Burn it down

The city burned around her as she stood on her usual perch, the column gatepost of the Bloodbank lot. So much had changed here in the years since the fall through the rift, buildings had come and go, only some had made it this far unscathed, or with any whiff of their original function, and even these were now cracking and crumbling in the heat of the flames. From here, she could see all roads leading to the bank. High enough up to feel more free, out of any crowds that may gather, but keeping these well within sarcasm range, and certainly able to reach most visitors with the flick of a well aimed peanut. The city had been through a lot lately, what with the giant psychotic squid, its squidlings and the flood that had ensued. Floods were nothing new, the city even smelled a little fresher for a while, and at least this time, flames had followed, burning away sludgy residue. She felt no fear of the flames, though many citizens had fled. Fire had been her pain relief, her saviour, had kept the shreds of her sanity safe from the howling horrors at the core of her mind. What would come next, she could only imagine, and enjoy the rare sensation of warmth on her skin. 

Apologies, current RP logs are saved on my home PC - so ya'll have to make do with some of Vyl's musings on the destruction of the City of Lost Angels. There are many things I hope will stay in the new build - the Addams Family Garden of Eden Nudes that have always graced the bar, be it The Last Round - or The Zodiac. Obviously the Taxi! In CoLA, the graffiti often provides the most succinct and profound life lessons - whether it's 'improvements' Vyl scribbled over other factions' posters, or the longer lasting... Just remember folks;

The cake is a lie.

and Lost Angels will always be the place where the weak are killed, and eaten.

Hair :  Magika - Today

Skin : : S u g a r : Cry My Heart Out -C- :3:

Blood :  +REDRUM+ +Give Me More+

Shirt :   +REDRUM+  Baphomet T-Shirt Grey

Pants :  Blueberry - Ross - Leather Pants

Hands and Feet : Slink Avatar Enhancement Hands V2.1 Slink Avatar Enhancement Feet High V2.1

Shoes :  [Miseria] Slayer Platforms - Blood

Skyfall to a new World

The world had changed. The sky had fallen. One way of life ended, and another began. The change had been abrupt, though it had started decades past. People had refused to see it. People had denied it, even once the effects of change were manifest. Only once it was too late did their eyes, blinded by scales of profit, finally clear. Only then went up the cry of the elite, echoing that which others had sung for years. "We need to change!" All too soon these belated truths turned to others... "It's too late." Denial turned to despair, and the aching search for someone to blame besides themselves. "Why were we not told?" "It's not our fault..." Shards of sky fell, tumbling down, scything through oceans and smashing the cities. High above, there was a new sky, and far below, new people to enjoy it. Not everything from the world before had passed into nothingness, it never had and it never would. New beings formed from all things into which creativity had been poured. All which had been loved found new form here. From the cloth she had once been, the weaver's care gave her breath. The world's old desires and pleasures gave her purpose, and a hunger. Her old design still lingered, silvery light now on her skin, her past showing clear. Her creator's taste for donuts found a place in her also, never anticipated, she intended to enjoy it, and this new world, for all it was worth.

There are times when I can be misanthropic. Even at those times, so I'm told, my rantings are hilarious enough to make it worthwhile. Other times, I'm blown away by how helpful people can be - cue the superfriends who can pick out and name a hairstyle I'm looking for from an image with no credits! <3

Skin :  :Sugar: [5] DB Avril - Teeth
Lolas : Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts
Tattoo :  Folly - Tintable Glaze - Serpentine - Light
Hair :  Magika [Hair] Shimmer (03)
Hairband : .{yumyums}. {Pinkie} EatMe Headband
Eyes :  .::Kre-ations::. Eclypse eyes{Neptune / Pluto}
Dress : Luas Tarna - Black

Folly, formerly Skinthesis, has opened a new mainstore, and Cane has produced some amazing tintable tattoos for the occasion. They come in Dark, Med and Light tones, but can be modded to your heart's content. They also come with appliers, making them even more versatile for those with body add ons!
Folly

The lovely Io at YumYums is at her headband madness again - seriously some of the upcoming releases are so glittery I nearly died -. This donut version was a taster (groan - didn't even intend that pun as I typed it) - keep eyes out at the mainstore for newness soon!
YumYums

There is a free script available on Marketplace which allows more flexibility with clothing layers on your Lolas. I know in the past I have managed to have more than one layer showing, but I'd be damned if I could recreate that spark of genius. This script - produced by the Lola's creator - allows this with ease. The images above show the applier blending the skintone, 'dress bra' showing the tattoo, and 'dress top' showing the dress. All changeable by HUD, or by chat command. Perfect!

Small town escape

Life in the small town was repetitive... Day in, day out, hours rolled by, but it all seemed to stay the same. First there had been school, days segmented into classes, recess giving time to run around and play before being corralled back inside, more learning then lunch, more of the same, over and over. High school followed, less running around, more learning, more time under the teacher's eye, all of it had led to this.

All summer following graduation Ana worked at the gas station. The job had been hers for years, evenings after school, and weekends, times when traffic flowed, to work, to school, to the mountains or the drive-in. Now the days dragged. While everyone else in town was at work, or off having fun, she waited, watching vapour trails of new jet liners criss-crossing the sky.

When she wasn't waiting by the pumps, there was always other work for Ana to do in the garage. In the small town, small minds were secure in their mid century beliefs. Womens work was cleaning, and so she cleaned. She was about as satisfied with this as she was waiting by the pumps in the heat of the day. Who needed a clean garage anyway? Greasers coming inside to talk engines would use the main garage entrance, housewives and their husbands passed neatly folded bills through rolled down windows, never leaving their cars. The office was a place to pass time, doing as she was told.

Out back, behind the garage, hidden among rusty junkers under a dirty tarp was her way out of the small town. At night, after Fat Pete locked up, tried and failed to pinch her behind and stumbled off home to his wife Ana would sneak back inside. No lights but her headlamp, she'd gather the tools and head out to the Chevvy she was bringing back to life. Some night soon, she would be free, out of here to places where horizons and opportunities were broader than traditions. It wouldn't be long now. Until then she would work, she would wait.

Some 50's fabulousness here from +REDRUM+

Gypsy Pants are available in five different theme packs, with three designs to each pack - Here I went for the Fifties! The little buttons down each hip seam are beyond adorable, and it made me chuckle a bit to see the VPL creases on the front - a nice touch!

All your usual MESH sizes are included, for just L$139

Grab this pack, or check out the other designs available at the mainstore on Death Row Island here...

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/95/54/48

Or on Marketplace here...

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/112400

Gas Station :  Dirty Rat Gas station  L$ 2100
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/8740

Ana 1
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top :  The Sea Hole - Painted Desert Bodysuit - Clay 3
Pants : +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS FLY - S
Shoes :  : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Ana 2
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top :  The Sea Hole - Lichtenstein Halter Top - Beetle 1
Pants :  +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS CLEAN TIME - S
Shoes :  : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Ana 3
Hair : >TRUTH< Chynna - pumpkinpie
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Clear- Teeth
Top : The Sea Hole - SailBetty Cardigan - Coral Red 1
Pants :  +REDRUM+ GYPSY PANTS DOTS - S
Shoes : : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels

Merry Crisis!

☠‡☠  MERRY CRISIS GACHA FAIR  ☠‡☠

 

It had been a long time, and she had been hiding beneath the earth. Hiding from others and herself. There was no need to think when buried so deep, and very little else to do but think - and sleep. So she had slept, and hidden, hidden and slept, covered by the earth through warmth of summer and fall of autumn. Now winter had come, chill penetrating the earth, icy fingers of Jack Frost tickling along her spine, beckoning her back to the surface, to play in the ice and snow.

Christmas had passed, but magic and merriment still hung over the world, steaming in clouds of fog from the mouths of drunks staggering from each tavern and bar. The new year was yet to break, and this night would be the longest and darkest for centuries. She emerged with the stars, by their distant light she pulled on ruby red skates, glittering and glinting. As the eclipse covered the moon, the only glow would come from the lights wrapped around her skating and sliding across the icy river.

       
Death Row Island is holding a Merry Crisis Gatcha Fair on the Carnival area of the Island
18th Dec to 3rd Jan

Gachas are set up from these wonderful Merchants -

✖ SOUR PICKLES ✖ MILK ✖ LOVE ZOMBIE ✖ DRD ✖ REDRUM ✖
✖ MADPEA PRODUCTIONS ✖ BOUDOIR ✖ PIXEL GEEK ✖
✖ IRRIE'S DOLLHOUSE ✖ AFTERSHOK ✖ KNOCKERS ✖ DONDI'S DOODADS ✖ SPOILED LIL BRAT ✖ STIGMA ✖ BROKEN BUTTERFLY ✖ OSITO ✖ PAPER MOON ✖ NINJA ✖ POTPOURRI DESIGNS ✖ LONE WOLF STUDIO ✖ CHOP SHOP ✖


http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/95/54/48

Hair : Magika [Hair L] Early Christmas (Group gift last year)
Skin : : S u g a r : Cry My Heart Out -C- :3: (Still my favourite)
Snow Tat : +REDRUM+ SnowFlake Tattoo
Pasties :  [Plastik]-Bandaids-F-J-Fade
Pants : +REDRUM+ Drop Crotch W CARNIVALE GREEN - M - Gatcha!
Skates : +REDRUM+ Ice Skate Red Glitter - Gatcha!

The skates contain an AO walk so you really skate!  Merry Christmas everyone - See you all soon!

Institutional Art

First days back at school were always a little different. Here at the Institute of Arts, where designers mingled with mystics and critics, things were perhaps a little more different than usual.

The mid afternoon gloom of mists rolling in off the lakes set the tone for those congregating on that side of the campus.

Rather than be restricted by medium, the institute was subdivided by muse. Kindred spirits of poet and sculptor worked side by side for the glorification, or damnation of their inspiration.

Dark played with Light in the minds of the artists as much as it ever did on canvas. Friendships and collaborations shifted with the refilling of each coffee cup.

Cigarette smoke curled into the mist as circles of glowing red embers danced with the flow of conversation, never to fall beneath the grind of a heel. This place, and all those in it were works of art.

There's something about this shade of teal that I just can't get enough of. I'm not a fan of blue in general - as in, it would not be my favourite colour - though I can certainly agree it has its uses. But this teal shows up in so many things I see and think innately beautiful. It also goes insanely well with this beautiful skin!

The whole styling of this lot pleases me immensely.

On Him:
Hair : /Wasabi Pills/ Teeloh MALE Mesh Hair - Royal
Outfit : ✚REDRUM✚ : THE BONES   L$ 299
Pack contains :
 Skull Face Mask in 6 Sizes
 Ribs Jacket in 5 Sizes and 2 Styles - Plain Back and Goth Back
 Leather Pants with Suspenders in 5 Sizes
 Leather Boots with Mod option to Adjust and Fit you perfectly if need be!
 100% MESH

On Her:
Skin :  :Sugar: [3] DB Emily - Clear [Cleavage]
Hair :  Wasabi pills Erika - Crystal Azure
Hat : ✚REDRUM✚ 40's hat  - patterns pack - Worn Blue Dotty  L$ 99
Skirt : ✚REDRUM✚ TUTU - Teal and Gold pack L$ 99
Boots : ✚REDRUM✚ Stud Boot Blue L$ 89
Pasties : Plastik - Bewbeh BandAids - Cirrus
Eyes : .::Kre-ations::. - Eclypse eyes Neptune Larger iris

Redrum Mainstore : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/196/83/56  

:Sugar: is having a name change and re-opening on 6th September - More info on that to follow!

Back in Black

Back in black, I hit the sack, It's been too long I'm glad to be back.

Yes I'm, let loose, From the noose, That's kept me hanging around.

I keep looking at the sky, 'Cause it's gettin' me high, Forget the hearse 'cause I'll never die.

I got nine lives, Cats eyes, Usin' every one of them and running wild.

Back in the back, Of a Cadillac, Number one with a bullet, I'm a power pack.

'Cause I'm back, Well, I'm back, Yes, I'm back, Well, I'm back I'm back in black

Black Only is Back!

Outfit 1:
Dress : Ryuukou simone dress (mesh)
Necklace :  :Sugar: Like a Prayer Necklace
Pose :  Icons of Style - Gabrielle 4L

Outfit 2:
Top : ::PW:: Celeste Sweater (mesh)

Jeans : ::PW:: Celeste Jeans

Necklace : :Sugar: Like a Prayer Necklace

Pose : Icons of Style - Gabrielle 3L

Outfit 3:
Top :  Silhouettes: Britania T-Shirt (mesh)
Shorts :  Silhouettes: Charcoal Suede Shorts (mesh)
Pose : Icons of Style - Gabrielle 6L


Limo here, event runs Aug 25.- Sept. 15 :  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Tamire/99/219/1802

Twilight wanderings at Thrift 2

Nala walked in the mists. Slow pacing through the gloaming, the twilight flowed with her steps. Barefoot beneath her gown, toes curling into grass and leaf litter warmed by the sun, even below the canopy of trees.

The last of the dappled sunlight caressed her skin, reaching her through the twisted boughs of the trees high above. Colours in the twilight turned to match her hues, the bright mellowing to tones of purple and peach.

These colours were so much a part of her, they spread to all she touched, all she saw. Shadows spread from her gaze, closing petals of flowers for the night to come, sending creatures scurrying for burrows and nests.

Night followed her closely, just as she followed the day. To those who looked out for her, and were lucky enough to catch a glimpse as she passed by, Nala had a beauty all of her own, surpassed by none.

Another of the beautiful skins from  :Sugar:  available at the Depraved Nation Thrift 2 event! This is the delectable Steffi - Plum, in the second palest tone available. Plum eyeshadow, sweeping from light to dark across the eyelids is complimented by the nude lips. Of course, if you want a more dramatic look, just add on any of the :Sugar: lip glosses or colours previously featured on this blog.

Skin : :Sugar: [2] DarkBrow Steffi  - Plum [Cleavage]  L$ 99  @ Thrift 2!

Other items shown :
Hair : /Wasabi Pills/ Erika Mesh Hair - (BOOBS) - Crystal violet
Dress :  :V.e. Enveloped Dress Blush

Limo to Thrift 2
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metropolis/226/105/28

Lets Thrift again...

Down here she lurked, away from the cruel sunlight. It did not burn her skin the way it could the others of her ilk, but even so, its lurid colours hurt her dark eyes, the shimmering mirage of blues and greens in the ultra violet filled light were just too much to take.

Up there, during the reign of the sun, she was more at risk, more easily noticed. For all her powers and abilities, it was not her realm; the shadows soothed her and gave her strength. Darkness, dankness, the places where few would loiter, without some ungodly aims of their own, those were her stomping ground. Down here under the roads, away from sunlit crowds heading for the beach, in the eternal twilight of the subways she would wait.

Something of the night, of halloween itself lingered down here. Cool air seeping from the deepest tunnels unfurled miasmic tendrils, snaking silently around the ankles of those near the edges of subway platforms. Here her dark eyes took in all the manufactured light, sparks from the rails illuminating her skin. 

The red dart of her tail lightly caressed her next victim as they walked past, a smile curling her lips in anticipation of what was to come. Her dark gaze hypnotic as she moved closer, tail dancing, soon to coil close around them, cutting off their screams...

Thrift 2.0!!! The focus of this event is to bring a large variety of designers together in one spot to present a sample of their work including fashion, skins, hair, accessories, furniture, poses etc.

Around 100 designers in a full sim event with sale displays and gacha machines. All designers offer products HALF PRICE, plus each store showcases at least one new release!

:Sugar: [3] DarkBrow Steffi - Gothika [Cleavage] L$ 99
:Sugar: Devious Demon tail - GATCHA - L$ 40 per try!

Taxi : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metropolis/226/105/28
Glimpses of other goodies and info : http://depravednation.com/archives/5067

All week long...

I don't care if Monday's blue

Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too

Thursday I don't care about you

It's Friday, I'm in love

Monday you can fall apart

Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart

Oh, Thursday doesn't even start

It's Friday I'm in love

Saturday, wait

And Sunday always comes too late

But Friday, never hesitate...

I don't care if Mondays black

Tuesday, Wednesday - heart attack

Thursday, never looking back

It's Friday, I'm in love

Monday, you can hold your head

Tuesday, Wednesday stay in bed

Or Thursday - watch the walls instead

It's Friday, I'm in love

Saturday, wait

And Sunday always comes too late

But Friday, never hesitate...

Dressed up to the eyes, It's a wonderful surprise

To see your shoes and your spirits rise

Throwing out your frown, And just smiling at the sound

And as sleek as a sheik, Spinning round and round

Always take a big bite

It's such a gorgeous sight

To see you eat in the middle of the night

You can never get enough, Enough of this stuff

It's Friday, I'm in love

I don't care if Monday's blue

Tuesday's gray and Wednesday too

Thursday I don't care about you

It's Friday, I'm in love

Monday you can fall apart

Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart

Thursday doesn't even start

It's Friday I'm in love

Monday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Hell No Kitty L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Cherry Sprinkle Bow} ULTRA RARE - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

Tuesday ::Sugar: Titty Tee - Mustache you a ? L$ 125 

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Celery Bow} - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

Wednesday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Eat Me L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Strawberry Fizz Bow}- L$ 45 per play Gatcha 

Thursday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Panda Love L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Plum} - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

Friday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Put a ring on it L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Vanilla Sprinkle Bow} ULTRA RARE - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

Saturday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Temptation L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Mintie Sprinkle} RARE - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

Sunday : :Sugar: Titty Tee - Unicorn Anatomy L$ 125

:Sugar: Yummy Bites Headband {Liquorish Bow} - L$ 45 per play Gatcha

All : Skin - :Sugar: [4] Chloe - Clear = 899L 

You can find all these things at the new :Sugar: mainstore here...

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anse%20Marcel/157/137/55

Or on the Marketplace here...

https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/105494

And join me in listening to The Cure here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGgMZpGYiy8

Sugary goodness...

I'm gonna let these skins speak for themselves.
Due to blog standards - there are some modesty marks - but you can click through to my flickr to see the appliers in all their nerpy glory.

This is the new Chloe skin from SUGAR - where the wonderful Iokko has been tweaking nerps and fiddling with collarbones like a crazy person to bring about these fantastic options. The picture above is Chloe - colour tone 4 - Collarbone option 1 - Dark Brows. The picture below is the same skin, with Collarbone option 2, available as clothing layers undershirt and tattoo.

Then we get to the lips!

Juicy Lips : Strawberry Kool-aid

Daring Lips : Red

Juicy Lips : Grape Fizz

There are 12 colour options in the Daring colourpack, and 9 in the Juicy. All are beautiful as you can see! As a final picture from me today - SUGAR's Woeful Wednesday items!
Here you can see the 'Dark Alice' French manicure nail set - appliers for your SLink Mesh hands. Also the Dark Alice Lovely Bow Ring - these Woeful Wednesday Items will be out all week! Ideal if you fancy a bit of Flamingo Croquet. You can find everything listed here at the new SUGAR mainstore here.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anse%20Marcel/157/137/55

Garage Nights

The Garage didn't appear to be anything special... as it turned out, that was entirely the point. Seeming special was for the purpose built clubs in the town, the ones where security bordered each doorway, ushering in the shiny and the famous ahead of those who stood queuing in the cold. The Garage was just that, a workshop in the dirtier quarter of the town, filled during the day with rusting hulks and the gleaming chromed beasts they could become. At night, these were pushed to the sides, along with the bags of rubbish; speakers were pulled from behind the toolboxes, and the music would begin.

The temperature in the Garage was set by the energy of those there, on cold nights, breath would come in clouds from mouths on the makeshift dancefloor just as icicles on the roof would tremble and fall from the pounding bass from the speakers. Now it was summer, the air was sticky with heat; puddles of oil on the floor shimmered in the hastily rigged up lights, and the people moved as one. Bouncing to the tracks laid out for them by the dj, sweat would pour off them, rising as steam from the bestial crowd. In the shadows, there was always somewhere to rest, crates and boxes of car parts may not have been as comfortable as the padded booths in the clubs uptown, but they suited this crowd infinitely better. No security on the doors, the darkness was a place for trades of all kinds, all were adults here after all, they took their safety into their own hands as a conscious choice. You could find whatever you needed, all you had to do was ask.

Some great new tops here from NV Madworld! These are the Anux range - and there are many many options to choose from. Here are shown 'Caution' and 'Je t'aime'. You can find them at the store here:

Inworld : http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NV%20Madworld/160/134/21

Marketplace : https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/15378

Other items shown :
Skins : :Sugar: [4] DB Chloe - Summer Lovin' [Cleavage] and :Sugar: [5] DB Avril [Cleavage]
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Anse%20Marcel/157/137/55  <-- NEW mainstore!
Hairs:  >TRUTH< Marisol w/Roots - quince and >TRUTH< Josie (plain braid) - Elvira
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/158/27/34
Pants : +REDRUM+ Leopard Jeans and +REDRUM+ Rattle Bones Jeans
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/196/83/56

Woeful Wednesday

Just a quickie again from me today - I know - but I  got myself a new job this week, (insert jumping around and celebrating here) and have a little more work to do until things settle down!

Wednesday was woeful for some.. not for others, they would have their fun.

Hang them high from pole and wire, the blood would drip, their eyes afire.

If they were chased, then they would run,

If they were caught, deny all they'd done.

Their night would soon be over, with the dawn of a bloody sun.

Been a while since I've jumped on into a Woeful Wednesday event! Fabulous items, reduced or brand shiny new - either way - all L$ 50. You can read about the event, it's history and check out all the lovely items up for grabs here...
http://www.woefulwednesday.com/

Items shown here:
Skin :  :Sugar: [1] DB Chloe - Mononoke [Cleavage]
Top :  :Sugar: Hello Titty - I'm Innocent Tee

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/138/125/3500

Back in the Thrift Shop

Eeek everything got very busy! Super strength busy! My apologies for the lack of lil stories to go along with these - I will make it up to ya all soon. Here we go, more of the amazing skins from SUGAR available at the Thrift Shop event by Depraved Nation.

Skin :  Sugar : [5] Dark Brow Avril - Rockin Ruby L$ 99 at Thrift!
Hair : >TRUTH< Georgina w/Roots - cranberry (Reds pack) L$ 250
Headsprout :  :Sugar: Virginal Blossom Sprout {Wear Me} RARE - Thrift Shop Gatcha!
Eyes : REPULSE - Blood Spill v2 Eyes (Black Sclera)  L$ 99
Bewbs : Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts L$ 1750
Bewb applier : :Sugar: [5] DB Avril Lola's Tango Applier L$ 75
Outfit : Deetalez Army Body Sheer Black L$ 230 and Applier L$ 100
Hands : SLink Mesh Hands (av) Horns M and Relaxed M (Pack 2) L$ 1250
Hand applier : :Sugar: [5] DB Avril (Hand and Foot applier) L$ 99
Garter :  .:* LOULOU&CO *:. - Garter :: A SMALL CUTTING ? :  L$ 200
Knee warmers : *League* Thermal Knee Warmers Frayed Black
Boots : Razor /// Regulator Combat  Boots  Dirty  L$ 279


Skin :  :Sugar: [4] Dark Brow Avril Essentric Electric L$ 99 at Thrift!
Hair :  ::Exile:: Crazy in Love: Fairytale (Wild Fusion colourpack) L$ 250
Headsprout : :Sugar: Wonderland Sprout {Wear Me} RARE - Thrift Shop Gatcha!
Eyes :  REPULSE - Arcane (Violet)  L$ 99
Top : Gawk! Black Tummy Shirt  L$ 180   Applier L$ 100
Bewbs : Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts L$ 1750
Bewb applier : :Sugar: [4] DB Avril Lola's Tango Applier L$ 75
Hands : SLink Mesh Hands (av) Horns M and Relaxed M (Pack 2) L$ 1250
Hand applier : :Sugar: [4] DB Avril (Hand and Foot applier) L$ 99
Shorts :  +REDRUM+ Knickers n Bow in Teal (Disco colourpack) L$ 169


Skin : :Sugar: [2] Light Brow Avril Late Night Party L$ 99 at Thrift!
Hair :  Magika [Hair M] Forget L$ 250
Headsprout : :Sugar: Girlie Blossom Sprout {Wear Me} Thrift Shop Gatcha!
Eyes : REPULSE - Vile Eyes (Aqua)  L$ 99
Outfit : The Sea Hole  -  My Heart Dress - red  L$ 50 (in the closing sale)
Hands : SLink Mesh Hands (av) Prosper M and Smoking M (Pack 2) L$ 1250
Hand applier : :Sugar: [2] LB Avril (Hand and Foot applier) L$ 99

As with my previous post - ALL - poses used here are from Glitterati. I really hope I get my act together to get my picture taken with the wonderful Katy Coppola who created all the fine poses for Glitterati before she 'mostly' retires to focus on the fun.
So... here's links for:
The Thrift Shop
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metropolis/161/164/27
Sugar's Main Store
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/138/125/3500
Glitterati
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kateyland/89/129/29
Normal service will resume the second I get a moment!

Pirates!

The ship had settled into its final resting place on the rocky shore some months back. Now it lay there, breaking up slowly as storms came and went, washing the wooden planks into the murky coves that made up the edges of the island. It was in this darkness and gloom that they now lived.

Here in the mist, they had taken over the positions held so recently by those who had lured their former captain onto the rocks in the first place. On high platforms jutting out from the cliffs lanterns were hung day and night, winking out to ships at sea, promising rest and a chance to trade and restock. Their former Captain had fallen for the ruse, and had paid the price, as he now hung from a tree in the centre of what passed for a town square, deep in the marshy heartland of the island.

Common sense, and the ability to read the stars had told Najma that this was no place to find safety and fair trade. Reading the stars was her occupation, her eyes blindfolded during daylight hours, to further her sight in the darkness. She could plot a true course, guiding the ship safely with Johannes' help. From lowly cabin boy, he had spent his time on ship and on land wisely. Learning from rare master cartographers, and far from eschewing any old sea dog with a scrap of parchment, linen or leather with coastline etched on it. They had told the Captain that this was no safe place, that it was anything but... but the drunken old fool was adamant.

It had all come to and end very quickly. The wreckers on the island took the Captain, then those on the ship took the wreckers. Pirates could exist just as well on land as they could on the water... smugglers coves had to begin somewhere after all. This would be where they would make their stand from now on.

Oh I do like to be beside the sea side... and I'd Yo Ho Ho for a bottle of rum. With the sun finally out here, seems as good a time as any to spend a while in a murky sim, playing pirates, inspired by +REDRUM+.

Najma wears;
Shape :  [ S H O C K ] Dakota - Noire - (Skin and Shape Set ) - L$ 200
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Four/211/158/2312
Skin :  : S u g a r :  [Lush] Berries in [4] Barbados- Dark Brow, Cleavage, Eyecrease and Teeth.
Will be available as a Marketplace item soon.
Tattoo :  +REDRUM+ Pirate Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/196/83/56
Hair :  >TRUTH< Elisha w/Roots - mirage (Light Blondes colourpack)  L$ 250
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/158/27/34
Mask :  +REDRUM+ Blindfold Leather L$ 69
Comes with a gag!
Top :  Swanky - Black  Gypsy Top with optional MESH Sleeves L$ 99
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Swanky-Black-gypsy-top-with-optional-mesh-sleeves/4084192
Skirt :  +REDRUM+ HighWaisted Skirt Carnivale
Amazing high waisted skirt - range of colours and designs available - my inspiration for this set, as the buttons are decorated with the traditional pirate Skull and Crossbones!

Johannes wears;
Shape : Bird Next Door Jonny2  L$ 10
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/BND-Jonny-Shape-Dollarbies-Male-avatar-Shape/2065226
Skin : AKERUKA Caesar skin (Group Gift L$ 1)
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Akeruka/163/135/23
Hair : /Wasabi Pills/ Teeloh MALE Mesh Hair - Storm  (Black Colourpack) L$ 250
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coraline/206/135/53
Eyes : REPULSE - Living Dead (Blind) (Large)  L$ 99
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REPULSE/181/159/1095
Tattoo :  +REDRUM+ Pirate Tattoo
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Death%20Row/196/83/56
Pants :  ~Tableau Vivant~ Gatsby pants black  L$ 99
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/World%20of%20Beauty/71/131/26