Patchwork Cute

This post took a whole lot of effort to piece together, just like a patchwork quilt. I took me days to get the style together, then to hunt for a cute location, another two to finally get my photos done (thank you SL), and yet another day to track down all my location SLurls and event landmarks. I hope it was worth it, it takes a lot of work to look this cute. Thank goodness for great new hair from .ploom., Missy is available now exclusively at The Big Show. I almost always wear my hair up like this in my everyday, and the pumped up bun on top is pretty accurate (even though my hair is very salt and pepper, white/grey and black). It's mainly because I am way overdue for a trim, like years overdue, and my long hair reaches my lower back. Not sure if it looks as cute in real life as it does on my avatar, but I am going with it.

Credits: 
Hair - .ploom. Missy - Ploomage (Browns) **New@The Big Show**
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - -Glam Affair - Artemis - Asia 04 D **New@COLLABOR88**
Brows - -Glam Affair - Artemis Brows - Tintable (New) **New@COLLABOR88**
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek
Add On - Swallow, Anja Eye Make-Up 1
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Forrest
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Mid Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from -Glam Affair -]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio Innocent. eyelashes - gentle & *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - Flair - Fingernails Applier Slink A/E - set 225 **New@My Slink Obsession**

Shoes - *CASHMERE* Heart of Glass Platform/Wood (Checker) [Now David Heather]
Bag - Emery Uber Bag - Eden **New@Uber**
Dress - / t r a u m /  Open shoulder tassel ops  **New@The Chapter Four**
Stockings - A*S Garter Sock_purple_ (w/ Appliers)
Ring - Schadenfreude Dark Chocolate Bonbon Heart Ring L [Gacha Item]
Ring - Schadenfreude Milk Chocolate Dollop Bonbon Ring R [Gacha Item]

Necklace/Earrings - :Madness: 3D Glasses Earrings & Doctor Who 3D Glasses Necklace

Ice Cream -  /// offbeat /// ICE Factory Rabbit - 08  [Gacha] **New@The Chapter Four**

Poses - 
.[posi+ivity]., Cara 4, Prissy4, Prissy6, Sideview2, Sideview4, Cassie5
Tillie's Posing Studio - Standalone HUD v.5.0
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Location -
Cupcake sim , Cupcake (161, 188, 29) - Moderate

In The Night Garden

Just a sweet look for a month's end composed of a lot of great items I have snagged at various events around the grid. Most are still going strong, some end in the next few days, so don't wait to get out there and visit while the crowds are thinning and the shopping is lag free and stress free at the same time. Among my favorite events are My Attic at The Deck, where everything is less than $100L, and the Cosmetics Fair Beach Party, where you can change up your whole look with some brilliant little additions to your favorite skins. I love discovering new to me content creators, and both events are full of wonderful examples of new content and new to me brands. Happy end of the month shopping day everyone!

Credits: 
Hair - .ploom. Sea Salt - Ploomage (Browns) **New@My Attic at The Deck**
Hair Base - *League* Erin Hairbase Tattoo Brunette -Pale
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (1.Spring) Black
Freckles - .Pekka. Light freckles + heart upper cheek **New@Cosmetics Fair Beach Party**
Make-Up - {Wicked} Peach - Bright Lights 1**New@Cosmetics Fair Beach Party**
Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer
Eyes - [Buzz] Crystal Eye - Sapphire
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,  *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - {Wicked} Peach - Nails - Neon Fades **New@Cosmetics Fair Beach Party**

Shoes - +Half-Deer+ Plastique Stripe Wedge Booties - Candy Pink
Outfit - The Secret Store - Kiara Romper - Aztec **New@COLLABOR88**
Bag - -FAUN- Saki Metallic Wristlet -Holographic / 2- **New@My Attic at The Deck**
Necklace - 1005 Cup Icecream Necklace-Raspberry Ripple-1005 1 [Gacha Prize] **New@Okinawa Summer Festival**
Bracelet - {W&R} Witches & Rats Gemmed Bracelet - Pink & Blue
Bracelet - _CandyDoll_ BFF Bracelet Blue - Right
Toy - NEO** Summer Pinwheel - 19 [Gacha Prize] **New@Okinawa Summer Festival**

Poses - 
{Imeka}, Juice - Pose 1, 2, 3, 4, Sits 01 - Pose 2, 5
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 -
BananaN Mainstore, Glendower (207, 151, 1283) - Moderate

Hair Fair - Ophelia In Exile

Do you ever feel like a Princess living in Exile? For me, it's pretty much an all the time thing. Where is my castle, where is my entourage? Well, at least I can dress like a princess in Second Life, even a mythical princess from the Kingdom of Ketsugo. It's easy peasy with stunning fantasy wear, like that on offer at The Secret Affair, which opens tomorrow. This time there is a Mid-Summer Night's Masquerade theme that I am totally crunching on, and when I got a peek at the super awesome Gacha machine from Luas, I just had to take a spin. The Ophelia skirts are all common items, and come in a lush palette with almost a dozen options, just play for your size and see what color you get. On the first try I got this Emerald tone, and when I opted for a second try, just to see what else I could add to my wardrobe, I managed to luck out and get the RARE Ophelia full armor set, including all the pieces worn on the upper body. How awesome is this set? Very!

I managed to work in the lovely little [MONS] Septum Ring I purchased at Project Limited, which is a limited edition item, which makes me feel pretty exotic. Now back to the Exile, this Stone Cold Seduction style is available now and Exclusively at Hair Fair 2014. It is the perfect style for the Role Play lovers, who also want a style that is hella sexy for everyday. So many events, so few minion to do my bidding - er - shopping. What is a princess to do?

Credits: 
Hair - Exile::: Stone Cold Seduction (Dark Reds) **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 - Lavender
Hands - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Hands - Elegant1 R & Flat L
Feet - Slink, Avatar Enhancement Feet - Flat Height
[Note: Above Textured With Slink Advanced HUD from Swallow]
Lashes - [ glow ] studio, Innocent. eyelashes - gentle w/ *League* Avatar Eyelash Hider
Nails - -{ZOZ}- Solid Spring 2014 - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Hud

Shoes - fri. - Wayfaring.Sandals (Tan) 
Skirt -  Luas Ophelia Skirt Emerald **New@The Secret Affair** Opens 7/15/2014
Armor Set - Luas Ophelia Armor Set (RARE) [Gacha Prize] **New@The Secret Affair** Opens 7/15/2014
Nose Ring -   [MONS] / MESH - Septum Ring (Style6) Gold **New@Project Limited**
Rings - MG [Maxi Gossamer] Rings - Talia Cluster - Ring1 - Large - R, Ring1 - Small - L

Poses - 
.ploom.,  P.Y.T. - 4 Curvy, Tender - 3,  Trick - 1, Trick - 3
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 -
Forgotten City, Forgotten City (76, 180, 23) - General

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 - A Hipster With The Blues

It's the H word, and some people simply won't use it. But I say, if you are Hipster and you know it, shout Hooray! This amazing wig from Blues., called Emilia, is the most fabulously Hip wig to flip on the grid, so says me. It tucks back behind the ears with a soft bed-head like wave, the bangs are starkly short, so short they look like a toddler with a pair of safety scissors went at them. But it is 100% awesome, and just the style that the Hipster girl in me craves. You can only get it Exclusively at Hair Fair 2014 at the moment, so make sure you hit up Blues. and get your taste of Hipster heaven right frippen now! 

Credits: 
Hair - Blues. Emilia (Dark Browns) **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - Swallow Freckles Alice, Swallow Anja Eye Make-Up 1

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - IKON Ascension Eyes - Green (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 - .Pekka. SLink Avatar Enhancement - Fingernails [Matte Strip]

Shoes - *REIGN. - MaryJanes- Cheetah- Rare [Gacha Prize]
Bag - Schoen, Antique hand bag (non script) [Past Japan Fair 2014 Gift]
Top - ::drbc:: Razor Sweater - Purrfect Bow
Pants - Wertina Biker Pants - Black
Necklace - [DDL] She & Him (silver) [Tinted]
Earring - [ glow ] studio - Sparkling father (Wisteria) R

Rings - *CASHMERE&KEANE* Caicko Knuckleduster/FEMALE(Rosegold) [No Current Location Found]

Piercings - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing

Poses - 
.ploom., Midnight - 1, - 2 Curvy, - 4, - 5 
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 (174, 157, 24) - Moderate

Hair Fair - Olli Always Love You

What can I say, I am a girl who loves some bangs. Long and eyelash grazing, straight  or whispy, curled or fringed, if it's got bangs, I am usually sunk. So it is fairly obvious that the moment my bang covered eyes saw this Hair Fair 2014 release from Fashionably Dead, loveably named Olli, I was all up in this wig! I love the Ombre effect in this style, it is particularly nice. I think I can say with certainty that you will find a texture you can love just as much from among the variety of options. You can only get it at the Hair Fair for now, so get there any way you can! Oh Olli, you had me at hello!

Credits: 
Hair -  (fd) Olli - Dark Ombre 4 **New@Hair Fair 2014**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (6.Spring) Black
Extras - *League* Isla Lipstick - , Swallow Freckles Alice, Swallow Anja Eye Make-Up 1

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 - -{ZOZ}- Solid Spring 2014 - Slink Fingernail/Toenail Hud

Shoes - *PROMAGIC* Grass -Beige Black
Bag - *BOOM* Studio Tote (Pink) no pose
Dress - =Zenith= Bow Dress (Flower) w/ Bow Belt 
Bracelets - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Bangles - Sparkly Pearl Cuff - R & L - SILVER
Ring - MG [Maxi Gossamer] - Rings - Talia Cluster - Ring1 - Large - R
Piercings - :Diamante: Gluttony Facial Piercing

Poses - 
.ploom., Backspacer 02, Forgetting 06, Heartbeats 06, Kawhat? 05
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 -
The Theme Park, Woodland Park (199, 5, 21) - 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

Someone's In The Kitchen

Well, back to the day to day of my Second Life, and my Kitchen has been installed and I have set everything up. I have already made a heap of Jams and Jellies, taking advantage of the early summer fruits and berries.  I love all the little details I was able to pack into my new kitchen, with a decidedly retro feel, it is homey and warm.  It looks like someone, likely my kitten, has already been into the milk this morning. Oh well, something to clean up is never a bad thing when it means spending more time in my lovely bright kitchen.  Come on over and share some Raspberry Cake with me, I can't possibly eat it all myself, and I will put the coffee (or tea) on for us.

At home, I always go for a casual look, and jeans and a loose top are pretty much my standard go-to uniform.  It doesn't mean I have given up entirely on my love for fashion and shoes, and this pair of lovely Debbi Wedges from [LVLE] is the perfect pop of color. You can get your own pair now for 50% OFF the regular price at The Family Flea Market, they come in a slew of pretty colors too. I am loving my new nail polishes from Ama., and have now declared myself to be officially addicted to SLink nail polish appliers. I have more then I can even count at this point.

Credits: 
Hair -  .ploom. Inge - Reds **New@Oh My Gacha**
Skin - Swallow Alice Porcelaine (8.Spring) Black

Facelight - *League* Windlight Facelight Softer

Eyes - [Buzz] Ardent Eyes - Angel
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 Polish : Glitter Dragon
Tattoo - Letis Tattoo :: Libitina :: 100% :: FULL14004

Shoes - [LVLE] Debbi Wedge - Red **New@The Family Flea Market**
Jeans - Rebel Gal :: Lee 3 Year Fade Jeans/Smoke Metallic. [No Location Found]
Shirt - *Fishy Strawberry* Relaxed Sweater - Dark Grey
Glasses -  [ bubble ] Retro Glasses V2
Earrings - [Fetch] Mush Earring  - Red
Bracelet - tapi :: cashmere wrap (brat) (R)
Bracelet & Ring Set - -FAUN- Geo Bangle -Gunmetal & Geo Ring -Gunmetal- L
Facial Piercings - :Diamante: Lust Facial Piercing

Poses - 
. Infiniti . - F. Basics 008 Mirror, 009 Mirror, 010, 011 Mirror, 012, 013
Tillie's Posing Studio V 5.0 - Standalone HUD
Avatar Eye Control/Expressions - 
AnyPose Expression HUD [Free On Marketplace or Inworld @Phate Sheppard Creations]
Decor -
Trompe Loeil - The Karin Cottage Sky
Trompe Loeil- Retro Kitchen - Standalone Pieces (White) PG
The Loft - Gerzzo Kettle Black
The Loft - Gerzzo Tin Cannisters Blue
The Loft - Gerzzo Microwave Oven Blue
The Loft - Gerzzo Cart Red
The Loft - Gerzzo Chair Red
The Loft - Gerzzo Dining Table White
The Loft - Gerzzo Place Setting Pink
The Loft - Gerzzo Place Setting Blue
-tb- Pastry Mania - Raspberry Cake [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Coffee Pot [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Scale (Red) [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Misc [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Preserves [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Bowls [Gacha Prize]
-tb- Kitchen Basics - Bakeware [Gacha Prize]
floorplan. recipe tin
floorplan. vintage milk caddy
floorplan. soda crate stack
*Second Spaces* Ready to Bake - baking pans 2 [Gacha Prize]
Second Spaces - Well-stocked Pantry - complete set [Gacha Prizes]
{what next} Spring Clean Bucket (green) [Gacha Prize]
{what next} Mop Decor (rez) [Gacha Prize]
oyasumi / toaster v2 / RARE [Gacha Prize]
oyasumi / oyasumi milk (with cereal) [Gacha Prize]
***Note: Gacha Prize Items May No Longer Be Available