Showing posts with label Truth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Truth. Show all posts

Monday, December 22, 2014

Sweet Light

It was the darkest time of the year. One could see the Sun for a few hours only, and even then the light was dim and feeble. She missed the brightness, the feeling of caressing warmth on her skin. The world was gloomy and cold now, and she had to feed on what she still possessed. The candle and the lantern... she had to hold onto them, and firmly. Her life depended on that tiny flickering light. She held out the lantern, defiant and strong, against the darkness. She was to resist, and survive.

Sweet Light

I know everybody is quite busy in RL these days (including myself...), nevertheless I’d like to remind you that the 3rd Midwinter Fair is still running until the 24th of December. If you want to relax between two RL Christmas parties, come inworld and find something pretty at the Fair... and don’t forget to pick up the amazing pile of gifts that the very, very generous designers have left for you under the Christmas tree.

The skin and the eyes are not available inworld any more, and I usually don’t tease you with such items… but I still have my stockpile of Skinthesis eyes and skins, although the shop was closed many years ago, and whenever I have one of Cane Sutter’s creations on (that are still valid, unique and more than wearable), I wish she created skins and body parts again.

Skin: Mindi „Bronzed Goddess” by Skinthesis (Cane Sutter).
Eyes: Night Dollie „Harvest” by Skinthesis (Cane Sutter).
Tattoo: “Erin” by Fallen Gods Inc. (tintable, rare) – The Midwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Hair: “Amaris” by Truth – Black and Whites pack (250 L$).
Jewellery: “Morning Star” by Finesmith – December group gift (free; it is also free to join the group).
Gown: “Eowyn” in Blue by Bite&Claw (common) – The Midwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Pauldrons and bracers: “Eowyn” Accessory Pack in Battleworn, by Bite&Claw (common) – TheMidwinter Fair gacha prize, 30 L$ per play.
Lantern: “Holiday Spirit Lantern” in Silver by Remarkable Oblivion (common) – The Arcade Gacha, 100 L$ per play.
Pose: “Favole” by HelaMiyo - 1 L$ gift in the shop.


Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Green Mire

a The mire had many moods, many colours and many names. Each person visiting, day tripping, fishing or camping saw it in their own way. It appeared different to them because it was. f Straying from the path was dangerous, so read the signs, rotten and tilted along the edge of the road. Hardtop disintegrated into gravel and gave way to mud. Pathways diverted here and there, some strewn with shotgun shells, others with candy wrappers. The one she had chosen that day led through dappled sunlight, rotten boards beneath her feet took her to the hammock. c Long hours Athena had spent in the hammock that day, as the sun moved across the sky, crickets chirped in the grasses, and toads joined in chorus from the marsh. As dusk fell, and noises of others in the area faded away she moved, following the last of the light. d On the far side of the marshy peninsular stone statues moved, the low grinding sound of their motion vibrating through the mire. In the distance, shouts came, youthful voices of exultation echoed through the trees, then silence caused her to turn. b Following the direction from where the last shouts had come, Athena passed what she took as their camp site, a tent, and a boat, two sleeping bags, so small. Following the path up the hill, small footprints in the mud, chasing, chasing the silence. Over the rise, and there was the hollow. Glowing with some otherworldly light. Who could resist? She had to descend into it, had to find out... e Madpeas are here again!

The Green Mire is another immersive adventure playground, this time set in a truly beautiful marshy woodland. There's nooks and crannies to explore, and part one of a storyline to follow, with more promised on the way. For this section of the game, you will need to have sounds on! Bring your camera, and bring your break, you will need both.

Athena wears:
Skin : DeeTaleZ Skin DELICIOUS Skin Shanice No.4 CARAMEL L$ 199
Deetalez is retiring the Delicious skin range to make room for new skins at their mainstore, so have put these beauties for sale at a discounted price. These skins are so so pretty, each tone option comes with different versions, normal, freckles, eyeliner and cheekbones. 
Appliers for Slink feet L$ 210
Deetalez
Hair : TRUTH  - Tyr - Colours L$ 250
Beautiful hair from Truth. Normal, and two options for those with mesh bewbs to avoid conflicts! HUD for this 'colours' pack has 33, yes that's right 33 colour options!
Truth
Eyes : TheSkinShop - Reflect  Green Pack  L$ 275
I'll be using these again! Really pretty, great texture to the iris. Here shown wearing 'Amazona'.
TheSkinShop
Tattoo : +REDRUM+ Moth Tattoo L$ 119
This mothstrewn tattoo features fabulous detailing of the Hawk or Sphinx moth. It includes 5 different colours for you to choose from, here shown wearing the 'Grey'.
+REDRUM+
Top : =Razorblade Jacket= Criss Cross Tank /// Aqua  L$ 149
Fantastic tones to this Aqua / Teal MESH top
Razorblade Jacket
Pants : Yasum *MESH*Capri Joggers* L$ 250
These excellent pants were bought at the recent Fashion For Life event, raising money to fight cancer through Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. 100% of the price of this item was donated straight to the charity. You can find the mainstore here...
Yasum
Shoes : Essenz - Detroit (Black) L$ 280
Again a purchase from Fashion for Life - the fabulous shoes are fast becoming a firm favourite. Perfect for your high Slink feet!
Essenz

Monday, March 31, 2014

Spring blooms...

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As sunlight with more than the warmth of winter reached through bare branches to stroke across the sodden land, Mae had awoken.  Under bark and beneath the leaf litter her presence was felt. A slow warm breath caressed sleeping seeds, bulbs buried deep in their earthen beds. Each night she slept a little less, frosts no longer banishing her to slumber. Movement in the woods, slowly at first, more and more as each day passed.
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Green shoots unfurled, breaking through the chill of earth to broaden and grow in the sunlight. Sap rose, leaves blossoming, the great trees taking in and giving out the first breath of the new season as Mae took her first steps. Each year though born anew she was as old as time and life itself. Even in the heart of a city, her influence was felt, paving stones cracked and crumbled under the tendrils of moss, the searching roots of clover. Here in the woods she emerged, gathering strength against the creeping grey misunderstanding of civilisation. Mae would never be tamed, never caged. This freedom was the hope of the world, free to all should they choose to follow. All it ever took, was a walk in the woods.
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Ok, so I'll let you all into a little secret. Of all the shopping I manage to do, I never buy skins. All right, not never, but rarely enough to make it something of note. I have been fortunate enough to blog some amazing skins, and this one is no exception.

I went to the Skin Fair (which closed yesterday - my timing is EPIC) and wandered around the stores, finding things I liked here and there... then pow!  [theSkinnery] blew me away with this skin. As I mentioned, skins tend to be big purchases for me, something I would only think about buying if I fell in love with it, or if I had a specific look I was going for in a post destined for this blog, and couldn't get the damn imagined image out of my mind. Like this...  Still, as with life in general, I find that if I go back to a store to look at something three times, it's something I want enough to buy. So, after the three visits to see the Quiana skin, here we are!
The skin itself is beautiful, very natural, with the kind of 'flaws' like freckles and moles that make it real. 

L$990 for [the Skinnery] Quiana  - Bare Face - in Toffee as shown here - gets you nine skin versions, with differing brow and cleavage options. Three 'system' eyebrows, and an alpha mask to get rid of those pesky system eyelashes. Two 'tattoo' options for blush and glow. There's also a 'Lip Intensity System' enabling you to choose from eight different 'intensities' of lipstick, and two glosses - the colour possibilities of which are endless. There's also a handy notecard which explains this a lot better than I do.

I also bought separately the Slink appliers for MESH hands and feet.

Skin : [the Skinnery] Quiana - Bare face(toffee).  L$990
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Camomile/24/95/23
Slink Applier for hands : [theSkinnery] Slink Skin Appliers-Hands-toffee. L$175
Slink Applier for feet : [theSkinnery] Slink Skin Appliers-Feet-toffee. L$175
Hair : Truth Hair - Harley (Browns) L$250
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/128/128/2
Dress : LUAS Tarna Ivory gown with Lola's Appliers L$150
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/88795

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Or on Marketplace here...

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

Thursday, June 27, 2013

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.
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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.
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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

Sunday, June 16, 2013

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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!

Monday, June 10, 2013

Thrift Shop

I'm gonna pop some tags...
Only got 20 dollars in my pocket...
I - I - I'm huntin'...
 Lookin' for a come-up...
This is Fucking Awesome!
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Arabella was of the summer. She travelled from place to place, this was one of her favourites, down by the water where everything was lush and green. Gentle tides reached along the inlet, raising and lowering the boats as they bumped up against old wooden docks. She loved to walk in the dappled sunlight, the warmth on her skin as the soft buzzing of insects surrounded her steps. Poppies would bloom in her footprints.
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In the twilight of the forest Myra danced among the shadows. She beckoned to the night blooms to flower, the anemones and hellebores. Purple mists gilded the trees, prisms of light through the fine drops of dew made her skin luminesce. The fine dusting of palest blue on her eyes mirrored that of each shining orb, reflecting back the moonbeams growing brighter in the darkness. She grew strong throughout the night.
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Yeah! And did I mention, YEAH! New skins from the wondermill that is Iokko at Sugar. These are brand spanking new, and, as the song at the top suggests, yours for a bargain, so you too can look fucking awesome. Depraved Nation has put together a Thrift Shop event, where amazing designers are offering some of their finery for rock bottom prices. Seriously, these are mind blowing. 

Here are just two of the FIVE new release skins from Sugar available at the event. Five tones available in each variety - with 1 being the lightest, and 5 the darkest. Each skin is just L$ 99! As per usual from the generous genius, there's Light and Dark brow options included, plus teeth and cleavage skins. Add to that the folder of skin add ons, from blushes, dimples, freckles and moles (17 options in all). Also sold separately are appliers for Lola's Tango Mesh bewbs (L$ 75), and appliers for the SLink Mesh Hands and Feet (L$ 99)! This is utterly new for me, and I'm blown away by them, I've left the final Myra picture unphotoshopped where the hand meets the arm, so you can see how minute the change is from arm to SLink Mesh Hand with the matching Sugar skin applier. These are amazing amazing!

Oops.. nearly forgot! There's also Gatchas galore, where you can find the lovely 'headsprouts' of leaves, flowers and butterflies shown here!

What could you be waiting for? If it's the other skins, they will be shown shortly. Get over there! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Metropolis/161/164/27

Arabella :
Skin :  :Sugar: [3] DB Avril XCX  L$ 99 at Thrift!
Bewb applier : :Sugar: [3] DB Avril Lola's Tango Applier L$ 75
Shape : Created and modded just for me by Slade Wilson - aren't I lucky?
Headsprout : :Sugar: Weeds Sprout - Thrift Gatcha!
Hair :  Magika Rewind  L$250
Eyes : REPULSE - Nocturnal Eyes (Green) L$ 99
Bewbs : Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts L$ 1750
Outfit : ArisAris Rig42 Chloe Lolas Tango L$ 250

Myra :
Skin :  :Sugar: [1] LB Avril - Teeth - Frosty Queen  L$ 99 at Thrift!
Bewb applier : :Sugar: [1] LB Avril Lola's Tango Applier L$ 75
Shape : As before.
Headsprout : :Sugar: Love Bug Sprout  RARE - Thrift Gatcha!
Hair : >TRUTH< Lavinia w/Roots - oasis (Colourpack)  L$ 250
Eyes : ~*By Snow*~ Bioluminescent Eyes (Light - L)  L$ 25
Bewbs : Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts  L$ 1750
Outfit :  DeeTalez - Lingerie Super Cute Set  L$ 220 - Applier L$ 100
Hands : SLink Mesh Hands (av) Relaxed M and Smoking M (Pack 2) L$ 1250
Hand applier : :Sugar: [1] LB Avril (Hand and Foot applier) L$ 99


Always forget something... after 2am... All poses shown here are from Glitterati - a fabulous store which is closing down - and selling off all poses at reduced costs. Check it out here, and I'll talk more of this in another post!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kateyland/89/129/29

Monday, June 3, 2013

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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


Sunday, May 26, 2013

Heaven and Hell

The borders of heaven and hell were a strange place. These two worlds touched all the time, but only fleetingly. The briefest kiss. Darkness and light, neither could exist without the other, but they could never be in the same place either, and that made things difficult for those trapped in each realm.
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Eiael was from the realm above and the shadow of her heart, Eurynome, from the realm below. Dark eyes had met light aeons ago in the early times of wars between those in the light, and those who had tumbled into darkness. Neither had stepped foot in the world of the other, they would meet during battles on the plane of forgetting, crossing rivers without name on mounts of shadow and dazzling light. Wings would carry them above the melee, above the masses of those at war, above the pooling blood of each side, mixing and melding in the dust from which man was created.
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Such battles were now rare, the dust lay still. Each side knew the strengths and weaknesses of the other, and saw no point in wasted effort. Away from the cries and ululations of war, in the peace, they could only hope to meet at these rare crossings. Fingertips touching across the border, across the void. A distance both infinitesimal and wide beyond measure, where only true love could reach.
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 Soon enough, the realms would drift apart, Eurynome and Eiael would go back to their own. The earth and all those on it would be between them again. Time would pass, and they would wait.
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For each there was only the other. They would wait, and they would watch. One looking up, the other down, until the shifting of the worlds brought them back together again.
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These outfits from Lazybones were another find for me at the Depraved Nation Block 100 event.
So different from the other 'street clothes' I'd bought there, these were worth a post all of their own. Lazybones Anna's Secret (White) and Lazybones Nina's Secret (Black) are fantastic Angelic / Demonic whichever takes your fancy outfits, a step outside the norm with spikes in silver or gold - both black and white options have both metal choices. Appliers for your Lola's mesh bewbs are also included, and the attachment parts of the outfit are all menu driven for resizing.

Shape : [ S H O C K ] Dakota - Noire Shape  Set - with Skin - L$ 200
Skin : :Sugar: [4] DB Bay / Naked Truth L$ 699 - for a range of teeth and cleavage options
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/194/41/1751 
Hair:  >TRUTH< Chynna w/Roots - Fades Pack L$ 250
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Truth/158/27/34
Eyemakeup :  SuPerBia LaCe FaCe TaTToo  L$ 69
Lips :  Pink Acid Juicy Fruit Lips - Pale Pink   (Juicy Fruit Lips colourpack) L$ 60
Outfits :  Lazybones Anna's Secret and Lazybones Nina's Secret  L$249 each
Bewbs :  Lolas ::: Tango ::: Mesh Breasts L$ 1750
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lolas/151/76/38
Boots :  Boots : Razor /// Rev Boots  L$ 349
Top picture Pose : DelMay - Elements - Earth L$ 150
Little bit of modding done to the positions for the poseballs here to get the separated look I was after.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Terravia%20Island/229/39/23
Halo on Eiail : Plastik - Madre Halo (pack) L$ 99
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Beautiful%20Machine/104/138/96


All items not linked are available at the Depraved Nation - Block 100 event until the end of May.
LM below.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/District/120/122/33 

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Down at the Sea Hole

Decades could pass without there being a night to rival this one. Years had infact, since these two, in one form or another, had been together last. In the world as is was now - such things could happen. One had remained in the city most nights, causing trouble and looking after her cat. The other, well, it was her story to tell, and it would unfold through time. One thing had not changed though the intervening years, despite deaths, possessions, insanity and a desire to shop.
Vyl & Cadence - closerThat night, it had been all about the 1950s. An amusing remembrance for one, perhaps a first time thrill for the other as she pulled on the ruffled silk and net layers of the full flared skirt. Hair high, heels higher, and with Spot for company, they would find a dive somewhere in town with a swinging beat, and dance till dawn. Vyl & Cadence 50's Special
Oh, as much as I loved shopping for this - I am more saddened at the impending closure of the store the beautiful items came from. The Sea Hole est. 2008 will be closing at the end of May 2013. Over the years creator Drinkinstein Sorbet - who also has one of the best names I've seen in SL - has created really really beautiful clothes. The colour palate is one of muted elegance, with an occasional sidestep into summer brights. Classic tailoring and style are the norm - with a crazy sprinkling of haute couture madness thrown in - check out the Octo-dress. I can't claim any knowledge of the reasons behind the closure, but can only wish Drinkinstein the best - and as is my usual selfish way - keep my fingers crossed for a return someday.

Until then - you have until the end of May to get to The Sea Hole and pick up some bargains as items have been reduced to L$ 50 each. Here, Cadence and I are wearing the Lorette Mesh skirts from the Gatcha - L$125. Cadence is in Crimson, and I'm wearing it in Enchanted Pool.
My look:
Hair : >TRUTH< Sassy w/Roots - chocmint
Skin :  :Sugar: [4] DB Bay / InK {1} Clevage
Shades :  - so old I don't know!
Top :  The Sea Hole - Studded Chiffon Dress - rainwater
Skirt :  The Sea Hole - Lorette Skirt - Enchanted Pool
Spot : Zooby Ultimate Domestic Skeleton Cat 

Helps if I give the LM!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/8%208/190/53/21

Friday, May 10, 2013

Are you Kitten me right Meow?

S U G A R has done it again at the XYRoom Event!

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As may have become apparent by now, I tend towards the darker, the more sinister - really - the bloodier the better for me in SL. Sometimes however, something utterly out of character comes along, and I just have to have it. Have to wear it, and not just for a few pictures for this blog!  I mean, full on, have my very dark and sinister RP character lose grip on her reality, or get high as a kite, just to be able to keep on wearing it.
This is one of those times.

These are items made by The fabulous Iokko at S u g a r for the XYRoom Event. Shown are both colour options - mixed and matched in Cotton Candy and Mint. The tank tops and roll bottom skinny jeans are a perfect summer outfit. You get the standard 5 MESH sizes, from XXS to L. They also go fantastically well with the colour options in S u g a r 's Dangerous Heels.

Hair : Truth - Georgina - Colour Pack L$ 75 in their current sale (ends today I believe)
Skin : :Sugar: [5] Bay / InK L$ 699 - for a range of teeth and cleavage options
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Magic%20Moment/194/41/1751 
Outfit : :Sugar: Kitten Meow? Under L$ 100 @ the XYRoom event
Shoes :  :Sugar: Dangerous Heels L$ 499

Saturday, May 4, 2013

We Love Role-Play - Nakooma

Nakooma

Nakooma, the maid hunter whose feet hardly touch a blade of grass.

Turquoise Shards
The memories of this year's amazing Fantasy Faire are still vivid, but some tireless Second Lifers already offer us new entertainment. SL roleplay fans must be very, very grateful to Arica Storaro and her friends who not only had the brilliant idea of setting up a market for warriors, damsels in distress and adventurers, but did indeed find the time to rope in some of the best creators in the field and organise something original and new. "We Love Role-Play!" is a monthly shopping event where you can buy goodies from (just in order to bait you with some random names) Evie's Closet, The Plastik, Fallen Gods Inc., Kouse's Sanctum, Analog Dog, Elvenbreath and many other excellent brands, for a special price.

UPDATE: visit the market here.

A visit to Arwen's Creations was on my "To Do" list for a while. I sincerely admire those SL creators who have an eye for details and also the necessary skill and patience to build an object accordingly, and Arwen Serpente is one of them - so you can imagine how happy I was when I received a polite message from Arwen herself, gently asking me whether I was interested in blogging her "Nakooma" outfit that she prepared for the opening of the "We Love Role-Play!" event. With the single exception of a spectacular feather crown I'd never worn a Native American outfit in SL, but I knew I just had to say yes, as I was absolutely sure that whatever I'd find in Arwen's boxes must be beautiful... and oh my, was I right. The "Nakooma" gown and the matching moccasins are so lovely that I won't even try to describe them... you must visit Arwen's store in the "We Love Role-Play!" market, period. "Girly" girls like myself will love the long and beautifully decorated skirt, the feather-and-turquoise necklace and the elaborate belt, while "tough" girls will appreciate the leggings and the mittens that allow you to jump, run and shoot your arrows with ease.
Talking of arrows, EZ Weaponry by Deccan Arida offers a splendid set of quiver and bow to the avid roleplayer. The "Gilded Bow of Jie" is a beauty to look at... and, as far as its firepower and other technical details are concerned, I'll tell you more when I'll have already slain my first SL troll or something equally big and dangerous. :)
For the poses I must thank Miyoko Magic of HelaMiyo, a generous pose maker and a fellow duck lover... quack quack, and thanks again for the giftie box! :)

Outfit and shoes: "Nakooma" Gown and Moccasins by Arwen's Creations - 399 L$ for the gown and 99 L$ for the moccasins... a real deal!
Bow: "The Guilded Bow of Jie" by EZ Weaponry - 450 L$.
Skin: "Dark Fairy Skin" by Eat Paste - a former hunt gift not available any more.
Hair: "Bonnie" in Smoke by Truth - the sale is still on although it's still impossible to access the sim (75 L$).
Eyes: "DragonEyes" in Blue Shards by Sterling Artistry - 65 L$.
Poses: "Unbalanced No. 4" and "Fashion Blogger No. 4" by HelaMiyo - 50 L$ for one pose, 100 L$ for a set of 10 poses.
The pictures were made at Mirromere.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Fantasy Faire 2013 - One Wee Goat

Marjoriana considered herself a smart, no-nonsense girl. In summer, when the whole village worked in the fields and the old women entertained the kids with spooky stories about the creatures that lived in the woods, Marjoriana giggled, wrinkled her nose and tried to look superior. Nobody would feed her that, for sure. Dancing lights that sing a lullaby so you fall asleep for a century? Sweetly smelling mushrooms that taste like strawberries, but after you eat one your skin turns scaly like a snake's? Bah, and bah again, Marjoriana thought.
Wee Faun
One very hot summer afternoon Marjoriana became so thirsty that, instead of going back to the village well, she decided she would look for some water in the woods. The "enchanted" forest looked peaceful and the girl soon found a pretty spring, the water was sweet and Marjoriana was quickly sated. "Well, y'know-all aunties, what do you say now?" - she giggled, stood up, and started walking back, towards the village... but she stopped immediately as she didn't know where those cloppity-clopping noises came from. Then she looked down her feet and started screaming like a banshee.
Enchanted Faun
I don't really believe in "destiny" but I admit I was quite amazed when I first read the list of the designers whose work I was to show you during the Faire, and I found the names of Baldur Darkwatch and Vital Tigerpaw, the owners of "!Completely oBVious!", on it. It was an act of divine justice, more like... because I still have a bad conscience about a gift I didn't blog during the last Medieval Fantasy Hunt. It was a splendid Elven warrior lady outfit, created by Vital; what left a deep impression in me was not only the outstanding quality of her work but also the accompanying notecard, in which Baldur and Vital politely apologised for the imperfections and promised to do better next time. Then my RL became busy, the hunt ended, and I've had a remorse ever since... until now. Please visit Baldur and Vital's shop in The DragonSpire, where you can buy not only the pretty silks but many other Medieval/fantasy creations, too, because !Completely oBVious! caters to the Medieval gentleman as well!

Silks and jewellery: "Fata Morgana" in Copper by !Completely oBVious! - exclusive FF item (225 L$)
Skin: Plastik "Khulthi" Fantasy Faire Low Lag Skin - a free gift at the Faire that you can find at the landing points (0 L$).
Hair: "Bonnie" in Espresso by Truth - there's a sale at Truth until May 3rd so if you're lucky enough and you can smuggle yourself into the permanently overcrowded sim, you can pick up a regular pack for 75 L$.
Eyes: "Fantastical Eyes" in Enspirited by Sterling Artistry - exclusive FF item (85 L$). You can find Silverr's shop in Titan's Hollow.
Faun hooves and ears: "Brown Raven" by Rotten Defiance - an old hunt gift now available for 200 L$.
Horns: "Aries" by Illusions - the horns are a regular item (150 L$) but you can find "Illusions" in Evensong Woods where Siyu Suen offers you the latest magical accessories.
Pose: Gown Pose 004 by !Musa! - the poses are a regular item (30 L$) but you find lots of intriguing FF exclusive items in Filomena's shop in the Magnificat sim.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

A dash of Cinnamon

December rolled around, and the forest took on its winter plumage. Snow had fallen throughout the night, and all through the day. Its chill gripped the creatures of the land, causing some to curl up in hiding, knowing the time for their hibernation to come. Others, however, came into their season.
Faun1
Cinnamon was a part of the forest the whole year round, of course, but only once the snow fell did she feel her time of year had come. This was when she felt most comfortable, away from the heat of summer, that even the dappled shade couldn't entirely prevent. The ground carpeted in a thick layer of crystalline white, its coating making the leaves still clinging to frozen plants sparkle, far from the rotting loam of autumn. Snow crunching under her decorated hooves, she grinned, even with all the work ahead of her, she knew it would be a lot of fun, a chance to stretch herself. Descendant of the line of Blitzen, toward the end of December she would take her place with the others in the mad dash around their world. Some might think the adornments to her hooves and antlers would slow her down, not a bit of it. They added to the fun, turning the race into an enjoyable game.
faun2

Feeling a bit in the spirit of the season, but in a frugal way, I though I'd see what I had lying around from winters past which would work for a look now. All except the hair, which is a new purchase, have been lurking in my inventory for at least a year or more. The items listed are all still available!

Antlers :  HBD holiday antlers 2.1     L$25
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Reindeer-Antlers-w-Blinking-Lights-v21/556939

Hair :  Truth Hailey w/roots- blood  Reds Pack    L$250
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/TRUTH-HAIR-Hailey-Mesh-Hair-reds/3690446

Skin : Petrichor Fawn (mocha)    L$240
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/PETRICHOR-Fawn-Mocha/2450578

Tattoo : Panda Express  OH Deer spots tattoo    L$150
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Panda-Express-OH-Deer-Spots-Tattoo/1747019?id=1747019&slug=Panda-Express-OH-Deer-Spots-Tattoo

Ears and tail : [D O D I E] Oh Deer! UPDATE   L$200
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/D-O-D-I-E-Oh-Deer-UPDATE/1935333

Top and Stars pastie :  Nadas naughty xmas    L$99
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/NADASNAUGTHY-XMAS/399714

Leggings :  Erratic  Laser cut leggings    L$150
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/erratic-laser-cut-leggings-black/1827634

Legs and hooves : Epic  Festive faun legs   L$199
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Epic-Festive-Faun-Legs-Black/3020931











Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Caught in the crypt

Just as Bluebeard had his secret room, a place to hide the reminders of his past, the cathedral had its crypt. There were bones scattered throughout the building of course, centuries of use and abuse had taken its toll. Some rooms were completely unusable, as anything but the storerooms they had become. The triumph of gothic architecture was the grandest charnel house the world had ever seen.
Ribsdress1 This was Millia's domain. The fires roared hot in the vast vaults of their inglenooks, the air in the rafters maintained a constant chill, keeping the bats happy, even as the latest bones consigned to the flames blackened and cracked. Bones were her business, she could only make use of the best in her craft, the rest served to keep the place warm enough for her guests. They came each night to browse and to admire, to look, but never to touch her creations, at least, not until coin of suitable value had dropped into the collection box.
Ribsdress2Millia was her work, she was proud of the beautiful new items she could inspire from things the living had left behind. Her home, and her appearance were her hallmarks. They were the only advertising she needed, if people had the wit to see it. As the lucky few who came with the darkness took their time, and browsed her wares, she could relax. Sinking comfortably into the soft leather of her favourite chair, tracing her fingertips over the tattoo still visible on one of its arms, she sighed with satisfaction. Some may think her ghoulish, perhaps. She was the most innovative of all those who cared for the world they shared, after all. She recycled everyone.


Dress :  +REDRUM+ Bones Dress L$ 79
MESH Comes with 5 sizes - XS S M L XL
Tattoo :  +REDRUM+ Paws Tattoo L$ 89
Pack includes 4 versions "Because the sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws!"
+Full Body Tattoo+ +Body Only Tattoo+ +Face Only Tattoo+ +Butt Only Tattoo+
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Slums/22/42/28

Skin :  : S u g a r :  -C- :3: Fireball {Like A Virgin}
Not from the current range of skins - but still a stunner. Got to love those red lips. For the current range, head over here...
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/The%20Slums/211/72/28 

Eyes : REPULSE - Nocturnal Eyes (Green) L$99
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/REPULSE/97/143/23

Boots : BAX Prestige Boots Black Leather L$ 875
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/BAX-Prestige-Boots-Black-Leather/424094

Hair : >TRUTH< Yolanda 2 Black and Whites pack L$ 250
Worn here is colour 'Crow' - the bands around the hair are colour change by clicking on them.
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/TRUTH-HAIR-Yolanda-2-black-whites/1826681

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Remember what I said about temptations?

Such advice was fine for the little wooden boy who came to life. For others of more importance to the cosmos, those deities at the edges of life and thought, something with more depth was needed, and found. Each to their own, Zathor chose to listen to both sides of each argument.

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In one hand could always be found Desdemona... she saw things from a dark perspective. All actions and motives from the softest smile to the harshest blow she viewed with eyes open wide, seeing the currents running underneath like smoke.
Demon3 She knew every level of the world, saw deep into the hearts of its people, the flames of their desires and hatred kept her warm. Yearnings cried out to her, and she could interpret truth from lie. She spoke these dark truths and no others, letting Zathor see the darkness burning within each person.
demon2

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Anabel, the eternal balance to Desdemona was always to be found at Zathor's other hand. She saw everything her opposite did, but from the perspective of light. Eyes open just as wide missed nothing, streams of consciousness, motives drawing across the faces below like strands of silk.
Angel2 Her gaze sought out each level of life, each strata, every interaction. The goodness and fairness which shone from the hearts of the living kept her serene, brought light to her existence. She spoke the truth of justice and good, letting Zathor see the best in people and their works.
Angel3
Desdemona :
Skin :  : S u g a r : [3] DB - Lush {Cleav-3} [Teeth] Crease
This beautiful skin is coming out in December 2012 - there will be more shots of this coming up soon!
Dress :   +REDRUM+ Knot Dress Alchemy Red  L$89
Oh yummy yummy. a MESH dress that really really fits. Amazing on the bewbs too fantastic shape, and as ever from REDRUM, kickass designs, here a Dantesque heart and flames.
Hair :   >TRUTH< Cheyenne - Blaze
Always amazing from TRUTH, epic colour options for a fantastic price. The MESH hair shown here is from the FADES fatpack L$ 300
Tattoo : +REDRUM+ AVE SATANA TATTOO  L$199
Eyeliner : +REDRUM+ Black Eyeliner - Heavy L$29
Nails and rings :  [VIRTUAL/INSANITY] ASIA Rings & Nails Red v2
Sadly these don't seem to be available any longer - I may have missed them in the store, it's always worth a nosey around!
Shoes : : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels L$499
Love these. Love love love them. Fantastic textures to shoe and foot, and with the HUD a wide range of colours for shoe and sole. Mix or match. Perhaps handiest of all, is the included HUD which has the option to match to each of S U G A R's skintones at a single click. Well, two clicks, as these beauties have options to the footpart, and the ankle, for a more seamless join to your legs.

Anabel :
Skin : *Epic Skins* Dark Elfin Singles {Darkest Mist} [Glo] Cleavage
This skin came from the EPIC vendor at this years Fantasy Faire
Dress :   +REDRUM+ Knot Dress Alchemy Cream L$89
Same style of dress, with the design that puts me in mind of money!
Hair :  >TRUTH< Cheyenne w/Roots - surf
This hair is from the same FADES pack as that worn by Desdemona -so you can see what a great range of colours are included. Two styles shown, Anabel wears the w/Roots version. L$300
Tattoo : +REDRUM+ ANGEL TATTOO L$199
Nails and rings : [MANDALA]Milky Nails/Atlantis Blue  L$97
Eyes : REPULSE - Zombie Eyes (Veined) L$99
Shoes :  : S u g a r : Dangerous Heels L$499
Here again, to show the sheer versatility of these beauties! As mentioned above, included is a HUD to match skintone to the range of skins available at S U G A R. There is also another HUD included, where you can match the skintone of ankles and feet to any RGB colour you can think of, so you can wear the shoes with any skin you like!


Prop : [Virtual Props] The Masters Hand Photography Prop L$700
Spent a long while after thinking up the idea for this post thinking I had imagined this props existence. Thankfully a shout out plea for help in the Virtual Props chat led me to this. It includes 10 poses, and is 12 Prims.

Cloud brush used on Anabel shots can be found here..