control & Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [FREE On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]

Location -
floorplan SIM, floorplan mainstore location