I have to admit that this meme by Strawberrysingh, while it seemed like a fun thing at the time, gave me more than a moment’s pause but what the hey! Habitually, I’m a rather private person which, I feel, has been one of the reasons for whatever longevity I’ve had in SL between 2007 to now in the fashion industry. As someone who deals in marketing, inworld and out, I know to put out just enough of what I want known and secret the rest… well, with exception of what manages to slip below radar and I’ve had more than a few of those.

So, without further ado… here’s my list of SL pet peeves:

Random Familiarity & Presumptuousness: This, as it turns out, seems more of a blanket term for a lot of little pet peeves that just seem to come down to one thing: People assuming that one is familiar enough with them (after 1 meeting) to automatically include you in mass TP’s, or group chats, advertising schemes or friend request… for all of the above. It’s not that I’m unfriendly, but a really good friend would respect another’s desire for privacy… or ASK.

Racism: Reverse or otherwise. I’m a strong, Black, woman.» View author and full post…

Spring is sprung, the grass is ris… A happy rhyme that comes to mind when I see this pretty little number from Zaara and daydream of images of full spring. This outfit truly does bring to mind the daffodils, tulips and, especially cherry blossoms of the season. I can almost smell the lilacs now.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Bitter Sweet by Vanity Hair
Outfit: Aamani wrap dress Dress by Zaara
Shoes: Sophia Peeptoe – Essentials Collection by Gos
Accessories: Otsumami earring by Mandala
Pose by Manifeste – The Art of Posing
Location – Hazardous  - http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Misali/165/163/196

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, designers, fashion, Gos, Mandala, Manifeste, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack, Vanity Hair, Zaara » View author and full post…

As the North American climate begins to warm, the pretties I found over at GizzA moved my mind to the even warmer, deliciously fragrant, climes and flavor of India with it’s rich jewel tones and comfortably loose fit.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Dunja by EMO-tions
Outfit: Henna Fragrant Dress by GizzA
Shoes: Angelina Peeptoe – Elegance Collection by Gos
Accessories: Vari Earrings by EMO-tions
Pose by Everglow
Location – Dark Moon India – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dark%20Moon/170/231/22

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Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, designers, EMO-tions, Everglow, fashion, GizzA, Gos, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…

Looking for a little casual but still looking for something very much me, I was absolutely giddy when I stumbled across these little treasures at The Dressing Room and Zodiac as they celebrate Aries; my birth sign.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Salome Hair by LeLutka
Outfit: Boatneck Sweater – Boys Vodka by Ricielli, Skirt Pants by CheerNo
Shoes: Grace Sandals – Elegance Collection by Gos
Accessories: Onigiri earrings by Mandala, Red Leather Neck Corset by Perception @ Zodiac
Pose by Manifeste – The Art of Posing

Location:  Home of the Lions Den Patriots

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Tagged: “SL Mesh”, cheerno, clothes, clothing, designers, Gos, Lelutka, Mandala, Meghindo’s, Perception, Ricielli Mesh, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Dressing Room, The Garment Rack, Zodiac » View author and full post…

Still on my journey of Out of the Box designers, I’m back again with FashionNatic; a little something I’d found in my search that, once I put on I just had to share.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Dolce Hair by LeLutka
Outfit: Blue Heart Tribal by FashionNatic
Shoes: Mae Platform – Naturelle Collection by Gos
Accessories: Blue Heart Tribal by FashionNatic
Pose by Del May

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, Del May, designers, fashion, FashionNatic, Gos, Lelutka, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…

Sometimes it takes more than a step outside of the proverbial box. Once is a while it takes a headlong leap into the new and relatively unknown to get one’s bearings again. While I absolutely adore the tried and true favorites, once in a while a look at the possible up and comings is a pleasant break. Who knows. The tried of trues of my generation of SL designers may just be one of our Next Big Things.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Strangelove by EMO-tions
Outfit: Gold Outfit by FashionNatic
Shoes: Angelina Peeptoe – Elegance Collection by Gos
Accessories: ohoshisama earrings by Mandala
Pose by Manifeste – The Art of Posing
Location – Onyx Isle: It all starts with a smile – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grey%20Matter/146/68/24

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, designers, EMO-tions, fashion, FashionNatic, Gos, Mandala, Manifeste, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…

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The Garment Rack: Poppin Pop Princess

Sometimes, a girl needs a break. Sometimes, the absolute and profound drama of this our Second Lives just grows to be too much; even on the backs of the strong. Sometimes, one just needs to walk away and not think about looking back until that spark of inspiration returns at all, never-mind brightens. That, and a laptop who’d given up the ghost completely were what had, admittedly, kept me away from you all. Away, but far from forgotten!

It seems, too, that those wonderful people who have become long time friends over the last six… yes, SIX, years hadn’t forgotten me either. From those who I call sl-family, to those I send love to even after weeks of not chattering off their ears; every one had gloriously picked up as though not a day untoward went by. So, on that warming note, I welcome you all back with…

The Pop Princess Collection from DCNY, now available at My Attic!

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Kelly by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Closer by Vanity Hair
Outfit: Pop Princess Collection by DCNY @ My Attic
Shoes: Grace Sandal – Elegance Collection by Gos
Accessories: ohoshisama earrings by Mandala
Pose by Del May
Location – Manilism, Grey Matter – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grey%20Matter/146/68/24

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, DCNY Clothing Co.» View author and full post…

As we get deeper into the transition from autumn to the beginnings of winter, we in SL get to thoroughly enjoy the changing of fashions from bikinis (for the most part) to those items that just imbue cozy. DCNY’s latest creation is just the thing to give a sexy nod back to summer but keep things snugly warm for late fall.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Bailley by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Lana Hair by LeLutka
Outfit: Lean Jeans & Stripe Crop Top by DCNY
Shoes: Pimp Your Pumps by Gos
Accessories: Raye Earrings by Je Suis, D-Line Scarf  by DCNY
Pose by Manifeste – The Art of Posing
Location – Image Essentials – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Parameshvara/37/95/51

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, clothes, clothing, DCNY Clothing Co., designers, fashion, Gos, Image Essentials, Lelutka, Manifeste, Meghindo’s, Modeling, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…

Back!  Did you miss me?  RL reared its ugly head and pulled me away for a bit.  The upside of being away for a little, though, was being able to come back to this playful little cutie from Chantkare.  Keeping cozy warm and … hearkening back to Was (Not Was) – Walk the Dinosaur

Or maybe my age is starting to show.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Bailley by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Nook Hair by LeLutka
Outfit: Dinosour Sweater & Luma Skirt by Chantkare
Shoes: Equestrian Boot by Gos
Accessories: Senjyu Earrings by Mandala, Nails by Bamboo
Pose by Di’s Opera

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Tagged: “SL Mesh”, Bamboo Nails, chantkare, clothes, clothing, designers, Di’s Opera, fashion, Gos, Lelutka, Mandala, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…

While, by no means, has my adventure with Hurricane Sandy been as difficult as anyone else’s… or even close to it, escaping for a bit of SL was a nice respite to the last few days. What better escape, one must admit, than with this little bit of fall Apple  harvest from Chantkare.

Shape: by [I.N.X.X] Body Institute in SL (altered)
Skin: Bailley by {Meghindo’s}
Hair: Lora by .:EMO-tions:.
Outfit: Apple Dress by Chantkare
Shoes: Prestige by Bax
Accessories: Senjyu Earrings by Mandala
Pose by Diesel Works
Location: Paradise of Memories, Finlandia – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/PARADISE%20OF%20MEMORIES/27/71/23

NB: bold italics indicate featured items/designers

Tagged: “SL Mesh”, BAX, chantkare, clothes, clothing, designers, diesel works, EMO-tions, fashion, Mandala, Meghindo’s, Second Life, second life fashion, tempest hennesy, Tempest’s closet, Temptable, The Garment Rack » View author and full post…