Slytherin' Up with a 42.

So it really shouldn't be a surprise that I love anything and everything Harry Potter. But.. well.. I should seriously change that. I don't love Harry Potter. I love the Death Eaters, and Voldemort, and the Malfoys, and Slytherin. So with school starting up, and also Mischief Managed about to start a new school year, I decided to do a small Slytherin look for my blog today, because.. I mean, why wouldn't I?

One of my favorite activities in Second Life is roleplaying. Before I got into blogging, and before I started to try to be a wanna be builder, all I did was roleplay. This goes back like.. Oh God guys.. 2006? I started out in Gor, like a lot of people, and then started moving towards either Hogwarts sims, or Urban sims. I still remember my first Hogwarts, with Harry Prefect and Darcy Ruthledge as owners. I met some amazing people there that I still keep in contact.. at times, I have to admit, I'm so shy at times I don't, but! I still keep in touch and love them, and have very fund memories of them. Now, I find myself in an awesome Hogwarts inspired sim, that is just so breath taking and well built, I guess it would be the closest thing to being in Hogwarts for real. I adore this sim, and I actually can't wait to be a part of the new school year! I'm going to be around amazing friends, new and old, and I think it's going to be fantastic. 

So.. I guess this ties in with the group meme that Berry posted this week, because as a blogger, wanna be builder, and a role player, juggling group spots is sooo hard! So I thought I'd give a crack at the meme this week. Here we go! 

Meme Instructions: Answer the following questions about groups and share some of your favs with us. Don’t forget to leave your link in the comments!

1. Have you reached the 42 group limit? Yup. All the time, regardless how many times I try to clean up! Welp.
2. Do you do a lot of group hopping to keep up with all the groups you want to stay a part of? Yup, it's the only way to try to be able to manage them, really.
3. What makes you want to join a group? Either they have to be a designer that I completely and totally love, a roleplay community I'm very active in, or blogger groups. With designers moving to subscriber style things that send you the item instead of you having to join a group it's starting to become easier to manage. Still though.. designers that don't use this system- PLEASE DO! Kay? Kay. I am so glad we had this talk.
4. A lot of store VIP groups have a group fee which you have to pay to join. How do you feel about paying group fees? I'm not a huge fan of group fees either. Though.. i guess.. at very few places it's worth it. The only two groups that I've joined that have group fees are Auxiliary, Mon Tissu, and Gos. The only reason is because the benefits surely do outweigh the cost. Though I'm starting to double thing about Mon Tissu, that was a hefty joining fee, and very little for it, I'll be honest. 
5. Name a few groups that you are a part of that you feel everyone should look into joining and share your reasons behind that.
   –>Mischief Managed - why? Because Harry Potter. Need I say more? I've always wanted to embark in my own Hogwarts story, and I finally get the chance to do it, so.. if you're an uber Harry Potter fan like I am.. join! But keep in mind.. Slytherin are the only cool people. If you're not Slytherin, you're really not part of the cool group. Specially if you're a badger. LOOKING AT YOU SCARLET CHANDRAYAAN!
   –> Auxiliary VIP group. You get free gifts often, and even though you have to pay a joining fee, Tyr and Ivy's designs are amazing. Love them.
   –> Noodles VIP group. Because.. Nat is an amazing jewelery designer, and she gives store credit for your purchases if you're wearing your VIP tag, and free group gifts. Just for a small joining fee. So of course it's worth joining!
   –> SLBlogger support if you're a blogger is a must! You get to keep up with the community and what's going on, and there's always someone there if you have questions, and they have a nifty little website that keeps up with everything blogger. Love that group.
   

So that's it for the 42 Blogger challenge..and.. don't forget to join Mischief Managed to become a Slytherin today! Big things will be happening soon! I promise. And don't join the Hufflepuff house. Badgers like to pretend they're cool.. but.. come on, really?

Credits:

Skin: Essences - Sash 01 ~ light rose ~ for Collabor88

Hair: Clawtooth: Angeles - Girl Next Door for Collabor88

Eyes: IKON Ascension Eyes - Gray

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

Moles: Essences - Beauty Marks

Lipstick: ROZENA/ Juicy Tint(t) ~ nude

Coat: (fashionably dead) Tweed Box Coat - Green for Collabor88

Ring: LaGyo_Sasha ring gold

Jeans: Maitreya Flare Jeans  #7

Shoes: fri. - Jane.Heels (Black)

Pose: Del May - Wait for me

Be My Little Rock and Roll Queen

Okay.. so.. Did you guys know that I'm obsessed with the color teal lately? Or anything close to it? Kind of I am, really, and.. just.. I got this top today, and I went crazy with the color scheme of it, and just.. it grew into a burst of pink, and still I freaking love this outfit like.. woah, just.. I didn't plan for the skirt and top to go together so perfectly, it's crazy, it's like they were meant for each other. I love how the belly shows, and the jewels in the top, and.. even though.. you all know, I /hate/ Lola's, they come with the attachment for it! So.. win win, for people like me, we can still wear the top. Then.. I just.. the skirt from Blueberry is one of my favorites, I'll be honest, and I should wear it more often. Hair from Alice Project, because.. if you get the Infinity Pack, which is a little more expensive, like.. you can forever change your color with just one purchase, or additional HUD's can be purchased too, up to you. Then I finished it off with the shoes from Fashionably dead, and leggings from The Secret Store. In pink, of course. I had to keep the theme going. Over all, I'm very happy with the end result, and just.. I think I might forever wear this outfit. 

Credits:

Skins: Essences *CHO skin* ~ Light Rose ~ brunette (Collab round ending soon, get it while you can!)

Hair: Alice Project - Steph II - Infinity

Head Tattoo: Corvus : Chaos Kanji Tattoo

Neck Tattoo: !Fablab! Believe Tattoo

Top: *Mon Cheri* Cropped Color block top (w/Tango) - Teal/HotPink

Skirt: Blueberry Lillie *Mesh* High Waist Skirt Pink and Blue

Leggings: The Secret Store - Pink wool tights

Boots: (fashionably dead) Bowie Heels (Chocolate)

Pose: Demise of Flight : Precious 1

It's Time

It's time to begin blogging again! I know I had a bit of a break there, couldn't really help it, week long stay at the hospital will really limit how much you can post :s. But, I'm back, and finally finished the picture that I had in mind before I had to go into the ER. See, I had this vision with this sweat shirt, and yes, I know I'm late in the bandwagon, but I missed the memo that Mon Tissu came out with new stuff, and I kept seeing this sweater everwhere, and I wanted it! So.. I finally investigated. Aka, I typed "Oui, sweater, secondlife into google in hopes that a blogger would be as silly as me as to make that go into her post. Good news for me, I'm not the only dorky blogger out there I guess, and I found it. I haven't taken it off since I found it, from wearing it along with my underwear, to with jeans, to just random naked with a sweater, I've kept it on. Then my friend from Olive, Rose, made that lovely purse for her store, and I was like.. OMG YES! And I added it, and then I added a couple accessories from Lark.. Like the headband. Get used to it guys, I'm the Blair Waldorf of SL. Headbands are my thing. Then... socks, I needed socks, if you have socks, then you need boots and shorts. And end it with MishMish for the final touch of adorb, and you're ready to begin! Happy shopping guys! 

Credits:

Skin: Essences ~ Opera 04 *Sunkissed*

Hair: TRUTH HAIR Bobbie - Browns01Fade

Freckles/Moles: Essences - Freckles / Moles / Beauty Marks for Cosmetics Fair

Lipstick: ROZENA/ Juicy Tint(t) ~ nude for Cosmetics Fair

Eyeliner: Essences Eyeshadow 02 *dark* for Cosmetics Fair

Sweater: {mon tissu} Oversized Shirt ~ Oui

Headband: Lark - Jelly Glitter Headband - Blue 

Necklaces: *MishMish* Summer Starfish Necklace - Red

*MishMish* Summer Buoy Necklace - Blue for Summerfest

Purse: .Olive. the Mocchiilla Bag - FLF *Limited Editon*- Missy Floral

Earrings: *MishMish* Summer Starfish Earrings - Red for Summerfest

Toy: *MishMish* Mini Dunneh - Holdable for Summerfest

Shorts: (fd) Scallop Shorts - Grey

Socks: Lark - Cozy Socks  (Antlers)

Shoes: (LaRoo) Shearling Boots (black)

And We Don't care About the Young Folk

And Arcade is upon us.. an after opening a lot of goodies, crying and agonizing about the things we wanted, and parading around in our new goodies, I decided to blog about some of my favorite things.. keep in mind, oh, there's plenty more, this is just what fit with the theme I had in mind, and the new exile hair for fameshed! And the new tank top from E! that I'm just absolutely in love with. So.. here's a couple of things, both wears, and furniture goodies. If you haven't had the chance to go to the Arcade yet.. you should, I mean, all the goodies are just amazing, the designers really did do a lot of amazing stuff this round, all of it is so.. I don't know, playful that it really reminds me of my childhood, been rather nostalgic while opening my goodies. Anyways, round one of the Arcade goodies that I have, enjoy! And visit now! It's worth the fighting to get in.

Credits:

Worn:

Skin: Essences ~ Opera 04 *Sunkissed*

Hair: Exile::Hold On Loosely Natural Fusion for Fameshed

Headphones: (fashionably dead) Radio Headphones - Baby Blue for the Arcade

Earrings: MIAB - Electric Feel - Black

Bows: Noodles - Mirror Mirror Bow for the Arcade

Top: Eclectic! Meghan Top (Night) for Fameshed

Hands: Slink Avatar Enhancement Hand Relax (Unpack)

Bracelet: *BOOM* Friendship Bracelet (Violet) LFTfor the Arcade

Shorts: (fashionably dead) High Waist Cutoffs - Dark Denim

Boots: (fashionably dead) Bossy Boots - Plain Blue for the Arcade

On set:

floorplan. sleepover tent gacha / paris RARE for the Arcade (22 land impact)

[Commoner] Photo Album / Burn Book RARE for the Arcade (1 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Cranky Pirate] for the Arcade (3 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Ol' Gentleman] for the Arcade  (2 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Piggy Who?] for the Arcade (2 land impact)

!O: Teacup Piglet Gatcha [Harry Porker] for the Arcade(2 land impact)

*Second Spaces* backgammon set for the Arcade (1 land impact)

*~*HopScotch*~* Where to? *rare* for the Arcade (11 land impact)

{what next} Scooter Aubergine mesh for the Arcade (14 land impact)

floorplan. teardrop trailer gacha / pink lady (24 land impact)

Domineaux Effect Garden Wall - Old Orchard Edition (24 land impact)

Domineaux Effect Outdoor Fireplace - Old Orchard Edition (14 prims)

The Girl I Want To Be

Lately I've been feeling melancholic guys, partially might be because of the date and how close it is to my daughter's birthday, or it could be a mix of that and what's going on currently in my life. But right now.. I don't feel like I'm no longer the person I wanna be. I've got a picture of the girl I wanna be, dancing around in my head. Sad song, lovely, and really sums up how I feel right now.

Anywho, I'm still head over heels with this cuff from epoque. I don't know, I don't think I've actually taken it off since I bought it, oh well. I'll wash it. The Gos flip flops are seriously a must guys, I wear flip flops in RL all the time, so for me this is just.. amazeballs. There's a new release from R3VOLT again, they've got releases like.. more than one a day, crazy! But I love this strappy top, and it's fully costumizeable, the traps, the rings, all that changes is the black bands, totally love. The hair is ploom, and only 95L at The Deck this round, make sure to get it while you can!

Credits:

Skin: *League* Isla Pale Champagne

Hair: .ploom. Lislie - Reds (at the Deck)

Glasses: {mon tissu} Harlow Sunglasses ~ Black

Necklace: Noodles - Unicorn Cameo Hematite/Teal (Kawaii Fair)

Earrings: Noodles - Sweetheart Earrings Mint (Kawaii Fair)

Cuff: (epoque.s) Cage Cuff - Gold

Top: [R3VOLT] Black Luna Strapped Top [V1]

Shorts: (fashionably dead) Scallop Shorts - Grey

Shoes: [Gos] Boutique - FlipFlops - Black

Pose: Frooti- Jump for Joy 6

Treasure Maps, Fallen Trees, Operator Please, Call Me Back When It's Time

I did say that I was totally in love with the Collabor88 round, right? And I did say there was more to come, right? Well, everything worn here is actually from Collabor88, except for the bracelet, the ring, and the skin. The amount of looks you can make this round is endless, and this dress by The Sea Hole, Love, so whimsical and cute, and the leggings by tee*fy, and Oh, God, that new hair. So in love. If you haven't gone, make sure to stop by!

Credits:

Skin: -Glam Affair - Zara - America 09 BL

Hair: -LaViere- Gisele/dirtyblonde for Collabor88

Glasses: *BOOM* Minimalist Glasses (Titanium) for Collabor88

Necklace: Maxi Gossamer - Titania's Filigree heart for Collabor88

Dress: The Sea Hole - Mesh Tentacle Dress for Collabor88

Jacket: (fashionably dead) Button Shirt Open - Black for Collabor88

Bracelet: Noodles - Fairy Tale Charm Bracelet Gold

Ring: Donna Flora Oriente  ring R

Leggings: Tee*fy Soft Dottie Leggins Midnight for Collabor88

Shoes: Tee*fy Chloe Slouchy Booties Black for Collabor88

Pose: *[Starry Heaven]* Kyoko 5

It's a Bittersweet Symphony

And I'm not a slave to the money only.. I'm a slave to fashion. And Second Life. Urgh. At least it'll make for an interesting life while I have it? This song kept ringing in my mind while I did this picture, it's so sweet, and soft, and true to an extent.. And well, you all know I have that soft weakness for melancholic songs. Ah.. The Verve.. this song always sways me...

Much like Collabor88. I literally stayed awake until 2am my time just so I could go to Collabor88 as soon as they opened. And they were a whole minute late! I was watching you all! But.. alas, minute late and all they opened, and the collection this month left me drooling! Tres Blah came up with something new, which made me grin like a little girl, because Tres Blah has been one of my favorite stores since.. well.. forever! And new hair by Clawtooth.. in mesh! And D!va was there too, in short, you seriously have to go to check it out.

I'm also using again that new skin by Adam and Eve, it's a really really old store, and I haven't been in so long, and even though the blonde eyebrows don't set well with me, I'm just.. in total love with this new skin of theirs. Dimples! That's something skins should have more of.. I know, I sound like a total dork falling in love with dimples, but for me.. that's just one of the cute things.. you know? Dimples and freckles, and the fact that this skin has a dimple tattoo layer.. I melted when I saw that.

Most of what I'm wearing for this post is from Collabor88, so if you like it, go and get them! One whole month for you to collect all their goodies, and at extreme low prices. I know I'll be posting more about it as the month goes and I get time. Hope you guys enjoy!

Credits:

Skin: Adam and Eve Skins - Siobhan T2 Bare

Hair: Clawtooth: Dance Magic - Girl Next Door for Collabor88

Eyes: Mayfly - Deep Sky Mesh Eyes (Aged Bronze Shadow)

Necklace: LaGyo - Starla necklace blue/gold for Collabor88

Top: -Tres Blah-  Sequin Babydoll - Navy for Collabor88

Jeans: (Fashionably Dead) Hand Drawn Skinny Jeans - Light Gray for Collabor88

Shoes: (Fashionably Dead) Pretty Lady Shoes - Cream for Collabor88

Pose: :: Focus Poses :: Androgyny Set_4 ::