I've Got This Friend

I've got this friend that every Monday morning makes memes! And I love doing it, mainly because my readers get a really good feel of who I am. This week it's all about questions, and well, I thought I'd try my best to answer them honestly, without offending anyone. There's so much drama around, sadly, and I suppose it's just a big part of SL, no matter where you go, but.. I want to have, no drama. I've got enough of that in RL. So.. on to it? I hope you guys actually enjoy reading these, I don't... know? But I think it's a good way for you to get to know the person the behind the pretty pictures.

How do you deal with criticism? In the past I wasn't the best with this, I'll admit. I got very easily offended, and got my feelings hurt. I mean, a big part of my change lately might be the medication I'm on that just makes me not give a crap, or maybe I've been through so much that I honestly don't care, but.. I handle it really well, I can separate it, and take it to fix and work on myself, if that makes sense? Like.. I don't take offense. And if you mean offense.. Honey, I don't care, but, I think this has actually helped me out a lot in my time in Second Life now, and allowed my blog and SL adventures to become more enjoyable. 

What’s the most infuriating thing other SL residents do? The constant attacking some people do. Specially on Plurk. Come on, it's getting old, really. I would understand if we were still in High School, but we're not. Most of you are actually in your thirties, I'm in my twenties, I mean.. come on. We should have moved past this years ago. 

Which SL resident would you most like to have lunch with and why? Easy, Strawberry Singh. I know, lame answer is lame! But she's a huuuuge part of why I became a blogger. For years I followed her blog and her growth, and I was too shy to do anything, but then I finally decided to start to learn photoshop, and follow her tutorials, and I started this, which has now overtaken my SL life and changed it. In a way, Berry made me guys. And she can destroy me. Kidding aside, she's been a huge inspiration to me, and I'd be honor to even spend a day around her. I'd probably start squealing if I did RL and my husband would look at me like I'm a loser. It's ok though, I am. 

Who would you say is your “anti” role model? Someone who serves as a warning rather than an inspiration? There's a few people. I'm not even going to say names, I don't want to get into it. But I've voiced myself against them, they know who they are. I don't backstab, I speak truthfully, I am not double faced, and I won't attack people for no reason. People that do that are my anti role models. 

What was something you used to enjoy, but was ruined for you? Hm, I guess Roleplay. I used to enjoy rp'ing a lot, but there is so much competition with slutty girls that just want sex, that it just became an annoyance more than anything. I don't need to compete and try to count down how many more "sexings" I've had than you. It's sad. Trying to get attention through sex speaks very low. I'm sorry. I'm not going to compete in things like that, before I do, I'll leave. 

What’s something you want to do that you’d be embarrassed to tell other people about? I.. honestly can't think of anything? I'd want to try being a kid av and getting adopted, but.. I see sometimes the secrets.. in the rare occassions that I do read them, and just.. I get heart broken that that's how some people treat their family. I believe in Ohana. Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind :D. 

What’s the oddest term of endearment you’ve ever used or that someone’s used for you? I call my RL husband Hunny Bunny! And I call my best friend in SL Cliopants. 

Have you ever fallen in love with another SL resident? Yes

Describe a time/event in your slife that you’re nostalgic for. Rp'ing in my first Harry Potter sim. It was sooooo much fun. 

What’s something sweet you’d like someone to do for you? Just a kind word will do. Stars in my flickr page also make me teary eye. Getting runner up on Hair Fair made me cry too. I don't know. I guess feeling like there's a sense of achievement does it for me. 

So.. for today, with all that typing.. and all that reading, keeping it short. One of my favorite stores in SL is Ison. I love Harry Hax so much, have since 5ever. And now he's making hair, so of course I squealed when i saw it, and I am wearing it forever. I also loved his little dress for Collab! So.. that's about it, I hope you guys like! 

Credits:

Skin: Essences Clover *Sunkissed*

Hair: ISON - Ruby Darks Pack (Ombre Look) for Hair Fair

Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Evening

Freckles: ::dUTCH tOUCH:: AddOns - Moles and Xtra Freckles (face) and Essences - Beauty Marks

Necklace: Noodles - Sketchy Flower Necklace Gold/Red for Collabor88

Purse: {mon tissu} Straw Tote Bag - Black

Glasses: [MAGIC NOOK] Golden Life Sunglasses (Natural) 

Dress: ISON - ruffle dress  - (teal)

Leggings: Izzie's - Leggings Black and silver

Shoes: HouseofFox :: JusticeWedges[Pattern Socks]

Pose1: !Bang F*S pack B1

Pose2: BENT. Lookbook 9

Welcome to the New Age

The new year, and the new skins. Every year in Second Life I come to find more talented skin makers, the tastes of the people in skin evolves, and the quality each year surpasses the last. No joke, I really do believe that skin making takes a lot of skill and talent. Then again, I'm not a builder whatsoever, nor anything of the sort, but with how picky SL residents are, and the fact that you skin makers are able to meet our demands.. Props to you, guys. So, that brings me to a little store that you might have heard of, The Body Co.

The Body Co for the last year has gained a lot of popularity for the realism of their skins. I do have to admit that their highlighting and shadows on the skin is superb, they even give a slight shadow to your armpits so it creates an illusion of dimension. My one and only complain, apart from the price that has stopped me a couple of times from investing in more of their skins, is the fact that you have to actually use their make ups, and the make ups that are made for the body. They don't actually come with the skin, like they do in so many other stores, but you have to buy make up packs that are compatible with the skin, and that skin only. Now... On the plus side, you do have a lot of customizing options with their skins, and it blends flawlessly every single time. On the other hand.. it does also limit the way you can customize the avatar, and it can also get a little pricey by the end of the day.

Now, with that said, until Jan. 31, you are able to get most of The Body Co. Skins for only 500L. And their make up packs for 250L. By the end of the day you're saving a buttload! Now with the sale the prices are very reasonable, and you can get one of the best skins in the grid for almost nothing. The sale is located at theWarehouse, and in there, you can also find a lot of old favorites from big stores like Armidi, and Leverocci, and for only 100L. It's for sure worth a walk through after you get your skin.

Make sure to stop by the sale today and get your own skin today! And remember.. just because you are limited in your make up options, doesn't mean that you're not able to customize your skin in any way you like. I added freckles to my skin, and my own lipgloss from LAQ. If you're looking for individuality, you can very well still get it with these skins.

Credits:

Skin: the body co. Orchid (01 Fair) at theWarehouse

Eyes: IKON Utopia Eyes - Blue

Hair:  -LaViere- Natalia/dirtyblonde for Collabor88

Jewelry: Noodles - Celestual Set Gold/Sapphire

Underwear: ::TGIS:: Simplicity Set Lace [Pink/Black Trim]

Pose: BENT. Lookbook 3

Dream a Little Dream of Me

So... I helped build yesterday, I feel accomplished because I suck at it, and yet I did a pretty ok job at it! So.. all tired and all, I decided to work on the post.. and fell asleep on the computer. Yikes! But.. we made a grungy little fightclub! Yay! So what better way to make it risque than by throwing on some lingerie, and looking sexy there? Yup! My song of inspiration today- Dream a Little Dream of Me. You guessed it. It's so sexy, and for some reason, I'm really into Jazzy Blues songs right now, so you'll just have to deal with it, because they're awesome!

And now for something completely different. Well, not really.. but.. close! I wanted to look smexy, as I said, and there's no better way of doing that then by putting on some lingerie from Blacklace. When I think Lingerie, there's only two names that pop into my mind really, well, foremost, there's Blacklace, and there's TGIS that recently changed names. I love their texture detail, attention to detail, and the fact that it's soooo sexy! So, I got two items for your viewing pleasure today, and I really hope that you do enjoy it! One is a sexy pink number, and the other.. a little more festive, has mistle toe on the bows and everything! But! If you're done with the holidays, it also has a no mistle toe version of the bow so you can impress your beau all year round and look extremely sexy for him!

So.. Sweet Dreams 'till sunbeams find you. Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you, but in your dreams, whatever they be.. Dream a little dream of me.

Credits:

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde

Freckles: [PXL] FullBody freckles Dark

Teeth: [PXL] OpenMouth PRO TEETH v1.3

Hair: >TRUTH< Josie w/Roots - tahiti

Eyes: LAQ ~ Prim eyes Saga 

Jewelry: (Yummy) Tiffany Pearl Set

Lingerie: ~Blacklace~ Lascivious: Blue Velvet & Lace Bra Set

Shoes: (epoque.s) Revolution Pumps - Black

Pose: BENT. Lookbook 2

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde

Freckles: [PXL] FullBody freckles Dark 

Teeth: [PXL] OpenMouth PRO TEETH v1.3

Hair: >TRUTH< Rebel w/Roots - tahiti

Eyes: LAQ ~ Prim eyes Saga

Necklace: (Yummy) Miss Havisham's Broken Heart

Lingerie: ~Blacklace~ Kirsty: Pink & Black Lace 3 Piece Set

Pose: aDORKable Smexy 10

In Transit

I love NYC, and what I love more about NYC is melancholic songs about NYC. And if there's something that we all know is that It's Hard to Live in the City.

Fashion, love, fast pace, taxis, metro, subways, people, and money, that's what NYC city is all about. Sprinkle it with art and mystique and you've got yourself the real NYC that we all love. I've always been drawn to that city for whatever reason, so when I made this outfit, all I could think of was sitting down in Central Park with a Starbucks' Spiced Pumpkin Latte, and a good read, and relax back by the Fountain, or overlooking the lake, with the magnificent city surrounding me.

Sadly, I can't do this in the Real World, but I can recreate it in SL.. somewhat... while I drink my Pumpkin Latte in real life. Seems close enough.

So what goodies do we have his time around?

First off, the Around the World Fair is still going on, and this little Anastacia Dress by Sassy! is just to die for! I want to go back and get it in every color! Totally love it. Then we pair it off with some leggings by Tutti Frutti, which these are from one of the newest releases by them, and we have a killer outfit. Finish it off with the Hunter Boots from Gos.... and yeah, you'll have something just edgy enough, and still classy.

Credits:

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde (Chest D)

Freckles: [PXL] Face freckles Dark (tattoo 2.x)

Eyes: Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eyes- London Fog

Hair: >TRUTH< Adeline w/Roots - tahiti

Glasses: {mon tissu} Favorite Readers ~ Black

Hands: Slink Mesh Hand Elegant 1

Necklace:*League* 3Vintage Necklaces -Working Clock (chest)

Dress: ~Sassy!~ Anastasia dress Plum for Around the World (Russia)

Leggings:*TuttiFrutti* Rainy Day

Shoes: [Gos] Hunter Ankle Boot - Hazel

Poses: Bent- Lookbook Set for Fair

Twisted, I Am Twisted Up In You.

So, I'm still out of town, and taking care of my grandma, so sorry about the quality of pictures, and the fact that I'm not posting as often as I usually do, I just don't feel right forgetting you guys!

So, I think you guys might have heard about this cute little store called Intrepid. It is absolutely amazing with lots of mesh goodness. I found them in the Around the World Event, over in the Australian part of the exhibit, which, by the way, I'm not the biggest fan of Australia, but those tie up shirts are a must! Any who! I went to check out the store, and got this very classy number dress that  absolutely just fell in love with.

Also, Fair is out with their new collections, and the pose set by Di's closet and by Bent! Is a must. I'm using a couple of the Bent poses here because I'm absolutely in love with them.

Normally, I'd do more talking about all of this, but I'm so tired, that I think I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. <3

Credits: 

Skin: *League* Isla Medium Champagne Blonde (Chest D)

Freckles: [PXL] Face freckles Dark (tattoo 2.x)

Eyes: Mayfly Deep Sky Mesh Eyes- London Fog Shadows

Hair: [elikatira] Conclusion - Blonde 07

Necklace: *League* 3Vintage Necklaces -Working Clock (chest)

Dress: Intrepid:: Ellegio [Red]

Shoes: [celoe] xylia pumps shadow

Poses: Bent Lookbook 5 and 13