With all of the photoshopping and windlighting and fancy things we bloggers do to pictures, it’s easy to forget that this isn’t the usual SL’ers experience. Some people come onto the grid and don’t even know HOW to change the lights. Personally, I remember someone teaching me how to make the sun come back as being a brilliant day. I got lamps for my SL house just FOR WHEN IT WAS DARK. I literally didn’t know what else to do.

So when I walked outside into the park near my house, in default lighting, I had this moment of realizing WOW that’s what this just looks like, without anything fancy, with nothing taxing the old graphics card – my setting was HIGH not ultra, and just the default region windlight.

It’s a testament to the quality of what I’m wearing I think, that everything skin, dress, hair etc doesn’t NEED a quick PS touch up to look pretty. If you buy these things, this is what you’re getting, without fail. No worry that I’ve changed the colors or the shape with little tweaks here or there to hide imperfections.

I think that’s great.

Another thing I’m here to share today is two of my favorite new things.» View author and full post…

Giz Seom goes big. Look at the size of that print and of those sleeves. That is the hallmark of a designer confident and unafraid to take risks. I love the floral chintz fabric even though in careless hands it could look like a sofa cushion or the remnants of curtains ripped from the windows to make a gown to impress a certain dashing gentleman. But these are not careless hands, so it looks bold, fresh and ready to conquer.


I chose to highlight the green with my accessories, opting for bright green shoes from MiaMai.

I shot a close up because these MiaMai Milady Jewell shoes are exquisite in their details. I had some trouble with the shoes alpha, but just wore another alpha from another pair of shoes by MiaMai. It is most likely SL® acting up and nothing to do with the real alpha, but I mention it just in case it happens to you – if it does, you can use an alpha from any similar court shoes by any other designer.

I added this gorgeous and over the top jade necklace and earrings from Donna Flora. With such a wild and exuberant print, I wanted a bold statement necklace, too.» View author and full post…

I have been eyeballing this bedroom set from LAQ Decor for some time. And since it has been at least, oh, a week, since I ordered new furniture I decided WHAT the heck and clicked BUY on marketplace to have it delivered. I bought the PG version, because it was slightly cheaper – I believe it was around 999L and my husband is off in Azeroth so  I won’t need a sexy times bed.

The land impact is exquisite – 6! SIX LAND IMPACT PEOPLE – for the bed. Each side table is decorated in a femme way and they are three which is incredible.

It’s loaded with lots of animations in the PG version, sitting or sleeping and there is even an under the covers version. Plus sheets, cover, pillows and wood are all color change with a click. I’ve chosen pink today, who KNOWS what I’ll choose next. It was a much deserved splurge for an admittedly spoiled avatar.

I spent a very indulgent night in these covers, it was worth every penny.

Gidge is Wearing:

Lingerie: Izzie’s – Jolie rose
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 6
Hair: Exile::All Over You
Nails: Slink Avatar Enhancement Fingernails (ANIM)
Shape: Gidge ~Savoir Faire Shapes~
Skin: [PXL] Dafne NAT GL PinkLips MEB
Eyes: [PXL] Eyes – Glow – Fate – Med
Nail Color: FLAIR
Bedroom Set – LAQ Decor» View author and full post…

After finding out that Glam Affair had the SLINK appliers for hands and feet, I bit the bullet and got the Mesh hands from SLINK…. and since I’m such a nail fanatic, I just had to find the best Nail Applier HUDs I could and my search brought me to…… Nine Inch Nails!

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And the really cool thing… she has TOE HUDs to match!

The HUD is very easy to use.. just attach and click.

This is only a VERY small sampling of the Nail Appliers available…
Simple….

to beautifully intricate designs….

Run … don’t walk to Nine Inch Nails
There is also a marketplace store for those that prefer to shop there… https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/10442

Wearing:
Slink Mesh hands and feet
Nail appliers from Nine Inch Nails
Skin from Glam Affair, Zara in Jamaica» View author and full post…

Kauna has Christmas Sweaters for men and women in all the holiday shades and patterns at faMESHed. Everyone needs a Christmas Sweater for holiday pictures, parties and holiday cheer.

Until glaucoma took away her ability to see the details, my mother knit a sweater for me every Christmas. I can remember most of them. My least favorite was a traditional Scandinavian pullover in red, white and blue she made for me when I was in 3rd grade, even then my color palette was subtler than that. My favorite was a longer tunic sweater she knit in a dark sienna with a Scandinavian knit border print from hip to mid thigh with sienna, pumpkin, cream and dark forest green. One of the most stunning was one she knit of variegated yarn that through serendipity happened to have the exact number of stitches so the yarn formed a gorgeous argyle plaid pattern on the front panel. She knit a gorgeous lacy shell one year that was so soft and made with such fine yarn I could squeeze it into a ball in one hand. The last one she made before her vision dimmed permanently was a soft dove gray, seashell pink and white Scandinavian cardigan with silver buttons.» View author and full post…

There’s a nip in the air today that asks for a big, comfy sweater. And you can find just the thing at Zenith for the With Love Hunt. This is a nice, tunic sweater with a beautiful snowflake pattern on the bottom. It also comes with a big woolen scarf to wrap around your neck that is edged with round puffballs of yard. The scarf even has a color change HUD to let you choose among the different colors in the sweater to coordinate. It’s not cold enough, though, to haul out the scarf today.

Under the sweater, I added the Maitreya leggings and shoe combo with the ultra-modern heelless shoe. I love the combination of the modern shoe with the the traditional knit pattern.

I added some jewelry from Dark Mouse which is now closed and no longer available. Sorry! I still love it though. The long gold necklace is available – and only 10L in the With Love Hunt. The hair is a new release from Alice Project.

Adam n Eve is releasing this brand new skin tomorrow. It’s called Carolyn and has that fresh blush of red on the cheeks that suggest a bit of brisk winter wind.» View author and full post…

I realized I was almost grey from head to toe and couldn’t resist the fun with the 50 shades reference, but I didn’t actually ever read it so, I’ll probably have to leave it there.

Monochomatics with pops of color, though, are some of my favorite styling choices because it always conveys purpose, rather than “these are the things I slapped on today.”

I missed Fresh Baked Goods, these mah jong tile bracelets are still some of my favorite whimsical jewelry pieces I ever picked up.

Also today on the list of things which are good and therefore I think you should like them is a relatively new release from Adam n Eve – Carolyn.

The skin is beautiful with lovely makeup and as always, the lips and nose are beautifully done. There is definitely something to be said for experience. I do recommend you go grab a demo there are several tones and makeup options.

And with that, I’m done and will run off to the dreaded RL. I hope that everyone has a brilliant Thursday!

Your Shopping List:

Pants: :::Sn@tch Girl Next Door Cords (Grey-P):::
nails:[ PXL ] Pedicure Red #1
Skin: Adam n Eve – Carolyn – T1 – Sherbet
Tank::::Sn@tch Butch Tank Top (Grey/Sheer-J):::
Nails: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Ruby Nails (glove layer)
Shirt: Mila Maxi Shirt <3
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 6
Hair: ::Exile:: Days Go By:True Colors
Boots: Berlin mesh boot Dove
Wedding Ring: EarthStones Destiny Bridal Set – Gold
Bracelets:~*FBG*~ Mahjong Bakelite Mooncake Bracelet ~ Vintage No Longer Avail
Eyes: Poetic Colors -classic – cosmic dawn (m) bright
Poses: STATUS» View author and full post…

The With Love Hunt gift from Pilot sent me running over to that shop because, OMG 1 land impact and awesome girly cuteness? Yeah. If you didn’t go yet it’s a moral imperative that you do so at this minute. RUN. RUN I TELL YOU.

Now if you will excuse me,  need to paint my Fred Flintstone toes.

Happy Tuesday girls!

Your Shopping and Hunting List:

Pedicure: [ PXL ] Pedicure Red #1
Manicure: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Ruby Nails (glove layer)
Lingerie: ! Lyla ! – White and pink rose (Life free or 1L or MP)
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 4
Hair: .ploom. Nue (small) – Ploomage Tipped
Hair Bob:.ploom. Nue Hair Flower
Nail Poses: STaTUS Polish Me Nail – old group gift
Shape: Gidge ~Savoir Faire Shapes~
Skin: [Pink Fuel] Alyx – Pony (ltbrow) – With Love Hunt
Eyes: Poetic Colors -classic – cosmic dawn (m) bright
Nail Polish Caddy: Pilot - With Love Hunt
Tree: Trompe Loeil – Funky Christmas Tree» View author and full post…

I made a run through a few stops on the WITH LOVE HUNT, and this nightshirt went right to the top of my hunting list, because I’m a sucker for PJs in SL. I must always have PJs. PJs plus slippers? WINNER!

But, when I stretched out on my new cabinet bed from Trompe Loeil – sigh, I felt wide awake.

Too much on my  mind, and considering poses for an upcoming event, my brain became muddled and too active to even pretend I was going to sleep.

I wasn’t sure what to do but decided there was nothing for it but to stop pretending I was going to get any sleep – at least right now.

A good book and a cup of cocoa while the snow started to fall and the light began to invade the sky made me slightly sleepy. I finally stretched out on the new love seat from Cheeky Pea (also for the With Love Hunt and OMG for 10L).

At some point the sun came up. But by that time, I was sound asleep.
Your Shopping List:

Panties: {EPIC}Reindeer Panties 2 – With Love Hunt
Manicure: * RezIpsa Loc * ~ Onyx Nails (glove layer)
Pajama Top:{Epic} Reindeer
Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 4
Hair: .ploom.» View author and full post…

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I confess. I’m ready. The events are exploding and there is so much excitement in the air about everything that is new and amazing for the holidays this year.

I love everything about the holidays on the grid, and even on my borrowed square I’m doing a little bit of sprucing up for the happy time.

From the gorgeous elegant jewelry of Donna Flora to the insanely cute vinyl toys from Schadenfreude, there isn’t much I don’t like about this time of year.

There is an amazing advent calendar out from Trompe Loeil at the Arcade Gacha event. It has twelve doors and twelve keys, and you play the gacha for the keys. Each key opens a door, and you get the gift inside. My first gift is a beautiful pair of earrings!

I also thought my little pretend baby needed something new so I stumbled upon Sweet Penelope’s and got this casual holiday outfit for 75L ! SO CUTE!

It’s Christmas! I could not be any happier!

Your Shopping List:

Lashes: Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 6
Amacci – Eyelash Tattoo 5
Jewelry: (Donna Flora) MIRELLA
Hair: *Alice Project* Alexis – Infinity – FAMESHED
Pants: Baiastice_Diane Mesh cropped trousers-black-size M
Jacket: Baiastice_Emma Jacket with top-black-size M
Ring: Dark Mouse Statement Ring – Brilliance (Left)
Nails: Leverocci – Round Nails_1FA_BlackPlain
Doll: Schadenfreude vouboo: santa
Shape: Savoir Faire – Gidge
Skin: -Belleza- Aiko pale 2
Eyes: Poetic Colors -classic – cosmic dawn (m) bright
Poses: STATUS
Advent Calendar: Trompe Loeil for THE ARCADE
Cloche: Lisp Bazaar

On Sophie: Keep Calm It’s Almost Christmas from Sweet Penelope

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