Genre - Madame de Pompadour

As a member of the French Court, Madame de Pompadour was the official mistress to Louis XV. More than just a consort, this woman was to become an important aide and advisor to the king, and was adept in navigating life at court, avoiding making an enemy of the queen. While opinions on her vary, she was known to be a great patron of the arts, and a champion of French National pride. Known as the "Little Queen" to her friends, she made Versailles her home, and what a home it was. I can only imagine the luxury, and only approximate it with some of the most fabulous decor and fashion items at this month's Genre event.

My little apartment is richly appointed with a fabulous canopied bed from Kalopsia, furniture from Languor, and a chandelier to rival the very best from [DDD]. I adore this sweet skin from Lumae, with it's darling heart shaped velveteen mole, the nail polish is also available at Genre, made by the adorable Frogstar. I feel like a true member of the French court in all these stunning embellishments, with a lovely brocade corset by Adoness:, necklace by :(Sad Harlekin): along with this huge scripted brooch from Eclectica. I mustn't forget to mention this little bit of lace decadence in a hair ornament by Spyralle. All together, a little naughty bit of fun in the boudoir. Visit Genre today and get your fill of gilded Barouque and Rococo finery.

Genre Items - 
Skin - Lumae ~ Delphine: 2-Cream/Versailles {Mid Cleavage/Freckles/LB} **New@Genre**

Nails - Frogstar - Carissimi Glitter Fingernails HUD **New@Genre**

Corset - Adoness: florence: corset: M: sky **New@Genre**

Necklace - :(Sad Harlekin): Pearls of Venus - Gold/Beige **New@Genre**

Hair Ornament - Spyralle Lace Fontange with Roses **New@Genre**

Brooch - Eclectica 'Blenheim' Baroque Brooch (chest attach) **New@Genre**

Poses - 

{NanTra}, Sarabande Set **New@Genre**
Decor -
[DDD] Baroque Crystal Chandelier **New@Genre**
Kalopsia - Le Lit de la Marquise (Gold) **New@Genre**
Languor Baroque Sale Box (Chair, Rug, Frame, Plinth & Flower Urn) **New@Genre**

Other Items -
Hair - TRUTH HAIR Dasha (Black & White Pack) **New Release**
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 - High Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider

Shoes - *{Junbug}* Mon Cher Pumps - Ivory [Slink High Foot]
Skirt - [LeeZu!], Cora Miniruffleskirt S /black
Stockings - .S&C.Sugar & Cyanide. Sheer Stockings - White
Ring - ~Muse~ Catherine Black Pearl Cocktail Ring (Platinum) [No Longer Available]
Ring - (Caroline's) White Pearl Bauble Flower Ring
Bracelet - ~SP~ White Pearl bracelet [No Longer Available]
Bracelet - (Second Mirage) Elise black pearl bracelet [No Longer Available]
Earrings - (Yummy) Work Pearls Stud  - White

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

FFL - All Together Now

Sometimes, taking separates parts and putting them together in a new way to make a whole can be a revelation. That's a lot of what medical research is about, like the research funded by FFL for the American Cancer Society. Taking knowledge of how different cells interact, looking at the abilities of viruses or hormones to affect cells or organs, and stealing the best ideas of mother nature, re-engineering them to work for us rather than against us. Cancer research in particular is all about taking bits of fascinating information and medical knowledge and using what is known to effect an unknown and possibly life saving reaction in the body. It's pretty miraculous when you think of it all.

Makes getting dressed every day seem like a no-brainer, but the same theory still holds. Break up the pieces of your wardrobe, re-combine them in new ways, and bring together something unexpected and kind-of fabulous. This look is a lot of fabulous Fashion For Life pieces, all with donations going to Relay for Life of Second Life, mixed up to make one new and eye catching combination. Including pieces from MIAMAI, [LeeZu!] , Bliensen + MaiTai, Pure Poison, *LACUNA*, and  .:EMO-tions:., all of the items here were shopped from around the Fashion For Life 2014 Event SIMs.  Isn't it wonderful when everything comes together.

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: 
Top - MIAMAI_Melody Luscious w/ Melody Brooch **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Skirt - [LeeZu!] Cora Miniruffleskirt /black **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Shoes - *LACUNA* Santorini Flats (Slink) - Black **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Earrings - Bliensen + MaiTai - Yasemine - Earrings (HUD Controlled) **New@Fashion For Life, Exclusive**
Bag - PP Pure Poison - Mbao Hand Bag - Right Hand **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor** 
Bangles - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bangles - La Cerlique - R & L - GOLD
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Rings - La Cerlique - L - GOLD

Hair - .:EMO-tions:. * SUSANNAH * Reds **Fashion For Life Donation Vendor** 
Hairbase - .:EMO-tions:. HAIRBASE 10 - Straight Intensive Red
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - {S0NG} :: Hope~ Hazel Eye
Lashes - *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Flat
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Nails - PUMBY* Ombre Collection - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Applier

Poses -
{NanTra}, Catwalk Queen 5, 5M **Fashion For Life Location**
(marukin), [dolce vita] Sugar Siren, Sweet Caramel, & [ws_LADY] Golden Coronet [No Current Location]
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 -
Cupcake Sim, Cupcake (135, 189, 29) - Moderate

Back To Black

Today is one of the hardest days I have had in so very long. Heartbreak is never easy, and no one seems to be able to escape the feelings of loss, anger, sadness, loneliness, and hurt that comes with risking your heart. I risked my heart, after being destroyed by a relationship in the past, and after two years of what I though was the best thing in my life, I am alone again. I can't deny the feelings in my heart, I don't know how long I will feel this way, but I am so very lost. It's hard when you still are in love with someone, someone who was your best friend and who you knew was your soul mate, and see them move in another direction, whatever the reason. Today I am mourning the loss of what could have been, for I had let myself dream of the future, and all those dreams are now dead. I wore this dress this past weekend, when I acted as a fill in DJ for a UVogue Fashion Show featuring Stiletto Moody shoes and LeeZu fashion designs, among others.



This dress was in my inventory, and I threw it on for the event, the LeeZu Betty Flexi Dress in Black is a very sexy number indeed, more so then I anticipated, so I slipped a lovely Black Sheer Desire camisole from **Battered Boudoir** on underneath to make it more modest for a daytime event. The shoes are Stiletto Moody Pinup Pumps in the Patent Color Set, with colour change versatility that I always find helps when pulling together a look in a hurry.

As I was DJing, I didn't need a handbag, so I went with some great jewelry looks. Starting with a simple pair of Claris Black Pearl Earrings from ~Muse~. The necklace is also in Black Pearls, from *kraftika, No.129, as is the Black Pearl Bauble Flower Ring from Caroline's Jewelry. I also grabbed a pair of spectacular Jujubes Gem Antique Silver Bangles from ~*Freah Baked Goods*~, with colour scripted gems set to Black Onyx.



Hair is a simple loose pulled back look from ETD, the beautifully sculpted Yvette style in Black, one of Elika's newer styles, and so nicely textured. The skin is -AnaLu- *inRainbows*, natural complexion, and a neutral toned make-up with subdued .greyish. shadow. Hazel Eyes are from Miriel, and Thora Lashes are from MMS (now LeLutka).

I know I will be OK, eventually, right now all I know is I need time. I have dear friends, I have close family, and I know that time heals all wounds. I have to get over the anger, the disappointment, the hurt of a broken heart, but I know that there is no other path for me. I simply have to move on and come back to being OK with myself, find my strength, and find my way out of the very dark place I now find myself in.

Shopping Details:
Dress - LeeZu, Betty Flexi Dress/Black
Camisole - Battered Boudoir, Sheer Desire Black Top
Shoes - Stiletto Moody, Pinup Pump (Patent Color Set)
Necklace - *kraftika, No.129, Black Pearls
Earrings - ~Muse~, Claris Black Pearl Earrings in Silver
Bracelets - ~*Fresh Baked Goods*~, Jujubes Gem Antique Silver Bangle
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Black Pearl Bauble Flower Ring
Hair - ETD, Yvette - Naturals I Pack (Black)
Skin - -AnaLu-, *InRainbows* NAT08 .greyish.
Lashes - MMS (now LeLutka), Thora Lashes
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel Eyes (Big)