A Prayer of Hope -- Featuring a Dress From Luziefee and Great New Products from Face Paint

Dance then... wherever you may be... for I am the Lord of the Dance said He... I'll lead you all wherever you may be... I am the Lord of the Dance said He.

I danced in the morning when the day had first begun...

I danced in the evening with the setting of the sun...

A song of prayer sent out to someone very special, someone who's family has had to deal with such sadness and fear and so many other things this past 48 hours. To Wesley, I pray you find your way home from the darkness. To Wesley's family, I pray you find strength, wherever you are and know that wherever you are, you are not alone.

Featuring Luziefee Paka #3
Featuring Face Paint Niki Lip Gloss (Single)
Featuring Face Paint Color Change Prim Long Nails
Featuring Face Paint Skin Cynthia Pink Beige - Tan
Featuring Face Paint Prim Lashes
1. Poetic Colors: Autumn Moon
2. Osmose: Desir Platinum
3. Chop Zuey: Final Judgement Earrings
4. {{BSD}}: Stay Cool Model
5. Manifeste Poses

6. Taken on site at Image Essentials

During My Day, Then Into the Evening Featuring [Masoom] and Face Paint

Any time an item in Second Life - or in my life off line for that matter - can be worn in several ways, I feel like I'm getting a deal. Jessica Simpson recently finished season two of Fashion Star, and she's had several designers who created similar outfits with multiple uses. She calls them 'two-fers'. A woman worth over a billion dollars still celebrates good deals and two-fers.

I found this pretty Lashed Top, four colors to choose from at [Massom] fit the notion of a two-fer easily. First, I took similar photos of three of the colors paired with a simple pair of jeans from Blacklace and gorgeous shoes by {{BSD}}.

And lastly, I took off the jeans and headed towards the bedroom. Maybe someone will get lucky tonight, or at least snuggle me close while I'm wearing the top to bed, as it's silky sexy length offers enticement and a perfect tease.

Featured [[Masoom]] Lashed Top in Plum (a)
Featured Face Paint Come Along
1. EMO-tions Aurelia Silver Blonde
2. Poetic Colors: Autumn Colors Storm
3. Gaeline: Mesh Lashes Fantasia
4. Finesmith: French Sky
5. 7 Deadly S{k]ins: Envy B4a T2
6. Blacklace: Flirt Cut Denim Jeans White
7. {{BSD}}: Fierce Model Heels
8. Poses in Studio at Image Essentials

(b) burnt
(c) silver
(d) gold

... Factorie Couture Calypso Lingerie Panty

Who Knew? Featuring Face Paint, Silken Moon and {{BSD}}

This week I found myself returning after what has seemed to be forever. In truth it's only been two months, but when you stop doing something you love passionately for that long, it really does feel like a really long time. To say that I'm so glad to be back again would be an understatement. I just beam as I write this afternoon.

I don't know how Rip Van Winkle did it after 40 years, reconnecting with the world for that must have been insane, because in two months in our shared Second Life, I feel like it's insane. I forgot how much fun it was, but also how much work each composition is, and how much time and joy I like to put into this.

So I woke up, and began exploring all over again. I had this great mesh dress from Silken and a spectacular bag from {{BSD}} to carry all my stuff as I wandered. And no look would be complete for me without some of Face Paint's finest makeup. The Come Along series has been released as part of 55L and it's still on sale.

Featured Face Paint Come Along Makeup

Featured Silken Moon Vintage Neon Dress

Featured {{BSD}} Model Off Duty Bag

1. EMO-tions: Judy

2. Poetic Colors: Autumn Colors Storm

3. [NikitaFride]: Ludic Drama

4. Noya: Gold Nails

5. Glam Affair Skin: Amberly

6. Chop Zuey: Great Earth Necklace and Earrings

7. Pose 2: Built into {{BSD}} Bag

Quiet... Just a Little Longer

Just when I thought I had everything shifted into a new modus operandi, things change again. I celebrate the graduation of one son from college this coming weekend. The other comes home tomorrow and isn't sure he's going back to college. The world was quiet, for a little while, and it will be, but only a little longer.

As I perched in this tranquil setting, I pondered this loss of peace and return to full time parenting, I was thankful for the refuge that blogging and modeling has given me. I know we all escape into games or television series or Second Life, for a little vacation from reality. Even more so when our reality challenges us. I had a great time working with Baboom!'s newest release and these amazing heels from {{BSD}}. I happened to receive an array of items all at once that looked as if they were designed to make one outfit, and I celebrated. The jewelry  and hair from EMO-tions rounded out the look as I braced for the wave of reality to sweep in close and knock me to the ground. Where's the life vest? I need one nowww...


Featured Baboom! Kelly Mesh Dress
Featured EMO-tions Forever
Featured {{BSD}} Stay Cool Model
Featured EMO-tions Orion Necklace and Earrings
Featured Mirror's Enigma Azuka Tan Skintone
Featured N@N@'s Seraphine Bangles
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Autumn Colors - Storm
3. Face Paint: Liner and Lash
4. Noya: Golden Sculpted Manicure
5. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina

Mirror Mirror On the Wall

So much of what we do in the fashion industry is subjective. What works for one setting may not even come close to fitting another setting. Opinions run rampant and it can be just as easy to find empty praise as it is to hear destructive criticism. I took a break from preparing for the Face of October semi-finals by doing this collaborative styling. From head to toe, everything in this photo relays someone besides my normal 'me.' 

There are two new shapes from Scandelicious, new skin and outfit from Mirror's Enigma and jewelry from {{BSD}}. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I don't see myself at all, and I think it helps me when I focus intensely to share myself in other settings. All of it helps me grow in this modeling choice I've made for my Second Life.


Featured Scandelicious Shapes
-- Leesa
-- Marilyn
Featured Mirror's Enigma Eliza Peach Skintone
-- Smoky
-- Nude
Featured Mirror's Enigma Invidia Satin Bodysuit
-- Black
-- White
Featured {{BSD}} Sophisticated Model
-- Big Black
-- Mini Silver
1. Poetic Eyes: Autumn Colors - Storm
2. Amacci Hair: Silvia
3. Sexy Mama Valentine Manicure
4. Bubbles Gothic Maid Doll Socks
5. {PopTart}: Mesh Combat Boots
6. Poses
-- Di's Opera
-- Miamai

Stuck in a Moment...

Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a moment that wouldn't end? This can happen in the best of situations and those that are traumatic. 

Miss Darcy, Truth, Mirror's Enigma, {{BSD}}, Face Paint and Face Paint Gems

I've heard of people who felt "love at first sight" comment that time stood still as they talked into the early morning hours. Others talk about seconds seeming like hours when they've been in a car accident.

Miss Darcy, Truth, Mirror's Enigma, {{BSD}}, Face Paint and Face Paint Gems

Sometimes being stuck in a moment then feels like the best thing that could ever happen in life. You don't want the moment to end. You cling to it with all your might. Unfortunately we humans cannot really control the passage of time and eventually all good things come to a close.

Miss Darcy, Truth, Mirror's Enigma, {{BSD}}, Face Paint and Face Paint Gems

Brand New from {{BSD}}: earrings and necklace

Brand New from Face Paint and Face Paint Gems

Other times, it feels like life itself is trying to teach a lesson, making us relive situations over and over again till we get it correct. It's difficult to keep giving and giving when our faith in ourselves wanes and the moment of failure goes on and on; but as with good times, difficult times come and go as well. My gramma used to say "This too shall pass."

Celebrate your brightest moments and trust that the difficult ones do not last forever. The universe likes balance and so do we as humans. If we never experienced the lows in life, we would not understand how amazing the highs really are.

The Lazy Sunbather

Those of you who know me know how preposterous it is for me to call myself a lazy sunbather, but I looked up lyrics and found this sad little song about lazy sunbathers and it stuck in my head.

The diversity at *Diamond Style* continues to make me smile. I've been working with them for about a month now and have seen everything from lingerie to fancy gowns to this sexy mesh swimsuit. And I've only begun to know this designer. I know there's more to come. Meanwhile, I did pause for a rare few minutes at a beach on a towel to take this photo. Lazy? For a half second anyway. 


Featured *Diamond Style* Cora 1 Mesh Bikini
1. Custom Shape
2. Poetic Eyes: Autumn Colors - Storm
3. EMO-tions: Changes
4. Gaeline Mesh Lashes: Divina
5. Face Paint: VaVaVoom Green
6. {{BSD}}: Fierce Model
7. Mirror's Enigma: Croix Exotic Skintone

When You Hang Out...

This weekend, I got to hang out with the fellas who've put over two months of effort into planning Mens Wear Fashion Week. The shows I've been to so far have been great, and I know they'll run all week and into the weekend next weekend. It's exciting to me to be able to do something I love and get paid for it. How lucky is that?

The show stages have been unique and special to the theme of the designer, and each fresh look draws attention in a positive way to influence spring sales and support of these businesses in our Second Life. That's Alon next to me and I know he's put enormous time into this special week long event. Thanks for including me!

And when it was time to lay back, "Easy like a Sunday morning..." I kicked back and listened to the water fall at a favorite club. The stunning Fierce Model shoes from {{BSD}} entranced me when I got them and I couldn't wait to wear them. The small clutch came as a gift from the store as well. Otherwise, I'm in a very casual outfit and enjoying the quiet energy of this locale.

Whether I hang out with friends or by the rush of a beautiful waterfall, I have a great time in Second Life, a place where I love to be whole and real and me.


Featured {{BSD}} Fierce
Featured [Mirror's Enigma] Croix (Update) Exotic Skintone
1. Custom Shape
2. EMO-tions: Audrey
3. Poetic Eyes: Autumn Colors - Storm
4. [Mirror's Enigma] Megumi Mesh Jeans
5. [Mirror's Enigma] Megumi Mesh Jacket
6. Paper Couture: Felin Earrings
7. Vista Animations: Poses in AO
8. Face Paint: Individual Gloss and Eyes